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#Bonas Seastedt Named to Innovative #Forward50 Committee Tasked With Identifying Emerging Policy Issues That Impact Students in Higher Education (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Jan. 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
St. Bonaventure University's director of human resources has been named to an innovative institute that is tasked with developing policy solutions that will help surmount obstacles preventing students from enrolling in, paying for, and graduating from college.
Erik Seastedt, who joined the university community in 2016, is one of 50 individuals serving on the newly formed Higher Education Committ more PR
$1 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Innovations in Space Technology Curriculum (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- NASA announced that it expects to award up to four cooperative agreements for Minority University research and education project innovations in space technology curriculum.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1 million with a ceiling of $333,333 for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to community college/two-year Minority-serving institutions.
The agency description of the grant states: "The goal of the Minority Uni more ST
$1 Million Funding Available for Infrastructure Development, Capacity Building (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for strengthening the institutional base of the humanities by enabling infrastructure development and capacity building.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $1 million. The agency said the grant was associated with humanities.
This funding opportunity is open to county, city, township and special district governments; private, public and state controlled i more ST
$1.5 Million Funding Available for Education Fellowships (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- NASA announced that it intends to award up to six discretionary grants for education fellowships.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.5 million with a ceiling of $220,000 for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to institutions with master and doctoral programs in STEM fields.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of the NASA Fellowship Activity 2018 is to support the vitality and diversity of the more ST
$10 Million in State Funding to RIDC Southwestern PA Growth Fund for Hazelwood Green (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announced the award of $10 million to Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) Southwestern Pennsylvania Growth Fund to transform a former industrial mill in Hazelwood into a research facility for Carnegie Mellon University.
"What was once a successful, productive steel mill will soon see new life as a research center," Costa said. "I am proud t more PR
$100,000 Funding Available for Logistical Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to Iraq announced that it intends to award a mandatory grant for logistical operations support for Iraqi officials and university presidents who will attend a conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $100,000.
This funding opportunity is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS that have demonstrated experience administering exchange programs in Ir more ST
$125,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Public Diplomacy Programs for Pakistan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for public diplomacy programs for Sindh and Balochistan provinces in Pakistan.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $125,000 with a ceiling of $50,000 for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions. more ST
$15 Million Funding Available for Integrative Strategies for Understanding Neural, Cognitive Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it intends to award up to 25 discretionary grant for integrative strategies for understanding neural and cognitive systems.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $15 million with a ceiling of $1 million for each award in the 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, townshi more ST
$150,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Case Planning Tools for Veterans Treatment Courts (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Corrections announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the development of the first set of specialized screening, assessment, and case planning tools for veterans treatment courts.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $150,000.
This funding opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations, for-profit; and institutio more ST
$2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Engaging People Living With HIV Infection to Start Antiretroviral Therapy (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for an insurance-based data-to-care strategy to engage people living with HIV infection to care and start antiretroviral therapy.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,950,000 with a ceiling of $650,000.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district gove more ST
$2 Million Funding Available for Joint Technology Transfer Initiative Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it intends to award up to 10 discretionary grants for the Joint Technology Transfer Initiative Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million with a ceiling of $200,000 for each award in the 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 institu more ST
$200,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Technical Assistance for Paroling Authorities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Corrections announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for technical assistance for paroling authorities in the implementation planning and integrating the structured decision making framework tool into their existing policies and practices.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $200,000.
This funding opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations including faith-based, commun more ST
$200,000 Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for Natural Resource Conservation in Missouri (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to eight cooperative agreements for natural resource conservation and the promotion of public awareness and implementation of Farm Bill activities.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with agriculture.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special dis more ST
$24,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Natural Resources Training, Education in Washington (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for natural resources training and education in Walla Walla, Washington.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $24,000. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
This funding opportunity is open to non-federal public and non-profit entities.
The agency description of the grant states: "This announcement represents an opportunity to enter i more ST
$26.53 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Brunet Garcia Advertising (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 25 -- Brunet Garcia Advertising Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, won a $26,532,009 federal contract set aside for 8(a) small business from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services for public education and outreach services. The place of performance will be in Washington. more CTR
$280 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Syria Humanitarian Assistance Consortium (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development announced that it expects to award up to four cooperative agreements for a humanitarian assistance consortium in Syria.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $280 million. The agency said the grant was associated with disaster prevention and relief.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; more ST
$3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Technical Assistance for Response to Public Health Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to 10 cooperative agreements for technical assistance for response to public health or healthcare crisis.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; instituti more ST
$3.9 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Legal Aid Support in Thailand (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development in Thailand announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for legal aid support.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.9 million. The agency said the grant was associated with law, justice and legal services.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; Native American tribal governments and organizations; institutions of higher ed more ST
$350,000 Funding Available for Burn Model Systems National Database Maintenance (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for the maintenance of the Burn Model Systems National Database.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $350,000. 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 go more ST
$475,000 Funding Available for Disability, Rehabilitation Research Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for disability, rehabilitation research projects to improve college education and employment outcomes of people with serious mental illness or traumatic brain injury.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $475,000. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and dev more ST
$557,906 Federal Contract Awarded to Fair Isaac Corp. (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Fair Isaac Corp., San Diego, California, won a $557,906 sole source federal contract from the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid for Titanium Debt Manager software maintenance services. more CTR
$6 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Pediatric Medical Devices Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for the development, production, and distribution of pediatric medical devices.
This funding opportunity uses the specialized center mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6 million with a ceiling of $1.5 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a more ST
$6.7 Million Funding Available for Centers of Excellence Research on Gulf Coast Region (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for the establishment of one or more centers of excellence to conduct research on the Gulf Coast region.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $6,703,019. 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 state governments; nonprof more ST
$60,000 Funding Available for Public Diplomacy Programs for Cambodia (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to Cambodia announced that it intends to award up to five discretionary grants for public diplomacy programs.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $60,000 with a ceiling of $20,000 for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) Phnom Penh i more ST
$75,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Public Diplomacy Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for public diplomacy programs for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and federally administered tribal areas in Pakistan.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $75,000 with a ceiling of $50,000 for each award in the program.
This funding opportunity is open to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit; for-prof more ST
$925,000 Funding Available for Exercise Interventions for People With Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for exercise interventions for people with disabilities.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $925,000. 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 government more ST
$925,000 Funding Available for Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for rehabilitation engineering research centers in the area of individual mobility and manipulation.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $925,000. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, ci more ST
'Building the Dream' Award Winners Named at Joint MLK Celebration (10)
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news:
For 18 years, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University have collaborated to host events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year as part of the joint celebration, author, speaker and Georgetown sociology professor Michael Eric Dyson, delivered the keynote address in Wait Chapel.
"America is great because it has the possibility to be great," Dyson said in his talk delivered to a cro more PR
'Depression Education' Effective for Some Teens (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 22 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release:
In an assessment of their "depression literacy" program, which has already been taught to tens of thousands, Johns Hopkins researchers say the Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP) achieved its intended effect of encouraging many teenagers to speak up and seek adult help for themselves or a peer.
The program provides selected high school teachers a curriculum geared to students in ninth or 10th more PR
'Five-Star Fridays' to Be Devoted to Career-Development Activities (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release:
University of Akron President Matthew J. Wilson today announced UA will move toward implementing an innovative class schedule this fall to better prepare and serve students.
The schedule is unique to universities in the area, as it will enable most students to focus on classes Monday through Thursday and then participate in practical, career-focused experiences on Friday. In conjunction with this initiative, UA more PR
'Math Moves!' Brings Out the Fun in Mathematics With Creativity, Teamwork, and Motion at Adventure Science Center in Nashville (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development issued the following news:
"Math Moves!" is an exhibition that helps the general public battle math anxiety - a feeling of fear when presented with a mathematical equation - through educational fun which will be on display Feb. 3 through May 13 at Adventure Science Center.
Guests can delight in building their math muscle through collaborative interactives that involve playful, full-body explorations of ratios, pro more PR
'What Must Be Done': Niagara University Announces Strategic Plan Details (10)
NIAGARA, New York, Jan. 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news:
What must be done?
St. Vincent de Paul, the founder of organized charity and inspirer of the Vincentian mission, spent his life responding to that challenge by serving the material and spiritual needs of the poor and marginalized in a lasting and effective manner.
More than four centuries later, Niagara University has themed its institutional vision for the future with a contemporary response to what has become known more PR
1 Million Workers Targeted in Tech-Reskilling Drive (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The World Economic Forum launched the IT Industry Skills Initiative to meet the global skills gap challenge and address job displacement arising from automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The initiative is committed to reaching 1 million people with resources and training opportunities on the SkillSET portal by January 2021.
The initiative was conceived by the Forum's IT Governors community un more PR
1 Million Workers Targeted in Tech-reskilling Drive (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The PwC Global, a professional services firm, issued the following news release:
The World Economic Forum launched the IT Industry Skills Initiative to meet the global skills gap challenge and address job displacement arising from automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The initiative is committed to reaching 1 million people with resources and training opportunities on the SkillSET portal by January 2021. The portal offers a tailored Skills Assessment, more PR
13 Muslim, Faith-Based, Civil Rights Community Orgs File Amicus Brief in Support of Guantanamo Bay Muslim Detainees (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Muslim Advocates issued the following news:
Today, Muslim Advocates and the Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center filed an amicus brief on behalf of 13 Muslim, faith-based, and civil rights community organizations in support of Guantanamo Bay detainees for whom the Center for Constitutional Rights filed habeas petitions last week. At issue in these cases is whether President Donald Trump's blanket policy against release or transfer of any of Guantanamo's Muslim deta more PR
1st Circuit Recognizes Lesbian Firefighter's Sex Discrimination Claim (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 26 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release:
The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday upheld a $700,000 jury award for Lori Franchina, a lesbian firefighter who experienced extensive unchecked harassment from her co-workers at the Providence Fire Department.
In ruling in Ms. Franchina's favor, in Franchina v. City of Providence, the Court concluded there was more than enough evidence to support her "sex plus" discriminatio more PR
2017-2018 Dropout Recovery Plan Monitoring (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Director C. Lizette Ridgeway:
TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED:
Subject: 2017-2018 Dropout Recovery Plan Monitoring
The purpose of this letter is to provide districts, including charter schools, with 2017-2018 intervention information for dropout recovery plan (DRP) monitoring.
The Texas Education Code (TEC) *29.918 states that a district with a high dropout rate, as determined by the commissioner, must sub more PR
2018 ASCD Legislative Agenda Calls on Educators to Increase Leadership Engagement (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development issued the following news release:
ASCD, a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading released its legislative agenda at the organization's Leadership Institute for Legislative Advocacy. The 2018 Legislative Agenda calls on ASCD's 115,000 members, and all educational professionals, to become more engaged with leaders at every level to better inform policies that s more PR
2018 Best Countries Report Names Switzerland No. 1 in the World (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release:
Switzerland held its position as the No. 1 country in the world, according to the 2018 Best Countries report, a rankings and analysis project by U.S. News & World Report, Y&R's BAV Group and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In its third year, the rankings evaluate 80 countries across a range of criteria, from economic influence and power to citizenship a more PR
2018 BLET Scholarship Directory (10)
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, a division of International Brotherhood of Teamsters, issued the following news:
Each year, the BLET National Division compiles a list of scholarship opportunities available to the children of BLET members. Numerous financial aid opportunities are published here in the 2018 BLET Scholarship Directory.
The scholarship opportunities vary widely. The following comprehensive list provides members and their familie more PR
2018 SMRP Symposium Features Operations Executive Keynote (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals issued the following news release:
Registration is now open for the 2018 Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Symposium, which features a keynote address from John Smith, SVP of Operations at FedEx Freight. The event takes place from June 6-7, 2018, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Smith's keynote presentation addresses how to empower supervisors to reinforce a culture of safety, reliability and more PR
20th Annual Arkansas Soil and Water Conference Is Jan. 31 (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Jan. 24 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news release:
The 20th annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference and Expo at Arkansas State University will address the latest issues and trends in soil and water conservation.
This year's event will be Wednesday, Jan. 31, at First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Drive, on the A-State campus. Producers from Arkansas and surrounding states are expected to attend.
A number of speakers from agricultural age more PR
24 Boston Public Schools Students Receive Full-Tuition Posse Foundation Scholarships (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 25 -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news:
Twenty-four Boston Public Schools (BPS) high-school students received the Posse Foundation Scholarship -- a four-year, full-tuition scholarship -- in a ceremony on Wednesday, January 17, with Governor Charlie Baker and BPS Superintendent Tommy Chang at the Fairmount Copley Plaza. Founded in 1989, Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooke more PR
2nd Straight Year, a DSC Grad Named Volusia County Teacher of the Year (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release:
For the second consecutive year, a graduate of Daytona State College's Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) has been named Volusia County Teacher of the Year.
Nicole Grebosz, EPI '08, a technology education teacher at Citrus Grove Elementary School, earned the prestigious designation, announced on Jan. 12 at a banquet where colleagues district-wide also were recognized as top teachers, including five ot more PR
50th Berklee High School Jazz Festival to Honor Ellis Marsalis, Students on February 10 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 25 -- The Berklee College of Music issued the following news release:
Berklee will present the 50th annual Berklee High School Jazz Festival, the country's largest high school jazz competition, on Saturday, February 10 at Hynes Convention Center. More than 3,000 high school students who comprise more than 215 bands and vocal ensembles will compete for $175,000 in scholarships to various Berklee summer programs. The free event, which is open to the public, will featur more PR
A Partnership Sparks Expression, Mentorship (10)
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news:
Adi Otero has rediscovered her penchant for visual art and it's all because of a collaboration between her high school and the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum.
Otero, a senior at the Springfield Renaissance School in nearby Springfield, Massachusetts, is a participant in a new program sponsored by the Art Museum. The program invites groups of about a dozen high school students to visit the Art Museum's c more PR
A.G Donovan Joins Multistate Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Workers' Rights (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Thomas J. Donovan issued the following news release:
Attorney General TJ Donovan today announced that he is joining a coalition of 21 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold existing precedent that permits "fair share" provisions in public sector union contracts. The "fair share" provisions allow a union to collect a fee from all represented employees to solely cover the costs of collective-barg more PR
A.G. Frosh Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Protect Workers' Organizing Rights (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued the following news release:
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that he has joined a coalition of 21 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Seventh Circuit decision protecting "fair share" provisions in public sector collective bargaining agreements.
The brief addresses Mark Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, a case that will be heard on February 26, 2018 more PR
A.G. Schneiderman Leads Multistate Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Workers' Organizing Rights in Key Labor Case (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following news release:
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that he is leading a coalition of 21 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Seventh Circuit decision protecting agency fee (also known as "fair share") provisions in public sector collective bargaining agreements.
The brief addresses Mark Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, a case that will be heard o more PR
AAA Finds Male and Millennial Drivers Most Accepting of Automated Vehicles (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 24 -- AAA Club Alliance issued the following news release:
American drivers are beginning to embrace self-driving vehicles, according to a new study from AAA. The annual survey reveals that 63 percent of U.S. drivers report feeling afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, a significant decrease from 78 percent in early 2017. Millennial and male drivers are the most trusting of autonomous technologies, with only half reporting they would be afraid to ride in a self-dr more PR
AAA: More Americans Willing to Ride in Fully Self-Driving Cars, Lastest Findings As Auto Show Opens (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- AAA Club Alliance issued the following news release:
As the 2018 Washington Auto Show dawns this week, there are signs American drivers are beginning to embrace self-driving vehicles, a new consumer survey from AAA reveals. Six out of ten U.S. drivers - 63 percent - report feeling afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle. It's a significant decrease from 78 percent in early 2017.
Millennial and male drivers are the most trusting of autonomous technologies, with onl more PR
AAC&U Announces Five-Year Strategic Plan to Reclaim Higher Education's Civic Mission of Educating for Democracy (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Association of American Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) released today its 2018-22 strategic plan outlining goals and aspirations that will guide the association's work over the next five years. The plan, We ASPIRE: Advancing Student Performance through Integration, Research, and Excellence, was presented at AAC&U's Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
We ASPIRE reclaims higher ed more PR
AAC&U Presents 2018 Frederic W. Ness Book Award to Beyond the Skills Gap: Preparing College Students for Life and Work (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Association of American Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) announced today the winner of its Frederic W. Ness Book Award, Beyond the Skills Gap: Preparing College Students for Life and Work, published by Harvard Education Press. The Ness Award is given for the book that best contributes to the understanding and improvement of liberal education, and it will be formally presented to more PR
AAUW to Host Women's Rights Discussion at La Roche College (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- La Roche College issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Pittsburgh, North Hills Pittsburgh and Fox Chapel Area branches of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present "Girls Just Want to Have Civil Rights: How to be an Advocate & Ally in the Fight for Equity" at La Roche College.
The event will be held in Lecture Hall 101 of the Palumbo Science Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Interim Vice President of Public Policy & Go more PR
Accenture Announces Winners of The Fourth Annual Circulars in Davos (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release:
The World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders, in collaboration with Accenture (NYSE: ACN), awarded The Circulars at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made notable contributions to the circular economy. Accenture sees the circular economy as a way to harness innovative an more PR
Accolades: Rankings Laud UVA's Online Education Programs (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
AffordableCollegesOnline.org, which provides resources and rankings for online education programs, lists the University of Virginia as the "Best Online College in Virginia" and the No. 13 online college nationally.
UVA also ranks No. 2 nationally in the "Most Affordable Online Colleges" category and No. 29 in the "Best Education and Online Teaching Degree" category.
AffordableCollegesOnline.org more PR
Accreditation Council for CME Awards Substantial Equivalency Status to Federation of the German Chambers of Physicians (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education issued the following news release:
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME(R)) is pleased to announce that it has recognized the substantial equivalency of the continuing medical education (CME) accreditation system of the Federation of the German Chambers of Physicians.
Substantial equivalency is a relationship between CME accreditors based on shared principles and values, while more PR
Acting State Public Education Secretary Asked to Resign (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 22 -- The New Mexico Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Senator Linda M. Lopez (District 11, Bernalillo) on Monday called upon state Public Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski to resign in wake of the negative aftermath of his comments about Manifest Destiny and its influence on state educational policy. Lopez said that Ruszcowski's statements demonstrated a callous insensitivity about the doctrine's negative historical impact on the previous a more PR
Activities for Black History Month (10)
PUEBLO, Colorado, Jan. 25 -- Colorado State University's Pueblo campus issued the following news release:
Numerous events will be held at Colorado State University-Pueblo throughout February to commemorate important people and events in African-American history. Included in the month-long celebration will be dinner lecture by Denver First Lady Mary Louise Lee, a movie night, game night, and an interactive art project utilizing quotes of famous African Americans. All events are free and open to more PR
ADA Foundation Names Give Kids a Smile Continuity of Care Grant Recipients (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The ADA Foundation issued the following news release:
The ADA Foundation has named three organizations as recipients of its 2018 Give Kids A Smile Continuity of Care Grants, with the goal of helping these established Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) programs provide a dental home to kids in need after their initial GKAS visit.
Children's Dental Health Services (Minnesota) will receive a $10,000 grant, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Foundation will recei more PR
Additional $40 Million Commitment to Student Support Caps Historic Year at Ohio State (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Ohio State University issued the following news release:
The Ohio State University President Michael V. Drake announced an expansion of the university's commitment to make college more affordable and accessible for students.
While highlighting a historically successful year for Ohio State during his annual State of the University Address, Drake shared the addition of $40 million in need based aid for the 2018-2019 academic year. That includes $25 million to the Presi more PR
ADE Launches No Limits Campaign (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 22 -- The Arkansas Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Arkansas Department of Education is committed to supporting schools as they prepare students for college, career and community engagement. By taking advantage of every available resource and opportunity, students can best prepare for the future.
To promote available opportunities through the ACT(R) college entrance exam, ADE is excited to launch the No Limits campaign. The campaign enc more PR
Adelphi Opens Innovative Sensory Room for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder (10)
GARDEN CITY, New York, Jan. 26 -- Adelphi University issued the following news release:
Adelphi University, and its Bridges to Adelphi program, have opened a new facility to help students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) be successful--and it's a first of its kind on a college or university campus.
Called a sensory room, the new space was dedicated on Monday, January 22, thanks to a partnership with the Alabama-based organization KultureCity as part of its sensory initiative, which has crea more PR
AFIA Members Donate Nearly 100K Hours, $44M in 2017 (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
The American Feed Industry Association released the results of its annual charitable giving survey today, revealing a sharp increase over 2016 in the animal food industry's total donations and volunteer hours in support of charities and community organizations. AFIA member company employees donated a collective 92,000 hours of their time to supporting community service projects in 2017--a 1 more PR
Africa's Progress Depends on the Creative Energy of Its Youth, Says Nobel Co-Laureate (10)
TUNIS, Tunisia, Jan. 22 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release:
Ouided Bouchamaoui, the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate, has warned that Africa's growing youth population could be a plus for Africa or a political time bomb. This, according to her, depends on how leaders anticipate the future.
In remarks she made at the African Development Bank's Eminent Speaker Series seminar on Monday, January 22 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on the theme "African Cooperation: Dream more PR
AGA Launches New Patient App to Aid in IBD Monitoring and Education (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news release:
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced the launch of My IBD Manager, a new digital patient resource developed for the 1.6 million Americans living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and the doctors who treat them. This will be followed by the launch of an online clinical platform for health ca more PR
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, OSCE Officials Call for Increased Commemoration Efforts, as Part of Commitment to Addressing Anti-Semitism and All Forms of Intolerance (10)
VIENNA, Austria, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe issued the following news release:
Ahead of tomorrow's International Holocaust Remembrance Day, OSCE officials today called on all participating States to commemorate the victims of the Nazi regime, as part of their educational activities to address anti-Semitism and all forms of intolerance.
"Saturday's commemoration is a significant reminder of the murder of six million Jews - an attempt t more PR
Aims EMS Program Receives Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator From AMR (10)
GREELEY, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Aims Community College issued the following current news:
Aims Community College's EMS program received a Zoll X Series Cardiac Monitor / Defibrillator donated from American Medical Response (AMR), which allows students to train and practice with equipment that they will use in the field. Cardiac monitors and defibrillators are used by first responders to assess the patient's cardiac rhythm and can be used during CPR operations to deliver a dose of electric current more PR
Akanocure Receives $225,000 to Support Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Veterinary Advances (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Akanocure Chemicals, a division of Akanocure Pharmaceuticals Inc., has received a $225,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop chemical tools and platforms to produce valuable chemical building blocks.
These building blocks can be used to generate synthetically challenging compounds needed for advanced research in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and more PR
ALCS Middle School Students to Hold Exhibition, First of Its Kind, at #Bonas Quick Center for the Arts (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Jan. 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
"The Colorful 8th Grade Minds," an exhibition designed and assembled by eighth-graders from Allegany-Limestone Middle School, opens at St. Bonaventure University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Under the guidance of Nicole Missel, an art teacher at Allegany-Limestone, and Sean Conklin, assistant curator at the Quick Center, 54 students created artworks in s more PR
Alexander Khalessi, MD, Named Chair of Neurosurgery Department at UC San Diego Health (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 24 -- The University of California campus issued the following news release:
After a national search, Alexander Khalessi, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at UC San Diego Health and chief of the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at University of California San Diego School of Medicine.
"As a university, UC San Diego is among the youngest and best in the United States. Dr. Khalessi shares this enviable distinction as one o more PR
Algebra Teacher Allison Felton Solves Student Engagement Equation, Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 24 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release:
The tougher the problem, the more satisfying the solution. That's what students learn in Allison Felton's algebra classes at Annapolis High School. And it's a larger life lesson as well, as Felton works with high-needs, behaviorally challenged students who come through with flying colors, and higher test scores, after taking her classes.
But it was Felton who was flying high after a surprise sc more PR
Allegheny College Featured in Princeton Review's 'Colleges That Pay You Back' (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
Allegheny College is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking an outstanding education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to the Princeton Review.
The education services company features Allegheny in the 2018 edition of its newly released book "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck."
The Princeton Review chose t more PR
Alternative Programs Produce Huge Rewards for Fort Hays State Graduate (10)
HAYS, Kansas, Jan. 24 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:
Complete High School Maize is an alternative school that educates students in grades 9 through 12 who struggled in a traditional high school setting. So Heidi Albin, in her ninth year as a science teacher at the school, comes up with alternative ways to make things work.
Because of her innovative approach to helping students learn, Albin was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award for 2017, which has been coin more PR
Alumna of Physician Assistant Program Nationally Recognized (10)
SEARCY, Arkansas, Jan. 24 -- Harding University issued the following news:
Amanda Card Spahn was recently awarded the specialty credential Certificate of Added Qualifications from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, making her the only PA in the state with the credential in emergency medicine.
Spahn received the CAQ in emergency medicine, a distinction earned by meeting licensure, education and experience requirements and then passing a national exam in the specia more PR
Alumna Receives Prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release:
A University of Akron alumna who has donned bee, waitress and drill sergeant costumes as a teacher to help her students better comprehend mathematical ideas recently received the prestigious national Milken Educator Award and an unrestricted cash prize of $25,000.
Maria Rodgers was the only Ohioan to receive the award during the 2017-18 season and the first from Maple Heights City Schools. She is among 44 honore more PR
Alumni Spotlight: Jared Heatwole, Class of 2017 (10)
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University's Brandywine campus issued the following news release:
Jared Heatwole might be one of Penn State's most newly minted alumni, but he is taking his degree into a well-established record of commitment and success in the working world.
The 2017 graduate, currently a full-time buyer for a distribution company in the oil and gas industry, came to Penn State with several years of career experience. For him, seeking a four-year degree was n more PR
AM&P and DigitalNow Join Forces for 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Software and Information Industry Association issued the following news release:
Association Media and Publishing (AM&P), a division of Connectiv, has announced a marketing partnership with digitalNow, an association leadership summit taking place May 7-9, 2018 in Austin, Texas.
The digitalNow summit brings together 250 association leaders, world-renowned thought leaders and today's most exciting technology innovators to collaborate on how associations can provide ne more PR
AMC Welcomes Civilian Health Promotion Services (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force (60th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news:
Civilian Health Promotion Services are now available to the workforce of Air Mobility Command.
CHPS provides free wellness resources to employees to guide them toward healthy lifestyles through awareness of current health status and behavior modification skills.
The CHPS program was initiated in Air Force Materiel Command in 2006 to enhance the readiness and productivity of more PR
American Baptist Women's Ministries Calls New Executive Director (10)
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- American Baptist Churches USA issued the following news release:
The national board of managers of American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, that the Rev. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain has accepted its invitation and call to the position of Executive Director and will lead the national organization following the retirement of Virginia R. Holmstrom on March 1. Jacobs-Strain will begin her employment on February 1 as executiv more PR
American Hellenic, American Jewish Groups Hail Third Three-Country Leadership Mission (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release:
An 18-member delegation of leaders of the American Hellenic and American Jewish organizations completed a third, three-country Leadership Mission to Greece, Cyprus and Israel, to explore the major political, economic and security developments underway in the eastern Mediterranean and to advance the interests of the United States in the region. Meetings were held with more than 20 high-ranking government and mil more PR
American Journal of Gastroenterology Issues 14 Research Articles in January 2018 Edition (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- The American Journal of Gastroenterology, a peer-reviewed medical journal from the American College of Gastroenterology, published 14 research articles on the following topics in its January 2018 edition. These topics include:
The Reflux Improvement and Monitoring (TRIM) Program Is Associated With Symptom Improvement and Weight Reduction for Patients With Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Coauthors: Rena Yadlapati, John E Pandolfino, Olga Alexeeva, Dyan more PR
American Sentinel Named a 2017-2018 Military Friendly School (10)
AURORA, Colorado, Jan. 25 -- American Sentinel University issued the following news release:
American Sentinel University announced today that it has earned the 2017-2018 Military Friendly(R) School designation. First published in 2009, Military Friendly(R) Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today. Each year, the list of Military Friendly(R) Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school more PR
American Sentinel University Partners With Nurses on Boards Coalition (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- American Sentinel University issued the following news release:
American Sentinel University, an accredited healthcare-focused online university, announced today that it has partnered with the Nurses on Board Coalition (NOBC) in its goal of ensuring that at least 10,000 nurses are on boards by 2020.
NOBC is an organization committed to building healthier communities through the service of nurses on all types of boards. In addition to ensuring at least 10,000 nurses more PR
American Society of Anesthesiologists Named a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued the following news release:
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced today that it has been named a 2017 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For(R) in the Nation. This honor comes after previously being named a winner in the 2017 Chicago Best and Brightest Companies to Work For(R) in the Medium Business, 101-300 Employees category.
"Being named a national winner, in addition to being a Chicago area more PR
Americans for the Arts Welcomes New Board Chair Julie C. Muraco (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Americans for the Arts issued the following news release:
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education, announced today that Julie C. Muraco has been elected as Chair to its Board of Directors for a two-year term. Muraco replaces Abel Lopez, associate producing director of GALA Hispanic Theatre, who served as Chair since 2013. Muraco becomes the first woman Chair of Americans for the Arts since the organizat more PR
Amid Shifting Demographics, Researchers Strive to Boost Well-Being for Wyandotte County With Community Health Plan (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 24 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
A team of public health researchers is finalizing a communitywide health plan for Wyandotte County, the county that encompasses Kansas City, Kansas. The University of Kansas Center for Community Health and Development began a comprehensive yearlong research process in November 2016 that involved stakeholders and policymakers from across the county.
"Wyandotte County is well-known for poorer health outcomes -- hist more PR
Amy Finley Named UM-Dearborn's First Dean of Students (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn campus issued the following news:
As the Office of Student Engagement assistant director for civic engagement, Amy Finley started the university's Student Food Pantry so students in financially challenging situations wouldn't go hungry. As Office of Student Success director, she oversaw a program that increased college retention rates by double digits of students from economically disadvantaged high schools.
Now Finley takes more PR
Amy Holland & Herby Plaisimond Named Co-Athletes of the Week (10)
JEFFERSON, New York, Jan. 23 -- The State University of New York's Jefferson Community College issued the following news release:
Sophomore guard, Amy L. Holland of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) women's basketball team, and freshman guard Herby Plaisimond, of the Jefferson men's basketball team, were named JCC co-athletes of the week for the week ending January 21, 2018. JCC's athlete of the week program is sponsored by Under Armour and Victory Promotions.
Amy, a 2016 graduate of Mexi more PR
Announcing National Geographic Live Speaker Series With an Explorer, Marine Biologist, and an Astronaut Supported by U.S. Cellular (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development issued the following news:
The U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre is thrilled to announce an upcoming guest speaker series with National Geographic Live beginning March 10 at the Bijou Theatre.
The series will consist of three unique guest speaker engagements. Series subscription packages for all three speakers are on sale now and start at the discounted price of $102 plus applicable fees. Call 865-684-1200 more PR
Annual Claiming Williams Day Fosters Inclusivity, Equality (10)
WILLIAMSTOWN, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Williams College issued the following news release:
On Thursday, Feb. 1, Williams College will hold its annual Claiming Williams Day with events throughout the day that encourage discussions about inclusivity and inequality. While most of the events are only for the Williams College community, three events are open to the public: Authors and social justice advocates Julissa Arce and Janet Mock will give the morning and evening keynote addresses; Arce will more PR
Annual Conference for Healthcare Finance Leaders Unveils New Name and Format (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Healthcare Financial Management Association issued the following news release:
After more than 60 years hosting the Annual National Institute (ANI), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is changing the name and completely revamping the format and structure of its annual conference for healthcare finance executives, which is held each June.
The 2018 HFMA Annual Conference, scheduled for June 24-27 in Las Vegas, enables participants to choose one of t more PR
Annual Reports on Iowa's Schools and Community Colleges Are Available (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 25 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Iowa Department of Education today released the latest editions of two annual reports containing state-level data and information on Iowa's schools and community colleges:
* The Annual Condition of Education report includes data on shifts in preschool through 12th grade student populations and demographics, teacher and school administrator salaries and characteristics, student achievement resul more PR
Anthony Graves to Keynote 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunrise Celebration at Midwinter (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
Author and activist Anthony Graves will deliver the keynote address at the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the American Library Association's (ALA) Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Denver. The 2018 Celebration will be held from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Monday, February 12 in the Colorado Convention Center.
Graves spent over 18 years in prison - i more PR
AOA Issues Statement on CHIP Funding Reauthorization (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following statement by President Mark A. Baker in response to the Congressional reauthorization of CHIP funding:
"The American Osteopathic Association commends Congress' decision to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides essential health coverage for approximately 9 million children in low-income families. A six-year reauthorization creates stability for families across America and more PR
APA Appoints 11 to Ethics Code Task Force (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release:
Eleven ethics experts have been appointed to serve as an Ethics Code Task Force, charged with analyzing and evaluating the American Psychological Association's "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct" and recommending revisions as appropriate.
"Consistent with APA's mission to act in the public interest, the Ethics Committee views this revision of the Ethics Code as an opportunity more PR
APLU to Lawmakers: House HEA Reauthorization Bill Would Be an Alarming Setback for Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following news:
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) President Peter McPherson today sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, and House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott raisin more PR
Apple Teams With Malala Fund to Support Girls' Education (10)
LONDON, Jan. 21 -- Apple issued the following news release:
Apple and Malala Fund today announced that Apple will become the fund's first Laureate partner, enabling a significant expansion of Malala's effort to support girls' education and advocate for equal opportunity. Led by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Malala Fund champions every girl's right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education.
With Apple's support, Malala Fund expects to double the number of grants awarded by its more PR
Application Period Opens for Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
Each year, the National Safety Council and Our Driving Concern honor Texas employers that encourage positive driver behaviors among employees on and off the job through education, training and other activities centered on traffic safety. The Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards program aims to decrease injuries and fatalities that are a result of crashes on state roads. Applications for the 2018 awards a more PR
As California State University Leaders Prepare to Meet Next Week, Faculty Call Out Chancellor and Trustees for Betraying Students, Failing to Fight for California (10)
LONG BEACH, California, Jan. 26 -- California Faculty Association issued the following news release:
Leaders of the California Faculty Association will be at the California State University Board of Trustees' meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan. 30-31), where they will point out the Chancellor's and the Trustees' complacency in the face of potentially severe state underfunding of the state's public university system.
The proposal outlined by Governor Brown at the State Capitol on January 1 more PR
Assignment of District and Charter School Accreditation Statuses (2017-18) (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Deputy Commissioner of Governance A.J. Crabill:
Subject: Assignment of District and Charter School Accreditation Statuses
The assignment of district and charter school accreditation statuses is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 39, Public School System Accountability, and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter EE, Accreditation Status, Standar more PR
Association of American Medical Colleges Issues Statement on Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement by President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch regarding congressional passage of a continuing resolution:
"We are pleased that the House and Senate have voted to reopen the government and strongly applaud Congress for reauthorizing the CHIP program and restoring stability for the almost nine million children that program serves. Now that lawmakers have taken these important steps, the AAMC hopes that they more PR
Astech Alloy Steel Technologies, Inc. in Vassar Receives Renewed MIOSHA Recognition for Excellence in Workplace Safety and Health (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release:
Astech Alloy Steel Technologies, Inc. in Vassar recently received renewal of its prestigious Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MSHARP) Award certification from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
"I commend Astech f more PR
ASU Chapter of American Chemical Society Wins Award (10)
ALAMOSA, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- Adams State University issued the following news:
The Adams State student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) received an Honorable Mention award for its activities during the 2016-17 academic year. Of more than 400 applicants for the awards, 52 were named Outstanding; 114, Commendable; and 139, Honorable Mention. The award winning chapters will be honored at the 255th ACS National Meeting.
With about a dozen members, Adams State's ACS chapter was recog more PR
Atlanta Fed Recognizes Employees With President's Award (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following news release:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta awarded its annual President's Award for Excellence to David Beckman, Kim Davidson, Amy Hennessy, and Jon Mikolajczak in the Atlanta office, and Sharnell Sanders-Brown in the New Orleans Branch. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed, presented the awards in a recent ceremony. The President's Award recognizes Sixth Federal Rese more PR
Atlantic Cape Students to Benefit From Georgian Court Partnership (10)
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Georgian Court University issued the following news:
Georgian Court University and Atlantic Cape Community College have signed a dual admissions and guaranteed admissions agreement that will provide a range of benefits to students who want to transition from community college to a private, four-year institution.
"Partnering with Georgian Court University gives ACCC students a new option--their first private and Catholic university," says Justin G. Roy, GCU more PR
Attorney Explains Difference Between Extra Work and Additional Work in New FASA Video-on-Demand (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The American Subcontractors Association issued the following news release:
In the new video-on-demand, "How the Difference Between Extra Work and Additional Work Can Impact Claims for Payment," available from the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association, attorney Jay Morris, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, helps subcontractors identify the difference between extra work and additional work, so that they can better decide on whether to proceed more PR
Attorney General Steve Marshall, Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Announce Issuance of Opioid Council Report (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 25 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release:
Co-chairs of the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, today announced the issuance of the Council's formal report of its findings.
The Council was created in August of 2017 by an executive order of Gov. Kay Ivey, and tasked with more PR
ATVs Are Dangerous to Children: New Data Demonstrates Continued Risk of Injury and Death (10)
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Jan. 23 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
According to preliminary data released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), at least 53 children lost their lives in 2016 due to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and an estimated 26,800 children were injured seriously enough to require treatment in a hospital emergency department.
Compared to 2015, the rate of serious injuries increased slightly, while deaths decreased sligh more PR
Austrian Airlines Looking for 20 Trainees (10)
SCHWECHAT, Austria, Jan. 25 -- Austrian Airlines issued the following news release:
Each year Austrian Airlines trains a large number of apprentices in different areas of the company. The field of aircraft engineering is particularly exciting. Austrian Airlines is once again recruiting fifteen candidates this year for apprenticeship training in its own training workshop. In addition, five trainees will be accepted for training as office clerks. The training program is carried out in cooperation more PR
AWWA CEO David LaFrance to Speak at WQA Convention & Exposition (10)
LISLE, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The Water Quality Association issued the following news release:
The Water Quality Association (WQA) is pleased to announce that David LaFrance, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will be a featured speaker at the Opening General Session of the 2018 WQA Convention & Exposition in Denver, CO on March 27, 2018.
"We are delighted that David will be able to join us for an insightful discussion on issues that affect both of our ass more PR
Baesler Praises North Dakota Presidential Scholar Candidates (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 25 -- The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said 70 North Dakota high school students have been chosen as potential Presidential Scholars, which is one of the nation's most prestigious honors for a high school student.
The U.S. Department of Education this week named students from 29 North Dakota public schools and four private schools as candidates for the honor. The more PR
Baesler, Microsoft Announce Expanded Partnership for High School Tech Education (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 22 -- The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday announced a new partnership with Microsoft Corp., and said she is gauging interest from local superintendents and high schools in utilizing a unique program for computer science instruction.
Microsoft will be expanding its Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program to North Dakota by hiring a full-time, N more PR
Ballard Among Speakers With Big Ideas Worth Spreading at TEDxURI Event (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
The University of Rhode Island, the state's flagship university, is devoted to big ideas, while TED, a nonprofit organization, is devoted to ideas worth spreading. Thus, it makes perfect sense that on Feb. 10, URI will host its own TEDx event, where 14 speakers will present their own big ideas worth sharing.
Tickets for the event go on sale at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Visit http://www.uri.edu/ more PR
Ballet Hispanico and Cal State LA Collaborate to Bring Arts to Youth in L.A. (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- California State University issued the following news release:
California State University, Los Angeles has partnered with Ballet Hispanico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, to launch a groundbreaking program, Community Arts Partnership LA in 2018.
Cal State LA will host Ballet Hispanico as a company-in-residence serving greater Los Angeles. This unique partnership will feature annual performances by the internationally acclaimed Ballet Hispan more PR
Barry University Named a 2017-18 Military Friendly(R) School (10)
MIAMI SHORES, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Barry University issued the following news release:
Barry University has earned the 2017-2018 Military Friendly(R) School designation. First published in 2009, Military Friendly(R) Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans.
Each year, the list of Military Friendly(R) Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to more PR
Baylor Apparel Merchandising Professor Is Awarded Prestigious Texas Leadership Award (10)
WACO, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Jay Yoo, Ph.D., associate professor of family and consumer sciences in Baylor University's Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, has been selected to receive the 2018 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences-Texas Affiliate Leader Award (AAFCS-TX).
The award was first granted in 1984 and serves to identify and honor family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals who have made significant contributions to more PR
Baylor Brings Community Conference, Resource Fair to El Paso (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release:
On Saturday, Jan. 27, Baylor College of Medicine will bring a community conference and resource fair to the El Paso area to provide an educational seminar and support materials for parents of children with special needs.
Provided jointly by Baylor and Texas Children's Hospital, and in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the El Paso Community College, the conference will more PR
Baylor First in Line Students Set Stage for Next Generation (10)
WACO, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
As the first in her family to attend college, Beaumont freshman Sarah Hale was surprised at how quickly she became acclimated to her new home away from home, Baylor University.
"As we were touring campus for the first time I thought, 'I can see myself living here and getting along with everyone,'" Hale said. "It just felt like a second home."
Every year, Baylor receives a number of new students who are the first among their more PR
Baylor Honors UCLA Chemistry Professor With $250,000 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching (10)
WACO, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Baylor University has named Neil K. Garg, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at UCLA, as the 2018 recipient of the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.
The Cherry Award is the only national teaching award - with the single largest monetary reward of $250,000 - presented by a college or university to an individual for exceptional teaching. The award program is designed to honor great teachers, stimulate discussion in the more PR
Baylor Research Shows Impact of Human Trafficking Curriculum for High School Students (10)
WACO, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
The prevalence of human trafficking is on the rise. Researchers estimate that, in Texas alone, there are 313,000 human trafficking victims. As awareness campaigns increase, such as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, Baylor University professors are studying ways to educate and empower youth to address human trafficking in their communities.
In research published in the Journal of Human Traffic more PR
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Appoints New CEO (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law issued the following news release:
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, a national legal advocacy organization advancing the rights of people with mental disabilities, today announced the appointment of Holly O'Donnell, as the organization's new CEO.
"Holly's experience in leadership, non-profit management, and fundraising, as well as her commitment to helping people with mental health challenges, offers the Ba more PR
Beehive Botanicals Adopts Propolis Through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release:
The American Botanical Council (ABC) welcomes Beehive Botanicals' adoption of propolis through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb botanical education program. Propolis is a natural, plant-derived bee product that has been used medicinally by humans for centuries.
Beehive Botanicals' propolis adoption supports ABC's extensive HerbMedPro database, ensuring that this essential educational resource remains up to date for more PR
Behning: Preparing Students for Life After High School (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:
As the skills needed to be successful in a career continue to evolve and change, it's vital that we start taking steps to ensure students are prepared to enter the ultra-competitive, global workforce once they graduate from high school. Over the last few years, I have worked with students, parents, educators and business leaders from across the state to find ways to empower Hoosier students with m more PR
Belmont College Offers Natural Gas Utility and Pipeline Field Skills Training Program (10)
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Belmont College issued the following news:
The Workforce Development and Community Education Department at Belmont College will be offering a Natural Gas Utility and Pipeline Field Skills Training Program at the Main Campus in St. Clairsville, OH. The four-week program begins on February 12, 2018 with classes running 20 consecutive weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The training program will blend classroom and hands-on field experiences to provide a basic unde more PR
Berea Named 'Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck' College by Princeton Review (10)
BEREA, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- Berea College issued the following news release:
Berea College, widely known for its no-tuition policy, is named in the newly released edition of The Princeton Review's book, Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. Only 7 percent of the nation's four-year colleges earn inclusion in this publication.
In addition to being named as a College That Pay You Back--based on academic rigor, affordability and career outco more PR
Bethel, UNICACH Look Toward Exchanges (10)
NORTH NEWTON, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- Bethel College issued the following news release:
It might not seem as if a small college in the middle of the United States and one of the two major universities in Mexico's southern-most state would have much to cooperate on.
However, Bethel College and Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas (UNICACH), or the Chiapas University of Arts and Sciences, earlier this month signed a formal cooperation agreement that administrators and faculty from the two hope more PR
BGSU Honors College Project Led to Brighter Connections Theatre (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release:
While the use of theater as therapy may be unexpected to some, that is exactly what Bowling Green State University alumna Katie O'Leary '15 is doing with Brighter Connections Theatre in Dayton.
Originally a part of her honors project at the BGSU Honors College , O'Leary began Brighter Connections as a way to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When in high school, O'Leary participat more PR
BHCC Early College Programs Receive Preliminary Designation Status From Baker-Polito Administration Along With a $10K Planning Grant (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 26 -- Bunker Hill Community College issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, the Baker-Polito Administration announced "preliminary" designation status to 21 early college programs across Massachusetts and awarded more than $80,000 in grants to public colleges, universities and high schools in the midst of developing early college programs.
Early college programs combine traditional high school courses with the opportunity to earn college cre more PR
Bill Protecting DACA Recipients From Losing College Aid Advances (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 24 -- Washington House Democrats issued the following news release:
On a bipartisan vote, the House Higher Education committee moved legislation forward today that would protect state financial aid eligibility for undocumented students. In particular, House Bill 1488 would protect DACA recipients from losing College Bound state financial aid if the DACA program is eliminated at the federal level, as the Trump Administration has threatened.
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Biochemical Researchers at Eastern University Move a Step Closer to Developing a Novel Means to Control Fire Blight Disease in Apple Trees (10)
ST. DAVIDS, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Eastern University issued the following news release:
Fire blight is one of the most significant threats to commercial apple and pear production worldwide, with economic losses exceeding $100 million annually in the United States alone. Fire blight is a major problem in apple orchards throughout Pennsylvania, which is the fourth largest producer of apples in the United States. This devastating disease is caused by the bacterial pathogen Erwinia amylovora, wh more PR
Biochemistry Scholar Wins Statewide Award for Anti-Cancer Drug Research (10)
FULLERTON, California, Jan. 25 -- California State University issued the following news release:
With today's chemotherapeutic treatments largely palliative in treating cancerous tumors, undergraduate researcher Stacy G. Guzman is using synthetic organic chemistry to develop small organic molecules that are potent anti-cancer drugs.
For her outstanding research, the biochemistry major has won the 2018 Glenn Nagel Undergraduate Research Award from the California State University Program for Edu more PR
Biology Capstone Assesses Students' Research and Public Speaking Skills (10)
CHADRON, Nebraska, Jan. 24 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release:
Chadron State College's Biology Capstone (BIOL 499) doesn't shy away from challenging students. The upper division course is designed to challenge seniors by requiring them to read, interpret and present scientific literature to diverse audiences and synthesize knowledge from their previous years of coursework specifically in science, society and technology. Ideally, it also prepares students for professional more PR
Black History Month Talk to Focus on Race, U.S. Relations With Zambia (10)
WESTMINTER, Colorado, Jan. 25 -- Front Range Community College issued the following news release:
Andy DeRoche, history and ethnic studies professor at Front Range Community College and an expert on U.S. relations with Zambia, will give a talk Feb. 7 titled "KK and the USA: Kenneth Kaunda, Race, and U.S. Foreign Relations."
The talk, one campus activity for Black History Month, will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 in room C1482 of the Classroom Building at the Boulder County Campus, 2121 more PR
Blassingame Invited to Serve as a Commissioner for IACET (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The American Gear Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
AGMA's Director of Education Casandra Blassingame has been invited to serve a three-year term as a commissioner by the Board of Directors of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). As a commissioner, Blassingame will join a team of leaders who oversee the review process for organizations and institutions seeking IACET accreditation.
IACET is a Resto more PR
Board of Governors Approves New Degrees, Streamlines Program Approval Process (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release:
The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education today approved six new academic programs designed to address workforce needs, even as it moved to streamline the program approval process to enable universities to respond more quickly to address those demands in the future.
The new process, while continuing to ensure proposed programs meet all of the more PR
Board of Pharmacy Specialties Announces 2018 New Specialty Council Leadership and Members (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Board of Pharmacy Specialties, an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association, issued the following news release:
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is pleased to announce the new Specialty Council Chairs, Vice Chairs and members for each of the eleven BPS specialties. These appointments and re-appointments were effective January 1, 2018. For the full roster of each BPS Specialty Council visit https://www.bpsweb.org/about-bps/specialty-councils/
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Board of Regents Accepts Two Grants for Education Department Priorities (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The New York State Board of Regents today accepted grants from the JPMorgan Chase and the New York Community Trust. The $200,000 grant from JPMorgan will support the Department's effort to grow high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, particularly in parts of the State where few programs currently exist. The $160,000 grant from the New York Community Trust will allow the De more PR
Board of Trustees Names New Member (10)
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Board of Trustees welcomed new member Andrew J. McNally of Basking Ridge at its meeting held Tuesday, January 23. McNally was appointed to the position by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
"We welcome Andrew J. McNally to the RVCC Board of Trustees. His extensive background in government affairs, environmental issues, and utilities wi more PR
Board President John A. Brown, Sr. & Vice-President Leslie Ellison Unanimously Re-Elected (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 26 -- The Orleans Parish School Board issued the following news:
At the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Board Business meeting Wednesday evening, Jan. 24, board members voted to re-elect John A. Brown, Sr. and Leslie Ellison as board president and vice president, respectively. This will be the second term for both Brown and Ellison.
"I want to congratulate Mr. Brown and Ms. Ellison on their re-election and thank them for their leadership," said OPSB Superintende more PR
Bookstore Contract, Study Abroad Approved By Board of Trustees (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 23 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release:
The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved a contract for a Study Abroad Program in Cuba for Chadron State College during its meeting Jan. 16 in Lincoln.
According to board meeting materials, Chadron State program facilitators, along with a guide, will accompany a group of students for a nine-day intensive travel and education program to Cuba. The Essential Studies Program Capstone course a more PR
Brandywine Professor Uses NSF Grant to Tell the Stories Behind Earth Science (10)
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University's Brandywine campus issued the following news release:
Laura Guertin, professor of earth science at Penn State Brandywine, is in the business of asking questions -- and her most recent inquiry launched a new, creative project to help more people understand the natural world.
"I had been asking employers what they feel students lack post-college," Guertin said, "and over and over, I heard people say that students don't know how to li more PR
BRE and IWBI Deliver Improved Guidance to Streamline Joint Certification of BREEAM and WELL (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 22 -- The International WELL Building Institute, a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact the health and wellness of the people who live, work, and learn in the buildings, issued the following news release:
BRE and the International WELL Building Institute (TM) (IWBI (TM)) today released a new, improved briefing paper that outlines how projects may achieve both a certified BREEAM rating and WELL Cer more PR
Breaking Status Quo: USAFA Educator Develops Program Based on Mountaineering, Special Ops Background (10)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Charles Rivezzo
Public Affairs
If you told Lt. Col. Rob Marshall leadership starts at the top, he'd take you literally.
Part mountaineer, part special operations pilot, he's spent a lot of time living his life at high altitudes.
Marshall is by no means the casual adventurer, he's a world-class mountaineer, having led climbs of the highest peak on each continent, including Mount Everest, more PR
Breaking the Status Quo: USAFA Educator Develops Program Based on Mountaineering, Special Ops Background (10)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Charles Rivezzo
Public Affairs
If you told Lt. Col. Rob Marshall leadership starts at the top, he'd take you literally.
Part mountaineer, part special operations pilot, he's spent a lot of time living his life at high altitudes.
Marshall is by no means the casual adventurer, he's a world-class mountaineer, having led climbs of the highest peak on each continent, including Mount E more PR
Brexit Cafes: Young People Share Their Opinions With Their Local MEPs (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 23 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following news release:
The EPLO in the UK organised a series of meetings across the UK which gave the opportunity for young people to express their feelings and ideas about Brexit to their local MEPs.
The European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK, organised, with the support of the youth organisation "My Life My Say" a series of meetings across the UK, which gave the opportunity for young people to express th more PR
Brief Examines the Research on Education Savings Accounts, the Latest Form of Private-School Vouchers (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- The National Education Policy Center issued the following news release:
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a new form of government subsidy for private education, and they are arguably the most strongly promoted approach by voucher advocates. Parents are provided a set sum, often in the form of a debit account, which they can use for a variety of educational services including private school tuition and fees, online courses, extracurricular activities and privat more PR
Budget Roadmap Charts Course for $100 Billion in Farm Production by 2030 (10)
BARTON, Australia, Jan. 24 -- The National Farmers' Federation issued the following news release:
The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has outlined a list of the key ingredients needed to take agriculture to a $100 billion industry by 2030, in its Federal Budget roadmap.
The NFF's comprehensive Pre-Budget Submission continues the call for: trade liberalisation; significant investments in transport and telecommunications infrastructure; improvements to the tax system; investments to attract t more PR
Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation's 'Cure the Blue' Prostate Cancer Initiative Presented $100,000 Donation to Roswell Park (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 25 -- The Roswell Park Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
Today, the Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation made a $100,000 donation - the largest donation in the Foundation's history - to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in support of prostate cancer research. Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation President and Bills Wall of Famer, Booker Edgerson, along with other Bills Alumni made the official check presentation to Roswell Park's President and CEO, Candace more PR
Bulgarian Presidency Priorities Discussed in Committees (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 24 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following news release:
The priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by ministers in a series of meetings.
Bulgaria is holding the Presidency of the Council for the first time. It will last until end of June 2018.
Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: EU Asylum System, Public Prosecutor
Developing the recently agreed European Publi more PR
Burgum: State of State Is One of Unlimited Promise, Potential (10)
MINOT, North Dakota, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
Gov. Doug Burgum today delivered his 2018 State of the State Address at Minot State University, reflecting on the state's challenges and collective accomplishments during his first year in office and outlining strategies to empower people, improve lives and inspire success.
"The State of the State is one of unlimited promise and potential, provided that we embrace change, we diversify our economy and w more PR
Burma/Bangladesh: Return Plan Endangers Refugees (10)
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan. 23 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Bangladesh's decision on January 22, 2018, to delay the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Burma should be followed by suspending the bilateral plan, which threatens the refugees' security and well-being, Human Rights Watch said today. On January 16, Burma and Bangladesh announced an agreement that provides additional details on a plan that would repatriate over 770,000 mostly Rohingya Muslim refugees who left more PR
Byers Distinguished Professorship Awarded to Wendell Lim, Chair of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
UC San Francisco Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, announced Wednesday that Brook and Shawn Byers have established the Byers Distinguished Professorship, which will be awarded to Wendell Lim, PhD. The professorship recognizes Lim's comprehensive record of academic achievement, leadership and service to the community.
As professor and chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, more PR
California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley Announces Three Key Executive Staff Hires (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release:
The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office has added new talent and energy in executive leadership positions to help the system of 114 colleges achieve ambitious student completion and equity goals contained in the newly adopted Vision for Success, state Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley announced today.
Dr. Daisy Gonzales, a former foster youth whose extensive prof more PR
California Medical Association Endorses Eleni Kounalakis for California Lt. Governor (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 22 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release:
Today, the California Medical Association (CMA) endorsed Eleni Kounalakis' 2018 bid to become California's next Lieutenant Governor.
"The California Medical Association is proud to support Eleni Kounalakis for Lieutenant Governor," said CMA President Theodore M. Mazer, M.D. "Today's political environment demands leaders focused on pragmatic solutions to improve quality access to health care more PR
California State Bar Awards $510K to Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund to Increase Access and Inclusion in Addressing Natural Disasters and Homelessness (10)
BERKELEY, California, Jan. 23 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund issued the following news release:
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents whose children have disabilities, has been awarded $170K annually ($510K over the next three years) by the California State Bar. The grant will fund actions to increase access and inclusion in efforts to end homeless more PR
California's Educators Recommend Legislative Candidates, Back Re-election of Sec. of State Padilla, Controller Yee (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The California Teachers Association issued the following news release:
Kicking off campaign season for thousands of educators, the top governing body of the 325,000-member CTA, the State Council of Education, nearly completed its election recommendations today at its vital quarterly meeting of nearly 800 democratically-elected educators from across the state.
Delegates supported re-electing Secretary of State Alex Padilla and State Controller Betty Yee, both more PR
Can Science Solve Problems of Fair Pay and Hiring? Professor Jeffrey A. Flory Leads Researchers From Chicago, Harvard, Columbia to Find Out (10)
CLAREMONT, California, Jan. 23 -- Claremont McKenna College issued the following news release:
Why are women paid less than men? Do companies unconsciously close doors to minority applicants by the way they recruit? Does the bottom line suffer when companies are not diverse?
Claremont McKenna College economist Jeffrey A. Flory spent a sabbatical year looking for these answers. Flory and 20 researchers from the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Columbia University, and CMC are working more PR
Can You Help Hungry Children This Summer? (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 25 -- Brian Whiston, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following news release:
More partners are needed to help feed hungry young mouths in this year's statewide Meet Up and Eat Up(TM) Summer Food Service Program, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today.
"Many families across Michigan struggle with food security, and there is no reason that children should go hungry when programs like this are available," State Superin more PR
Canada's Funding Commitment to Ending Violence Against Children Encouraging Sign Ahead of G7, Says World Vision (10)
MONROVIA, California, Jan. 25 -- World Vision International issued the following news release:
Standing alongside education activist Malala Yousafzai, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today effectively doubled Canada's annual commitment to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
The Government of Canada's $180 million investment from 2018-2020 is a welcome and encouraging step for the millions of children around the world, particularly girls caught in conflict and uncertainty, who dr more PR
CancerLinQ LLC Collaborating With the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued the following news release:
CancerLinQ LLC and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the medical specialty society for clinical and laboratory genetics professionals, have entered into a programmatic collaboration. CancerLinQ(R), the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) health information technology platform designed by oncologists for oncologists to leverage the power of big data more PR
Capital Budget Funds STEM Classrooms, Senior Center, Weyerhaeuser Conservation in Federal Way (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 22 -- Washington House Democrats issued the following news release:
Local projects will soon receive state funding, thanks to capital budget negotiators striking an agreement to pass the 2017 construction plan. Representative Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, is a member of the Capital Budget Committee and secured funding for STEM classrooms, the Federal Way Senior Center, and the Auburn YMCA, along with other projects totaling over $35 million.
"I'm excited that the ca more PR
Cargill, Gastromotiva to Drive Social, Economic Impact Through Power of Food (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release:
Through a joint venture between Cargill and Brazilian non-profit Gastromotiva and Cargill are teaming up to globalize the Social Gastronomy Movement, which uses the power of food to address social inequality, improve nutrition education, eliminate food waste and create jobs. Cargill has signed on as a founding partner, which includes a t more PR
Carlow University Names Mollie Cecere as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Carlow University issued the following news release:
Carlow University has named Mollie Cecere, MBA, as the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing.
Cecere has more than 15 years of experience in higher education enrollment management, most recently as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Bethany College in West Virginia.
"Mollie Cecere brings a proven track record of success as a Chief Enrollment Officer with a strong depth more PR
Carlow University Names Shawn Kintner Butler as Special Assistant to the President (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Carlow University issued the following news release:
Carlow University has named Shawn Kintner Butler as the Special Assistant to the President for Board and Governmental/Community Relations.
This is a new position which will work closely with the president on a wide variety of administrative and executive duties, special projects, and initiatives involving the President's Office and its priorities, which includes promoting and supporting the mission and va more PR
CASE Honors WesternU RxBound Publication (10)
POMONA, California, Jan. 23 -- Western University of Health Sciences issued the following news release:
Western University of Health Sciences' RxBound magazine won the CASE District VII Award of Excellence Silver Award in Special Constituency Magazines.
RxBound is a joint effort of the College of Pharmacy (COP), University Advancement and University Public Affairs, and is published biannually for alumni, faculty, students and friends of the College of Pharmacy.
CASE, the Council for Advanceme more PR
CCECS Announces Workshops on Italic Calligraphy (10)
HILO, Hawaii, Jan. 22 -- The University of Hawaii's Hilo campus issued the following news release:
The University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) offers workshops on italic calligraphy with Mark Watanabe.
Introduction to Italic Calligraphy is designed for those who are new to western italic calligraphy. Students practice pen skills and techniques as they learn how to hand-letter the italic letter forms and develop familiarity with the broad-nibbe more PR
Celebrating a Call to Teaching - Past, Present, Future Dinner (10)
BETHANY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- Southern Nazarene University issued the following news release:
On Monday evening, Feb. 26, the SNU School of Education will be hosting its annual "Celebrating a Call to Teaching - Past, Present, Future" dinner for SNU graduates who are in their first year of teaching and prospective students (Jr.'s and Sr.'s in high school) who are considering SNU in preparation for careers in teaching.
Guest speakers for this event this year will include: Senator J.J. Dossett, more PR
Center for Medicare Issues Statement on Medicare (10)
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy issued the following statement on Medicare:
We are relieved that Congress has reached an agreement to fund the federal government through February 8, as any lapse in federal funding can have serious consequences for people with Medicare and their families. We are also relieved that as part of this deal, Congress reauthorized the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides affordable health coverage for over 9 m more PR
Center for Small Town Jewish Life Receives Prestigious Grant (10)
WATERVILLE, Maine, Jan. 26 -- Colby College issued the following news release:
Colby College's Center for Small Town Jewish Life, which provides educational and cultural programs aimed at invigorating Jewish life in Maine communities, has been awarded a prestigious Signature Grant from the Covenant Foundation.
The three-year award of $149,693 will be used by the center to enhance its year-round training and mentorship programs, rabbinical internships, leadership initiatives and entrepreneurshi more PR
CEO Optimism Booms Despite Increasing Anxiety Over Threats to Growth - New Content Available (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- The PwC Global, a professional services firm, issued the following news release:
A record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term. That's one of the key findings of PwC's 21st survey of almost 1,300 CEOs around the world, launched today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Fifty seven percent of business leaders say they believe global economic growth will improve in the next 12 mo more PR
Cesar Chavez Football to Open 2018 Season in Anchorage, Alaska (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The Phoenix Union High School District issued the following news release:
It seems the high school football season starts earlier every year, and in Arizona, that means heat. Cesar Chavez High School has gone to extremes to cool off next year, while providing an amazing adventure for the team. The Champions will open their season in Anchorage, Alaska, August 17.
Chavez has agreed to a home and home series with East Anchorage High School the next two years. East Anc more PR
Champions for Global Excellence in Business Education (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International issued the following news release:
AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) announces today that 40 business schools have extended their accreditation in business, nine have extended their accreditation in business and accounting, and one has extended its accreditation in accounting. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body more PR
Chancellor Carol L. Folt Names Need-Based Scholarships to Honor Bridge Builders (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill issued the following news release:
After receiving nominations from the campus community and the general public, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol L. Folt has named 19 scholarships for "Bridge Builders," individuals whose work, advocacy and personal example helped forge a more inclusive, unified and aspirational Carolina community.
The need-based scholarships will recognize people wh more PR
Chancellor Johnson Outlines Vision for a Sustainable and Increasingly Innovative SUNY in First State of the University System Address (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
In her first State of the University System address, Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson outlined her vision for the future of The State University of New York, highlighting the four themes that will be at the foundation of her chancellorship: innovation and entrepreneurship, individualized education, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. Formed following her travels across the state to meet the st more PR
Chancellor Kristensen Selected as National Forward50 Member; Will Address Higher Education Policy (10)
KEARNEY, Nebraska, Jan. 24 -- The University of Nebraska-Kearney issued the following news:
University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen is one of the inaugural "Forward50" - or Higher Education Committee of 50 - announced Monday by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
The forward-thinking group is a national committee of college presidents, members of governing boards, enrollment managers, admissions staff, financial aid and bursar leaders, student more PR
Chancellor, President to Announce Distinguished Faculty Award Winners (10)
LUBBOCK, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The Texas Tech University System issued the following news:
The Chancellor's Council helps advance the important work of the TTU System and its four component institutions - Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
The Chancellor's Council was created in 1967 as the President's Council to recognize donors who helped Texas Tech accomplish its highest goals. Th more PR
Changes Made at DuVal High School to Ensure Academic Integrity (10)
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Jan. 22 -- Prince George's County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has made changes to the leadership team and staff at DuVal High School due to non-compliance with district grading and graduation procedures. A support team of central office supervisorshas been assigned to DuVal High School to assess the situation, assist in the improvement process, and support the school during this transition.
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Changes Make It Easier for Reservists to Meet Transition Program Requirements (10)
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
Recent policy changes are making it easier for Air Force Reservists to meet mandatory Transition Assistance Program requirements.
"All Reservists on orders for 180 consecutive days or more are congressionally mandated to complete transition requirements before their orders end," said Mandie Holovach, Air Force Reserve Command's Transition Assistance Program manager.
The mandatory transitio more PR
Charles Blow on Martin Luther King's 'Other America' (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news:
"Are we willing, strong and brave enough to keep fighting for full racial equality?" This question was posed by Charles M. Blow, New York Times columnist, at Northwestern University last night (Jan. 25) as roughly 600 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to remember civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr.
Blow's unflinching honesty and pointed commentaries on social and political issues genera more PR
Chevron Continues Support for Penn College (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
With a new gift of more than $150,000, Chevron Appalachia funding for Pennsylvania College of Technology scholarships and outreach in energy and manufacturing has surpassed $550,000.
Through its Workforce Development & Continuing Education office, Penn College recently was awarded funding of $150,302 from Chevron; the college has now received a total of $550,987 from Chevron's Appalachia Pa more PR
CHFS, Home of the Innocents Partner to Provide Transitional Health Care to Foster Youth (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services issued the following news release:
Gov. Matt Bevin and leadership of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and the Home of the Innocents in Louisville today celebrated a new partnership to provide improved transitional behavioral health services to children in foster care.
As part of a collaboration with CHFS, the Home opened the Children's Assessment and Transitional Service (CATS) Center this mont more PR
Child Development Center Positively Impacts FCS Students (10)
CHADRON, Nebraska, Jan. 24 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release:
Chadron State College Family and Consumer Science courses collaborate with the Child Development Center (CDC) to engage students in high impact learning experiences.
Dr. Kim Madsen, applied sciences professor, said the opportunity to actively collaborate allows students to learn how to design appropriate activities for different ages based on ability.
"Students get the opportunity to take that learning to a more PR
Christopher Fashun of Hope College Music Faculty Receives Fulbright Award to Study Afro-Brazilian Music, Culture (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Hope College issued the following news release:
Dr. Christopher Fashun of the Hope College music faculty has had a passion for Afro-Brazilian music since being introduced to it during his own undergraduate days in Minnesota.
Throughout his career as a music educator, he has valued the opportunity to teach Brazilian music and culture, and he was offered the opportunity to start a Brazilian music program when he joined the Hope faculty in 2015.
As a recipient of a more PR
Citizens Advice Calls for Mandatory Levy on Gambling Companies to Fund Support (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 23 -- Citizens Advice issued the following news release:
Citizens Advice is calling on the government to take advantage of unused powers to require betting companies to pay more towards tackling gambling-related harm, instead of allowing the industry to decide how much they contribute.
In a report released today, the national charity reveals the knock-on effects of problem gambling. It finds that up to 4.3 million family members, friends and work colleagues of the estimat more PR
City of Alexandria Academy Programs Accepting Applications for Spring 2018 (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release:
The City of Alexandria invites the community to learn more about City government through the upcoming Alexandria City Academy, Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Community Academy, Alexandria Community Fire Academy, Alexandria Community Police Academy, and Alexandria Senior Academy.
These programs are designed to inform, educate and engage the community on how local government works. The City, Fire and P more PR
Civic Engagement in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Largely Beneficial for Adult Development (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The Society for Research in Child Development issued the following news release:
Adolescents and young adults are encouraged to get involved in their communities through voting, volunteering, or becoming active in a cause. A new study sought to determine whether civic engagement during adolescence and young adulthood promotes better health, education, and income over the course of adulthood. The study found a pattern of positive associations of voting and volunte more PR
Civil Rights Groups Sue Dallas County, Texas, Over Discriminatory, Wealth-Based Bail Practices (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release:
Last night, Civil Rights Corps, the Texas Fair Defense Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Texas filed a federal class action lawsuit against Dallas County, Texas, the sheriff, and the county's judges and magistrates, for violating t more PR
Civil Rights Groups Sue Dallas County, Texas, Over Discriminatory, Wealth-Based Bail Practices (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release:
Last night, the ACLU of Texas, the American Civil Liberties Union, Civil Rights Corps and the Texas Fair Defense Project filed a federal class action lawsuit against Dallas County, Texas, the sheriff, and the County's judges and magistrates, for violating the constitutional rights of people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Those who cannot afford to pay money bail amounts determined b more PR
Civil Society Groups Urge the EU to Take Stronger Steps in Response to the Rohingya Crisis (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 22 -- Burma Campaign UK issued the following news release:
In a letter today to EU Foreign Ministers, 21 civil society organisations from inside and outside Myanmar call on the EU to take stronger steps to stand for the Rohingya.
The Rohingya faced ethnic cleansing. In recent months, Myanmar's authorities have prevented the UN Special Rapporteur to Myanmar, Ms Yanghee Lee, and the independent, international Fact-Finding Mission from entering the country. They have also more PR
Clark Hill Attorney Kenneth P. Lane to Present at the Michigan Municipal League's 2018 League Event Series, February 1, 2018 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Clark Hill attorney Kenneth P. Lane will present "Understanding the General Law Village Act" at the Michigan Municipal League's 2018 League Event Series in Lexington, MI, February 1, 2018. Lane's presentation will focus on budgets and finances, police and public works administration, annexation and ethics.
The Michigan Municipal League (the "MML") is an organization dedicated to making Michigan's communiti more PR
Clemson Attempts to Crack Code of Culturally Responsive Computer Science Teaching (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 23 -- Clemson University issued the following news release:
Clemson faculty researchers are using a near $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help computer science teachers across South Carolina develop teaching methods that better serve the state's diverse population. The research aims to broaden participation in computer science by improving teaching methods and discovering what does and doesn't work in computer science classrooms for differen more PR
CLP Returns in February With Four Guest Speakers (10)
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- University of Mount Union issued the following news release:
The Continued Learning Program (CLP) will begin its second installment for the 2017-18 school year starting in February.
CLP allows community members to continue learning throughout their lives by bringing in experts from various areas of study. There will be four presentations in February.
The program will begin on Tuesday, February 6 with Kim Thompson, director of external communications for the Canton B more PR
CMS Teachers Lead the Way on New CTE Curriculum (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are taking the lead in revising North Carolina's interior design curriculum.
The interior design program is part of CTE's Family and Consumer Sciences Education, which includes areas such as culinary arts and clothing design. There are four levels of design courses that prepare students for internships, work and college. R more PR
CoBank Donates $227,000 to the ConnectWell Telemedicine Pilot Program (10)
DENVER, Texas, Jan. 22 -- CoBank, a cooperative bank that serves agribusinesses, rural infrastructure providers and Farm Credit associations, issued the following news release:
CoBank, EveryoneOn, Navicent Health and Robin Health, today announced the launch of the ConnectWell pilot program in Macon, Ga. The program, which is funded by CoBank, will provide 100 diabetic patients in rural southwest Georgia an Internet-ready tablet to enable them to manage and monitor their diabetes from home throu more PR
Cokeisha Bailey Robinson to Headline Truett Seminary Preaching Event Named for Her Father, Renowed Pastor E.K. Bailey (10)
WACO, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
Cokeisha Bailey Robinson, M.Div., will be the first female preacher in the E.K. Bailey series history at the 13th annual E.K. Bailey Memorial Preaching Event at 11 a.m., Jan. 30, in the Paul Powell Chapel in Truett Seminary, 1100 S. Third St. Robinson also happens to be the daughter of E.K. Bailey, D.Min., after whom the event is named.
"Robinson has served at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City and at more PR
Coker's Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery Presents Kristine Thompson's 'Touching Pictures' Exhibition (10)
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Coker College issued the following news:
Coker College's Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery presents Kristine Thompson's "Touching Pictures" exhibition, which begins with a reception at 7pm on Monday, February 5, 2018, and will continue through Friday, March 2, 2018. The opening reception is free, open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
Thompson's images are made by pressing light sensitive paper against her laptop screen in the darkroom. By us more PR
College Approved to Provide Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors (10)
DRYDEN, New York, Jan. 25 -- Tompkins Cortland Community College issued the following news release:
Tompkins Cortland Community College has been approved to offer state-mandated continuing education programs for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists. The classes will provide continuing education credits for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), satisfying new educational requirements from the New York State Education D more PR
College Nationally Ranked By College Choice (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 22 -- Essex County College issued the following news release:
College Choice has designated Essex County College the 50th Best Community College for 2017. Essex was the only New Jersey two-year school to be ranked by the Eugene, Oregon-based independent publication that helps students and their families find their right school.
There are more than 1,400 community colleges in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
"For Essex County College, this is more PR
College of Veterinary Medicine Establishes Center of Excellence for Translational and Comparative Oncology Research at Kansas State University (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Jan. 22 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University has a new center of excellence that is focusing on improving the diagnosis, management and treatment of both human and animal cancer.
The Kansas State University Center of Excellence for Translational and Comparative Oncology Research, or CETCOR, was established in late 2017 through start-up funding from the university's Johnson Cancer Research more PR
College-Funding Saturday Helps Financial Aid Application (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 25 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release:
Many students and parents feel anxious about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA(R)) form.
Daytona State College's College-Funding Saturday events at its Daytona Beach and Flagler/Palm Coast campuses on Saturday, Feb. 3, will help ease students' fear of the FAFSA process, making for a smooth transition from 'applicant' to 'awarded.' Students applying to any higher education i more PR
Colorado Dem Gov Candidate Jared Polis Refuses to Admit How Much His Radical Far-Left Agenda Will Cost Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
In the Colorado governor's race, Democrat Jared Polis is refusing to admit how much his high spending proposals would cost taxpayers or how he would pay for them.
At a recent campaign event, Polis admitted he hadn't "come up with a way of funding" his big spending early childhood education proposal.
Only a few weeks ago, Polis attempted to dodge an undecided voter's question about how he would pay f more PR
Colorado Employment Situation December 2017 (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued the following news release:
Employers in Colorado added 5,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from November to December for a total of 2,671,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,300 and government increased 800.
Colorado Nonfarm Payroll Job GraphAccording to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point from Novem more PR
Colorado Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Douglas County School Choice Program (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release:
Yesterday afternoon (January 25, 2018), the Colorado Supreme Court dismissed a case challenging Douglas County, Colorado's Choice Scholarship Program and vacated earlier decisions in the case, meaning that the legal landscape for educational choice in Colorado is right back where it was when litigation began in this case in 2011.
According to Michael Bindas, a senior attorney with the Institute for Jus more PR
Comcast Ventures Invests in Enterprise Drone Company PrecisionHawk (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release:
Long the domain of the military, drones have exploded in the consumer consciousness and enterprise realms in recent years. Advancements in hardware and software, along with an enhanced FAA regulatory framework have opened up the market. At Comcast Ventures, we have been tracking the drone space for several years, waiting for the right inflection point and the right commercial use cases more PR
Commission to Host First Ever Education Summit: Laying the Foundations for a European Education Area (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 24 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
The first European Education Summit will take place tomorrow in Brussels, hosted by Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics.
This Summit follows the Gothenburg Summit in November 2017 where the Commission set out its vision to create a European Education Area by 2025, and the December European Council where Member States expressed a willingness to do more in the area of educa more PR
Commissioners to Join Nationwide Opiate Lawsuit (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Franklin County issued the following news:
The Franklin County commissioners this morning adopted a resolution to hire outside legal counsel and join the ongoing nationwide lawsuits against manufacturers and drug distributors in response to the increasing number of opiate overdose deaths in Central Ohio. Specifically, the county will be engaging the services of Taft Stettinius and Hollister LLP to act as lead counsel as it files suit against the country's largest manu more PR
Committee on Rights of Child Considers Report of Solomon Islands (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered via video conference the combined second and third periodic report of Solomon Islands under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Cedric Alependava, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs of Solomon Islands, noted that since the previous periodic more PR
Committee on Rights of Child Examines Report of Palau (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered via video conference the second periodic report of Palau under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Baklai Temengil, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Vice Chair of the Human Rights Working Committee of Palau, noted that even though it had limited resources to address many more PR
Committee on Rights of the Child Examines Report of Spain (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Spain under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Mario Garces Sanagustin, Secretary of State for Social Services and Equality of Spain, said that minors comprised nearly 18 per cent of the population of Spain, adding that having well targe more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Considers Report of Solomon Islands (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered via video conference the combined second and third periodic report of Solomon Islands under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Cedric Alependava, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs of Solomon Islands, noted that since the previous periodic report, the G more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Examines Report of Palau (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered via video conference the second periodic report of Palau under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introducing the report, Baklai Temengil, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Vice Chair of the Human Rights Working Committee of Palau, noted that even though it had limited resources to address many complex issues more PR
Communications Professor's Early Life Drives Anti-Bullying, Violence Research (10)
MONACA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University's Beaver campus issued the following news:
When John Chapin was in middle school, his mother decided to leave his abusive father, and the then-12-year-old Chapin got pulled out of class in order to appear in court and testify.
It was an experience that shaped his life and his work.
Today, Chapin is an expert in violence prevention and has published more than 50 articles and book chapters on the topic. The professor of communicatio more PR
Consumer Groups Launch New Pro-Solar Campaign in Kentucky (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release:
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) today announced the launch of a new campaign called "Kentuckians for Solar Fairness," which aims to raise awareness on smart ways to continue the responsible growth of the Commonwealth's solar deployment while ensuring that costs on the universal grid remain fair for everyone - both private solar and non-solar users - especially families, seniors, and those struggling to p more PR
Continuing Vision for Tomorrow: Lipscomb Hires New Dean of Intercultural Development (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
Prentice Ashford has a passion for helping individuals find not only their voice, but also a place to belong.
That's why Lipscomb University has recently hired him as its first Dean of Intercultural Development to further develop the welcoming campus climate for students of diverse backgrounds and to enhance university services and activities that promote inclusion.
Recognizing the increasing importance of more PR
Cornell's Online Engineering Program Ranked Top 10 by U.S. News (10)
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news release:
For the fourth consecutive year, Cornell is in the top 10 on the 2018 ranking of Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs compiled by U.S. News & World Report.
Cornell earned the accolade through its only online engineering graduate degree, the Systems Engineering M.Eng. Distance Learning program. After increasing its score from 76 to 84 (out of 100), Cornell sits in the No. 10 position in the 2018 ranking.
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Corporate Directors From Bank of America Corp., Hilton Worldwide Holding Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corp., Nasdaq Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., Whirlpool Corp., and More Become NACD Fellows (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Association of Corporate Directors issued the following news release:
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 18,000 board members, today announced 199 corporate directors who have earned NACD Fellowship--The Gold Standard Director Credential(R). These corporate directors serve on the boards of Fortune 500, nonprofit, and private companies that include the following organizations:*
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Corporations Partner to Facilitate Earlier Diagnosis of Lupus (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 25 -- Kansas City Public Schools issued the following news:
Exagen Diagnostics and GlaxoSmithKiine (GSK) have announced a collaborative effort to raise awareness of Exagen's AVISE laboratory tests which enables physicians to make an earlier diagnosis of lupus and monitor the health status of people undergoing treatment. The Lupus Foundation of America (Foundation) played an important role in the development of these tests. We funded the early research studies which p more PR
Corrections Demonstrates Body Scanner, Unveils Steps to Improve Security, Safety and Reduce Drug Usage at Wernersville Community Corrections Center (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Department of Corrections (DOC) has undertaken a sweeping overhaul of its Wernersville Community Correctional Center in Berks County to improve security, public safety, operational efficiency and reentrant support. The initiatives were announced at an event today at the facility.
DOC personnel were joined by Acting Secretary of Health and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine, and Pe more PR
Council Approves Bill to Reallocate Sales Tax Revenue to Benefit Navajo Nation Fire and Rescue Services (10)
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
During the final day of the 2018 Winter Council Session on Thursday, the Navajo Nation Council approved Legislation No. 0356-17, which seeks to amend Title 24, the "Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue" in the Navajo Nation Code, to reallocate approximately 17- percent of the Navajo Nation Sales Tax non-retail and retail revenue to the Navajo Nation Department more PR
County Ends Local Health Emergency Declared for Hepatitis A Outbreak (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 23 -- San Diego County issued the following news:
After four weeks with no new cases associated with the local hepatitis A outbreak reported, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday ending the local public health emergency.
The emergency was declared on Sept. 1 by the County public health officer to raise awareness of the outbreak.
Today's action does not mean the outbreak is over, and local health officials will continue to work with th more PR
CPS Update on ECOT Student Enrollment (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news release:
One week after the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) ceased operations, Cincinnati Public Schools has seen an uptick in enrollment at its public Cincinnati Digital Academy and other neighborhood schools.
Over sixty students have enrolled in Cincinnati Public Schools since ECOT's announced closure last Friday; half of those students have enrolled at Cincinnati Digital Academy, CPS's free public onlin more PR
CSEC High School Hosts Art Auction for Suicide Prevention Program (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 25 -- The Colorado League of Charter Schools issued the following news release on the behalf of Colorado Springs Early Colleges :
Colorado Springs Early Colleges (CSEC) wants the public to know there is hope for people suffering from depression and other forms of mental illness. The high school's suicide prevention team, a group of about 20 students, will host an art auction next month to generate public awareness and raise funds for the school's suicide prevent more PR
CSU Creates Bernie Moreno Center for Sales Excellence (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
Cleveland State University will create the Bernie Moreno Center for Sales Excellence, which will serve as a hub for innovative research and education in sales management and training, the University announced today.
The new center will be housed in the Monte Ahuja College of Business and is made possible thanks to a $1 million gift from Bernie Moreno, president of the Bernie Moreno Companies and chair of more PR
CSU Faculty, Staff Honored for Extraordinary Commitment to Student Success (10)
LONG BEACH, California, Jan. 25 -- California State University issued the following news release:
The California State University will honor four faculty and one staff member for their outstanding commitment to student achievement and contributions in their fields with the Wang Family Excellence Awards. As part of their recognition, honorees will each receive a $20,000 award that is established through a gift from CSU Trustee Emeritus Stanley T. Wang and administered through the CSU Foundation. more PR
CSU Professor and Ex-Ram Named Emerging Scholar (10)
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Jan. 25 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release:
Albert Bimper, associate professor of ethnic studies and a senior associate athletic director for diversity and inclusion at CSU, has been selected by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of its 15 Emerging Scholars across the nation.
Not bad for man who, as a teenager, was uncertain of the reality of going to college and had no idea what "Ph.D." means.
CSU, though, changed Bimper's path when more PR
CSUSB Hosts More Than 300 Promise Scholars (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 22 -- California State University issued the following news release:
More than 300 eighth grade students from Montclair and Ontario saw the promise of a college education when they visited the Cal State San Bernardino campus recently.
The students, participants in the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars Initiative, came from Vernon Middle School in Montclair and Oaks Middle School in Ontario and were greeted by Cody the Coyote, the CSUSB mascot, on Jan. 19.
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CTU Endorses Kwame Raoul for Illinois Attorney General (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul today in his campaign to serve as Illinois' next attorney general, in a gathering that included current and retired teachers and allies.
"Senator Raoul has been a rock-solid advocate of an elected representative school board for the City of Chicago and for collective bargaining rights for workers, and he has consistently raised concerns more PR
Curtin University Launches Academic Programs at Curtin Dubai (10)
PERTH, Australia, Jan. 22 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology) issued the following news release:
Curtin University has officially launched its first undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University's Dubai campus, with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo MP, marking the start of the UAE academic year.
The Federal Minister joined the Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Arthur Spyrou, and Curtin's Deputy Vice-Chancellor more PR
D2L Launches Whitepaper on the Future of Work and Learning (10)
LONDON, United Kingdom, Jan. 22 -- Desire2Learn, a provider of enterprise eLearning solutions, issued the following news release:
D2L, a global learning technology leader, has announced a new whitepaper, "The Future of Work & Learning in the Age of the 4th Industrial Revolution," which highlights the ways in which work and learning need to shift to be more skills-focused, in line with technological development and changing societal norms. The paper explores why we must embrace new or hybrid lea more PR
Daemen Named a Best Value College in New York (10)
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 25 -- Daemen College issued the following news:
Daemen College has been named by Best Value Schools as one of the "50 Best Value Colleges and Universities in New York," making it the only private college in the Buffalo Niagara region included on the newly released list.
Best Value Schools, an online guide to the best values in college education across the U.S., ranked the top public and private institutions in the state based on acceptance rate, graduation rate, return more PR
Davos: International Universities Form Partnership for Water Cooperation, Diplomacy (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release:
Water resource researchers and diplomats at the World Economic Forum announced today (Wednesday, Jan. 24) a plan to create an international consortium called the Universities Partnerships for Water Cooperation & Diplomacy.
Its goal is to harness the expertise and resources of water resources specialists around the world to help prevent conflict and resolve issues related to the sustainable use of fresh wa more PR
DC Restaurants Help Kick Off 2018 Washington Auto Show (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Events DC issued the following news release:
Events DC and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) along with its members are excited to welcome the 2018 Washington Auto Show from January 26 - February 4, 2018. The annual show marks a new era for Washington, DC's largest public show. The 2018 Washington Auto Show will deck the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with a fully stocked automotive showcase that many describe as "new-car heaven." For a complet more PR
De Blasio Administration Announces 5,000 Additional High School Students Participated in Mentorship Programs One Year After Launch of NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
To celebrate national mentoring month, Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina announced that 25,000 high school students and 10,000 mentors participated in programs associated with the NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative. Launched in January 2017, this initiative brings together individuals from city agencies, mentoring nonprofits and businesses to mentor high school students. In 201 more PR
Dean Mcgee Eye Institute Ranked Among Nation's Top Ophthalmology Programs (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
For the first time, the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) has been ranked one of the top three eye institutes in the nation by Ophthalmology Times' Best Programs Survey. The Oklahoma City-based institute, which also serves as the University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology, is listed as the publication's third Best Overall Program behind the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and more PR
Deb Garbe From Neenah High School Honored as 2018 Wisconsin ProStart Teacher of the Year (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- The Wisconsin Restaurant Association issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation announced today that Deb Garbe, Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Neenah High School, is the 2018 Wisconsin ProStart(R) Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes an exceptional educator in Wisconsin who utilizes the ProStart program in his or her classroom.
Garbe has taught at Neenah High School for many years and is committed to more PR
Deciding to Stay or Go: Making a Difference Matters (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 25 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
A study by the Utah Education Policy Center, UEPC, in the College of Education at the University of Utah, found that choosing to make a difference isn't just a reason for becoming a teacher. As it turns out, teachers report that making a difference in the lives of children and young adults, and contributing to the greater social good are among the top factors in their decisions to remain a teacher. The co more PR
Defense Contract Solicitations Issued in Georgia Week of Jan. 13-19 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following federal solicitation and sources sought notices from Jan. 13-19 involving Georgia:
Forest Park -- U.S. Army Medical Command is seeking credentialing (Q -- Medical services). The scope of work states: The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Professional Management Command - Credentialing Division (APMCCD), formerly Army Reserve Clinical Credentialing Affairs - ARCCA), is responsible for ensuring the U.S. Army Reserve Clinic more ST
Del. Bordallo Issues Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Del. Madeleine Z. Bordallo, D-Guam, issued the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government.
The current continuing resolution authorizing funding for the federal government expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 18, 2018. Without a law authorizing federal funding, all non-essential functions of the federal government are legally required to cease operations.
"This is the fourth time this fiscal year that Republicans have needed to more PR
Delaware Announces Innovative Cybersecurity Partnership for Young Women (10)
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Jan. 22 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Governor John Carney and Delaware's Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins announced on Monday an innovative cybersecurity training partnership between the SANS Institute and the State of Delaware that provides young women in high school interested in a cybersecurity career the opportunity to discover their aptitude and learn basic cybersecurity skills through a no-cost online game of dis more PR
Delaware Announces Innovative Cybersecurity Partnership for Young Women (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 23 -- Delaware Department of Education issued the following news:
Governor John Carney and Delaware's Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins announced on Monday an innovative cybersecurity training partnership between the SANS Institute and the State of Delaware that provides young women in high school interested in a cybersecurity career the opportunity to discover their aptitude and learn basic cybersecurity skills through a no-cost online game of discovery called more PR
Delray Beach, Boca Raton Students Place in Prestigious Global Dance Competition (10)
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The School District of Palm Beach County issued the following news release:
Two senior dance students at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts placed in the Youth Grand Prix 2018 held in Tampa earlier this month.
Dylan Amsterdam of Delray Beach placed 3rd in the Classical Category and 3rd in the Contemporary Category. Amsterdam was asked to perform in the gala event where dancers from New York City Ballet, Ballet West, Dutch National Ballet, Pacific Nort more PR
Delta, Duke Launch Partnership to Offset Carbon Emissions (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news release:
Delta Air Lines and Duke University are partnering on a new sustainability program to offset carbon emissions from Duke business travel.
Their combined purchase of 5,000 carbon credits offsets carbon from all university business travel on Delta in 2017, while supporting urban forestry in the Raleigh-Durham area by underwriting the costs of planting and caring for 1,000 new more PR
Democracy for America Issues Statement on Arizona State House (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Democracy for America issued the following statement:
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Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced its endorsement of Marcus Ferrell in his competitive primary for Arizona Legislative District 24.
DFA is a member-driven, people-powered progressive PAC with 38,965 members in Arizona and more than one million members nationwide. The grassroots progressive organization's endorsement of Ferrell is a continuation of its commitment to delivering inclusive popul more PR
Democratic Republic of Congo: Violence in Tanganyika, South Kivu Fuels One of World's Worst Displacement Crises for Children - UNICEF (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release:
At least 1.3 million people, including more than 800,000 children, have been displaced by inter-ethnic violence and clashes between the regular army, militia and armed groups in the provinces of Tanganyika and South Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNICEF said today. The DRC is now home to one of the largest displacement crises in the world for children.
"Children in the eastern DRC cont more PR
Denver Leading the Way on Black Male Achievement (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 24 -- The city of Denver issued the following news:
Mayor Michael B. Hancock and the City and County of Denver are featured in the Promise of Place: Building Beloved Communities for Black Men and Boys Report released by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA). Denver is highlighted as a "City on the Horizon" for its progress in scaling investments in boys and young men of color through its My Brother's Keeper Initiative.
The Promise of Place report gauges city-le more PR
Department of Banking Offers Elder Financial Fraud Training to American Eagle Financial Credit Union (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 24 -- The Connecticut Department of Banking issued the following news release:
As part of its mission to educate and assist Connecticut consumers and industry professionals, the Department of Banking offered an important training today for branch managers at American Eagle Financial Credit Union. The program, called Senior$afe, was designed to educate financial professionals on how to recognize the warning signs of financial exploitation of the senior population.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Official to Visits Beck PRIDE Center (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Jan. 23 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news release:
Donald P. Loren (holding plaque), assistant secretary, operations, security and preparedness, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, received a framed Arkansas Traveler certificate after he toured the Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans on the campus of Arkansas State University Tuesday.
The Arkansas Traveler is an honorary title bestowed on notable individuals who, through their actions, se more PR
DEQ Announces Winners of New Specialty License Plate (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is excited to announce the two winners of the specialty tag voting. The public chose the American Bison grazing in an Oklahoma prairie and the Oklahoma sunset over a field of flowers. The specialty plates will be available for purchase later this year.
Voting began on January 8 and ran until January 19. Over 5,500 votes w more PR
Despite Overall In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Improvement, Lower Survival on Nights, Weekends Persists (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release:
Overall survival has improved for the approximately 200,000 patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest in the U.S. each year, but patients who arrest during nights or weekends continue to experience lower survival compared to patients who arrest during daytime hours. Survival to discharge in patients who arrested during "off-hours" was an absolute 3.8 percent lower compared to patients who arreste more PR
Development of New Downtown Innovation Center Reaches Milestone (10)
LONG BEACH, California, Jan. 22 -- The city of Long Beach issued the following news release:
Earlier today, the City of Long Beach, in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new downtown innovation center at 309 Pine Avenue. Long Beach City Council voted to approve a lease agreement on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, that formalizes a partnership between the City, Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES to revitalize 309 Pine Ave. i more PR
DHHR Releases 2016 West Virginia Overdose Fatality Analysis (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources issued the following news release:
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health (BPH) today released the 2016 West Virginia Overdose Fatality Analysis: Healthcare Systems Utilization, Risk Factors, and Opportunities for Intervention. The effort was led by DHHR, the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more PR
Digital Archive of Historic Father Hesburgh Works Now Available (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Notre Dame issued the following news release:
The University of Notre Dame Archives and the Hesburgh Libraries have launched a new research portal dedicated to preserving and increasing access to some of the most important works of former University President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., including his work on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The Hesburgh Portal, available at hesburghportal.nd.edu, assembles some of the writings and images from throughou more PR
Digital Identity - Why It Matters and Why It's Important We Get It Right (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
Leaders from government, business, international organizations, civil society and the humanitarian community have called for greater multistakeholder cooperation on digital identity. The UNHCR, World Bank, World Food Programme, Consumers International, Omidyar Network, the Linux Foundation, FIDO Alliance, GSMA, Hyperledger, ID2020, Open Identity Exchange, Sovrin Foundation, World Identity Network, Accentu more PR
Disrupting Stigma About Addiction Important in Communicating About Opioid Crisis (10)
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release:
Media coverage and communication about the opioid epidemic in Appalachian communities tend to focus on awareness of the public health aspects of the crisis, and often concentrates on the number of overdoses and fatalities.
A new report reveals, however, that general awareness of the epidemic and the various health impacts attributed to opioid addiction is not an issue in Appalachia. Rather more PR
District Gears Up for Important Accreditation Review (10)
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The School District of Palm Beach County issued the following news release:
After months of preparation and planning, the School District of Palm Beach County will undergo its re-accreditation process through AdvancED from January 28-31.
Reviewers from AdvancED will visit the District headquarters as well as several schools, meeting with principals, teachers, and students. Additionally, District employees, parents, and business partners will be interviewed more PR
District Seeks Nominations for Special Education Ambassadors (10)
SELBYVILLE, Delaware, Jan. 23 -- The Indian River School District issued the following news:
Indian River School District has selected February 26th through March 2nd as Special Education Week. IRSD will be honoring staff members in each building and members of the community who embrace and promote a culture of support and success for students with disabilities. These individuals will receive recognition for being Special Education Ambassadors. We believe Ambassadors are those who carry a posit more PR
Dominican University Offers Online Course on Interfaith Leadership (10)
RIVER FOREST, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- Dominican University issued the following news release:
Dominican University and the Interfaith Youth Core are partnering on an open online course, "Introduction to Interfaith Leadership," which is available through the Internet, free of charge, to people across the country. The eight-lesson course offers a comprehensive and academically rigorous examination of the history of interfaith cooperation in the United States as well as its importance in today's soci more PR
Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship Contest Rewards High School Seniors for Creative Litter Prevention Efforts (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news:
Applications for the 2018 Don't mess with Texas Scholarship contest are now being accepted. Eligible applicants include any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the coming year.
Presented in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, the Don't mess with Texas Scholarship contest will award one $6,000 more PR
Dr. Joan Rich, Rasmussen College Vice President of Nursing, Appointed to National League for Nursing Foundation for Nursing Education's New Advisory Council (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Rasmussen College issued the following news release:
Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college, is proud to announce that Dr. Joan Rich, Rasmussen College's Vice President of Nursing, was recently appointed to the National League for Nursing (NLN) Foundation for Nursing Education's new Advisory Council. Dr. Rich will join nine other leaders from across the country on the Advisory Council, and is one of only five members representing a higher e more PR
Dr. Joseph Mikhael Joins the International Myeloma Foundation as Chief Medical Officer (10)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Jan. 22 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news:
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) - improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure - is pleased to announce that myeloma expert Dr. Joseph Mikhael has joined the IMF as Chief Medical Officer. He will be working closely with the IMF's Chair of the Board, Dr. Brian Durie, to advance the mission of the organization in research, education, ad more PR
Dr. Lorraine Sterritt Named 17th President of College (10)
COLCHESTER, Vermont, Jan. 26 -- St. Michael's College issued the following news release:
Dr. Lorraine Sterritt, a national leader in higher education with experience at some of America's finest institutions, has been named the 17th president of Saint Michael's College, a residential, liberal arts, Catholic college, located in the Burlington area of Vermont. Dr. Sterritt will be the first woman to hold the position in the College's history. Dr. Sterritt currently serves as president of Salem Aca more PR
Dr. Neumayer Elected Chair of Board of Regents of American College of Surgeons (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS, interim senior vice president for health sciences at the University of Arizona, was elected chair of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during its recent annual clinical congress, in San Diego.
Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS, interim senior vice president for health sciences at the University of Arizona, was elected chair of the Board of Regents more PR
Dr. Ray Manganelli Judges Entrepreneurial Competition for 1010 WINS (10)
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Jan. 24 -- Mercy College issued the following news release:
Fifty entrepreneurs in the New York Metropolitan area recently competed for a chance to launch their creative business idea with a $10,000 small business grant. The winner was decided at year's end by a panel of judges that included Dr. Ray Manganelli, head of Mercy's MBA program.
Sponsored by 1010 WINS and Canon MAXIFY Printers, the Small Business Grant Challenge showcased local entrepreneurial contestants who more PR
Drake Recognized as a Member by Home Base Iowa's Prestigious CHAMPS Program (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 25 -- Drake University issued the following news release:
This month, the State of Iowa formally recognized Drake as a member of its Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMPs) program, which helps promote Iowa as an attractive place for veterans and their family members who choose to pursue their higher education. To become a member, Drake demonstrated that it met stringent requirements in three major areas that help U.S. military veterans: (i) tra more PR
Eastern Michigan University Ranked in Top Five of Nation's Most Military and Veteran Friendly Higher Education Institutions (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news release:
Eastern Michigan University has been named one of the most military and veteran friendly universities in the country, according to annual rankings released this winter.
EMU ranked third among large public universities in the Military Friendly Schools list from Victory Media. Now in its 16th year, the Military Friendly(R) Schools list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families, usi more PR
Eastern Michigan University Theatre Receives Mini Grant to Produce Play for Ages 3-6 With Award-Winning Children's Author and Playwright Sandra Fenichel Asher (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news release:
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) has awarded Eastern Michigan University Theatre a mini grant of $2,320 to produce a new children's play, "Chicken Story Time," based on the book of the same name written by award-winning children's author and playwright Sandra Fenichel Asher.
Under the grant, Asher will travel to Michigan in June 2018, and along with EMU Professor Patricia Mo more PR
ECON Meeting: Local Economic Strengths for Global Success (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 23 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued of news release:
On 23 January the members of the Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) presented their local and regional viewpoints on the EU strategy for industry, the EU Defence Fund, and the EU Trade Package.
Strengthening Europe's competitiveness in a globalised world is the focus of the three opinions discussed and adopted by CoR members during the ECON commission me more PR
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen Launches Teach Today, Change Tomorrow Tour (10)
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release:
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen is launching a new school tour today, focusing on engaging high school students in conversations about the teaching profession and encouraging more high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds to become teachers.
The new tour, called the Teach Today, Change Tomorrow tour to build off the initiative started by the State Collaborative more PR
Education Department Issues Notice For DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Education Department issued a notice of a proposed waiver and extension of the project period for the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Excerpts of the notice state:
For projects funded under the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), the Secretary proposes to waive the requirements of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations that generally prohibit project period extensions involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. A waiver wo more ST
Education Minnesota Endorses Blaha for State Auditor (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release:
The political action committee of Education Minnesota has voted to endorse Julie Blaha's campaign for state auditor.
"Educators live in cities and towns that depend on accurate financial audits, and we all want to know our tax money is spent correctly," said Denise Specht, president of Education Minnesota. "We are happy to endorse Julie Blaha because she has the values and the leadership experience to give l more PR
Education Minnesota Endorses Simon for Secretary of State (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release:
The political action committee of Education Minnesota has voted to endorse Steve Simon's campaign for re-election as Minnesota secretary of state.
"Preparing students to be good citizens and thoughtful voters is one of the most important jobs for educators. We take it very seriously," said Denise Specht, president of Education Minnesota. "That's why we proudly endorse Steve Simon. He's a great advocate for v more PR
Education Secretary DeVos Issues Statement at MSU Events (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following statement by Secretary Betsy DeVos regarding the events at Michigan State University:
"My heart breaks for the survivors of Larry Nassar's disgusting crimes. What happened at Michigan State is abhorrent.
"It cannot ever happen again -- there or anywhere. Students must be safe and protected on our nation's campuses.
"The Department is investigating this matter and will hold MSU accountable for any violations of federa more PR
Education Standards Continue to Rise at GCSE and a Level (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 25 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
Educational standards continue to rise across England's secondary schools, as results published today (Thursday 25 January) show more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds achieving good grades in the core academic subjects.
Following the introduction of more rigorous GCSE and A levels to match the best education systems in the world, the data shows:
* The attainment gap between disadvant more PR
EESC Hosts the Launch of a Commission Toolkit Advising Member States on EU Funding for Migrant Integration (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 25 -- The European Union's European Economic and Social Committee issued the following news release:
On 24 January, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission jointly organised the launch of the Commission's new toolkit to help Member States to strengthen the integration of people with a migrant background by making more efficient and coordinated use of available EU funding instruments.
The Commission's toolkit, or handbook, contains g more PR
Eight Public High Schools Earn Top Honors, Recognized as National Schools of Opportunity (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- The National Education Policy Center issued the following news release:
One high school increased the number of students of color taking its AP and college-level courses sixfold in just a year. In another high school, where half of the student population is homeless or involved in the Child Welfare system, strong supports helped its students match New York City's graduation rate. Yet another high school engages students in rich, college preparatory coursework in an more PR
Electric Utility Technology Program Information Session Scheduled (10)
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Learn about how to become a line worker or substation electrician in the electric utility industry by attending an information session for the Power Systems Institute program offered by Jersey Central Power & Light, a FirstEnergy Company, in partnership with Raritan Valley Community College. The information session is slated for Tuesday, February 13, from 6-8 p.m., in the Conference Center a more PR
Elementary Education Program Continues to Rank Highly, Draw Praise (10)
RUSTON, Louisiana, Jan. 22 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
Louisiana Tech's elementary education program is No. 2 in the country and No. 1 in the state in a ranking released by BestEducationDegrees.com.
The "Best Bachelor's in Elementary Education" recognition comes from BestEducationDegrees.com, which gathers and provides information on the best schools specializing in educational degrees "to enable, empower, and enhance the careers of education professionals and educa more PR
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partners With Fire Chiefs for UAS Training (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 25 -- The International Association of Fire Chiefs issued the following news release:
Embry-Riddle Worldwide's College of Aeronautics (Embry-Riddle) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are partnering to offer the fire service education, training and certification opportunities to assist fire departments in effectively implementing unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
UAS technologies offer a tremendous leap forward in capabilities for the fire service and more PR
EPA Awards $10.7 Million to American Samoa for Environmental Protection (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2.3 million to the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) to strengthen its capacity to protect human health and the environment, while the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has been awarded $8.4 million for water infrastructure projects.
"The American Samoa government has been a great partner in environmental protection, more PR
Equality California Issues Statement on Tuck Accepting Financial Support (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- Equality California issued the following statement in response to Marshall Tuck accepting a financial contribution from Howard Fieldstead Ahmanson Jr.:
"As the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, we were extremely disappointed to learn that Marshall Tuck has accepted financial support in both his current and 2014 campaigns for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction from Howard Fieldstead Ahmanson, Jr., a well-known oppon more PR
ESD Announces 23 Businesses Chose to Grow in Upstate NY and Commit to Creating Nearly 300 Jobs (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 26 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
Empire State Development today announced that 23 businesses will startup, expand or locate in seven regions across Upstate New York, partnering with local colleges and universities to spur economic growth across the state. These companies have committed to create nearly 300 new jobs and invest approximately $9.8 million over the next five years.
"From life sciences to advanced manufacturing, softw more PR
ESF Enhances Institutionalization of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news release:
Under the direction of Dr. Malika Carter, the College's first chief diversity officer, ESF leaders are building internal and external partnerships and enhancing systems to improve the campus atmosphere in regard to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Initiatives and projects include:
* ESF is a participant in the Diversifying the Hill Initiative, which is design more PR
European Governments Under Pressure to Do More for Refugees (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The flood of refugees into Europe in recent years has led to the collapse of the continent's screening and reception process, according to Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Geneva. The conflict in Syria alone has driven nearly 10 million of its citizens to seek refuge abroad. Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon host over 90% of these refugees. Europe urgently needs to play its part - b more PR
Evidence Not Ideology: Why a Customs Union is Best for Britain (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 21 -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release:
A comprehensive customs union, after transition, is a 'practical, real-world answer' that could help resolve some of the complex issues raised by the UK's Exit from the EU, says Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn.
2018 must be the year of hard choices, based on evidence not ideology, Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General of the CBI will say in a speech on Monday (22 Jan). We should consign Leave more PR
Exercise Science Degree is Foundation for GWU Alumna's Career, Hobby (10)
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news release:
Taylar Pridgen of Thomasville, N.C., ended her college search after one visit to Gardner-Webb University. The school had everything she wanted: a quality education, the chance to play softball and a close-knit community. "Once I visited the small campus and met the individuals there, I knew that it was home," Pridgen affirmed. "I made some amazing friends and mentors and some even better memor more PR
Exhibition Explores Politics of Oceans in Globalized World (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The New School issued the following news release:
The Sheila C. Johnson Design Center (SJDC) at The New School's Parsons School of Design presents The Ocean After Nature, an exhibition that considers the ocean as reflecting the ecological, cultural, political, and economic realities of a globalized world. Featuring work by 20 artists and collectives in a variety of media -- including photography, video, sculpture, and design -- the exhibition explores new ways of representi more PR
Expert Advice From the World of Sync to Manchester Songwriters and Composers (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 23 -- PRS for Music issued the following news release:
Have you ever wanted to write for a TV show or create music for advertising? PRS for Music is visiting Manchester to offer a free event for local music creators on Tuesday 6 February.
Following a string of successful panels throughout 2017 in Liverpool, Leeds and Hull, How To: Place Your Music In Films And TV, the first event of 2018, will take place in the Northern Quarter's Band On The Wall, one of the cornerstones more PR
Expert on Academic Freedom in Higher Education to Speak at UT on Friday, Feb. 9 (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news release:
Risa Lieberwitz, professor of labor and employment law at Cornell University and general counsel of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), will speak at The University of Tampa about academic freedom in higher education on Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m.
This presentation is free and open to all UT students, faculty and staff, and the public. It will be held in the Reeves Theater in the Vaughn Ce more PR
Expert to Lead UGA Veterans Legal Services Clinic (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 25 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
Alexander W. Scherr, a 30-plus year public service lawyer and educator, will become the inaugural director of the University of Georgia School of Law's Veterans Legal Services Clinic. The clinic, which was announced in August 2017, will provide veterans in Georgia with legal assistance they might not otherwise have access to or be able to afford, with particular regard to denied or deferred claims before th more PR
Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Joseph St. Pierre (10)
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Washington, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force (92nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman Whitney Laine
Public Affairs
1. Nominee's Name and Rank:
Staff Sgt. Joseph St Pierre
2. Unit of assignment:
66th Training Squadron
3. Nominee's duty title:
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist technical training instructor
4. Home town and state (where you grew up):
Jacksonville, North Carolina
5. What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild more PR
FCA to Hold Legislative Breakfast to Discuss Health & Human Services in Nassau County (10)
MINEOLA, New York, Jan. 22 -- Family and Children's Association issued the following news release:
Nassau County's 2018 legislative team is expected to meet with Long Island nonprofit Family & Children's Association (FCA) for a legislative breakfast on January 26th, 2018. The gathering, to be led by FCA President/CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, will provide Nassau County legislators with expert insight and a clear vision on how FCA and Nassau County can continue to collaboratively and systemically im more PR
FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Issues Remarks at Schools, Libraries Policy Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel at the 20 Years of Connecting Schools and Libraries: Policy Summit:
"Good afternoon. Thank you to the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training for bringing us together. It's a privilege to join you and a fantastic honor to share the stage with Senator Jay Rockefeller and Senator Ed Markey. As you know, more than two decades ago they joined with Senator more PR
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in District of Columbia (Jan. 26) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in District of Columbia.
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MILITARY $8.31 Million Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was awarded an $8,307,797 federal contract by the U.S. Navy for the sustainment of the U.S. and United Kingdom SSBN fire control system, U.S. SSGN attack weapon control system and training and support more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in South Carolina (Jan. 27) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in South Carolina.
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MILITARY $42,600 Federal Contract Awarded to Robert Galinac
BEAUFORT, South Carolina, Jan. 27 -- Robert Galinac, Beaufort, South Carolina, won a $42,600 federal contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station for the services of a Catholic priest.
Agency contact: Connie A. Washington, 843/228-7345, connie.washington@usmc.mil. CIV5FCA5. CLASSR; NAICS813110.
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Jan. 25) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $1.91 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Government Scientific Source
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Government Scientific Source, Reston, Virginia, won a $1,911,470 federal contract from the U.S. Army Medical Command for hematology and immunoassay analyzers.
Agency contacts: Alex J. Houston, 210/221-5230, alex.j.houston.civ@mail.mil; or Robyn more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Jan. 27) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $39.38 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Goodwill Industries
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Goodwill Industries of San Antonio Contract Services, San Antonio, Texas, won a $39,384,161 federal contract from the U.S. Army Medical Command for record processing services in support of Army Medical Department and U.S. Army Medical Command's Patient Administration Division. more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Vermont (Jan. 25) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Vermont.
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$26.53 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Brunet Garcia Advertising
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 25 -- Brunet Garcia Advertising Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, won a $26,532,009 federal contract set aside for 8(a) small business from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services for public education and outreach services. The place of performance will more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Jan. 24) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $12.1 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Calibre Systems
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Calibre Systems Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, was awarded a $12,099,837 federal contract by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command for the U.S. Army Force management school education and training support services.
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MILITARY $552,525 Federal Contract more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Jan. 26) (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $2.61 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Cultural Intelligence Center
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 25 -- Cultural Intelligence Center LLC, Holt, Michigan, won a $2,609,682.67 federal contract from the Defense Human Resources Activity for cultural self-assessment for the Defense Language and National Security Education Office.
Agency contacts: Todd E. Davis, 571/372-8002, more ST
Federal Funds Serve Summer Meals to Children, Teen (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking public and private nonprofit organizations to serve free, nutritious meals to children and teens this summer through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a U. S. Department of Agriculture program.
Over 396,000 Maryland children are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals and may not have access to safe and nutritious food more PR
Federal Funds Serve Summer Meals to Children, Teens (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking public and private nonprofit organizations to serve free, nutritious meals to children and teens this summer through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a U. S. Department of Agriculture program.
Over 396,000 Maryland children are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals and may not have access to safe and nutritious food more PR
Federal Shutdown Shows How Inessential Most Government Really Is (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following news release:
As of midnight on the evening of Jan. 19, Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution that would have kept the federal government open, then on the third day of the shutdown the Senate voted to pass a bill that would fund the government for the next three weeks. The political theater that surrounds the federal government shutdown has ended, at least temporarily, but a strong lesson remains: It's easy to go witho more PR
Feds Open Investigation of School's Refusal to Address Campus Racism (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release:
African American students have been forced to abandon prestigious academic programs at Mira Loma High School because of a festering racially hostile environment. Confronted with evidence of racial harassment, school and district administrators refused to take action leading the family to file a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) which has ag more PR
Feedback, Teacher Participation Sought on Social Studies Standards (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the current social studies standards.
The state's social studies standards have been taught in Kentucky classrooms since 2006. Standards outline what students are expected to learn in each grade to successfully transition to the next level of learning. The curriculum or methods and materials used to teach the standards is a se more PR
Fellows Recognised in Australia Day Honours (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Jan. 26 -- The Australian Academy of Science issued the following news release:
The Australian Academy of Science congratulates its 10 Fellows who are among the 895 Australians recognised in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List.
Four Fellows received the highest honour, each appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC), for 'eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large.'
Companion of the more PR
Fennern Receives Breaking Barriers Award (10)
WINONA, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- St. Mary's University of Minnesota issued the following news release:
If you ask those who know Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Athletic Director Dr. Nikki Fennern, this selection was a no-brainer.
Every year, the Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership presents the Breaking Barriers Award to individuals or organizations who have broken barriers and/or made an impact in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women in their communities.
An more PR
Financial Efficiency Star Ratings Released For Districts and Schools (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- The Georgia Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Georgia Department of Education today released Financial Efficiency Star Ratings for schools and school districts in Georgia. To view the ratings, click here for school-level and here for district-level, or use the CCRPI reporting tool.
The Financial Efficiency Star Rating provides a measure of a district's per-pupil spending in relation to the academic achievements of its students. Specific more PR
Financial Interventions Alleviate Patient Anxiety, New Study Affirms (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Patient Advocate Foundation issued the following news release:
A study by the Fred Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research, in collaboration with the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) and Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS) shows that organizations can not only successfully implement financial programs for patients, but these programs also can improve patients' quality of life, alleviate stress and potentially increase income for provid more PR
Financial Literacy Series at Davis Branch Library (10)
WOODLAND, California, Jan. 23 -- Yolo County issued the following news release:
Yolo County Library is partnering with Travis Credit Union to provide a series of free monthly workshops in 2018 to support and build community knowledge of budget and financial literacy.
All are welcome to attend the following workshops held every second Wednesday of the month, with the exception of February and March when the workshops will be held on February 7 and March 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Blanchard Room of more PR
First Graduate in New Program Selected As Emerging Leader (10)
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
Recent West Liberty University graduate Megumi Maruta has been selected to be a participant in the 2018 Emerging Leaders Program during the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting to be held in February in Washington, DC.
Maruta, who is 24 years old and a native of Japan, will join 19 other representatives earmarked as the 2018 Emerging Leaders in global education. He currently is interning for the non-profit more PR
First National Bank Gift Supports SMART Girls, Penn College NOW (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Two educational programs that serve high school students will benefit from a recent gift from First National Bank to Pennsylvania College of Technology.
First National Bank representatives recently delivered a $10,000 gift that will help support the college's SMART Girls and Penn College NOW programs. The contribution was made through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) more PR
First Stage of Academic Program Analysis Complete; MU Officials to Incorporate Report Data As Second Stage of Review Begins (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 25 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
The first stage of a campuswide academic program review is complete, and the University of Missouri today released a report that includes recommendations for investment, collaboration and inactivation of certain academic programs. The academic review is part of an overall effort at the university to identify efficiencies and areas where future investments will be made.
"We are in the middle of an unpre more PR
Five Iowa Schools Honored for Breaking Education Barriers (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 25 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release:
Five Iowa schools were honored today by the State Board of Education for their work to raise achievement among groups of students who traditionally face challenges in the classroom.
The Breaking Barriers to Teaching and Learning Award was created by the State Board of Education. Each year, the award recognizes successful efforts to eliminate achievement gaps.
See photos from today's awards ceremon more PR
Fleet's 'Mobility Evolution' Takes Center Stage at NAFA's International Fleet Academy Pre-Conference (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release:
NAFA Fleet Management Association, the vehicle fleet industry's largest trade association, today announces the return of the annual International Fleet Academy (IFA), taking place April 23, in Anaheim, Calif. The IFA precedes the Association's annual conference, the NAFA Institute & Expo (I&E).
Radical change is coming in the form of vehicle sharing, greater autonomy, and an explosion of more PR
Florida Bar's Trial Lawyers Section Hosts Teachers Law School (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The Florida Bar issued the following news release:
On Jan. 25 and 26, The Florida Bar's Trial Lawyers Section will host the seventh annual Teachers Law School, to help teachers educate their students about the judicial system and its importance. This year's program will be held in Kissimmee, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
The Teachers Law School was inspired by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who since her retirement in 2006 more PR
Florida Dem Gov Candidate Philip Levine Caught Making Bizarre Statements - Again (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
Florida Democrat gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine continues to show that he lacks the temperament to lead the state.
In a recent interview, Levine compared Florida to the Soviet Union "under central planning with Khrushchev." Ironically, only the day prior, Republican Governor Rick Scott announced Florida businesses created another 30,000 jobs in December, bringing unemployment to a 10-year low. more PR
Florida Health Encourages Steps to Prevent Birth Defects (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Florida Department of Health is raising awareness about the important steps families can take to improve the health of babies and reduce the impact of birth defects. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and the department is encouraging women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy to Prevent Infections for Baby's Protection.
"Children are Florida's most precious resource, an more PR
Florida to Host Largest Kidney Patient Meeting in America - American Association of Kidney Patients Announces Dates and Education Credits for Kidney Professionals (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The American Association of Kidney Patients issued the following news release:
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) announced the new date for its 43rd Annual National Patient Meeting. The meeting will be held on June 8-10, 2018 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida and will feature up to nine continuing education credits for kidney healthcare professionals, including nurses, technicians, social workers and dietitians. Originally sch more PR
Football Backs Tull 100 to Remember One of Britain's Best (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 23 -- The British Department for Communities and Local Government issued the following news release:
One hundred years after his death, the achievements of Walter Tull, the first man of black heritage to become an officer and lead men into battle in the British Army and one of this country's first black professional footballers will be commemorated through a series of community engagement projects, backed by the governing bodies of football in England.
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For the Kids: Patrick Magoon Leads One of Nation's Top Children's Hospitals (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
Patrick Magoon's view from his office window in downtown Chicago is just a bit different than the view he had looking out of the windows of Higgins Hall during his days as a student at Western Illinois University.
The WIU sociology alumnus has devoted his entire professional career to one of the top children's hospitals in the country, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Over the last more PR
Forensic Criminologist Laura Pettler to Speak at Geneva College (10)
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Geneva College issued the following news release:
Forensic criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler, a 1997 Geneva College alumna, will speak on crime scene staging on Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in Skye Lounge, Student Center on the college campus. Her presentation of "The American Cold Case Epidemic: Crime Scene Staging in Domestic Violence Homicide" is open to the public, as well as to the Geneva community.
Pettler, a native of Beaver, Pennsylvania, is a na more PR
Former Oakland A's President Takes Helm As Santa Clara University's Vice President for Finance and Administration (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 26 -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release:
Santa Clara University announced today that Michael Crowley has been named vice president for finance and administration.
Crowley is the former president of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He served as president of the A's from September 1998 until November 2016, which is the longest tenure held for the position in Oakland Athletics' history. He is currently a senior advisor for the Oa more PR
Former School Owner and CEO Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Federal Financial Aid Fraud Scheme (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 23 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, Corey Amundson, issued the following news release:
Acting United States Attorney Corey R. Amundson announced today that on Friday, January 19, 2018, Chief U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced ALDEN HALL, age 58, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to serve 30 months in federal prison for her multi-year scheme to defraud the United States Department of Education and steal Pell Grant funds. The Cour more PR
Former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts in Panel Debate at University of Leicester (10)
LEICESTER, England, Jan. 26 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news release:
Former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts, who is an honorary graduate of the University of Leicester and delivered the inaugural Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture, is to return to campus to celebrate the official launch of his latest book, A University Education.
The University of Leicester and Oxford University Press have organised the event with the author on Thursday February 15. It more PR
Forty-Nine States Enact 241 Policies to Support Career Technical Education (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The Advance CTE issued the following news release:
Last year saw a significant expansion of state Career Technical Education (CTE) policy, with 49 states and the District of Columbia enacting 241 CTE-related laws, executive orders, boards of education actions and budget provisions, far exceeding the number of policy actions in 2016. Today, Advance CTE and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) released their fifth annual report, State Polic more PR
Forum Closes With Call to Action: Globalize Compassion and Leave No One Behind (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 26 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting closed today on a creative note with four artists sharing their visions of how painting, photography, film and dance can inspire empathy with other people's stories. Across more than 400 sessions, one key theme kept emerging: the need to embrace our common humanity in the face of the rapid technological changes ushered in by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Forum to Study Feminist Themes in Latin American Novel (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
What would happen if a small group of women took over a country's government, banished its male leaders, and began making political and social changes that had an immediate, positive impact on everyone, especially women and children?
To answer that question, Dr. Chris Schulenburg, associate professor of Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, will present a faculty forum, "Capital more PR
Four Finalists Named in Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers, Ranchers Discussion Meet (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 23 -- Nebraska Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
Chris Niemann of Dwight, Erin Norman of Crawford, Jason Perdue of York, and Brady Revels of Omaha advanced to the final round of the Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet to be held at the next NEFB Annual Convention, Dec. 2-4, 2018.
Eleanor Aufdenkamp of North Platte was named first alternate and Luke Norman of Crawford is the second alternate.
Rather than debating, c more PR
Four People Honored During Annual MLK Awards, Keynote (10)
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- University of Mount Union issued the following news release:
Three awards were presented during the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address and Award ceremony held on Thursday at the University of Mount Union.
The annual award ceremony recognizes community members, a member of the Mount Union faculty and a student who exemplifies the values and principles Dr. King lived by. The winners of the awards are people who actively promote racial harmony, advo more PR
FRCC Observatory Open Jan. 31 for Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse (10)
WESTMINTER, Colorado, Jan. 24 -- Front Range Community College issued the following news release:
The Sunlight Peak Observatory at Front Range Community College will be open, weather permitting, for the super blue blood moon eclipse the morning of Jan. 31.
Get here early. The observation will be from 4:45 to 6:30 a.m.
"For the first time in 150 years, this eclipse is of a 'blue moon,' which is the name given to the second full moon to occur in the same calendar month," said Andy Caldwell, ast more PR
Free Tax Preparation for Residents Available in Louisville (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news:
Mayor Greg Fischer, Metro Council members and other leaders today announced the opening of free tax preparation sites across Louisville that will provide federal and state income tax assistance to eligible residents.
Louisville Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at more than 20 sites more PR
From An Internship to the C-Suite (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news release:
Career journeys can begin anywhere. For 1987 CMU alum Melanie Kalmar, it started in a wastebasket.
Looking for an internship, Kalmar asked her advisor for a lead. He reached into his wastebasket and pulled out a crumpled advertisement for an information systems internship with the state of Michigan. That internship was the first step in a journey to a position on the executive leadership team of more PR
From Prohibition to Progress: What New Jersey Needs to Know About Marijuana Legalization in Eight States and D.C. (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release:
Congress and numerous states are moving to legalize marijuana this year, building on positive outcomes in Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington state, and Washington, D.C. In Vermont, Governor Phil Scott is expected to sign the state's marijuana legalization bill today, making it the 9th state to legalize marijuana - and the first to do so via state legislature - in a rebuke more PR
From Prohibition to Progress: What New York Needs to Know About Marijuana Legalization in Eight States and D.C. (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release:
A new report by the Drug Policy Alliance, From Prohibition to Progress: A Status Report on Marijuana Legalization, demonstrates how and why marijuana legalization is working so far in eight states and Washington, D.C.
The report comes on the heels of Governor Cuomo calling for a state-funded study on the impacts of marijuana legalization and a New York State Assembly hearing on the Marijuana Regulation and Taxatio more PR
Funding Available for Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Abuse Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for health services and economic research on the prevention and treatment of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
This funding opportunity uses the research project grant mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; inde more ST
Funding Available for Research on Discovery of Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers, Birth Defects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- 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 discovery of the genetic basis of childhood cancers and of structural birth defects.
This funding opportunity uses the resource access award mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent sch more ST
Funding Available for Small Business Innovation Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for small business innovation research.
This funding opportunity uses the small business innovation research grant- phase 1, phase 2, and fast-track 1 mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) health and c) income security and social services.
This fu more ST
Funding Available for Small Business Innovation Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for small business innovation research.
This funding opportunity uses the small business innovation research grant- phase 1, phase 2, and fast-track 1 mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) environment, c) food and nutrition, d) health and e) income s more ST
Funding Available for Small Business Technology Transfer Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
This funding opportunity uses the small business technology transfer grant - phase 1, phase 2, and fast-track 1 mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) health and c) income security and social service more ST
Funding Available for Small Business Technology Transfer Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it intends to award a discretionary grant for the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
This funding opportunity uses the small business technology transfer grant- phase 1, phase 2, and fast-track 1 mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) environment, c) food and nutrition, d) health and more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for McGovern-Dole Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the McGovern-Dole Program that aims to support feeding of school-aged children.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) agriculture, b) education and c) food and nutrition.
This funding opportunity is open to private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, and other organizations that more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Pathogenic Threats Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the prevention of emerging pathogenic threats.
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 tribal governments and organizations; institut more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for medications development for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
This funding opportunity uses the research project-cooperative agreements mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program.
This funding opportunity is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school distri more ST
GAO Issues Report on Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the U.S. accreditation system's oversight of academic quality. The report (GAO-18-5) is titled "Higher Education: Expert Views of U.S. Accreditation".
The report was sent to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on Dec. 22. He more ST
GAO Issues Report on Water, Wastewater Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on workforce needs within the drinking water and wastewater industry. The report (GAO-18-102) is titled "Water and Wastewater Workforce: Recruiting Approaches Helped Industry Hire Operators, but Additional EPA Guidance Could Help Identify Future Needs".
The report was sent to Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, on Jan. 26 more ST
Gayle Sawyer ('70) Receives Coker College Alumni Association's 2018 Distinguished Service Award (10)
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 25 -- Coker College issued the following news:
Gayle Buckheister Sawyer, Coker College class of 1970, has been named the 2018 recipient of the Coker College Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the Coker College Alumni Association and is presented to a graduate who has highly demonstrated their commitment to Coker's ideals of character, culture and service.
Sawyer earned her B.A. from Coker College, a Mas more PR
GCU's Partnership With Cathedral High School Is First in the Big Apple (10)
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Georgian Court University issued the following news:
Georgian Court University expands possibility while reaching beyond the state lines, once again, into the city that never sleeps--New York. This is the second out-of-state partnership for GCU as they sign a dual admissions and guaranteed admissions partnership with Cathedral High School. This new agreement offers the students from this all-girls school a seamless transition from high school in Manhattan to New more PR
Georgia Southern University Hosts 47th Annual High School Model United Nations Conference (10)
STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
Georgia Southern University's Department of Political Science and Division of Continuing Education will host the 47th annual High School Model United Nations (UN) Conference in the Nessmith-Lane Center in Statesboro on Feb. 1-3.
This year's conference will bring more than 450 high school students from 21 schools throughout Georgia, South Carolina and Florida to the Statesboro Campus. The student del more PR
Georgia's ESSA State Plan Approved (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- The Georgia Department of Education issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Georgia's State ESSA Plan, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today.
The U.S. Department of Education highlighted Georgia's work rewarding schools making significant progress with traditionally underserved subgroups and creating an accountability system that expands opportunities for students and supports the whole child.
"Thousands more PR
Gesine Gerhard, PhD, Named Dean of Drake's College of Arts, Sciences (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 23 -- Drake University issued the following news release:
Drake University Provost Sue Mattison announced today that Gesine Gerhard, PhD, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2018. Gerhard has demonstrated strong leadership skills, clear vision, and passionate advocacy for liberal arts education during a career as an administrator, scholar, and teacher. She has served since 2012 as associate dean of the College of the Pacific, the lar more PR
Getting Private Collection Agencies Out of Federal Student Loans (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
Today, 12 U.S. senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), A. Wayne Johnson, demanding that they justify the use of private debt collection agencies (PCAs) in the federal student loan system. The Department of Education contracts with these companies to manage borrowers' accounts after they default, but their more PR
Gettysburg Names Dr. James Day as New Director of the Sunderman Conservatory (10)
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news release:
Gettysburg College is one of only a handful of institutions in the nation that combines a professional conservatory experience with a premier liberal arts education--and it now has chosen a new music leader to assume the helm.
Dr. James Day was recently selected as the new Director of the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College.
Day has served as Assistant Dean of the School of the Arts an more PR
Gift Helps IU Expand Indiana Sustainability Development Program to IUPUI Campus (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Indiana University has announced the expansion of its Indiana Sustainability Development Program, a workforce development program administered by IU's Office of Sustainability in partnership with Indiana-based private, public and nonprofit organizations.
The program, which is in its second year, supports the state's sustainability efforts by providing training and development opportunities for the next gener more PR
Glaucoma Research Foundation to Host the 7th Annual Glaucoma 360, a Three-day Event, at the Historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 26 -- The Glaucoma Research Foundation issued the following news release:
Glaucoma Research Foundation will host the 7th Annual Glaucoma 360 from February 8th to February 10th in San Francisco. This signature three-day event highlights innovation in glaucoma to ensure patients have access to the latest and most effective treatment options.
Glaucoma 360 kicks off with a fundraising Gala on the evening of February 8th. Thomas W. Burns, President and CEO of Glaukos more PR
Global Leaders Join Reskilling Revolution With Push to Provide Skills to 10 Million People by 2020 (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 26 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
Building on its latest analysis and call to action for addressing adult reskilling, Towards a Reskilling Revolution: A Future of Jobs for All, the World Economic Forum today launches a new initiative, Closing the Skills Gap 2020, a global call for top global businesses to lead training, reskilling and upskilling initiatives between 2018 and 2020.
The initiative forms part of the Forum's Closing the Skill more PR
Godwin Earns Pharmacy's Top Honor (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
After more than 50 years of service to the pharmacy profession, Professor Emeritus Harold Godwin has earned the Remington Honor Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Godwin graduated from the KU School of Pharmacy in 1964. He returned to the school 47 years ago and has served for much of his time here as associate dean for clinical and medical center affairs. He retired more PR
Gov. Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Ed Roberts Day (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., D-California, issued the following proclamation:
Ed Roberts is rightfully known as "The Father of Independent Living." Paralyzed by polio at the age of fourteen, he was labeled "unemployable" by the state when he sought vocational rehabilitation. But Roberts refused to let his physical challenges hold him back. In 1962, he became the first severely disabled student to attend the University of California, Berkeley.
At Berkeley, Robert more PR
Gov. Doug Ducey Lays Out Inside/Outside Strategy to Lie to Arizonans (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 22 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Herschel Fink Arizona Republic's uncovering Governor Doug Ducey's strategy to embellish his record and lie to Arizonans:
"It's an election year, and Arizonans can now draw a direct line between the legalized corruption coming out of the ninth floor and the dark money groups that will invade the 2018 election.
"Governor Doug Ducey is using taxpayer funds to spin his failed education ag more PR
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on State Action to Assist Puerto Rico (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Rick Scott provided an update on resources being deployed to Puerto Rico to assist with recovery and response efforts following Hurricane Maria.
See below for more information on what the State of Florida is doing to support Puerto Rico:
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
At the direction of Governor Scott, two Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) have opened in Orlando (formerly at more PR
Gov. Walker to Unveil Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin in 2018 State of State Address (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Governor Scott Walker will unveil his Ambitious Agenda this afternoon in the 2018 State of the State Address at 3:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chamber. To watch the address live, visit Governor Walker's Facebook, YouTube, or Periscope page.
The Ambitious Agenda focuses on education reform, workforce development, improving health care, welfare reform, and much more.
Excerpts of Governor Walker's 2018 S more PR
Governor Brown Delivers 2018 State of State Address: 'California Is Setting the Pace for America' (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., D-California, issued the following news release:
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. delivered his 16th - and final - State of the State address today asserting that the "bolder path is still our way forward" on climate change, infrastructure investment, health care, education and criminal justice.
In his remarks, the Governor pointed to a number of far-reaching, bipartisan measures passed in recent years - from pension and workers' compens more PR
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Ed Roberts Day (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., D-California, issued the following proclamation:
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring January 23, 2018, as Ed Roberts Day in the State of California.
The text of the proclamation is below:
Ed Roberts is rightfully known as "The Father of Independent Living." Paralyzed by polio at the age of fourteen, he was labeled "unemployable" by the state when he sought vocational rehabilitation. But Roberts refused more PR
Governor Burgum Gives State of the State at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall (10)
MINOT, N.D., Jan. 23 -- Minot State University issued the following news release:
Governor Doug Burgum addressed North Dakota in his first-ever State of the State Address in front of a standing room only audience at Minot State University's Ann Nicole Nelson Hall Tuesday morning.
Burgum and Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford both spoke at the event, covering multiple topics throughout the state of North Dakota. It's the first non-legislative session address by a governor since 2002's State of t more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces New 'Know Your Rights' Seminars to Provide Up-to-Date Information and Support to Immigrants Across New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced additional "Know Your Rights" seminars being offered by New York Department of State's Office for New Americans. The seminars complement efforts of the Liberty Defense Fund, the nation's first public-private immigrant legal defense initiative, to ensure impacted residents and communities across New York understand their rights and legal opportunities. The New Y more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces New Actions to Empower Girls in New York State (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new actions to empower girls in New York State as part of his 2018 Women's Agenda for New York: Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity. The proposals will empower young people to forge healthy relationships, work to close the gender gap in STEM, provide mentoring and leadership opportunities for girls across the State, and ensure access to menstrual products in public more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Launch Coalition to Sue the Federal Government Over Federal Tax Bill (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have launched a coalition to sue the federal government to challenge the new GOP tax bill that eliminates full state and local tax deductibility. This provision effectively preempts the states' ability to govern by reducing the ability to provide for their own citizens and unfairly targets New York and similar more PR
Governor Cuomo Gambles With Disabled Lives & Liberty (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 25 -- The Center for Disability Rights issued the following news release:
Following a year in which the Disability Community led the fight to save Medicaid, saving New York billions in federal funding, the Governor has introduced a budget that threatens our lives and liberty as much as any attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or cut Medicaid. Our right to live in the community is neither aspirational nor negotiable, yet Governor Cuomo's budget that community more PR
Governor Greitens Announces FY 19 Budget Proposal (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Eric Greitens, R-Missouri, issued the following news:
Today, Governor Eric Greitens outlined his FY19 budget proposal at a press conference in the Governor's Office.
The Governor's budget proposal includes increases in funding for infrastructure, education, public safety, and programs to protect Missouri's most vulnerable children--funded by reductions in spending on higher education institutions, efficiencies in Medicaid spending, and other smaller re more PR
Governor Phil Scott Delivers Balanced Budget Without Raising Taxes or Fees for Second Consecutive Year (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Scott delivered his budget address Tuesday, reaffirming his commitment to fiscal responsibility and ensuring the cost of state government to Vermonters is not growing faster than their ability to pay.
For the second consecutive year, Gov. Scott has proposed a budget that does not raise a single tax or fee, while making key investments to expand Vermont's workforce, expand homeownership more PR
Governor Phil Scott Signs H. 511 (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Scott has signed H. 511, An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older, into law.
Read his full message to the General Assembly below:
"Today, with mixed emotions, I have signed H. 511.
"As I said when I vetoed S. 22 in May, I personally believe that what adults do behind closed doors and on private property more PR
Governor Wolf Appoints Jonathan Peri as Chairman of Higher Education Council (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera today congratulated Jonathan Peri on his appointment as Chair of the State Board of Education's Council of Higher Education. Peri, the President of Manor College in Jenkintown, has served on the board since 2010. Governor Tom Wolf appointed Peri council chair earlier this week.
"Mr. Peri has a long history in education and has dedicated himself to many more PR
Governor, State Superintendent Honor Annapolis High School Teacher (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
Allison Felton, an algebra teacher at Annapolis High School in Anne Arundel County, today was named the surprise recipient of a prestigious 2017-18 Milken National Educator Award. Felton is the only Maryland educator receiving a Milken honor this year, and one of only 44 in the nation. Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon attended the award ceremony. more PR
GWU Alumna Praised for Directing Talents on Stage and in Film (10)
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news release:
Theater critics in Washington, D.C., are taking notice of Amber McGinnis, 2004 alumna of Gardner-Webb University. Recent articles in the Washington Post and Broadway World describe McGinnis as "rising through the directing ranks in DC Theater." The Bessemer City, N.C., native came to GWU to major in religious studies with a missions focus, but adjusted her plans after discovering her interest more PR
GWU Alumnus Volunteers His Time to Demonstrate God's Love to Disaster Victims (10)
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Jan. 25 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news release:
Disaster relief volunteers work side-by-side to help people recover from their losses. While cleaning up debris and restoring homes, their focus is on building relationships. Steve Sellers, a 2014 alumnus of Gardner-Webb University, witnesses this truth every time he volunteers with the North Carolina Baptists on Mission.
Recently, he participated in recovery efforts in Big Pine Key, Fla. Thi more PR
Haiti: New WB Report Calls for Strengthening Urban Resilience (10)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 23 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
A new report issued today by the World Bank reveals that Haiti is the third most urbanized country in Latin America and the Caribbean, just after Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexico. According to the report, "Haitian Cities: Action for today with an eye on tomorrow", today more than one in two Haitians live in cities compared to the 1950s when 90 percent of the population lived in the countryside, and more than 133, more PR
Hampshire a Top-40 College for Alums Earning a Doctorate, Federal Data Reveals (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Hampshire College issued the following news:
Federal data on US colleges and universities rank Hampshire College #39 nationwide by percentage of graduates who advance to earn a doctorate, close on the list to Dartmouth, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Carnegie Mellon, and Columbia. The result is notable from a college whose students design their own academic programs with faculty advisers and receive written evaluations instead of grades.
According to the most recent c more PR
Harkin Symposium to Highlight Preventive Care, Community Health (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 25 -- Drake University issued the following news release:
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University is gathering experts for a discussion about the importance of preventive care and community health at a public event on March 21 at Drake.
The inaugural Harkin on Wellness Symposium will address the latest trends in preventive care and population health and how they can influence health policy, clinical and community care.
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Haslam Announces Aggressive, Comprehensive Plan to End Tennessee's Opioid Epidemic (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Bill Haslam, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
Joined by leadership from the House and Senate and Chief Justice Jeff Bivins, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday announced an aggressive and comprehensive plan to end the opioid epidemic in Tennessee by focusing on three major components: prevention, treatment and law enforcement. TN Together is a multi-faceted initiative that addresses the issue of opioid addiction through legislation, proposed funding more PR
Haslam Establishes Commission on Pain and Addiction Medicine Education (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Bill Haslam, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam on Wednesday named members to the Tennessee Commission on Pain and Addiction Medicine Education. The commission, established by executive order as part of the TN Together plan to help end the opioid epidemic, is charged with developing competencies for Tennessee's medical educational institutions to address proper treatment for pain, safe and effective prescribing practices, and more PR
Hawaii Department of Health Fines Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay $20,000 for Operating Without a Permit (10)
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, Jan. 22 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order against Kona Surf Partners LLC (dba Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay) with a penalty fine of $20,000 for operating their "Da Dog House" food establishment without a valid DOH permit.
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay is located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona. The company has 20 days to re more PR
HBU Welcomes New Dean for School of Christian Thought (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Houston Baptist University issued the following news release:
Houston Baptist University is pleased to welcome Dr. M. Todd Bates, who will serve as dean of the HBU School of Christian Thought. Bates recently served as a professor of philosophy and apologetics for California Baptist University. He has written broadly in the areas of philosophy, theology, rhetoric and education. Additionally, as an ordained Southern Baptist minister, he has pastored several churches.
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HDR Director of Research Jeri Brittin Appointed to AIA Leadership Group (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 22 -- HDR, an architectural, engineering and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
Jeri Brittin, Ph.D., director of research at HDR, will serve a three-year term with the American Institute of Architect's (AIA) Design and Health Leadership Group.
The group was founded in 2012 and provides strategic direction to the Institute and its staff relating to the design and health portfolio, now part of the AIA's larger sustainability strategic initiative. The group more PR
Helmsley Announces $18 Million Grant to Establish 'Helmsley Health Discovery Tower,' a Joint Rambam and University of Haifa Project on Rambam Health Care Campus (10)
HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 23 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust issued the following news:
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded an $18 million grant for the construction of the Helmsley Health Discovery Tower on the Rambam campus.
Providing an ideal environment for medical research, discovery, and innovation, the Helmsley Health Discovery Tower will be a hub to foster novel ideas for the transformation of health care at the local, national, and global l more PR
Henderson to Honor Hankins, Stacy at Dinner (10)
ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas, Jan. 25 -- Henderson State University issued the following news release:
Henderson State University will honor two outstanding Henderson graduates as Distinguished Alumni at a dinner and ceremony Feb. 3. Paul Hankins and Bruce Stacy will join an esteemed group of outstanding men and women whose accomplishments have earned them this special recognition.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a reception in the Garrison Center foyer area near the Grand Ballroom entrance. Door more PR
HFTP Chapters Offer Regional Education for Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news release:
Several chapters of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) have banded together to curate and host regional, educational conferences in 2018. HFTP's regional conferences showcase the many advantages of HFTP membership, and provide continuing education and networking opportunities to hospitality professionals in the area. To date, two HFTP regional conferences hav more PR
HFTP Launches Certification Advisory Program (CAP) to Benefit CHAE and CHTP Applicants (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news release:
International association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) recently introduced its new Certification Advisory Program (CAP), which is designed to provide guidance to Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE(R)) and Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP(R)) applicants.
The inaugural program will pair HFTP certification candidates with more PR
Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Oakton Accreditation (10)
DES PLAINES, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Oakton Community College issued the following news release:
Oakton Community College received notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that its accreditation has been reaffirmed for 10 years, with the next reaffirmation in 2027-28.
Oakton's reaccreditation is the outcome of a meticulous internal evaluation that included a student survey, community engagement and culminated in completion of an assurance argument and site visit by an HLC external p more PR
Historic Holmberg Hall Celebrates 100th Anniversary (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
Among the University of Oklahoma's most recognizable communal facilities as well as one of the state's most historic buildings, Holmberg Hall celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2018.
Built in 1918 and first named The Auditorium, it was renamed Holmberg Hall in 1938 in honor of Fredrik Holmberg (1872-1936), distinguished professor of music and first dean of the College of Fine Arts. Holmberg was a steadf more PR
HIU Continues to Exceed Benchmarks for Commitment to Veterans' Success (10)
FULLERTON, California, Jan. 25 -- Hope International University issued the following news release:
Victory Media, creator of the family of Military Friendly(R) employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, announced its list of 2018 Military Friendly(R) Schools. Hope International University again has been recognized as a "Military Friendly" school for exhibiting leading practices in recruiting and supporting post-military students. As a 2018 designee, HI more PR
HLA 2018 Registration Opens (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 23 -- Huntingdon College issued the following news release:
Huntingdon College has opened registration for the 2018 Huntingdon Leadership Academy. Established in 2015, HLA assists current high school sophomores and juniors (rising juniors and seniors) in discerning God's call for Christian leadership and ministerial vocation. The six-day/five night Academy will run from Sunday, June 24, to Friday, June 29, on the Huntingdon campus. HLA is a residential experience inclu more PR
Hogan Administration Announces Maryland Remains Open for Business During Government Shutdown (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
The Hogan administration today announced that all state agencies will remain open amidst the federal government shutdown and citizens who receive or use services provided by the state will continue to have access. Additionally, the state is ready to assist Maryland federal employees affected by the federal government shutdown.
"They may not be doing their jobs in Washington, but here in Maryland, w more PR
Hogan-Rutherford Administration Announces 2018 Anti-Opioid Initiatives (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today unveiled a series of executive actions and proposed legislation to continue the administration's aggressive fight against the heroin and opioid crisis. The governor also authorized the Attorney General to file suit against select opioid manufacturers and distributors on the grounds that they have misled the public and helped to create the a more PR
Honest School Information Central for Educational Improvement (10)
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following news release:
Tonight, in his final State of the State address, Governor Rick Snyder spoke about the great need to focus on educational transformation in Michigan in order to ensure a brighter future for the state's students and communities. This includes providing parents with honest information about local school quality.
The following statement may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Educatio more PR
Honors Council Lecture Series Explores the Feelings of American Society (10)
BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news:
Bemidji State University's director of sustainability will explore the feelings of American society regarding intellectual workers and those associated with higher education as part of the university's Honors Council Lecture Series.
Erika Bailey-Johnson will present "Working in the Ivory Tower: Breaking Down the Walls of Academia" Jan. 31 at 6:00 p.m. in Hagg-Sauer 107 on the BSU campus.
"Simply because of wher more PR
House Democrats Call on Governor to Add Bill Barring Border Wall to Legislative Session (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 22 -- The New Mexico House Democrats issued the following news:
Today, House Democrats called on Governor Martinez to add House Bill 138 to the legislative session, barring the Trump Administration from building a border wall along state-owned lands. Construction of a border wall could not only hurt southern New Mexico families; it could also be detrimental to the trade relationship New Mexico has with Mexico.
During the hearing, Representative Bill McCamley (D-Mesil more PR
How Pediatricians Can Advocate for Children's Health By Collaborating With Public Health Professionals (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Pediatricians play pivotal roles in confronting the most pressing and escalating public health issues of our time, from their work to prevent childhood disease and obesity to caring for newborns impacted by the Zika virus or opioids misuse.
They advocate for laws that improve safety for children, and alert authorities to potential epidemics or -- as seen in Flint, Mich. -- they might even identif more PR
How Should States Respond to Recent Federal Tax Changes? (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
Many states expect to see a change in revenues due to the major federal tax legislation enacted last December. States should respond with substantial caution to the possibility of a revenue boost and focus their response on preparing for potential cuts in federal funding for states, as well as the next recession. They also should strongly consider raising revenue from corporations and other wealth more PR
How States Should Respond to the Federal Tax Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
As we've said, many states expect to see a change in revenues under the federal tax law. But states should respond very cautiously to the possibility of a revenue boost and focus their response on preparing for potential cuts in federal funding for states, as well as the next recession, as our new report suggests.
They also should strongly consider raising revenue from corporations and other weal more PR
HRC to Honor Betty DeGeneres for Her Decades of LGBTQ Advocacy at Conference on Youth Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release:
Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) announced that it will honor longtime ally and LGBTQ advocate Betty DeGeneres with an Upstander Award at the organization's fifth annual Time to THRIVE Conference on February 16-18 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando. The announcement comes on the day her daughter, Ellen DeGeneres, who came out publicly two decades ago on her groundbreaking sitcom Ellen more PR
HUD Awards $37 Million to Fight Housing Discrimination (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today it is awarding $37 million to fight housing discrimination under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/12fhiphome). These grants will support more than 150 national and local fair housing organizations working to confront violations of the Fair Ho more PR
HUD Issues Statement at Annual Hunger, Homelessness Summit (10)
ROTHSCHILD, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the text of the following speech by Secretary Ben Carson at the Annual Hunger and Homelessness Summit:
"Hello everyone!
"I would like to thank Congressman Sean Duffy and his staff for their invitation, and the organizers, expert panelists, and state legislators at this important summit for their hard work.
"I also want to thank Wisconsin's First Lady, Tonette Walker, Nan Roman from the National Allia more PR
Human Rights Education in Public Security Agencies: IHRDA Organizes Training of Trainers' Workshop for Gambia's State Intelligence Services (10)
BANJUL, Gambia, Jan. 24 -- The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa issued the following news:
IHRDA is organizing a two-day training of trainers' workshop for The Gambia's State Intelligence Services (the SIS), as part of an ongoing human rights capacity-building project for the corps.
The workshop that runs from 24-25 January 2018 brings together twenty-five Officers, who are receiving knowledge and skills to champion human rights education for officers and new recruits in th more PR
Hundreds Join Wolf Administration in Chester for Cabinet in Your Community Event (10)
CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by more than 100 attendees for the third Cabinet in Your Community event held at Widener University.
"The exceptional discussion and positive energy from our first two events in Nanticoke and Lock Haven continued in Chester where many members of the community - college students, local elected officials, medical and health care profession more PR
Hundreds of Groups Call on Congress to Protect Endangered Species From Pesticides (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Center for Food Safety issued the following news release:
A broad coalition of more than 250 conservation, consumer, agricultural and other public interest groups sent a letter (https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/files/please-oppose-esa-exemptions-for-pesticides_1_24_2018_36982.pdf) to Congress opposing all efforts to weaken or gut Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements that address the effects of toxic pesticides on threatened and endangered species.
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Hungry for Solutions: New Research Tackles College Hunger (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
An overwhelming number of college students face the same financial dilemma: pay rent or buy food for dinner. A team of researchers from the University of Houston and Temple University say that food insecurity among college students is forcing a burgeoning inequality in college completion rates.
"Research suggests food insecurity, the lack of availability or access to healthy food, is one of the barriers to more PR
I-Squared Legislation Will Drive Innovation and Job Growth in U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Compete America issued the following news release:
Compete America, a coalition dedicated to ensuring that the United States has the highly educated and innovative workforce necessary to grow the economy and create American jobs, today announced its support of "The Immigration Innovation Act" (I-Squared). This comprehensive legislation recognizes that the continued success of the American innovation economy depends on access to qualified U.S. and foreign-born STEM workers more PR
IIDA Announces 2018 IIDA/ALA Library Interior Design Awards (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release:
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA) announce the opening of the 2018 Library Interior Design Awards. The biennial Library Interior Design Awards recognize achievement in library interior design aesthetics, creativity, and function.
"Libraries are constantly evolving to meet the needs of changing communities and patrons who ar more PR
Illinois Auditor General Issues Report on Medicaid Managed Care Organizations- Performance Audit (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Auditor General Frank J. Mautino issued the following audit report digest on Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - performance audit:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 31, 2017, House Resolution Number 100 was adopted and directed the Office of the Auditor General to conduct an audit of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), which included a comparison of State expenditures between MCOs and the Medicaid fee-for-service program for fiscal year 2016.
The a more PR
IMEC Conference on Enterprise Excellence to Feature Industry Recognized Speakers (10)
PEORIA, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center issued the following news release:
The 2018 Conference on Enterprise Excellence is a one-day event featuring recognized leaders, from a variety of industries, who have led their teams and organizations to high performance in the areas of leadership, strategy, customer engagement, operations, workforce, and technology. The Conference on Enterprise Excellence will be held on February 22, 2018 at the Hamburger University Center more PR
In Davos, Students Share Their Ideas on a BNP Paribas Case Study to Direct Financial Investment to the Achievement of the UN SDGs Within the Corporate Knights-Schulich Annual Competition (10)
PARIS, France, Jan. 25 -- BNP Paribas issued the following news release:
Today, in collaboration with BNP Paribas, MBA students from the University of Laval, the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey competed in the final round of the Business for a Better World Case Competition. Middlebury Institute took the top spot. The annual competition is hosted by Corporate Knights and the Schulich School of Business and tak more PR
In Venezuela, Prevalence of Malnutrition Among Children Grows as Economic Crisis Deepens (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release:
A growing number of children in Venezuela are suffering from malnutrition as a consequence of the protracted economic crisis affecting the country, UNICEF warned today. While precise figures are unavailable because of very limited official health or nutrition data, there are clear signs that the crisis is limiting children's access to quality health services, medicines and food. The children's agency went on to cal more PR
In Wake of ECOT's Closure, Galonski Calls for Legislative Action on Student Record Transfers (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following information:
State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today responded to Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West's announcement of suspending operations at Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) and urges the House Education and Career Readiness Committee to begin hearings on House Bill (HB) 418, which establishes a statutory requirement for schools to transfer student records upon request.
"Although I do not support ECOT's more PR
In What They Believe a First, Researchers Provide Evidence That Quarterly Financial Reporting Breeds Corporate Myopia (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The American Accounting Association issued the following news release:
"We needed to remove the temptation to work only toward the next set of numbers...Better decisions are being made. We don't have discussions about whether to postpone the launch of a brand by a month or two or not to invest capital, even if investing is the right thing to do, because of quarterly commitments. We have moved to a more mature dialogue with our investor base."
Thus has Paul Polman, more PR
Inaugural Elizabeth Barber Walker Lecture Series Features Speaker April Ryan (10)
ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- St. Mary's College issued the following news release:
St. Mary's College of Maryland's Black Student Union to introduce the inaugural Elizabeth Barber Walker Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 22, with guest speaker April Ryan. Ryan's lecture, "A White House Correspondent's View in Black & White, Unmasking Oppression;" will take place from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary's Hall on the College's campus. A book signing will follow the ev more PR
Inaugural Texas A&M RISE Conference Kicks Off Feb. 2 (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release:
The Department of Multicultural Services (DMS) will host the Inaugural Texas A&M University Race, Identity and Social Equity (RISE) Conference on Friday, Feb. 2. The College of Education and Human Development will serve as this year's College Champion.
The RISE initiative also is supported by the Division of Student Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and t more PR
Independent Venue Week & PRS for Music Partner for How to Get Started in the Music Business (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 25 -- PRS for Music issued the following news release:
Local creative talent from Bristol and Leeds are invited to learn all about the music industry in two special free-to-attend panels, hosted by PRS for Music as part of Independent Venue Week.
Taking place in Bristol on Wednesday 31 January at Exchange in Old Market, and on Thursday 1 February at 360 Club, Leeds, in the Lending Room. Both 'How to Get Started in the Music Business' events are open to all, whether you're more PR
India and ASEAN Represent an Aspirational World in the Current Context: Arun Jaitley (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Jan. 24 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry issued the following news release:
According to Mr. Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, "One of our greatest challenges today is that the world has increasingly started looking inwards. In such protectionist times, India and the ASEAN nations represent an aspirational world which represents about 2 billion people. The Finance Minister was speaking at the Valedictory Session of the ASEAN - more PR
India and Japan: End Support for Rohingya Repatriation (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 22 -- Burma Campaign UK issued the following news release:
Burma and Bangladesh are planning to send tens of thousands of Rohingya who fled to Bangladesh back to Burma.
Rohingya in Bangladesh haven't been consulted about the deal, but Rohingya community leaders say they don't want to return to Burma until it's safe and their rights are guaranteed, including citizenship. The government of Burma hasn't changed any of the laws and policies which discriminate against the Rohi more PR
Indiana Department of Education Announces Milken Educator Award Winner (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
In participation with the Milken Family Foundation and Brownsburg Community Schools, the Indiana Department of Education announced today that Kristen Lents of Harris Academy is a recipient of the Milken Educator Award. The award is provided through the Milken Family Foundation, and along with national recognition, includes a $25,000 cash prize.
"Our students and our state are successful bec more PR
Indiana Department of Education Launches New Teacher Recruitment and Retention Campaign (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today the launch of a teacher recruitment and retention campaign. Two new websites, EducateIN.org and Indiana.Teachers-Teachers.com, will provide those looking for a career in the classroom the opportunity to connect with available openings in education. The online platforms allow the Department to promote positive educational resources an more PR
Initiative Announced to End Malaria in Central America and the Dominican Republic (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Carlos Slim Foundation today announced an initiative to support seven Central American countries and the Dominican Republic in taking the final steps necessary to eliminate malaria in their territories. The Regional Malaria Elimination Initiative (RMEI) will bring $83.6 million in new funds, and is expected t more PR
Inova Loudoun Hospital Expands Robotic Surgery Capabilities (10)
LEESBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Inova Health System issued the following news release:
Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) is pleased to announce the expansion of its robotic surgery capabilities with the addition of the da Vinci Xi(R) robot which arrived last week and the MAKO Total Hip and Knee technology arriving in February. This state-of-the-art equipment will further streamline surgeries and treatments and enhance the patient's experience.
Both the Xi(R) and MAKO incorporate 3-D imaging technolo more PR
Institute of Directors Issues Statement on Apprenticeship Figures (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 25 -- The Institute of Directors issued the following statement:
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Responding to Department for Education figures showing that the number of apprenticeship starts dropped by 27% to 114,000 compared to this time last year, Seamus Nevin, Head of Policy Research at the Institute of Directors, said:
"Unsurprisingly, today's apprenticeship figures show a 27% drop compared to this time last year and we already know from previous statistics that there was a 61% drop followi more PR
Institutes of Technology Become First Higher Level Education Bodies to Adopt Code of Governance (10)
GALWAY, Ireland, Jan. 26 -- The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The first Code of Governance for higher level education bodies under the 2016 State Guidelines was launched on Thursday, 25 January, 2018, by the Institutes of Technology representative body, the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA). The Code sets out best practice in governance across areas such as business and financial reporting roles and responsibilities, ethics, risk manageme more PR
Integration of Migrants: Commission Presents Toolkit to Help Member States Make the Best Use of EU Funds (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 24 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
Today the Commission is publishing a toolkit to help national and regional authorities design strategies and projects to integrate migrants and identify available EU resources.
The purpose of the toolkit is to help set up local integration strategies supported by EU resources used in synergy, still in the current 2014-2020 budget period.
Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Av more PR
Interested in Studying in the United States? Apply for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (10)
PRETORIA, South Africa, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Embassy in South Africa issued the following news release:
The U.S. Mission to South Africa is pleased to announce the application period is now open for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for 2019-2020. This world-renowned program offers scholarships that cover up to the full cost of tuition and living expenses in the United States for South African students interested in pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree at any accredited institution in the more PR
International Reaccreditation Affirms Business College's Elite Status (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release:
After rigorous review, The University of Akron's College of Business Administration (CBA) has been reaccredited in both business and accounting by the foremost international body that evaluates business school quality.
Founded in 1916, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business educa more PR
Interview Crash Course Preps Students for the Real Thing (10)
CLINTON, New York, Jan. 22 -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
With resumes in hand and smiles all around, about 50 seniors learned tips for successful interviewing and then put them into practice during the 7th Interview Crash Course. In this event hosted by the Career Center on Jan. 21, students participated in a panel discussion with alumni, listened to a keynote speech by Melissa Joyce Rosen '86, and practiced with one-on-one interviews.
The event began with words from Rosen, wh more PR
Introducing the Higher Education Committee of 50 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following news release:
During the Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization process, proposals abound from various entities that have a stake in higher education. While there are many voices weighing in on reauthorization discussions, there is a particularly strong need for thoughtful, innovative ideas for the future of postsecondary education that come from all levels of an institution. The Nat more PR
Iowa's Job Market Tightens as Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.8 Percent in December (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 23 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release:
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.8 percent for December. The state's jobless rate was 3.5 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent in December for the third straight month.
"Iowa businesses finished 2017 strong, bolstering payrolls by 7,100 jobs in December. Iowa factories have added 11,700 jobs in 2017," said Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Develo more PR
IPS Superintendent Talks About the 3 E's in Honor of National School Choice Week (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Indianapolis Public Schools issued the following information:
Lewis Ferebee was not an obvious choice to lead Indianapolis Public Schools when the district was looking for a chief to bridge the rigid divide between traditional district and charter schools.
He might have even been quite the opposite of what they were looking for: Ferebee's background is steeped in traditional public school districts, serving as chief of staff for the superintendent of Durham Pu more PR
Iris Drayton-Spann Named WETA Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Washington Public Television Education Association issued the following news release:
WETA President and Chief Executive Officer Sharon Percy Rockefeller announced today that Iris Drayton-Spann has been named Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development of WETA. Drayton-Spann will head the hiring and human resource development operations for the Greater Washington Region's leading public television and radio broadcaster and national television more PR
IRS Budget Needs to Be Restored and Supplemented to Implement and Enforce the New Tax Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
The implementation and enforcement of the recently enacted federal tax legislation pose a once-in-a-generation, multi-dimensional challenge for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The new law will affect virtually every taxpayer and business in the country. It eliminates ingrained features of the income tax, such as the personal exemption and many deductions, introduces a new tax treatment of cert more PR
ITI Issues Statement on Immigrant Innovation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Information Technology Industry Council issued the following statement by President and CEO Dean Garfield on the introduction of the Immigrant Innovation (I-Squared) Act introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah:
"I-Squared is an opportunity to do the right thing for all the right reasons. There is consensus that reforms to fix the nation's immigration laws for high-skilled workers are long overdue.
"The commonsense I-Squared Act will allow employers to recruit and ret more PR
January Capital for a Day Slated for Genesee (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 23 -- Gov. C.L. 'Butch' Otter, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
Governor C.L. "Butch"Otter announced today that the Latah County community of Genesee will host the next Capital for a Day on Tuesday, January 30th.
Governor Otter brings State government to Idahoans living outside Boise each month by making a different town in Idaho the state's "Capital for a Day." The meetings provide local residents an opportunity to have open discussions about government issues an more PR
JBLE Partners With Boy Scouts for Public Lands Grant (10)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
Public Affairs
The 733rd Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element partnered with the Fort Eustis Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Jan. 20, 2018, for natural resource projects funded by a National Public Lands Day grant.
National Public Lands Day, recognized annually in September, is the largest single-day volunteer effort for public more PR
JBU Hosted FBI-Led Cybersecurity Working Group (10)
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, Jan. 25 -- John Brown University issued the following news release:
John Brown University hosted on Tuesday the FBI-led Cybersecurity Working Group, where JBU cybersecurity faculty convened with retail, manufacturing, banking, health and education professionals to discuss current topics in cybersecurity. Key topics included network and data access management, vulnerabilities in Spectre and Meltdown's processing chips and new threats caused by the increased internet acc more PR
Join the Teachers Association of Lee County and Mr. Steven Teuber for a Town Hall Forum (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The Lee County School District issued the following news:
The Teachers Association of Lee County (TALC) is holding a series of town hall style forums for community members, parents, students, teachers and education professionals to have the opportunity to meet, hear from and speak with the members of the Lee County school board. The next of these forums will be 6:00- 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 and will feature District 4 representative Steven Teuber. T more PR
Joint Resolution to Invest in Early Childhood Education Clears First Hurdle (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 22 -- The New Mexico House Democrats issued the following news:
Today, the House Education Committee passed House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1), a constitutional amendment that seeks to uplift New Mexico children by increasing funding for early childhood education. Sponsored by Representatives Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and Antonio "Moe" Maestas (D-Albuquerque), HJR1 invests in our state's most precious resource, our children, by increasing enrollment in early childh more PR
Joint Resolution to Invest in Quality Early Childhood Programs Hearing on Monday (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 21 -- The New Mexico House Democrats issued the following news:
On Monday, January 22, House Joint Resolution 1, a proposal to invest in quality early childhood education programs introduced by Rep. Moe Maestas (D-Albuquerque) and Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque), will be heard in the House Education Committee.
WHAT: House Education Committee Meeting on HJR 1 to invest in quality childhood education programs through Land Grant Permanent Fund
WHERE: House Education Co more PR
Joint Study Shows Small Businesses Are Increasingly Optimistic About Chicago Economy (10)
CHICAGO, Jan. 25 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
An annual survey of small businesses in the Chicago region shows growing optimism, plus plans to expand. This is important as 46 percent of Illinois' private sector workforce-2.4 million people-are employed by a small business.
Since 2014, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business have annually conducted this small business survey. The groups presented the 2 more PR
Journal of Attention Disorders Issues Six Research Articles in Part II of February 2018 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 24 -- The Journal of Attention Disorders, a peer-reviewed academic journal from Sage Publications, published six research articles on the following topics in its Part II of February 2018 edition:
Impact of Study Skills and Parent Education on First-Year GPA Among College Students With and Without ADHD: A Moderated Mediation Model. Coauthors: Matthew J. Gormley, Trevor Pinho, Brittany Pollack, Kristina Puzino, Melanie K. Franklin, Chelsea Busch, George J. DuPaul, Lisa L. We more PR
Journal of Research in Science Teaching Issues Six Research Articles in February 2018 Edition (10)
MALDEN, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- The Journal of Research in Science Teaching, a peer-reviewed journal, published six research articles on the following topics in its February 2018 edition:
Gender, complexity, and science for all: Systemizing and its impact on motivation to learn science for different science subjects. Author: Albert Zeyer
Development and validation of an instrument to assess student attitudes toward science across grades 5 through 10. Coauthors: Ryan Summers and Fouad Abd-El- more PR
Journalist Tom Brokaw to Lead 2018 Imagine Initiative to Focus on Power of Telling Nashville's Story (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
Lipscomb University officials announced today that distinguished journalist and author Tom Brokaw will be the featured guest at Imagine 2018 on April 17.
Through Imagine 2018 the Lipscomb community will examine the power of telling Nashville's story and will kick-off the year-long initiative with one of the nation's most respected storytellers at the event.
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JPMorgan Chase Makes Long-Term U.S. Investment in Employees, Branch Expansion and Local Economic Growth (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release:
JPMorgan Chase today announced a $20 billion, five-year comprehensive investment to help its employees, and support job and local economic growth in the United States. The firm has always believed that the highest and best use of its capital is to support employees and local communities and businesses by doing what a bank is supposed to do: lending and investing.
This long-term investment, which both increases and a more PR
Kalaf-Hughes and Cravens in Wikipedia Fellows Pilot (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release:
Although loved by the general public as an instant source of information on almost any topic, Wikipedia has been held in low regard by many academics because, as an open source encyclopedia, the reliability of that information can be suspect. Some faculty, such as Dr. Niki Kalaf-Hughes, a Bowling Green State University assistant professor of political science, do not allow their students to cite Wi more PR
Kansas Provides Compelling Evidence of Failure of 'Supply-Side' Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
The deep income cuts that Kansas enacted in 2012 and 2013 for many business owners and other high-income Kansans failed to achieve their goal of boosting business formation and job creation, and lawmakers substantially repealed the tax cuts earlier this year. Former supporters have offered explanations for this failure to prevent the Kansas experience from discrediting "supply-side" economic strat more PR
Kansas State University Earns No. 4 Spot in Ranking of Top Veterinary Schools (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
A national publication produced by students for students has recently placed the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the upper half of a list of the top 10 veterinary colleges in the United States.
Citing what it calls an "I Kan(sas)" attitude toward solving problems, College Magazine lists several factors to support a No. 4 ranking for Kansas State University among U.S. veterinary co more PR
Kansas Volunteer Commission Among Eight States Selected to Receive After-School Grants (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 24 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
Kansas will be better poised to expand out-of-school time opportunities for youth at a statewide level thanks to new funding awarded to the Kansas Volunteer Commission (KVC).
The funding comes from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in partnership with America's Service Commissions (ASC). ASC received a $250,000 grant from the Mott Foundation in September 2017. The grant is for a multiyear initiative to i more PR
Kansas WIC Program Remains Open During Government Shutdown (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 22 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release:
During the current partial shutdown of the US Federal Government, the WIC program will continue to operate. This includes providing nutritional food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referral services. WIC is the USDA funded nutrition program for low-income pregnant women, infants and children from birth to age 5.
All eligible participants will continue to recei more PR
Karen Edwards ('98) Receives Coker College Alumni Association's 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award (10)
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 25 -- Coker College issued the following news:
Karen Lear Edwards, Coker College class of 1998, has been named the 2018 recipient of the Coker College Alumni Association's Distinguished Achievement Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the Coker College Alumni Association and is presented to a graduate who has reached an outstanding level of achievement in his or her profession.
Edwards earned her B.A. in History from Coker and a Juris Doctor degre more PR
Karma Is A...Possibility, Explains New Policy Memo (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- The National Education Policy Center issued the following news release:
When Republicans in Congress pieced together the new tax law, they included a particularly partisan element, placing a disproportionate tax burden on taxpayers in so-called Blue states--those that voted for Hillary Clinton in the last election. The provision caps the federal deduction for the payment of state and local taxes (called "SALT") at $10,000, and the 10 states with the most SALT deduc more PR
Keele University's First Article 26 Student Graduates (10)
STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Jan. 25 -- Keele University issued the following news release:
Student Cynthia Ariana who received a full scholarship under the Article 26 asylum seeker project graduated from Keele University last week.
Article 26 supports asylum seekers and forced migrants who wish to attend higher education in the UK but are unable to access funding via traditional routes.
Cynthia, 22, originally from Kenya, applied to study Psychology with Sociology at Keele University in 2014 thro more PR
Kemp Announces Multi-State Nursing License (10)
MACON, Georgia, Jan. 24 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news release:
Secretary of State Brian Kemp is proud to announce the successful roll-out of a new, multi-state nursing license in the Peach State. As a member state of the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), Georgia now allows nurses who obtain the multi-state license to practice across states lines in 28 compact member states. 585 nurses have already applied to convert their license to the multi-state option, a more PR
Kent Talbert Joins Department of Education as Senior Policy Advisor (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the appointment of Kent D. Talbert as Senior Policy Advisor to the Deputy Secretary. Mr. Talbert has been delegated the duties of the Deputy Secretary pending the confirmation of General Mick Zais by the U.S. Senate.
"We are thrilled to have Kent join our team," said Secretary DeVos. "He has dedicated the better part of his professional career to se more PR
Kentucky Public Service Commission Issues Order Involving Louisville Gas and Electric Company of Kentucky (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order involving Louisville Gas and Electric Company, Kentucky:
In the Matter of: ELECTRONIC JOINT APPLICATION OF LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY FOR REVIEW, MODIFICATION, AND CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN EXISTING DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
CASE NO. 2017-00441
COMMISSION STAFF'S FIRST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY more PR
Knowledge of 'Light, Truth,' Marine Gains Acceptance Into Yale University (10)
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following news:
Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), Voluntary Education Center (VEC) helped Staff Sgt. Allegra Pankratz, formerly of Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG), gain acceptance into Yale University through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP).
The MECEP program is designed to help enlisted Marines who display superior academics the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree a more PR
KU Researchers Explore What Makes Icelanders So Creative (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Everyone has heard of a friend, classmate, co-worker or associate described as creative. In Iceland, that descriptor can be applied to the majority of the nation's population. By many international measures, Iceland is a leading nation in innovation and creativity in a number of fields, including design, music, art and literature. A University of Kansas research team has published an article examining what factors more PR
Lab-Made Hormone May Reveal Secret Lives of Plants (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Jan. 22 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
A lab-designed hormone could unlock mysteries harbored by plants.
By developing a synthetic version of the plant hormone auxin and an engineered receptor to recognize it, University of Washington biology professor Keiko Torii and her colleagues are poised to uncover plants' inner workings.
The new work, described in a paper published online Jan. 22 in Nature Chemical Biology, is a "transformative t more PR
Lake Forest Makes Kiplinger's Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges (10)
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news:
Their "Best College Values, 2018" list is the latest in a long string of positive rankings for Lake Forest College.
Kiplinger Magazine uses cost and affordability data to compile its list of the nation's best, most affordable colleges. Lake Forest College is also currently:
* In the top 100 liberal arts colleges in U.S. News and World Report
* In the top 100 liberal arts colleges in Washington Monthly Magazine
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Landry Arena Re-Dedicated at Ceremony (10)
FITCHBURG, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Fitchburg State University issued the following news release:
The Carmelita Landry Arena at the Wallace Civic Center was re-dedicated on Jan. 23, marking the facility's evolution into a state of the art strength and conditioning facility for Fitchburg State University athletes and exercise and sports science students.
The building also contains a turf practice field that will be available for public access when not in use by the university.
The renovated a more PR
Largest Study of UK Online Sex Work Highlights Income, Diversity, Job Satisfaction and Challenges Faced by Workforce (10)
LEICESTER, England, Jan. 23 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news release:
Researchers with expertise in studying the sex industry from the Universities of Leicester and Strathclyde have carried out the largest study to date of UK online sex work, examining the working conditions, safety and policing of the industry.
The project, titled 'Beyond the Gaze', is the first UK-wide study to examine current policing of internet based sex work and highlights how approaches to polici more PR
Latest Dementia Care Practice Recommendations Emphasize Person-Centered Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release:
The Alzheimer's Association has released new dementia care practice recommendations aimed at helping nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other long-term care and community care providers deliver optimal quality, person-centered care for those living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The recommendations have been posted online and as a supplement to The Gerontologist, a peer-reviewed jou more PR
Latino Conservation Week Dates Set for July 14 - 22, Organizations Invited to Hold Events (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release:
With the goal of creating opportunities for organizations and parks to engage Latinos and for Latinos to demonstrate their passion for the outdoors and protecting public lands, the 5th annual Latino Conservation Week will take place July 14 - 22, 2018 and is expected to be celebrated with over 120 events nationwide.
For last year's LCW, over 100 events across the nation were held by groups like N more PR
Leaders Call for More Investment in Education to Empower Women (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
Canada is doubling its contribution to the Global Partnership for Education to $180 million a year, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, told participants at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
Trudeau said that for any society to prosper, everyone has to be given the chance to succeed and to realize their dreams. Education is central to providing that chance.
The Global Partnership for Educat more PR
Learning Lessons From Immigration (10)
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Jan. 23 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release:
Immigration comes with both the opportunity of starting a new life, the challenge of finding ways to belong in a new country and the need to overcome the fear of outsiders that immigration can engender in a society.
In his new book To Belong in Buenos Aires, University of Northern British Columbia Assistant Professor of History Dr. Benjamin Bryce explores how German immigr more PR
Legal Advocacy Groups Sue Betsy DeVos and Trump Administration for Discriminating Against Student Survivors of Sexual Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release:
On behalf of plaintiffs SurvJustice, Equal Rights Advocates, and Victim Rights Law Center, three national public interest organizations -- Democracy Forward, the National Center for Youth Law, and the National Women's Law Center -- filed suit today against the Trump Administration to stop the Department of Education's new and extreme Title IX policy, alleging it was issued unlawfully and based on discrimin more PR
Legal Advocacy Groups Sue Betsy DeVos and Trump Administration for Discriminating Against Student Survivors of Sexual Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release:
On behalf of plaintiffs SurvJustice, Equal Rights Advocates, and Victim Rights Law Center, three national public interest organizations -- Democracy Forward, the National Center for Youth Law, and the National Women's Law Center -- filed suit today against the Trump Administration to stop the Department of Education's new and extreme Title IX policy, alleging it was issued unlawfully and based on discrim more PR
Legislation Allows CareerTechs to Expand STEM Education in Oklahoma (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 24 -- The Oklahoma Senate issued the following news release:
Oklahoma is considered one of the premiere states for STEM education and Sen. Ron Sharp wants to expand it further. He has filed Senate Bill 880 to further advance STEM education by moving oversight of the STEM Region/Community application subcommittee from the Coalition for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education in Oklahoma (CASMEO) to the Department of Career and Technology Education.
"Th more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Sandstede (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 26 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following legislative update by Minnesota State Rep. Julie Sandstede:
The 2018 legislative session is less than one month away, starting on February 20. Next week I'm hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings to answer questions and gather input about the important issues to be discussed at the State Capitol. The meetings are free and open to everyone, and will be held at the following times, days, and lo more PR
Leising: Bill to Require Cursive Writing Passes Senate (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to require cursive writing in schools today passed the full Senate by a vote of 38 to 11.
Senate Bill 8 would require each Indiana school corporation, charter school and accredited nonpublic elementary school to include cursive writing in their curriculum.
"Cursive writing was not made a Common Core standard in the past, so many schools s more PR
LETU's New Youth Orchestra Launches, Still Seeks Musicians (10)
LONGVIEW, Texas, Jan. 23 -- LeTourneau University issued the following news release:
LeTourneau University has launched its new regional youth orchestra for talented young musicians from 9th to 12th grades and is still recruiting interested musicians through February 12, according to LETU Director of Fine Arts Jim Taylor, who added that gifted younger musicians in 7th or 8th grade may also be considered.
"We initially are seeking area strings players who play violin, viola, cello, and double more PR
Lewis & Clark Welcomes Former National Poet Laureate Robert Hass (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 25 -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news:
On February 6 Lewis & Clark will host prize-winning poet and activist Robert Hass, who will give a reading of his poetry at 6 p.m in the Council Chambers. Hass' poetry reflects his passion for nature and is deeply influenced by the storytelling traditions of the West Coast, including the San Francisco literary scene and the Beat poets of the 1950s. Whether through poetry, essays, or translated verse, his work is a t more PR
Lieutenant Governor to Visit Beck PRIDE Center (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Jan. 23 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news release:
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin will be on the Arkansas State University campus, Thursday, Jan. 25, to tour the Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans. Griffin's visit marks the second time this week a government official is making a trip to the center.
"We are delighted to have state and federal officials come to campus and hear about our work with veterans," stated Dr. Susan Hanrahan, dean of more PR
Life Interrupted: Myanmar Teen Pregnancy Points to Need for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news:
Every year, almost 50,000 teenage girls in Myanmar give birth, according to data from the 2014 census. Thiri was one of them. She became pregnant when she was only 15 years old.
"My boyfriend and I were in love. We were so close and so sweet to each other. We were happy when we were together," she told UNFPA.
But the pregnancy turned her life upside down.
"I was devastated," she said. "I've always loved going more PR
LifeSmarts Program Awards Scholarship to Student Leaders From Anacostia, DC and Douglas County, GA (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
Today the National Consumers League (NCL) has announced two scholarship recipients, honored for their involvement in a community service and leadership initiative made possible through its consumer literacy program, LifeSmarts (LifeSmarts.org). The students were awarded $1,000 academic scholarships for their winning entries based on their experiences serving as Safety Smart(R) Ambassadors, a partnership betw more PR
Lipscomb University Provides Veterans, Spouses, Dependents Higher Education at No Cost (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
Lipscomb University has faith in the future of veterans. Veterans have the unique opportunity to attend Lipscomb University at zero cost to the student through the Yellow Ribbon Program, a benefit under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill earned by veterans through their distinguished service to our nation.
Chad Staggs, director of the Lipscomb University Veterans Services Office, outlined what zero cost truly means.
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LitWorld and Scholastic Announce World Read Aloud Day 2018 and a Special Collaboration With Harry Potter Book Night (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
In an ongoing effort to encourage reading aloud to kids of all ages, the global literacy non-profit LitWorld and title sponsor Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, today announced February 1, 2018 as this year's World Read Aloud Day, an advocacy day that calls attention to the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories. Research fr more PR
Live From the U.S. Capitol: Smith Gives Keynote Speech on Human Trafficking at Seton Hall University (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Invited weeks ago to Seton Hall University's conference on human trafficking, Rep. Chris Smith, the prime author of the nation's landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act worked through the emergency budget session in Washington and delivered his keynote address by phone to the audience of students, faculty and local advocates huddled at the South Orange, New Jersey campus.
"As late as thi more PR
Liz McCraw Named Vice President for Student Affairs at Southeastern (10)
DURANT, Oklahoma, Jan. 26 -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Liz Cobb McCraw has been named Vice President for Student Affairs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, effective February 1.
The appointment was approved at the Friday meeting of the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents.
McCraw, an Ardmore native, has served in various roles in Student Life at the University for 26 years, the past two-and-a-half as Dean of Student Af more PR
LMU to Offer New STEM-Focused Upward Bound Program With Federal Grant (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 24 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release:
Loyola Marymount University has received a $1.3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to create a new Upward Bound Math and Science program that will prepare traditionally underrepresented Westchester high school students for STEM-focused studies in college.
The Upward Bound Math and Science program, launching in late spring, will complement the existing Upward Bound program - housed within more PR
LMU to Recognize Los Angeles Archbishop Gomez With Honorary Degree (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 25 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release:
The Most Rev. Jose H. Gomez, archbishop of Los Angeles, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Loyola Marymount University in recognition of his dedication to social justice and the future of Catholic education at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, in the university's Ahmanson Auditorium.
Archbishop Gomez, who oversees the nation's largest Catholic archdiocese and serves as vice pres more PR
Lock Haven University Provost Selected to Serve as University's Interim President (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release:
The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education today selected Donna Wilson to serve as interim president of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, effective March 30. Dr. Wilson, who has served as the university's provost since 2012, will assume the role of interim president upon the retirement of Michael Fiorentino Jr., who has been Lock Haven's p more PR
Louisiana Approves 19 Local Improvement Plans for Persistently Struggling Schools (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 23 -- The Louisiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Louisiana Department of Education today announced it approved 19 school systems' localized plans for improving persistently struggling schools, marking a significant step in the state's rollout of its renewed approach to school turnaround in the era of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The action is paired with funding support totaling $8 million, pending approval by the state Bo more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on Unemployment Decline (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 23 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement on the decline of unemployment:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released the following statement on the announcement that the state's unemployment rate declined for the eighth consecutive month to 4.6 percent. The last time the unemployment figure was lower was in March of 2008. As a further sign of improvement, today Louisiana's unemployment rate ranks 37th in the nation compared to 46th in Janua more PR
Louisiana School Systems to Receive Nearly $12 Million to Improve Reading, Writing Skills (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 22 -- The Louisiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Wednesday will vote to award nearly $12 million in grant funding to support 56 school systems across the state as they create and implement initiatives to improve the reading and writing skills of struggling students.
The subgrants draw from a a three-year, $55.5 million Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (SRCL) grant Loui more PR
LTC Announces Initial Accreditation Site Review for Practical Nursing Program (10)
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Jan. 22 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release:
Lakeshore Technical College will host a site review for initial accreditation of its Practical Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share comments about the program in person at a meeting on Wednesday, March 7 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Health and Human Services Conference Room in the L more PR
LTC to Offer New Child Care Continuing Education Series (10)
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release:
Lakeshore Technical College is offering a series of child care continuing education seminars beginning this February. Seminars are open to anyone interested and are geared toward child care professionals. Childcare professionals can receive continuing education credit and must bring their registry number to receive credit. All classes have been approved for Tier 2 continuing education credit with The more PR
LTC to Offer Real Estate Continuing Education Seminars (10)
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release:
Lakeshore Technical College is offering real estate continuing education seminars beginning in February. All real estate salespersons and brokers are required to successfully complete an 18-hour continuing education requirement for 2017/18. This requirement must be met for license renewal by December 14, 2018. The 18 hours of continuing education, which are standardized by law, are divided into six m more PR
Lynch School's Hargreaves Retires (10)
CHESTNUT HILL, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Boston College issued the following news:
Lynch School of Education Thomas More Brennan Professor Andrew Hargreaves, a renowned international expert on education reform and its impact, has retired after 15 years at Boston College.
"I've been at BC longer than any other place," said the British-born, globe-trotting Hargreaves, who plans to move to Ottawa to be closer to his family but will continue as a LSOE research professor. "We've made some great fri more PR
MAEP Historical Overview (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 23 -- The Mississippi State Auditor issued the following news release:
Due to the recent debate and House passage of HB 957 (Mississippi Uniform Per Student Funding Formula Act of 2018), I thought it would be prudent to share the historical research and information compiled by my office about the many changes to the MAEP. Included here is a list of current MAEP state code sections that have been amended, added, or changed; a copy of the School District Rating and Acco more PR
MagLab 'Champion for Teaching' to Receive National Award (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida State University's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory issued the following news release:
Carlos R. Villa, director of K-12 education programs for the National MagLab's Center for Integrating Research & Learning (CIRL), will be honored with the 2018 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Distinguished Informal Science Education Award. This award recognizes three NSTA members around the country who have advanced informal science education with t more PR
Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship Awarded to Steffany Caron (10)
FORT KENT, Maine, Jan. 22 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent campus issued the following news release:
The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation (MeHEAF) are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Steffany Caron of Fort Kent. Steffany is a junior business management major at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where she maintains a high grade-point average.
Chris Pinkham, president of the Maine Bankers Association, made the presentation to more PR
MALDEF Issues Statement on End of Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following statement by President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz on the Senate vote ending the federal government shutdown:
"In the last several days, we have seen a government shutdown engineered by the White House, and that shutdown then exploited to seek to drive a wedge between citizens and immigrants. And today we have seen elected legislative leaders capitulate to these embarrassing and deeply trou more PR
MALDEF Sues Motel 6 for Violating Rights of Latino Guests in Arizona (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
Motel 6 violated the civil rights of Latino immigrants and other guests by alerting federal authorities that they had rented rooms at two Phoenix locations, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the name of eight plaintiffs affected by the motel practice.
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona by MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education more PR
Mark R. Speicher, PhD, MHA, Announced as AACOM Senior Vice President for Medical Education and Research (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 22 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news release:
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is pleased to announce Mark Speicher, PhD, MHA, as Senior Vice President for Medical Education and Research, effective March 5, 2018. He succeeds Thomas Levitan, MEd, interim SVP for Medical Education and Research, who retired in June of 2017 after holding AACOM leadership positions for 12 years. Dr. S more PR
Martin County Could See Huge Rate Increase Despite Failing System (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release:
This month, on the two-year anniversary of the federal emergency declaration in Flint, Michigan, the Martin County Judge Executive Kelley Callaham declared a state of emergency because of widespread water outages across Martin County, Kentucky. This rural Kentucky community is experiencing catastrophic failures of its aging water system with chronic contamination of its drinking water supply. Now, on Friday, the more PR
Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Global Vision' Is Topic of Special Lecture at George Fox University (10)
NEWBERG, Oregon, Jan. 22 -- George Fox University issued the following news release:
In recognition of Black History Month, George Fox University invites the public to a special presentation, "Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Inner Life and Global Vision," featuring Clayborne Carson, one of the nation's most renowned scholars of King.
The free lecture runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the university's Canyon Commons dining hall (Room 101). The event is being cohosted by George Fox's more PR
Maryland Department of Health Launches Opioid Awareness Campaigns (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release:
The Maryland Department of Health today announced two multi-media advertising campaigns to help raise awareness and combat the state's opioid epidemic.
In an effort to reduce the rate of overdose deaths among Marylanders through increased public education, the Department's Behavioral Health Administration's first campaign addresses the social stigma associated with opioid ad more PR
Maryland Joins Partnership Encouraging Young Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation issued the following news release:
Governor Larry Hogan today announced Maryland's participation in an innovative cybersecurity training partnership with the SANS Institute, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals at governments and commercial institutions worldwide. This partnership will inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and identify talent more PR
Maryland Joins Partnership Encouraging Young Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Governor Larry Hogan today announced Maryland's participation in an innovative cybersecurity training partnership with the SANS Institute, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals at governments and commercial institutions worldwide. This partnership will inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and identify talented youth in Maryland. Open more PR
Maryland State Board of Education to Meet on Tuesday, January 30 (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Maryland State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 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.
In addition, the State Board will hold a work session on Monday, January 29, beginning at 10 a.m. Board members are expected to review t more PR
Maryland University of Integrative Health Announces Agreement With the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (10)
LAUREL, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- The Maryland University of Integrative Health issued the following news release:
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), a national leader in the education and practice of natural medicine, announced today that it has signed an articulation agreement with the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
This agreement provides a pathway to enrollment in MUIH's programs for individuals who have comple more PR
Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award South Carolina State Library Receives 2018 Hayes Award (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2018 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award to the South Carolina State Library, Columbia, South Carolina.
The award, sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, is designed to provide up to $4,000 to an ALSC member's library to fund a visit from an author/illustrator who will speak to children who might otherwis more PR
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Translational Genomics Research Institute Assigned Patent for Propentofylline to Treat Glioma (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 25 -- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, Minnesota, and Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, have been assigned a patent (9,872,857) developed by three co-inventors for "methods of using propentofylline to treat glioma and glioblastoma." The co-inventors are Nhan Tran, Phoenix, Arizona, Joseph C. Loftus, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Harshil Dhruv, Phoenix, Arizona. The abstract states: "The invention encompasses methods of tre more PT
Mayor De Blasio Announces Lawsuit Against Nation's Largest Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced a the City had filed a lawsuit today in New York State Supreme Court to hold manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids to account for their part in the City's ongoing deadly opioid epidemic. The lawsuit aims to recover half a billion dollars in current and future costs the City will incur to combat this epidemic. In 2016, more than 1,00 more PR
Mayor Durkan Announces $1.4 Million to Support Seattle's Small Businesses (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following news release:
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced the award of $1.4 million in funding to support small businesses owned by historically disenfranchised communities in Seattle, including immigrants and refugees, people of color, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGTBQ community.
"Our small businesses are an economic engine in Seattle, and they create the rich texture and culture of our neighbo more PR
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Expand Safe Passage to 14 Additional Schools (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release:
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools today announced the Safe Passage program will be expanded to include 14 additional schools, bringing the total number of schools with Safe Passage to 159 to serve more than 75,000 students. Safe Passage is a collaborative city effort that has been shown to keep students safe during their daily commutes, reduce crime along routes and promote attendance at supporte more PR
Mayor Fischer Urges Used Laptop Computer Donations for Public Housing Residents (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news:
Mayor Greg Fischer today urged citizens, businesses and nonprofits to donate used laptop computers during the Computer Donation Day on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the new South Central Regional Library.
Donated laptop computers will have all data wiped and be refurbished by Fern Creek High School students in a program highlighted by Mayor Fischer on Jan. 4 in the annual State of the City address.
About 100 Fern Creek more PR
Mayors Receive Dollarwise Awards to Support Financial Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news release:
The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) DollarWise Campaign has awarded its 2018 Innovation Grants to three cities with extraordinary financial education initiatives. Akron, OH received a grant to provide financial education within its public school system; Baltimore, MD received a grant to incorporate financial education into its English as a Second Language programming; Houston, TX was awarded a gran more PR
McCabe Continues Efforts to Establish Erin's Law Curriculum in Schools (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 26 -- The Washington state House Republicans issued the following news release:
Rep. Gina McCabe is continuing her efforts this year to get Erin's Law, a bill that would help establish age-appropriate, sexual-abuse prevention curriculum in schools, enacted into law.
House Bill 1539 would form a task force to create the curriculum for grades K-12, as well as identify funding sources to implement the curriculum.
McCabe, the bill's sponsor, says teaching students how to more PR
MCNY MBA Alumna Paula Landry Comes Full Circle-Named Director of Media Management MBA Program (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Metropolitan College issued the following news release:
Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) 2001 Media Management MBA alumna, Paula Landry, has come full circle. In fall of 2017, she was named Director of the MCNY School for Business MBA in Media Management Program.
Landry decided to further her education after already having a series of successful credits under her belt. In 2000, pairing an MBA with her impressive resume was what she needed to launch her own busin more PR
MDE Announces Schools Affected by Questar Assessment Breach (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 22 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Mississippi Education Department's (MDE) assessment vendor, Questar Assessment, Inc., reported today that 663 students in the Tupelo and Jefferson County school districts were affected by the data breach the company discovered last week. This represents a fraction (0.26%) of the to 258,501 computer-based test takers in spring and fall 2017. Questar had originally reported the breach r more PR
MDE Awards $5 Million to Districts to Expand CTE Programs, Opportunities (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- Brian Whiston, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following news release:
Students across Michigan will have more opportunities for in-demand career skills as 14 districts and intermediate districts are being awarded $5 million in grants to purchase specialized equipment and expand programs, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced.
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Equipment Grants will allow distr more PR
MDE Awards $5 Million to Districts to Expand CTE Programs, Opportunities (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
Students across Michigan will have more opportunities for in-demand career skills as 14 districts and intermediate districts are being awarded $5 million in grants to purchase specialized equipment and expand programs, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced.
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Equipment Grants will allow districts to obtain equipment to expand more PR
Megan Ryan Named Executive Director of Admissions, Financial Aid at Allegheny College (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
Megan Ryan has been named executive director of admissions and financial aid at Allegheny College, effective May 3. Ryan, who has more than a decade of experience working in higher education and customer relations, currently serves as associate director of admission at Carnegie Mellon University.
"We are very pleased to welcome Megan to the Allegheny College community," said Cornell LeSane II, Allegheny vice presi more PR
Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund Issues Statement on Proposed Legislation on Immigration (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 25 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following statement by President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz in response to the Trump administration's outline of proposed legislation on immigration:
"The immigration 'proposal' released by the White House today has no place in the House or the Senate, which should continue working toward a reasonable bipartisan bill to protect the immigrant youth harmed by Donald Trump's unsupportable more PR
MHC Alumna Named to Lead Agnes Scott College (10)
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news:
Leocadia "Lee" Zak '79 has been named president-elect of Agnes Scott College, a women's institution based near Atlanta, Georgia. Agnes Scott was founded in 1889 as a seminary and renamed Agnes Scott College in 1890.
Zak, whose education from Mount Holyoke College set her on the path of self-confidence and leadership, believes that women's colleges are critical places for students to learn -- and embrace -- more PR
MHCC to Host National Community College Cyber Summit This August (10)
GRESHAM, Oregon, Jan. 24 -- Mt. Hood Community College issued the following news release:
Mt. Hood Community College will host the 2018 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) this Aug. 2 - 4. 3CS is the only national academic conference focused on cybersecurity education at community colleges. This year's theme is "Expanding Expertise - Transforming Community College Cybersecurity Programs."
The fifth annual 3CS is expected to attract more than 450 cybersecurity students, faculty, staff and indu more PR
Michigan Gov. Snyder Issues Proclamation on Michigan School Choice Week (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, every student in Michigan should have access to an effective education; and,
WHEREAS, improving the quality of education in Michigan continues to be an issue of importance to our state's leaders; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children to be successful adults; and,
WHEREAS, Michigan has a mult more PR
MILITARY $1.35 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Web-Head Technologies (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Web-Head Technologies Inc., San Antonio, Texas, won a $1,348,236 federal contract set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for strategic planning and partnering support services. The place of performance will be at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. more CTR
MILITARY $12.1 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Calibre Systems (10)
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Calibre Systems Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, was awarded a $12,099,837 federal contract by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command for the U.S. Army Force management school education and training support services. more CTR
MILITARY $2.61 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Cultural Intelligence Center (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 25 -- Cultural Intelligence Center LLC, Holt, Michigan, won a $2,609,682.67 federal contract from the Defense Human Resources Activity for cultural self-assessment for the Defense Language and National Security Education Office. more CTR
MILITARY $23,500 Federal Contract Awarded to Logistics Professionals (10)
BEAUFORT, South Carolina, Jan. 27 -- Logistics Professionals, Virginia Beach, Virginia, won a $23,500 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station for a Protestant director of religious education. more CTR
MILITARY $33,380 Federal Contract Awarded to MAC Business Solutions (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- MAC Business Solutions, Gaithersburg, Maryland won a $33,380 federal contract set aside for small business from the Department of Defense Education Activity for R&D on language acquisition through motor planning. more CTR
MILITARY $900,355 Federal Contract Awarded to Navales Enterprises (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Navales Enterprises Inc., San Antonio, Texas, won a $900,355 federal contract set aside for woman-owned small business from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for administrative and clerical support services. The place of performance will be in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. more CTR
Millburn Academy Get a Taste of Food Careers (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 22 -- The Food and Drink Federation issued the following news release:
On Thursday (18 January) over 200 pupils from Millburn Academy in Inverness attended a special food and drink careers fair where they discovered the variety of exciting opportunities the sector has to offer.
The whole of S2 attended the event organised in partnership between the Academy and Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland to learn more about the huge variety of careers available across the foo more PR
Millennials Are Getting Their Financial Houses in Order, Despite What They and Others May Think (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release:
Millennials are proving that they are just as good as or better than older generations when it comes to money management habits like saving and budgeting, according to the Better Money Habits(R) Millennial Report released today. Millennials (ages 23 to 37) are saving (63 percent), and they are more likely to say they have a savings goal (57 percent) than members of Gen X (42 percen more PR
Millikin University Awarded Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Grant (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- Millikin University issued the following news release:
Millikin University has been awarded a U.S host institution grant to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence during the 2018-2019 academic year. Millikin will host a public health scholar from Namibia or Botswana to increase student and faculty knowledge and understanding of public health issues and policy in sub-Saharan Africa.
The visiting scholar will teach classes on global and public health to Millikin stud more PR
Millions of Catholic School Students and Teachers Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week January 28 - February 3 (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The National Catholic Educational Association issued the following news release:
January 28 through February 3, 2018, marks the 44th year that the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) will lead the country in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week (CSW). This annual observance begins the last Sunday in January and continues through the first Saturday in February.
In dioceses around the country CSW means open houses, special liturgies, daily th more PR
Minister Bruton Conducts Review of Career Guidance (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 22 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D. today announced a review of career guidance in post-primary schools, further education and training centres and higher education institutions.
The purpose of the review is to ensure that we are providing a high quality, relevant career guidance support service to all students from post -primary level up to further and higher e more PR
Minister Flanagan Announces Interim Arrangements for Labour Market Access for International Protection Applicants, Pending Commission Approval of Ireland's Opt in to the EU (Recast) Reception Conditions Directive (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 23 -- The Ireland Department of Justice and Equality issued the following news release:
Today (Tuesday), Minister Flanagan briefed Cabinet on his proposals for temporary interim arrangements for access to the workforce for international protection applicants from February 2018 until the date of entry into force of the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive. Government approved the Minister's proposals for temporary arrangements and shared the Minister's view that it is more PR
Minister Flanagan Announces the Lifting of the Visa Requirement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 22 -- The Ireland Department of Justice and Equality issued the following news release:
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Mr Charlie Flanagan T.D., today announced the lifting of the visa requirement for citizens of the UAE travelling to Ireland with effect from the 31st January and has signed an Order to give effect to this decision.
Minister Flanagan, who led a trade mission to United Arab Emirates as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, said the removal of visa more PR
Minister Flanagan Welcomes Oireachtas Approval of Government Decision to Opt Into the EU (Recast) Reception Conditions Directive (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 23 -- The Ireland Department of Justice and Equality issued the following news release:
Minister Flanagan has welcomed the endorsement of the Dail and Seanad for the Government proposal to opt-in to the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive. The Directive provides a legislative framework for the provision of reception conditions and related supports for applicants in our international protection system. These include labour market access and the decision to opt-in to more PR
Minister Mitchell O'Connor Publishes Report on Living Conditions of College Students (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 22 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O'Connor T.D. today published the Eurostudent VI study, the sixth report of its kind into how students experience university life, while visiting GMIT Mayo campus Castlebar.
Over 20,000 students attending higher education institutions were surveyed as part of the report. Overall the report found:
* High levels of overall student sa more PR
Minister Mitchell O'Connor Successfully Steers the Technological Universities' Bill Through the Dail Last Night (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 24 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Technological Universities Bill has now completed all stages in the Dail and moves a step closer to enactment.
The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O'Connor T.D. has secured the passage of the Technological Universities Bill through the Dail last night.
Minister Mitchell O'Connor said, "Today marks a significant milestone in progressing this vital piece of leg more PR
Ministers Bruton and Halligan Announce Further Competitive Call for Springboard+ 2018 (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 25 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD, together with the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, John Halligan TD today issued a competitive call to all Higher Education providers for course proposals which will be funded under Springboard+ 2018.
Springboard+ forms part of the Action Plan for Education, which aims to make the Irish education and more PR
Minnesota State Adopts Comprehensive Plan to Strengthen Developmental Education (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Board of Trustees of Minnesota State adopted a plan for re-envisioning and re-designing developmental education, a critical component of student success for thousands of students statewide. The plan is based on best practices that have been shown to reduce the number of students that take developmental education courses and improve the rate of success for students who do enroll in su more PR
Minnesota State Announces 400 Scholarships for High Demand Sector Programs (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Minnesota State today announced the availability of 400 new scholarships of $2,500 each for students enrolling in high-demand programs at state colleges.
The scholarships will be available Fall semester 2018 to new students enrolling at any Minnesota State college in associate degree, diploma, or certificate programs that prepare graduates for careers in high demand sectors including ad more PR
Minnesota's Nonprofit Hospitals Contribute $4.9 Billion in Uncompensated Care and Health Improvement Programs to Minnesota Communities (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- The Minnesota Hospital Association issued the following news release:
Minnesota's hospitals and health systems contributed nearly $4.9 billion in programs and services in 2016 to benefit the health of their communities, an increase of 7.8 percent compared to 2015, according to the latest annual Community Benefit Report released by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA).
"Minnesota's hospitals and health systems are dedicated to their community service missions more PR
Missouri Schools Recognized for Exemplary Professional Learning Opportunities (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
Schools from across the state of Missouri will be honored during the 2018 Powerful Learning Conference for their commitment to professional learning. Nearly 1,700 Missouri educators are expected to attend the conference Jan. 29-30 in Osage Beach.
Twenty-one schools have been named Exemplary Professional Learning Communities Schools for promoting cultures focused more PR
Money Continues to Magically Appear for Ducey Staffers, Nada for Arizona Teachers (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Yesterday, Craig Harris of the Arizona Republic reported that Governor Doug Ducey has prioritized his brand and messaging, spending in excess of $4.2 million to boost a failed administration, all the while Arizona teachers struggle to make ends meet and our public schools continue to be underfunded.
Read, "No spin: State public-relations jobs, cost rise sharply under Gov. Doug Ducey."
Arizona Democrat more PR
More Action Needed to Improve Security and Humanitarian Access in Myanmar If Rohingya Children are to Return Safely (10)
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, Jan. 25 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) issued the following news release:
Improved security and unimpeded humanitarian access in Myanmar are essential before Rohingya children can be returned from Bangladesh, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Justin Forsyth said today.
"Some 58 percent of the refugees are children, many of whom are still traumatized by their experiences of violence," said Mr Forsyth, speaking from the Kutapalong refug more PR
More Action Needed to Improve Security, Humanitarian Access in Myanmar If Rohingya Children are to Return Safely - UNICEF (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release:
Improved security and unimpeded humanitarian access in Myanmar are essential before Rohingya children can be returned from Bangladesh, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Justin Forsyth said today.
"Some 58% of the refugees are children, many of whom are still traumatized by their experiences of violence," said Mr Forsyth, speaking from the Kutapalong refugee camp in southern Bangladesh. "It is critical that their ri more PR
More Americans Willing to Ride in Fully Self-Driving Cars (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- AAA Club Alliance issued the following news release:
As the 2018 Washington Auto Show dawns this week, there are signs American drivers are beginning to embrace self-driving vehicles, a new consumer survey from AAA reveals. Six out of ten U.S. drivers - 63 percent - report feeling afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle. It's a significant decrease from 78 percent in early 2017.
Millennial and male drivers are the most trusting of autonomous technologies, with onl more PR
More Grads and Fewer Dropouts in Jeffco (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, Jan. 24 -- The Jeffco Public Schools issued the following news:
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released 2016-17 school year graduation, completion, and dropout rates last week. For Jeffco Public Schools, the news is positive; more students are staying in school, and more students are graduating/completing their K-12 education.
"We are a big district with a diverse student population," explained Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass. "It's no easy task to move our numbers more PR
More Than $110,000 in Grants Awarded to Nonprofits in Madison County (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 23 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news:
The Central New York Community Foundation awarded $113,858 in grants to three nonprofit organizations serving Madison County.
Earlville Free Library received $18,858 to create a new children's area, computer laboratory and teen lounge. The designated space will enhance the library's ability to provide customized materials and services to children and youth. The Earlville Free Library offers o more PR
More Than 1,400 Education and Industry Leaders Attend Jump Start Convention (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 23 -- The Louisiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Louisiana Department of Education today hosted the 4th Annual Jump Start Convention at the Raising Cane's River Center. More than 1,400 Louisiana education and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the state's progress in implementing the career and technical education program, to share resources, and to strategize for the future.
Launched in 2014, Jump Start is the state's initiati more PR
More Than 29,000 Investment Professionals Worldwide Pass Level I CFA Exam (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute issued the following news release:
CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, reports that 43 percent of the 68,086 candidates who took the December 2017 Chartered Financial Analyst(R) (CFA(R)) Level I exam have passed. These successful candidates now progress to Level II of the CFA Program, the second of three steps toward earning the CFA charter, one of the most respected and rec more PR
Morris County Vocational School District and CCM Introduce Cybersecurity Program for High School Students (10)
RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- County College of Morris issued the following news:
The Morris County Vocational School District in partnership with County College of Morris (CCM) is offering a new Share Time program, Cybersecurity and Information Protection (CIP), for Morris County high school students.
Students in the program will take a two-year course sequence at CCM in Randolph. The courses will focus on the technical skills and knowledge required to work in cybersecurity in both the pub more PR
MPMA Education Foundation Contributes $30,000 for Manufacturing Workforce Development Scholarships (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA) Education Foundation today presented Minnesota State with a contribution of $30,000 for scholarships that will be offered to new students entering advanced manufacturing programs at Minnesota State colleges. The contribution will supplement scholarships that are being offered under the Workforce Development Scholarship program begi more PR
MPT Series Maryland Farm & Harvest Features Washington, Talbot, Queen Anne's, Frederick, and Anne Arundel Counties on Jan. 30 (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Maryland Public Television's (MPT) popular original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its fifth season, will feature locations in Washington, Talbot, Queen Anne's, Frederick and Anne Arundel counties during the episode airing Tuesday, January 30 at 7 p.m.
The upcoming episode features the following segments:
* Hayes Apiary, in Smithsburg (Washington County). The Maryland Department o more PR
Ms. Foundation for Women Announces New Vice President of Strategy and Programs (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The Ms. Foundation for Women issued the following news release:
Today, the Ms. Foundation for Women announced Roz Lee as the new Vice President of Strategy and Programs to its staff.
"I am thrilled to welcome Roz to the Ms. Foundation team," said Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. "As someone who has dedicated her life to advancing justice in all areas of our society, we are incredibly fortunate to have her experience and expertise on our more PR
MSU Professor Named to Prestigious IEEE Honor (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
John Luginsland, professor of electrical and computer engineering and computational mathematics, science and engineering at Michigan State University, has been named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE, the world's largest professional organization for the advancement of technology.
Named a fellow for his contributions to space-charge limited flow physics, coh more PR
MSU Texas Announces Agribusiness Concentration (10)
WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Midwestern State University issued the following news release:
In Texas, it's no secret that farming and ranching roots run deep. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Lone Star State leads the nation in cattle, cotton, hay and sheep among other products. Given that rich history and economic impact, the addition of an agribusiness concentration at MSU Texas is a natural fit to the business curriculum.
Beginning in Fall 2018, Midwestern more PR
Multi-Donor LGBT Fund Awards Grant (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Southwest Florida Community Foundation issued the following news release:
The LGBT Community Fund of Southwest Florida, a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, recently awarded $15,000 to Collier County's Avow Hospice for an education program to address aging issues in the LGBT community.
The LGBT Community Fund of Southwest Florida is a multi-donor fund that allow donors to support the LGBT causes by becoming an LGBT Community Fund Participant, ma more PR
MUSC on Forbes First-ever List of America's Best Employers for Diversity (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 53 out of 250 organizations on the Forbes 2018 list of America's Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, MUSC ranked No. 6 among the 20 institutions listed in the education category.
In collaboration with Statista, Forbes asked 30,000 employees working for large U.S. companies and organizations to evaluate thei more PR
MUSC, Clemson Share Gains in OR Design Project (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Jan. 25 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
A joint research team including faculty from Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) unveiled a high-fidelity, mockup operating room (OR) at the Clemson Design Center in Charleston today. The OR prototype is based on three years' worth of research of past literature on OR functionality; observation of best practices in updated, modernized ORs; and inp more PR
Museum Launches Never Stop Asking Why Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum issued the following news release:
Since opening its doors 25 years ago, 43 million visitors from around the world have visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on the National Mall to learn about the Holocaust, remember its victims, and reflect on what Holocaust history continues to teach us. Now, as the Museum looks ahead to the next 25 years, it is launching a new global engagement initiative, Never Stop Asking Why, aiming more PR
NACAC Urges Trump and Congress to Find Common Ground on Immigration (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news:
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) urges Congress and the administration to find common ground and move forward with policies that support DREAMers and promote student mobility across borders.
NACAC has long supported granting legal status to students who were brought to the United States as young children so they can continue their education and more PR
NACAC Urges Trump and Congress to Find Common Ground on Immigration (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news release:
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) urges Congress and the administration to find common ground and move forward with policies that support DREAMers and promote student mobility across borders.
NACAC has long supported granting legal status to students who were brought to the United States as young children so they can continue their educa more PR
NACHA Board of Directors Seeks Additional Corporate and Fintech Executives for Board Advisory Group (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of NACHA--The Electronic Payments Association seeks additional volunteers from corporate end-user and fintech organizations to serve on the NACHA Board Advisory Group.
Comprised of senior executives from a broad cross-section of corporate end users and technology providers those who make and enable ACH payments the Board Advisory Group provides non-financial insti more PR
NAKASEC Issues Statement on Congress (10)
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 -- The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium issued the following statement:
Instead of standing strong to pass a permanent legislative solution for over 2 million undocumented young people, Congress opted to reopen the government without the clean DREAM Act attached to the continuing resolution (CR). Members of Congress abandoned young immigrants once again, even though they have been sharing their stories of pain and struggle and organizing towards pos more PR
NASFAA Highlights the Positives, Negatives of the PROSPER Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following news release:
In December, the House education committee introduced a comprehensive bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA)--the primary law that authorizes federal student aid programs for higher education. As the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) explains in its new policy issue brief, the bill -- dubbed the Promoting Real Opportun more PR
Nashormeh Lindo, Larry Baza Named New Chair and Vice Chair of California Arts Council (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 26 -- The California Arts Council issued the following news release:
The California Arts Council elected members Nashormeh Lindo and Larry Baza to serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the Council, respectively, at a public meeting on Thursday, January 25, at OC Music & Dance school in Irvine. The decisions for both roles were made by unanimous vote of the Council.
An Oakland-based artist and educator, Lindo was appointed to the California Arts Council by Governor Jerry more PR
NASP Adopts Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The National Association of School Psychologists issued the following news release:
As part of the National Association of School Psychologists' (NASP) commitment to ensure all children's safety, well-being, and ability to thrive in school, at home, and throughout life, NASP has adopted the "Resolution to Support Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence". The work of NASP is grounded in its mission, professional standards, position statements, resolutions, policies, and ad more PR
Nation's Superintendents to Gather in Nashville for AASA's 2018 National Conference on Education (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The American Association of School Administrators issued the following news release:
School system leaders and other advocates of public education representing diverse communities throughout the nation are meeting in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 15-17, for the 2018 National Conference on Education. Hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, this event is regarded as the most comprehensive professional learning and networking event for school superintenden more PR
National Academies Announce Initiative on Climate Communication; Appoints Advisory Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are launching a major initiative to more effectively enable their extensive body of work on climate science, impacts, and response options to inform the public and decision makers.
"The National Academies have a vast library of authoritative information to help everyone from savvy citizens to responsible decision makers understand, prepare, and respon more PR
National Academies' Gulf Research Program Awards $5.3 Million to Enhance Environmental Restoration Outcomes and Improve Oil Spill Risk Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced grant awards for seven new projects totaling $5.3 million. Five of the projects involve developing or testing new technologies or methods for monitoring or evaluating environmental restoration projects to improve future restoration efforts. Two of the projects are fo more PR
National Commission Builds Case for Connecting Students' Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release:
The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development released an interim report today highlighting the important role that social and emotional development plays in student learning.
"How Learning Happens: Supporting Students' Social, Emotional, and Academic Development" includes initial findings on how students, teachers, parents, and administrators across the country are integratin more PR
National Education Association Issues Statement on Dream Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement:
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Congress again failed to find a permanent legislative solution for our nation's Dreamers despite bipartisan compromises in the Senate and House and overwhelming public support for the Dream Act.
NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia issued the following statement:
"Our fight isn't about legislative posturing in Congress. It is about standing up for the values that we hold dear as a nation. The politi more PR
National Partnership for Women & Families Issues Statement on Roe V. Wade Case (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following statement by President Debra L. Ness on the case of Roe v. Wade for the fight for women's equality:
"Forty-five years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Roe v. Wade case, improving women's health, protecting our privacy and enhancing our dignity and economic security in profound and powerful ways, we are a nation in transition. Despite its transformative impact, Roe is under siege today - more PR
National Press Club Briefing to Feature SC Arts Commission Program (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The South Carolina Arts Commission issued the following news release:
The Art of Community: Rural S.C., an S.C. Arts Commission program, and one of its community representatives from Walterboro, S.C. are being featured at the National Press Club Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m.
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) arranged the National Press Club briefing, "The Arts and America's Bottom Line," to affirm the value of public investment in the art more PR
National PTA Issues Statement on Marshall County High School Shooting (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following statement by President Jim Accomando on the shooting at Marshall County High School:
"National PTA is deeply saddened to hear of the shooting this morning at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky. 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 dese more PR
National Sanctity of Human Life Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release:
Since January 22 marks the 45th year since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, along with its companion case Doe v. Bolton, that purported to legalize killing a pre-born baby's life for any reason and at any stage of development, President Donald Trump proclaims today as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating January 22 as the first National San more PR
Nationwide Named New Provider for $1.1 Billion Philadelphia Deferred Compensation Plans (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news release:
The City of Philadelphia recently named Nationwide as its exclusive 457(b) and 401(a) retirement plans provider. Together, the plans serve approximately 21,700 participants with $1.1 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2017.
Those participants are a broad range of city employees. In addition to recordkeeping and administrative services, Nationwide will provide education and communications programs designed more PR
NCAC Supports University of Mary Washington's Efforts to Protect Free Speech on Campus (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The National Coalition Against Censorship issued the following news release:
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) has joined a group of free speech advocates lead by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) in submitting an amicus brief in support of the University of Mary Washington (UMW). The Virginia university was sued by a group of students who contend that UMW failed to protect them from peer-on-peer harassment by not banning now-defunct so more PR
NECAT's Our Nashville Series Features Local Nonprofits (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news:
In 2017, Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television (NECAT) launched a television series called Our Nashville that featured 20 thirty-minute episodes in season one, each focused on a different local nonprofit organization.
In summer 2016, NECAT received news that their Public Investment Proposal for adding a new service to the city had been approved by Mayor Barry and by Metro Council. The projec more PR
NEO to Host Tribal Scholarship Fair (10)
MIAMI, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College issued the following news release:
The Native American Student Association (NASA) at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) will host a tribal scholarship workshop and fair on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6 - 8:00 p.m. in the Calcagno Family Ballroom on the NEO campus. Mr. Cedric Sunray will deliver a workshop "The College Hustle" at the event.
Sunray is an educator specializing in issues affecting Indian Country. He is an alum more PR
Nepal, World Bank Sign Three Agreements Totaling $440 Million (10)
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Jan. 23 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
The Government of Nepal and the World Bank today signed three financing agreements for $440 million in Kathmandu to invest in the country's post-earthquake housing reconstruction, livestock innovation, and technical education and vocational training.
The agreements were signed by Finance Secretary Shankar Prasad Adhikari and World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan Qimiao Fan in the presence of F more PR
Nevada Dem Gov Primary Grows More Divisive As Union Support Splits (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
With a looming Democrat gubernatorial nomination fight between Steve Sisolak and Chris Giunchigliani already giving Democrats cause for concern in Nevada, disunity within the party's key union backers threatens to further divide liberal Democrat primary voters. After the Clark County Education Association decided to back Sisolak's candidacy earlier this month, the Nevada State Education Association an more PR
New Associate Dean for Pre-Health Programs (10)
CHESTNUT HILL, Massachusetts, Jan. 22 -- Boston College issued the following news:
Rafael Luna, former executive director of the Boston College-based National Research Mentoring Network, has been named associate dean and director of Pre-Health Programs, while Biology's Danielle Taghian is chairwoman of the Faculty Pre-Health Advising Committee, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., has announced.
This month, Luna, who came to BC following 11 years as a researcher more PR
New Award Program Recognizes the Most Innovative in Parks and Recreation (10)
ASHBURN, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is proud to announce the launch of its new NRPA Innovation Awards. These awards recognize park and recreation agencies nationwide that have improved and empowered their communities through innovative practices in park design, health and wellness, conservation and social equity. Applications for the awards will be accepted Jan. 22 - Mar more PR
New Campaign Calls on McDonald's to Hold Antibiotics From Their Meat Supply Chain (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund issued the following news release:
The consumer and public health advocacy organization U.S. PIRG Education Fund is calling on McDonald's to commit to a concrete timeline to phase out the routine use of medically important antibiotics in its beef and pork supply chains. U.S. PIRG Education Fund is singling out the iconic fast food company because McDonald's has an outsized influence as the biggest purchaser of more PR
New Campaign Calls on McDonald's to Hold the Antibiotics From Their Meat Supply Chain (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 25 -- California Public Interest Research Group Education Fund issued the following news release:
The consumer and public health advocacy organization CALPIRG Education Fund is calling on McDonald's, to commit to a concrete timeline for phasing out the routine use of medically-important antibiotics in their beef and pork supply chains. The CALPIRG Education Fund and its partner groups are singling out the iconic fast food company because McDonald's has an outsized i more PR
New Campaign Calls on McDonald's to Hold the Antibiotics From Their Meat Supply Chain (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 25 -- Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Education Fund issued the following news release:
The consumer advocacy organization, MASSPIRG Education Fund, is calling on McDonald's to commit to a concrete timeline for phasing out the routine use of medically-important antibiotics in their beef and pork supply chains. The MASSPIRG Education Fund and its partner groups are singling out the iconic fast food company because of its outsized influence as the biggest more PR
New Campaign Calls on McDonald's to Hold the Antibiotics From Their Meat Supply Chain (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- The Texas Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release:
The consumer and public health advocacy organization TexPIRG Education Fund is calling on McDonald's to commit to a concrete timeline to phase out routinely using medically-important antibiotics in its beef and pork supply chains. The TexPIRG Education Fund and its partner groups are singling out the iconic fast food company because McDonald's has an outsized influence as the biggest purchaser more PR
New Certificate in Obesity Management to Be Available to NPs and PAs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following news release:
Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) announced a collaboration with the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) to develop an educational program that will award a Certificate in Primary Care Obesity Management to NPs and PAs. The program supports NPs and PAs who are interested in expanding care to patients affected by obesity.
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New Certificate in Obesity Management to Be Available to PAs and NPs (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The American Academy of Physician Assistants issued the following news release:
Today the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) announced a collaboration with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) to develop an educational program that will award a Certificate in Primary Care Obesity Management to PAs and NPs. The program supports PAs and NPs who are interested in expanding care to patients affected by obesity more PR
New Certificate in Obesity Management to Be Available to PAs and NPs (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The American Academy of Physician Assistants issued the following news release:
Today the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) announced a collaboration with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) to develop an educational program that will award a Certificate in Primary Care Obesity Management to PAs and NPs. The program supports PAs and NPs who are interested in expanding care to patients affected by obesity more PR
New Certified for Sport App Helps Consumers Find Independently Tested, Safer Supplements in Seconds (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- NSF International issued the following news release:
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, released its newly designed Certified for Sport(R) app and website to help protect athletes and consumers from potentially harmful ingredients and athletic banned substances in dietary supplements. The app features enhanced search capabilities, side-by-side product comparisons and a UPC barcode scanner to find Certified for Sport supplements tes more PR
New College of Florida Again Ranks in Kiplinger's Top 20 Public Colleges (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release:
For the 15th consecutive year, Kiplinger's Personal Finance has recognized New College of Florida as one of the nation's best values in higher education.
The magazine ranked New College 16th on its list of the 100 best values in public colleges for 2018, up three places from 2017.
Kiplinger says the colleges in its rankings "best meet our definition more PR
New College Presents the 'Frankenstein' Story You Don't Know (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release:
Say the name "Frankenstein" and the picture that comes to mind is a grunting, lumbering creature, flat-headed, neck-bolted and grimacing, as first portrayed by Boris Karloff in the 1931 movie.
And that picture could hardly be more wrong.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus was published 200 years ago, and New College of Florida is more PR
New Director of Advancement (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 24 -- Southeast Community College issued the following news release:
With 25 years of fundraising experience, Rick Blessen of Crete is Southeast Community College's first director of advancement. Blessen most recently was the development director at Doane University in Crete. He looks forward to using his experience in higher education fundraising at SCC.
"Southeast Community College is providing not only an opportunity for students to have an affordable top-quality edu more PR
New Economic Impact Study Confirms RVCC's Benefits to Students, Tax Payers, Society (10)
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
A new economic impact study shows that Raritan Valley Community College has a significant, positive impact on the regional economy and benefits students by raising their lifetime earnings and quality of life. These are the findings of The Economic Contributions of Raritan Valley Community College, an economic impact study just released by Emsi of Moscow, ID.
The study, which was commissione more PR
New England College Announces Bridge to the Future $37 Million Capital Campaign (10)
HENNIKER, New Hampshire, Jan. 23 -- New England College issued the following news release:
New England College has announced the public phase of a $37M capital campaign, Bridge to the Future, the largest fundraising initiative in the College's history.
"When New England College was founded in 1946, to serve veterans returning from World War II, our founders had a bold vision for creating an innovative higher education institution dedicated to improving the lives of students and society." said more PR
New Global Math Test to Be Developed for the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (10)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Jan. 25 -- RTI International issued the following news release:
Are 15-year-olds from the United States, Russia, or China (or any other of dozens of countries) improving at math? How does performance between boys vs. girls compare? Do Immigrants outperform non-immigrants? How do advantaged vs. disadvantaged students perform? And, importantly, what can countries do to improve student performance?
These and many other questions can be informed by the trian more PR
New Graduate Degree Program in Communication Approved for East Stroudsburg University (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education approved a master's degree in communication for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, January 25. This new 30-33 credit graduate degree will officially be implemented in summer/fall of 2018 and is geared toward those interested in a professional or academic career in the field. ESU's new program is more PR
New Hampshire's State Education Plan Approved by U.S. Department of Education (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 24 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the approval of New Hampshire's consolidated education plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) on Friday, January 19th, 2018.
"New Hampshire's plan met the requirements of the law, and so I am happy to approve it," said Secretary DeVos. "This plan should not be seen as a ceiling, but as a foundation upon which New Hampshire c more PR
New Interactive Maps Show Unemployment Rates, High-Demand Jobs by Legislative District (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release:
New interactive maps released on Friday by Iowa Workforce Development's Labor Market Information team will provide Iowa legislators with current unemployment rates and high-demand jobs by district.
"We are excited to be able to provide Iowa legislators with real insights into constituent employment levels and opportunities for growth in districts," Gov. Kim Reynolds said. "This will help communities bett more PR
New Interactive Maps Show Unemployment Rates, High-Demand Jobs by Legislative District (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
New interactive maps released on Friday by Iowa Workforce Development's Labor Market Information team will provide Iowa legislators with current unemployment rates and high-demand jobs by district.
"We are excited to be able to provide Iowa legislators with real insights into constituent employment levels and opportunities for growth in districts," Gov. Kim Reynolds said. "This will help communities bett more PR
New Menino Survey of Mayors, From Boston University Initiative on Cities, Reveals Housing Affordability and Climate Change as Top Issues for Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release:
Mayors nationwide, from cities large and small, agree that housing availability and affordability is their most pressing concern and the top reason that people are moving away from their cities. Mayors are also deeply concerned by the consequences of climate change and agree that cities should play a strong role in mitigating the negative effects. At a time when cutbacks in federal and state funding threaten to more PR
New Microloan Program Funded By Goldman Sachs and Rebuild Texas Fund Announced for Small Businesses Impacted By Hurricane Harvey (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today joined representatives from Goldman Sachs, LiftFund, and the Rebuild Texas Fund to announce a new $7 million microloan program for small businesses affected by Harvey. The Texas Small Business Rebuild Initiative will provide up to $25,000 loans at a zero percent interest rate for 48 months to small businesses working to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane.
In an more PR
New Partnership to Help Millennials End Gender Bias (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The Global Shapers Community and Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced a partnership to accelerate progress toward gender equality. Inspired by Procter & Gamble's #WeSeeEqual campaign, the Global Shapers Community will galvanize the collective power of over 7,000 Global Shapers to raise awareness and mobilize action - to stand up for gender equality.
With the largest youth population in history, there i more PR
New Pharmacy Program for Patients With Chronic Pain (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Jan. 25 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release:
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomes the new trial program through community pharmacies across Australia to support people suffering from chronic pain. The trial program, known as Pain MedsCheck, was announced today by the Federal Minister for Health, Greg Hunt.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomes the new trial program through community pharmacies across Australia to support people suffe more PR
New Poll Finds Affordable Housing is a Major Voting Issue for Latinos (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 22 -- The San Francisco Foundation issued the following news release:
A statewide poll of Latino registered voters in California finds that affordable housing could be a major voting issue for the Latino community. The poll of 900 Latino registered voters found that 88 percent agreed that policymakers in California should take steps to "expand development of affordable housing" including 62 percent who strongly agreed - the highest mark of any policy issues asses more PR
New Project to Expand Access to Education for 48,000 Vulnerable Nigerian Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Creative Associates International issued the following news release:
More than 48,000 crisis-affected children and youth will receive basic education, social emotional support and tutoring services in northeastern Nigeria's Yobe and Borno states through a new project, Creative Associates International announced.
Under the International Rescue Committee's purview, the 18-month North East Nigeria Transition to Development Program will expand access to literacy, basic math more PR
New Report One of the Most Comprehensive Studies on Health Effects of E-Cigarettes; Finds That Using E-Cigarettes May Lead Youth to Start Smoking, Adults to Stop Smoking (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
A new congressionally mandated report (https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24952/public-health-consequences-of-e-cigarettes) from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine takes a comprehensive look at evidence on the human health effects of e-cigarettes. Although the research base is limited given the relatively short time e-cigarettes have been used, the committee more PR
New Rescue Squad Builds on Daemen's Distinction in Health Sciences (10)
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 23 -- Daemen College issued the following news:
In furthering its prominence as a leader in health sciences education, Daemen College has established the institution's first-ever campus rescue squad, a student-run volunteer group that will provide emergency medical services to the college community.
The new Daemen College Rescue Squad (DCRS) will be fully operational at the start of spring semester classes. Created under the Division of Student Affairs, DCRS is made up more PR
New State Budget Allocates More Funds for Southwestern College, California College Promise (10)
CHULA VISTA, California, Jan. 22 -- Southwestern College issued the following news release:
California Governor Jerry Brown released his 2018-2019 proposed $190.3 billion budget on Jan. 10, which includes ongoing and one-time funding to California Community Colleges. If passed, Southwestern College may receive more than $9 million in additional funding to student support services, career education programs and facility improvements. The budget also includes specific funding for programs like Ex more PR
New SUNY Ulster - IBM Partnership Provides Pipeline for Computer Science Students to New Collar Jobs (10)
STONE RIDGE, New York, Jan. 24 -- SUNY Ulster Community College issued the following news release:
SUNY Ulster was selected as one of the newest community college partners in IBM's New Collar Jobs Initiative. The initiative, dedicated to building critical skills to meet ever-evolving technological trends, will help propel Ulster students into apprenticeship opportunities and new well-paying jobs.
Coined by IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, new collar jobs are somewhere in the middle between professional more PR
New Survey Finds Majority of Millennials Stress Over Filing Taxes (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The United Way Worldwide issued the following news release:
A new survey, conducted by United Way Worldwide, finds that 74 percent of millennial respondents indicate they felt some level of stress around filing their returns. The survey of over 1,000 millennials (those between the ages of 18-36) reveals that common stressors include making a mistake (48 percent) and not getting a full refund (23 percent).
Additionally, the survey found that millennials are not more PR
New Women's Dormitory Launched at American University of Afghanistan (10)
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release:
A new dormitory, designed to house 200 female students, was inaugurated today by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass, USAID Assistant to the Administrator for Afghanistan and Pakistan Gregory Huger, and American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) Registrar Dr. Julie Barker Holland. Constructed with support from USAID's Promote Gender Equity and Women's Empowerment program, the n more PR
New York State School Boards Association Issues Statement on Net Neutrality (10)
LATHAM, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer:
"We are encouraged by Governor Cuomo's Executive Order today requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who enter into contracts with New York State to adhere to net neutrality principles.
"While this action does not apply directly to school districts, it is a good first step toward bringing net neutrality principles back into New York State after t more PR
New York State United Teachers Issues Statement on School Districts Facing Fiscal Distress (10)
LATHAM, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following statement by President Andy Pallotta in response to a report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli detailing the number of school districts facing fiscal distress:
"The Comptroller's report shows significant progress in reducing the number of school districts facing fiscal distress.
"We will not be satisfied until every school in our state has the resources required to fully support its students.
"That is why more PR
Newark Public Schools Opens New Central Office in Preparation for Transition to Local Control (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Newark Public Schools issued the following news release:
Today, the Newark Public Schools officially cut the ribbon on the district's new headquarters in downtown Newark, marking the completion of another major milestone as the district prepares for the return to local control. By moving the district's headquarters into a more modern and efficient space, the district will save more than $2 million annually. The new space will also bring a state of the art science more PR
NIC Changes Lives Through Education - One Student, One Program at a Time (10)
VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia, Jan. 22 -- North Island College issued the following news release:
NIC celebrated the opening of its new $1.4 million campus on Thursday, January 18 with an open house that brought together students, faculty and community partners from across the North Island.
"I know how important advanced education and training is to the local community," said NIC President John Bowman. "It opens doors to employment and is critical to the health, social well-being and econ more PR
NJBIA Releases Postsecondary Education Task Force Report (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news release:
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association today released a report developed by an NJBIA task force whose mission is to keep millennials in New Jersey by matching education programs to private sector jobs.
The Education Equation: Strategies for Retaining and Attracting New Jersey's Future Workforce, the first deliverable from NJBIA's Postsecondary Education Task Force, offers more PR
NJDA Education Leader Trivette Is President-Elect of Association for Career and Technical Education (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The New Jersey Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) members recently voted New Jersey Department of Agriculture education leader Nancy Trivette as President-Elect. Trivette has been a part of the NJDA's Ag Education program for 23 years and currently is the leader of the state program for Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Education and is the State FFA Advisor.
"This is a wel more PR
NJDA to Host Second Farm to School Summit (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- The New Jersey Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will host the second bi-annual Farm to School Summit on Wednesday, March 14 at the Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville.
Attendance is free for the day-long event. The Summit will feature key players in Farm to School from across the state who will share their work in promoting school gardens, educating studen more PR
NJIT Receives State Funds to Establish Construction and Utilities Talent Development Center (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
NJIT announces three state grants totaling $1.725 million to establish a Talent Development Center (TDC) and Talent Network (TN) for the construction and utilities industry, as well as the renewal of its Technology Talent Network which now will be titled the Technology Advisory Network to reflect a new focus.
NJIT will expand training and employment opportunities in the construction and uti more PR
NMSU Career Services to Host 13th Annual Career Connections (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Jan. 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
With 88 employers registered, New Mexico State University students and alumni along with community members can attend the 13th annual Career Connections Fair Jan. 30-31. NMSU Career Services hosts the two-day event that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Corbett Center Student Union third floor ballrooms.
"Attendance at career fairs are excellent venues to meet employers face-to-face to discuss employ more PR
NMU College of Business Accreditation Extended (10)
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news release:
Northern Michigan University's College of Business has extended its accreditation through AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AASCB accreditation. NMU initially gained the distinction in 2002.
The extension represents a multi-year continuous improvement peer review and efforts by NMU C more PR
Nominations Sought for Bierhaus Doorway Scholarship (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release:
Student nominees are being sought for the 2018-19 William M. Bierhaus Doorway Scholarship to Vincennes University, according to Bumper Hostetler, president of the VU Foundation.
The scholarship was established by William M. Bierhaus, II in honor of his father, William M. Bierhaus, and will be awarded to an incoming VU freshman who is a graduate of either Lincoln High School or Rivet High School in Vincennes. more PR
North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
The state's seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from November's revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.
North Carolina's December 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.7 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 12,081 over the month to 4,727,107 and increase more PR
Northern Virginia's Dr. Rawls Named Chapter President of Northern Virginia Nurses Association (10)
ORANGE, California, Jan. 22 -- Argosy University issued the following news release:
Dr. Karen Rawls, faculty, Argosy University, Northern Virginia was recently inducted as the president of the Northern Virginia Nurses chapter of the Virginia Nurses Association. The chapter has a membership of over 250 licensed professional nurses.
Dr. Rawls is new to the Virginia area and joined Argosy University, Northern Virginia as the nursing program chair. Dr. Rawls graduated with honors from Capella Univ more PR
Norwich University Center for Global Resilience & Security Awarded Grant From High Meadows Fund (10)
NORTHFIELD, Vermont, Jan. 22 -- Norwich University issued the following news release:
Norwich University's Center for Global Resilience & Security was awarded $2,500 from the High Meadows Fund for Resilient Vermont network planning.
The Center for Global Resilience and Security (CGRS) is a Norwich University research center of excellence dedicated to the advancement of the interrelationships between human resilience and sense of security in the face of global challenges. CGRS is focused on cha more PR
NRG Energy Breaks Ground on Three Hawaii Solar Projects (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 24 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release:
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), in partnership with the Hawaiian Electric Company, Kamehameha Schools and others, has broken ground on three grid-scale solar power projects on the island of Oahu that will significantly contribute to the Hawaii goal of 100 percent clean, renewable energy for electricity by 2045.
"Hawaii is on the front lines of the fight against climate change, and the shift to renewable energy is on more PR
NSC Congratulates Emory University on Reaccreditation as Safe Community (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
The National Safety Council and Safe Communities America congratulate Emory University on its reaccreditation as a Safe Community. The designation recognizes Emory and its coalition, the Emory Safety Alliance, for implementing effective strategies to promote safety and address injuries.
Reaccreditation as a Safe Community confirms Emory's commitment as a leader in championing safety and preventing injur more PR
NSF Award to Bolster STEM Education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (10)
FULLERTON, California, Jan. 23 -- California State University issued the following news release:
Cal State Fullerton has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to host a regional conference this spring to identify critical challenges and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics undergraduate education.
NSF has issued the first awards in 2018 for its "Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program," which was launched last year. more PR
NSF Grant Awarded to Fund Study of Using Augmented Reality to Interest Girls in STEM (10)
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- The Center for Environmental Science at the University of Maryland issued the following news release:
How do you attract young women to science and technology careers where they continue to be underrepresented? "Designing augmented reality (AR) stories and games offers one potential effective strategy," said Dr. Cathlyn (Cat) Stylinski, a researcher at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's (UMCES) Appalachian Laboratory. She and her colleagues more PR
NSF Grant Expands Engineering Technology Opportunities for Academically Talented, Financially Disadvantaged Students (10)
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Jan. 25 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
The need for four-year highly skilled college graduates prepared to work in science, technology, engineering and math professions is growing. But demand, and the promise of good-paying jobs, isn't enough. Nurturing a STEM workforce takes an ecosystem--interconnected components that attract, mentor, retain and graduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those who face money obstacles.
M more PR
Nursing Alum's Successful Career Redirection Started With SUNY Erie (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 24 -- Erie Community College issued the following news release:
When Lancaster native Sam Tripi was an English major at Canisius College nearly three decades ago, he wasn't planning on additional education stops after earning his Bachelor of Arts. When he was working for pharmaceutical giant Astra-Zeneca in Chicago through the early 2000s, he couldn't foresee the professional twists and turns his career would take.
No one can see the future. But for Tripi, he never cou more PR
NUWC Division Newport Wins Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship Award for Educational Outreach (10)
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Jan. 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Educational Outreach Program has won in the large shore category of the 2017 Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship Award, one of five "flagships" that comprise the Navy's Community Service Program. This award honors the best educational partnership program between a Navy command and school or youth-service organizations.
Having marked its 10th an more PR
NWEA Launches MAP Reading Fluency, First and Only K-3 Oral Reading Assessment Using Speech Recognition, Automatic Scoring, Computer Adaptive Technology (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 23 -- The Northwest Evaluation Association issued the following news release:
NWEA, the not-for-profit creator of assessment solutions, today introduces MAPReading Fluency, the first computer adaptive, automatically scored K-3 oral reading assessment that eliminates the need for one-on-one, teacher-student administration. The groundbreaking 20-minute assessment of oral reading fluency, comprehension, and foundational reading skills is delivered online, enabling group admi more PR
NYSSBA Poll: Majority of School Board Members Support Allowing Classes to Start Before September, Longer School Year (10)
LATHAM, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following news release:
Nearly two-thirds of school board members say school districts should have the option to begin classroom instruction prior to September 1 each school year, according to a recent poll by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).
Of the 471 poll respondents, 65 percent are in favor of allowing school districts to start the school year prior to September 1, compared with 27 pe more PR
Oakton Joins Community Celebration of Muslim-American Cultures (10)
DES PLAINES, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Oakton Community College issued the following news release:
Join Oakton Community College for the community-wide celebration of "Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township," which this year spotlights Muslim-American cultures. The program, in its ninth year, features discussions, presentations, performances and films that explore Muslim American identity and culture.
"Oakton is pleased to continue our participation in this district-wide cultural event. We ha more PR
OECD, Asia Society Release Framework, Practical Guide for Global Competence Education (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 22 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Center for Global Education at Asia Society today released Teaching for Global Competence in a Rapidly Changing World, a publication that sets forward a new framework for global competence and provides practical guidance and examples of how educators can embed it into their existing curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
OECD and the Center more PR
Office Status During Lapse of Government Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The office of Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following information:
Due to the federal government shutdown, Senator Casey's office is only able to maintain its essential functions. There will be unavoidable delays in response while the federal government is closed. In the event of an emergency, please call (866) 461-9159 and we will do our best to assist you. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to returning to full operational status when the g more PR
Officials Finalize Plans for Education Center in Lewis County (10)
JEFFERSON, New York, Jan. 26 -- The State University of New York's Jefferson Community College issued the following news release:
On Friday, January 26, 2018 officials from Lewis County, Jefferson Community College, Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County jointly announced final plans for an education center in Lewis County and signed a partnership agreement.
Today's announcement was the culmination of two years of ta more PR
One of the World's Leading Internet Exchange Providers Selects Coriant Solution to Scale Peering Infrastructure (10)
MUNICH, Germany, Jan. 23 -- Coriant, a global supplier of software-defined networking-enabled, edge-to-core transport solutions, issued the following news release:
Coriant, a leading supplier of packet optical, IP, and SDN solutions to Tier 1 global service providers and web-scale Internet operators, today announced that MSK-IX, a leading Russian Internet Exchange (IX) provider, has selected the Coriant Groove(TM) G30 Network Disaggregation Platform to cost-efficiently scale its peering infrast more PR
One Year Into Trump Presidency, Muslim Ban, Muslim Civil Rights Group Reflects on Its Work (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Muslim Advocates issued the following news:
One year into the Trump administration and in advance of the Muslim ban anniversary, groups like Muslim Advocates are proving that, even in the most dire of circumstances, American Muslims can defend their rights to live, work, study, worship, and travel free from discrimination.
According to Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, "There is little consistency or stability in the Trump era, but there is a clear t more PR
Operation Lifesaver Names New State Coordinators in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Operation Lifesaver issued the following news release:
Operation Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Interim President Wende Corcoran announced three new state program leaders for the nonprofit rail safety education organization. Steve Kreins now directs Oregon Operation Lifesaver (OR OL) as state coordinator, Brock Kerchner is the new Pennsylvania Operation Lifesaver (PA OL) state coordinator and Jessica Devorsky will start February 1 as state coordinator for Texas Operation L more PR
Opioid Funding Must Address Infectious Diseases (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- AIDS Institute issued the following news release:
NASTAD (National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors), Harm Reduction Coalition, and The AIDS Institute today called upon Congress to include $100 million in new funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Viral Hepatitis programs to confront the looming threat of infectious diseases linked to the opioid crisis.
"The CDC has documented 30 states determined to be experiencing, or at risk more PR
OSDE Child Nutrition Programs Seek Summer Food Service Sponsors (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 26 -- The Oklahoma Department of Education issued the following news release:
Sponsoring organizations for the 2018 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include public or governmental agencies, private, nonprofit residential summer camps and private, non-profit organizations.
This program provides nutritious meals for children from needy areas who pa more PR
OSDE to Live Stream State Board Meetings in Effort to Increase Transparency, Engagement (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 24 -- The Oklahoma Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) will live stream all regularly scheduled State Board of Education (SBE) meetings beginning this Thursday, January 25, at 9:30 a.m. Previously, OSDE uploaded audio files from each board meeting via iTunes on the State Board of Education web page located on sde.ok.gov.
The transition from iTunes audio files to full streaming capabilities wi more PR
Otterbein Theatre and Dance to Host Panel, 'Anne Frank - a Diary and a Dialogue for a New Generation' (10)
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Otterbein University issued the following news release:
Otterbein University's Department of Theatre and Dance will host a panel discussion entitled, "Anne Frank - A Diary and a Dialogue for a New Generation" at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, in the Campus Center Theatre, 100 W. Home Street. The event is free and open to the public.
Wendy Kesselman's new adaptation of the stage play of "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, to be performed at more PR
OU Board of Regents to Meet in Norman (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents will consider a naming in recognition of a major gift made to support the Michael F. Price College of Business as well as a resolution honoring recent national recognition of Dean McGee Eye Institute when it meets on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Norman. A tour of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication will be hosted from 11:30 a.m. to noon by Dean Ed more PR
Out-of-Touch Dem Gov Candidate Andrew Gillum Proposes 'Unusual' $1 Billion Tax Hike on Florida Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
The Florida Democrat gubernatorial field may finally be admitting that they will force taxpayers to pay more if elected.
While Florida's Republican Governor Rick Scott is fighting to cut taxes, scandal-ridden Democrat gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is proposing a massive new $1 billion tax hike on Florida businesses that would make the state less business-friendly. The Tampa Bay Times even not more PR
Over $300,000 in Legacy Small Grants Go to History Organizations in 22 Counties (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- The Minnesota Historical Society issued the following news release:
The Minnesota Historical Society announces 36 recipients of 38 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants (up to $10,000 each), totaling $324,149 in 22 counties.
Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofit and educational organizations, government units and tribal organizations preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Cou more PR
Overcoming the Hope Gap - Survey Reveals 60% of U.S. Adults Have Considered Returning to School, But Feel Financial Barriers Loom Large (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Champlain College issued the following news:
A new survey from Champlain College Online says that while most adults see the value in higher education to prepare them for advancement in the workplace, ongoing concerns over incurring student debt and affordability are the major barriers to returning to school to complete a certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree.
"The Adult Viewpoints 2017: Online Learning and the Back-to-School Decision Survey", conduc more PR
Pace Pro Seminar to Feature Tennessee Commissioner of Education Candice McQueen Jan. 24 (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
Lipscomb University's College of Professional Studies Pace Pro Seminar Series presents Tennessee Commissioner of Education Candice McQueen on Wednesday, Jan. 24. McQueen will discuss the topic "How to Create and Maintain Spheres of Influence." The seminar begins at 6 p.m. in the Ezell Center Chapel, is located on the second floor of Lipscomb's Ezell Center.
McQueen will share her experiences as a state lead more PR
PADF to Boost Latin American STEM Education With Boeing Grant (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Pan American Development Foundation, the humanitarian arm of the Organization of American States, issued the following news release:
With a grant from The Boeing Company, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is promoting STEM education in public schools in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Panama.
During the yearlong program implemented by local nonprofit organizations, over 4,400 students in 57 schools will learn about science, technology, engineering and mat more PR
Patient Centered Approach: EMU's Simulation Activity at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Shows the Power of Integrated Care (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news release:
"Can I get a whiskey?"
The patient was neither cooperative nor very responsive.
He was a homeless man, an alcoholic who lived in a local park and had suffered frostbite, forcing the amputation of his foot, an outcome he had trouble understanding.
A team of three professionals--a dietitian, a nurse and a physician assistant--attempted to communicate and draw him out while assembling a plan to discha more PR
Paying for College, This Week's Topic on Infinite Opportunities (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release:
Angelo Hronis, a senior at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, will talk about the scholarship he received and other ways he has paid for his college education on this week's episode of Infinite Opportunities, which will air Sunday morning on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN).
Hronis, a sport administration major at Lock Haven, is the recipient of the Student Success more PR
Penn Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Gifted $5 Million (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release:
The Penn Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease has received a $5 million commitment from Mark Winkelman and his family. The generous donation from Winkelman, a former chair of the Penn Medicine Board, will help support and build upon the center's personalized, family-based approach to care and strengthen its research efforts.
The Center which was created more PR
Penn College's Electrical Students Benefit From Equipment Donation (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Students in four majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology will benefit from a recent donation by a prominent electrical engineering and automation company.
Phoenix Contact delivered approximately $35,500 worth of programmable logic controller components to be integrated into the college's soon-to-be renovated PLC labs. Beginning in the fall semester, more than 60 students per academic y more PR
Penn State Hosts Summit to Combat the Opioid Epidemic (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
Opioid overdose deaths in Pennsylvania increased 37 percent in 2016, ranking the state fourth in the nation. Coming on the heels of Gov. Tom Wolf's declaration of the opioid crisis as a disaster emergency, Penn State recently held its first University-wide summit on the opioid epidemic.
The summit drew together almost 200 researchers, practitioners and educators from across the Penn State more PR
Pennsylvania Launches New Interactive Database for Drug Prescribing and Overdose Information (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
The Wolf Administration today announced the launch of a new interactive data report system that provides information on opioid prescribing and drug overdoses that will help the Opioid Operational Command Center identify communities that are experiencing spikes in overdoses.
"In my disaster declaration, I created the Opioid Operational Command Center to be able to track this type of data so communitie more PR
Pennsylvania Launches New Interactive Database for Drug Prescribing and Overdose Information (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Wolf Administration today announced the launch of a new interactive data report system that provides information on opioid prescribing and drug overdoses that will help the Opioid Operational Command Center identify communities that are experiencing spikes in overdoses.
"In my disaster declaration, I created the Opioid Operational Command Center to be able to track this type of dat more PR
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Unveils 'Know When. Know How.' Statewide Alcohol Education Campaign (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board issued the following news release:
At a town-hall-style meeting of parents and community leaders at the Bear Creek School in Elizabethtown, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today unveiled a new public awareness campaign designed to spark conversations about alcohol use between parents and their elementary to middle-school-aged children.
The Know When. Know How. campaign is a statewide, research-based educati more PR
Pennsylvania's Governor Asks Court to Expedite School Funding Lawsuit (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The Education Law Center issued the following news release:
Today Governor Wolf filed a response in Pennsylvania's school funding lawsuit, urging the court to ensure the case moves toward trial expeditiously, acknowledging that all previous motions to dismiss this matter have been "foreclosed by the Supreme Court's [September, 2017] opinion." The Governor further requested that the Commonwealth Court "enter an order setting the deadline for answers to the Pe more PR
Perdue Announces USDA's Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018 during a town hall at Reinford Farms in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania.
"Since my first day as the Secretary of Agriculture, I've traveled to 30 states, listening to the people of American agriculture about what is working and what is not. The conversations we had and more PR
Perkins School for the Blind Becomes Nation's First Campus to Expand Access to Aira Technology for People With Blindness and Low Vision (10)
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- The Perkins School for the Blind issued the following news release:
Beginning today, Perkins School for the Blind is the first campus in the country to collaborate with Aira, the creator of new wearable technology that provides real-time, live visual assistance to individuals with blindness or low vision. Perkins' collaboration with Aira marks the official launch of the Aira Campus Network.
Aira, which connects users instantly with a network of trained agen more PR
PETM's Sophomore Outreach Boosts Midcareer Student Retention (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 26 -- Indiana University-Purdue University issued the following news release:
The IUPUI School of Physical Education and Tourism Management, or PETM, saw an increase of 17.2 percent in its junior enrollment this spring compared to the same time last year. The improved retention rate is a result of introducing its Sophomore Outreach program in early 2017 and is a key step toward improving on-time graduation.
Freshmen frequently benefit from extended orientation progr more PR
Pharmacists Welcome New Pain Management Service (10)
CURTIN, Australia, Jan. 25 -- The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia issued the following news release:
Pharmacists have welcomed a new $20 million trial by the Federal Government to support people suffering from ongoing chronic pain, the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) said today.
Launched by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt in Melbourne, the Pain MedsCheck program will be delivered in a partnership between PSA and the Pharmacy Guild of Aust more PR
PHSC Receives $25,000 Gift From Withlacooche River Electric Cooperative Foundation (10)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Jan. 25 -- Pasco-Hernando Community College issued the following news release:
The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) Foundation recently received a $25,000 donation from the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) Foundation. The funds will be used to support college programming with $10,000 allocated to its Take Stock in Children program for Hernando County.
"The WREC Foundation believes that higher education is the key that opens doors for all students," more PR
Pierre Marcoux Appointed President of TC Media (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 23 -- Transcontinental, a publishing and media company, issued the following news release:
Francois Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer of TC Transcontinental, is proud to announce the appointment of Pierre Marcoux as President of the Media Sector. TC Media is a leader in its specialty media segments in Canada, with flagships brands for the business, finance and construction sectors, including an event planning component. TC Media is also positioned as the larg more PR
Pitt-Led Study Finds Higher Rates of Early Substance Use Among Children With ADHD (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
A new study published online in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) engaged in substance use at a younger age than those without ADHD and had a significantly higher prevalence of regular marijuana and cigarette use into adulthood.
Led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medi more PR
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Democrats Criticize Paul Mango for 'Homophobic, Extremist' Interview (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
About two-thirds of the way through the 37-minute interview, Moon, seated behind an AK-style rifle and wearing a camouflage jacket and a crown, said parents are afraid to send their kids to public schools for fear of liberal indoctrination.
"They're getting indoctrinated into the homosexual political agenda, they're getting indoctrinated in the transgender agenda," said Moon, the leader of the Wor more PR
PNC Bank Commits $1 Million to Power Happy Valley LaunchBox (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
Penn State and the Invent Penn State initiative today are celebrating a $1 million grant from PNC Bank to support Happy Valley LaunchBox, one of 17 innovation hubs the University has opened across Pennsylvania to provide early-stage startups with the support and resources needed to build a sustainable and scalable business and a viable plan for growth. To recognize PNC's support, the downt more PR
Ponenti, Fellow NJ Grads Assist With Deployment to Puerto Rico (10)
MONTEREY, California, Jan. 22 -- The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story:
Albert Ponenti already had a big chore ahead after being elevated to Deputy Superintendent of Homeland Security and Lieutenant Colonel with the New Jersey State Police.
Among the first tasks for the master's degree alumnus of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) was coordinating a statewide response to Hurricane Maria more PR
Pontotoc County Drug Free Coalition to Host Winter Gala at ECU (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- East Central University issued the following news release:
Mark your calendars for the second annual Red Ribbon Gala hosted by the Pontotoc County Drug Free Coalition (PCDFC).
This year's Winter Wonderland Gala event will take place on Friday, Feb. 9 at East Central University University's Stanley Wagner Ballroom beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include a delicious meal, a silent auction, a speaker, entertainment, community awards and more. Event registration is now more PR
Pop-Up Learning Community Sparks Interdisciplinary Discussion on Climate Change (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news release:
How do you identify and combat misinformation in the age of "fake news?"
A group of EMU professors decided to challenge fake news by organizing an interdisciplinary pop-up learning community that prepares students to identify and respond to inaccurate or poorly reasoned arguments about humans' role in climate change.
Pop-up learning communities are a recent trend in higher education that involve a o more PR
Postive Spotlight on K-12 Public Education (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news release:
CPS Board of Education President Carolyn Jones, Vice President Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Superintendent Laura Mitchell, Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, and Ohio State Board of Education Member Pat Bruns joined Hughes STEM High School students and Principal Kathy Wright to celebrate Public Education Week today.
"Cincinnati Public Schools is ensuring o more PR
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Santa Clara Elementary School in Miami (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- PPG Industries issued the following news:
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES (TM) project in collaboration with HandsOn Miami that helped revitalize Santa Clara Elementary School. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and paint products along with financial contributions to bring color and vitality to communities where the company operates around the world, such as in Miami, where PPG has 16 PPG PAINTS (TM) store more PR
Prakash Jalihal Joins Dean's Science Council at UA Little Rock (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 24 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
In 1988, Prakash Jalihal was surprised to run into a fellow Arkansan, Jerry Damerow, while working overseas in Jakarta, Indonesia. Twenty years later and the two Little Rock citizens remain good friends who are actively involved in promoting science and math education in Arkansas.
Jalihal, who retired in 2014 as managing director and senior vice president of FIS for Latin America and t more PR
Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 in Palm Springs (10)
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association issued the following news release:
URISA is thrilled to partner with the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) and the four California URISA Chapters - SoCal, NorCal, CentralCal and BAAMA/BayGEO - to present GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 in Palm Springs this year! Those five California-based geospatial organizations typically collaborate to present CalGIS each spring, an event that has a long history more PR
President Donald J. Trump Announces Tenth Wave of Judicial Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The White House issued the following news release:
Today President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate a tenth wave of judicial nominees as follows:
If confirmed, John B. Nalbandian of Kentucky will serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. John Nalbandian is a partner in the litigation practice group of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he has practiced since 2000. He is the firm's lead appellate lawyer and also pract more PR
President James Announces Chairs and Vice-Chairs for 2018 Metro Council Committees (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news:
Metro Council President David James (D-6) has announced the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Metro Council's Standing Committees for 2018.
Several of the Metro Council's Standing Committees will be realigned to focus on key issues and address priorities and needs for Metro Government.
"I want to thank the members who have agreed to serve as chairs and vice chairs this year. I want to make sure we continue the posi more PR
President Macron Unveils Bold, Inclusive Agenda for Globalization (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
President Emmanuel Macron of France outlined his agenda to create a more competitive France and address the concerns of many French citizens on globalization. He told participants at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: "The objective is very simple and straightforward - make France more competitive, more innovative, in order to finance ... a fair system."
"France has been very much affected by struc more PR
President Scolforo Opens the Spring Semester (10)
CASTLETON, Vermont, Jan. 22 -- Castleton University issued the following news:
In front of a capacity crowd at the Casella Theater, Castleton University President Karen M. Scolforo officially opened the spring semester at her first Convocation on Thursday, January 18.
President Scolforo used her address to reflect upon her first six weeks, to showcase all that she has come to learn from the community, and to begin laying the groundwork for what can be expected from her presidency.
Dr. Scolfo more PR
President Trump Proclaims January 21 Through January 27, 2018, as National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following proclamation:
All American children deserve the opportunity to achieve their dreams through hard work and personal integrity. Our Nation's education policies must support them on their journeys, recognizing the diverse career goals and academic needs of students in communities across our country. During National School Choice Week, we honor those dedicated educators, administrators, and State and local lawmakers, who promote student-fo more PR
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document:
Subject: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Texas Education Agency is pleased to announce that nominations and applications for the 2018 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)are now being accepted. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on the behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. PAEMST i more PR
Prime Minister Announces Funding for the Global Partnership for Education (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release:
A more peaceful and prosperous world starts with a quality basic education. That is why the Government of Canada, as part of its Feminist International Assistance Policy, is committed to investing in education around the world, especially for girls.
Today, at the World Economic Forum's annual general meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of more PR
Prime Minister Concludes His Participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today wrapped up his participation at this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.
At the WEF, the Prime Minister met with several world leaders and global business leaders to promote Canada as a partner of choice for trade and investment. The Prime Minister also participated in a roundtable with key U.S. industry leaders to discuss how we can str more PR
Prime Minister Trudeau to Travel to India for State Visit (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 22 -- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to India - at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - for a state visit from February 17 to 23.
Canada and India enjoy a special relationship that is based on a common language, similar institutions and forms of government, and a commitment to democracy. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, an more PR
Priming Can Negate Stressful Aspects of Negative Sporting Environments, Study Finds (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
The scene is ubiquitous in sports: A coach yells at players, creating an environment where winning is the sole focus and mistakes are punished. New research from the University of Kansas shows that when participants find themselves in such an environment, a priming session that includes information about how successful athletes sustain motivation over time can help keep cortisol, a hormone linked to stress and nega more PR
Princeton Review Ranks Bentley University #4 in Nation for Internships (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Jan. 22 -- Bentley University issued the following news:
The Princeton Review has named Bentley #4 in the U.S. for connecting students with internships as part of its 2018 edition of "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give you the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck." Bentley's Career Services department is successful year after year in helping students land internships and full-time jobs, with 99 percent of Bentley graduates employed or planning to attend gra more PR
Principal's Grant Supports ITNA Program (10)
ANKENY, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- Des Moines Area Community College issued the following news release:
Principal has awarded a $50,000 grant in support of Des Moines Area Community College's (DMACC's) Information Technology and Network Administration (ITNA) program.
The demand for qualified Information Technology (IT) professionals remains high in Iowa. An Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) report in 2017 indicated that IT jobs are projected to grow by 34.6 percent from 2016-2026, compa more PR
Program Offers Activities to Bring the Spanish Language Alive (10)
LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, Jan. 23 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news:
The New Mexico Highlands University Spanish Program is planning activities for 2018 that aim to bring the language alive through enriching students' understanding of Hispanic history and culture in Northern New Mexico and the U.S.
"We're offering activities like a field trip to the Taos Pueblo, Hispanic movie nights, guest speakers from Colombia and other countries, and game nights in Spanish," said Ed more PR
Promethean Expands Educational Display Portfolio to Create Immersive Classroom Experiences (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Jan. 24 -- Promethean, an education company, issued the following news release:
PrometheanTM, a global education technology company, announced expansions to its interactive flat panel portfolio which includes the market-leading ActivPanel(R) and ActivPanel(R) i-Series. The ActivPanel continues to offer the industry's most natural writing experience using InGlassTM technology, enabling both teachers and students to collaborate in front of the class with ease. The ActivPanel more PR
Promoting Innovation in Continuing Medical Education: ACCME and AMA Leaders Define Their Vision in JAMA Viewpoint (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education issued the following news release:
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Medical Association (AMA) are pleased to announce the publication of "Evolution of Continuing Medical Education: Promoting Innovation Through Regulatory Alignment," in JAMA.
In the Viewpoint, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME; and Susan E. Skochelak, MD, Group Vice Preside more PR
Proposed Policy Underscores University's Commitment to Free Expression (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 22 -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska Thursday released a proposed policy that underscores NU's long-standing commitment to freedom of expression across its campuses.
The proposed policy, which will go before the Board of Regents at its Jan. 25 meeting, continues years of work by the university to advance issues related to inclusion, civil discourse and the free exchange of ideas.
It was developed b more PR
Proposed Program Changes to Cameron University Academic Programs Reflect Trends in Communication Field (10)
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Jan. 25 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
Proposed substantive program changes to some Cameron University academic programs have been approved by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents. The proposed changes will now be forwarded to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for consideration.
The proposal calls for the addition of an Associate in Arts in Strategic Communication, designed to provi more PR
Public School Districts Impacted by Hurricanes Receive Relief for Children and Families Efforts Aim to Provide Stability for Kids in Hard-hit Communities (10)
STAPLES, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -- The American Association of School Administrators issued the following news release:
In a typical year, 28 public school districts across the U.S. receive a $2,000 Helping Kids Mini Grant. The program, coordinated by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), has helped kids in need since 2012. The mini grants have been used for everything from boots and coats to dental care and temporary housing stipends.
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Public Universities Move to Scale Active Learning in Undergraduate Math Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following news:
In an effort to help undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees succeed in introductory mathematics courses - the most common roadblock to a degree - the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced it will work with a dozen public research universities to scale the adoption of active learning for undergraduate pre-calculus and calculus instruction.
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Quantico Tax Center Will Open for Business Feb. 1 (10)
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following news:
Our Tax Center Marines are committed to providing convenient, free tax services for active duty service members, their dependents and retirees.
Our Marines receive education and training in tax law and are certified by the IRS to prepare most returns.
Before you arrive, please take the time to review the Pre-Filing Checklist (page 3) and complete the Client Intake Form (located on the website), t more PR
Queens College Named One of Top 20 Best Value Colleges for Teaching Degrees (10)
QUEENS, New York, Jan. 23 -- The City University of New York's Queens College issued the following news release:
Queens College today was named one of the top 20 best value colleges for teaching degrees on the Best Value Schools' 2018 list, and the most affordable overall. Queens College is the highest-ranked school in the State of New York. The ranking of the 50 best, most affordable colleges for teaching degrees in the U.S. focused on four-year, public and private (non-profit) colleges and un more PR
Raise Family Caregivers Act Signed Into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release:
The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), the Association's advocacy arm, are celebrating the passage of the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act. Signed into law today by the president, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act will address the needs of our nation's family caregivers through the development and implementation of a coordina more PR
RCC Introduction to QuickBooks Course Set to Begin Jan. 30 (10)
ASHEBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Randolph Community College issued the following news release:
Randolph Community College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a "QuickBooks, Introduction" course beginning Jan. 30.
In this course, students will learn how to do accounting for their businesses using this popular accounting software. Topics will include using special journals and subsidiary ledgers, and generating professional financial statements.
The course wil more PR
Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence Visit in Jordan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The White House issued the following news release:
In Amman, Second Lady Karen Pence started her day with a visit to The Citadel, the site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon and excavations. The archaeological site is located on a hill, and from there Mrs. Pence admired beautiful views of the city's incredible history.
After touring The Citadel, Mrs. Pence toured the Roman Amphitheater in downtown Amman where she learned of the theater's rich history. Upon conclusion of the cultur more PR
Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence Visit With Creative Arts Therapists in Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news release:
In Jerusalem, Second Lady Karen Pence participated in a discussion with a group of creative arts therapists from across Israel, including representatives from YAHAT, the Israeli association of creative and expressive therapies. Mrs. Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joined Mrs. Pence for the discussion. Six sections make up the association, which are art therapy, dance and movement therapy more PR
Regents Actions in 54 Professional Discipline Cases and 2 Restoration Petitions (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the summary suspension of 1 license, revocation of 1 license, surrender of 18 licenses, and 32 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 2 restoration petitions.
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Regis and Pine Manor College Create New Pathways to Careers in Healthcare and Higher Education (10)
WESTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 25 -- Regis College issued the following news release:
In response to the growing requirement of secondary degrees across all job markets, Regis and Pine Manor College have entered into an agreement to increase pathway opportunities to graduate programs for Pine Manor College students. This partnership links Pine Manor College's strong undergraduate education with Regis' exceptional graduate school offerings for students ready to excel in their chosen career. Both Pi more PR
Release of New Report: Open 101 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release:
Skyrocketing textbook prices for common university courses are adding insult to the burdensome debt students assume to pay for college. Earlier today, the US Public Interest Research Group (US PIRG) released a new report, investigating those high textbook prices for common courses at schools across the country. Entitled Open 101: an Action Plan for Affordable Textbooks, the report contains recommen more PR
Remembering Nan Freeman 46 Years After the Young Jewish Woman Gave Her Life for Farm Workers (10)
KEENE, California, Jan. 24 -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
Forty-six years ago at 3:15 a.m. on Jan. 25, 1972, Nan Freeman, 18, a native of Wakefield, Massachusetts and a student at New College in Sarasota, Florida, was picketing with striking farm workers at the Talisman Sugar Plant on U.S. Hwy. 27, about 20 miles north of Belle Glade, Florida. Nan and four fellow students responded to appeals for help from the strikers who were two weeks into their walkout. Nan an more PR
Renowned Conductors to Lead the 2018 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles in Walt Disney World This November (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The National Association for Music Education issued the following news release:
This year, five award-winning conductors will lead the National Association for Music Education's (NAfME) premier All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) in Orlando, Florida. NAfME is happy to announce the addition of a guitar ensemble to the ANHE program.
The nation's most elite high school musicians will vie for the opportunity to rehearse and perform in a one-of-a-kind national music hon more PR
Renowned Educator Known for Getting Things Done Joins the Staff at Bennett College (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- Bennett College issued the following news release:
A renowned educator with more than 35 years of experience at research institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities is the new Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at Bennett College.
Dr. Dorothy Browne assumed her post at Bennett earlier this month and replaces Steve Willis, who served in the position on an interim basis for more than a year.
"We are very fortu more PR
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Selected for Princeton Review's 2018 Edition of 'Colleges That Pay You Back' (10)
TROY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is among the nation's best colleges and universities for students seeking an outstanding education with great career preparation, according to The Princeton Review.
The education company profiles Rensselaer in the 2018 edition of its annual guide, Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. In addition, Rensselaer placed 19th more PR
Rep. Barletta Celebrates National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
National School Choice Week (NSCW) is held every January to celebrate effective education choice options for children in grades K through 12. NSCW celebrates all types of education choice - from traditional public schools to public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools, and homeschooling. This year, over 32,000 NSCW events will be held across the country from January 21 - 27 more PR
Rep. Bill Jenkin Introduces Resolution Recognizing Dr. Ray Tolcacher (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 24 -- The Washington state House Republicans issued the following news release:
Recently, the state House of Representatives adopted Rep. Bill Jenkin's House Resolution 4656 recognizing Dr. Ray Tolcacher of the Prosser School District.
"Alongside my seatmate, Rep. Terry Nealey of Dayton, and my colleagues from the Eighth Legislative District, I had the distinct honor of recognizing a great man and friend, Dr. Ray Tolcacher," said Jenkin, R-Prosser. "Ray is one of thos more PR
Rep. Bishop Issues Statement on Government Reopening (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement regarding his support on legislation for the reopening of the government. The bill passed the full House in a vote of 266-150:
"The shutdown has shocked everyone to the reality of our nation's dire funding situation. I am relieved that both chambers of Congress have come to a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government. The agreed-upon framework provides a plausible pathway for completing a long-term more PR
Rep. Brenda Lopez Accepted to 2018 Leadership Georgia Program (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- The Georgia House of Representatives issued the following news release:
State Representative Brenda Lopez (D-Norcross) was recently selected to participate in the 2018 Leadership Georgia program. The program is designed to educate young Georgia professionals on how to best address the challenges facing our state and seeks to bring together various mindsets to encourage unity in Georgia and to strive for a better future.
"I am honored and excited to participate in t more PR
Rep. Brownley Issues Statement on Three-Week Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following statement regarding a three-week continuing resolution:
"The Republican leadership has had many, many opportunities to govern responsibly, but has failed time and time again. These constant short-term funding bills are hurting our military - as the Defense Secretary and the Navy Secretary themselves both said last week. These short patches are also bad for our economy, bad for healthcare programs, and bad for our vet more PR
Rep. Cartwright Announces Over $4 Million in HHS Funds to Scranton Lackawanna Head Start (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Scranton Lackawanna Head Start received $4,205,297 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.
Scranton Lackawanna Head Start programs provide children with education services focused on early l more PR
Rep. Cicilline Congratulates 2017 Congressional App Challenge Winners (10)
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, Jan. 23 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-1) announced the 2017 winners of the Congressional App Challenge for the First District of Rhode Island during a visit to Barrington High School's AP Computer Science class. Shiyuan Huang and Ariadne Dulchinos, Barrington High School students, were recognized for designing and building the educational gaming app, EarthSmart. He presented the win more PR
Rep. Cohen Issues Statement on Memphis Jubilee Catholic Schools Network (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement at the closure of the Memphis Jubilee Catholic Schools Network an initiative founded by the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.
"I am saddened to see the Jubilee schools close after nearly twenty years of educating Memphis youth. The Jubilee schools taught students from Pre-K through 12th grade, many of whom live below the poverty line, and worked to find ways for families at varying levels of income to overcome tuiti more PR
Rep. Crist Calls for Congressional Action After Troubling CareerSource Reports (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
Following deeply troubling reports of mismanagement at CareerSource Pinellas and CareerSource Tampa Bay, Congressman Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) has called on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to conduct the federal oversight needed to protect taxpayer dollars and the integrity of these critical workforce development programs.
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Rep. Crist Offices Open to Serve Pinellas Families Throughout Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
While many federal agencies reduce services during a government shutdown, U.S. Representative Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) announced his Congressional offices will remain open to serve the people of Pinellas. The Congressman remains in Washington, working with his colleagues to find a bipartisan solution to re-open the government and address the many pressing issues before Congress. (Please find below a more PR
Rep. Dingell Issues Statement on Federal Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown:
"It is unacceptable that after a year of putting off critical priorities and hurtling from one short-term funding bill to the next, President Trump and the Republicans who control the House and Senate refuse to work to find common ground to meet the needs of the American people. This shutdown is not good for this country and is completely avoidable.
"There is bipartisan su more PR
Rep. Dingell Recognizes Hartig on His Retirement (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 22, recognizing John Hartig on his retirement from the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Hartig on the day of his retirement from the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, the only International Wildlife Refuge in North America. His distinguished leadership has helped shape a new future for the more PR
Rep. Gabbard Tours Marine Corps' Clean Energy Initiatives, Meets With Military on Hawai'i Preparedness, Visits Farrington Anti-Bullying Program, Meets With Community Health Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Today on O'ahu, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) toured Marine Corps Base Hawai'i's (MCBH) sustainability initiatives and received an update on the base's renewable energy projects, including its rooftop solar production, ongoing wave power research, and other renewable energy projects that contribute to Hawai'i's 100% clean energy goal. Later in the morning, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard received a classified brief from USP more PR
Rep. Gonzalez Encourages South Texans to Apply for EPA Environmental Educational Awareness Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging educators and non-profits in the 15th District of Texas to apply for available grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Office of Environmental Education is now taking applications for its Environmental Education Local Grants Program. Proposals are due March 15, 2018.
"We are tasked with a great challenge: teaching our children t more PR
Rep. Hanabusa Joins Colleagues' Call for Trump Administration to Invest in Public School Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa joined 153 of her Democratic colleagues to urge the Trump administration to invest in public school improvements. Congresswoman Hanabusa is an original cosponsor of H.R. 2475, the Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2017, a measure introduced in the House that would provide $100 billion for direct grants and low-cost financing to help state and county governments pay for upgrad more PR
Rep. Johnson Announces Service Academy Nominations (10)
MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced his Service Academy nominations from Ohio's 6th Congressional District:
"I am tremendously proud to nominate these ten young men and women to represent Eastern and Southeastern Ohio at one of the United States Military Service Academies," said Rep. Bill Johnson. "The commitment of these outstanding students to further their education and serve our count more PR
Rep. Lipinski Announces $2 Million Grant for Collaborative Project to Improve STEM Education in Chicago Area (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) has announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded three grants totaling about $2 million to a research consortium consisting of The Learning Partnership - based in Western Springs, Northwestern University, James Madison University, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The funds will be used to adapt a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based program develo more PR
Rep. Lipinski Introduces Resolution Celebrating Catholic Schools Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) has introduced a resolution celebrating Catholic Schools Week and honoring the outstanding work of Catholic schools in the Chicago Archdiocese, Joliet Diocese, and all across the nation. Catholic Schools Week, which begins this year on January 28th, has been an annual event since 1974. This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed."
"I greatly appre more PR
Rep. Messer Authors Bill Expanding 529 Savings Plans to Homeschool Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Luke Messer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) recently introduced legislation to allow homeschool families to use 529 savings plans to cover education expenses.
The newly passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes a provision that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Messer fought for to allow families to use tax-advantaged 529 accounts to save for elementary and secondary education, in addition to higher education. The expansion also appli more PR
Rep. Murphy's State of Union Guest to Highlight Challenges Facing Displaced Families From Puerto Rico Living in Central Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., has invited Emmanuel Ortiz-Nazario, a 30-year-old from Puerto Rico who relocated with his wife and two young children to central Florida after Hurricane Maria, as her guest to President Trump's first State of the Union address on Jan. 30, 2018. Murphy invited Ortiz in order to highlight the education, health, and housing challenges facing displace more PR
Rep. Neal: Teamsters Voice Support for H.R. 4444 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal joined International Vice President of the Teamsters Union John Murphy and members of Teamsters Local 122 for a press conference touting the benefits of H.R. 4444, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act.
"I introduced this legislation because I have been a longtime leader on retirement issues and I wanted to help address the multiemployer pe more PR
Rep. Pelosi Calls for End to Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks at a press conference with House Democratic women to highlight what she calls the critical, long-overdue and bipartisan priorities of the American people as Democrats work to end the government shutdown:
"Good morning everyone. Yesterday, hundreds of thousands of women - and their friends, and men - poured into the streets to champion the values of the American people. Hundreds of thousands of more PR
Rep. Pelosi Issues Floor Remarks on Day 3 of Trump Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following floor remarks calling on the House Republicans to join the Democrats to meet the urgent needs of the American people and end the so-called 'Trump shutdown':
"Here we are, Mr. Speaker, another day to take a deep breath. As you know, our responsibility is to pass a budget that meets the needs of the American people. Since September 30, which was the end of the fiscal year, we have not done that.
"Today, more PR
Rep. Pelosi Issues Floor Remarks on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following floor remarks regarding the government shutdown:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlelady for yielding. Thank you for her leadership and all the Members of the Rules Committee for the time they put in bringing rules to the Floor to relate to a vast array of legislation that we deal with here.
"Today, we're talking about Marital Law so we'll be prepared - Martial Law so we'll be prepar more PR
Rep. Pelosi Issues Remarks at Press Conference on 'Trump Shutdown' (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks:
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Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats for a press conference to call on Republicans to protect our troops' paychecks during the Trump Shutdown, and to reiterate Democrats' call for a budget with strong national security funding for the full fiscal year, instead of continuing the uncertainty and wastefulness of Republicans' serial continuing resolutions. Below are the Lea more PR
Rep. Pelosi: Dear Colleague on Congress' Responsibility to Act on Bipartisan Priorities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following message:
Dear Democratic Colleague,
Today, the Democratic Women of the House called upon the President to come to the table to reach agreement for the American people. At our press conference, we emphasized our support for our men and women in uniform and our responsibility to keep the American people safe.
Democrats are simply asking for action on the bipartisan priorities outlined in the January 18 more PR
Rep. Pingree Announces $1.3 Million in Maine Telemedicine and Distance Learning Grants (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today announced $1,343,036 in USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants to expand learning opportunities and improve health care in rural areas of Maine.
"New technology means that living in a rural area no longer has to be a barrier to accessing educational opportunities or quality health services. As a Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agri more PR
Rep. Ryan Votes to Reject Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following voted to reject what he calls a flawed government funding bill:
"Our constituents sent us to Washington to keep the government up and running. That is our job. And yet, under Republican control, Congress is now on its fifth short term funding resolution of this fiscal year alone. This lack of reliability hinders our ability to make critical, long-term investments in our national defense and domestic programs.
"The deal that wa more PR
Rep. Schneider Invites Lake Co. State's Attorney Nerheim as Guest to State of Union (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced that Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim will be his guest at President Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Nerheim has been an outspoken leader in his county's efforts to directly tackle the opioid epidemic afflicting our entire nation.
"The opioid epidemic doesn't discriminate based on geography, econom more PR
Rep. Scott: Democratic Committee Leaders Urge DOJ & FBI to Investigate Fake Public Comments (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) today requested the U.S. Department of Justice more PR
Rep. Slaughter Announces $7.1 Million Award to Continue Action for a Better Community's Head Start Programs (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) today announced a $7.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Action for a Better Community's Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This grant allows Action for a Better Community (ABC) to continue providing quality child care and education to children, infants, and pregnant women in Monroe County.
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Rep. Taylor Introduces Resolution on College of William & Mary's 35th Anniversary (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 711) "celebrating the 325th anniversary of the founding of the College of William & Mary in Virginia by British Royal Charter and congratulating President W. Taylor Reveley, III, after a decade of tremendous leadership as the 27th President of William & Mary."
The resolution was introduced on Jan. 22 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Commi more ST
Rep. Thompson Announces $425,000 Federal Grant for Greater Napa Valley Fair Housing Center (10)
NAPA, California, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Greater Napa Valley Fair Housing Center $425,000 in Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grants to support its work to confront violations of the Fair Housing Act.
"I'm pleased that these federal dollars will bolster the great work that the Greater Napa Valley Housing Ce more PR
Rep. Youngblood Announces House Scholarship Availability, Deadline March 1 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release:
State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood, D-Phila., is reminding graduating high school seniors and their families about the availability of the 2018 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship.
The four-year scholarship is awarded to two students preparing to enter post-secondary education. Each award is approximately the value of one semester of tuition at a state-related university. The a more PR
Report: Immigrants a Key Cohort of US Workers, But Skills Not Maximized (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs issued the following news release:
Immigrants are a significant portion of the U.S. workforce, making up one in every six workers, and their demographic and economic characteristics make them a vital part of the future labor force, according to a new analysis from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Only one in three workers - both immigrant and native-born - is in a job where education matches job needs. Savvy investments i more PR
Representatives Discuss Best Practices for a 21st-Century Workforce in Apprenticeship Briefing on Capitol Hill (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 22 -- Jobs for the Future issued the following news release:
On January 18, Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT) convened a panel discussion on Capitol Hill titled "Best Apprenticeship Practices for a 21st Century Workforce." Ranking Member Rep. Bobby Scott (VA) and 16 other members of Congress joined the briefing to hear testimony from leaders of some of the most successful apprenticeship programs across the country. Panelists discussed the reasons behind their success, more PR
Reps. Castor, Soto Join in Announcing Their Special Guests to Next Week's State of the Union Address (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Darren Soto (FL-09) announced their special guests for the President's State of the Union Address, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30th, 9:00p.m.
Brenda Irizarry, 43, serves on U.S. Rep. Castor's Task Force on Puerto Rico Recovery & Assistance and will attend as U.S. Rep. Castor's special guest to the State of the Union. She was among many Tampa Bay area Puerto Ricans w more PR
Reps. Gonzalez, Cuellar Issues Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement with Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, regarding the impact of the government shutdown on Hidalgo County and Texas:
"The last time the federal government shut down, it cost our country $1.5 billion daily and our gross domestic product fell by 0.3 percent due to a reduction in hours worked by federal employees. A government shutdown hurts our communities in South Texas, and takes a toll on our most vulnerable popula more PR
Researcher Charts Course for Global Study of Music Education (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- Northwestern University issued the following news:
Music started Northwestern University junior Hannah Whitehouse on a path that will take her across the globe to England, Kenya, India, the Philippines and New Zealand on a research mission this summer.
This year's recipient of the Circumnavigators Travel-Study Grant, Whitehouse plans to study El Sistema, a rigorous model of music education that originated in Venezuela in the 1970s and has since spread across the more PR
Reskilling Revolution Needed for the Millions of Jobs at Risk Due to Technological Disruption (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The global economy faces a reskilling crisis with 1.4 million jobs in the US alone vulnerable to disruption from technology and other factors by 2026, according to a new report, Towards a Reskilling Revolution: A Future of Jobs for All, published today by the World Economic Forum.
The report is an analysis of nearly 1,000 job types across the US economy, encompassing 96 percent of employment in the count more PR
RespectAbility Recommends New Strategies to Promote the Success of Youth With Disabilities on Benefits (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities, submitted the following comments to the Social Security Administration in response to their Request for Information (RFI) to elicit ideas, strategies, and best practices related to improving adult economic outcomes for youth aged 14 to 25 with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). more PR
Return Trip: UTC Takes Vietnam Veterans Back to the Southeast Asia Country (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga campus issued the following news release:
The ground was coming up fast as Bill Gauntt's jet nosedived toward it.
The second man in the cockpit, the weapons systems operator, had already ejected; Gauntt was only seconds behind. But after his parachute opened, he looked down to see a bomb crater and a burning plane -- his plane. And, like the plane, Gauntt came down hard and fast.
"I said, 'Holy ...,'" he recalls.
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Revenue Offers Free Webinar About Business Taxes Jan. 30 (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- The Washington State Department of Revenue issued the following news release:
Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host a free live webinar for new and small business owners on Tuesday, Jan. 30. In offering these live webinars, Revenue aims to make it easier for small businesses to participate.
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RFA Co-Title Sponsorship of 2018 Crappie Masters Tournament Trail Begins Friday (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release:
The 2018 season of the Crappie Masters Tournament Trail kicks off later this week, with the Renewable Fuels Association signed on as a co-title sponsor for the second consecutive year. The first of 18 tournaments begins Friday, Jan. 26 in Deland, Fla., between Daytona and Orlando, at St. Johns River.
"Crappie Masters is again proud and honored to team with the Renewable Fuels Association in 2018 as a titl more PR
RMU Is Official Higher Education Partner of the Penguins (10)
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Robert Morris University issued the following news:
Robert Morris University and the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a new multiyear agreement that establishes RMU as Official Higher Education Partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Under the agreement, RMU will provide leadership development programs for the Penguins staff. The university has offered similar programs with corporate partners including Koppers and the Port Authority of Allegheny County, le more PR
Robilotta to Speak at Rogers LEAD WT Leadership Summit (10)
CANYON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
Author, professional speaker, personal coach and entrepreneur James Robilotta will speak as part of Rogers LEAD WT's annual Leadership Summit at West Texas A&M University at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2. Robilotta's keynote presentation, "Leading Imperfectly: The Value of Being Authentic for Leaders, Professionals, and Human Beings," is sponsored by the WTAMU Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Rockets, Robots and 'Rithmetic Earn Dawn McLain a $25,000 Milken Educator Award (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 25 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Putting the fun in fundamentals, Arkansas teacher Dawn McLain engages her 6th grade science and math students any way she can, whether it be with robotics, design modeling or rocketry. And while big science may be helping lift her students' test scores into the stratosphere, her classes are invariably down-to-earth and feature hands-on learning no matter how abstract or elevated the material get more PR
Rogers Named Fellow to Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The University of Texas's Arlington campus issued the following news release:
Jamie Rogers, Distinguished Teaching Professor and associate chair of the Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named a Fellow of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
ABET is the global accreditation organization for collegiate engineering programs.
She was named Fellow "in recognition of exemplar more PR
Royal Roads University and City of Langford Formalize Partnership to Explore Opportunities (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Jan. 23 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news release:
Royal Roads University and the City of Langford have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities that promote economic prosperity, sustainability and growth through education that address the needs of a growing West Shore.
City of Langford Mayor Stew Young says the memorandum of understanding is a critical step to bringing more education options to Langford and the West Shor more PR
Ryerson University Celebrates Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 26 -- Ryerson University issued the following news release:
This afternoon, the Ryerson University community came together to celebrate the university wide consultation and summary report on the Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The report, entitled PDF fileTruth and Reconciliation at Ryerson: Building a Foundation for Generations to Come, highlights the challenges the university faces, identifies opportunities for change, and includes more PR
Sacred Heart University Joins National Initiative to Support Teaching, Learning (10)
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, Jan. 24 -- Sacred Heart University issued the following news:
This semester, Sacred Heart University's Office of Digital Learning (ODL) has launched a partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to equip faculty across multiple disciplines with the instructional skills shown to promote student motivation, learning and persistence. Faculty who complete the program, which complements the University's ongoing faculty development, are awarded more PR
Samford Recognizes Employees for 1,720 Years of Service (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 23 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
Samford University recognized 1,720 years of service during the annual employee service awards luncheon Jan. 18. A total of 146 employees were honored.
Samford traces its history to men and women who advocated for a Christian college 176 years ago, said Joel Windham, Samford's assistant vice president for human resources. "Samford employees have a legacy of leaving Samford a better place," said Windham, who e more PR
San Diego State University: Branding a Winner (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 23 -- San Diego State University issued the following news release:
Mark Lindner has done a lot of thinking over the years about his personal brand. What characteristics did he want friends and business colleagues to associate with his name? Which brand identity would best reflect his innovative spirit and creative disposition?
The brand Lindner believes best represents him is Amazon because "it's always looking to adapt and innovate as the market dictates," he said more PR
Save the Date: 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news:
The Tennessee Arts and Arts Education Conference is planned for June 20 and 21, 2018 on the campus of Austin Peay State University (APSU) in partnership with the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or "seek-ah"). Conference activities will utilize several of the buildings on campus including the new Art + Design Building.
As in the past, the conference will bring together arts administrators more PR
SBE Council Joins National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day (10)
VIENNA, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has announced its commitment to Data Privacy Day an international effort held annually on Jan. 28 to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust - by signing up as a Data Privacy Day 2018 Champion. As a Champion, SBE Council recognizes and supports the principle that all o more PR
SC&RA Annual Conference Scheduled for April 17-21 in Boca Raton (10)
CENTREVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association issued the following news release:
The 2018 Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) Annual Conference will be held at the Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton, Florida, from April 17-21 and is predicted to attract hundreds of the industry's leading owners, CEO's, and top managers.
The week will be packed with education sessions, committee meetings, sporting events, and networking sessions, bringing toget more PR
SCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Announces Clinical Educator of the Year (10)
SOMERSET, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news release:
Patrick Lloyd, a physical therapist assistant with Performance Physical Therapy in Nicholasville, KY, was named the 2017 Outstanding Clinical Educator by the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Somerset Community College (SCC). The Outstanding Clinical Educator award is presented annually to one physical therapist assistant educator who demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to t more PR
SCC Provost Dr. Honeycutt Announces Retirement (10)
SOMERSET, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news release:
After nearly 15 years of service to Somerset Community College (SCC), Dr. Tony Honeycutt, provost at the college, recently announced his retirement.
"There is never an ideal time for these transitions," said Dr. Honeycutt. "But I feel like it's time for a change. There are always things going on that need attention but there are other people who are capable of doing the job and they will bring differen more PR
SCETV's Tell Them We Are Rising Screenings (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 25 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release:
Through a collaboration between public media stations and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Firelight Films and South Carolina ETV will present several screenings of the latest film from Emmy and Peabody Award-winning director, Stanley Nelson, Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities as part of a national HBCU Tour. Screening more PR
Schatz, Durbin, Warren, DeLauro Renew Calls For Higher Education Accreditation Reform Following New GAO Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) have renewed calls for higher education accreditation reform following a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found the process was in need of improvement.
According to education experts surveyed by GAO, the current accreditation syste more PR
Scholarship Supports Women in Science (10)
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 26 -- Alaska Sea Grant issued the following news release:
La'Ona DeWilde, currently earning a PhD in environmental biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, chose her career because of her strong traditional belief in respecting animals and caring for the environment. She is getting some help from a scholarship designed to boost women in science.
"The Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship has helped me greatly this winter, by allowing me to work on my PhD thesis more PR
School of Nursing Again Named a Gold-Level Military Friendly(R) School (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
The Duquesne University School of Nursing has earned the prestigious Military Friendly(R) School designation at the gold-level ranking for the second consecutive year.
The Military Friendly(R) classification is considered to be among the most comprehensive resources for veterans today. First published in 2009, the Military Friendly(R) Schools list is provided to service members and their families, help more PR
School Social Worker of the Year Has Passion for Social Justice, Students (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Tulani Vaughn, who is a social worker at West Charlotte High, spent many weeks one summer trying to track down a student who'd dropped out of school.
"I chased her all summer long," she said. "I'd stop by her house two or three times a day, early in the morning, late at night."
Vaughn finally caught up with the student, who agreed to return to school. She did extremely well, making the honor roll.
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SDSU Joins Push for Improving Undergraduate Math Education (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 25 -- San Diego State University issued the following news release:
Challenging introductory mathematics courses are the most common roadblock to earning undergraduate degrees in the STEM fields. In an effort to help students get past this roadblock, San Diego State University and 11 other universities across the nation announced they will scale up the adoption of "active learning" skills for undergraduate pre-calculus and calculus instruction.
Active learning, expl more PR
SEA Change Program Aims to Transform Diversity Efforts in STEM (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release:
AAAS is working with colleges and universities to create institutional systems to improve the outcomes and opportunities for underrepresented and underserved groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Under the new program led by AAAS, educational institutions commit to removing barriers to STEM achievement for women, minorities and people with disabilities through more PR
Search Committee Named for Vice President for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Search (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
University of Texas at Austin President Gregory L. Fenves has appointed a 13-member search committee of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members to assist and advise in the search for a new vice president of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, a pivotal position that promotes and supports diversity, inclusion and community engagement at the university.
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Second Annual Osage Nation Science Fair Is Gearing-up Enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (10)
PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
Hot on the heels of a successful first-time science fair, the Osage Nation is preparing for another round of science fair fun with youth from several Osage County public schools. The Second Annual Osage Nation STEAM Science Fair is scheduled begins tomorrow and continues through Friday, Jan. 26. The Osage Nation Education Department (ONED) organizes and hosts the event.
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Secretary DeVos Forms New Strategy and Transformation Office at FSA (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
As work continues to improve customer service and overall operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the formation of a Strategy and Transformation unit to improve the delivery of financial aid to millions of students and their families. Secretary DeVos asked A. Wayne Johnson to lead the Office of Strategy and Transformation. James Manning will lead more PR
Secretary of Education Thanks STEM Influencers for Their Commitment to Pennsylvania's Students (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Today, Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera held a virtual meeting with Pennsylvania's STEM influencers, thanking them for their dedication to preparing students to be college and career ready and discussing new initiatives to promote STEM education throughout the commonwealth.
"This year alone, Pennsylvania will need to fill more than 300,000 STEM-related jobs," Secretary Rivera said. "E more PR
Seifert to Speak About Pathways to Student Success in Next Installment of Provost's Lecture at MSU (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 24 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Montana State University associate education professor Tricia Seifert has spent the majority of her professional academic career studying the experiences students have while attending college and the role the college environment plays in facilitating students' learning, growth, development and, ultimately, success.
As part of her research, Seifert - who came to MSU in 2014 - has asked hundreds of high school stude more PR
Select Medical and University of Kentucky Celebrate First Graduates From Nursing Degree Scholarship Program (10)
MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Select Medical, a healthcare company, issued the following news release:
Select Medical today announced the first two nursing school graduates resulting from its educational scholarship partnership program with the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing. Formed in 2015, the program enables eligible Select Medical registered nurses (RNs) to apply for and receive scholarships to pursue advanced nursing degrees from one of the nation's top ranked uni more PR
Selkirk College Bursaries Signal Relief for Those Pursuing Dreams (10)
CASTLEGAR, British Columbia, Jan. 25 -- Selkirk College issued the following news release:
The importance of student financial aid is a key component in creating an affordable post-secondary education for Selkirk College learners. Emmett Deuling is one of the students who has benefited from the kindness and generosity of donors who will be recognized at the annual Bursary Tea on the Tenth Street Campus.
When Emmett Deuling received confirmation of acceptance into the Selkirk College Nursing Pr more PR
Seminole State Alumna Patty Sheehan Selected for National Outstanding Alumni Award (10)
SANFORD, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Seminole State College issued the following news document:
Orlando City Commissioner and Seminole State College of Florida alumna Patty Sheehan has been honored with a 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The award is given to alumni who have made a positive impact on their communities and the world, and who are examples of community colleges' ability to change lives.
Sheehan is one of only three alumni from two- more PR
Sen. Alexander Commemorates National School Choice Week 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statement commemorating National School Choice Week of 2018:
"This is school choice week, and for me and others who favor school choice, that means giving low-income families more of the same choices of schools that wealthier families already have for their children.
"And there is good news in the new tax bill that the president just signed for families who more PR
Sen. Alexander Issues Remarks on Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following remarks:
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Sen. Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Congress should create an environment that allows colleges to be as versatile as today's students are.
Today, the committee held its third hearing this Congress on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, to look at ways to encourage institutions to move beyond the traditional classroom more PR
Sen. Alexander Issues Statement on Brogan As Assistant Secretary for Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following opening statement on Frank Brogan, President Trump's nominee for assistant secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education:
"Mr. Brogan, you come with impressive qualifications for the role to which you have been nominated, and we are grateful for your willingness to serve.
"You come to this position with nearly every possible pe more PR
Sen. Alexander Issues Statement on Reauthorizing Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following opening statement on at the hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will please come to order.
"This is another in a series of hearings as we work to get a result by early spring on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act.
"This more PR
Sen. Alexander Issues Statement to Commemorate National School Choice Week 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement commemorating National School Choice Week of 2018:
"This is school choice week, and for me and others who favor school choice, that means giving low-income families more of the same choices of schools that wealthier families already have for their children.
"And there is good news in the new tax bill that the president just signed for more PR
Sen. Alexander: Congress Should Create Environment That Allows Colleges to Be as Versatile as Today's Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said Congress should create an environment that allows colleges to be as versatile as today's students are.
Today, the committee held its third hearing this Congress on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, to look at ways to encourage institutions to move beyond the traditional classroom mold to meet the needs of all s more PR
Sen. Alexander: Frank Brogan Is an 'Impressive' Nominee Who Will Oversee Education Law That Restores More Freedom to States (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said that Frank Brogan - nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education - is an impressive nominee who will be tasked with implementing the new education law as Congress wrote it, restoring more freedom to states.
"In this role, Mr. Brogan's job will be to implement laws as Congress wrote more PR
Sen. Alexander: In Tennessee, Where 3 Children and a Pregnant Mother Have Died From Flu, Flu Season Highlights Need for Preparedness (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said, "In Tennessee, where three children and a pregnant mother have already died from the flu, the flu season highlights the urgency of reauthorizing our nation's preparedness legislation."
The committee today held its second hearing on reauthorizing the Pandemic and more PR
Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill to Require Payment of User Fees By Asset Managers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 2318) to "require the payment of user fees by qualified professional asset managers seeking an individual exemption from certain requirements."
The bill was introduced on Jan. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, contact Sen. Tammy Baldwin at 709 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 2 more ST
Sen. Baldwin Introduces Resolution on National Treasury Employees Union's 80th Anniversary (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 378) "congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 80th anniversary and commending the dedication to Federal employees of and continued service by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union."
The resolution was introduced on Jan. 23. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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Sen. Boozman Supports National School Choice Week Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined his Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution declaring this week, January 21-27, National School Choice Week.
"I am proud to support school choice policies. As a former school board member, I understand that education decisions should be handled at the state and local level. The flexibility provided in Arkansas empowers parents to choose the best edu more PR
Sen. Boozman: Bringing Broadband to All Corners of Arkansas (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column:
Arkansas students now have access to high-speed broadband in the classroom thanks to the completion of the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) championed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. This provides students in public and charter schools across the state access to the internet for schoolwork and allows their teachers to bring in educational resources available online.
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Sen. Brown Honors Staff Member, Ohio Native Set to Deploy With Army Reserve Unit (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks to pay tribute to Jonathan Miller, a Macedonia native and staff member on Brown's legislative team.
Miller, a legislative correspondent in Brown's office, is deploying with his Army Reserve unit. Miller is a graduate of Nordonia High School and Ohio University.
"I rise today to honor a member of my staff, Jonathan Miller, who has dedicated his life to serving his country and his state.
"Not on more PR
Sen. Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Declaring National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today joined several of his Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution declaring this week National School Choice Week.
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Richard Burr (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Mike Enzi (R-WY), D more PR
Sen. Collins Commends UMPI Competency-Based Education Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing today titled, "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation." This was the third in a series of hearings the Committee is holding to examine key higher education policy issues in preparation for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
During the hearing, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Education more PR
Sen. Collins Highlights UMaine System's 'One University' Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing today titled, "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation." This was the third in a series of hearings the Committee is holding to examine key higher education policy issues in preparation for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
During the hearing, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Education more PR
Sen. Coons: 'If the President Is Not Going to Be Constructive, We Need Him to Stay Out of This' (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined CNN New Day this morning to discuss the government shutdown.
"There is not a lot of trust here. That's how we got here. President Trump very famously in a vulgar exchange more than ten days ago now rejected a strong bipartisan deal that would have moved us forward. If the President is not going to be constructive, we need him to stay out of this a more PR
Sen. Cortez Masto Raises Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggressively pursue defaulted student loan bor more PR
Sen. Cruz: 'There Is a Renewed Sense of Urgency to Empower Families and Give Children an Opportunity to Achieve the American Dream' (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution declaring this week 'National School Choice Week.' Sen. Cruz also praised Texans celebrating student opportunity and school choice at the over 3,900 school choice events across the Lone Star state.
"Every child in America has the right to have access to a quality education, regardless of race, ethnici more PR
Sen. Duckworth Introduces Resolution to Support Women's Health Research Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 383) "expressing support for the designation of a Women's Health Research Day."
The resolution was introduced on Jan. 25 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Ang more ST
Sen. Enzi Emphasizes Importance of Schools, Employers Embracing Innovative Higher Education Opportunities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
During a Senate hearing today on the importance of access and innovation in higher education, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., raised questions about how schools and employers are embracing new education and training opportunities to benefit workers and businesses.
Enzi specifically focused on how employers could give their employees the extra edge to help them compete by embracing competenc more PR
Sen. Feinstein, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined a group of Democratic senators today led by Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggressively more PR
Sen. Gardner, Senate Colleagues Honor National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The office of Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with 21 of his colleagues, introduced a bipartisan resolution declaring January 21st through January 27, 2018 as "National School Choice Week."
"National School Choice Week highlights the importance of parents having greater control over their child's education," said Gardner. "I have always been a strong supporter of school choice because it not only encour more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nomination From the North Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nomination for a candidate from the North Country to the United States Naval Academy, one of the nation's leading service institutions.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominee from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria inclu more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Capital Region (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Capital Region to two of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Merchant Marine and Air Force Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Central New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Central New York to the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Air Force, Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. D more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Hudson Valley (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Hudson Valley to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Naval, Military, and Air Force Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decision more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Long Island (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Long Island to the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, Merchant Marine, and Air Force Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisi more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From New York City (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from New York City to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisi more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Rochester - Fingerlakes Region (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Rochester - Finger Lakes region to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualif more PR
Sen. Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Western New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Western New York to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Air Force, Military, and Naval Academies.
A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions more PR
Sen. Harris to Bring California UndocuBlack DACA Recipient to State of the Union (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The office of Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris today announced that Denea Joseph, an UndocuBlack Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient who immigrated to the United States from Belize and was raised in South Central, Los Angeles, will be her guest to the 2018 State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 30. California is home to more Dreamers than any other state - 220,000 of the natio more PR
Sen. Harris, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris led a group of Democratic senators in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggressively pursue defaulted student loan borrowers and do s more PR
Sen. Hassan Highlights Importance of Expanding High-Quality Competency-Based Education Programs, Touts Southern New Hampshire University's Successful CBE Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
During a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing today, Senator Maggie Hassan highlighted the importance of expanding high-quality Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs and touted Southern New Hampshire University's successful CBE efforts.
"I am fortunate to come from a state that has been leading the [Competency-Based Education] effort in both the Higher Edu more PR
Sen. Hassan Questions Medical Professionals About Public Health Preparedness in Event of Disasters Like Hurricane Maria (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Senator Maggie Hassan questioned medical professionals during a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing today on the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) about the nation's preparedness and response plans to address public health needs in the event of major disasters like Hurricane Maria.
Senator Hassan pointed to the devastat more PR
Sen. Heitkamp Announces Federal Funds for Early Childhood Education on Standing Rock and in Dickinson (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced two federal grants totaling over $2.7 million to support early education for children on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and in Dickinson.
"Making sure the next generation is equipped with needed skills, education, and resources will help set them on the path to success," said Heitkamp. "These federal funds will support early education for chil more PR
Sen. Hoeven: HHS Awards $2.7 Million to Support Head Start Programs in North Dakota (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $2.7 million in funding to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs in North Dakota.
The grants, which provide education and early child development resources to families to help better prepare their children for sc more PR
Sen. Hughes Joins Call for Affordable Higher Education for All Pennsylvania Students (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Senator Vincent Hughes spoke today in support of affordable higher education for Pennsylvanians. Standing with advocates and researches from the Association of State College & University Faculty, Keystone Research Center, and members of the House, Senator Hughes advocated for the creation of Pennsylvania Promise, a program that will make higher education accessible to every student in the s more PR
Sen. Isakson Supports 'National School Choice Week' (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., joined colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution declaring this week, Jan. 22 through 26, 2018, as "National School Choice Week" to raise public awareness of education options in the United States.
"Parents are the best positioned to make important decisions regarding the education of their children, and 'National School Choice Week' highlights the more PR
Sen. Klobuchar Recognizes 10th Anniversary of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 25, recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program:
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 established the Department of Defense Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to assist National Guard a more PR
Sen. McConnell Issues Remarks on Benefits Americans Continue to See From Tax Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks regarding the benefits Americans continue to see across the country because of the tax reform:
"The rising tide of economic optimism I have been highlighting on the floor is not showing any signs of subsiding. Yesterday alone, three of the nation's largest companies announced major new investments in the U.S. economy and workforce. Each said their decisions were made possi more PR
Sen. McConnell Issues Statement on Tax Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 23, on tax reform:
Mr. President, the rising tide of economic optimism I have been highlighting on the floor is not showing any signs of subsiding.
Yesterday alone, three of the Nation's largest companies announced major new investments in the U.S. economy and workforce. Each said that their decisions were made possible by the improved business climat more PR
Sen. Murray Issues Statement on Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following remarks:
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), delivered the following opening statement on increasing access to higher education for historically underrepresented and nontraditional students, and expanding innovation to prepare these and other students for a changing economy.
This is the third of a series of hearings regarding reauth more PR
Sen. Murray Issues Statement on Vote to End Government Shutdown, Fund CHIP (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following statement after voting to support a legislation to end the government shutdown and fund the Children's Health Insurance Program:
"I am very glad that President Trump and Republican leaders have stepped back from the precipice and have ended their government shutdown and committed to allowing Democrats and Republicans to work together on legislation to address the many challenges facing the families we rep more PR
Sen. Rubio Celebrates National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following statement in celebration of the National School Choice Week:
"Hello, I'm Marco Rubio, and it's an honor to serve the people of Florida here in the United States Senate. This week, millions of people across the country will be celebrating National School Choice Week. This includes students and teachers at more than 20,000 schools, more than 5,000 homeschooling groups, and millions of parents and community lead more PR
Sen. Scott Introduces Resolution Declaring National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a long time champion of school choice and member of the Senate Education Committee, today introduced a resolution declaring this week National School Choice Week.
Scott said, "No matter where a child lives, the end goal remains the same: to equip our students with a quality education that propels them to a better future. As a kid who went to four different sc more PR
Sen. Tillis Supports Bipartisan Call to Fund Testing and Development of Self-Driving Cars (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) on a bipartisan call to fund the testing and development of connected and self-driving cars as part of any government spending deal that is negotiated for 2018. The Senators made their request in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transpor more PR
Sen. Warner Encourages Dept. of Education to Identify Best Practices in Expanding Access to Pell Grants for Dual Enrolled Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The office of Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), along with Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH), pressed U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to continue an experimental pilot program that has already helped put 41 low-income high school students on the pathway to college by allowing them to take courses for college credit through Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg.
In 2016, the Department began a dual en more PR
Sen. Young Introduces Bill to Create Innovation Zone Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (S. 2342) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create an innovation zone initiative.
The bill was introduced on Jan. 25. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, contact Sen. Todd Young at 400 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5623; or in the state at 46 E. Ohio St., Ste. 462, Indianapolis, IN 46204; 317/226-6700;3602 No more ST
Sen. Young Introduces Innovation Zone Act to Promote Advancements in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) participated in the second of a series of hearings focused on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. During the hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Young announced he is introducing legislation to reform the under-utilized and inefficient experimental sites initiative within the Higher Education Act.
The more PR
Sen. Yudichak, Rep. Mullery Announce Exit 2 Opening of South Valley Parkway (10)
NANTICOKE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
State Senator John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) and Representative Gerald Mullery (D-119) announced the opening of Exit 2 of the South Valley Parkway today.
"The opening of Exit 2 of the South Valley Parkway represents a significant milestone for this historic infrastructure investment," said Senator Yudichak. "The communities that represent the South Valley are already reaping the economic more PR
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Navy Deputy Chief (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Personnel issued the following testimony by Vice Admiral Robert P. Burke, deputy chief of naval operations of the U.S. Navy, at a hearing to examine officer personnel management and the Defense Officer Personnel Management Act of 1980:
"Chairman Tillis, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished Members of this subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the future of officer force managemen more PR
Senate Bill to Identify Changes in Labor Markets Advances (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news release:
NJBIA supports legislation to help state agencies target their job training and education resources toward the jobs that are most in demand. The bill, S-704 (Ruiz), was released by the Senate Labor Committee today.
"As jobs become more specialized and more technical, making sure workers have the right skills becomes more challenging," said Michael Wallace, NJBIA vice president of more PR
Senate Budget Prioritizes Investments in Education, $3.4 Billion in Total Reserves (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 25 -- Florida Senate President Joe Negron issued the following news release:
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island), today filed SPB 2500, a proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The balanced budget prioritizes Florida's K-12 and higher education systems, while setting aside $3.4 billion in total reserves. The budget also makes critical investments in Florida's environment, continues historic investment more PR
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Testimony From Bosch North America (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Bosch North America President Mike Mansuetti at a hearing entitled "Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies":
"Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today.
"My name is Mike Mansuetti and I am the President of Bosch North America.
"Robert Bosch founded the company in 1886, when he opened the more PR
Senate Conducted Six Committee Hearings on Jan. 23 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate conducted six committee hearings on Jan. 23:
*Armed Services:
Closed briefing on the Nuclear Posture Review from John C. Rood, Under Secretary for Policy, and General Paul J. Selva, USAF, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, both of the Department of Defense.
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity:
Closed hearing to examine cyber warfighting policy, after receiving testimony from Kenneth P. Rapuano, Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense and Global Security, more PR
Senate Conducted Six Committee Hearings on Jan. 25 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate conducted six committee hearings on Jan. 25:
*Armed Services:
Favorably reported 1,056 nominations in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Hearing to examine global challenges and United States national security strategy, after receiving testimony from Henry A. Kissinger, Kissinger Associates, and George P. Shultz, Stanford University Hoover Institution, both a former Secretary of State, and Richard L. Armitage, Armitage International, former Deputy S more PR
Senate Education Committee Sets Hearing on Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25:
Witnesses
1. Joe May, Chancellor, Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, Texas
2. Donna Linderman, University Dean for Student Success Initiatives, City University of New York, New York
3. Barbara Brittingham, President, Commission on Ins more PR
Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Sets Hearing on 21st Century Public Health Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities Part 2 at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Jan. 23:
Witnesses
Tom Inglesby, Director, Center for Health Security, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore, Maryland
John J. Dreyzehner, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Health, Nashville, Ten more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From American Academy of Pediatrics (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by teven Krug, head of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and testifying on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray, thank you for the opportunity to speak her more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From City University of New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Donna Linderman, university dean for student success initiatives in the City University of New York, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Good morning Chairman Alexander, Senator Murray, and members of the committee. I am Donna Linderman, University Dean for Student Success Initiatives and the Executive Director of CUNY Accelerate more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Dallas County Community College District (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Joe May, chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Good morning Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, and members of the Committee. Thank you for the invitation to speak with you today.
"My name is Joe May, the chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District.
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Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Education Assistant Secretary Nominee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Frank T. Brogan, nominee to be assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education in the Department of Education:
"Thank you, Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray and Members of the Committee.
"First, permit me to tell you what an honor it is to be here today. Following 40 years of public service at the local and state level, the possibility of serving as the Assista more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Tom Inglesby, director of the Center for Health Security of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, and members of the Committee, thank you for the chance to speak with you today about Facing 21st C more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Match Beyond (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Mike Larsson, co-founder and president of Match Beyond, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray and Committee Members, thank you for this opportunity to share my experience in higher education with the Committee on Health, Education, Pensions and Labor (HELP). My testimony today comes from wh more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From New England Association of Schools & Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Barbara Brittingham, president of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Senator Murray, and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Barbara Britti more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Northwestern Health Sciences University (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Deborah Bushway, consultant for the Competency-Based Education Network at Northwestern Health Sciences University, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the Committee, I want to thank you for holding this hearing and for inviting me to testify about competency-based education (CBE more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Seqirus (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Brent MacGregor, senior vice president of commercial operations for Seqirus, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Good morning Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Murray, and members of the committee. My name is Brent MacGregor and I am the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Seqiru more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Tennessee Department of Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by John Dreyzehner, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, Senators Burr and Casey, and distinguished Committee members. Thank you for this opportunity to appear before this committee today to discuss more PR
Senate HELP Committee Sets Hearing on Nomination of Assistant Secretary of Education Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following upcoming hearing: Nomination of Frank T. Brogan to be the assistant secretary of Education for elementary and secondary education at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 25:
Witnesses
Frank T. Brogan, Harrisburg, PA more PR
Senate HELP Committee Sets Hearing on Reauthorizing Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following upcoming hearing: Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25:
Witnesses
Joe May, Chancellor, Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TX
Donna Linderman, University Dean for Student Success Initiatives, City University of New York, New York, NY
Barbara Brittingham, President, Commission on Institutions o more PR
Senate HELP Committee Sets Hearing on Reauthorizing Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following upcoming hearing: Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Accountability and Risk to Taxpayers at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Jan. 30:
Witnesses
Anthony P. Carnevale, Research Professor and Director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Washington, DC
Jose Luis Cruz, President, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, NY
Jas more PR
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Issues Report to Amend Johnson-O'Malley Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-201) on legislation (S. 943) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an accurate comprehensive student count for the purposes of calculating formula allocations for programs under the Johnson-O'Malley Act. The report was advanced by Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, on Jan. 24.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Purpose
The bill, S. 943, would amend the Act of April 16, 1934, commonly known as more ST
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Kevin, Avonte's Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-200) on legislation (S. 2070) amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering characteristics of some children with autism. The report was advanced by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Jan. 18.
Excerpts of the report follow:
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Senate Publishes Executive Communications 4102 to 4129 From Executive Branch on Jan. 22 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate on Jan. 22 published 28 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-4102. A communication from the Acting Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Change in Size Requirements for Grapefruit" (Docket No. AMS-SC-17- 0063; SC17-905-1 IR) recei more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 4132 to 4136 From Executive Branch on Jan. 25 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate on Jan. 25 published five executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-4132. A communication from the Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Technical Amendments to Rules of Registration and Review of Exchange Disciplinary, Access Denial or Other Adverse Actions" (RIN3038-AE15) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 23, 2018; to the Committee on Agr more PR
Senate Schedules Four Committee Hearings for Jan. 23 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate scheduled four committee hearings for Jan. 23:
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine the nominations of Jelena McWilliams, of Ohio, to be Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and to be a Member of the Board of Directors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Marvin Goodfriend, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Thomas E. Workman, of New York, to be a Member of the Financial Stability Overs more PR
Senate Schedules Six Committee Hearings for Jan. 25 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate scheduled six committee hearings for Jan. 25:
*Armed Services:
To examine global challenges and United States national security strategy.
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reform, focusing on Administration perspectives on the essential elements.
*Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
To examine the Wireless Emergency Alert system.
*Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
To examine rea more PR
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From National Council on Aging (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Anna Maria Chavez, chief strategy officer and senior vice president of external affairs for the National Council on Aging, at a hearing entitled "Turning 65: Navigating Critical Decisions to Age Well":
"Chairwoman Collins, Ranking Member Casey, and members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today on behalf of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) about the critical decisio more PR
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Stanford University (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Mehrdad Ayati, adjunct assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, at a hearing entitled "Turning 65: Navigating Critical Decisions to Age Well":
"Dear Madam Chair, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the US Senate Special Committee on Aging,
"Thank you for inviting and giving me the opportunity to discuss critical challenges regarding the aging population in t more PR
Senator Erpenbach Column: Economy a Challenge for Most of Wisconsin (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 -- The Wisconsin Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Wisconsin's economy is recovering in some factors, but in general the measures are split and the divide between the economy of booming counties and struggling counties continues to grow. What does that mean and how can we fix it? That just means that the State of Wisconsin needs to use our funds wisely when we invest in schools, roads and economic development.
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin rem more PR
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Burmese Ethnic Cleansing, Calling for Safe Repatriation of Rohingya (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today joined with a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a resolution condemning the Burmese campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya and calling for the "safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return" of the refugees who have been displaced by this violence.
Senator Feinstein was joined by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Todd Young (R-IN more PR
Sens. Booker, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Boost Utility Sector Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced a bipartisan infrastructure bill to boost the utility sector workforce. The Innovative Water Workforce Development Act would establish a competitive grant program to help develop the next generation of water utility workers.
Over the next decade appro more PR
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Praise the Judicial Nominations of Albright, Barker, Kernodle, Truncale (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Alan Albright to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and Cam Barker, Jeremy Kernodle, and Michael Truncale to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas:
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Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Praise the Judicial Nominations of Barker, Kernodle, Truncale, and Albright (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Alan Albright to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and Cam Barker, Jeremy Kernodle, and Michael Truncale to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas:
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Sens. Flake, Hatch Introduce Merit-Based, High-Skilled Immigration Bill for the 21st Century (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today introduced the Immigration Innovation ("I-Squared") Act of 2018 to bring long-overdue reforms to our nation's merit-based immigration laws for high-skilled workers. The bill focuses on areas vital to maintaining the United States' competitiveness in the global economy: the availability of employment-based nonimmigrant visas (H-1B visa more PR
Sens. Kaine, Merkley, Young, McCain Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Burmese Ethnic Cleansing, Calling For Safe Repatriation of Rohingya (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Todd Young (R-IN), and John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution condemning the Burmese campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya and calling for the "safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return" of the refugees who have been displaced by this violence.
The Senators were also joined by Senators Dianne Fei more PR
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1 Million for Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $1,074,964 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to support Head Start services in Pendleton, Grant, Hardy and Hampshire counties.
"Head Start programs are an important part of our educational landscape in West Virginia," Senator more PR
Sens. Menendez, Booker Announce $500K in Federal Funding to Fight Housing Discrimination in New Jersey (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate's housing subcommittee, and Cory Booker today announced that a combined $500,000 in grants have been awarded to non-profit organizations that assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fair Housing Initiatives Pro more PR
Sens. Merkley, Young, Kaine, McCain Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Burmese Ethnic Cleansing, Calling for Safe Repatriation of Rohingya (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Todd Young (R-IN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution condemning the Burmese campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya and calling for the "safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return" of the refugees who have been displaced by this violence.
The Senators were also joined by Senators Dianne Fe more PR
Sens. Peters, Stabenow Lead Bipartisan Call to Fund Testing and Development of Self-Driving Cars in Government Spending Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today led a bipartisan call to fund the testing and development of connected and self-driving cars as part of any government spending deal that is negotiated for 2018. The Senators made their request in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development, and Rela more PR
Sens. Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Call to Fund Testing and Development of Self-Driving Cars in Government Spending Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today led a bipartisan call to fund the testing and development of connected and self-driving cars as part of any government spending deal that is negotiated for 2018. The Senators made their request in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development, and more PR
Sens. Warren, Harris, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) led a group of Democratic senators in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggres more PR
Sens. Young, Merkley, Kaine, McCain Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Burmese Ethnic Cleansing, Calling for Safe Repatriation of Rohingya (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution condemning the Burmese campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya and calling for the "safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return" of the refugees who have been displaced by this violence.
The Senators were also joined by Senators Dianne Fei more PR
Sherman Gillums Jr. Named Chief Strategy Officer of American Veterans (10)
LANHAM, Maryland, Jan. 22 -- American Veterans issued the following news release:
Sherman Gillums Jr., a retired U.S. Marine, has been named chief strategy officer of American Veterans (AMVETS), the nation's largest and oldest Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization that is open to and fights for all veterans who served honorably, with more than 250,000 members nationwide.
"For nearly 75 years, American Veterans has championed the interests of all veterans and their families th more PR
Silva Earns Prestigious Hispanic Scholarship (10)
PLAINVIEW, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Wayland Baptist University issued the following news release:
Wayland senior Manny Silva is wrapping up his undergraduate degree this semester, but plans to continue his education into spiritual formation thanks to the Texas Hispanic Baptist Convention scholarship to George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University. Silva is the first recipient of the scholarship that recognizes Hispanics who are committed to education and called to the ministry.
The scholarship offe more PR
Six Cities Share $445,000 In Grants To Support Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news release:
Today The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the 2018 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards during the organization's 86th Winter Meeting in the nation's capital. The awards went to cities with outstanding programs that encourage healthy weight through balanced diet choices and regular physical activity.
"America's beverage companies believe in the power of partnerships and the more PR
SJC Long Island Hosts Future of Education Policy Seminar (10)
PATCHOGUE, New York, Jan. 23 -- St. Joseph's College issued the following news release:
The Center for Community Solutions at St. Joseph's College (SJC) and the Department of Child Study present "The Future of Education Policy" on Friday, February 9 from 8:30 - 11 a.m. in the McGann Conference Center at SJC Long Island in Patchogue, New York.
The event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers from various areas of education who will discuss the future of education policy in America. Pan more PR
SJR State Science Cafe Continues With Safeguarding Endangered Parrots (10)
PALATKA, Florida, Jan. 26 -- St. Johns River State College issued the following news release:
The St. Johns River State College Science Cafe lectures will kick off its spring semester series February 13 on endangered parrots.
"Our first spring semester lecture will be presented by Dr. Caroline Efstathion, who will discuss reducing conflict between invasive bees and endangered parrots," said SJR State science professor Karen Meyer. Efstathion is the founder and executive director of the Avian P more PR
Sklar Scholarship Answers the Call for RCGC First Responders (10)
SEWELL, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Rowan College at Gloucester County issued the following news release:
A charitable man with an affinity for those who serve as first responders, Eric Sklar continues to support volunteer fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel through a scholarship donated in his memory.
The Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) Eric Sklar Memorial Scholarship, an endowment that provides perpetual scholarships to ambulance squad, rescue crew and fire department vo more PR
Smoke-free Alaska Coalition Urges Legislature to Pass Comprehensive Statewide Smoke-Free Workplace Bill (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 24 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release:
Today, the House Judiciary Committee took Alaska one step closer to ensuring Alaskans across the state are protected from dangerous secondhand smoke exposure by passing Senate Bill (SB) 63, which would protect Alaskans working indoors from secondhand smoke and electronic cigarette aerosol. The legislation simply asks those who choose to smoke to take it outside.
The Smoke-free Alaska more PR
Snite Museum Director Loving to Retire (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 22 -- Notre Dame issued the following news release:
Charles R. Loving, director of the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame for the past 18 years, will retire, effective June 30.
"The Snite has flourished under Chuck's direction, with both expanded and new collections and ever-increasing outreach to the local community and schools," said Maura Ryan, vice president and associate provost. "His wise and visionary leadership will be missed.
"We will immedi more PR
Southeastern Among 43 Teacher Education Programs Recognized for National Excellence (10)
DURANT, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Since its founding in 1909, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has been known as a "teachers college.''
While the University has obviously expanded since that time, public school teachers and administrators throughout the country proudly hold degrees from Southeastern.
The quality of the Teacher Education Program was validated recently when
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator more PR
Speaker Heastie Issues Statement on Anniversary of Roe V. Wade (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie issued the following statement:
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Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie:
"Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. Three years before the landmark Supreme Court Roe vs Wade decision, New York became the first state in the nation to pass legislation protecting and recognizing the reproductive rights of women. Since then, the Assembly has fought tirelessly to protect this sacred con more PR
Speed Geeking Event Will Offer Glimpse at Technologies to Improve Health and Save Lives (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 22 -- York University issued the following news release:
An infant in a neonatal unit, a teen with mental health challenges and just about anyone leaving an emergency department could benefit from health technology innovations that will be showcased at a "speed geeking" event in Toronto on Tuesday.
Presenters will have just five minutes to make the case for their technologies, which are being developed through the Health Ecosphere, a multi-partner collaboration led by Yo more PR
Spelman Receives $5 Million Gift Funding Seth and Beth Klarman Scholarship (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- Spelman College issued the following news release:
Spelman College is excited to announce a $5 million gift from Seth and Beth Klarman of Boston. The gift will fund scholarships for current and incoming Spelman students. Spelman is a leading liberal arts college dedicated to academic excellence and the education of Black women through intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development. The Klarmans' $5 million gift will extend opportunities to more Spelman s more PR
Spelman Receives Gift From the Estate of Alison R. Bernstein to Support Preservation of Black Feminist Papers (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 24 -- Spelman College issued the following news release:
Spelman College is excited to announce a $10,000 gift from the Alison R. Bernstein Estate to the Women's Research and Resource Center. The generous contribution will be used to reformat audio-visual materials from the Audre Lorde and Toni Cade Bambara papers in the Spelman College Archives, which is a component of the Women's Center. The papers of these two iconic Black feminist writers are the most heavily used col more PR
St. Thomas University Issues Statement on Memoranda of Understanding on Tuition, Funding (10)
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Jan. 25 -- St. Thomas University issued the following statement:
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St. Thomas University Board of Governors Chair Peter Forestell, QC, and President and Vice-Chancellor Dawn Russell issued the following statement on the announcement that the Government of New Brunswick and three publicly-funded universities have reached agreements on memoranda of understanding on tuition and funding.
"We are disappointed that St. Thomas University has not yet been able to concl more PR
Staff Analysis of the FY2019 Executive Budget the Whitebook (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The New York State Senate (majority) issued the following news release:
The State Senate Majority has continued to work in a bi-partisan way to protect the hard working taxpayers of the State of New York by enacting State budgets that reflect progress in making New York more affordable, creating more opportunity and increasing security. Ultimately, these goals can be achieved by controlling taxes and spending, creating jobs, building a better business environment, a more PR
Standing Order for Naloxone Renewed by Louisiana Department of Health (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 22 -- The Louisiana Department of Health issued the following news release:
Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, has renewed the standing order for the life-saving medication Naloxone. Through this action, laypeople who are helping a person who has overdosed or who is at risk of an overdose on heroin, morphine or another opioid drug can continue to receive the lifesaving medication naloxone without having to get a direct prescription fro more PR
Startup Assisting Grape Growers, Wine Producers With Crop Management Hires Viticulturist Expert As CEO (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
VinSense Technology, a company assisting in wine grape agriculture through Purdue patented technology, has hired Sonoma County, California viticulturist Lise Asimont as its CEO and head viticulturist.
"With Lise, we will expand our technology throughout the wine grape industry and advance our predictive algorithms and consulting services for viticulture and enology," said David Ebert, co-founder and chief more PR
State Bar of Texas, TYLA Announce President-Elect Candidates (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The State Bar of Texas issued the following news release:
Texas attorneys will choose between Lisa Blue of Dallas and Randy Sorrels of Houston in the race for the next president-elect of the State Bar of Texas. The State Bar Board of Directors today approved their nominations as president-elect candidates during its quarterly meeting in San Antonio.
Also, the Texas Young Lawyers Association recently nominated Raymond Baeza of El Paso and Victor Flores of Denton a more PR
State Board Approves Nation's First-ever Degree in Consumer Experience Management at UNT (10)
DENTON, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
A new degree option at the University of North Texas is giving students the know-how to take on changing consumer trends in retail.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Consumer Experience Management - making UNT the first U.S. university to offer the degree program.
"There is a huge opportunity for graduates who can be ahead of the trends more PR
State Boards Can Be Key Players in Improving Early Childhood Education (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release:
Recognizing the importance of early childhood education (ECE), federal and state governments have been investing billions of dollars to serve the nation's youngest children. Yet many children still enter elementary school unprepared, and their K-12 schooling largely fails to close those initial gaps. State boards of education have authority that positions them to be key play more PR
State Department Seeks Worldwide Training Program in Arlington, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a sources sought notice (19AQMM18N0027) for a worldwide training program for the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.
The program will train personnel on new business processes, while also explaining the rationale for implementing new business processes.
Response Date: Feb. 6, 2018; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611430 - Professional and Management Development Tra more CTR
State Education Department Proposes More Flexibility in Meeting Safety Net Requirements for Teacher Certification (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The State Education Department today proposed regulatory changes to eliminate the deadline by which teaching candidates must complete all other certification requirements to be eligible for the safety nets for the teacher certification examinations, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced. The proposed amendment provides candidates with flexibility to complete all additional certification requi more PR
State Must Take Next Step and Invest More in Public Higher Education (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release:
In testimony on Gov. Cuomo's executive budget, NYSUT President Andy Pallotta called on the state to boost its investment in state public higher education institutions to ensure that campuses can provide the programs and faculty to help students succeed.
While the Excelsior Scholarship program has increased opportunities for students and enrollment at SUNY and CUNY, overall state support for publ more PR
State of State FACT CHECK (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
During Walker's State of the State, he has said he will discuss jobs, health care, education and corrections reform. This makes it clear that this speech will be almost entirely untethered from his seven year record of governing Wisconsin.
During his last re-election bid he promised the people of Wisconsin he was committed to our state and did not plan to run for president. That lasted just long enough to more PR
State of State: Walker Highlights His Own Record of Failures (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Gov. Scott Walker's 2018 State of the State message is sharply critical of his own record governing Wisconsin. Recently he has been flip-flopping and pandering in a desperate attempt to cover-up seven years of failures in this tough election year. Walker hopes voters forget how he has given away Wisconsin to billionaires and a giant foreign corporation while ignoring and hurting the needs of the people of o more PR
State Parks Seeks Input to Enhance Gulf State Park Pier Fishing Experience (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 22 -- The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news release:
Have you ever gone fishing at the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier? If so, Alabama State Parks wants to hear from you. In an effort to continually provide quality outdoor experiences, Alabama State Parks is launching an online survey to learn more about the experiences of anglers who utilize the pier.
Everyone from avid fishermen to occasional anglers is enc more PR
Stephanie Hammitt Named Interim President of Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Stephanie Hammitt to serve as interim president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC). The appointment becomes effective July 1, 2018 following the retirement of the current president Larry Anderson.
"We cannot ask for a better interim leader for Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College," said in more PR
Steps to Success: Implementing a Home Visiting Program Designed to Prevent Rapid Repeat Pregnancies Among Adolescent Mothers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families' Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation issued the following report on implementing a home visiting program among adolescent mothers:
Introduction
This brief summarizes key findings from a study of the implementation of the Steps to Success program, a home visiting program for adolescent mothers that offers counseling on contraception, adequate birth spacing, parenting, and ch more PR
Stockton at Manahawkin Expands Site, Nursing Options (10)
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Jan. 22 -- Richard Stockton College issued the following news:
Students arriving for the spring semester at Stockton University's Manahawkin Instructional site discovered it had grown to more than three times its size.
The expansion into the adjacent 7,915 square-foot building at 712 E. Bay Avenue, former site of Rothman Institute Orthopaedics gives nursing students more room for hands-on learning in the six-bed Foundations of Nursing lab and seven physical assessment exa more PR
Stockton Welcomes 21 Teachers From Panama (10)
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Jan. 22 -- Richard Stockton College issued the following news:
Mayra Espinosa wants her elementary school students in Panama to learn English.
That's why she is among 21 teachers from Panama who will spend eight weeks at Stockton University studying English, teaching methods, and technology in the classroom.
"It is much easier to learn a language if students start when they are younger," Espinosa said through interpreter Yibin Feng, an international student advisor at St more PR
Student Affairs Vice President to Receive Wang Family Excellence Award (10)
FULLERTON, California, Jan. 25 -- California State University issued the following news release:
Believing that higher education is "one of the most important social justice issues of our time," Berenecea Johnson Eanes has been a driving force for student success at Cal State Fullerton since her arrival on campus in 2012.
The vice president for student affairs continues to increase student persistence by re-engineering student programs and services, expanding immersive learning experiences, st more PR
Students Applaud New Grant Funding for Adults Looking to Return to School (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 25 -- The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations issued the following news release:
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) applauds the federal government's announcement yesterday of a new $1,600-per-year Canada Student Grant and new flexibilities to Employment Insurance. CASA believes these measures will help to ease the financial burden on adults looking to return to school later in life.
Adults who have been out of school for several years face conside more PR
Students Given Tools to Travel World During Jan. 31 Global Education Fair (10)
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Jan. 22 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news:
A Global Education Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 31, will equip Tuskegee University students with all they need to know about upcoming study abroad opportunities that are part of IES Abroad's "Take OFF" program. The fair, which is open and free for students, employees and area residents, is designed to encourage students and faculty to internationalize their studies and research through a variety of study abroad opportun more PR
Students Want to See Loan Repayment Assistance Extended to New Parents (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 24 -- The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations issued the following news release:
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) is calling on the federal government to extend student loan protection under the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) to those on parental leave. By giving new parents a temporary break from student loan payments, CASA believes financial stresses on new parents will be eased, allowing them to focus on caring for their child in the important more PR
Study Shows Dramatic Drop in Blood Culture Contamination Rates Through Novel Device, Training (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Jan. 24 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease in contaminated blood cultures that was sustained over 20 months.
Results of the emergency department research were presented recently at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement National more PR
SUNY and NYPA Announce New Solar Generation and Battery Storage Project at Southern Tier's SUNY Delhi (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced a new project to build a solar and energy storage system in the Southern Tier that will provide clean, local power to the State University of New York at Delhi campus and the local community. This project is the latest milestone of progress in meeting Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision more PR
SUNY and NYSERDA Create Partnership to Accelerate Real-World Solutions to New York's Energy Challenges (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced today an agreement to accelerate Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's clean energy agenda by establishing a robust partnership to drive campus-wide sustainability, catalyze entrepreneurship and economic development opportunities, and ensure New York produces a pipeline of skilled clean more PR
SUNY Announces Annual Scholarship for NYS P-TECH Students in Trustee Stanley Litow's Honor (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York and SUNY Impact Foundation today announced an annual scholarship fund in honor of SUNY Trustee Stanley S. Litow, president emeritus of the IBM International Foundation. The "Stanley Litow P-TECH Scholarship" will provide annual scholarships for graduating New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) students who will enroll in a bachelors more PR
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints SUNY Oneonta President, Interim Dean of the New York State College of Human Ecology at Cornell University (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Barbara Jean Morris as president of SUNY Oneonta and Dr. Rachel Dunifon as interim dean of the New York State College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. In addition, SUNY's Board appointed Teresa A. Miller as senior vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and chief of staff, Joseph B. Porter as senior vice chancellor for e more PR
SUNY, NYSERDA Create Partnership to Accelerate Real-World Solutions to New York's Energy Challenges (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news release:
The State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced today an agreement to accelerate Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's clean energy agenda by establishing a robust partnership to drive campus-wide sustainability, catalyze entrepreneurship and economic development opportunities, and ensure New York produces more PR
Survey Finds Low Teacher Pay Main Reason for Leaving Oklahoma Classrooms (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- The Oklahoma Department of Education issued the following news release:
Teacher pay and education funding are among the chief reasons former Oklahoma educators have left the classroom, according to a comprehensive survey released by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister discussed the findings Monday at a news conference at OSDE.
Hofmeister noted that 31 percent of the respondents indicate more PR
Swiss Re and India's National Insurance Academy Sign MoU to Develop Insurance Industry Skills (10)
PUNE, India, Jan. 23 -- Swiss Reinsurance issued the following news release:
Swiss Re's Global Business Solutions unit in India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Insurance Academy (NIA), Pune, India's premier institute of insurance education to collaborate as a technical partner to the latter's academic activities and programmes. The initiative aims to develop re/insurance skills, insights and expertise among students and professionals aspiring to pursue careers in in more PR
Switzerland Is Best Country in World, Says 2018 Best Countries Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release:
Switzerland held its position as the No. 1 country in the world, according to the 2018 Best Countries report, a rankings and analysis project by U.S. News & World Report, Y&R's BAV Group and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In its third year, the rankings evaluate 80 countries across a range of criteria, from economic influence and power to citiz more PR
Tata Steel's West Bokaro Division Awards Scholarship to 198 Meritorious SC/ST Students (10)
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 24 -- Tata Steel, a subsidiary of Tata Group, issued the following news release:
As part of its Affirmative Action Policy and efforts towards inclusive growth and development of Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, the West Bokaro Division of Tata Steel today awarded Jyoti Fellowship to 198 meritorious students of West Bokaro.
Mr Santosh Kumar Satapathy, IAS, Principal Secretary to Hon`ble Governor of Jharkhand graced the programme at West Bokaro as Chief Gu more PR
Tax Hike-Free Road Fix Gets Early Green Light at the Statehouse (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans issued the following news:
Senate Republicans today put the pedal to the metal on their top legislative priority of the session, moving a tax hike-free road fix through the Senate Transportation Committee on a 3 to 2, party-line vote.
Republicans believe a $1 billion-plus budget surplus makes this the year to finally put a long-term road fix before voters, minus the need for a tax hike. "This year, for the first time in recent memor more PR
TDOE Receives $1.2 Million in Funding to Increase Quality of Early Learning Programs Across the State (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release:
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that Tennessee was awarded an additional $1.2 million to further support high-quality early learning programs for classrooms across the state. This funding is in addition to the nearly $70 million in Preschool Development Grants (PDG) the state received in 2014 to support pre-K expansion and enhancement in Nashville and the Shelby Count more PR
TEA Opens Online Survey on Special Education Corrective Action Draft Plan (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has made available an online survey to solicit feedback on its draft corrective action plan for special education. The online survey, which is available on the TEA website (https://tea.texas.gov/TexasSPED), is open to anyone wishing to provide input on the draft plan.
At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, TEA drafted an initial corrective action plan regarding the suppor more PR
Tech Professors Join U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for Panel (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
Tennessee Tech professors will join Alexis Herr, former research fellow from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, for a panel exploring "Questions of Complicity in Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South" Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Robert & Gloria Bell Hall auditorium.
Panel participants will speak to the history of the south and the history of the more PR
Tech's Counseling Psychology Doctoral Programs Ranked Best in State, 26th Nationally (10)
RUSTON, Louisiana, Jan. 22 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
Louisiana Tech University' doctoral counseling psychology program is No. 1 in the state and No. 26 in the nation, according to rankings released by BestCounselingDegrees.net.
Housed in the College of Education, Tech's Ph.D. in counseling psychology emphasizes multicultural competence, research, and practicum experiences.
BestCounselingDegrees.net created the rankings by comparing a compilation of the nation's A more PR
Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Health Care at Recent Forum Hosted by Lipscomb, Healthy Tennessee (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news release:
The issue of health care is a frequent topic in the media and is a topic of great interest among candidates for Tennessee's next governor.
On Friday, Jan. 19, six candidates vying to succeed current Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, who will complete his two terms of service in January 2019, gathered to discuss this topic at a forum hosted by Lipscomb University and Healthy Tennessee at Spark in downtown Nash more PR
TESOL Appoints New Co-Editors for TESOL Journal (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- TESOL International Association issued the following news release:
TESOL Press, the publishing division of TESOL International Association, has appointed new co-editors for TESOL Journal (TJ), the Association's refereed, practitioner-oriented online journal. Starting in 2018, Youngjoo Yi and Peter Sayer will become associate co-editors, serving alongside current TJ editor, Joy Egbert. In 2019, both Yi and Sayer will fully assume their new roles as co-editors. Th more PR
Texas A&M University Announces Dean of Nursing (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release:
Texas A&M University has appointed Nancy Fahrenwald, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC, FAAN, as professor and dean of the College of Nursing, effective June 1.
Fahrenwald has served as dean and professor at South Dakota State University College of Nursing since 2013, where she oversaw the growth of four educational sites, including programs at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. She spent 22 years at South Dakota more PR
Texas Coordinating Board Approves RELLIS Academic Alliance (10)
BRYAN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board today approved the establishment of The Texas A&M University System's RELLIS Academic Alliance at the newly developed RELLIS Campus in Bryan.
The approval designates the campus as a University System Center at which multiple institutions within The Texas A&M University System and Blinn College will collaboratively offer selective degree and certificate progr more PR
Texas Education Agency: Senate Bill 1882 Updates (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Associate Commissioner Joe Siedlecki:
SUBJECT: Senate Bill 1882 Updates
The purpose of this TAA letter is to provide a high-level overview of Senate Bill 1882, inform districts of important timelines, notify districts of the agency's SB 1882 information webpage, and encourage districts that intend to pursue benefits under SB 1882 for school year 2018-2019 to submit a letter of intent to TEA.
SB 1882 Overvi more PR
The 2nd High Level Dialogue on Enhancing Policies and Practices to Promote STEM-Focused TVET for Women and Girls Has Called on Member States to Contribute to the Vision of Agenda 2063 (10)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Jan. 24 -- The African Union issued the following news release:
It is imperative for African States to move from commitment to action, to invest in human capital and financial resources so as to build self-confidence of girls and young women and boost their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or Higher level of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Against that backdrop the 2nd High Level Dialogue for enhancing policies an more PR
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Launches the Puffin Fellows Program (10)
MAHWAH, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release:
The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) is proud to announce the launch of its Puffin Fellows program, a multi-year fellowship designed to expand political equity for Millennials through policy change and grassroots organizing. The program, which is made possible by funding from The Puffin Foundation, a New Jersey-based nonprofit that supports social justice projects and the arts, is set to kick off this more PR
The Bob Billingslea School of Hospitality Management Ranks Top 10 in Most Affordable Online Colleges (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Bethune-Cookman University issued the following news release:
According to Onlineu.org and SR Education Group, B-CU ranks 8th for the 2018 Most Affordable Online Bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. Twenty colleges and universities from across the nation were selected in making an effort to provide economical options for students to receive their bachelor's degree. "We are truly excited about the ranking of the Hospitality Management degree program, t more PR
The EU's Human Rights Civil Society Organisations Report More Difficulties in Their Work (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 22 -- The European Union's European Economic and Social Committee issued the following news release:
On Friday, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in partnership with its Liaison Group with European civil society organisations and networks, hosted the launch of a report prepared by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), which warns of the shrinking space for civil society action and attempts to thwart the valuable work of civil society or more PR
The Marine Mammal Center Names Conservation Medicine Veterinarian to New Hospital Director Role at Ke Kai Ola (10)
KAILUA, Hawaii, Jan. 25 -- The Marine Mammal Center issued the following news release:
The Marine Mammal Center has named Conservation Medicine Veterinarian Dr. Claire Simeone as the new Hospital Director at Ke Kai Ola, its hospital for Hawaiian monk seals in Kona, Hawaii. As a veterinarian and an ocean health advocate, Dr.
Simeone is passionate about translating her scientific work and research into compelling stories and inspiring global ocean conservation of marine mammals, particularly end more PR
The Quilt: Beauty, Utility, History, Identity (10)
SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news:
Growing up in Gee's Bend, Alabama, Mary Lee Bendolph sewed her first quilt when she was 12 years old. She used scraps of worn-out jeans, faded flour sacks, even a scrap she found in the road. Coming from a long family line -- and community -- of quilters, she asked her mother to show her how to stitch. Three years later she had her own child and she joined others in her community, sewing quilts to keep thei more PR
The Road Not Taken: Edward Lansdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Army Heritage Center Foundation issued the following news release:
If the highest ranks of the U.S. Military and diplomatic corps had listened to, and took stock in, Major General Edward Lansdale, the outcome of the Vietnam War may have been quite different. As a young officer after the carnage of World War II, Major Edward Lansdale started his epic, and sometimes ignominious, career working with the Philippine Army to rebuild their intelligence servi more PR
Third Annual Education Pathways Fair to Take Place at Frost, Sutherland Campuses (10)
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Jan. 25 -- Fleming College issued the following news release:
Students and alumni of Fleming College have the opportunity to learn about pursuing further education at the third annual Education Pathways Fair.
The event, which is open to the public, allows students and graduates to discover education pathways both within Fleming as well as with the college's many Ontario, Canadian, and international partners. It further provides students and alumni a face-to-face opportun more PR
Third Class of Leadership North Texas University Selected (10)
NORTH TEXAS, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The North Texas Commission issued the following news release:
The North Texas Commission, a regional, public-private partnership, has selected the third class of Leadership North Texas University (LNT U). This program is an outgrowth of Leadership North Texas, the graduate-level, regional leadership program that recruits, develops and supports stewards of the region. LNT U is aimed at the young professionals of North Texas, providing professional development throu more PR
Third-Year Aerospace Engineering Student Draws National Attention (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Matthew Asper, a third-year aerospace engineering major at the University of Virginia, has been named among "Tomorrow's Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties" by Aviation Week magazine, in collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
The awards recognize students nominated by their universities based on their academic performance, civic contribution and research or de more PR
Threading the Connection Between Education and Community (10)
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Jan. 26 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release:
Brothers Corbin and Spencer Greening share a unique connection between education and community.
Growing up together in Burns Lake, Corbin was the first to attend at UNBC and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and First Nations Studies. Spencer soon followed, enrolling in the First Nations Studies program and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Both of more PR
Three 2018 Military Guides Recognize Queens College's Outstanding Support of Veterans (10)
QUEENS, New York, Jan. 22 -- The City University of New York's Queens College issued the following news release:
For the first time in a single year, Queens College has received three awards recognizing it as a top school for easing veterans' transition into college life and offering services that help ensure their success.
Since 2014, Queens College has been listed as a top Military Friendly(R) School in the annual guide from Victory Media, a veteran-owned publisher that connects the military more PR
Three Career Center Initiatives Bring Employers Directly Into the Classroom (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
What if students could meet prospective employers in the classroom as well as in the interview room?
Better yet, what if those employers can complement classroom teaching with firsthand examples from their own careers?
That's the premise behind several new initiatives within the University of Virginia Career Center that bring top companies into the classroom, both on Grounds and in nearby Washi more PR
Three Macalester Faculty Members Receive Tenure (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 26 -- Macalester College issued the following college news release:
Macalester College has granted tenure status to the following three faculty members: Lesley Lavery, Political Science, Michael McGaghie, Music, and Kari Shepherdson-Scott, Art History. All three came to Macalester in 2012.
Lavery's interests include American politics, political behavior, civic engagement and public policy. Her scholarship focuses specifically on the intersection of American politics a more PR
Three Million Participants Receive Workforce Training Through KCTCS (10)
VERSAILLES, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System issued the following news release:
The Workforce Solutions team at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has reached a milestone. They have provided services for more than three million program participants since the program began in 2000.
The 16 colleges of KCTCS offer customized training and support services for business and industry statewide. One example is WACKER Chemical Corporation more PR
Three USM Board of Regents Committees to Meet on January 25 (10)
ADELPHI, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The University System of Maryland issued the following news release:
Three committees of the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents will meet on Thursday, January 25. The meetings will take place in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union (Prince George's Room, No. 1121) at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP).
The Committee on Organization and Compensation will meet at 8:30 a.m. and vote on whether to reconvene in closed session to discuss items more PR
Top Academic Students to Participate in Scholars Day (10)
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 22 -- Daemen College issued the following news:
High-achieving high school seniors nominated to compete for prestigious Trustee Scholarships will participate in Daemen College's 14th annual Scholars Day taking place on Feb. 3.
"We are excited to offer selected prospective students the opportunity to be considered for our highest academic scholarship," said Frank Williams, vice president for enrollment management. "Our Trustee Scholarships offer support to the highest ca more PR
Top Democrats Ask DOL for Public Hearing on Proposed Tip Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), ranking member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-05), vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), vice ranking m more PR
Translational Genomics Research Institute, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Assigned Patent for Propentofylline to Treat Glioma (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 24 -- Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, and Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, Minnesota, have been assigned a patent (9,872,857) developed by three co-inventors for "methods of using propentofylline to treat glioma and glioblastoma." The co-inventors are Nhan Tran, Phoenix, Arizona, Joseph C. Loftus, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Harshil Dhruv, Phoenix, Arizona. The abstract states: "The invention encompasses methods of tre more PT
Trauma Support for Welfare Recipients Helps Them Earn More, Study Shows (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Drexel University issued the following news release:
People on welfare can earn more money in their jobs -- and potentially leave the program -- if the trauma they've faced since childhood is addressed, Drexel University research shows.
Think of it this way: If you were constantly being given job training but couldn't stay employed or make enough money to get by, you'd probably feel pretty badly about yourself.
But what if you became of a member of a gro more PR
TSU Leader, Expert Say University Can Play Major Role to Land Amazon in Nashville (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news:
Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says the institution can play a major role in luring retail giant Amazon, which is looking to open a second headquarters -- possibly in Nashville.
Tennessee's capital city was recently named one of the remaining 20 locations vying for the economic jackpot.
"TSU is Nashville's only public university with outstanding technology and business and commerce degre more PR
Tumwater High School Student Serves as Page in State House (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- The Washington state House Republicans issued the following news release:
Tumwater High School student Grant Rompa, 16, served as a legislative page at the state Capitol in Olympia Jan. 15 - 19.
His sponsor, Rep. Dan Griffey, applauded Grant's hard work during his week-long service.
"Grant is an exceptional student and did great work for lawmakers during his week in the Legislature," said Griffey, R-Allyn. "I look forward to seeing the impact he will make in ou more PR
Turnbull Must Come Clean With Parents on Advertising Spend (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Jan. 25 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The Australian Education Union calls on the Turnbull Government to publicly declare how much taxpayers' money it is spending on its flashy new ad campaign to spin its school funding cuts.
"Parents deserve to know how many of their tax dollars are being spent on this advertising. The Turnbull Government is cutting billions in education funding over the next two years," said Correna Haythorpe, Feder more PR
Tusculum Offering Credit for Prior Learning (10)
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- Tusculum College issued the following news:
Tusculum adult undergraduate students now have access to Prior Learning Assessment, which can help them save time and money while earning their degree.
Prior Learning Assessment documents learning experiences including employment training, military service, and volunteer activities which are gathered into a portfolio and then evaluated for college credit, according to Dr. Jo Lobertini, assistant vice president for ac more PR
Two More NYC Public Hospitals Earn 'Baby-Friendly' Status (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The New York City Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that two more hospitals in the city's public health care system have earned the prestigious "Baby-Friendly" designation for promoting the highest level of care for infants through breast feeding and bonding between mother and baby. The recognition is awarded to hospitals all over the world by Baby-Friendly USA, part of an initiative of the World Health Organizati more PR
U.S. Assistance for People of Syria (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following fact sheet:
As the world's largest humanitarian donor, the United States has provided nearly $7.7 billion in humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, since the start of the crisis in 2011. This aid reflects the continued generosity of the American people and demonstrates the United States' steadfast commitment to addressing the unprecedented magnitude of suffering in Syria and the region. In addition more PR
U.S. News to Honor STEM Hall of Fame Inductees at Workforce Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of the Best STEM High Schools, A Parent's Guide to STEM and Best STEM Jobs, today announced the honorees of the 2018 U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame. The four inductees will be recognized for their outstanding achievements in science, technology, engineering and math at the U.S. News STEM Solutions Presents Workforce of Tomo more PR
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (Jan. 24) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 24 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Arizona.
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Armored Republic Assigned Patent for Asymmetric Body Armor
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 24 -- Armored Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, has been assigned a patent (9,874,425) developed by Robert T. O'Neal, Phoenix, Arizona, for an asymmetric body armor. The abstract states: "Body armor includes a panel having a front, an opposed back, left and right sides, and a top and opposed bottom. The panel is construc more ST
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (Jan. 25) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 25 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Arizona.
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University of Oregon Assigned Patent for Thieno-Containing Compounds
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 25 -- The University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, has been assigned a patent (9,876,182) developed by three co-inventors for "thieno-containing compounds and processes and uses thereof." The co-inventors are Michael M. Haley, Eugene, Oregon, Aaron G. Fix, Florence, Arizona, and Gabriel E. Rudebusch, Eugene, more ST
UA Arthritis Center Director to Discuss `Osteoarthritis Under the Microscope,' Feb. 8 in Yuma (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 22 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
The Yuma Friends of the University of Arizona Health Sciences will host a free public presentation on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., at the Goodwill Yuma Career Center, 3097 S. Eighth Ave., Yuma, Ariz.
The lecture, "Osteoarthritis Under the Microscope," will be presented by C. Kent Kwoh, MD, director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center.
During his lecture, Dr. Kwoh will discuss new information on more PR
UA Little Rock Racial Disparities Research Project Earns Community Philanthropy Advancing Equity Award (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 25 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Racial Disparities in the Arkansas Criminal Justice System Research Project has been selected as one of the Community Philanthropy Advancing Equity Award recipients.
The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Center on Community Philanthropy presented the awards Jan. 23 as part of its National Day of Healing celebration. This a more PR
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus Accepting Applications for Spring and Summer Health Careers Program (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus is accepting applications from students who will be entering eighth, ninth or 10th grades and are interested in exploring careers in health care for its one-week intensive Community Health Applied in Medical Public Service (CHAMPS) programs.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville wil more PR
UC Receives $10 Million Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Advanced Humanities Research (10)
IRVINE, California, Jan. 24 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
The University of California has received a $10 million matching grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to advance collaborative, interdisciplinary humanities research and education throughout the UC system.
The grant - the foundation's largest-ever single award to UC - will provide the initial funding for a $30 million permanent endowment to sustain the core activities of the UC Humanities Resea more PR
UC, CSU Streamline Efforts, Reduce Costs in Unprecedented Procurement Partnership (10)
BERKELEY, California, Jan. 23 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
It may be the largest effort of its kind in higher education and possibly any industry: The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) have joined forces around a singular procurement system that will benefit both entities and ultimately, California taxpayers.
By sharing an innovative, newly-launched software platform called California Universities Sourcing (CalUsource), th more PR
UCA Becomes a Steinberg Certified Training Center for Music Technology (10)
CANTERBURY, England, Jan. 23 -- The University for the Creative Arts issued the following news:
UCA has become a Steinberg Certified Training Center. The accreditation by Steinberg - a specialist music technology company - follows the launch of our BA/BSc (Hons) Music Composition & Technology degree, based at UCA Farnham, and reflects the access that students have to industry-standard equipment and high-quality training at the University.
Dr Harry Whalley, Course Leader for BA/BSc (Hons) Music more PR
UH Among the Top in Nation for Affordability & Career Preparation (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
As University of Houston students return to campus for the spring semester, they can rest assured they're making a good investment in their futures. The University of Houston has been included in the 2018 edition of "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck," released by The Princeton Review(R) earlier this week.
Comprehensive analysis of data by The Prin more PR
UIC Awarded $2.5 Million Grant to Study How Teachers Learn (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- The University of Illinois campus issued the following news release:
The University of Illinois at Chicago's Learning Sciences Research Institute has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million grant by the James S. McDonnell Foundation through the foundation's initiative to better understand teacher change and teachers as learners in K-12 classrooms.
The institute's newly funded project, "How Teachers Learn: Orchestrating Disciplinary Discourse in Science, Literature, more PR
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Inducts Distinguished Alumni (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recently inducted five new members into its Hall of Distinguished Alumni. This year's recipients include a farm advocate, an engineer, two economists and a family and consumer scientist.
Alice Baesler, of Lexington, received her degree in home economics from UK in 1963 before embarking on a lifelong journey of influencing issues and progr more PR
Ultimate Cerebral Scrum: Lawrence's Great Midwest Trivia Contest Promises 50-hours of Maddening Fun (10)
APPLETON, Wisconsin, Jan. 22 -- Lawrence University issued the following news release:
Hundreds -- thousands? -- of minutiae aficionados near and far will don their best thinking caps Jan. 26-28 for the 53rd edition of Lawrence University's Great Midwest Trivia Contest, the nation's longest-running tribute to all things unimportant, insignificant and inconsequential.
A year older than the Super Bowl, the 50-hour contest returns with its world-wide webcast Friday at its traditionally quirky 10: more PR
UM Selected to Host Humphrey Fellowship Program (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 23 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of State once again has selected the University of Montana as one of a handful of U.S. universities to host the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Long-term English Language Program.
Up to 20 Hubert Humphrey Fellows will participate in the five-month language and culture program, hosted by UM's English Language Institute (ELI). From the end of March through August, Fellows will improve the more PR
UM System Issues Statement on State Budget (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The University of Missouri System issued the following statement regarding on the state budget:
Today, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi, University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, University of Missouri-Kansas City Interim Chancellor Barbara Bichelmeyer, Missouri University of Science and Technology Interim Chancellor Christopher Maples and University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor Thomas George issued the statement below fo more PR
UM to Celebrate 125 Years of Excellence, Honor Exceptional Campus and Community Members at Charter Day Awards Ceremony (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 22 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
University of Montana President Seth Bodnar invites the campus and Missoula communities to celebrate the University's 125th birthday during the annual Charter Day awards ceremony and reception at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the George and Jane Dennison Theatre.
Charter Day, which marks the anniversary of the University's chartering by the Montana Legislature in 1893, celebrates the strong connection bet more PR
UMass Amherst Admissions Official Named to National Panel on Higher Education Act (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
Jon Westover, a senior associate director of admissions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named to a national committee of 50 higher education administrators and supporters that was created to inform and influence the next reauthorization of the federal Higher Education Act (HEA).
Members of the Higher Education Committee of 50 (or "Forward50") were appointed by the more PR
UMass Boston Researchers: Pesticides Negatively Impacting Crustaceans, Fish Food Source (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston campus issued the following news release:
Hyalella azteca is a shrimp-like crustacean and one of the most abundant small animals in freshwater lakes, streams, and ponds in the U.S. It's also a primary source of food for fish. However, new studies coauthored by UMass Boston researchers find that pesticide use, particularly for home and garden care, are negatively impacting their communities and causing harm to our freshwa more PR
UMD to Host Thought Leaders Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education (10)
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news:
The University of Maryland will assemble a group of nationally recognized scholars and practitioners on diversity and inclusion in higher education on January 30 through February 1, 2018. The meeting will feature discussions on some of the most challenging issues in higher education, including the resurgence of white supremacy and anti-semitism on college and university campuses; sexual harassment and violence; student more PR
UMPI Social Work Major Helps Students in Tanzania (10)
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine, Jan. 26 -- The University of Maine's Presque Isle campus issued the following news release:
Kassidy Morin, a Social Work student at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, is taking part in a service learning project to help low/no vision students at Moshi Secondary School in Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa, gain the technology they need to reach their potential as learners.
Moshi Secondary School (MSS) is a public residential school that houses 765 students and employs 97 t more PR
UMS Launches Engineering Pathway to Meet Workforce Need (10)
ORONO, Maine, Jan. 24 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
The University of Maine System will launch the Maine Engineering Pathways Program in fall 2018 to help more students prepare for a Maine-based engineering career and to build workforce development capacity in response to a critical state shortage.
The program is designed so students can graduate in four years from an accredited engineering program ready to join the Maine workforce in fields with annual starting more PR
UN Issues Remarks to Symposium on Role of Religious Organizations (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks by Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed to the Fourth Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith Based Organizations in International Affairs Perspectives on Migration: displacement and marginalization, inclusion and justice, New York:
Not since the Second World War have so many people fled their homes to seek a place of greater safety. Some 66 million people -- half of them children -- have fled armed conflicts, p more PR
UNA's Human Performance Research Group to Host Fifth Annual Bad Kitty Trail Races (10)
FLORENCE, Alabama, Jan. 26 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release:
The University of North Alabama Human Performance Research Group is set to host its fifth annual Bad Kitty 10-k Trail Race and 5-k Fun Run, Saturday, Feb. 24, at 8 a.m.
Billed by organizers as the only trail race in the Shoals, the course will start at the lion habitat and Harrison Fountain, winding its way through UNA's campus, eventually leading runners through Wildwood Park where runners will en more PR
UNC-Chapel Hill and United Health Foundation Launch New $1.6 Million Partnership to Help Train and Diversify Next Generation of Health Data Experts (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill issued the following news release:
To help address the growing need for a larger and more diverse workforce of health care data analysts, technologists and experts, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and United Health Foundation are expanding access to health care data and informatics educational and professional development resources through the University's Carolina Health Informatics Program.
A more PR
UNC-Chapel Hill's Arts Everywhere Initiative Launches Free App to Connect Community With the Arts on Campus (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill issued the following news release:
Today, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Arts Everywhere initiative launched a new mobile app that will serve as a one-stop shop to connect the campus and the wider community to art experiences happening at the University.
With the belief that the arts are an essential tool for learning and engaging communities, Chancellor Carol L. Folt launched Arts Everywher more PR
Unemployment Rate Remains Below the National Average (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state jobs and unemployment data. Though Maryland jobs decreased by 20,200 in December, the unemployment rate, currently at 4.0 percent, remains below the national average of 4.1 percent. Since December 2016, jobs are up by 31,400, an over-the-year change of 1.1 percent.
Last month, job gains w more PR
United Nations Ceremony to Mark International Day in Memory of Holocaust Victims, at United Nations Headquarters, 31 January (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- The United Nations issued the following news release:
The United Nations will mark the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust victims and pay tribute to the liberators of the camps with a memorial ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 31 January, in the General Assembly Hall at New York Headquarters.
The theme for the 2018 observance is "Holocaust Remembrance and Education: Our Shared Responsibility". The theme emphasizes the u more PR
UnitedHealthcare Awards $150,000 in Grants to Help Advance Food Security in Florida Communities (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release:
UnitedHealthcare today awarded grants totaling $150,000 to five community organizations focused on expanding access to nutritional foods for Florida families and children.
According to Feeding Florida, 3.3 million Floridians, including 1.1 million children, are food insecure. The grant recipients, each of which have received $30,000, will help families in North, Central and South Florida with community- and more PR
UnitedHealthcare's Affordable-Housing Initiative Helps Connect Michigan Residents to Quality Housing and Support Services to Help Them Live Healthier Lives (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release:
An affordable-housing initiative by UnitedHealthcare is helping connect Michigan residents to quality housing and support services to help them live healthier lives.
UnitedHealthcare joined community leaders, project partners, housing advocates and residents today at the grand opening of New Parkridge, one of four new affordable-housing communities in Michigan in which UnitedHealthcare has invested a combined more PR
Universities and Colleges Express Support for CFP Certification and Fiduciary Advice (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release:
Leading academic institutions that offer financial planning education programs are voicing support for CFP(R) certification and fiduciary advice, encouraging their students and graduates to work at firms that support the CFP(R) marks and its high standards.
Twenty-one academic leaders who oversee the nation's top baccalaureate degree-granting financial planning programs at universities more PR
University at Albany: Going Global (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release:
It was not your typical field placement.
Last semester, Hannah Palmateer of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., completed a Master of Social Work field placement with the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Palmateer worked for the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This field placement was the final piece in finishing her MSW degree.
"For six months, f more PR
University of Mary Names Creighton University Hall of Famer, Korie Lebeda, Head Volleyball Coach (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 24 -- The University of Mary issued the following news release:
A hall of fame collegiate athlete who played professionally and has five seasons of coaching experience in NCAA Division II, Korie Lebeda (LEB-bah-dah) has been selected as the next head volleyball coach for the University of Mary.
Lebeda joins the Marauders after three seasons as an assistant coach at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD. She began her collegiate coaching experience at Wayne more PR
University of Memphis and Shelby County Schools Partner to Strengthen Teacher Talent Pipeline (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release:
The University of Memphis and Shelby County Schools (SCS) today announced a new River City Partnership to help address the school district's most critical challenges, including the lack of a pipeline of highly-skilled new teachers, poor teacher retention rates, and the need to equip teachers with greater cultural awareness.
"The University of Memphis recognizes the challenges facing the Shelby County re more PR
University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center to Begin Admitting Limited Number of Elective Patients (10)
KENNETT SQUARE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news release:
In consultation with Dr. Aliza Simeone, Pennsylvania's regional state veterinarian, New Bolton Center will begin to admit a limited number of outpatient and elective patients whose management can be readily restricted to non-quarantined areas within the hospital starting today, January 23, 2018.
New Bolton Center continues to uphold rigorous biosecurity measu more PR
University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Carol Parish Receives State Council of Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
University of Richmond chemistry professor Carol Parish has been named an Outstanding Faculty Award recipient by the State Council of Higher Education.
The Outstanding Faculty Awards are the Commonwealth's highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research and public service.
Parish is a nationally more PR
University of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools Partnership Results in $1.3M Grant for Arts Integration (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
Richmond Public Schools in partnership with the University of Richmond received a $1.3M grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a partnership establishing the Arts Integrated Learning Certificate Project. Teachers will begin enrolling in the program in Summer 2018.
"Richmond Public Schools values the focus on high quality teaching and learning," said Interim Chief Academic Officer Vickie Oakley more PR
UNT's Applied Physiology Lab Has Links to Olympics (10)
DENTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
In a couple of weeks, athletes from around the world will compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics, in hopes of attaining glory for themselves and their countries. Researchers in the Applied Physiology Laboratory at the University of North Texas are working to help all competitors reach their potential.
The lab, which is part of the UNT College of Education's Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and R more PR
Upshur County Elementary Students Will Participate in a Live Call to Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news:
On Thursday, January 25, around 200 elementary school students from across Upshur County will participate in a live call to the astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Hosted at West Virginia Wesleyan College and assisted by the strategic communications office of NASA's Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program and NASA's Johnson Space Flight Center, these students will engage more PR
URI Hosts Second Annual Rhode Island Food Summit to Support Local Food Movement (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
Nearly 400 people gathered at the University of Rhode Island on Jan. 18 for the second annual Rhode Island Food Summit to network with those who work in the local food system and to hear from local experts, discuss partnership opportunities, learn about funding sources, and celebrate and support the development of the local food movement in the state.
Dan Levinson, founder of the URI Food Cente more PR
USAF Seeks Tactical Mobility Training at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has issued a solicitation (FA485518R0015) for tactical mobility training at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
The notice states: "The Contractor shall provide all labor, communications, transportation, supervision and other supplies and services necessary to support an overland mobility training course with live fire foreign weapons training scheduled for 3 March 2018 through 20 March 2018. The objective of the course is to p more CTR
USAF Seeks Test Administrator at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has issued a solicitation (FA4855-18-R-0011) for Base Training and Education Services test administrator at the Cannon Air Force Base, Cannon, New Mexico.
The notice states: "The contractor shall provide one (1) test proctor/administrator to support the testing programs at Cannon AFB to include but not limited to: Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) tests, Career Development Course (CDC) Tests, Weig more CTR
USAID Creates Pathways to Success for Young Women (10)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued the following news release:
The U.S. Government demonstrated its commitment to increasing opportunities for Pakistani women during a panel discussion focused on education, economic participation, and gender equality.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Deputy Mission Director Christopher Steel spoke to more than 100 participants from academia, public, private, and nonprofit sectors at a progra more PR
USAO Alumnus Among Finalists for Global Teacher Prize (10)
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news:
As one of only 50 finalists for the Varkey Foundation's 2018 Global Teacher Prize, Akash Patel is yet another example of USAO alumni being lauded for their professional achievements. Patel received his bachelor's degree in elementary education in 2014 and currently teaches Spanish at Thomas J. Rusk Middle School in Dallas.
Based on a rigorous set of criteria, the Global Teacher Prize is a more PR
USC Aiken's Dean of College of Sciences, Engineering Addresses Augusta Civic Leaders (10)
AIKEN, South Carolina, Jan. 23 -- University of South Carolina's Aiken campus issued the following news release:
Dr. Daren Timmons, dean of the Unviversity of South Carolina Aiken's College of Sciences and Engineering, addressed the community, business, and politicial leaders of Augusta during the Kiwanis' weekly luncheon meeting at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
He shared with members of the Downtown Kiwanis of Augusta the benefits of a liberal arts education.
"Education is one of the key fact more PR
USC Shoah Foundation and Discovery Education Announce Powerful Opportunity for Students and Educators to Inspire Communities Nationwide (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
In an effort to spark a social movement against hatred in all forms, USC Shoah Foundation and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today launched the fifth annual IWitness Video Challenge.
Designed to provide actionable ways to promote equality, while also challenging bias and intolerance, t more PR
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces Support for Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $800,000 in available funding to support the Distance Education Grants (DEG) program for institutions of higher education in insular areas.
The DEG program's purpose is to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education in insular areas more PR
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces Support for Higher Education in Insular Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced support for postsecondary agricultural science programs in insular areas. Funding is made through NIFA's Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (RIIA) and the Agriculture and Food Sciences Facilities more PR
USF Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking (10)
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 22 -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news release:
The University of Saint Francis is kicking off a program to make the community more aware of human trafficking. "Josephine's Hope" is a nine-day event coordinated by a group of USF faculty and staff with the goal of informing and involving the community in the fight against human trafficking.
The timing of Josephine's Hope coincides with this year's Super Bowl, which takes place in Minneapolis on more PR
UT Dallas Magazine: Comets' Paths Converge on Life-Changing Adventure (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Texas's Dallas campus issued the following news release:
The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) stretches from Montana to the Pacific Ocean and encompasses some of the most difficult hiking terrain in the United States. Unkempt trails, Rocky Mountain peaks and an unforgiving route confront every hiker who embarks on it.
Two newly minted UTD graduates -- Charlie Hannigan, a Eugene McDermott Scholar who earned a mathematics degree from the School of Nat more PR
UT Health Northeast MD Anderson Cancer Center Celebrates Opening With Dedication Event (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 24 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
A new standard of cancer care is now close to home with the opening of UT Health Northeast MD Anderson Cancer Center in Tyler. As the newest member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network(R), the center joins six U.S. partner healthcare institutions and three international facilities united by one mission: to end cancer.
Enhanced local access to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer C more PR
UTC Grad Wins Georgia's Highest Award for a Special Education Administrator (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga campus issued the following news release:
UTC graduate Becky Conner ('89) has been named the Georgia Special Education Administrator of the Year for 2017.
Known as the Lillie N. Moncus Award, it's given by the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education, or G-CASE, and is the highest honor for a special education director in the state.
Conner is employed by the Catoosa County school system, where she has w more PR
UTC School of Nursing Professor Named to Statewide Commission Addressing Opioid Addiction (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga campus issued the following news release:
Dr. Linda Hill from the UTC School of Nursing is one of 19 people named this week to the Tennessee Commission on Pain and Addiction Medicine Education, which was created by Gov. Bill Haslam to address opioid addiction in the state.
Hill, program coordinator of the School of Nursing's Nurse Anesthesia Concentration since 2005, and the other commission members are directed by Ha more PR
UTRGV Joins Push to Scale Active Learning in Undergraduate Math Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and 11 other universities have announced they will be part of a special initiative known as SEMINAL: Student Engagement in Mathematics through an Institutional Network for Active Learning.
Participation in SEMINAL supports the work of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to scale the adoption of active learning for undergraduate p more PR
UTRGV School of Medicine Receives $650,000 in Grants From Methodist Healthcare Ministries (10)
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine has been awarded two grants totaling $650,000 from Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc. for two of its clinical outreach initiatives.
Specifically, the School of Medicine received $500,000 for its Integrated Care Collaborative Unit (ICCU), and $150,000 for its Interprofessional Community-Based Practice and more PR
UUP Looks to Legislature for More Faculty, TAP Gap Closure (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- United University Professions issued the following news release:
UUP President Frederick E. Kowal, Ph.D., called on the state Legislature to commit to a strong investment in SUNY by hiring more full-time faculty and asking the state to cover the so-called Tuition Assistance Program gap for students.
Kowal, who testified today at a public hearing conducted by the Legislature's joint fiscal committees, also requested that lawmakers restore nearly $79 million in subsi more PR
UVA Brain Institute Funds Another 10 Multi-Disciplinary Research Teams (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Understanding dyslexia, autism-related disorders, the effects of dopamine on the body clock and the mechanics of concussions, as well as developing new brain cancer therapies and imaging techniques, are among the ambitious projects recently funded with the second round of seed grants from the University of Virginia's multidisciplinary Brain Institute.
The grants total more than $880,000 and will more PR
UWF Executive Mentor Program to Host War Hero Portrayed in 'Black Hawk Down' (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo will present "Dedication, Pride and Commitment: Leadership Lessons from Black Hawk Down for Business and For Life," by retired Army 1st Sgt. Matt Eversmann on Jan. 30. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place in the College of Bus more PR
UWF Music Professor Honored With 50-Year Service Award (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
A University of West Florida music professor has been recognized for a milestone of career service. The Florida Music Education Association honored Dr. Larry Reed with the 50 Year Music Education Service Award during its annual professional development conference, held Jan. 10-13, 2018, in Tampa, Florida.
Reed, faculty associate in the Depa more PR
Valdosta State University Earns AACSB Accounting Accreditation (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International issued the following news release:
AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) announces that Valdosta State University (VSU) has earned accounting accreditation for its Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education net more PR
Vermont Partners With Sans Institute to Offer Cyber Challenge for High School Girls (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Scott today announced a new cybersecurity training partnership between the State and the SANS Institute.
GirlsGoCyberStart, a free online game of discovery, provides Vermont high school girls interested in a cybersecurity career, with a tool to learn basic cybersecurity skills and test their cyber aptitude. An introductory practice version of GirlsGoCyberStart will be available January more PR
Veteran Pharmacy Educator Named Dean of the School of Pharmacy (10)
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Gayle A. Brazeau, Ph.D., a longtime pharmacy educator and former dean at the University of New England (UNE) College of Pharmacy in Portland, Maine, has been named dean of the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, effective May 12.
Brazeau becomes the school's second dean, following inaugural dean Kevin Yingling, R.Ph., M.D., who stepped down from the position last year but maintains his clinical pra more PR
Video of Teens Lighting Cat on Fire Prompts Offer of Humane Education (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
After learning that five teenagers were caught on private surveillance footage abusing, and ultimately killing, a cat in the 5100 block of Harford Road in northeast Baltimore last month, TeachKind--PETA's humane education division--sent letters today to schools in the area urging them to implement humane education. According to reports, the abusers fatally beat, stabbed, and set the ca more PR
Villa Maria College Rated 6th in Upstate New York for Diversity (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 24 -- Villa Maria College issued the following news release:
A recent study conducted by Buffalo Business First ranks Villa Maria College as the 6th most diverse college in Upstate New York. Sixty-nine colleges were ranked in total, placing Villa in the top 10% of diverse colleges.
"At Villa, we have a strong respect for diversity, and understand the value it brings to our campus, said Brian Emerson, the College's vice president for enrollment management and students s more PR
Vincennes University to Help Boost Cyber Security in Indiana (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Vincennes University issued the following news release:
Vincennes University will boost cyber security in Indiana by introducing critical training for high school students enrolled in VU's dual credit programs, Project Excel and Early College.
In Fall 2018, VU will include Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) curriculum within its Introduction to Computer Concepts credit course, which is part of Indiana's Core Transfer Library. VU also recently launched EC-Counc more PR
Vincent '83 to Address Public Memory and Race, Inducted to Leadership Honors Society (10)
GENEVA, New York, Jan. 22 -- Hobart and William Smith Colleges issued the following news release:
In February, while addressing civic concerns with community leaders and local students in Akron, Ohio, President Gregory J. Vincent '83 will be inducted to Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.
"Dr. Vincent represents the best elements of ODK, from his scholarship to his integrity to his character -- and definitely his service," says Alex DeJarnett, retention coordinator of C more PR
Virginia Department of Education Issues Memo on Board of Education Approval and Completion (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from Acting Superintendent Steven M. Constantino:
SUBJECT: Board of Education Approval and Completion of the Regulatory Process for the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (Standards of Accreditation) (8VAC20-131)
At its November 16, 2017 meeting, the Board of Education approved revisions to the Standards more PR
Virginia Department of Education Issues Memo on Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from Acting Superintendent Steven M. Constantino:
SUBJECT: Revisions to 2016-2017 Title I, Part A, and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2, Allocations Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
This communication is to inform you of revisions to the 2016-2017 Title I, Part A, and Title I, Part D, allocations that were released throug more PR
Virginia Department of Education Issues Memo on Nominations for the English Language Arts Textbook Committees (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from Acting Superintendent Steven M. Constantino:
SUBJECT: Nominations for the English Language Arts Textbook Committees
At the January 25, 2018, Board of Education meeting the Department of Education was authorized to proceed with the K-12 English Language Arts textbook state approval process. It is anticipated that the review will be completed more PR
Virginia Department of Education Issues Memo on Proposed Revised 2017 English Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from Steven M. Constantino:
SUBJECT:Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework
On November 16, 2017, the Board of Education adopted the Proposed Revised 2017 English Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework for public schools in Virginia (see Agenda Item A-This is a PDF document. (PDF)). The final version more PR
Virginia Department of Education Issues Memo on Public Comment Period for K-12 Mathematics (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from Acting Superintendent Steven M. Constantino:
SUBJECT: Public Comment Period for K-12 Mathematics and History and Social Science Textbooks
On January 25, 2018, the Virginia Board of Education received for First Review of Proposed State Approved Textbooks for K-12 Mathematics and the First Review of Proposed State Approved Textbooks and Instru more PR
Virginia Quality Program for Early Care and Education Reaches Milestone (10)
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 22 -- The Virginia Department of Social Services issued the following news release:
Virginia Quality, the Commonwealth's voluntary rating and improvement system for early learning child care providers, recognizes a milestone achievement in reaching over 1,000 program participants. Since 2015, the number of quality-rated, early learning programs has increased from 394 to 1,001 child care and preschool providers. This recent success will yield greater access to quality child c more PR
VIU Graduate Reaches Unreachable With Unique Program (10)
NANAIMO, British Columbia, Jan. 25 -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news:
No amount of talking or medication can heal some wounds. It's when people discover this that they tend to find Anastasia Hirst and Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW).
Hirst enrolled in Vancouver Island University's (VIU's) Child and Youth Care program so she could continue her work in EFW. When she graduated, she was already employed at Generation Farms, which had a program for children and youth. She more PR
VIU's Kaitlyn Lafontaine Receives Prestigious Aboriginal Youth Sports Award (10)
NANAIMO, British Columbia, Jan. 26 -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news:
Kaitlyn Lafontaine is a dedicated athlete, a mentor and a Vancouver Island University (VIU) student who dreams of using her education to make a positive impact on Indigenous people in Canada.
Lafontaine, a member of the Metis Nation, recently received the 2017 Premier's Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport - Interior Region. The recipients must not only be exceptional athletes but also demon more PR
VLS Students to Provide Legal Aid in Haiti (10)
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, Jan. 26 -- The Vermont Law School issued the following news release:
Vermont Law School students will travel to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in March as part of a new VLS-Haiti Development Initiative to provide legal aid in environmental law and human rights to local organizations.
The VLS-Haiti Development Initiative, created by students Luckie Milad JD'19 and Renee Smith MFALP'17, will prepare participants to conduct legal research to assist with reforestation efforts and more PR
VOCES8 Vocal Ensemble to Bring Contemporary Flavor to HBPA Spring Season (10)
HESSTON, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- Hesston College issued the following news release:
Having established themselves as one of the world's best-loved singing groups, the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 will delight a Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts (HBPA) audience as part of their North American Tour at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9, at Hesston Mennonite Church on the Hesston College campus.
The a cappella ensemble comprised of eight mixed voices was praised by "Gramophone" for its unity. "The singing of VOC more PR
Volunteers From Eastern Niagara County Gather in Lockport for Workshop, Luncheon to Help Launch 2018 Appeal for Catholic Charities (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release:
The event was held at the Davison Road Inn in Lockport in preparation for the 94th annual campaign, which carries a goal of $11 million and officially kicked off on Jan. 10 with a news conference at the organization's new WIC location in Cheektowaga. The patron saint for the 2018 Appeal is St. Clare of Assisi.
Working under the theme "Love Your Neighbor" from the Bible verse Galatians 5:14, Appeal vo more PR
Volz Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Washington's 2018 Teacher of the Year (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- The Washington state House Republicans issued the following news release:
Recently, the state House adopted a resolution sponsored by State Rep. Mike Volz recognizing Washington's 2018 Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning. Manning and three of her former students attended yesterday's ceremonies in the state House chambers in Olympia, as well as spoke with members of the House Education Committee.
Manning has been teaching for 19 years, 10 of those being in Spokane more PR
Waldorf University's Knit Wits Participate in Little Hats, Big Hearts Project - The Community is Invited to Participate (10)
FOREST CITY, Iowa, Jan. 23 -- Waldorf University issued the following news:
Waldorf University's Knit Wits, a club of faculty, staff and students that enjoy knitting and crocheting, is participating in the American Heart Association's Little Hats, Big Hearts(TM) project.
The Knit Wits Club, along with volunteers from around the country, are joining the American Heart Association, in connection with The Children's Heart Foundation, to celebrate American Heart Month by knitting and crocheting re more PR
Walker Gilmer, 'A Master English Professor,' Dies at Age 82 (10)
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Jan. 22 -- DePauw University issued the following news:
F. Walker Gilmer, professor emeritus of English at DePauw University, died last night. A member of the DePauw faculty from 1963 until his retirement in 1997, Dr. Gilmer remained a visible and vibrant personality on campus and throughout the community until his death. He was 82 years old.
Born July 11, 1935, Gilmer grew up in Libertyville, Illinois. He earned his bachelor's degree in English with Phi Beta Kappa honors more PR
Week 3 Hot Topics: Women's Health, Clean Energy, Death Penalty, Sexual Harassment, Protecting Orcas, Preventing Oil Spills, and More (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 21 -- The Washington Senate Democrats issued the following news:
Senate Democrats ended the second week of the 2018 session by passing a list of long-delayed priority legislation with bipartisan votes, including:
* $4 billion capital construction budget (Passed the Senate 49-0)
* Washington Voting Rights Act (29-19)
* Same-day registration (29-20)
* The DISCLOSE Act (32-17)
* Breakfast After the Bell (40-8)
* Protecting transgender students from bullying in schoo more PR
Weekly Radio Address: Our Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled "Our Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin."
Hi, Governor Scott Walker here.
The state of our state is historically strong.
In Wednesday's 2018 State of the State Address, I unveiled our Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin: a comprehensive plan to keep our state moving forward in 2018. We're proposing government reforms that challenge the more PR
West Virginia High Schools Exceed Halfway Mark to Statewide FAFSA Completion Goal (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news release:
The College Foundation of West Virginia (CFWV) announced today that 32.5 percent of West Virginia high school students have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018-19 academic year, exceeding the halfway mark to the statewide goal for this year. In October 2017, CFWV announced the statewide FAFSA completion goal to have at least 63 percent o more PR
What Two Billion Pins on Pinterest Tell Us About Today's Consumer (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Confectioners Association issued the following news release:
Arthur Sevilla, head of vertical strategy at Pinterest, will headline the education program at the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 22-24, in Chicago's McCormick Place. Sevilla will use insights from more than two billion pins to demonstrate how consumer intent signals form strategies that result in meaningful brand engagement that drive measurable sales.
From the moment of first inspira more PR
Why I'm Stepping Down and BGA's Bright Future -- A Personal Message From Andy Shaw (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The Better Government Association issued the following news release:
The BGA is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year and beginning the countdown to our Centennial gala in 2023. That's right--this venerable watchdog organization goes back to the Capone era in Chicago, when a small group of courageous business, civic and religious leaders decided to fight the mob's influence on City Hall.
That's quite a legacy, and we're still fighting for better government to more PR
William E. Lesher, Fourth President of LSTC, Dies January 25, 2018 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- The Lutheran School of Theology issued the following news release:
The Rev. William E. Lesher died January 23. He served as president of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) from 1978-1997, the seminary's longest-serving president. He was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, A. Jean Olson Lesher and their sons, David and Gregory, and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at LSTC in February.
"Bill Lesher was a larger-th more PR
William Paterson University's Master of Science in Communication Disorders Named Among the Top Speech-Language Pathology Programs (10)
WAYNE, New Jersey, Jan. 22 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release:
William Paterson University's master of science in communication disorders was included in the list of top accredited speech-language pathology programs in the nation by Speech Pathology Graduate Programs, which evaluates programs based on outcomes and costs.
The organization reviewed more than 240 schools offering accredited master's programs and included William Paterson in the list of the best audio more PR
Winter-break MOVE Service Trips Lend Hand, Enrich Lives (10)
COLCHESTER, Vermont, Jan. 24 -- St. Michael's College issued the following news release:
A winter-break trip to New Orleans with seven Saint Michael's students wasn't the first MOVE service experience through the College for Kathy Butts '89 of the Counseling Center staff, who three years ago volunteered at a Utah animal shelter on a similar trip, and decades ago volunteered in Appalachia as a St. Mike's student.
But she rates the most recent experience near the top. "Traveling with Saint Micha more PR
Wisconsin's School District of Janesville Broadens Partnership With Discovery Education to Launch New Professional Development Initiative Supporting STEAM Education (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Wisconsin's School District of Janesville (SDJ) today announced an expansion of its partnership with Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms. In this latest phase of this collaboration, Discovery Education will support SDJ's efforts to improve student success and build and sustain a culture of ST more PR
With AACSB Reaccreditation, New Paltz School of Business Remains at the Top of the Class (10)
NEW PALTZ, New York, Jan. 25 --The State University of New York-New Paltz issued the following news release:
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) has extended its accreditation of the SUNY New Paltz School of Business.
Fewer than five percent of the world's college and university programs in business - 799 institutions in 53 nations and territories - have met the high standards required to earn and maintain AACSB accreditation.
The School of Business more PR
WIU Professor Named Fulbright Scholar (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
Western Illinois University Associate Professor of English Rebekah Buchanan has been named a Fulbright Scholar.
Buchanan will travel to Norway for the 2018-19 academic year as part of the U.S.-Norway Fulbright Roving Scholars program, which brings American teachers to the country to spend a year traveling to give presentations, seminars and lectures for teachers and students and to students in teacher t more PR
WKU Online Programs Earn National Rankings From U.S. News & World Report (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Jan. 26 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
In its annual ranking of the best online degree programs, U.S. News & World Report has named WKU among the top schools nationwide in five areas.
WKU ranked 12th in nation in the category of Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs. WKU also was named among the top 15 online graduate degree programs in the category of Best Online Criminal Justice Programs, receiving a ranking of 12th in the nation.
"There ar more PR
Women & Girls Fund Accepting Grant Applications (10)
TORRINGTON, Connecticut, Jan. 26 -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation issued the following news:
The Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation invites nonprofits to apply for grants. Programs eligible for grants include those that serve women and girls in the development of economic self-sufficiency by means of education, financial literacy and social services. Applicants may request up to $5,000 for programs.
Nonprofits serving women and girls in the de more PR
Women in Lodging & Tourism Honors HCC GM (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 22 -- Meet Hawaii issued the following news release:
The Hawaii Convention Center/AEG General Manager Teri Orton was named 2018 Woman of the Year, a top honor conferred by the Women in Lodging & Tourism - Hawaii Chapter, an affiliate of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA). The annual hospitality industry award goes to a woman with outstanding leadership in her profession and community.
Orton was recognized for her leadership within the hospitality industry, c more PR
Women's Studies Associate Prof Recognized As Emerging Scholar (10)
FRESNO, California, Jan. 25 -- California State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Larissa Mercado-Lopez, associate professor in the Women's Studies Program at Fresno State, was selected as a 2018 Emerging Scholar and is featured in the January edition of "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education" magazine.
Each year the magazine selects scholars under 40 years of age from across the country who are making their marks through teaching, research and service. This year, 15 scholars who more PR
Wright State Physicians and Faculty Named 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Thirty-eight Wright State physicians and faculty of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Wright State Physicians were named to the 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America List. They represented 88 percent of the 43 Dayton-area doctors named. One was selected four times; another was selected three times, and four were selected twice in different specialties and subspecialties.
Five of the 43 physicians a more PR
Wright State Professor Travis Doom Earns Prestigious Teaching Award From Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
Travis Doom, professor and associate chair of Wright State University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, was named recipient of the 2018 Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award by the IEEE Computer Society.
The award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to undergraduate education through both teaching and service. Doom was recognized "for tremendous contributions to co more PR
Wright State University: Mission Accomplished (10)
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
On a wall in the Quiet Study Room inside Wright State University's Veteran and Military Center is a quote by British historian, academic and author G. M. Trevelyan: "Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. The universe may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing."
The quote is one of Jonathan Granata's favorites. When the Air Force veteran and 2015 W more PR
WSU Study to Test Sleep Technology in Chronic Insomnia (10)
SPOKANE, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington State University's Spokane campus issued the following news release:
If you spend your nights staring at the bedroom ceiling, you're not alone. About a quarter of U.S. adults suffer from insomnia, which significantly impacts their quality of life.
Estimates put the burden of insomnia on the U.S. economy at a whopping $63 billion per year in lost productivity, increased health care expenses and costs associated with workplace errors and accidents.
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WSU Study to Test Sleep Technology in Chronic Insomnia (10)
SPOKANE, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
If you spend your nights staring at the bedroom ceiling, you're not alone. About a quarter of U.S. adults suffer from insomnia, which significantly impacts their quality of life.
Estimates put the burden of insomnia on the U.S. economy at a whopping $63 billion per year in lost productivity, increased health care expenses and costs associated with workplace errors and accidents.
A new, three-year pr more PR
Year Two of Statewide Reading Initiative Shows Progress and Identifies Key Work to Mitigate Challenges (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release:
Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen today released the executive summary of First Steps: A Report on Elementary Grades Reading in Tennessee, which shares the progress and challenges as Tennessee continues to move toward achieving its Read to be Ready goal for 75 percent of third graders to be reading on grade level by 2025.
This executive summary highlights progr more PR
Young People Welcome Executive Director to UN-Habitat (10)
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan. 24 -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) issued the following news:
"Change the Impossible to I'm possible!" Executive Director Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif tells the over hundred young people from 6 schools in Kibera, the largest slum in East Africa.
UN-Habitat welcomed its new Executive Director to the United Nation and Nairobi with a rousing KaribUNi yesterday. The Executive Director dropped by Nairobi Children's Exchange Programme, an annual event more PR
YWCA South Hampton Roads' Child Development Centers at TCC Continue to Make Strides for Quality (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Tidewater Community College issued the following news release:
YWCA South Hampton Roads' four Child Development Centers at Tidewater Community College have each earned another level of distinction from Virginia Quality, the voluntary statewide system that evaluates staffing and programs at day care centers and preschools.
Each of the centers has achieved Level 2 certification, according to the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System - or QRIS. All are above more PR
Zimbabwe: Inconsistent Laws and Sexual Taboos Put Adolescent Girls' Health and Futures at Risk (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 24 -- Amnesty International issued the following news release:
Adolescent girls are being put at risk of harmful consequences, including dying in childbirth, in Zimbabwe because inconsistent laws make it harder for them to access sexual and reproductive health information and services, Amnesty International warned in a new report today.
The reality is that many adolescents are sexually active before they are 18 and the government must act to ensure that they can access th more PR
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2017: an Exceptional Year for EIB Group's Activity in Portugal (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 25 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) activity in Portugal increased in 2017 to reach a total of EUR 1 906m in financing, contributing to economic growth and job creation in the country. In 2017, Portugal was ranked tenth in the list of Member States receiving the largest amount of financial support from the EU bank, financing that accounted for about 1% for Portuguese GDP. Portugal ranked sixth a more PR
Additional $40 Million Commitment to Student Support Caps Historic Year at Ohio State (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Ohio State University issued the following news release:
The Ohio State University President Michael V. Drake announced an expansion of the university's commitment to make college more affordable and accessible for students.
While highlighting a historically successful year for Ohio State during his annual State of the University Address, Drake shared the addition of $40 million in need based aid for the 2018-2019 academic year. That includes $25 million to the Presi more PR
Aims EMS Program Receives Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator From AMR (10)
GREELEY, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Aims Community College issued the following current news:
Aims Community College's EMS program received a Zoll X Series Cardiac Monitor / Defibrillator donated from American Medical Response (AMR), which allows students to train and practice with equipment that they will use in the field. Cardiac monitors and defibrillators are used by first responders to assess the patient's cardiac rhythm and can be used during CPR operations to deliver a dose of electric current more PR
Akanocure Receives $225,000 to Support Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Veterinary Advances (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Akanocure Chemicals, a division of Akanocure Pharmaceuticals Inc., has received a $225,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop chemical tools and platforms to produce valuable chemical building blocks.
These building blocks can be used to generate synthetically challenging compounds needed for advanced research in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and more PR
Algebra Teacher Allison Felton Solves Student Engagement Equation, Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 24 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release:
The tougher the problem, the more satisfying the solution. That's what students learn in Allison Felton's algebra classes at Annapolis High School. And it's a larger life lesson as well, as Felton works with high-needs, behaviorally challenged students who come through with flying colors, and higher test scores, after taking her classes.
But it was Felton who was flying high after a surprise sc more PR
Allegheny College Featured in Princeton Review's 'Colleges That Pay You Back' (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
Allegheny College is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking an outstanding education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to the Princeton Review.
The education services company features Allegheny in the 2018 edition of its newly released book "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck."
The Princeton Review chose t more PR
Americans for the Arts Welcomes New Board Chair Julie C. Muraco (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Americans for the Arts issued the following news release:
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education, announced today that Julie C. Muraco has been elected as Chair to its Board of Directors for a two-year term. Muraco replaces Abel Lopez, associate producing director of GALA Hispanic Theatre, who served as Chair since 2013. Muraco becomes the first woman Chair of Americans for the Arts since the organizat more PR
Association of American Medical Colleges Issues Statement on Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement by President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch regarding congressional passage of a continuing resolution:
"We are pleased that the House and Senate have voted to reopen the government and strongly applaud Congress for reauthorizing the CHIP program and restoring stability for the almost nine million children that program serves. Now that lawmakers have taken these important steps, the AAMC hopes that they more PR
Aurora Sister Cities International Named as Honorable Mention for Citizen Diplomacy Award by the U.S. Department of State (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sister Cities International issued the following news release:
Sister Cities International congratulates one of its members, Aurora Sister Cities International (ASCI), on receiving an honorable mention for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Public Affair's annual Citizen Diplomacy award. Irina Karmanova, Public Affairs Officer of the Office of Public Engagement, will present a certificate to ASCI during the Sister Cities International 2018 Annual Conference in Auror more PR
Berea Named 'Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck' College by Princeton Review (10)
BEREA, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- Berea College issued the following news release:
Berea College, widely known for its no-tuition policy, is named in the newly released edition of The Princeton Review's book, Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. Only 7 percent of the nation's four-year colleges earn inclusion in this publication.
In addition to being named as a College That Pay You Back--based on academic rigor, affordability and career outco more PR
Bryant's Data Science Program Welcomes Industry Leader John Young as Executive in Residence (10)
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Jan. 25 -- Bryant University issued the following news release:
Provost and Chief Academic Officer Glenn Sulmasy announces the appointment of former Epsilon Chief Analytics Officer John Young as Executive in Residence for Bryant's new Data Science program, effective January, 2018. Young will work with Information Systems and Analytics Professors Suhong Li (department chair), Richard Glass (Data Science program coordinator), and Alan Olinsky to develop and grow the data more PR
Budget Roadmap Charts Course for $100 Billion in Farm Production by 2030 (10)
BARTON, Australia, Jan. 24 -- The National Farmers' Federation issued the following news release:
The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has outlined a list of the key ingredients needed to take agriculture to a $100 billion industry by 2030, in its Federal Budget roadmap.
The NFF's comprehensive Pre-Budget Submission continues the call for: trade liberalisation; significant investments in transport and telecommunications infrastructure; improvements to the tax system; investments to attract t more PR
Bulgarian Presidency Priorities Discussed in Committees (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 24 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following news release:
The priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by ministers in a series of meetings.
Bulgaria is holding the Presidency of the Council for the first time. It will last until end of June 2018.
Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: EU Asylum System, Public Prosecutor
Developing the recently agreed European Publi more PR
California Medical Association Endorses Eleni Kounalakis for California Lt. Governor (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 22 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release:
Today, the California Medical Association (CMA) endorsed Eleni Kounalakis' 2018 bid to become California's next Lieutenant Governor.
"The California Medical Association is proud to support Eleni Kounalakis for Lieutenant Governor," said CMA President Theodore M. Mazer, M.D. "Today's political environment demands leaders focused on pragmatic solutions to improve quality access to health care more PR
Can Science Solve Problems of Fair Pay and Hiring? Professor Jeffrey A. Flory Leads Researchers From Chicago, Harvard, Columbia to Find Out (10)
CLAREMONT, California, Jan. 23 -- Claremont McKenna College issued the following news release:
Why are women paid less than men? Do companies unconsciously close doors to minority applicants by the way they recruit? Does the bottom line suffer when companies are not diverse?
Claremont McKenna College economist Jeffrey A. Flory spent a sabbatical year looking for these answers. Flory and 20 researchers from the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Columbia University, and CMC are working more PR
Canada's Funding Commitment to Ending Violence Against Children Encouraging Sign Ahead of G7, Says World Vision (10)
MONROVIA, California, Jan. 25 -- World Vision International issued the following news release:
Standing alongside education activist Malala Yousafzai, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today effectively doubled Canada's annual commitment to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
The Government of Canada's $180 million investment from 2018-2020 is a welcome and encouraging step for the millions of children around the world, particularly girls caught in conflict and uncertainty, who dr more PR
CEO Optimism Booms Despite Increasing Anxiety Over Threats to Growth - New Content Available (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- The PwC Global, a professional services firm, issued the following news release:
A record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term. That's one of the key findings of PwC's 21st survey of almost 1,300 CEOs around the world, launched today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Fifty seven percent of business leaders say they believe global economic growth will improve in the next 12 mo more PR
Chancellor Johnson Outlines Vision for a Sustainable and Increasingly Innovative SUNY in First State of the University System Address (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
In her first State of the University System address, Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson outlined her vision for the future of The State University of New York, highlighting the four themes that will be at the foundation of her chancellorship: innovation and entrepreneurship, individualized education, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. Formed following her travels across the state to meet the st more PR
Chancellor Kristensen Selected as National Forward50 Member; Will Address Higher Education Policy (10)
KEARNEY, Nebraska, Jan. 24 -- The University of Nebraska-Kearney issued the following news:
University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen is one of the inaugural "Forward50" - or Higher Education Committee of 50 - announced Monday by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
The forward-thinking group is a national committee of college presidents, members of governing boards, enrollment managers, admissions staff, financial aid and bursar leaders, student more PR
Chevron Continues Support for Penn College (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
With a new gift of more than $150,000, Chevron Appalachia funding for Pennsylvania College of Technology scholarships and outreach in energy and manufacturing has surpassed $550,000.
Through its Workforce Development & Continuing Education office, Penn College recently was awarded funding of $150,302 from Chevron; the college has now received a total of $550,987 from Chevron's Appalachia Pa more PR
Civil Society Groups Urge the EU to Take Stronger Steps in Response to the Rohingya Crisis (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 22 -- Burma Campaign UK issued the following news release:
In a letter today to EU Foreign Ministers, 21 civil society organisations from inside and outside Myanmar call on the EU to take stronger steps to stand for the Rohingya.
The Rohingya faced ethnic cleansing. In recent months, Myanmar's authorities have prevented the UN Special Rapporteur to Myanmar, Ms Yanghee Lee, and the independent, international Fact-Finding Mission from entering the country. They have also more PR
College-Funding Saturday Helps Financial Aid Application (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 25 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release:
Many students and parents feel anxious about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA(R)) form.
Daytona State College's College-Funding Saturday events at its Daytona Beach and Flagler/Palm Coast campuses on Saturday, Feb. 3, will help ease students' fear of the FAFSA process, making for a smooth transition from 'applicant' to 'awarded.' Students applying to any higher education i more PR
Comcast Ventures Invests in Enterprise Drone Company PrecisionHawk (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release:
Long the domain of the military, drones have exploded in the consumer consciousness and enterprise realms in recent years. Advancements in hardware and software, along with an enhanced FAA regulatory framework have opened up the market. At Comcast Ventures, we have been tracking the drone space for several years, waiting for the right inflection point and the right commercial use cases more PR
Cox Business Emphasizes Commitment to Telehealth, Names New VP/GM (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 24 -- Cox Communications, a provider of an advanced digital video, internet, telephone and home security and automation services, issued the following news release:
Today, Cox Business announced the appointment of Mike Braham as vice president and general manager of Trapollo, a remote patient monitoring business the company acquired in 2015. In this role, Braham has P&L responsibility and will lead all aspects of strategy and executing of the Trapollo business plan.
Whil more PR
Creating Opportunities and Jobs for Young People in Mosul After ISIS (10)
IRBIL, Iraq, Jan. 24 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
A full year after ISIS were pushed out of East Mosul, high unemployment and a lack of opportunities, especially for youth under 25, are still hindering recovery in the city. To help transform the lives of hundreds of the most vulnerable young women and men in Mosul, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), with investment from One Foundation, has started organising apprenticeships, training and job-ma more PR
Curtin University Launches Academic Programs at Curtin Dubai (10)
PERTH, Australia, Jan. 22 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology) issued the following news release:
Curtin University has officially launched its first undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University's Dubai campus, with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo MP, marking the start of the UAE academic year.
The Federal Minister joined the Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Arthur Spyrou, and Curtin's Deputy Vice-Chancellor more PR
D2L Launches Whitepaper on the Future of Work and Learning (10)
LONDON, United Kingdom, Jan. 22 -- Desire2Learn, a provider of enterprise eLearning solutions, issued the following news release:
D2L, a global learning technology leader, has announced a new whitepaper, "The Future of Work & Learning in the Age of the 4th Industrial Revolution," which highlights the ways in which work and learning need to shift to be more skills-focused, in line with technological development and changing societal norms. The paper explores why we must embrace new or hybrid lea more PR
Daemen Named a Best Value College in New York (10)
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 25 -- Daemen College issued the following news:
Daemen College has been named by Best Value Schools as one of the "50 Best Value Colleges and Universities in New York," making it the only private college in the Buffalo Niagara region included on the newly released list.
Best Value Schools, an online guide to the best values in college education across the U.S., ranked the top public and private institutions in the state based on acceptance rate, graduation rate, return more PR
De Blasio Administration Announces 5,000 Additional High School Students Participated in Mentorship Programs One Year After Launch of NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
To celebrate national mentoring month, Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina announced that 25,000 high school students and 10,000 mentors participated in programs associated with the NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative. Launched in January 2017, this initiative brings together individuals from city agencies, mentoring nonprofits and businesses to mentor high school students. In 201 more PR
Denmark Partners With World Economic Forum in Pursuit of Innovative SDG Strategies (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The Government of Denmark and the World Economic Forum today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pursue a partnership aimed at improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation.
The agreement will see Denmark, which in 2017 became the first country to appoint a technology ambassador, deepen collaboration in a number of areas where the Forum is active. These include:
* Facilit more PR
Denver Leading the Way on Black Male Achievement (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 24 -- The city of Denver issued the following news:
Mayor Michael B. Hancock and the City and County of Denver are featured in the Promise of Place: Building Beloved Communities for Black Men and Boys Report released by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA). Denver is highlighted as a "City on the Horizon" for its progress in scaling investments in boys and young men of color through its My Brother's Keeper Initiative.
The Promise of Place report gauges city-le more PR
Development of New Downtown Innovation Center Reaches Milestone (10)
LONG BEACH, California, Jan. 22 -- The city of Long Beach issued the following news release:
Earlier today, the City of Long Beach, in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new downtown innovation center at 309 Pine Avenue. Long Beach City Council voted to approve a lease agreement on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, that formalizes a partnership between the City, Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES to revitalize 309 Pine Ave. i more PR
ECON Meeting: Local Economic Strengths for Global Success (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 23 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued of news release:
On 23 January the members of the Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) presented their local and regional viewpoints on the EU strategy for industry, the EU Defence Fund, and the EU Trade Package.
Strengthening Europe's competitiveness in a globalised world is the focus of the three opinions discussed and adopted by CoR members during the ECON commission me more PR
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen Launches Teach Today, Change Tomorrow Tour (10)
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release:
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen is launching a new school tour today, focusing on engaging high school students in conversations about the teaching profession and encouraging more high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds to become teachers.
The new tour, called the Teach Today, Change Tomorrow tour to build off the initiative started by the State Collaborative more PR
EIB Accompanies the Growth and Diversification of the Polish Economy (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 25 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
Loans granted to Poland by the European Investment Bank (EIB) totalled EUR 5.042bn in 2017, a year-on-year increase of 13%. Including the EUR 358.2m in equity investments and guarantees granted by the European Investment Fund (EIF), the EIB Group's overall engagement in the Polish economy amounted to EUR 5.42bn, making Poland the fifth-largest recipient of EIB financing, after Italy, Spain, France and more PR
European Governments Under Pressure to Do More for Refugees (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The flood of refugees into Europe in recent years has led to the collapse of the continent's screening and reception process, according to Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Geneva. The conflict in Syria alone has driven nearly 10 million of its citizens to seek refuge abroad. Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon host over 90% of these refugees. Europe urgently needs to play its part - b more PR
Evidence Not Ideology: Why a Customs Union is Best for Britain (10)
LONDON, England, Jan. 21 -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release:
A comprehensive customs union, after transition, is a 'practical, real-world answer' that could help resolve some of the complex issues raised by the UK's Exit from the EU, says Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn.
2018 must be the year of hard choices, based on evidence not ideology, Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General of the CBI will say in a speech on Monday (22 Jan). We should consign Leave more PR
Expert to Lead UGA Veterans Legal Services Clinic (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 25 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
Alexander W. Scherr, a 30-plus year public service lawyer and educator, will become the inaugural director of the University of Georgia School of Law's Veterans Legal Services Clinic. The clinic, which was announced in August 2017, will provide veterans in Georgia with legal assistance they might not otherwise have access to or be able to afford, with particular regard to denied or deferred claims before th more PR
First Stage of Academic Program Analysis Complete; MU Officials to Incorporate Report Data As Second Stage of Review Begins (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 25 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
The first stage of a campuswide academic program review is complete, and the University of Missouri today released a report that includes recommendations for investment, collaboration and inactivation of certain academic programs. The academic review is part of an overall effort at the university to identify efficiencies and areas where future investments will be made.
"We are in the middle of an unpre more PR
Following Unanimous Passage, Governor Ducey Signs Legislation Combating Opioid Epidemic (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Doug Ducey, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Governor Doug Ducey today signed The Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act, the first bill to become law in 2018, following a four-day Special Session and unanimous passage in the House and Senate. The legislation takes aggressive steps to address opioid addiction, hold bad actors accountable, expand access to treatment, and provide life-saving resources to first responders, law enforcement, and community partner more PR
From An Internship to the C-Suite (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news release:
Career journeys can begin anywhere. For 1987 CMU alum Melanie Kalmar, it started in a wastebasket.
Looking for an internship, Kalmar asked her advisor for a lead. He reached into his wastebasket and pulled out a crumpled advertisement for an information systems internship with the state of Michigan. That internship was the first step in a journey to a position on the executive leadership team of more PR
Getting Private Collection Agencies Out of Federal Student Loans (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
Today, 12 U.S. senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), A. Wayne Johnson, demanding that they justify the use of private debt collection agencies (PCAs) in the federal student loan system. The Department of Education contracts with these companies to manage borrowers' accounts after they default, but their more PR
Gift Helps IU Expand Indiana Sustainability Development Program to IUPUI Campus (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Indiana University has announced the expansion of its Indiana Sustainability Development Program, a workforce development program administered by IU's Office of Sustainability in partnership with Indiana-based private, public and nonprofit organizations.
The program, which is in its second year, supports the state's sustainability efforts by providing training and development opportunities for the next gener more PR
Gov. Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 25 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Governor Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget, sending the General Assembly a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that will make important investments in Delaware's economy, workforce, and public schools - while ensuring budget sustainability.
Governor Carney's "Responsible Investment" proposal limits budget growth to 3.49 percent and allocates $100 million of surplu more PR
Gov. Walker to Unveil Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin in 2018 State of State Address (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Governor Scott Walker will unveil his Ambitious Agenda this afternoon in the 2018 State of the State Address at 3:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chamber. To watch the address live, visit Governor Walker's Facebook, YouTube, or Periscope page.
The Ambitious Agenda focuses on education reform, workforce development, improving health care, welfare reform, and much more.
Excerpts of Governor Walker's 2018 S more PR
Government Invests in Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Training (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 25 -- Public Safety Canada issued the following news release:
Public safety officers play a critical role in keeping our communities safe from a range of threats, putting their lives on the line to protect us. In the course of their daily work, public safety officers are repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents, which can put them at great risk for operational stress injuries, including post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI).
Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister more PR
Government of Canada Partners With SAIT Industry on Energy Efficiency Project (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 24 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada issued the following news release:
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is receiving $385,500 from Western Economic Diversification Canada to purchase equipment and support resources required to demonstrate micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) technology in homes.
The funding was announced today by the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Calgar more PR
Governor Brown Delivers 2018 State of State Address: 'California Is Setting the Pace for America' (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., D-California, issued the following news release:
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. delivered his 16th - and final - State of the State address today asserting that the "bolder path is still our way forward" on climate change, infrastructure investment, health care, education and criminal justice.
In his remarks, the Governor pointed to a number of far-reaching, bipartisan measures passed in recent years - from pension and workers' compens more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces New 'Know Your Rights' Seminars to Provide Up-to-Date Information and Support to Immigrants Across New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced additional "Know Your Rights" seminars being offered by New York Department of State's Office for New Americans. The seminars complement efforts of the Liberty Defense Fund, the nation's first public-private immigrant legal defense initiative, to ensure impacted residents and communities across New York understand their rights and legal opportunities. The New Y more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces New Actions to Empower Girls in New York State (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new actions to empower girls in New York State as part of his 2018 Women's Agenda for New York: Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity. The proposals will empower young people to forge healthy relationships, work to close the gender gap in STEM, provide mentoring and leadership opportunities for girls across the State, and ensure access to menstrual products in public more PR
Governor Cuomo Gambles With Disabled Lives & Liberty (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 25 -- The Center for Disability Rights issued the following news release:
Following a year in which the Disability Community led the fight to save Medicaid, saving New York billions in federal funding, the Governor has introduced a budget that threatens our lives and liberty as much as any attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or cut Medicaid. Our right to live in the community is neither aspirational nor negotiable, yet Governor Cuomo's budget that community more PR
Governor Greitens Announces FY 19 Budget Proposal (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Eric Greitens, R-Missouri, issued the following news:
Today, Governor Eric Greitens outlined his FY19 budget proposal at a press conference in the Governor's Office.
The Governor's budget proposal includes increases in funding for infrastructure, education, public safety, and programs to protect Missouri's most vulnerable children--funded by reductions in spending on higher education institutions, efficiencies in Medicaid spending, and other smaller re more PR
Governor, State Superintendent Honor Annapolis High School Teacher (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
Allison Felton, an algebra teacher at Annapolis High School in Anne Arundel County, today was named the surprise recipient of a prestigious 2017-18 Milken National Educator Award. Felton is the only Maryland educator receiving a Milken honor this year, and one of only 44 in the nation. Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon attended the award ceremony. more PR
Haslam Announces Aggressive, Comprehensive Plan to End Tennessee's Opioid Epidemic (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Bill Haslam, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
Joined by leadership from the House and Senate and Chief Justice Jeff Bivins, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday announced an aggressive and comprehensive plan to end the opioid epidemic in Tennessee by focusing on three major components: prevention, treatment and law enforcement. TN Together is a multi-faceted initiative that addresses the issue of opioid addiction through legislation, proposed funding more PR
House Speaker on Low Wages: 'It Doesn't Feel Like That to Me' (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 24 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry:
A week ago, House Speaker Scott Bedke heard that Idaho wages are now 50th in the nation. Bedke responded to that very real tragedy for Idaho families in front of reporters gathered at the AP legislative preview:
"It doesn't feel to me like, as an Idaho citizen, that that is the case," said Bedke, who ranches on 130,000 acres of federal land in Idaho and Nevada. "We need to understand how we got more PR
HUD Issues Statement at Annual Hunger, Homelessness Summit (10)
ROTHSCHILD, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the text of the following speech by Secretary Ben Carson at the Annual Hunger and Homelessness Summit:
"Hello everyone!
"I would like to thank Congressman Sean Duffy and his staff for their invitation, and the organizers, expert panelists, and state legislators at this important summit for their hard work.
"I also want to thank Wisconsin's First Lady, Tonette Walker, Nan Roman from the National Allia more PR
In Davos, Students Share Their Ideas on a BNP Paribas Case Study to Direct Financial Investment to the Achievement of the UN SDGs Within the Corporate Knights-Schulich Annual Competition (10)
PARIS, France, Jan. 25 -- BNP Paribas issued the following news release:
Today, in collaboration with BNP Paribas, MBA students from the University of Laval, the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey competed in the final round of the Business for a Better World Case Competition. Middlebury Institute took the top spot. The annual competition is hosted by Corporate Knights and the Schulich School of Business and tak more PR
In What They Believe a First, Researchers Provide Evidence That Quarterly Financial Reporting Breeds Corporate Myopia (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The American Accounting Association issued the following news release:
"We needed to remove the temptation to work only toward the next set of numbers...Better decisions are being made. We don't have discussions about whether to postpone the launch of a brand by a month or two or not to invest capital, even if investing is the right thing to do, because of quarterly commitments. We have moved to a more mature dialogue with our investor base."
Thus has Paul Polman, more PR
India and ASEAN Represent an Aspirational World in the Current Context: Arun Jaitley (10)
NEW DELHI, India, Jan. 24 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry issued the following news release:
According to Mr. Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, "One of our greatest challenges today is that the world has increasingly started looking inwards. In such protectionist times, India and the ASEAN nations represent an aspirational world which represents about 2 billion people. The Finance Minister was speaking at the Valedictory Session of the ASEAN - more PR
Integration of Migrants: Commission Presents Toolkit to Help Member States Make the Best Use of EU Funds (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 24 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
Today the Commission is publishing a toolkit to help national and regional authorities design strategies and projects to integrate migrants and identify available EU resources.
The purpose of the toolkit is to help set up local integration strategies supported by EU resources used in synergy, still in the current 2014-2020 budget period.
Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Av more PR
Interview Crash Course Preps Students for the Real Thing (10)
CLINTON, New York, Jan. 22 -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
With resumes in hand and smiles all around, about 50 seniors learned tips for successful interviewing and then put them into practice during the 7th Interview Crash Course. In this event hosted by the Career Center on Jan. 21, students participated in a panel discussion with alumni, listened to a keynote speech by Melissa Joyce Rosen '86, and practiced with one-on-one interviews.
The event began with words from Rosen, wh more PR
IPS Superintendent Talks About the 3 E's in Honor of National School Choice Week (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Indianapolis Public Schools issued the following information:
Lewis Ferebee was not an obvious choice to lead Indianapolis Public Schools when the district was looking for a chief to bridge the rigid divide between traditional district and charter schools.
He might have even been quite the opposite of what they were looking for: Ferebee's background is steeped in traditional public school districts, serving as chief of staff for the superintendent of Durham Pu more PR
ITI Issues Statement on Immigrant Innovation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Information Technology Industry Council issued the following statement by President and CEO Dean Garfield on the introduction of the Immigrant Innovation (I-Squared) Act introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah:
"I-Squared is an opportunity to do the right thing for all the right reasons. There is consensus that reforms to fix the nation's immigration laws for high-skilled workers are long overdue.
"The commonsense I-Squared Act will allow employers to recruit and ret more PR
Joint Resolution to Invest in Early Childhood Education Clears First Hurdle (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 22 -- The New Mexico House Democrats issued the following news:
Today, the House Education Committee passed House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1), a constitutional amendment that seeks to uplift New Mexico children by increasing funding for early childhood education. Sponsored by Representatives Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) and Antonio "Moe" Maestas (D-Albuquerque), HJR1 invests in our state's most precious resource, our children, by increasing enrollment in early childh more PR
JPMorgan Chase Makes Long-Term U.S. Investment in Employees, Branch Expansion and Local Economic Growth (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release:
JPMorgan Chase today announced a $20 billion, five-year comprehensive investment to help its employees, and support job and local economic growth in the United States. The firm has always believed that the highest and best use of its capital is to support employees and local communities and businesses by doing what a bank is supposed to do: lending and investing.
This long-term investment, which both increases and a more PR
Kansas Provides Compelling Evidence of Failure of 'Supply-Side' Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
The deep income cuts that Kansas enacted in 2012 and 2013 for many business owners and other high-income Kansans failed to achieve their goal of boosting business formation and job creation, and lawmakers substantially repealed the tax cuts earlier this year. Former supporters have offered explanations for this failure to prevent the Kansas experience from discrediting "supply-side" economic strat more PR
Keysight Technologies Earns Frost & Sullivan's Software Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for Its Comprehensive Test & Measurement Solutions (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 25 -- 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:
Based on its recent analysis of the electronic test & measurement (T&M) software market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Keysight Technologies (Keysight) with the 2017 Software Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for its success in developing the most comprehensiv more PR
Leaders Call for More Investment in Education to Empower Women (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
Canada is doubling its contribution to the Global Partnership for Education to $180 million a year, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, told participants at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
Trudeau said that for any society to prosper, everyone has to be given the chance to succeed and to realize their dreams. Education is central to providing that chance.
The Global Partnership for Educat more PR
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Expand Safe Passage to 14 Additional Schools (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release:
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools today announced the Safe Passage program will be expanded to include 14 additional schools, bringing the total number of schools with Safe Passage to 159 to serve more than 75,000 students. Safe Passage is a collaborative city effort that has been shown to keep students safe during their daily commutes, reduce crime along routes and promote attendance at supporte more PR
Mayor Emanuel, CTA Announce Preferred Alignment for Red Line Extension to 130th Street (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 -- The Chicago Transit Authority issued the following news release:
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that the agency has selected a preferred alignment for the Red Line Extension (RLE)--a project that will extend the Red Line to 130th Street from 95th Street. The RLE project will provide new access to rail service for Far South Side residents, connecting them to affordable housing, jobs, services and educational opportunities. more PR
McGuireWoods Ranks Among Leading Firms for Mid-Market Private Equity Deals in 2017 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
McGuireWoods ranked among the top 20 law firms for the number of global mid-market private equity deals closed for clients in 2017, according to Bloomberg's Global M&A Mid-Market Review.
The firm ranked 20th in global private equity transactions valued up to $500 million, closing 61 deals, and 19th for deals valued up to $250 million with 59. McGuireWoods represented private equity funds and independent more PR
Millennials Are Getting Their Financial Houses in Order, Despite What They and Others May Think (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release:
Millennials are proving that they are just as good as or better than older generations when it comes to money management habits like saving and budgeting, according to the Better Money Habits(R) Millennial Report released today. Millennials (ages 23 to 37) are saving (63 percent), and they are more likely to say they have a savings goal (57 percent) than members of Gen X (42 percen more PR
Minister Flanagan Announces the Lifting of the Visa Requirement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 22 -- The Ireland Department of Justice and Equality issued the following news release:
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Mr Charlie Flanagan T.D., today announced the lifting of the visa requirement for citizens of the UAE travelling to Ireland with effect from the 31st January and has signed an Order to give effect to this decision.
Minister Flanagan, who led a trade mission to United Arab Emirates as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, said the removal of visa more PR
Minnesota State Announces 400 Scholarships for High Demand Sector Programs (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Minnesota State today announced the availability of 400 new scholarships of $2,500 each for students enrolling in high-demand programs at state colleges.
The scholarships will be available Fall semester 2018 to new students enrolling at any Minnesota State college in associate degree, diploma, or certificate programs that prepare graduates for careers in high demand sectors including ad more PR
More Than 29,000 Investment Professionals Worldwide Pass Level I CFA Exam (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute issued the following news release:
CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, reports that 43 percent of the 68,086 candidates who took the December 2017 Chartered Financial Analyst(R) (CFA(R)) Level I exam have passed. These successful candidates now progress to Level II of the CFA Program, the second of three steps toward earning the CFA charter, one of the most respected and rec more PR
MSU Professor Named to Prestigious IEEE Honor (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
John Luginsland, professor of electrical and computer engineering and computational mathematics, science and engineering at Michigan State University, has been named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE, the world's largest professional organization for the advancement of technology.
Named a fellow for his contributions to space-charge limited flow physics, coh more PR
NASP Adopts Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The National Association of School Psychologists issued the following news release:
As part of the National Association of School Psychologists' (NASP) commitment to ensure all children's safety, well-being, and ability to thrive in school, at home, and throughout life, NASP has adopted the "Resolution to Support Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence". The work of NASP is grounded in its mission, professional standards, position statements, resolutions, policies, and ad more PR
National Academies Announce Initiative on Climate Communication; Appoints Advisory Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are launching a major initiative to more effectively enable their extensive body of work on climate science, impacts, and response options to inform the public and decision makers.
"The National Academies have a vast library of authoritative information to help everyone from savvy citizens to responsible decision makers understand, prepare, and respon more PR
National Press Club Briefing to Feature SC Arts Commission Program (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The South Carolina Arts Commission issued the following news release:
The Art of Community: Rural S.C., an S.C. Arts Commission program, and one of its community representatives from Walterboro, S.C. are being featured at the National Press Club Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m.
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) arranged the National Press Club briefing, "The Arts and America's Bottom Line," to affirm the value of public investment in the art more PR
NECAT's Our Nashville Series Features Local Nonprofits (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news:
In 2017, Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television (NECAT) launched a television series called Our Nashville that featured 20 thirty-minute episodes in season one, each focused on a different local nonprofit organization.
In summer 2016, NECAT received news that their Public Investment Proposal for adding a new service to the city had been approved by Mayor Barry and by Metro Council. The projec more PR
New Economic Impact Study Confirms RVCC's Benefits to Students, Tax Payers, Society (10)
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
A new economic impact study shows that Raritan Valley Community College has a significant, positive impact on the regional economy and benefits students by raising their lifetime earnings and quality of life. These are the findings of The Economic Contributions of Raritan Valley Community College, an economic impact study just released by Emsi of Moscow, ID.
The study, which was commissione more PR
New Microloan Program Funded By Goldman Sachs and Rebuild Texas Fund Announced for Small Businesses Impacted By Hurricane Harvey (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today joined representatives from Goldman Sachs, LiftFund, and the Rebuild Texas Fund to announce a new $7 million microloan program for small businesses affected by Harvey. The Texas Small Business Rebuild Initiative will provide up to $25,000 loans at a zero percent interest rate for 48 months to small businesses working to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane.
In an more PR
New Poll Finds Affordable Housing is a Major Voting Issue for Latinos (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 22 -- The San Francisco Foundation issued the following news release:
A statewide poll of Latino registered voters in California finds that affordable housing could be a major voting issue for the Latino community. The poll of 900 Latino registered voters found that 88 percent agreed that policymakers in California should take steps to "expand development of affordable housing" including 62 percent who strongly agreed - the highest mark of any policy issues asses more PR
New York Farm Bureau Releases 2018 State Legislative Priorities (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 24 -- The New York Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
New York Farm Bureau released its 2018 state legislative priorities today that seek to address a significant loss in farm income across the state. Many of the legislative goals this year will also focus on how the state can invest more in critical farm programs, expand market share in local schools and expand its focus on research needs.
New York's farms continue to suffer from low milk and commodity price more PR
NJBIA Releases Postsecondary Education Task Force Report (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news release:
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association today released a report developed by an NJBIA task force whose mission is to keep millennials in New Jersey by matching education programs to private sector jobs.
The Education Equation: Strategies for Retaining and Attracting New Jersey's Future Workforce, the first deliverable from NJBIA's Postsecondary Education Task Force, offers more PR
NMU Board Elects Leaders, Approves Committee Appointments (10)
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Jan. 26 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news release:
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees recently elected a new chair and vice chair for calendar year 2018 and approved standing committee appointments. Robert Mahaney of Marquette is chair of the board and Steve Mitchell of West Bloomfield is vice chair. The finance committee is composed of chair James Haveman of Grand Haven and trustees Lisa Fittante of Iron Mountain and Scott Holman of more PR
Officials Finalize Plans for Education Center in Lewis County (10)
JEFFERSON, New York, Jan. 26 -- The State University of New York's Jefferson Community College issued the following news release:
On Friday, January 26, 2018 officials from Lewis County, Jefferson Community College, Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County jointly announced final plans for an education center in Lewis County and signed a partnership agreement.
Today's announcement was the culmination of two years of ta more PR
OFID Works With Partners to Support Lebanon and Gulf Bank and Boost SMEs in Lebanon (10)
VIENNA, Austria, Jan. 25 -- OPEC Fund for International Development issued the following news release:
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has partnered with two development banks - the Dutch development bank FMO and the Austria-based Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG (OeEB) - to sign a US$67.5 million loan to Lebanon and Gulf Bank (LGB BANK). The transaction was established by the efforts of OFID and Alpen Capital, the latter of which acted as the sole financial advisor. FMO more PR
Ohio Legislature Urges US Department of Defense to Select Camp Ravenna as Missile Defense Site (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- Ohio Senate Democrats issued the following information:
Today, State Senator Sean J. O'Brien (D-Bazetta) announced today that the Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8, which urges the US Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to select Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center as the preferred site for a future East Coast Missile Defense System.
"Camp Ravenna, which straddles both mine and Senator John more PR
Ohio State Named Big Ten Diversion Rate Champion for 6th Straight Season (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- Ohio State University issued the following news release:
The Ohio State University was named Big Ten Conference champion in the annual 2017 Game Day Recycling Challenge. Ohio State earned the title after achieving the highest diversion rate for a single home football game during the 2017 season.
The Game Day Recycling Challenge is a national competition among colleges and universities to promote waste reduction and sustainability at home football games.
Ohio State a more PR
Orange, Gavi, Cote D'Ivoire Ministry of Health Join Forces to Boost Child Immunisation (10)
PARIS, France, Jan. 25 -- Orange, a provider of mobile and internet services, issued the following news release:
Orange and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will enter into a partnership with the Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Health to increase immunisation rates in the regions and districts with the lowest vaccine coverage, it was announced at the World Economic Forum today.
The "M-Vaccin Cote d' Ivoire" project uses Orange mobile technology to inform parents about the importance of vaccination by sen more PR
Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund Posted 15.3 Percent Return for 2017, Finished Year at Record High (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 26 -- Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read issued the following news release:
Buoyed by a banner year in stock markets domestically and overseas, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund posted a 15.3 percent gain for the 2017 calendar year and reached a record high year-end balance in December, according to data released today.
The global and diversified trust fund, which is managed by the Oregon State Treasury in accordance with policies and allocation targets set by the more PR
Parul Chandra Joins Stantec to Lead Sustainable Supply Chain Program (10)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 24 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news:
Parul Chandra has joined Stantec as a principal and will lead the firm's Sustainable Supply Chain Program. For the past 15 years, Chandra's work has focused on the responsible sourcing of consumer products on a global scale.
Many companies are looking at social responsibility and sustainability as critical elements of their supply chain strategy. They recognize that long term investment in these more PR
Pennsylvania's Governor Asks Court to Expedite School Funding Lawsuit (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- The Education Law Center issued the following news release:
Today Governor Wolf filed a response in Pennsylvania's school funding lawsuit, urging the court to ensure the case moves toward trial expeditiously, acknowledging that all previous motions to dismiss this matter have been "foreclosed by the Supreme Court's [September, 2017] opinion." The Governor further requested that the Commonwealth Court "enter an order setting the deadline for answers to the Pe more PR
People's Action Endorses Three More Governor Candidates (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- People's Action issued the following news release:
People's Action announced today their endorsement of governor candidates Cathy Glasson of Iowa, Ben Jealous of Maryland and Chris Giunchigliani of Nevada. All three candidates pledge support for the People's Action Protest to Power Platform and a bold racial and economic justice agenda.
Earlier, People's Action also endorsed David Garcia, candidate for governor of Arizona. People's Action is backing candidates in 2018 fo more PR
Pierre Marcoux Appointed President of TC Media (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 23 -- Transcontinental, a publishing and media company, issued the following news release:
Francois Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer of TC Transcontinental, is proud to announce the appointment of Pierre Marcoux as President of the Media Sector. TC Media is a leader in its specialty media segments in Canada, with flagships brands for the business, finance and construction sectors, including an event planning component. TC Media is also positioned as the larg more PR
Postive Spotlight on K-12 Public Education (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news release:
CPS Board of Education President Carolyn Jones, Vice President Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Superintendent Laura Mitchell, Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, and Ohio State Board of Education Member Pat Bruns joined Hughes STEM High School students and Principal Kathy Wright to celebrate Public Education Week today.
"Cincinnati Public Schools is ensuring o more PR
Presentation Proposals Invited for GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 in Palm Springs (10)
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association issued the following news release:
URISA is thrilled to partner with the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) and the four California URISA Chapters - SoCal, NorCal, CentralCal and BAAMA/BayGEO - to present GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 in Palm Springs this year! Those five California-based geospatial organizations typically collaborate to present CalGIS each spring, an event that has a long history more PR
President Macron Unveils Bold, Inclusive Agenda for Globalization (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
President Emmanuel Macron of France outlined his agenda to create a more competitive France and address the concerns of many French citizens on globalization. He told participants at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: "The objective is very simple and straightforward - make France more competitive, more innovative, in order to finance ... a fair system."
"France has been very much affected by struc more PR
Prime Minister Concludes His Participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 -- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today wrapped up his participation at this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.
At the WEF, the Prime Minister met with several world leaders and global business leaders to promote Canada as a partner of choice for trade and investment. The Prime Minister also participated in a roundtable with key U.S. industry leaders to discuss how we can str more PR
Prime Minister Trudeau to Travel to India for State Visit (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 22 -- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to India - at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - for a state visit from February 17 to 23.
Canada and India enjoy a special relationship that is based on a common language, similar institutions and forms of government, and a commitment to democracy. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, an more PR
Princeton Review Guide Names Clark University Top School for 'making Impact' (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Jan. 25 -- Clark University issued the following news:
Clark University is included in The Princeton Review's 2018 edition of "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck," and is No. 11 on the list of top 25 schools for "Making an Impact." Schools were chosen from a pool of 650 national colleges and universities.
This annual guidebook, now in its fourth year, is the education services company's resource for college-bo more PR
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Selected for Princeton Review's 2018 Edition of 'Colleges That Pay You Back' (10)
TROY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is among the nation's best colleges and universities for students seeking an outstanding education with great career preparation, according to The Princeton Review.
The education company profiles Rensselaer in the 2018 edition of its annual guide, Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. In addition, Rensselaer placed 19th more PR
Rep. Cartwright Announces Over $4 Million in HHS Funds to Scranton Lackawanna Head Start (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Scranton Lackawanna Head Start received $4,205,297 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.
Scranton Lackawanna Head Start programs provide children with education services focused on early l more PR
Rep. Hanabusa Joins Colleagues' Call for Trump Administration to Invest in Public School Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa joined 153 of her Democratic colleagues to urge the Trump administration to invest in public school improvements. Congresswoman Hanabusa is an original cosponsor of H.R. 2475, the Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2017, a measure introduced in the House that would provide $100 billion for direct grants and low-cost financing to help state and county governments pay for upgrad more PR
Rep. Pelosi Issues Floor Remarks on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following floor remarks regarding the government shutdown:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlelady for yielding. Thank you for her leadership and all the Members of the Rules Committee for the time they put in bringing rules to the Floor to relate to a vast array of legislation that we deal with here.
"Today, we're talking about Marital Law so we'll be prepared - Martial Law so we'll be prepar more PR
Rep. Pingree Announces $1.3 Million in Maine Telemedicine and Distance Learning Grants (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today announced $1,343,036 in USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants to expand learning opportunities and improve health care in rural areas of Maine.
"New technology means that living in a rural area no longer has to be a barrier to accessing educational opportunities or quality health services. As a Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agri more PR
Rep. Roskam: And the Good News Keeps Coming (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
As we near the end of our first month under a new tax code designed for middle-income families and small businesses, it's already become evident that this new legislation is having a positive impact on our economy and in the lives of millions of Americans. To date, more than 220 companies have announced wage increases, bonuses and increases in investments in their employees and in the American economy; the more PR
Rep. Slaughter Announces $7.1 Million Award to Continue Action for a Better Community's Head Start Programs (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) today announced a $7.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Action for a Better Community's Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This grant allows Action for a Better Community (ABC) to continue providing quality child care and education to children, infants, and pregnant women in Monroe County.
"I'm proud to announ more PR
Reps. Gonzalez, Cuellar Issues Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement with Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, regarding the impact of the government shutdown on Hidalgo County and Texas:
"The last time the federal government shut down, it cost our country $1.5 billion daily and our gross domestic product fell by 0.3 percent due to a reduction in hours worked by federal employees. A government shutdown hurts our communities in South Texas, and takes a toll on our most vulnerable popula more PR
Reskilling Revolution Needed for the Millions of Jobs at Risk Due to Technological Disruption (10)
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
The global economy faces a reskilling crisis with 1.4 million jobs in the US alone vulnerable to disruption from technology and other factors by 2026, according to a new report, Towards a Reskilling Revolution: A Future of Jobs for All, published today by the World Economic Forum.
The report is an analysis of nearly 1,000 job types across the US economy, encompassing 96 percent of employment in the count more PR
Rockets, Robots and 'Rithmetic Earn Dawn McLain a $25,000 Milken Educator Award (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 25 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Putting the fun in fundamentals, Arkansas teacher Dawn McLain engages her 6th grade science and math students any way she can, whether it be with robotics, design modeling or rocketry. And while big science may be helping lift her students' test scores into the stratosphere, her classes are invariably down-to-earth and feature hands-on learning no matter how abstract or elevated the material get more PR
SCETV's Tell Them We Are Rising Screenings (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 25 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release:
Through a collaboration between public media stations and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Firelight Films and South Carolina ETV will present several screenings of the latest film from Emmy and Peabody Award-winning director, Stanley Nelson, Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities as part of a national HBCU Tour. Screening more PR
Schatz, Durbin, Warren, DeLauro Renew Calls For Higher Education Accreditation Reform Following New GAO Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) have renewed calls for higher education accreditation reform following a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found the process was in need of improvement.
According to education experts surveyed by GAO, the current accreditation syste more PR
School Social Worker of the Year Has Passion for Social Justice, Students (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
Tulani Vaughn, who is a social worker at West Charlotte High, spent many weeks one summer trying to track down a student who'd dropped out of school.
"I chased her all summer long," she said. "I'd stop by her house two or three times a day, early in the morning, late at night."
Vaughn finally caught up with the student, who agreed to return to school. She did extremely well, making the honor roll.
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Sen. Boozman: Bringing Broadband to All Corners of Arkansas (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column:
Arkansas students now have access to high-speed broadband in the classroom thanks to the completion of the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) championed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. This provides students in public and charter schools across the state access to the internet for schoolwork and allows their teachers to bring in educational resources available online.
Unfortunately, so more PR
Sen. Coons: 'If the President Is Not Going to Be Constructive, We Need Him to Stay Out of This' (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined CNN New Day this morning to discuss the government shutdown.
"There is not a lot of trust here. That's how we got here. President Trump very famously in a vulgar exchange more than ten days ago now rejected a strong bipartisan deal that would have moved us forward. If the President is not going to be constructive, we need him to stay out of this a more PR
Sen. Cortez Masto Raises Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggressively pursue defaulted student loan bor more PR
Sen. Feinstein, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined a group of Democratic senators today led by Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggressively more PR
Sen. Harris, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The office of Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris led a group of Democratic senators in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Federal Student Aid COO Dr. A. Wayne Johnson over the use of private sector collection agencies who are contracted to pursue defaulted student loan borrowers. Private debt collectors are incentivized to aggressively pursue defaulted student loan borrowers and do s more PR
Sen. Hughes Joins Call for Affordable Higher Education for All Pennsylvania Students (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
Senator Vincent Hughes spoke today in support of affordable higher education for Pennsylvanians. Standing with advocates and researches from the Association of State College & University Faculty, Keystone Research Center, and members of the House, Senator Hughes advocated for the creation of Pennsylvania Promise, a program that will make higher education accessible to every student in the s more PR
Sen. McConnell Issues Remarks on Benefits Americans Continue to See From Tax Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks regarding the benefits Americans continue to see across the country because of the tax reform:
"The rising tide of economic optimism I have been highlighting on the floor is not showing any signs of subsiding. Yesterday alone, three of the nation's largest companies announced major new investments in the U.S. economy and workforce. Each said their decisions were made possi more PR
Sen. McConnell Issues Statement on Tax Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 23, on tax reform:
Mr. President, the rising tide of economic optimism I have been highlighting on the floor is not showing any signs of subsiding.
Yesterday alone, three of the Nation's largest companies announced major new investments in the U.S. economy and workforce. Each said that their decisions were made possible by the improved business climat more PR
Sen. Yudichak, Rep. Mullery Announce Exit 2 Opening of South Valley Parkway (10)
NANTICOKE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release:
State Senator John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) and Representative Gerald Mullery (D-119) announced the opening of Exit 2 of the South Valley Parkway today.
"The opening of Exit 2 of the South Valley Parkway represents a significant milestone for this historic infrastructure investment," said Senator Yudichak. "The communities that represent the South Valley are already reaping the economic more PR
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Testimony From Bosch North America (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Bosch North America President Mike Mansuetti at a hearing entitled "Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies":
"Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today.
"My name is Mike Mansuetti and I am the President of Bosch North America.
"Robert Bosch founded the company in 1886, when he opened the more PR
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Testimony From Florida Polytechnic University (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Florida Polytechnic University President Randy K. Avent at a hearing entitled "Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies":
"The Law of Accelerating Returns describes how technology is created and adopted. It states that technology is not created incrementally in a linear fashion; instead, it is relatively stable and changes little until there is an inflection point, after more PR
Senate Conducted Six Committee Hearings on Jan. 25 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate conducted six committee hearings on Jan. 25:
*Armed Services:
Favorably reported 1,056 nominations in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Hearing to examine global challenges and United States national security strategy, after receiving testimony from Henry A. Kissinger, Kissinger Associates, and George P. Shultz, Stanford University Hoover Institution, both a former Secretary of State, and Richard L. Armitage, Armitage International, former Deputy S more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From American Academy of Pediatrics (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by teven Krug, head of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and testifying on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray, thank you for the opportunity to speak her more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From City University of New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Donna Linderman, university dean for student success initiatives in the City University of New York, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Good morning Chairman Alexander, Senator Murray, and members of the committee. I am Donna Linderman, University Dean for Student Success Initiatives and the Executive Director of CUNY Accelerate more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Tom Inglesby, director of the Center for Health Security of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, and members of the Committee, thank you for the chance to speak with you today about Facing 21st C more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From New England Association of Schools & Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Barbara Brittingham, president of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Senator Murray, and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Barbara Britti more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Northwestern Health Sciences University (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Deborah Bushway, consultant for the Competency-Based Education Network at Northwestern Health Sciences University, at a hearing entitled "Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation":
"Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the Committee, I want to thank you for holding this hearing and for inviting me to testify about competency-based education (CBE more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Seqirus (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Brent MacGregor, senior vice president of commercial operations for Seqirus, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Good morning Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Murray, and members of the committee. My name is Brent MacGregor and I am the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Seqiru more PR
Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Tennessee Department of Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by John Dreyzehner, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, at a hearing entitled "Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part 2":
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, Senators Burr and Casey, and distinguished Committee members. Thank you for this opportunity to appear before this committee today to discuss more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 4102 to 4129 From Executive Branch on Jan. 22 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate on Jan. 22 published 28 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-4102. A communication from the Acting Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Change in Size Requirements for Grapefruit" (Docket No. AMS-SC-17- 0063; SC17-905-1 IR) recei more PR
Senate Schedules Six Committee Hearings for Jan. 25 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Senate scheduled six committee hearings for Jan. 25:
*Armed Services:
To examine global challenges and United States national security strategy.
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reform, focusing on Administration perspectives on the essential elements.
*Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
To examine the Wireless Emergency Alert system.
*Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
To examine rea more PR
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From National Council on Aging (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Anna Maria Chavez, chief strategy officer and senior vice president of external affairs for the National Council on Aging, at a hearing entitled "Turning 65: Navigating Critical Decisions to Age Well":
"Chairwoman Collins, Ranking Member Casey, and members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today on behalf of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) about the critical decisio more PR
Sens. Flake, Hatch Introduce Merit-Based, High-Skilled Immigration Bill for the 21st Century (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today introduced the Immigration Innovation ("I-Squared") Act of 2018 to bring long-overdue reforms to our nation's merit-based immigration laws for high-skilled workers. The bill focuses on areas vital to maintaining the United States' competitiveness in the global economy: the availability of employment-based nonimmigrant visas (H-1B visa more PR
Slovakia: Commission Initiative Helps a Low-Income Region Catch Up (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 24 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
Presov's GDP is rapidly growing but remains well under the EU and Slovak average. In the framework of the Catching up initiative, Commission and World Bank experts on the ground will provide tailored support to the region, in partnership with the Slovak national authorities.
Thanks to this support, by early 2019 the region should have designed and implemented a solid action plan for economic transformation more PR
Spelman Receives $5 Million Gift Funding Seth and Beth Klarman Scholarship (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- Spelman College issued the following news release:
Spelman College is excited to announce a $5 million gift from Seth and Beth Klarman of Boston. The gift will fund scholarships for current and incoming Spelman students. Spelman is a leading liberal arts college dedicated to academic excellence and the education of Black women through intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development. The Klarmans' $5 million gift will extend opportunities to more Spelman s more PR
SSCC's Russ Brewer Announces Retirement (10)
HILLSBORO, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release:
For the past decade, Southern State Community College has maintained a strong presence in Adams County through the SSCC Enterprise Center in Winchester.
Now that plans are underway for the new SSCC Adams County Campus in West Union, the needs served by the Enterprise Center will transition to the future SSCC campus. The Enterprise Center officially closed Dec. 22.
From the center's beginning, one m more PR
Startup Assisting Grape Growers, Wine Producers With Crop Management Hires Viticulturist Expert As CEO (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
VinSense Technology, a company assisting in wine grape agriculture through Purdue patented technology, has hired Sonoma County, California viticulturist Lise Asimont as its CEO and head viticulturist.
"With Lise, we will expand our technology throughout the wine grape industry and advance our predictive algorithms and consulting services for viticulture and enology," said David Ebert, co-founder and chief more PR
State Must Take Next Step and Invest More in Public Higher Education (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release:
In testimony on Gov. Cuomo's executive budget, NYSUT President Andy Pallotta called on the state to boost its investment in state public higher education institutions to ensure that campuses can provide the programs and faculty to help students succeed.
While the Excelsior Scholarship program has increased opportunities for students and enrollment at SUNY and CUNY, overall state support for publ more PR
Stevens Institute of Technology Launches Virtual Tour And Interactive Campus Map (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Imagine touring the Hanlon Financial Systems Center and getting a feel of a Wall Street trading or peeking into the stacks of the Samuel C. Williams Library all from the comfort of your own home. Now, anyone with an internet connection can explore the Stevens Institute of Technology campus virtually via the newly-launched virtual tour and interactive map.
The new virtual tour is powered by Campu more PR
SUNY and NYPA Announce New Solar Generation and Battery Storage Project at Southern Tier's SUNY Delhi (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
The State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced a new project to build a solar and energy storage system in the Southern Tier that will provide clean, local power to the State University of New York at Delhi campus and the local community. This project is the latest milestone of progress in meeting Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision more PR
The 2nd High Level Dialogue on Enhancing Policies and Practices to Promote STEM-Focused TVET for Women and Girls Has Called on Member States to Contribute to the Vision of Agenda 2063 (10)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Jan. 24 -- The African Union issued the following news release:
It is imperative for African States to move from commitment to action, to invest in human capital and financial resources so as to build self-confidence of girls and young women and boost their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or Higher level of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Against that backdrop the 2nd High Level Dialogue for enhancing policies an more PR
Tom and Judy Love Foundation Makes Gift in Support of Price College of Business, Entrepreneurship Programs (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Jan. 24 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren today announced a leadership gift to the university from the Tom and Judy Love Foundation in support of the Michael F. Price College of Business.
In appreciation of this gift, Boren has recommended to the OU Board of Regents that the donor be recognized by naming the Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, the Innovation Hub, the Center for E more PR
TPPF Announces Deason, Haggerty As New Board Members (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced Doug Deason and Ryan Haggerty as new members of TPPF's board of directors.
"Both Doug and Ryan are accomplished business leaders who are committed to promoting liberty in Texas and beyond," said Brooke Rollins, president and CEO of TPPF. "We at TPPF are thrilled they are lending us their insight, support and direction as members of our board. With lead more PR
UC Receives $10 Million Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Advanced Humanities Research (10)
IRVINE, California, Jan. 24 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
The University of California has received a $10 million matching grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to advance collaborative, interdisciplinary humanities research and education throughout the UC system.
The grant - the foundation's largest-ever single award to UC - will provide the initial funding for a $30 million permanent endowment to sustain the core activities of the UC Humanities Resea more PR
UH Among the Top in Nation for Affordability & Career Preparation (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
As University of Houston students return to campus for the spring semester, they can rest assured they're making a good investment in their futures. The University of Houston has been included in the 2018 edition of "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck," released by The Princeton Review(R) earlier this week.
Comprehensive analysis of data by The Prin more PR
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Inducts Distinguished Alumni (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 23 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recently inducted five new members into its Hall of Distinguished Alumni. This year's recipients include a farm advocate, an engineer, two economists and a family and consumer scientist.
Alice Baesler, of Lexington, received her degree in home economics from UK in 1963 before embarking on a lifelong journey of influencing issues and progr more PR
UM System Issues Statement on State Budget (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The University of Missouri System issued the following statement regarding on the state budget:
Today, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi, University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, University of Missouri-Kansas City Interim Chancellor Barbara Bichelmeyer, Missouri University of Science and Technology Interim Chancellor Christopher Maples and University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor Thomas George issued the statement below fo more PR
UMass Amherst Admissions Official Named to National Panel on Higher Education Act (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news:
Jon Westover, a senior associate director of admissions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named to a national committee of 50 higher education administrators and supporters that was created to inform and influence the next reauthorization of the federal Higher Education Act (HEA).
Members of the Higher Education Committee of 50 (or "Forward50") were appointed by the more PR
UMS Launches Engineering Pathway to Meet Workforce Need (10)
ORONO, Maine, Jan. 24 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
The University of Maine System will launch the Maine Engineering Pathways Program in fall 2018 to help more students prepare for a Maine-based engineering career and to build workforce development capacity in response to a critical state shortage.
The program is designed so students can graduate in four years from an accredited engineering program ready to join the Maine workforce in fields with annual starting more PR
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Steve Goldstein Presents Citizen Diplomacy Award to Council Bluffs Sister Cities Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sister Cities International issued the following news release:
Sister Cities International congratulates one of its members, the Council Bluffs Sister Cities Association, on receiving the Bureau of Public Affair's annual Citizen Diplomacy award. Steve Goldstein, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, will present the award at a ceremony to be held at 4pm on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the U.S. Department of State. The Citizen Diplomacy Award was created more PR
UUP Looks to Legislature for More Faculty, TAP Gap Closure (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 23 -- United University Professions issued the following news release:
UUP President Frederick E. Kowal, Ph.D., called on the state Legislature to commit to a strong investment in SUNY by hiring more full-time faculty and asking the state to cover the so-called Tuition Assistance Program gap for students.
Kowal, who testified today at a public hearing conducted by the Legislature's joint fiscal committees, also requested that lawmakers restore nearly $79 million in subsi more PR
UVA Brain Institute Funds Another 10 Multi-Disciplinary Research Teams (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Understanding dyslexia, autism-related disorders, the effects of dopamine on the body clock and the mechanics of concussions, as well as developing new brain cancer therapies and imaging techniques, are among the ambitious projects recently funded with the second round of seed grants from the University of Virginia's multidisciplinary Brain Institute.
The grants total more than $880,000 and will more PR
Villanova University to Break Ground on New Performing Arts Center (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
Villanova University celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 25 for a new Performing Arts Center that will unite the University's artistic community under one roof, enriching Villanova's campus and enhancing educational opportunities across disciplines. The $60 million project will be funded entirely through philanthropic support. The project has been bolstered by six gifts of $1 million or more, inclu more PR
Weekly Radio Address: Our Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled "Our Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin."
Hi, Governor Scott Walker here.
The state of our state is historically strong.
In Wednesday's 2018 State of the State Address, I unveiled our Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin: a comprehensive plan to keep our state moving forward in 2018. We're proposing government reforms that challenge the more PR
WIU President Named to Prestigious Marguerite Casey Foundation Board of Directors (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas has been named to the Board of Directors of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, a national philanthropy that believes no family should live in poverty. Thomas' four-year term begins this month.
"Organizations thrive and grow when there is true community representation and a full understanding of working families of all backgrounds in America," Freeman A. Hr more PR
WMC Applauds Gov. Walker for Returning Surplus to Wisconsin Taxpayers (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) applauded Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday for his proposals to reduce the tax burden on hard-working Wisconsin families while still investing in important priorities like economic development in rural Wisconsin and training the next generation of the state's workforce.
Gov. Walker announced in his State of the State address a plan to give back the state more PR
Wolf Administration Approves Third Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Begin Serving Patients (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved Ilera Healthcare's medical marijuana dispensary in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, as the state's third dispensary authorized to begin serving patients.
"With each announcement of dispensary approvals, we are getting closer to providing medical marijuana to patients with serious medical conditions who desperatel more PR
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Nevada Dem Gov Candidate Steve Sisolak Calls It 'Privilege' to Slap Public School Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
Nevada Democrat gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak is facing serious questions after making favorable comments about the practice of slapping school children. New video shows Sisolak at a campaign event stating that it is "unfortunate" that public school teachers do not have the "privilege" to slap misbehaving students. With Sisolak appearing to endorse corporal punishment in Nevada public schools, more PR
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