WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- Assumption University issued the following news on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Rabbi Klein Lecture Draws National Experts to Speak on Catholic-Jewish Friendship On September 30, Assumption University hosted the annual Rabbi Joseph Klein Lecture, sponsored by Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship and the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts (JFCM). This year's lecture saw Rabbi Meir Soloveichik and Dr. Matthew Tapie reflect on the Vatican II document tha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * PHOTOS: At Senate Institute, Pressley Co-Hosts Girl Scouts for Civic Engagement Day * Pressley and Educators at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Engaged Girl Scouts in Mock-Congress Programming BOSTON - This weekend, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) surprised 40 Girl Scouts during their visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for a special event co-hosted by the Congresswoman's Office and the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Ellen Kennedy, president of Berkshire Community College (BCC), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) Survey. The college, known for its commitment to serving a diverse student body, argues that the new reporting requirements would impose overwhelming administrative and financial burdens on open-access institutions. I  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Blood Test Guides Post-Surgical Immunotherapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer * The Dana-Farber-co-led phase 3 IMvigor011 trial results show that periodic ctDNA screening after surgery can help guide a decision to begin adjuvant immunotherapy. Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who test positive for circulating tumor (ct)DNA after surgery to remov  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Boston Globe Speaks to Will Shields About the Opening of Ropes & Gray's Milan Office * The Boston Globe spoke with partner Will Shields about the opening of Ropes & Gray's Milan office, which strengthens the firm's European footprint and deepens support for private equity clients active across the region. The office is anchored by a three-partner private equity team c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies Today, Democratic Health Committee leaders released a joint statement following a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a provision included in President Trump's Big Ugly Bill that will drive up   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following Q&A with Frederic Scaerou, Global Head of Business Development at Servier on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Collaborating for Success: A Q&A with Servier on External Innovation The following is an interview with Frederic Scaerou, Global Head of Business Development at Servier. To learn more about Servier's approach to innovation and partnerships, join Servier and MassBio on November 4 for the "2025 Servier  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration revoked two certificates of registration held by Chantal F. Nouvellon, a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Nouvellon is without authority to handle controlled substances in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. On April 2, 2025, the DEA issued an order to show cause proposing the revocation of Nouvellon's registrations, BN5595775 and FN5439016. The order alleged that Nouvellon's registrations should be revoke  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * For Our Ocean Planet: WHOI launches historic $500 million campaign to ignite ocean discovery and solutions * # Backed by global leaders and philanthropists, WHOI launches a landmark campaign to advance the science that protects the ocean, sustains communities, and secures our ocean future. Photos and video available for use with credit can be found her  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Newsweek, Brett Friedman and Jennifer Romig Discussed State Private Equity Regulation in Health Care Transactions * In a Newsweek article, health care partners Brett Friedman and Jennifer Romig examined the increase in state private equity regulation in health care transactions following California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signing a bill into law. Jennifer notes   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Ken Schwartz Presents at Abundant Housing and Adaptive Zoning Symposium * Drawing on decades of experience in planning and design, VHB Senior Project Manager Ken Schwartz brought forward-thinking strategies and real-world case studies to an international audience  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Mass General Brigham Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine * Mass General Brigham today announced the election of several of its distinguished faculty members to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Their election recognizes exceptional professional achievement and a steadfast commitment to advanci  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Motor Vehicle Industry Group Shifts Away From Animal Testing After PETA Push PETA has secured an assurance from a major research group backed by the motor vehicle industry that it has "no plans to fund animal studies for the foreseeable future," marking a shift away from animal testing and potentially saving the lives of thousands of animals. The announcemen  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Powered by Bold New Strategy, Goodwin Announces Record Financial Performance and Names Next Managing Partner * Goodwin announced today a defining moment in the firm's evolution: the completion of its most successful financial year on record - enabled by an ambitious, new strategic plan - and the election of the firm's next Managing Partner. For its financial year ended S  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Names 21 New Partners * Global law firm Ropes & Gray is pleased to share that 21 attorneys have been named partners of the firm, effective November 1. "This is a terrific day for our firm as we congratulate our colleagues and celebrate the future of Ropes & Gray," said Julie Jones, chair. "These lawyers are talented professionals who share a deep understandin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * US Gym Visitation Hit New Records in Q3, Driven by Budget Fitness Options Health & Fitness Association's FIT Tracker shows sustained industry momentum through 2025. * Visits to US commercial fitness facilities continued to climb in the third quarter of 2025, with both high-volume low-price (HVLP) and mid-priced g  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Well-traveled lobster the latest point of intrigue in Kennesaw State dean's research Serendipity led Heather Koopman to study crustaceans. Patience led her to an impressive discovery. In August, the dean of Kennesaw State University's College of Science and Mathematics' research into the migratory and reproductive habits of lobsters in the Bay of Fundy yielded something remarkable - a lobster she  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on Trump Targeting Army Corps Projects in Blue States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it was pausing $11 billion in water infrastructure projects with the Army Corps of Engineers in California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, O  more