PARAMUS, New Jersey, March 23 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: Bergen Community College student Genesis Capellan has earned recognition as a 2021 Coca-Cola Gold Scholar, securing a $1,500 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges. Though more than 2,000 applicants vied for the honor, only 50 received the scholarship. "We are so proud that Genesis' academic drive and personal determination to take more PR

EWING, New Jersey, March 24 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: TCNJ is one of 10 colleges/universities recently awarded a pro bono consulting opportunity that will help advance sustainability and climate projects on campus. Second Nature, a Boston-based NGO whose mission it is to accelerate climate action in, and through, higher education, issued this opportunity that is being provided and sponsored by Brailsford & Dunlavey and CustomerFirst Renewables. The goal of this e more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 27 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release on March 26, 2021: Forbes today announced its 24th annual MLB Valuations, a ranking of the of Major League Baseball's 30 teams. The New York Yankees have remained the MLB's most valuable team for 23 consecutive years, with a valuation o more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 26 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release on March 25, 2021: Forbes today announced that it will launch a virtual event series, presented by Square, to celebrate Forbes Next 1000 honorees, a group of 1,000 bold entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds on their way to success who  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 24 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: When Rachel Wainer Apter told her three children that she had just been nominated as a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, they were overwhelmed with excitement. "They laughed, they cried, and they screamed - all at the same time," Apter, an Orthodox Jew and resident of Englewood, NJ, told the Forward in an interview. "I think that that was a perfect encapsulation of how I felt as well - inc more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 26 (TNSGra) -- Hampton University issued the following news release: Hampton University is excited to announce it has received a $337,500 grant from the PSEG Foundation. This funding will provide qualifying students from New Jersey an opportunity to attend the Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology and pursue their studies in STEM education. "We are very thankful that the PSEG Foundation has invested in Hampton University and this project which will en more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, March 23 (TNSJou) -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Although cancers that occur in the gallbladder or bile ducts are rare, their rates are increasing. A recent study provides details on the burden of gallbladder and biliary tract cancer (GBTC) across 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2017. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Determining GBTC estimates and trends in diffe more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, March 25 (TNSRes) -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Cochrane, a global independent network that gathers and summarizes the best evidence from research to help informed health decision-making, publishes an updated systematic review assessing rapid tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19). The review shows that rapid antigen tests are better at correctly identifying cases of COVID-19 in people with symptoms than in people without symp more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 24 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Jersey Department of Education will host its annual early learning virtual conference, "Charting the Road to High-Quality Early Childhood Education," on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Now in its third year, this collaboration provides an innovative virtual platform to bring collegial insights and best practices to New Jersey educators and state early childhood programs. "We are please more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 26, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today announced his nomination of Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor. Thompson has led the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor in an acting capacity since March 2018. Her nomination, which will be formally submitted during the next Senate quorum, will go to the State Senate for their advice and consent. "I am proud to nominate Tracy to serve  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy announced that financial institutions across New Jersey have put in place measures to protect federal stimulus funds being provided to New Jerseyans during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The American Rescue Plan is for the American people, not the banks and creditors," said Governor Murphy. "We want residents who have received their federal stimulus funds to be able to put it to u more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 24, 2021: Governor Murphy today announced the appointment of Charles Barker to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), completing the five-member commission after previous rounds of appointments in November and February. Mr. Barker will fill the seat previously announced for William Wallace, who will transition to the senior staff role of Director of Labor Relations for the Commission.  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 26, 2021: Governor Murphy today announced the expansion of eligibility for more frontline essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include individuals ages 55-64, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, higher education educators and staff, and communications and utility infrastructure workers among others.  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 24 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, and U.S. Congressman Andy Kim today held a roundtable discussion on bias and hate crimes, one week after a shooting rampage in Atlanta, Georgia that left eight dead, including six Asian women. The roundtable took place as Attorney General Grewal and State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan released preliminary data reporting 1,441 b more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 26, 2021: In partnership with the Biden Administration, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the planned opening of a pilot Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Vaccination Center located at the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. As part of the shared goal of the Murphy Administration and Biden Administrat more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following transcript: * * * Governor Phil Murphy: Good afternoon, everyone. I am joined by the woman who needs no introduction to my right, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. To her right the former State Epidemiologist, another familiar face, COVID-19 Response Medical Advisor Dr. Eddy Bresnitz. Great to have you both. Eddy, nice to have you back. Guy to my left needs no introduction, the S more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, March 27 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: As part of its routine maintenance program, New York American Water (NYAW) will begin flushing of water mains throughout its service territory on April 5, 2021, to deliver high-quality water service to its customers. Water main flushing clears harmless mineral deposits and sediment that may have built up over time inside the pipes. The process also includes flushing fire hydrants t more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 26 (TNSRes) -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: Many tropical cyclone-prone regions of the world are expected to experience storm systems of greater intensity over the coming century, according to an extensive review of existing research published March 26 in ScienceBrief Review. Moreover, sea-level rise will aggravate coastal flood risk from tropical cyclones and other phenomena, even if the tropical cyclones themselves do not chang more PR

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, March 27 (TNSpro) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Suppose you've ever wanted to be a part of a rewarding career where you get to work with people of all ages and all abilities. In that case, Raritan Valley Community College's occupational therapy assistant program may be the type of program you're looking for in New Jersey that can be the pathway to an exciting new career. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistan more PR

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, March 23 (TNSRes) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: The public is invited to hear Raritan Valley Community College Professor of English Dr. Andrew Manno speak about his new book, Toxic Masculinity, Casino Capitalism, and America's Favorite Card Game: The Poker Mindset, April 13, from 4-5:30 p.m. The virtual presentation is being sponsored by the RVCC Women's Center. Published in 2020 by Palgrave Macmillan, Dr. Manno's intriguing cr more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers is among five new institutions to join the American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS) initiative to commit to more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). The STEMM Equity Achievement (SEA) Change initiative supports institutions as they identify and address barriers for those excluded or marginalized in the STEMM  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, March 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers University-Newark announced it is one of 16 institutions that will receive additional investment and support to advance student-centered transformation through the Powered by Publics initiative of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The cohort will engage in an in-depth institutional needs assessment, share student success data, and receive targeted professional development and techni more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 27 (TNSRep) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol has led to the emergence of a new broad, anti-government conspiracy theory spreading on social media that is dovetailing with anti-vaccination and anti-public health extremism, according to a new report by Rutgers' Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience. The report, by faculty and student researchers published as a joint pr more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 24 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The rate of sea-level rise in the 20th century along much of the U.S. Atlantic coast was the fastest in 2,000 years, and southern New Jersey had the fastest rates, according to a Rutgers-led study. The global rise in sea-level from melting ice and warming oceans from 1900 to 2000 led to a rate that's more than twice the average for the years 0 to 1800 - the most significant change, according to the st more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Gov. Phil Murphy has made another impressive choice for the state Supreme Court, a Harvard-trained lawyer who graduated magna cum laude and clerked for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Rachel Wainer Apter is backed by a powerful roster of former chief justices, judges and the ex-president of the New Jersey State Bar Association. This is a strong nomination from a Democratic governor who made clear his prior more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, March 25 (TNSJou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a new machine learning-powered platform, known as OC-SMART, that can process ocean color in satellite images 10 times faster than the world's leading platform. The work, which will be adopted by NASA, is one of the first machine learning-based platforms in ocean color analysis that can process both coastal and open ocean regio more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, March 24 (TNSRes) -- Stockton University issued the following news on March 23, 2021: A majority of racial and ethnic minorities and lower-income residents of New Jersey want a COVID-19 vaccine, but report getting vaccinated at half the rates of white and more affluent residents of the state, according to a Stockton University poll released today. Overall, at least 80% of all respondents see the coronavirus as a major concern and are at least somewhat concerned they will  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, March 25 -- Stockton University issued the following news on March 24, 2021: When he was 12, Arman Roy read an article about how 70% of Detroit's school-aged children did not have access to the internet and how local organizations were working to help provide it. Arman loved technology, and was a gifted student whose interests ranged from computers to robotics, solar panels and virtual reality. "After his conversation with me about the article he said 'Dad, I want to do t more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 25 (TNSPer) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Vanessa Meredith has spent her career in higher education. First as a student services coordinator for New Jersey Institute of Technology, then as program coordinator for UMDNJ (University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey) School of Public Health and, finally, as director of graduate enrollment for Thomas Edison State University in Trenton. Now, after 25 years in education, she is r more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 26 (TNSeve) -- The University of Massachusetts-Amherst issued the following news: The School of Public Policy will host a conversation with environmental justice advocate and scholar Nicky Sheats on Monday, April 26, at noon. The online event is open to the UMass Amherst community. Sheats will speak on "Achieving Mandatory Emissions Reductions for Environmental Justice Communities through Climate Change Mitigation Policy." The director of the Center for the Urban more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 23 (TNSGra) -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Albert Simeoni has been awarded $519,893 from the National Institute of Justice to evaluate the reliability of burn pattern indicators used by investigators to determine the starting point of wildfires. Simeoni, professor and head of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, will use a laboratory wind tunnel at WPI, field studie more PR