COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Dec. 4 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Spaces in Athletics Facilities to Be Named for Former NBA Executive Stephen M. Schanwald '77 * * * A trailblazing marketing executive with the Chicago Bulls has committed to give $18 million to his alma mater, the University of Maryland, to support the athletics program that launched his career--and the new sports management program that he hopes will launch many others. The university ann more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: December 3, 2024 The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for US Wind's Maryland Offshore Wind Project. Located off Maryland and Delaware, the project will generate up to 2 GW of renewable energy,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Hundreds of wounded Airmen and Guardians, caregivers, and other supporters flocked to Maryland for the Air Force Wounded Warrior's (AFW2) annual Northeast Warrior CARE event November 18-22. This was AFA's 11th consecutive year supporting the weeklong celebration of recovery, resiliency, and adaptive sports training at National Harbor and Joint Base Andrews. The we more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Dec. 3 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * ARPA-H award establishes multi-disciplinary consortium of industry experts to address current limitations and advance innovative technologies for vision-restoring whole eye transplantation. Goal to bring light to those who are blind through first-ever successful vision recovery in six whole eye transplants in humans by 2030. * * * The Foundation Fighting Blindness (the Foundation more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 3 -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * In light of the escalated violence in Aleppo, Syria, Danila Zizi, HI Country Director Syria Response, states, "Since Wednesday, October 27, we've witnessed one of the most severe escalations of violence in Syria since 2020. In past weeks, shelling and airstrikes on the frontlines throughout Idleb and western Aleppo have escalated and turned into clashes and changes in areas of contr more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 3 -- The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition issued the following news: To support supply during the current IV fluid shortage, the FDA has temporarily authorized international products for importation. One of these products is Glucose 50% Injection, to be used in place of Dextrose Injection USP. Not all facilities will receive the Glucose 50% Injection product, though many will to meet their dextrose allocation. ASPEN has produced this new pract more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 3 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: The bigger the pollution cut, the bigger the payment. That's the idea behind a new pilot program Virginia farmers and landowners can now benefit from through the state. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) rolled out the pilot program this month, announcing deadlines for proposals and information sessions. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) championed the $20 million initiative, which legi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Margie Lee '82, DVM '86, who transformed poultry health research and broke barriers in veterinary medicine, will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Tech's University Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20. As associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Lee brings a unique perspective shaped by four decades of scientific innovation and a passion for pushi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 4 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * With Funding, EDAC Seeks to Inspire and Empower Women Business Owners and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Through New Entrepreneurial and Leadership Training * * * Morgan State University's Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center (EDAC) has secured funding to enhance two of its impactful outreach initiatives aimed at advancing the center's mission. Specifically, the Small Business Admi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: AFA's D.W. Steele Chapter held its annual "Salute to Arnold Air and Silver Wings" event on November 20. More than 30 cadets and Silver Wings members from Howard University, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland participated in the event, which featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Patrick Donley, Director of AFA's Doolittle Leadership Center more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Esther Vergel Degree: DVM, 2027, Equine Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey My undergraduate was in... Animal Sciences at the University of Maryland. Best part of being a VMCVM student... It's the wonderful community here. All of the students are super nice and involved while all of the faculty go above and beyond to support the students. Being in such a positive, welcoming environment has made my vet school experience tha more PR