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A.G. Brown Calls for DOJ Investigation Into Texas Raids Targeting Latino Candidates, Campaign Volunteers (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
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Texas AG Directed State Officers to Invade Homes and Seize Property of Latino Candidates and Organizers Despite No Evidence of Voter Fraud
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the recent raids by the Texas attorney gener more PR
Airbnb: Latinos and Hispanics Continue to Be Significant Drivers of US Travel (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Key Takeaways
* US Latin and Hispanic travelers are expected to increase their annual leisure trips by 10%, spending $180 more per trip compared to the last 12 months, contributing an estimated $165 billion to the US economy in 2025.
* 54% of US Latin and Hispanic travelers consider Airbnb or short-term rentals when traveling, and Airbnb reported a 32% rise in US guests who cho more PR
American Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Agreement (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 14 -- American Airlines issued the following news:
American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), today ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract will deliver significant and immediate improvements in compensation, benefits and quality-of-life provisions.
"It's an exciting day for American's nearly 28,000 flight attendants and our entire airline," said American's CEO Robert Isom. "Reachin more PR
American Invests in the Future of Aviation Maintenance With New Jobs, Additional Work (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 10 -- American Airlines issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024:
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* The airline is creating nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs, including more than 385 licensed aviation maintenance technician (AMT) positions.
* Additional lines of heavy check maintenance work are being added to Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Tulsa maintenance bases.
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American Airlines today announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance wo more PR
American Welcomes Fall Travel Season With Specialty Stand Up To Cancer Kits (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 11 -- American Airlines issued the following news:
Summer fun may be ending, but it doesn't mean the travel memories have to stop. During the next few weeks, customers flying on American Airlines will enjoy a new limited-edition specialty kit highlighting the airline's longstanding fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C).
Customers traveling in premium cabins on Flagship(R) long-haul international and transcontinental flights will receive the limited-editio more PR
Artwork by Cameron University's Jack Crouch Selected for National Exhibit for 4th Consecutive Year (10)
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
For the fourth consecutive year, artwork by Cameron University assistant professor of art Jack Crouch has been selected for inclusion in the annual Center for Contemporary Arts National Juried Competition and Exhibition. This year, his conte drawing on hand-toned Fabriano paper titled "Perspective," has been chosen for the prestigious exhibition. The work will be on display at the Center for Contemporary Arts in more PR
AT&T CEO John Stankey Updates Shareholders at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Sept. 10 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
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Today, AT&T's chief executive officer participated in a fireside chat where he covered recent progress on the Company's multi-year growth strategy.
Key Takeaway:
* AT&T continues to make progress on its sustainable, long-term growth strategy and remains on track to meet all of its consolidated financial guidance.
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John Stankey, chief executive officer, AT&T (NYSE:T) Inc., spoke today at the Gold more PR
AT&T Strengthens Fiber Leadership With Plans to Bring High-Speed Internet to More People Through New and Expanded Third-Party Relationships (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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Continued expansion at Gigapower and new agreements with commercial open-access providers will deliver world-class broadband access to new service areas
Key Takeaways:
* America's largest fiber provider1 is bringing high-speed fiber internet to more people and new geographies through continued expansion of Gigapower's fiber footprint and four new agreements with commercial open-access providers.
* AT&T's proven fiber more PR
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints New Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the promotion of Austin Kinghorn to Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy.
"Throughout his time at the Office of the Attorney General, Austin has continually displayed exceptional skill, judgment, and dedication to serving the people of Texas," said Attorney General Paxton. "I want to congratulate Austin on his new role, where he will continue to prom more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Are You a Helicopter Parent? (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Overprotective parents are often referred to as helicopter parents. While they have their child's best interest and safety in mind, they might be overbearing at times. A Baylor College of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatrist explains the motive behind helicopter parents and emphasizes the importance of sympathizing with them.
"A helicopter parent is often fueled by anxiety, and that anxiety ca more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Tumor-Induced B Cell Changes Reveal Potential Biomarker for Treatment Response in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell changes in blood and bone marrow of triple negative breast cancer patients. The findings, published in Nature Cell Biology, show two distinct patterns of B cell abnormalities that could serve as blood biomarkers for determining likelihood of response to standard-of-care chemo more PR
Bracewell Represents Sol Systems in Acquisition of 2 GW of Clean Energy Projects (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, DC - Bracewell LLP represents Sol Systems LLC in its acquisition from Tenaska of 2 GW of utility-scale hybrid solar and storage projects.
The portfolio spans multiple states within the Midwest and continues Sol's strategic collaboration with Tenaska. The projects each exceed 100 MW and are slated for operations between 2028 and 2029.
This acquisition is part of Sol's strategic growth plan to sca more PR
Burgum, Wrigley Welcome Court Ruling Blocking BLM Venting and Flaring Rule From Taking Effect (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2024:
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Attorney General Drew Wrigley today applauded a U.S. District Court judge's decision to temporarily block the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from enforcing a natural gas venting and flaring rule published in April 2024.
The preliminary injunction granted by U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor blocks the BLM from enforcing the rule in North Da more PR
Calif. A.G. Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Calling for Investigation Into Texas Raids (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in a letter requesting the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) open an investigation into raids recently conducted by the Texas Attorney General's Office targeting Latino voting rights organizers, candidates for office, and community volunteers to determine whether these raids constitut more PR
Complete nursing textbook series now available from OpenStax (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Amplified by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reports that 29% of nurses across all license types are considering leaving the profession. With the demand for quality health care rising, there is an urgent need to address this ongoing shortage. OpenStax, an educational initiative of nonprofit Rice University and the largest publisher of open educational resou more PR
Conn. Transportation Dept.: Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Projects in Plainfield to Begin in Late September (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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A 36-hour detour will be in place during construction
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting the public that the replacement of railroad crossings at Route 14/School Street and Texas Heights Road in Plainfield will take place in late-September and early-October. To ensure the safety of workers and the public, and to facilitate installation o more PR
Dallas ISD: Innovation at Robert T. Hill Middle School (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
In one Dallas ISD school, raising your hand in class to request a hall pass is now a thing of the past.
At Robert T. Hill Middle School, under the leadership of Principal Candice Ruiz, commitment to innovation has transformed the campus into a safer and more focused learning environment.
"You have to take risks to get different results. So we try to take the risk," said Ruiz.
This mentality l more PR
Dedicated alumna Thacker to step down as Rice's chief investment officer, serve as special adviser (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Allison K. Thacker '96, Rice University's chief investment officer (CIO) and president of the Rice Management Company (RMC), will step down from her position Sept. 30. Thacker, who served the university with steady leadership and remarkable success, will continue as a special adviser as the university engages in a nationwide search for her successor. Deputy CIO John Lawrence '97 will serve as interim CIO during the t more PR
Del Mar College: Dual Enrollment Program Sees All-Time High With Over 7 Percent Enrollment Growth Among Participating Regional ISDs (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Del Mar College issued the following news:
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Combined academic and Continuing Education enrollment increases more than 6 percent from fall 2023 semester; today marks 12th Class Day and required reporting of preliminary enrollment to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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"Together, we are expanding horizons, enhancing educational outcomes and empowering the next generation of rural learners to reach their fullest potential."
- Mike Gonzale more PR
Discovery at UH College of Pharmacy: Signaling Bridges Help Cells Communicate While Heart Develops (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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$2.6 Million Research Project Could Lead to Therapeutics for Spongy Heart Disease
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By Laurie Fickman
University of Houston Associate Professor of Pharmacology Mingfu Wu has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to further his research on how the heart forms in the womb. The findings may lead to the development of new medicines to fight left ventricular more PR
Doing the Dirty Work: UH Part of $7.9M Initiative to Promote Soil Health and Tackle Climate Change (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
By Laurie Fickman
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has chosen a University of Houston project as one of 12 nationwide aimed at improving soil health and productivity through innovative tools and techniques. The UH project will help develop a new nutrient management strategy to grow crops in poor-quality soils and to have higher resistance to climate change.
Healthy s more PR
Filers Unopposed for Three Available Seats on Del Mar College Board of Regents 2024 General Election Ballot (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Del Mar College issued the following news:
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DMC Board approves cancellation of general election and removal of District 1 and 3 seats and one At-large seat from Nov. 5 election ballot; three individuals who filed for available seats are unopposed and elected to serve six-year terms
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During the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents approved the cancellation of the General Election and certified the more PR
Gov. Abbott: Texas Continues To Secure Fronton Island From Dangerous Cartels (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 518,900 illegal immigrant appreh more PR
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Resources Ahead Of Tropical Activity In The Gulf Of Mexico (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2024:
Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico. These resources are activated in addition to assets previously deployed in response to heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the state.
"Texas stands ready to provide all availa more PR
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Hidalgo (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Hidalgo, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
"Congratulations to the City of Hidalgo on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this reco more PR
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.6 Million In Grants To Gulf Coast Veteran Service Organizations (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 34 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.6 million were awarded to 31 organizations in the Gulf Coast as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations. Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to more than 8,700 veterans and their families across 13 counties.
"In Texas, we wi more PR
Governor Abbott Celebrates St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School Groundbreaking In Boerne (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne and applauded the school's commitment to provide Texas families with the opportunity to choose the best education pathway for their children.
"I can't think of a better Saint for this school to honor than St. Peter," said Governor Abbott. "Here at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Scho more PR
Governor Abbott Hosts South Korea Ambassador Cho At Texas Capitol (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Hyundong Cho and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg to discuss the importance of continuing to bolster the strong partnership between Texas and South Korea at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Governor Abbott kicked off the meeting by welcoming Ambassador Cho, Ambassador Goldbe more PR
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To President Biden, Vice President Harris On Fight To Secure Fronton Island (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemning their continued attempts to undercut Texas' efforts to secure the border to keep our state and our nation safe.
"For years, the cartels were 'running rampant' in Fronton Island's 'thick vegetation' and 'bullet-pocked structures' along the river to stage illegal entries, surveil state more PR
Governor Abbott Urges Vigilance Against Antisemitism At Texas Colleges, Universities (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a letter to Texas higher education institutions to continue the fight against antisemitism in Texas and ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students and Texans by reminding all colleges and universities to comply with his Executive Order.
"As I have already made clear, antisemitism is never acceptable in Texas and there is zero tolerance for act more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Kemal Hawa to Moderate Panel at Datacloud U.S. (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kemal Hawa, Co-Chair of the Digital Infrastructure, Data Center and Cloud Computing Industry Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will moderate a panel at Datacloud USA 2024 Sept. 17 in Austin, Texas.
Hawa, a member of the firm's Washington, D.C., office, will serve as a moderator for the panel discussion "Opportunities and Challenges in 2024: A Market Overview." The session will more PR
GWU Media Tip Sheet Rise of Religion in Public Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
WASHINGTON (September 9, 2024) The practice of mixing religion and public education is on the rise.
This summer Louisiana became the first state in the U.S. to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the state from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Weeks later, Texas and Florida joined the gulf state in wanting to bring religious chaplains into their public school sys more PR
Hardin-Simmons University's 2024-2025 Enrollment (10)
ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news:
By Kacie Eurek
Total enrollment for Hardin-Simmons University's (HSU) 2024-2025 academic year has increased to 1,665 students, bucking the downward trend among similar schools, despite the delays and other problems from the rollout of the Department of Education's new FAFSA form. Thanks to the dedication of our exceptional faculty and staff, HSU is proud to highlight several milestones that showcase our continued more PR
ICYMI: Ken Paxton Pursues Trump's Project 2025 Plan to Surveil Women Seeking Out-of-State Reproductive Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, Texas MAGA extremist Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the federal government in an effort to implement one of the most radical policies of Trump's Project 2025 agenda surveilling women's reproductive health care. In response, DNC Spokesperson Maddy Mundy released the following statement:
"Ken Paxton is pursuing one of the most disturbing policies of Donald Trump's Project 2025 agenda su more PR
IHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network and Cari Champion Launch 'Naked Sports,' Covering Cross Section of Sports, Culture and Politics (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
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Plus, Champion today debuts special limited series "The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese" on iHeart's Women's Sports Audio Network
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WHAT: The Black Effect Podcast Network and Cari Champion announce "Naked Sports," a new series that will span sports, culture and politics. "Naked Sports" will launch as the fourth season of Champion's "Naked" podcast series debuting with more PR
iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network Debuts Explosive New Podcast 'Forgive Me For I Have Followed' From Executive Producer Wilmer Valderrama (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
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Hosted by Jessica Acevedo and Kailea Gray, the weekly podcast will uncover shocking new details behind 7M Films and Shekinah Church, expanding upon Acevedo's recent TV docu-series
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NEW YORK - September 12, 2024 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced the debut of "Forgive Me For I Have Followed," a new podcast that will explore the harrowing world of 7M Films and more PR
iHeartMedia's Outspoken Podcast Network Premieres New Sex-Positive Comedy Podcast 'Tell Me Something Messy,' Hosted by Writer and Advocate, Brandon Kyle Goodman (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
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Special guests include sex experts and celebrities including Taylor Tomlinson, Katya Zamolodchikova, Lena Waithe and Dr. Emily Nagoski, among others
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WHAT: Launching today from iHeartMedia's Outspoken Podcast Network is "Tell Me Something Messy," a new sex-positive comedy and educational podcast hosted by writer, actor and advocate Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth) (they/he). The Outspo more PR
ILL. A.G. RAOUL CALLS FOR DOJ INVESTIGATION INTO TEXAS RAIDS TARGETING LATINO CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
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Texas AG Directed State Officers to Invade Homes and Seize Property of Latino Candidates and Organizers Despite No Evidence of Voter Fraud
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, today urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into recent raids by the Texas attorney general's office th more PR
ILL. A.G. RAOUL STATEMENT ON TEXAS LAWSUIT TO BLOCK FEDERAL RULES PROTECTING ABORTION-RELATED MEDICAL INFORMATION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on Sept. 8, 2024:
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued a statement in response to a Texas lawsuit to block federal HIPAA rules that are aimed at protecting abortion-related medical information.
"The Texas Attorney General's challenge to medical privacy protections is a cruel attack that only serves to instill fear and punish people across the country for accessing medical care. This more PR
LU SASE Chapter Earns National Recognition With 2024 Inspire Award (10)
BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
By April Thompson
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) chapter at Lamar University has been honored with the 2024 SASE Inspire Award Honorable Mention for Most Improved Chapter, a distinction that recognizes exceptional growth and achievements among more than 90 SASE chapters across the United States and Canada. The Lamar chapter's leadership and members celebrated the recognition as a major milestone in t more PR
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale, Financing of 136-Unit Fort Worth Apartment Community (10)
ENCINO, California, Sept. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
FORT WORTH, TX, Sept. 10, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Cobble Hills, a 136-unit apartment community in Fort Worth, Texas. Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC), a subsidiary of Marcus & Millichap, arranged the acquisition more PR
Mass. A.G. Campbell Calls For DOJ Investigation Into Texas Raids (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Texas AG Directed State Officers to Invade Homes and Seize Property of Latino Candidates and Organizers Despite Presenting No Evidence of Voter Fraud
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Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the recent raids by the Texas attorney gener more PR
MD Anderson and Rice Launch Initiative to Advance Cancer-Focused Operations Research (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Collaboration tackles complex challenges using data science to improve decision-making in cancer care
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University today announced the launch of the Center for Operations Research in Cancer, a joint initiative to solve complex challenges in cancer care using data to make better operational decisions.
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MD Anderson Research Highlights Special Edition: 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight:
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Featuring promising clinical advances for treating lung cancer, including pre- and post-surgical immunotherapy and treatments targeting mutant HER2 and EGFR
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. This special editi more PR
MD Anderson Research Highlights Special Edition: ESMO 2024 (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight:
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Featuring promising novel immunotherapies and targeted therapies, predictive biomarkers, and insights into COVID mRNA vaccines and immunotherapy responses
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. This special edition more PR
N.Y. A.G. James Calls for DOJ Investigation Into Texas Raids Targeting Latino Candidates and Campaign Volunteers (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
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Texas AG Directed State Officers to Invade Homes and Seize Property of Latino Candidates and Organizers Despite No Evidence of Voter Fraud
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the recent raids by the Texas attorney general' more PR
New Study From iHeartMedia and Malcolm Gladwell's Pushkin Industries Finds Consumers Feel Increasingly Ignored By Advertisers - and Provides Key Insights to Help Marketers Reach the 44 Percent of Consumers Who Feel Unserved (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
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The 'Ignored Consumer' Audience Spans Generations, Regions and Cultures, and is More Likely to Prioritize Religion, Law and Order and Family Values
Report released to marketers at iHeartMedia's AudioCon 2024 in NYC
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NEW YORK - September 10, 2024 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in the United States with 9 out of 10 Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio every month, in partnership with be more PR
Nexstar Media's Michigan TV Stations to Host Exclusive Live Debate Between the Top Candidates for U.S. Senator From Michigan (10)
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Nexstar's Local Stations Serving Michigan, National Cable News Network NewsNation, and Other Television Partners to Bring Debate Coverage To Millions Across the State and the Country
Candidates Will Face Off October 8, 2024, at 7 PM ET
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Grand Rapids, MI (Sept. 10, 2024) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its television stations servin more PR
Noted Labor and Employment Lawyer Brian Patterson Joins Bracewell in Houston (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
Bracewell LLP announced today that labor and employment lawyer Brian G. Patterson has joined the firm as a partner in the Houston office. Patterson joins Bracewell from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he was a partner in the labor and employment group.
"We are excited to welcome Brian to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "He is a highly regarded labor and e more PR
NSF Grant to Fund SMU Student Research in Colombia (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
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Students will travel to South America to study sustainable small-scale gold mining practices to prevent mercury contamination.
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SMU environmental engineering students will search for new sustainable methods for small-scale gold mining in Colombia with the help of a $450,000 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Their work will explore the prevention, remediation and restor more PR
Public Utility Commission of Texas to Host Workshop in Houston on Utility Hurricane Preparedness and Response (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release:
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will host a workshop in Houston, Texas on electric utilities' preparation for, and response to recent severe storms, including the May 2024 derecho and Hurricane Beryl. All five PUCT Commissioners will attend and hear comments from the public and invited experts.
"The Commission is coming to Houston so we can hear directly from the people who experi more PR
Raj and Indra Nooyi Make $5 Million Gift to UTA (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Transformational philanthropic investment to advance health informatics
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University of Texas at Arlington alumnus Raj Nooyi and his wife, Indra, have made a $5 million gift to help position UTA at the forefront of the growing health informatics field.
The gift will fuel research excellence in the University's newly renamed Center for Innovation in Health Informatics by expand more PR
Rebecca Fischer Receives 2024 School of Public Health Dean's Faculty Research Excellence Award (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Infectious disease epidemiologist recognized for multidisciplinary research
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Rebecca Fischer, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, received the 2024 School of Public Health Dean's Faculty Research Excellence Award. The honor is awarded annually, alternately recognizing ea more PR
Rice and MD Anderson launch initiative to advance cancer-focused operations research (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the launch of the Center for Operations Research in Cancer, a joint initiative to solve complex challenges in cancer care using data science to make better operational decisions.
Andrew Schaefer and Jeffrey Siewerdsen (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University)Integrating operations research into health care systematically and at scale more PR
Rice research could make weird AI images a thing of the past (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
By John Bogna
Special to Rice News
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has notoriously struggled to create consistent images, often getting details like fingers and facial symmetry wrong. Moreover, these models can completely fail when prompted to generate images at different image sizes and resolutions.
Moayed Haji Ali is a Rice University computer science doctoral student.
(Photo by Vicente Ordonez-Roman/Ri more PR
Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Aerial view of the new Academic Quadrangle designed by landscape architects Nelson Byrd Woltz. After a careful and collaborative process of strategic planning, community input and construction, Rice University unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12. One of the university's most iconic, treasured spaces, the inviting and vibrant four-acre l more PR
Rice's Boniuk Institute launches new Religion and Public Life Center (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Rice University's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance hosted a celebration at Cohen House Aug. 28 to launch the new Religion and Public Life Center (RPLC). The center's goal is to use research on religion to build common ground for the common good.
Rachel Schneider. Photos by Jeff Fitlow.The center will tackle this goal by producing cutting-edge scholarship on religion and public lif more PR
SEC Network's TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood Rolls Into Austin on Tuesday, Sept. 10 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
The seventh season of Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood rolls into Austin, Texas, hungry for brisket and migas on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. ET. The series revolves around two food stories told from one place, which TrueSouth sets in conversation to make larger points about Southern beliefs and identities.
All episodes of TrueSouth are available on demand on SE more PR
SMU's Nicolay V. Tsarevsky Named American Chemical Society Fellow (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
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The American Chemical Society (ACS) has named Nicolay V. Tsarevsky, associate professor of chemistry at SMU, an ACS Fellow.
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The American Chemical Society (ACS) has named Nicolay V. Tsarevsky, associate professor of chemistry at SMU, an ACS Fellow.
The ACS is one of the world's largest scientific organizations and it seeks to improve all people's lives through the transforming power of ch more PR
Southern Methodist University: MinJun Kim Awarded NSF Grant for Nanosensor Technology That Improves Gene Therapy (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim and his research team have been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to design a nanosensor that can improve the accuracy of gene therapy, enabling more effective clinical trials with fewer side effects.
Nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim, the Robert C. Womack Endowed Chair Professor at SMU Lyle School of Engineering, and his research team hav more PR
SRSU Psychology Students Present at APA Conference in Seattle (10)
ALPINE, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news:
Five Sul Ross State University students of psychology and Associate Professor Alicia Trotman, Ph.D., attended the American Psychological Association (APA) convention held Aug. 6-8 in Seattle.
The students completed their research projects in their capstone research course in Spring 2022, 2023 and 2024, and their proposals were accepted for presentation.
Yolanda Rey Carlos, a Psi Chi Honors student and McN more PR
Study Finds Family Members are Most Common Perpetrators of Infant and Child Homicides in the US (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Analysis of 44 years of FBI data sheds light on possible prevention strategies for pediatric homicide
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By Ann Kellett
Homicide is a leading cause of death among people 19 and younger in the United States, and firearms are used in a large proportion of these crimes. Although the homicide rate for this population declined in the 1990s and 2000s, it has increased ever more PR
Study Finds Family Members are Most Common Perpetrators of Infant and Child Homicides in the US (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Analysis of 44 years of FBI data sheds light on possible prevention strategies for pediatric homicide
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Homicide is a leading cause of death among people 19 and younger in the United States, and firearms are used in a large proportion of these crimes. Although the homicide rate for this population declined in the 1990s and 2000s, it has increased every year since 201 more PR
TAMIU Signs MOU With Fundacion HispanoJudia to Promote Research, Educational, Cultural Collaboration (10)
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fundacion HispanoJudia, a historic Agreement enabling future research, educational and cultural collaborations between the two institutions.
The institutions signed the Agreement on Tuesday, September 10 at TAMIU's Sue and Radcl more PR
TCEQ Chairman Elected President of the Environmental Council of the States (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman Jon Niermann was elected by fellow council members on Sept. 6 to serve as president of the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS).
ECOS is the national nonprofit, nonpartisan association of state and territorial environmental agency leaders. The purpose of ECOS is to improve the capability of state environmental agencies and their le more PR
TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE OFFERS WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service issued the following news:
COLLEGE STATION, Texas--Texas A&M Forest Service is offering $750,000 for watershed protection plan implementation for local governments, water utilities and non-governmental organizations that have an existing watershed protection plan.
The watershed protection plan implementation grant will award up to 15 organizations with up to $50,000 each to implement watershed improvement plans for valuable Texas watershe more PR
Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Games, Puzzles and Reading Can Slow Cognitive Decline in the Elderly--even in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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School of Public Health researcher recommends engaging in these activities at least three to four times a week
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By Ann Kellett
The aging process can lead to diminished cognitive functioning for older adults. In addition, about 10 percent of people previously diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia every year.
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Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Major, Long-Term Study Seeks to Create Personalized Health Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors--with Additional Applications on the Horizon (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Collaboration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will integrate wearable health technology with hospital data
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More than 85 percent of children who undergo cancer treatments survive at least five years, but many later experience significant health issues and even premature death. By the time they are 50 years old, for example, childhood cancer survivors typ more PR
Texas A&M University's Health Science Center: Games, Puzzles and Reading Can Slow Cognitive Decline in the Elderly--even in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news:
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School of Public Health researcher recommends engaging in these activities at least three to four times a week
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The aging process can lead to diminished cognitive functioning for older adults. In addition, about 10 percent of people previously diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia every year.
Although a few more PR
Texas A&M: Department of Energy Grant Advances Clean Energy Studies (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Dr. Berna Hascakir is part of a $17 million grant from the Department of Energy, which will support university-driven projects dedicated to exploring alternative energy solutions while providing educational and research opportunities to students from minority-serving institutions.
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By Michelle Revels
Dr. Berna Hascakir, professor in the Harold Vance Department of more PR
Texas A&M: The Memory of Cells (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Raven Wuebker
Communication between cells is now believed to activate a memory mechanism that sustains gene expression, a finding based on the work of Dr. Gregory Reeves.
Reeves, an associate professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, conducted live imaging on cells as part of his research. The live imagining shows how the Bo more PR
Texas A.G. Paxton Helps Defeat City of Dallas's Attempt to Mislead Voters and Undermine Citizen-Led Public Safety Charter Amendments (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the City of Dallas's attempt to unlawfully mislead voters regarding proposed city charter amendments. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus letter opposing the city's actions.
In August, the Office of the Attorney General filed an amicus letter with the Texas Supreme Court, opposing an attempt by the Dallas City Council to substantially change ballot langu more PR
Texas A.G. Paxton Issues Advisory Cautioning Against Risks of Unsolicited Voter Registration Applications (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an advisory explaining the legal limitations and potential issues regarding unsolicited voter registration applications mailed by an array of entities across the state.
In response to recent mass mailouts of unsolicited of voter registration forms, including ones that have been partially prefilled, the Office of the Attorney General released an advisory warni more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Over $7.5 Million In Grants To Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 25 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.5 million were awarded to 22 organizations in the Alamo and Hill Country areas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations. Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to more than 7,200 veterans and their families across 35 counties. more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Provides Update In Austin, Beaumont On State Response Ahead Of Tropical Storm Francine (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today provided updates on Texas' preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine following two briefings with state and local officials at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin and at the Beaumont Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Beaumont. Texans along the coast should prepare for heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds, and possible tornadoes starting to more PR
Toyota Prius Sets Guinness World Record for Highest MPG for a Coast-to-Coast Drive (10)
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news:
The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. Hypermiler, Wayne Gerdes has been awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the west coast to east coast. Earlier this summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall all the way to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved a staggering fuel economy average for the entire more PR
UIW Welcomes Internationally Renowned Scholar for Annual Lecture (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of the Incarnate Word issued the following news release:
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Dr. Kristen Swanson set to deliver the Sr. Charles Marie Frank Lecture
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The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is honored to welcome Kristen Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN as this year's featured speaker for the annual Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture. Dr. Swanson will present a lecture entitled "Caring Ma more PR
University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Faculty Member Participates in the Elite Butler-Williams Scholars Program Hosted by NIA (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Steven Bartolotta
After 10 years as a clinician, Lubnaa Abdullah, Psy.D, ABPP, was ready for a change. Her career as a clinical psychologist with specialty training in neuropsychology was rewarding, but she wanted something new and has found it at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth by going from cli more PR
University of North Texas: $2M Endowment Fund to Provide Scholarships for Accounting Students (10)
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
The G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas is announcing the renaming and endowment of its esteemed Accounting Scholars Program, now known as the Don and Donna Millican Accounting Scholars Program.
This evolution comes alongside a significant endowment fund of over $2 million generously provided by Don and Donna Millican, marking a new era for the program, its students and th more PR
University of Texas Medical Branch: Faculty Members Discuss Passions, Finding Balance During Annual Conference (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
As a founding partner of the Galveston Women's Conference, the University of Texas Medical Branch regularly participates in and supports the annual event that is presented by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.
This year's event, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 13 at Moody Gardens, will mark the 17th annual occurrence of the conference. While specifics of the agenda v more PR
University of Texas-Austin: Newly Discovered Antimicrobial Could Prevent or Treat Cholera (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
More than a million people each year die from infections by pathogens that are resistant to antimicrobials, and the problem is growing. Meanwhile, the discovery of new antimicrobials that can help stem the tide has not kept pace.
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin see promise in a class of natural antimicrobials called microcins, which are produced by bacteria in the gut and help them c more PR
UNT Historian Curates London Exhibit Celebrating 19th Century Indian Caregivers (10)
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
A new permanent museum exhibition in London is bringing a University of North Texas professor's research on traveling Indian ayahs, or domestic caregivers, to life.
Arunima Datta, assistant professor in UNT's Department of History, curated the display in collaboration with the Museum of the Home, a museum that facilitates exhibitions, programming and research related to the concept of home in B more PR
UST-Houston and Word on Fire Institute Launched Their M.A. in Evangelization and Culture (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024:
In partnership with Word on Fire (WoF) Institute, the University of St. Thomas-Houston successfully launched a first-of-its-kind accredited master's degree in Evangelization and Culture during the summer of 2024 with an optional on-campus summer institute. The 100% accredited online degree courses are underway in the current fall semester taught by professors from both Word on Fir more PR
UT Health San Antonio Urologist Discovers Combined Anti-Seizure Drug and Omega-3 May Lower COVID-19 Risks (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
Ronald Rodriguez, MD, PhD, professor of medical education and urology at Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) discovers the combination of valproic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 and lessen its severity, according more PR
UT System Board of Regents Commits $20 Million to Reestablish Mining Engineering Program at The University of Texas at El Paso (10)
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
The University of Texas System (UT System) Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife today announced a $20 million investment in The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) to reestablish its Mining Engineering Program.
UTEP was founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy. The program, slated to launch in Fall 2027, will address the growing demand for mining engineers in Texas a more PR
UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ESMO - Novel ADC AZD8205 Demonstrates Manageable Safety Profile and Preliminary Efficacy in First-in-Human Trial (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Partial responses were seen in ovarian, breast and endometrial cancers
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ABSTRACT: 606O (https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/esmo2024/attendee/confcal/show/session/30)
BARCELONA, Spain - The antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) puxitatug samrotecan (AZD8205) demonstrated a manageable safety profile consistent with similar ADCs and initial efficacy in heavily pretreate more PR
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Pathway Tied to Cancer-Driving Genome Alterations Identified (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Understanding how chromosome shattering occurs could lead to strategies to overcome therapy resistance, UTSW study shows
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Cancer cells appear to hijack a genetic pathway involved in DNA repair to drive malignancy and overcome treatment, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. Their findings, published in Cell, explain how chromosomes i more PR
UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Study Recommends Nutrition Coaching for Young Athletes (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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UTSW, Scottish Rite researchers develop clinical assessment tool that can help physicians discuss nutritional risks with patients
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Young athletes face an array of nutritional risks that could hamper their performance, recovery from injury, and overall wellness, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Rite for Children found. However, many do more PR
UTEP Sees Record Enrollment of First-Time Students for Third Year (10)
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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* Total enrollment crosses 25,000 mark
* Engineering surpasses 5,000 students
* Doctoral enrollment reaches all-time high
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More than 25,000 students are attending UTEP this fall, including 3,918 new freshmen, a new record.
This is the third year in a row UTEP has set a record for new freshmen, or first-time-in-college students, with a jump of more than 2% over the number in l more PR
UTSW Study Reveals How Key Protein Affects Neuron Structure (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Insight into function of torsinA furthers understanding of rare movement disorder called DYT1 dystonia
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A protein called torsinA plays a key role in the early development of neurons, determining where nuclear pores are placed in the membrane that encloses the nucleus of nerve cells, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. Their finding more PR
Vinson & Elkins Recognised for 'Social Mobility Programme of the Year' at The Legal Benchmarking Group's Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024 (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Vinson & Elkins has been named the winner of the "Social Mobility Programme of the Year" award at The Legal Benchmarking Group's Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024.
The Social Mobility Programme of the Year award honours those in the legal industry that have made significant and measurable strides in enhancing social mobility. Vinson & Elkins was recognised for its achieVE Mentoring Programme, designed to more PR
World's top organic chemists to assemble in Paris for inaugural symposium (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The inaugural Art and Science of Total Synthesis of Natural and Designed Molecules for Biology and Medicine (ASTS-NDM 2024) symposium will unite some of the world's leading organic chemists Oct. 2-4 at the historic Club de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris. Hosted by Rice University's Global Paris Center, this prestigious event will feature plenary lectures from Nobel laureates Barry Sharpless, Ben Feringa and Mort more PR
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