NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 17 (TNSPer) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers has named its first vice chancellor of population health to oversee initiatives that will offer better solutions to prevent disease and manage populations with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, which costs the United States billions each year in health care costs. Ethan Halm, a professor of Internal Medicine and Population and Data Sciences, has served as the chief of the Di more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSEve) -- Rider University issued the following news release: The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University will welcome Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka for an event on Nov. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "A Conversation with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka" will feature a substantive conversation and a Q&A about his experience leading Newark since he became the city's 40th mayor in 2014. Baraka's urban revitalization efforts have resulted in the comp more PR

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Nov. 17 (TNSAwa) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College has won the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2020 Best Action Plan Award for the New Jersey Campus Voting Challenge - Community College. The College also was honored in the New Jersey Campus Voting Challenge for the Highest Voter Registration for two-year colleges and the Highest Voter Turnout and the Most Improved Voter Turnout for two-year col more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 19 (TNSAwa) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Through a Fulbright Senior Specialist Award -- her second -- Sharon Yang helped network 48 libraries throughout Kosovo and create a shared library computer system. Yang traveled to Kosovo from Oct. 16 to Nov. 6 to complete the project at the National Library of Kosovo "Pjeter Bogdani." Yang says the country is about 70 years behind American libraries, with many libraries in the country operating  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 19 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that Chief Operating Officer, Cheryl Norton, was recently honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of their 2021 Women of Distinction. As Chief Operating Officer, Norton is responsible for the successful performance of the company's regulate more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: Governor Murphy today announced that the state will release a total of $400 million in capital facilities grant funding in a joint solicitation of four revolving bond programs to support the growing needs of New Jersey's institutions of higher education and students. "We want our high-achieving young people and out-of-state students to find the right college match in New Je more PR

GARFIELD, New Jersey, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: As part of his commitment to ensuring a high-quality education for every student in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that $75 million in funding will be distributed to school districts across the state to help meet emergent and capital maintenance needs, as well as address COVID-19 concerns to help schools ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for student more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Murphy, joined by Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Chair Modia Butler, and Village Super Market, Inc. Executive Vice President Bill Sumas today broke ground on a new ShopRite supermarket in Atlantic City. The store will ensur more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride, federal officials and health insurance Navigators today urged New Jersey residents in need of health coverage to act now to explore their health insurance options and take advantage of record levels of financial help available at Get Covered New Jersey (GetCovered.NJ.gov), the state's official h more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 19 (TNSGra) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Professor Daniel Druckenbrod has been awarded a $93,133 grant from the National Science Foundation as part of a multi-university project that will generate data about how the climate has changed over time in southeast Asia, from the Himalaya to the Southern Ocean, over the past 500 to 1,000 years. The project will build on and expand Druckenbrod's ongoing research of measuring tree rings, which  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSOps) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Construction management students at Pennsylvania College of Technology brought home first- and second-place honors from the 32nd annual Associated Schools of Construction Region 1 Student Competition, held Nov. 11-13 in Albany, New York. The college's Pre-Construction Team, tasked with construction and renovation of a public school building in New England, placed first. Its Heavy H more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 19 (TNSOps) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Examining health care fault lines, global supply chain instability, and vaccine production efficiency is critical in preparing for future global pandemics. This is why a COVID-19 commission must be created by the U.S. government, experts argue in the latest issue of Science. Such a body would be similar to the 9/11 Commission, which investigated the country's  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSOps) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: A computer scientist and artist. A data journalist. A former intern in the Canadian Parliament. Three recent university graduates with these diverse backgrounds joined Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) this fall as the inaugural class of Emerging Scholars, a program aimed at helping people start careers that combine technology and publ more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 16 (TNSBook) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Whether it be earning a college degree, buying a house, or addressing income shortfalls, access to credit is essential for many people's well-being and social opportunities in today's richest countries. Yet, with credit also comes the burden of debt, which many are shouldering in an unsteady economic climate. But why are some people in some countries more inde more PR

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Nov. 19 (TNSOps) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: The Raritan Valley Community College Women's Volleyball team had a stellar season, finishing with a rank of #9 in the country in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX. The 9th-place finish is the highest ranking in the program's history. The Lions secured their place in the NJCAA DIII National Championship Tournament after winning both the Region XIX C more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 20 (TNSOps) -- Rider University issued the following news release: A pair of Rider alumni have collaborated with a third founder to create Vora, an app that connects fans and social media influencers through video chats. They hope to make a splash in the multi-billion-dollar influencer economy. Created by Isaiah Jean-Baptiste '20, Brook Wilson '19 and Derik Gadson, Vora helps fans go from merely consuming content from those they follow online to interacting with more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSPar) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2021: * * * Rutgers and Tel Aviv University Enter Partnership to Boost Research Collaboration Rutgers University and Tel Aviv University (TAU) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will further the collaboration between the two research universities and establish a presence by TAU at the NJ Innovation & Technology Hub, a 550,000-square-foot, $665 million project in New Bruns more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 17 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: More gay, bisexual, and transgender men, also known as sexual minority Black men, are victims of policing stop-and-frisk policies than their Hispanic and white counterparts, according to a new Rutgers study. Published in PLOS ONE, the study examined how young sexual minority men in New York City who have multiple minority statuses, experience inequity in policing according to new research led by Perry  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSAwa) (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * American College of Physicians Bestows Honor for Lifetime Achievements * * * Jeffrey L. Carson, MD, whose research has profoundly reshaped transfusion medicine by establishing evidence-based national standards, saving vital blood and enhancing care for even the most critical of patients, is being honored by the American College of Physicians (ACP) with the John Phillips Memorial Award  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 19 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Research points to the need for a multisector approach for improving women's health during pregnancy * * * Life-threatening outcomes of labor and delivery are associated with the amount of funding municipal governments spend on services ranging from fire protection and ambulance to parks, recreation and libraries, according to a new Rutgers study that found better maternal outcomes in the north more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Women who experienced depression in the year following childbirth were more likely to be unemployed and experience financial hardship up to 15 years later, according to Rutgers study * * * Maternal depression after childbirth affects a mothers' economic welfare and financial stability up to 15 years later, according to a Rutgers study. Perinatal depression, which affects 13 percent of childbea more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 16 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A person's perception of threats and impulse and emotional control is a factor in firearm ownership and purchasing behavior during the 2020 purchasing surge * * * A new Rutgers study has found that people who bought firearms during the COVID-19 pandemic and national surge in firearm sales tend to be more sensitive to threats and have less emotional and impulse control than firearm owners who di more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 19 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news: On Saturday, November 13, the GSSM Academic Team won the National Literature Challenge, their third national tournament victory this year. They faced teams from Alabama, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. The team's coach, Dr. Gary Salazar, said that Quiz Bowl requires knowledge in 3 major subjects - history, science, and literature. They previously won the Na more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * "Today's vote in the House of Representatives is a tremendously positive step forward for President Biden's Build Back Better plan, which will provide historic investments in working and middle class American families. "The transformative plan will make child care, education, health care, and housing more affordable, while investing in workforce development and clean energy  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following statement on the appointment of Lisa Garcia as U.S. EPA Region 2 Administrator: * * * I offer my sincere congratulations to my friend Lisa Garcia on her appointment as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 2 Administrator. Lisa's appointment is proof positive of President Biden's and Administrator Regan's commitment to protecting our environment and our communities. With root more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 16 (TNSRes) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Stevens Institute of Technology research reveals Americans' fears and concerns about artificial intelligence while embracing a larger role for AI in everyday life * * * Americans are deeply conflicted about the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. While they have numerous concerns about the harm the technology is doing now and could do in the future to individuals and more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 20 (TNSOps) -- Stockton University issued the following news: The future of business and economics policy and education was discussed, questioned and analyzed at the 48th annual Northeast Business and Economics Association (NBEA) conference at the Tropicana in Atlantic City Nov. 4-6. Almost 150 business and economics faculty members attended the 30 sessions, four panel discussions and two workshops. There were 104 papers presented. This year's conference was hosted b more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 17 (TNSGra) -- Stockton University issued the following news: Motorists and pedestrians stopped by police in Atlantic City or Pleasantville this summer might also be asked to be part of a research project. Stockton University has received a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct and assess a new policing intervention in Atlantic City and Pleasantville that focuses on improving police-citizen interactions during traffic stops with residents and  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 18 -- Newark Board of Education issued the following news release: In partnership with the City of Newark's Recreation Department, USA Hockey, the New Jersey Devils and Hockey In NJ (Newark), students from John F. Kennedy School will participate in the first ever Sled Hockey Program in Newark. JFK is a middle-secondary special education school that offers specialized curriculum for students with multiple disabilities and moderate cognitive involvement. Sled Hockey pro more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, Nov. 17 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Starting today, Verizon customers can get Number Share - Home, a new feature that allows customers to make and receive hands-free audio calls through their supported Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, such as Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. Verizon customers who sign up for Number Share - Home and purchase an Alexa-enabled device from Verizon will recei more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, Nov. 19 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Verizon Business is bringing back "Small Business Days" to give small and midsize businesses early access to Black Friday deals November 18-24. Businesses will have the opportunity to take advantage of up to $1,200 in savings in addition to waived fees and personalized tech assessments. Verizon Small Business Days Offers Initially launched earli more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, Nov. 19 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Starting today, Verizon's Black Friday deals are live in Verizon retail stores and online at verizon.com/black-friday. With something for everyone, Verizon has deals on everything from 5G phones to home internet and the hottest accessories as showcased in our 2021 digital gift guide. And, we can help you select the perfect gifts for your loved one more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 18 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: Global research and education leader Wiley today announced a three year open access agreement with VIVA, a consortium of more than seventy libraries and academic institutions throughout the US state of Virginia, to begin in 2022. The agreement, which expands on a previous pilot between Wiley and VIVA, will allow researchers at 55 participating Virginia institutions the ability to publish acc more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSRes) -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: After William Paterson biology professor Jeung Woon Lee welcomes students into his Monday morning Anatomy 101 class, he brings a group of six over to the new 3D virtual dissection and anatomy learning table, the Anatomage, to begin a short lesson on the bronchioles and their branches. One by one, the students take turns dragging their fingers across a large screen that resembles a computer tab more PR