CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 (TNSPer) -- DePaul University issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: A higher education leader who is dedicated to fostering research, interdisciplinary collaboration and global learning will serve as the next dean for DePaul's Driehaus College of Business. Provost Salma Ghanem announced Dr. Sulin Ba will join the DePaul community on July 1. Ba is currently a professor and the Treibick Family Endowed Chair in information technology at the University of C more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 11 (TNSPer) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has announced the new members of its Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program steering committee, including Yale School of Medicine Director of Clinical Research and Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) Chief Operating Officer Tesheia Johnson, MBA, MHS. The steering committee provides direction to NCATS and the m more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 14 (TNSAwa) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Sorin Fedeles, PhD, MBA, assistant professor adjunct of internal medicine (nephrology) at Yale School of Medicine, has received an Investigator Initiated Research Award from the Department of Defense, for a project titled "Inhibition of the Ire1alpha-XBP1 Pathway Using Toyocamycin as a Novel Way to Inhibit Progression of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney and Liver Disease." The focus of the resear more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 (TNSAwa) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Sorin Fedeles, PhD, MBA, assistant professor adjunct of internal medicine (nephrology) at Yale School of Medicine, has received an Investigator Initiated Research Award from the Department of Defense, for a project titled "Inhibition of the Ire1alpha-XBP1 Pathway Using Toyocamycin as a Novel Way to Inhibit Progression of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney and Liver Disease." The focus of the resear more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Chen Liu, MD, PhD, Chair of Yale Pathology, is leading an effort at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) to establish an institutional biorepository for the coordinated collection of tissue, plasma, serum, and genetic samples, and clinical data using common processes and information systems. Liu is leading a task force that surveyed leading institutions with centrally coordinated institutional biorepositories before more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2022: Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general continuing to fight Facebook's illegal efforts to stifle competition and protect its monopoly power. Today, the coalition -- led by New York Attorney General Letitia James -- filed an appeal brief (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/AG/Press_Releases/2021/New-York-et-al-v-Facebook-In more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement: * * * Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court decision upholding Connecticut Public Act No. 21-6, which eliminated the religious exemption to school vaccine requirements. "Vaccines save lives. The legislature's action was fully lawful and necessary to protect public health. The plaintiffs threw a laundry list of claims against the more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 12 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: Attorney General William Tong today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put in place measures that will help stem the tide of foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam Americans. Today's comment letter to the FCC was led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and Arkansas Attorney General L more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2022: Attorney General William Tong, Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez announced today a $1.85 billion settlement with student loan servicer Navient that will direct millions in debt relief and restitution to thousands of Connecticut borrowers. This settlement, joined by a coalition of 39 attorneys general, resolves al more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration, working in cooperation with the Office of Attorney General William Tong, has reached an agreement with Disability Rights Connecticut and Connecticut Legal Rights Project regarding the state's ongoing distribution of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and N95 masks. Under the agreement, the Connecticut Department of Public H more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut workers can now access benefits under the state's newly launched paid family and medical leave program, which provides wage replacement for those who need to take time away from work to address qualifying health or family concerns. Overseen by the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, a quasi-public state agency, the program bega more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of CTpass, a new state program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that offers group rates to eligible organizations to access public transportation services throughout Connecticut, including rail and bus systems. The program was first proposed by Governor Lamont in early 2021 as part of his ongoing efforts more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut businesses will see another rate decrease in workers' compensation insurance in 2022. The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved a filing with decreases of 14.1% to workers' compensation pure premium lost costs, and an 8.2% reduction in assigned risk rates. The decreases pave the way for insurance companies to reduce th more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today released a special COVID-19 business recovery episode of Made by Connecticut, an Instagram series highlighting notable businesses across industry sectors vital to the state. Problem Solved, a craft brewery in East Windsor owned by Alan Bukowniski and Heath Gelinas, hosted the governor in December. During the visit where they showcased Problem Solved's  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, March 1, 2022, as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 5th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives. The seat, which consists of portions of Hartford and Windsor, became vacant on January 10, 2022, following the resignation of Brandon L. McGee more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2022: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order related to the COVID-19 emergency declarations (Executive Order No. 14E) that modifies certain state laws in order to provide school districts with greater flexibility to address the current teacher shortage caused by the recent spike in COVID-19 infections by relaxing certain statutory limits on the avail more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2022: * * * Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made this morning that UConn Interim President Dr. Andrew Agwunobi plans to leave his position with the university effective February 20, 2022, for a new opportunity in the private sector: "I thank Dr. Andrew Agwunobi for his service to UConn over the years, and I wish him well in his new opport more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2022: Former Connecticut House Minority Leader Themis Klarides announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Connecticut, opening up what is likely to be a nasty Republican primary that runs to the far-right. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: "Themis Klarides is a former national Republican delegate for Donald Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This year, thanks to President Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan, middle and working class families will see additional assistance to help offset their seasonal heating bills due to an historic $8 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program nationally. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats' leadership, more funding than ever will help millions of families this winter.  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2022: Attorney General William Tong today announced a new online form designed to help businesses comply with their obligation to notify the Office of the Attorney General when they experience a data breach impacting Connecticut residents. Under Connecticut law, businesses are required to provide notice to the Attorney General no later than the time when impacted residents  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 14 (TNSJou) -- Yale University School of Public Health issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2022: A new, large-scale study led by scientists at the Yale School of Public Health has established a robust link between long-term ozone exposure and an increased risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. Air pollution has long been considered a major risk factor for an aging society. Fine particulate matter floating in increasingly high concentrations around the glob more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * After spending eight days in violation of FEC rules, David McCormick has officially announced his entrance into the "chaotic" GOP Senate primary, adding more turmoil to a primary that is already one of the messiest and most expensive in the country. In response, Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle issued the following statement: "David McCormick is already facing vic more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2022: While David McCormick is waiting to register his candidacy while running an ad campaign "violating...federal election law," the rest of the Pennsylvania GOP's Senate primary field has wasted no time in hitting the Connecticut hedge fund executive for his myriad of vulnerabilities. The primary that is already defined by infighting is only getting messier. New reporting from Politic more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: New reporting from the Washington Examiner features a new attack ad from the super PAC supporting Mehmet Oz aimed at Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick. The ads, which begin airing on television Thursday, "will paint McCormick as a ruthless businessman who sold out Pennsylvania to China." "Meet David McCormick. He's a friend of China with a long record of selling us out. On Wall Stre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick has officially announced his entrance into the "chaotic" GOP Senate primary, adding more turmoil to a primary that is already one of the messiest and most expensive in the country. McCormick spent his first day as an official candidate facing attacks around his ties to China and record of cutting Pennsylvania jobs. See for yourself: * Washington Ex more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Now that the Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick has officially announced his entrance into the "chaotic" GOP Senate primary, the rest of the GOP field has wasted no time in launching their attacks. In addition to a Mehmet Oz-supporting super PAC already running ads hitting McCormick on his ties to China and history of cutting PA jobs, McCormick has struggled to answer questions about  more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 13 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2022: NBC Sports presents a pair of AFC Super Wild Card Weekend matchups this weekend on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo, beginning Saturday when Joe Burrow and the AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals host Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and Universo. Coverage begins with a special 90-minute edition of Football Night in America at 3  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 14 (TNSRes) -- Trinity College issued the following news: The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation has named Trinity College as a recipient of a Beckman Scholars Program award in the amount of $156,000. The significant award will support students over the next three years as they conduct independent research with faculty mentors. The Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sci more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 (TNSPol) -- Trinity College issued the following news: Using population data from the 2020 census, students in Trinity's fall 2021 "Math and Redistricting" course taught by Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics Kyle Evans created new Connecticut congressional district maps that they submitted to the state's Reapportionment Commission for its consideration. Their proposed maps have become part of the Connecticut General Assembly's official public hearing te more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 (TNSOps) -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news: While Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights activism often concentrated on the equal use of space -- from the right of people of color to picnic in a local park to being able to sit under a shady tree in an urban area to buying and living in safe homes -- the nomenclature of environmental justice had yet to be penned. But MLK Jr. and civil rights activists were at the very forefront of addressing e more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 13 (TNSRes) -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news: * * * The Yale School of the Environment is partnering with the Central Park Conservancy and the Natural Areas Conservancy in a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at helping cities develop strategies to manage and mitigate the impacts of climate change on urban parks. * * * Many American urbanites' experience of nature begins and ends with their city's public park system. Fifty percent of all Ne more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 (TNSJou) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Convalescent plasma therapy was one of the first treatments available in the battle against COVID-19. But since the therapy's emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2020, its supposed benefits have been met with scrutiny by some researchers. To investigate the success of convalescent plasma therapy in reducing the severity and mortality of COVID-19, a team of resear more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 15 (TNSJou) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a serious but often preventable risk patients face when going under the knife. But despite the implementation of measures and surveillance programs to reduce their occurrence, they remain among the main sources of health care-related infections and a major reason for unplanned post-surgery hospital readmissions. Now, researchers find, variation in the administratio more PR