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17th TRW hosts new class of honorary commanders for first immersion (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing hosted the 2024-2025 class of honorary commanders for their first immersion providing exclusive insight on the mission, objectives and capabilities at Goodfellow AFB, Dec. 6. The immersion was the first event the honorary commanders have participated in since they were inducted into the program in early November. The immersion began at the Cressman dining f more PR

2024 Bartels Awards honor custodians' 'call to duty' (10)
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A student's bad week had just gotten worse: Her phone, she realized in a panic, had ended up in the washing machine. And folded in its case was a treasured letter from her father. The student raced to Tina Fritts, a custodian in the university's Building Care Department, who was already a steady source of encouragement. Fritts pulled the machine's plug, prompting the water to drain. After being transferred to a bowl of  more PR

AFA's Louisville Teacher of the Year Holds Rocket Launching Competition (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Alan Williams, the winner of AFA Chapter 407's Teacher of the Year award in 2022, organized the second annual rocket launch competition for high schoolers in Louisville, Ky., on April 18, 2024. The event was held at Atherton High School in Louisville, where Williams is the head physics teacher. Ten teams representing three Louisville high schools showed off their  more PR

ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation Applications Due February 28 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: -Please consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for the ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification, either through publication of significant professional literature, participation in professional cataloging associations, or valuable contributions to practice in individual more PR

AmeriCorps and the Department of Defense Forge a Partnership to Enhance Recruitment and Logistical Support Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * AmeriCorps joins the Department of Defense to support shared national service goals * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Defense. The memorandum will provide information and access to service opportunities in AmeriCorps NCCC for individuals not eligible or selected for military service. This effort builds  more PR

Art history and studio art major named December 2024 CAS Orange Gown Graduate (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee selected Paige Nguyen as the CAS Orange Gown Graduate for Oklahoma State University's Fall 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony on Dec. 14. An art history and studio art double major, Nguyen received the Orange Gown honor for her outstanding achievements and exemplary contributions to the OSU community over the past four years. As the Orange Gown Grad more PR

BlackFog: Personal Liability Concerns Impact 70% of Cybersecurity Leaders (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release: San Francisco, CA, Dec. 12, 2024 -- BlackFog, the leader in ransomware prevention and anti data exfiltration (ADX), today unveiled its research conducted with UK and US IT Security decision makers/1. The research revealed that the majority of respondents, 70%, felt that stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cyber more PR

Clark University: 'For Me, Environmental Justice Goes Deep' (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: * * * An expert in environmental humanities, new Leir Chair champions climate solutions, not despair * * * By Meredith Woodward King Christina Gerhardt, Clark's new Henry J. Leir Endowed Chair of Comparative Literature, recognizes that today's college students face what a colleague has termed a "polycrisis," the confluence of systemic tipping points in historical and economic inequities, and climate ch more PR

Class of 2024: Nicole Paz-Jimenez breaks barriers while building connections (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Nicole Paz-Jimenez College: College of Engineering Major/minor: Civil and environmental engineering Hometown: Burke, Virginia Plans after graduation: Join Gordon, an award-winning civil engineering and landscape architecture firm, as a full-time staff engineer Favorite Hokie memory: Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina football game in 2021 or first Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers event. As a Latina pur more PR

Congressman Cleaver's Bill to Honor WWI "Hello Girls" Passed by House of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: This week, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 (NDAA), which included the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act--bipartisan legislation that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Sharice Davids (D-KS). The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act would award the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civi more PR

Department of State Announces 1,600 Gilman Scholars, Supporting Study Abroad for American Undergraduate Students From All 50 States (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: The Department of State announced today that it has awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to approximately 1,600 American undergraduate students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, in the fall 2024 cycle. A second application cycle will be launched in mid-January 2025. All scholarship recipients are U.S. undergraduate students with established high f more PR

European Union Court of Justice: Rights of Usufruct Over Agricultural Land in Hungary - EU Law Does Not Preclude the Reinstatement of Such Rights in Accordance With a Judgment of the Court of Justice, Even Where Their Initial Registration Was Unlawful (10)
LUXEMBOURG, Dec. 13 -- The European Union Court of Justice issued the following judgement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Judgment of the Court in Case C-419/23 | Nemzeti Foldugyi Kozpont Such reinstatement does not give rise to a disproportionate interference with the rights of the persons who were the landowners of those lands at the time of the unlawful deletion of the rights of usufruct concerned * * * In 2013, Hungary adopted legislation abolishing, as from 1 May 2014, the rights of usufruct b more PR

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes AllianceOne and Central Florida Expressway Authority With 2024 Customer Value Leadership Award (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Award Highlights AllianceOne and the Central Florida Expressway Authority's strong partnership through cultural infusion, process improvements, and honest, open communication at all levels of both organizations * * * Based on a recent assessment of trends and developments in the cus more PR

Hanson Bridgett Seals Victory Against Rock Musician Marilyn Manson (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 13 -- Hanson Bridgett, a law firm, issued the following news release: (Los Angeles, CA) - Hanson Bridgett LLP sealed its victory for Australian artist Illma Gore against controversial rock musician Marilyn Manson in connection with his defamation and emotional distress suit against Gore and co-defendant Evan Rachel Wood. Manson dropped his appeal of Gore's May 2023 anti-SLAPP victory and February 2024 attorney fee award, as well as the entirety of the underlying more PR

Higher Learning Commission Continues Lakeshore College's Accreditation (10)
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Dec. 13 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: Lakeshore College has received formal notification by the Higher Learning Commission that the college's accreditation status has been continued. "This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence and to serving our students and community at the highest level. The accreditation process is rigorous, and to come through a site visit with no required follow-up reporting is a significant accomplishm more PR

Hilton on Track to Triple Its Portfolio in Egypt With Plans to Open 25 Hotels Across the Country (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: * * * * The signing of more than 10 new properties brings Hilton's pipeline in Egypt to 25 hotels, with plans to grow its footprint to more than 40 properties operating across the country in the coming years * Signings include Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton, bringing Hilton's lifestyle brands to Egypt for the first time, as well as an all-inclusive resort * The highly antic more PR

Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation Issues Order on Syngenta AG MIR162 Corn Litigation (MDL No. 2591) (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 2591) on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * In Re: Syngenta AG MIR162 Corn Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Plaintiffs in the District of Minnesota Dingmann action listed on Schedule A move under Panel Rule 7.1 to vacate the order that conditionally transferred their action to MDL No. 2591. Defendants BASSFORD REMELE PA, GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC, SCHWEBEL GOETZ & SIEBEN PA, LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NA more PR

KU Doctoral Student Wins Competitive Fellowship for International Research (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Carolisa Watson, doctoral student in geography at the University of Kansas, has earned the distinguished Dwight D. Eisenhower/Clifford Roberts Graduate Fellowship from the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. The institute awards the fellowship to doctoral students from select institutions who are studying topics related to the role of government in a free society, public service, public policy and more PR

Library of Congress Announces Spring 2025 Concert Series (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Season Includes World Premieres of Library Commissions by Tania Leon, Chris Otto and Jlin * * * Concerts from the Library of Congress continues to celebrate a century of landmark concerts in spring 2025, offering a rich and diverse kaleidoscope of classical music, jazz, pop, folk and dance events, with a major focus on contemporary American voices across genres. The season's centerpiece is the premiere of Librar more PR

Maleaha Brown Named ABA Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence Chair (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 13 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2024 - Maleaha L. Brown, associate professor at the University of Houston Law Center, has been appointed to chair the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence. Her term began in October. Founded in 1994, the mission of the Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence is to increase access to justice for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stal more PR

MIT: Daniela Rus Wins John Scott Award (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT CSAIL director and EECS professor named a co-recipient of the honor for her robotics research, which has expanded our understanding of what a robot can be. * * * By Rachel Gordon, MIT CSAIL Daniela Rus, director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and MIT professor of electrical engineering and computer science, was recently named a co-reci more PR

MIT: Noninvasive Imaging Method Can Penetrate Deeper Into Living Tissue (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Using high-powered lasers, this new method could help biologists study the body's immune responses and develop new medicines. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses. But lig more PR

MIT: Professor Emeritus Hale Van Dorn Bradt, an X-Ray Astronomy Pioneer, Dies at 93 (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Longtime MIT faculty member used X-ray astronomy to study neutron stars and black holes and led the All-Sky Monitor instrument on NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer. * * * By Sandi Miller, Department of Physics MIT Professor Emeritus Hale Van Dorn Bradt PhD '61 of Peabody, Massachusetts, formerly of Salem and Belmont, beloved husband of Dorothy A. (Haughey) Bradt, passed a more PR

Money in Your Pockets: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Require Health Insurers to Cover EpiPens (10)
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Legislation S.7114-A/A.6425-A Requires Insurers to Cover Medically Necessary EpiPen Devices Bill Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs, Makes Life-Saving Treatment More Affordable for New Yorkers * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that will reduce the sky-high costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers with commercial health insurance and expand more PR

N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces New Charter Revision Commission to Continue Important Work Tackling Generational Housing Crisis Impacting Working-Class New Yorkers (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of a Charter Revision Commission (CRC) -- under chair Richard R. Buery, Jr., CEO of Robin Hood -- that will be tasked with reviewing the New York City Charter and determining how to make New York City's municipal government more transparent and responsive to the needs of city residents, especially when it comes to promoting fair housing a more PR

National Endowment for the Arts FY 2026 Grant Opportunities Now Available (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The National Endowment for the Arts issued the following news release: Nonprofit organizations can now apply for National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding in the categories of Challenge America and Grants for Arts Projects for projects taking place beginning in 2026. These grants support projects taking place in any part of the nation's 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. The NEA is committed to supporting arts projects for the benefit of all more PR

New book explains mysteries behind bee behavior (10)
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Biologist Thomas Seeley has been delving into the mysteries of honey bee behavior ever since he discovered a bee tree as a boy, inspired by reading "Winnie the Pooh" 62 years ago. In his new book, "Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz-Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bee Behavior Solved," he shares some of the findings of his many investigations. Among them: The insects are humanly relatable. For example, just like us, the more PR

NTIA: Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Massachusetts' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $14.1 Million (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Massachusetts, allowing the state to request access to more than $14.1 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital  more PR

NTIA: Biden-Harris Administration Awards $273 Million For Wireless Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded more than $273 million as part of the first batch of grants from the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund's second Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Wireless Innovation Fund supports the development of open and i more PR

NTIA: Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $6 Million to Hawaii to Implement Digital Inclusion Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today awarded more than $6 million to Hawaii to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, one of three Digital Equity Act grant programs created by the Bipart more PR

ORIJEN Pet Food and Disney Celebrate the Release of "Mufasa: The Lion King" (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- ORIJEN, a part of Mars, issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration champions the epic adventures inspired by big cats like Mufasa * * * AUBURN, Ky. (December 12, 2024) - The ORIJEN Pet Food brand is working with Disney to celebrate the highly anticipated release of "Mufasa: The Lion King" which is releasing in theaters on Dec. 20. The film explores the relationship between Mufasa and Taka as well as the unlikely rise of the king of the Pride Lands.  more PR

OSU Extension names Heart of Extension honorees (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Extension staff members Lisa McRay, Susan Rose and Andrea St. John are recipients of the 2024 Heart of Extension Award. The three employees were honored at OSU Extension's Administrative Support Conference Awards Luncheon in October. The accolade is a newly established tradition within the organization that celebrates OSU Extension support staff and recognizes their years of service. more PR

President Biden Issues Statement on Death of Nikki Giovanni (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024, on the death of Nikki Giovanni: * * * In 2020, Nikki Giovanni's majestic voice echoed her powerful words, "and sometime, there has to be something called courage. You have it in your hands." Born in segregated Knoxville, Tennessee, she became a renowned activist, professor, and literary legend who had that courage in her hands and in her heart. A pioneering poet of the Black Arts Movement and the Civil Ri more PR

Qatar Airways Celebrates Dual Milestone, Combining Starlink With the Launch of Flights to Toronto, Canada (10)
DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 13 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: * * * The World's Best Airline now offers three-weekly non-stop flights to Toronto Pearson - its 14th destination in the Americas and second gateway to Canada New route comes as airline surpasses Starlink roll-out target for 2024, equipping 15 Boeing 777 aircraft with Starlink instead of the planned 12 * * * TORONTO, Canada - Qatar Airways is marking two historic milestones: new flights to Toronto C more PR

R.I. Gov. McKee Highlights 2024 Rhode Island Commerce Accomplishments: Supporting Small Businesses, Fostering Innovation, Advancing Entrepreneurship (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce highlighted the major achievements throughout 2024 that have supported businesses and the state's economy. This includes an investment of more than $60 million in key areas such as research and development, comprehensive support initiatives for small businesses, economic development, and job creation and talent retention. " more PR

REJECTED: Applications Being Accepted for Mesa Community College's New Costa Rica Study Abroad Program (10)
MESA, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Mesa Community College launches a study abroad program in San Jose, Costa Rica, introducing students to the world of international business and economics, May 12-26, 2025, followed by an additional six weeks of online coursework. The program is a collaboration with Texas Tech University-Costa Rica where students will have access to all Texas Tech University-Costa Rica facilities. The program includes a visit to more PR

Rep. Loudermilk Leads Effort to Drain the Swamp and Restore Government Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after he reintroduced the Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation (MERIT) Act to hold inefficient, corrupt government bureaucrats accountable. "The American people deserve a government they can be proud of, not one they fear and distrust. Unfortunately, most Americans are afraid of the federal government  more PR

Rep. Russell Fry's Grant Transparency Act Signed Into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) announced his Grant Transparency Act of 2023 has now been signed into law by the President of the United States. The Grant Transparency Act requires government agencies to disclose their selection methods for awarding competitive grants. Federal grants are critical to state and local governments across the country, as well as many organizations. Applying for federal gr more PR

Rep. Sewell Announces $1.5 Million to Support Job Training, Educational Services for Birmingham Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.5 million YouthBuild Grant to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD). The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers for high-demand careers. "This is a big win for the City of Birmingham," said Rep. Se more PR

Rep. Velazquez and Sen. Schumer Applaud DOE's $365 Million Investment in Renewable Energy in Puerto Rico (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) applauded the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that the agency will invest up to $365 million to install solar and battery storage systems at community healthcare facilities and public or privately owned, federally subsidized multi-family housing properties. "For too long, vulnerable fami more PR

Researchers uncover strong light-matter interactions in quantum spin liquids (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 12 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Physicists have long theorized the existence of a unique state of matter known as a quantum spin liquid. In this state, magnetic particles do not settle into an orderly pattern, even at absolute zero temperature. Instead, they remain in a constantly fluctuating, entangled state. This unusual behavior is governed by complex quantum rules, leading to emergent properties that resemble fundamental aspects of our universe  more PR

Secretary of State Blinken Issues Remarks at Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony at Dean Acheson Auditorium: * * * SPEAKER: (In progress) 2024 International Anti-Corruption Champion award recipients. (Applause.) ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON: Secretary Blinken, Ambassador Makunts, Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Senator Cardin, and Mrs. Cardin - Mrs. Edelman Cardin - Under Secretary Zeya, family members, distinguished guests, a more PR

Secretary of State Blinken Issues Statement on Honoring Global Anti-Corruption Champions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken honoring global anti-corruption champions: * * * Corruption erodes democratic governance, undermines trust in government, and hinders development, which is why the Department of State promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability as foreign policy priorities and core national security interests. Since the UN Convention Against Corruption's (UNCAC) adoption and U.S. ratification, more PR

State Department Issues Public Schedule for Dec. 10, 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Dec. 10, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 1:00 p.m. Secretary Blinken delivers remarks at the Human Rights Defender Award Ceremony at the Department of State. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE) The Secretary's remarks will be streamed live on the Department homepage (https://www.state.gov/) and the Department YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/statedept). Preset time for videocameras is 12:20 p.m. from more PR

State Department Issues Public Schedule for Dec. 9, 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Dec. 9, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 1:30 p.m. Secretary Blinken delivers remarks at the Anti-Corruption Champions Award Ceremony at the Department of State. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE) The Secretary's remarks will be streamed live on the Department homepage (https://www.state.gov/) and the Department YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/statedept). Final access time for video cameras, writers, more PR

State Dept.: 2024 Human Rights Defender Award Recipients Announced (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of State announced the winners of the Secretary of State's Human Rights Defender Award. The award honors eight courageous individuals promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world. The awardees have demonstrated leadership, courage, and impact in their work. Among them are advocates for transparency and accountability, the rights of members of vulnerabl more PR

Sydbank uses EIB guarantee to award EUR400m new lending to Mid-Caps (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 12 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release: Signature is first Linked Risk Sharing agreement in Denmark, aimed at increasing risk appetite among banks and improving access to finance for Danish businesses. Sydbank and the European Investment Bank have signed a new linked risk-sharing agreement that aims to make available up to EUR400 million in new financing for Danish Mid-Caps. The deal comes in the form of a fully delegated, uncapped guarante more PR

Tango Networks Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Collaboration Among Distributed Teams and Improved Employee-Customer Interactions With Its Global Business Mobility Solution (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Tango Extend provides organizations with a cost-effective, non-disruptive, reliable, and compliant mobile communications solution that enables access to essential business telephony features on mobile devices. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the mobile unified communication more PR

Temple Health: A Superheroic Legacy - Stephen E. Codella, MD Memorial Foundation Hosts First Annual Gala (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news: When he wasn't on duty, Stephen E. Codella, MD--who served as a Pulmonary Nocturnist and then a Pulmonary Fellow in the Temple Lung Center--loved nothing more than turning on a Marvel movie or returning to the original Star Wars trilogy. "I can't tell you how many times Ste more PR

Turner Joint Venture Reaches Milestone on $185 Million Texas A&M-Fort Worth Project (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Topping out marks progress on the Law and Education Building, supporting the University's professional programs. * * * Turner Construction Company, in collaboration with joint venture partners CARCON Industries and Source Building Group, celebrated the topping-out of the Law and Education Building for Texas A&M-Fort Worth. The topping-out marks the completion of vertical construction. Click here to see more from th more PR

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Actions Taken to Develop Water Resources Research Prototypes (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The Army Corps of Engineers takes on water infrastructure-related civil works projects like dams and locks. The Corps can award types of contracts known as "other transaction agreements" that aren't procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants. In early 2024, the Corps revised its policy to allow these agreements to be used for research prototypes more PR

U.S. Treasury Announces $47 Million in Awards from the SIPPRA Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury is pleased to announce the next round of awards from the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) program. Six awardees from across the nation are eligible to receive $46.9 million in payments if they successfully achieve their expected results. The SIPPRA program is a pay for results program under which the federal government will make a payment o more PR

VCU Again Receives Top Rating for Sustainability as Comprehensive Schoolwide Initiative Takes Hold (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * With another STARS Gold achievement recognized, the new ONE VCU Sustainability Plan will strengthen the commitment of the university and health system. * * * In recognition of its sustainability achievements, Virginia Commonwealth University has again earned a STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS - the Sustainability Tracking, As more PR

VCU Mourns the Passing of William Ginther, Board of Visitors Member From 2010 to 2018 and Rector for Two Terms (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * He earned two degrees at VCU and 'was truly representative of what this institution stands for,' President Rao said. * * * Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., released the following statement about the passing of William M. Ginther, a former rector of the VCU Board of Visitors: "Bill was a passionate and accomplished VCU alum who cared deeply about his alma mater. Bill more PR

VCU Safety Ambassador Denise Smith Honored for Response to High School Graduation Shooting (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Part of a VCU Police team that de-escalates situations, Smith has received a regional Valor Award for engaging the shooter in the 2023 tragedy outside the Altria Theater. * * * By Jake Burns, VCU Police Seconds after the gunshots rang out, a panicked crowd was running toward Denise Smith. Among them: the shooter. It was June 6, 2023, and Richmond's Huguenot High School had just more PR

Wash. A.G. Ferguson Awards Funds to Combat Gun Violence to Law Enforcement Agencies Across Washington (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Dec. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Nearly $2 million will help gun violence prevention efforts in communities across 9 counties * * * SEATTLE -- Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that his office is awarding nearly $2 million to 12 local law enforcement agencies across Washington state for gun violence prevention efforts. The agencies receiving the funding include local police de more PR

Wellington Pham named distinguished National Academy of Inventors Fellow (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Wellington Pham has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors. The NAI announced today the election of 170 exceptional inventors from 135 research universities, governmental and non-profit research institutions worldwide into the 2024 Class of Fellows. Fellows will be inducted at the NAI 14th Annual Meeting in June in Atlanta. Well more PR

White House Fact Sheet: For Human Rights Day, Highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration Global Human Rights Accomplishments (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * For Human Rights Day, Highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration Global Human Rights Accomplishments Over the last four years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken action to uphold universal human rights around the world. From protecting brave individuals defending life and liberty to securing some of the largest political prisoner releases in recent history, to holding a more PR

William J. Baer to Receive Justice Department's 2024 John Sherman Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: The Justice Department's Antitrust Division will present the Honorable William J. Baer with the John Sherman Award for his lifetime contributions to the substantive development of antitrust law and the preservation of economic liberty. The John Sherman Award is the division's highest honor. Mr. Baer will deliver remarks and receive the award during a ceremony at 3:30 pm on Dec. 12 in the G more PR

Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Seeking Public Comment for Environmental Assessment of Marathon County Shooting Range Grant Project (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program. The village of Spencer will develop a new shooting range at 106263 County Road C in Spencer, Marathon County. Subject grant funds originate with the U.S. Fish  more PR