MANOA, Hawaii, April 2 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * $361K+ raised to empower UH Manoa's future travel, hospitality leaders The University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business' School of Travel Industry Management (TIM School) hosted its 24th annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala on March 31 at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. As the largest fundraiser in support of TIM School student scholarships, the event raised more than  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'Explore, Create, Lead': The Science of a World-Class Honors Education * Ten years ago, when it came time to revamp the UConn Honors Program for a new generation, program director Jennifer Lease Butts knew there was an invaluable resource to tap - right here on campus. UConn is recognized across the country for its research in gifted education. It is, quite literally, home to the National Center   more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Farm Follies, Food Freak-outs, and Birthday Blunders (4/12) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/19/25) * SUNDAY, APRIL 12 8:01-9:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Farm Follies, Food Freak-outs, and Birthday Blunders" (3603) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/19/25) Logline: This week, the laughable chaos continues with farm follies, bir  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Melodrama-rama, Sports Report, and Golden Agers (4/5) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/12/25) * SUNDAY, APRIL 5 8:01-9:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Melodrama-rama, Sports Report, and Golden Agers" (3602) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/12/25) Logline: It's a night of fun as seniors make golden goofs, influencers' mishaps lead  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Twice on Ice, Messes, and Animal House (4/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/2/25) * SUNDAY, APRIL 19 8:01-9:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Twice on Ice, Messes, and Animal House" (3605) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/2/25) Logline: It's a chuckle-filled episode, from kids' messy mishaps to winter woes on icy porches, and un  more

BURBANK, California, March 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Twin Trouble, Sneezing Snafus, and Bafflingly Bad Drivers (4/12) * SUNDAY, APRIL 12 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Twin Trouble, Sneezing Snafus, and Bafflingly Bad Drivers" (3617) Logline: It's a week of uncontrollable giggles, featuring sneezing snafus, twin trouble and bafflingly bad drivers. S  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 911 (90s Judges' Song Contest) (4/6) * MONDAY, APRIL 6 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "911 (90s Judges' Song Contest)" (911) Logline: The Top 12 take on the "Judges' Song Contest," performing '90s hits secretly picked by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood. Plus, stars of ABC's "TGIF" '90s lineup hang with the hopefuls in the l  more

BURBANK, California, March 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 912 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) (4/13) * MONDAY, APRIL 13 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "912 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)" (912) Logline: The Top 11 perform iconic hits from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 9. Inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 ceremony are revealed. Stream e  more

NEW YORK, April 2 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * B.J. Novak to Host PEN America 2026 Literary Gala in New York City * (NEW YORK)-PEN America announced today that award-winning actor, director and bestselling author B.J. Novak will host the organization's annual Literary Gala on May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History in New Yo  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, March 30 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Catawba Ridge High Awarded the Winthrop Cup at Winthrop's Model UN * HIGHLIGHTS * The overall award - the Winthrop Cup - went to the Fort Mill, South Carolina, public school. * Held March 25-27, the conference attracted hundreds of students from 25 high schools across the Carolinas and Georgia. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - The France delegation from Catawba Ridge High School won top honors Marc  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #2: Macaulay Culkin, Steven Weber and Jackie Tohn (4/5) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/20/26) * SUNDAY, APRIL 5 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #2: Macaulay Culkin, Steven Weber and Jackie Tohn" (403) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/20/26) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning c  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #3: Sean Gunn, Cynthia Nixon and Roy Wood Jr. (4/12) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/27/26) * SUNDAY, APRIL 12 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #3: Sean Gunn, Cynthia Nixon and Roy Wood Jr." (404) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/27/26) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning celebri  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: QUARTERFINAL #4: Mina Kimes, Andy Richter and Timothy Simons (4/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/10/26) * SUNDAY, APRIL 19 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars: " QUARTERFINAL #4: Mina Kimes, Andy Richter and Timothy Simons" (402) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/10/26) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings and featuring returning cel  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 1 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Curious and Interesting: Bryant's Sukki Yoon, Ph.D., explores the "magic" behind marketing * There's a sly look in the eye of Bryant University Professor of Marketing Sukki Yoon, Ph.D. -fitting for a master of allusion and an expert in shaping messages in ways that make an impact. "The things we think of as choices aren't necessarily choices, or at least those choices are manipulated in subtle ways," he  more

BURBANK, California, April 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * Disney And National Geographic Invite Audiences To 'Step Into Wonder' This Earth Month To Celebrate And Explore The World Around Them * Inspired by Disney and National Geographic's enduring mission to spark curiosity about the natural world, the month-long campaign invites families to experience the wonders of our planet through powerful storytelling and immersive act  more

COUPVRAY, France, April 3 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * DISNEYLAND PARIS CELEBRATES 25,000 CHILDREN'S WISHES GRANTED SINCE 1992 Disneyland Paris has reached a major milestone in its philanthropic commitment - 25,000 wishes of seriously ill children have been granted since 1992, in collaboration with numerous French and European organizations such as Make-A-Wish, Reves, and Petits Princes. * Lou's Wish Makes 25,000 On March 28, the inaugurat  more

COUPVRAY, France, March 28 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Disneyland(R) Paris enters a new era with the inauguration of World of Frozen and the many new experiences at Disney Adventure World, its reimagined second park On the eve of its public opening on March 29, 2026, Disneyland(R) Paris celebrated a new chapter in its history with its second park now renamed Disney Adventure World. This exceptional event was attended by Josh D'Amaro, Chief Ex  more

COUPVRAY, France, March 27 (TNSxrep) -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Disneyland Paris further cements its position as Europe's #1 tourist destination and its role strengthening France's global appeal during a site visit by French President Emmanuel Macron With more than 445 million visits since opening in 1992, Disneyland Paris further cements its position as Europe's #1 tourist destination[1] and its role strengthening France's global appeal dur  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * $1 M gift includes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting Gail and Bob Knight continue to make Florida State University - the place they met and launched a photo empire - their investment focus. Their latest contribution establishes the Gail and Bob Knight Distinguished Professor of Accounting at FSU's Herbert Wertheim College of Business, where Gail ear  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592920 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by three inventors Kerry D. Brabble, Orlando, Florida; Robert K. Floyd, III, Clermont, Florida; and Nicholas Jordan Lewis, Saint Cloud, Florida, for "Granular authorization flow in a distributed, multi-domain computing system."  more

COUPVRAY, France, March 24 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Greenery and immersion: the new landscape design of Disney Adventure World While the slopes of the North Mountain in World of Frozen remain eternally snow-covered, spring flourishes everywhere else within the extension of Walt Disney Studios Park (to be renamed Disney Adventure World from 29 March), unveiling a rich tapestry of ever more dazzling landscaped scenes. This verdant journey b  more

BURBANK, California, April 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JASON SEGEL, OSCAR ISAAC, JEAN SMART, CAREY MULLIGAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 6-10 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with  more

STUTTGART, Germany, April 1 -- Mercedes-Benz Group, a company that say it offers a high-end passenger cars and premium vans, issued the following news release: * * * The new Mercedes-Benz GLE: Modern intelligence meets commanding performance * More power and exceptional acoustic comfort thanks to new engine range * Support in virtually every driving situation with the latest MB.DRIVE generation * New grille with distinctive chrome frame and contour lighting plus illuminated central star *   more

STUTTGART, Germany, April 1 -- Mercedes-Benz Group, a company that say it offers a high-end passenger cars and premium vans, issued the following news release: * * * The new Mercedes-Benz GLS: The S-Class of SUVs redefines comfort * More power and exceptional acoustic and vibration comfort thanks to new engine range * Support in virtually every driving situation with the latest MB.DRIVE generation * Status-oriented, larger radiator grille with distinctive chrome frame and contour lighting   more

BURBANK, California, March 31 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * Mickey & Friends Saddle Up For A Reimagining Of Disney Songs With A Spectacular Line Up Of Country Music Stars * The New Main Street Country EP Features Award-Winning Artists Bringing Country Twists to Classic Disney Songs, Including Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown, Restless Road, Dasha, Maddie & Tae, and BRELAND Original Cover Art and Track List Revealed Ahead of Apr  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 2 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University to host 'Milli-Fest' Community Celebration on April 17-18 * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University will host Milli-Fest, a newly reimagined campus and community celebration, on April 17-18, 2026, bringing together students, families, alumni, employees and members of the Decatur community for a weekend of interactive, family-friendly activities. Formerly known as the Big Blue Community Bash,   more

BURBANK, California, April 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Nielsen National Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings * Series photos are available here. * "American Idol" kicked off Season 9 live shows on ABC and Disney+ Monday night earning 86 million Total Viewers and a 0.42 rating among Adults 18-49, growing week to week in both measures (4.79 million and 0.41 rating in Adults 18-49 on 3/23/25). * Wi  more

BURBANK, California, April 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SIR IAN MCKELLAN, HALLE BAILEY, ELLE FANNING, DAN LEVY AND EVA LONGORIA HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 6-10 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of April 6-10. Monday, April 6 -SIR IAN MCKELLAN is here to talk about "The Ch  more

ADA, Oklahoma, March 31 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Steve Johnson to be recognized as 2026 ECU Distinguished Alumnus * ADA, Okla. - East Central University alumnus, Steve Johnson, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A 1986 graduate of Ardmore High School, Johnson earned his degree from ECU in 1991 on a full band scholarship, per  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, March 31 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX students shine at Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference * Five StFX students, including Amy Lam, Tayte McHugh, Maya Gibson, Abby Smith, and Abby Ives, showcased their scholarship at the annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference, which took place in Charlottetown, PEI from March 20-22, 2026. English Department Chair Dr. Joseph Khoury, who attended the conference, noted the stu  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 3 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Texas Rangers and Sportservice unveil exciting new food and retail offerings at Globe Life Field for the 2026 MLB season ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Texas Rangers and Sportservice, the team's exclusive hospitality and retail partner at Globe Life Field, have introduced an exciting lineup of new menu items and retail selections for the 2026 season. Several new items join the diverse lineup of concessions offering  more

BURBANK, California, March 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: Africa is NOT A Country! (4/15) * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "Africa is NOT A Country!" (108) Logline: Comedian Nate Bargatze hosts as contestants go head-to-head in trivia on American life for a shot at the average U.S. salary -$67,920. Competitors debate mystery meats, and Na  more

BURBANK, California, March 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Greatest Average American: Staten Island is NOT a State! (4/1) * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 9:02-10:02 p.m. EDT - The Greatest Average American: "Staten Island is NOT a State!" (105) Logline: Hosted by Nate Bargatze, contestants tackle trivia about everyday Americans for a chance to win the average U.S. salary of $67,920. Players weigh in on what makes a ha  more

ATHENS, Georgia, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Winning feels good. Does it change how we feel about democracy? Emotions are unlikely to sway whether people are satisfied with democracy, according to new study By Caroline Paczkowski Politics are rife with emotions. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests emotions alone may not determine whether people are satisfied with democracy. After elections, a familiar pattern emerges a  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 31 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 18. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, March 31 11 a.m.: Neurodiversity Awareness Fair. Centennial Mall be  more