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#SubHealth Reviews Public Health Workforce Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release:
The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today held a hearing (https://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/supporting-tomorrows-health-providers-examining-workforce-programs-public-health-service-act/) examining several public health workforce programs.
Those programs include: The National Health Service more PR
$1.2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Enhanced AIDS Integrated Surveillance, Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for an enhanced integrated surveillance, prevention and treatment in Uganda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $1.2 million.This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tri more ST
$1.4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for California Small Business Development Center Network Operation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Small Business Administration announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the establishment and operation of a small business development center network for Northeast California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,366,888. The agency said the grant was associated with business and commerce.
This funding opportunity is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher education.
The funding opportunity num more ST
$10 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Orthotics, Prosthetics Outcomes Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command announced that it expects to award up to six cooperative agreements for research to address which orthotic and prosthetic devices generate the best patient outcomes.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and speci more ST
$10 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Traumatic Brain Injury Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for translational research to advance the development of knowledge and materiel products for rehabilitation and restoration of function following traumatic brain injury.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
Th more ST
$12 Million Gift to Benefit PlayMakers, Dramatic Art at UNC-Chapel Hill (10)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 11 -- The University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus issued the following news release:
PlayMakers Repertory Company and the department of dramatic art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have received a $12 million gift to significantly increase the University's performing arts programming by expanding educational opportunities for students and enhancing performance and outreach offerings available to the community.
The endowment, from longtime a more PR
$12 Million Gift to Benefit PlayMakers, Dramatic Art at UNC-Chapel Hill (10)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 11 -- The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill issued the following news release:
PlayMakers Repertory Company and the department of dramatic art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have received a $12 million gift to significantly increase the University's performing arts programming by expanding educational opportunities for students and enhancing performance and outreach offerings available to the community.
The endowment, from longtime arts patro more PR
$15 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Batteries, Electrification to Enable Extreme Fast Charging (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory announced that it expects to award up to 13 cooperative agreements for batteries and electrification to enable extreme fast charging.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $15 million with a ceiling of $5 million for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments more ST
$2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Silicon Carbide High-Voltage Power Switches (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for silicon carbide high-voltage power switches.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organ more ST
$2.1 Million Funding Available for Native Species Habitat Restoration, Protection (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation announced that it intends to award up to 10 discretionary grants for the improvement of native species populations and protection of habitats impacted by the Central Valley Project.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2.1 million. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
This funding opportunity is open to state governments; individuals; Native American tribal more ST
$2.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Advancing State-of-the-Art Power Packaging Technology (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command announced that it expects to award up to four cooperative agreements for the advancement of a state-of-the-art power packaging technology.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2.5 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal more ST
$20 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Advanced Power Electronics Design (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office announced that it expects to award up to 12 cooperative agreements for an advanced power electronics design for solar applications.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $20 million with a ceiling of $2 million for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; i more ST
$200,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Mine Drainage Technology Initiative.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to private institutions of higher education.
The agency description of the grant states: "Mine Drainag more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for research examining how electronic nicotine delivery systems aerosols affect normal and disease states relevant to human cells, tissues and organs.
This funding opportunity uses the exploratory/developmental research grant mechanism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000.
This funding opportunity is open more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Research on Transgender Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for research on transgender health.
This funding opportunity uses the research project grant mechanism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) environment, c) health and d) income security and social services.
This funding opportunity is open to more ST
$230,354 Federal Contract Awarded to Fiber Business Solutions Group (10)
SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- Fiber Business Solutions Group Inc., Norristown, Pennsylvania, won a $230,353.86 federal contract set aside for woman-owned small business from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service for telephone system and data and voice cabling upgrades at the Environmental Education Center campus of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The place of performance will be in Peninsula, Ohio. more CTR
$3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Human Genetic Variants Determination (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for accelerating the rate of progress in determining the functional, pharmacological, neuronal network and whole animal consequences of genetic variants discovered in patients with various types of epilepsy.
This funding opportunity uses the specialized center-cooperative agreements mechanism.
The estimated total program more ST
$30 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for the provision of voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in South Africa under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $30 million.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; more ST
$347,483 Federal Contract Awarded to Iina Ba (10)
GALLUP, N.M., Sept. 15 -- Iina Ba Inc., Farmington, New Mexico, won a $347,482.98 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for chemical, asbestos abatement and disposal services for the Bureau of Indian Education's Tuba City Boarding School in Arizona. more CTR
$35,195 Federal Contract Awarded to Edna Braxton (10)
GALLUP, N.M., Sept. 16 -- Edna Braxton, Chinle, Arizona, won a $35,194.50 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for speech and language services for the Bureau of Indian Education's Cottonwood Day School. The place of performance will be in Chinle, Arizona. more CTR
$4 Million Funding Available for Neotropical Migratory Birds Conservation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award up to 30 discretionary grants for projects that promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4 million with a ceiling of $200,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources. more ST
$40,444 Federal Contract Awarded to Northern Arizona Physical Therapy (10)
GALLUP, N.M., Sept. 12 -- Northern Arizona Physical Therapy Inc., Winslow, Arizona, won a $40,444.45 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for physical therapy services for the Bureau of Indian Education's Cottonwood Day School. The place of performance will be in Chinle, Arizona. more CTR
$475,000 Funding Available for Scientific Workforce Diversity Enhancement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award up to three discretionary grants for partnerships with professional societies to enhance scientific workforce diversity and promote scientific leadership.
This funding opportunity uses the education projects mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $475,000 with a ceiling of $135,000 for each award in the program. The agency more ST
$5,489 Federal Contract Awarded to AMG (10)
GALLUP, N.M., Sept. 13 -- AMG Co. Inc., San Clemente, California, won a $5,488.90 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for an audiometer for the Bureau of Indian Education's Crownpoint Special Education Related Services in New Mexico. more CTR
$500 BGE 'Bright Ideas' Teachers' Grants Available for In-Classroom Innovation Projects (10)
BALTIMORE, Sept. 15 -- Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) is now accepting applications for the 2017 inaugural Bright Ideas Teachers' Grants program. All kindergarten through 12th-grade in-classroom teachers within the BGE service area that focus on innovation, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) the environment or energy efficiency are eligible to apply at www.bge.com/giving. A more PR
$7 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for advancing the development of knowledge and materiel products for rehabilitation and restoration of function following traumatic brain injury in Service members, veterans and other individuals.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other rese more ST
$8 Million Funding Available for Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Health Care Research and Quality announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for research on healthcare costs, quality and outcomes
This funding opportunity uses the mentored clinical scientist development program mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8 million with a ceiling of $800,000 for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to priv more ST
$80,000 Funding Available for Time-Varying Nuclear Decay Parameters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Defense Naval Surface Warfare Center- Crane Division announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for time-varying nuclear decay parameters.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $80,000. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal gov more ST
$945,000 Funding Available for Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $945,000. The agency said the grant was associated with agriculture.
This funding opportunity is open to land- more ST
'Still Fighting for Breath' Global Data Reveals Asthma Significantly Impacts Quality of Life (10)
VIENNA, Sept. 12 -- The Allergy and Asthma Network issued the following news release:
Asthma affects more than 334 million people globally and impacts patients and caregivers in many ways, from limitations in daily physical and social activities to psychological and emotional struggles. Its impact on quality of life is among the key takeaways from the "Still Fighting for Breath" global data released at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.
U.S.-based Allergy more PR
100 Percent of Tuition, Fees Covered By American Dream Grant for Eligible Students at Northwest (10)
MARYVILLE, Mo., Sept. 13 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
Jennifer Gutierrez pegged Northwest Missouri State University as her "dream school" after connecting with representatives of the University at a college fair in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and this fall - with the help of the American Dream Grant, which covers 100 percent of tuition and fees for eligible students - her dream is a reality.
Beginning with the fall 2017 freshman class at Northw more PR
2017 Ohio School Report Cards Released (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Ohio Department of Education issued the following news release:
Today the Ohio Department of Education released the annual Ohio School Report Cards.
Users can find the grades and other data for all schools and districts, including community and other schools, at reportcard.education.ohio.gov.
"In a highly competitive, quickly changing, global economy where employers' expectations are higher than ever, our students must be equipped with the knowledge and skills more PR
2018 NBAA Regional Forums Visit Three Key Business Aviation Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release:
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the 2018 dates and locations for the association's popular and growing Regional Forums, with three events scheduled to be held in important business aviation markets.
The 2018 Regional Forum dates and locations are:
* Wednesday, Jan. 24 - West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
* Thursday, June 21 - White Plains, NY (HPN)
* Thursday, Sept. more PR
2018-19 USHE Budget Request Approved by the Board of Regents (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 15 -- The Utah System of Higher Education issued the following news:
The Utah State Board of Regents approved the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) budget request and prioritized the USHE capital facilities requests during its meeting on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Weber State University in Ogden in preparation for the 2018 Legislative Session.
"Funding these budget priorities will help institutions move the needle in critical areas essential to student success, and wi more PR
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants Provide Academics, Enrichment & Opportunity (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 8 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is awarding 50 new grants to fund 21st Century Community Learning Centers across the commonwealth. The competitive grants range from $50,000 to $200,000 and will allow school divisions, faith-based organizations and community groups to provide students with tutoring, enrichment activities that complement regular academic programs, and literacy and other e more PR
23rd Omnibus Lecture Season Covers NASA, Art Preservation, Overcoming Adversity, and the Fight for Equal Pay (10)
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 12 -- Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne issued the following news release:
The 23rd season of the Omnibus Lecture Series at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) features four engaging and thought-provoking speakers.
This year's line-up includes:
Captain Mark Kelly
"Endeavour to Succeed"
Thursday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at 12:30 p.m. on September 25
With an extraordinary career of service to our military, our nation, more PR
27 New NSF INCLUDES Awards Aim to Enhance U.S. Science and Engineering Enterprise (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued 27 new awards through its NSF INCLUDES program, aimed at enhancing U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) discoveries and innovations through a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today, U.S industries, universities and research centers face 21st-century challenges. They need skilled STEM workers to grow the economy, more PR
50 Influencers: Mildred Fitzgerrell, the Godmother (10)
INA, Ill., Sept. 9 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news release:
The Godmother of the "Sesser Mafia" might sound like an intimidating title, but while Mildred Fitzgerrell was making offers people couldn't refuse, her power was seated in everyone's admiration for her dedication, persistence and commitment to her community those around her.
The moniker "Sesser Mafia" was born out of Fitzgerrell, and a dedicated group, fighting to save the Sesser Opera House.
But Fitzgerrell was so muc more PR
A Federal Court to Hear MALDEF Appeal on South Carolina Rule Barring Higher Education Support to U.S. Citizens Based on Parents' Immigration Status (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) will present oral argument to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Wednesday.
MALDEF is asking the court to reverse a district judge's ruling that allows South Carolina to continue to presume that U.S. citizen children of undocumented immigrants are not state residents and therefore ineligible for i more PR
A Salute to Hispanic Educators in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (10)
DALLAS, Sept. 15 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
With the theme "Shaping the Bright Future of America," Dallas ISD celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) by recognizing and thanking Hispanic educators who are helping to develop strong future leaders for Dallas.
"Dallas ISD embraces the diversity of our students, families and staff," said Superintendent of Schools Michael Hinojosa. "In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I com more PR
AAFP Names Top Physician, Education and Humanitarian Advocates (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 -- The American Academy of Family Phsyicians issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Family Physicians announced the recipients of its most prestigious awards at its annual meeting this week. Two family physicians from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to family medicine and the health of the public.
Each of these awards recognizes a family physician who have made exceptional advances in furthering the health of their more PR
AAFP Names Top Physician, Education and Humanitarian Advocates (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Family Physicians announced the recipients of its most prestigious awards at its annual meeting this week. Two family physicians from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to family medicine and the health of the public.
Each of these awards recognizes a family physician who have made exceptional advances in furthering the health of their more PR
AARP Applauds Congress for Bipartisan Hearings on Stabilizing The Health Insurance Market (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- AARP issued the following news release:
AARP submitted written testimony today to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance and the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, urging Congress to focus on commonsense solutions to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplace, increase enrollment and competition, and lower costs for consumers.
AARP supports improving access to affordable health care for older Americans, strengthening Medicai more PR
Academic Leadership Award Recognizes Seven University Presidents (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Carnegie Corporation of New York issued the following news release:
Carnegie Corporation of New York today named seven exceptional American college and university presidents as recipients of its Academic Leadership Award. The honor consists of $500,000 in support for each winner's academic initiatives.
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The award recognizes educators who, in addition to fulfilling their administrative and managerial roles with dedication and creativity, demonstr more PR
ACCESS STEM Will Lead to Access, Help Workforce Needs (10)
ST. CLOUD, Minn., Sept. 13 -- St. Cloud State University issued the following news release:
St. Cloud State University and four Minnesota State community college partners are working together to ensure all Minnesota students have access to education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Representatives from the schools, Minnesota State, legislative offices and industry came together Sept. 13 at North Hennepin Community College to celebrate the $5 million STE more PR
ACF Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Akron Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants and distributions totaling more than $2.8 million, including $2,345,264 in grants from 124 designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $474,000 in competitive civic affairs grants chosen by the organization's Community Investment Committee.
A number of the civic affairs grants are going to organizations that wil more PR
ACM and CSTA Announce Application Process Open for Cutler-Bell Prize (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release:
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) announced that the Cutler-Bell Prize application process is now open. Eligible applicants include graduating High School Seniors residing and attending school in the United States. Interested applicants must develop a project/artifact that engages modern computing technology and computer science. Judge more PR
ACTFL Announces Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Language Education (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages issued the following news release:
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has chosen the winners of its professional awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the field of language education.
Global Engagement Initiative Recognition Awards:
* Day Worker Stories, Notre Dame High School, San Jose, California
* Colombia Study Tour, Stockton University, New Jersey
* Servi more PR
Activists Parents to Rally Against 'Fake Teaching Credentials' for Charter Industry (10)
ALBANY, N.Y. , Sept. 11 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release:
New York State United Teachers, in concert with parents and other education organizations, will rally Tuesday against the SUNY Charter School Committee's attempt to cheapen the teaching profession by lowering certification standards in some charter school chains.
"Every child deserves a fully qualified teacher -- not one credentialed through a backdoor, 'EZ-Teach' shortcut that undermines quality i more PR
Addictions Educator Receives National Award (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pa., Sept. 13 -- California University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
Dr. John D. Massella, an associate professor at Cal U and a licensed professional counselor, will receive the 2017 NAADAC Addiction Educator of the Year Award Sept. 25 at the organization's annual conference in Denver, Colo.
The award -- from NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals -- recognizes a professor who has mentored students, student chapters, colleagues or other addiction more PR
Additional Budget Response Team Strategies Finalized (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska has finalized additional cost-reduction strategies identified by the Budget Response Teams as part of a university-wide effort to close a $49 million shortfall. The shortfall is brought on by cuts in state funding combined with the university's rising costs.
The complete list of 70-plus finalized strategies, along with frequently asked questions and other details abo more PR
Additional Budget Response Team Strategies Finalized (10)
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska has finalized additional cost-reduction strategies identified by the Budget Response Teams as part of a university-wide effort to close a $49 million shortfall. The shortfall is brought on by cuts in state funding combined with the university's rising costs.
The complete list of 70-plus finalized strategies, along with frequently asked questions and other details about the Budget more PR
Addressing Challenges Facing British Columbians a Strong Start in New Government's First Budget Update (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following news release:
(VICTORIA) BC's new government has made a strong start in addressing crucial issues for British Columbians in its first budget update, which is a welcome change in direction from the last 16 years, says the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC Office.
"Investments in affordable housing, including 2,000 new units for people who are homeless, as well as new funding for the Residentia more PR
Addressing Emotional Risks Firefighters Face on the Job (10)
HOUSTON, Sept. 13 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
First-responders suffered a double blow during Hurricane Harvey, working rescue operations around the clock despite the fact that many of their own homes were under water.
"It's the emotional exhaustion. It's everything you see," said Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher, a faculty member at the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business and Hobby School of Public Affairs. "I am really concerned about emotional and more PR
Adjustments for Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and Certain Funding Issues Due to Hurricane Harvey (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Leo Lopez, Associate Commissioner for School Finance:
This letter provides guidance for districts and charter schools that will experience a decline in enrollment because of Hurricane Harvey and for districts and charter schools that are providing educational services to displaced students because of the disaster.
Districts and Charter Schools with potential enrollment losses
During the 2017-2018 school y more PR
ADL, Broad Coalition of Civic Organizations Tell Dept. of Justice: Gov't Must Lead Way in Fight Against Hate Crimes (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release:
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a broad coalition of civil rights, religious, education, and professional organizations today sent the Department of Justice (DOJ) a letter with specific policy, program, and funding recommendations to counter hate and bigotry following a documented increase in hate crimes and the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville.
The letter, signed by more than 85 national orga more PR
Advanced IT Solutions Enhance Sophistication and Application of BEMS in North America (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 12 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release:
Next-generation IT solutions and increased connectivity such as Big Data analytics, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) are enabling the development of a new class of intelligent building energy management systems (BEMS) that offers safety, energy performance, and technology more PR
Advancing a Shared Goal for Farmers and Conservation (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 15 -- The American Society of Agronomy issued the following news release:
The Nature Conservancy and the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)--collectively known as the TriSocieties--today announced a new partnership to advance the science of soil health.
The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) based on the mutually held belief that farmers can remain profitable while pro more PR
Aeronautics Commission Honors WMU Dean, Individual Dedicated to Preserving Airstrips (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
At its meeting today in Escanaba, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) presented its Award of Excellence to Capt. Dave Powell and to Brad Frederick/Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF).
Capt. Dave Powell is the Western Michigan University (WMU) College of Aviation dean in Battle Creek. Powell was recognized for his outstanding contributions to aviation education through his leadershi more PR
Afghanistan: Physiotherapist Who Helps Amputee Patients Shot, Killed (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 11 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross issued the following news release:
The International Committee of the Red Cross is deeply saddened by the fatal shooting on Monday of one of its physiotherapists in Afghanistan.
Lorena Enebral Perez, 38, a Spanish national, was in the ICRC's rehabilitation centre in Mazar-e-Sharif when she was shot, apparently by a patient. Lorena's work involved helping children, women and men who lost legs or arms or with many other forms of di more PR
AFT Leaders on Ohio School District Rankings (10)
CLEVELAND, Sept. 15 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten and Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper on the recently released Ohio Department of Education 2017 school district rankings. These rankings--based solely on standardized testing--come on the heels of a nationwide parent poll that shows public school parents have major concerns with excessive standardized testing of their children.
"The educators of Ohio perfo more PR
AFT's Weingarten on OECD 'Education at a Glance' Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten responding to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's 'Education at a Glance' report, an annual snapshot of education around the world:
"What this demonstrates is that despite education being less of a priority in the U.S. than in other countries, U.S. teachers are doing more with less. As a result, our public schools are far from the "dead ends" that Bets more PR
AGA Welcomes Gage as New President of NGVAmerica (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
American Gas Association (AGA) President and CEO Dave McCurdy says Dan Gage, newly announced President of Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica,) will continue the terrific momentum of the organization.
"Dan's experience and passion for clean transportation will be a valuable asset to NGVAmerica and its members," McCurdy said. "NGVAmerica has been a catalyst for the progress we have seen in natural g more PR
AGB Issues Statement on Issues Surrounding Free Speech and Expression (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges issued the following statement by President Richard D. Legon:
As American colleges and universities begin what could be one of their most tumultuous academic years in recent memory, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has released a new paper with guidelines intended to provide clarity for institutional and system governing boards on the complex and sometimes volatile issu more PR
Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas of Spain to Receive $97,500 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $97,500 cooperative agreement to the Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas of Spain for hosting the Earthquake Losses in the Extended Mediterranean Region Program workshop.
The U.S. Geological Survey provided the following overview: "The Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (hereafter - "CSIC") proposes to work with the more ST
AICHR Youth Debate on Human Rights 2017 (10)
BANGKOK, Sept. 11 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued the following secretariat news:
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its fourth Youth Debate on Human Rights last September 4-6 in Bangkok, Thailand. About 40 university students from the ten ASEAN Member States participated in the event.
The issues debated revolved around the establishment of an ASEAN Human Rights Court; the challenges of balancing economic growth and human rights in meet more PR
Air Education, Training Command Seeks Classroom Furniture (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, has issued a solicitation (F2XJA87130AW03) for classroom furniture.
Excerpts of the notice follow:
The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Building 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items as described in this document. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with a more CTR
Air Force Seeks Classroom Furniture for Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Force Base, has issued a solicitation (F2XHC67192AW01) for classroom furniture for the LeMay Center, 401 Chennault Circle (Buildings 1440 and 1400A), Maxwell AFB, AL 36112.
Excerpts of the notice follow:
The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items as described in this document. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items p more CTR
Air Force Seeks Risk Management Framework Training (10)
HILL AFB, Utah, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has issued a sources sought notice (FA8224-17-SSS-5318) for Risk Management Framework training at Hill AFB, Utah.
Excerpts of the notice follow:
1.1 The 309SMXG is seeking a contractor to provide the Risk Management Framework (RMF) network accreditation process. The RMF process shall provide disciplined and structured guidance that combines Information System security and risk management activities into the system development life more CTR
AirAsia Group CEO Inspires at the PATA Youth Symposium in Macao SAR (10)
MACAU, Sept. 15 -- The Pacific Asia Travel Association issued the following news release:
AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes inspires the next generation of tourism professionals at the PATA Youth Symposium in Macao SAR, hosted by the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT). The Symposium welcomed more than 250 local and overseas students and academia, as well as industry professionals. Organised by the Association's Human Capital Development Committee, the Symposium took place on Wednesday, Septembe more PR
Al-Othaimeen: the OIC S&T Summit Is Proof That Islam Is Religion of Thought and Reason (10)
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 9 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued the following news release:
The ministerial meeting, preparatory to the OIC Summit on Science and Technology started today, 9 September 2017, in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Ministers of Science and Technology of the Member States discussed and adopted the 'OIC Science, Technology and Innovation Agenda 2026' as prelude to its consideration and adoption by OIC leaders during the First OIC Summit on Science and Te more PR
Alabama Gov. Ivey Issues Statement on Resignation of State Superintendent (10)
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 13 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., issued the following statement on the resignation of Michael Sentance as State Education Superintendent:
"Today, I received the resignation of State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance. I do not take this situation lightly, and as President of the State Board of Education, I will ask the Board to accept his resignation.
"Over the past two years, Alabama has experienced far too many changes in state government. As with previous chan more PR
Albemarle County Public Schools' Ira Socol Selected by Center for Digital Education as One of the Nation's Top Tech Trailblazers (10)
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va., Sept. 12 -- Albemarle County Public Schools issued the following news:
The Center for Digital Education, a national organization whose mission is to "nurture a community of thought leaders who are rethinking education with technology as the catalyst," has named Ira Socol as one of its 30 top technologists, transformers and trailblazers.
Socol, who was appointed as the Interim Executive Director for Technologies and Innovation for Albemarle County Public Schools in July, more PR
Alcorn Named Director of Major Gifts for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation at CCU (10)
CONWAY, S.C., Sept. 11 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news release:
Ashleigh Gunning Alcorn, a member of the Coastal Carolina University Athletic Hall of Fame, has been named director of major gifts for the University's Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF).
She previously served as a development officer with the Tiger Athletic Foundation at Louisiana State University and as the assistant director of the annual fund for the Texas Tech University Athletic Department.
"I am more PR
Alliance for Quality Education Responds to Governor Cuomo's Plan to Put State Troopers in Public Schools (10)
BRENTWOOD, N.Y., Sept. 15 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following news release:
Two days ago Governor Cuomo announced a plan to have New York State Troopers patrol the hallways of Long Island schools. The six school districts where Cuomo wants to deploy State Troopers are all underfunded. In fact the state owes them $203 million in Foundation Aid as a result of the statewide settlement of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity school funding lawsuit, funding which Governor Cuomo has more PR
Allocation of EUR784,442 Announced by Minister of State McHugh Under the Language Assistants Scheme for the 2017/2018 School Year (10)
DUBLIN, Sept. 14 -- The Ireland Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued the following news release:
Joe McHugh T.D., Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, today announced that he has sanctioned an allocation of up to EUR784,442 for Muintearas Teo. and Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne to enable them to run the Language Assistants Scheme on behalf of the Department for the 2017/2018 school year. This allocation is the same a more PR
Allstate and the Allstate Foundation Double Giving Commitment to $3 Million for Hurricane Relief and Recovery (10)
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 15 -- Allstate, a publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
As part of its ongoing commitment to help communities recover following a disaster, Allstate and The Allstate Foundation will now commit $3 million to assist people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as potential future disasters.
The new fund doubles Allstate's original investment to support Hurricane Harvey recovery, and includes:
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Alumna to Join BGSU as Title IX Officer (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release:
The University has hired an experienced administrator with a background in Title IX and student affairs to serve in the new position of assistant vice president for student affairs/Title IX officer. Jennifer McCary will join BGSU in January, Dr. Thomas Gibson, vice president for student affairs and vice provost, announced Sept. 8.
A 2008 BGSU graduate in College Student Personnel who also receive more PR
Alumni Association to Honor Five (10)
MINOT, N.D., Sept. 15 -- Minot State University issued the following news release:
The Minot State University Alumni Association will honor four individuals with the Golden Award and one with the Young Alumni Achievement Award at the 50th Anniversary Dinner.
Dr. Joseph Hegstad (posthumously), Dr. Richard Jenkins, Roger Looyenga ('68) and Marv Semrau have been chosen for the Golden Award, while Wade Regier ('08) will receive the Young Alumni Achievement Award at a dinner planned for Thursday, S more PR
Alumni Honored at Annual Awards Dinner (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release:
More than 270 UT alumni, spouses, families, and special guests gathered to honor 18 Volunteers representing a broad spectrum of ages and professions at the UT Knoxville Alumni Board Awards Dinner on September 8.
Mintha Roach ('74), president and CEO of the Knoxville Utilities Board and former president of the of the UT Knoxville Alumni Board of Directors, served as master of ceremonies at the event, wh more PR
Alzheimer's Association and National Hispanic Council on Aging Collaborate to Educate Latino Communities, Increase Access to Alzheimer's Information and Resources (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release:
The Alzheimer's Association and the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) announced today a nationwide partnership aimed at increasing Alzheimer's disease awareness and education in Latino communities across the country.
The partnership will develop a network of health promoters to deliver Alzheimer's education in Latino communities, while connecting people living with the disease and their caregivers to f more PR
AMA Gathers 400+ Innovators for ChangeMedEd Conference (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release:
The American Medical Association (AMA) today kicked off its three-day ChangeMedEd 2017 national conference--bringing together more than 400 innovators from medical and health professions education, as well as health systems, to continue the work underway to transform the way future physicians are trained. The goal of the three-day conference is to further cultivate a community of innovation that will contin more PR
America's Front-line Physicians Tell Senate It is Imperative to Stabilize Health Insurance Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release:
Patients need to have access to a wide variety of affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage options, said a coalition of major physician groups today in testimony submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The groups, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the American Congress of Obst more PR
America's Front-line Physicians Tell Senate It is Imperative to Stabilize Health Insurance Markets (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
Patients need to have access to a wide variety of affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage options, said a coalition of major physician groups today in testimony submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The groups, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the American Congress o more PR
American Brass Quintet to Perform, Teach As Hansen Artists (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release:
The American Brass Quintet will visit Bowling Green State University Sept. 20-22 to present a free public concert and share their musical and professional wisdom as this year's artists in residence for the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series. Their residency concludes with an 8 p.m. concert on Sept. 22 in Kobacker Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center.
Now in its 50th year, the r more PR
American Family Insurance Recognized as Futuremaker Partner (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 11 -- The Wisconsin Technical College System issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and Madison College honored American Family Insurance Tuesday evening for its commitment to technical education and recognition of its value to individuals, employers and Wisconsin communities. The WTCS Futuremaker Partner award recognizes the unique, dynamic partnerships between Wisconsin's technical colleges and their employer partners.
"American more PR
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Issues 15 Research Articles in August 2017 Edition (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its August 2017 edition:
1) Influence of Reading Material Characteristics on Study Time for Pre-Class Quizzes in a Flipped Classroom. Coauthors: Adam M. Persky, Abigail Hogg
2) Students' Perspectives on Interprofessional Teamwork Before and After an Interprofessional Pain Education more PR
American Lung Association Opposes Spending Cuts, Riders in H.R. 3354 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release:
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3354, a package of appropriations bills including the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies and the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bills. Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, issued the following statement in response:
"The American Lung Association is deeply disappointe more PR
American Sentinel University's MSN Program Key for Critical Care Nurse's Career as Nurse Educator (10)
AURORA, Colo., Sept. 12 -- American Sentinel University issued the following news release:
Earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is more than a way to advance a nurse's career - it's an opportunity to specialize and shine. Sharon VanDalinda, a critical care nurse in New York, saw earning her MSN from America Sentinel University as the key to fulfilling her career aspirations and standing out as a professional.
VanDalinda, BSN, critical care nurse in the intensive care unit at St. more PR
AMSA, AAMC, and 68 Other Health Professional Organizations to Congress: Protect Health Care Workforce With DACA Status (10)
STERLING, Va., Sept. 14 -- The American Medical Student Association issued the following news release:
Today, a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was sent to all United States Senate and House of Representatives health legislative aides asking for protections of members of the health care workforce with DACA Status. You can read the letter here (http://www.amsa.org/ more PR
Announcing Enrollment for Fall 2017 (10)
NAMPA, Idaho, Sept. 13 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news:
President Joel Pearsall has announced the university's total fall 2017 enrollment at 2,040 students--just 24 shy of its all-time high from 2011. This year's 1,437 undergraduate and 693 graduate and doctoral students indicate stable enrollment.
"The admissions team is pleased to introduce a group of well-qualified and academically prepared students to an outstanding NNU experience," said Associate Vice President more PR
APAP Emerging Leadership Institute Announces 2018 Class of Participants Rare Opportunity for Each Participant to Reflect on and Develop Their Ideas About Leadership and Their Own Career (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Association of Performing Arts Presenters issued the following news release:
APAP, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals announces its 17th class for the Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI). ELI is an intensive two and a half-day seminar that develops critical leadership skills for emerging performing arts professionals. Each year, a new cohort is invited to participate in ELI and attend APAP|NYC, APAP's annual members conference held in New York City ever more PR
AQ Welcomes New President Kevin G. Quinn, Ph.D. (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Aquinas College issued the following news release:
Dr. Quinn knows supply and demand. from talking pro sports to rising tuition costs in the united states, economic theory flows naturally in and out of conversation with the economist-turned administrator, recently appointed the eighth president of Aquinas college. And from Quinn's vantage point, demand for the Aquinas experience is both strong and understandable.
"There's a lot of stuff written about how a coll more PR
Archery Instructor Certification Class Set for October (10)
BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 12 -- The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks issued the following news release:
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold an archery instructor certification class Oct. 19 in Hardin for physical education teachers, after-school instructors and adult coaches.
The class will certify coaches and teachers for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). Participants will gain the skills and classroom knowledge necessary to instruct International Style Target Archery cla more PR
Arizona State Board of Education Approves NWEA's MAP Growth for Third-Grade Reading Proficiency Assessment (10)
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 11 -- The Northwest Evaluation Association issued the following news release:
The Arizona State Board of Education has approved the MAP Growth assessment from the not-for-profit NWEA as a third-grade reading proficiency assessment for the state's Move on When Reading initiative. The initiative provides an additional opportunity for third-grade students who would be retained based on their AzMERIT reading scores to demonstrate sufficient reading skills to be promoted to the more PR
Army Seeks Leadership Development Training Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a solicitation (W9098S-18-T-0002) for the leadership development services used at Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center located in Rock Island Arsenal,
Rock Island, IL 61299.
Excerpts of the notice follow:
Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (JMTC) has a requirement for Leadership Development Services used at JMTC located in Rock Island, Illinois. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek out qual more CTR
Arthur Urges Students to Know God's Word (10)
JACKSON, Tenn., Sept. 13 -- Union University issued the following news release:
International Bible teacher Kay Arthur said her purpose in everything she does is to encourage Christians to know the Bible.
"I'm here to provoke you to study the Word of God," Arthur told students at her chapel address Wednesday morning on the Union University campus.
Arthur is the co-CEO of Precept Ministries International and the author of numerous books and Bible studies. Her chapel message focused on the firs more PR
Artist Shares How Collection of Items Became Art in Upcoming BHSU Geek Speak (10)
SPEARFISH, S.D., Sept. 11 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news:
To some, the rocks, bones, feathers, and other items found in nature are just a part of the scenery. To Gina Gibson, associate professor of digital communication at Black Hills State University, these items are art. In her upcoming Geek Speak Lecture: "I am the Bone Collector, Now What Do I Do?" Gibson discusses how items she has collected have meaning beyond their aesthetic qualities.
Visitors to the BHSU Rud more PR
ASEAN, EU Open Scholarships for ASEAN Students (10)
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 14 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued the following secretariat news:
The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are inviting undergraduate students in ASEAN of all disciplines to apply for the fourth batch of the EU Support to Higher Education in ASEAN Region (SHARE) scholarships to study at ASEAN or EU universities for one semester in the period December 2017 - August 2018.
The application period opened yesterday more PR
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences Receives $199,325 From the Ohio Board of Nursing for Post Licensure Program (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ashland University issued the following news release:
Ashland University's Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) was awarded $199,325 in renewal grant funding from the Ohio Board of Nursing's Nurse Education Grant Program (NEGP). This two-year grant funding makes possible Ashland University's Accent on the Individual: Increasing Student Enrollment and Faculty/Instruction Personnel through Academic/Health Care System Partnerships.
According to Dr more PR
ASRT to Donate $10,000 in Support of Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 11 -- The American Society of Radiologic Technologists issued the following news release:
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists will donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts subsequent to Hurricane Irma. The donation is on behalf of the ASRT's 153,000 members.
"Hurricane Irma hit shortly after Hurricane Harvey landed in the Houston area, so there are a lot individuals who need support right now," said ASRT President Ama more PR
Astana Summit Decides to Hold Second Science and Technology Summit in Uzbekistan (10)
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 12 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued the following news release:
The First Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Science and Technology concluded its proceedings in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Monday, 11 September 2017, with the adoption of Astana Declaration, which stated that the second S&T summit would be held in Uzbekistan at a date to be determined later. This indicates that holding a summit on S&T by the OIC member states has bec more PR
At Bipartisan Health Care Hearing, Sen. Hassan Highlights Importance of Protecting Essential Health Benefits, Providing Long-Term Certainty Around Cost-Sharing Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Maggie Hassan participated in a bipartisan Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee health care hearing where she highlighted the importance of protecting Essential Health Benefits, which are critical to Granite Staters suffering from substance use disorders, and the need for long-term certainty around funding for cost sharing reductions to foster stability in the h more PR
At the Inauguration of the Astana Science Summit: Al-Othaimeen Affirms OIC Action on Medicine, Engineering, Scholarship Program (10)
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 10 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued the following news release:
Proceedings of the First Islamic Summit on Science and Technology were launched in Astana, on Sunday 10 September 2017, in the presence of a number of leaders of OIC Member States. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, opened the proceedings of the inaugural session. He said that Muslims, by their conduct, insult Islam just like crimes committed against more PR
AT&T Foundation Funds Grants for MGA's Georgia Academy Students (10)
COCHRAN, Ga., Sept. 15 -- Middle Georgia State College issued the following news release:
The AT&T Foundation is making it financially easier for accomplished high school students to remain enrolled at Middle Georgia State University's Georgia Academy.
The Georgia Academy of Arts, Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences (formerly known as GAMES) is an exclusive two-year dual enrollment residential program that allows academically qualified high school students the opportunity to simultaneously e more PR
Attorney General Herring Reaches Settlement With Manassas Park-Area Pawnbroker (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release:
Attorney General Mark Herring announced today that his office has reached a settlement with A to Z Pawn, Inc. (A to Z Pawn), a Manassas Park-area pawnbroker, to provide more than $41,500 in refunds to more than 630 consumers as a result of the company's alleged violations of the Virginia statutes applicable to pawnbrokers and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA).
"In recent years we h more PR
Audio Engineering Society Announces Educational Foundation Awards for 2017 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Audio Engineering Society issued the following news release:
The Educational Foundation of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 AES Educational Grants for Graduate Studies in Audio Engineering. The announcement was made by Don Puluse, President of the AES Educational Foundation (AESEF), on behalf of the foundation's Board of Directors, with scholarship and award winners as follows:
This year's winner of the John Eargle more PR
Avila University's Upward Bound Receives $1.4 Million Federal Grant (10)
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 13 -- Avila University issued the following news:
Avila University's Upward Bound program has received a generous new federal grant from the Department of Education. The grant totals $1.4 million over the next five years and will make it possible to serve 60 additional students from Northeast High School and Central High School in Kansas City, MO.
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to student participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program pr more PR
Award of Funds to Boost Positive Dialogue on Difference (10)
COLCHESTER, Vt., Sept. 13 -- St. Michael's College issued the following news release:
Saint Michael's College is one of 40 institutions to receive funding from Campus Compact to bridge divides on campuses and in communities.
Campus Compact, a Boston-based nonprofit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, recently announced 40 college and university recipients of grants to bring people together across lines of difference from its Fund for Positive Engagement, in more PR
Awards Honor Outstanding Faculty Members (10)
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 11 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news release:
In keeping with tradition, outstanding full-time and part-time faculty members were honored at MSOE to mark the beginning of the new academic year.
Dr. Jung Lee, assistant professor in the Physics and Chemistry Department, received the Karl O. Werwath Engineering Research Award.
Karl O. Werwath was an innovator in engineering education and the application of technology, and believed that teaching eff more PR
Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation Offers Summit on 'Learning in the 21st Century' at Fortify 2017 Conference for K-12, Higher Ed Teachers and Leaders (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
Lipscomb University's Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation presents its 2017 Fortify Conference Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year's conference examines the theme "Learning in the 21st Century," and topics are relevant to current-service, pre-service and higher education teachers and leaders.
Derek Voiles, a seventh grade teacher in Hamblen County Schools and the 2016-17 T more PR
Baesler: Jamestown Teacher Is Finalist for Teacher of the Year (10)
JAMESTOWN, N.D., Sept. 11 -- The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday announced that Jamestown teacher Heather Tomlin-Rohr had been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Award.
Tomlin-Rohr teaches kindergarten at Louis L'Amour Elementary School in Jamestown. She is a native of Jamestown and alumna of the University of Jamestown, where she earned her bachelor's degree in eleme more PR
Baesler: Minot Teacher Is Finalist for Teacher of the Year (10)
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 14 -- The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday announced that Lynae J. Holmen, a special education teacher at Longfellow Elementary School in Minot, is a finalist for the North Dakota Teacher of the Year award.
Baesler visited Longfellow on Thursday to inform Holmen that she had been chosen as one of the five finalists for the prestigious award. The superintendent is visiting each f more PR
Baruch College Ranks Among Best Schools in the North in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Baruch College issued the following news release:
Baruch College placed #5 among top public schools and #20 overall, both for the "Regional Universities in the North category," in the newly released U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation's best colleges and universities.
The annual survey assesses more than 1,800 colleges and universities throughout the United States. Among those institutions, 1,388 receive rankings.
These 2018 rankings mark the second consecut more PR
Beam Suntory Highlights Progress Against Industry's Commitments To Address Alcohol Misuse Globally (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 11 -- Beam Suntory, a manufacturer of wines and spirits, issued the following news release:
As a founding member of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), Beam Suntory today underscored significant progress towards the Beer, Wine & Spirits Producers' Commitments to reduce alcohol misuse. Earlier today, IARD released its fourth annual, independently audited report.
On a global basis, IARD programs reached more than 100 million people in 2016 with educational more PR
Becker Appoints New Dean of Nursing and Behavioral Sciences (10)
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 14 -- Becker College issued the following news:
Becker College's School of Nursing and Behavioral Sciences has a new dean. Dr. Laurie Hillson, an accomplished leader in higher education, will head the school's dynamic Nursing, Exercise Science, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and Criminal Justice programs. Dr. Hillson brings nearly two decades of excellence in academia, having taught and successfully overseen undergraduate and graduate programs across th more PR
Belmont College Welcomes New Dean of Instruction (10)
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Belmont College issued the following news:
Belmont College is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jeremy Vittek to their staff. He has assumed the role as Dean of Instruction effective August 14, 2017.
"Our new Dean of Instruction will serve as a representative to the Belmont College academic community," said Dr. Paul Gasparro, President. "This new position will allow us to refine current programs, create new initiatives and continue to be the benchmark f more PR
Benefits of University Education Remain High But Vary Widely Across Fields of Study (10)
PARIS, Sept. 12 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
Tertiary enrolment is expanding rapidly, with very strong returns for individuals and taxpayers, but new evidence shows that universities can fail to offer, and individuals fail to pursue, the fields of study that promise the greatest labour-market opportunities, according to a new OECD report.
Education at a Glance 2017 includes for the first time in-depth analysis of the subjects more PR
Best Value: Loyola University New Orleans Shines in U.S. News and World Report Rankings (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 12 -- Loyola University issued the following news release:
Loyola University New Orleans provides one of the region's "Best Values" in higher education; is considered one of the nation's top colleges, and ranks among the Top 10 universities in the South, according to U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" 2017 edition. A top-tier school, Loyola jumped three spots from No.12 to No.9 in the Best Value ranking, a measure that demonstrates affordability and access among unive more PR
Bethel College Weaver Gallery Presents Faculty Exhibitions (10)
MISHAWAKA, Ind., Sept. 13 -- Bethel College issued the following campus news:
The Bethel College Weaver Gallery presents faculty exhibitions by Kari Stieglitz Black and Chad Eric Jay. Black is featuring a series of artworks, including painting, drawing and ceramics, entitled, "Through My Eyes, By My Hands." Jay is featuring a series of digital print that can be viewed with 3D glasses. The gallery will feature the exhibits now through Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tours avai more PR
BGA Sues CPS for Refusal to Turn Over Records Related to Autistic Teen's Drowning (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 -- The Better Government Association issued the following news release:
The Better Government Association has sued Chicago Public Schools to obtain records that could shed light on the death of an autistic high school student who drowned in a swimming pool during gym class.
Rosario Gomez, a 14-year-old who didn't know how to swim and had trouble communicating, died on Jan. 25, 2017 while under school supervision at Kennedy High School and amid growing concerns about the care more PR
BGSU, Early Childhood Education Felt Like 'the Best Fit' (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release:
Christina Furia was homeschooled from the day she started her primary education until the day she graduated. Attending Bowling Green State University is the first chance she gets to spread her wings.
And what does she want to be? A teacher.
Furia, who grew up in West Chester, Ohio, near Cincinnati, is majoring in early childhood education.
"I want to be a teacher, and that stems from me volunt more PR
Bipartisan Poll Favors Student Loan Refinancing, Affordable Payment Options, Debt Forgiveness (10)
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 14 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
Today, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) released a bipartisan poll that finds voters across the country overwhelmingly support policies that allow student loan borrowers to refinance their loans (91% in favor), enroll into affordable payment options based on income (90% in favor), and have their debt forgiven after 10 years of payments if they work in more PR
Birmingham City University Appoints New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 12 -- Birmingham City University issued the following news release:
Professor Clare Mackie will join Birmingham City University as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in January 2018, with responsibility for the University's academic portfolio - including learning, teaching and the experience of students.
Professor Mackie joins from the University of Sussex, where she has been Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) since 2010.
Vice-Chancellor's Office
Birmingham City Unive more PR
Black and Latino Households Are on a Short Road to Zero Wealth, Hollowing Out America's Historic Middle Class (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) issued the following news release:
Black and Latino households are losing wealth at an accelerating pace, threatening the viability of the American middle class and the nation's overall economic health, according to a new report from the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) and Prosperity Now that examines the growing racial wealth divide.
Between 1983 and 2013, median Black household wealth decreased by more PR
Board Adopts Budget With Lower Levy for Fourth Straight Year (10)
NORFOLK, Neb., Sept. 12 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release:
NORFOLK, NE - In the twenty years since the Nebraska Legislature set a maximum tax levy on local governmental entities, the Northeast Community College Board of Governors has never set a levy that is close to what is allowed by the law. This year is no exception.
On Tuesday, the board gave unanimous approval to the College's 2017-18 budgets, which includes a decrease of 0.43 percent in the total levy. Thi more PR
Board Approves New Mission and Vision for Clatsop Community College (10)
ASTORIA, Ore., Sept. 14 -- Clatsop Community College issued the following news release:
Clatsop Community College Board of Directors approved the college's new mission and vision statement at the September 12, 2017 board meeting. The new mission of the college reads: "Enriching Lives, Inspiring Learning, Creating Opportunities" and is partnered with the vision of: "As a leader in education, Clatsop Community College will partner with the community in creating gateways for transformation."
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Board Committee Recommends Approval of Five-Year Capital Plan (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
The Penn State Board of Trustees' Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (Sept. 14) recommended approval of the University's five-year capital plan, which advances critical investments into aging infrastructure and future needs across the institution. The full board will vote on the recommendation at its meeting on Sept. 15.
The plan, which if approved would go into effect beg more PR
Board of Education Discusses Career and Technology Education Programs; Receives Update on Study of Choice and Special Academic Programs; Discusses Growth Management Plans; and Discusses Equal Opportunity Schools (10)
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 14 -- Montgomery County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) met on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. During the meeting, the Board held a discussion on the external review of Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS); received an update on the Study of Choice and other special academic programs; more PR
Board of Regents Approves NY'S Every Student Succeeds Act Plan (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The Board of Regents today approved the New York Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which will be submitted to the United States Education Department (USDE) on September 18 for review and approval. It is anticipated that USDE will provide feedback to the Department in December 2017. Final approval of the state's ESSA plan is expected early next year.
"Our ESSA plan is an action plan," Boar more PR
Board of Regents P-12 Committee Approves Next Generation Learning Standards (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The Board of Regents P-12 Committee today approved New York's Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The State Education Department conducted a collaborative process over two years to revise the standards, which involved numerous educators, parents and stakeholders from across the State, and resulted in substantive changes while maintaining the academic rig more PR
Board of Regents Prioritizes USHE 2018-19 Capital Facilities Requests (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 15 -- The Utah System of Higher Education issued the following news:
The Utah State Board of Regents approved the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) budget request and prioritized the USHE capital facilities requests during its meeting on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Weber State University in Ogden in preparation for the 2018 Legislative Session.
Each year, the Regents re-evaluate the capital facilities needs of its institutions. This prioritization is conducted after an more PR
Board of Regents Revises Teacher Certification Requirements (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The Board of Regents today took steps to improve the process to obtain an initial teaching certificate in New York. The changes are based on the recommendations of a panel of education experts and public input, and maintain the state's rigorous standards to ensure that candidates for certification are well-prepared to teach.
Following a lengthy and open process that sought and used public and e more PR
Board of Trustees Appoint SUNY Interim Provost and Niagara County Community College Interim President (10)
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Jinliu "Grace" Wang as SUNY's Interim Provost, and in conjunction with the Board of Trustees of Niagara County Community College, appointed Dr. William J. Murabito the campus's Interim President.
About Dr. Jinliu "Grace" Wang
Since Dr. Wang joined SUNY in January 2017 as Vice Chancellor for Research and Econ more PR
Bob and Donna Frey Receive Grizzly Track Award (10)
WEST PLAINS, Mo., Sept. 11 -- Missouri State University at West Plains issued the following news release:
Local residents Bob and Donna Frey, long-time supporters of Grizzly Athletics and members of the Grizzly Booster Club at Missouri State University-West Plains, have been chosen as recipients of the club's Grizzly Track Award.
The couple was given the award Friday, Sept. 8, during the Grizzly Volleyball team's season home opener against Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, at the more PR
Boost Your Earnings by Pounds100,000 in Decade With Digital Skills (10)
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- Barclays issued the following news release:
Want to get ahead at work and earn more money? Get digital. That's the conclusion of Barclays Digital Development Index 2017 which analysed 88,000 UK job adverts and assessed the digital skills and confidence of 6,000 adults.
The advert analysis shows that employers will pay a premium of up to Pounds 10,000 a year for digital skills including programming and software design, meaning workers could generate Pounds 100k of additional more PR
Borough President Eric L. Adams Addresses Business Community at Brooklyn Newsmakers Event (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams at a Brooklyn Newsmakers event, Wednesday, September 13 at Brooklyn Law School, where he addressed the Brooklyn business community. Adams spoke on a range of topics, with a particular focus on his efforts to promote nutrition in New York City hospitals and his own personal struggle with diabetes. He also devoted attention to t more PR
Borough President Honors CCNY Educator Terri N. Watson (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The City University of New York's City College of New York issued the following news:
In an effort increase the number of health professionals from Harlem and to improve health outcomes in the community, Terri N. Watson, a City College of New York educator, co-created the CCNY-based Growing Our Own Doctor's Project. For that, the Harlem native is an honoree at the 48th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sept. 17. Healthcare is this year's theme.
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Boutt, Graduate Student Expose High School Students to Hydrologic Concepts (10)
AMHERST, Mass., Sept. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
Geosciences professor David Boutt and graduate student Sarah McKnight conducted a two-week pilot course in August to introduce high school students to hydrologic concepts.
Called hydrology and climate change, the course provided first-time exposure to hydrologic concepts for nine students-five of them from Massachusetts-and helped them explore the hydrology of their own watersheds.
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Brewery Leaders to Speak at NBWA's 80th Annual Convention & Trade Show (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12 -- The National Beer Wholesalers Association issued the following news release:
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) today announced that Joao Castro Neves, North America President and Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch, and Ronald den Elzen, CEO of HEINEKEN USA, will speak during NBWA's 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Castro Neves will speak during the general session on Tuesday, October 10, and den Elzen will speak during the Monday, October more PR
Bridgestone Group and Americas Employees Give for Hurricane Relief (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release:
Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced today the American Red Cross will receive USD $1 million to assist with relief efforts following hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The funding is intended to support recovery efforts across Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, key states in regions where Bridgestone has thousands of employees, customers and business more PR
Briseno Awarded NSF Grant for Advanced Materials Study (10)
AMHERST, Mass., Sept. 11 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
Polymer scientist Alejandro L. Briseno is part of a team that recently received a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore ways to "deploy advanced materials at least twice as fast as possible today at a fraction of the cost," as NSF explains.
Brisenoadds, "We are still trying to understand how molecular design impacts performance. What we are doing more PR
Britain's Youth Say They Face Barriers to Success, Prosperity and Political Engagement (10)
LONDON, Sept. 13 -- Demos issued the following news release:
A major new report by Demos think tank for the British Council's Next Generation research series shows Britain's young adults feel overburdened by responsibilities, and facing a multitude of barriers to getting ahead. The research reveals that only half of young Britons feel that they live in a socially mobile society.
Focus groups Demos conducted for the project showed young people frustrated with what they perceive to be an educati more PR
Brockport Ranked No. 64 Regionally by US News & World Report (10)
BROCKPORT, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Brockport campus issued the following news release:
The College at Brockport, State University of New York, has again been recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report. Brockport ranked No. 64 among all northern regional universities.
Brockport continues to excel in a key U.S. News metric, as the College again achieved far greater than predicted graduation rates. Sixty-eight percent of students who enrolled at the College more PR
Brown Places Among Top Universities in National and Global Rankings (10)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 12 -- Brown University issued the following news release:
In recognition of its exceptional undergraduate teaching, student / faculty research opportunities, generous financial aid and distinctive student experience, a wide range of higher education guides and rankings have placed Brown among the nation's -- and the world's -- top universities.
In the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation's best universities, released on Sept. 12, Brown retained the N more PR
Brunswick-Glynn County Economic Development Meeting Canceled (10)
ATLANTA, Sept. 15 -- The Georgia Department of Education issued the following news release:
To all education & business stakeholders:
The Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) unit and its staff are committed to supporting systems, schools, and students during difficult times. In the wake of the damage to southern and coastal Georgia by Hurricane Irma, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of our partners and supporters to indefinitely cancel the regional economi more PR
Bryant Earns Top National Rankings, Rises to No. 3 in Business in USA Today/College Factual (10)
SMITHFIELD, R.I., Sept. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news release:
Bryant's innovative education continues to rise in major national rankings with impressive results out this week. The University was ranked No. 3 in the nation for business by USA Today/College Factual, and continues among the top 10 Regional Universities North in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today.
According to USA Today /College Factual, Bryant ranks in the top 10 percent of all schools more PR
Burgum Announces Creation of Innovative Education Task Force, Seeks Applicants to Serve (10)
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 12 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., issued the following news:
Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the creation of the Innovative Education Task Force to underscore North Dakota's commitment to leading the nation in innovative education.
The core mission of the Task Force is to advance innovative initiatives in education, empowering authentic learning experiences that prepare students to be contributing global citizens and lifelong learners. The Task Force will also seek to high more PR
Businesses and Young People Recognised in Skills and Social Mobility 'Oscars' (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The city of London issued the following news release:
Young people and businesses across London were recognised at the City Business Traineeships awards last night.
The City Business Traineeship programme, funded by the City Corporation and delivered by The Brokerage, places state school pupils from the City's neighbouring boroughs into paid internships at top City firms, giving young people the skills needed for a successful career in the Square Mile. Since the programme more PR
By 2022, 37% of Indian Workforce Would Be in Jobs Demanding Radically Different Skill Sets: A Report by FICCI - NASSCOM (10)
NEW DELHI, Sept. 15 -- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release:
FICCI and NASSCOM had jointly commissioned a report 'Future of Skills and Jobs in India'. The report was today unveiled at FICCI's flagship event,
'Global Skills Summit', which provides a sneak-peak into the future of jobs and vision of change for the job market in India by 2022. The report highlights the impact that various primary forces such as globalization, demographics, a more PR
Bygone DC Premieres Wednesday, October 11th at 8:00pm on WETA TV 26 & HD (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14 -- Washington Public Television Education Association issued the following news release:
Throughout Washington D.C., the rapid physical transformation of our urban landscape is erasing some of the key spaces and places that have defined our local culture. WETA TV 26 remembers the unique places and people of the city's past in the new 60-minute special Bygone DC, premiering Wednesday, October 11th at 8:00pm on WETA TV 26 & HD. Through archival footage and original interv more PR
CAI Supports AARP Foundation's Meal Packing Challenge (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 12 -- The Community Associations Institute issued the following news release:
On Monday, Sept. 11, Community Associations Institute (CAI) employees participated in the AARP Foundation's Summer of Service to SeniorsSM Meal Pack Challenge on the National Mall. The two-day event in Washington, D.C., concluded the Foundation's Summer of Service to SeniorsSM, a four-city tour that kicked off in Memphis, Tenn., on June 3, followed by events in Denver, Colo., and Minneapolis & more PR
Cal State LA Celebrates Seven Decades of Alumni Art at 'Legacies' Exhibition (10)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 -- California State University's Los Angeles campus issued the following news release:
California State University, Los Angeles is celebrating acclaimed alumni who have made lasting contributions to the world of art with the "Legacies" exhibition.
The Cal State LA Fine Arts Gallery was packed with more than 300 guests who admired a wide range of work at the September 9 opening.
The exhibit, organized in commemoration of the University's 70th anniversary, was conceived an more PR
California Community Colleges Encourage Students to Apply for the DACA Renewal Scholarship by Oct. 5 (10)
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 13 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release:
The California Community Colleges today applauded the Mission Asset Fund (MAF) for offering scholarship funds to cover the costs for students needing to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrives (DACA) status before the upcoming Oct. 5 deadline.
The San Francisco-based nonprofit, which has a long history of supporting Dreamers, dedicated scholarship funds specificall more PR
Campus Ranks at Top in U.S. News Category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges for 2018 (10)
CROOKSTON, Minn., Sept. 12 -- The University of Minnesota's Crookston campus issued the following news release:
The University of Minnesota Crookston tops the list in the latest rankings from U.S. News released in early September. In the category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges for 2018, the U of M Crookston moves into first up from its third place ranking in 2017. The campus has ranked in the top 3 consecutively for 21 years including a number of times in the top slot.
The Top Public Bac more PR
Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence Funds Project to Combat Hate (10)
MONTREAL, Sept. 12 -- Public Safety Canada issued the following news release:
Today, Member of Parliament Marc Miller (on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) announced investment from the Community Resilience Fund to support Project SOMEONE (Social Media Education Every Day) to combat hate in Canada.
Developed by Concordia University, Project SOMEONE is an online portal with multimedia materials aimed at combating hate and building resi more PR
Canada Joins CleanSeas Campaign to Combat Plastic Pollution in Ocean (10)
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Environment Programme issued the following news release:
Canada is making a clear commitment to tackle plastic marine debris in the ocean by joining the United Nations CleanSeas campaign. The announcement was officially made by the Canadian government on 11 September at the Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise initiative, during the World Environmental Education Congress.
With approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic ending up in the ocean every yea more PR
Cancer Support Community Welcomes New Senior Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Cancer Support Community issued the following news release:
The Cancer Support Community (CSC), an international nonprofit, is pleased to announce the addition of a national public health leader and a former Obama administration official to its leadership team.
Hildy Dillon, MPH, will serve as Vice President, Education and Support Programs, and Ted Miller will assume the post of Vice President, Development and External Affairs.
Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of CSC, a nation more PR
Capilano University and the Shishalh Nation Sign an Affiliation Agreement (10)
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15 -- Capilano University issued the following news release:
Capilano University and the shishalh (Sechelt) Nation will sign a historic agreement at kalax-ay, the Sunshine Coast campus on Sept. 21, 2017, commemorating the University's 40th year in Sechelt. This Affiliation Agreement Regarding Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities will formalize and expand upon the existing collaboration between the two parties in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation more PR
Capilano University Training Health Professionals in Rural and Remote First Nations Communities (10)
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12 -- Capilano University issued the following news release:
A lack of accessible services is too often the reality for residents of northern and rural First Nations communities. To help solve this problem, Capilano University is working with Carrier Sekani Family Services and local health professionals on a pilot project funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education.
The year-long Rehabilitation Therapy Support Skills pilot program, which started in Ma more PR
Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors Stevens President Nariman Farvardin With Academic Leadership Award (10)
HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Following a rigorous nomination and review process, Stevens Institute of Technology President Nariman Farvardin was selected by Carnegie Corporation of New York to receive the 2017 Academic Leadership Award in recognition of exceptional leadership in higher education, the Corporation announced today. He is one of seven college and university presidents to be honored this year.
Established in 2005, th more PR
Carrie Childers Receives 2017 Gifted Coordinator Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) announced today that Carrie Childers has received a 2017 Gifted Coordinator Award. Ms. Childers is an Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Coordinator with Cumberland County (NC) Schools, and she was selected because of her continuing support of all gifted and talented students in her district.
NAGC will recognize Ms. Childers at th more PR
Catawba College Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients to Be Recognized October 14 (10)
SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 15 -- Catawba College issued the following news:
Catawba College will present four Distinguished Alumni Awards on Saturday, October 14th during Homecoming Weekend activities. Those to be honored include Gary Blabon '91 of Salisbury; David '77 and Anne Cleveland '76 Renkes of Roswell, Ga. (joint award); Dr. Katharine Phelps Walsh '05 of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Dr. Alexander Whitley '00 of Montgomery, Ala.
These awards, given annually by Catawba's Alumni Association, recogniz more PR
CAU Rises Two Positions in 2018 US News & World Reports 'Best HBCUs' Ranking (10)
ATLANTA, Sept. 13 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news release:
Clark Atlanta University ranks 16th* among the nation's best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" ranking. The widely respected index of the nation's vast higher education landscape was published on Sept. 12. The University ranked 18th in the 2017 list.
There are 80 schools ranked in this year's HBCU survey. U.S. News and World Report polled in more PR
Cavanaugh Seeks to Fill Vacant Seat in the Unicameral (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Machaela Cavanaugh, an Omaha native with an extensive record in public affairs and community engagement, has submitted her application to fill the vacant District 6 seat in the Nebraska Legislature. Governor Pete Ricketts announced on September 6 that he is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacancy.
Legislative District 6 includes voters from Central and West-Central Omaha.
"I have met with hundre more PR
CCNY Surges in 2018 U.S. News Best Regional Universities Rankings (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The City University of New York's City College of New York issued the following news:
The City College of New York remains among the top 100 Best Regional Universities in the North and a Top Public School in the North, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2018 rankings.
Celebrating its 170th anniversary this year, City College climbed 10 places in the Top Public Schools rankings in the North from 2017. CCNY is now #16 among 51 schools that made U.S. News' stringent r more PR
CCSSO Issues Statement on House Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following statement by Executive Director Chris Minnich on a House funding bill:
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a bill that includes the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) appropriations measure for Fiscal Year 2018.
Chris Minnich, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), said the following:
"While we are pleased to see that t more PR
CCSSO Releases Playbook for Transforming Educator Preparation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following news release:
Five years after the nation's state education chiefs committed to raising expectations and strengthening policies for teacher preparation, every state has taken action to ensure teachers are better prepared for our students. A small network of states has gone even farther, helping to push educator preparation to the forefront of policy agendas at the state level and nationally. Those states are more PR
CED to Honor Six Business Leaders and Companies at Awards Dinner in New York City (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Committee for Economic Development issued the following news release:
Tomorrow, the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED) will honor six business leaders and their companies that have led with distinction. As part of CED's Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner at The Pierre Hotel, the following six individuals will receive recognition before an audience of nearly 500 of their peers.
* Mark T. Bertolini, Chairman and CEO of Aetna, will rece more PR
Celebrate Foundation of America - DAR Promotes Constitution Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Daughters of the American Revolution issued the following news release:
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document more PR
Celebrate Memorable Year in Cooperstown at Community Day Oct. 1 (10)
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum issued the following news release:
It takes teamwork to power America's Most Perfect Village, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating the spirit that is on display every day in Cooperstown with the 2017 edition of Community Day.
Residents of Otsego County will be provided with complimentary admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum on Sunday, Oct. 1 as more PR
Celebrate the Foundation of America - Dar Promotes Constitution Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution issued the following news release:
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of more PR
Centenary Named Tier One National Liberal Arts College by U.S. News and World Report (10)
SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 12 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news release:
Centenary College has been designated a Tier One National Liberal Arts College for the seventh straight year in U.S. News & World Report rankings released today. Centenary is the only liberal arts college in Louisiana to earn the Tier One distinction. Colleges recognized in the U.S. News national liberal arts college category emphasize undergraduate education and award at least half of their degrees i more PR
Center for Employment Security Education and Research to Receive $2.5 Million from Labor Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor' Employment and Training Administration announced that it intends to award a $2.5 million cooperative agreement to the Center for Employment Security Education and Research for a continued support to the Integrity Center project activities.
The agency description of the grant states: "The primary mission of the Integrity Center is to provide training and technical assistance to states to improve UI program integrity; develop, disseminate, a more ST
CFA Institute to Open New Regional Office in Abu Dhabi to Serve Middle East and North Africa Region Opening of the New Regional Office in Abu Dhabi (10)
ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 13 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute issued the following news release:
CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, today announces its intention to open a CFA Institute office in the Middle East in 2018. CFA Institute will work in close partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, to establish its new presence to advance the CFA Institute mission to lead the investment profes more PR
CFA, Assemblymember Ash Kalra Urge Legislature and Governor to Stand Up for California's Undocumented College Students (10)
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12 -- California Faculty Association issued the following news release:
Today, the California Faculty Association, state Assemblymember Ash Kalra, and CSU students called on the California Legislature to take all measures possible to defend DACA and other undocumented students from attack by voting for Assembly Bill 21.
The bill would ensure that DACA and undocumented students have access to financial aid, legal representation, and their constitutional right to due pr more PR
Chamber Develops Tomorrow's Leaders (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sept. 11 -- The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
This month, Leadership Springfield, a program of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, begins its 32nd class, which will graduate in May of 2018.
The purpose of Leadership Springfield is to identify, motivate and professionally develop emerging leaders from a cross-section of the community and to help them develop their potential for community leadership by exposing them to the more PR
Champlain Named 'Most Innovative School' in North for Third Year by U.S. News 2018 'Best Colleges' (10)
BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 12 -- Champlain College issued the following news:
Champlain College has been named a "Most Innovative School" in the North for the third year in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2018 publication released today. Champlain is also a top 100 Regional University in the North, among more than 650 institutions providing graduate and undergraduate education.
U.S. News's 2018 rankings look at colleges in four regional categories of institutions that focus on more PR
Character Playbook Reaches 88,000 Students in First Year (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- The United Way Worldwide issued the following news release:
Character Playbook(TM), a digital character education program powered by digital learning innovator EVERFI, Inc. and presented by the NFL and United Way, has helped 88,000 middle school students in nearly 30 states learn how to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships in its first year.
Building off this success, the program will expand to 360 more schools and introduce a new virtual classroom experien more PR
Chatham University Named Again to the Princeton Review Green Honor Roll (10)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11 -- Chatham University issued the following news:
Chatham University has once again been selected as one of only 24 universities for the Princeton Review's 2018 Green College Honor Roll. The Green College Honor Roll recognizes the most environmentally responsible colleges across the United States. This year, 629 colleges were ranked. Chatham earned a perfect Green Rating score (99 out of 99), which measures "a school's performance as an environmentally aware and prepared in more PR
Child, Adult Poverty Down in 2016 - But Policy, Budget Upheavals Risk Increase in 2017, Beyond (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy has issued the following news release:
Annual data out today from the U.S. Census Bureau on poverty and income in 2016--along with a separate report on health care coverage--point to meaningful gains in Americans' economic security. The share of people in poverty decreased to 12.7 percent in 2016 from 13.5 percent in 2015, meaning that 2.5 million fewer people--and 1.2 million fewer children--lived in poverty. The number of people wit more PR
Citations Honour Outstanding Griffith Teachers (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Griffith University issued the following news release:
The 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching, Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, have been announced by Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training.
National Citations are awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period, whether they are academ more PR
Citizen Academy Named Public Education Program of the Year (10)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 12 -- The city of Scottsdale issued the following news release:
The Scottsdale Water Citizen Academy, a multiweek program designed to give residents an inside look at all facets of Scottsdale Water, was recognized today as Public Education Program of the Year at the 32nd Annual WateReuse Symposium.
The Scottsdale Water Citizen Academy, which is open to Scottsdale residents and key stakeholders, is held twice a year and explains all aspects of Scottsdale Water operation more PR
Civil Rights Leaders Meet With Senate Democratic Leadership, Discuss Efforts to Combat Hate, Protect Civil Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
Today, civil rights leaders met with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other members of the Democratic caucus to discuss post-Charlottesville efforts to combat hate and protect civil rights. The groups participating in the meeting, convened at the request of Leader Schumer, included The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; Anti-Defamation League; Lawyers' Co more PR
Clark Hill Attorney Christopher J. Townsend to Present at 7th Annual Smart Grid Customer Education Symposium in Washington, DC on September 13, 2017 (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Clark Hill attorney Christopher J. Townsend will present "The New Dynamic: Transforming the Utility-Customer Relationship" at the 7th Annual Smart Grid Customer Education Symposium in Washington, DC on September 13, 2017.
Townsend is a member of Clark Hill's Environment, Energy, & Natural Resources Practice Group in the firm's Chicago office. Chris has over two decades of experience advising large industrial, inst more PR
Coach Steve Spurrier Set for Sept. 16 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments (10)
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release:
The University of Florida and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that they will jointly honor former head coach Steve Spurrier with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The Salute will take place this Saturday, Sept. 16, during the Gators' game against Tennessee. Coverage of the game will start at 3 more PR
Coker College Ranks in Top Ten of U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Colleges in the South (10)
HARTSVILLE, S.C., Sept. 12 -- Coker College issued the following news:
For the 22nd consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report names Coker College one of America's Best Colleges in its 2018 rankings, which were released earlier today. Coker ranks as one of the top 10 best regional colleges in the south.
U.S. News & World Report defines a regional college as a school that focuses almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and offers a broad range of programs in the liberal arts (which acc more PR
College Factual Ranks UNF Among 2018 'Best Colleges' (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 15 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release:
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of North Florida has been ranked among the best colleges across the country in a new ranking, published in USA Today, by College Factual, a trusted online resource that uses customizable tools and outcomes-based rankings systems to guide students through the college selection process.
UNF was ranked No. 21 nationwide as a "Top Ranked Veteran" univer more PR
College of Engineering Also Lauded in Publication's 2018 Annual Best Colleges Guidebook (10)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 13 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news release:
For the 25th consecutive year, Cal Poly has been named the best public, master's-level university in the West by U.S. News & World Report's annual America's Best Colleges guidebook.
The 2018 guidebook lists Cal Poly in 11th place overall in the West for regional universities.
The Western regional list includes 141 public and private institutions in 15 states that provide "a full ran more PR
College of the Canyons Students Launch Payload on NASA Scientific Balloon (10)
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 11 -- The College of the Canyons issued the following news release:
NASA's High Altitude Student Platform (HASP) carrying a College of the Canyons payload successfully launched on Monday, Sept. 4 from New Mexico. The payload, designed to trap Interplanetary Cosmic Dust Particles (IDPs), was developed by Astronomy & Physics Club students.
It's the second year in a row the college was selected for the HASP program, and College of the Canyons is one of only five commu more PR
College of the Ozarks Ranked by U.S. News & World Report No. 1 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest, No. 1 Most Innovative School (10)
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo., Sept. 13 -- College of the Ozarks issued the following news release:
College of the Ozarks is the No. 1 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest and No. 1 Most Innovative School, per U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2018 listing released yesterday.
College of the Ozarks has been recognized as a best college by the U.S. News & World Report since 1989.
The College also was ranked No. 5 Best Regional College in the Midwest and No. 4 Best Undergraduate Teaching in the more PR
College Park Ready to Deliver Amazon HQ2 (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 11 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news:
The University of Maryland is prepared to partner with the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, the City of College Park and neighboring jurisdictions to position College Park as a top location in Amazon's national search for a second headquarters.
College Park meets all of the requirements in the Request for Proposals issued last week, including direct access to mass transit and international airports, more PR
Colorado Commission on Higher Education Releases Statewide Plan to Increase Postsecondary Attainment (10)
DENVER, Sept. 12 -- The Colorado Department of Higher Education issued the following news release:
With the support of Gov. John Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) and Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) released a statewide plan focused on making education more accessible, affordable and equitable for all Coloradans.
Colorado Rises: Advancing Education and Talent Development sets a statewide goal of 66 percent credential attain more PR
Colorado State University Rises Among the Nation's Best According to U.S. News (10)
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 12 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report has taken notice of Colorado State University's massive investments in infrastructure and student success, boosting Colorado's land-grant university three spots in its annual rankings.
CSU is No. 58 among public universities in the 2018 U.S. News & Report Best Colleges rankings and has climbed nine spots since 2012. CSU has invested $1.4 billion in campus infrastructure in thi more PR
Colorado Stimulates Rural Economic Growth With $9M Dedicated Venture Capital Fund (10)
DENVER, Sept. 12 -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade issued the following news:
Colorado's Office of Economic Growth and International Trade (OEDIT), in partnership with the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (CVCA), is allocating $9 million (plus up to an additional $3 million option) for a new investment fund that will provide seed and early-stage investment capital and/or debt to qualified rural businesses in Colorado.
The new fund was created to stimulate more PR
Commission Continues to Cultivate Thriving Tennessee Arts and Culture (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news:
At the Commission's fall quarterly meeting, I reported on the continued progress of Goal 1 of the Commission's 2015-2019 strategic plan.
Under Goal 1, the Commission's first objective is to invest in arts and cultural assets as an integral part of everyday life for Tennesseans. Key strategies and actions to date include:
* Leverage investments in operating support for eligible arts organizations to increase more PR
Commissioner Elia Names Distinguished Educator for Hempstead Union Free School District (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia appointed Dr. Jack Bierwirth as a Distinguished Educator (DE) to the Hempstead Union Free School District (Hempstead UFSD), the Department announced today.
"With a distinguished educator on board, Hempstead will have some much-needed assistance in developing and implementing plans to carry out its responsibilities to ensure every child in t more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Considers the Report of Ecuador (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth to sixth periodic report of Ecuador on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Alvaro Saenz, Vice Minister of Education of Ecuador, said that the principle of the best interest of child was incorporated in the Constitution and in thirty lega more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Reviews Reports of Tajikistan (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined third to fifth periodic report of Tajikistan under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its initial reports under two Optional Protocols to the Convention, on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, and on the involvement of children in armed conflict.
Introduci more PR
Community Fund Surpasses 2,500 Grants (10)
GRAND RONDE, Ore., Sept. 14 -- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
Spirit Mountain Community Fund's first quarterly check presentation since celebrating its 20th anniversary on July 29 propelled the fund past the 2,500 mark in the number of grants awarded since its inception in 1997.
The 37 grants - 21 large and 16 small - awarded on Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Governance Center Atrium pushed the philanthropic arm of more PR
Comptroller Stringer Report: High Number of Middle and High School Students Aren't Taught 'Sex Ed' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
A new report released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer shows that the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is not providing comprehensive health education -- as required by state law -- to all middle and high school students, and is not prioritizing "sex ed" as part of a larger health curriculum. The Comptroller's report, Healthy Relationships: A Plan for Improving Hea more PR
Concordia University Irvine President Announces Retirement (10)
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Concordia University-Irvine issued the following news release:
President Kurt Krueger of Concordia University Irvine (CUI) announced today his intent to retire on June 30, 2018, the end of the 2017-2018 academic year. Krueger's career in higher education as a scholar and administrator spans more than 46 years, 27 of which have been at the private Lutheran Christian university.
Krueger, the university's fourth president, took office as president July 1, 2010. Prior t more PR
Congressional Votes for the week of 09/08 - 09/15/2017
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
DEBT CEILING, HURRICANE RELIEF: The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act, which would provide government funding through December 8, raise the debt ceiling until that same date, and provide $15 billion to fund Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. The vote was 316 yeas to 90 nays.
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces More Than $250,000 to UTRGV for Upward Bound Math, Science Program (10)
EDINBURG, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) $277,134 in federal funding for the Upward Bound Math and Science Program.
The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and more PR
Congresswoman Johnson Releases Statement in Recognition of National Science Foundation's Funding Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in recognition of the National Science Foundation's funding award to Southern Methodist University's Simmons School of Education:
On September 11, 2017, Congresswoman Johnson was notified by the National Science Foundation's funding award for Southern Methodist University. The award of $2,549,462 was granted to Southern Methodist U more PR
Conservation Legacy to Receive $36,764 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $36,764 cooperative agreement to the Conservation Legacy of Durango, Colorado, for natural and cultural resources preservation training.
The agency description of the grant states: "This agreement aims to support and stimulate work as well as promote education and training opportunities for young adults through collaborative participation in the restoration and rehabilitati more ST
Consumer Expectations Largely Stable in August (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release:
Results from the August 2017 Survey of Consumer Expectations (https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/sce) show a mainly stable outlook. Inflation expectations were unchanged at the one-year horizon and decreased slightly at the three-year horizon. Employment and wage growth expectations signal continued strength of the labor market, while consumers' expectations of year-ahead increases in taxes cont more PR
Cornel West Exhorts People to Tell Truth in Their 'Own Fallible Way' (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Cornel West delivered an impassioned speech Friday evening to a standing-room-only audience at the University of Virginia's Old Cabell Hall, dealing with spiritual malaise, neo-fascism and the plight of the poor.
West, a provocative public intellectual, is professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard University. His appearance on Grounds was the opening event in the second annual Excell more PR
Corps of Opportunity Program Surpasses Expectations (10)
WEST PLAINS, Mo., Sept. 15 -- Missouri State University at West Plains issued the following news release:
It began 10 years ago as a way to help students seeking to better their lives with a degree or through career training meet the financial obstacles that stood in their way, and since its inception in 2007, the Corps of Opportunity Program at Missouri State University-West Plains has done just that for 90 students.
"Looking back on our hopes for this program when we first conceived of it . more PR
County Library Expands Online High School (10)
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12 -- San Diego County issued the following news:
In a significant expansion of the County Library's online high school program, the County Board of Supervisors approved a contract Tuesday that would offer 160 scholarships to residents interested in finishing high school. The scholarships would become available starting Sept. 15.
The Career Online High School scholarships allow any resident of San Diego County who is 19 years and older a chance to get their high school diploma more PR
CPR Ready Trains Students to Save a Life at CollegeFest 2017 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11 -- Independence Blue Cross issued the following news release:
College students from around the region enjoyed a beautiful day with loads of fun and educational activities, including Hands-Only CPR training, at the annual CollegeFest 2017, held at Dilworth Park on September 9. The Philadelphia Regional CPR Awareness Coalition, an initiative designed to increase the number of people in the region who are qualified to perform bystander Hands-Only CPR, hosted the brief traini more PR
Creighton Receives $10 Million Gift for Academic Programs and Laboratories (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 14 -- Creighton University issued the following news release:
Creighton University has received a transformational $10 million gift from alumnus and former faculty member George Haddix, PhD, MA'66, and his wife, Susan, that will be used to build and enhance academic programming in the College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, announced today. It is the largest single gift to support academic programming in the University's 139-year more PR
CSLB Urges Swift Passage of Save Local Business Act (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 13 -- Associated Builders and Contractors issued the following news release:
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Coalition to Save Local Businesses Executive Director Michael Layman released the below statement on today's House Education and the Workforce joint subcommittee hearing on the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 3441).
"Each hearing this Committee holds teaches us more about the consequences of the expanded joint employer standard, and the conclusions drawn by local business owners who testify more PR
CSM Collaborates With Music Unlimited to Promote Arts Education (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 13 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news release:
College of Saint Mary recently announced it will team up with Music Unlimited, a private music education service, to inspire art appreciation throughout the community. Through the partnership, the pair plans to combine affordable music and art education, as well as local hands-on music training to promote the arts.
"With the resources the college has, coupled with the resources available through Music Unlimit more PR
CSU, Chico's Online Degree Program Named Best Value Nationally (10)
CHICO, Calif., Sept. 15 -- California State University's Chico campus issued the following news release:
Accolades continue to roll in for California State University, Chico, as its online learning program for social science degrees was recently named the best value in the nation by the website AffordableColleges.com, which listed the most affordable online learning programs in the nation in more than 10 categories.
Additionally, the same website ranked CSU, Chico's Liberal Studies Online Lear more PR
CSU, Cleveland Clinic Collaborate to Enhance Nursing Education (10)
CLEVELAND, Sept. 13 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
Cleveland State University and Cleveland Clinic will begin a new collaboration in January designed to offer enhanced access to bachelor's degrees for working nurses, while addressing the nursing shortage facing Northeast Ohio.
Through this effort, CSU will offer a blended, bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree program for current registered nurses at Cleveland Clinic. It will be designed to allow nurses more PR
CSUF Named Among Nation's Most Innovative Institutions (10)
FULLERTON, Calif., Sept. 14 -- California State University-Fullerton News Service issued the following news release:
In its new rankings released this week, U.S. News & World Report ranks Cal State Fullerton among the nation's "most innovative" institutions.
The University is named 25th on the innovative listing based on a peer assessment survey in which college presidents, provosts and admissions deans were asked to nominate universities "that are making the most innovative improvements in te more PR
CSUN Dedicates Building Wing in Honor of Hollywood Foreign Press Association (10)
NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- California State University's Northridge campus issued the following news release:
California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison will formally dedicate a wing of Manzanita Hall, home to the school's acclaimed Department of Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA), in honor of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
The dedication, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, is in recognition of a $2 million grant the associat more PR
CTDOL, DVA Partner to Provide Services to Veterans at Stand Down 2017 (10)
WETHERSFIELD, Conn., Sept. 12 -- The Connecticut Department of Labor issued the following news release:
Employees from the Labor Department's Office for Veterans ' Workforce Development will offer employment services to the state's veterans during Stand Down 2017 being held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 22. Organized by the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the event will be held on the DVA campus, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill.
More than 30 agencies and social service organizations more PR
CUES Announces Strategic Innovation Institute Graduates (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 12 -- The Credit Union Executives Society issued the following news release:
CUES is pleased to congratulate the credit union industry leaders who recently completed Strategic Innovation Institute and earned the prestigious Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) designation. They join a significant number of previous attendees of the institute who have also earned their CIE.
"We are proud to recognize this group for their accomplishments, and look forward to seeing how they conti more PR
Curtin University Senior Leader Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 11 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology) issued the following news release:
Curtin University Vice-President of Corporate Relations, Ms Valerie Raubenheimer, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Universities Australia, recognising her outstanding commitment to Australia's university sector.
Ms Raubenheimer started her career as a journalist in South Africa before moving to Australia in the 1980s to pursue a career in public rela more PR
D'Youville Appoints Mimi Harris Steadman as Vice President for Academic Affairs (10)
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- D'Youville College issued the following news:
D'Youville College is excited to announce Mimi Harris Steadman, EdD, as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs. Steadman replaces Arup K Sen, PhD, who since 2011 has played a pivotal role at D'Youville, advancing the College's educational planning, program evaluation, and supervision of academics for college programs.
Steadman joins D'Youville after serving as Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness more PR
D'Youville Hires Joggeshwar Das as Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (10)
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- D'Youville College issued the following news:
Joggeshwar (Jogy) Das has been appointed to the position of Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, bringing thirty years of experience in advancing institutions of higher education to the College.
Das most recently served as Associate Dean in the School of Education for the State University of New York at Oswego, helping the school achieve national recognition for teacher preparation programs improvi more PR
Daniel Jay Named New Dean of the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences (10)
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Tufts University issued the following news release:
The Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University has named Daniel Jay, Ph.D., as the school's fifth dean. Jay, a noted researcher in cancer biology as well as an established artist, will oversee graduate education for the school's 13 biomedical degree programs, including its M.D./Ph.D. program.
The Sackler School was established in 1980 by Jean Mayer, then president of Tufts University, wh more PR
David J. Johns Named Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The National Black Justice Coalition issued the following news release:
The leadership of the National Black Justice Coalition announced today that David J. Johns has assumed the role of Executive Director as of September 1, 2017. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, including people living with HIV/AID more PR
David Novak, Co-Founder, Retired Chairman, CEO of Yum! Brands Gives $21.6 Million to MU School of Journalism (10)
COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 15 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
David and Wendy Novak have committed $21.6 million to the University of Missouri School of Journalism to establish the Novak Leadership Institute. The gift, which was announced today by MU Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, will support the institute named for David Novak, an advertising and marketing executive and renowned expert on leadership, who is the co-founder, retired chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands.
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David Yun Dai Named the 2017 Distinguished Scholar (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) named Dr. David Yun Dai, Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY), as the 2017 Distinguished Scholar. Dr. Dai's long-term commitment to superior scholarship in gifted education is important, and this honor acknowledges his contribution.
"NAGC is committed to providing opportunities and resources to better u more PR
Deaf Awareness Week (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Bill Walker, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, Alaska is home to many deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens, and the unique challenges associated with deafness and hearing impairment can make otherwise simple exercises, such as social activities, seeking education and employment, and enjoying recreation, difficult; and
WHEREAS, each Alaskan plays a role in making our state a place where the challenges of deafness and hearing loss, as well as tho more PR
Deaf Education Program Celebrates Anniversary With Multiple Events (10)
MINOT, N.D., Sept. 12 -- Minot State University issued the following news release:
Minot State University's Deaf Education Program will celebrate its 55th anniversary with events planned during Homecoming 2017. "Celebrating Centuries in Deaf Education: Honor the Past - Inspire the Future" will include guest lectures, a symposium and reunion during the week of Sept. 19-23.
The celebration is highlighted by Dr. I. King Jordan who will give a Community Presentation Sept. 21 at Minot State's Alesh more PR
Dean College Ranks Among the Top Best Regional Colleges (10)
FRANKLIN, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Dean College issued the following news release:
Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category. Additionally, Dean placed 15th in this category for Best Value Schools.
This is the seventh consecutive year that Dean College has received the honor.
"We are thrilled to be recognized by U.S. News and our peer institutions once aga more PR
Decade of Data Shows FEMA Flood Maps Missed 3-in-4 Claims (10)
HOUSTON, Sept. 11 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
An analysis of flood claims in several southeast Houston suburbs from 1999 to 2009 found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 100-year flood plain maps -- the tool that U.S. officials use to determine both flood risk and insurance premiums -- failed to capture 75 percent of flood damages from five serious floods, none of which reached the threshold of a 100-year event.
The research by hydrologists and land-use ex more PR
Del. Bordallo Commends Guam Speaker Cruz For His Tireless Advocacy For Cancer Research, Education, Outreach (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Del. Madeleine Z. Bordallo, D-Guam, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 13, commending Guam Speaker Benjamin J.F. Cruz for his tireless advocacy for cancer research, education and outreach:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate my good friend and the Speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature, Benjamin J.F. Cruz, on being awarded the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's National Distinguished Advocacy more PR
Delaware Celebrates National Food Safety Month (10)
DOVER, Del., Sept. 13 -- The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services issued the following news release:
The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Food Protection is proud to partner with the Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) to celebrate National Food Safety Month (NFSM). The collaboration will focus on sharing information on creating a culture of food safety in food establishments, on emergency preparedness and recovery, and promoting a food safety poster contest for DRA Educ more PR
Dem Has Huge Lead in New Jersey Governor's Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Guadagno's Ties to Christie Are Big Negative (10)
HAMDEN, Conn., Sept. 13 -- The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute has issued the following news release:
In the race for New Jersey governor, Democrat Phil Murphy leads Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno 58 - 33 percent among likely voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Murphy leads Guadagno among every party, gender, education, age and racial group listed, except Republicans, who back Guadagno 78 - 16 percent; white voters with no college degree, who are divided more PR
Denison Leaps Five Places on U.S. News Rankings (10)
GRANVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- Denison University issued the following news release:
Denison University, nationally acknowledged for the deep value of its prestigious academics, the strength of its mentorship, and warmth of its community, has been recognized for its exceptional education by U.S. News & World Report. This year, Denison jumped forward five places in the publication's ranking of national liberal arts colleges to No. 46.
"Denison's strategic plan, which emphasizes expanding academic more PR
Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates FICCI's 10th Edition of 'Global Skills Summit' (10)
NEW DELHI, Sept. 15 -- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release:
Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Petroleum and Natural Gas, today underlined the
need for developing an ecosystem for driving employers and other stakeholders to work in a participative and collaborative mode to create jobs for the technology savvy common man of the country.
Addressing FICCI's 10th edition of 'Global Skills more PR
District and Dubuque Area Swimmin' Hurricanes (DASH) Announce Planned Pool Partnership (10)
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- Dubuque Community Schools issued the following news release:
The Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque Area Swimmin' Hurricanes (DASH) will join forces to expand the district's newly planned competition pool while providing a new home to DASH swimmers. The intent to partner was announced at the September 11 meeting of the district's Facilities and Support Services Committee of the Board of Education.
The proposed partnership would provide DASH with a 25-y more PR
Division of Banks and State Treasurer's Office Announce High School Recipients of The Financial Literacy Education Innovation Fund (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 15 -- Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg issued the following news release:
The Baker-Polito Administration's Division of Banks, in partnership with the State Treasurer's Office, announced today the 2017-2018 recipients of Financial Education Innovation funding. This initiative began in 2015 to provide capital to high schools across the Commonwealth to expand 'Credit for Life' and financial education fairs. These awards are funded through the Division's settlements more PR
DMA Launches 'CRM & Attribution' Certificate - First of a New Series in Partnership With Marist College (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Direct Marketing Association issued the following news release:
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) has launched a new 'CRM & Attribution' Certificate program, developed through a partnership with Marist College. The certificate is the first of three programs to be launched through the DMA/Marist collaboration, and is taught online, on-demand from instructor Don Hinman, PhD, a 30-plus year veteran of the data and marketing industry. The new certificate programs will more PR
DOE Issues Request for Information for Solar Energy Technology Analysis, Data Needs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office issued a Request for Information for solar energy technology analysis, data needs.
No award amount was specified for this program.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; institutions of higher education; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribally-Controlled Colleges and Universities; non-pr more ST
Dorsky Museum Appoints Anastasia James Curator of Exhibitions and Programs (10)
NEW PALTZ, N.Y., Sept. 11 --The State University of New York-New Paltz issued the following news release:
SUNY New Paltz and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art are pleased to announce the appointment of Anastasia James as the museum's new curator of exhibitions and programs, effective Oct. 2, 2017.
James holds an M.A. in Curatorial Studies from The Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College. She comes to The Dorsky Museum from The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco, Calif., where more PR
Downloaded Audio Up 34.4 Percent in April 2017 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release:
Revenues for book publishers were $3.10 billion for the first four months of 2017, a 4.2 percent increase over same timeframe in 2016, according to the StatShot Monthly report from Association of American Publishers (AAP). Much of the growth is attributed to increased revenue in higher education course materials, but Adult Books, Religious Presses and Professional Books all saw revenue increases as more PR
Dr. David Forstein Appointed Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Touro College and University System issued the following news release:
David Forstein, DO, FACOOG, was appointed as the third dean of the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM), Alan Kadish, MD, president of the Touro College and University System announced today.
Dr. Forstein, who was most recently Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, has a long history as a medical educator. He served as clerk more PR
Dr. James Stigler, a Leading Authority in Teaching and Learning Methodologies, Named Fellow of the Precision Institute at National University (10)
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14 -- National University issued the following news release:
Dr. James Stigler, who is widely recognized for his research into teaching and learning methodologies and is considered a leading authority on K-12 comparative math teaching and learning globally, has been named the first fellow of the Precision Institute at National University. In his role as an Institute fellow, Professor Stigler will contribute to developing and sharing research that aligns with the Institute's mis more PR
Dr. Mark McCoy and Other GLCA Presidents Sign Statement on 'Pathways for Childhood Arrivals' (10)
GREENCASTLE, Ind., Sept. 11 -- DePauw University issued the following news:
DePauw University President D. Mark McCoy has joined the presidents of 10 other schools in the Great Lakes Colleges Association in signing a statement, "Pathways for Childhood Arrivals."
The joint letter begins, "As a consortium of colleges in the Great Lakes region, we urge legislative action in support of the goals of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The removal of this program will eliminat more PR
Dr. Michael Tidwell Inaugurated As 4th President of The University of Texas at Tyler: Tidwell Casts Economic and Education Leadership Vision for UT Tyler in His Inaugural Address (10)
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas's Tyler campus issued the following news release:
Dr. Michael Tidwell was inaugurated as the fourth president of The University of Texas at Tyler at an afternoon ceremony with the formal installation presided over by University of Texas System Regent Kevin Eltife.
"Our vision is simple, The University of Texas at Tyler will be the primary educational and economic driver of East Texas," Tidwell said in his inaugural address. Tidwell identified t more PR
Drury Once Again Recognized for Value, Excellence in U.S. News Rankings (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 12 -- Drury University issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Drury University for providing outstanding value to its students, and named Drury among the top universities across the Midwest in its "Best Colleges 2018" publication released today.
Drury is ranked No. 8 on the U.S. News list for best value among Midwest regional universities. U.S. News joins other national publications such as Kiplinger's Personal Finance and more PR
Dylan Scott: Winning the Intern Challenge (10)
ALMA, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Alma College issued the following news:
A summer internship with Wichita-based Koch Industries proved life-changing in more ways than one for Alma College student Dylan Scott.
First, the experience resulted in a job offer for the senior accounting major from Owosso. Following his graduation from Alma College in April 2018, Dylan will begin his career as a tax analyst with the multinational corporation that has subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, trading and investm more PR
Early Childhood Education Students Launch the 2017 Interactive Learning With Children and Families Program (10)
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Sept. 13 -- Fleming College issued the following news release:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Fleming College are welcoming families to the 2017 Interactive Learning with Children and Families program.
The program is intended for families with children 8 months to six years old along with their parents/caregivers. Each week the children will play in a creatively designed space that connects with nature, is child-centred, and builds on children's curiosity. more PR
East Texas Medical Center, Ardent and the University of Texas System Are Coming Together to Further Health in East Texas (10)
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news release:
East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System (ETMC) has selected Ardent Health Services (Ardent) and The University of Texas System (UT System), which includes The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health Northeast), to form a new health system to benefit East Texas, officials announced today. Ardent will assume majority ownership and day-to -day operations of more PR
Eastern Breaks Into List of Top 25 Public Regional Universities (10)
WILLIMANTIC, Conn., Sept. 12 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
For the first time, Eastern Connecticut State University made the list of the top 25 regional public universities in the North in this year's U.S. News and World Report's 2018 edition of "Best Colleges." Eastern was the highest ranked university among the four Connecticut state universities. The annual rankings were released on Sept. 12.
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Eastern Michigan Named a 'Best in the Midwest' University by the Princeton Review for 15th Consecutive Year (10)
YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept. 10 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news release:
For the 15th consecutive year, Eastern Michigan University has been rated as one of the best colleges in the Midwest, according to The Princeton Review.
The nationally known education services company recommends Eastern as one of 158 institutions in 12 Midwestern states to its list for 2018. Eastern was one of only 16 Michigan universities or colleges that made the list out of the more than 60 four-yea more PR
Education Ministers Urged to Reject Gonski Review Panel Timelines at Meeting This Week (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The Australian Education Union has called on State and Territory Education Ministers to reject a four-week timeline for submissions to the Gonski 2.0 review panel just announced by Education Minister, Simon Birmingham. The ministers are gathering for the Australian Education Council meeting in Adelaide this Friday.
'This review will shape funding negotiations with States and Territories that will more PR
Education Secretary DeVos Issues Statement on 16th Anniversary of 9/11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following statement by Secretary Betsy DeVos commemorating the 16th anniversary of 9/11:
"Watching brave men and women rush into danger to help in the wake of devastating natural disasters over the past days and weeks, one can't help but be reminded of the heroes who rushed in to help in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania 16 years ago today.
"Their courage is the true embodiment of the American spirit, something not even th more PR
Education Secretary DeVos Issues Statement on Death of Rev. Dwight Montgomery (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following statement by Secretary Betsy DeVos on the passing of Rev. Dwight Montgomery of Annesdale Cherokee Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee:
"Rev. Montgomery was a steadfast advocate for equality and opportunity for all, especially for students and parents. He knew neither income nor address should determine the quality of education a child receives.
"Through his work in Memphis and with the Southern Christian Leadership more PR
Educator Open House at NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Sept. 21 (10)
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Museum of Natural Sciences issued the following news release:
Educators, have you ever wondered how estuaries breathe, and why fish sometimes can't? Or wanted to learn what lives on your skin, and the cool adaptations that enable them to do so? Then you're invited to visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, September 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., for the SciREN Triangle Networking more PR
Educators, Employers, & Workers Urge Davis/Peters Student Loan Bill to Be Part of Tax Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., issued the following news release:
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.) today announced that more than 100 entities representing educators, employers, and workers sent a letter to the Committee on Ways and Means urging their bipartisan student loan bill (H.R. 795) to be included as part of tax reform.
"If we do not act now to address student loan debt, I am convinced it will be this country's next financial crisis," sai more PR
Eight in the Running for 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 11 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
Eight teachers today learned of their selection as 2018 Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year during surprise classroom visits, school assemblies and announcements by their division superintendents and Virginia Department of Education representatives. Governor Terry McAuliffe and Secretary of Education Dietra Trent were present for the regional announcement in Henrico County, while First Lady Dor more PR
Eighty-Six Percent of Schools Fully Accredited (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Virginia Department of Education announced today that 86 percent, or 1,573, of the commonwealth's 1,823 public schools are rated as Fully Accredited for this school year, based on the performance of students on Standards of Learning and other state-approved assessments in English, mathematics, science and history during 2016-2017. This represents a five-point improvement over last year, when 8 more PR
Elementary School Teachers Help Students Tackle Math With Help From IBM Foundation, Education Leaders (10)
ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- IBM issued the following news release:
As the new school year begins, elementary school teachers across the United States are now able to access a new, free online tool designed to strengthen their math instruction and help students learn at higher levels.
Today, the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Foundation announced the availability of Teacher Advisor With Watson 1.0, software that uses Watson artificial intelligence technology- trained by some of the nation's leading math experts more PR
Emmy Nominees Include People With Disabilities (10)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
As Hollywood celebrates Emmy season last weekend and this weekend, it's important to highlight the several nominees with disabilities. In contrast to the Academy Awards earlier this year, no known actor with a disability was nominated for an Oscar. Including authentic disability in the diversity conversation is important to ensure that Hollywood does not leaves out the largest minority in the U.S.
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Entrepreneur Danny Briere to Speak (10)
CROOKSTON, Minn., Sept. 11 -- The University of Minnesota's Crookston campus issued the following news release:
Global business professional and entrepreneur Danny Briere will be a featured guest speaker on Tuesday, September 19, at noon in the Peterson Classroom, Heritage Hall, at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The event is free and open to the public. Parking in Lot G near the briereKiehle Building is encouraged and no parking permits are required.
Briere, a serial entrepreneur, star more PR
Environmentalists Ask Markets to Help Stop the Destruction of the Cerrado (10)
SAO PAULO, Sept. 11 -- WWF Global issued the following news release:
Between 2013 and 2015, Brazil destroyed 18,962 km² of the Cerrado. This means that for every two months over this period, the equivalent of an area the size of Sao Paulo or London of this biome was lost. This rate of destruction makes it one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet, and it is for this reason that environmental organizations have come together to launch the manifesto The future of the Cerrado in the hand more PR
EPA Environmental Education Grant Helps Students Access Hands-On Learning to Protect the Hood Canal Watershed (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $91,000 in environmental education grant funding to the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group in Belfair, Washington. The competitive grant award will assist students with hands-on science education to protect local water quality and watershed health.
The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group will use the environmental education grant to engage low-inc more PR
Erin Tapley Appointed Director of School of Art and Design (10)
CULLOWHEE, N.C., Sept. 14 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release:
A 12-year veteran of the Western Carolina University faculty who has conducted research in 21 countries is the new director of WCU's School of Art and Design.
The appointment of Erin Tapley to that position was announced recently by George Brown, dean of WCU's College of Fine and Performing Arts. Tapley began her new duties in the School of Art and Design on July 1.
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Esteemed Professor Elizabeth McKinsey to Deliver Annual Argument & Inquiry Seminar Convocation (10)
NORTH FIELD, Minn., Sept. 13 -- Carleton College issued the following news release:
Esteemed Professor Elizabeth McKinsey will deliver Carleton's annual Argument & Inquiry Seminar Convocation on Friday, Sept. 22 from 10:50 to 11: 50 a.m. in the Skinner Memorial Chapel. Designed to stimulate student reflection on the nature of liberal arts and a liberal arts approach to learning, this annual convocation encourages students to consider what sort of challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities more PR
Estonia: Policy Action Is Needed for Stronger and More Inclusive Growth (10)
PARIS, Sept. 15 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
The Estonian economic outlook is improving, with growth gaining momentum, wages increasing and resilient export performance. It is now time to make growth stronger, greener and more inclusive, according to a new report from the OECD.
The latest OECD Economic Survey of Estonia expects the economy to grow by more than four percent this year. It lays out a range of policy options for r more PR
ESU Counseling and Psychological Services to Host Mental Health Awareness Speaker (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Sept. 13 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's counseling and psychological services will host Minding your Mind speaker Andrew Onimus on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts.
In his presentation, "Be the One: A Student Athlete's Journey from Depression to Recovery," Onimus will discuss his fall as a stand-out student athlete whose injury left him sidelined a more PR
Eugene Delgaudio Alerts President Trump About Sabatoge of Executive Order on Transgenders in Schools (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 10 -- The Public Advocate of the United States issued the following news release:
Protesters last Tuesday crashed and disrupted Public Advocate president Eugene Delgaudio as he concluded a statement, in front of the White House, about the reversal of President Donald Trump's standing executive order on transgender policies in the nation's school system by out of control Obama Administrative holdovers in the Department of Education.
In the video recording, Delgaudio, ho more PR
Expanding Indigenous Spaces and Cultural Awareness Training Among Calls to Action to Advance Reconciliation at SFU (10)
BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 13 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news release:
Simon Fraser University's Aboriginal Reconciliation Council (SFU-ARC) has unveiled its final report featuring calls to action to guide the University in assigning one-time, $9-million funding to support reconciliation projects over the next three years.
Titled Walk this Path With Us, the final report represents a major step forward for the University in building a renewed and respectful relationsh more PR
Expert: Age, Not Abstinence, May Be the Bigger Problem in Sex Education (10)
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news release:
Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo, the C.R. Hutcheson Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies in the Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences.
While abstaining from sex is the only foolproof way to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, abstinence-only education programs often fail to prevent young people from engaging in sexual activity, according to a report in the September is more PR
Extra Euros500 Million to Fight Youth Unemployment (10)
BRUSSELS, Sept. 13 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following news release:
Parliament approved on Wednesday an extra Euros500 million for the Youth Employment Initiative, part of a Euros1.2 billion top-up agreed for 2017-2020.
MEPs voted by 574 in favour to 113 against, with two abstentions, to add Euros500 million to the EU Budget for 2017.
In their resolution on the Draft Amending Budget 3/2017, they call on the Commission and Member States to ensure that all of the a more PR
F. David Romines, D.M.A. to Present at National Convention (10)
SCRANTON, Pa., Sept. 11 -- Marywood University issued the following news release:
F. David Romines, D.M.A., assistant associate professor of music education and co-chairperson of the music, theatre, and dance department at the University, has been invited to be a presenter at the upcoming 2018 Collegiate Band Director's National Association Eastern Division Convention, which will take place at Yale University, New Haven, Conn. A blind panel committee reviewed recordings of the Marywood Wind Sym more PR
Faculty Members Named as 'Best of the Triangle' (10)
COLUMBUS, Miss., Sept. 13 -- Mississippi University for Women issued the following news release:
Mississippi University for Women's Dr. Bridget Pieschel has been announced as the Best College Professor in the reader's choice poll, "Best of the Triangle 2017," published annually by The Commercial Dispatch. Drs. Beverly Joyce and Brandy Larmon were voted Among the Best College Professors.
Pieschel is a native Mississippian who has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in English from The W. more PR
Fairfield University Ranks in Top 20 Nationwide, and #2 in the Northeast for Earnings Performance by Washington Monthly (10)
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 12 -- Fairfield University has issued the following news release:
Fairfield's contribution to the public good and service to the community were cited as strong considerations as to why Fairfield was named among the top 20 master's degree granting institutions in the country by Washington Monthly, a publication focused on education and politicssupported in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Farmingdale State College Ranked #7 Among Public Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World Report (10)
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Farmingdale State College issued the following news release:
The just-released 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey ranks Farmingdale State College as one of the best regional colleges in the north. Among all public colleges in the north region, Farmingdale placed 7th - two spots higher than it placed in last year's rankings.
In addition, when compared to both public and private colleges in the north, the coll more PR
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in California (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in California.
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MILITARY $33.91 Million Federal Contract Awarded to American Scaffold
FORT DETRICK, Md., Sept. 12 -- American Scaffold, San Diego,, was awarded a share of a $33,912,971 federal contract by the U.S. Naval Medical Logistics Command for medical and dental kitting on in-service U.S. Navy ships.
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MILITARY $18.89 Million Federal Contract Awarded to W.V. Construction
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in New Mexico (Sept. 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in New Mexico.
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$151,030 Federal Contract Awarded to Plant J.T. & Sons Pump & Well Repair
GALLUP, N.M., Sept. 12 -- Plant J.T. & Sons Pump & Well Repair, Concho, Arizona, won a $151,030 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for the preventive maintenance and repair of windmills for the Navajo Partitioned Lands Office. The place of performance wil more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in New Mexico (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in New Mexico.
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MILITARY $40,794 Federal Contract Awarded to Night-Ops Tactical
CANNON AFB, N.M., Sept. 13 -- Night-Ops Tactical Inc., Sacramento, California, won a $40,794 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command for night vision goggles.
Agency contacts: Tristin S. Davis, 575/784-4479, tristin.davis@us.af.mil; or Elias A. Campos, 575/ more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in New Mexico (Sept. 15) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in New Mexico.
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$469,288 Federal Contract Awarded to Philips Healthcare
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 15 -- Philips Healthcare, Bothell, Washington, won a $469,287.50 federal contract from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department's Indian Health Service for Philips 100032 ingenuity cores.
Agency contacts: Genevieve L. Monk, 505/256-6751, gmonk@abq.ihs.gov; or Dawn A Sekayumptewa, 505/248-456 more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in New Mexico (Sept. 16) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in New Mexico.
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MILITARY $37,898 Federal Contract Awarded to Koser Enterprises
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 15 -- Koser Enterprises Inc., Morgan Hill, California, won a $37,897.80 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Army for a laser engraver machine.
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$851,134 Federal Contract Awarded to Green Water Energy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 16 -- Green Water Energy LLC, more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Ohio (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Ohio.
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MILITARY $560,254 Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan, won a $560,254.24 federal contract modification from the Defense Logistics Agency for vehicular transparent armors.
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $7.33 Million Federal Contract Awarded to FGS
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 13 -- FGS LLC, La Platta, Maryland, was awarded a $7,328,166 federal contract by the U.S. Air Force's Acquisition Management and Integration Center for weapon systems and command, control, communications, computers and intelligence systems information technology services.
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Sept. 14) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $1.58 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Coastal Clinical & Management Services
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Coastal Clinical & Management Services Inc., Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, won a $1,580,465.60 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command for biomedical equipment technicians services.
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Sept. 15) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $996,660 Federal Contract Awarded to Prime Universal Group
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Prime Universal Group, San Antonio, won a $996,660 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for otolaryngology technician services.
Agency contacts: Stephen P. Dimitriou, 210/671-1747, stephen.dimitriou@us.af.mil; or Heather A. Sorensen, more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $49.16 Million Federal Contract Awarded to URS Federal Services
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va., Sept. 13 -- URS Federal Services Inc., Germantown, Maryland, was awarded a $49,157,150 federal contract by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command for rotary-wing flight instructor support services. The place of performance will be in Daleville, Maryland.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Arizona (Sept. 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Arizona.
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MILITARY $171,852 Federal Contract Awarded to Goodrich Lighting Systems
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12 -- Goodrich Lighting Systems Inc., Phoenix, won a $171,851.98 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for power supplies.
Agency contact: Michaela Millan, 804/279-6233, michaela.millan@dla.mil.
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MILITARY $82,746 Federal Contrac more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Arizona (Sept. 16) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Arizona.
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MILITARY $127.1 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Raytheon Missile Systems
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., Sept. 16 -- Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $127,095,916 federal contract modification by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for the supply of Excalibur 155mm projectiles to Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Cincinnati; East Camde more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in California.
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MILITARY $56.23 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Owl International
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Owl International Inc., Newport Beach, California, won a federal contract set aside for 8(a) small businesses valued at up to $56,237,344 from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for maintenance support for the Inactive Ship Maintenance Office in more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Georgia (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Georgia.
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MILITARY $20 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Zodiac Data Systems
PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Sept. 12 -- Zodiac Data Systems Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia, won a $20 million sole source federal contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command for modular data recorder hardware and accessories.
Agency contact: Garrett Wayne Sprinkle, 301/757-8960, more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New Jersey (Sept. 16) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New Jersey.
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MILITARY $22.57 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Bethel Industries
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16 -- Bethel Industries Inc., Jersey City, New Jersey, was awarded a federal contract set aside for small business valued at up to $22,572,000 by the Defense Logistics Agency for various types of field jackets to be used by the Afghan Border Police, more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New Mexico (Sept. 15) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New Mexico.
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MILITARY $84,487 Federal Contract Awarded to FPA Manufacturing & Supply
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 15 -- FPA Manufacturing & Supply, Las Cruces, New Mexico, won an $84,487.20 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for thrust washers.
Agency contact: Stuart Dowdy, 804/279-5763, stuart.dowdy@dla.mil.
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MILITARY $26,446 Federal more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New York (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New York.
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MILITARY $23.14 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin
PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Sept. 12 -- Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, New York, won a $23,141,340 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft and airframe structural components.
Agency contact: Karen A. Downs, 301/757-5242, karen.downs@navy.mil.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Pennsylvania (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Pennsylvania.
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MILITARY $8.82 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Mariano Construction
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Mariano Construction Inc., Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, won an $8,817,503 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for the repair of warehouse buildings.
Agency contact: Donna Kautz, 717/770-6563, donna.kautz@dla.mil. CLASSZ more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Pennsylvania (Sept. 14) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Pennsylvania.
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MILITARY $1.58 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Coastal Clinical & Management Services
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Coastal Clinical & Management Services Inc., Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, won a $1,580,465.60 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command for biomedical equipment te more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Texas (Sept. 15) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Texas.
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MILITARY $20.62 Million Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill., Sept. 15 -- General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, Garland, Texas, was awarded a $20,615,139 federal contract modification by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for MK82-6 bomb bodies (10,933), MK84-4 bomb bodies (866),and MK84-10 bomb bodies more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Virginia (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Virginia.
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MILITARY $49.13 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Cape Henry Associates
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 13 -- Cape Henry Associates Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, was awarded a $49,128,462 federal contract set aside for small business by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for an advanced HSE Lighthouse framework and discrete function more ST
Federal Reserve Conference to Connect National Leaders in Dialogue on Strengthening America's Workforce (10)
DALLAS, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
Workforce development efforts across the country are the focus of "Investing in America's Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers," a Federal Reserve conference scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at the University of Texas at Austin. Registration is open.
This national conference will connect businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, academics, financial institutions and philanthropic organizations more PR
FedEx Founder Fred Smith Issues Challenge at Honors Convocation (10)
OXFORD, Miss., Sept. 13 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
Legendary FedEx founder and CEO Frederick W. Smith challenged University of Mississippi honors students Tuesday (Sept. 12) to continue having academic conversations with the aim of developing workable solutions to national and global problems.
Smith was the keynote speaker for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College's Fall Convocation at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Celebrat more PR
Fenves Charts Vision to Unlock UT Austin's Potential in State of the University Address (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Stating that "for UT to lead, we must be bold," President Gregory L. Fenves outlined major new initiatives to promote students' upward economic mobility, increase experiential learning opportunities on campus and recruit and retain top faculty members.
In his annual State of the University address delivered to the university community, Fenves said the new initiatives reinforce "our deepest purpose as a univer more PR
Ferguson: Give Students Opportunity to Maximize Education, Earning Potential (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., issued the following news release:
Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today joined with Congressmen Luke Messer (R-Ind.), Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Tom Garrett (R-Va.) to introduce the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017. This bill would streamline data sharing between two-year and four-year institutions to enable community colleges to notify transfer students as soon as they have earned enough credits to receive an associate's degree. Th more PR
FFRF Wins One in Utah for Freedom (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 13 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
FFRF was contacted by a concerned parent regarding a serious constitutional violation occurring in the state's Canyons School District. On the first day of school, Maureen Howe, a math teacher at Hillcrest High School in Midvale, Utah, singled out and rebuked a student for choosing to remain seated during the Pledge of Allegiance. The complainant reported that when her child didn't stand for the p more PR
FHLBank San Francisco Awards $1.5 Million in Grants for Economic and Community Development (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced today that it has awarded $1.5 million in grants (http://www.fhlbsf.com/community/docs/2017-ahead-recipients.pdf) through its Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program. The grants, which are made through the Bank's member financial institutions, will b more PR
Fifty Years of Occupation Have Driven the Palestinian Economy Into De-Development and Poverty (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development issued the following news release:
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. It is the longest occupation in recent history. For the Palestinian people, these have been five decades of de-development, suppressed human potential and denial of the right to development. There is no end in sight, according to this year's report on UNCTAD more PR
Final Steel Beam Installed at Illinois Tech's Kaplan Institute (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Illinois Institute of Technology donors, faculty, staff, students and alumni were joined Friday by key local officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel for the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship beam-signing ceremony to celebrate the installation of the final steel beam for the Kaplan Institute, which is currently under construction. The milestone puts the sustainable 70,00 more PR
Financial Planning Association Honors Financial Planners for Giving Back to the Profession, Public (10)
DENVER, Sept. 14 -- The Financial Planning Association issued the following news release:
The Financial Planning Association(R) (FPA(R)), the country's largest membership association for Certified Financial Planner(TM) (CFP(R)) professionals and those who support the financial planning process, is pleased to recognize Michael Branham, CFP(R), Scott M. Kahan, CFP(R), Marty Kurtz, CFP(R) and Tanya Steinhofer, CFP(R), CFA as winners of the association's 2017 Heart of Financial Planning Award.
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FINRA Foundation Awards Inaugural Ketchum Prize to Dr. J. Michael Collins (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation issued the following news release:
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today announced that it has awarded Dr. J. Michael Collins the inaugural Ketchum Prize for outstanding service and research to advance investor protection and financial capability in the U.S.
The announcement took place at the Foundation's Board of Directors triannual board meeting in Washington, D.C. An more PR
First Kewaunee/Door County Demonstration Farm Network Field Day Held (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Wisconsin office issued the following news release:
On September 7, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the farmer-led organization, Peninsula Pride Farms, held the first demonstration farm network field day for Kewaunee and Door Counties at Deer Run Dairy, LL more PR
First Nations Development Institute Awards $410,000 to Support 22 Native Youth Programs (10)
LONGMONT, Colo., Sept. 14 -- The First Nations Development Institute issued the following news release:
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced the selection of 22 American Indian organizations and tribes to receive grants through its Native Youth and Culture Fund (NYCF) for the 2017-18 funding cycle. The grants total $410,000.
First Nations launched the NYCF in 2002 with generous support from Kalliopeia Foundation and other foundations and tribal, corporate and ind more PR
First Year Island University Students Get Ready for College at Summer Prep Academy (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news release:
For Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi first-year students, being immersed in a college-level environment and getting ready for academic life is no longer a concern. The Island University has led Project Graduation and Retention through Academic Diversity (Project GRAD), which through its Summer Prep Academy program, provided college readiness experience to 29 incoming students fr more PR
Five Educators Are State Finalists for Presidential Teaching Awards (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
Five Wisconsin educators have been named finalists for the 2017 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), considered the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government for mathematics and science teachers.
The 2017 awards recognize middle and high school teachers (grades 7 through 12). Wisconsin finalists are
* Danielle Carlson, science teacher at more PR
Florida Universities Move Up in U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 13 -- The State University System of Florida Board of Governors issued the following news release:
University of Florida and Florida State University each vaulted five slots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with UF earning the No. 9 spot and FSU landing at No. 33. The jumps in the rankings mark significant achievements for both institutions, with UF meeting its long-standing goal of breaking into the prestigious list of Top 10 public universities and FSU more PR
FMI Honors Two Decades of Consumer Commitment by the Partnership for Food Safety Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Food Marketing Institute issued the following news release:
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
In 1997, FMI joined 13 other organizations as founding members of PFSE to better develop and promote effective education programs reducing consumer risk of food poisoning.
"I had the opportunity to hold a leadership role in the crea more PR
FMU Ranked Among U.S. News' 'Best Colleges' (10)
FLORENCE, S.C., Sept. 12 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news:
Francis Marion University once again is ranked among U.S. News & World Report magazine's top Regional Universities in the South.
The 2018 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges," one of the oldest of the dozens of college rating sites on the Internet, is available today online. The information also will appear in the magazine's print editions later this month. FMU has been a regular member more PR
For First Time, 10,000 Ghana Cocoa Farmers Able to Receive Premium Payments by Mobile Phone (10)
GHANA, Sept. 11 -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release:
Cargill has made its first ever sustainable premium payment by electronic transfer to cocoa farmers in Ghana. Just over 10,000 farmers are benefiting from the 2 million GHS mobile payments made by Cargill in partnership with its customers through the Cargill Cocoa Promise, Cargill's commitment to improving the livelihoods of farmers and communities that more PR
For the Second Year, Nursing Graduates Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Registered Nurse Licensure Exam (10)
NEW CONCORD, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Muskingum University issued the following news release:
For the second year in a row, 100 percent of Muskingum University nursing graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination on their first attempt.
"To achieve this milestone not one year, but two years in a row is remarkable and a testament to the hard work of our students and faculty," said Muskingum University President Susan S. Hasseler. "This outcome demonstrates our deep commitment to excelle more PR
Ford Foundation Names Judy Heumann Senior Fellow (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news release:
The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of disability and civil rights advocate Judith E. Heumann as a senior fellow.
An internationally recognized social justice leader, Heumann has been a longtime human rights advocate--especially for people with disabilities. Since the early 1970s, when she sued the New York City Board of Education and became the school system's first teacher in a wheelchair, her effort more PR
Foundation Taps Harper, NIU, Dist. 211 for Bachelor's Degree Grant (10)
PALATINE, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Harper College issued the following news release:
Harper College, Northern Illinois University and Township High School District 211 have been selected to participate in a one-year "design challenge" that aims to dramatically move the needle on bachelor's degree completion for community college students.
The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is funding the nonprofit Education Design Lab to lead the Seamless Transfer Pathway Design Challenge. Harper, NIU and Distric more PR
Four New NSF Engineering Research Centers Will Advance US Health, Energy Sustainability (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has invested nearly $80 million in four new Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) to create novel technology platforms to address national challenges in health and energy sustainability.
Over the next five years, the centers will create new knowledge and high-tech innovations, as well as transform existing industries in ways that bolster the U.S. economy, support natio more PR
Four Pennsylvania Higher-ed Institutions to Launch 'Foster Care to College' Programs Backed By Field Center at Penn (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
To help college-bound youth who have lived in foster care Cabrini University, Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University and West Chester University have partnered with the Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice and Research at the University of Pennsylvania to launch the initial phases of "Foster Care to College" programs across the region.
The pilot programs stem from a multi-year coll more PR
Free Tours of New York State Capitol, Education Building to Be Offered Every Saturday (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release:
State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia today announced that visitors to Albany will have the opportunity to take free tours of both the State Education Building and the Capitol on every Saturday, beginning on October 7, due to the overwhelming popularity of Saturday tours that were being offered once a month.
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Free Tours of the New York State Capitol & Education Building to Be Offered Every Saturday (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia today announced that visitors to Albany will have the opportunity to take free tours of both the State Education Building and the Capitol on every Saturday, beginning on October 7, due to the overwhelming popularity of Saturday tours that were being offered once a month.
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Freeholders Join Students at Opening for Union County Vo-Tech's Law and Justice Mini Academy (10)
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Union County issued the following news release:
The Union County Board of Freeholders joined students, teachers and administrators of the Union County Vocational Technical in marking the opening of the new Law and Justice Mini Academy, a four-year program designed to prepare students for careers in public service, law, and criminal justice and as proactive citizens.
"We are proud of our investment in our award-winning Vocational Technical Schools, and the Law a more PR
Fresno State Announces Opening of New Transportation Institute (10)
FRESNO, Calif., Sept. 12 -- California State University's Fresno campus issued the following news release:
Fresno State announced the opening of its new Transportation Institute at a reception in the Henry Madden Library on Sept. 12, exactly one year after the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board approved the use of nearly $3 million of Measure C New Technology Reserve funds.
The Fresno County Transportation Authority Board gave final approval in December. The institute will open this fa more PR
Full Employment for the Young, Too (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
By various measures, the U.S. economy has significantly recovered from the Great Recession and the foreclosure crisis. But in important ways, the labor market is not meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people, particularly young people of color in cities and youth of every race and background in economically distressed rural communities.
Weak labor markets that fail to offer opportunities f more PR
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Atlantic Sea Scallop Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Commerce's National Marine Fisheries Service announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for Atlantic sea scallop research.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) environment, b) natural resources and c) science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to institutions of higher education; hospitals; other nonprofits commercial organiz more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Automated Defense Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for innovative research in the area of automated defense against social engineering attacks.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tri more ST
GAO Issues Report on Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the college transfer process. The report (GAO-17-574) is titled "Higher Education: Students Need More Information to Help Reduce Challenges in Transferring College Credits".
The report was sent to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, more ST
GAO Issues Report on K-12 Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on access to and participation in high school interscholastic sports programs. The report (GAO-17-754R) is titled "K-12 Education: High School Sports Access and Participation".
The report was sent to Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., chairman, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., chairwoman, and Rep. Robert C. Scott, D- more ST
Gateway's High-Tech Human Simulator Training Units Highlight Simulation Week (10)
KENOSHA, Wis., Sept. 13 -- Gateway Technical College issued the following news release:
In yet another example of the college using high-end technology to better educate the students of today and workers of tomorrow, Gateway Technical College will participate in the inaugural national Healthcare Simulation Week of Sept. 11-Sept. 15.
Gateway has high-tech human patient simulation units on its Kenosha Campus, HERO Center and Burlington Center.
Members of the media who wish to view - or take par more PR
Gateway-Upper Iowa Transfer Partnership Honored at Event (10)
KENOSHA, Wis., Sept. 11 -- Gateway Technical College issued the following news release:
Partnerships between Gateway Technical College and four-year institutions have given students the option of building on their Gateway education to gain the added skills and education of a bachelor's degree - and beyond.
A partnership between Gateway and Upper Iowa University has provided students at the college with this opportunity for 15 years - and that bond will be honored at an open house reception and more PR
Geneva College Collects Hurricane Relief Donations at Saturday Athletic Contests (10)
BEAVER FALLS, Pa., Sept. 14 -- Geneva College issued the following news release:
The millions of residents of Texas and Florida ravaged by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in recent weeks will continue to need support throughout the recovery efforts in the coming weeks, months and years.
Geneva College will assist those recovery efforts this weekend during sports contests. On Saturday, September 16, Geneva student-athletes involved in SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) and FCA (Fellowship of more PR
Geneva Invites Public to Reformation-Themed Worship Service (10)
BEAVER FALLS, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Geneva College issued the following news release:
Geneva College invites the public to a Reformation-themed worship service on Sunday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. on the Beaver Falls campus.
The service is a celebration in gratitude to God for the mighty work of the Holy Spirit during the Protestant Reformation and a commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of his 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Chapel church.
Dr. Byron G. Curtis, P more PR
Georgian Court a 2017 'Best Bang for the Buck' (10)
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Georgian Court University issued the following news:
Georgian Court University is a "Best Bang for the Buck," according to Washington Monthly magazine, which recently placed GCU in the top 50 Northeast schools on its list, and in the top 15 percent of the 385 regional colleges and universities ranked in America's Best Bang for the Buck Colleges. The report, published in the magazine's September/October edition, focuses on institutions that improve social mobility amo more PR
Gettysburg College Launches New Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Initiative (10)
GETTYSBURG, Pa., Sept. 11 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news release:
Gettysburg College's new Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Initiative will expand and integrate entrepreneurial learning experiences for students. The program will create a culture that embraces entrepreneurial thinking and social innovation, empowering students to leverage their liberal arts education to pursue ideas that will have a positive impact on the world.
"We must prepare our students to be bold th more PR
Gilbert to Be Guest Speaker Thursday at Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility (10)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Sept. 9 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert will be the guest lecturer for the university's annual Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility this Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on Marshall's Huntington campus.
The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the lobby of the playhouse.
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Global Talent Crisis Lies at Heart of Inequality Debate (10)
COLOGNY, Switzerland, Sept. 13 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
Efforts to fully realize people's economic potential - in countries at all stages of economic development - are falling short due to ineffective deployment of skills throughout the workforce, development of future skills and adequate promotion of ongoing learning for those already in employment. These failures to translate investment in education during the formative years into opportunities for higher more PR
GM Celebrates Volunteerism With 6th Annual TeamGM Cares Week (10)
DETROIT, Sept. 11 -- General Motors issued the following news release:
More than 5,000 General Motors employees will donate time and talent to more than 225 community service projects across the United States during the company's sixth annual teamGM Cares Week Sept. 11-15.
Projects include leading STEM education experiments, building homes in developing communities, urban gardening, packing food and improving neighborhoods in underserved areas.
"Our employees volunteer all year long, but team more PR
Gov. Cooper Delivers Supplies Collected From Governor's School Supply Drive (10)
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C., issued the following news release:
This week, Governor Roy Cooper delivered supplies collected from the inaugural Governor's School Supply Drive to schools in Charlotte and Goldsboro to help address unmet classroom needs in North Carolina. Governor Cooper delivered supplies to Shamrock Gardens Elementary School in Charlotte and Carver Heights Elementary School in Goldsboro.
Click here to see coverage from Gov. Cooper's visit to Charlotte.
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Gov. Rauner Departs for Overseas Trade Mission (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Bruce Rauner, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
Gov. Bruce Rauner today departed from O'Hare International Airport on a flight operated by Illinois-based United Airlines for an eight-day visit to Japan and China, marking the first international trade mission for the administration.
"Once I arrive in Asia, I look forward to hitting the ground running to attract foreign job creators to Illinois and to help current Illinois businesses enhance their own competitiv more PR
Gov. Rauner Praises Illinois-Japan Trade, Investment Partnership at Start of MWJA Conference (10)
TOKYO, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Bruce Rauner, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
Gov. Bruce Rauner stressed the need to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship at today's launch of the 49th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. The conference, which continues through Tuesday, unites business, education and government leaders in an effort to further trade and investment opportunities between the Midwest states and Japan.
"Japanese companies have been instrumental in creating jobs an more PR
Government of Canada Announces Judicial Appointment in the Province of British Columbia (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 15 - The Canadian Department of Justice announced the following judicial appointment:
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
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Government of Canada Announces Judicial Appointment in the Province of Ontario (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 15 - The Canadian Department of Justice announced the following judicial appointment:
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
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Governor Abbott Announces Education Hotline for Parents in Houston and Beaumont TX (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the expansion of a telephone hotline by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for parents in the Beaumont and Houston areas to receive information regarding public education for students affected by Hurricane Harvey.
"Texas is working hard to make sure students in communities affected by Harvey are getting back in school as quickly as possible," said Governor Abbott. "This h more PR
Governor Cooper Announces 28 New Board and Commission Appointments (10)
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C., issued the following news release:
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced new appointments to North Carolina Boards and Commissions, including the North Carolina Courts Commission, the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, and the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture.
"These appointees bring years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to our state boards and commissions," Gov. Cooper said. "I'm grateful for their serv more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces $2.2 Million for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $2.2 million from the Environmental Protection Fund is now available in rebates for municipalities to purchase or lease electric, (plug-in hybrid or battery) or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for municipal fleet use, and for installation of public charging or fuel cell refueling infrastructure. The State's zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure investments will advance more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces $22.5 Million for Rochester Data Science Consortium (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $22.5 million in state support for the creation of the Rochester Data Science Consortium on the University of Rochester Campus. The consortium will create up to 184 new direct jobs and is expected to leverage more than $285 million in federal research funds and private investment. Harris Corporation's Space and Intelligence Systems division will be the consortium's fi more PR
Governor Cuomo Directs the Commissioner of Labor to Hold Public Hearings on Employee Scheduling (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 9 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the Commissioner of Labor to schedule public hearings on employee scheduling concerns. The New York State Department of Labor will hold these hearings to solicit public comment on how best to address what's known as "just-in-time," "call-in" or "on-call" scheduling, common practices that allow employers to schedule or cancel workers' shifts just hours before or even aft more PR
Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order Prohibiting State Agencies From Inquiring About Immigration Status (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 15 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today issued Executive Order 170 that prohibits state agencies and officers from inquiring about or disclosing an individual's immigration status unless required by law or necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service. Law enforcement officers will also be prohibited from inquiring about immigration status unless investigating illegal criminal activity. This prohibition more PR
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring the New York City Department of Education to Post Results of School Cafeteria Inspections Online (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation requiring the New York City Department of Education to publicly post the result of school cafeteria and kitchen inspections online.
"Parents deserve to be sure that the food their children eat at school is prepared safety and in a sanitary kitchen," Governor Cuomo said. "This common sense measure provides transparency and, hopefully, peace of mind and I'm pr more PR
Governor McAuliffe Announces Major Workforce Credentialing Milestone Achieved Ahead of Schedule (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 11 -- Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., issued the following news release:
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia has achieved the goal he set in his Executive Order 23 - Establishing the New Virginia Economy Workforce Initiative, which called for the annual production of 50,000 workforce credentials aligned with high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering, math, and healthcare (STEM-H). The 50,361 STEM-H credentials awarded during fiscal year 2017 repre more PR
Governor McAuliffe Announces Thomas Nelson Community College's Designation as a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., issued the following news release:
Governor McAuliffe today announced that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have officially designated Thomas Nelson Community College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y). This designation acknowledges schools that excel in educating students to become leaders in cyber defense and recognizes Thom more PR
Governor McAuliffe Participates in the Virginia Community College System Cyber Security Advisory Board (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13 -- Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., issued the following news release:
Governor McAuliffe today attended the inaugural meeting of the Virginia Community College System's Cyber Security Advisory Board. This newly formed group will ensure that the Commonwealth's two-year cyber curriculum imparts the real-world skills that employers need most by leveraging expertise from the federal government, Virginia's rapidly growing cyber security sector, and industries most affected by cy more PR
Governor McAuliffe Statement on Increase in Number of Fully Accredited Public Schools (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13 -- Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., issued the following news release:
Governor Terry McAuliffe responded to the announcement that 1,573 of Virginia's 1,823 schools are fully accredited - a record high for his administration.
"This is a significant accomplishment for Virginia's public schools, and one that is the result of tremendous diligence and hard work of our students, teachers, principals and division leaders over many years," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "These sch more PR
Governor Wolf Asks Secretary DeVos to Preserve Federal Victim Protection Policies (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 8 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., issued the following news:
Governor Tom Wolf today sent a personal letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos asking her to do everything in her power to preserve policies currently in place to protect victims of sexual violence and abuse on college campuses. Governor Wolf said he was deeply troubled by the Department's consideration of revoking guidance issued under the previous administration, guidance which has been an invaluable resou more PR
Graduate, Online Programs Shine in 2018 U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
GREENSBORO, N.C., Sept. 12 -- The University of North Carolina's Greensboro campus issued the following news:
For the 27th consecutive year, UNCG is listed among the nation's best universities by U.S. News & World Report, with several graduate and online programs ranking in the top 5 and top 25 nationally in their respective categories.
UNCG's graduate program in counseling is No. 4 in the nation, beating out similar programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pennsylvania State Universit more PR
Grant to Improve Outcomes for Children With Complex Communication Disabilities (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
A group of Penn State researchers have received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address a shortage of faculty who can conduct research and train speech-language pathologists to provide interventions to improve outcomes for the more than four million Americans who have such complex disabilities that they cannot meet their communication needs through their own speech.
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Greenberg Traurig's Shauna Norton Elected to Board of Directors of Public Education Foundation (10)
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Shauna L. Norton, intellectual property and entertainment associate in the Las Vegas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was elected to the Board of Directors of The Public Education Foundation August 31, 2017.
The Public Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization, works to bring about transformational change in teaching, learning, and education leadership. Now celebrating 25-plus years o more PR
Grey House Publishing Announces the Fifth Edition of Profiles of Illinois (10)
AMENIA, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release:
Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the fifth edition of Profiles of Illinois. Completely updated with the latest Census and American Community Survey data and the addition of several new chapters of demographic information and ranking sections, Profiles of Illinois is the most comprehensive portrait of the state of Illinois ever published.
This fifth edition of Profiles of Illinois inc more PR
Grey House Publishing Announces the Fifth Edition of Profiles of Virginia (10)
AMENIA, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release:
Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the fifth edition of Profiles of Virginia-- History, Statistics, Demographics for 929 Populated Places in Virginia including Comparative Statistics & Rankings.
Profiles of Virginia is based on Grey House Publishing's Profiles of America, a 4-volume compilation of information on more than 42,000 places in the United States. We have updated and included more PR
GSMA and Mobile World Capital Barcelona Announce Return of YoMo to Mobile World Congress 2018 (10)
BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 14 -- The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association issued the following news release:
The GSMA and the Mobile World Capital Barcelona today announced that The Youth Mobile Festival Barcelona (YoMo Barcelona) will return to Mobile World Congress 2018 after its hugely successful launch in 2017. YoMo Barcelona will once again inspire future generations to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, art/design, and math (STEAM) disciplines. YoMo Barcelona wil more PR
HACU Town Hall to Focus on Creating Opportunities for Hispanics Through Media and Education With Celebrity Speakers Cheech Marin, Diane Guerrero (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 12 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) and the Latino Thought Makers will present a Town Hall on "Latinos are the Solution, Not the Problem: How Latinos in Media and Education Are Changing the Narrative and Creating Opportunities Now More than Ever," Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., as part of its 31st Annual Conference taking place at the Hilton San more PR
Hahne & Co. Development a Winner of the Urban Land Institute's Prestigious 2017 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 11 -- The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency issued the following news release:
The Hahne & Co. development project, an ambitious adaptive reuse project that transformed a landmark former department store in Newark into a mixed-use building providing affordable housing, retail/office and educational space, has been chosen as a winner of this year's prestigious Urban Land Institute (ULI) Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. The award ho more PR
Hands-on, Real-Word Experience Without Leaving Campus (10)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 13 -- RTI International issued the following news release:
A new report developed for the U.S. Department of Education by RTI International provides educators, state administrators, and policy makers with information on the benefits of simulated work-based learning and considerations for implementing programs.
Simulated work-based learning aims to cultivate students' employability skills, academic knowledge, and technical abilities through an immersive, care more PR
Hannah Heck to Serve as Board Vice Chair for Georgia Charter Schools Association (10)
ATLANTA, Sept. 9 -- Georgia Charter Schools Association issued the following news release:
Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is pleased to announce the selection of Hannah Heck as Vice Chair of GCSA's Board of Directors. Heck's knowledge about charter schools and her expertise in law, state government and education are the perfect combination for her new role overseeing the only nonprofit membership organization that advocates for Georgia's charter schools.
"We are excited to have Han more PR
HAP Announces Official Launch of HAPevolve (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 15 -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
Pennsylvania's hospitals are constantly looking to the future of health care, as they strive to deliver high-quality care at competitive prices, adapt to ever-changing markets, and leverage technology to transform their business operations. Now, more than ever, hospital executives and health care providers need customized, cutting-edge options to help them rise to meet their more PR
Hartschuhs Named Ohio Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Winners (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Greg and Rose Hartschuh of Sycamore have been named winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's 2017 Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture.
The Hartschuhs will receive an expense-paid trip to Nashville, Tenn. to compete in the national Excellenc more PR
Harvard Business School Receives Record-Breaking $12 Million Gift for Scholarship Aid for First-Generation Students From Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 11 -- Harvard University's Business School issued the following news release:
Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine (both MBA 1992) have pledged a total of $12.5 million to support student fellowships at Harvard Business School (HBS), the largest amount ever donated to the School for scholarship aid, and the HBS Fund. Jonathan currently serves as co-managing partner of Bain Capital, one of the world's largest private investment firms.
The largest component of the gift, $10 millio more PR
Harvard Islamic Expert to Give a Talk, 'Islamic Education in Africa: The Past and the Present,' September 18, 2017 (10)
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- Vassar College issued the following news release:
Ousmane Oumar Kane will discuss "Islamic Education in Africa: The Past and the Present," on Monday, September 18, 5:30pm in Taylor Hall, Room 203. This event is free and open to the public.
Kane is a scholar of Islamic studies, comparative and Islamic politics and Muslim globalization, and the author of several books, including Beyond Timbuktu: An Intellectual History of Muslim West Africa. Beyond Timbuktu, on w more PR
Hastings College Continues High Ranking as Regional College (10)
HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 12 -- Hastings College issued the following news release:
Hastings College continues to be viewed highly by organizations that rank colleges and universities across the country. Today, U.S. News and World Report released its rankings, and placed Hastings College 17th out of 165 schools on its "Best Regional Colleges" list for the Midwest region.
The publication also ranked Hastings College 16th on it's "Great Schools, Great Prices" list for regional colleges.
The "Great more PR
Hawley Appointed, Caple and Moser Reappointed to CPCC Board of Trustees (10)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15 -- Central Piedmont Community College issued the following news release:
Michael Hawley has been appointed to the Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Board of Trustees. Madelyn Caple and Violeta Moser have been reappointed to the CPCC board.
Appointed by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Hawley's four-year term as a CPCC trustee began Aug. 16. A Charlotte attorney, Hawley is a partner/of counsel with K&L Gates LLP. A graduate of the University of Florida and t more PR
HBU Launches Two Online Master of Science in Nursing Programs (10)
HOUSTON, Sept. 13 -- Houston Baptist University issued the following news release:
The MSN degrees open the door to careers in two healthcare professions in high demand: Family Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care.
Recognizing the increasing demand for skilled nurse practitioners, Houston Baptist University has launched two online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs that provide students the first step toward securing rewarding positions in family- more PR
Health, Education, and Human Services Committee Amends Navajo Nation Wireless Device Service Policies (10)
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Sept. 11 -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
On Monday, the Health, Education and Human Services Committee approved Legislation No. 0281-17, which amends the Navajo Nation's Wireless Device Service Policies and Procedures that were proposed by the Navajo Nation Telecommunications and Utilities Department, which is housed under the Division of General Services and is tasked with providing "access to es more PR
Heather Vaughn Receives 2017 Masters and Specialist Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) today announced Heather Vaughn will receive the 2017 Masters and Specialist Award at the NAGC 64th Annual Convention in Charlotte, NC, November 9-12, 2017. Ms. Vaughn, a Coordinator for Advanced Academics at the University of Texas Austin High School, was selected because of her wide-ranging work on behalf of gifted children and her commitme more PR
Heavy Vehicle Safety Reform Progressing for Supply Chain (10)
QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 11 - The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator issued the following news release:
The NHVR would support further expansion to new laws that target 165,000 companies that make up the heavy vehicle supply chain.
NVHR CEO Sal Petroccitto said recent media articles about heavy vehicle safety highlighted the progress that had been made to reforming safety laws.
"I believe there is more work to do, but we are already making significant progress to improve heavy vehicle safet more PR
HEED Award Recognizes School's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 14 -- School of the Art Institute of Chicago issued the following news release:
For the fourth year in a row, SAIC received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, a national honor recognizing US colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine highlighted SAIC's inno more PR
Heinrich Backs Comprehensive Plan to Improve Access to Early Childhood Education, Make Quality, Affordable Child Care Available to Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, joined a coalition of Democrats in the House and Senate to unveil the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive plan to address early learning and child care issues for working families. The bill would improve access to quality early childhood education and make sure affordable child care i more PR
Heitkamp Announces Federal Funding to Support Academic Achievement (10)
FARGO, N.D., Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced $256,547 in federal funding for the University of North Dakota (UND) to help support students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue doctoral studies program through activities like mentoring, tutoring, and internships.
"Pursuing higher education has helped countless North Dakota students achieve their goals and opened up unique career paths," said Heitkam more PR
Heller Reflects on September 11th, 2001 Terror Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., issued the following statement on the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks:
"On the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, we once again reflect on the thousands of lives lost, the immeasurable bravery of our first responders, and what makes each of us fortunate to call ourselves Americans: our flag and our values," said Heller.
"The enemies of freedom who attacked our nation were met with an even stronger Ameri more PR
High-Quality Preschool Expansion Exceeds Expectations (10)
CLEVELAND, Sept. 12 -- Cuyahoga County issued the following news release:
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish today announced the launch of 2,600 new high-quality preschool slots for children, more than fulfilling a 2016 pledge to significantly expand the county's successful and award-winning Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.
"It is my goal to give all of our children a great start in life, with a high-quality pre-kindergarten education," said Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. "Cu more PR
Higher Education Policy Commission and Kanawha County Schools Awarded $50,000 for FAFSA Completion Efforts (10)
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 14 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news release:
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) announced today that the agency has been awarded $50,000 from the National College Access Network (NCAN), a nonprofit organization focusing on ensuring equal access to higher education.
Last year, HEPC secured a $55,000 grant from NCAN to fund a "Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Challenge" c more PR
Higher Learning Commission to Evaluate SAU This December (10)
SPRING ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Spring Arbor University issued the following news release:
A team representing the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit Spring Arbor University, Dec. 4 to 5, 2017, to perform a comprehensive evaluation. This process is a regular part of maintaining accreditation. Spring Arbor University has been accredited by HLC since 1960. Its accreditation allows the University to award Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees on its main campus, online and at vari more PR
Highlands a Leader in Best Bang for the Buck Category (10)
LAS VEGAS, N.M., Sept. 11 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news:
New Mexico Highlands University is a leading college in the best bang for the buck category, according to Washington Monthly magazine.
In a study published in August 2017, Washington Monthly ranked Highlands 74th in the Western United States for colleges that help non-wealthy students attain a marketable degree at affordable prices.
Highlands earned the highest ranking of any public college or university i more PR
Hispanic College Quiz TV Show Airs Sept. 9 - Oct. 15 (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 9 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Nine college students will star in the Hispanic College Quiz (HCQ) show this fall beginning September 9 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The student's home institutions are members of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Click here for the broadcast schedule. Please check your local station as times and dates may change. Updates will be made on this page more PR
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week Observed, Sept. 18-24, 2017, Senate Honors HSIs With a Resolution (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is proud to announce that National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) week will be observed Sept. 18-24, 2017. The observance takes place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Each year, HACU government relations staff works with members of Congress to recognize the contributions of over 4 more PR
HIU's Non-Profit Management MBA Named a 'Best Value' in the U.S. (10)
FULLERTON, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Hope International University issued the following news release:
Hope International University's MBA in Nonprofit Management program has been named a top 5 "Best Value" nationally by AffordableColleges.com. This 2017 list is designed to help students find the most affordable online master's in nonprofit management programs available. Program cost and the school's reputation were critical and deciding factors in this notable recognition.
The AffordableColleges.com more PR
Holocaust Survivor and Liberator to Speak at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (10)
CARLISLE, Pa., Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Army Heritage Center Foundation issued the following news release:
Holocaust survivor Edith Vidos and Army Nurse Deborah Pecora will share their experiences as witnesses to the Holocaust at 12:30 PM on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). Edith, a young Jewish girl living in Hungary, survived years of brutal imprisonment at Ravensbruck and Penig concentration camps. Deborah, an Army Nurse, participated in the li more PR
Holocaust Survivor, Forgiveness Advocate to Open 53rd Season of Artist-Lecture Series (10)
WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Midwestern State University issued the following news release:
A Holocaust survivor who endured medical experimentation at the hands of Nazis, but chose to forgive, will open the 53rd season of Midwestern State University's Artist-Lecture Series at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, in Akin Auditorium.
Eva Mozes Kor was 10 when in 1944, she and her family, including her twin sister, were sent from their home in Romania to the Auschwitz concentration camp. The last ti more PR
Hospitals Recognized for Standardizing Care to Treat Addiction and Overdose (10)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 13 -- The Rhode Island Department of Health issued the following news release:
Governor Gina Raimondo's Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force has recognized South County Health and CharterCARE Health Partners for their leadership in providing consistent, comprehensive care for opioid-use disorder in hospitals and emergency departments in Rhode Island.
The South County Health recognition took place at this morning's Task Force meeting. The recognition of Charte more PR
House Conducted 11 Committee Hearings Yesterday (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 11 committee hearings yesterday:
*Education and the Workforce:
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections; and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions:
Joint hearing on H.R. 3441, the "Save Local Business Act". Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
*Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Environment:
"Big Relief for Small Business: Legislation Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Small Manufacturers and Other Job C more PR
House Includes Rep. Bonamici's Public Education Provisions in Funding Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Vice Ranking Member of the House Education Committee, announced that two of her provisions to strengthen public education were included in the House bill to set funding levels for Fiscal Year 2018.
The House accepted Bonamici's two amendments to the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill. One amendment highlights the importance of fully f more PR
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-305) on legislation (H.R. 2582) to authorize the State of Utah to select certain lands that are available for disposal under the Pony Express Resource Management Plan to be used for the support and benefit of State institutions. The report was advanced by Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, on Sept. 12.
Excerpts of the report follow:
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of H.R. 2582 is to authorize the State of Ut more ST
House Passes Government Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., issued the following news release:
Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act. In a return to regular order appropriations process, this package of 12 bills will fund the government for fiscal year 2018.
LaMalfa said: "In July, the House passed an appropriations package that prioritized defense, national se more PR
House, Senate Democratic Leaders to Trump Administration: No Evidence for 18-Month Delay of Critical Protections for Millions of Retirement Savers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, and Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Mem more PR
Housing Developments in Newark, Boston, and Austin Selected as Winners (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release:
Newark's Hahne & Co. Building, Boston's Mosaic on the Riverway, and Austin's Wildflower Terrace have been selected by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing as the winners of the 2017 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. The annual award, which honors developments that ensure housing affordability for people in a broad range of incomes, is provided to development more PR
How Tax Reform Can Raise Working-Class Incomes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
Federal policies -- including tax reform -- should help those who need it most, including low- and modest-income working-class families that have been hard hit by the economic trends of recent decades. President Trump embraced this narrative as a candidate, saying: "These are the forgotten men and women of America. People who work hard but don't have a voice. . . . Too many of our leaders have fo more PR
Howard University Scores Big in the Newest 'US News & World' Rankings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Howard University issued the following news release:
Howard University climbed 14 spots to No. 110 in the latest rankings of the nation's best universities by U.S. News & World Report, confirming the improved strength in Howard's academic performance and reputation.
The rankings, released today, are based on assessments of more than 1,600 of the country's four-year colleges and universities and will be included in the 2018 edition of America's Best Colleges. A year ago more PR
Hudson County Community College to Celebrate Dr. Glen Gabert's 25th Year as President in September (10)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release:
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees announced that September marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Dr. Glen Gabert's term as the College's President. Dr. Gabert is the longest-serving President in the College's history, and the longest serving current community college president in New Jersey.
HCCC Board Chair William J. Netchert, Esq. said: "Glen Gabert transformed Hudson more PR
Human Rights Council Begins Dialogue on the Right to Development (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning began an interactive dialogue with Saad Alfarargi, Special Rapporteur on the right to development. The Council also concluded its interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on a democratic and equitable international order, and the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights.
Presenting his repo more PR
Human Rights Council Holds General Debate on the High Commissioner's Oral Update (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning held a general debate on the oral update (https://unog.ch/unog/website/news_media.nsf/%28httpNewsByYear_en%29/60684A25572B41E2C12581980037F253?OpenDocument) of Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, which was delivered at the opening of the Council's session on 11 September.
In the general debate, many delegations shared the more PR
Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue on Enforced Disappearances and on Truth, Justice and Reparation (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning held a clustered interactive dialogue with Houria Es-Slami, Chairperson of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances, and with Pablo De Greiff, Special Rapporteur on truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence.
The Council also heard addresses by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of more PR
Huntingdon Again Named a Best Value (10)
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 12 -- Huntingdon College issued the following news release:
Huntingdon College is ranked among the top regional colleges in the South and is once again named a "Best Value" among regional colleges in the 2018 U.S. New and World Report "Best Colleges" edition, released today. Huntingdon sits in the number eight position among Best Value schools in the South, climbing from the number 10 spot in last year's ranking.
"Although it's nice to to be recognized for providing a s more PR
IHEP Issues Statement on Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Institute for Higher Education Policy issued the following statement by Julie Ajinkya, vice president of applied research, on the introduction of the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act by Rep. Allen Messer, R-Ind., Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga.:
"The Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017 introduced today by U.S. Representatives Messer, Polis, and Ferguson takes a smart approach to streamlining a complicated and often convoluted process in ou more PR
Improving Knowledge and Attitudes of Sexuality for People With Dementia (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 14 -- Griffith University issued the following news release:
Dr Cindy Jones from Griffith's Menzies Health Institute Queensland has been educating and researching what is commonly seen as a challenging and sometimes taboo issue in aged care.
Her research is just one of the subjects being discussed this September at Griffith during Dementia Awareness Month 2017, the theme of which is "You are not alone".
A webinar training program
Using a webinar training program more PR
In California, Cleaning Products Come Clean on Ingredients (10)
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 13 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
In a major victory toward safer cleaning products in the marketplace, today California lawmakers approved legislation to require manufacturers to disclose the ingredients in home and commercial cleaning products. If Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill, California would join New York as one of only two states with cleaning products disclosure laws.
The Cleaning Product Right to Know Act, by state Sen. more PR
In Response to Ongoing Budget Conversations, Educators for Excellence-Connecticut Is Building a Statewide Coalition of Passionate Teachers to Take on School Funding (10)
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 15 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release:
In response to the state's ongoing budget impasse and negotiations, Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-Connecticut), a teacher-led organization, is building a coalition of passionate teachers to take on school funding and urge state leaders to prioritize students in their budget decisions.
As part of the organization's commitment to ensuring teachers have a central voice in education policy discuss more PR
In Wake of DeVos Announcement, Hirono Leads Efforts to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced legislation to help provide support for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. The Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act (S.O.S. Campus Act) would require colleges and universities to ensure that an independent advocate is available to support survivors of sexual assault on every campus. Last week, Secretary more PR
In Wake of Devos Announcement, Kaine Introduces Legislation to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced legislation to help provide support for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. The Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act (S.O.S. Campus Act) would require colleges and universities to ensure that an independent advocate is available to support survivors of sexual as more PR
Independence Celebrates 15 Years of Healthy Hoops (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11 -- Independence Blue Cross issued the following news release:
Hundreds of children and parents celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Healthy Hoops program at Universal Audenried Charter School on Saturday, September 9. Healthy Hoops is a community-based, chronic disease intervention program that combines hands-on asthma education and health screenings with basketball clinics led by experienced coaches.
Healthy Hoops was launched in 2002 by AmeriHealth Caritas, which is more PR
Indian Education Summit to Feature Hattie Kauffman (10)
PIERRE, S.D., Sept. 14 -- The South Dakota Department of Education issued the following news release:
Longtime CBS broadcaster Hattie Kauffman will be among keynote speakers at the 2017 South Dakota Indian Education Summit to be held Sept. 24-26, at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre. According to Kauffman's website, she was the first Native American reporter on national network news. She started her career in radio in Minnesota and spent more than 20 years on television with ABC a more PR
Indiana University's I Association to Honor Seven Individuals (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 13 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
In two September ceremonies, Indiana University will honor seven individuals associated with the Hoosier athletic program with some of the I Association's highest awards.
Three women will be honored with the Leanne Grotke Award, bestowed on living individuals whose service has made exceptionally outstanding contributions to Indiana University's women's athletic program. It is the highest honor of its kind give more PR
Indiana's South Bend Community School Corporation Launches New Partnership With Discovery Education to Advance Digital Transition (10)
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 12 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Indiana's South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms. Through this new collaboration, SBCSC's K-8 educators will advance the district's transition towards captivating digital learning environments by integrating Disco more PR
Info Session for RCC/Pfeiffer Education Programs Set for Oct. 4 (10)
ASHEBORO, N.C., Sept. 15 -- Randolph Community College issued the following news release:
Pfeiffer University's Division of Education and RCC's University Center of Randolph County will host an information session from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, for teaching assistants or other adults interested in earning a bachelor of arts in elementary education or bachelor of arts in special education and becoming licensed teachers. Students can begin RCC classes during any RCC registration period and t more PR
Information Science Department Receives Over $260,000 to Support UAMS Bioinformatics Research Program (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 11 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
The Department of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received more than $260,000 to continue its partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
This partnership supports the Bioinformatics Core of the Arkansas IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program. Awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this more PR
Inspiring Young Scientists (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Sept. 11 -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have been inspired to pursue science careers with a visit to JCU's Orpheus Island Research Station.
Deadly Science Getaway director and JCU marine biologist Blanche D'Anastasi said the youngsters, aged 13-18, come from communities in Cape York and Palm Island. She said the idea was to inspire Indigenous women to lead change through science.
"We're worki more PR
Institute of Child Nutrition's Mission Continues to Grow (10)
OXFORD, Miss., Sept. 13 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
The Institute of Child Nutrition at the University of Mississippi has agreed to partner with the American Heart Association and is moving forward on other initiatives to provide training for child nutrition professionals across the country under new Executive Director Aleshia Hall-Campbell's leadership.
ICN, which is part of the School of Applied Sciences, provides resources to improve child nutrition p more PR
Interim Chancellor to Spend First Days Meeting With Students at Slippery Rock, Indiana Universities (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release:
Demonstrating her No. 1 priority, Dr. Karen M. Whitney--the new interim chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education--will spend her first days on the job on campuses meeting with students and others at Slippery Rock and Indiana universities of Pennsylvania.
"I want to spend my first days as interim chancellor listening and learning," said Dr. Whitney, whose tenure more PR
Interim Chancellor to Spend First Days Meeting With Students at Slippery Rock, Indiana Universities (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Sept. 12 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
Demonstrating her No. 1 priority, Dr. Karen M. Whitney--the new interim chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education--will spend her first days on the job on campuses meeting with students and others at Slippery Rock and Indiana universities of Pennsylvania.
"I want to spend my first days as interim chancellor listening and learning," said Dr. Whitney, whose tenure as interim chan more PR
International Business Program Receives 15th Consecutive Top 25 Ranking (10)
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 12 -- The University of Missouri's St. Louis campus issued the following news release:
Majoring in international business wasn't even on Annie Mbale's radar when she was looking to transfer colleges. But then she started reading about the University of Missouri-St. Louis and discovered her career purpose.
"I was initially interested in international relations and never really thought about international business at all," the Malawi native said. "Then I started looking at more PR
International Education at Langara College (10)
VANCOUVER, Canada, Sept. 11 -- Langara College issued the following news:
Langara College values diversity and respect for all cultures, and strives to provide our students with international perspectives and experiences. We welcome students from across Metro Vancouver and across the globe, and are committed to the success of all of our students, both domestic and international. We also provide many opportunities for local students to gain international perspectives by studying or working abroa more PR
International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Importance of Home Language Maintenance in Literacy Education (10)
NEWARK, Del., Sept. 12 -- The International Literacy Association issued the following news release:
In our increasingly globalized world, teachers and educators must be prepared to serve a linguistically diverse population of students and families. Although many immigrant and refugee families are quick to embrace the language of their new country, there are "compelling cognitive, cultural, linguistic, psychological, and social reasons" for families to maintain home languages, states the Interna more PR
Introducing 'It's On Us' Legislation, Supporting Business and Economic Development Projects, Advocating for Affordable Health Care for Pennsylvanians (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 8 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., issued the following news:
On Wednesday, Governor Wolf was joined by lawmakers, advocates, and students to announce the upcoming introduction of a six-bill legislative package that will work to combat sexual violence in K-12 schools and on college campuses. After the governor's announcement of this legislative package, it was announced the U.S. Department of Education is considering revoking current policies that are in place to protect victims more PR
Investment in Post-Secondary Infrastructure at Cegeps, Colleges on Montreal Island Will Support Research, Innovation (10)
MONTREAL, Sept. 11 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly the Industry Canada), an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development--on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development--along with Helcne David, Quebec Minister of Higher Education, and Gaetan Barrette, Quebec Minister of Health and Socia more PR
Iowa's History Teacher of the Year Named (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 13 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release:
A fifth-grade teacher from Pella has been named the state History Teacher of the Year.
Rebecca Helland, who teaches at Jefferson Intermediate School, was named by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History after being recommended by an Iowa Department of Education committee. The institute's mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs more PR
Iris Global Becomes an ECFA Accredited Organization (10)
REDDING, Calif., Sept. 11 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability issued the following news release:
The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Iris Global of Redding, CA.
ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship(TM), including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
Iris Global joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and mi more PR
IU Northwest MBA Program Open for Business in Michigan City (10)
GARY, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Indiana University's Northwest campus issued the following news release:
Beginning in January, Indiana University Northwest's School of Business and Economics will offer its popular Weekend MBA for Professionals Program in Michigan City, Ind. On-site courses will take place at the Northern Indiana Education Foundation (NIEF), located at 402 Franklin St.
The move to bring the Saturday in-class component to Michigan City opens doors for professionals in the LaPorte and Po more PR
IU Police Department-Northwest Chief Appointed to New IUPD Chief Diversity Officer Position (10)
GARY, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Indiana University's Northwest campus issued the following news release:
The Indiana University Police Department has created a chief diversity officer position to support and energize efforts to ensure diverse and inclusive recruitment, training, promotion and community engagement by the department. IUPD serves all IU campuses and is one of the largest certified law enforcement agencies in the state.
Wayne James, a Gary native and president of the Northwest Indiana cha more PR
Jacqueline Barone Named the 2017 Administrator of the Year (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) recognized Jacqueline Barone, principal of the Piedmont IB Middle School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as the 2017 Administrator of the Year.
Principal Barone was selected because of her commitment to the gifted students in her school. She will receive the award at the NAGC 64th Annual Convention (NAGC17) in Charlotte, NC, November 9-12, more PR
JBU Remains Top-Ranked Arkansas School in U.S. News Regional University Category (10)
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark., Sept. 12 -- John Brown University issued the following news release:
JBU advanced to 17th out of 142 southern universities in this year's U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Universities ranking, released today. This marks the second year in a row JBU is the top-ranked Arkansas school in its cohort.
"We are pleased that U.S. News has again recognized the academic achievement of JBU's undergraduate and graduate programs, which truly is honoring of the quality of JBU fac more PR
JCC to Hold Nursing Information Session on September 20 (10)
JEFFERSON, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The State University of New York's Jefferson Community College issued the following news release:
Jefferson Community College (JCC) will hold a nursing information session for prospective students on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 5-105, David G. Gregor Building. Attendees will learn about revised pre-requisite coursework, admission requirements, the College application process, financial aid, mentoring and tutoring services and more.
Jefferson more PR
JEC Dems Report: High-Quality Early Learning and Care Drives Lifelong Success (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., ranking Democratic member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release:
Joint Economic Committee Democrats released a report today that underscores the importance of high-quality, universal pre-K in meeting the needs of working families and setting all children on the path to succeed. Unfortunately, high-quality programs are out of reach for many American families--half of preschool-aged children are not enrolled in for more PR
Jesuit Universities Joins Forces for EAIE 2017 Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
This week, from September 12th - 15th, the FIBES Conference Center in Seville, Spain will host a meeting for Europe's top educators during the twenty-ninth annual conference of the European Association for International Education (EAIE). This international initiative was started as a non-profit project in 1989 with the aim of becoming a point of dialogue and shared work for higher educ more PR
Joe Saini Inducted Into Liquid Feed Hall of Fame (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 13 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce Joe Saini as its 2017 Liquid Feed Hall of Fame inductee. The AFIA Liquid Feed Committee presented the award-the highest award offered within the liquid feed industry--to Saini today during a luncheon at AFIA's Liquid Feed Symposium, being held this week in Louisville, Kentucky.
"For more than 45 years, Joe's knowledge and innovative more PR
Johnnetta Betsch Cole Named Senior Consulting Fellow at the Mellon Foundation (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news release:
Johnnetta Betsch Cole, former president of Spelman College and Bennett College, and recently retired director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, was named a senior consulting fellow of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Cole will advise Executive Vice President Mariet Westermann and other colleagues at the Mellon Foundation on key initiatives and activities, particularly those related to the more PR
Join BLM Bakersfield for Kern Valley Pride Day and National Public Lands Day (10)
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's California State Office issued the following news release:
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty helping the Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office beautify two popular sites as part of Kern Valley Pride Day, Sept. 16, and National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30.
"Public land visitors who give back by pitching in during Kern Valley Pride and Public Lands Days are a huge help in ke more PR
Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners Issues Five Research Articles in September 2017 Edition (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, a peer-reviewed nursing journal, published five research articles on the following topics in its September 2017 edition:
1) Assessment of a National Diabetes Education Program diabetes prevention toolkit: The D2d experience (pages 514-520). Coauthors: Roshni Devchand, Patricia Sheehan, Joanne M. Gallivan, Diane M. Tuncer, Christina Nicols and The D2d Research Group
2) Laboratory diagnosis of overt type 2 more PR
Joy Culbreath, Mark Hughes, and Charles McCall, Sr., Named Distinguished Alumni for 2017 (10)
DURANT, Okla., Sept. 14 -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University will recognize three Distinguished Alumni in conjunction with the Homecoming 2017 celebration.
Events will be held October 5-6-7.
The Distinguished Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. The banquet will recognize this
year's recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Former Fa more PR
Julie Rynski Appointed NAB Executive General Manager Specialised Banking (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 13 -- The National Australia Bank issued the following news release:
National Australia Bank (NAB) has today announced Julie Rynski has been appointed to the role of Executive General Manager Specialised Banking, reporting to Chief Customer Officer, Business and Private Banking, Angela Mentis.
In this role, Julie will lead NAB's team of dedicated bankers in Agribusiness, Health, Education, Government and Community and Franchising to deliver specialist banking service more PR
Jumping for a Cause (10)
COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
By Sgt. Christopher Osburn
314th Press Camp Headquarters
The flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Harvey have disrupted countless lives. With schools shut down or destroyed, many students are forced to travel farther distances to receive the education they want. One local school, however, is doing something to help. Nation Ford High School is raising money to help those students, and their principal more PR
Juniata Again Among Top Colleges (10)
HUNTINGDON, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Juniata College issued the following news release:
The weekly news magazine U.S. News & World Report has rated Juniata College 106th in its 2018 rankings of the best liberal arts college in the nation.
* "Each year, our ranking number changes a bit, but our overall position has remained strong. This year's gain reflects the work our faculty and staff does to provide students exceptional value for the cost, to help them earn strong outcomes for employment and gradua more PR
Justice Seeks Provision of Horticulture Instruction Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has issued a solicitation (15B41218Q00000001) for horticulture instructor services at the Federal Medical Center, 2110 E. Center St. SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
Excerpts of the notice follow:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to make a single award for the provision of horticulture instructor services to a responsible contractor who can provide the services in accordance with the stated requirements. The resulting contract shall be a firm fi more CTR
Kansas State Board of Education Issues Minutes for September 12-13 Meeting (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 13 -- The Kansas State Board of Education issued the following meeting minutes:
AI--Action Item
RI--Receive Item, for possible action
DI--Discussion Item at a future date
IO--Information Only
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Mission Statement, Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
(AI) 4. Approval of Agenda
(AI) 5. Approval of August Minutes
(IO)) 6. Commissioner's Report
(IO))7. Citizens' Open Forum
(IO))8. Report on Every Student Succeeds Act, Kansas Conso more PR
Kate Snyder Receives Early Scholar Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) today announced Kate E. Snyder will receive the 2017 Early Scholar Award at the NAGC 64th Annual Convention in Charlotte, NC, November 9-12, 2017. Dr. Snyder, an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville, was selected because of her contribution to scholarly work in support of gifted children.
"NAGC is committed to providing oppor more PR
Kazakhstan: Commitment to Rights of Persons With Disabilities Positive But Further Steps Needed - U.N. Expert (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
Kazakhstan has shown a strong commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Catalina Devandas said in a statement at the end of her official visit to the country.
"The positive steps to reform Kazakhstan's social protection system and provide universal health coverage are a clear indication of this," she said. The e more PR
KCPS Pathfinder Earns International Honor (10)
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 14 -- Kansas City Public Schools issued the following news:
Kansas City Public Schools Chief Student Support and Intervention Officer Luis Cordoba has garnered one of the top honors given by the federal government of Mexico for his lifelong work to clear a path to success for all students, especially those from immigrant families.
Dr. Cordoba received the Ohtli Award during a ceremony hosted Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, by the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City. The award more PR
Keep America Beautiful, Environmental Research & Education Foundation to Collaborate on Food Waste Education in K-12 Schools (10)
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13 -- The Environmental Research and Education Foundation issued the following news release:
Keep America Beautiful, the nation's iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, and the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance scientific research and education for sustainable solid waste management practices, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines an agreement to join efforts on qu more PR
Kentucky Education, Workforce Development Cabinet Releases August 2017 Unemployment Report (10)
FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept. 14 -- The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet issued the following news release:
Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary August unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics (KCEWS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for August 2017 was unchanged from the revised 5.4 percent reported for July 2017.
The preliminary August 2017 jobless more PR
Key Process to Be Modernized in Production of Lifesaving Drugs, Food Preservation (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
A consortium of experts is working to modernize a process that is used in making a wide range of products, from freeze-dried space foods to lifesaving wonder drugs.
The process, called "lyophilization," removes water at low temperature and pressure. Lyophilization is needed for products that would be damaged if they were dried by heating, but it can be slow, energy-intensive and expensive.
A new 10-year roa more PR
Kohler Named Athletic Director (10)
NORFOLK, Neb., Sept. 14 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release:
Northeast Community College has named a new director of athletics. Kurt Kohler comes to Northeast from Fort Hays State University in Kansas, where he has served as head volleyball coach for the past nine seasons.
Kohler said he is "extremely honored" to have been selected for the position.
"I know there were many good candidates, and I thank the search committee for all their time and hard work throughou more PR
KSDE Staff Members Begin Visiting Mercury 7 Districts (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 13 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
The first round of visits to the seven school districts taking part in the Kansans Can School Redesign Project was a success, and districts are excited about the upcoming year, redesign specialists Jay Scott and Tammy Mitchell said.
"They are so excited," said Mitchell, who is leading the elementary school redesigns. "There are some nerves, but that's good because it means they are taking it seriously."
Th more PR
Kyrgyzstan Reconnaissance Showcases Country's Adventure Opportunities, Prepares Local Operators for Tourism Partnerships (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 -- The Adventure Travel Trade Association issued the following news release:
After a hard day's cross-country drive that ended at an impressive elevation of 3,400 meters, most people in our group hesitated before climbing on. Several people opted out of the late afternoon hike/climb. But those of us who remained scrambled 550 meters up a near-vertical, talus rise into Kyrgyzstan's barren and ragged Tien Shan mountains, helplessly lured by the excitement of experiencing real-ti more PR
La Roche College Recognized by U.S. News & World Report (10)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12 -- La Roche College issued the following news release:
According to U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Colleges Guidebook, La Roche College is a Best Regional College, a Best College for Veterans and a School With the Most International Students.
"These rankings by U.S. News & World Report demonstrate the high caliber of La Roche faculty, the rigor of our academic programs and the success of our students and alumni. As a liberal arts institution with a long history of pr more PR
La Roche College Wins Education Award From the Union of African Communities (10)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14 -- La Roche College issued the following news release:
The Union of African Communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania (UACSWPA) recently selected La Roche College to receive the Education Award at the 2017 African Diversity Awards gala.
The organization chose La Roche as the 2017 recipient for its efforts to value diversity, and for working to improve and strengthen academic excellence for immigrants and native-born residents alike.
UACSWPA President Benedict Killang state more PR
Lambda Legal Doubles Down on Opposition to Confirmation of Stephen S. Schwartz to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Citing Nominee's Record of Defending Extremist Positions, Undermining the Rights of LGBT Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Lambda Legal issued the following news release:
Last week, Lambda Legal and 27 other LGBT groups urged opposition to the nomination of Stephen S. Schwartz to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, whose nomination is slated for consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee at a markup hearing tomorrow morning. In the letter, organized and led by Lambda Legal, advocates argued that the Court of Federal Appeals has been of "tremendous importance to the LGBT community over the more PR
LARA Revokes Registrations of Lansing Investment Adviser Anthony Cherniawski, and the Practical Investor, LLC, in Connection With Unethical Conduct (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release:
LARA's Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) issued a Consent Order revoking the registrations of Anthony Cherniawski, investment adviser representative, and The Practical Investor, LLC (TPI), an investment adviser firm, both of Lansing, MI.
"The Michigan Uniform Securities Act prohibits dishonest or unethical practices in the securities industry," more PR
Las Cruces Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Heroin Trafficking Charge (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 13 -- The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release:
Alma Delia Perez, 29, of Las Cruces, N.M., pled guilty today in federal court to a heroin trafficking charge under a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Perez was arrested in June 2017, on a criminal complaint charging her with possessing approximately .57 kilograms of heroin on June 13, 2017, in Dona Ana County, N.M. According to the complaint, Perez was more PR
Latvia: Maintain Robust Expansion and Continue Reforms to Achieve Income Convergence and More Inclusive Growth (10)
PARIS, Sept. 15 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
Successful implementation of economic reforms has boosted the Latvian economy, leading to strong growth, rising wages and solid public finances. Further policy action is now needed to accelerate productivity growth, create jobs, drive down poverty, improve living standards and ensure that everyone benefits from more inclusive growth, according to a new report from the OECD.
The late more PR
Laughlin, AETC Tackle Hailstorm Recovery, One Year Later (10)
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
More than 18 months ago, a series of severe thunderstorms rolled through Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, dropping large chunks of ice on buildings, cars, and aircraft alike.
The hail that rained down on the area Feb. 22, 2016, brought devastating effects to the base's infrastructure. Along with more PR
Leading Edge Returns to Deadwood for 8th Annual Women's Business Conference (10)
SPEARFISH, S.D., Sept. 11 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news:
The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills State University will host the eight annual Women's Business Conference in Deadwood Friday, Oct. 13. The conference will be held at The Lodge at Deadwood from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The focus of this year's conference will be personal investment, bringing back by popular demand Leading Edge Coaching and Development. Topics this year inc more PR
League of California Cities Issues Statement on DACA (10)
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 11 -- The League of California Cities issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program:
The League of California Cities(R) executive officers have issued the following statement in response to President Trump's recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.
"Immigration is the responsibility of the federal government, yet the inability of Congress for decades to en more PR
Learn More With the Library (10)
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Dyess Air Force Base (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class April Lancto
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
At the end of a corridor within the Hangar Center, Airmen and families can see and visit the temporary location for the Dyess library.
The library reopened in April of this year and is wanting to let base personnel know that they are open. At the end of 2018, the library will work with the education center an more PR
Lebanon Valley College Business Symposium An Evening With Dr. Marshall Goldsmith (10)
ANNVILLE, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news release:
Lebanon Valley College Business and Economics Department will host its first Business Symposium with a lecture from Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, What Got You Here, Won't Get You There. "Lebanon Valley College is committed to improving the economy of Central PA though the high-quality business education we provide to students in our ACBSP Accredited Department of Business and Economics and MBA program. The LVC Busine more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Grossell (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 11 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Matt Grossell:
Labor Day has come and gone and students and teachers are back in the classroom. During the 2017 Session we made significant investments in our students -- both with increased funding and key reforms to help make sure our students receive a world-class education. These reforms were hailed by the Pioneer Press as "one of the biggest reforms to more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Jessup (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 11 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Randy Jessup:
Today we remember those Americans who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. May they never be forgotten!
On Friday, I, members from the technology industry, and other lawmakers were hosted by VSI Labs in St. Louis Park to learn more about how they research and test self-driving car technology. With this technology on the horizon, it is im more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Loon (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Jenifer Loon:
Here is an update with the latest news from the Capitol and around the community.
Back to School
Our beautiful Minnesota summer is over, and thousands of Eden Prairie kids are back in school. I want to offer my best wishes for a wonderful new school year to all of the students and talented and caring educators in our community!
Earlier this more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Peterson (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 11 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Roz Peterson:
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Our Nation was shaken that day, but we will never fall and we will Never Forget!
Supreme Court Order:
On Friday, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order regarding the lawsuit filed by the Legislature challenging the constitutionality of the Governor's line-item vet more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Scott (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 11 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Peggy Scott:
Education
Happy back-to-school season! Last update I wrote about how to keep your kids safe online and things to watch for when using school-provided devices. This week I want to focus on what we did this session for our students. School funding and reforms were an important part of our discussions throughout this winter and spring, and I think more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Uglem (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 15 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Mark Uglem:
Despite the warm weather this week, fall is here. In Minnesota, that means there is football on the weekends and students are back in their classrooms. This past session we made great strides in ensuring every child in Minnesota has access to a great education, no matter where they live. I am proud to have worked to make sure our schools have the more PR
Leigh Esper Hired As Center for Civic Engagement Executive Director (10)
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release:
University of Findlay is pleased to announce the hiring of Leigh Esper as the Center for Civic Engagement's first executive director.
Esper has a wealth of administrative experience, which will serve her well as she strengthens ties with community stakeholders who will be instrumental in shaping the region's future. She will begin her new position Sept. 18.
The CCE, established in 2016, will be housed on t more PR
Let's Not Rush Into Destreaming (10)
TORONTO, Sept. 11 -- The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation issued the following news release:
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) is urging the Ontario government to reconsider its intention to destream grade 9 courses as a strategy to promote equity in the province's schools. The possibility that academic streaming could be discontinued was raised in the Ministry of Education's Equity Action Plan, released last week.
"OSSTF/FEESO is a strong supporter o more PR
LETU Names Dr. Terry Zeitlow as New VP for Development (10)
LONGVIEW, Texas, Sept. 13 -- LeTourneau University issued the following news release:
LeTourneau University has named Dr. Terry A. Zeitlow, CFRE, as the new Vice President for Development. His responsibilities include oversight of all university fund development initiatives.
"We are proud to welcome Terry Zeitlow back to LeTourneau University, his undergraduate alma mater," said LETU President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford. "His love for LETU and commitment to our university has extended throughout the more PR
LETU Ranks 23rd in U.S. News 2018 College Rankings of 'America's Best Colleges' (10)
LONGVIEW, Texas, Sept. 12 -- LeTourneau University issued the following news release:
LeTourneau University ranked 23rd in the top tier of the national 2018 U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges" in its category of "Best Regional Universities in the Western Region." Among only the Texas schools, LETU was ranked 6th.
The LETU ranking is up from 27th in 2017, and 32 in 2016. This year marks the 24th year the university has ranked in the top tier of its classif more PR
LGBTQ Data Collection Bill Passes Legislature (10)
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Equality California issued the following news release:
The California Legislature today passed a bill that would require that certain state employment and education agencies collect demographic data about LGBTQ people whenever they collect data about other demographic groups. Assembly Bill 677, authored by Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) and sponsored by Equality California, would help ensure that state programs meet the needs of the LGBTQ community. more PR
Liberia Significantly Increases Number of Mental Health Professionals and Services (10)
ATLANTA, Sept. 15 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release:
Twenty-two clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today in Monrovia, Liberia, from a training developed by the Carter Center's Mental Health Program in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. These graduates, the third cohort of clinicians focused on children and youth will provide mental health and psy more PR
Like Other ACA Repeal Bills, Cassidy-Graham Plan Would Add Millions to Uninsured, Destabilize Individual Market (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
In releasing a revised version of their legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham, along with co-sponsors Dean Heller and Ron Johnson, claimed that their bill isn't a "partisan" approach and doesn't include "draconian cuts." In reality, however, the Cassidy-Graham bill would have the same harmful consequences as those prior bills. It more PR
Liliana Luna Leading Effort to Establish First DACA Resource Center in State (10)
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14 -- Portland Community College issued the following news:
Undocumented students will soon have a space to fulfill their dreams of a post-secondary education.
This fall, through the Oregon Immigrant and Refugee Funders Collaborative, Meyer Memorial Trust awarded Portland Community College Foundation a $50,000 grant to help launch the DREAM Center (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) within the Multicultural Center at the Rock Creek Campus. The new center more PR
Lincoln University Celebrates National Campus Safety Awareness Month (10)
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Lincoln University issued the following news:
During the month of September, Lincoln University is joining colleges and universities across the country participating in National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
Lincoln will highlight its commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful campus community by hosting events such as R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense classes (for women only), instructional fire drills and fire safety events, promotion of the safety more PR
Lipscomb University Ranked As National University for Second Year in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 'America's Guide to Colleges' (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
For the second time in school history, Lipscomb University has been ranked as a top-tier comprehensive national university in the annual U.S. News & World Report's "2018 America's Guide to Colleges" released today.
Lipscomb was ranked 181 of the 311 institutions in the category. Lipscomb joined the ranks of the nation's top universities last year when it was reclassified from the Regional Universities-South ca more PR
LMU Named No. 3 in the West in U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release:
For the sixth year running, Loyola Marymount University is No. 3 among the best regional universities in the West, according to the 2018 edition of U.S. News & World Report's rankings of American colleges and universities.
LMU's Seaver College of Science and Engineering for the second year in a row made the top-20 list of the best undergraduate engineering programs at schools where no doctorate is offered. more PR
Local Civic Organizations to Host Film Screening, Democracy for Sale at NOVA-Woodbridge (10)
ANNANDALE, Va., Sept. 13 -- Northern Virginia Community College issued the following news release:
The Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College will participate in a statewide two-part screening of the new film, Democracy for Sale on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at NOVA-Woodbridge Lakeside Theatre, 2645 College Drive, Woodbridge. The first screening will be held at 4 p.m., followed by a second screening at 7 p.m. The film features North Carolina native and comedian Zach Galifianakis focusi more PR
Locational Quality: Tax Proposal 17 Will Intensify Locational Competition (10)
ZURICH, Sept. 12 -- Credit Suisse, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
The long-term economic potential of the Swiss cantons is largely determined by the overall conditions for business. The cantons of Zug, Zurich, and Aargau hold on to top rankings in this year's Credit Suisse Locational Quality Indicator. In a tightly packed midfield, Appenzell Ausserrhoden overtakes the cantons of Thurgau and Obwalden. Vaud draws closer to Solothurn in particular by cutting corp more PR
Long Sitting Periods May Be Just as Harmful as Daily Total (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Weill Cornell Medical College issued the following news release:
A new study finds that it isn't just the amount of time spent sitting, but also the way in which sitting time is accumulated during the day, that can affect risk of early death.
The study, published online today in Annals of Internal Medicine, found that adults who sit for one to two hours at a time without moving have a higher mortality rate than adults who accrue the same amount of sedentary time in shorte more PR
LRC Recruiting Daytime Participants for Paid Study: Investigating the Alerting Effects of Light (10)
TROY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lighting Research Center issued the following news release:
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is recruiting persons over 18 years to participate in a study that will take place over the course of four consecutive weeks throughout this semester, one session each week. Participants may choose their starting week.
The study will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of those weeks. Participants may choose the day of the week th more PR
Lumina Names NDUS Recipient of Challenge Grant to Boost Attainment (10)
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 14 -- The North Dakota University System issued the following news release:
The North Dakota University System was selected to receive a $99,500 Attainment Challenge Grant from Lumina Foundation. Funding will support strategic initiatives to increase the state's postsecondary attainment rate to 65 percent by 2025, with the potential to reach 70 percent attainment by 2030.
According to the 2017 issue of A Stronger Nation, Lumina's annual report on postsecondary attainment, more PR
Maine Chief Justice Commemorates Constitution Day - September 18, 2017 (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 15 -- The Maine Judicial Branch issued the following news release:
Maine Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley today urged the Maine public, along with Maine's teachers and educators to recognize our nation's Constitution Day, which is September 17, 2017.
It was on September 17, 1787, that the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the extraordinary document they had created. This year Constitution Day will be observed, n more PR
Maine DOE Announces $5 Million Available for Regional Grant Opportunities (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 11 -- The Maine Department of Education issued the following news release:
The State of Maine has announced a competitive grant opportunity for the Fund for Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (FEDES) to assist in financing the cost of local and regional initiatives to improve educational opportunity and student achievement through more efficient delivery of education programs and services.
The FEDES grant opportunity is part of the Maine DOE's ongoing EMBRACE init more PR
Making Economics Fun for Students and Their Teachers (10)
RADFORD, Va., Sept. 12 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
There's a scene in "The Princess Bride" that is a "fantastic example of how economics works," Tom Duncan says.
It's the repartee between Westley and Vizzini, who has captured Westley's true love, Buttercup.
Westley has placed on the table two goblets of wine and tells Vizzini that one contains poison. "The battle of wits has begun," Westley says as he challenges Vizzini to choose from which goblet to sip.
"This more PR
Making the County SAFER: Fire and Rescue Wins $2.2 Million in Federal Grants (10)
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 14 -- Montgomery County issued the following news release:
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) has been awarded four grants totaling more than $2.2 million. These grants are made through possible two FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) programs.
Two grants are provided through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program:
* $ 1,452,842 to support hiring 10 additional firefighters which will fulfill the foal of four-person more PR
Mansfield University, Faculty Union Announce Plan Focused on Cooperation and Student Success (10)
MANSFIELD, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Mansfield University issued the following news:
The Mansfield University leadership team, headed by Interim President Scott Barton, and the MU Chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) announced on Tuesday, September 12 that they have agreed on a plan that will avert the retrenchment of faculty in the coming year.
The plan identifies savings and efficiencies through attrition and other opportunities that align faculty more PR
Maria College and SUNY Empire State College Partner in Graduate Program Areas (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release:
In a first-of-its-kind agreement for both colleges, Maria College bachelor's students now have an early admission pathway for transferring into all SUNY Empire State College's School for Graduate Studies and School of Nursing and Allied Health programs.
Maria College President Thomas Gamble said, "Maria College is pleased to partner with SUNY Empire State College to support the more PR
Marist Produces Engaging Online Video Modules for the Data & Marketing Association's New Certificate Program (10)
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- Marist College issued the following news release:
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) has launched a new 'CRM & Attribution' Certificate program developed through a partnership with Marist College. The certificate is the first of three programs to be launched through the collaboration and is taught online and on-demand.
Recognizing the need to produce more data-driven, complex, and on-demand courses convenient for their members, DMA and Marist collaborated t more PR
Maryland Higher Education Commission Commends HCC for Increase of Transfer Degrees Awarded (10)
BEL AIR, Md., Sept. 15 -- Harford Community College issued the following news release:
In the College's annual Maryland Higher Education Commission Performance Accountability Report, MHEC recently lauded Harford's 25.3 percent increase in the number of transfer degrees awarded - a key benchmark used by the Commission to measure the College's success.
Harford Community College president Dr. Dianna G. Phillips was quoted in a Baltimore Sun article on the subject dated September 15, 2017, saying, more PR
Maryland Soybean Board Seeks Research Proposals (10)
SALISBURY, Md., Sept. 10 -- The Maryland Soybean Board issued the following news release:
Soybean researchers seeking funding from the Maryland Soybean Board for 2017-2018 are asked to submit a "pre-proposal" by Oct. 15, prior to completing a full grant application.
"The pre-proposal process gives us the opportunity to greenlight projects that are aligned with our priorities, and to encourage researchers to further develop ones that might need more work," says Brian Johnson, chairman of the MS more PR
Maryland State Board of Education to Meet on Tuesday, September 19 (10)
BALTIMORE, Sept. 15 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Maryland State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 19, at the Maryland State Department of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore. It will be held in the State Board room on the 7th floor beginning at 9 a.m.
Please note there will be no Monday work session this month.
Items on this month's regular agenda include the following (times approximate):
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Massachusetts Democratic Party Demands Answers From Baker on Illegal Contributions (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 11 -- The Massachusetts Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Gus Bickford in response to Families for Excellent Schools, the outside dark money group with connections to the Baker Administration, receiving the largest fine ever imposed by the Office of Campaign and Political Finance:
"One year ago, Governor Baker called Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Chair Paul Sagan's contribution to the charter school campaign a "nothingburger."1 Today we learned more PR
Matt Leinart Set for Sept. 16 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments (10)
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release:
The University of Southern California and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that they will jointly honor Matt Leinart with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The Salute will take place this Saturday, Sept. 16, during the Trojans' game against Texas. Coverage of the game will start at 5:30 p.m. PT more PR
Matthew Miller to Represent Wisconsin in National Teacher of the Year Program (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
Inspired by a grandfather who worked on civil rights and progressive issues, Matthew W. Miller Sr., an English learner teacher at North High School in Sheboygan, pushes himself to make a difference in the lives of his students. Named Wisconsin's 2018 Special Services Teacher of the Year last spring, he will represent the state in the National Teacher of the Year program.
"Matthew pushes more PR
Maureen O'Connell, Ph.D., Honored With 2017 Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14 -- La Salle University issued the following news release:
La Salle University's mission is, simply, "To help students gain theoretical and practical knowledge, deepen their ethical sensibilities, and prepare for a lifetime of continuous learning, professional success, and dedicated service." The Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award provides the University an opportunity to recognize a person from within the community who represents unwavering dedication to this mission. more PR
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, Minn., Assigned Patent for Nanoparticle Complexes (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14 -- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, Minnesota, has been assigned a patent (9,757,453) developed by two co-inventors for "nanoparticle complexes of anti-CD20 antibodies, albumin and paclitaxel." The co-inventors are Svetomir N. Markovic, Rochester, Minnesota, and Wendy K. Nevala, Rochester, Minnesota.
The patent application was filed on July 5, 2016 (15/202,115). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/n more PT
Mayor Baraka, Tony Award Winner, Newark Native Savion Glover, Newark Arts Executive Director Jeremy Johnson Discuss Economic Impact of City's Arts, Culture at Press Conference (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 13 -- The city of Newark issued the following news:
Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Newark native and Tony Award-winning artist Savion Glover, and Newark Arts Executive Director Jeremy Johnson discussed the importance of the city's arts and culture industry to strengthening Newark's prosperity at a press conference in City Hall today. City Hall is located at 920 Broad Street.
The press conference followed the latest Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (AEP5) study, which is the most comprehe more PR
Mayor Bowser Launches New Strategic Plan for DC Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following news release:
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chancellor Antwan Wilson hosted a Back to School Block Party to celebrate the start of a new school year and unveil a new strategic plan for DC Public Schools (DCPS). Under the Capital Commitment 2017-2022 strategic plan, DCPS will focus on both excellence and equity as well as ensuring every family feels welcome and every child is given the opportunities and suppor more PR
Mayor Kenney Celebrates First Day of PHLpreK at Beautiful Beginnings (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13 -- Philadelphia Mayor James Francis Kenney issued the following news release:
Today Mayor Kenney visited PHLpreK students at Beautiful Beginnings to celebrate the successful enrollment of 2,000 children in PHLpreK for the 2017-18 school year.
Chief Education Officer Otis Hackney and Director of PHLpreK Julie Beamon joined the Mayor for the visit, and the group participated in an arts and crafts project designed for the first day of school.
"It always gives me joy to see more PR
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Leaders of the Chicago Architecture Biennial Kick-Off the 2017 Exhibition (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 14 -- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued the following news release:
The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) will officially open to the public on Saturday, September 16, 2017 and run through January 7, 2018. The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest free architecture and design exhibition in North America, and will showcase the transformative global impact of creativity and innovation in these fields. This year's Biennial features over 140 practitioners from 20 countr more PR
Mccool to Deliver ECU'S Rothbaum Lecture on Sept. 18 (10)
ADA, Okla., Sept. 12 -- East Central University issued the following news release:
Dr. Daniel McCool, professor and author, will deliver East Central University's Rothbaum Lecture, entitled "The Most Fundamental Right Under Threat." on Monday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Estep Multimedia Center of the Bill S. Cole University Center.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
McCool, an expert in water policy, public lands and Native American voting rights, will be discussing voting rights more PR
McCormick Announces Assistant Director of Policy (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
Today Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction, is pleased to announce Jennifer Watts will serve as Assistant Director of Policy for the Indiana Department of Education. In her role, Jennifer will oversee the development of Indiana's STEM plan. She began September 11, 2017.
Jennifer has extensive experience in strategic communications and federal policy. She served more PR
MCLA Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members (10)
NORTH ADAMS, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts issued the following news release:
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) recently welcomed seven new, full-time faculty members to five departments on campus, including five assistant professors and two instructors.
As an instructor in MCLA's Department of Physics, Bridget Gormalley '09 will teach general physics courses, and also staff Bowman Hall's maker space. A native of Pittsfield, she earned her associate's degr more PR
MDC's Jay Henges Shooting Range Switches to Fall Operating Hours (10)
HIGH RIDGE, Mo., Sept. 11 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news release:
The Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) Jay Henges Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is now operating under its fall/winter schedule. Now through March 3, the range is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Henges is closed Monday and Tuesday for routine maintenance and special group use.
As fall approaches, this is the perfect time to visit the range to sight in f more PR
Media Sandbox and WKAR Awarded $500,000 From MSUFCU (10)
EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
A collective $500,000 has been awarded to the Media Sandbox and WKAR from the MSU Federal Credit Union. The funding will bolster ComArtSci's ongoing mission to support and engage the mid-Michigan and Spartan communities, and provide new learning opportunities for ComArtSci students.
Growing Media Sandbox Street Teams
MSUFCU has gifted $250,000 to the Media Sandbox Street Teams, a student-run creative more PR
Medical Students Not Trained to Prescribe Medical Marijuana (10)
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14 -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Although 29 states and the District of Columbia allow marijuana use for medical purposes, few medical students are being trained how to prescribe the drug. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis surveyed medical school deans, residents and fellows, and examined a curriculum database maintained by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), learn more PR
Meeker '09 Profiled in New Book Espousing Liberal Arts (10)
GENEVA, N.Y., Sept. 15 -- Hobart and William Smith Colleges issued the following news release:
Oliver Meeker '09, a blockchain business development professional at IBM, has been featured in a Fortune magazine article on the high professional demand for liberal arts graduates.
The article notes that Meeker, who majored in sociology and minored in art history and public policy studies at HWS, is among the liberal arts graduates profiled in a new book by esteemed journalist George Anders, You Can more PR
Meet the UVA Alumnus Who Brought Pablo Picasso Back to America (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 11 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
In 1921, Samuel Kootz graduated from the University of Virginia with a law degree. He went on to become one of the 20th century's most famous American art dealers.
Kootz, who died in 1982, is best known for his relationship with Pablo Picasso. After World War II ended, the art dealer flew to France and convinced the famed modernist - who had been forbidden from exhibiting his work in Nazi-occupied P more PR
Merkley Announces Funding to Keep Teachers in Oregon Classrooms (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley today announced key provisions in education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill that will help Oregon communities. The bill was voted out of committee on Thursday.
"Every kid in Oregon should have a shot at the top-flight education they'll need in today's knowledge economy," Merkley said. "The Trump budget proposed eliminating more PR
Merrie Fisher Receives 2017 Gifted Coordinator Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) announced today that Merrie Fisher has received the 2017 Gifted Coordinator Award. Ms. Fisher was a Gifted and Talented teacher for 14 years before becoming a Gifted Coordinator in 2004. She retired last year from the Berkeley County (SC) School District, and the national recognition is a result of her years of commitment to helping all gift more PR
Mesalands Continues to Improve Enrollment, Completion, and Student Success (10)
TUCUMCARI, N.M., Sept. 11 -- Mesalands Community College issued the following news release:
Mesalands Community College recently unveiled the Enrollment Plan: Recruitment, Enrollment Tracking, Persistence, and Completion for 2017. This document serves both the students and the community, fulfills the mission and purpose of the campus, and focuses on the four major components of enrollment management. The Enrollment Plan has been effective in stabilizing and improving recruitment, enrollment, pe more PR
MFA Welcomes New Staff, Announces Promotions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Managed Funds Association issued the following news release:
Managed Funds Association (MFA), the leading trade association for the global alternative investment industry, today announced new members of its Executive Management Team. Each of these individuals will report directly to MFA's President and CEO Richard H. Baker and serve on the Management Team alongside general counsel Stuart J. Kaswell, head of public affairs D. Brooke Harlow, head of communications and more PR
Michael Munger, MD, FAAFP, Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release:
Michael L. Munger, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Overland Park, Kansas, today assumes the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Previously, he served three years as a director on the AAFP Board and one year as president-elect. Munger was chosen president-elect in September 2016 by the Congress of Delegates, the AAFP's governing body. The AAFP represents 129,000 phys more PR
Michele Campbell Receives LOK Distinguished Leadership Award (10)
DURANT, Okla., Sept. 15 -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Michele Campbell was the recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award presented at Leadership Oklahoma's 2017 All Class Reunion event, held earlier this week at Shangri-La Resort.
Campbell is assistant state director of communications, research and organizational development with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. In this role, more PR
Michigan Dept. of Education Begins Search For The 2018-19 Michigan Teacher Of the Year (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
The search has begun for the 2018-19 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is asking educators, administrators, students, and parents to help it find the next Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). The Michigan Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Meemic Foundation, recognizes outstanding educational leaders across Michigan for their work to elevate the more PR
Michigan Dept. of Education Begins Search for the 2018-19 Michigan Teacher of the Year (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Brian Whiston, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following news release:
The search has begun for the 2018-19 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is asking educators, administrators, students, and parents to help it find the next Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). The Michigan Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Meemic Foundation, recognizes outstanding educational leaders across Michi more PR
Michigan Education Department Issues Memo on Section 104d Early Literacy Assessment Reimbursement Grant (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 14 -- Brian Whiston, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Sheila A. Alles Chief Deputy Superintendent
SUBJECT: Announcing the Section 104d Early Literacy Assessment Reimbursement Grant
As a part of the State 2017-2018 school aid appropriations (PA 108 of 2017), the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is releasing the Section 1 more PR
Michigan Education Department Issues Memo on Section 99K - Cybersecurity Competition Event Grant (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 14 -- Brian Whiston, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Sheila A. Alles Chief Deputy Superintendent
SUBJECT: Section 99K - Cybersecurity Competition Event Grant
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the availability of the Section 99k - Cybersecurity Competition Event Grant. The purpose of the grant more PR
Michigan Education Trust Officials to Answer Families' College Savings Questions, Give Away Prizes During Tuesday 'MET-Athon' (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 15 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release:
In honor of Michigan College Savings Month, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) will stage a "MET-athon" from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, to answer families' college savings questions and help them purchase MET 529 prepaid tuition contracts before the 2017 enrollment session closes Sept. 30.
The event will also feature a noon webinar, during which parents and other caregivers can pose ques more PR
Michigan Education Trust Plans Comprehensive Study on How Michigan Residents Save for College (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release:
With hundreds of thousands of Michigan college students now back in school, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is preparing to embark on its own quest for knowledge by surveying state residents about saving for college.
MET's statewide, statistically valid research effort is meant to help the state's 529 prepaid tuition program identify Michigan families' needs and possible roadblocks to college more PR
Michigan Parents Satisfied With Education Choice (10)
MIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release:
A new survey from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy shows Michigan parents who use school choice are very happy with the results.
The Center polled a diverse group of 837 parents using school choice from across the state earlier this year and published the results in a new report titled "A Survey of Michigan Parents Who Use School Choice." Some parents surveyed sent their children to a publ more PR
Michigan Tech Talks Back: Social Mobility, Return on Investment More Important Than Arbitrary Rankings (10)
HOUGHTON, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
US News & World Report has ranked Michigan Technological University 124th among best national universities and 58th among public national universities.
US News ranked 311 national universities that offer a broad range of undergraduate majors as well as master's and doctoral degrees.
In 2018 US News undergraduate rankings released today, Michigan Tech's undergraduate engineering programs ranked more PR
Michigan's August Jobless Rate Increases (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release:
Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August rose over the month by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.9 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). Total employment declined in August by 17,000 while the number of unemployed in Michigan advanced by 10,000. The state's workforce decreased more PR
Middle School Students Achieve Mathematical Literacy at Garcia Center Camp (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news release:
Not all kids see a personal connection with math, but a team of educators from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) worked with the Math Camp at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center to change that. For two weeks during August, 25 sixth-grade students participated in Math Camp at the Garcia Center, gaining mathematical l more PR
MILITARY $1.58 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Coastal Clinical & Management Services (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Coastal Clinical & Management Services Inc., Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, won a $1,580,465.60 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command for biomedical equipment technicians services. more CTR
MILITARY $162,250 Federal Contract Awarded to Paola Addison (10)
VICENZA, Italy, Sept. 16 -- Paola Addison, Browns Mills, New Jersey, won a $162,250 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command for religious education coordinator services. more CTR
MILITARY $27,230 Federal Contract Awarded to Indoor Air Technologies (10)
LACKLAND AFB, Texas, Sept. 13 -- Indoor Air Technologies Inc., Victor, New York, won a $27,230 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for the cleaning of heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducts and vents in San Antonio. more CTR
MILITARY $28,294 Federal Contract Awarded to Blanchard Training & Development (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12 -- Blanchard Training & Development Inc., Escondido, California, won a $28,294.05 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for education and training services. more CTR
MILITARY $45,000 Federal Contract Awarded to CJEN (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13 -- CJEN Inc., Dumfries, Virginia, won a $45,000 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for dashboards. more CTR
MILITARY $85,820 Federal Contract Awarded to Georgia Institute of Technology (10)
EDWARDS AFB, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, won an $85,820 sole source federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command for education and training services. more CTR
MILITARY $996,660 Federal Contract Awarded to Prime Universal Group (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- Prime Universal Group, San Antonio, won a $996,660 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for otolaryngology technician services. more CTR
Millikin Ranked Among 'Best Value Schools' in the Midwest (10)
DECATUR, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Millikin University issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Millikin University as one of the leading institutions in the country. U.S. News & World Report's 2018 "Best Colleges" guidebook, released Sept. 12, ranks Millikin No. 11 in the "Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest" category. Millikin was also ranked among the "Best Value Schools" in the Midwest.
Millikin was placed in the Regional Colleges category, which incl more PR
Mills Takes Major Step to Address Growing Issue of College Affordability (10)
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Mills College issued the following news release:
Mills College today announced that it will implement a tuition reset, reducing its base undergraduate tuition amount from $44,765 to $28,765--representing a 36 percent reduction and rolling back Mills tuition to 2005 rates. The move is in response to the rising cost of a college education and the barriers it creates for students and their families. Mills is the first private college in California to take this bold ste more PR
Minister Bruton Congratulates Over 61,000 Students on Their Junior Certificate/Cycle Results (10)
DUBLIN, Sept. 13 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D, congratulated over 61,000 (61,654) students on receiving their provisional Junior Certificate/Cycle results today. "I wish to congratulate all those who receiving their results today. Today marks the completion of your junior cycle and it is a proud moment for yourselves, your parents and your teachers. Today you are seeing the well de more PR
Minister Bruton Launches New Tool to Help Schools Improve Their Digital Capability (10)
DUBLIN, Sept. 14 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education & Skills, Mr Richard Bruton T.D. has announced that the Digital Learning Framework for schools is being made available to all primary and post primary schools from today.
The Framework provides a roadmap to help schools manage the transformation of teaching and learning as a result of new digital technologies.
The framework will:
* Help schools and individual teac more PR
Minister Halligan Congratulates Over 61,000 Students Who Receive Their Junior Certificate/Cycle Results Today (10)
DUBLIN, Sept. 13 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Training, Skills, Innovation and Research and Development, John Halligan, T.D., today congratulated the 61,654 students who received their Junior Certificate/Cycle results.
The Minister said, "Students receiving their results today should be proud of their achievements and use the experience as a foundation as they move onto the next stage in their education. As Minister for more PR
Minister, Students Discuss OSAP Changes (10)
GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 12 --The University of Guelph issued the following news release:
Benefits for University of Guelph students from recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) were discussed on campus today with the province's higher education minister.
Deb Matthews, minister of advanced education and skills development, met with students in a round table chaired by Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic).
Early this year, the province announced plans to more PR
Minneapolis Leaders Outline Campaign to End Traffic Deaths, Injuries by 2027 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 11 -- The city of Minneapolis issued the following news:
City leaders outlined a vision today for a new campaign aimed at ending traffic deaths and injuries on Minneapolis streets within 10 years.
The City Council's Transportation and Public Works Committee will vote on a resolution Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. supporting a Vision Zero policy for the city that calls for using data and best practices to develop concrete steps to reach the goal of zero traffic fatalities and more PR
Minnesota Students to Speak With NASA Astronaut on International Space Station (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- NASA issued the following news release:
Less than a week after arriving on the International Space Station (http://www.nasa.gov/station), Expedition 53 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei will speak with students from the Pine River-Backus Schools in Pine River, Minnesota, at 10:40 a.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 18. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website (http://www.nasa.gov/live).
Vande Hei will answer questions from kindergarte more PR
Missouri State University CFD Program Adviser to Visit West Plains Oct. 10 (10)
WEST PLAINS, Mo., Sept. 11 -- Missouri State University at West Plains issued the following news release:
Cynthia Thieman, academic adviser with the Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies at Missouri State University in Springfield, will be on the Missouri State-West Plains campus Tuesday, Oct. 10, to meet with current and prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development degree offered locally through the Missouri State Outreach office.
T more PR
MIT-Based Agency Helping STCC to Develop Proposal for Cutting-Edge Photonics 'Factory' (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 11 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news:
In partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AIM Photonics Academy, Springfield Technical Community College is planning a proposal for a state-of-the-art facility that would represent a step forward in the development of photonics manufacturing along the I-90 corridor from Boston to Rochester, N.Y.
Greater Springfield-area industry representatives joined a planning meeting on S more PR
More CPS Students Earn College and Career Credentials Than Ever Before (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 11 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release:
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools today announced that 43.4 percent of 2017 graduates earned early college and career credentials, which help make college more accessible and affordable for students. Credential attainment has surged upward by 39.1 percent since 2014, moving the district closer to Mayor Emanuel's goal of at least 50 percent of all CPS graduates attaining these credentials by 2019.
"A reco more PR
More Than 350 Schools Named R.I.S.E. Schools (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 15 -- The Arkansas Department of Education issued the following news release:
Arkansas schools are transforming education through the Reading Initiative for Student Excellence (R.I.S.E.) Arkansas campaign.
Earlier this summer schools were given the opportunity to sign up to become a R.I.S.E. School. More than 350 made the commitment to promote a culture of reading, build community partnerships and strengthen reading instruction, with additional schools expressing inter more PR
More Than 60,000 Students Worldwide to Build Robots and STEM Skills With FIRST Tech Challenge RELIC RECOVERYSM Presented by Qualcomm (10)
MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 9 -- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) issued the following news release:
FIRST (R) (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international, K-12 not-for-profit organization founded to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology, launched its 2017-18 FIRST (R) Tech Challenge season with an online game reveal on September 9. Teams of students and adult mentors gathered at more than 100 i more PR
Morrisville State College Makes the Grade in U.S. News & World Report (10)
MORRISVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- Morrisville State College issued the following news release:
Morrisville State College has made the grade again. The college has been ranked No. 29 among the Best Regional Colleges in the North in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2018 issue, a publication renowned for its higher education rankings.
Morrisville State College is also at No. 13 in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2018 Best Colleges rankings.
The USNWR rankings are re more PR
Mount Aloysius College Hosts Statewide Meeting of College Presidents (10)
CRESSON, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news:
Mount Aloysius College will host the Board of Directors meeting and retreat of the Association of Independent College and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) on September 13 and 14. Mount Aloysius College President Tom Foley serves as Chairman of AICUP and will welcome an assembly which will include presidents of private colleges from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Association of Independent Colleges more PR
Mount Sinai Health System Selects TIAA as Sole Recordkeeper (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- TIAA-CREF issued the following news release:
TIAA today announced that Mount Sinai Health System, based in New York City, has selected the financial services provider to be the sole recordkeeper of its 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. The plans include approximately $4.7 billion in assets1 for 33,500 participants.
"The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to providing our employees with the support and advice they need to help make their retirement goals a reality," sa more PR
Mount Sinai, ProHEALTH Dental Announce Innovative Clinical, Academic Affiliation (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release:
Poor oral health is an important indicator of overall health and has been linked to serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. To address this significant health care problem, Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have entered into a clinical and academic affiliation agreement with ProHEALTH Dental. The affiliation will create a collaborative program to address the importan more PR
Ms. Foundation for Women and Partners Call for Expansion of Sanctuary Policies to Center Black Women, Girls and Gender Nonconforming People (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Ms. Foundation for Women issued the following news release:
As the Trump Administration plans immigration raids and continues attacks on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) youth, immigrants, and multiple vulnerable populations, the Ms. Foundation for Women is calling for the expansion of sanctuary policies at the local level to center Black women and gender nonconforming people in a new report, Centering Black Women, Girls, Nonconforming People and Fem(me)s more PR
MSOE is Among the Best in 2018 U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news release:
Milwaukee School of Engineering was included on several lists within the 2018 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings, including:
* 10th Best Engineering Programs overall in the U.S. among engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's
* 6th Best Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering Program in the U.S.
* 7th Best Mechanical Engineering Program in the U.S.
* 11th Best Univ more PR
MSU Researchers Developing Storytelling As Way to Help Teach Computing Skills (10)
BOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Researchers at Montana State University have begun an interdisciplinary project to use storytelling - an important part of American Indian tradition - to engage American Indian and other middle school students with computer science.
The project, which formally began in August after the researchers received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, will use a graphical computer program called Alice more PR
MU Climate Survey Informs Leaders on Living, Working and Learning Environment (10)
COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 12 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
In 2016, faculty, staff and student leaders at the University of Missouri contracted with Rankin & Associates Consulting to conduct a campuswide climate study in an effort to identify the strengths and challenges facing MU. The study was part of a UM System effort; 9,952 people took the survey at MU for a participation rate of 22 percent. Upon completion of the survey, Rankin & Associates reported that the more PR
Murray, Casey, Scott, Polis Introduce Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Bob Casey (D-PA), and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act today, a com more PR
Murray, Portman, Clark, Young Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rob Portman (R-OH), and Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2017 today to help remove barriers and provide support to help homeless and foster kids access and succeed in higher e more PR
Museum School Featured on National Television (10)
ALLENDALE, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
The Grand Rapids Public Museum School received national attention for its innovative teaching methods when it was featured on a television special carried by the major networks. "XQ Super School Live" aired September 8; find out more about the project here.
Faculty and staff from Grand Valley's College of Education and Center for Educational Partnerships contributed to the design and creation of the Museum more PR
N.Y. State Education Department Issues Statement on 9/11 Anniversary (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following statement by Chancellor Betty A. Rosa on the anniversary of 9/11:
Chancellor Betty A. Rosa delivered the following Moment of Reflection at the start of the September meeting of the NYS Board of Regents:
"Sixteen years ago, on this day, our country was attacked by a foreign entity. Thousands of people lost their lives and the hopes and dreams of many families were changed forever more. The scars of that day w more PR
Naabik'iyati' Committee Issues Support for FY2018 Comprehensive Budget (10)
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Sept. 12 -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
During a special meeting of the Naabik'iyati' Committee held on Monday, committee members voted 12-1 in support of Legislation No. 0345-17, which seeks the approval of the Navajo Nation's fiscal year 2018 Comprehensive Budget by the Navajo Nation Council. Council Delegate Seth Damon (Baahaali, Chichiltah, Manuelito, Tse Lichii', Rock Springs, Tsayatoh), who more PR
NAB Launches Consumer Education Website on Incentive Auction Repack (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release:
The National Association of Broadcasters today announced the launch of TVAnswers.org, a new website to inform Americans about how they can continue receiving their local broadcast TV stations during the incentive auction repack process. The website is part of a consumer education campaign to keep viewers apprised of channel changes during the repack's 39-month timeline.
The Federal Communication more PR
NAIC to Congress: Stabilize U.S. Health Insurance Markets Now (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
Representing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Raymond G. Farmer, NAIC Secretary-Treasurer and South Carolina Insurance Director, testified before Congress today. Farmer encouraged the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to take action quickly to stabilize the U.S. health insurance market.
In response to uncertainty in the individual hea more PR
NAS Key West Essential Personnel Asked to Return to the Base (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following story:
As Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West is assessing the damage to the installation, commanding officer, Capt. Bobby Baker said they are contacting specific mission essential personnel to return to the base to assist with recovery operations. Mission essential personnel that are not personally contacted should wait until called by the executive officer.
Families of mission essential personnel will remain safely behind until more PR
Nashville Ballet Opens Season With Beloved Classic, the Sleeping Beauty (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development issued the following news:
Nashville Ballet will open its performance season with one of the most beloved ballets of all time, The Sleeping Beauty, Sept. 23-24 at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Jackson Hall.
The Sleeping Beauty features some of the most challenging classical choreography ever created, an iconic score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, and sets and costumes never before seen in Music City.
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NASUWT Comments on Launch of Teacher Workload Initiative (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 14 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following news release:
Commenting on the launch of a joint initiative aimed at reducing the workload of teachers by the Welsh Government, Estyn, Regional Consortia, Education Workforce Council and trade unions, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT-The Teachers' Union, said:
"The NASUWT has been at the forefront of campaigning on teacher workload across the UK for many years a more PR
National 4‑H Council and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partner to Empower Youth in Creating Healthier Communities (10)
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 14 -- The National 4-H Council issued the following news release:
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the nation's largest health philanthropy, has awarded National 4‑H Council (Council) a $4.6 million grant to improve the health of 1,000 communities across the nation over the next ten years.
To reach this goal, Council will engage the national Cooperative Extension System (CES), which includes land-grant universities that serve every county and parish in t more PR
National 4-H Council and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partner to Empower Youth in Creating Healthier Communities (10)
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 14 -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issued the following news release:
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the nation's largest health philanthropy, has awarded National 4-H Council (Council) a $4.6 million grant to improve the health of 1,000 communities across the nation over the next ten years.
To reach this goal, Council will engage the national Cooperative Extension System (CES), which includes land-grant universities that serve every county and parish i more PR
National FFA Organization Names VIP Award Recipients (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13 -- The National FFA Organization issued the following news release:
Sixteen individuals will be honored in an onstage ceremony with the VIP Citation at this year's National FFA Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis Oct. 25-28. The VIP Citation recognizes individuals' significant contributions to FFA and agricultural education.
Those individuals receiving this distinction include Dr. Craig Bacon of Springdale, Ark.; Dr. Richard Beard of Logan, Utah; Kendall Brashears of more PR
National Poll Finds Parents Want Safe, Welcoming, Well-Funded Neighborhood Public Schools; Overwhelmingly Support Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
Three in four public school parents say the public schools their children attend provide them with an excellent or good education, and 79 percent of parents are satisfied with their children's public schools when it comes to helping their children achieve their full potential, according to a nationwide poll of parents released today by the AFT.
Parents' highest priorities for their schools are provid more PR
National PTA Issues Statement on Freeman High School Shooting (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following statement by President Jim Accomando on the Freeman High School shooting:
"National PTA is deeply saddened to hear of the shooting today at Freeman High School in Rockford, Wash. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the students, families, educators and administrators impacted.
"Any act of violence at a school or involving children and youth is intolerable. Every student deserves to learn and grow in an env more PR
National Regulatory Organization Awards DORA for Investigative Work and Consumer Protection (10)
DENVER, Sept. 15 -- The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies issued the following news release:
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) today was awarded the Group Investigative Award for its Division of Professions and Occupations' "swift and coordinated effort" with the Denver District Attorney's Office in the arrest and prosecution of an individual falsely representing himself as a physician. Additionally, former DORA Executive Director Joe Neguse was given the Consumer P more PR
National Space Science & Technology Institute in Colorado Springs Receives Grant for Mobile Environmental Education Lab (10)
DENVER, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the award of $91,000 to the National Space Science & Technology Institute in Colorado Springs, Colo. The award is being provided under EPA's Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program which solicits proposals from eligible applicants for projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship.
The National Space Science & Technology In more PR
National Writing Project to Receive $80,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $80,000 cooperative agreement to the National Writing Project Inc. of Berkeley, Calif., for workshops that provides opportunities for park staff, students and teachers to engage in communities of learning, inquiry, and practice surrounding place based education.
The agency description of the grant states: "The NPS and NWP have entered into Cooperative Agreement P14AC01415. more ST
Nationally Renowned Expert to Discuss Role of Entrepreneurs in War-Torn Societies (10)
WACO, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Baylor University's John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise kicks off its annual Free Enterprise Forum this week with one of the nation's leading experts on entrepreneurship education - Steve Mariotti, founder of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and author of "An Entrepreneur's Manifesto."
The Free Enterprise Forum features four academically renowned guests who speak on a wide range of business top more PR
Native American, Alaskan Native Airman Encourages Inclusion, Diversity Through Knowledge (10)
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base (25th Air Force) issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes
70th ISR Wing Public Affairs
Technical Sergeant Frances shares a passion for her heritage, the U.S. Air Force, and good causes, which recently led her to an opportunity to represent all three when she attended the Society of American Indian Government Employees National Training Program in June.
A member of the 93rd Intelligence Squadron more PR
Navajo Nation Council Adopts the FY2018 Comprehensive Budget (10)
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Sept. 14 -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
The Navajo Nation Council deliberated for three days before adopting the Navajo Nation's fiscal year 2018 Comprehensive Budget on Thursday, along with 18 amendments that were approved during this week's budget session, by a vote of 19-2. The Comprehensive Budget will also be subject to consideration by President Russell Begaye.
At the start of the budget s more PR
Navy Seeks Training for Unlicensed Civilian Mariners in Virginia, California (10)
NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command has issued a sources sought notice (N102-17-T003) to provide training for unlicensed Civilian Mariners in Norfolk and San Diego, California. This is a market survey.
Response Date: Sept. 27; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611519 - Other Technical and Trade Schools more CTR
NBC10, Telemundo62 Leads Night at Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards With 14 Wins (10)
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 10 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release:
NBC10 and Telemundo62 today announced it received 14 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The awards honor excellence in television news, programming and individual achievement in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and parts of Ohio. The awards were announced at a ceremony Saturday, September 9, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
"This was a grea more PR
NCOA Celebrates 10 Years of Falls Prevention Awareness Day (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12 -- The National Council on Aging issued the following news release:
Falls are not a normal part of aging, but they are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Ten years ago, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and a coalition of state and local organizations created Falls Prevention Awareness Day to encourage people to get educated and act to prevent falls. In the first decade, more than 14 million people have participated in events acros more PR
NEA Issues Statement on High School Shooting, Rockford, Washington (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement by President Lily Eskelsen Garcia in response to the school shooting at Freeman High School in Rockford, Washington:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, staff and families of Freeman High School.
"We again are heartbroken to learn about another tragic shooting in our nation's schools.
"Our duty and responsibility as professional educators is to ensure public schools remain the safest place more PR
NEA Members Help Brothers and Sisters Affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release:
Members of the National Education Association are coming together to help educators and their families affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. NEA and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) jointly represent educators in Florida and they have combined fundraising efforts to assist members affected by Hurricane Irma there. To donate, please visit the AFT Foundation's Disaster Relief Center.
"Our hea more PR
Nebraska Dems Issues Statement, Secretary Devos' Visit to Public Schools (10)
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 14 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Jane Kleeb on Secretary Betsy DeVos's visit to public schools:
Today, Secretary DeVos is visiting three schools in Omaha and Lincoln. When her visit was announced, grassroots groups to the NSEA started planning actions to show DeVos that we love public schools in Nebraska. Public schools are an important part of our community and we deeply value them and the teacher that change students lives.
Chai more PR
New $30 Million Clark Scholars Program Supports Underrepresented Engineering Students (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 14 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
A new A. James Clark Scholars Program in the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, funded by a $15 million gift from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation, will provide financial aid and academic opportunities for undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the engineering field. The new program was announced Thursday at UVA's Board of Visitors meeting.
The more PR
New Amendment Could Put Census 2020 in Greater Jeopardy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund issued the following news release:
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund today announced its opposition to Comstock Amendment #85 to H.R. 3354, the "Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018," which would strip critical funding for the 2020 Census by shifting 30 million dollars from the U.S. Census Bureau to the Comme more PR
New Arrivals in Bangladesh From Myanmar Reach 313,000: IOM Seeks USD 26.1 Million to Address Lifesaving Needs (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 11 -- The International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has appealed for USD 26.1 million to meet the immediate needs of some 313,000 newly-arrived Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMNs) now sheltering in seven sites in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district.
The Flash Appeal, covering the next three months, seeks USD 15 million for shelter and essential non-food relief items, together with management of the sites. Another USD more PR
New Bill Introduced in Congress Aim for Higher Education Success for Youth in Foster Care System, Experiencing Homelessness (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Juvenile Law Center issued the following news release:
Advocacy organizations Juvenile Law Center, SchoolHouse Connection and National Network for Youth strongly support the introduction in Congress today of a bill that would significantly improve the chances for higher education success for youth experiencing homelessness and youth who have been in the foster care system. The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act, sponsored by Senator more PR
New Bills Introduced in Congress Aim for Higher Education Success for Youth in Foster Care System, Experiencing Homelessness (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13 -- The Juvenile Law Center issued the following news release:
Advocacy organizations Juvenile Law Center, SchoolHouse Connection and National Network for Youth strongly support the introduction in Congress yesterday of two bills that would significantly improve the chances for higher education success for youth experiencing homelessness and youth who have been in the foster care system.
The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act (S. 1795/H. more PR
New BPC SNAP Task Force to Address Ways to Strengthen Nutrition in SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release:
As negotiations begin on the 2018 Farm Bill, the Bipartisan Policy Center today launched the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Task Force. The aim of the group is to explore policy recommendations on the federal and state level for using SNAP, SNAP-Education, and related federal programs to improve health, combat poor nutrition, and reduce health care costs.
The 13-member task force is led by more PR
New CAP Report Provides Path Forward to Increase Teacher Diversity, Selectivity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
A new report from the Center for American Progress finds that raising the competitive bar for entry into the modern teaching workforce does not need to come at the cost of simultaneously continuing to promote diversity in the teacher profession. CAP's report identifies unique challenges and solutions to accomplish both goals, given the existing underrepresentation of people of color in the teacher pipeli more PR
New Census Data: Despite Small Gains, More Than 1.5 Million North Carolinians Live in Poverty, Struggle to Afford Basics (10)
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 14 -- The North Carolina Justice Center issued the following news release:
Despite national improvements, more than 1.5 million North Carolinians lived in poverty and struggled to make ends meet in 2016, according to new data released today from the Census Bureau. People and communities across the state still face barriers to getting ahead such as lack of access to good-paying jobs, unaffordable childcare, little access to public transportation to get to work, and inadequat more PR
New Classroom Open at Johnston Elementary (10)
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 13 -- Buncombe County issued the following news:
As the Fall 2017 school year kicked off, 18 new children gained access to public pre-school at Johnston Elementary School, thanks to a $180,000 Head Start classroom investment initiated by Buncombe County Commissioners.
"We know that Pre-K works really effectively to help kids have a strong start as they enter school, leading to strong outcomes over the course of their whole lives. In terms of their health, their ability t more PR
New Cyber Shield Takes Out Curtinnovation Awards (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 15 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology) issued the following news release:
An innovative software shield developed by Curtin University researchers that prevents increasingly common cyber security attacks has been crowned the overall winner in the 2017 Curtinnovation Awards.
Launching Curtin's Research and Innovation Week 2017, the Curtinnovation Awards celebrate the University's efforts to turn research outcomes into successful new produc more PR
New Dean at School of Nursing & Health Studies (10)
BOTHELL, Wash., Sept. 14 -- The University of Washington's Bothell campus issued the following news release:
The new dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies, Shari Dworkin, is enthusiastic about its nimble spirit, the opportunities to expand community collaborations and the possibilities for more offerings for health studies students. Shortly after arriving from her previous job as associate dean for academic affairs at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Dworki more PR
New Exhibitions Opening in October at the Emporium Center (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development issued the following news:
The Arts & Culture Alliance presents five new exhibitions Oct. 6-27 at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville.
A reception will take place 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 as part of First Friday activities downtown to which the public is invited to meet the artists and view the artwork. Knoxville Shimmy Mob and the UT Electroacoustic Ensemble will perform during the reception. Most of the works more PR
New Geriatrics Legislation Promises a Better Present and Future for Us All as We Age--AGS (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The American Geriatrics Society issued the following news release:
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today offered a ringing endorsement of the Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act (H.R. 3713), a proposal for programs addressing the shortage of health professionals equipped to care for us all as we age, as well as supports for older adults, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary teams responsible for delivering high-quality care. Introduced by Reps. Jan Sc more PR
New Hampshire Department of Education Statewide Assessments (10)
CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release:
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NH DOE) announced today that American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be the new vendor for the statewide assessment in English language arts and mathematics for students in grades 3-8; and science for students in grades 5, 8, and 11. Commissioner Edelblut stated, "AIR is an experienced private, not-for-profit assessment vendor with access to stat more PR
New Hampshire Doctor Named 2018 Family Physician of the Year (10)
LEAWOOD, Kan., Sept. 15 -- The American Academy of Family Phsyicians issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Family Physicians today awarded its highest honor to Gerard J. Hevern, MD, FAAFP, of Suncook, New Hampshire. Hevern was named the AAFP's national 2018 Family Physician of the Year, which honors one outstanding American family physician who provides patients with compassionate, comprehensive care, and serves as a role model in his or her community and to other health pr more PR
New Hampshire Doctor Named 2018 Family Physician of the Year (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Family Physicians today awarded its highest honor to Gerard J. Hevern, MD, FAAFP, of Suncook, New Hampshire. Hevern was named the AAFP's national 2018 Family Physician of the Year, which honors one outstanding American family physician who provides patients with compassionate, comprehensive care, and serves as a role model in his or her community and to other health prof more PR
New Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine Appoints Founding Dean (10)
PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release:
The Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine Board of Directors has appointed professor of pediatrics, researcher, educator and health policy expert Mark A. Schuster, MD, PhD, as founding dean and CEO of its School of Medicine, to be located in Pasadena, California.
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Schuster served as the William Berenberg Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and chief of general pediatric more PR
New Library Management MOOC Series Fills Educational Gap (10)
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
A new massive-open online course (MOOC) series offered by the University of Michigan will provide advanced training in management to public librarians, many of whom say they have to learn most of those skills on the job.
The Public Library Management series is among 11 Professional Certificate programs being announced today by online platform edX.org. Professional Certificate programs are a series of on more PR
New Media Lab Experience Inspired by English Course (10)
MESA, Ariz., Sept. 12 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release:
Mesa Community College (MCC) is creating the New Media Lab Experience (NMLE), a collaborative, interdisciplinary resource for students, enhanced with software contributed by Adobe Systems Inc.
The NMLE, located at MCC's Southern and Dobson campus, will modernize the presentation of scholarly material. Students using the Lab's multimedia technologies and contemporary filmmaking tools to present their research wil more PR
New Model of Climate-Change Effects on Coffee Availability and Bee Pollinators (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
Areas in Latin America suitable for growing coffee face predicted declines of 73-88 percent by 2050. However, diversity in bee species may save the day, even if many species in cool highland regions are lost as the climate warms. The research, co-authored by David Roubik, senior scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, will be published in an early online Proceedings of the National Academy o more PR
New NSTA Curriculum Series Injects Real-World Learning About STEM Into K-12 Classrooms (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 11 -- The National Science Teachers Association issued the following news release:
The STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is designed to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who want an integrated approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math. Announced today, the new NSTA Press(R) series covers all the STEM concepts as students advance from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Each book in the series is an in-depth module that uses project- and p more PR
New Partnership With Morgan State University and Howard Community College Allows Students to Earn a Four-Year Degree (10)
LAUREL, Md., Sept. 11 -- Prince George's Community College issued the following news:
Morgan State University (MSU) President David Wilson joined Prince George's Community College (PGCC) President Charlene M. Dukes, Howard Community College (HCC) President Kathleen Hetherington and Laurel College Center (LCC) Program Director Nancy L. Grinberg to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement that expands Morgan's presence in Maryland and provides opportunities for students to earn four-year more PR
New Partnerships Advance Cascadia Innovation Corridor (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 -- Microsoft, a platform and productivity company, issued the following news release:
Leaders from Washington state and British Columbia today announced a suite of new initiatives focused on improving connectivity, strengthening innovation and generating economic opportunity.
Launched in September 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Cascadia Innovation Corridor is built upon a shared spirit of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Corridor boasts world-renowne more PR
New Science Building Named for Sr. Aquinas Weber, O.P. (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Aquinas College issued the following news release:
This fall, at the request of an anonymous donor and longtime friend of Sister Aquinas, the addition to Albertus Magnus Hall of Science will bear the name Sister Aquinas Weber Hall.
The lead donor for the new science building project did not want his own name on the building. Instead, he wished the new addition to bear the name of a woman he has known and admired for many years, and who, in many ways, has made A more PR
New Science Program to Study Areas of High Vessel Traffic (10)
VANCOUVER, Canada, Sept. 11 - Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the following news release:
Canada's coasts are home to abundant fisheries, support the livelihoods of Indigenous and coastal communities, and attract tourism. Our coasts also enable responsible shipping of our goods to and from overseas.
The Government of Canada is taking concrete action, under the Oceans Protection Plan, to assess how human activities may impact our marine ecosystems over time.
Today, Parliamentary Secretary t more PR
New Study Reveals CU Economic Impact in Local Community of More Than $106 Million (10)
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky., Sept. 14 -- Campbellsville University issued the following news release:
Campbellsville University has a total economic impact from its operations of more than $106 million in Taylor County, according to a new study recently completed by Younger Associates of Jackson, Tenn.
The $106 million is a measure of the total dollar value that flows through the Campbellsville-Taylor County economy because of the operations of Campbellsville University. The exact amount is $106,482,5 more PR
New Terms Starts With Good News for Local Computing Teachers and Students! Consett Academy Announces CAS Master Teacher (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The British Computer Society issued the following news release:
Students at Consett Academy and neighbouring schools will benefit from extra support that their teachers will receive - thanks to computing teacher Jim Green's appointment as a *CAS Master Teacher. Master Teachers are volunteers who are trained to help teachers learn how best to teach the computing curriculum.
Jim who is 'Head of Technical and Vocational and Learning Leader for Computing' at Consett Academy has more PR
New UIC Music Leader Sees City, Campus As Music Lab (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 14 -- The University of Illinois's Chicago campus issued the following news release:
As the recently appointed head of the University of Illinois at Chicago's music program, Louis Bergonzi's aim is to make it the most accessible undergraduate music program in the country.
"As far as a music program goes, you could not ask for a better laboratory than the city of Chicago," says Bergonzi.
In addition to supporting and building UIC music programs, Bergonzi will also be taking the more PR
New York Small Business Development Center Launches Online Course on How to Start a Business (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC), a not for profit consulting organization for new and existing businesses, released the latest edition of its online entrepreneurial education course, EntreSkills(TM). EntreSkills(TM) was developed with the assistance of educators and small business specialists, and is available for clients of the NY SBDC.
EntreSkills(TM) comes in three versions more PR
Newark Leaders Applaud State Board of Education for Vote to Return Local Control to Newark Schools (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 13 -- Newark Public Schools issued the following news release:
Superintendent of Newark Public Schools Christopher D. Cerf, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Senator Teresa Ruiz, the Newark School Board and other Newark leaders attended the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) board meeting in Trenton, NJ this morning where the State Board of Education voted to pass two resolutions that call for "the return of operational control to Newark Public Schools following the creation and more PR
Newly Launched Philanthropic Component to Back a Boiler Already Impacting Purdue Students (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
The Pave the Way program, which launched this fall as a philanthropic component to complement Purdue's Back a Boiler income share agreement initiative, has already impacted seven undergraduate students.
"Receiving funding from the new Pave the Way program allows me to keep pursuing my dreams toward the career I want," said Amy Wroblewski, a senior studying management and strategy and organizational managemen more PR
News and Entertainment Play Important Role in Shaping National Suicide Narrative (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention issued the following news release:
With millions of Americans turning daily to various news media outlets or entertainment programming, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) - the nation's public-private partnership for suicide prevention aimed at advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention - encourages media to use best practices to cover stories that are accurate, hopeful, ac more PR
News Releases Sens. Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to Uphold Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors, Invest in Civil Rights Office (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate health committee, Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and 27 U.S. Senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos advising her not to create chaos and uncertainty by rescinding guidance that directs schools on how to handle investigations of campus sexual assault. The Senators urged more PR
Newton '16 to Serve in Peace Corps in the Caribbean (10)
GENEVA, N.Y., Sept. 15 -- Hobart and William Smith Colleges issued the following news release:
In his latest commitment to public service, John Newton '16 will help primary school teachers develop a new curriculum to tackle English literacy as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Caribbean.
Newton's Peace Corps assignment follows a year spent working with AmeriCorps on a literacy program in Austin, Texas--an experience that had a profound impact on him. "After working for AmeriCorps I have learned t more PR
NGA and GANA Move Forward on Combining Associations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Glass Association issued the following news release:
The Boards of Directors of the National Glass Association (NGA), Vienna, VA, and the Glass Association of North America (GANA), Topeka, KS, have unanimously approved combining the two associations into one, strong and unified voice for the glass and glazing industry.
The new association will combine the best elements of NGA and GANA to better serve members and the industry. GANA's technical and advocacy w more PR
NIH Seeks NCI Diversity Career Development Program in Rockville, Maryland (10)
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 16 -- The National Institutes of Health has issued a solicitation (N02CO72730-36) for NCI Diversity Career Development program at the NCI Shady Grove Campus, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Maryland.
Response Date: Sept. 18, 2017; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611430 - Professional and Management Development Training more CTR
Ninety-Six Percent of FCPS Schools Fully Accredited (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Ninety-six percent of schools in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), or 187 of 194, have earned full accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for 2017-18, based on results from Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests administered during the 2016-17 school year. This represents a three percentage point increase for FCPS over last year and is ten percentage points above the 2 more PR
NIRI Announces Annual Conference Committee Chairs (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- The National Investor Relations Institute issued the following news release:
The National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) today announced that Victoria Sivrais will serve as the Chair of the 2018 Annual Conference Committee, which will advise on the educational content for the next NIRI Annual Conference at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 10-13, 2018.
Victoria Sivrais is a Founding Partner at Clermont Partners, a strategic financial communications firm with offices more PR
Nisqually River Foundation to Receive $50,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $50,000 cooperative agreement to the Nisqually River Foundation of Olympia, Washington, for environmental education programming and outreach activities.
The funding opportunity number is F17AS00408 (CFDA 15.649).
For more information, contact Connie Sauer, 503/872-2826, Connie_Sauer@fws.gov. more ST
NJ FFA Member Loew Finalist for National Proficiency Award (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 12 -- The New Jersey Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The National FFA Organization has announced that Joshua Loew, from Newport in Cumberland County, has been selected as one of four finalists for the National FFA Proficiency Award in Outdoor Recreation - Entrepreneurship/Placement. Loew, a member of the Cumberland Regional FFA, will compete for the top prize at the national finals to be held this October during the 90th National FFA Convention more PR
NMSU Student Bridge Building Project Requires More Than Engineering Skills (10)
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
Twenty-seven New Mexico State University students and their mentors have just returned from two weeks in Nicaragua where they built a foot bridge spanning 110 feet to provide a small community access over a river that floods during the monsoon season.
The biggest lessons learned by students in Aggies Without Limits (formerly known as Engineering Without Boundaries) were not only about loads, measurements and m more PR
NMU Reports Increase in Freshman Enrollment (10)
MARQUETTE, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news release:
Northern Michigan University's 10th day enrollment report shows the number of new first-time, full-time freshmen has increased nearly 11 percent, or 146, over last year. The boost of incoming students helps to minimize some of the overall headcount decline attributed to smaller class sizes in recent years, along with a large graduating class last May.
"Successfully recruiting a higher number of freshm more PR
Nominate Your Program for the IIE Heiskell Award (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Institute of International Education issued the following news release:
IIE's Heiskell Awards showcase the most innovative and successful models for internationalization of campuses, study abroad, and international partnership programs in practice today. IIENetwork members around the world are eligible for the Heiskell Award. For information about IIENetwork membership, please contact membership@iie.org or visit IIENetwork Membership. Nominations will be reviewed by th more PR
Nominations Sought for IEEE-CS Awards to Honor Outstanding Computing Leaders (10)
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 11 -- The IEEE Computer Society issued the following news:
The computing industry relies on innovative developments and accomplishments by leaders in the field to remain dynamic and vital. IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS) Awards program offers a means of recognizing and rewarding these technology leaders for their contributions.
The IEEE-CS technical, service, and education awards recognize outstanding achievements and highlight significant contributors in the teachi more PR
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released (10)
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
The state's seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, remaining unchanged from July's revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.
North Carolina's August 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.9 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 2,496 over the month to 4,702,213 and increased 69,738 over the more PR
Northwestern College Ranked 10th By U.S. News and World Report (10)
ORANGE CITY, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- Northwestern College issued the following news release:
Northwestern College is ranked 10th among 80 Midwestern regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Colleges guidebook. This is the 11th year in a row for Northwestern to be in the top 10. The rankings, which include 1,389 schools nationwide, are available at www.usnews.com/colleges.
"Every fall we are encouraged when the high quality of a Northwestern education is affirmed by many rankings," s more PR
Northwestern Reports Fall Enrollment (10)
ALVA, Okla., Sept. 11 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
After reaching a three-year high in enrollment in 2016, the number of students enrolled in fall semester classes this year at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is slightly smaller.
In preliminary enrollment information presented to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Northwestern reported headcount enrollment of 2,095 students, a decrease of 5 percent over last year's count of more PR
NPES Announces Show Plans for 2018 Through 2020 (10)
RESTON, Va., Sept. 13 -- NPES, The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies, issued the following news release:
NPES - The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies, announced today that GRAPH EXPO will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago for the next three years. The events will take place September 30 - October 3 in 2018, October 13 - 16 in 2019, and October 4 - 7 in 2020.
"Empowering the success of businesses in the more PR
NRCCUAⓇ Today Launches Encoura, a Platform Creating the Future State of the Higher Education Enrollment Office (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The National Research Center for College and University Admissions issued the following news release:
The National Research Center for College and University Admissions(TM) (NRCCUAⓇ) today announces Encoura(TM), where informed decisions begin. Encoura is a platform created to represent the company's commitment to encouraging students to pursue lifelong learning and career success, and help higher education institutions make more informed decisions that optimize more PR
NRF Foundation Hosts RISE Up Retail Hiring Fair in Baltimore (10)
BALTIMORE, Sept. 14 -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release:
Retailers, nonprofit organizations and a Baltimore city workforce agency today joined forces with the NRF Foundation to host a hiring fair for more than 100 job seekers who have recently completed Retail Industry Fundamentals, one of the NRF Foundation's credentials in its RISE Up (Retail Industry Skills and Education) initiative.
"Whether they're looking for that first job or a fresh start, Retail Industr more PR
NSBA Center for Public Education Study Finds Public Schools Offer the Broadest Range of Educational Choices (10)
ALEXANDRIA,Va., Sept. 12 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release:
A new report "Busting the Myth of 'one-size-fits all' Public Education," -- from the Center for Public Education (CPE) found an abundance of choice in public schools, both in program offerings and school selection. CPE is the research tank for the National School Boards Association (NSBA). The report comes at an opportune time with the increasing focus in Washington, D.C. and state capitals on more PR
NSF Announces 14 New PIRE Awards to Support Scientific Collaboration in 24 Countries (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is pleased to announce 14 new Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) awards, totaling more than $66 million over the next five years.
The awards will fund 14 lead U.S. institutions and U.S. partner institutions for collaborative projects involving international partners in 24 countries: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colom more PR
NSU Sets Enrollment Record of 10,572 (10)
NATCHITOCHES, La., Sept. 12 -- Northwestern State University issued the following news release:
Northwestern State University's enrollment this fall of 10,572 is the highest in the school's 133-year history. The registration count is up by 753 students, or 7.7 percent, over last fall's enrollment of 9,819.
The previous enrollment record was 10,546 in 2004, which was the year before selective admission policies were established at the university. Enrollment has been up for four consecutive year more PR
NYCOSH Commemorates 16th Anniversary of 9/11 With a Call for Responders to Sign Up for the World Trade Center Health Program (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health issued the following news release:
On the 16th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) is focused on enrolling as many responders as possible. Over the last year, NYCOSH staff has provided World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program outreach and education services and enrollment assistance to 9/11 responders who fall in the following categories: workers employed by New York more PR
Oct. 6 Women's Conference to Address Stress, Burnout (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
The 20th annual Omaha Women's Health and Wellness Conference will be held Friday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the La Vista Conference Center, 12520 Westport Parkway.
The conference, which is open to the public, offers a day of new health insights, empowering messages, health screenings, exhibits, shopping and fun. Topics will include strategies to overcome burnout and stress, how overa more PR
OECD Education Report Poses Big Challenges to Federal Government on Funding for Public Schools (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 13 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The latest OECD 'Education at a Glance 2017' report adds strong evidence to calls for increasing investment in public schools, posing serious challenges for the low-growth trajectory of the Federal Government's schools funding plan, according to the Australian Education Union.
'Simon Birmingham can claim increases in school funding, but the objective evidence in this report suggests his watered-d more PR
Oelsligle Proud of Service to Northeast (10)
NORFOLK, Neb., Sept. 12 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release:
NORFOLK, NE - A longtime member of the Northeast Community College Board of Governors has announced he is stepping down after 17-years. Dr. Don Oelsligle, Tilden, submitted his letter of resignation during the board's monthly meeting Tuesday in Norfolk.
Oelsligle said he is proud of his time with the College.
"Looking back over the years, the most important task I was a part of was the selection of the c more PR
OFID and UNRWA Sign US$1 Million Grant to Support Quality Education in Jerusalem (10)
AMMAN, Jordan, Sept. 13 -- OPEC Fund for International Development issued the following news release:
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has made a commitment of US$1 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which will support the UNRWA education program in East Jerusalem. OFID's Director-General Suleiman J. Al-Herbish and UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl signed the agreement today in Amman, Jordan.
The c more PR
Ohio Submits Its ESSA State Plan to U.S. Department of Education (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Ohio Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Ohio Department of Education today submitted the state's plan, as approved by the State Board of Education, to the U.S. Department of Education for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Ohio's ESSA plan specifies, to the federal government, key aspects of Ohio's education policy framework and reflects engagement with parents, students, educators, and business and community leaders, more PR
OkCupid Introduces New Badge for Planned Parenthood Supporters (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release:
Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced a new partnership with OkCupid today to introduce a Planned Parenthood badge on the app that enables people to find--and connect with--other members who support the organization and access to reproductive health and rights. The in-app badge rolls out today, kicking off a week-long promotion of sexual health information and tips via OkCupid's an more PR
One Book, One Community Author Resonates Messages of Self-Discovery (10)
EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
Five years old, alone, with an empty stomach, no money and no knowledge of the name of his home or family while lost in a dangerous city with a foreign language.
This was a reality once faced by Saroo Brierley, then an impoverished young boy in India lost from home and now an internationally bestselling author of the book, "A Long Way Home."
Brierley's memoir, adapted by six-time Oscar nominated film more PR
One in Five Children Across Middle East, North Africa Needs Humanitarian Aid (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release:
Nearly one in five children across the Middle East and North Africa need immediate humanitarian assistance, according to latest data and analysis. Over 90 percent of these children live in countries affected by conflict.
"Conflict continues to rob millions of girls and boys of their childhood. Decades of progress are at a risk of being reversed across the Middle East and North Africa," said Geert Cappelaere, UNIC more PR
Open-Government Groups Support Kentucky Student Newspaper's Legal Battle for Public Records of Harassment Investigations (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 11 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news release:
A coalition of open-government groups led by the Student Press Law Center has thrown its support behind college journalists battling for access to public records about sexual harassment investigations against employees at the University of Kentucky.
In a "friend-of-the-court" brief filed with the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the SPLC and seven other press-rights organizations ask the judges to overrule an more PR
ORAU Awards $36,000 in Education Grants to Local Teachers (10)
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Sept. 12 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release:
ORAU awarded 38 teachers from 14 East Tennessee schools more than $36,000 on Monday at the 16th annual ORAU Education Grants ceremony.
Educational materials and equipment purchased with the grant monies--such as iPads, computer software, robotics kits and more--will help teachers continue to meet state-wide curriculum standards and enhance the learning experience of their students in STEM sub more PR
Orleans/Niagara BOCES Announces Its Employees of the Year (10)
MEDINA, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- The Orleans-Niagara Boards of Cooperative Educational Services issued the following news release:
The school year at Orleans/Niagara BOCES started on a great note with the announcement of its 2016-2017 Employees of the Year. District Superintendent, Dr. Clark Godshall, played a movie at opening day where he surprised the winning employees in each category: administration, clerical, continuing education, custodian/maintenance, staff specialist, substitute, teacher and t more PR
Oslo Consultative Group on Prevention and Stabilization in the Lake Chad Region (10)
PARIS, Sept. 11 -- ACTED (formerly the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) issued the following news:
We ask stakeholders from the 'Oslo Conference' to follow-up on the full range of commitments made during the conference, and consider the worsening humanitarian situation in addition to stabilization discussions.
Step 1: Put Protection of Civilians at the Centre of Response
We call for all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law (IHL) and ensure that af more PR
Otterbein Ranked in Top 20 in U.S. News & World Report (10)
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Otterbein University issued the following news release:
Otterbein University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its focus on affordability, integrative teaching and learning, student success outcomes, experiential learning and providing educational opportunities for veterans.
In the U.S. News & World Report 2018 edition of "America's Best Colleges," Otterbein is ranked in the top 15 percent among 173 peers in the Regional Universities-Midwest cat more PR
OU Ranked Among Top 50 Public Universities in Nation (10)
NORMAN, Okla., Sept. 12 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
For the first time in history, the University of Oklahoma has been ranked among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation, public or private, according to U.S. News & World Report. In its 2018 Best Colleges rankings, OU is ranked among the best national universities as No. 97 overall - up from No. 111 in 2017 - and as No. 44 among public institutions. OU's petroleum engineering program has been ra more PR
Our Biggest Challenge is That Our Education System is Not Changing - Prof M P Poonia, Vice Chairman, AICTE (10)
NEW DELHI, Sept. 14 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry issued the following news release:
On the occasion of the 11th Anniversary of VLFM / CSM project and the 7th year of VSME in India, CII in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized the VSME Convention under the theme "Skilling Indian SMEs together with Engineering Colleges" on Thursday, 14 September in New Delhi.
Prof M P Poonia, Vice Chairman, AICTE congratulated Prof Shoji Shiba for the VLCI concept more PR
Our University's Commitment to Maintain a Safe, Healthy Campus (10)
OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 15 -- The University of Ontario Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The start of an academic year offers a chance to remind our campus community about our collective responsibility to uphold the policies and procedures created to maintain a healthy and safe learning, living, social, recreational and working environment, particularly as it relates to sexual violence.
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology opposes all forms of sexual viole more PR
Outdoor Programs Designed for Homeschool, Preschool Students (10)
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 11 -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission issued the following news:
Homeschool and preschool students will learn about the great outdoors with a nine-month series of free educational programs getting underway at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center this month.
The programs will tackle a new topic each month with age-appropriate material. Programs for homeschool students will be the second Tuesday of each month and a program of a similar topic will be presented for preschool more PR
Overdue Republican Budget Week Puts Foxconn Ahead of 850,000+ Wisconsin Students (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 15 -- The Wisconsin Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Ahead of Republican claims about K-12 funding in the state budget, three Democratic leaders pointed out that Republicans voted this week to regularly take more from Wisconsin taxpayers for Foxconn over the next FOUR state budgets than any GOP school aid increase.
"Our Republican colleagues will take to the floor today and tell us a lot about their school aid budget," Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Delta) said. " more PR
PCC Bucks Trend, Sees Enrollment Gains (10)
PUEBLO, Colo., Sept. 15 -- Pueblo Community College issued the following current news release:
Pueblo Community College is ready to make a significant contribution to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education's goal of making education more attainable for all Coloradans.
This week the CCHE announced a master plan to significantly boost the number of Coloradans who have postsecondary certificates and two- and four-year degrees. It fits in with many of the initiatives already being practiced a more PR
PCORI Board Approves $18 Million for Research on Sickle Cell Disease (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute issued the following news release:
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved about $18 million to fund two studies comparing different ways to manage the transition of people with sickle cell disease from pediatric to adult care.
Although children with sickle cell disease generally receive the care they need to manage their condition, the transition to adult care can be haz more PR
Penn College Launches Skills-Assessment Program (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Sept. 14 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is concluding a six-month pilot program for an innovative skills-assessment program.
Development Needs Assessment (DNA) for Business is a competency-based platform that identifies areas of strength and opportunity related to job skills, and provides targeted recommendations for training to maximize return on investme more PR
Penn College Moves Up in 'Best Colleges' Rankings (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Pennsylvania College of Technology continues its regional prominence in the 2018 edition of the "U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges" guidebook.
Penn College is ranked fifth among public colleges - up from seventh a year ago - and 13th overall (when private institutions are included) in the Regional Colleges North category.
The publication compared a total of 324 regional colleges on such stati more PR
Penn Study: Student Debt Alters Career, Partner Paths for Young Female Lawyers (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
Law school graduates often leave their programs burdened with debt that can top six figures. Research from the University of Pennsylvania and Ryerson University shows that this debt, coupled with recently stagnant median first-year salaries, can negatively influence the career choices and partner prospects for new female lawyers.
"Women with more student debt stay longer in private-sector jobs, postpone more PR
People of Color Exposed to More Pollution From Cars, Trucks, Power Plants During 10-Year Period (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 14 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
A new nationwide study finds that the U.S. made little progress from 2000 to 2010 in reducing relative disparities between people of color and whites in exposure to harmful air pollution emitted by cars, trucks and other combustion sources.
The groundbreaking study led by University of Washington researchers estimated exposure to outdoor concentrations of a transportation-related pollutant -- nitrogen dioxide more PR
Pepperdine University Ranked 46 in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings (10)
MALIBU, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news release:
Pepperdine University continues to climb the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings as one of America's "Best National Universities." In the newly released numbers for 2018, Pepperdine is ranked 46 out of 310 national institutions of higher learning, advancing four spots higher than its 2017 ranking of number 50.
According to the publication, "The National Universities category consists of the 310 ins more PR
Ph.D. for Lisa Tyson, Director of the College of Adult & Graduate Studies at Evangel (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 13 -- Evangel University issued the following news release:
Lisa Tyson, director of the College of Adult & Graduate Studies at Evangel University, has earned her Ph.D. in Global Leadership, with a specialization in academic administration, from Indiana Institute of Technology.
Tyson's dissertation was "A Study Exploring the Culture, Calling, and Worldview Perceptions of Students in a Global Experience." The study examined how student perceptions differed based on the ty more PR
Phoenix Recruiting Hosts SF Leadership for High Schools Tour (10)
GLENDALE, Ariz., Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Huachuca issued the following news:
The Phoenix Recruiting Battalion hosted Special Operations Command leadership on a tour of Phoenix area high schools, Sept. 11-13, in an attempt to educate students on the opportunities available in Special Forces and the U.S. Army
The tour was led by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Patrick Schorn, executive officer, C Company, 6th Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group and 1st Sgt. David Rose, first sergeant, more PR
Plan International and WWF Partner to Help Empower Baka Communities in Southeast Cameroon (10)
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Sept. 14 -- WWF Global issued the following news release:
In the first collaboration of its kind, WWF and Plan International have partnered to implement a project to strengthen the rights and increase role of the Baka communities in the management of natural resources in Southeast Cameroon.
The Baka are an indigenous community living mostly in Southeast Cameroon. Currently, the community is estimated to be composed of about 26,000 individuals who depend partially or entirely more PR
Policies Governing Dual-Use Research in the Life Sciences Are Fragmented; Most Scientists Have Little Awareness of Issues Related to Biosecurity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
A new report (https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24761/dual-use-research-of-concern-in-the-life-sciences-current) from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines policies and practices governing dual-use research in the life sciences - research that could potentially be misused to cause harm - and its findings identify multiple shortcomings. While the U.S. more PR
Polsinelli Expands Public Policy Practice With Washington, D.C. Health Care Lobbyist (10)
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 11 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release:
National law firm Polsinelli has bolstered its Public Policy practice with the addition of healthcare lobbyist Tim Casey, who joins the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
As policy advisor, Casey brings valuable House and Senate experience to Polsinelli and a record of success in advancing the federal priorities of national associations, corporations, consumer groups, and nonprofit organizations. During his t more PR
Post Hurricane Irma News (10)
MIAMI, Sept. 15 -- The Florida Charter School Alliance issued the following news release:
A Message to Member Schools from FCSA
We hope you and your families are well after the storm. We have received feedback from many charter schools throughout the state. While a majority of facilities were spared severe damage, many are still without power. School leaders at facilities that experienced damage due to water and/or wind are working with repair crews, and busy making contingency plans for their more PR
Post-Charlottesville Hate Crimes Summit Coalition Recommendations to the Department of Justice (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following advocacy letter to Acting Assistant Attorney General Gore:
Dear Acting Assistant Attorney General Gore:
On behalf of the undersigned civil rights, religious, education, and professional organizations, we write to recommend concrete next steps that the Department can and should take in the wake of the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville and elsewhere, and to highlight the priorities of our more PR
Praxis Prep Program Offered in September (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Essex County College issued the following news release:
The Essex County College Division of Social Sciences' Education Department is launching the new Fall 2017 semester with another Praxis Prep Reading and Writing program. The sessions will be held during September.
Praxis is the set of assessments that Education majors and personnel take. The test measures the academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge needed for teachers.
The College initiative is fun more PR
Premiere Western Art Show to Be Hosted at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 12 -- The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum issued the following news release:
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will host Cowboy Crossings, one of the nation's foremost annual Western art sales and exhibitions, opening to the public Oct. 7, 2017.
The event and exhibition offers a unique combination of more than 150 pieces of art represented in different mediums featuring the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) 52nd Annual Sale & Exhibition as well as the more PR
President Eddinger Addresses Access and Completion for Adult Learners at Washington Monthly Panel Discussion (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 14 -- Bunker Hill Community College issued the following news release:
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) President Pam Eddinger joined New America and Washington Monthly in Washington, D.C., this morning for a panel discussion with some of the most innovative leaders in adult education as featured in the Washington Monthly's 2017 College Guide.
"If we want our students to succeed, we need to think about more than the academics and curriculum," said President Eddinger. "We hav more PR
President Hemphill Hosts Two Open Forums for Faculty Discussion (10)
RADFORD, Va., Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill welcomed the university's faculty for conversations during two Presidential Open Forums sessions in the Hulburt Student Center auditorium on Sept. 5 and 6.
At the forums, the president covered a variety of topics while looking back at the 2016-17 academic year and examining the prospects for the year ahead. "There's a great deal of positive energy on campus," Presiden more PR
President Hemphill, Students Partake in Open Dialogue (10)
RADFORD, Va., Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill continued his open dialogue with the Radford University family on Sept. 5 when he hosted a Presidential Open Forum for students.
During his presentation, Hemphill reviewed the 2016-17 academic year, previewed the 2017-18 academic year, discussed the strategic planning processes and fielded questions from students. Additionally, Vice President for University Advancemen more PR
President Murphy Announces Intent to Transition From Nicholls State University (10)
THIBODAUX, La., Sept. 14 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Bruce T. Murphy has informed the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System of his decision to transition from the presidency of the University. Dr. Murphy, who plans to engage in other strategic initiatives in higher education, is the fifth President in the history of Nicholls State University. Dr. Murphy expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the University and appreciati more PR
President Schmoke Discusses DeVos Invitation (10)
BALTIMORE, Sept. 12 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release:
In an interview with The Chronicle of Higher Education, University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke talks about his reasons for inviting U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to deliver a keynote address at UB's Commencement this coming December.
"[H]aving her at our university is in the best interest of the University of Baltimore because I'm trying to convey to our students the message that they're more PR
President Schrader Named to Dayton Business Journal 'Power 50' List (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader was named one of the 50 most influential women in the region by the Dayton Business Journal.
Schrader was included on the newspaper's 2017 "Power 50" list of the most influential women in the Dayton area who are driving business, government, economic development and change.
The Dayton Business Journal's editorial board compiled this year's honorees. Schrader and the more PR
Prestigious University of Otago Arts Fellowships Announced (10)
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 13 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
The University of Otago's coveted Arts Fellowships for 2018 have been announced.
Otago's Pro-Vice-Chancellor Humanities, Professor Tony Ballantyne named the five Fellowship recipients yesterday.
The Frances Hodgkins Fellow is Louise Menzies from Auckland, the Robert Burns Fellow is Rhian Gallagher from Dunedin, the Mozart Fellow is Dylan Lardelli from Auckland, the Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community more PR
Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences Issues 80 Research Articles in Sept. 5, 2017, Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the National Academy of Sciences, published 80 research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 5, 2017, edition. The following is a selection of those topics:
1) Locally embedded presages of global network bursts. Coauthors: Satohiro Tajima, Takeshi Mita, Douglas J. Bakkum, Hirokazu Takahashi, and Taro Toyoizumi
2) Redox properties of birnessite from a defect perspective. more PR
Professor Named to President's Council of Economic Advisers (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release:
Marianne Wanamaker, associate professor of economics in the Haslam College of Business, has been appointed as a senior economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisers. The first active UT professor to serve the council, she moved to Washington, DC this summer to begin a one-year term.
Established by Congress in 1946, the Council of Economic Advisers is composed of three Members appointed by t more PR
Professor Who 'Brings Math to Life' Named Royal Society of Canada College Member (10)
BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 12 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news release:
Education professor Nathalie Sinclair, whose research is transforming how teachers and learners approach mathematics, has been named a member of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Sinclair, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Tangible Mathematics Learning, is one of 70 new members named to the cohort of the RSC.
The new College members join more th more PR
Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Trainer Institute: Register by September 20 (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11 -- WestEd issued the following news:
Deepen your understanding of early childhood care and education. Participate in WestEd's Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Trainer Institute where you will learn how to improve the quality of care in your programs, communities, and state, as well as adult learning and teaching strategies.
Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Institute Dates (Modules III & IV): October 22-27, 2017
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte U more PR
Protect a Successful 2020 Census; Oppose Comstock Amendment #85 to H.R. 3354 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following advocacy letter to the House:
Dear Representative:
On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, we urge you to oppose Comstock Amendment #85 to H.R. 3354, the "Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriatio more PR
PSO Sponsors FFA COLT Conference in Lawton (10)
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 13 -- Public Service Company of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
"Dare To Be Different" is the theme for this year's series of Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences, one of which will be held September 19 at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton. The half-day event is sponsored by Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO).
Elected officers from each of the 64 high school FFA chapters in the state's southwest district will be at more PR
Public Archaeology in the Nine Mile Canyon (10)
PRICE, Utah, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's Utah State Office issued the following news release:
The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office and Arizona State University Center for Sustainable Tourism invite the public to attend Nine Mile Canyon Stewardship Day, a free event, this Saturday, Sept. 16. The event is hosted through Project Discovery Utah, a non-profit archaeology education program for high school students. For more information abo more PR
Purdue Sets Record for Student Enrollment, Graduation Rate (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Purdue University's overall enrollment is its highest ever and the incoming class is the largest since 2006 and one of its most academically prepared, the university announced Monday (Sept. 11).
Total enrollment of 41,573 at Purdue West Lafayette set a new record, with a growth of 1,122 students over last year, and includes 31,006 undergraduates, said Kristina Wong Davis, vice provost for enrollment manageme more PR
QU Board of Trustees Appoints Conover as 23rd President (10)
QUINCY, Ill., Sept. 9 -- Quincy University issued the following news release:
Quincy University's Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Phil Conover as president in a special board meeting on Saturday, September 9th, 2017. Conover has been serving as acting president since May 15, 2017 after the resignation of Dr. Robert Gervasi who left to become president of Ohio Dominican University. Conover will serve as president through the 2018-19 academic year.
"Phil has been a tremendou more PR
Queen's Award for Enterprise: Greenwich Spin-Out Company Honoured (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news release:
Carbon8 Systems Limited, a University of Greenwich spin-out company, has been presented with a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in a ceremony at the Medway Campus.
The Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L'Isle, made the presentation on Wednesday (6 September), before a specially invited audience which included senior figures from the worlds of industry and education.
Founded just 11 years ago, the com more PR
Rachel Zinna Bellinsky Receives Prestigious PTK Scholarship (10)
LITTLETON, Colo., Sept. 12 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following current news release:
Arapahoe Community College student Rachel Zinna Bellinsky has been selected as one of 10 nationwide recipients of the 2017 Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Selected from a field of nearly 700 applicants, Bellinsky will receive a $5,000 scholarship and a commemorative medallion. This is the Society's first renewable scholarship and mentorship more PR
Raja, Sen. Franken, Rep. Davis Lead Effort to Help Foster and Homeless Youth Succeed in College (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
On September 12, 2017, Senator Al Franken (D-MN), Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2017 to provide robust support to help foster and homeless youth succeed in college. Congressman Bobby Scott, Ranking Member of the Education and Workforce Committee, and Congresswoman Susan Davis, Ranking Member of th more PR
Ranked in Top Tier of U.S. News & World Report 'Best Colleges' Rankings (10)
LA PLUME, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Keystone College issued the following news release:
For the 11th consecutive year, Keystone College has been ranked as one of the nation's best colleges in U.S. News & World Report.
Keystone finished in the top tier, tied for 26th overall, in the "Regional Colleges/North" category, an improvement from last year's position of 29th. In other key listings in the magazine's annual "Best Colleges" edition, Keystone was tied for 10th in the Regional Colleges/North category more PR
Ranking Member Murray Urges Focus on Common Ground at Health Care Hearing: 'Goal is Making Care More Affordable, Not Less' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held its third scheduled hearing on bipartisan steps Congress should take to stabilize the individual insurance market with state flexibility experts. In her opening statement, Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) highlighted several areas of agreemen more PR
Rebecca Baker Installed As 2017-2018 SPJ President (10)
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 10 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news release:
Rebecca Baker became the 101st president of the Society of Professional Journalists during the President's Installation Banquet at the 2017 Excellence in Journalism conference in Anaheim, California. She is the first SPJ national president from New York City in 35 years.
Baker is the deputy head of news at the New York Daily News in New York City. Previously, she was the deputy editor-in-chi more PR
RedFlint Partners With Baker Communications Inc. to Bring Skill Builder Training Workshops to Downtown Las Vegas (10)
PHOENIX, Sept. 13 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
University of Phoenix(R) RedFlint experience center and Baker Communications Inc. (BCI), a global training and technology company, today announced that four BCI skill builder training workshops will be offered at RedFlint(TM) in downtown Las Vegas. All courses span 16 hours over two days and will provide individuals with the education, skills and feedback necessary to help improve sales and service performance thr more PR
Reduction of Minimum Days of Service (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath:
We have received inquiries regarding the legality of paying teachers and other contract personnel for days that a district is closed due to Hurricane Harvey for both evacuation and recovery purposes. This letter is intended to assist the local decisions of districts in that regard. Local school boards, acting in concert with local counsel, must resolve the questions based on their more PR
Reggie Love, Former Personal Aide to President Barack Obama, Education Advocate and Entrepreneur, to Keynote 'Summer Changes Everything(TM)' National Conference, October 23-25 in Phoenix (10)
BALTIMORE, Sept. 11 -- The National Summer Learning Association issued the following news release:
Research shows that summers without quality learning opportunities hold our nation's youth back - year after year - in core subjects like math and reading, making summer one of the most inequitable times of the year for millions of underserved students. And now, just as school is back in session, this inequality may only grow and the accompanying achievement gap may only get wider because of the t more PR
Regional Health Care Organizations Partner to Offer Mammogram Mondays in October (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sept. 11 -- The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news release:
The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois (RCPIL) has been awarded an $18,000 grant to fund free mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women ages 40 and older on Mondays in October at three locations.
The "Mammogram Mondays" grant, provided by the Memorial Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, has benefited 310 women over the last three years.
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Regions Bank Announces Major Expansion of Financial Education Partnership With Operation HOPE to Include 100 HOPE Inside Locations (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 15 -- Operation HOPE issued the following news release:
Regions Bank on Friday announced it is expanding its partnership with Operation HOPE to support a total of 100 HOPE Inside financial empowerment centers in Regions branches throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Texas over the next four years.
HOPE Inside locations provide cost-free financial education including credit and money-management counseling to underserved residents and small-business owners. Already, Regio more PR
Regis Partners With Chinese Cosmetics Company (10)
DENVER, Sept. 14 -- Regis University issued the following news release:
President John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., along with Provost Janet Houser and Salvador D. Aceves, senior vice president and chief financial officer, recently returned from China where they created new educational opportunities for Regis, its faculty and its students.
"We seek ways to globalize our faculty and students," Aceves said. "We see Chinese firms emerging and assuming a greater role in business and technology. China's h more PR
Reichert, Lowey, Rubio, Durbin International Education READ Act Enacted (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. David G. Reichert, R-Wash., issued the following news release:
Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), authors of companion legislation in the Senate, applauded enactment of the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act, H.R. 601, bipartisan legislation they introduced to enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of U.S. basic education programs ar more PR
Reorganization of UW Academic Affairs Nears Completion (10)
LARAMIE, Wyo., Sept. 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
Structural changes in the University of Wyoming's Division of Academic Affairs are nearly complete, aimed at improving student enrollment, retention and completion by bringing campus units focused on student services together with the university's academic functions.
The reorganization also is intended to redistribute functions carried out by the former Outreach School, part of an effort to achieve efficien more PR
Rep. Beutler's Legislation to Block Oregon Tolling Scheme, Strengthen Southwest Washington Priorities Advances Through U.S. House (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler's legislative provision to prohibit Oregon's unfair tolling scheme, and others to strengthen critical Southwest Washington priorities, were approved by the U.S. House and advanced to the U.S. Senate yesterday.
These Jaime-authored provisions were included in the spending plan put together by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for the 2018 fiscal year. A more PR
Rep. Bishop Issues Statement on FY 2018 Omnibus Spending Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the fiscal 2018 omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 3354):
"I was unable to support this legislation due to its drastic across-the-board funding reductions and other harmful provisions. This legislation would cut vital non-defense agencies to $5 billion below Budget Control Act levels. This includes reductions to infrastructure and economic development, education and afterschoo more PR
Rep. Bonamici, Sens. Wyden, Merkley Join Effort to Help Working Families Access Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), a leader on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined comprehensive legislation to improve child care and early learning programs. The Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), will provide every child with access more PR
Rep. Bonamici, Sens. Wyden, Merkley Join Effort to Help Working Families Access Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), a leader on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined comprehensive legislation to improve child care and early learning programs. The Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), will provide every child with access to high-q more PR
Rep. Brownley Announces $330,000 Grant for California Lutheran University to Help Prepare Underserved High School Students for Math and Science Careers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced a nearly $330,000 federal grant for California Lutheran University to continue its efforts to help prepare underserved high school students for postsecondary degrees in math or science and eventually to enter those areas as a career.
"Math and science fields are going to continue to be a critical part of the U.S. economy, and ensuring that more PR
Rep. Brownley Introduces Bill to Establish Seal of Biliteracy Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3716) to "award grants to States to establish a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 8 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Lucille Roybal-Alla more ST
Rep. Clark Bill Makes College More Accessible to Homeless and Foster Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2017. Clark's bill lifts barriers to college entrance often experienced by homeless and foster youth facing questions about their independent status and financial eligibility. In U.S. public schools, more than 1.3 million students are homeless and nearly 428,000 are in foster care. T more PR
Rep. Clark Introduces Bill on Financial Aid Process for Homeless Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3740) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Don Young, R-Alaska, Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information about this legisla more ST
Rep. Cole Applauds Passage of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., issued the following statement:
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Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018. This legislation packages the remaining eight Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations measures together to include: Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Financial Services; Homeland Security; Interior; Labor, Health and Human Services and Education; St more PR
Rep. Cramer Announces House Passage of All Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin Cramer joined a majority of his colleagues today in passing a comprehensive appropriations bill combining all 12 spending bills required to fund the government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.
The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 combines the text of the every appropriations bill for FY 2018. It is the first time all appropriations bills have passed the House of Represen more PR
Rep. Davidson Introduces Bill to Amend Higher Education Act of 1965 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3784) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to clarify the treatment of technical errors in applications for Federal TRIO programs."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, and Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information about this legislation, contact Rep more ST
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill on Campus Sexual Assault Prevention, Response
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3734) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Rick Nolan, D more ST
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill on Middle School Career Exploration Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3785) to "provide support for the development of middle school career exploration programs linked to career and technical education programs of study."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information about this legislation, contact Rep. Susan Davis in Washington at 1214 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 20 more ST
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Improve Higher Education Opportunities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3742) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information about more ST
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Require On-Campus Advocate for Sexual Assault Survivors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Susan Davis, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education, introduced legislation to create an independent on-campus advocate to help survivors of campus sexual assault navigate the administrative, legal, medical, and emotional challenges that result from an assault. Davis's bill comes on the heels of an announcement by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to re-visit the campus sexual a more PR
Rep. Davis Introduces Resolution to Support National Principals Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 517) "expressing support for designation of October 2017 as National Principals Month."
The resolution was introduced on Sept. 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/517/text.
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Rep. DeLauro Honors Mother, Luisa DeLauro, Who Passed Away at 103 (10)
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 10 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today honored her mother, Luisa DeLauro, after she passed away on September 9 at the age of 103. Born December 24, 1913, Luisa was the third of six children born to Cesare and Luisa Canestri. Raised in New Haven's Wooster Square, she dedicated a lifetime to the neighborhood she called home and the people who lived there.
"My mother was no stranger to hard work," sa more PR
Rep. Denham Promotes Need for Central Valley Teaching Health Center Funding at Congressional Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today participated in a hearing held by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health, highlighting the importance of reauthorizing the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program before the Sept. 30 deadline.
"Doctors tend to stay in the communities where they are trained, so this bill is especially important for medically underse more PR
Rep. Donovan Announces Local Grants to Combat Opioid Abuse (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Daniel Donovan, R-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) today announced grant awards to two local community health centers for opioid abuse treatment, education, and prevention. The Community Health Center of Richmond and Beacon Christian Community Health Center will each receive $175,100 in grant funding allocated by Congress through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administrati more PR
Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act Passage (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on the passage of the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354):
"One of the central roles of Congress is to subject the vast federal bureaucracy to congressional oversight, and decide which programs are effective and which are wasteful.
"Through the appropriations process, the House advanced several policy priorities of the Co more PR
Rep. Harper Introduces Bill to Establish Family Caregiving Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Gregg Harper, R-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3759) to "provide for the establishment and maintenance of a Family Caregiving Strategy."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information about this legislation, contact Rep. Gregg Harper in Washington at 2227 Rayburn Hou more ST
Rep. Harris Commemorates Healthcare Simulation Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 13, commemorating Healthcare Simulation Week:
Mr. Speaker, to commemorate Healthcare Simulation Week, which makes its debut September 11-15, 2017, I would like to share with you my views as a physician on the importance of simulation in healthcare.
Simulation is a technique creating a situation or environment that allows people to experience a representation of more PR
Rep. Jenkins Asks Doe to Renew W.Va. Veterans Upward Bound Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has asked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to renew Davis & Elkins College's Veterans Upward Bound program funding.
Davis & Elkins' program is the only program of its kind in West Virginia, helping veterans in 38 West Virginia counties enter and complete post-secondary education. Upward Bound helps low-income and first-generation college students succeed by providing more PR
Rep. Kaptur Issues Statement on Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 11, on the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this vital agreement brokered between the President and Congressional leaders. This is a must pass bill to bring much-needed relief to those devastated by Hurricane Harvey and those who will be hit by Hurricane Irma. Indeed, it allows for a short-term ex more PR
Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on House Passage of Make America Secure, Prosperous Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., issued the following statement:
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Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2018, and H.R. 3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act. H.R. 3354 includes an amendment introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) to re-start the Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program. The amendment was adopted by the House yesterday morning by unanimous vote.
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Rep. Kelly Pays Tribute to Members of Civil Air Patrol (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Robin L. Kelly, D-Ill., issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 13, paying tribute to members of Civil Air Patrol:
Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following Proclamation:
Whereas, members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), founded in December of 1941, have honorably served our country for 76 years;
Whereas, CAP has moved its Illinois Wing Headquarters to the Illinois Second Congressional District at Bult Field in more PR
Rep. Lawson Introduces Bill on Standard Medical Expense Deduction (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3749) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 "to provide for a standard medical expense deduction under the supplemental nutrition assistance program."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., James McG more ST
Rep. McGovern Introduces Bill on Commodity Assistance for School Breakfast Programs
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3738) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information about this legislation, contact Rep. James McGovern in Washington at more ST
Rep. McMorris Rodgers Talks Teaching Health Center Legislation at Health Subcommittee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined her colleagues in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health for a hearing to discuss federal health care workforce programs that support the next generation of health care providers. As part of this discussion, committee members talked about the future of the Teaching Health Center and Graduate Medic more PR
Rep. Messer Introduces Bill on Award of Recognized Postsecondary Credential
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3774) to amend the General Education Provisions Act "to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jared Polis, D-Colo., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Thomas A. Garrett Jr., R-Va., and Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
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Rep. Nadler: Special Tribute Celebrating Unveiling of Ponsie B. Hillman Way (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 13, on a special tribute celebrating the unveiling of Ponsie B. Hillman Way:
Mr. Speaker, the newly-christened Ponsie B. Hillman Way in Manhattan's Upper West Side celebrates a woman who dedicated her life to social justice. This well-deserving recognition will honor the indelible impact Mrs. Hillman left on New York and underserved communities around the co more PR
Rep. Norton Honors Maj. Gen. Trowell-Harris (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 12, recognizing the achievements of Maj. Gen. Irene Trowell-Harris:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing the achievements of Major General Irene Trowell-Harris, who is currently the assistant to the director of the Air National Guard (ANG) for human resources readiness in the District of Columbia.
Ge more PR
Rep. O'Halleran Votes Against Education, Infrastructure Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted against H.R. 3354, the FY 2018 federal spending bill, citing deep cuts to Pell Grants, infrastructure projects, and law enforcement, among other programs.
"I cannot support a bill that uses American tax dollars to fund a border wall and pays for it by making deep cuts to critical, proven programs that keep our families safe and allow our communities to grow a more PR
Rep. Pelosi Issues Remarks at Press Conference Introducing Comprehensive Child Care, Early Learning Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., issued the following remarks:
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House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Bobby Scott to introduce comprehensive child care and early learning legislation that will ensure that every child has access to high-quality early learning and care that will not break the bank for their parents. The Child Care for Working Families Act is a part of Dem more PR
Rep. Perlmutter Helps Expand Opportunity for Community College Transfer Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Ed Perlmutter, R-Colo., issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) cosponsored the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017 to help expand opportunity for community college transfer students. Through the "reverse transfer" process, students who transferred from a community college to a four-year-institution but haven't completed a bachelor's degree can apply those additional credits toward an associate's degree.
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Rep. Quigley Introduces the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act to Restore Obama-era Guidelines on Water Bottle Sales (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), introduced the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act to combat the Trump Administration's August 18 announcement instructing the National Park Service (NPS) to reverse an Obama-era guideline banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles in national park facilities.
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Rep. Richmond Introduces Bill on High School Football-Related Deaths (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3789) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, to conduct a study on the causes of deaths related to high school football and formulate recommendations to prevent such deaths."
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Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of Federal Spending Package for Fiscal Year 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354) to fund the federal government in fiscal year 2018.
The legislation includes all 12 annual Appropriations bills, and totals $1.2 trillion, including $87 billion in funding for Global War on Terror (GWOT)/Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). It fu more PR
Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Support Geriatrics Education, Training (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3714) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to support geriatrics education and training to address the elder care workforce shortage, promote interdisciplinary team-based care, educate and engage family caregivers, and improve the quality of care delivered to older adults."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., and David B. McKinley, R-W.Va. It was ref more ST
Rep. Scott Introduces Bill on Grants for Direct Care Workers Recruitment
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3778) to "award grants for the recruitment, retention, and advancement of direct care workers."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. It was jointly referred to the House Education and the Workforce and Energy and Commerce committees.
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Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Promote Child Care, Early Learning (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3773) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act "to promote child care and early learning."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and has 44 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Jared Polis, D-Colo., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Gregorio Sablan, D-M.P., Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Alma S. Adam more ST
Rep. Shea-Porter Announces UNH Project to Address State's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Needs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) today announced that the University of New Hampshire has been awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to launch a pilot project in collaboration with the state's community colleges and advanced manufacturing partners. The partnership will work to address the workforce needs of New Hampshire's advanced manufacturing sector.
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Rep. Slaughter Announces $470,000 in Grant Funding for St. John Fisher College (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) today announced a $471,155 grant for St. John Fisher College from the Department of Health and Human Services' Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) program. St. John Fisher's Wegmans School of Nursing will use the funding to expand the behavioral health workforce by supporting education and clinical training for behavioral health-related professi more PR
Rep. Smith Introduces Bill on Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Lamar S. Smith, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3711) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 8 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Steve King, R-Iowa, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Trent Franks, R-Ariz., Robe more ST
Rep. Smith Introduces Immigration in the National Interest Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) introduced the Immigration in the NatioInterest Act (H.R. 3775), which creates a points-based merit immigration system that gives priority to immigrants who have the skills and abilities needed to contribute to our U.S. economy.
The legislation is the House companion to Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue's (R-GA) introduction of the Reforming American Immigrat more PR
Rep. Soto's Proposed Legislation Passes in Minibus Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., issued the following news release:
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed a package of 12 spending bills (H.R. 3354), which included amendments and report language introduced by Congressman Darren Soto. The minibus appropriations bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018, funds the Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies for the next fiscal year 2018.
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Rep. Stefanik Cosponsors the Veterans Education Empowerment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 3272, the Veterans Education Empowerment Act - bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a Department of Education grant program to assist student veterans through the implementation of Veteran Student Centers. Under this program, educational institutions enrolling a significant number of student veterans are eligible to receive grants of up to $500,000 more PR
Rep. Susan Davis Moves to Expand Career, Technical Education to Middle School (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Susan Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the Middle School Technical Education Program Act to give middle school students access to programs that will help them explore future career opportunities.
"If we are going to have a strong and robust 21st century economy we will need a 21st century workforce," said Rep. Davis. "Too many of our yo more PR
Rep. Thompson Supports House Appropriations Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today voted in favor of funding federal programs for Fiscal Year 2018 before current government funding expires on September 30.
H.R.3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, was approved by a vote of 211-198. It allocates funding for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, provides funding for homeland security, increases funding for more PR
Rep. Tim Ryan Announces Kent State to Receive $1.5 Million in Federal Grants (10)
WARREN, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Congressman Tim Ryan announced $1.5 million in federal grant money for Kent State University. $1,150,000 of this funding comes directly from the National Science Foundation, and will go towards three projects:
* Matrix Functions and Network Analysis under the direction of Lothar Reichel ($150,000),
* SI2-SSE: GeoVisuals Software: Capturing, Managing, and Utilizing GeoSpatial Multimedia Data for Collaborativ more PR
Rep. Veasey Issues Statement on FY 2018 GOP 8-Bill Appropriations Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following statement after the "Make America Secure and Prosperous Act" (H.R. 3354), an eight bill appropriations package to fund federal agencies, passed by a 211-198 vote:
"Congress is responsible for ensuring that the crucial programs that Americans rely on to help feed their families, access crucial health services like birth control, and learn new skills to gain employment are funded at responsible levels. Despite claiming to "Ma more PR
Rep. Wittman: August in Photos (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert Wittman, R-Va., issued the following information:
We have a busy month ahead this September with Congress facing a host of important deadlines. Since Congress was out of session last month, I wanted to update you on my visits across Virginia's First District this August. Representing you in the People's House is my top priority. Scroll down to take a look at what I've been up to lately.
I met with staff at The Haven in Warsaw, VA who are working to prevent d more PR
Rep. Young Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Representatives Don Young (R-AK) and Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2017 to help remove barriers and provide support to help homeless and foster kids access and succeed in higher education.
"Access to higher education should be available to each and every student that ha more PR
Rep. Zeldin Issues Floor Speech in Honor of Nicholas Lafond of Miller Place (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., issued the following speech:
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On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in honor of Nicholas Lafond of Miller Place, NY, who passed away last month from a heroin overdose. During the speech, Congressman Zeldin shared Nick's story, and discussed the need to prevent further loss of life from the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic. You can view Congress more PR
Report Explores Academic Libraries' Evolving Role in Supporting Learning and Teaching (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Council on Library and Information Resources issued the following news release:
A new report from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) explores the contributions of today's academic libraries--as providers of resources, professional support, and space--to learning and teaching. A Splendid Torch: Learning and Teaching in Today's Academic Libraries features essays written by current and former CLIR postdoctoral fellows that cover the evolution of the more PR
Report: Students Engaged in 2016 Election (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pa., Sept. 11 -- California University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
A newly issued report on student voting rates shows that nearly 55 percent of California University of Pennsylvania students cast their ballots in the 2016 presidential election, exceeding the national average for college voters.
And although the number of registered student voters was smaller last November than in 2012, nearly 500 more Cal U students voted in the 2016 presidential election.
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Reps. Lowey, Reichert, Rubio, Durbin International Education READ Act Enacted (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester) and Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA08/Chelan-Kittitas-Douglas-King-Pierce), along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), authors of companion legislation in the Senate, applauded enactment of the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act, H.R. 601, bipartisan legislation they introduced to enhance transparency and accel more PR
Reps. Messer, Polis Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Help Transfer Students Earn Degrees (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind., issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN), alongside Reps.Jared Polis (D-CO) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA), introduced bipartisan legislation today to help more community college transfer students earn degrees.
The Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017 makes it easier for students to earn a degree through a "reverse transfer," where students who transferred from a community college to a four-year-institution but haven't compl more PR
Reps. Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Kilmer, LoBiondo, Thompson Introduce Bill to Jumpstart American Apprenticeship (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo, R-N.J., issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, along with Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02), and Mike Thompson (CA-05) today introduced the bipartisan Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2017 to enhance training and education opportunities for American workers through registered apprenticeships. Apprenticeship more PR
Reps. Scott, Polis, Murray, Casey Introduce Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Jared Polis (CO-02), and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act today, a comprehensive e more PR
Rescheduled Global Education Fair to Promote Impact of International Educational Opportunities (10)
TUSKEGEE, Ala., Sept. 15 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news:
On Thursday, Oct. 5, Tuskegee University students can travel the world in a day as they learn more about student abroad opportunities and celebrate the university's rich cultural diversity at its 5th Annual Global Education Fair. The fair originally was scheduled for September 12, but was postponed due Hurricane Irma.
The fair, scheduled from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Tuskegee University Legacy Museum, will allow students more PR
Rhode Island School of Design Joins Growing Alliance of Colleges Working Nationally To Expand Access and Opportunites for 50,000 Talented Low-And Moderate-Income Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rhode Island School of Design issued the following news release:
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has joined sixty-eight of the nation's top-performing colleges and universities in an alliance to substantially expand the number of talented low- and moderate-income students at America's undergraduate institutions with the highest graduation rates. This growing alliance, called the American Talent Initiative (ATI) brings together a diverse set of public and private ins more PR
RIT Now Among the Top 100 Universities in the Nation (10)
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Rochester Institute of Technology is now among the top 100 universities in the nation, having jumped 10 places in the "National Universities" category, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
RIT, which just last year moved into the top "National Universities" category due to its rapid increase in research and Ph.D. graduates, this year ranked 97th out of 311 universities in this prestigio more PR
RIT Presidential Inauguration Set for Sept. 28 (10)
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The inauguration of President David Munson as Rochester Institute of Technology's 10th president will take place Sept. 28. For more information on the inauguration and a full schedule, go to rit.edu/president/inauguration/overview.
What: Inauguration of David Munson as RIT's 10th president
* Keynote speaker Philip Hanlon, president of Dartmouth College, will welcome Munson. A mathematician, compu more PR
RIT Receives Two New Awards Recognizing Accomplishments in Diversity and Inclusion (10)
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Two organizations recently presented Rochester Institute of Technology with awards recognizing the university's efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
For the fourth year in a row, RIT received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. The award honors colleges and universities that show an outstanding commitment to diversity an more PR
RIT's Brightest Experts to Highlight Light and Sound Interactive Sept. 12-14 (10)
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The first-ever Light and Sound Interactive (LSI), hosted Sept. 12-14 in Rochester, will shine a light on Rochester Institute of Technology's imaging and audio experts.
The three-day conference, expo and career fair focused on light and sound-based technologies and their applications, will feature talks, panel discussions, demonstrations and special events from RIT's brightest faculty. The free and more PR
RMU Climbs the Charts in U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Robert Morris University issued the following news:
Robert Morris University had among the biggest increases of all national universities in the U.S. News and World Report annual "Best Colleges" rankings released today, rising 12 spots to No. 176.
Besides the overall increase, RMU's scores were also higher for its first-year retention rate, its graduation rate, its share of small classes with fewer than 20 students, and its perception among presidents and other more PR
Road Safety: Australia's $29.7 Billion Car Crash (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Australian Automobile Association issued the following news release:
Australia's peak motoring body has released a study showing road crashes cost the Australian economy almost $30 billion annually, and an accompanying list of federal policy interventions urgently needed to reduce deaths and injury.
Commissioned by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the new report: Cost of Road Trauma in Australia quantifies for the first time in almost a decade, more PR
Robert M. Croft Jr. Joins Equal Opportunities Committee (10)
CINCINNATI, Sept. 14 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kentucky's Council on Postsecondary Education has welcomed Dinsmore & Shohl LLP's Robert M. Croft Jr. to its Committee on Equal Opportunities.
As Kentucky's education coordinating agency, the Council's mission is to strengthen the state's quality of life, workforce and economy through educational improvements that result in a more diverse, innovative, accessible and affordable system.
"I'm honored to h more PR
Robert Miller Appointed Campus Operating Officer at Berkeley College in White Plains, N.Y. (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release:
Robert Miller of Manhattan, NY, has been appointed Campus Operating Officer (COO) for Berkeley College in White Plains, NY, effective September 11, 2017. He most recently served as Assistant COO of Berkeley College in Midtown Manhattan, NY.
As COO of Berkeley College in White Plains, Mr. Miller will handle day-to-day operations and collaborate with many departments to ensure that the policies, procedures and goals of the more PR
Rockland BOCES, RCC Join Forces to Offer Adult Education (10)
NYACK, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The State University of New York-Rockland Community College issued the following news release:
Rockland BOCES and Rockland Community College have formally partnered to offer adult and continuing education programs and services to Rockland County residents and employers.
Through this formal collaboration, the Rockland Adult and Community Education (RACE) initiative will maximize each organization's educational and student support resources, increasing the ability to off more PR
Rokita, DeVos--Allies on School Choice (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Ind., issued the following news release:
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, Todd Rokita, welcomes Secretary DeVos back to Indiana to continue fighting for school choice.
"I'm working to tell the true story about school choice with Secretary DeVos in Indiana and around the country. I am proud to stand as an ally to Secretary DeVos, President Trump, and Vice President Pence in ensuring our kids have options when it comes to ed more PR
Rolanda C. Burney to Join UMass Amherst as Chancellor's Chief of Staff (10)
AMHERST, Mass., Sept. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
The University of Massachusetts Amherst today announced that Rolanda C. Burney has been named chief of staff to Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy, effective Oct. 1.
Burney will manage the Chancellor's Office and coordinate with the senior campus leadership team and a variety of constituents to pursue the university's strategic goals, tracking and advancing priority projects.
"The depth of Rol more PR
Roswell Park Awarded Five-Year Contract to Continue Operating New York State Smokers' Quitline (10)
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 15 -- The Roswell Park Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
For many smokers fighting tobacco addiction, an encouraging voice on the other end of the phone is the difference-maker that helps them to quit smoking for good -- often after a series of unsuccessful quit attempts. For the last 17 years, New Yorkers have relied on support available on demand, when they needed it most, at the other end of a phone connection or through a wealth of online cessation res more PR
RVCC First NJ Community College to Offer Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (10)
NORTH BRANCH, N.J., Sept. 15 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Beginning in January 2018, Raritan Valley Community College will be the first community college in New Jersey to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree for an in-demand career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Occupational Therapy Assistants collaborate with Occupational Therapists to help people improve their functions so they can carry on daily life activities. They provide rehabilit more PR
Ryan Tedder, Hamdi Ulukaya, Bvlgari North America to Be Honored at 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Save the Children issued the following news release:
Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, today announced that the 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala will honor Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization's philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. The event, presented by Johnson & Johnson, will be hosted by NBC's Craig Melvin and will more PR
Saint Mary's Symposium Gathers Educators to Discuss Food, Education, Environmental Research (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 15 -- St. Mary's University of Minnesota issued the following news release:
On Sept. 24-26, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota will host international educators to discuss research in three significant areas: food, nutrition, and health; sustainability and the environment; and education and learning innovations.
The sixth annual International Symposium on Lasallian Research will draw approximately 130 attendees from eight countries to Saint Mary's Minneapolis Campus more PR
Salesforce.org Donates $12.2 Million to San Francisco, Oakland School Districts to Expand Computer Science Education (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
Salesforce.org, the philanthropic arm of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), announced today it will donate $12.2 million to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to expand computer science education in Bay Area public schools. This marks the fifth consecutive year of Salesforce.org's partnership with SFUSD and the second year of partnersh more PR
Sam Chughtai and Paul De Souza Join IWP Cyber Intelligence Initiative as Advisory Board Members (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Institute of World Politics issued the following news release:
The Cyber Intelligence Initiative (Ci2) at The Institute of World Politics is pleased to welcome two new Advisory Board members: Sam Chughtai, who has twenty-five years of leadership experience with Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, KPMG, DOE, and DOJ; and Paul de Souza, Founder and President of The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI).
Mr. Chughtai has served as a U.S. State Department Advisor, and was the r more PR
Samford Partners With Alacare for Palliative Care Conference (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 12 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
Samford University's Center for Faith and Health partnered with Alacare Home Health and Hospice to host the annual Palliative Care Conference, a recent continuing education event.
The conference spotlighted select aspects of end-of-life care through educational content and stories from actual cases, all to increase detailed awareness towards this critical arena of biopsychosocial-spiritual health care in light more PR
San Diego Unified Successes to Be Highlighted at Education Equity Conference (10)
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 14 -- The San Diego Unified School District issued the following news release:
San Diego Unified School District's equity initiatives will be showcased at the Ed Trust West's--Education Equity Forum 2017: Ensuring College & Career Readiness for Students of Color & Low-Income Students in San Diego.
Superintendent Cindy Marten will be a featured speaker at the forum, where she will discuss San Diego Unified's achievements- including its record 91% graduation rate for the more PR
San Jose Organizations to Strengthen Civic Engagement, Improve Neighborhood Life With $1.1 Million Boost From Knight Foundation (10)
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation issued the following news release:
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced more than $1.1 million in new funding for 10 projects aimed at making San Jose a more vibrant place to live and work, while fostering civic engagement and connection.
Led by local government and a range of community development organizations, many of the projects focus on transforming the San Jose downtown area, while creating mo more PR
Santa Fe Community College Announces Forums for Interim President Candidates (10)
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 14 -- Santa Fe Community College issued the following news release:
Santa Fe Community College announces two public candidate forums for the position of Interim President. The first forum will feature Gregory Maxwell South, Ph.D., at 1 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 20. The second forum will feature Cecilia Y.M. Cervantes, Ph.D., at 1 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 22.
The SFCC Governing Board launched a search for an Interim President after President Randy W. Grissom announced his retirement more PR
Santiago Canyon College Awarded $2.1 Million Grant for College Assistance Migrant Program (10)
ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Rancho Santiago Community College District issued the following news release:
Recently, Santiago Canyon College (SCC) was awarded a $2.1 million grant from The U.S. Department of Education for the SCC College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). The $425,000 annual grant will be awarded over a five-year period to assist students with migrant or seasonal farmworker backgrounds enrolled in their first year of college.
SCC CAMP is among nine programs statewide at six Cal more PR
Santiago Canyon College Awarded $2.1 Million Grant for College Assistance Migrant Program (10)
ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 14 -- The Santiago Canyon College issued the following news release:
Recently, Santiago Canyon College (SCC) was awarded a $2.1 million grant from The U.S. Department of Education for the SCC College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). The $425,000 annual grant will be awarded over a five-year period to assist students with migrant or seasonal farmworker backgrounds enrolled in their first year of college.
SCC CAMP is among nine programs statewide at six California State U more PR
Saudi Arabia: Religion Textbooks Promote Intolerance (10)
BEIRUT, Sept. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Saudi Arabia's school religious studies curriculum contains hateful and incendiary language toward religions and Islamic traditions that do not adhere to its interpretation of Sunni Islam, Human Rights Watch said today. The texts disparage Sufi and Shia religious practices and label Jews and Christians "unbelievers" with whom Muslims should not associate.
A comprehensive Human Rights Watch review of the Education Ministr more PR
Save the Children Celebrates Passage of Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (10)
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 12 -- Save the Children issued the following news release:
Save the Children congratulates Representatives Lowey (D-NY) and Reichert (R-WA) and Senators Rubio (R-FL) and Durbin (D-IL) on the passage of the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (READ Act). Save the Children is grateful for their leadership and dedication to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to pursue the future they deserve. Passage of the READ Act will help the U.S. govern more PR
SCALE+ Methodology to Build Community Resilience in Mali (10)
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 13 -- FHI 360 issued the following news release:
Mali's Mopti region is chronically vulnerable to seasonal climate shocks from droughts and floods, and it borders the conflict-prone northern areas of Timbuktu and Gao. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is investing in the Mali Resilience Portfolio to assist the Mopti region by increasing resiliency, addressing humanitarian needs and offering protection from conflict-prone areas. FHI 360, with funding from more PR
Scholarship America Designates $200,000 in Financial Aid to Assist Students in Texas and Louisiana (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 11 -- Scholarship America issued the following news release:
Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit, private sector scholarship organization, will donate $200,000 to help college students affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Grants will be awarded to post-secondary institutions in impacted areas in Texas and Louisiana. Schools will then disburse funds to students experiencing financial hardship to help with tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board or other edu more PR
Scholarship Golf & Tennis Tournament October 2 (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Essex County College issued the following news release:
Essex County College will sponsor its 19th annual Golf & Tennis Scholarship Tournament on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Maplewood Country Club in Maplewood. The tournament, a key source of money for scholarships, features round robin play in both golf and tennis.
"The money raised will help our most-deserving students earn a valuable college education and take the next step forward to achieving their dreams," sa more PR
School Cuts. Road Delays. Corporate Handouts (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 15 -- The Wisconsin Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
In a frantic dash to finalize a state budget - already more than two months overdue - Legislative Republicans passed sweeping plans to cut rural school funding, delay critical road projects, raise taxes on working families and finance the largest state tax giveaway to a foreign corporation in U.S. history. The fractured Republican majority has struggled to fund Wisconsin's core priorities and support lo more PR
School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Reporting Requirement (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Senior Director James Connolly:
This letter describes a reporting requirement applicable to all local educational agencies (LEAs) and fiscal agents that received or administered funds awarded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-B) grant program for the 2016-2017 school year.
To conduct IDEA-B LEA maintenance of effort (MOE) compliance reviews, TEA must know how LEAs and fi more PR
Scientists Construct First Predictive Model of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Mount Sinai Hospital issued the following news release:
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Sema4, and collaborating institutions today published results of an in-depth, multi-omics approach to characterizing the immune component of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These results provide new insights into the biologic networks involved in IBD with potential to identify new targets and eventually novel interventions for the treatment of patients livin more PR
Search Begins for Next UM-Dearborn Chancellor (10)
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 11 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn campus issued the following news:
The University of Michigan has officially launched a search for the next chancellor of the UM-Dearborn campus.
President Mark Schlissel has appointed a 14-member search advisory committee to assist him in this search process. Schlissel will co-chair the committee with Ghassan Kridli, associate dean of undergraduate education, and professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, Co more PR
Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera Joins Advocates to Promote School Safety Across Commonwealth (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera today joined CeaseFirePA, Education Voters of Pennsylvania, and the Education Law Center to introduce new resources to help schools and communities promote school safety. During the press conference, CeaseFirePA presented videos that educators, administrators, and community members can use to prevent gun violence.
"As Secretary of Education, it is my mission t more PR
Sen. Alexander Issues Statement on Individual Health Insurance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., issued the following opening statement at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing entitled, "Stabilizing Premiums and Helping Individuals in the Individual Insurance Market for 2018: State Flexibility":
"This morning we are holding our third of four hearings on stabilizing the cost of premiums and ensuring that Americans are able to purchase insurance in the individual health insurance market for 2018.
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Sen. Alexander Issues Statement on Stabilizing Premiums (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., issued the following opening statement at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on "Stabilizing Premiums and Helping Individuals in the Individual Insurance Market for 2018: Health Care Stakeholders":
"The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will please come to order.
"This morning we are holding our fourth hearing on stabilizing premiums and ensuring access to insurance in the individual more PR
Sen. Alexander: Any Health Insurance Compromise for 2018 That Includes Cost-Sharing Payments Must Include Real Flexibility for States (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
At the third of four Senate health care hearings this month, held to hear testimony from state flexibility experts, Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said that any health insurance compromise for a stability bill including cost-sharing payments must also include real flexibility for states.
"The individual market is where 18 million more PR
Sen. Baldwin Demands Action and Answers on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and eight other Senators in calling on President Donald Trump to take immediate action on the opioid crisis and answer specific questions about the President's overdue promise to declare the epidemic a national emergency. In July, the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, created by President Trump, more PR
Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill on Federal Perkins Loan Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 1808) to extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan program.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
The legislation was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Lab more ST
Sen. Blumenthal, Senators Demand Action and Answers on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and a group of ten senators, led by U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), called on President Donald Trump to take immediate action on the opioid crisis and answer specific questions about the President's overdue promise to declare the epidemic a national emergency. In July, the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, created by more PR
Sen. Brown to White House on Opioid Declaration: Take Immediate Action (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and nine of their colleagues today to call on President Donald Trump to take immediate action on the opioid crisis and answer specific questions about the President's overdue promise to declare the epidemic a national emergency. Brown applauded the formation of the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and s more PR
Sen. Brown Working to Put Students Before Profits (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is working to protect Ohio students and taxpayers from predatory practices by for-profit colleges. Brown joined his colleagues to reintroduce the Students Before Profits Act, a bill to protect students from deceptive practices and bad actors in the for-profit college sector by making sure students have access to important and accurate information about schools' costs and more PR
Sen. Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Save Perkins Loan Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Senate Education Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today along with Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Robert Casey (D-PA), to extend the federal Perkins Loan Program for two years. This popular and effective campus-based financial aid program that benefits many low-income undergraduate students is set to expir more PR
Sen. Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge DeVos to Uphold Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors and Instead Invest in Civil Rights Office (10)
RENO, Nev., Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and 28 other U.S. Senators in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos advising her not to create chaos and uncertainty by rescinding guidance that directs schools on how to handle investigations of campus sexual assault. The Senators urged her to abandon her efforts to undermine survivors of s more PR
Sen. Cruz: 'Tax Reform Should Focus on Creating More Jobs, Higher Wages, and More Opportunity' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today outlined seven critical elements for tax reform, based on three key principles of growth, simplicity and fairness, at a 'Talking Tax Reform' event hosted by the Tax Foundation.
Still photos of Sen. Cruz's remarks may be viewed here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ff5y6wzh2iz7z33/AAC8XOQgdWX1jlR3H-R8TqXra?dl=0. Watch Sen. Cruz's remarks in its entirety here: https://ww more PR
Sen. Daines: Senate Confirms Alme for Montana's U.S. Attorney (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Billings's attorney Kurt Alme to be the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana.
"Kurt Alme is the right man for the job and I'm thrilled to see bipartisan support for this well-qualified public servant,"Daines stated. "I look forward to working with Kurt on behalf of Montanans."
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Sen. Fischer Backs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Palliative and End-of-Life Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, today announced she is cosponsoring the bipartisan Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (S.693). This legislation seeks to expand and improve care for patients in hospice and those being treated for serious illness.
"Watching a loved one struggle with a serious disease like Alzheimer's or face more PR
Sen. Franken Introduces Bill on Higher Education Opportunities for Foster Youth
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 1792) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information about this legislation, contact Sen. Al Franken in Washington at 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, more ST
Sen. Hassan Cosponsors STEM Opportunities Act to Improve Inclusion of Underrepresented Groups in STEM Fields (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Maggie Hassan announced that she is cosponsoring the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Opportunities Act, legislation introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) that would improve the inclusion of women, minorities, and people who experience disabilities in STEM careers.
"It is long past time that we break down barriers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math more PR
Sen. Hassan Joins Colleagues in Calling on Secretary DeVos to Reverse Rollback of Student Loan Borrower Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Maggie Hassan joined a number of her colleagues in the U.S. House and Senate in calling on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to reverse her decision to stop cooperating with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
"Without CFPB oversight, we are deeply concerned this backward step will allow student loan servicers to more easily take advantage of borrowers," the members wr more PR
Sen. Hoeven Examines Efforts to Improve and Strengthen Key Indian Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today convened an oversight hearing to evaluate progress and efforts in addressing the Government Accountability Office's recommendations for high-risk Indian health, education and energy programs.
In February, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) added federal Indian health, educatio more PR
Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill on Campus Sexual Assault Prevention, Response
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1801) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill on Middle School Career Exploration Programs
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 1814) to "provide support for the development of middle school career exploration programs linked to career and technical education programs of study."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Mark R Warner, D-Va.
The legislation was refer more ST
Sen. Kaine Speaks About Legislation on Campus Sexual Assault (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 12, on legislation (S. 1801) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response:
Mr. President, sexual assault is a major issue on our Nation's college campuses. Too many young people are sexually assaulted while in school. Alarmingly, the majori more PR
Sen. Kaine Speaks About Legislation on Career, Technical Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 14, on legislation (S. 1814) to provide support for the development of middle school career exploration programs linked to career and technical education programs of study:
Mr. President. Far too many students leave our Country's classrooms ill-equipped to keep up with the demands of the 21st century job market. Many enter high school and postsecondary educatio more PR
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 1822) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., and Joe Manchin more ST
Sen. Markey Introduces Bill on Response to Public Health Effects of Climate Change (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1807) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pe more ST
Sen. McCaskill Recognizes Guadalupe Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 13, recognizing the Guadalupe Centers:
Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me today in recognizing the work of the Guadalupe Centers in Kansas City, MO. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Latino communities of greater Kansas City, and they excel at their mission. Many Kansas City families view Guadalupe Centers as more PR
Sen. Menendez Meets With NJ Victims' Rights Advocates to Discuss Trump Admin's Plan to Rescind Campus Sexual Assault Protections (10)
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez today visited the Family Service League of Essex County's crisis center in Montclair to discuss with several New Jersey victims' rights advocates the recent decision by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to relax Obama-era, Title IX guidelines aimed at protecting women and combating sexual assault on college campuses.
"We must continue to strengthen protection more PR
Sen. Merkley Receives National Farmers Union's Highest Honor (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley on Tuesday was honored by the National Farmers Union (NFU) with the Golden Triangle Award, recognizing the senator as a farm champion in Congress for his leadership and dedication to improving the livelihoods of family farmers and ranchers.
"This has been a tough year for Oregon's and America's farmers and ranchers. Drought and wildfire threatened their land and liv more PR
Sen. Murphy Introduces Bill on Determination of Cohort Default Rates (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 1784) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to improve the determination of cohort default rates and provide for enhanced civil penalties, to ensure personal liability of owners, officers, and executives of institutions of higher education."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard J. Durbin, more ST
Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Aid Process for Homeless Children
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information about this legislation, contact Sen. Patty Murray in Washington at 1 more ST
Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Promote Child Care, Early Learning (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1806) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act "to promote child care and early learning."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Al Franken, D-Minn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, more ST
Sen. Murray Introduces Bold, Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Bring Down Costs of Child Care in Washington State and Across the Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top Democrat on the Senate education committee, introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure affordable, high-quality child care for working families across the country. The bill builds on Sen. Murray's work to expand access to child care for families who need it and strengthen economic se more PR
Sen. Murray Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate education committee, and Rob Portman (R-OH), joined by Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Don Young (R-AK), introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2017 to help remove barriers and provide support to help homeless and foster kids access and succeed in higher education.
"The sk more PR
Sen. Murray Lays Out Key Opportunities for Common Ground to Lower Families' Health Costs, Strengthen Markets; Calls for Continued Bipartisan Discussions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, led by Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) and Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN), the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held its final scheduled hearing with doctors, hospitals, and patients on bipartisan steps Congress can take to stabilize the individual insurance market. If Congress doe more PR
Sen. Murray, Colleagues Urge DeVos to Uphold Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors, Invest in Civil Rights Office (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Led by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), 29 U.S. Senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos advising her not t more PR
Sen. Reed Seeks to Provide High-Quality, Affordable Child Care Options for More RI Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., issued the following news release:
In an effort to strengthen child care for working families with young children, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Bob Casey (D-PA), and twenty four of their colleagues in introducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure affordable, high-quality child care for working families across the more PR
Sen. Rubio Urges IRS, Education Department to Grant Relief to Florida Taxpayers, Students (10)
MIAMI, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., issued the following news release:
As Floridians recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend the filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships and to grant charitable contribution tax benefits to state residents who assisted those impacted by the storm. Rubio also urged the U.S Department of Education to ease the burden of federal debt r more PR
Sen. Udall Leads Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on High Risk Indian Health, Education, and Energy Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The office of Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, presided over an oversight hearing entitled "High Risk Indian Programs: Progress and Efforts in Addressing GAO's Recommendations" to assess progress and efforts to address the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) designation of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and Indian Health S more PR
Sen. Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Fight for Every Parents' Right to Affordable Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Senate Democrats in introducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care package. This legislation would give hardworking American families the peace of mind to know they can afford quality care for their kids. The bill makes sweeping improvements to current child care legislation and will help more child more PR
Sen. Whitehouse Backs Sanders' Medicare for All Act (10)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., issued the following news release:
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has announced his intention to cosponsor the Medicare for All Act, legislation authored by Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT) to create a single-payer national health care insurance system. Sanders is set to introduce the Medicare for All Act on Wednesday, September 13.
"We have come a long way under Obamacare, but I still hear from Rhode Island familie more PR
Sen. Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Address Workforce Shortages Through Career, Technical Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., to introduce the bipartisan Middle School Technical Education Program (Middle STEP) Act, to give middle school students better access to career and technical education (CTE) programs focused on career exploration.
The Middle STEP Act would establish a pilot program that allows middle schools to partner with coll more PR
Senate Adopts Sen. Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release:
As our nation begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of over 470 non-profit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation by designating the week of September 18-24 as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." The resolution was approved unanimously by more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 1 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
Amounts in new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate................. $51,353,900,000
Amount of 2017 appropriations........................... 57,5 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 2 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $3,011,070,000
Base funding.................................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 3 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Children with Disabilities.--The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator shall work with UNICEF and the Special Olympics to expand programs in the poo more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 4 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
DEMOCRACY PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Region/Program .......... Committee recommendation
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Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 5 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
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AFGHANISTAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars
Account ...... Committee recommendation
Economic Support Fund.................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 1 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
SUMMARY OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
For fiscal year 2018, the Committee recommends total budget authority of $969,052,391,000 for the more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 10 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
Indian Education
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $164,939,000
Budget estimate, 2018................................... 143,665,0 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 11 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
Higher Education
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $2,055,439,000
Budget estimate, 2018................................... 2,038,1 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 12 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
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Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2017.............................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 2 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $400,000,000
Budget estimate, 2018............. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 3 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
BUREAU OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $838,695,000
Budget estimate, 2018................................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 4 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $1,115,596,000
Budget estimate, 2018............ more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 5 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $5,671,926,000
Budget estimate, 2018.................................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 6 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $714,261,000 Budget estimate, 2018............. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 7 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $128,863,000
Budget estimate, 2018................................... 9 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 8 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE CONTROL
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $725,000,000
Budget estimate, 2018.......................... more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 9 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
Office of the Secretary
GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $525,457,000
Budget estimate, 2018... more ST
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-153) on legislation (S. 770) to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks. The report was advanced by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., on Sept. 11.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Purpose of the Bill
S. 770, the Making Available Information Now to Strengthen Trust and Resilience an more ST
Senate Conducted Four Committee Hearings Yesterday (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Senate conducted four committee hearings yesterday:
*Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
To examine transportation innovation, focusing on automated trucks and our Nation's highways, after receiving testimony from Scott G. Hernandez, Colorado State Patrol, Lakewood, on behalf of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance; Troy Clarke, Navistar, Inc., Lisle, Illinois; Deborah A.P. Hersman, National Safety Council, and Ken Hall, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, more PR
Senate Funding Bill Protects HIV, STD Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- AIDS United issued the following news release:
Advocates for a robust response to the continuing needs and challenges of the HIV and STD epidemics are encouraged by the recent bipartisan legislation approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education in Fiscal Year 2018. The Committee rejected President Trump's harsh proposals to cut federal funding for HIV and STD prevention and treatment. The Commit more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2817 to 2839 From Executive Branch on Sept. 13 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Senate on Sept. 13 published 23 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2817. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "EPTC; Pesticide Tolerances" (FRL No. 9965-71) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 8, 2017; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestr more PR
Senate Schedules Eight Committee Hearings for Sept. 12 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate scheduled eight committee hearings for Sept. 12:
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine the Fintech landscape.
*Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard:
To examine reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, focusing on oversight of fisheries management successes and challenges.
*Energy and Natural Resources:
Subcommittee on Energy:
To examine fo more PR
Senate, House Democratic Leaders to Trump Administration: No Evidence for 18-Month Delay of Critical Protections for Millions of Retirement Savers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-V more PR
Senator Franken and Representatives Davis and Krishnamoorthi Lead Effort to Help Foster and Homeless Youth Succeed in College (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Senator Al Franken (D-MN), Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2017 to provide robust support to help foster and homeless youth succeed in college. Congressman Bobby Scott, Ranking Member of the Education and Workforce Committee, and C more PR
Senator Pansing Brooks Announces Candidacy for Second Term to Nebraska Legislature (10)
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 13 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
District 28 Senator Patty Pansing Brooks announced her candidacy today for a second term to the Nebraska Legislature, highlighting her record of accomplishments and her agenda for the future.
"I am grateful to have been able to fight successfully in the Legislature for a host of important issues over the last three years," Senator Pansing Brooks said. "As a result, we have made significant strides in ad more PR
Senators Demand Action and Answers on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., issued the following news release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today led a group of ten senators in calling on President Donald Trump to take immediate action on the opioid crisis and answer specific questions about the President's overdue promise to declare the epidemic a national emergency. In July, the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, created by President Trump, provided a number of reco more PR
Senators Draw Line on Tax Reform: Workers' Retirement Savings Will Not Bankroll Corporate Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Top Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee, led by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), today warned the White House and Senate and House leaders against funding corporate tax breaks by slapping new taxes on retirement savings for workers.
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Bob Casey (D-PA) joined Brown in sending a letter today in opposition to a reported Repub more PR
Senators Draw Line on Tax Reform: Workers' Retirement Savings Will Not Bankroll Corporate Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and other top Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee - Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) - have warned the White House and Senate and House leaders against funding corporate tax breaks by slapping new taxes on retirement savings for workers. The senators sent a letter today in opposition to a r more PR
Senators Release Bipartisan Recommendations For Economic Growth in Appalachia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The office of Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., issued the following news release:
Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mark Warner (D-VA) joined the Bipartisan Policy Center's Appalachia Initiative to release a bipartisan report to boost prosperity and economic growth in the region.
Over the past few months, the senators led policy roundtables with regional and national stakeholders on four critical topics: entrepreneurism and job creation, more PR
Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Day (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Bill Walker, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, Alaska seniors, the fastest growing age demographic representing 17 percent of our state's total population, live longer and remain in better health today than their predecessors; and
WHEREAS, enhanced health and improved medical treatments have translated into far fewer deaths from acute causes overall; however, death by falls has increased more than 250 percent for persons age 65 and over for t more PR
Sens. Burr, Casey and Murkowski Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable by Helping Families Save (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Today, Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Boost Saving for College Act, which will provide crucial new options for 529 college savings accounts to help more American families save more for college. This legislation would provide a tax credit to low- and middle-income families who might not ordinarily save for college, incentivize employers more PR
Sens. Burr, Casey and Murkowski Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable by Helping Families Save (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., issued the following news release:
Today, Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Boost Saving for College Act, which will provide crucial new options for 529 college savings accounts to help more American families save more for college. This legislation would provide a tax credit to low- and middle-income families who might not ordinarily save for college, incentivize employers to m more PR
Sens. Kaine, Capito Introduce Bill to Deal With Workforce Shortages Through Middle School Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), introduced the bipartisan Middle School Technical Education Program (Middle STEP) Act, legislation that would expose middle school students to CTE programs focused on career explora more PR
Sens. Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Marshall and WVU Workforce Training Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $532,384 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program at West Virginia University (WVU) and Marshall University.
This program helps fund clinical internships and field placements for various behavioral health occupa more PR
Sens. Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today joined the introduction of the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure affordable, high-quality child care for working families across the country.
"All of us know working parents who are truly desperate to find good child care they can actually afford so they can earn a living knowing more PR
Sens. Menendez, Booker Lead NJ Delegation Call to Designate Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) as Regional University Transportation Center (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) led a letter from the entire New Jersey congressional delegation urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to designate Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) a Regional University Transportation Center (Federal Region 2). As a recognized leader in bridge safety testing, highway constr more PR
Sens. Portman, Baldwin, Casey, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Perkins Loan Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the federal Perkins Loan Program for two years. This popular and effective campus-based financial aid program that benefits many low-income undergraduate students is set to expire on September 30.
Unless Congress acts, approximately 1,500 colleges and more PR
Sens. Portman, Murray, Reps. Clark, Young Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act today to help remove barriers and provide support to help homeless and foster kids access and succeed in higher education.
"Kids in foster care face an uphill battle when they pursue higher ed more PR
Sens. Reed, Whitehouse Demand Action on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., issued the following news release:
Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined a group of ten senators led by Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in calling on President Donald Trump to take immediate action on the opioid crisis and answer specific questions about the President's overdue promise to declare the epidemic a national emergency. In July, the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, create more PR
Sens. Rubio, Durbin, Reps. Lowey, Reichert Applaud Enactment of READ Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded enactment of the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act, legislation they introduced that will enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of U.S. basic education programs around the world in order to help countries address the more than 263 million children and youth that are out of school. U.S. Rep more PR
Sens. Wyden, Merkley, Rep. Bonamici Join Effort to Help Working Families Access Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Today Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., a leader on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, joined comprehensive legislation to improve child care and early learning programs. The Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Congressman Bobby Scott, D-Va., will provide every child with a more PR
Sept. 13: Preparing a Pitch for Small Business Private Funding (10)
PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 11 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
When bank loans aren't an option, small business entrepreneurs often turn to private funders, including friends, family and private investors, for help.
Whether you need $2,000 or $200,000, knowing how to approach potential funders is a critical first step.
Aziz Makhani, a certified business advisor with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will present "Tips, Tools and Templates for more PR
September 2017 County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights (10)
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9 -- Arlington County issued the following news release:
The Arlington County Board will consider dozens of items at its September 2017 meeting, on Sat., Sept. 16, 2017 and Tues., Sept. 19. The meetings, held in the County Board Room on the third floor of 2100 Clarendon Blvd, are open to the public. Visit the County website for information on speaking at a Regular County Board meeting (https://countyboard.arlingtonva.us/speaking-regular-county-board-meeting/).
All County more PR
September Kansas State Board of Education Highlights: ESSA Plan, Teacher Vacancy Discussed (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 15 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
The Kansas State Department of Education submitted the Kansas Consolidated State Plan to the federal government on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Kansas State Board of Education members learned during their September meeting.
The meeting took place Sept. 12-13, 2017, at the Landon State Office Building.
Colleen Riley, director of the Kansas State more PR
Sesame Workshop Names Ed Wells Head of International Media and Education (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release:
Sesame Workshop announced today that Ed Wells has joined as Head of International Media and Education. In this role, Wells will manage Sesame's international offices and expansion efforts focused throughout Europe, the GCC, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. He will oversee all production, distribution, themed entertainment, education and licensing businesses for the Workshop across these regions.
"Ed has a long and dis more PR
Settlement Reached With LAUSD to Deliver $150 Million in New Services for High Need Students (10)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 -- Public Advocates issued the following news release:
Under a groundbreaking settlement, more than $150 million of additional funds will be distributed among 50 of the highest need schools in Los Angeles over the next three years. The funding will go toward new and increased services for low-income students, English-language learners, and foster youth.
The settlement resolves a 2015 lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by Public Advocates Inc., the ACLU Foundation more PR
SFCC Hosts College Night (10)
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 12 -- Santa Fe Community College issued the following news release:
Start planning your academic future! Meet with college representatives from across the state and the country and pick up information on financial aid, support services and academic programs. College Night is free and no registration is required. For more than 20 years, SFCC has proudly hosted this event as part of its ongoing commitment to the community.
Who: High school and prospective college students, more PR
Shaheen, Hassan Demand Action, Answers on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined eight of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to take immediate action on the opioid crisis and answer specific questions about the President's announcement that he would declare the epidemic a national emergency. In July, the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, created by President Tru more PR
Sharing a Message About the Value of the Family Yard: TurfMutt Takes Part in 'Lucky Dog' on CBS for a Third Season (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute issued the following news release:
For a third season, the President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Kris Kiser, along with a rescue dog known as Lucky the TurfMutt, will appear on the Emmy award-winning Lucky Dog television show, which airs on Saturday mornings as part of the "CBS Dream Team, It's Epic" block of programming and is produced by Litton Entertainment. The new shows will air in 2018, Lucky Dog's fourth sea more PR
Shea-Porter, Scott, Polis, Murray, Casey Introduce Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Representatives Shea-Porter (NH-01), Bobby Scott (VA-03), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Jared Polis (CO-02), and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act today, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure afford more PR
ShineOn! Program Earns National Civic Engagement Award (10)
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh campus issued the following news release:
SUNY Plattsburgh was chosen as one of five colleges and universities nationwide to receive a 2017 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award from The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
The college's Center for Community Engagement and its coordinator, Julia Devine, submitted the application on behalf of the ShineOn! program, created by Colleen Lemza, associ more PR
Shoreline Education for Awareness to Receive $48,225 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $48,225 cooperative agreement to the Shoreline Education for Awareness of Bandon, Oregon, for providing experiential opportunities for interns who will support environmental community service projects and enhance biological programs of the Oregon Coast NWR Complex.
The funding opportunity number is F17AS00447 (CFDA 15.676).
For more information, contact Connie S more ST
Shriners Hospitals for Children and WGU Announce New Partnership (10)
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14 -- Western Governors University-Missouri issued the following news release:
The employees of Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis are now eligible for a 5 percent discount on tuition under a new partnership agreement between the pediatric orthopedic care hospital and WGU Missouri. The partnership discount will apply to any of WGU Missouri's 50+ degree programs in business, information technology, education and health care. St. Louis Shriners Hospital employees will also more PR
SHU Ranked #4 Most Innovative School in the North, According to U.S. News & World Report (10)
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 12 -- Sacred Heart University has issued the following news:
Sacred Heart University was ranked one of the most innovative universities as well as one of the best universities in the North, according to U.S. News & World Report's newly released guidebook, Best Colleges 2018.
"As one of the fastest growing Catholic universities in the nation, we are pleased to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review and many others for the educational excellence we pr more PR
Simon Birmingham Must Act on State and Territory Concerns on Funding Plan Set for Adelaide Meeting (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 15 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The Australian Education Union is calling on Simon Birmingham to act on serious State, Territory and public education sector concerns over the Turnbull Government's school funding plan when he meets with education ministers at the Education Council in Adelaide on Friday, 15 September 2017.
'We urge State and Territory education ministers to stand strong in voicing their concerns about the plan,' more PR
Simpson University Welcomes New Professors (10)
REDDING, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Simpson University issued the following news release:
Simpson University welcomed 12 new full-time faculty to campus in 2017 across a range of disciplines.
The professors were formally introduced to students and staff during an opening academic convocation ceremony at the start of September.
We are excited to welcome our new faculty who bring such a diverse set of experiences and skills to the Simpson community," said Dr. Gayle Copeland, university provost. "We ar more PR
Six World Affairs Luncheon Seminars Set for Fall (10)
SCRANTON, Pa., Sept. 12 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news release:
During the fall semester, the Schemel Forum's World Affairs Luncheon Seminars at The University of Scranton offer local residents insights into a wide range of timely topics. Experts in their fields will explore jazz as a socio-political barometer, recent secession and nullification movements, university-community partnerships, new ideas for Africa's economic development, President Trump's foreign policy, a more PR
SJC Earns U.S. News & World Report High Ranking for 2018 (10)
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- St. Joseph's College issued the following news release:
St. Joseph's College (SJC) was recently ranked as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report. SJC is ranked 8th for Best Value in the Regional Universities-North category. SJC was also ranked as a top college in the north along with Molloy College, NYIT and LIU Post.
"This ranking represents what SJC's staff, students and faculty work so hard to accomplish each year," said Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., pre more PR
SLATE Awarded $4.5 Million Young Adult Reentry Grant Through FHI360 Three-City Partnership With Los Angeles, Hartford (10)
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12 -- The city of St. Louis issued the following news release:
The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA) awarded a $4.5 million intermediary organizational grant to FHI360 for "The Compass Rose Collaborative"(Collaborative), a young adult reentry program including the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), Our Piece of the Pie(R), Inc. (OPP) in Hartford, Connecticut, and the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Depa more PR
Small Increases in Physical Activity Reduce Immobility, Disability Risks in Older Adults (10)
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Sept. 11 -- Tufts University issued the following news release:
Adding 48 minutes of moderate exercise per week is associated with improvements in overall physical functioning and decreases in risks of immobility in older adults who are sedentary, finds a new study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.
In the study, published in PLOS ONE on Aug. 18, the researchers evaluated how different doses of more PR
SNU Receives Continued Funding for McNair Scholars Program (10)
BETHANY, Okla., Sept. 14 -- Southern Nazarene University issued the following news release:
SNU announces continued funding of the SNU McNair Scholars Program, designed to assist eligible SNU undergraduates in building the skills and confidence required to pursue a doctoral degree. This competitive program targets student scholars who demonstrate sound academic performance, strong potential for success in graduate school, and the intent to pursue a career in which a doctorate is required.
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Social Justice Symposium to Touch on Democracy, Art, Environment and More (10)
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 13 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news:
The School of Liberal Education at the University of Lethbridge is hosting a Social Justice Symposium to bring together interested students, faculty, staff and community members for an afternoon of talks devoted to various aspects of social justice.
The symposium begins at noon on Friday, Sept. 22 in the Markin Hall Atrium with a keynote talk by Dr. Bryan Kolb, a U of L neuroscientist, titled Brain Develop more PR
Social Media Helps Students Learn Scientific Argumentation Better Than Peers, Study Shows (10)
LAWRENCE, Kan., Sept. 12 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Adults often bemoan the amount of time young people spend staring at a screen and browsing social media. But social media can not only be a way to teach students elements of the scientific process, those who took part in a program to learn scientific argumentation through social media learned the components of argumentation better than their peers who did not, a University of Kansas study has found.
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Social Work Student, Faculty to Serve on NASW-OK Board of Directors (10)
ALVA, Okla., Sept. 12 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Levi Sanders, Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid senior, and Jennifer Pribble, social work field education director and assistant professor of social work, have both been elected to serve on the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers' (NASW-OK) 2017-2018 Board of Directors.
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world and more PR
Solving the STEM Shortage: CPD Improves Science Teacher Retention (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- Wellcome Trust issued the following news release:
New research shows that continuing professional development (CPD) can play a significant role in retaining science teachers and improving science education.
Commissioned by Wellcome and carried out by Education Datalab, the research found that science teachers who participate in CPD courses through STEM Learning (opens in a new tab) are much more likely to remain in teaching. One in 12 teachers who did not participate in STE more PR
Southeastern's Stiegler Selected for Clinical Achievement Award (10)
HAMMOND, La., Sept. 11 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release:
A professor in Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Communication and Sciences Disorders has been selected to receive the 2017 state Clinical Achievement Award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation.
Lillian Stiegler, a specialist in the field of autism spectrum disorders, will be honored by the association at its annual meeting in November in Los Angeles. The award recogni more PR
Speaker Straus Issues Harvey-Related Interim Charges (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release:
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Thursday asked three House committees to begin studying issues related to Hurricane Harvey and state preparations for future natural disasters.
In total, Speaker Straus issued five interim charges, which are instructions the Speaker gives House committees to guide their work preparing for the next legislative session. He plans to release a full list of interim char more PR
Speaker Straus Issues Harvey-Related Interim Charges (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release:
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Thursday asked three House committees to begin studying issues related to Hurricane Harvey and state preparations for future natural disasters.
In total, Speaker Straus issued five interim charges, which are instructions the Speaker gives House committees to guide their work preparing for the next legislative session. He plans to release a full list more PR
Special Events Provide SEMA Showgoers With Education, Networking (10)
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 13 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
As a four-day trade show, the SEMA Show has seen a trend in buyers attending the premier automotive event in Las Vegas, NV, for multiple days, with many participating the entire week of the SEMA Show. To accommodate the growing interest of buyers and provide the greatest return on investment, activities and special events are scheduled to take place each day of the 2017 SEMA Show, Oct. more PR
Spectrum/Siena College Albany & Buffalo Democratic Mayoral Primary Polls (10)
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 10 -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release:
Days until Democrats go to the polls, incumbent Mayors Kathy Sheehan (Albany) and Byron Brown (Buffalo) continue to hold significant leads in their respective three-way primary races, according to new Spectrum News/Siena College Polls of likely Albany and Buffalo Democratic primary voters released today.
Albany: Sheehan 51%, Commisso, Jr. 26%, McLaughlin 13%, Undecided 10%
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Spokane Educator Mandy Manning Named 2018 Teacher of the Year (10)
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 11 -- The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
Spokane educator Mandy Manning was named Washington's 2018 Teacher of the Year at an awards ceremony today at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal congratulated the Regional Teachers of the Year and announced Manning as the Teacher of the Year.
"Mandy Manning and the 2018 Teachers of the Year are amon more PR
SPOL Contract Renewed to Increase System Goal Alignment With All ND Institutions (10)
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 15 -- The North Dakota University System issued the following news release:
The North Dakota University System has renewed its contract with Strategic Planning Online software at the end of July in an effort to continue the progress of alignment of campus and president goals with the overall strategic plan of the university system.
NDUS purchased this cloud-based strategic planning software when the new strategic plan launched in 2015. The contract renewal for three years more PR
Springfield College Rises for Seventh Consecutive Year in Top Tier of U.S. News Rankings (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Springfield College issued the following news:
For an unprecedented seventh-consecutive year, Springfield College has climbed the list of highest-ranked colleges by the nation's premier higher education rankings report. In the 2018 edition of the U.S. News "Best Colleges" report, released today, Springfield College is ranked 25 in the first tier in the category of Best Regional Universities - North.
This year's ranking of Springfield College is up two spots from more PR
SRU Hosts Dalcroze Workshop September 16 (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 14 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
While the term "dalcroze eurhythmics" may cause some head scratching among the masses, to those in the music education community, the words bear the weight of the entire industry.
That weight will bear down on Slippery Rock University beginning at 9 a.m., Sept. 16 when Cassandra Eisenreich, SRU instructor of music education and performance, cohosts a Dalcroze workshop for music therapists, educators, students a more PR
SRU Named a 'Best Online and On-Campus College in Pennsylvania' (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
Slippery Rock University has been named a top 10 "Best Online and On- Campus College in Pennsylvania" by www.schools.com.
To compile its list, Schools.com ranked four-year colleges and universities on a 100-point scale, using the most recent data available from government sources.
The data points included:
* The in-state tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates (National Center for Education Statistics, more PR
SRU Publishes Identify Verification Policy for Distance Learning Students (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
Since the advent of distance learning courses at Slippery Rock University, an online verification system has made sure that students fulfilling the course requirements are in fact the same person who enrolled the class; however, the University recently established a new written policy, "Student Identity Verification in Distance Learning."
By formalizing the policy, SRU is ensuring that it is compliant with prov more PR
SRU's Anning Named an NSCA Fellow (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 11 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
Jonathan Anning, associate professor of exercise and rehabilitation services, has earned fellow status with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a nonprofit professional organization that serves more than 45,000 members.
Anning is one of 67 NSCA fellows, a status that recognizes professionals whose frequent and sustained contributions to the strength and conditioning profession have promoted the more PR
St. Mary's College of Maryland Ranked Fifth Best Public Liberal Arts College in U.S. News & World Report (10)
ST. MARY'S CITY, Md., Sept. 12 -- St. Mary's College issued the following news release:
St. Mary's College of Maryland is ranked as the nation's fifth best public liberal arts college in U.S. News & World Report's "2018 Best Colleges" released Tuesday, Sept. 12. St. Mary's College also ranks 96 on the national liberal arts colleges list, public and private, 107 in best value schools, and 84 in high school counselor ratings.
"As one of only two public liberal arts honors colleges in the country more PR
St. Norbert College Among Best in 2018 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings (10)
DE PERE, Wis., Sept. 12 -- St. Norbert College issued the following news release:
The 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings have just been released and St. Norbert College is once again named one of "America's Best National Liberal Arts Colleges." St. Norbert is listed in the top tier, ranked 134, and is among the country's top 10 Catholic liberal arts colleges.
"We appreciate this recognition and are proud to be among the nation's best liberal arts colleges," said president Brian Bruess. "It more PR
St. Norbert College Welcomes New Faculty for 2017-18 (10)
DE PERE, Wis., Sept. 11 -- St. Norbert College issued the following news release:
St. Norbert College welcomes the following new faculty members for the 2017-18 academic year:
Angel Saavedra Cisneros: St. Norbert College welcomes Angel Saavedra Cisneros as an assistant professor of political science. Cisneros earned his B.S. in psychology from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. in political behavior from Stony Brook University. His work focuses on racial and ethnic politics in the American more PR
State Ag Officials Applaud FDA for Extending FSMA Farm Inspection and Water Quality Timeline (10)
NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 12 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
At the Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) today, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., highlighted the forthcoming compliance hurdles facing the food industry in 2018. The decision to emphasize education during the first year of implementation of the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safe more PR
State Ag Officials Applaud FDA for Extending FSMA Farm Inspection and Water Quality Timeline (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 15 -- The New Jersey Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
At the Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) today, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., highlighted the forthcoming compliance hurdles facing the food industry in 2018. The decision to emphasize education during the first year of implementation of the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (F more PR
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued:
The majority of sampled new admissions, internal transfers and successions were selected from an automated wait list (AWL) and approved by DHCR. However, in most cases, neither DHCR nor the development maintained the documentation required to confirm that tenants were sele more PR
State Department of Education to Hold Regional Conference (10)
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 12 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release:
Nationally renowned educators and researchers, Deborah Lowenberg Ball, former dean of the School of Education at the University of Michigan, and Kenneth Zeichner, professor at the University of Washington, are keynote presenters at a regional conference hosted by the Connecticut State Department of Education on September 29, 2017. The conference, Putting Research-to-Practice in Teacher Prepar more PR
State Disciplines Health Care Providers (10)
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 14 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.
The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., medical doctors, nurses, counselors).
Information about health c more PR
State Education Department Names Brockport CSD Elementary School Teacher 2018 New York State Teacher of the Year (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The Board of Regents today named Christopher Albrecht the 2018 New York State Teacher of the Year and awarded the 2017 Marge A. Tierney Memorial Scholarship to Simone Sylvester, a graduate student at Hunter College, the City University of New York, the State Education Department announced today.
2018 Teacher of the Year:
Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and State Education Commissioner MaryEll more PR
State School Superintendent Richard Woods Selects 2017-2018 Student Advisory Council (10)
ATLANTA, Sept. 13 -- The Georgia Department of Education issued the following news release:
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected 142 Georgia students to serve on his 2017-2018 Student Advisory Council. Throughout the school year, these middle and high school students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom. Members of the Student Advisory Council will also discuss other issues related to education, serve as the Superintenden more PR
State System Interim Chancellor Visits SRU (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
Demonstrating her top priority, Karen Whitney, the new interim chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, will spend her first days on the job on campuses meeting with students and others, including today's visit at Slippery Rock University.
"I want to spend my first days as interim chancellor listening and learning," said Whitney, whose tenure as interim chancellor begins today. "I want to hea more PR
State Unemployment Rate at 3.8 Percent in August (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release:
The Minnesota unemployment rate climbed 0.1 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted 3.8 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in August.
The state lost 6,600 jobs in August, and the number of jobs gained in July was revised downward by 5,100 more PR
STCC Unveils Fall 2017 Speaker, Performance Series (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 11 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news:
Springfield Technical Community College is pleased to announce the lineup of speakers and performers scheduled to appear on campus this fall.
The events, which are free and open to the public, are brought to the college by 2017 Ovations Educational and Cultural Event Series, and the 2017 Diversity Speaker and Performance Series, coordinated by the Office of Student & Multicultural Affairs.
The O more PR
Stephanie Rahill: For the Good of the Students (10)
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Sept. 11 -- Georgian Court University issued the following news:
Stephanie Rahill, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, is on a mission: helping school psychologists have the greatest possible impact. At the 2017 conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, where she presents annually, she was a speaker in four sessions, two of them related to school psychologists' effectiveness and report writing.
My research agenda is focused on how school psychologist more PR
Stockton in Top 10 Public Regional Universities Ranked By U.S. News & World Report (10)
GALLOWAY, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Richard Stockton College issued the following news:
Stockton University is among the top 10 Public Regional Universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report 2018 "America's Best Colleges" ranking released today.
Stockton improved its ranking from 14th among public universities in 2017, and is also ranked 41st among 187 public and private universities included in the North region.
"This is great news," Stockton president Harvey Kesselman said.
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Stony Brook University Recognized For Retention and Increased Graduation Rates in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Colleges (10)
STONY BROOK, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook campus issued the following news release:
Stony Brook University is once again ranked within the top 100 among U.S. colleges and universities (#97) and ranks as #41 among public universities according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Colleges. Stony Brook also fared much better than expected in the category of 6-year graduation rate by achieving a 72 percent graduation rate vs. the expected rate of 69 perce more PR
Student Debt at Emporia State Continues to Fall, Earning National Recognition (10)
EMPORIA, Kan., Sept. 14 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
Emporia State is earning notice for its students' lower-than-average debt load upon graduation. In rankings announced this week by U.S. News and World Report, ESU was the No. 1 university in Kansas for least student debt load and No. 2 for regional Midwest universities.
"We are so excited that we have some of the lowest debt in the nation for our graduates and one of the highest placement rates in the nation," said more PR
Student Involvement Is a Focus of Constitution Day 2017 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release:
Thousands of students across the United States will take the Preamble Challenge to celebrate Constitution Day this year and participate in naturalization ceremonies to swear in new U.S. citizens.
Naturalization ceremonies will be conducted by the federal judiciary coast-to-coast during September. Constitution Day (Sept. 17), the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in 1787, falls on a Sund more PR
Student Statistics Projects Win National Recognition (10)
HOLLAND, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Hope College issued the following news release:
Statistics research projects conducted by two teams of Hope College students have earned first place and honorable mention in a national competition.
Both have been honored in the 2016-17 Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition (USPROC) of the Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education (CAUSE) and the American Statistical Association (ASA). The awards, announced near the end of August for more PR
Students Benefit From Training Opportunities Through U of L's Partnership With the University of California Irvine (10)
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 14 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news:
Dr. Bruce McNaughton, a neuroscientist and recipient of the 10-year Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Polaris Award in 2008, has been somewhat of a double agent for the past few years.
As the province's only Polaris-award winner, he's been teaching and conducting research at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) at the University of Lethbridge. Then in 2014, McNaughton was jointly appoin more PR
Students Nationwide to Celebrate Constitution Day With Unique Virtual Field Trip From Discovery Education Featuring U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Richard Blumenthal (10)
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 11 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, will present a unique Virtual Field Trip celebrating Constitution Day live at 8:00 A.M. Eastern on Friday, September 15th and on-demand afterward through Discovery Education's Virtual Field Trip Archive. Through this no-cost immersive learning opportunity for more PR
Study Finds Gender Disparity in STEM Publishing and Citations (10)
DENVER, Sept. 11 -- The University of Colorado's Denver campus issued the following news release:
What do the worlds of literary and science publishing have in common? Research indicates that women authors are underrepresented in both genres.
Since 2010, VIDA, a nonprofit organization, has tracked the underrepresentation of women in literary publishing. Recently, research from Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) has been in the news for uncovering similar gender disparities in medical and STE more PR
Study on Career and Technology Education Programs in Montgomery County Public Schools Released (10)
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 12 -- Montgomery County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released on Tuesday a comprehensive study of Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs offered across the district. The Board of Education commissioned the study, conducted by the Education Strategy Group (ESG), in December 2016 to assess the district's current programs and efforts to prepare all students for non-remedial postsecondary education and high-d more PR
Sub-Zero to Sponsor NKBA Student Chapters (10)
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Sept. 12 -- The National Kitchen and Bath Association issued the following news release:
The National Kitchen & Bath Association today revealed that Sub-Zero Group, Inc. has generously signed on to sponsor student chapters at NKBA Affiliated Schools.
NKBA supports more than 35 student chapters throughout its education network, which has been enhanced through the new Affiliated Schools program. Each chapter is eligible to receive an annual $500 grant, providing opportunities more PR
SUNY Canton Named to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges List (10)
CANTON, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- The State University of New York's Canton campus issued the following news release:
SUNY Canton has once again earned a spot in the annual U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" publication.
The college was ranked 25th in the "Regional Colleges--North" division. The 2018 list, released this week, is based on data such as graduation and retention rates, assessment of academic standing, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate per more PR
SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Empire State College Sign MBA Transfer Agreement (10)
COBLESKILL, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release:
SUNY Cobleskill President Marion Terenzio and SUNY Empire State College President Merodie Hancock today announced an agreement to open a seamless new pathway for business students to earn a graduate degree.
The articulation agreement allows qualified Bachelor of Business Administration students at SUNY Cobleskill to transfer smoothly into the Master of Business Administratio more PR
SUNY Potsdam Ranked in Top Tier of Northern Regional Universities By U.S. News & World Report (10)
POTSDAM, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Potsdam campus issued the following news:
The State University of New York at Potsdam has once again been named one of the best regional universities in the Northern United States by U.S. News & World Report.
SUNY Potsdam was ranked in the top tier of public and private institutions in the Northern Regional Universities category in the 2018 edition of "America's Best Colleges," released today by U.S. News Media Group. This is the ni more PR
Superintendent Ybarra Announces Idaho's 2018 Teacher of Year (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release:
A teacher dedicated to seeing students "go on" was named the 2018 Idaho Teacher of the Year today.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced that Vision Charter School teacher Becky Mitchell is the state's teacher of the year during a surprise visit to her classroom at the Caldwell school.
"Becky Mitchell exemplifies our state's commitment to preparing students with the skills and more PR
Support for Living on the Spectrum at Autism Open Days (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 11 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology) issued the following news release:
The challenges faced by children with autism at school will be the focus of two Autism Open Days in Perth and Kalgoorlie, where leading autism researchers from Curtin University and the Telethon Kids Institute will share the latest research with the community.
As the number of people with autism continues to increase with an estimated one in 100 Australians now livi more PR
Supreme Court Victor in Free Speech Case to Speak at Ithaca College (10)
ITHACA, N.Y., Sept. 11 -- Ithaca College issued the following news release:
At the age of 13, Mary Beth Tinker fought a challenge to free speech that would eventually make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. More than five decades later, she is still fighting for free speech.
Tinker will give a presentation at Ithaca College on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Textor 102. Titled "Mighty Times: The First Amendment & Civic Action," her talk is part of the college's observance of Constitution Day. more PR
Supreme Judicial Court to Hold Court at Freeport, Mountain Valley (Rumford) and Westbrook High Schools - Fall 2017 (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 11 -- The Maine Judicial Branch issued the following news release:
The Supreme Judicial Court today announced its schedule for visiting Maine high schools this fall. For the past dozen years, the Court has held oral arguments in actual appellate cases in high schools around the state. In 2016, court was held at Washington Academy in Machias, Marshwood High School in South Berwick, and the University of Maine at Fort Kent, which hosted all the public high schools in the Sa more PR
Syrian Refugee Children's Uncertain School Aid (10)
BEIRUT, Sept. 14 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Millions of dollars in aid money pledged to get Syrian refugee children in school last year did not reach them, arrived late, or could not be traced due to poor reporting practices, Human Rights Watch said today.
The 55-page report, "Following the Money: Lack of Transparency in Donor Funding for Syrian Refugee Education," tracks pledges made at a conference in London in February 2016. Human Rights Watch followed the mone more PR
Tape Art Crew Returns to Create More Public Art Installations in Memphis (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development issued the following news:
Art lovers from Memphis and the Mid-South will soon experience more Tape Art installations Sept. 13-16 with public murals, workshops and a community-collaborative project at specifically-chosen sites in Memphis.
The Rhode Island-based artist collective known as The Tape Art Crew created a temporary massive mural in May 2017 on the museum's facade for the finale of the museum's centennial ce more PR
TCC Program in Digital Court Reporting Geared Toward Military Students (10)
NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 14 -- Tidewater Community College issued the following news release:
A new program at Tidewater Community College certifies students in digital court reporting and assists them in nationwide employment placement for this high-demand, cutting-edge field.
Sponsored by TCC's Center for Military and Veterans Education (CMVE), the program trains students in court and deposition procedures and practices, audio and video equipment and the complete process of advanced digital court more PR
TEA, ATPE Warn of Email Phishing Scam (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) have been advised of a current phishing email directed at teachers and school systems across the state.
The email, which bears the ATPE logo and an outdated TEA logo, comes from a non-TEA email address and appears to target teachers with the following message:
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TEA: Submitting Crisis Code Data and PEIMS School-Start Window Date Change (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Deputy Commissioner Technology Melody Parrish and Deputy Commissioner Academics Penny Schwinn:
To better support those LEAs enrolling students that have relocated due to Hurricane Harvey, TEA is asking that LEAs submit data through the TSDS PEIMS Summer 1 collection by close of business every Friday starting Friday, September 22, 2017, when enrolling students with Crisis Code 05.
* Load the following inter more PR
Teach Plus Applauds Child Care for Working Families Act (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 14 -- Teach Plus, a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
Teach Plus today endorsed the new Child Care for Working Families Act, as introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA).
"This legislation is an important step forward toward providing every one of our youngest learners the opportunity to more PR
Teach Plus Massachusetts Names 50 Educators From Across the State to 2017-18 Commonwealth Policy Fellowship Cohort (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 14 -- Teach Plus, a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
Teach Plus Massachusetts has selected 50 outstanding teachers as Fellows of its 2017-18 Commonwealth Teaching Policy Fellowship cohort. As Commonwealth Fellows, the teachers take part in a specially-designed course of study in policy and advocacy and develop the skills nec more PR
Teachers Can Connect With Conservation Through Free MDC Teacher Portal (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 12 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news release:
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages teachers to get connected with conservation-education by using its new Discover Nature Schools (DNS) teacher portal. MDC created the website portal to provide teachers a technology tool to connect with both teachers and MDC staff on conservation-education ideas, interactive learning activities, and easy access to classroom materials more PR
Teachers to Explore How to Diversify Student's Learning Habits With Education on the Edge Lecture (10)
NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- California State University's Northridge campus issued the following news release:
The brain is the foundation for learning. Like a sponge, it soaks up knowledge in various ways. Whether we read a textbook, solve a mathematical problem or watch an educational film, our individual brains perceive, interpret and process information differently than any other human on the planet.
California State University, Northridge's next Education on the Edge speaker will disc more PR
Tech Continues to Be Cornerstone Institution of LaSIP (10)
RUSTON, La., Sept. 13 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
Annually, the Louisiana Board of Regents hosts a statewide grant competition to provide professional development dollars to serve educators in classrooms throughout Louisiana. Funding is provided for innovative proposals that encourage interdisciplinary teams of university faculty and staff working in concert with partnering districts and community stakeholders to design and implement initiatives to promote academic g more PR
Telehealth and Online Platforms Should Not Be Overlooked as Key Tools in 2018 Expansion of Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 12 -- The American Association of Diabetes Educators issued the following news release:
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) filed public comments recently on a proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide education on how to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes via the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP). In the comments, AADE urges CMS to include telehealth and other online platforms as a covered service for Medicar more PR
Telemonitoring and Automated Messages Improve CPAP Adherence (10)
BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 12 -- The American Thoracic Society issued the following news release:
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more likely to use CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, when their use is telemonitored and they receive individualized, automated messages that reinforce therapy adherence, according to a randomized, controlled trial published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
In "Effect of Telemedicine Education and Telemonitori more PR
Ten Texas Teachers Named Finalists for 2017 Presidential Awards in Math, Science (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release:
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that 10 Texas teachers have been named finalists for the 2017 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The 2017 awards recognize seventh through twelfth grade mathematics and science teachers whose innovative methods bring teaching to life in the classroom.
PAEMST is the highest recognition a mathematics or scienc more PR
Tennessee Attorney General Issues Opinion on Disclosure of Student Directory Information (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III issued the following opinion on Disclosure of Student Directory Information:
Question 1
Under recently enacted legislation, upon receiving a request from "a chartering authority or a public charter school" approved to operate in the district, a local education agency must provide "a list of student names, ages, addresses, dates of attendance, and grade levels completed." 2017 Tenn. Pub. Acts, ch. 307, section 20 (c more PR
Tennessee High School Graduation Rate Reaches Highest Rate on Record (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Bill Haslam, R-Tenn., issued the following news release:
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that the 2016-17 graduation rate of 89.1 percent is the highest on record for Tennessee. The statewide graduation rate is up more than half a percentage point since last year, and overall it has increased 3.6 percent since the 2010-11 school year. This year, graduation rates increased in nearly 56 percent of districts w more PR
Tennessee High School Graduation Rate Reaches Highest Rate on Record (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release:
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that the 2016-17 graduation rate of 89.1 percent is the highest on record for Tennessee. The statewide graduation rate is up more than half a percentage point since last year, and overall it has increased 3.6 percent since the 2010-11 school year. This year, graduation rates increased in nearly 56 percent of more PR
Territories to Partner in Alberta Curriculum Revitalization (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 12 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news release:
The Alberta Department of Education is working in collaboration with Nunavut and the Northwest Territories on the revitalization of the Alberta K- 12 curriculum. The redesign aims to improve education and skills training for students based on up-to-date research on teaching and learning.
Currently, Nunavut follows Alberta's K-12 system and incorporates the principles of Inuit Qauji more PR
The Boston Foundation Enhances Commitment to Immigrant Rights, Joins Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund Collaborative (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 13 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release:
The Boston Foundation, Greater Boston's community foundation, today announced it had pledged support as a funder to the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund, a public-private partnership and funding collaborative that seeks to strengthen the Greater Boston area's capacity to protect and defend its many immigrant communities, refugees, and temporary status holders by increasing education and access to legal services.
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The College Is Changing How Students Engage in Their Learning (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Margot Lee Shetterly, a 1991 University of Virginia alumna who had a successful career on Wall Street, told a Charlottesville audience on Monday she went into the McIntire School of Commerce because she decided at the age of 9 she wanted to work in the stock market.
But after working on the trading floor and then in several other business ventures over about 20 years, Shetterly made a life change - more PR
The Council Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers issued the following news release:
The Council Foundation announced today that it is awarding $375,000 in academic scholarships to 75 college students interested in pursuing careers in insurance brokerage. Each student will receive $5,000 towards their college education.
The Foundation's Scholarship Program works directly with the internship programs of member firms of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. The program is more PR
The Council of Independent Colleges Honors Dr. Debbie Cottrell (10)
SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news:
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) will award TLU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Debbie Cottrell their prestigious Chief Academic Officer honor for her significant contribution to academic leadership and enhancing the role and work of the private college chief academic officer. Dr. Cottrell will receive the award at the annual Institute of Chief Academic Officers meeting this November in San Antonio. more PR
The National Archives Celebrates Constitution Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release:
The National Archives celebrates the 230th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with special programs that include an evening panel discussion titled "The New American Constitution" (Sept. 14) and a Constitution Family Day (Sept. 16). September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on Sep more PR
The New Jersey Department of Education Announces New Jersey's County Teachers of the Year for 2017-18 (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 12 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release:
Today, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the selection of New Jersey's 21 County Teachers of the Year for the 2017-18 school year. The County Teachers of the Year are recognized for valuable contributions to their local school communities and are given the opportunity to serve as ambassadors of education to officials at the county and state levels.
"I am thrilled to be ab more PR
The Ohio State University Alumni Association Honors Exceptional Alumni (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Ohio State University issued the following news release:
Kenneth Hale, associate director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery and co-director for Generation Rx in The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, is the recipient of The Ohio State University Alumni Association's 2017 Alumni Medalist Award, the highest honor presented to a graduate of the institution.
Hale's work with Generation Rx has reached more than 37 more PR
The Power of a Plant: SUNY Potsdam's Wiser Center Cultivates Science Education With New Tower Gardens (10)
POTSDAM, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- The State University of New York's Potsdam campus issued the following news:
Educator Stephen Ritz has gained international attention for transforming education and nutrition at a South Bronx school through a simple but powerful idea--teaching students to grow the food they will consume, and in turn, to teach others.
Using aeroponic indoor gardens, Ritz has built an operation that came to be known as the Green Bronx Machine at Community School 55, in which he and his more PR
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Kicks Off the National Art.Write.Now Traveling Exhibition of Original Teen Works (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running and most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, kicks off a year of exhibitions through the annual Art.Write.Now program. In partnership with U.S. Department of Education, the year-long exhibition, Art.Write.Now.DC, is now open and the traveling Art.Write.Now.Tour begins in October. Curated, p more PR
The Strip Shines on a Sunday Afternoon With Las Vegas Stars at Las Vegas' 7th Annual NF Hope Concert October 22 at The Palazzo Theatre (10)
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11 -- Venetian Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and casino resort, issued the following news release:
Las Vegas' most prominent entertainers will take the stage at Las Vegas' 7th Annual NF Hope Concert on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at The Palazzo(R) Las Vegas. Benefit organizer, Jeff Leibow, formerly of "Jersey Boys," has once again united the entertainment community bringing together a who's who of Las Vegas performers, including Clint Holmes, Human Nature's Andrew Tierney, The Tenor more PR
The University of Texas at Tyler Enrollment Crests 10,000 Milestone (10)
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Texas's Tyler campus issued the following news release:
For the first time in its history, The University of Texas at Tyler now enrolls more than 10,000 students, based on preliminary enrollment numbers for the Fall 2017 semester. As of the Census Date today, the university has 10,527 students on record.
"The University of Texas at Tyler continues to attract more students because we combine the best of a UT System education with the sort of student-f more PR
Theorist, Philosopher Bell Hooks Returns to UVU for Weeklong Residency (10)
OREM, Utah, Sept. 11 -- Utah Valley University issued the following news release:
Utah Valley University's Department of Philosophy and Humanities, in conjunction with the offices of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Center for the Study of Ethics, and the Office of Student Affairs, will welcome award-winning cultural theorist, philosopher and social advocate bell hooks for a week-long residency September 18-21.
Hailed as one of the "100 more PR
Thirty New Peace Corps Volunteers to Teach English Language in Madagascar (10)
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar issued the following news release:
30 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in by the United States Ambassador on September 8, 2017, in a ceremony that included the Ministry of the National Education. The new Volunteers will be teaching English as a Foreign Language in middle and high schools across Madagascar. They completed a thirteen-week intensive pre-service training which consisted of extensive language and cross-cultura more PR
Thomas E. Peisch Reappointed MassBay Board of Trustee Chair (10)
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Sept. 11 -- Massachusetts Bay Community College issued the following news release:
MassBay Community College is pleased to announce Governor Charlie Baker has reappointed Thomas E. Peisch as Chair of the College's Board of Trustees. Mr. Peisch has served on the MassBay Board of Trustees since his appointment by former Governor Deval Patrick in July, 2012. In November of 2012, he was elected to Vice Chair. Governor Baker appointed Mr. Peisch as Chairman of the Board of Tr more PR
Three Pacific Northwest Institutes of Technology Join Forces to Provide High-Skill, High-tech Talent for Cascadia Corridor (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 -- British Columbia Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Three internationally recognized institutes of technology ("polytechnics") have joined forces to provide industry aligned, high-skill talent for the Cascadia Corridor's workforce needs. British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), and Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) will collaborate in multiple ways to leverage their extensive applie more PR
Tickle College of Engineering Dean Wayne Davis to Retire (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release:
Wayne T. Davis, dean of the Tickle College of Engineering at UT, has announced his intent to retire early in the summer of 2018.
"Dean Davis has been an active and vital member of the university for decades, and his outstanding leadership has helped to bring the college to new levels of nationally recognized excellence," said Interim Provost John Zomchick. "We thank him for his service and must now beg more PR
Title IX Enactment Remembered at SRU 45 Years Later (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 15 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
When Title IX was enacted in 1972, the most memorable and visible change for women student-athletes were new uniforms. That's what Wilma Cavill, then a women's swimming coach at Slippery Rock University first recalls, which is somewhat fitting because the law sought to bring uniformity to how men and women were treated at colleges and universities.
The law continues to have deeper, lasting meaning in 2017, whic more PR
TLU Tops U.S. News & World Report's 2018 'Best Value' List (10)
SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news:
Texas Lutheran University is once again at the top of "U.S. News & World Report's" Best Colleges rankings among regional colleges in the West, ranking first on the list for "Best Value" and second overall.
"We are committed to offering our students both academic excellence and affordability," said TLU President Dr. Stuart Dorsey. "This acknowledgment from 'U.S. News' once again reinforces the dedication of our facu more PR
Top 10 Ranking for Ithaca College by U.S. News & World Report (10)
ITHACA, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- Ithaca College issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report gives Ithaca College high marks for both quality and value in its just-released rankings. IC is listed as the #8 "best college" in the North region among the 196 institutions of its kind, and at #13 for providing a "best value" -- combining that quality education with an affordable cost.
The rankings are based on what the magazine considers key measures of an institution's quality: peer assessm more PR
Top Security Organizations Collaborate to Bring Comprehensive Cybersecurity Education to Dallas (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- ASIS International issued the following news release:
ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, in conjunction with InfraGard and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), today released the cybersecurity focused sessions that will be featured during the 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), Sept. 25-28 in Dallas, TX. ASIS 2017 attendees not only will obtain best practices from se more PR
Tower Foundation Awards Nearly $82,000 in Grants to Three Applicants (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 13 -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following news release:
Three applicants have been awarded grants from the Tower Foundation totaling $81,979 to support mental health services in Kansas, Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today.
In April, Board members met with state mental health and education representatives to discuss the high number of youth suicides and opioid addiction. The 2018 grant awards focus on joint community efforts that target depr more PR
Trade Policy, Goods Movement & Infrastructure Development Lead AAPA's 106th Annual Convention Agenda in Long Beach (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release:
The Port of Long Beach, the second busiest container port in North America and a trailblazer in goods movement and environmental stewardship, from Oct. 1 through Oct. 4 will host the 106th Annual Convention and Expo of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) - the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas.
In addition to being the Western Hemisphere's largest gathe more PR
Transforming Education for English Language Learners: Five New Resources (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14 -- WestEd issued the following news:
"Defining quality education for English language learners/multilingual learners in the U.S. starts with our being mindful of three critical ideas: the role and purpose of education in a democracy, the need to transform the current state of education for English language learners (ELLs)/multilingual learners (MLLs) to enable their full participation in our evolving society, and the importance of using solid theory to drive that transfo more PR
Transylvania Ranks Among Nation's Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Academics, Value (10)
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 12 -- Transylvania University issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Transylvania University among the nation's top-100 liberal arts colleges for both academics and value.
Released today, the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings included Transylvania in its top National Liberal Arts Colleges and Best Value Schools categories. These are two of several recent rankings that highlight the quality and value of a Transylvan more PR
Traveling Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit Comes to MCC Sept. 16, 17 (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11 -- Metropolitan Community College issued the following news release:
The RISE ABOVE traveling exhibit from the Commemorative Air Force Red Rail Squadron will come to Metropolitan Community College's Fort Omaha Campus this Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.The exhibit is a traveling tractor-trailer that showcases the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, an air combat group of African-American pilots who foguht in World War II.
The family-friendly event is free and more PR
Trustees Committee Discusses Promoting Intellectual Property (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
A number of Penn State leaders discussed promoting intellectual property during the University's Board of Trustees Committee on Outreach, Development and Community Relations meeting today (Sept. 14) at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.
During the presentation, Neil Sharkey, vice president for research, highlighted a unique startup that began through the University's Invent Penn State init more PR
Trustees Committee Updated on Efforts to Transform Education (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
During its meeting today (Sept. 14), members of the Board of Trustees Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning learned more about the importance of transforming education at Penn State and how the University plans to do so.
Craig Weidemann, special assistant to the provost for innovation and education technology initiatives, shared a vision statement, goals, strategies and guiding princip more PR
TSU Receives Tennessee Education Innovation Grant to Strengthen State Teacher Supply Pipeline (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 11 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news:
Just months after Tennessee State University was ranked the highest producer of teachers among HBCUs in the nation, the university's teacher preparation program has received yet another boost.
It has been awarded a grant to ensure a strong and vibrant new teacher pipeline for the future.
Out of 18 applicants, TSU was one of only four institutions in the state, designated as Education Preparation Programs, to r more PR
TTUHSC Physician Testifies at U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce (10)
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas Tech University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news release:
Adrian Billings, M.D., Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and medical director of the Presidio County Health Services, testified today (Sept. 14) before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health.
The testimony will be presented as a pa more PR
TurfMutt Salutes Hard-to-Place Pets During Petfinder's 'Less Adoptable Pet Week' (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13 -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute issued the following news release:
Lucky the TurfMutt knows how hard life can be for unwanted pets. He lived up to his name when his human friend, Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), found him on an Indiana roadway and gave him a home.
"I've achieved a measure of celebrity because of who adopted me, and now I get to help kids and families understand the importance of our living landsca more PR
Two Area Teachers Named Finalists for Kansas Teacher of the Year During Ceremony in Overland Park (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 10 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
Jennifer L. Donovan, an elementary music teacher at Clear Creek Elementary School in Shawnee (De Soto Unified School District 232), and Angela "Angie" R. Powers, a high school English teacher at Olathe Northwest High School (Olathe USD 233), were named Region 3 finalists for the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 10, in Overland Park. This award recognizes excellent teachin more PR
Two Area Teachers Named Finalists for Kansas Teacher of the Year During Ceremony in Salina (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 9 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
Gilbert "Gil" R. Still Jr., a fourth-grade teacher at Northwest Elementary School in Dodge City (Dodge City Unified School District 443), and Samantha "Sam" J. Neill, a high school English language arts teacher at Buhler High School (Buhler USD 313), were named Region 1 finalists for the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 9, in Salina. This award recognizes excellent more PR
Two Area Teachers Named Finalists for Kansas Teacher of the Year During Ceremony in Topeka (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 10 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
Bradley "Brad" W. Weaver, an elementary music teacher at Atchison Elementary School (Atchison Unified School District 409), and Jamie D. Manhart, a junior high and high school journalism teacher at Silver Lake Jr.-Sr. High School (Silver Lake USD 372), were named Region 2 finalists for the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 10, in Topeka. This award recognizes excellent tea more PR
Two Area Teachers Named Finalists for Kansas Teacher of the Year During Ceremony in Wichita (10)
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 9 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
Megan E. Nagel, a sixth-grade English language arts and science teacher at Santa Fe 5/6 Center in Newton (Newton Unified School District 373), and Sarah C. VenJohn, a high school mathematics teacher at Winfield High School (Winfield USD 465), were named Region 4 finalists for the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 9, in Wichita. This award recognizes excellent teaching in more PR
Two National Publications Highlight the Value of a UM-Dearborn Education. (10)
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 11 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn campus issued the following news:
Students looking to make a wise investment in higher education now have two new reasons to consider University of Michigan-Dearborn. Both Money Magazine and Washington Monthly have recognized the university's commitment to academic excellence and affordability.
The university appeared on Money Magazine's list of "Best Colleges for your Money" in July. The publication examined 2,400 universities more PR
Two Outstanding Educators to Be Honored With Patrick F. Daly Award (10)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- Staten Island Borough President James Oddo issued the following news:
Borough President James S. Oddo has announced that he is reviving the Patrick F. Daly Award, an award for educators who exemplify the values of fallen principal Patrick Daly, who was gunned down in Red Hook, Brooklyn while en route to a student's home 25 years ago. The award will go to Paul Martuccio, principal of P.S. 13, and Wilson Mohr, a teacher at Pathways to Graduation. The award ceremon more PR
Tyron Cooper Named Director of IU's Archives of African American Music and Culture (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Three-time Emmy Award winner Tyron Cooper will become the next director of the Archives of African American Music and Culture at Indiana University Bloomington.
Cooper, who serves as a faculty member in the IU Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences' Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, will officially begin his role as director Jan. 1. He follows in the footstep of his mentor, Mellon more PR
U of S College of Law Launches Nunavut Law Program With Welcoming Ceremony (10)
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release:
On Sept. 11, 2017, the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) was pleased to host a first-year welcoming ceremony at the Cadet Hall in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to officially welcome 25 students into the new Nunavut Law Program.
The ceremony opened with a traditional blessing and a Quidlik lighting ceremony.
Dignified guests brought greetings as follows:
The Honourable Paul Arula more PR
U.S. Ambassador Eric Rubin Marks Start of Bulgarian School Year in Razhdavitsa (10)
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria issued the following news release:
U.S. Ambassador Eric Rubin today spoke to children, educators, and parents at St. St. Cyril and Methodius School in the village of Razhdavitsa. The school and Bulgarian NGO Amalipe Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance invited Ambassador Rubin to welcome students at the start of the new academic year. Kyustendil Mayor Petar Paunov and Regional Governor Victor Yanev also attended the ceremony.
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U.S. Department of Education Awards $20 Million to Support Educators of English Learner Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) (http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html) announced today the awarding of $20 million in grants under the National Professional Development Program (NPD) (http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nfdp/index.html), to support educators of English learner students.
The NPD program provides grants to eligible institutions of more PR
U.S. Embassy to Organize Graduate Education Fair (10)
HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam issued following news release:
The U.S. Embassy Hanoi's EducationUSA Advising Center will organize the EducationUSA Graduate Education Fair on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017, from 8:30 - 12:00 at Melia Hotel, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hanoi. Entrance is free to the public.
Interested public will have the opportunity to explore more than 500 graduate programs at Master and PhD level in diverse fields of study offered by 18 U.S. universities a more PR
U.S. News & World Report Again Ranks Goshen College Among Best in Midwest (10)
GOSHEN, Ind., Sept. 13 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
Goshen College remains among the top ten schools on the U.S. News & World Report list of the Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest, according to the annual rankings released this week.
Goshen College also placed among the top ten on the list of "Great Schools, Great Prices" among Midwest regional colleges and is the top college on that list from Indiana.
"It is an honor to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report more PR
U.S. News & World Report Names UNF Best Regional University (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 14 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release:
For the seventh consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report has named the University of North Florida a "Best Regional" university in its 2018 edition of "Best Colleges," which includes data from more than 1,800 colleges and universities nationwide and ranked 1,388 of them.
UNF ranked No. 18 as a "Top Public School" and No. 48, up four spots from last year, as a regional best in front of loca more PR
U.S. News & World Report Names University of St. Thomas Among Best Colleges and Best Value in the West (10)
HOUSTON, Sept. 14 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release:
The University of St. Thomas ranks 26th in the 2018 edition of the U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges" list of universities in the western region of the United States.
University rankings provide a starting point to compare various aspects of different schools at a glance. Combined with campus visits and interviews, the rankings provide a resource for parents and students contemplating one of life's b more PR
U.S. News & World Report Rankings Move Lewis University Further Up in Top 25 (10)
ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Lewis University issued the following news release:
Lewis University moved up another spot to No. 23 in the U.S. News & World Report Midwest Regional Universities rankings this year.
An improved graduation rate, a more academically-talented freshman class and an increase in average alumni giving rate were factors that helped the ranking bump up another place from the previous year of rankings. Lewis University's acceptance rate also decreased, noting that the univ more PR
U.S. News & World Report Ranks SUNY New Paltz Among Northeast's Best Universities (10)
NEW PALTZ, N.Y., Sept. 12 --The State University of New York-New Paltz issued the following news release:
SUNY New Paltz continued its run of strong performance in college rankings, appearing at No. 7 on the U.S. News & World Report's list of the Top Public Regional Universities in the North region, and No. 28 among all universities in the region, for 2018.
The College appears on multiple lists in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report's college rankings, including Best Colleges for Veterans, Best more PR
U.S. News & World Report Ranks UMass Boston in Top Tier Nationally for Second Straight Year (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston campus issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Massachusetts Boston in the first tier of national universities for the second year in a row, according to a new report released today.
UMass Boston climbed 18 spots in the past year, placing at No. 202 in the new rankings.
High scores in categories such as peer reputation and high-school counselor reputation kept UMass Boston in the top more PR
U.S. News Ranks Bentley No. 2 Among Regional Universities in the North (10)
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Bentley University issued the following news:
U.S. News & World Report ranked Bentley University No. 2 among regional universities in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, up from No. 3 last year, highlighting Bentley's high-quality faculty and academic programs along with the strong value that students receive from a Bentley education. Bentley was also named No. 4 among regional universities on the list of "Best Value Schools," according to U.S. News.
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U.S. News Ranks ESF Among the Best (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release:
ESF continues to rank among the top universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report.
ESF is ranked number 97 on the Best National Universities list in U.S. News' 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Last year the College was ranked 99th.
ESF is one of four SUNY schools listed in the top 100 on the Best National Universities list. The others are Bingh more PR
U.S. News Ranks SDSU Among Top National Universities (10)
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12 -- San Diego State University issued the following news release:
San Diego State University continues to rise in the U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings. The publication ranked SDSU No. 68 among public universities and No. 140 overall among national universities in its America's Best Colleges list.
SDSU has been gaining ground in the U.S. News & World Report rankings during the last five years, moving up 25 spots from No. 165 among national universities since 2012. T more PR
U.S. News Ranks WLU Best Public College in State (10)
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 13 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
West Liberty University scored well in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges publication, released this past Tuesday.
"The annual U.S. News and World Report ranking continues to recognize West Liberty University for its academic strength, and we are proud to offer a quality, affordable, academically strong education to our students," said Dr. Stephen Greiner, WLU president.
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U.S. News Releases 2018 Best Colleges Rankings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2018 Best Colleges rankings to help prospective students and their families research more than 1,800 U.S.-based universities. Princeton University is No. 1 for Best National Universities for the seventh year in a row. For the 15th consecutive year, Williams College takes the t more PR
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Minnesota (Sept. 14) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Minnesota.
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3M Innovative Properties, St. Paul, Minn., Assigned Patent for Microwell Array Articles
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14 -- 3M Innovative Properties, St. Paul, Minnesota, has been assigned a patent (9,759,663) developed by eight co-inventors for "microwell array articles and methods of use." The co-inventors are Kurt J. Halverson, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Raymond J. Kenney, Woodbury, Minnesota, Oleste more ST
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Portman, Casey, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Perkins Loan Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Rob Portman (R-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the federal Perkins Loan Program for two years. This popular and effective campus-based financial aid program that benefits many low-income undergraduate students is set to expire on September 30.
Unless Congress acts, approximately 1,500 colleges an more PR
U.S. Solar Market Adds 2.4 GW in Q2, Largest Second Quarter Ever (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
The U.S. solar market continued its years-long expansion in the second quarter of 2017 as the industry installed 2,387 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV), the largest total in a second quarter to date. This tops Q1's total and represents an 8 percent year-over-year gain, GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said in the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report.
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UA Little Rock Has One of Top Online Communication Degrees in the Country (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 14 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's online Applied Communication program has been ranked among the best in the country.
Higher education information and resource provider Best Communications Degrees highlighted UA Little Rock on its list of the Top 20 best online bachelor's degree programs in communications.
"Our editors noted that University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers a na more PR
UAH Welcomes Kathryn E. Uhrich Renowned Chemist, Professor and Successful Entrepreneur (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 11 -- The University of Alabama's Huntsville campus issued the following news:
Kathryn E. Uhrich, noted polymer chemist, successful entrepreneur and Dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at The University of California, Riverside will be the guest speaker for the The University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH) Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Uhrich will give the public talk "Not Your Typical Aspirin," a discussion of contemporary b more PR
UB Receives Its Highest Ratings Ever Among the Best Public and National Universities (10)
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo campus issued the following news release:
The University at Buffalo has achieved an all-time high ranking among the nation's best public and national universities, according to U.S. News and World Report.
UB is rated among the 'top 50' public universities in the nation for the fourth straight year. UB's ranking, at No. 41, is up two places from last year's No. 43.
UB also achieved its highest rating ever among the best nati more PR
UC San Diego Ranked a Top 10 Public University By U.S. News & World Report (10)
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 11 -- The University of California's San Diego campus issued the following news release:
The U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges guidebook ranks the University of California San Diego the nation's 9th best public university, up one spot, compared to last year. For more than a decade, the publication has included UC San Diego in its list of the nation's top 10 public universities.
The rankings are based on academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, faculty more PR
UCA to Host Activities in Celebration of October Craft Month (10)
CANTERBURY, England, Sept. 11 -- The University for the Creative Arts issued the following news:
We are once again welcoming visitors to our Farnham campus to celebrate the town's rich craft heritage throughout October Craft Month.
Specialist workshops, exhibitions and a series of lectures will be hosted by UCA over the course of the month, including a talk by internationally renowned silversmith David Clarke, as well as lectures by leading craft practitioners Adi Toch and Celia Pym.
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UCI Is Ranked 9th Among Nation's Public Universities By U.S. News & World Report (10)
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- The University of California's Irvine campus issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of California, Irvine ninth among public universities nationwide in its 2018 Best Colleges report, released today. The ranking is derived from 15 measures of academic excellence, weighted by relevance to high-quality education.
"Once again, we are delighted that UCI is deservedly recognized as one of the finest public universities in the more PR
UCL in World's Top 20 Universities for Employability of Graduates (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The University College London issued the following news release:
UCL has been ranked among the best 20 universities in the world for the employability of its graduates in the QS global rankings of 500 institutions published today.
The university is rated 17th in the world, putting it in the top 3% of the universities that the QS intelligence unit assessed, a jump of seven places from last year.
The results place UCL third in the UK behind Cambridge, which came sixth, and more PR
UCLA Ties for No. 1 Public University in U.S. News and World Report 'Best Colleges' Ranking (10)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 -- The University of California's Los Angeles campus issued the following news release:
For the second time in as many weeks, UCLA tops the list of U.S. public universities in a prestigious ranking. In the 2018 U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" rankings, published today, UCLA shares the No.1 spot with UC Berkeley.
"UCLA takes great pride in the excellent academic achievements of our faculty and students, and I am grateful that their high level of accomplishment i more PR
UCO Department of History and Geography Hosts Nelson-Burnett for Keynote (10)
EDMOND, Okla., Sept. 13 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release:
The University of Central Oklahoma's College of Liberal Arts, College of Education and Professional Studies and Department of History and Geography, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Council of History Education, will host the Midwest World History Association's Annual Conference Sept. 22-23 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and on the UCO campus.
As part of the conference, themed more PR
UCO Jumps Up More Than 10 Spots in US News and World Report's 'Best Colleges' 2018 Rankings (10)
EDMOND, Okla., Sept. 12 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release:
The University of Central Oklahoma remains among the top colleges and universities in the nation, once again ranking as the top public regional university in the state on the 2018 Best Colleges list from U.S. News & World Report.
UCO ranked No. 25 in the list of Tier One institutions in the "Top Public Schools: Regional Universities - West" category and No. 76 in the overall list of regional univer more PR
UGA Jumps to No. 16 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
The University of Georgia has climbed two spots to No. 16 in the U.S. News & World Report 2018 ranking of best public national universities, the highest ranking in UGA's history.
"This recognition serves as yet another signal of the rise in stature of the birthplace of public higher education in America," said President Jere W. Morehead. "I want to thank our faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends for th more PR
UI-Led Team Receives $700K Grant to Study Antelope in Mozambique (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 12 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
A researcher in the College of Natural Resources has received a $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue studying how body size impacts behavior and survival of native antelope in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, Africa.
Lead investigator Ryan Long, an assistant professor in the University of Idaho's Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences, and co-investigators Rob Pringl more PR
Uintah High English Teacher Named Utah Teacher of the Year (10)
MURRAY, Utah, Sept. 9 -- The Utah Education Association issued the following news release:
The Utah State Board of Education named Aaryn Snow Birchell, a Uintah Education Association member and English teacher at Uintah High School in Vernal, as 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year.
Birchell was presented with a check for $10,000 and will compete with her fellow teachers of the year in a national competition. She will meet with fellow teachers of the year at a national conference, meet with the Presi more PR
UL Joins CABA Board of Directors (10)
OTTAWA, Canada, Sept. 11 -- The Continental Automated Buildings Association issued the following news release:
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to welcome UL to its Board of Directors.
CABA is a nonprofit industry association that provides information, education, and networking to help promote advanced technologies for the automation of homes and buildings.
"As a storied organization that has greatly contributed to industry in America and across the world, CAB more PR
UM Communication Studies Professor Earns National Award (10)
MISSOULA, Mont., Sept. 14 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
Betsy Wackernagel Bach, a University of Montana professor of communication studies, recently was named the 2017 recipient of the Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education.
Presented by the National Communication Association, the award honors an NCA member who exemplifies superlative teaching in higher education. The association said Bach earned the award in recognition of her out more PR
UM Creates Department of Higher Education (10)
OXFORD, Miss., Sept. 11 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
The University of Mississippi School of Education is home to a new Department of Higher Education, with legal scholar Neal Hutchens as its interim chair and professor.
The new department, which has eight full-time faculty members, several affiliate faculty throughout the university and more than 200 graduate students, was previously part of the university's Department of Leadership and Counselor Educati more PR
UM Grant to Boost Native American STEM Education (10)
MISSOULA, Mont., Sept. 14 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The University of Montana has been awarded a two-year $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a pilot project to enhance American Indian participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
Aaron Thomas is an associate professor of chemistry and director of UM's Native American Research Laboratory. He said the funding will establish the American Indian Traditiona more PR
UM Professor Earns National Excellence in Fisheries Education Award (10)
MISSOULA, Mont., Sept. 11 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The American Fisheries Society recently recognized a University of Montana professor with one if its top national awards.
UM wildlife biology Professor Lisa Eby was awarded the society's Excellence in Fisheries Education Award at the American Fisheries Society's annual meeting this summer.
"I am very honored to receive this award by our national professional organization," Eby said. "The excellent underg more PR
UMass Amherst Ranked Among Top 30 National Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report (10)
AMHERST, Mass., Sept. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
For a fourth straight year, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is among the nation's top 30 public universities, ranked 29th by the 2018 Best Colleges guide released today by U.S. News & World Report.
"The latest ranking by U.S. News reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence," says UMass Amherst Kumble Subbaswamy. "Our outstanding faculty, staff, alumni and students, includ more PR
UMass and Advanced Cyber Security Center Launch Cybersecurity Education and Training Consortium (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts System issued the following news release:
The University of Massachusetts and the Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC) today announced the creation of the Cybersecurity Education and Training Consortium (CETC), a joint initiative to increase connectivity between academia and the private sector in support of the Commonwealth's cybersecurity efforts.
The CETC will connect higher education leaders with business leaders to promote academic progr more PR
UMass Solidifies Position as One of Nation's Leading Public University Systems (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts System issued the following news release:
For the second consecutive year, the University of Massachusetts was one of the only public university systems in the nation to have all of its undergraduate campuses ranked as National Universities in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges list.
Among all public university systems in the nation, only UMass and the University of California have all of their undergraduate campuses ranked as National more PR
UMD Appoints Joint President/Senate Inclusion & Respect Task Force Members (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 14 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news:
University of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh and the University Senate Chair Daniel Falvey have appointed 18 members of the university community to the newly formed Joint President/Senate Inclusion & Respect Task Force. The task force is comprised of faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students and alumni; and will be co-chaired by Warren Kelley, assistant vice president, Division of Student Affairs; more PR
UMF Ranked as 'Best College' for 20th Year by U.S. News & World Report (10)
FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 14 -- The University of Maine's Farmington campus issued the following news release:
For the 20th year, the University of Maine Farmington has once again been recognized as a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report.
According to the 2018 national rankings, UMF ranks among the top 10 colleges in four separate categories within its classification of Regional Colleges in the North--ranking it No. 4 in Top Public Schools, No. 6 in Best Value Schools, No. 8 overall and N more PR
UMFK Named a Best Northeastern College by the Nationally-Recognized 'the Princeton Review' for the Thirteenth Consecutive Year (10)
FORT KENT, Maine, Sept. 13 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent campus issued the following news release:
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has once again been named a "Best Northeastern College" by the prestigious publication, The Princeton Review.
For the past 13 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of 225 outstanding colleges and universities that "The Princeton Review" recommends to college applicants in its 2017 print and online editions. The Northeastern Region covers ele more PR
UMFK Named to Top North Region Colleges U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Rankings (10)
FORT KENT, Maine, Sept. 15 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent campus issued the following news release:
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been named among the top tier of all north region colleges for the seventh consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2018 rankings.
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings put UMFK in the top tier, ranked 31st. That ranks UMFK 15th among public colleges in the North and follows seventh consecutive year as a top-15 public ins more PR
UMFK's Dr. Tanya Sleeper Named Faculty Associate to UMaine's Center on Aging (10)
FORT KENT, Maine, Sept. 13 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent campus issued the following news release:
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that Dr. Tanya Sleeper was recently named a Faculty Associate for the UMaine Center on Aging.
"The UMaine Center on Aging is an all-university, interdisciplinary center on aging with service, education, and research focal points," said the Center's director, Dr. Lenard Kaye. "The Center works to continually inform our public and more PR
UMPI Receives Three Top Rankings From U.S. News and World Report (10)
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maine's Presque Isle campus issued the following news release:
Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are pleased to announce that the institution earned three top rankings on U.S. News and World Report's 2018 Best Colleges list. In this year's annual rankings, UMPI was named among the 30 Best Regional Colleges in the North, the 15 Top Public Schools in the North, and the top 3 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with lea more PR
UN Migration Agency Calls for Coordinated Response as Nearly 400,000 Stream Into Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar (10)
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, Sept. 15 -- The International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
IOM, the UN Migration Agency yesterday highlighted the need for a coordinated humanitarian response to the massive inflow of destitute people fleeing Myanmar and arriving in Cox's Bazar. Estimated new arrivals have reached 391,000 and there is no sign of the flow of people drying up, as smoke from burning villages in Myanmar's North Rakhine State remains clearly visible from the more PR
UNC-Chapel Hill Ranks 5th Among National Public Universities for 17th Consecutive Year (10)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 12 -- The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill issued the following news release:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, once again ranks among the very best universities and colleges in the nation.
A leading public research university committed to making its high-quality education accessible and affordable, UNC-Chapel Hill placed fifth among national public universities for the 17th straight year according to U.S. Ne more PR
UNC-Chapel Hill Ranks 5th Among National Public Universities for 17th Consecutive Year (10)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 12 -- The University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus issued the following news release:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, once again ranks among the very best universities and colleges in the nation.
A leading public research university committed to making its high-quality education accessible and affordable, UNC-Chapel Hill placed fifth among national public universities for the 17th straight year according t more PR
UNE Holds Inauguration of James Herbert as Sixth President (10)
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Sept. 11 -- The University of New England issued the following news release:
The University of New England hosted the inauguration of James Herbert, Ph.D., the sixth president of the university on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 11 a.m. on the Biddeford Campus. The ceremony was held on the lawn of the Alfond Center for Health Sciences, where greetings to the new president were given by Senator Susan Collins and President of Drexel University John Fry, among others.
Herbert, w more PR
Unemployment Rate Moves Up Marginally in August (10)
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 13 -- The Washington State Employment Security Department issued the following news release:
The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.5 to 4.6 percent in August, primarily due to a jump in the state's labor force, according to the state Employment Security Department.
"The stronger job market attracted many more job seekers into the labor force in August," said Paul Turek, economist for the department. "Although most found jobs, those wh more PR
UNHCR Report Highlights Education Crisis for Refugee Children (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, issued the following news release:
More than 3.5 million refugee children aged 5 to 17 did not have the chance to attend school in the last academic year, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says in a report released today.
These include some 1.5 million refugee children missing out on primary school, the report found, while 2 million refugee adolescents are not in secondary school.
"Of the 17.2 million refugees more PR
Union County Business Owners Invited to 'Lunch & Learn' With Chieh Huang of Boxed (10)
ELIZABETH, N.J., Sept. 15 -- Union County issued the following news release:
Insights from one of the country's top entrepreneurs are on the menu at the upcoming Lunch & Learn event on October 4, featuring Boxed co-founder and CEO Chieh Huang. Business owners and managers in Union County are invited to attend the session, sponsored through the Freeholder Board's Union County Means Business initiative in support of local businesses.
Pre-registration is required for Lunch & Learn, which will be more PR
United States Tennis Association, Discovery Education to Host Exclusive US Open 'Careers Beyond The Court' STEM Virtual Field Trip to Inspire Students' Pursuit of Careers in Sports (10)
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 13 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
The United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis, and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, have teamed up to host the first ever Careers Beyond the Court Virtual Field Trip to inspire students to explore exciting career paths in the tennis industry. more PR
University of Delaware to Receive $150,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $150,000 cooperative agreement to the University of Delaware for a five-year summary report and power analysis of landbirds at the Northern Great Plains.
The Park Service provided the following overview: "The Northern Great Plains Inventory and Monitoring Network (NGPN) has collected five years of landbird monitoring data at Network parks. The University of Delaware has bee more ST
University of Delaware to Receive $150,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $150,000 cooperative agreement to the University of Delaware for a five-year summary report and power analysis of landbirds in the Northern Great Plains.
The Park Service provided the following overview: "The Northern Great Plains Inventory and Monitoring Network (NGPN) has collected five years of landbird monitoring data at Network parks. The University of Delaware has bee more ST
University of Hull Receives Accreditation for Outstanding Chemical Engineering Course (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 13 -- The Institution of Chemical Engineers issued the following news:
The University of Hull has received international accreditation from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), for its Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in chemical engineering. Accreditation from IChemE recognises best practice in university education, and provides evidence of meeting the Knowledge and understanding component for Incorporated or Chartered Chemical Engineer status.
Hu more PR
University of Leicester's International Campus Opens in China (10)
LEICESTER, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news release:
The University of Leicester's first international Institute - in China - offering dual degrees in STEM subjects opens this month. The Institute is the result of a partnership between Leicester and leading Chinese University - Dalian University of Technology.
The Chinese Ministry of Education announced approval in March for the 'Leicester International Institute, Dalian University of Technology' to be more PR
University of Mary Approves Ice Hockey for 2018 (10)
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 15 -- The University of Mary issued the following news release:
The University of Mary agreed this week to pursue men's hockey and will now wait for approval from the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) in order to participate in their hockey program starting a year from now during the fall 2018 season. University of Mary Athletic Director Dale Lennon made the announcement today at the Marauders' monthly booster luncheon.
"Hockey is one of the most popular sport more PR
University of Portland's Shiley School of Engineering Ranked 29th in Nation By U.S. News & World Report (10)
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14 -- The University of Portland issued the following news release:
The University of Portland's Shiley School of Engineering was ranked 29th in the nation in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering rankings released this week. The Shiley School is ranked among universities schools whose highest engineering degree offered is a bachelor's or master's. The full rankings can be seen on U.S. News & World Report's website.
"It is gratifying to see how more PR
University of San Diego Is Youngest Independent University on U.S. News & World Report's List of Top Ranking Institutions (10)
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report today released its 2018 Best Colleges rankings, and the University of San Diego ranks 90th among the nation's top national universities. Joining USD at the 90th position are Indiana University, Bloomington, Marquette University and University of Colorado, Boulder. As the youngest private university included on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Colleges, the University of San Di more PR
UNO-Led Team Earns National Award to Promote Diversity in STEM Fields (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11 -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is one of just 27 institutions from across the country to receive a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance the United States' STEM education efforts.
A team of scholars led by Assistant Professor DeeDee Bennett, Ph.D., from UNO's emergency services program, has received $300,000 for a two-year project that seeks to increase the rec more PR
UNT Grows to Largest Enrollment, Sees Key Gains in High-Quality Students and Remains Innovative Leader for North Texas (10)
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
This fall, 4,908 new freshmen at the University of North Texas are learning what finding the perfect fit feels like, making it clear that UNT remains a top choice for serious students seeking a Tier One education in a welcoming and diverse environment.
UNT's class of 2021 is the largest in the university's history with 2.8 percent growth over last year, and is part of a student body totaling 38,121. Im more PR
Up to Three Quarters of Children, Youth Face Abuse, Exploitation, Trafficking on Mediterranean Migration Routes - UNICEF, IOM (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release:
Migrant and refugee children and youth trying to reach Europe face appalling levels of human rights abuses, with 77 percent of those traveling along the Central Mediterranean route reporting direct experiences of abuse, exploitation, and practices which may amount to human trafficking - UNICEF and IOM, the UN Migration Agency, said today in a new report.
Harrowing Journeys shows that while all migrants and refuge more PR
Up to Three Quarters of Children, Youth Face Abuse, Exploitation, Trafficking on Mediterranean Migration Routes - UNICEF, IOM (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) issued the following news release:
Migrant and refugee children and youth trying to reach Europe face appalling levels of human rights abuses, with 77 per cent of those traveling along the Central Mediterranean route reporting direct experiences of abuse, exploitation, and practices which may amount to human trafficking - UNICEF and IOM, the UN Migration Agency, said today in a new report.
Harrowing Journeys more PR
Update on Department of Education Response to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
As part of its ongoing efforts to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the Department of Education released the following update:
Higher Education
* Last week (Sept. 6 and 7), FSA conducted pre-disaster outreach to nearly 2,400 institutions in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, foreign schools located in the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. FSA also co more PR
UPMC Pinnacle Honors First Responders and Celebrates the UPMC Partnership (10)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
UPMC Pinnacle celebrated its partnership with UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) and honored first responders today during a ceremony at the UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic campus.
UPMC Pinnacle and UPMC leaders, physicians and employees joined together to unveil the new UPMC brand and naming to attendees. The new naming structure for the eight hospital campuses is as follows: more PR
US Mortgage Implements CompenSafe From LBA Ware to Automatically Calculate LO Compensation (10)
MACON, Ga., Sept. 11 -- Lending and Banking Automation Software, a provider of automated compensation software and system integration solutions, issued the following news release:
LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that Melville, New York-based US Mortgage Corporation (US Mortgage) has implemented CompenSafe to automatically calculate commissions for its loan originators and op more PR
USAID Administrator Mark Green Travels to UNGA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release:
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green will travel to New York City, September 18-21 to participate in the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Administrator Green will meet with bilateral and multinational partners to discuss a variety of issues, including key global health initiatives such as the President's Malaria Initiative and Emergency Pla more PR
USCB Top Five in the Nation: Enrollment Growth (10)
BEAUFORT, S.C., Sept. 15 -- University of South Carolina at Beaufort issued the following news release:
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized the University of South Carolina Beaufort as the fifth fastest growing public undergraduate university in the United States over the decade from 2005 to 2015.
As the leading national publication in the university sector, the Chronicle of Higher Education measured the increase in number of students enrolled for the decade for which national dat more PR
USD Nursing's Online RN to BSN Program Recognized As Best in Dakotas (10)
VERMILLION, S.D., Sept. 13 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news:
The University of South Dakota Department of Nursing's RN to BSN online program has been rated as one of the nation's best, and is also the top-rated program in North and South Dakota.
The rating was created by College Choice, and considered a program's accreditation, reputation, tuition, and graduate job placement and earnings.
USD nursing's flexible clinical experience requirements, generous transfer pol more PR
USD-Led Consortium Awarded $4.35 Million PIRE Grant From National Science Foundation (10)
VERMILLION, S.D., Sept. 12 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news:
The University of South Dakota is leading an international physics research project that has received a $4.35 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
The five-year effort by the Partnership International Research and Education program will work to advance germanium materials for developing detectors and other technologies in the study of dark matter and neutrinos.
The consortium involves six un more PR
USDA Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Irma (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses impacted Hurricane Irma that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices that stand ready and eager to help.
"In recent weeks, millions of Americans have been affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and the wil more PR
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences. Through this initiative, "NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives (https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens)," stakeholders are invited to provide i more PR
USM Board of Regents Accepts Consultants' Report on New Compensation Philosophy (10)
ADELPHI, Md., Sept. 15 -- The University System of Maryland issued the following news release:
The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents (BOR) today approved a recently completed analysis of compensation for senior system executives, including the chancellor and presidents of the 12 institutions, as well as new guidelines for remunerating them based primarily on successful performance. In accordance with the new analysis and guidelines, the BOR also voted to increase the compensa more PR
USM Board of Regents Committee on Education Policy and Student Life Meets September 19 (10)
ADELPHI, Md., Sept. 15 -- The University System of Maryland issued the following news release:
The University System Board of Regents (BOR) Committee on Education Policy and Student Life at its next meeting will vote on several new academic degree programs, or adjustments to existing ones, hear an informational report on intercollegiate athletics, and vote on amendments to the System's Policy on Undergraduate Admissions.
The meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19 in Ballroo more PR
USS Constitution Museum to Receive $99,481 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $99,481 cooperative agreement to the USS Constitution Museum of Charlestown, Massachusetts, for engaging audiences through education and arts.
The agency description of the grant states: "Cooperative Agreement Number P13AC01138 was entered into by and between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, (NPS), and the USS Constitution Museum (USSCM) to work in par more ST
UT to Host Marian Wright Edelman October 10 for Distinguished Lecture (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release:
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, as part of the Billie Grace Goodrich Distinguished Lecture Series in UT's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
The lecture will take place in the Grand Pavilion Ballroom of the Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown, 525 Henley Street. Guests are invited to a reception at 5:15 p.m more PR
UTA Ranked Nation's Top Public Research University for Least Student Debt (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas's Arlington campus issued the following news release:
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranked The University of Texas at Arlington the top national public university for graduates incurring the least amount of student debt. The magazine's "Best Colleges 2018" ranking also lists UTA among the top campuses in the nation for ethnic diversity. These rankings demonstrate UTA's continued excellence in enabling access while pr more PR
UVa. President Sullivan Issues Remarks at Board of Visitors Meeting (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 14 -- The University of Virginia issued the following remarks by President Teresa A. Sullivan on safety, urges focus on defending values, at Board of Visitors meeting:
"I want to begin by thanking the Rector for his words, and I want to echo one of his comments:
"Safety is our top priority, as a University and as a community, and it's my top priority as president. The torch-lit march on our Lawn on August 11 was something darker and more depraved, disguised as a pro more PR
UW Professor Robert L. Kelly Receives Humboldt Research Award (10)
LARAMIE, Wyo., Sept. 11 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
Robert L. Kelly, a University of Wyoming professor of anthropology, recognized internationally as a leading researcher in anthropology, has been selected to receive an Alexander von Humboldt Research Foundation Award.
The award, which promotes international cultural dialogue and academic exchange, recognizes academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories or insights have had a significant impact on t more PR
UW's Neeson Named Edward A. Whitney Endowed Nursing Chair (10)
LARAMIE, Wyo., Sept. 11 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
Wendy Wood Neeson is the new Edward A. Whitney Endowed Nursing Chair for the Northern Wyoming Community College District.
In 2006, Whitney Benefits created an endowment at Sheridan College to enrich nursing and nursing education in the community. The endowment established collaboration between the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College through appointment of an endowed nursing chair. The Whitney Benefit more PR
VA Seeks On-Line Database for Physician, Nursing Continuing Education (10)
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Orlando VA Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando FL 32827) has issued a solicitation (VA24817Q1636) for on-line database for physician and nursing continuing education.
Response Date: Sept. 20, 2017; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 519 - Other Information Services/519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals more CTR
Variety of Activities Offered During the Third Week of Workforce Development Month (10)
DENVER, Sept. 15 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Labor Market Information office issued the following news release:
September has been declared Workforce Development Month by Governor John Hickenlooper and each week during the month workforce centers across the state will be hosting a variety of hiring events and resource fairs for job seekers and employers.
Below is a list of free workforce development events scheduled for the third week in September:
September 18: Montr more PR
Vermont Becomes the 24th State to Find Every Photo for Their Vietnam Fallen (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund issued the following news release:
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is pleased to announce that Vermont has become the 24th state to find every photo for their Vietnam fallen. There are 100 service members from Vermont listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and now each of them have their photo displayed on the Wall of Faces.
VVMF's Wall of Faces effort aims to connect a face and a story to each of the more than 58,000 names more PR
Veterans Upward Bound Program at CSU-Pueblo Renewed for Five Years With $1.3 Million (10)
PUEBLO, Colo., Sept. 13 -- Colorado State University's Pueblo campus issued the following news release:
Colorado State University-Pueblo's Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program has been awarded a five-year grant of more than $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education to improve college access and preparing veterans for success in postsecondary studies.
For the 2017-18 year, the CSU-Pueblo grant will total more than $260,000. CSU-Pueblo has offered an Upward Bound program since 2002, equi more PR
VICTORY: Wichita State Drops Bogus Title IX Investigation of Fraternity for Hanging a Banner (10)
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 14 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education issued the following news release:
Administrators at Wichita State University have reversed course after launching a Title IX investigation into a fraternity for hanging a banner outside their fraternity house that read "New Members Free House Tours!" An administrator initially justified the investigation, saying, "I think we're all a little more sensitive because of the statements Betsy DeVos made" about Title IX enfo more PR
Video, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo Announces $22.5 Million for Rochester Data Science Consortium (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $22.5 million in state support for the creation of the Rochester Data Science Consortium on the University of Rochester Campus. The consortium will create up to 184 new direct jobs and is expected to leverage more than $285 million in federal research funds and private investment. Harris Corporation's Space and Intelligence Systems division will be the consor more PR
Villanova College of Nursing Faculty Partner With the National League for Nursing (NLN) to Launch Educational Resources on Providing Care for Individuals With Disability (10)
VILLANOVA, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
It is estimated that there are more than 60 million people in the United States living with some form of disability, yet, many healthcare providers lack the proper education and knowledge of how to communicate with and care for this vulnerable population. Together with the National League for Nursing's (NLN) Center for Excellence in the Care of Vulnerable Populations, Villanova College of Nursing faculty are lau more PR
Villanova University Again Ranked in the Top 50 of the Nation's Best Colleges and Universities By U.S. News & World Report (10)
VILLANOVA, Pa., Sept. 11 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
Villanova University has again placed in the top 50 of the nation's best colleges and universities at #46 by U.S. News & World Report in the 2018 "Best Colleges" rankings, released Sept. 11. The University was also ranked #17 for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities. According to U.S. News, "schools in the National Universities category offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master's more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Announcing the 2018 Children's Engineering Convention (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Announcing the 2018 Children's Engineering Convention
The Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Virginia Children's Engineering Council and the Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association, is co-sponsoring the Chi more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Enrollment of School-age Children (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Enrollment of School-age Children Who Have Been Displaced by Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
The Virginia Department of Education is receiving inquiries concerning the enrollment of school-age children who have been displaced by the recent hu more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Presidential Scholars Program (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Seeking Nominations (High School Seniors) for the 2018 Presidential Scholars Program
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking nominations of high school seniors for the 2018 Presidential Scholars Program (General Category). Each Chief more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Training for the Administration of the WIDA Screener Online English Language Proficiency Assessment
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform school divisions of upcoming professional development regarding the WIDA Screener Online English Language more PR
Virginia Students Again Outscore Nation on ACT (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
Virginia public school students outperformed their peers nationwide by significant margins on the ACT this year while improving their performance in all subjects on the college admissions test.
The percentage of Virginia public school students meeting the ACT's college-readiness benchmark in each content area was 18 or more points higher than the percentages nationwide. The college-readiness bench more PR
Virginia Tech to Receive $47,100 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $47,100 cooperative agreement to the Virginia Tech for bat surveys at the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Richmond National Battlefield Park.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Cooperator will document potential fall foraging and day-roosting of white-n more ST
Viterbo University Announces New Engineering and Education Scholarships (10)
LA CROSSE, Wis., Sept. 11 -- Viterbo University issued the following news release:
Viterbo University will award up to 20 new $2,000 scholarships for students majoring in education or engineering who apply for admission by Wednesday, Nov. 1 to enroll in fall 2018.
Viterbo will award up to 10 new scholarships for each program. In addition, a one-time $1,000 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Scholarship will be competitively awarded to one student who has more PR
VVMF Accepting Applications to Host the Wall That Heals in 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund issued the following news release:
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is now accepting applications for communities to host The Wall That Heals mobile exhibit in 2018. The Wall That Heals includes a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the mor more PR
Waivers Could Provide Health Care Flexibility, But Governors Say the Process Takes Too Long (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following news release:
Congress continues to push to improve America's health care system. On Thursday, during the second in a series of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearings on the topic, several governors indicated easing the process for states to obtain waivers from Obamacare requirements could help.
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., asked governors about their experiences with 133 more PR
Walton Family Foundation Announces Efforts to Increase Number of Mixed Income Public Charter Schools in NYC (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Walton Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, the Walton Family Foundation announced it will invest $2.2 million to increase integration through the growth of mixed income public charter schools in New York City over the next two years. These resources will allow 2,400 additional students to attend schools combatting segregation by intentionally recruiting and serving a diverse student body. These grants will directly support educators and leaders more PR
Walton Family Foundation Celebrates Character Day by Increasing Support for Character Research (10)
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 13 -- The Walton Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, the Walton Family Foundation announced a $1 million donation to Harvard University to advance research on and understanding of effective character teaching, learning and evaluation practices. The grant, which is being announced on Character Day, supports the efforts of Dr. Martin West, an associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and will help more educators identify, imp more PR
Washington and District of Columbia State Boards of Education Awarded Deeper Learning Stipends (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release:
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded stipends to two state boards of education--the District of Columbia and Washington--to support these states in their work to identify, develop, and align policies to foster a comprehensive state education system centered on deeper learning. Each $9,000 grant will support policy efforts in these states thro more PR
Washington School Superintendent Issues Bulletin on Administrator Training Fund, Educator Evaluation Data (10)
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 11 -- The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following bulletin:
TO: Educational Service District Superintendents
School District Superintendents
School District Business Managers
School Building Principals
School Assistant Superintendents for Teaching and Learning
School District Personnel Directors
FROM: Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction
RE: Administrator Training Fund and Educator Evaluation Data
CONTACT: S more PR
Watchung Hills High School District Agrees to Settle Claim It Violated Americans With Disabilities Act (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 11 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, William E. Fitzpatrick, issued the following news release:
The Watchung Hills Regional High School District Board of Education has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it failed to evacuate at least one student with a mobility disability during a school-wide evacuation and failed to have any policies addressing emergency evacuations of students with disabili more PR
WBAA Announces Richard Miles As New General Manager (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Richard Miles, an experienced member of the public broadcasting community, Tuesday (Sept. 12) begins his tenure as general manager of Purdue University's public radio station, WBAA.
With 29 years of experience in public radio management, Miles has previously served as the chair of Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations and has held such senior positions as vice president of interactive media and content strat more PR
WCU Ranked Among Best in South By US News & World Report (10)
CULLOWHEE, N.C., Sept. 12 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release:
Western Carolina University once again is ranked as a top university in the South in two categories in the 2018 edition of the U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" guidebook.
The recently-released guidebook lists WCU as 13th among "top public regional universities" in the South, the university's same ranking as the past two years. The publication also places WCU at No. 38 among the "best regional un more PR
Weekly Roundup: Remembering 9/11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans issued the following Weekly Roundup
Today we mark the 16th anniversary of 9/11, and remember the lives lost and those who responded with bravery. In memory of this tragedy, we take comfort in knowing that America is strongest when our differences are set aside and we come together as a nation.
A LOOK AHEAD
As communities of color, we stand vigilant that national tragedies are not used to scapegoat the disenfranchised. The more PR
WGU Offers $200,000 in Scholarships for Women in Technology (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in the male-dominated IT field are projected to grow by 12* (about 488,500 new jobs) through 2024. In an effort to help women gain the education they need to fill these positions, nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU) has announced 100 new scholarships for any of its bachelor's and master's degree programs in the College of Informat more PR
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers in Boulder, Colo. Receives EPA Environmental Education Grant (10)
DENVER, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the award of $91,000 to Wildlands Restoration Volunteers in Boulder, Colo. The award is being provided under EPA's Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program which solicits proposals from eligible applicants for projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship.
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers will use the EPA grant funds to pro more PR
Wilkes University Announces Faculty Promotions and Tenure Awards (10)
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Wilkes University issued the following news:
Wilkes University has announced faculty promotions and recognized faculty who have been awarded tenure.
The following are faculty who have been promoted to full professor:
John Heppwas promoted to full professor of history. He received his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Temple University and continued to receive his juris doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. After practicing law in P more PR
Williams Institute: 31,800 LGBT People in Idaho Lack Protections From Discrimination (10)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12 -- The Williams Institute issued the following news release:
Approximately 31,800 LGBT people in Idaho are vulnerable to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, according to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.
The report, titled Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Idaho, by Christy Mallory, State & Local Policy Director, and Brad Sears, David Sanders Distinguished Scholar, found that only 30 p more PR
Wilson Gains Recognition Amid Continued Growth (10)
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Wilson College issued the following news release:
Less than five years after enacting a series of bold measures aimed at strengthening its financial position, Wilson College is growing and gaining national recognition for its programs, affordability and value for students and families, and overall quality of education.
In the 2018 U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" guide released today, Wilson College is ranked fifth in the "best value" category among regio more PR
WKU Geography & Geology Staff/Students Participate in Water Professional Conferences (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Sept. 11 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
Two students, both undergraduate and graduate level, of the WKU Geography and Geology Department recently attended the Water Professionals Conference of the Kentucky/Tennessee section in Lexington, Kentucky where they represented the newly found student chapter of Western Kentucky University Water Professionals (WKUWP) in collaboration with the WKU Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies (CHNGES), Bowling G more PR
WNCC Veterans Upward Bound Program Funding Renewed (10)
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., Sept. 11 -- Western Nebraska Community College issued the following news release:
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program at Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) received notification from the United States Department of Education, informing the program it was successful in its grant application.
All Veterans Upward Bound grants are funded in five-year award cycles. The WNCC VUB program will continue to be funded until August 2022, and signals a sustained belief in the more PR
Wofford Again Among U.S. News Best National Liberal Arts Colleges (10)
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 12 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
Wofford College again improved its ranking among the top national liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 edition of "America's Best Colleges," ranked at #71, up from #77 last year, according to the report released today (Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017).
Wofford also is ranked #42 on the list of "Best Value Schools" and #56 in the "High School Counselor Rankings" among national liberal arts colleges.
U.S. News more PR
Wolf Administration Encourages Travelers to Enjoy Pennsylvania's Fall Foliage Season (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news release:
Pennsylvania's 17 million acres of woodlands soon will be bathed in autumn colors and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Tourism Office again are teaming up to ensure fall foliage fans know when and where to look.
"With more than 2.5 million acres of state forest and state parklands, as well as private woodlands, all offering an in more PR
Women's & Girls' Fund Announces 2018 Grant Cycle With a Request for Letters of Intent (10)
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Kern Community Foundation issued the following news release:
The Women's & Girls' Fund (WGF), a leadership initiative of Kern Community Foundation, today announced up to $50,000 in grant allocations in its ninth cycle of competitive grantmaking to Kern County nonprofit organizations that serve local women or girls within the focus area of education and training. WGF values social change grantmaking that emphasizes finding long-term solutions to societal problems more PR
Work Broadening High-Quality Early Learning Bolstered By Grant (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
The University of Washington College of Education's work to expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities across the country is being strengthened with a $10 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Over the next four years, the grant will support the College in generating tools and methods needed to launch sustainable high-quality practices in pre-kindergarten programs, particularl more PR
Wright State in the 2000s (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Wright State continued to find success in the 2000s through financial growth and more student success.
In 2000, the College of Liberal Arts hosted the first ArtsGala, which celebrates the achievements of students in art, dance, music and theatre and motion picture programs. After 18 years, ArtsGala has raised more than $2 million for scholarships for fine and performing arts students.
Liberal Arts was not the only plac more PR
Wright State's Nathan Klingbeil to Be Honored With DaytonDefense Lifetime Achievement Award (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Nathan Klingbeil, dean of the Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named the winner of the DaytonDefense Educational Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.
The foundation provides financial investment to stimulate growth of the STEMM-educated workforce in the region.
The award will be presented Sept. 23 during the STEMM Charity Gala to raise money for Wright State students accep more PR
WSU Fine Arts Professor Named State's Young Arts Leader (10)
RICHLAND, Wash., Sept. 13 -- Washington State University-Tri-Cities issued the following news release:
Peter Christenson, assistant professor of fine arts at Washington State University Tri-Cities, has received the Governor's Arts & Heritage Young Arts Leader Award from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Christenson is a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker. He co-founded Left of Centre, an artist collective and guerrilla-marketing firm, and has been the catalyst behind Null Set, a locall more PR
WSU Friends and Alumni to Be Honored During Homecoming Week (10)
OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Weber State University issued the following news:
With rich and varied personal and professional accomplishments, 10 outstanding individuals will be honored at Weber State University's 49th Annual WSU Salutes ceremony on Sept. 21. The public is invited to attend the free event hosted by WSU's Alumni Association during Homecoming. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning Dumke Legacy Hall and will include a short biographical video of each a more PR
WSU Honors Program Prepping for Apocalypse (10)
OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 13 -- Weber State University issued the following news:
As many college students step back into college life, students in the Honors Program at Weber State University are discussing the end of the world.
New to fall semester are two courses that investigate the modern fascination with the apocalypse and solutions to one of the most pressing end-of-civilization problems -- not enough food or water.
"The Honors Program strives to offer classes that truly are outside the box i more PR
WSU Tri-Cities Partners With Youth Program for Academic Camps in East Pasco Community (10)
RICHLAND, Wash., Sept. 11 -- Washington State University-Tri-Cities issued the following news release:
Washington State University Tri-Cities has joined forces with a local youth-operated program to grow its home-based extracurricular learning opportunities in a community in east Pasco.
The organization, Ambassadors of Lakeview Achieving Success (ALAS), originated several years ago when Lakeview community youth wanted to improve their neighborhood through offering child friendly activities, le more PR
WVWC Named Best College in the Southern Regional Universities and as Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Edition (10)
BUCKHANNON, W.Va., Sept. 12 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news:
West Virginia Wesleyan College has been selected as a first tier college in the Southern Regional Universities and as Best Value Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report's 2018 edition of Best Colleges. The United Methodist-related school was listed as the 48th best regional college out of 142 colleges and universities.
"We're honored to once again be named among the Best Value Schools," said Vice Pr more PR
Wyoming State Board of Education Issues Minutes for Sept. 21-22 Meeting (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 15 -- The Wyoming State Board of Education issued the following meeting minutes:
State Board of Education to Discuss Leader Evaluations and School Performance Ratings at Meeting in Green River, Sept. 21-22
The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will hold a regular meeting on September 21-22, 2017 at the Sweetwater County School District #2 Admin Building, located at 351 Monroe Avenue, Green River. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21. State Board more PR
Xavier University of Louisiana Launches a Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to Serve Southeast Louisiana (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 13 -- National University issued the following news release:
Xavier University of Louisiana is pleased to announce it is joining the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy network by opening its own affiliated Institute dedicated to helping nonprofits significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and positive impact in Southeast Louisiana.
Based on the vision of philanthropist and entrepreneur T. Denny Sanford, the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Xavier University of more PR
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27 New NSF INCLUDES Awards Aim to Enhance U.S. Science and Engineering Enterprise (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued 27 new awards through its NSF INCLUDES program, aimed at enhancing U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) discoveries and innovations through a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Today, U.S industries, universities and research centers face 21st-century challenges. They need skilled STEM workers to grow the economy, more PR
39 New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn in at U.S. Embassy (10)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia issued the following news release:
Volunteers sworn in today are the fourth group to serve under the Promoting English Language Learning in Ethiopia (PELLE) project. Each of these Volunteers will begin teaching at least 3 sections of English class in local high schools to grade 9 or 11 students. English language skills are increasingly a baseline requirement for competitiveness in international education as well as in business. It more PR
AAFP Names Top Physician, Education and Humanitarian Advocates (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 -- The American Academy of Family Phsyicians issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Family Physicians announced the recipients of its most prestigious awards at its annual meeting this week. Two family physicians from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to family medicine and the health of the public.
Each of these awards recognizes a family physician who have made exceptional advances in furthering the health of their more PR
AAFP Names Top Physician, Education and Humanitarian Advocates (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Family Physicians announced the recipients of its most prestigious awards at its annual meeting this week. Two family physicians from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to family medicine and the health of the public.
Each of these awards recognizes a family physician who have made exceptional advances in furthering the health of their more PR
ACF Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Akron Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants and distributions totaling more than $2.8 million, including $2,345,264 in grants from 124 designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $474,000 in competitive civic affairs grants chosen by the organization's Community Investment Committee.
A number of the civic affairs grants are going to organizations that wil more PR
Addressing Challenges Facing British Columbians a Strong Start in New Government's First Budget Update (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following news release:
(VICTORIA) BC's new government has made a strong start in addressing crucial issues for British Columbians in its first budget update, which is a welcome change in direction from the last 16 years, says the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC Office.
"Investments in affordable housing, including 2,000 new units for people who are homeless, as well as new funding for the Residentia more PR
Allstate and the Allstate Foundation Double Giving Commitment to $3 Million for Hurricane Relief and Recovery (10)
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 15 -- Allstate, a publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
As part of its ongoing commitment to help communities recover following a disaster, Allstate and The Allstate Foundation will now commit $3 million to assist people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as potential future disasters.
The new fund doubles Allstate's original investment to support Hurricane Harvey recovery, and includes:
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Alumni Honored at Annual Awards Dinner (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release:
More than 270 UT alumni, spouses, families, and special guests gathered to honor 18 Volunteers representing a broad spectrum of ages and professions at the UT Knoxville Alumni Board Awards Dinner on September 8.
Mintha Roach ('74), president and CEO of the Knoxville Utilities Board and former president of the of the UT Knoxville Alumni Board of Directors, served as master of ceremonies at the event, wh more PR
American Academy of Actuaries to Honor Volunteers' Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Academy of Actuaries issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Actuaries will honor five exceptional volunteers, Mary Bahna-Nolan of Naperville, Ill., Keith Passwater of Brownsburg, Ind., Lenny Reback of Highland Park, N.J., Nancy Watkins of San Francisco, Calif., and Aaron Weindling of Philadelphia, Pa., for their contributions to the work of the Academy and their efforts to advance its mission. The five actuaries will be presented with Out more PR
American Family Insurance Recognized as Futuremaker Partner (10)
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 11 -- The Wisconsin Technical College System issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and Madison College honored American Family Insurance Tuesday evening for its commitment to technical education and recognition of its value to individuals, employers and Wisconsin communities. The WTCS Futuremaker Partner award recognizes the unique, dynamic partnerships between Wisconsin's technical colleges and their employer partners.
"American more PR
American Lung Association Opposes Spending Cuts, Riders in H.R. 3354 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release:
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3354, a package of appropriations bills including the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies and the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bills. Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, issued the following statement in response:
"The American Lung Association is deeply disappointe more PR
Appropriations Bill Includes Fitzpatrick Amendment Protecting Taxpayers, Enhancing Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., issued the following news release:
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), member of the House Homeland Security Committee, successful added an amendment to the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act [H.R. 3354] to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, to meet their budgetary request, so they may fully execute their mission of identifying fraud, waste, and abuse. The amendment red more PR
Benefits of Footy Go Beyond Physical Health: New Research (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 14 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology) issued the following news release:
Indigenous adults who play football are healthier, happier and better connected, a new Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre report on Indigenous participation in AFL released today shows.
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre's (BCEC's) latest report, After the Siren: The community benefits of Indigenous participation in Australian Rules Football, examines the physical h more PR
Benefits of University Education Remain High But Vary Widely Across Fields of Study (10)
PARIS, Sept. 12 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
Tertiary enrolment is expanding rapidly, with very strong returns for individuals and taxpayers, but new evidence shows that universities can fail to offer, and individuals fail to pursue, the fields of study that promise the greatest labour-market opportunities, according to a new OECD report.
Education at a Glance 2017 includes for the first time in-depth analysis of the subjects more PR
Board Adopts Budget With Lower Levy for Fourth Straight Year (10)
NORFOLK, Neb., Sept. 12 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release:
NORFOLK, NE - In the twenty years since the Nebraska Legislature set a maximum tax levy on local governmental entities, the Northeast Community College Board of Governors has never set a levy that is close to what is allowed by the law. This year is no exception.
On Tuesday, the board gave unanimous approval to the College's 2017-18 budgets, which includes a decrease of 0.43 percent in the total levy. Thi more PR
Board Committee Recommends Approval of Five-Year Capital Plan (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
The Penn State Board of Trustees' Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (Sept. 14) recommended approval of the University's five-year capital plan, which advances critical investments into aging infrastructure and future needs across the institution. The full board will vote on the recommendation at its meeting on Sept. 15.
The plan, which if approved would go into effect beg more PR
Borough President Eric L. Adams Addresses Business Community at Brooklyn Newsmakers Event (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams at a Brooklyn Newsmakers event, Wednesday, September 13 at Brooklyn Law School, where he addressed the Brooklyn business community. Adams spoke on a range of topics, with a particular focus on his efforts to promote nutrition in New York City hospitals and his own personal struggle with diabetes. He also devoted attention to t more PR
Bradley University Ranked Among Top Universities (10)
PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Bradley University issued the following news release:
Bradley University once again has been recognized as one of the top universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The publication's 2018 edition of Best Colleges places Bradley 7th in the region.
Bradley remains among the top regional universities for veterans and is once again ranked among the top 30 undergraduate engineering programs in the new edition.
Recently, Bradley has also received recognition more PR
Brown Places Among Top Universities in National and Global Rankings (10)
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 12 -- Brown University issued the following news release:
In recognition of its exceptional undergraduate teaching, student / faculty research opportunities, generous financial aid and distinctive student experience, a wide range of higher education guides and rankings have placed Brown among the nation's -- and the world's -- top universities.
In the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation's best universities, released on Sept. 12, Brown retained the N more PR
Bryant Earns Top National Rankings, Rises to No. 3 in Business in USA Today/College Factual (10)
SMITHFIELD, R.I., Sept. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news release:
Bryant's innovative education continues to rise in major national rankings with impressive results out this week. The University was ranked No. 3 in the nation for business by USA Today/College Factual, and continues among the top 10 Regional Universities North in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today.
According to USA Today /College Factual, Bryant ranks in the top 10 percent of all schools more PR
Bureau of African Affairs Issues Statement, Democracy and Governance in Liberia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs issued the following statement by Acting Assistant Secretary Donald Yamamoto before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations:
Good afternoon, and thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to testify. The United States and Liberia share a special bond that dates to the first days of Liberia's republic, and to more PR
Businesses and Young People Recognised in Skills and Social Mobility 'Oscars' (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The city of London issued the following news release:
Young people and businesses across London were recognised at the City Business Traineeships awards last night.
The City Business Traineeship programme, funded by the City Corporation and delivered by The Brokerage, places state school pupils from the City's neighbouring boroughs into paid internships at top City firms, giving young people the skills needed for a successful career in the Square Mile. Since the programme more PR
Canada and Mexico, Partners for Prosperity (10)
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Sept. 14 -- The Department of Finance Canada issued the following news release:
Canada and Mexico enjoy one of the most productive relationships in the world, underpinned by strong people-to-people ties and a mutually beneficial trading relationship under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has helped to strengthen the middle class. Sharing more than a continent, the two partners share a common commitment to creating prosperity and making life better for more PR
Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence Funds Project to Combat Hate (10)
MONTREAL, Sept. 12 -- Public Safety Canada issued the following news release:
Today, Member of Parliament Marc Miller (on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) announced investment from the Community Resilience Fund to support Project SOMEONE (Social Media Education Every Day) to combat hate in Canada.
Developed by Concordia University, Project SOMEONE is an online portal with multimedia materials aimed at combating hate and building resi more PR
Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors Stevens President Nariman Farvardin With Academic Leadership Award (10)
HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Following a rigorous nomination and review process, Stevens Institute of Technology President Nariman Farvardin was selected by Carnegie Corporation of New York to receive the 2017 Academic Leadership Award in recognition of exceptional leadership in higher education, the Corporation announced today. He is one of seven college and university presidents to be honored this year.
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CCIM Institute and FIABCI-USA Form Collaborative Partnership (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 14 -- The Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute, a commercial real estate organization, issued the following news release:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, CCIM Institute further enhanced its global presence with a partnership agreement with the International Real Estate Federation - U.S. Chapter (FIABCI-USA). The strategic collaboration strengthens the opportunities for the organizations to increase business development in established and emerging global markets for more PR
CFA Institute to Open New Regional Office in Abu Dhabi to Serve Middle East and North Africa Region Opening of the New Regional Office in Abu Dhabi (10)
ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 13 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute issued the following news release:
CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, today announces its intention to open a CFA Institute office in the Middle East in 2018. CFA Institute will work in close partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, to establish its new presence to advance the CFA Institute mission to lead the investment profes more PR
CNA Endorses Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto for 15th Assembly District Seat in 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
California Nurses Association (CNA) announced today it has endorsed Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto RN, for the Assembly District 15 seat in 2018.
Pardue-Okimoto is a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and an active member of CNA, which represents 100,000 RNs in California.
"I am honored to receive the endorsement of my sisters and brothers at CNA," said P more PR
College Park Ready to Deliver Amazon HQ2 (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 11 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news:
The University of Maryland is prepared to partner with the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, the City of College Park and neighboring jurisdictions to position College Park as a top location in Amazon's national search for a second headquarters.
College Park meets all of the requirements in the Request for Proposals issued last week, including direct access to mass transit and international airports, more PR
Colorado Stimulates Rural Economic Growth With $9M Dedicated Venture Capital Fund (10)
DENVER, Sept. 12 -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade issued the following news:
Colorado's Office of Economic Growth and International Trade (OEDIT), in partnership with the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (CVCA), is allocating $9 million (plus up to an additional $3 million option) for a new investment fund that will provide seed and early-stage investment capital and/or debt to qualified rural businesses in Colorado.
The new fund was created to stimulate more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Considers the Report of Ecuador (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth to sixth periodic report of Ecuador on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Alvaro Saenz, Vice Minister of Education of Ecuador, said that the principle of the best interest of child was incorporated in the Constitution and in thirty lega more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Reviews Reports of Tajikistan (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 14 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined third to fifth periodic report of Tajikistan under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its initial reports under two Optional Protocols to the Convention, on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, and on the involvement of children in armed conflict.
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Conference to Explore Impact on Intellectual Property of Economic, Social, and Political Changes in Latin America (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release:
The International Trademark Association (INTA) will explore the impact on intellectual property (IP) of the vast economic, social, and political changes taking place throughout Latin America at a conference on October 2 and 3 in Cartagena, Colombia.
INTA's Changing Landscape of Latin America conference will highlight emerging opportunities and pitfalls as well as regulatory restrictions, enforcemen more PR
Connecticut Child Care Teacher in the Fight for $15 Praises Introduction of New Child Care Legislation, a Critical New Investment in Our Nation's Future (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following news release:
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In response to the introduction of the Child Care For Working Families Act by Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Bobby Scott, Ingrid Henlon, child care teacher, CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 member, and Fight for $15 leader released the following statement before appearing at the press event:
"Our child care system is in crisis. Families cannot afford the care they need and child care teachers more PR
Creighton Receives $10 Million Gift for Academic Programs and Laboratories (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 14 -- Creighton University issued the following news release:
Creighton University has received a transformational $10 million gift from alumnus and former faculty member George Haddix, PhD, MA'66, and his wife, Susan, that will be used to build and enhance academic programming in the College of Arts and Sciences, Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, announced today. It is the largest single gift to support academic programming in the University's 139-year more PR
CSU, Chico Continues Top-10 Streak in U.S. News & World Report College Rankings (10)
CHICO, Calif., Sept. 12 -- California State University's Chico campus issued the following news release:
California State University, Chico has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report. In its 2018 Best Colleges Rankings, U.S. News ranked CSU, Chico No. 8 in the Top Public Schools list in the West Region.
The University held tight at the eighth spot, where it appeared in last year's Best Colleges Rankings. CSU, Chico has been in the top 10 for the last 20 years, since the ranking de more PR
David Novak, Co-Founder, Retired Chairman, CEO of Yum! Brands Gives $21.6 Million to MU School of Journalism (10)
COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 15 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
David and Wendy Novak have committed $21.6 million to the University of Missouri School of Journalism to establish the Novak Leadership Institute. The gift, which was announced today by MU Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, will support the institute named for David Novak, an advertising and marketing executive and renowned expert on leadership, who is the co-founder, retired chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands.
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East Texas Medical Center, Ardent and the University of Texas System Are Coming Together to Further Health in East Texas (10)
TYLER, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news release:
East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System (ETMC) has selected Ardent Health Services (Ardent) and The University of Texas System (UT System), which includes The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health Northeast), to form a new health system to benefit East Texas, officials announced today. Ardent will assume majority ownership and day-to -day operations of more PR
EDA Board Action Encourages Growth in Advanced Manufacturing (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 14 -- The New Jersey Economic Development Authority issued the following news release:
Projects approved today by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) will add to momentum already underway in the State's advanced manufacturing sector. Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) tax credits will encourage two food manufacturers to locate in New Jersey, where combined, they would create more than 150 new jobs and drive more than $15.4 million in private investment.
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Effective Internal Controls Help Improve Confidence in Sustainability Information (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Institute of Management Accountants issued the following news release:
Former FASB Chairman Robert Herz, IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) President and CEO Jeff Thomson, and sustainability reporting expert Brad Monterio of Colcomgroup, today released a jointly authored thought paper, "Leveraging the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (ICIF) to Improve Confidence in Sustainability Performance Data." Given the rising demand for sustainability performa more PR
EIB Conference in Egypt Calls for Private Sector to Lead New Push for Investments in Mediterranean Region (10)
BRUSSELS, Sept. 13 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
The drive for jobs and growth in the Mediterranean region should be led by the private sector. This was the call today, as the European Investment Bank (EIB) held an international conference in Cairo dedicated to "Boosting investments in the Mediterranean region", in partnership with the Ministry of International Cooperation and Investment, the European Union Delegation to Egypt and the Union for the Mediterra more PR
Enfield Center Town House Named to National Register of Historic Places (10)
CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release:
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources is proud to announce that the Enfield Center Town House has been honored by the United States Secretary of the Interior with placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
Following the Toleration Act of 1819, which prohibited taxpayer funds from being used to support buildings where religious services took place, towns acro more PR
Enfield Center Town House Named to National Register of Historic Places (10)
CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources Division of Historical Resources issued the following news release:
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources is proud to announce that the Enfield Center Town House has been honored by the United States Secretary of the Interior with placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
Following the Toleration Act of 1819, which prohibited taxpayer funds from being used to support buildings where religiou more PR
Estonia: Policy Action Is Needed for Stronger and More Inclusive Growth (10)
PARIS, Sept. 15 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
The Estonian economic outlook is improving, with growth gaining momentum, wages increasing and resilient export performance. It is now time to make growth stronger, greener and more inclusive, according to a new report from the OECD.
The latest OECD Economic Survey of Estonia expects the economy to grow by more than four percent this year. It lays out a range of policy options for r more PR
Extraordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture and Sport (10)
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 13 -- The African Union issued the following news release:
The Extraordinary Session of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture and Sport, (STC- YCS), kicked off Tuesday, 13th September 2017, at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, with the Meeting of Experts from Ministries responsible for youth, culture and Sport from all African Union (AU) Member States.
This Extraordinary Session is convened in implementation of the 2nd Session o more PR
Family Equality Council Welcomes Five New Board Members (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 15 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news:
The Board and staff of Family Equality Council are delighted to announce five new members of our Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming them, and keep reading to learn more about their background, skills, and enthusiasm.
Alexis Kantor
Alexis Kantor is Target's VP of Apparel and Accessories Product Development & Raw Materials. She leads multiple teams around the globe, focused on technical and raw material deve more PR
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in California (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in California.
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MILITARY $33.91 Million Federal Contract Awarded to American Scaffold
FORT DETRICK, Md., Sept. 12 -- American Scaffold, San Diego,, was awarded a share of a $33,912,971 federal contract by the U.S. Naval Medical Logistics Command for medical and dental kitting on in-service U.S. Navy ships.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in California.
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MILITARY $56.23 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Owl International
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Owl International Inc., Newport Beach, California, won a federal contract set aside for 8(a) small businesses valued at up to $56,237,344 from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for maintenance support for the Inactive Ship Maintenance Office in more ST
Federal Reserve Conference to Connect National Leaders in Dialogue on Strengthening America's Workforce (10)
DALLAS, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
Workforce development efforts across the country are the focus of "Investing in America's Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers," a Federal Reserve conference scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at the University of Texas at Austin. Registration is open.
This national conference will connect businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, academics, financial institutions and philanthropic organizations more PR
Fenves Charts Vision to Unlock UT Austin's Potential in State of the University Address (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
Stating that "for UT to lead, we must be bold," President Gregory L. Fenves outlined major new initiatives to promote students' upward economic mobility, increase experiential learning opportunities on campus and recruit and retain top faculty members.
In his annual State of the University address delivered to the university community, Fenves said the new initiatives reinforce "our deepest purpose as a univer more PR
FHLBank San Francisco Awards $1.5 Million in Grants for Economic and Community Development (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced today that it has awarded $1.5 million in grants (http://www.fhlbsf.com/community/docs/2017-ahead-recipients.pdf) through its Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program. The grants, which are made through the Bank's member financial institutions, will b more PR
Fifty Years of Occupation Have Driven the Palestinian Economy Into De-Development and Poverty (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development issued the following news release:
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. It is the longest occupation in recent history. For the Palestinian people, these have been five decades of de-development, suppressed human potential and denial of the right to development. There is no end in sight, according to this year's report on UNCTAD more PR
Final Steel Beam Installed at Illinois Tech's Kaplan Institute (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Illinois Institute of Technology donors, faculty, staff, students and alumni were joined Friday by key local officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel for the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship beam-signing ceremony to celebrate the installation of the final steel beam for the Kaplan Institute, which is currently under construction. The milestone puts the sustainable 70,00 more PR
FINRA Foundation Awards Inaugural Ketchum Prize to Dr. J. Michael Collins (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation issued the following news release:
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today announced that it has awarded Dr. J. Michael Collins the inaugural Ketchum Prize for outstanding service and research to advance investor protection and financial capability in the U.S.
The announcement took place at the Foundation's Board of Directors triannual board meeting in Washington, D.C. An more PR
First Nations Development Institute Awards $410,000 to Support 22 Native Youth Programs (10)
LONGMONT, Colo., Sept. 14 -- The First Nations Development Institute issued the following news release:
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced the selection of 22 American Indian organizations and tribes to receive grants through its Native Youth and Culture Fund (NYCF) for the 2017-18 funding cycle. The grants total $410,000.
First Nations launched the NYCF in 2002 with generous support from Kalliopeia Foundation and other foundations and tribal, corporate and ind more PR
France: Economy Is Expanding But Reforms Needed to Maintain Benefits and Boost Jobs (10)
PARIS, Sept. 14 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
The French economy is expanding, the labour market is recovering - albeit gradually - while productivity and the standard of living remain generally high, according to a new OECD report. It adds that further reforms are now needed to maintain current levels of social protection, boost jobs and ensure that public finances are sustainable.
The latest OECD Economic Survey of France (ht more PR
Freeholders Join Students at Opening for Union County Vo-Tech's Law and Justice Mini Academy (10)
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Union County issued the following news release:
The Union County Board of Freeholders joined students, teachers and administrators of the Union County Vocational Technical in marking the opening of the new Law and Justice Mini Academy, a four-year program designed to prepare students for careers in public service, law, and criminal justice and as proactive citizens.
"We are proud of our investment in our award-winning Vocational Technical Schools, and the Law a more PR
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Radware As Leader in Customer Value With Its Complete Line of DDoS Mitigation Solutions (10)
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release:
Frost & Sullivan has recognized Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, as the recipient of the 2017 Global Customer Value Leadership Award. Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitiga more PR
Full Employment for the Young, Too (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
By various measures, the U.S. economy has significantly recovered from the Great Recession and the foreclosure crisis. But in important ways, the labor market is not meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people, particularly young people of color in cities and youth of every race and background in economically distressed rural communities.
Weak labor markets that fail to offer opportunities f more PR
GAO Issues Report on Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the college transfer process. The report (GAO-17-574) is titled "Higher Education: Students Need More Information to Help Reduce Challenges in Transferring College Credits".
The report was sent to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, more ST
Georgian Court a 2017 'Best Bang for the Buck' (10)
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Georgian Court University issued the following news:
Georgian Court University is a "Best Bang for the Buck," according to Washington Monthly magazine, which recently placed GCU in the top 50 Northeast schools on its list, and in the top 15 percent of the 385 regional colleges and universities ranked in America's Best Bang for the Buck Colleges. The report, published in the magazine's September/October edition, focuses on institutions that improve social mobility amo more PR
Global Talent Crisis Lies at Heart of Inequality Debate (10)
COLOGNY, Switzerland, Sept. 13 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
Efforts to fully realize people's economic potential - in countries at all stages of economic development - are falling short due to ineffective deployment of skills throughout the workforce, development of future skills and adequate promotion of ongoing learning for those already in employment. These failures to translate investment in education during the formative years into opportunities for higher more PR
Gov. Rauner Departs for Overseas Trade Mission (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Bruce Rauner, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
Gov. Bruce Rauner today departed from O'Hare International Airport on a flight operated by Illinois-based United Airlines for an eight-day visit to Japan and China, marking the first international trade mission for the administration.
"Once I arrive in Asia, I look forward to hitting the ground running to attract foreign job creators to Illinois and to help current Illinois businesses enhance their own competitiv more PR
Gov. Rauner Praises Illinois-Japan Trade, Investment Partnership at Start of MWJA Conference (10)
TOKYO, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Bruce Rauner, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
Gov. Bruce Rauner stressed the need to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship at today's launch of the 49th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. The conference, which continues through Tuesday, unites business, education and government leaders in an effort to further trade and investment opportunities between the Midwest states and Japan.
"Japanese companies have been instrumental in creating jobs an more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces $22.5 Million for Rochester Data Science Consortium (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $22.5 million in state support for the creation of the Rochester Data Science Consortium on the University of Rochester Campus. The consortium will create up to 184 new direct jobs and is expected to leverage more than $285 million in federal research funds and private investment. Harris Corporation's Space and Intelligence Systems division will be the consortium's fi more PR
Governor Ivey Announces Autocar Selects Birmingham for Truck Assembly Plant (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 13 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., issued the following news release:
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Hagerstown, Indiana-based Autocar will invest $120 million to expand and open a manufacturing plant in Jefferson County. The company will build heavy-duty cab-over-engine trucks in an existing one million-square-foot complex located in both Center Point and Birmingham. The development is expected to create 746 jobs.
Governor Ivey said Autocar's plant in Birmingh more PR
Hahne & Co. Development a Winner of the Urban Land Institute's Prestigious 2017 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 11 -- The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency issued the following news release:
The Hahne & Co. development project, an ambitious adaptive reuse project that transformed a landmark former department store in Newark into a mixed-use building providing affordable housing, retail/office and educational space, has been chosen as a winner of this year's prestigious Urban Land Institute (ULI) Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. The award ho more PR
Harvard Business School Receives Record-Breaking $12 Million Gift for Scholarship Aid for First-Generation Students From Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 11 -- Harvard University's Business School issued the following news release:
Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine (both MBA 1992) have pledged a total of $12.5 million to support student fellowships at Harvard Business School (HBS), the largest amount ever donated to the School for scholarship aid, and the HBS Fund. Jonathan currently serves as co-managing partner of Bain Capital, one of the world's largest private investment firms.
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Hispanic Women Are Cultural Catalysts As Entrepreneurship, Education Rates Rise, According to New Nielsen Report (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
Hispanic women are rapidly becoming an economic and social powerhouse in the United States, with rising rates of entrepreneurship, educational attainment and delayed marriage, according to Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious, Culturally Influential & Familia Forward, a Nielsen report released today. These advances are emerging as the relatively young Latina population is undergoing dramatic growth more PR
House, Senate Democratic Leaders to Trump Administration: No Evidence for 18-Month Delay of Critical Protections for Millions of Retirement Savers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, and Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Mem more PR
Introducing 'It's On Us' Legislation, Supporting Business and Economic Development Projects, Advocating for Affordable Health Care for Pennsylvanians (10)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 8 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., issued the following news:
On Wednesday, Governor Wolf was joined by lawmakers, advocates, and students to announce the upcoming introduction of a six-bill legislative package that will work to combat sexual violence in K-12 schools and on college campuses. After the governor's announcement of this legislative package, it was announced the U.S. Department of Education is considering revoking current policies that are in place to protect victims more PR
Investment Adviser Representative Pays Restitution After Soliciting Elderly Client for Personal Loan (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 14 -- Missouri Secretary of State Jay R. Ashcroft issued the following news release:
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's Securities Division issued a Consent Order with a registered investment adviser representative who solicited an elderly client for a personal loan. The order states Thomas K. Elder of Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. also failed to timely amend the Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer Form to disclose tax liens.
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Investment in Post-Secondary Infrastructure at Cegeps, Colleges on Montreal Island Will Support Research, Innovation (10)
MONTREAL, Sept. 11 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly the Industry Canada), an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development--on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development--along with Helcne David, Quebec Minister of Higher Education, and Gaetan Barrette, Quebec Minister of Health and Socia more PR
Iona Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members for 2017-18 Academic Year (10)
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- Iona College issued the following news release:
Iona College announced five new members joining the Board of Trustees beginning September 2017. Phillip N. Maisano '76MBA rejoins the Board along with first-time members C. Patrick O'Donnell Jr., Sean P. O'Shea '13, Peter J. Ripp '68 and Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, Ph.D, '95MS.
"Iona is grateful for the dedication and leadership of its Trustees and is pleased to welcome back Phil. We also look forward to working with more PR
Iowa State Announces $145 Million Endowment to Support College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (10)
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
Iowa State University announces that a gift reported in January will result in a new endowment of approximately $145 million to support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The endowment is made possible through a gift from an anonymous donor couple of an equity stake in Curriculum Associates, LLC, which recently entered into a capital partnership.
The permanent endowment will generate between $5-6 million in more PR
Juniata Again Among Top Colleges (10)
HUNTINGDON, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Juniata College issued the following news release:
The weekly news magazine U.S. News & World Report has rated Juniata College 106th in its 2018 rankings of the best liberal arts college in the nation.
* "Each year, our ranking number changes a bit, but our overall position has remained strong. This year's gain reflects the work our faculty and staff does to provide students exceptional value for the cost, to help them earn strong outcomes for employment and gradua more PR
LARA Revokes Registrations of Lansing Investment Adviser Anthony Cherniawski, and the Practical Investor, LLC, in Connection With Unethical Conduct (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release:
LARA's Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) issued a Consent Order revoking the registrations of Anthony Cherniawski, investment adviser representative, and The Practical Investor, LLC (TPI), an investment adviser firm, both of Lansing, MI.
"The Michigan Uniform Securities Act prohibits dishonest or unethical practices in the securities industry," more PR
LARA Shuts Down Unregistered Securities Activity for Flint Firm Treasure Enterprise LLC, Larry Holley, and Patricia Gray (10)
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release:
LARA's Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) issued a Consent Order resolving previous Orders to Cease and Desist to Treasure Enterprise, LLC of Flint, MI, and its agents Larry Holley of Grand Blanc, MI, and Patricia Gray of Flint, MI, from selling unregistered securities, from acting as unregistered agents of an issuer, and from making false or misl more PR
Latvia: Maintain Robust Expansion and Continue Reforms to Achieve Income Convergence and More Inclusive Growth (10)
PARIS, Sept. 15 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
Successful implementation of economic reforms has boosted the Latvian economy, leading to strong growth, rising wages and solid public finances. Further policy action is now needed to accelerate productivity growth, create jobs, drive down poverty, improve living standards and ensure that everyone benefits from more inclusive growth, according to a new report from the OECD.
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Leading Edge Returns to Deadwood for 8th Annual Women's Business Conference (10)
SPEARFISH, S.D., Sept. 11 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news:
The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills State University will host the eight annual Women's Business Conference in Deadwood Friday, Oct. 13. The conference will be held at The Lodge at Deadwood from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The focus of this year's conference will be personal investment, bringing back by popular demand Leading Edge Coaching and Development. Topics this year inc more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Grossell (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 11 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Matt Grossell:
Labor Day has come and gone and students and teachers are back in the classroom. During the 2017 Session we made significant investments in our students -- both with increased funding and key reforms to help make sure our students receive a world-class education. These reforms were hailed by the Pioneer Press as "one of the biggest reforms to more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Uglem (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 15 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update from Minnesota State Rep. Mark Uglem:
Despite the warm weather this week, fall is here. In Minnesota, that means there is football on the weekends and students are back in their classrooms. This past session we made great strides in ensuring every child in Minnesota has access to a great education, no matter where they live. I am proud to have worked to make sure our schools have the more PR
LISC Joins Forces With WHEDA (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Sept. 14 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release:
A new statewide effort to drive economic opportunity into underserved communities is ramping up to deliver millions of dollars in new capital to fuel small businesses, create jobs and answer the statewide need for more affordable housing.
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), one of the largest community development agencies in the United States, is teaming up with the Wisconsin Hous more PR
Local Sportsmen's Groups Awarded Almost $70,000 in Grants (10)
PHOENIX, Sept. 12 -- Arizona Department of Game and Fish issued the following news:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has awarded $68,357 in grant funding for local sportsmen's organizations to provide public, hands-on, mentored projects focused on the retention of new hunters and anglers.
Of 20 proposals submitted in this latest grant cycle, 18 were rated by a three-member panel. The grants were approved and awarded through a competitive application process that closed July 30.
"We contin more PR
Magnolia Regional Health Switches to Nuance's AI-Powered Solutions to Improve Quality, Costs and Productivity (10)
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Nuance Communications, a provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers, issued the following news release:
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) selected and implemented artificial intelligence-driven solutions from Nuance, including Dragon Medical One, to create a unified speech-driven approach to clinical documentation and optimize their electronic health record systems (EH more PR
Mattis Praises U.S.-Portugal Security Partnership at Pentagon Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service issued the following news:
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hailed Portugal as a longstanding, reliable U.S. and NATO ally during his Pentagon meeting today with Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Alberto Azeredo Lopes, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said in a statement.
Mattis also thanked the Portuguese minister for his country's continued support in NATO's security efforts along its southern flank, a more PR
Mayor Baraka, Tony Award Winner, Newark Native Savion Glover, Newark Arts Executive Director Jeremy Johnson Discuss Economic Impact of City's Arts, Culture at Press Conference (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 13 -- The city of Newark issued the following news:
Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Newark native and Tony Award-winning artist Savion Glover, and Newark Arts Executive Director Jeremy Johnson discussed the importance of the city's arts and culture industry to strengthening Newark's prosperity at a press conference in City Hall today. City Hall is located at 920 Broad Street.
The press conference followed the latest Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (AEP5) study, which is the most comprehe more PR
Mayor Bowser Launches New Strategic Plan for DC Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following news release:
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chancellor Antwan Wilson hosted a Back to School Block Party to celebrate the start of a new school year and unveil a new strategic plan for DC Public Schools (DCPS). Under the Capital Commitment 2017-2022 strategic plan, DCPS will focus on both excellence and equity as well as ensuring every family feels welcome and every child is given the opportunities and suppor more PR
Mayor Hancock Leads Trade Mission to London as Part of Norwegian's Inaugural Flight From London/Gatwick to Denver (10)
DENVER, Sept. 13 -- Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued the following news:
Mayor Michael B. Hancock and a delegation of city and state officials today are embarking on an economic development, tourism and air service mission to London, returning to Denver aboard Norwegian's inaugural flight from London/Gatwick on September 16.
The mission will provide local officials a firsthand look at current efforts underway to drive economic development, tourism and international air service. The delegati more PR
Mental Health Funds to Help Make a Difference for Keyano Students (10)
FORT MCMURRAY, Canada, Sept. 12 -- Keyano College issued the following news:
New funding for mental health initiatives at Keyano College will support student access to quality mental health programs and care.
The province will provide $240,000 in funding each year for three years to Keyano College to support student mental health on campus. The funding is part of $25.8 million the government is investing between 2017 and 2020 to protect and improve mental health resources for post-secondary st more PR
Merkley Announces Funding to Keep Teachers in Oregon Classrooms (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley today announced key provisions in education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill that will help Oregon communities. The bill was voted out of committee on Thursday.
"Every kid in Oregon should have a shot at the top-flight education they'll need in today's knowledge economy," Merkley said. "The Trump budget proposed eliminating more PR
MFA Welcomes New Staff, Announces Promotions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Managed Funds Association issued the following news release:
Managed Funds Association (MFA), the leading trade association for the global alternative investment industry, today announced new members of its Executive Management Team. Each of these individuals will report directly to MFA's President and CEO Richard H. Baker and serve on the Management Team alongside general counsel Stuart J. Kaswell, head of public affairs D. Brooke Harlow, head of communications and more PR
Michigan Tech Talks Back: Social Mobility, Return on Investment More Important Than Arbitrary Rankings (10)
HOUGHTON, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
US News & World Report has ranked Michigan Technological University 124th among best national universities and 58th among public national universities.
US News ranked 311 national universities that offer a broad range of undergraduate majors as well as master's and doctoral degrees.
In 2018 US News undergraduate rankings released today, Michigan Tech's undergraduate engineering programs ranked more PR
Milford Suspension Bridge Named to National Register of Historic Places (10)
CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 12 -- The New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources Division of Historical Resources issued the following news release:
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources is proud to announce that the Milford Suspension Bridge has been honored by the United States Secretary of the Interior with placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the mid- and late 1800s, two wooden pedestrian bridges spanned the Souhegan River in Milford. At the March 1889 town m more PR
Mills Takes Major Step to Address Growing Issue of College Affordability (10)
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Mills College issued the following news release:
Mills College today announced that it will implement a tuition reset, reducing its base undergraduate tuition amount from $44,765 to $28,765--representing a 36 percent reduction and rolling back Mills tuition to 2005 rates. The move is in response to the rising cost of a college education and the barriers it creates for students and their families. Mills is the first private college in California to take this bold ste more PR
Minister Donohoe Publishes Mid-Term Review of the Capital Plan 2016-2021 (10)
DUBLIN, Sept. 13 -- The Ireland Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issued the following news release:
The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., has today (Thursday) published the Report of the Mid-Term Review of the Capital Plan: Building on Recovery 2016-2021.
The Report sets the scene for decisions by Government on the allocation of the additional EUR4.1 billion* in Estimates 2018, for capital investment over the period 2018-2021, and the prepa more PR
MomsRising Issues Statement on Child Care for Working Families Act (10)
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 14 -- MomsRising issued the following statement by Executive Director and CEO Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner:
"The Child Care for Working Families Act, introduced by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) today, would be a boon for our economy and for working families. At a time when many parents are struggling to make ends meet, this bill provides a comprehensive solution that would expand access to affordabl more PR
Mount Sinai Health System Selects TIAA as Sole Recordkeeper (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- TIAA-CREF issued the following news release:
TIAA today announced that Mount Sinai Health System, based in New York City, has selected the financial services provider to be the sole recordkeeper of its 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. The plans include approximately $4.7 billion in assets1 for 33,500 participants.
"The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to providing our employees with the support and advice they need to help make their retirement goals a reality," sa more PR
Mount Sinai Health System Selects TIAA as Sole Recordkeeper (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association issued the following news release:
TIAA today announced that Mount Sinai Health System, based in New York City, has selected the financial services provider to be the sole recordkeeper of its 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. The plans include approximately $4.7 billion in assets1 for 33,500 participants.
"The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to providing our employees with the support and advice they need to help make t more PR
Ms. Foundation for Women and Partners Call for Expansion of Sanctuary Policies to Center Black Women, Girls and Gender Nonconforming People (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- The Ms. Foundation for Women issued the following news release:
As the Trump Administration plans immigration raids and continues attacks on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) youth, immigrants, and multiple vulnerable populations, the Ms. Foundation for Women is calling for the expansion of sanctuary policies at the local level to center Black women and gender nonconforming people in a new report, Centering Black Women, Girls, Nonconforming People and Fem(me)s more PR
Murray, Casey, Scott, Polis Introduce Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Bob Casey (D-PA), and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act today, a com more PR
New $30 Million Clark Scholars Program Supports Underrepresented Engineering Students (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 14 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
A new A. James Clark Scholars Program in the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, funded by a $15 million gift from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation, will provide financial aid and academic opportunities for undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the engineering field. The new program was announced Thursday at UVA's Board of Visitors meeting.
The more PR
New Classroom Open at Johnston Elementary (10)
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 13 -- Buncombe County issued the following news:
As the Fall 2017 school year kicked off, 18 new children gained access to public pre-school at Johnston Elementary School, thanks to a $180,000 Head Start classroom investment initiated by Buncombe County Commissioners.
"We know that Pre-K works really effectively to help kids have a strong start as they enter school, leading to strong outcomes over the course of their whole lives. In terms of their health, their ability t more PR
New Federal Guidance on Automated Vehicles Issued at Mcity (10)
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
At the nation's leading test site for connected and automated vehicles today, the federal government released new guidance for industry and state governments on automated driving systems.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the new nonregulatory guidelines at the University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility, a 32-acre site where industry and academic researchers collaborate to advance mo more PR
New Partnerships Advance Cascadia Innovation Corridor (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 -- Microsoft, a platform and productivity company, issued the following news release:
Leaders from Washington state and British Columbia today announced a suite of new initiatives focused on improving connectivity, strengthening innovation and generating economic opportunity.
Launched in September 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Cascadia Innovation Corridor is built upon a shared spirit of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Corridor boasts world-renowne more PR
New Study Reveals CU Economic Impact in Local Community of More Than $106 Million (10)
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky., Sept. 14 -- Campbellsville University issued the following news release:
Campbellsville University has a total economic impact from its operations of more than $106 million in Taylor County, according to a new study recently completed by Younger Associates of Jackson, Tenn.
The $106 million is a measure of the total dollar value that flows through the Campbellsville-Taylor County economy because of the operations of Campbellsville University. The exact amount is $106,482,5 more PR
NMSU Announces Million-Dollar Gift to Support Arrowhead Center (10)
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 13 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
As part of the Ignite Aggie Discovery fundraising campaign, the New Mexico State University Foundation has announced a million-dollar gift from Paul and Alejandra de la Vega Foster to support Arrowhead Center, the university's regional entrepreneurship and innovation hub.
The gift was announced Wednesday during opening ceremonies of the Domenici Public Policy Conference at the Las Cruces Convention Center. A k more PR
OECD Education Report Poses Big Challenges to Federal Government on Funding for Public Schools (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 13 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The latest OECD 'Education at a Glance 2017' report adds strong evidence to calls for increasing investment in public schools, posing serious challenges for the low-growth trajectory of the Federal Government's schools funding plan, according to the Australian Education Union.
'Simon Birmingham can claim increases in school funding, but the objective evidence in this report suggests his watered-d more PR
PCORI Board Approves $18 Million for Research on Sickle Cell Disease (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute issued the following news release:
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved about $18 million to fund two studies comparing different ways to manage the transition of people with sickle cell disease from pediatric to adult care.
Although children with sickle cell disease generally receive the care they need to manage their condition, the transition to adult care can be haz more PR
Penn College Launches Skills-Assessment Program (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Sept. 14 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is concluding a six-month pilot program for an innovative skills-assessment program.
Development Needs Assessment (DNA) for Business is a competency-based platform that identifies areas of strength and opportunity related to job skills, and provides targeted recommendations for training to maximize return on investme more PR
Perry Boyle Jr., Mark Chandler, and Charles Sevola Jr. Join CNAS Board of Advisors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release:
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) announced today that Perry Boyle Jr., President and Chief Investment Officer at Stamford Harbor Capital, L.P.; Mark Chandler, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Cisco; and Charles "Chuck" Sevola Jr., Vice President, Veterans Initiatives at Prudential; have joined the CNAS Board of Advisors.
As members of the Board, more PR
President Preckwinkle Joins CCHHS, Health Advocates in Highlighting Essential Health Services Provided by Cook County (10)
CHICAGO, Sept. 12 -- Cook County issued the following news:
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr. Jay Shannon at Provident Hospital to highlight the essential health services provided by Cook County and why the County needs to continue to fund vital public health and hospitals work.
The President and Dr. Shannon also were joined by Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore (4th District), Illinois Public Health In more PR
President Schrader Named to Dayton Business Journal 'Power 50' List (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader was named one of the 50 most influential women in the region by the Dayton Business Journal.
Schrader was included on the newspaper's 2017 "Power 50" list of the most influential women in the Dayton area who are driving business, government, economic development and change.
The Dayton Business Journal's editorial board compiled this year's honorees. Schrader and the more PR
President Schrader Says Wright State Is 'Ready to Soar' (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Wright State University will invest in its priorities in order to achieve a shared vision that will propel the university to a greater future, President Cheryl B. Schrader told an audience of several hundred students, faculty and staff during her first State of the University Address.
Schrader encouraged faculty, staff and students to take on an "opportunity mindset" as the university addresses its challenges.
Although more PR
Purdue Sets Record for Student Enrollment, Graduation Rate (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Purdue University's overall enrollment is its highest ever and the incoming class is the largest since 2006 and one of its most academically prepared, the university announced Monday (Sept. 11).
Total enrollment of 41,573 at Purdue West Lafayette set a new record, with a growth of 1,122 students over last year, and includes 31,006 undergraduates, said Kristina Wong Davis, vice provost for enrollment manageme more PR
Rabobank: Dutch Economy Set to Lead Eurozone Recovery, But Growth Will Slow Without More Investment (10)
UTRECHT, Netherlands, Sept. 14 -- Rabobank, a socially-responsible bank, issued the following news release:
2017 is an exceptionally good year for the Dutch economy, due to rising exports, increased investment in housing and strong consumption. Gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow by 3.3 per cent. This puts the Netherlands among the best performers in the eurozone, where average economic growth is 2.1 per cent. The Netherlands is expected to outpace many other euro countries in 2018 more PR
Rep. Cartwright Announces Over $1.5 Million in HHS Funds to Pocono Services for Families & Children (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Pocono Services for Families & Children received $1,546,043 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These funds are used for the continuation of high quality, comprehensive, early childhood education.
Head Start is a federal program created in 1965 to address the educational and developmental ne more PR
Rep. Cramer Announces House Passage of All Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin Cramer joined a majority of his colleagues today in passing a comprehensive appropriations bill combining all 12 spending bills required to fund the government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.
The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 combines the text of the every appropriations bill for FY 2018. It is the first time all appropriations bills have passed the House of Represen more PR
Rep. Huffman Votes Against Partisan Government Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., issued the following news release:
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against a destructive, partisan funding bill for fiscal year 2018 that would cut much-needed funding and investments from national priorities like education, infrastructure, and health care, while undermining the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to protect clean air and clean water.
Rep. Huffman had proposed numerous amendments to the Rules Committee t more PR
Rep. Reichert Statement on the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. David G. Reichert, R-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA) supported and the House passed H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, which provides funding for federal programs in the areas of the environment, agriculture, rural development, community safety and homeland security, labor, health care, education, foreign aid, transportation, housing, and urban development for Fiscal Year 2018.
"Wh more PR
Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of Federal Spending Package for Fiscal Year 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354) to fund the federal government in fiscal year 2018.
The legislation includes all 12 annual Appropriations bills, and totals $1.2 trillion, including $87 billion in funding for Global War on Terror (GWOT)/Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). It fu more PR
Rep. Ruppersberger Issues Statement on 2018 Minibus Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md., issued the following statement in response to the passage of the 2018 Minibus Bill.
"Today I was forced to vote against a partisan spending package which passed with only one Democratic vote. Not only does this bill drastically slash funding for programs that mitigate coastal flooding, it pulls the plug on the Affordable Care Act, and grossly underfunds domestic investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
"These cuts more PR
Rep. Smith: Real Results on Empowering Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., issued the following column:
To empower more Americans to lift themselves out of poverty, we need to measure the effectiveness of our welfare programs and focus resources on those producing real results. Right now, I am pleased to be working on renewing an evidence-based program with a proven track record of improving outcomes for families in Nebraska and across the country.
The reauthorization of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Hom more PR
Reps. Scott, Polis, Murray, Casey Introduce Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Jared Polis (CO-02), and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act today, a comprehensive e more PR
SAC Grant Helps Preserve Affordable Housing in Manufactured Home Park (10)
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 15 -- The Metropolitan Council issued the following news release:
Residents of Maple Hill Estates, a manufactured housing park in Corcoran, can rest easy knowing that the land underneath their homes won't be sold to a developer anytime soon.
In August, the Metropolitan Council approved a first-of-its-kind pilot grant--in the amount of $234,832--to cover half of the cost of connecting homes in the park to the regional wastewater system. In exchange for the funding, the ow more PR
Salesforce.org Donates $12.2 Million to San Francisco, Oakland School Districts to Expand Computer Science Education (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
Salesforce.org, the philanthropic arm of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), announced today it will donate $12.2 million to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to expand computer science education in Bay Area public schools. This marks the fifth consecutive year of Salesforce.org's partnership with SFUSD and the second year of partnersh more PR
Schools Development Authority Marks Opening of New Patricia M. Noonan Elementary School in Jersey City (10)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 12 -- The New Jersey Schools Development Authority issued the following news release:
The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Jersey City students and District officials at a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Patricia M. Noonan Elementary School, one of five new or renovated facilities the SDA opened this year.
"The SDA is pleased to deliver another new school that will help to relieve district-wide overcrowding in Jersey Cit more PR
SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Irma on Capital Markets, Continues to Monitor Impact of Hurricane Harvey (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring of the impact of Hurricane Irma on investors and capital markets, and continues to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Harvey.
"As we are doing in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, the SEC will be closely monitoring the effects of Hurricane Irma. We will be making sure investors have access to their securities accounts, evaluating the nee more PR
Sen. Corker Applauds Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) this week applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Abolish Human Trafficking Act and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017. The measures, which the senator cosponsored, will strengthen and reauthorize key programs that support survivors of human trafficking and provide important resources to law enforcement agencies in the fight to end modern slave more PR
Sen. Cortez Masto Celebrates Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking, Banking Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The office of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today applauded the Senate's passage of three pieces of legislation, the Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017, and the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act. Cortez Masto co-sponsored these bills, which were designed to protect victims of human trafficking and strengthen safeguards for inves more PR
Sen. Cruz: 'Tax Reform Should Focus on Creating More Jobs, Higher Wages, and More Opportunity' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today outlined seven critical elements for tax reform, based on three key principles of growth, simplicity and fairness, at a 'Talking Tax Reform' event hosted by the Tax Foundation.
Still photos of Sen. Cruz's remarks may be viewed here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ff5y6wzh2iz7z33/AAC8XOQgdWX1jlR3H-R8TqXra?dl=0. Watch Sen. Cruz's remarks in its entirety here: https://ww more PR
Sen. Hassan Joins Colleagues in Calling on Secretary DeVos to Reverse Rollback of Student Loan Borrower Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Maggie Hassan joined a number of her colleagues in the U.S. House and Senate in calling on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to reverse her decision to stop cooperating with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
"Without CFPB oversight, we are deeply concerned this backward step will allow student loan servicers to more easily take advantage of borrowers," the members wr more PR
Sen. Hirono Continues to Support Programs That Enhance Access and Preservation of Native Hawaiian Culture (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced today that Hawaii organizations will receive more than $500,000 in Native Hawaiian Library Services grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to enhance access to Native Hawaiian language and cultural resources.
"By increasing access to Native Hawaiian manuscripts and historic materials, the projects supported by this more PR
Sen. Murray Introduces Bold, Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Bring Down Costs of Child Care in Washington State and Across the Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top Democrat on the Senate education committee, introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure affordable, high-quality child care for working families across the country. The bill builds on Sen. Murray's work to expand access to child care for families who need it and strengthen economic se more PR
Sen. Reed Seeks to Provide High-Quality, Affordable Child Care Options for More RI Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., issued the following news release:
In an effort to strengthen child care for working families with young children, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Bob Casey (D-PA), and twenty four of their colleagues in introducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure affordable, high-quality child care for working families across the more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 1 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
Amounts in new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate................. $51,353,900,000
Amount of 2017 appropriations........................... 57,5 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 2 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $3,011,070,000
Base funding.................................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 3 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Children with Disabilities.--The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator shall work with UNICEF and the Special Olympics to expand programs in the poo more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 4 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
DEMOCRACY PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Region/Program .......... Committee recommendation
Africa............................................ more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations, Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2018 (Part 5 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-152) on legislation (S. 1780) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sept. 7.
Continues from Part 4 of 5
AFGHANISTAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars
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Economic Support Fund.................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 1 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
SUMMARY OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
For fiscal year 2018, the Committee recommends total budget authority of $969,052,391,000 for the more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 11 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
Higher Education
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $2,055,439,000
Budget estimate, 2018................................... 2,038,1 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 2 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $400,000,000
Budget estimate, 2018............. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 4 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $1,115,596,000
Budget estimate, 2018............ more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 5 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $5,671,926,000
Budget estimate, 2018.................................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 6 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $714,261,000 Budget estimate, 2018............. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 7 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $128,863,000
Budget estimate, 2018................................... 9 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2018 (Part 8 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-150) on legislation (S. 1771) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., on Sept. 7.
HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE CONTROL
Appropriations, 2017.................................... $725,000,000
Budget estimate, 2018.......................... more ST
Senate Conducted Nine Committee Hearings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate conducted nine committee hearings yesterday:
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine the Fintech landscape, including S. 536, to promote transparency in the oversight of cybersecurity risks at publicly traded companies, after receiving testimony from Lawrance L. Evans, Director, Financial Markets and Community Investment, Government Accountability Office; Eric W. Turner, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Princeton, New Jersey; and Frank Pasquale, Unive more PR
Senate Conducted Six Committee Hearings Yesterday (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate conducted six committee hearings yesterday:
*Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:
To examine nutrition programs, focusing on perspectives for the 2018 Farm Bill, after receiving testimony from Brandon Lipps, Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, and Gil Harden, Assistant Inspector General for Audit, and Ann M. Coffey, Assistant Inspector General of Investigations, both of the Office of more PR
Senate Schedules Six Committee Hearings for Sept. 14 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Senate scheduled six committee hearings for Sept. 14:
*Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:
To examine nutrition programs, focusing on perspectives for the 2018 Farm Bill.
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
*Finance:
To examine individual tax reform.
*Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
To examine stabilizing premiums and helping individuals in the individual insurance market for 2018 more PR
Sens. Hirono, Murray, Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) introduced legislation to expand access to affordable child care for Hawaii families.
"For many of Hawaii's working parents, child care has become unaffordable --exceeding other household costs and expenses and eating into their hard-earned income," said Senator Hirono. "This legislation represents a long-term investment in our keiki to en more PR
Sens. Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Marshall and WVU Workforce Training Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $532,384 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program at West Virginia University (WVU) and Marshall University.
This program helps fund clinical internships and field placements for various behavioral health occupa more PR
Sens. Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 14 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today joined the introduction of the Child Care for Working Families Act, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure affordable, high-quality child care for working families across the country.
"All of us know working parents who are truly desperate to find good child care they can actually afford so they can earn a living knowing more PR
Sens. Menendez, Booker Lead NJ Delegation Call to Designate Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) as Regional University Transportation Center (10)
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 11 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) led a letter from the entire New Jersey congressional delegation urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to designate Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) a Regional University Transportation Center (Federal Region 2). As a recognized leader in bridge safety testing, highway constr more PR
Sens. Murray, Cantwell Announce New Investments to Help Families Access Mental Health Services, Substance Use Treatment in Communities Across Washington State (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release:
Today, Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate health committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced more than two dozen community health centers in Washington state have been awarded approximately $4 million in grants to increase access to substance use and mental health services for patients and families.
The grants were awarded more PR
Shea-Porter, Scott, Polis, Murray, Casey Introduce Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill to Ensure Families Have Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-N.H., issued the following news release:
Representatives Shea-Porter (NH-01), Bobby Scott (VA-03), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Jared Polis (CO-02), and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act today, a comprehensive early learning and child care bill to ensure afford more PR
Simon Birmingham Must Act on State and Territory Concerns on Funding Plan Set for Adelaide Meeting (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 15 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The Australian Education Union is calling on Simon Birmingham to act on serious State, Territory and public education sector concerns over the Turnbull Government's school funding plan when he meets with education ministers at the Education Council in Adelaide on Friday, 15 September 2017.
'We urge State and Territory education ministers to stand strong in voicing their concerns about the plan,' more PR
Speaker Straus Issues Harvey-Related Interim Charges (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release:
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Thursday asked three House committees to begin studying issues related to Hurricane Harvey and state preparations for future natural disasters.
In total, Speaker Straus issued five interim charges, which are instructions the Speaker gives House committees to guide their work preparing for the next legislative session. He plans to release a full list of interim char more PR
Speaker Straus Issues Harvey-Related Interim Charges (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release:
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Thursday asked three House committees to begin studying issues related to Hurricane Harvey and state preparations for future natural disasters.
In total, Speaker Straus issued five interim charges, which are instructions the Speaker gives House committees to guide their work preparing for the next legislative session. He plans to release a full list more PR
Special Events Provide SEMA Showgoers With Education, Networking (10)
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 13 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
As a four-day trade show, the SEMA Show has seen a trend in buyers attending the premier automotive event in Las Vegas, NV, for multiple days, with many participating the entire week of the SEMA Show. To accommodate the growing interest of buyers and provide the greatest return on investment, activities and special events are scheduled to take place each day of the 2017 SEMA Show, Oct. more PR
SRU Named One of State's Best Online Colleges (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa., Sept. 12 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
Slippery Rock University has been named a "Best Online College in Pennsylvania for 2017" by College Choice, a free online resource to help potential students access unique student-centered college rankings, admission advice and scholarship and financial aid information.
To determine rankings, College Choice researched available statistical sets from The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, Payscale a more PR
SSE Delivered Pounds4.9m in Support of Community Projects in 2016/17 (10)
PERTH, Scotland, Sept. 13 -- SSE (formerly Scottish and Southern Energy) issued the following news release:
SSE's wind farm funds delivered over Pounds4.9m in support for community projects during 2016/17, a new report has shown.
SSE's 2016/17 community investment annual review documents every award made from SSE's 27 community benefit funds from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.
The funds are provided as a part of a commitment made during the development of SSE's renewable energy projects in Gr more PR
State to Lead Effort to Bring Amazon HQ2 to New Jersey (10)
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 13 -- The New Jersey Economic Development Authority issued the following news release:
With the opportunity to bring 50,000 jobs and billions of dollars of private investment to the State, the New Jersey Partnership for Action (PFA) today formally announced its plans to submit a response to Amazon's Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a location for its second corporate headquarters.
"We have restored New Jersey's status as a premier location for business, a fact demonstra more PR
Student Debt at Emporia State Continues to Fall, Earning National Recognition (10)
EMPORIA, Kan., Sept. 14 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
Emporia State is earning notice for its students' lower-than-average debt load upon graduation. In rankings announced this week by U.S. News and World Report, ESU was the No. 1 university in Kansas for least student debt load and No. 2 for regional Midwest universities.
"We are so excited that we have some of the lowest debt in the nation for our graduates and one of the highest placement rates in the nation," said more PR
TDCI Securities Division Issues Binary Options Advisory (10)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news:
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Securities Division is cautioning investors about schemes related to binary options amid the proliferation of online binary option platforms and a growing number of related investor complaints.
A binary option is a type of all-or-nothing investment contract, similar to placing a bet. Like the flip of a coin, there are only two pos more PR
Teach Plus Applauds Child Care for Working Families Act (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 14 -- Teach Plus, a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
Teach Plus today endorsed the new Child Care for Working Families Act, as introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA).
"This legislation is an important step forward toward providing every one of our youngest learners the opportunity to more PR
The Boston Foundation to Receive Record $50 Million Gift From Curriculum Associates (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 14 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release:
The Boston Foundation, Greater Boston's community foundation, today announced it will receive the largest gift in its history - $50 million - as part of the transfer of a majority investment in Billerica, Massachusetts-based education company Curriculum Associates. The gift, sent via the Iowa State University Foundation, increased substantially from the initial amount announced in January due to the company's rapid gro more PR
The Council Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers issued the following news release:
The Council Foundation announced today that it is awarding $375,000 in academic scholarships to 75 college students interested in pursuing careers in insurance brokerage. Each student will receive $5,000 towards their college education.
The Foundation's Scholarship Program works directly with the internship programs of member firms of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. The program is more PR
The Extraordinary Session of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture and Sport Convened in Nairobi (10)
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 13 -- The African Union issued the following news release:
The Extraordinary Session of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture and Sport, (STC- YCS), kicked off Tuesday, 13th September 2017, at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, with the Meeting of Experts from Ministries responsible for youth, culture and Sport from all African Union (AU) Member States.
This Extraordinary Session is convened in implementation of the 2nd Session o more PR
The Investment Plan for Europe Is Major Opportunity for Businesses in Aragon (10)
BRUSSELS, Sept. 14 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
The Investment Plan for Europe was launched in 2015 with the aim of helping investment, providing visibility to projects, granting them technical assistance and ensuring that funds reach the real economy. It is expected to mobilise investment of at least EUR 315bn by 2018. EIB Vice-President Roman Escolano, Instituto de Credito Oficial Chairman Pablo Zalba, and Deputy Head of the Representation of the European more PR
Transylvania Ranks Among Nation's Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Academics, Value (10)
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 12 -- Transylvania University issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Transylvania University among the nation's top-100 liberal arts colleges for both academics and value.
Released today, the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings included Transylvania in its top National Liberal Arts Colleges and Best Value Schools categories. These are two of several recent rankings that highlight the quality and value of a Transylvan more PR
Two National Publications Highlight the Value of a UM-Dearborn Education. (10)
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 11 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn campus issued the following news:
Students looking to make a wise investment in higher education now have two new reasons to consider University of Michigan-Dearborn. Both Money Magazine and Washington Monthly have recognized the university's commitment to academic excellence and affordability.
The university appeared on Money Magazine's list of "Best Colleges for your Money" in July. The publication examined 2,400 universities more PR
U.S. News Ranks Bentley No. 2 Among Regional Universities in the North (10)
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 12 -- Bentley University issued the following news:
U.S. News & World Report ranked Bentley University No. 2 among regional universities in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, up from No. 3 last year, highlighting Bentley's high-quality faculty and academic programs along with the strong value that students receive from a Bentley education. Bentley was also named No. 4 among regional universities on the list of "Best Value Schools," according to U.S. News.
"We are pr more PR
UBS and Rent the Runway Foundation Expand Project Entrepreneur to Include More Winners and Enhanced Programming (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
UBS and Rent the Runway Foundation today announced the expansion of Project Entrepreneur, increasing the number of winning companies in the Accelerator from three to five. Project Entrepreneur is a philanthropic educational program and venture competition designed to increase the pipeline of women building high-growth companies. Online submissions for the 2017 venture competition are now open at projec more PR
UCL in World's Top 20 Universities for Employability of Graduates (10)
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The University College London issued the following news release:
UCL has been ranked among the best 20 universities in the world for the employability of its graduates in the QS global rankings of 500 institutions published today.
The university is rated 17th in the world, putting it in the top 3% of the universities that the QS intelligence unit assessed, a jump of seven places from last year.
The results place UCL third in the UK behind Cambridge, which came sixth, and more PR
UGA a Major Partner in Cell Manufacturing Research Consortium (10)
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
Steven Stice is leading researchers at the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center in a newly funded research consortium designed to hasten the development of advanced cell therapies for a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
With $20 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies, dubbed CMa more PR
UM Grant to Boost Native American STEM Education (10)
MISSOULA, Mont., Sept. 14 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The University of Montana has been awarded a two-year $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a pilot project to enhance American Indian participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
Aaron Thomas is an associate professor of chemistry and director of UM's Native American Research Laboratory. He said the funding will establish the American Indian Traditiona more PR
UMass Solidifies Position as One of Nation's Leading Public University Systems (10)
BOSTON, Sept. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts System issued the following news release:
For the second consecutive year, the University of Massachusetts was one of the only public university systems in the nation to have all of its undergraduate campuses ranked as National Universities in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges list.
Among all public university systems in the nation, only UMass and the University of California have all of their undergraduate campuses ranked as National more PR
UMF Ranked as 'Best College' for 20th Year by U.S. News & World Report (10)
FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 14 -- The University of Maine's Farmington campus issued the following news release:
For the 20th year, the University of Maine Farmington has once again been recognized as a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report.
According to the 2018 national rankings, UMF ranks among the top 10 colleges in four separate categories within its classification of Regional Colleges in the North--ranking it No. 4 in Top Public Schools, No. 6 in Best Value Schools, No. 8 overall and N more PR
UNHCR Report Highlights Education Crisis for Refugee Children (10)
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, issued the following news release:
More than 3.5 million refugee children aged 5 to 17 did not have the chance to attend school in the last academic year, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says in a report released today.
These include some 1.5 million refugee children missing out on primary school, the report found, while 2 million refugee adolescents are not in secondary school.
"Of the 17.2 million refugees more PR
University of Leicester's International Campus Opens in China (10)
LEICESTER, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news release:
The University of Leicester's first international Institute - in China - offering dual degrees in STEM subjects opens this month. The Institute is the result of a partnership between Leicester and leading Chinese University - Dalian University of Technology.
The Chinese Ministry of Education announced approval in March for the 'Leicester International Institute, Dalian University of Technology' to be more PR
UNO-Led Team Earns National Award to Promote Diversity in STEM Fields (10)
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11 -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is one of just 27 institutions from across the country to receive a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance the United States' STEM education efforts.
A team of scholars led by Assistant Professor DeeDee Bennett, Ph.D., from UNO's emergency services program, has received $300,000 for a two-year project that seeks to increase the rec more PR
UPMC Pinnacle Honors First Responders and Celebrates the UPMC Partnership (10)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
UPMC Pinnacle celebrated its partnership with UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) and honored first responders today during a ceremony at the UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic campus.
UPMC Pinnacle and UPMC leaders, physicians and employees joined together to unveil the new UPMC brand and naming to attendees. The new naming structure for the eight hospital campuses is as follows: more PR
USCB Top Five in the Nation: Enrollment Growth (10)
BEAUFORT, S.C., Sept. 15 -- University of South Carolina at Beaufort issued the following news release:
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized the University of South Carolina Beaufort as the fifth fastest growing public undergraduate university in the United States over the decade from 2005 to 2015.
As the leading national publication in the university sector, the Chronicle of Higher Education measured the increase in number of students enrolled for the decade for which national dat more PR
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences. Through this initiative, "NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives (https://nifa.usda.gov/nifalistens)," stakeholders are invited to provide i more PR
Video, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo Announces $22.5 Million for Rochester Data Science Consortium (10)
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., issued the following news release:
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $22.5 million in state support for the creation of the Rochester Data Science Consortium on the University of Rochester Campus. The consortium will create up to 184 new direct jobs and is expected to leverage more than $285 million in federal research funds and private investment. Harris Corporation's Space and Intelligence Systems division will be the consor more PR
Who Wins? Outcomes of Olympic-Sized Events (10)
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 13 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
Winning a bid to host a "mega event" like the Olympic Games is the start of a Herculean commitment for host countries. After years of planning, investment and construction, nations roll out the welcome mat for international visitors and media attention. But once the closing ceremonies are over, what are the enduring economic, environmental and human impacts of a mega event?
Those questions fascinate NC more PR
Work Broadening High-Quality Early Learning Bolstered By Grant (10)
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
The University of Washington College of Education's work to expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities across the country is being strengthened with a $10 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Over the next four years, the grant will support the College in generating tools and methods needed to launch sustainable high-quality practices in pre-kindergarten programs, particularl more PR
Wright State's Nathan Klingbeil to Be Honored With DaytonDefense Lifetime Achievement Award (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Nathan Klingbeil, dean of the Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named the winner of the DaytonDefense Educational Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.
The foundation provides financial investment to stimulate growth of the STEMM-educated workforce in the region.
The award will be presented Sept. 23 during the STEMM Charity Gala to raise money for Wright State students accep more PR
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Beverage Industry Capitalizing on Countries With Fewer Health Regulations (10)
WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- The University of Waterloo issued the following news release:
Considerable exposure to sugary drinks combined with a lack of water fountains in high schools are likely important contributors to increased consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, a new study from the University of Waterloo has found.
Focusing on high schools in Guatemala City, researchers from Waterloo and the Cardiovascular Surgery Unit of Guatemala found that that the beverage industry is very v more PR
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