STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Renowned speaker and higher education leader Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address at Georgia Southern University's celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy on Friday, Jan. 17. "Dr. Kimbrough is an established leader in higher education and has recently emerged as a voice on free speech, which is a timely topic and a hallmark of campuses of higher education,"  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Emory University's Candler School of Theology issued the following news: The Aquinas Center of Theology at Candler will host its annual Aquinas Day lecture on Thursday, January 30. Held near the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, this event introduces the research of younger theologians to showcase the latest perspectives in theological thinking. This year's lecture will feature Alexia Williams, assistant professor of religion and African American studies at the Universit more PR

ATLANTA, Jan. 17 -- The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance issued the following news release: On January 16, 2025, an Order to Cease and Desist ("Order") issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance ("Department") to Blockchain Technology Machines, Inc. d/b/a RocketBTM, became final. The Order to Cease and Desist was issued by the Department after it obtained evidence that Blockchain Technology Machines, Inc. d/b/a RocketBTM engaged in money transmission by operating virtual more PR

ATLANTA, Jan. 17 -- The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance issued the following news release: On January 16, 2025, an Order to Cease and Desist ("Order") issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance ("Department") to Bullet Blockchain, Inc., became final. The Order to Cease and Desist was issued by the Department after it obtained evidence that Bullet Blockchain, Inc. engaged in money transmission by operating virtual currency kiosks, often referred to as Bitcoin ATMs, in Ge more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Commissioner John King and members of the Georgia General Assembly, unveiled plans to enhance eligibility for the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program through the addition of a new qualifying activity. This addition would provide Medicaid coverage to parents and legal guardians in households with inco more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Nalanda Roy, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Georgia Southern University, was recently honored with the Noam Chomsky Global Connections Shining Star Research Award for her research in global affairs, international relations and South and Southeast Asian maritime security. Noam Chomsky is a world-renowned professor, considered by many to be a lead more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: When the power goes out during a storm, there's a team with a Georgia Southern University student at the Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) responsible for looking into what happened. Elizabeth Sills, a computer and electrical engineering senior from Savannah works in the system reliability department for the GTC.engin "If there's an outage and they don't know what caused it, I'll run a lightning more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Against the backdrop of a new exhibit honoring the "foot soldiers" of the Civil Rights Movement, the KSU Convocation Center filled on Friday to commemorate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the MLK Legacy Breakfast Celebration. The celebration served as the kickoff for MLK Week, an annual event honoring the late civil rights icon. In addition to the breakfast, events are scheduled throughout next we more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: The answer to leading healthcare issues may be sitting in the pockets of millions nationwide. Researchers in Kennesaw State University's mHealth Research Lab are looking to innovate the healthcare marketplace by developing mHealth systems (apps) that can be accessed on a standard smartphone. Launched last year by Nazmus Sakib, an assistant professor of information technology in the College of Co more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Falk A Mercer University professor is conducting cutting-edge research that could lead to earlier screening for children with suspected learning disabilities, behavioral problems or neurological delays. Dr. Anastasia Kerr-German, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is using innovative technology to scan children's brains and collect neurocognitive data tha more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke secured a significant pro bono victory in the case of Ndungu v. Attorney General. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential opinion on Jan. 13, 2025, ruling that convictions for fleeing or eluding the police are not removable crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs). Philadelphia counsel Chris Healy argued the case before a 14-judge en banc sitti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 15, 2024, approved revumenib--the first of a new class of drugs called menin inhibitors for aggressive, treatment-resistant leukemia. The FDA granted priority review for the revumenib application, designating the drug both a breakthrough and an orphan drug. The FDA's approval is based on data from 104 adults and pediatric patients in  more PR