CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that it has been recognized as a top-scoring company, for the third consecutive year, on the Disability Equality Index (DEI)(R), the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates. "Americ more PR

WARWICK, Rhode Island, July 14 (TNSAwa) -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news on July 12, 2021: Community College of Rhode Island Business and Professional Studies professor Cecile Roberti of North Kingstown won this year's Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) International Teaching Excellence Award at the annual ACBSP Conference in Miami. Roberti, a licensed CPA and former department chair, earned top honors in the Northeastern Council  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, July 14 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release on July 13, 2021: EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and the Renewable Power business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) today announced the commercial operation of the Toms River Solar Project, delivering 28.9 megawatts (MW) of clean renewable energy. The project, built on BASF Corporation's (BASF) property by EDFR in coordination with PVOne and Goldman Sachs, i more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 17 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on July 16, 2021: Forbes today announced its inaugural CEO Next list, spotlighting 50 CxOs and executives who are using innovation, technology, creativity and culture to reimagine and reinvent their roles and their companies. The Forbes CEO Next list showcases the leaders on the cusp of changing the course and the face of American business. "With the rapid changes within business, the workforce and big businesse more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 16 (TNSRes) -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute issued the following news: The High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) has selected 11 Princeton University graduate students as 2021 recipients of the Walbridge Fund Graduate Award for Environmental Research. The awardees are Maria Curria, Ipsita Dey, Yuki Haba, Shannon Hoffman, Xiaohan Li, Sayumi Miyano, Jose Montano Lopez, Devan Nisson, Don Noh, Michael Soskind, and Einara Zahn. They represent the departm more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 14 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on July 13, 2021: Wiley, a global leader in research and education, today announced that its open access journal InfoMat received its first impact factor of 25.405. Launched in 2019 in partnership with a double first-class university in China, InfoMat addresses the growing scientific interest in new materials and their applications in the rapid development of information technology. The Journal Citation repor more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release: In its "DOE Digest" podcast scheduled to be released on Thursday, July 15, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) highlights "Learning Acceleration - Extending Opportunities." "Educators have an opportunity to accelerate learning through extended opportunities like summer school and after-school opportunities," said Kenneth Bond, Acting Director of NJDOE's Office of the Professiona more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 13, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy and State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio today applauded the decision by Moody's Investors Service to upgrade the outlook for New Jersey's general obligation bonds from stable to positive. In a statement issued today, Moody's noted, "The state has responded to a brightening revenue and liquidity picture with several actions reflecting a recent commitment to  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver believe that expanding access to safe and affordable housing is a critical part of building a stronger and fairer New Jersey that works for everyone. The Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) Budget--which Governor Murphy signed this month--and other actions taken by the Governor commit to over $200 million in new and expanded State investments that w more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 13, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy yesterday signed legislation (S2503) which elevates strangulation assault to a crime of the second degree, punishable by up to ten years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. "The murder of Yasemin Uyar by a repeat domestic abuser was horrific and appalling," said Governor Murphy. "Research has shown that strangulation is often one of the stronges more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges announced the awardees of nearly $30 million in federal funding that will be distributed to New Jersey institutions of higher education to support the core priorities of the State Plan for Higher Education and address the impacts of COVID-19 on postsecondary students. About $28.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department o more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 15 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,400 feet of aging water main in Linden starting next week. The project also includes replacing three fire hydrants and 99 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines that were installed in the 1930's with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following st more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, July 14 -- Coyne Public Relations issued the following news release: This year marks the 30th anniversary of Coyne PR, a Parsippany-based public relations company that prides itself on its dedication to communications, its employees, and cultivating a fantastic work environment. Tom Coyne, the company's chief executive officer, has placed an emphasis on family and cohesiveness since day one, saying that one should not only enjoy what they do, but enjoy who they do it w more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 15 -- Public Service Enterprise Group issued the following news release on July 14, 2021: PSE&G executed an agreement today with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel related to its transmission rates that would save the typical electric residential customer about 3% on their bill, or approximately $3 per month. If approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the agreement would reset the base return on equity for PSE& more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 15 (TNSPro) -- Rider University issued the following news release: This fall, Rider will offer two new certificate programs, an online graduate-level sport management certificate and an undergraduate-level global supply chain management certificate. The 12-credit sport management graduate certificate is designed to help students enter or enhance their current career in the competitive, fast-paced sports industry. The coursework focuses on four critical skills wi more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 13 (TNSPer) -- Rider University issued the following news release: President Gregory G. Dell'Omo, Ph.D., was recently named the vice chair of Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey, or ICUNJ. The organization recently became one single nonprofit after the merger of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in New Jersey and the Independent College Fund of New Jersey. "I am wholly dedicated to supporting the mission of ICUNJ and buildi more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 16 (TNSPer) -- Rider University issued the following news release: John M. Guarino '82 is the new chair of Rider University's Board of Trustees. The former Coca-Cola Company executive brings more than 30 years of international business experience to the position, which began on July 1. Guarino succeeds former chair Robert Schimek '87, who will step down from the top position that he has held since July 1, 2017. "I'm very proud to continue giving back to the inst more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 15 (TNSOps) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Jason Jacob could have been your typical overachieving undergrad at Rutgers University, but he has distinguished himself with a singular focus on cybersecurity and technology as he prepares himself for future leadership positions in the field. Jacob is now working in the Incident Response team in Rutgers' Office of Information Technology (OIT). "That has allowed me to look at incidents whether it's spa more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 14 (TNSMon) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers has received more than $3 million in federal funding to help low-income students and those from historically underrepresented communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The university is among 35 state higher education institutions receiving $28.5 million in "Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge (OMIC)" grants to develop system-wide reforms that will stop declining enrollments in populat more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 15 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Exposure to antibiotics in utero or after birth could lead to brain disorders in later childhood * * * Antibiotic exposure early in life could alter human brain development in areas responsible for cognitive and emotional functions, according to a Rutgers researcher. The laboratory study, published in the journal iScience, suggests that penicillin changes the microbiome - the trillions of bene more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 14 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers researchers say that this is the first study to find that bisexual female smokers are at an elevated risk for menthol cigarette smoking * * * Compared with heterosexual smokers, menthol cigarette smoking is higher among lesbian, gay and bisexual cigarette smokers, according to a Rutgers-led study, especially among bisexual and lesbian/gay female cigarette smokers. The study, published  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 16 (TNSEco) -- Stockton University issued the following news: A new Multicultural Center in Galloway and upgrades to the Performing Arts Center are among the almost $10.5 million in facilities projects planned for 2021-22. The Stockton University Board of Trustees approved the capital budget and a $263.4 million 2021-22 operating budget at the July 14 meeting at the Stockton Atlantic City campus. The trustees also approved tuition and fees for 2021-22. In-state full more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 14 (TNSPro) -- Stockton University issued the following news: The Stockton University Performing Arts Center (PAC) will reopen in the fall with an expanded mission to both educate and entertain, offering more opportunities for students and reaching a broader audience in the South Jersey region. The PAC has been closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The closure provided an opportunity to review PAC programming and consider how best to serve the communi more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 16 (TNSPro) -- Stockton University issued the following news: More partnerships with the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, an expanded mentorship program, starting with South Jersey Industries this fall, programs highlighting and supporting more alumni are among the recommendations of the Stockton University Presidential Task Force on Reinventing the School of Business. A report from the task force was presented at the Board of Trustees meeting on July 14 at more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release: In May 2021, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) conducted roundtables with students from around the State to discuss their experiences with remote learning during the Coronavirus pandemic. "Student voices will be critical as we move forward and work to provide the academic, social, and emotional support necessary for students and staff to successfully address the challenges the more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 13 -- Newark Board of Education issued the following news release: Superintendent Leon and the Newark Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointment of 8 new Principals for the 2021-22 school year. The candidates participated in a rigorous interview process and we wanted to recognize each of them in this incredible accomplishment. Superintendent Leon said, "I am excited to share the candidates who have been named new Principals for SY 2021-22." He added, "I more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 13 (TNSGra) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has been selected by the New Jersey Department of Labor for a career-forward initiative that will merge apprenticeship training with higher education. The University is the sole higher education institution in the state to be awarded a NJ PLACE grant in the amount of $849,000 from the N.J. Department of Labor to support 100 student/apprentices in compl more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, July 14 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: You've upgraded your phone. Now it's time to upgrade your home with more Verizon reliable broadband options available in more places coast to coast. Customers in select areas can now bring home the power of Verizon LTE Home Internet service including a new 5G Ultra Wideband-ready router. Verizon has expanded both its LTE Home Internet and 5G Home Internet to more  more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, July 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Reliability matters and Verizon continues to perform for customers and remains the most reliable network in the latest RootMetrics' 1H 2021 US State of the Mobile Union report. Verizon's network was awarded best overall network performance and network reliability for the sixteenth consecutive time -- more than any other wireless company in the history of RootMetr more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, July 14 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following statement: * * * Verizon and Huawei have reached a settlement in a patent litigation lawsuit. The following statement may be attributed to Verizon spokesperson Rich Young: "Verizon is happy with the settlement reached with Huawei involving patent lawsuits. 'While terms of the settlement are not being disclosed, our team did an outstanding job bringing this protracted matter  more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, July 15 (TNSGra) -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: William Paterson University has been awarded nearly $1.5 million through New Jersey's "Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge" grant program for a pilot project that aims to tackle the issue of food insecurity for William Paterson students with exceptional financial need. The competitive challenge grant program is funded by $28.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education, through the secon more PR