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Alumnus Ghael Fobes '22 Selected as 2025 Marshall Scholar (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Ghael Fobes '22, an alumnus of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, has been named a 2025 Marshall Scholar. The Marshall Scholarship program was created by an Act of British Parliament in 1953 as a living memorial to former U.S. Secretary of State Gen. George C. Marshall and American assistance provided following World War II. The scholarship allows up to three years of fully funded graduate study in an more PR

AUSA Recognizes Lawmakers for Army Support (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Two members of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee have been awarded the Association of the U.S. Army's 2024 Legislator of the Year award for their staunch and effective support of the Army and soldiers, veterans and their families. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, a Democrat from Maryland, and Republican Rep. Steve Womack from Arkansas were honored on Capitol more PR

AUSA Recognizes Lawmakers for Army Support (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Two members of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee have been awarded the Association of the U.S. Army's 2024 Legislator of the Year award for their staunch and effective support of the Army and soldiers, veterans and their families. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, a Democrat from Maryland, and Republican Rep. Steve Womack from Arkansas were honored on Capitol Hill by AUSA Pres more PR

Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends for 1Q 2025 (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: * * * Q1 2025 Preferred stock dividends Series of Preferred Stock ... Dividend per Share or Depositary Share [1] Record Date ... Payment Date 7.25% Non-Cumulative Per more PR

Binghamton University and BAE Systems Sign MOU, Collaborate on Energy Storage Engine (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 17 (TNSpar) -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: Binghamton University and BAE Systems today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that solidifies their mutual commitment to advancing power electronics and energy storage research and development, workforce development and testing initiatives. Under the agreement, they will collaborate on research and development in materials, performance modeling, manufacturing proce more PR

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 15 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Kristin Samuelson Journal: PNAS CHICAGO - Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates hippocampal brain waves to strengthen memory while we sleep, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. This is the first time breathing rhythms during sleep have been linked to these hippocampal brain waves called slow waves, spindles and ripples i more PR

Calif. Gov. Newsom Releases New Framework to Create High-Paying Career Pathways With & Without 4-Year Degrees (10)
REDDING, California, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Unveiled new effort for veterans to turn their military service into a degree Announced that the state has removed college degree and educational requirements for nearly 30,000 state jobs * * * Recognizing that traditional four-year degrees and non-college experiences both provide pathways to stable, well-paid work, Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled the final framewo more PR

Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute: AI Red-Teaming Workshop Will Explore Best Practices (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news release: Red-teaming is a common cybersecurity practice in which testers emulate cyber attacks on networked systems to find weak points before adversaries do. The technique is becoming more common for evaluating the safety risks of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, but the practice is poorly defined. To help the AI community mature AI red-teaming, the Softwar more PR

CDFI Fund Releases Public Data on CDFI/NACA and RRP Recipients Through 2023 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news: The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is releasing the fiscal year (FY) 2022 snapshot report and public data file based on Transaction Level Report (TLR) and Consumer Loan Report (CLR) data. This data was reported in FY 2023 by active Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American C more PR

CEAT faculty and staff honored at the 2024 University Awards Convocation (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco recognized faculty, staff and administrators for their achievements in 2024 at the University Awards Convocation on Dec. 13 in the Student Union Ballroom. Recipients who were recognized were nominated by supervisors and colleagues. "This annual celebration recognizes and commemorates the outstanding achievements of so man more PR

CIFAR: Canadian Research on Full Display at NeurIPS 2024 Conference (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- CIFAR, a research organization that says it brings together teams of top researchers from around the world to address important and complex questions, issued the following news: * * * Nearly 200 papers accepted from researchers affiliated with one of Canada's three National AI Institutes * * * By Justine Brooks Last week, the thirty-eighth annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) took place in Vancouver. One of the world's pr more PR

Class of 2024: Ava Gardner blends athletic drive with public health vision (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Ava Gardner College: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Major: Public health Hometown: Richmond Gardner, a standout senior in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded the fall 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion Award. Gardner, who began her academic journey at the University of Colorado Boulder before transferring to Virginia more PR

Clements Internship Award Helps Students Advance Their Research, Gain Professional Experience (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Erica Kiduko self-secured an internship with the Global Peace Foundation to connect and enhance the research in her thesis with a hands-on summer internship. Erica Kiduko G'25, who grew up in Tanzania, decided to use her 2023-24 Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Award to help further her research and promote education around gender-based violence through a nonprofit in the country. Kiduko, who is pursuing a master more PR

College of Education and Human Sciences faculty, staff receive 2024 University Awards (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Education and Human Sciences was well represented during Oklahoma State University's 2024 University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom. A total of 19 faculty and staff members received honors during the campuswide celebration. Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco awarded the faculty, staff and administrators, nominated by supervisors and colleag more PR

Congressional Research Service: 'F-35 Lightning II - Background & Issues for Congress' (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48304) on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "F-35 Lightning II: Background and Issues for Congress" by defense policy analyst Jennifer DiMascio. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The F-35 Lightning II is a strike fighter aircraft and the Department of Defense's (DOD's) largest procurement program. Lockheed Martin manufactures the aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and international par more PR

Congressman Johnson Celebrates $92k COPS Grant Awarded to Stone Mountain for De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that the City of Stone Mountain has been awarded $92,985 from the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement grant program. This funding will support training initiatives designed to  more PR

Continental Advances Mobility From Road to Cloud at CES 2025 (10)
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * * Continental will highlight innovative technology from the software-defined vehicle to its autonomous driving capabilities during CES 2025 * Award-winning Invisible Biometrics Display demonstrates the future of mobility and in-cabin user experience * Visitors will witnes more PR

Deadline Extended for Chancellor's Citation for Excellence Nominations (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Chancellor's Citation for Excellence recognizes members of the campus community who have made invaluable contributions to the foundational commitments of Syracuse University through research excellence, outstanding student experiences, impactful change and innovation, and commitment to veterans and military-connected families. The deadline for nominations, which has been extended, is Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. "Th more PR

Debra Tice To Attend Opening of Syrian Embassy at 3pm Eastern (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club issued the following news release: Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club News Advisory: Who: Debra Tice, mother of Austin Tice, a Polk-award winning journalist, being held in Syria. What: Will attend the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in 2215 Wyoming Ave. NW, DC 20008 When: 3pm Eastern Why: Tice wishes to express her gratitude to the new government for efforts on the ground in Damascus to help  more PR

Fairfax County Public Schools: Superintendent's Weekly Reflections (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Dec. 16, 2024: Hello Team FCPS! As I sit down to share my thoughts this evening, I invite you to consider with me the amazing gifts we each have to be thankful for this winter season. It is so easy at times to fuss about things that pale in comparison to the challenges others around our dear world face. This evening, I wish for each of you that you are abl more PR

Falk College Students Share Their Experiences as Remembrance Scholars Honoring Victims of Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For Alyssa Sutherland and Tabitha Hume, the title of Remembrance Scholar is not a responsibility they take lightly. Syracuse University established the Remembrance Scholar program in 1989, one year after the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, that claimed the lives of all 270 people on board, including 35 Syracuse University students who were returning from a semester studying abroad. Each  more PR

FCC Issues Order Involving Lifeline, Link Up Reform & Modernization (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following order (WC Docket No. 11-42, 09-197) on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Conexon Connect, LLC Amended Petition for Expanded Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in Florida Pursuant to Section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act; of 1934 for the Limit more PR

Final Call for Entries: 2025 Minneapolis Innovation Awards Due Tuesday (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Discover Boating(r) Minneapolis Boat Show is accepting 2025 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards through Tuesday, December 17. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in five product categories, including the newly added electric boat category: Aluminum and Non-Fiberglass Fishing Boats Electric Boats (20 ft. and under) Fiberglass Fishing more PR

Fitzpatrick Honors Outstanding PA-1 Youth Leaders At Congressional Award Ceremony (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) proudly hosted Pennsylvania's First District 2024 Congressional Award Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of young community leaders who exemplify exceptional leadership, character, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to service. Established by Congress in 1979, the Congressional Award is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress u more PR

Garuda Indonesia Selects Three Advanced Fares Management Solutions From Sabre (10)
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Dec. 17 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Indonesia's national flag carrier has selected Sabre Fares Manager, Contract Manager and Fares Optimizer to improve revenue opportunities through intelligent pricing recommendations * * * SINGAPORE and Jakarta, INDONESIA - Dec. 16, 2024 - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement wi more PR

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From AmeriCorps Acting IG Ravas (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by AmeriCorps Acting Inspector General Stephen H. Ravas from a Dec. 11, 2024, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of AmeriCorps and Its FY 2024 Audit Failure": * * * Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott, Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Wilson, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today  more PR

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Judge Wynn Honored Following His Retirement Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: In January 2024, Fourth Circuit Judge James Wynn announced his retirement, setting off a nomination process for his successor and a series of honors for Wynn, including a retirement party and awards like the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. However, in a blatantly partisan political move, Wynn shockingly reversed his decision because of the election of Donald Trump, violating many decades of precedent and  more PR

In the Know: Healthcare News for December 16, 2024 (10)
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Dec. 16 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: HistoSonics is Expanding to Treat Pancreatic Tumors First-In-Human Study Demonstrates the Potential of the Reprieve System in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Brooklyn Park Developing Massive Vacant Site Near Planned Blue Line Stop with Biotech Hub, Housing Pfizer's IBRANCE(r) in Combination with Standard-of-Care Therapies Extends Median Progression-Free Survival by Over  more PR

Jefferson Lab Dedicates Niobium-Tin Particle Accelerator Prototype (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * A prototype section of particle accelerator called a cryomodule was recently dedicated and named Gray Enid I * * * More than 30 of the world's most advanced particle accelerators for research are built on one technology: superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) technology. It's typically powered by base components made of pure niobium metal, but re more PR

K&L Gates Secures U.S. $10.5 Million Jury Verdict for Innovative Solutions (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: A trial team from global law firm K&L Gates LLP secured a US$10.5 million jury award on behalf of Innovative Solutions International, Inc. against Pilgrim's Pride Corporation for consumer protection and negligence claims. In 2021, Washington-based grocery vendor Innovative Solutions purchased was what was supposed to be Pilgrim's boneless and skinless chicken product for a line of chicken burgers, re more PR

KBR Expanding Capabilities for DoD Joint Mission Environment Test Capability Program With $445M Contract Win (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $445 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These DoD IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhan more PR

Mass. A.G. Campbell: Additional Charges Brought Against Boston Dental Manager, Including Prescription And Credit Card Fraud (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Arraignment Scheduled for Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17, at 9:00AM in Suffolk County Superior Court * * * The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has announced additional indictments against Fritz Gabriel, manager of the Boston-based dental practice Forest Hills Dental (Forest Hills), related to unauthorized issuance of prescriptions and unauthorized use more PR

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Col. Charles P. Murray Jr. (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Army Col. Charles Patrick Murray Jr. spent three decades serving his country, but his most notable contribution came toward the beginning of his career. During the waning days of World War II in Europe, Murray took out dozens of enemy soldiers while trying to establish a position for his platoon along a French valley. He received the Medal of Honor for his fearless actions and leadership. Murray was born Sept. 26, more PR

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Over $5 Million in Research Grants to Advance Neuromuscular Disease Research (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * * 14 Research Grants and 7 Development Awards for Fellowship Trainees Will Fund Critical Research Across Multiple Neuromuscular Diseases * MDA Collaboration Grants include AFM-Telethon and Coalition to Cure Calpain 3 * * * NEW YORK, December 16, 2024 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the awarding of 21 new grants with a total funding commitment of over more PR

N.C. Gov. Cooper: Flavor Developer & Manufacturer Selects Cabarrus County for East Coast Hub (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Governor Roy Cooper announced that Custom Flavors, a California-based flavor developer and manufacturer, will create 30 jobs in Cabarrus County. The company will invest $6.5 million to establish an East Coast production facility in Concord. "With a skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure and strong business environment, North Carolina has built a reputation as a manu more PR

N.C. Gov. Cooper: Tobacco Manufacturer Selects Caswell County for New Production, Distribution Facility (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cherokee Tobacco Company will create 39 new jobs and invest more than $14 million to build a new manufacturing and distribution operation in Caswell County. "Agriculture roots run deep in North Carolina as it remains our greatest economic driver," said Governor Cooper. "Not only do we have a skilled workforce, we also have a great busines more PR

National Conference Highlights Synergies Between Marriage and Family Therapy and Human Dynamics and Family Science (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University contingent at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting in November included Marjorie Cantor Professor of Aging Studies Merril Silverstein (second from left) and Human Development and Family Science doctoral students, from left to right, Xiaoyu Fu, Bo Jian and Ying Xu. In mid-November, as part of the go-forward plan for the human dynamics programs in the Falk College of S more PR

Nemours Children's Health Study Shows Clinician and Parent Perceptions May Lead to Less Frequent Diagnoses of Pediatric Hypertension (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 16 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: WILMINGTON, Del. (December 16, 2024) A study by Nemours Children's Health researchers published in JAMA Network Open suggests that parents' and physicians' perceptions about hypertension in children may lead clinicians to downplay high blood pressure readings during routine clinic visits in children, leading to less frequent diagnoses of hypertension. "Hypertension in children is more common than people mig more PR

Northeast Regional Food Business Center Announces First Technical Assistance Sub-Award Recipients (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 (TNScapv) -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is pleased to award $2 million in sub-award funding to 17 technical assistance provider organizations across the Northeast. Thirteen awardees will receive grants of up to $100,000 to support small- and mid-sized food and agricultural businesses with projects that include: * Business technical assistance * Value a more PR

NTIA: Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award Washington's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $15.9 Million (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Washington, allowing the state to request access to more than $15.9 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equ more PR

Pritzker Administration Awards $55.2 Million in Grants for Local Park Projects (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Grant funding will help 100 parks statewide develop recreational opportunities * * * Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced than more than $55.2 million in grant funding was awarded to 100 local park projects throughout Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities. For the third year in a row, t more PR

SEC Issues Accounting & Auditing Enforcement Order Involving Becton & Dickinson Co. (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4547) on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * In the Matter of BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SE more PR

SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Guided Missile Frigate USS Joy Bright Hancock (FFG 69) (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: NEWPORT, R.I. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class Guided Missile Frigate, FFG 69, will be named USS Joy Bright Hancock, Dec. 16. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement at the 11th Women, Peace and Security Symposium, hosted by the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I. The future USS Joy Bright Hancock honors her namesake's trailblazing service beginning as a Yeoman in Wor more PR

Secretary of the Navy Del Toro Delivers Remarks at the 11th Annual Women, Peace, and Security Symposium (10)
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks on Dec. 16, 2024, by Secretary Carlos Del Toro at the 11th Annual Women, Peace, and Security Symposium: * * * Good morning, everyone! It is wonderful to be with you in Newport, Rhode Island to speak at the 11th Annual Women, Peace, and Security Symposium. Dr. Johnson, thank you for that kind introduction and for your support of our military and civilian leaders at every level. Madam President, thank you for your pr more PR

Ten honorees receive prestigious I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year's ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2025 honorees are exceptional librarians from academic, public, and school libraries who were nominated by community members for their expertise, dedication, and profound impact on the people in t more PR

The Health Marketing Collective Wins Signal Award for Podcast Excellence (10)
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Dec. 16 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: The Health Marketing Collective, a podcast spotlighting bold ideas and transformative strategies in health marketing, has been honored with a prestigious Signal Award, one of the podcasting industry's top accolades. This recognition cements its role as a leading voice for innovation and storytelling in healthcare marketing. "The Health Marketing Collective is about tackling the tough ques more PR

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Strategic partnerships play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and strengthening the nation's workforce. This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan met with key leaders to advance current research and development initiatives while exploring future opportunities for impactful collaboration. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan attends the Nobel Prize award ceremony at the Stockholm Concer more PR

Tobacco Manufacturer Selects Caswell County for New Production and Distribution Facility (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cherokee Tobacco Company will create 39 new jobs and invest more than $14 million to build a new manufacturing and distribution operation in Caswell County. "Agriculture roots run deep in North Carolina as it remains our greatest economic driver," said Governor Cooper. "Not only do we have a skilled workforce, we also have a great business c more PR

University of Plymouth: Pre-Clinical Testing Hub Enables Researchers to Unlock New Opportunities for Brain Tumour Therapies (10)
PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 17 (TNSres)-- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Dr Liyam Laraba and colleagues at the University are pioneering a testing model focused on NF2-related schwannomatosis brain tumours * * * Researchers at the University of Plymouth are leading an innovative initiative to advance the study of meningiomas in NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN). Meningiomas, often linked to the loss of the NF2 gene, are a hallmark of NF2-SWN and can severely imp more PR

USDA and Maine Award Nearly $1M to Projects That Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 17 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry posted the following news: WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Maine to award nearly $1 million for five projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. "Projects fu more PR

UW's Doering Named President's Distinguished Scholar (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Bree Doering, an assistant professor in the University of Wyoming's Department of Anthropology, has been selected as the first President's Distinguished Scholar. Doering is a highly accomplished scholar in the fields of anthropology and archaeology. She is published in several top-tier journals, including the Journal of Field Archaeology, PaleoAmerica, Current Anthropology and American Antiquity. Doering more PR

UW's Guiberson Honored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Mark Guiberson, professor and director of UW's Division of Communication Disorders, receives the Editor's Award alongside Kyliah Ferris, a Northern Arapaho tribal member and UW alumna, while attending this year's American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention in Seattle. (Cameron Weishoff Photo) Mark Guiberson, professor and director of the University of Wyoming's Division of Communication Diso more PR

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Virginia Named Business Facilities' 2024 State of Year (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * America's Top State for Business recognized by Business Facilities magazine for the third time * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has been named Business Facilities' 2024 State of the Year, marking the third time the Commonwealth has received this top honor from the magazine. Since 2007, the State of the Year award has recognized a state demonstr more PR

Water Resources Authority of Jamaica the GWP-C Partner of the Year (10)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 17 -- Global Water Partnership, an organization that aims and values the sustainable development, management and use of water resources, issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean extends congratulations to The Water Resources Authority of Jamaica, as our Partner of the Year, 2024. The organisation has been dedicated to advancing sustainable water resource management, through efforts such as capacity building, that has  more PR

What They Are Saying: Virginia Organizations & Leaders Applaud Rep. Spanberger Work in Office to Lower Prescription Drug Costs & Improve Healthcare Access for Virginians (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Throughout her six years in Congress, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger has been a champion for healthcare access and affordability -- earning widespread recognition from healthcare advocates, leaders, and organizations. In Congress, Spanberger has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to lowering prescription drug costs, protecting the 340B Drug Pricing Program, capping out-of-pocket cost more PR

White House Fact Sheet: Celebrating U.S.-Africa Partnership Two Years After the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Celebrating U.S.-Africa Partnership Two Years After the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit In the two years since the December 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the Biden-Harris Administration significantly expanded engagement and partnership with African nations, driven by the conviction that the future of Africa and the United States depends on what we can achieve together. At the Summit, the United States p more PR