WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3B in USDOT Grants to Buy New Trains and Improve Service Nationwide * #These grants are critical to modernizing and upgrading America's state-supported and long-distance rail networks. WASHINGTON - Amid record ridership growth, Amtrak's New Era of Rail continues to advance following today's announcement by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Amtrak has been awarde  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Industry leader establishes first endowment for Clemson's Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by the Roofing Alliance * College of Architecture, Art and Construction A gift from roofing industry leader Dennis Conway will strengthen student learning and create new opportunities for experiential education at Clemson University's Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by the  more