GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 14 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * AI, Workforce Challenges Highlight Higher Education Conference * The use of artificial intelligence and preparing students for careers to meet evolving workforce demands are two of the most pivotal issues facing higher education in New Jersey.  Fortunately, the state's public colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to address those issues, according to several of the speakers at a conference he  more

ALBANY, Georgia, April 15 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Albany State University (ASU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the academic processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The University is honored to welc  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg Radio Broadcast at NJIT Spotlights University Expertise on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' A live Bloomberg Radio broadcast from NJIT put the university's environmental research into a much wider public conversation, as hosts Scarlet Fu and Paul Sweeney brought their weekday "Bloomberg Intelligence" program to campus and mixed NJIT faculty and researchers into the show's regular coverage  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Signing of Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement after the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act -legislation designed to support the recovery of art stolen by the Nazi regime and to strengthen avenues for justice for Holocaust survivors and their families-was signed into law.   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Announces Essay Contest Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary * (April 14, 2026) LEBANON, NJ - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office is accepting submissions for an essay contest to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The contest is to open to all students in grades 3-6 residing in New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District. Using their ow  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 14 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Cooper Partnership to Strenghen Nursing Workforce * Cape May Court House, N.J. / Galloway, N.J. -Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional and Stockton University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a formal academic-clinical collaboration designed to expand educational opportunities and help meet the growing demand for a highly skilled nursing workforce in southe  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Wright, Zeldin, and Burgum Break Ground on NESE Pipeline in New York City to Deliver Reliable, Affordable Natural Gas to the Northeast NEW YORK -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NE  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 14 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Eric Tate Awarded EUR2.5 Million ERC Synergy Grant for Research on Flooding and Social Vulnerability * As climate change increases rainfall intensity and urbanization patterns divert more water into rivers, damage to local communities has intensified. The result has left a group of researchers to question whether and when people will reach a point at which their  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * From 'Boardwalk Empire' Politics to Springsteen, NJIT Debuts New Jersey Studies Initiative Written by: Jesse Jenkins Greetings from New Jersey. A state of political bosses who inspired HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Of eerie legends like the Jersey Devil and the 1916 Matawan shark attacks. Of shorelines, small towns and highways that became the backdrop for Bruce Springsteen's Born to R  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * ICR Partnership Awarded Grant Sponsoring Student Travel * Seton Hall University's Institute for Communication and Religion has formalized a grant funded partnership with Palacky University (PU) Olomouc, Czech Republic. ICR Director Jon Radwan, Ph.D., recently announced that the project has received full funding through the European Union's Erasmus+ program. " Jaroslav Franc is our excellent colleagu  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * In the Lead Magazine Explores Ethical Leadership * Seton Hall University's Buccino Leadership Institute has released the Spring 2026 edition of In the Lead magazine, continuing its tradition of examining timely leadership challenges through research, real-world experience and values-based reflection. This newest edition centers on ethical leadership, exploring how integrity and accountability shape e  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 15 (TNSrpt) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Insurance Risk Paradox: Claims Volume Declined but Risk is More Elevated and Concentrated, New Verisk Report Finds Lower claims volume in 2025 masks shifting risks from emerging trends, wildfires, targeted auto theft * Insurance claims declined in 2025, but the underlying risks became more complex and concentrated, leading to more severe and challenging losses for  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * IPHS Students Gain Insight at Sports Medicine Conference * In November 2025, four students in Seton Hall's B.S. in Interprofessional Health Sciences (IPHS) major attended the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM) Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with Program Director Jerry-Thomas Monaco to explore career paths and see how research is applied in practice.   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 14 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Announces 64th Consecutive Year of Dividend Increase; Raises Quarterly Dividend by 3.1% * New Brunswick, NJ (April 14, 2026) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 3.1% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $1.30 per share to $1.34 per share, marking the 64 th year of consecutive increases.   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jordan Hu Returns to NJIT for Fireside Chat on Leadership, Opportunity and Giving Back Jordan Hu '89 returned to NJIT for a fireside chat that moved beyond career success to examine the harder realities behind entrepreneurship, the value of trust in leadership and the university experience he said made his American dream possible. Hosted by NJIT's AAPI Employee Resource Group and Office of  more

UNION, New Jersey, April 14 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Hosts Statewide Summit to Address Food Insecurity Across New Jersey * Kean University this month convened leaders from across New Jersey for a Statewide Food Insecurity Summit, a full-day event that emphasized the urgency of addressing hunger across the state. The summit, hosted by Kean's Office of Government Affairs and Community Partnerships and its Faith-Based Institute of Public Poli  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Maine Poised to Enact First State AI Data Center Moratorium Governor Mills Must Sign This Historic Bill Into Law Now * Tonight the Maine state legislature passed a bill that would enact the first statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers in the country. The bill would enact an 18-month halt to new data centers consuming more than 20 megawatts of power. Up to now, Governor Janet   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * NJDOL Halts Work by Franklin Township Contractor for Wage Theft, Labor Violations at Public College and Library Projects The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) issued two stop-work orders against Artur Alves Excavating Inc. of Franklin Township on April 8, 2026, after NJDOL investigators uncovered wage theft and multiple labor law violati  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of Camden County Family Practitioner Convicted of Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Opioids Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners (Board) has permanently revoked the license of a Camden County  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Dana Knox Research Showcase Highlights Student Research With Real-World Reach NJIT's Dana Knox Research Showcase filled the Bloom Wellness and Events Center with student research spanning science, engineering, computing, management and the humanities. With poster presentations, two-minute elevator speeches and Board Day luncheon attendees moving through the event, the showcase offered a cro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires The Hamilton Group, LLC, Expanding P&C Capabilities in U.S. Northeast Region Hamilton Group brings risk management solutions for businesses across the tristate area * NEW YORK -- NFP, an Aon company (NYSE: AON) and leading p  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone bill honoring NJ Congressman James J. Howard passes House * NJ 6th District Congressman Dedicates Spring Lake, New Jersey Post Office to His Predecessor WASHINGTON, DC - Legislation introduced by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) to designate the U.S. Post Office in Spring Lake, New Jersey in honor of Congressman James J. Howard overwhelmingly passed the House today. Before   more

AKRON, Ohio, April 15 -- American Transmission Systems, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Power Grid Improvements Underway to Strengthen Service for Trumbull County Communities Steel structures, thicker wire to enhance reliability for more than 16,000 Ohio Edison customers * American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a FirstEnergy Transmission company, is wrapping up major upgrades to the local power grid in Trumbull County, Ohio. The upgrades underway i  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Honored as She Reflects on Storied Career in Public Service at Flagship Event Hosted by Rutgers University * April 13, 2026 Ewing, NJ (April 13, 2026) - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and veteran political strategist, for a fireside chat after being named the 2026 Senator Wynona Li  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Department of State issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * RevolutionNJ Celebrates the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Construction of Washington Crossing State Park Museum & Visitor Center, On Track for America's 250th Celebration RevolutionNJ, New Jersey's official planning initiative for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, eagerly awaits the 2026 opening of the new Washington Crossing Stat  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan faculty and staff honored at Celebrating Excellence Awards * Rowan University recognized employees for their outstanding contributions to the institution during the annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 8. Together, the recipients reflect the values that define Rowan, demonstrating excellence and innovation in teaching, service, mentoring, teamwork, engagement, student-cen  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan On with paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara explores deep time and our future * In Episode 6 of Rowan On, a podcast offering an inside look at the university, audiences hear a conversation between host Karen Holloway and paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara, executive director of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University. In the episode, Lacovara explains how the museum uses fossils and deep time to he  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Swarthmore to Award Honorary Degrees to Leaders in Higher Education, Arts, Justice, and Sustainability at 154th Commencement * During Swarthmore College's 154th Commencement ceremony on May 24, President Valerie Smith will award honorary degrees to college president Jonathan Alger '86, multihyphenate performer Colman Domingo, children's law advocate Judith Sandalow '84, and environmental educator Talia   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Calls Out Senate Democrats' Hypocritical Opposition to Voter ID * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we spent the weeks before Easter debating the SAVE America Act here in the Senate. "And since th  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Cross-Country Transit Agencies * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, hosted her second Capitol Hill briefing with transit agencies from across the country to highlight the critical role transportation will play in ensuring the success of the 2026   more

NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * Vera Institute of Justice Applauds the Maryland General Assembly for the Passage of the Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act * Today, the Vera Institute of Justice applauds the Maryland General Assembly for passing the Fair Ch  more

NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Woman Wrongly Jailed for Months Based on Faulty Facial Recognition Technology Demands Apology from Maryland Police Departments * MARYLAND -Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Maryland sent letters to three Maryland pol  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Zeldin, Burgum, and Wright Break Ground on NESE Pipeline in New York City to Deliver Reliable, Affordable Natural Gas to the Northeast * NEW YORK - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, U.S. Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI) Doug Burgum, and U.S. Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) Chris Wright participated in a groundbreaking ceremony  more