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$1 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for Head Start services in Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties, Virginia. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,030,278. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public and more ST

$1.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for Head Start services in Winchester, and Clarke and Frederick counties, Virginia. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,240,679. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled instit more ST

$1.3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Human Cell, Data Repository (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for support for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke human cell and data repository. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.3 million with a ceiling of $850,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; indepen more ST

$1.35 Million Grant Awarded to Ohio University to Create New Opioid Workforce Project (10)

ATHENS, Ohio, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Ohio University issued the following news release: The Appalachian Ohio Opioid Workforce Expansion project award was made to Dr. Deborah Henderson, director of Ohio University's School of Nursing (SON), for $1.35 million. The grant was awarded through the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration. Co-investigators on the grant are Drs. Char Miller and Sherleena Buchman of the School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences and Professio more PR

$1.8 Million Funding Available for Study of U.S. Institutes for Scholars Program (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the design and implementation of Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars Program. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,750,000 with a ceiling of $875,000. The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS. The agency description of the grant states: "Each Study of more ST

$10 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Program (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Program. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10 million. The agency said the grant was associated with energy. The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS. The agency description of the grant states: "The Stewardship Sc more ST

$175,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Investigation of Recovery of Benthic, Fish Communities (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the investigation of the long-term recovery of benthic and fish communities following dredging of sand resources within the New York Bight in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $175,000. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development. The funding is open to state governments and more ST

$2 Million Funding Available for Research That Address How Food Insecurity Effects HIV Comorbidities (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research projects that address how food insecurity effects HIV comorbidities, coinfections, and complications within the mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) food a more ST

$2.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Arkansas (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to two discretionary grants for Head Start services in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties, Arkansas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,407,472. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public and state contr more ST

$200,000 Funding Available for Cancer Biology Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for cancer biology research. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian hou more ST

$200,000 Funding Available for Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the development of new exploratory research in cancer diagnosis, treatment, imaging, symptom and prevention clinical trials. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, more ST

$200,000 Funding Available for Cancer Treatment Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for cancer treatment research. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian h more ST

$200,000 Funding Available for Intervention Research to Improve Cancer Patient Health Outcomes (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for intervention research to improve cancer patient health outcomes and optimize health care utilization. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state contr more ST

$250,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for National Parks Exchange Program (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a national parks exchange program. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $250,000. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments and organizations; Historically Black Colleges and more ST

$250,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Countering Violent Extremism (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award up to 10 cooperative agreements for content production training to counter violent extremism in Malaysia. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $250,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education. The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS; and individuals. The agency description of the grant states: "The Public Affairs Sec more ST

$3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to six cooperative agreements for commercial fishing occupational safety research. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million with a ceiling of $650,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, pub more ST

$3 Million Funding Available for Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to six discretionary grants for commercial fishing occupational safety training. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million with a ceiling of $650,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, publi more ST

$3.4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Multisite Clinical Center (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a multisite clinical center to implement the enrollment of a large cohort of patients that either experienced an acute musculoskeletal trauma or an acute peri-operative pain event. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.4 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district more ST

$3.9 Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in South Carolina (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to two discretionary grants for the expansion of Head Start services in South Carolina. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,926,907. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of highe more ST

$360,000 Funding Available for Studies That Advance Understanding of Black Duck Ecology (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award up to three discretionary grants for projects and studies that advance understanding of black duck ecology. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $360,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) environment and b) natural resources. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled ins more ST

$382,262 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Harney County, Oregon (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for Head Start services in Harney County, Oregon. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $382,262. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public h more ST

$39.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Health Workforce Improvement (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the improvement of health workforce to address critical human resources challenges in Ethiopia. The estimated total program funding available was cited as health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments and organizations; Historicall more ST

$4.2 Million Sporting Venue Added at University of Queensland (10)

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: University of Queensland athletes and club members now have access to $4.2 million worth of new sporting and function space amenities at UQ's St Lucia campus. Building 53C, situated on Sir William MacGregor Drive, is a multi-sport facility co-funded by the University and Queensland Government. UQ's Australian Football (AFL) and Football (Soccer) Clubs will be the primary users of the new amenities, while the UQ Cricket Club will stage selected matches at more PR

$41,400 Federal Contract Awarded to Antilles School (10)

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Antilles School, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, won a $41,400 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Coast Guard for private school elementary education and secondary schools for two students in 6th Grade and 8th Grade for the 2019 to 2020 school year. The place of performance will be in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. more CTR

$45.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for State Health Insurance Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living announced that it expects to award up to 54 cooperative agreements for state health insurance assistance. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $45,540,000 with a ceiling of $4,056,058 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state governments. The agency description of the grant states: "Congress created the SHIP in 19 more ST

$450,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Small-Cell Lung Cancer Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for small-cell lung cancer. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $450,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian ho more ST

$479,826 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Passive Integrated Transponder Tag Antenna Systems, Data Analysis (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for passive integrated transponder tag antenna systems and data analysis. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $479,826. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development. The funding is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher education. The agency description of the grant states: "Beginning in the 1990's rec more ST

$5.6 Million Funding Available for Research in Formation of Engineers Program (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Research in Formation of Engineers Program. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5.6 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tr more ST

$50 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to 12 cooperative agreements for support for the national network of sexually transmitted diseases clinical prevention training centers. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $50 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, publi more ST

$50,000 Funding Available for Cancer Prevention, Treatment Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for cancer cause, prevention and treatment research. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $50,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public housing more ST

$602,792 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Kaufman County, Texas (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for Head Start services in Kaufman County, Texas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $602,792. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public h more ST

$7 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for environmental influences on child health outcomes states pediatric clinical trials network. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7 million with a ceiling of $275,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) health and c) income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, town more ST

$7 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Weather, Air Quality Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it expects to award up to 23 cooperative agreements for weather, air quality and earth-system modeling research. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7 million with a ceiling of $500,000 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. The funding is open to U.S. institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; U.S.-bas more ST

$8 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Data Coordinating, Operations Center (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a data coordinating and operations center for states pediatric clinical trials network. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8 million. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education, b) health and c) income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school dis more ST

$8,904 Federal Contract Awarded to Pierpont Community & Technical College (10)

BRUCETON MILLS, West Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Pierpont Community and Technical College, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, won an $8,904 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for education and training services. more CTR

$800,000 Funding Available for Distance Education for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced that it expects to award up to six discretionary grants for distance education for institutions of higher education in insular areas. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $800,000 with a ceiling of $150,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with agriculture. The funding is open to institutions of higher education in American Samoa; Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Isla more ST

$9.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Georgia (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to three discretionary grants for Head Start services in Carroll, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Meriwether and Troup counties, Georgia. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $9,709,182. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services. The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts; private, public a more ST

'Best of the Best' Ready to Serve University of Nebraska's Kearney as Resident Assistants (10)

KEARNEY, Nebraska, Aug. 21 -- The University of Nebraska's Kearney Campus issued the following news: In movies and television shows, resident assistants are often portrayed as fun haters who simply enforce quiet hours and other rules that come with living on a college campus. It's a stereotype that doesn't match reality. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, resident assistants are problem-solvers, decision-makers, relationship-builders and student leaders who serve as positive role models for their peers. They're the familiar face Loper more PR

'Empowered Aging,' Subject of University of Arizona Arthritis Center Lecture and Panel Discussion, Sept. 4 (10)

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * - Free and open to the public, the event will feature TED Talk-style presentations and a panel discussion by three leaders in the fields of geriatric medicine and orthopaedics. * * * "Empowered Aging: Experts Tackle Bone and Joint Health" will be presented Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6-7:15 p.m., at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building, The Forum, 1670 E. Drachman St., Tucson. Three TED Talk-style presentations and a panel discus more PR

'Enough is Enough' - Ministers & Local Government Leaders Urge UK Government to Increase Spending to Meet the Demands of Public Services in Wales (10)

CARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 28 -- The Welsh Government issued the following news: * * * - The Finance Minister Rebecca Evans and Local Government Minister Julie James have joined forces with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) to call on the UK Government to end austerity and provide a much-needed boost to public services. * * * In a joint letter to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury they urge the UK Government to recognise the rising costs and pressures faced by public services and press for the necessary funding and flexibility to add more PR

'GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends' to Air Oct. 18 on PBS as Part of 'Great Performances' Series (10)

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 27 -- The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) issued the following news release: In collaboration with PBS' "Great Performances" series, the Recording Academy(TM) presents "GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends(R)," the fourth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients. Recorded in May at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, the event premieres nationwide Friday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org more PR

'Jim the Avatar' to Help Train Accounting Students at Curtin University Singapore (10)

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 26 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: A virtual avatar posing as an elderly client will travel to Curtin Singapore next month to help third-year accounting students prepare for the future workforce. The virtual avatar, also known as 'Jim', was developed by Associate Professor Janet Beilby, from the School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology at Curtin University, in 2014. 'Jim', who will act as a virtual client for students from both Curtin's Singapore and Perth campuses, will more PR

'Sixty the New 21' as Bursary for Older People Among New Support for Welsh Master's Students (10)

CARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 29 -- The Welsh Government issued the following news: New incentives have been announced for Welsh students to do their Master's degree in Wales, as part of the Welsh Government's aim to open up higher education to more people while attracting graduates to remain in or return to Wales. A new pound sterling4,000 bursary will be available for people over the age of 60 to study for a Master's degree in Wales for the 2019/20 academic year. The grant aims to provide additional support for students over 60, who are currently un more PR

2nd Air Force Welcomes Tullos, Bids Farewell to Leahy (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Holly Cook Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos assumed command of Second Air Force from Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy during a change of command ceremony, here, August 29. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and spoke to Second Air Force Airmen and local civic leaders about the many accomplishments Leahy had during his career and how his life will change as he moves into more PR

3rd Annual Autfest Film Festival Focuses on Autism and the Sibling Relationship, Presented by Autism Society of America and Hyundai (10)

ORANGE, California, Aug. 28 -- The Autism Society of America issued the following news release: * * * - Star Panel Includes Creators & Cast Members from Freeform's, Everything's Gonna Be Okay, and Independent Film, Duke. * * * On September 15th, 2019, the Autism Society of America will be hosting its 3rd Annual Autfest Film Festival at AMC Orange 30 in Orange, CA. This year's theme focuses on autism and the family dynamic, specifically the immensely important and complex sibling relationship; the chosen films cover a range of topics, offer more PR

5th Medical Recruiting Battalion Hosts Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Lecture in New Orleans for Physician Residents (10)

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Leanne Thomas The 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion partnered with residency programs throughout the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas to conduct didactic lectures on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, earlier this month. Approximately 100 family medicine and psychiatry residents, along with faculty members affiliated with Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Medicine, the Ochsner Clinic Foundation, and Tulane University School of more PR

A Dark Night Leads to a Bright Career (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Spencer Tobler It was a zero illumination night in a Pave Low helicopter above the New Mexico desert when two pilots experienced a malfunction in their flight controls during a training mission. Normally, protocol is to land immediately. Due to the unique circumstances of that night, the flight crew hesitated to do so. "We didn't know what the area below us really looked like," said Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Sec more PR

A Decade of Results: Entergy's Super Tax Day a Game Changer for Mississippians (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Entergy issued the following news release: The 2019 tax season represented a milestone in Entergy Mississippi's efforts to help low-income customers break the cycle of poverty. Ten years ago, Entergy began sponsoring free Super Tax Day events throughout its four-state service area to help qualifying customers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Since 2009, Entergy's signature poverty-elimination program has helped some 30,000 working families in Mississippi claim over $64.6 million in EITC refunds. "At Ente more PR

A First Sergeants Job, the Airmen (10)

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Aspen Reid First sergeants, or first shirts or shirts, are the front-line ambassadors to unit commanders for maintaining the health, morale, and welfare of everyone assigned. They stay vigilant on watching for things that may adversely impact the readiness of the Airmen and the mission. In the Air Force, first sergeant is not a grade, it's a special duty designation. It's filled by a senior enlisted member who has the more PR

AAP StatShot: Publisher Revenue at $6 Billion for First Six Months of 2019 (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * - Revenue Up 6.9% Year-to-Date * * * The Association of American Publishers today announced that participating publisher revenue reached nearly $6 billion for the first six months of 2019, an increase of 6.9% over the first six months of last year. The reported revenue, which was featured in a StatShot report, reflects all tracked categories, which include Trade (consumer publications), PreK-12 Instructional Materials, Higher Education Cou more PR

Accenture Positioned as a Leader in New IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Professional Services Firms for Utilities Customer Experience (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, issued the following news release: Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been positioned as a leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Professional Services Firms for Utilities Customer Experience 2019 Vendor Assessment. Accenture was recognized for key strengths, including its ability to successfully envision, position and execute strategic projects and real transformational initiatives; reliably and capably mobilize the right resources at a global level according to client pro more PR

ACDI/VOCA: Young Ghanaian Business Owner Supports 300+ Farmers (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- ACDI/VOCA, an economic development organization that fosters broad-based economic growth, raises living standards, and creates vibrant communities, issued the following news: Sulley Adams, 28, is an outgrower business owner living in Lagbensi, a village in the East Mamprusi District of Ghana's Northern Region. In 2015, Sulley defied the notion that farming is not a profession for the young and educated and took over his father's farm to manage as a business. He first began managing his father's 130-acre soybean farm aft more PR

ACE Honors Ethanol Industry Contributors With 2019 Awards (10)

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 28 -- The American Coalition for Ethanol issued the following news: The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 32nd annual conference this month in Omaha. The most prestigious award, the Merle Anderson Award, named after the organization's founder, is given to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of the U.S. ethanol industry. This year's award winner is Randy Ives, a longtime agribusi more PR

ACLU of Rhode: Providence School District Sued for Hiding Documents Related to Federal Law Violations (10)

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island issued the following news release: Attorneys for the ACLU of Rhode Island and R.I. Legal Services (RILS) today filed a lawsuit against the Providence School District for hiding information about its extensive violations of the rights of English Language Learner (EL) students that led to a settlement agreement between the school system and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) more than a year ago. The Access to Public Records Act (APRA) lawsuit seeks a cour more PR

ACLU of Tennessee Denounces State Officials for Attacking LGBTQ Rights at the U.S. Supreme Court (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee issued the following news release: * * * - Tennessee Attorney General asks the U.S. Supreme Court to roll back protections for LGBTQ people * * * Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery signed on to an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on August 23 asking the court to rule against three individuals who were fired for being LGBTQ. The three cases include the first transgender civil rights case to be heard by the high court. "The state attorney g more PR

ACT to Award Scholarships, Prizes to Students During 2019-2020 School Year (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- ACT, a provider of financial and volunteer support to communities and organizations, issued the following news release: With the cost of higher education on the rise, ACT, the nonprofit organization behind the ACT(R) test, today announced plans to give away a number of scholarships and prizes to students during the 2019-2020 school year. A total of 14 students will be awarded both a $15,000 scholarship and a $5,000 technology package to celebrate ACT's national test dates, with half of the awards reserved for stud more PR

Actuaries Climate Index Winter 2018-19 Data Released (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release: Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA, Schaumburg, IL, and Ottawa, ON - Organizations representing the actuarial professions in Canada and the United States have updated the Actuaries Climate Index (ACI) with data from the winter of 2018-19, with the 1.00 value for the season contributing to an upward trend in the average ACI value for winter. Taking the new data for 2018-19 into account, the average of the last five winter ACI values was higher than the average for more PR

Administrative Sciences Journal Issues 19 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 26 -- Administrative Sciences, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it aims to advance and communicate knowledge concerning management theory and practice in public administration and in for-profit organizations, published 19 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition: * 'Non-Routine Entrepreneurs': Another Path of Realizing Entrepreneurial Intentions * A Leap from Negative to Positive Bond. A Step towards Project Sustainability * Bond Mutual Funds vs. Bond Exchange Traded Funds: Eval more PR

Advancement Project National Office, Alliance for Educational Justice Unveil Digital Resource to Track Police Violence Against Black, Brown Students (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Advancement Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit that develops and inspires community-based solutions based on the high quality legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news: Today, Advancement Project National Office and Alliance for Educational Justice launched a powerful new website with resources and features to propel their fight for #PoliceFreeSchools. Following the release of the organizations' co-authored We Came to Learn: A Call to Action for Police-Free Schools report, the two organiza more PR

African Development Bank: TICAD 7 - African Leaders Make a Clarion Call for Increased Private Sector Engagement (10)

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 30 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release: The African Development Bank delegation's packed sessions kicked off on Thursday with President Adesina addressing Plenary Session 3 on Public-Private Business Dialogue: Enhance Trade and Investment between Japan and Africa. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially opened the session, chaired by Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and co-chaired by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Presidents of Nigeria, Muhamadu Buhari; Namibia, Hag more PR

African Union: Experts Call Upon African Countries to Embrace the Digital Revolution to Empower Girls and Young Women (10)

GABORONE, Botswana, Aug. 28 -- The African Union issued the following news release: Experts in digital transformation, gender and education, attending the Second Innovation Education Expo, urged the continent to adopt inclusive digital policies for out-of-school girls in Africa during a side event convened by the African Union International Centre for Girls' and Women's Education in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) in Gaborone, Botswana on 21st August 2019. Under the theme: "Expanding out-of-school girls' opportunities through digital transformation", pane more PR

After Advocacy From Collins and King, Two Maine Projects Receive Funding for Mass Timber Construction (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * - Bowdoin College and University of Maine to receive $100,000 each for innovative construction projects * * * Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that two Maine projects - one at Bowdoin College and one at the University of Maine (UMaine) - would receive $100,000 each from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) to research and construct mass timber, or cross-laminated timber (CLT), bui more PR

Agilent Technologies Releases 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report (10)

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 28 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of its 18th annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report which discusses sustainability activities and progress. The publication summarizes the many ways that Agilent delivers on its commitment to key UN Sustainable Development Goals, best-in-class product innovation, environmental impact reducti more PR

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Awards More Than $12.6 Million for Projects (10)

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund recently awarded more than $12.6 million to help communities across the state protect farmland and promote agricultural enterprises. More than $12.2 million went towards obtaining conservation easements on 13,351 acres of land across the state. This includes over $6.7 million in funding for 9,271 acres easements in priority areas for the more PR

Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program Families Can Attend Virtual Summit 3.0 (10)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: For the third year, Air Force Services Directorate, or AF/A1S, the Air Force's Personnel Center and the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency will jointly host the Exceptional Family Member Program Summit 3.0. The event will be virtual through the EFMP-Assignments facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/EFMPAssignments at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25. Air Force EFMP families, leaders, mentors and supervisors of airmen enrol more PR

Airlines Reporting Corp. Dedicates September to Fraud Awareness and Mitigation Education (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Airlines Reporting issued the following news release: Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) kicks off its second annual Fraud Awareness Month free educational webinar series on Sept. 5, helping airlines and travel agencies recognize and mitigate fraud targeted at their organizations. The webinars cover a range of topics and perspectives, including how to fight fraud through collaboration, trends in loyalty fraud, insights from law enforcement, and the latest trends in operational security. The series includes presente more PR

Airman & Family Readiness Center Scholarship Helps Creech Air Force Base Spouse Achieve Goals (10)

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force (432nd Air Expeditionary Wing) issued the following news: By William Rio Rosado A U.S. military spouse works every day in service to their nation, and the people around them. Some spouses serve until they have nothing left for themselves. Tessa, mother of two, full-time teacher, and 42nd Attack Squadron Key Spouse, is no exception. "She supports our Airmen as they go about carrying out their 24/7 mission in so many ways," said Lt. Col. Landon, 42nd ATKS commander. "Whether that be more PR

Airman Leadership School Class 19-F Graduates (10)

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger Congratulations to the Airmen of Class 19-F, who graduated from Airman Leadership School August 22. ALS is a four-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties by offering instruction in leadership, followership, written and oral communication skills, and the profession of arms. Students gain an understanding of their role as military supervisors and ho more PR

Akron Community Foundation: Bath Community Fund Seeks Grant Proposals (10)

BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Akron Community Foundation issued the following news release: Beginning Sept. 1, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals for programs that enrich the Bath community and improve residents' quality of life. Grant applications will be considered for programs that preserve Bath's historical and environmental legacy, enhance the local arts and culture landscape, serve youth through education and recreation, and meet residents' social service needs. Approximately $27,000 will be more PR

Akron Fire Department Launches Community Paramedicine Program to Reduce Non-Emergency Calls to 911 (10)

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The city of Akron issued the following news release: * * * - In-home visitation program called REACH will meet healthcare needs while reducing strain on emergency resources * * * The Akron Fire Department is proud to announce a new community paramedicine program aimed at reducing non-emergency calls to 911. The program, called REACH (Resources, Education, and Advocacy for Community Health), is designed to assist seniors and other underserved populations through in home consultations and preventative care. The progra more PR

Alabama Farmers Federation Catfish Producers Partner With School Culinary Programs (10)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 28 -- The Alabama Farmers Federation issued the following news: Young chefs across Alabama soon will create catfish culinary delights through a partnership of Alabama catfish farmers and state school officials. Through the inaugural Catfish Culinary Challenge, Alabama Catfish Producers will donate 600 pounds of U.S. Farm-Raised catfish to 40 Alabama high schools. Student chefs and food service worker students from those schools are part of Alabama's Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Family, Career, and Community more PR

Alabama State University, Army Ink Partnership to Enable Education, Innovation for Both (10)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 30 -- Alabama State University issued the following news release: Thanks to an agreement between Alabama State University and the Army, ASU STEM students now have the opportunity to directly work with the Army's Department of Defense (DoD) researchers on solving real-world problems. To seal the agreement, Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross Jr. and Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), signed a formal Education Partnership Agreemen more PR

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Issues Proclamation on Suicide Prevention Week (10)

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, every Alaskan life is precious, and the State of Alaska is committed to nurturing and cultivating healthy communities and creating opportunities for all Alaskans; and WHEREAS, Alaska's suicide rate is twice the national average, impacting both urban and rural Alaskan communities. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Alaska Natives between the ages of 15 and 34 years; and WHEREAS, Alaskan's experience many of the common risk factor more PR

Alcon Introduces AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL in the U.S., the First and Only FDA-Approved Trifocal Lens (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 27 -- Alcon, a division of Novartis, issued the following news release: * * * - Panoptix Delivers An Exceptional Combination Of Near, Intermediate And Distance Vision And Substantially Reduces The Need For Glasses/1,2 - More Than Ninety-Nine Percent Of Panoptix Patients In The FDA Clinical Study Said They Would Choose The Same Lens Again/1 * * * Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, today announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and its initial commercial launch of AcrySof(R)IQ PanO more PR

Alfred State College: President Sullivan Named to NY/PA Campus Compact Board (10)

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 27 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: Alfred State College President Dr. Skip Sullivan was recently accepted as a board member for Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania (CCNYPA). According to its website, Campus Compact "is a national coalition of 1,000-plus colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education." The organization builds democracy through civic education and community development. The CCNYPA branch has more than 100 member colleges and universities located t more PR

Allegany County Public School District: System, School Level Data Released for 2019 Maryland State Assessments (10)

CUMBERLAND, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The Allegany County Public School District issued the following news: Results of the 2019 Maryland State assessments in English/Language Arts and math were released today, and Allegany County boasted several highlights. The ACPS proficiency rate was above the state average in fourteen of the seventeen tested areas. Students that are economically disadvantaged showed growth in proficiency, decreasing the performance gap between them and their counterpart. Additionally, students with disabilities showed improveme more PR

Allergy and Asthma Network: Latex Allergy Awareness Week Set for October 6-12, 2019 (10)

VIENNA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Allergy and Asthma Network issued the following news release: Allergy & Asthma Network announces Latex Allergy Awareness Week is Sunday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The theme this year is "Latex Allergy: Awareness, Avoidance, Action, Advocacy." During Latex Allergy Awareness Week, the Network raises awareness about the condition, which affects 1 to 6 percent of the population, and distributes educational resources in print and online. The week is intended to highlight the many issues facing people with more PR

Alliance Defending Freedom: Broad Support Filed With US Supreme Court Against Judicial Redefinition of 'Sex' to Mean 'Gender Identity' (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: * * * - High court receives briefs from wide array of groups, officials, experts concerned about consequences for family businesses, female athletes, others * * * A diverse array of groups, officials, and experts filed friend-of-the-court briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court last week in support of affirming that judges and government agencies can't usurp the role of Congress by redefining the word "sex" in federal law to mean "gender identity." The brief more PR

Allianz Life Receives Favorable Private Letter Ruling From Internal Revenue Service Regarding Tax Treatment of Advisory Fees Taken From Nonqualified, Fee-Based Annuities (10)

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Allianz Life, a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life(R)) announced today that it has received a favorable private letter ruling (PLR) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the tax treatment of advisory fees taken from nonqualified, fee-based annuities. The ruling will allow for the payment of advisory fees from fixed-indexed or va more PR

Altarum Institute: Continuing Education Is Key to Sustained Quality Improvement in Health Care (10)

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Altarum Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Our education initiatives have yielded notable results for providers and payers--that's why we've expanded our offerings to drive greater change for our clients * * * Continuing education is central to addressing the greatest challenge public and private payers, health systems, and provider practices face at this moment: improving quality while lowering costs. That's why we recently launched a nationally accredited continuing education initiativ more PR

American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Joint Statement on Flores Settlement Agreement (10)

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following joint statement with four organization, including American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association: The Department of Homeland Security issued a final regulation that would roll back critical protections for immigrant families established under the Flores Settlement Agreement. "Our organizations, which represent more than 452,100 physician more PR

American Association of People With Disabilities: NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities issued the following news release: Today, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) announced the recipients of the 2019 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship. Describing this year's class of eight (8) college students with disabilities, Carrie Wade Programs manager at AAPD stated, "I'm incredibly excited about this year's class of scholarship recipients. They represent a wide variety of perspectives and interests, and are all united by a desire more PR

American Chemical Society Announces 2019 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach Winner (10)

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 28 -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release: The American Chemical Society (ACS) today announced Frankie Wood-Black, Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2019 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach. This award is presented annually by the ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPRC) to an ACS member whose outstanding achievements have improved public recognition and appreciation for the field of chemistry. "I am deeply honored by this award," says Wood-Black. "Helen has always be more PR

American College of Emergency Physicians: Evidence-Based, Bias-Free Data Is Essential To Protect Patients From Surprise Medical Bills (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: As Congress continues its efforts to advance legislation to protect patients from surprise medical bills, it is critical that important policy decisions are made on accurate and reliable research. Patients should be taken out of the middle and protected from balance bills when emergency care is out-of-network, but if some of the proposals currently being considered at the federal level were put in place, it will be exceedingly difficult for e more PR

American College of Physicians Issues Statement on Plans to Develop Continuing Certification Option for Lifelong Learning (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The American College of Physicians issued the following statement by President Robert McLean: "The American College of Physicians (ACP) is pleased that the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is taking initial steps to develop a continuing certification option that will support lifelong learning by emphasizing education, feedback and the convenience of being self-paced. "ABIM's recently announced plans to develop a longitudinal assessment as an option in addition to their point-in-time examination more PR

American College of Rheumatology: Tennis Champion Venus Williams Encourages Patients to Get 'Back on Top' in New PSA About Rheumatic Disease (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- The American College of Rheumatology issued the following news release: * * * - Public Service Announcement from the American College of Rheumatology Launches Nationwide During September's Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month * * * World champion tennis player, Venus Williams, is teaming up with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to share important information about rheumatic diseases in a new public service announcement (PSA) set to air nationwide this fall. Williams is the official spokesperson for Septe more PR

American College Testing to Award Scholarships, Prizes to Students During 2019-2020 School Year (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- American College Testing issued the following news release: With the cost of higher education on the rise, ACT, the nonprofit organization behind the ACT(R) test, today announced plans to give away a number of scholarships and prizes to students during the 2019-2020 school year. A total of 14 students will be awarded both a $15,000 scholarship and a $5,000 technology package to celebrate ACT's national test dates, with half of the awards reserved for students from low-income families eligible for a fee waiver on t more PR

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Releases Assessment Topics for 2020 (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages issued the following news release: ACTFL has released the content topics for the 2020 ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL), which is available in 13 languages. The newly released topics allow instructors to create classroom and homework-based opportunities for students to perform across all modes of communication before participating in the AAPPL in the spring of 2020. As an assessment of standards-based tasks across t more PR

American Dental Association: Leaders in Evidence-Based Dentistry Honored (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- American Dental Association issued the following news release: The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) have announced the winners of the annual Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty and Practice Awards. The awards are supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate and are presented to educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and advance EBD. The winners will receive their awards at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental more PR

American Federation for Children Issues Statement on Education Next Annual Poll (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The American Federation for Children issued the following statement by President John Schilling: Education Next, a project of Harvard university, released their annual poll on education, and this year's edition shows growing support for school choice across the country since 2016. "This is another poll in a long line showing that voters continue to support educational choice policies. Despite the rhetoric from teachers' unions and the chattering class on Twitter since 2016, the facts clearly show that support is on the more PR

American Heart Association: New Best Practice Approach to Resuscitation Competence and Data Management Unveiled for Hospitals (10)

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - Combined offering from the American Heart Association and RQI Partners furthers mission to improve resuscitation practices and save more lives from in-hospital cardiac arrest * * * An integrated resuscitation product pairing combining the latest in resuscitation science, data management and quality improvement solutions is being offered by the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer more PR

American Humane Association: Publication of Largest-Ever Study on Pets in the Classroom Indicates Positive Impact on Academic and Social Behavior (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The American Humane Association issued the following news release: * * * - HABRI-Funded Study Shows Classroom Pets Help Improve Social and Cognitive Development in Children * * * American Humane, The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), and The Pet Care Trust announced today the online publication of the Pets in the Classroom Study, which assessed the social, behavioral, and academic effects of the presence of small, resident classroom animals for 591 third and fourth-grade students across the United States o more PR

American Institute in Taiwan: Dr. Randall Nadeau is the New Executive Director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (10)

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 30 -- The American Institute in Taiwan issued the following news release: In honor of September as the AIT@40 Education Month, AIT is pleased to welcome Dr. Randall Nadeau, new executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan). The Fulbright Program is the State Department's flagship academic exchange program. As executive director of one of the largest Fulbright Programs in the Indo-Pacific Region, Dr. Nadeau will facilitate hundreds of educational exchange opportunities every year between the more PR

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Issues 26 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, the official scholarly publication of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, published 26 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Teaching and Learning Technology in a Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences * A Five-Minute Situational Judgment Test to Assess Empathy in First-Year Student Pharmacists * A Reflective Assignment Assessing Pharmacy Students' Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Ex more PR

American Lung Association Issues Statement on Vaping-Related Illnesses (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Harold Wimmer in response to a Health Alert Network health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a joint statement from the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration on vaping-related illnesses: "The American Lung Association renews our call for the Department of Health and Human Services, including CDC and FDA, to clearly and unambiguously state that e-cigarettes are not safe and deliver a strong warning th more PR

American National Standards Institute-Affiliate Workcred Welcomes Dr. Isabel Cardenas-Navia as Director of Research (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Workcred, an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has appointed Isabel Cardenas-Navia, Ph.D., as its director of research, effective September 2, 2019. In this newly created role, Dr. Cardenas-Navia will advance Workcred's ongoing research agenda to examine workforce credentialing issues and needs. During her most recent role as the vice president of programs at the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), Dr. Cardenas-Na more PR

American National Standards Institute: Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum - From Communication Among Dental and Health Information Systems to Boat Fittings and Equipment (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. Two of the latest selections follow: Nomenclature for Dental Terms As patients often transfer care or share medical informat more PR

American Psychiatric Association Issues Joint Statement on Flores Settlement Agreement (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following joint statement with four organization, including American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American College of Physicians: The Department of Homeland Security issued a final regulation that would roll back critical protections for immigrant families established under the Flores Settlement Agreement. "Our organizations, which represent more than 452,100 physicians and me more PR

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Announces 2019-20 Society Scholarship Recipients (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 29 -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers issued the following news release: ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 33 Society scholarships, totaling $166,000, for the 2019-2020 academic year. "We are proud of the hard work and incredible determination of our 2019-20 scholarship recipients as they strive to achieve their academic goals," said Samir Traboulsi, chair of the ASHRAE scholarship trustees. "One of the objectives of the ASHRAE Scholarship Program is to inspire the next more PR

American Society of Plastic Surgeons: KCI Pledges Support as Platinum Sponsor of Plastic Surgery the Meeting (10)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, announces KCI, an Acelity Company, a well trusted brand in advanced wound care and surgical solutions, is a Platinum sponsor of Plastic Surgery The Meeting, a scientific conference for plastic surgeons. Hosted by the ASPS, The Meeting is the premier educational and networking event for both domestic and internati more PR

American Staffing Association: Staffing Job Growth Lags in August (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release: * * * - ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, August 2019 * * * Staffing jobs for the week of Aug. 12-18 edged down 0.5% from the prior week to a value of 95, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Some survey respondents cited school breaks, seasonal business fluctuations, and temporary-to-hire conversions as factors that hindered job growth. Temporary and contract staffing employment was 4.4% lower than the same week last year, which had been more PR

American Water Works Association and Smart Water Networks Forum Unite to Elevate Smart Water Strategies at Upcoming Symposium (10)

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The American Water Works Association issued the following news release: The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) are pleased to announce the first-ever joint International Smart Water Symposium to be held on November 10-11, 2020 in Austin, Texas. The International Smart Water Symposium will explore innovative, data-driven solutions and smart water strategies to address global water and wastewater challenges. The symposium will highlight thought leaders and utility case more PR

American Wood Council: 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design Now Available (10)

LEESBURG, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The American Wood Council issued the following news: The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design (CCWD), a joint publication of the American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Council, is now available as a free download. The publication concisely summarizes the most important provisions related to the use of wood and wood products as they appear in the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Among the 2018 IBC code changes mentioned in the 2018 CCWD are: * Alternatives for protecting attics in buildings us more PR

Amtrak and MassDOT Announce Start of New Valley Flyer Train Service in Western and Northern Massachusetts (10)

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: * * * - Tickets now available for trains that will travel on the Knowledge Corridor making stops in Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield * * * Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT, is launching a new state supported seven day a week passenger train on Friday, August 30, called the Valley Flyer. The train will travel along the Connecticut River, a region referred to as the Knowledge Corridor, with trains m more PR

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Works With the Los Angeles Angels to Raise Awareness of Rail Safety (10)

ORANGE, California, Aug. 28 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: * * * - Pacific Surfliner and California Operation Lifesaver will kick off Rail Safety Month in Anaheim on September 1 * * * In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Amtrak(R) Pacific Surfliner(R) will highlight the importance of safety around train tracks with a public education and outreach event on September 1 in collaboration with California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL) and the Los Ange more PR

An Unintended Side Effect: Legal Cannabis Places High Demand on Emergency Nurses (10)

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release: The legalization of cannabis might be the cause of an unexpected side effect - an increase in emergency department workloads caused by patients in need of treatment for cannabis-related overdoses, according to researchers from the Emergency Nurses Association. While the health consequences of cannabis usage have been widely researched, this first-of-its-kind study, published Aug. 26 in Public Health Nursing, examines the additional burden plac more PR

Andrews University Chemistry Lecture Series (10)

BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Andrews University issued the following news: * * * - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry to host 15 speakers for its 54th annual lecture series * * * The Andrews University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry will host 15 different and dynamic speakers on a wide range of topics for its 54th annual lecture series. The series was formally renamed the Dwain L. Ford Guest Lecture Series four years ago in honor of former department chair and chemistry professor Dwain L. Ford on the occasion of the 50th more PR

Announcing Mandolin Orange With the Colorado Symphony (10)

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The Colorado Symphony issued the following news release: * * * - North Carolina duo makes their orchestral debut on January 17, 2020 * * * The Colorado Symphony announces Mandolin Orange with the Colorado Symphony taking place January 17, 2020 at Boettcher Concert Hall. In their symphony orchestra debut, Mandolin Orange joins the Colorado Symphony for an evening of music that will revive the soul. Mandolin Orange's music radiates a mysterious warmth --with songs feeling like whispered secrets, and for this one more PR

Anti-Defamation League Announces David L. Sifry to Lead Center for Technology and Society (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: * * * - Tech Industry Veteran to Lead ADL's Efforts to Combat Online Hate and Harassment * * * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that it has hired David L. Sifry to be Vice President, Center for Technology and Society (CTS). Sifry will bring decades of expertise to advancing ADL's work combating hate and harassment online. Sifry is an entrepreneur and technology executive who was most recently the vice president of revenue products at Reddit, more PR

APHIS Announces 2019 Open Period for Farm Bill Funding Opportunities Supporting Animal Health Activities (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the open period to apply for 2019 funding for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for these programs as part of an overall strategy to help prevent animal pests and disease more PR

APHIS Issues Statement at 18th North American Animal Health Committee Meeting (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following joint statement by Burke Healey, chief veterinary officer for the U.S., Jaspinder Komal, chief veterinary officer for Canada and Juan Gay Gutierrez, chief veterinary officer for Mexico, at the 18th North American Animal Health Committee meeting: "The NAAHC meets annually to review and plan our countries' coordinated activities around animal health, which includes our prevention and preparedness efforts for animal health d more PR

Appraisal Institute, Fannie Mae Join Forces to Foster Diversity in Valuation Profession (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Appraisal Institute issued the following news release: The Appraisal Institute is partnering with Fannie Mae to promote appraisal careers and to foster diversity in the valuation profession, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers announced today. The Appraisal Institute is serving as co-lead on Fannie Mae's Appraiser Diversity Pipeline Initiative with the National Urban League and Altisource. The initiative is intended to attract new entrants to the residential appraisal field more PR

ARC Awards $5M to Establish Research Hub Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance At University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 26 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute issued the following news: The Kirby Institute's Professor Rebecca Guy will lead one of four Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hubs announced today by the Minister for Education Dan Tehan. As part of its Industrial Transformation Research Hubs initiative, the ARC awarded almost $5 million to the Research Hub to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, supplemented with an additional $3.8 million from biotech company SpeeDx and other partner more PR

Argentum Opens Call for Content and Speakers for 2020 Programs (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Argentum issued the following news release: Argentum, a national association of senior living providers, invites thought leaders, innovators, and subject matter experts to submit session ideas for the 2020 program line-up of events and educational programs. Visit our Call for Speakers form through October 31, 2019 to share your interest in presenting within the following programs: Public Policy Institute & Fly-In | March 17-18, 2020 | Washington, DC Free to members, this intimate gathering of 100-150 executi more PR

Ariz. Gov. Ducey: New Arizona Laws Promote Safer, Healthier Communities, and Opportunity for All (10)

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Doug Ducey, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Universal Licensing Recognition, Enhanced Suicide Prevention Training Among New Legislation Taking Effect Tomorrow * * * In his 2019 State of the State address, Governor Doug Ducey prioritized focusing on the "things that matter" and rejecting practices that, "seem to be a competition to pass the most new laws." Following adjournment of the session, in total the governor signed 320 bills into law--the lowest number of bills passed by the legi more PR

Army Committed to Developing Capable Civilian Workforce (10)

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command issued the following news: By Kari Hawkins When employers talk about providing opportunities for workforce professional growth, the response from their employees is often: "Show me the commitment." Investing in its workforce is exactly what the Army has done. Professional growth and career development are high on the priority list for Army civilians, with a host of training opportunities coordinated through the Army's Career Programs and including the Civilian Education Sy more PR

Arthroscopy Association of North America: Emerging Leaders Society (10)

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The Arthroscopy Association of North America issued the following news: The AANA Education Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Emerging Leaders Society, an exclusive society connecting you to the next generation of AANA leaders. This unique opportunity provides a platform for you to effect positive change, connect with like-minded leaders and enhance your leadership skills. Benefits of becoming an Emerging Leader include: * Exclusive event invitations to the President's Dinner and Reception and more PR

Article 19: Malaysia - Efforts to Combat 'hate Speech' Should Not Trample Freedom of Expression (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 27 -- Article 19 issued the following news release: While the Malaysian government has an important role to play in curbing 'hate speech' and other forms of intolerance, it should avoid disproportionate measures that restrict speech protected by international human rights law, ARTICLE 19 said today. Rather than focusing solely on criminal measures to address the problem, Malaysian authorities should consider positive policy initiatives to address discrimination and conflict in society and to promote tolerance and intercul more PR

Artists Mildred Thompson and Theaster Gates Headline Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts 2019/2020 Exhibition Series (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Spelman College issued the following news release: Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is proud to announce that it will launch its exhibition season with "Mildred Thompson: The Atlanta Years, 1986 - 2003," on view Wednesday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Dec. 7. "As the Museum races toward its 25th anniversary in 2021, it is focused on honoring its mission to inspire and enrich communities through art by and about women of the African Diaspora," said Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Ph.D., C'93, director of the Museum. "Th more PR

As California Students Return to School, Gov. Newsom Highlights New State Investments to Make Two Years of Community College Tuition-Free (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - Just days into office, Governor Newsom unveiled his proposal to provide for two years of community college tuition-free for eligible students * * * This week, as young people return to California institutions of higher learning, Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling the state to highlight that California will provide for two free years of community college to first-time, full-time California students for the first time in decades. Ju more PR

Ashland University's Social Work Program Accreditation Reaffirmed (10)

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Ashland University issued the following news release: Ashland University's Social Work Program received official notification last month of the reaffirmation of its accreditation that will run through June of 2026. The Ashland University program received the reaffirmation without any conditions making it one of 19 bachelor level programs out of 30 that obtained this achievement during the June 2019 meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation. "We are very happy that the Commiss more PR

Asnuntuck, Tunxis Community College Women's Leadership Programs Receive Grant From Aurora Women & Girls Foundation (10)

FARMINGTON, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- Tunxis Community College issued the following news release: Asnuntuck and Tunxis Community Colleges have received more than $22,000 in renewed grant support from Aurora Women and Girls Foundation for "Launch Your Leadership Journey" (LYLJ), a tuition-free, experiential leadership development program for female students at both colleges. During the semester-length program, students learn leadership qualities and gain practical experience in leading change by working in small teams to plan and execute social more PR

Associated General Contractors: Construction Employment Increases In 255 Out Of 358 Metro Areas In Past Year As Labor Shortages Likely Held Back More Hiring, New Survey Finds (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: * * * - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, Calif. and Spokane-Spokane Valley, Wash. Have Largest Gains While Baton Rouge, La. and Watertown-Fort Drum, N.Y. Lag as Association Calls for Focus on Career Training * * * Construction employment grew in 255, or 71 percent, out of 358 metro areas between July 2018 and July 2019, declined in 56 and was unchanged in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by th more PR

Associated General Contractors: Eighty Percent of Contractors Report Difficulty Finding Qualified Craft Workers to Hire as Firms Give Low Marks to Quality of New Worker Pipeline (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released today by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the industry was taking a range of steps to address the situation but called on federal officials to takes steps to assist th more PR

Association for Psychological Science: A Lack of Background Knowledge Can Hinder Reading Comprehension (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Association for Psychological Science issued the following news: The purpose of going to school is to learn, but students may find certain topics difficult to understand if they don't have the necessary background knowledge. This is one of the conclusions of a research article published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. "Background knowledge plays a key role in students' reading comprehension -- our findings show that if students don't have sufficient related knowledge more PR

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Releases the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education issued the following news release: The Sustainable Campus Index, an annual publication by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). The report also highlights innovative and high-impact initiatives from institutions more PR

Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities Issues Statement on College Board Landscape Admission Resource (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following statement by President Peter McPherson regarding the College Board's Landscape admission resource: "We applaud the College Board's revised admissions resource, now called Landscape. Postsecondary institutions use a host of factors to make admissions decisions and the new tool helps paint a more complete portrait of applicants' learning environments, enabling institutions to better identify promising students through a holistic admissions process. more PR

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International: Confirming Global Quality and Distinction in Business Education (10)

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International issued the following news release: AACSB International (AACSB) announces today that Tulane University and Union University have extended their accreditation in business. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting students, educators, and businesses worldwide. For over a century, AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards more PR

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission: States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: The Commission's Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board releases Draft Addendum VI to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass for public comment. Atlantic coastal states from Maine through North Carolina, including Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, have scheduled their hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum VI. The details of those more PR

Auburn University Continuing Critical Conversations Speaker Series With Anthony Jack (10)

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 30 -- Auburn University issued the following news article: Auburn University is continuing its commitment to encouraging conversations around intellectual diversity, inclusion and free speech in higher education with the Critical Conversations Speaker Series. First generation college student, Harvard University assistant professor and author Anthony Jack will speak on campus Nov. 7. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jack on campus to discuss his research on the experiences of low-income students within the academy," said T more PR

Auburn University Montgomery: Deal Earns Lowder-Weil Chair in College of Business (10)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news release: Auburn University at Montgomery accounting professor Keren Deal has been named the newest holder of the Edward L. & Catherine K. Lowder - Adolph Weil Chair in the College of Business. Established in 1988, the Lowder-Weil Chair honors faculty members for significant achievements and dynamic leadership in business and education. Through her two-year appointment, Deal will work with state agencies to solidify their internal control systems whil more PR

Auburn University Ranked as Top College in State of Alabama (10)

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 26 -- Auburn University issued the following news article: Money, Forbes and Niche agree--Auburn University is the best choice for students in the state of Alabama. The determination by the three major ranking outlets was made recently, with Money listing Auburn as the top in the state, based on value, in its 2019 Best Colleges in America ranking. Forbes' Top Colleges 2019 ranking placed Auburn above all other undergraduate universities in the state based on such categories as top academics, best experiences, career succ more PR

Augusta University's Economic Impact on State Exceeds $2 Billion (10)

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 [TNSresearch] -- Augusta University issued the following news release: Augusta University is proving to be good medicine for Georgia's economy. The university, including Augusta University Health, has contributed $2.39 billion to the state's economy in the fiscal year 2018, according to a recent report from the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. Augusta accounts for more than 21,000 jobs statewide, which help the university rank among the top University System more PR

Augusta University: Disaster Medicine Expert Will Lead Medical College of Georgia's Center of Operational Medicine (10)

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: Dr. A. Alejandro Baez, a disaster medicine expert who helped coordinate the international response to the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake and co-founded the Harvard Operational Medicine Institute, is the new director of the Center of Operational Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Baez, who is trained in both emergency medicine and trauma critical care, joined the center, part of the medical school's Department of Emergency Medic more PR

Australasian Railway Association: 2019 Inland Rail Conference Statement of Conclusion (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The Australasian Railway Association issued the following news release: Over 460 delegates participated in the 2019 Inland Rail Conference in Toowoomba on 21-22 August 2019, presented by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and Australasian Railway Association (ARA). Participants explored multiple facets of this nationally-significant freight infrastructure project and set out the actions needed to ensure local communities, consumers, producers, freight operators and the Australian economy derive the full ben more PR

Australasian Railway Association: Inland Rail to Drive New Era of Skills Development (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The Australasian Railway Association issued the following news release: The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) today launched an Inland Rail Skills Academy aimed at creating opportunities for communities along the alignment across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The ground-breaking initiative will form partnerships between organisations to create education, training, skills development and employment opportunities. Inland Rail Chief Executive Officer Richard Wankmuller said Inland Rail is set t more PR

Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science: Girls Get the Tools They Need for a Future in STEM (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science's Minister for Industry, Science and Technology issued the following news release: High school students in Western Sydney today got a sneak peek at a new resource, funded by the Morrison Government, to get more girls studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Road testing the Girls in STEM Toolkit, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the online resource would make it easy for all students across the count more PR

Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science: Industry Eureka Prize Winners Hit the Mark (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science's Minister for Industry, Science and Technology issued the following news release: A project that has transformed our knowledge of Australian frog populations and a program empowering young Indigenous leaders through science have been honoured at the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews congratulated the winners of the Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science and the inaugural Eureka more PR

Australian Education Union: ACARA Masks Truth About NAPLAN Data (10)

VICTORIA, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: ACARA's 'nothing to see here' approach to the NAPLAN 2019 data release and its mishandling of the NAPLAN online debacle has reinforced yet again the need for a comprehensive review of the entire NAPLAN testing regime. Today's NAPLAN report attempts to ignore the widespread connectivity issues and outages that students experienced during this year's tests, and ignores the concerns of international experts about its discredited method of mixing onl more PR

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Payne Issues Statement on Appointment of Barclay as Consul-General in Phuket (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, issued the following statement on the appointment of Matthew Barclay as Australia's Consul-General in Phuket: "Today I announce the appointment of Mr Matthew Barclay as Australia's next Consul-General in Phuket with responsibility for the provinces of Phuket, Krabi and Phang-Nga. "The Consulate-General provides essential passports and consular support to an area that is popular with Australian travellers - appr more PR

Australian National University: Students Face 'Confronting' Levels of Racism (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 28 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: One-third of NSW and Victorian government school students have experienced racial discrimination from their peers, and close to one-third have experienced racial discrimination from wider society, a major new survey has found. The survey also shows six-in-10 students reported witnessing racism. The Speak Out Against Racism (SOAR) survey collected population representative data from more than 4,600 government primary an more PR

Australian Research Council: Boost for Data Science Skills in the Natural Resource Industry (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release: A new research Training Centre will develop and deliver crucial data science skills and new ways for Australia to become better decision makers of our natural resources. Australian Research Council (ARC) Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sue Thomas, today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matthew Canavan, of almost $4 million to establish a Training Centre more PR

Australian Research Council: Boosting Australia's Manufacturing Industry (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 29 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release: The Morrison Government is funding research focussed on improving the domestic manufacturing industry and creating a high quality workforce for the sector. Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the Morrison Government was providing $4.9 million to fund world-leading research and product development in critical areas of manufacturing such as thin nanostructured films and thick coatings. The Australian Research Council Training Centre in Surface more PR

Australian Research Council: Innovations and Opportunities for the Mining Industry (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release: A new research Training Centre will focus on clever applications that will improve productivity of the Australian mining industry. Australian Research Council (ARC) Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sue Thomas, today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matthew Canavan, of $3.7 million to establish a Training Centre that will address current mining industry ch more PR

Australian Research Council: Investing in Data Science in the Mining Sector (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release: The Morrison Government is funding the development of data science skills for the mining industry to help keep Australia a global leader in the mining sector. Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the Morrison Government was investing $7.67 million to fund two mining research centres in partnership with universities and commercial supporters. "The Morrison Government is investing in research that creates jobs and helps keep our economy strong," more PR

Australian Research Council: Research to Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release: The Morrison Government is funding world-leading research to tackle one of the greatest open questions in science today: What is the nature of 'dark matter' - the answer will have profound impacts, comparable to the discovery of the Higgs boson and gravitational waves. Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced the Morrison Government would provide $35 million to investigate dark matter. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Partic more PR

Axioms Journal Issues 40 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 26 -- Axioms, an open access journal of mathematics, mathematical logic and mathematical physics from the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology, published 40 research articles, including the following topics, in its June 2019 edition: * A Short Note on Integral Transformations and Conversion Formulas for Sequence Generating Functions * An Efficient Class of Traub-Steffensen-Type Methods for Computing Multiple Zeros * Best Approximation Results in Various Frameworks * Complete Controllability Conditions for more PR

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $12 Million in Skills Capital Grants (10)

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Charlie Baker, R-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $12 million to 45 high schools, colleges and educational institutions that will use the grant to acquire the newest technologies to educate students and expand career education opportunities. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Secretary of Education Jim Peyser, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy and Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta made the announ more PR

Baltimore's Parks & People Foundation Awarded $60,000 EPA Environmental Education Grant (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - Professionals help high school students learn green design * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Parks & People Foundation to receive a $60,000 Environmental Education grant to fund a program where high school students explore and design green spaces. The Baltimore non-profit was selected through a competitive process and is one of four grants awarded in EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region. "EPA encourages g more PR

Battelle's Adam Kimura Selected to Join IEEE Organizing Committee for 2020 International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: Adam Kimura, Battelle's Senior Cyber Scientist and Design Verification Lead for the Trusted and Assured Microelectronics program, has been selected to join the organizing committee of the 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST). HOST is the premier conference on hardware security aimed to facilitate rapid growth in hardware-based security research and development. The conference br more PR

Baylor College of Medicine: Study of Prostate Cancer in African-American Men Recruiting (10)

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release: When it comes to African-American men and prostate cancer, the statistics are alarming. One in six African-American men will be diagnosed with the disease, and they are twice as likely as white men to die of prostate cancer. Their cancer is more aggressive, and it starts at a much younger age than any other group. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are joining with research institutions across the country to find out why. T more PR

Baylor University Officially Announces Pursuit of Research 1/Tier 1 Goals (10)

WACO, Texas, Aug. 29 [TNSresearch] -- Baylor University issued the following news: At today's regular Fall Faculty Meeting, Baylor University officially announced plans to pursue Research 1/Tier 1 (R1/T1) recognition by building on Illuminate, the University's strategic plan, which will guide Baylor towards joining the nation's top research universities and achieving status as the world's preeminent Christian research university. With its foundational Christian mission and a historic reputation for excellence in academics, growth in research more PR

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Healthy Foods More Important Than Type of Diet to Reduce Heart Disease Risk (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news release: Everyone knows that achieving or maintaining a healthy body weight is one key to preventing cardiovascular disease. But even experts don't agree on the best way to achieve that goal, with some recommending eliminating carbohydrates and others emphasizing reducing fats to lose weight. Few studies have investigated the effects of these specific macronutrients on cardiovascular health. In a study published online in the International Journal more PR

Beyond Bananas: American Kidney Fund Launches Campaign to Help Kidney Patients Reduce Risk and Effects of Hyperkalemia (10)

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The American Kidney Fund issued the following news release: * * * - New campaign educates patients about controlling potassium for better health outcomes * * * The American Kidney Fund (AKF) today launched a new health education campaign, Beyond Bananas(TM), to increase kidney patients' understanding of high potassium, known as hyperkalemia, and empower them to control their potassium through diet and medication. Potassium, a mineral essential to the proper function of muscles and nerves, poses special risks more PR

Birmingham City University Launches New Course With TV Architect (10)

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 29 -- Birmingham City University issued the following news release: Birmingham City University has launched a new undergraduate degree programme for budding home designers, in partnership with television presenter and architect George Clarke. The four-year Design for Future Living (with Foundation Year) course begins in September and will see students develop knowledge of how new understandings of the home, digital technologies and creative design can help to shape the places where we live. Students will also explor more PR

Board of Regents Approves Xavier University of Louisiana Endowed Chair in Science (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: The Louisiana State Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Camellia Okpodu as a Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA)/State of Louisiana Endowed Chair in Science. The appointment of Okpodu, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and a professor of biology at Xavier, brings the number of endowed chairs at the University to six. Some 46 professorships are also endowed. The Board of Regents' Endowed Chairs for Eminent Scholars and Endowed more PR

BoatUS Foundation: Want to Learn How to Boat? Affordable 3-Hour On-Water Training Courses, Sept. 19-22, at Norwalk Boat Show (10)

NORWALK, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water issued the following news release: Want to learn the basics of powerboating or brush up on your skills? The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with Norwalk Boat Show and Freedom Boat Club Connecticut offer a choice of two fun on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves, from Thursday, September 19, through Sunday, September 22, at the show's waterfront more PR

Boise State University Welcomes New Executive Director to Velma V. Morrison Center (10)

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- Boise State University issued the following news: Boise State University is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Kendall, an arts administration professional with more than 18 years of experience, as the executive director of the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. Kendall was selected following an international search led by Arts Consulting Group. She officially begins Monday, Oct. 14. "I am thrilled to join the Morrison Center," Kendall said. "I'm looking forward to working with the exception more PR

Borough of Manhattan Community College Ranks Number One in Nation for Diversity in Managerial Ranks (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) ranks first in the nation among two-year public colleges in terms of racial and ethnic diversity in its managerial ranks according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. The publication analyzed U.S. Department of Education data from 167 different two-year institutions around the country. The diversity index indicates on a scale of 1 to 100 the probability that any two full-time managers at an institution we more PR

Bossier Parish Community College Foundation Announces Matching Funds From State of Louisiana Board of Regents (10)

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Aug. 20 -- Bossier Parish Community College issued the following news release: Bossier Parish Community College officials recognized gifts from two donors yesterday, resulting in the establishment of three new significant endowments that will benefit deserving students and faculty members: * The Citizens National Bank / John R. McConathy Endowed Scholarship in Business * The Citizens National Bank / John R. McConathy Endowed Professorship in Business * The Bossier Healthcare Foundation Endowed Professorship in Allie more PR

Boston Museum of Science: Museum of Science, Boston Welcomes College Students for Free on Friday Nights in September (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- The Boston Museum of Science issued the following news release: * * * - Museum Extends its Annual College Night to Every Friday Night Throughout September * * * This fall, the Museum of Science brings back College Night in a whole, new way. From 5 to 9 pm every Friday night this September, college students can experience all the Museum has to offer - for free, by only showing their college ID! "We are thrilled to welcome new and returning college students back to town!" said Todd Sperry, Senior Vice Presid more PR

Bradley Partner Haydn Richards, Jr. Re-Elected as AARMR Industry Advisory Council Chair (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 28 -- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, a law firm, issued the following news release: Bradley is pleased to announce that Haydn Richards, Jr., a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, has been re-elected as chair of the Industry Advisory Council of the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR). Mr. Richards will serve his second - and final - term as chair, since the AARMR by-laws only allow an individual to serve no more than two terms in the role. "We congratulate Haydn on his continued more PR

Brandeis University Names Lauren Haynie Director of Athletics (10)

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 23 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: Lauren S. Haynie will join Brandeis University on September 23 as its twelfth director of athletics, including those who served in interim or acting roles. Haynie is currently Wellesley College's senior associate director of athletics and PERA (physical education, recreation and athletics). She will succeed Jeffrey Ward, who has served as interim director of athletics at Brandeis since September 2018. "I am thrilled to welcome Lauren to Brandeis and look forwar more PR

Bringing in the Backpacks: Aviation Institute of Maintenance Fremont Gives to the Community (10)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Aviation Institute of Maintenance issued the following news release: * * * - With the start of school just around the corner, AIM Fremont works to support their community by collecting and donating school supplies to the Saint Vincent's Day Home. * * * On Friday, August 2nd, AIM Fremont Campus Executive Director Josh Smith and staff members donated 220 backpacks to children at Saint Vincent's Day Home. This nonprofit organization is located in Oakland, Ca. and its mission is to "provide quality early edu more PR

British Department for Education: High-Flying Young Women and Girls Celebrated at Downing Street Reception (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 29 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release: Campaigners, teachers and young women were welcomed to Downing Street by the Prime Minister to celebrate the global achievements of girls in education and entrepreneurship. Teachers and pupils mingled alongside guests including FGM campaigner Fahma Mohammed; Science Girl director Anna Zacharia; Holly Porter, founder of 'Chicks with Bricks' - a network connecting women in the construction industry; and Belinda Parmar, activist and founder of 'Th more PR

British Department for Education: Prime Minister Boosts Schools With GBP14 Billion Package (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 30 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release: * * * - New funding delivers on pledge to level up per pupil funding across the country and includes pound sterling700 million for children with special educational needs * * * Schools across England are set for a giant cash boost as the Prime Minister announces he will invest over pound sterling14 billion in primary and secondary education between now and 2022/23. The funding package for 5-16 schools includes pound sterling2.6 billion for 2 more PR

British Department for International Development: PM Offers Education Lifeline to 600,000 Children Living in Conflict (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- The British Department for International Development issued the following news release: * * * - The UK will lead the way in ensuring education for children in the world's most dangerous and unstable countries. * * * Children in the world's most dangerous countries will be given the chance to go to school for the first time thanks to pound sterling90m of UK aid funding, the Prime Minister will announce today. The Prime Minister will also call on G7 countries to dedicate more of their aid budget to education, part more PR

British Foreign Office: UK Minister for Armed Forces Rt. Hon Mark Lancaster Visits Ghana (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued the following news release: The UK's Minister for Armed Forces Rt Hon. Mark Lancaster will visit Ghana from 26th to 28th August 2019 and other partner countries in West Africa. His visit is reflective of the strong and enduring partnership Ghana and the UK share, reaffirming the UK-Ghana defence relationship, whilst reinforcing the UK's strong commitment to Ghana at a time when heightened region security tensions are presenting challenges. In Ghana, the RT Hon Mark more PR

British Prime Minister Boosts Schools With GBP14 Billion Package (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 30 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release: * * * - New funding delivers on pledge to level up per pupil funding across the country and includes pound sterling700 million for children with special educational needs * * * Schools across England are set for a giant cash boost as the Prime Minister announces he will invest over pound sterling14 billion in primary and secondary education between now and 2022/23. The funding package for 5-16 schools includes pound sterling2.6 billion f more PR

British Prime Minister Johnson Issues Statement on G7 Summit (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following statement on the G7 Summit: "I'd like to thank President Macron for an incredibly stylish and highly effective Summit that he's just hosted for us here in Biarritz. "Every conversation that I've had with my fellow leaders, I've been struck by their enthusiasm to expand and strengthen their relations with our country - whether that's on trade or security or defence, science and indeed the growing opportunities we've had to collaborate in space and technol more PR

British Prime Minister Johnson: High-Flying Young Women and Girls Celebrated at Downing Street Reception (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 29 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release: Campaigners, teachers and young women were welcomed to Downing Street by the Prime Minister to celebrate the global achievements of girls in education and entrepreneurship. Teachers and pupils mingled alongside guests including FGM campaigner Fahma Mohammed; Science Girl director Anna Zacharia; Holly Porter, founder of 'Chicks with Bricks' - a network connecting women in the construction industry; and Belinda Parmar, activist and founder of more PR

Bucknell University Exploring Solar Project With Encore Renewable Energy (10)

LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Bucknell University issued the following news: * * * - Proposed Project to be Built on Land Near Bucknell Golf Club Driving Range * * * As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Bucknell University is exploring the installation of a 2.1 peak megawatt (MWp) solar project on approximately eight acres of University-owned land near the top of the Bucknell Golf Club's driving range, along Abbey Lane. Following a competitive bidding process and 18 months of analysis, the University has chosen to par more PR

Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Houston Area Employment for July 2019 (10)

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following news release: Total nonfarm employment in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area stood at 3,169,300 in July 2019, up 93,600 or 3.0 percent, from one year earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. During the same period, the national job count increased 1.5 percent. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Stanley W. Suchman noted that among the 12 l more PR

Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Miami Area Employment for July 2019 (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following news release: * * * - Local Rate of Employment Growth Above the National Average * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, Metropolitan Statistical Area stood at 2,699,800 in July 2019, up 63,900, or 2.4 percent, over the year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. During the same period, the national job count increased 1.5 percent. Regional more PR

Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Occupational Employment and Wages in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford for May 2018 (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - New England Regional Information Office issued the following news release: Workers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.24 in May 2018, about 17 percent above the nationwide average of $24.98, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regional Commissioner Deborah A. Brown noted that, after testing for statistical significance, wages in the local area were higher tha more PR

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Midland, Texas, Has Largest Job Gain, San Francisco Largest Wage Gain, Among Largest U.S. Counties (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following article from The Economics Daily: Employment increased in 298 of the 355 largest U.S. counties from March 2018 to March 2019. National employment increased 1.4 percent over the year. Midland, Texas, had the largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment (+5.8 percent). Within Midland, the largest employment increase occurred in natural resources and mining, which gained 2,745 jobs over the year. Bay, Florida, experienced the largest o more PR

Caddo Parish Public Schools Gains Statewide Attention for Student Progress in Spring Assessments (10)

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- The Caddo Parish Public Schools issued the following news: Caddo led the region with seven campuses commended for top growth in key subject areas according to data released Tuesday by the Louisiana Department of Education. Among those noted for having among the highest gains in the region, Caddo Parish Magnet High School and North Highlands Elementary School set the bar for the district with 62 percent of students in each school seeing top growth in making progress toward fully mastering critical concepts in more PR

Calgary Economic Development: New President Feels Right at Home at Mount Royal University (10)

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 27 -- Calgary Economic Development issued the following news: Dr. Tim Rahilly feels comfortable in his new leadership role at Mount Royal University. But he is still getting used to one aspect of his job as the post-secondary institution's new president and vice-chancellor -- being recognized around campus. "People have been introducing themselves when I'm walking the hallways," says Rahilly, who started on the job in May, amidst "a fair bit of fanfare" taking over from Dr. David Docherty. The warm welcome is indeed a more PR

Calif. State Sen. Hill: Jojo's Act by Sen. Hill Passes Senate, Heads to Governor Newsom for Consideration (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 30 -- The California Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of California State Sen. Jerry Hill: * * * - California Senate Passes Jojo's Act to Enable Students Who Rely on Medicinal Cannabis to Take Their Medicine at School - Senator Jerry Hill's SB 223 Now Heads to the Governor's Desk * * * The Senate today passed Jojo's Act, the bill by Senator Jerry Hill that would help students living with severe disabilities who rely on medicinal cannabis and need to take their medication during the s more PR

California A.G. Becerra Leads Multistate Coalition Seeking Preliminary Injunction to Halt Trump Administration's Harmful Public Charge Rule (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: * * * - Working families across the U.S. rely on safety net programs - if rule were applied to citizens across the country, a substantial portion would be considered likely a 'public charge' - California is home to over 10 million immigrants and half of all children in the state have an immigrant parent * * * California Attorney General Xavier Becerra last night led a coalition of five attorneys general in filing a motion for more PR

California A.G. Becerra to Education Secretary DeVos: Deliver on Promise Made to America's Graduates Who Chose Public Service (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Education data indicate only 864 of 76,002 Americans have received promised student loan debt forgiveness * * * California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today co-led a multistate coalition with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos once again urging that the U.S. Department of Education provide data to help states address the ongoing problems more PR

California A.G. Becerra: Secretary DeVos's Spineless Replacement for Borrower Defense Rule Designed to Benefit Predatory For-Profit Schools, Not Students (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 30 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement in response to an announcement by the Department of Education of its proposal to replace the Borrower Defense Rule. The proposed rule would make it more difficult for college students to seek relief after being defrauded by for-profit schools: "Secretary DeVos's spineless replacement rule stacks the deck in favor of predatory, for-profit schools and len more PR

California Charter Schools Association Moves to Neutral Position on Charter-Focused Legislation (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- California Charter Schools Association issued the following news release: Today, the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) moved to a neutral position on Assembly Bill (AB) 1505, authored by Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell, after securing important protections for existing high-quality charter public schools that have demonstrated success in closing the achievement gap, balancing students' academic needs with fiscal impact considerations for new petitions, and restoring an appeals path to counties an more PR

California Community Colleges Chancellor Urges Immigrant Students Seeking Financial Aid Not to Be Deterred by 'Public Charge' Rules Changes (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release: California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley today sought to assure immigrant students receiving or applying for financial aid that educational benefits, including tuition assistance, will not be factored into so-called "public charge" rules changes put forth by the federal Department of Homeland Security. "All students, regardless of their immigration status, are welcome in California's 115 community colle more PR

California Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 8.28.19 (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jennifer Barretto, 43, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director of facility support for the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. She has been assistant deputy director of the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2017. She was chief deputy administra more PR

California Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 8.30.19 (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Alice Chen, 50, of Berkeley, has been appointed deputy secretary for policy and planning and chief of clinical affairs for the California Health and Human Services Agency. Chen has been deputy director and chief medical officer for the San Francisco Health Network at the San Francisco Department of Public Health since 2015 and a professor of medicine at the University of Calif more PR

California Gov. Newsom Announces Members of the Future of Work Commission (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced members of his Future of Work Commission, which include prominent leaders from technology, labor, business, education and other sectors across the state. The Commission will be co-chaired by James Manyika, chairman and director of the McKinsey Global Institute, and Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union, and will be guided by senior members of the Governor's team, including more PR

California State Sen. Portantino Comments on Current Draft of Ethnic Studies Curriculum (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- The California Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of California State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino, D-La Canada Flintridge: Senator Anthony J. Portantino Expresses Concerns with Ethnic Studies Curriculum Draft: - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D - La Canada Flintridge) sent a letter to the California Department of Education detailing his concerns regarding the current draft of the department's Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum. While the Senator appreciates the attempt to represent Calif more PR

California State Sen. Portantino:Glendale Community College Armenian Genocide Commemoration Legislation Heads to the Senate Floor for Final Vote (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- The California Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of California State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino, D-La Canada Flintridge: Glendale Community College Armenian Genocide Commemoration Legislation Heads to the Senate Floor for Final Vote - Sacramento, California - Today, SB 568, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) passed the Senate Education Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor for final action. SB 568 would help Glendale Community College offset rev more PR

California State University-Fullerton: Anthropologist Honored for Planting Urban Agriculture Research Program (10)

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University's Fullerton Campus issued the following news: * * * - Sara Johnson Receives CSU's 2019 Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award * * * When Sara Johnson joined Cal State Fullerton's Division of Anthropology nearly 20 years ago, she dreamed of a program that would give students opportunities to conduct research while also improving local food systems. Her dream came to fruition in 2011 when she founded the Urban Agriculture Community-based Research Experience (U-ACRE), an award-win more PR

Cambridge University Press: Prehistoric Puma Poo Reveals Oldest Parasite DNA Ever Recorded (10)

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 28 -- The Cambridge University Press issued the following news release: The oldest parasite DNA ever recorded has been found in the ancient, desiccated faeces of a puma. A team of Argentinian scientists from the National Council of Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) made the discovery after studying a coprolite taken from a rock-shelter in the country's mountainous Catamarca Province, where the remains of now extinct megafauna have previously been recovered in stratigraphic excavations. Radiocarbon dating re more PR

Canada Provides Electoral Funding Support to Strengthen Democracy in Ethiopia (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 26 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will provide $1 million in funding to support the 2020 elections in Ethiopia. The funding will be provided through the United Nations Development Programme and will be drawn from the $10 million Promoting and Protecting Democracy Fund, which Minister Freeland announced during the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London, United Ki more PR

Canadian Alliance of Student Associations 2020 Pre-Budget Submission (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations issued the following news release: As the theme of this year's Pre-Budget highlights, the world is facing immense challenges at the moment, climate change being one of them. In order for Canada to achieve a low-carbon economy and do its part for the planet, the country is going to need to have a workforce that is highly skilled, educated, and innovative that will be equipped to respond to the necessary changes in our world. Such a workforce is critical to establishing cr more PR

CANARIE Announces $2M in Funding to Canadian Association of Research Libraries Portage and Its Partners (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- CANARIE, a digital research infrastructure, issued the following news release: CANARIE, a vital component of Canada's digital research infrastructure ecosystem supporting research, education and innovation, today announced $2M in funding to support the Canadian Association of Research Libraries' (CARL) Portage Network. CARL Portage is a national, library-based research data management (RDM) network that fosters initiatives to build capacity and to coordinate activities in research data management. The ability to ma more PR

Capito, Manchin Announce Scholarships for University of Charleston STEM Students (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant totaling $648,409 to fund four-year scholarships to 12 students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in data science, computer science, biological sciences, chemistry, and dual biology-chemistry programs at the University of Charleston (UC). Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF). "Wh more PR

Cardin, Van Hollen and Colleagues Demand Answers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen (Both D-Md.) and colleagues are seeking answers from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the abrupt shutdown of the Women's Health toll-free hotline, which has helped tens of thousands of women with accurate and reliable medical information for more than 20 years. Writing to Secretary Alex Azar and the Director of the HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH) in response to constituent complaints, Sen more PR

Career Education Colleges and Universities Condemns Latest Attempt to Save Gainful Employment (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following news: Career Education Colleges and Universities condemned the latest assault on postsecondary career education (H.R. 4206) by Representatives Takano and Shalala. "They have the right title for a legislative goal ("Student and Taxpayer Protection Act"), but their proposal totally misses the mark," said Steve Gunderson, President. "If you want to protect all students and all taxpayers you will establish a common set of outcome metrics for all progr more PR

Career Education Colleges and Universities Praises Senator Isakson Upon His Retirement (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following news: Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) expressed its appreciation and admiration for the leadership of Senator Johnny Isakson during his years of service in the U.S. Senate. He has been an outstanding supporter of student veterans - and all students - seeking a post-secondary career education. His announcement of his pending retirement causes us to reflect on the impact of his public service over the past twenty years. In a letter more PR

Carmen Maria Machado, B.A. Van Sise, Jose Olivarez, and Jennie Capo Crucet to Lead PEN America LA-Based Series 'PEN Presents' (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- PEN America issued the following news release: PEN America has announced the lineup for its Fall 2019 LA-based event series "PEN Presents," which will include conversations with renowned writers and artists, including authors Carmen Maria Machado and Jennine Capo Crucet; photographer B.A. Van Sise; poet Jose Olivarez; and writers Kirin Khan, Jamie Schaffner, Marci Carrillo, Rocio Carlos, Davin Malasarn, and many more. PEN Presents celebrates the power of words to inform, entertain, stimulate, inspire, and foster a vital li more PR

Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute: 16th Annual Workshop for Educators Explores AI, Machine Learning, and Software Quality (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news release: The SEI recently hosted software engineering educators at the SEI's Pittsburgh headquarters for the 16th Software Engineering Workshop for Educators. Each year, the SEI holds the workshop to foster an ongoing exchange of ideas among educators of software engineering, as part of its mission to transition its expertise and support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This year's 33 participants more PR

Carnegie Mellon University-Africa Taking Big Step Forward (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: Technology companies, biotech firms and world-class universities sit side-by-side in an area of gently rolling hills. That could describe Silicon Valley or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it could soon depict Kigali, Rwanda, home to Carnegie Mellon University Africa. CMU-Africa will be moving this fall to Kigali Innovation City, a public-private $2 billion development with a goal of creating more than 50,000 jobs in Kigali's Special Economic Zone. The cam more PR

Carter Center: Liberia's Growing Mental Health Workforce Gives Greater Access for Youth and Young Adults Seeking Care (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 30 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: * * * - All 15 counties in Liberia now include representatives of the total of 342 mental health clinicians trained or supported by The Carter Center, with 120 specializing in the needs of children and adolescents * * * Eighteen clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today at the Deana Kay Isaacson School of Midwifery in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County in southeastern Liberia. The class training was developed by The Carter Center's more PR

Cassidy Urges DEA to Respect Needs of Patients With Chronic Pain While Combating Opioid Crisis (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) is urging the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to ensure patients with chronic pain, who use their prescriptions responsibly, continue to have access to their needed pain-management medication as policy is carried out to combat the opioid crisis. "...The 2016 Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain have been misinterpreted or misapplied, presenting a challenge to patients with chroni more PR

Catholic Relief Services Welcomes Pope Francis to Mozambique and Madagascar (10)

LUSAKA, Zambia, Aug. 28 -- Catholic Relief Services issued the following news release: * * * - Message of hope and peace to underscore local Church efforts in region faced with climate change and isolated conflict * * * Catholic Relief Services (CRS) joins local Church partners in welcoming Pope Francis to Southern Africa, a region facing drought and hunger, violence and deadly storms. Amid ongoing drought and six months after two of the most devastating storms to hit Southern Africa in recent history, Pope Francis' presence will help raise more PR

Center for American Progress: 3rd Annual Smart on Crime Innovations Conference Will Highlight Latest Ideas in Criminal Justice Reform (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: This year's Smart on Crime Innovations conference will be held at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York on September 24 and 25. Since 2017, the Smart on Crime Innovations Conference has showcased the progress being made across the country toward a smarter, fairer, and more effective criminal justice system. This year's conference will discuss the latest innovations in prison reform, gun violence prevention, prosecutor-public defender collaborat more PR

Center for American Progress: DeVos' Borrower Defense Rule Represents a Miscarriage of Justice for Cheated Students (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Education released final rules that define a borrower defense to repayment process for students to get their loan forgiven if their school took advantage of them. Unfortunately, the proposal essentially cuts off any chance students will actually receive relief. The Higher Education Act's borrower defense to repayment provision allows borrowers who were misled by their institutions of higher education or whose schools engaged more PR

Center for American Progress: Narrowing Career and Technical Education Racial Opportunity Gaps Is Possible With New Data (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: Today, the Center for American Progress released a new column looking at racial disparities in career and technical education (CTE) programs in America as well as how policymakers can use data to address them. Currently, Black students are roughly 4 percentage points less likely have access to CTE programs than otherwise similar white peers, and Hispanic students were 3 percentage points less likely to earn at least one credit in a STEM CTE field. These more PR

Center for Biological Diversity: Lawsuit Targets Trump Wildlife-killing Program in 10 California Counties (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: * * * - Wildlife Groups Seek Environmental Review of Program That Kills Thousands of Animals in California * * * The Center for Biological Diversity, Animal Legal Defense Fund and Project Coyote today sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program over its outdated wildlife-killing plan for 10 counties in Northern California. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco federal court, seeks an updated environmental analy more PR

Center for Biological Diversity: Teatfish Sea Cucumbers Get Much-Needed Global Trade Protections (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: Nations around the world have voted to adopt critical trade protections for three types of sea cucumbers to curb overfishing and the animals' steep population declines. The decision was reached during this week's meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), a multilateral treaty that protects imperiled plants and wildlife affected by trade. Known as teatfish, the three sea cucumbers live among tropical reefs and sea more PR

Center for Constitutional Rights: Community Groups in New York City File New 'Public Charge' Lawsuit Over Trump Immigration Rule (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * - Litigation seeks a permanent injunction to block rule from taking effect, and marks the 6th lawsuit to be filed across the nation * * * Community organizations filed a lawsuit today in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) seeking to block the Trump administration's proposed "public charge" rule before it takes effect on October 15, 2019. The organizations, Make the Road New York, African Services Comm more PR

Center for Medicare Advocacy: Beneficiary Advocates Raise Alarms Concerning Roll-Out of New Medicare Plan Finder (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy issued the following news release: Justice in Aging, Medicare Rights Center, Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Council on Aging sent a joint letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on August 27, 2019, urging the agency to address concerns regarding changes to the Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) tool and the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidance (MCMG). The four organizations expressed appreciation for CMS's efforts more PR

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: 2019 Federally-Facilitated Exchange Navigator Cooperative Agreement Awards (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet: Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) makes Navigator Cooperative Agreement Awards to organizations who serve as Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchange states. In 2019, CMS awarded a total of $10 million to 34 organizations, matching the annual level of funding awarded last year. These awards will support the work of organizations that offer assistance to consumers more PR

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Benton Named SAU Assistant AD For Compliance (10)

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * - Courtesy of SAU Office of Sports Information * * * Saint Augustine's University Athletics (SAU) is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Sheila I. Benton as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance on Monday, Aug. 26. Benton is a very accomplished professional who brings 28 years of experience to the SAU Athletics Department. Her career include stints at numerous universities and organizations including the National Collegia more PR

Chadron State College: Snare to Retire in 2020 (10)

CHADRON, Nebraska, Aug. 21 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release: Dr. Charles Snare, Chadron State College's Vice President for Academic Affairs, will retire in January 2020. Snare, an administrator at the college since 2006, made his announcement at the college's all-campus meeting Friday. "In my 13 years at Chadron State College, I have been fortunate to work with so many people who want to go far," said Snare to the gathered CSC employees during the meeting. "I am eternally grateful for this journey with you. While the more PR

Challenger Center for Space Science Education: Raytheon Sponsors Next Giant Leap Activities! (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Challenger Center for Space Science Education issued the following news: Thanks to our partner Raytheon, kids and adults of all ages who visited Challenger Learning Centers in Downey, California and Colorado Springs, Colorado celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with our special Next Giant Leap STEM activities. Community members who attended these special science events participated in an exciting learning experience as they traveled through different stations to explore the seven phases of lunar expl more PR

Challenger Center Welcomes New Chairman, Member to Board of Directors (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Challenger Center for Space Science Education issued the following news: Former NASA Astronaut and current Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems executive Robert Curbeam is the new Chairman of Challenger Center, a leading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education organization. Curbeam replaces Virginia Barnes, Retired Vice President and Program Manager, Space Launch System, The Boeing Company, who completed her two-year term as Chairwoman this August. "I am honored to take on the role of Chairman of more PR

Cherokee Nation Announces 2019 Cherokee National Treasure Honorees (10)

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Three Cherokee Nation citizens will receive the distinction of Cherokee National Treasure for their work in preserving and promoting Cherokee art and culture during the 67th Annual Cherokee National Holiday Awards Banquet on Thursday. The Cherokee National Treasure distinction is an honor given by the tribe to individuals who are keeping the art, language and culture alive through their crafts and work. Candes more PR

Cherokee Nation: Kim Teehee Named Sequoyah Fellow by Northeastern State University (10)

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Northeastern State University's College of Liberal Arts has announced Kim Teehee as its sixth Sequoyah Fellow. Teehee is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and is the executive director of government relations for Cherokee Nation and vice president of government relations for Cherokee Nation Businesses. She was also recently nominated by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. to be the tribe's first-ever delegate to U. more PR

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Joins Transition Team and Community to Review First Hundred Days, Look Ahead to Key Priorities for City (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued the following news release: * * * - With initial achievements on public safety, education, good governance and more, administration remains focused on continued reforms and investments that will grow all of Chicago's communities. * * * Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today was joined by members of the transition team, the community, advocacy organizations, elected officials and her cabinet for an event and panel discussion to reflect on the first 100 days in office and discuss the n more PR

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot: Chicago Public Schools Raises Offer to Teachers With $351 Million Salary Increase Over the Next Five Years (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued the following news release: * * * - CPS accepts fact finder recommendations, builds on initial offer with commitment to raise teacher salaries by 16% over five-year term * * * Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson today announced that CPS is formally accepting the recommendations of an independent, third party fact finder for a new contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). A report formally issued by the fact finder today ali more PR

Chicago Public Schools Raises Offer to Teachers With $351 Million Salary Increase Over the Next Five Years (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * - CPS accepts fact finder recommendations, builds on initial offer with commitment to raise teacher salaries by 16% over five-year term * * * Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson today announced that CPS is formally accepting the recommendations of an independent, third party fact finder for a new contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). A report formally issued by the fact finder today aligns cl more PR

Chicago Public Schools' Students Achieve Highest-Ever Reading and Math Scores on National Exam (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * - CPS Elementary School Students Continue to Outscore National Peers While Improving 16 Percentage Points in Reading Since 2013 * * * Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Janice K. Jackson announced today that a higher percentage of elementary CPS students are meeting or exceeding standards in reading and math than ever before. Based on data from the Northwest Evaluation Association's (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MA more PR

Chicago Teachers Union Rejects Factfinder Report as CPS Balks at Putting Promises to Improve Schools in Writing (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: Today, the Chicago Teachers Union formally rejected the report of a 'neutral' fact-finder that backs Mayor Lightfoot's proposal to lowball wages and benefits--particularly for low-wage school clerks, teaching assistants and other paraprofessionals. CPS is proposing to spend less than one percent of its proposed $7.7 billion 2020 budget on additional wages for the CTU's 25,000 members, despite eight years of pay freezes and furloughs that have failed to ke more PR

Chicago Teachers Union to Formally Respond to Factfinder Report, Lay Out Next Steps as Union Readies for Strike (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: CTU bargaining team members, including union officers, will hold a press conference at 7:00 a.m. at Suder Montessori School, located at 2022 W. Washington Blvd., to formally respond to the fact-finder report, which is scheduled to be publicly released today. That formal response--either acceptance or rejection of the report--is one of a series of legally required steps in the negotiations process that former Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the state legislature impo more PR

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Private Pilot Scholarship Program Changing Face of U.S. Aviation (10)

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: In 2018, almost half of all newly licensed female pilots between the ages of 17 and 19 were graduates of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy. This year, 150 cadets each received a scholarship from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Scholarship Program to attend one of 11 universities across the country for an intensive eight-week program, and 45% of the class was female or minority. In the end, 122 Air Force Junior ROTC h more PR

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Private Pilot Scholarship Program Changing Face of U.S. Aviation (10)

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force (42nd Air Base Wing) issued the following news: In 2018, almost half of all newly licensed female pilots between the ages of 17 and 19 were graduates of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy. This year, 150 cadets each received a scholarship from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Scholarship Program to attend one of 11 universities across the country for an intensive eight-week program, and 45 percent of the class was female or minority. In the end more PR

Children in Africa Will Make Up More Than Half of Global Poverty by 2030 - New Overseas Development Institute Paper (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 27 -- The Overseas Development Institute issued the following news release: Africa's children are being left further and further behind in the drive to eradicate extreme poverty and will make up more than half of the world's poor by 2030, according to new research from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Save the Children UK (SCUK). A perfect storm of slow and unequal economic growth, demographic trends and the depth of current poverty means around 305 million African children will be living in poverty by 2030, more PR

Christopher Newport University: New Graduate Program Launched to Meet Growing Demand for Financial Analysts (10)

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * - Master's degree program designed to meet the demands of increasingly data-driven digital economy. * * * To meet the demands of an increasingly data-driven digital economy, Christopher Newport is introducing Virginia's first public university master's degree program in financial analysis. The Board of Visitors and higher education regulators recently approved the new program with the first class of students scheduled to begin their studies i more PR

City of Toronto: Mayor Tory to Welcome Toronto Students Back to School on Tuesday (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 30 -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release: Mayor John Tory and Councillor Gary Crawford (Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest) will be at Oakridge Junior Public School in Scarborough to welcome students as they head back to school Tuesday morning and will provide updates on the City's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan initiatives that support the safety, education and wellbeing of all students in Toronto. They will be joined by Robin Pilkey, Chair of the Toronto District School Board, John Malloy, Director of Educ more PR

Civil Air Patrol: N.C. Cadet Overcomes Rough Start in Life to Earn Honor (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Sue Beutler The North Carolina Wing's annual summer encampment this year included the inaugural presentation of the Lt. Col. Bob Pardo Outstanding Wingman Award. The honor went to Cadet Airman Mario High of the Gastonia Composite Squadron. There's a lot more to High's story. It's one of struggle, victory and inspiration for those around him. He was born prematurely in January 2005 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. His medical condition was more than h more PR

Cleveland State University Announces $1.2 Million Gift for New Center for Property Management (10)

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release: * * * - The NRP Group and The Millennia Companies donation enhances real estate education * * * Cleveland State University will expand innovative education, research and experiential learning in real estate and property management thanks to a transformative gift provided by The NRP Group and The Millennia Companies(R). The $1.2 million donation will create The NRP & Millennia Center for Property Management within CSU's Monte Ahuja College of Business. more PR

College Board Announces Improved Admissions Resource (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The College Board issued the following news release: College Board today announced updates and improvements to Landscape(TM), previously called the Environmental Context Dashboard. The resource will no longer display a single "score" combining high school and neighborhood information. College Board is also sharing new details on how Landscape works, including a [Opens in New Window]comprehensive description of the data, methodology, and appropriate usage guidelines that participating colleges must follow. Beginning next y more PR

College of New Jersey: Chuck Wright Honored With CASE District II Namesake Award (10)

EWING, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: The Council for Advancement and Support of Education announced today the new Charles A. Wright Opportunity and Inclusion Leadership Award as part of its 2020 District II Achievement Awards program. Named in recognition of TCNJ's associate vice president for development and alumni engagement -- known to all on campus as Chuck -- the award acknowledges his efforts to identify, recruit, and retain minority professionals in the advancement field. For Wright, the a more PR

College of the Canyons No. 1 for Adult Learners in County (10)

SANTA CLARITA, California, Aug. 30 -- The College of the Canyons issued the following news release: College of the Canyons was ranked among the best U.S. colleges for adult learners in Washington Monthly magazine's ranking of "Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners." Out of the 10 California community colleges that made the list, COC ranks as No. 1 in Los Angeles County, No. 2 in Southern California and No. 53 nationally. Citing a lack of college rankings for adult students -- defined as students who are over the age of 25 -- Washington Mo more PR

College of William & Mary: Spencer Niles to Step Down as Dean of Education in 2020 (10)

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story: By Julie Tucker, School of Education After seven years of service at the School of Education, Spencer Niles will step down from the deanship in May 2020. He will continue at William & Mary as a professor in the Counselor Education program at the school. "Dean Niles has steered the School of Education with thoughtfulness and insight, advancing William & Mary's commitment to educating teachers and educational leaders to serve the Commonwealth," more PR

Colleges and Institutes Canada to Help 230 Young Canadians Join the Green Economy (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 26 -- The Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following news release: Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to announce the renewal of two programs funded under Canada's modernized Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. This will allow an additional 230 young Canadians to get a strong start in the green economy through CICan's Career-Launcher Internship program. The renewed Natural Resources and Clean Tech internship programs are more inclusive and will encourage employers to support youth facing barriers more PR

Collins, King Announce $200,000 to Support Humanities Programs in Maine (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) and Maine Humanities Council in Portland have each received $100,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The funding will be used to enhance humanities discussion programs at each Maine organization. "Arts and humanities programs help Maine people exercise their creativity and maximize their learning potential," sai more PR

Colorado Children's Campaign: Youngest Coloradans at Risk of Undercount in 2020 Census (10)

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- The Colorado Children's Campaign issued the following news release: * * * - Economic, health and education challenges could deepen in communities that miss kids in census; federal money and representation at stake * * * The 2020 Census risks undercounting thousands of young Colorado children, depriving communities of federal funding and political representation for the next decade, according to a new analysis from the Colorado Children's Campaign. Children under age 5 are more likely to be missed by the census t more PR

Colorado Christian University Launches Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism & Applied Apologetics (10)

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 27 -- Colorado Christian University issued the following news: Lee Strobel and Colorado Christian University President Donald W. Sweeting announced today the formation of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at CCU. The center's founding director is Lee Strobel, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned apologist and evangelist. Strobel joined CCU to launch this unprecedented center to promote training in evangelism and apologetics in order to bring spiritual renewal to the church in Ameri more PR

Colorado State University Remains First in Public Engagement in 2019 Sustainable Campus Index (10)

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado State University issued the following news: Colorado State University has once again been recognized as a leading performer in the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index, achieving the highest spot in public engagement. CSU was also recognized for research and campus engagement, and ranked fourth overall for universities that grant doctoral degrees. The Sustainable Campus Index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, recognizes top-performing colleges and univ more PR

Columbia Law School: Lynnise Pantin '03 Joins Faculty as Clinical Professor of Law (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: * * * - In her Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic, Pantin teaches students transactional lawyering skills that they draw on to promote social justice, provide pro bono legal services to small businesses, and prepare for corporate careers. * * * When Columbia Law School students talk about working for a startup, they're usually thinking about tech companies with cold-brew coffee on tap, ping-pong tables, and a five-year plan for an initial public o more PR

Columbus Mayor Ginther: Ohio Mayors Alliance Recognizes Columbus With Grant (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther issued the following news release: The Ohio Mayors Alliance recognized Columbus with a grant award for the City's joint work with I Know I Can and Columbus City Schools to promote seniors taking charge of their futures, crossing the finish line at graduation, and then reaching higher by going to college, getting a job, beginning a career, or serving in the military. "Our city's future economic success depends on today's students getting a great K-12 education and then going on to ear more PR

ComEd, Quanta Technology, and VELCO Join IEEE Power & Energy Society Corporate Engagement Program (10)

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers issued the following news release: IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) today announced the addition of ComEd, VELCO, and Quanta Technology to the PES Corporate Engagement Program. "For corporations in the power and energy sector, the IEEE PES Corporate Engagement Program represents a valuable resource for professional education and training, as well as p more PR

Commercial Spaceflight Federation Congratulates CU Boulder on the Grand Opening of Their Aerospace Engineering Sciences Complex (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Commercial Spaceflight Federation issued the following news release: The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) congratulates the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder on the grand opening of their new $100 million, 175,000-square feet flagship Aerospace Engineering Sciences complex that will help inspire the next generation of space and aeronautics leaders. In addition to providing world-class learning spaces, the state-of-the-art building provides students, researchers and more PR

Commission for Case Manager Certification Launches 2019-2020 Webinar Series by Exploring Ethics and Medical Marijuana (10)

MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- The Commission for Case Manager Certification issued the following news release: Although medical marijuana is becoming more mainstream, limited research on its effective use combined with a rapidly changing market present challenges for case managers who must incorporate these new therapeutic options in an ethically sound and evidence-based manner. Creating an ethically-reasoned framework for handling such timely challenges is the focus of the first in a new live webinar series hosted by the Commission for more PR

Common Cause: New Report Documents Impact of Felony Voting Disenfranchisement & Proposes Common Sense Solutions (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Common Cause issued the following news release: Today, Common Cause released a new report on the impact of denying voting rights to people with past felony convictions and what must be done to strengthen their voting rights. "Zero Disenfranchisement: The Movement to Restore Voting Rights" documents the racist history of felony disenfranchisement laws, the new movement to repeal them, and provides several personal stories of individuals affected by these voter suppression efforts. "The right to vote is a cornerstone of o more PR

Commonwealth Edison, League of Chicago Theatres Award Grants to 13 Arts Organizations in Northern Illinois (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Commonwealth Edison issued the following news release: * * * - Annual Powering The Arts Program Supports Local Arts And Cultural Institutions With More Than $100,000 in Grant Funding * * * Recognizing that increased access to the arts enhances the vibrancy of local communities, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced grants of up to $10,000 each to 13 non-profit arts organizations throughout northern Illinois. From local performing arts troupes to galleries and theatres, each grantee has propos more PR

Community Foundation of Central New York: Funding Awarded to Ensure Accurate Census Count (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: The Central New York Community Foundation is awarding a $15,000 grant to Interfaith Works to promote completion of the 2020 Census with New Americans and seniors, two populations that are notoriously undercounted in the decennial count. This is one of five grants awarded by the Community Foundation, totaling $65,000, to ensure Central New York's residents are accurately counted. The United States Census is conducted every ten years to count more PR

Community Foundation of Central New York: Long-Time Educator & Generous Spirit Leaves a Special Legacy (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 25 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following news: Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, her caring spirit will be carried on through a charitable legacy that will continue to help others for generations. Ursula loved to teach. That is why she dedicated her 31-year career to shaping the minds of 5th and 6th grade children at Edward Smith and Elmwood Elementary schools in Syracuse. Her colleagues kept her in high regard for her more PR

Compositio Mathematica Journal Issues 1 Research Article in October 2019 Edition (10)

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 28 -- Compositio Mathematica, an journal that says it features algebra, number theory, topology, algebraic and differential geometry and global analysis, published one research article on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Towards an explicit local Jacquet-Langlands correspondence beyond the cuspidal case The October 2019 edition of the Compositio Mathematica Journal can be viewed at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/compositio-mathematica/issue/A1B744B1DEFE6707EE58242FB24622C1. The Journal is p more PR

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Response to USC Annenberg Report on Latinos in Hollywood (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members responded to a groundbreaking study on diversity in Hollywood, focusing specifically on Hispanic talent and representation. The study, entitled "Latinos in Film: Erasure on Screen & Behind the Camera Across 1,200 Popular Movies," was published by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), and Wise Entertainment, and revealed the depth of exc more PR

Connecticut A.G. Tong to Education Secretary Devos: Deliver on the Promise to America's Public Servants (10)

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Education data indicates only 864 of 76,002 Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications have been approved * * * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos urging once again that the U.S. Department of Education provide data to help states address the ongoing problems with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) more PR

Connecticut Gov. Lamont Selects Dan Toscano to Serve as Chair of the UConn Board of Trustees (10)

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * - Also Appoints Scott Cowen to Serve as a Board Member and Re-Appoints Four Others * * * Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Dan Toscano of Darien to serve as chair of the UConn Board of Trustees, the governing body responsible for serving Connecticut's flagship university. Born and raised in Bristol, Toscano graduated from UConn in 1987 with a bachelor of sciences degree in finance and earned his MBA from the Un more PR

Contract Negotiations Between State System, Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties Continue (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties issued the following news release: * * * - Two days of talks held in Harrisburg * * * Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education and the Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties continued discussions this week about a new faculty contract, and they are scheduled to convene again in September. "At the heart of this dialogue with APSCUF are students and a common purpose for delivering quality educational ex more PR

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Issues 2018 Global Sustainability Report (10)

FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. issued the following news release: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today released its seventh annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability report - "Responsibility the Cooper Way." The report is available on the company's corporate website at http://coopertire.com/Corporate-Responsibility/Sustainability.aspx. "Cooper considers corporate social responsibility and sustainability to be an important part of doing business. Publishing this yearly report allows us to detail our prog more PR

Corteva Agriscience Attains Golf Course Superintendents Association Silver Partner Status (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: Corteva Agriscience has pledged its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and its members through participation in the association's Partner Recognition Program. Corteva will invest resources at the program's Silver Partner level. "Without the support of partners like Corteva, critical education to help golf course superintendents succeed in their roles and programs to demonstrate the vital more PR

Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome $3.5 Million to Help Low-Income Students Thrive in School (10)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $3.5 million awarded to the Nevada Department of Education to increase opportunities for low-income middle and high school students. Provided through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), the grant will finance educational services at high-poverty schools and fund scholarships for low-income students. "Education is ke more PR

Council of Chief State School Officers Issues Statement on New York State Education Commissioner Elia Resignation (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following statement by Executive Director Carissa Moffat Miller about New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia's resignation: "Commissioner Elia has dedicated her 45-year education career to all students and providing them with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. "In her 10 years leading one of the nation's large school districts and then as a state education leader, she placed an emphasis on educating the whole child and more PR

Council of Haida Nation, Government of Canada Announce Management Plan to Protect Seamounts Near Haida Gwaii (10)

HAIDA GWAII, British Columbia, Aug. 27 -- Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the following news release: 180 km off the edge of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia is an underwater mountain called SGaan Kinghlas. This supernatural being rises from the ocean floor scratching at the surface of the Pacific ocean. An incredible abundance of marine life is found here, supported by nutrient rich ocean currents. The seamount is home to juvenile rockfish, brightly coloured anemones, sea stars and rare and sensitive corals and sponges. The Haida Nation and more PR

Council-Led Innovation Forums Expand From Manila to Bali, Focusing to Boost National Development and Enabling an Innovative Ecosystem for SMEs, in Collaboration With Indonesian Government (10)

DENPASAR, Indonesia, Aug. 26 -- The US-ASEAN Business Council issued the following news release: In a collaborative effort between government and industry to acknowledge the necessity for an efficient innovative ecosystem, the US-ASEAN Business Council and the Government of Indonesia hosted the First Indonesia Innovation Series August 26 in Denpasar, Bali. The event, in conjunction with the 24th National Technology Awakening day, acknowledged the rapid digital transformation of today's age and provided forward-looking inclusive strategy to bui more PR

Cranfield University: Major Businesses Back MK:U and Improved STEM Education for UK Undergraduates (10)

CRANFIELD, England, Aug. 30 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: Some of the UK's biggest businesses have united to launch a supporters group for the creation of a new STEM-focused university in Milton Keynes. MK:U, planned to be a new-model university aligned to business needs, is set to help them address the digital revolution taking place in their global industries. The businesses, which include Network Rail, Santander, Capita, Aston Martin, PWC and Grant Thornton, employ over 200,000 people in the UK. They want to se more PR

Cultural Studies, Critical Methodologies Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition (10)

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Aug. 29 -- Cultural Studies, Critical Methodologies, a peer-reviewed journal that says it provides a forum for the intersections of cultural studies, critical interpretive research methodologies and cultural critique, published six research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * "Making a Stand" Against Neoliberalism: Connections Between Critical Pedagogy and the "Green Tides" Movement for State Education in Spain * Notes Toward a Minor Sociology * Scottish Transnational Discourse of the Gr more PR

Curtis Feels 'Tremendous Urgency' to Find Critical Balance Between Religious Liberty and Individual Rights (10)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 24 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Representative John Curtis (R-UT) spoke at Sutherland Institute's Congressional Series entitled: "Religious Liberty for All." The Congressman also wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Deseret News this week emphasizing how civil and religious liberty go hand-in-hand. Click here to read (https://www.deseret.com/2019/8/17/20807743/guest-opinion-as-hamilton-said-civil-and-religious-liberty-go-together). "Today conflicts with religious liberty are ofte more PR

David Allen Wehr Named Dean of Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: David Allen Wehr, the Jack W. Geltz Distinguished Piano Chair at Duquesne University, has been named dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music. He succeeds Dr. Seth Beckman, who served as dean from 2014-2019. Wehr, who joined the music school faculty in 2001, is an internationally renowned pianist and artistic director of the Mary Pappert School of Music's popular Bluff Music Series, which features Duquesne music faculty, members of the Pittsburgh Symph more PR

Del. Holmes-Norton Introduces Bill to Expand Universal Prekindergarten (10)

Washington, Aug. 29 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4213) to "establish a grant program to assist States to establish or expand universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools." The bill was introduced on Aug. 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Jerry McNerney, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-c more ST

Del. Norton Announces Universal Pre-Kindergarten Bill (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced she will introduce her Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act, which would use federal grants to encourage public school systems to provide universal, prekindergarten to every child, regardless of income. The bill would afford the benefits of early childhood education to America's working poor, lower-middle-class and middle-class families, many of whom have been left out o more PR

Del. Norton Introduces Universal Prekindergarten, Early Childhood Education Act (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-District of Columbia, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 27, introducing the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act: Today, I introduce a bill similar to one I have introduced in six previous Congresses, the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2019. My bill would establish and expand prekindergarten programs in public and public charter schools for three- and four-year-old children. The District of Columbia more ST

Del. Sablan Introduces Bill to Amend STEM Education Program (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Del. Gregorio Gregorio Sablan, D-M.P., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4222) to "amend the STEM education program for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students under the Higher Education Act of 1965." The bill was introduced on Aug. 30 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4222/text. For more information, Del. Gregorio Sablan, 2411 more ST

Del. Sablan Introduces Indigenous STEM Professional Development Act (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 30, introducing the Indigenous STEM Professional Development Act: Today, I introduce the Indigenous STEM Professional Development Act, which would expand opportunities for Native American students to earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through partnerships between schools from the elementary to postsecondary level and the private sector. Native Americans, including Ameri more ST

Delta Regional Authority Announces $99,777 Investment to Support Opportunity Zones in Southern Illinois (10)

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: Today, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced a $99,777 investment to support Opportunity Zones (OZ) in rural communities across southern Illinois. Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission will use DRA funds to develop an OZ investment prospectus for a 16-county region. The prospectus will include demographic and economic indicator data, strategic advantages and assets, and investable opportunities in the designated OZ ar more PR

Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Mississippi GOP Gubernatorial Primary Results (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Noam Lee on Mississippi GOP gubernatorial primary results involving the selection of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and a website launch: "Reeves was supposed to skate through the primary but instead he is barely limping out of this runoff. Despite spending millions of dollars and having the top job in the state legislature, Reeves failed to unite Mississippi Republicans behind his candidacy because they know who he really is: a self-serving more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Bevin Insults 40 Percent of Kentucky Republicans Who Voted for Robert Goforth (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin couldn't help but insult his GOP primary challenger, who won nearly 40 percent of the vote in the party's primary. Bevin said state Rep. Robert Goforth is "a name so easily forgotten." Bevin's "outreach by insult" strategy certainly spells trouble for bringing Goforth's 100,000 supporters into his camp by November. How many people in Kentucky feel they've been personally victimized by Matt Bevin? From our count, the list includes t more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Govs Get It Done - Oregon Governor Kate Brown Adds $1 Billion to Public School Classrooms (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: * * * - The Student Success Act increases funding for Oregon's public schools to improve education for every child statewide * * * Democratic Oregon Gov. Kate Brown yesterday ceremonially signed the Student Success Act, adding $1 billion to classrooms every year. The bill, which was decades in the making, was passed by the legislature in May. The Student Success Act is aimed at improving education for every student in the state. The funding will support e more PR

Democratic Governors Association: WRAL Chastises NC GOP's Excuses for Delaying Medicaid Expansion As 'Cruel' and 'Phony' (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Gov. Roy Cooper proposed Medicaid expansion in his budget but for 50 days North Carolina Republicans have refused to offer a counterproposal. Their failure to act has cost taxpayers over a million dollars. But that pales in comparison to the $36 billion in federal dollars the NC GOP has left on the table for other states to use for their citizens' health care. Read how the NC GOP's refusal to act is hurting North Carolina: WRAL: Editorial: Expand Medicaid, more PR

Denison University: Polk Family Director of Student Health and Wellness Named (10)

GRANVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Denison University issued the following news release: Dustin Brentlinger has joined Denison University as the Polk Family Director of Student Health and Wellness. In this newly-created position, Brentlinger will provide vision, leadership, and management of the college's innovative health services program for students. Brentlinger has more than 25 years of experience in higher education and student development, including work in the United States and Europe at large flagship universities and small independent privat more PR

Department for International Development: UK Aid to Break Down Barriers for Female Entrepreneurs in Africa (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- The British Department for International Development issued the following news release: The International Development Secretary Alok Sharma has announced today that the UK will significantly increase its support to empower female entrepreneurs and businesswomen across Africa. UK aid will provide business advice, training and financial support to back women-led businesses supporting economic growth across the continent. An equal role for women in the economy is essential to sustained growth and will help lift millio more PR

Department of Education Issues Aug. 23 Education Review Newsletter (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter: Back to School Many students and teachers across the nation are back to school. Others are preparing to return over the next couple of weeks. The Department's Back to School web portal offers resources for students, parents, and educators to help make this school year one of the best. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) compiled back to school facts and figures that give a snapshot for the coming year (blog post). The Wh more PR

Department of Finance Canada: Minister Morneau in Caledon to Talk Affordability and Progress for the Middle Class (10)

CALEDON, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- The Department of Finance Canada issued the following news release: In 2015, Canadians chose a plan for the economy that would invest in the middle class and offer help to the people working hard to join it. This plan is helping make life more affordable, while at the same time helping create more than a million new jobs--driving Canada's unemployment rate to its lowest levels in over 40 years. Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau was in Dufferin County and Caledon, where he visited with the Mayor of Caledon, Alla more PR

Department of Finance Canada: Minister Morneau Talks Middle Class Jobs During Visit to Timmins (10)

TIMMINS, Ontario, Aug. 26 -- The Department of Finance Canada issued the following news release: Canada's economy is strong and growing and middle class families are better off, thanks to the hard work of Canadians and the Government's plan to invest in them. This plan is helping to make life more affordable while at the same time helping to create more than a million new jobs and driving the unemployment rate to its lowest levels in over 40 years. Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau was in Timmins, Ontario, where he met with local business more PR

Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade: Coral Sea Cable Lands in Australia (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, issued the following news release: Today's landing of the Coral Sea telecommunications cable in Sydney marks an important milestone in the continued strengthening of ties between Australia and its Pacific neighbours. The 4,700 km undersea cable will deliver faster, more affordable and more reliable communications to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Australia is committed to supporting Papua New Guinea and more PR

Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade: Papua New Guinea-Australia Ministerial Forum (10)

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 25 -- The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, issued the following news release: I will lead a delegation of six Australian Ministers to Papua New Guinea for the 27th Papua New Guinea-Australia Ministerial Forum, to be held on 26 August. This is the largest delegation of Ministers to visit Papua New Guinea for more than ten years. The Forum, which I will co-chair with my counterpart, Papua New Guinea's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Soroi Eoe, will more PR

Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Canadians in Rollingdam, Bonny River, Jemseg, McDonald Corner, Upper Hainesville and Davidson Lake to Benefit From Faster Internet (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * - Residents to get new or improved Internet access thanks to Government of Canada investment * * * Canadians understand the importance of building communities. They have always invested in ways to better connect with each other--from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the national railroad system to the Trans-Canada Highway. Those investments now need to reflect the increasingly digital world. That is more PR

Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Minister Ng Announces $38 Million Investment to Support Young Entrepreneurs (10)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 27 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * - Government of Canada renews its partnership with Futurpreneur Canada for the next five years * * * Futurpreneur Canada is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring, and business support tools to young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 39. Since 1996, Futurpreneur has supported more than 12,000 young business owners and helped launch more than more PR

Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Nominate an Outstanding Educator Today (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * - The Prime Minister's Awards honour educators who inspire the next generation of bold innovators * * * Day in and day out, Canadian educators inspire and empower young people to shape our future. These educators, in a very real way, are nurturing a culture of curiosity in Canada--an environment where young people are encouraged to reflect, to take on challenges and to dream their biggest dream. more PR

Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Parliamentary Secretary Kate Young Announces Investment to Help Prepare Young Canadians for Tomorrow's Jobs (10)

LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 29 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * - Investment of $1.5 million in Let's Talk Science will help teach students and train teachers in coding and digital skills * * * Canada needs a workforce savvy in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), capable of taking on challenges to compete in the digital economy. That's why, to prepare the next generation of Canadian workers to succeed in the increasingly digital economy, the Go more PR

Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Rural Communities in Northern Ontario Will Benefit From Faster Internet (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * - Dubreuilville, Brunswick House First Nation and Red Rock Indian Band to get new or enhanced Internet access thanks to Government of Canada investment * * * Canadians understand the importance of building communities. They have always invested in ways to better connect with each other--from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the national railroad system to the Trans-Canada Highway. Those investments no more PR

Department of Labor Cites Commercial Roofing Contractor for Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards at Illinois Job Site (10)

LAKE BARRINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Five Star Roofing Systems Inc. - based in Hartford City, Indiana - for exposing employees to fall hazards while performing roofing work at a commercial building site in Lake Barrington, Illinois. The company faces $220,249 in penalties for repeated fall protection violations. OSHA inspectors cited the c more PR

Department of Labor Cites Florida Construction Contractor for Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards (10)

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited L N Framing Inc. for exposing employees to fall hazards at a Jacksonville, Florida, worksite. The residential and commercial framing contractor faces $58,343 in penalties. OSHA cited L N Framing Inc. for failing to ensure that employees used a fall protection system while installing roof trusses and interio more PR

Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor for Exposing Employees to Excavating and Trenching Hazards (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited J.H. Berra Construction Co. - based in St. Louis, Missouri - for exposing employees to excavation hazards at a residential construction site in Saint Charles, Missouri. The company faces penalties of $143,206. OSHA opened an investigation after inspectors observed employees working in an inadequately protecte more PR

Department of Labor Cites South Dakota Contractor for Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards (10)

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Midwest Excavating LLC for exposing employees to trench cave-in hazards at a jobsite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company faces penalties of $58,343. OSHA initiated an inspection of the jobsite after receiving a complaint of employees allegedly working in an inadequately protected trench. Inspector more PR

Department of Labor Orders Tennessee Valley Authority to Pay Back Wages to Employee Terminated After Raising Nuclear Safety Concerns (10)

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to reinstate a former employee who TVA placed on paid administrative leave, and then later terminated in retaliation for raising nuclear safety concerns. OSHA investigators determined that the TVA terminated the employee after she raised concerns regarding required te more PR

Department of Labor Proposes Penalties to Wisconsin Company for Continually Exposing Employees to Machine Hazards (10)

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Choice Products USA LLC for continually exposing employees to machine safety hazards at the cookie dough manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company faces $782,526 in penalties, and has been placed in the agency's Severe Violator Enforcement Program. OSHA cited Choice Products for five egre more PR

Department of Labor to Hold Meeting to Solicit Public Input on Aviation Act Whistleblower Protection Provision (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a meeting October 8, 2019, in Washington, D.C., to solicit public comments and suggestions from stakeholders on issues relating to whistleblower protections under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR21). his is the fourth in a series of meetings at which OSHA is seeking publ more PR

Des Moines: Long-Time DMPS Educator to Direct Human Resources (10)

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 30 -- Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release: Des Moines Public Schools Human Resources is pleased to welcome interim Chief of Human Resources Susan Tallman. She is transitioning from her position as the district's Executive Director of Schools. Tallman started her DMPS career in 1991 as a classroom teacher and served for more than a decade at McKinley, River Woods, Jefferson and Lovejoy elementary schools. She went on to become the assistant principal at River Woods and Jefferson, and then principa more PR

Dinsmore's Andrew M. Gammill Selected for Leadership Columbus (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce associate Andrew M. Gammill has been named to the 2020 Leadership Columbus class. The 10-month program brings together a group of professionals from across Columbus to develop leadership skills and ideas to benefit the community as a whole. At Dinsmore, Gammill concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial finance and real estate law. He represents lenders and borrowers to efficiently close commerc more PR

Disability Rights Advocates: Chicago Public Schools Sued for Excluding Students With Disabilities From Their Free Breakfast and Lunch Programs (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Disability Rights Advocates issued the following news release: Today, Legal Council for Health Justice ("Legal Council") and Disability Rights Advocates ("DRA") filed a class action lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") challenging CPS's policy of denying free nutrition programs to students whose disabilities require them to attend non-public schools. The named plaintiff - the guardian of a student with several disabilities who has been unable to access CPS's nutritional programs ever since CPS transferre more PR

Dobbins Air Reserve Base: Airman's View - Mentoring Makes Our Air Force Better (10)

MARIETTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Dobbins Air Reserve Base (94th Airlift Wing) issued the following news: By Justin Clayvon Serving approximately 39 days a year and finding time around mission and training requirements to focus on career development can sometimes feel daunting to a traditional reservist. I believe it is an Airman's responsibility to find a suitable mentor in their Air Force career, but it is also important that leadership provides opportunities for members to gain useful information. Offering structured mentor more PR

DOD Takes 3-Pronged Approach to Suicide Prevention (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news story: By David Vergun The causes of suicide are complex, with contributing factors that can range from environmental to biological to social to psychological. And there is no one fix. So said the director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office today as she opened the 2019 Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Conference in Nashville, Tenn. The Defense Department has taken a number of steps to address those factors, Dr. Karin more PR

DODEA Pacific Holds 2019 Leadership Summit (10)

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: When leadership matters, anything is possible. That was the main focus of attendees at the 2019 DoDEA Pacific leadership summit which took place 6-9 Aug. at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. The annual summit, facilitated by the Pacific Center for Instructional Leadership, brings together approximately 120 principals and administrators from across the region for just in time learning as well as provides an opportunity to network more PR

DOI, ED, and Institute of Museum and Library Services Announce Open Registration for National Tribal Broadband Summit (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release: * * * - Efforts to promote better access to broadband internet service to rural America includes Indian Country * * * The Department of the Interior (DOI), in collaboration with the Department of Education (ED), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announce today that online registration is open for the two-day National Tribal Broadband Summit (Summit). The Summit, a landmark event aiming to equip participants with the t more PR

Dr. Linda Smith Is Johnston Community College's New Vice President of Instruction (10)

SMITHFIELD, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- Johnston Community College issued the following news: Dr. Linda Smith is Johnston Community College's new vice president of instruction. Smith, JCC's former associate vice president of health, wellness and human services, started her new role a week before the start of the fall semester. Needless to say, she's been busy making sure classes get off to a great start. "I'm very excited and look forward to the challenge," Smith said. "I love JCC. I love the students and the employees of JCC." Dr. David Joh more PR

Dr. William R. Harvey, President of Hampton University, Speaks at Liberty University's 2019 Convocation (10)

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Hampton University issued the following news release: Hampton University's President, Dr. William R. Harvey, spoke at Liberty University's Convocation on Wednesday, August 23, delivering a powerful message of leadership, service and character, and receiving two standing ovations during his allocution. Liberty's President, Jerry Falwell Jr., introduced Dr. Harvey to the large crowd of students, faculty and staff. "Today I've been looking forward to for a long time. There's a handful of college presidents that I go more PR

Drexel: New Review - That Letter on the Restaurant Door Makes Differences (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Diners searching for a safe and enticing place to have a meal in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and other cities, often have a little bit of help in making that decision. Each city mandates that eateries post some type of score - from letter grades in NYC to smiley faces in parts of California - to let diners know how well establishments do, relative to other restaurants, when it comes to recent health inspections. A new pape more PR

Drug Policy Alliance Proposes Bold Solutions on International Overdose Awareness Day (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * - Harm Reduction, Drug Education, Evidence-based Treatment and Policy Changes Necessary to Curb Overdose Deaths * * * In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is urging policymakers to adopt Bold Solutions to the Overdose Crisis, including innovative harm reduction, drug education, evidence-based treatment and policy solutions in order to make a concerted dent in the overdose crisis, which claimed more PR

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School: Shorter Mindfulness Training Programmes Can Help Improve Sleep Quality (10)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news release: Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, in collaboration with Brahm Centre, investigated whether a relatively short four-week introductory mindfulness course would have similar effects on improving sleep quality and reducing levels of cognitive arousal prior to sleep, compared to those commonly observed over eight-week programmes. This study suggests that a short course of mindfulness training may lay the groundwork for improving sl more PR

Duquesne University: With Teen Suicides Up, Professor Aims to Develop App to Improve Mental Health (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: At a time when teen depression and suicide rates are soaring, Dr. John Pollock is approaching the problem from a different angle - by investigating ways to help pre-teens manage their stress and anxiety. "We all have some level of stress and anxiety in our lives, and that's true for kids in grades five through eight," said Pollock, Duquesne University professor of biological sciences and co-director of the Chronic Pain Research Con more PR

Durham College Announces New Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst Training Program (10)

OSHAWA, Ontario, Aug. 23 -- Durham College issued the following news release: * * * - The three-day specialist-level course is the first-of-its-kind offered in Canada * * * Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce that its Hub for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence for Business Solutions (the AI Hub) and the School of Continuing Education will be delivering the first Canadian training session of the Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) course. Offered in collaboration with International Council of Electronic Commerce Con more PR

During Her Visit to the Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation President of the Togolese National Assembly (10)

CAIRO, Egypt, Aug. 28 -- The Egyptian Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation issued the following news, dated Aug. 25: On Sunday 25 August 2019, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr met with President of the Togolese National Assembly "Togolese Parliament" Ms. Yawa Tsegan, in the presence of Executive Vice President of GAFI. Advisor Mohamed Abdel Wahab, and Advisor to the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Ambassador Reda Bebars. The minister admitted Egypt's keenness to enhan more PR

E&I Signs Multiple Award for ERP Solutions With Mythics for Oracle, Unit 4, and Workday (10)

JERICHO, New York, Aug. 27 -- E&I Cooperative Services issued the following news release: * * * - Cooperative contracts deliver significant benefits and cost savings to E&I members on enterprise resource planning software, systems, and services * * * E&I Cooperative Services (E&I), the nation's only member-owned non-profit purchasing cooperative solely serving the needs of education, recently announced new competitively-solicited agreements with Mythics for Oracle, Unit4, and Workday, three of the leading providers of enterprise resource pl more PR

Eastern Connecticut State University's Sustainability Initiatives Recognized by National Organization (10)

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Eastern Connecticut State University has been highlighted for its sustainability efforts in the "2019 Sustainable Campus Index," a publication of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The index highlights innovative and high-impact initiatives at colleges and universities that submitted a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) report in the most recent calendar year. The more PR

Eastern Connecticut State University: Student-Professor Duo Present at Symbolic Interaction Conference (10)

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Eastern Connecticut State University Sociology Professor Nicolas Simon and student Tara Nguyen '21 presented and organized a session at the 2019 annual Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction (SSSI) Conference on August 9-11 in New York City. They organized a session titled "'The Next Generation': Outstanding Symbolic Interactionist Undergraduate Papers," which highlighted undergraduate research on the topic of symbolic interacti more PR

Eastern Michigan University Awarded Grant to Create New Foster Parent Training Program for State of Michigan (10)

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has been awarded a three-year, $689,200 grant by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to develop, pilot, and implement a new mandatory statewide training for foster parents. The project comes as a result of EMU submitting a proposal in response to MDHHS's RFP for the development and implementation of a new mandatory training curriculum for foster and adoptive parents in Michigan. The project will more PR

Eastern Michigan University Online Bachelor's Program in Dietetics Rated No. 1 in Michigan, Among Nation's Best (10)

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: The Eastern Michigan University bachelor's online degree in Dietetics and Human Nutrition has been rated among the nation's best by a national educational website. BestSchools.org features Eastern as one of the best "Bachelor's in Nutritional Sciences Degree Programs" in TheBestSchools.org listings for 2019. Eastern was one of five programs ranked and the only Michigan one listed. TheBestSchools.org says it seeks to connect prospective students with the be more PR

Eastern Oregon University: Local Author Brings Children's Book to Pierce Library (10)

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Aug. 19 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: Local author Carol Lauritzen and co-author Laurel Stewart Mathewson will share their new book "Grampie: True Home Stories from the Life of Alexander Graham Bell" at 4 p.m., August 29 at Pierce Library of Eastern Oregon University. "Grampie" tells many events in the life of Bell not found in other biographies for young people, including tricks he played as a boy and pastimes as an adult at his home in Nova Scotia. "The book focuses on the personal aspects of Be more PR

Eastman Naia Launches Sustainable Fabric Collection at Premiere Vision (10)

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia(TM) cellulosic yarn, introduces its new sustainable fabric collection at Premiere Vision-Paris (PV), the international fashion and textile exposition, Sept. 17-19. Launched at PV 2018, Naia(TM) is celebrating one year of continuous innovation with new partnerships, products and sustainability certifications. With Naia(TM), Eastman offers a viable eco-conscious choice of materials for sustainable fashion in alignme more PR

Edgecombe Community College: Two New Members Join Board of Trustees (10)

TARBORO, N.C., Aug. 28 -- Edgecombe Community College issued the following news: Tarboro residents Margaret Anne Wooten and Dr. Alvah C. "Chad" Cayton IV were recently appointed to four-year terms on the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees. Appointed to the board by Governor Roy Cooper, Wooten, a Tarboro native, works at Kanban Logistics in human resources and accounting. She serves on the ECC Foundation Board of Directors and chairs the Nominating Committee and the Board Member Recognition Committee. A community leader, she is vic more PR

Edmentum Claims #1 Spot on the Quality Matters Publisher Certification Scoreboard With Highest Number of Certified Courses (10)

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Edmentum issued the following news release: Edmentum, a global education leader and pioneer in online teaching and learning solutions, now holds the #1 spot on the Quality Matters Publisher Certification Scoreboard for highest number of courses holding a Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark, with 127 courses approved. In 2019 alone, 40 Edmentum courses were newly certified. Edmentum's online courses, accessible through both Courseware and EdOptions Academy, provide solid, research-based curricula built from the gro more PR

Education Commissioner Elia and A.G. James Issue Guidance to Support Safety and Equal Access to New York Schools (10)

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * - Guidance Outlines School Districts' Obligation to Protect Students From Discriminatory Disciplinary Actions; Clarifies Role of School Resource Officers in Safeguarding the Rights of Undocumented Students * * * State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and Attorney General Letitia James today issued two guidance letters to school officials outlining the state's priority of providing safe, fair, and supportive learning environment more PR

Education Department Finalizes Regulations to Protect Student Borrowers, Hold Higher Education Institutions Accountable (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Education finalized regulations that will protect student borrowers, hold higher education institutions accountable and provide financial protections to taxpayers. The Institutional Accountability regulations, posted on the Department's website today, come after more than two years of deliberations, public hearings, negotiated rulemaking with a wide variety of higher education stakeholders and careful consideration of tens o more PR

Education International Calls on Employment and Labour Ministers in G20 Countries to Refocus on Education (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 29 -- Education International issued the following news: Education International leadership attending the G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial meeting remind ministers that education has to be part of any meaningful long-term strategy to address our common challenges. Susan Hopgood, Education International (EI) President and David Edwards, EI General Secretary, are attending the Labour 20 meeting in Japan. Convened by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to t more PR

Education International: Australia - National Skills Week Highlights Urgent Need for More TAFE Funding (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 27 -- Education International issued the following news: In the framework of the Australian National Skills Week, held from 26 August - 1st September, educators urge the Federal Government to put a halt to the cuts in funding for technical and further education and the sector's privatisation. AEU: TAFE must remain the public provider of vocational education National Skills Week, with this year's theme 'Real Skills for Real Careers', is a chance to recognise the instrumental role the technical and further education (TA more PR

Education International: Dominican Republic - An Ultimatum for the Government on Quality Education (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 27 -- Education International issued the following news: A delegation from Education International Latin America participated in the massive rally for quality public education called by member organisation ADP. The demonstration, which took place this past August 22nd, coincided with the sub-regional meeting of EILA's network of women workers in education for Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic and was attended by over 20,000 teachers from all over the Dominican Republic. It was called for by the Asociac more PR

Education International: Germany - New Teachers Must Receive Equal Salaries for Equal Qualifications (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 28 -- Education International issued the following news: The Verband Bildung und Erziehung is pushing for teachers in Germany to be paid the same amount of money for the same initial education and qualifications when they enter the profession. "There is no reason why a primary school teacher entering the profession receives on average 500 euros less than a new high school teacher," stated Udo Beckmann, Federal President of the Verband Bildung und Erziehung (VBE). In the ongoing debate on the topic, several federal stat more PR

Education International: Iraq - Education Union Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Public Education for All in Kurdistan (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 30 -- Education International issued the following news: At its 30th Executive Council meeting, the Kurdistan Teachers' Union emphasised the need for the Iraqi region's public authorities to ensure quality teacher training, a quality education environment and counter the rampant privatisation in the sector. On the 4th of August the leaders of the Kurdistan Teachers' Union (KTU) discussed the implementation of resolutions adopted at Education International (EI) 8th World Congress, held in Bangkok last month. Also on the more PR

Education International: UK - General Certificate of Secondary Education Results Put Stress on Students and Undermine Their Learning Opportunities (10)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 27 -- Education International issued the following news: Following the release of the results of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), UK education unions welcome the hard work of students and all those who have supported them, including education professionals, and stress the impact of these tests on students' well-being and the need for a broad curriculum. NEU: Assessment method of reformed GCSEs is significantly worse for the mental health of students Congratulating students and their educators for more PR

Education Minnesota: New 'State of Our Students' Report Puts Student Data in Context (10)

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Education put the annual release of school accountability data into context Thursday with the publication of a broad-gauged report of education and demographic data on Minnesota's nearly 890,000 students. The report is called the "State of Our Students." "One thing our state can do to meet the challenges facing Minnesota's most diverse generation of students is understand that there's not just one thing to do and there never will more PR

Education Trust-Midwest: Low Performance and Large Gaps in Student Learning Should Prompt Action at Every Level (10)

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following news release: The release of new data on student learning in Michigan highlights the need for prompt action to improve learning for all students, with a particular focus on historically underserved student groups. Despite low performance across all student groups, wide gaps persist between students of color and their White peers as well as between students from low-income families and their higher income peers. This comes from just-released data on performance at the more PR

Eglin Air Force Base: Scholarships Awarded to Two Military Spouses (10)

EGLIN AIR FORCE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Corvias Foundation, a private charitable foundation dedicated to increasing opportunities for military families, awarded LaToya Adams and Aaron Eichstedt, $5,000 scholarships to be put towards furthering their academic careers. Adams and Eichstedt, spouses of Eglin Airmen, are two of the 20 recipients of Corivas Foundation's 2019 military spouse scholarship. "Each year we are completely inspired by our scholarship recipients and their incredible determination more PR

Eight Leaders Bring Passion and Experiences to AFC's Board and Associate Board (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news document: At the helm of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is its 31-person Board of Directors. Each member contributes to the vision and leadership of AFC, and provides a unique perspective based on their areas of expertise and lived experiences. AFC also benefits from support, fundraising and guidance from its Associate Board, comprised of 21 young professionals and emerging leaders. This year, AFC welcomes four new members to both the Board of Director more PR

Eindhoven University of Technology: Major Grant for Research Into Ethically Responsible Innovations (10)

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Aug. 31 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * - The aim is to get a better moral understanding of the impact of disruptive technologies on society * * * Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology and other universities in the Netherlands are launching a major new research programme into the ethics of disruptive technologies. The ethicists, philosophers and technical scientists have received a grant of 17.9 million euros from the Dutch Ministry of Educatio more PR

Electronic Security Association: Ongoing Training Is About More Than Licensing (10)

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: Your employees with the most potential could leave your company for better career opportunities if you don't provide them with a clear path and invest in their development while you have them. This might seem like a lose-lose situation, wherein a talented, well-trained employee has more options in the job market, and an employee who does not see development in their role likewise will find a way to progress in their career elsewhere; however, numbers from more PR

Emergency Nurses Association-Supported Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Enacted (10)

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release: The Emergency Nurses Association commended the recent signing of important legislation that reauthorizes the Emergency Medical Services for Children program, which will help guarantee that children receive appropriate health care they need during an emergency. With 30 million children and adolescents visiting emergency departments each year, ENA recognized the unique challenges - including the need for specialized supplies, equipment and medic more PR

Emergency Physicians Stand in Solidarity With Emergency Medical Professionals in Amazon Region (10)

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) applauds the efforts of the heroic emergency medical professionals working in regions impacted by the Amazon fires. Destruction of the forest and its ecosystem will leave worrisome and potentially permanent agricultural and environmental scars. These fires also pose health risks for people nearby including smoke exposure or inhalation, pulmonary and respiratory irritation. Smoke and ash more PR

Emergency Physicians Stand in Solidarity With Emergency Medical Professionals In Amazon Region (10)

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) applauds the efforts of the heroic emergency medical professionals working in regions impacted by the Amazon fires. Destruction of the forest and its ecosystem will leave worrisome and potentially permanent agricultural and environmental scars. These fires also pose health risks for people nearby including smoke exposure or inhalation, pulmonary and respiratory irritation. Smoke and ash more PR

Emphasizing the Power of Entrepreneurship, Forbes and PJS Global to Help Young Entrepreneurs Spur Innovation and Spark Economic Growth in South Africa (10)

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Today Forbes, AW3 Media and PJS Global announced that Forbes8, a streaming network that features more than 3,000 videos designed to inspire, resource and equip every aspect of an entrepreneur's journey, will officially launch in South Africa on August 29. Available for download from more PR

Engineering Professor Promotes STEM Education in Mexico (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 26 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: Among his many research activities, electrical and computer engineering professor Peter Schubert discovered that children tend to forge their career paths as early as age 13. When he visited Mexico City in July for the 2019 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, one of the IUPUI researcher's goals was to work with middle school students in bilingual schools. Schubert wanted to i more PR

Entomological Society Names Winners of 2019 Professional and Student Awards (10)

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The Entomological Society of America issued the following news release: The Entomological Society of America congratulates the winners of its 2019 awards. The awards recognize scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to entomology. Winners will be honored at Entomology 2019, November 17-20, in St. Louis, Missouri. The following individuals are winners of the 2019 ESA professional, early career professional, and student awards. Professional Awards Silvia more PR

Environmental Working Group: 'Let's Beat the S*** Out Of' Moms Worried About Cancer-Linked Weedkiller (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: A Monsanto executive said he wanted to "beat the shit out of" a mothers' group that urged the company to stop selling its Roundup weedkiller, according to internal emails obtained by lawyers for victims who say the pesticide caused their cancer. The July 2013 emails, reported today by New Food Economy, reveal an exchange between Dr. Daniel Goldstein of Monsanto and two outside consultants about how to respond to an open letter from Moms Across America (h more PR

Environmental Working Group: Trump Skips G-7 Climate Meeting, Slams Renewable Energy, But Insists 'I'm an Environmentalist' (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * - EWG president: "And I'm the prime minister of Greenland" * * * President Trump insisted today he's an environmentalist - but he had a peculiar way of showing it. After skipping a key meeting of world leaders at the G-7 summit on climate change, Trump said he would not jeopardize the profits of the oil, coal and natural gas industries by promoting clean, renewable energy. In a news conference at the end of the summit, Trump told reporters, "I' more PR

EPA Announces Five Star Urban Waters Grants Totaling $130,000 for Projects in Chicago Area and Northwest Indiana (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - With support from EPA, community-led projects will restore urban waters and streams, address water quality in priority watersheds * * * Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced grants to three organizations in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The Dunes Learning Center in Indiana will receive $30,000; and in Illinois both the Elmhurst Par more PR

EPA Announces Five-Star Urban Waters Grants to Projects in New Mexico and Texas (10)

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - With support from EPA, community-led projects will restore urban waters and streams, address water quality in priority watersheds * * * Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced grants to projects in New Mexico and Texas as part of $1.7 million in funding under NFWF's Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program. The grants support public-private more PR

EPA Awards Living Classrooms Foundation a $60,000 Environmental Education Grant for South Baltimore Program (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Living Classroom Foundation in Baltimore to receive a $60,000 Environmental Education grant to expand environmental service learning for students and community members in South Baltimore. The Living Classrooms Foundation was selected through a competitive process and is one of four grantees this year in EPA's Mid-Atlantic region. "It's encouraging to know that students and comm more PR

EPA Provides $1.2 Million to Hypoxia Task Force States, Including Iowa, Missouri (10)

LENEXA, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is providing a total of $1.2 million to the 12 state members of the Hypoxia Task Force (HTF), including Iowa and Missouri, to help implement state plans to reduce excess nutrients in the Mississippi River/Atchafalaya River Basin. Through this funding, EPA is promoting tailored and effective nutrient reduction efforts that are developed through state leadership in coordination wit more PR

EPA Selects Virginia's Friends of the Rappahannock for $100,000 Environmental Education Grant, Professional Development for Teachers (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected Friends of the Rappahannock in Fredericksburg, Va., to receive a $100,000 Environmental Education grant to provide training for teachers. This non-profit was selected through a competitive process and is one of the four grantees this year in EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region. "EPA is glad to support professional development for teachers to experience ways to build environmental literacy," more PR

EPA Selects Virginia's Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for $100,000 for Community Education Program to Reduce Stormwater Run-Off (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Richmond, Va.-based Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden a $100,000 Environmental Education grant to lead educational opportunities for community volunteers to help reduce stormwater runoff pollution and create water-friendly landscapes. This grantee was selected through a competitive process and is one of four awarded this year in EPA's Mid-Atlantic region. "Uncontrolled stormwater runoff more PR

EVENT Sept. 10-12, 2019: Council of Independent Colleges Schedules 2019 State Councils Annual Conference (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council of Independent Colleges will host a 2019 State Councils Annual Conference at the Hotel Monaco, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 10-12: About the Conference: The 2019 CIC State Councils Annual Conference will explore how State Councils are building bridges to help private colleges and universities, students, and corporations work together to strengthen American higher education. The Annual Conference will provide state executives, fundraising officers, and communications staff with face-to-face networking more PR

EVENT Sept. 11-12, 2019: Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Schedules 23rd Annual GIPS Standards Conference (10)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute will host a 23rd Annual GIPS Standards Conference at the Fairmont Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sept. 11-12: Agenda and Speakers: Diversity and Inclusion in Investment Management * Why diversity and inclusion are priorities for investment leaders * Findings from industry round tables on how firms are thinking about diversity and inclusion * 20 recommended actions for firms to become more inclusive Speakers: Rebecca Fender CFA, Head, Future of Finance, CFA more PR

EVENT Sept. 11-12, 2019: Mortgage Bankers Association Schedules Human Resources Symposium (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association will host a Human Resources Symposium at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Virginia, Sept. 11-12: Highlights: * Mortgage Market Developments * Regulatory Update * Loan Originator Compensation * Wage and Hour Laws and Rulings * Employee Agreements, Class Action Waivers and Diversity * Breakout sessions on a variety of topics from fostering an inclusive workforce to managing loan officer recruitment * McLagan's Compensation Survey Results and Trends (Open to survey participants only) more PR

EVENT Sept. 11-13, 2019: Information Systems Audit and Control Association Schedules Oceana CACS (10)

ROLLING MEADOWS, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association will host Oceania CACS Conference at the SkyCity Events Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sept. 11-13: Keynote speakers: Brigadier General Gregory (Greg) J. Touhill Bio: Director Gregory J. Touhill, CISM, CISSP, Brigadier General (ret) is president of Cyxtera Federal Group, Cyxtera Technologies, a secure infrastructure company which offers data center services and cybersecurity capabilities to federal agencies and departments (USA) ... click here to more PR

EVENT Sept. 11-14, 2019: American Academy of Family Physicians Schedules AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express Live Course (10)

LEAWOOD, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians will host an event entitled AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express Live Course at the Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana, Sept. 11-14: Speakers: David Weismiller, Professor, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada Janalynn Beste, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Associate Professor of Family Medicine - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Shawn Conner, Private Practice Physician, Assistant Clinical Professor, Wayne State University Sch more PR

EVENT Sept. 11-14, 2019: Credit Union National Association Schedules 24th Annual CUNA Technology Council Conference (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Credit Union National Association will host the 24th Annual CUNA Technology Council Conference at the Hilton, Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 11-14: Agenda: Technology Exchange - Open Discussion The Technology Exchange is an opportunity to discuss ideas, best practices and knowledge with other credit union professionals. This session will provide a forum to network in a smaller group setting. Registration will be limited to the first 60 attendees. * * * COO Exchange - Open Discussion The COO Exchange is an opportunity more PR

EVENT Sept. 14, 2019: American Bar Association Schedules a Triage Cancer Conference (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The American Bar Association will host a Triage Cancer Conference at the Friday Center for Continuing Education, Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Agenda and Speakers: Cancer Survivorship: Advocacy & Being Empowered Outline how health care professionals can engage in various types of advocacy and encourage their patients to be advocates; Articulate ways in which patients can be empowered and engaged in their treatment, including access to clinical trials, second opinions, precision medicine, and genetics Speakers: M more PR

EVENT Sept. 14-16, 2019: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Schedules IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions will host an event entitled IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers at the Disney's Newport Bay Club Hotel, Disneyland, Paris, Sept. 14-16: The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is an intensive course that gives attendees detailed training in attractions management featuring hands-on instruction and case studies. Industry leaders will immerse your staff into five core topics and provide a closer look at how these issues are managed in the more PR

EVENT Sept. 15-17, 2019: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Schedules Global Accreditation Conference (10)

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International will host a Global Accreditation Conference at the Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 15-17: Agenda and speakers: The Essentials of Strategic Planning Workshop Facilitators: Stephanie Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer, AACSB International Tim Mescon, Executive Vice President and Chief Officer for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, AACSB International * * * What's Next for the Accreditation Standards more PR

EVENT Sept. 15-17, 2019: Promotional Products Association International Schedules Product Responsibility Summit (10)

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Promotional Products Association International will host Product Responsibility Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, Sept. 15-17: The PPAI Product Responsibility Summit offers education focused on the most-pressing business implications, challenges and opportunities associated with compliance. Facilitated by industry thought leaders, representatives from product safety labs and leaders in compliance, this eye-opening event will explore the latest developments, as well as best practices. Corporate social responsibility more PR

EVENT Sept. 17-19, 2019: Council for Advancement & Support of Education Schedules Annual Conference for Media Relations Professionals (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education will host the Annual Conference for Media Relations Professionals at the Hilton Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18-20: Agenda and speakers: Understanding--and Surviving--Today's Media Landscape: What's the role of the media in today's noisy world? Who are today's media? Why do they matter? The landscape is shifting -- and it takes hard work to keep up. Explore business, political and generational challenges to the conventional wisdom around media rel more PR

EVENT Sept. 17-19, 2019: Council for Advancement & Support of Education Schedules Conference for Newcomers in Development (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education will host a Conference for Newcomers in Development - Fall Session at the Renaissance, Seattle, Sept. 17-19: Agenda: The Overall Development Process: Kick off the conference with an interactive session on nuts and bolts of how the development cycle works. We will cover an overview of advancement and philanthropic trends, discuss fundraising constructs, donor motivation, engagement and more. * * * Principles of Practice: Philanthropy is a voluntary exchange in whic more PR

EVENT Sept. 17-19, 2019: Virginia Association of Realtors Schedules 2019 Annual Convention (10)

GLEN ALLEN, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Virginia Association of Realtors will host the 2019 Annual Convention at the Williamsburg Lodge, Sept. 17-19: Keynote: This Would Be Funny If It Wasn't Happening to Me! How to Navigate the Future with Enthusiasm & Vigor Sometimes life just gets in the way. Do you ever think, "Why can't we just do things how we've always done them?" or "Why can't people just leave me alone?" This hilarious and provocative presentation shows real estate professionals how to face stress and buoyantly navigate the future. Thro more PR

EVENT Sept. 19-20, 2019: Association of University Technology Managers Schedules 2019 Western Region Meeting (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Association of University Technology Managers will host the 2019 Western Region Meeting at the Motif, Seattle, Washington, Sept. 19-20: Keynote speakers: Rhea Coler, Infectious Disease Research Institute Steve Reed, Infectious Disease Research Institute * * * Agenda and speakers: The Evolving and Emerging Challenges of Biopharmaceutical Technical Operations and Manufacturing: a Perfect Storm? Featured speaker: Patrick Y. Yang * * * Western Region Session: Rainy Day Roundtable Speakers: Mark Fromhold, Alde more PR

EVENT Sept. 22-24, 2019: American Bankers Association Schedules Bank Marketing Conference (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Bankers Association will host a Bank Marketing Conference at JW Marriott, Austin, Texas, Sept. 22-24: Elevate Your Marketing Bench Strength Leadership looks to marketing for digital innovation, advertising savvy, sales expertise, and new ideas to stay on a path of growth. It is critical to construct an agile marketing team with the experience, credibility and responsiveness to help your bank succeed as it scales. Gain insights the changing workforce so you can find and cultivate a team for the future. Mod more PR

EVENT Sept. 22-24, 2019: Professional Convention Management Association Schedules 2019 Europeans Influencers Summit (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Professional Convention Management Association will host the 2019 Europeans Influencers Summit at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Sept. 22-24: Agenda: Leading The Day After Tomorrow To stay competitive, business event leaders have to connect to many and engage individuals in a rapidly changing business landscape. How do you translate a future-focused mindset into actionable steps to take here and now? Rik Vera will explore macro trends and the mind shift required so you don't make the m more PR

EVENT Sept. 23-24, 2019: National Black MBA Association Schedules 41st Annual Conference & Exposition (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The National Black MBA Association will host the 41st Annual Conference and Exposition at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, Sept. 25-28: Agenda: * How to Go From An Idea to MVP to Customers to Real Business * Emerging Leader Track: Emotional Intelligence: Doing the Hard Work of "Soft" Skills * Emerging Executives Track: Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Understanding Nonverbal Communication * More than Social Media: Using Content Marketing to Grow Your Business * Emerging Leaders Track: Ac more PR

EVENT Sept. 24-25 2019: American Sustainable Business Council Schedules Zero Waste East (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Sustainable Business Council will host Zero Waste East at the New Jersey Innovation Institute Agile Center, Newark, Sept. 24-25: Agenda: Waste - The Zero Landfill Initiative - Sustainable Packaging - Women in Sustainability - Composting - Circular Economy and Chemicals - Public-Private Partnerships - Waste and The Circular Economy - Mixed Paper and Plastics - Food Waste * * * Renewable Energy - Attracting Private Capital - The Green New Deal - Offshore Wind - Global Renewable Energy - Green more PR

EVENT Sept. 24-26, 2019: Health Industry Distributors Association Schedules Streamlining Healthcare Expo and Business Exchange (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Health Industry Distributors Association will host a Streamlining Healthcare Expo and Business Exchange at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 24-26: Agenda: Contracting Trends and Best Practices * Provider supply chain leaders' perspectives on trends in national, regional, and local contracting * Insights on how suppliers can best work with health systems to win contracts and drive compliance * Innovations and best practices in contract administration and pricing accuracy * * * Indepen more PR

EVENT Sept. 25-27, 2019: Association for Career & Technical Education Schedules Best Practices & Innovations Conference (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education will host a Best Practices and Innovations Conference at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 25-27: Keynote Speakers: Dr. Kevin Fleming, Author of the bestseller -(Re)Defining the Goal, Executive Vice President of Future N Focus Enterprises, and CEO of Telos Educational Services Cynthia Marble, Senior Consultant with SIGMA Threat Management Associates Dr. Jason Scales, Business Manager of Education for Lincoln Electric Agenda and spe more PR

EVENT Sept. 26-28, 2019: National School Boards Association Schedules Council of Urban Boards of Education Annual Conference (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The National School Boards Association will host Council of Urban Boards of Education Annual Conference, Miami, Florida, Sept. 26-28: Keynote Speakers: Jacinto Ramos, Jr. Dr. Monique Morris Christian Moore Dr. Cesar Cruz * * * Agenda: Creating Trauma-Informed and Culturally Competent Schools Nationally, more than one in four children in every classroom has been exposed to early childhood trauma. This number has been shown to be doubled for urban schools. Trauma-informed schools are culturally competent more PR

EVENT Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2019: APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities Schedules 2019 CAPPA Annual Conference (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities will host the 2019 CAPPA Annual Conference at the Delta Hotels, Winnipeg, Canada, Sept. 28-Oct. 1: Agenda: How to Save Up to 20% on Utility Bills & Improve the Learning Environment Using Arkansas Tech University as a case study, this session will provide an overview on how to implement a behavioral-based energy management program at your campus to reduce operating costs and improve the student learning environment. * * * Integrated Operations & Energy Program at more PR

EVENT Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2019: Leadership in Educational Facilities Schedules 2019 PCAPPA Conference (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities will host the 2019 PCAPPA Conference at the Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Keynotes: Yes You Can - Scary Conversations to Build Leadership Capacity * Karen Whitney; Kimberly Case-Nichols, Executive Director of Space and Facilities Management, University of Nevada Las Vegas; Tom Polansky, Director Of Facilities Management, Occidental College; David Llewelyn Samuels, Winnie Kwofie, Associate Vice President, Facilities Development & Operations, C more PR

EVENT Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2019: APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities Schedules 2019 ERAPPA Conference (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities will host the 2019 ERAPPA Conference at the Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29-Oct. 2: Keynote Speakers: Adam Kreek, Management Consultant, Entrepreneur and Executive Coach Jack Uldrich, Well-recognized Global Futurist, Speaker, Author * * * Agenda and speakers: Resident Facility Assistants - Students as the After-Hours Front Line of Defense Jessica Abbott, Director of Facilities Residential Operations, University of Hartford * * * Paying more PR

EVENT Sept. 4-6, 2019: Arizona School Boards Association Schedules 43rd Annual Law Conference (10)

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 26 -- The Arizona School Boards Association will host the 43rd Annual Law Conference at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona, Sept. 4-6: Keynote speakers: Jim Walsh, Attorney and national Speaker Walsh Gaallegos Trevino Russo and Kyle P.C. Eric Liu, Civil Evangelist, Author, Founder and CEO of Citizen University Jessica Lahey, Educator, Author of "The Gift of Failure" * * * Agenda and speakers: What Public Schools Can Do to Create Future Informed, Engaged Voters Speaker: Eric Liu * * * The Gift o more PR

Examples of Excelencia Recognizes Washburn University as National Leader in Higher Education Success Efforts for Latino Students (10)

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 21 -- Washburn University issued the following news release: Excelencia in Education has named Washburn University's Ichabod Success Institute as a 2019 Examples of Excelencia finalist. Excelencia in Education is a national organization that promotes Latino student achievement; Examples of Excelencia is a national effort by Excelencia in Education to recognize and highlight evidence-based practices that work for Latino students in higher education. Washburn is one of 16 finalists selected from more than 166 nominated progr more PR

Experienced Community Engagement Leader Joins the Mind Trust (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- The Mind Trust issued the following news release: The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, has hired Lauren I. Peterson as Senior Director of Community Engagement. In her role, Peterson will activate Indianapolis families, civic leaders, and community members to support and join in The Mind Trust's goal of creating a more equitable educational landscape with meaningful input from all stakeholders. As a key member of the community engagement team, Peterson will work to empower the students, f more PR

Exploratorium Invites Visitors to 'Transportation/Transformations' in September (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- The Exploratorium issued the following news release: * * * - Focused Programming Envisions the Future of Our Transit Ecology * * * This September, the Exploratorium will showcase a special week of public programming to engage museum visitors alongside scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, community advocates, and fellow citizens to understand the challenges and imagine collaborative solutions for our shared transit future. Beginning Sunday, September 15, 2019, Transportation/Transfo more PR

FASEA Extends Education Credits for FPA CFP Coursework (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The Financial Planning Association of Australia issued the following news release: The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to announce that its application to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) to extend recognition of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(R) coursework prior to 2003 has been approved. Advisers who commenced the CFP 1-4 program coursework to attain the FPA CFP designation after 1 July 1999 and before 31 December 2003, are eligible to be awarded two c more PR

FCC Issues Letter on Allegation of Wasteful, Duplicative Universal Service Fund (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following letter: To: Ms. Jacqui Clay, Superintendent, Cochise County Schools, 1415 Melody Lane, Bldg C, Bisbee. AZ 85603 Dear Ms. Clay: I write to you regarding a concerning allegation of wasteful and duplicative Universal Service Fund (USF) spending involving your school districts. It was recently brought to my attention that Cochise County' Education and Technology Consortium (CCETC) issued a request for proposals (RfP) on August 20, 2018, under the Federal Communicat more PR

FDA Issues Statement on All Sectors of Papaya Industry to Improve Practices to Better Protect Consumers (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following joint statement by Acting Commissioner Norman E. 'Ned' Sharpless and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas on all the sectors of the papaya industry to improve practices to better protect consumers: "Every day Americans enjoy an abundant food supply that is among the safest in the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration works tirelessly to ensure that foods available to consumers, whether they are produced domestically or more PR

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Florida (Aug. 27) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Florida. *** MILITARY $195,100 Federal Contract Awarded to Left Hand Design JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Left Hand Design Corp., Longmont, Colorado, won a $195,100 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for liner actuators. Agency contact: Michael Van Horn, 904/661-5162, michael.vanhorn@dla.mil. CLASS59; NAICS488190. *** $97,700 Federal Contract Awarded to Smiths Detection MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Smiths Detection LLC, more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Aug. 30) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas. *** MILITARY $115,566 Federal Contract Awarded to Government Sales JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Government Sales LLC, Morehead City, North Carolina, won a $115,566 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for clipper dishwashers. Agency contact: Lance M. Watters, 210/671-1777, lance.watters.1@us.af.mil. CLASS72; NAICS333318. *** MILITARY $111,180 Federal Contract Awarded to University o more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Aug. 31) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas. *** MILITARY $377.01 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Southwest Range Services FORT HOOD, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Southwest Range Services LLC, Las Cruces, New Mexico, was awarded a $377,006,101 federal contract by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command for for engineering and technical services. The place of performance will be at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. [TOPCON] DODBT *** MILITARY $9.5 Million Fede more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in West Virginia (Aug. 31) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in West Virginia. *** $786,221 Federal Contract Awarded to Carahsoft Technology MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Carahsoft Technology Corp., Reston, Virginia, won a $786,221 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Energy for ServiceNow software licenses and professional implementation services. CIV5FCA5. CLASSD; NAICS561110. *** $8,904 Federal Contract Awarded to Pierpont Community & Technical College BRUCETON MILLS, West Virginia, more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in North Carolina (Aug. 30) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in North Carolina. *** MILITARY $115,566 Federal Contract Awarded to Government Sales JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Government Sales LLC, Morehead City, North Carolina, won a $115,566 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for clipper dishwashers. Agency contact: Lance M. Watters, 210/671-1777, lance.watters.1@us.af.mil. *** MILITARY $71,961 Federal Cont more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Ohio (Aug. 31) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Ohio. *** MILITARY $1.65 Million Federal Contract Awarded to DRS Advanced ISR PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- DRS Advanced ISR LLC, Beavercreek, Ohio, won a $1,652,118 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command for communication, detection and coherent radiation equipment. [TOPCON] Agency contact: Tahseen Firoz, 215/697-2849, tahseen.firoz1@navy.mil. *** MILITARY $175,000 Fe more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Texas (Aug. 30) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Texas. *** MILITARY $542,245 Federal Contract Awarded to Raytheon PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 30 -- Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, won a $542,245 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command for trunnion assemblies. Agency contact: Dylan T. Kendra, 215/737-4766, dylan.kendra@dla.mil. *** MILITARY $209,592 Federal Contract Awarded to Ernest Rudy III COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Ern more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Virginia (Aug. 31) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Virginia. *** MILITARY $122.83 Million Federal Contract Awarded to PAE Government Systems WARREN, Michigan, Aug. 30 -- PAE Government Systems Inc., Arlington, Virginia, was awarded a $122,830,985 federal contract modification by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for ground vehicle support services. [TOPCON] DODBT *** MILITARY $115.74 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Progeny Systems WASHINGTON, A more ST

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in West Virginia (Aug. 31) (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in West Virginia. *** $8,904 Federal Contract Awarded to Pierpont Community & Technical College BRUCETON MILLS, West Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Pierpont Community and Technical College, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, won an $8,904 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for education and training services. Agency contact: Sommer Starr, 304/379-5152, sstarr@bop.gov. CIV5FCA5. CLA more ST

Federal Judge Orders Lloyd Industries and Company Owner to Pay $1.04 Million to Employees Terminated for Assisting Safety Investigation (10)

MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has awarded $1,047,399 in lost wages and punitive damages to two former employees of a Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, manufacturer after a jury found the company and its owner fired them in retaliation for their participation in a federal safety investigation. On April 2, 2019, a jury determined that Lloyd In more PR

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Journal Issues 11 Research Articles in May/June 2019 Edition (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23 -- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features prevention, diagnosis and treatment of female pelvic floor disorders from the American Urogynecologic Society, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its May/June 2019 edition: * Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy for Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Radical Cystectomy * Anterior Colporrhaphy With and Without Dermal Allograft: A Randomized Control Trial With Long-Term Follow-Up * Associations B more PR

Financial Planning Association of Australia: Government Extends FASEA Deadlines (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 30 -- The Financial Planning Association of Australia issued the following news release: The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the Government's announcement that it will give existing financial planners more time to pass the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) exam and comply with the FASEA education standard. Senator the Hon Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, announced today that the Government will restore the fu more PR

FINRA EVP of Office of Fraud Detection and Market Intelligence Cameron Funkhouser Announces Retirement (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued the following news release: FINRA today announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Cam Funkhouser after more than 35 years of service at the organization. Funkhouser has led FINRA's Office of Fraud Detection and Market Intelligence (OFDMI) - including the Insider Trading and Fraud Surveillance units, FINRA's Complaint Center and FINRA's Whistleblower program - since its creation 10 years ago. He will remain in his position until the end of the year. Funkhouser more PR

First Lady of Zimbabwe Praises Salvation Army Ministry During African Regional Rally (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 28 -- The Salvation Army International issued the following news: WOMEN from 10 southern African countries gathered in Zimbabwe for a SARPCO (Southern African Region Project Capacity-building) Home League Rally, led by Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women's Ministries) and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham (World Secretary for Women's Ministries). Delegates were also delighted to hear from the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa. Taking place at Glamis Arena stadium in Harare, the rally was atte more PR

First Minister to Lead Annual Pride Cymru Parade on 20th Anniversary Year (10)

CARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 24 -- The Welsh Government issued the following news: * * * - Mark Drakeford will become the first serving First Minister to head up the Pride Cymru parade when it takes to the streets of Cardiff today. * * * The First Minister has accepted the invitation to join Pride Cymru to show his commitment as an ally to LGBTQ+ people in Wales. He will lead the march alongside LGBTQ+ activists and community leaders across the country. He will later speak on the main stage at Pride where he will reiterate the Welsh Government's s more PR

Five Star Urban Waters Grants Awarded to Projects in Southern California (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - With support from EPA, community-led projects will restore urban waters and streams, address water quality in priority watersheds * * * Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced grants to the Los Angeles Audubon Society and San Diego-based Outdoor Outreach to engage youth in habitat restoration projects. The Los Angeles Audubon Society a more PR

Florida First Lady DeSantis Announces 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis issued the following news release: * * * - Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation * * * Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the theme and student contests for 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme will be "Celebrating Public Service" to recognize and pay tribute to Hispanic leaders who play prominent roles in public service throughout Florida. "Governor DeSantis more PR

Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Five to the Government Efficiency Task Force (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Sal Nuzzo, Tarren Bragdon, Jonathan Satter, Keith Wold and Ed Moore to the Government Efficiency Task Force. Sal Nuzzo Nuzzo, of Tallahassee, is the vice president of policy and the director of the Center for Economic Prosperity at the James Madison Institute. Previously, he served in policy consulting roles with MGT of America and Evergreen Solutions. He earned his bachelor's degree in more PR

Florida Gov. DeSantis Provides Additional Updates on Hurricane Dorian Preparedness (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * - 2,500 Members of the Florida National Guard Have Been Activated * * * Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami as well as the Emergency Operations Centers in Brevard and Duval counties. The Governor is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure the state is fully prepared. Current forecasts project Hurricane Dorian will hit more PR

Florida Gov. DeSantis Receives Hurricane Dorian Briefing at National Hurricane Center, Issues Updates on Preparedness (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami where he received a full briefing on Hurricane Dorian. The Governor is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure the state is fully prepared. "Due to Hurricane Dorian's uncertain projected path, I am expanding the state of emergency to include all 67 counties throughout Florida," said Governor more PR

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * - Hurricane Dorian Upgraded to Category 4 * * * Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Emergency Operations Centers in Palm Beach and Orange counties, where he received briefings on Hurricane Dorian and urged residents to be prepared. He also visited the command center of Florida Power & Light to discuss preparation efforts. "It is imperative that all Floridians and their families take Hurricane Dorian seriously," said Governor DeSanti more PR

Florida International University: International Medical Association Recognizes Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (10)

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * - HWCOM wins award for Inspirational Approaches to Health Professions Education * * * The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) has once again recognized the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine's (HWCOM) unique approach to medical education, which focuses on social accountability and the social determinants of health. HWCOM is the first recipient of AMEE's ASPIRE-to-Excellence A more PR

Florida State Sen. Rader and Rep. Polsky File Holocaust Education Act of 2020 (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The Florida Senate issued the following news release on behalf of Florida State Sen. Kevin Rader, D-Boca Raton: State Senator Kevin Rader (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) today filed the Holocaust Education Act of 2020, SB 184 and HB 91 respectively. This legislation updates the original 1994 law by strengthening the requirements to teach the Holocaust in schools, having the Department of Education create curriculum standards, and requiring both charter schools and private schools a more PR

Following Official Announcement of U.S. Space Command, Colo. Congressional Delegation, Governor Reiterate Call for Basing Headquarters in Colorado (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, following the White House's official announcement of the creation of U.S. Space Command, the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation and Governor Jared Polis sent a new letter to the U.S. Department of Defense reiterating their call for the headquarters to be reestablished in Colorado. In the letter to acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan and Commander of U.S. Space Command General John W. Raymond, the leaders tout Colorado's leading more PR

Forbes Asia Launches Inaugural Best Over a Billion List (10)

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Forbes Asia today announced the launch of its inaugural Best Over A Billion list, which spotlights 200 top-performing listed companies across the Asia-Pacific region with revenues of US$1 billion or more. The full list is available at www.forbes.com/bob and in the September issue of Fo more PR

Fort Hays State University Earns 10 National Top-10 Rankings in July, August (10)

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 30 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: Degree programs offered by Fort Hays State University through its FHSU Virtual College received 10 top-10 recognitions, including a No. 1 and six top-five ratings in July and August. They were recognized for being among the best and most affordable programs offered by U.S. colleges and universities. The top-10 selections: OnlineColleges.com No. 1, Best Online Universities in Kansas for 2019-20 Fort Hays State claimed OnlineColleges.com's, www.onlinecolleges.com, more PR

Fort Hays State University: Department Chair to Focus on Rural Impact in Teacher Education (10)

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: Dr. Chris Jochum, chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University, was recently appointed to a position on the board of directors for a new organization designed to support and develop clinical practice in teacher preparation. The National Center for Clinical Practice in Educator Preparation will work jointly with public schools and university teacher preparation programs throughout the United States. The center was officially launched i more PR

Fort Hays State University: Dr. Jacqueline Lubin Presents at International Conference (10)

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: Fort Hays State University's Dr. Jacqueline Lubin, assistant professor in the Department of Advanced Education Programs, presented at the Council for Exceptional Children: Division of International Special Education and Services 2019 International Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this past summer. Lubin's presentation, "Global Perspectives of Educators on Inclusion," was based on a study conducted during the 2018-19 academic year of special and general educators more PR

Four Jackson Public Schools Educators Join MDE Teacher Council (10)

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 29 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news, dated Aug. 26: The Mississippi Department of Education announced in August that it has added nearly 200 experienced and highly regarded professionals to serve on the Mississippi Teacher Council (MTC). Among them are four teachers from JPS elementary schools. Tamora McConnell of Power APAC, Margaret Price of Galloway, Dr. Doris Stocks of Isable and Dorothy Straughter of Van Winkle joined the MTC in 2019-2020. McConnell is a product of JPS and a graduate of Murra more PR

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Expands Community Programming to Support Coffee Farmers (10)

TORONTO, Canada, Aug. 27 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Further strengthening its connections with the local community, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has partnered with a UN-recognised environmental organisation to fight climate change at a grassroots level. su-re.co, a Bali-based organisation, was recognised at the UN Climate Change Conference for its work helping coffee farmers affected by climate change. This includes European Commission projects on clean energy and the implementation of re more PR

Frederick National Laboratory and Purdue University Establish Biomedical Research Collaboration (10)

FREDERICK, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The National Institutes of Health's Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news: Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research has launched a partnership with Purdue University that aims to enhance and accelerate research initiatives, technological innovation, and workforce development in the biomedical sciences. The two-year memorandum of understanding between Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) and Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, a National Cancer Institute-de more PR

Funding Available for Cancer Biology Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for cancer biology research. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authori more ST

Funding Available for Intervention Research Designed to Support Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for intervention research designed to support caregivers of adult cancer patients. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher educat more ST

Funding Available for Research on Behavior, Institutions Connected to Public Policy (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research that advances knowledge and understanding of issues broadly related to attitudes, behavior, and institutions connected to public policy and the provision of public services. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independe more ST

Funding Available for Research on Cancer Prevention, Treatment (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research on cancer prevention and treatment. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/In more ST

Funding Available for Research on Global, National Security (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research that advances knowledge and understanding of issues broadly related to global and national security. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Natural Resource Programs in Virginia, Maryland (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for natural resource programs at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for R&D (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- NASA Headquarters announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for research and development. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments and organizations; Historically more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for HIV Epidemic Control in Uganda (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for the acceleration and sustainability of HIV epidemic control and related diseases in Uganda. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for HIV, AIDS Prevention in Congo (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for comprehensive HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in the Haut Katanga Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, p more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Systems, Technologies in Malawi (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for the improvement of quality of care and health impact through innovative systems and technologies in Malawi. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state control more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for Quality Facility, HIV Prevention (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for quality facility and community-based HIV prevention, case finding, care and treatment and viral suppression to reach epidemic control in Cameroon. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school distr more ST

Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for Scaling Capacity in Health Information Systems in Mozambique (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for scaling capacity in strategic and health information systems in Mozambique. No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health. The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher edu more ST

Geisinger to Offer New Paid Leave Benefit to Employees (10)

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release: * * * - Parental leave policy to take effect Sept. 1 * * * Geisinger today announced a new paid leave benefit that gives employees greater flexibility in balancing their careers with family needs. The new offering, which takes effect Sept. 1, will provide employees with up to two weeks of paid parental leave. The paid parental leave - a benefit less than 15 percent of hospitals nationally provide - gives new parents time to bond with their growing famil more PR

Gender Pay Gap Closes for PhD Grads, First-Ever University of Guelph Study Reveals (10)

GUELPH, Ontario, Aug. 28 [TNSsociologyresearch] --The University of Guelph issued the following news release: Having a PhD on your resume is key to closing the gender pay gap, according to new University of Guelph research. In a first-ever study of recent graduates and gender pay equity, researchers found the higher the level of education upon graduation, the smaller the gender pay gap. The study revealed the average wage for recent PhD grads is the same for men and women. "This is the first time that I've seen at any level that there is no more PR

Genealogy Journal Issues 21 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 28 -- Genealogy, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it focuses on the transdisciplinary scope of contemporary genealogical research and theory and new directions in genealogy studies across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, published 21 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition: * A Brief History of Whakapapa: Maori Approaches to Genealogy * Against All Odds? Birth Fathers and Enduring Thoughts of the Child Lost to Adoption * Artificial and Unconscious Selection more PR

General Mills: Strawberry Pandowdy Earns Top Prize in 2019 Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest (10)

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: General Mills Foodservice announces that Kevin Brown, executive chef of SELECT Restaurant in Spartanburg, S.C., is the Grand Prize Winner in the 5th Annual Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest, which celebrates independent family or "neighborhood" restaurants and food trucks and the one-of-a-kind dishes that reflect their local flavor. A team from General Mills, including the Pillsbury Doughboy, surprised Brown with the news during a celebrato more PR

Genetically Manipulating Protein Level in Colon Cancer Cells Can Improve Effectiveness of Chemotherapy, Mayo Clinic Study Finds (10)

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: Colorectal cancer outcomes may improve by genetically altering an immune-regulatory protein in cancer cells, making the cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy. That's according to new Mayo Clinic research. The findings, published this month in Oncogene, indicate that increasing the expression of the PD-L1 protein in colorectal cancer cells can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy. "These findings, if verified by subsequent research, suggest that the level of more PR

Georgia Gov. Kemp, State School Superintendent Richard Woods Lead Effort on Education Standards (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: The State of Georgia is beginning a citizen-led, student focused effort to review and revise the academic standards used in Georgia's K-12 public schools, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today. These efforts, undertaken by the Office of the Governor in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and State School Superintendent Richard Woods, will address the English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics standards currently known as t more PR

Georgia Southern University Professors Mentor Students at Boys & Girls Club of Statesboro, Enhance STEM Literacy With Weeklong Study (10)

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) faculty members Shelli Casler-Failing, Ph.D., and Alma Stevenson, Ph.D., worked with students at the Boys and Girls Club of Statesboro this summer to enhance their STEM literacy skills. From July 8 through 12, Casler-Failing and Stevenson spent four hours daily implementing an in-depth science unit on water quality with rising fourth- through seventh-grade students. Using water samples from Geor more PR

Georgia State University: College of Education & Human Development Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Support Teacher Training (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Georgia State University issued the following news release: Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD), Clayton County Public Schools and Curriculum Associates will work together on a new $1.2 million grant program to support Clayton County middle school teachers implementing the county's math curriculum in their classrooms. CEHD faculty and doctoral students will collaborate with master teachers and coaches to provide supplemental support to Clayton County teachers implementing the more PR

Goodfellow Celebrates Women's Equality Day (10)

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Seraiah Wolf Goodfellow service members celebrated Women's Equality Day at the event center here, August 26. In 1973, the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as "Women's Equality Day." The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This was the culmination of a massive peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its f more PR

Google Grant Allows University of Arkansas-Little Rock to Provide Free Cloud-based Cybersecurity Labs for Arkansas Students (10)

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock Campus issued the following news: A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has received a $10,000 Google grant that will help provide free cloud-based cybersecurity labs for junior high and high school students in Arkansas. Philip Huff, assistant professor of computer science and research associate with the Emerging Analytics Center, received $10,000 in Google Cloud Platform credits from Google's education grants team. The credits will be used to host online c more PR

Government of Canada Announces New Rouge National Urban Park Education, Welcome Centre (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- Parks Canada issued the following news release: * * * - Parks Canada and Toronto Zoo reach agreement to enhance visitor experiences at the Rouge while supporting the Zoo's endangered species breeding facilities * * * Nature is central to our identity as Canadians. For millions of Canadians living in the Greater Toronto Area, Rouge National Urban Park puts nature within easy reach. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and the CEO of t more PR

Government of Canada Provides $2.25 Million for Nunavut to Combat Gun and Gang Violence (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- Public Safety Canada issued the following news release: Communities large and small continue to be impacted by gun violence and gang activity. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to combat gun and gang violence in communities across the country by investing heavily in the Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence. Today, the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced more than $2.25 million in funding over five years to support Nun more PR

Government of Canada, Province of New Brunswick Support Lobster Research, Oyster Aquaculture (10)

SHEDIAC, New Brunswick, Aug. 26 -- Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the following news release: With the longest coastline in the world, Canada's coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade, and Member of Parliament for Beausejour, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister for Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the more PR

Govs. Inslee, Whitmer Lead Coalition of 17 Governors Opposing Federal Proposal to Kick Families Off Food Assistance (10)

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Gov. Jay Inslee and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer -- along with a coalition of governors from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin -- sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue voicing opposition to the USDA's proposal to essentially eliminate Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE more PR

Graduate School Faculty Receive Academic Promotion (10)

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering and Management completed the academic year 2018-19 promotion and tenure (P&T) cycle. Six faculty members underwent a rigorous evaluation of their teaching, scholarship and service resulting in a promotion in academic rank. Cumulatively, the six faculty members have more than 552 publications, advised more than 173 AFIT students, and earned nearly $40 more PR

Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Highlights Colorado Mesa University, Mesa County Valley School District D51 Partnerships During Community Briefing (10)

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 23 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news release: CMU and SD51 are focused on increasing the educational attainment of people in western Colorado by working together through strategic partnerships. The joint efforts were on full display Wednesday, August 22 when the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce convened its annual community briefing. The chamber initiative is designed to help the university expand its educational and economic footprint throughout the region. "We chose to focus on partn more PR

Grand Valley State University: Health Care Experts Highlight Interprofessional Conference (10)

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The 12th annual Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) conference will focus on embedding interprofessional initiatives within health professions. Hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost for Health, the MIPERC conference is September 19-20 at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. MIPERC is an organization founded by Grand Valley, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners and Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine to more PR

Greenberg Traurig's Jacob Bundick Recognized for Community Impact by MyVegas Magazine (10)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 28 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jacob D. Bundick, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Las Vegas, Houston, and Dallas offices, has been honored among the "Top 100 Men of Success" by MyVegas magazine. According to MyVegas magazine, the annual award recognizes individuals making a positive impact in the Las Vegas community. Winners are selected across a variety of industries including gaming, government, finance, arts, entertainment, education, healthcare, and more PR

Greensboro College Names Asia Hinton Admissions Counselor/Visit Coordinator (10)

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 26 -- Greensboro College issued the following news: Greensboro College's Office of Admissions has named Asia Hinton its admissions counselor and visit coordinator. In that role, Hinton will serve as an admissions counselor and also coordinate visits by prospective students to the college and admissions events such as open houses and Saturday Info Sessions. Hinton comes to Greensboro College from the Greensboro Sportsplex, where she had been a recreation assistant from August 2018 to June and head counselor since June. more PR

Grissom Air Reserve Base Locks in a T-38 for Air Show (10)

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force (434th Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news: By Jami K. Lancette When the gates open or the Grissom Air and Space Expo Sept 7-8, one aircraft on the ramp will be familiar to senior aviators. The T-38 Talon joined the Air Force inventory in 1961, the T-38 is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. The advanced jet pi more PR

Grissom Ropes in a T-6A Texan II for Air Show (10)

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (434th Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news: By Jami K. Lancette The Grissom Air and Space Expo is Sept. 7-8, and the T-6 Texan will be there. The T-6 is the first aircraft many Air Force pilots fly. Deployed in May of 2000, the T-6 is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. With 446 in the active inventory, the aircraft is fully aerobatic and fe more PR

Groundbreaking Research on Renewable Energy Wins APEC ASPIRE Prize (10)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation issued the following news release: Groundbreaking work that may foster more use of renewable energy has been rewarded the 2019 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research, and Education, or ASPIRE. Dr. Yun Hau Ng, whose innovation of using sunlight to split water into clean hydrogen and generate renewable energy exemplifies this year's theme of 'natural laboratories', will receive a USD 25,000 prize from Wiley and Elsevier, publishers of scholarly scientific knowledge. The annual AS more PR

Haidilao's Zhang Yong Debuts at No. 1 on the 2019 Forbes Singapore Rich List (10)

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Hot-pot billionaire Zhang Yong, founder of Haidilao International, is Singapore's richest with a net worth of US$13.8 billion, according to the 2019 Forbes Singapore Rich List. He makes his debut on this year's list, which can be found here and in the September issue of Forbes Asia, av more PR

Hampton University's School of Nursing Hires Dr. Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson to Lead Center of Excellence in Gerontology (10)

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Hampton University issued the following news release: Dr. Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson, DNP, MSN, RN-BC has been appointed to the role of associate professor at Hampton University's School of Nursing. Her newly created role will help develop the University's Center of Excellence in Gerontology that will focus on developing inter-professional health care providers to deliver care for older adults, developing community-based programs to address social determinants of health for older adults and lead community-engaged resea more PR

Hanes to Lead Newberry College Disability Services (10)

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College has appointed LaShawn A. Hanes as coordinator of disability services, beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year. "I am beyond excited for the opportunity to work with students and families who have found a home at Newberry College," said Hanes. "I will work to ensure full access and participation on campus, both academically and socially, and to show there are no barriers to what our students can accomplish." Hanes' role includes managing acade more PR

Harvard Medical School: Connecting Across Borders (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * - HMX courses help prepare future doctors to work in both Mexico, U.S. * * * The Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (UAG) in Mexico has begun offering Harvard Medical School's HMX online courses to students in the UAG International Program of Medicine. This launch marks the start of a collaboration aimed at helping prepare future physicians who will be practicing in both Mexico and the United States. UAG is offering all five HMX courses--biochemistry more PR

Harvard Medical School: Downstream Effects (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * - Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players * * * Former professional football players who have experienced concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation or nausea after a head injury, are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (ED), according to research published Aug. 26 in JAMA Neurology. The research--based on a survey of more than 3,400 former NFL players more PR

Health Department Announces Drug Overdose Deaths Decreased in 2018 for the First Time in Eight Years Following Historic Investments (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: After seven consecutive years of increasing drug overdose deaths, the Health Department today announced a decrease in the number and rate of overdose deaths from 2017 to 2018, but cautioned the epidemic is not over. There were 1,444 overdose deaths in 2018 - 38 fewer deaths compared with 2017. "The decrease in drug overdose deaths is promising, but far too many New Yorkers are still dying," said Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barb more PR

High Point Market and American Society of Interior Designers Announce Design Viewpoints Series Sessions for Fall Market 2019 (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release: The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), has set the schedule for its popular educational seminar series for Fall Market, October 19-23, 2019. The Design Viewpoints Series (DVS) will take place October 19-21, at the High Point Theatre, next to the Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point. Designers can earn up to 3 IDCEC-approved continuing education units (CEUs) throug more PR

Higher Education Administrator and Engineer Charles Zukoski Named University of Southern California Provost (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of Southern California (USC) issued the following news release: * * * - The accomplished university leader and internationally recognized chemical engineer joins USC as its chief academic officer. * * * USC President Carol L. Folt announced the selection of Charles F. Zukoski as the university's provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, effective October 1. He will hold the Shelly and Ofer Nemirovsky Provost's Chair. A skilled administrator, researcher and member of the Natio more PR

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Webinar: Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act of 2019 (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will offer a free webinar on September 4, 2019, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will provide an overview of the Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment (HERE) Act of 2019 and its impact on Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The HERE Act proposes a new grant program, authorized at $150 million, under Title V of the Higher Education Act. The program would provide more PR

Historic Statewide Reorganization Takes Effect, Signals Major Milestone in Missouri Gov. Parson's Plan to Improve State Government (10)

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: Today marks the official restructuring of four state agencies, signaling a major milestone in Governor Mike Parson's plan to improve state government. Initially announced through a series of Executive Orders issued by Governor Parson in January, the changes represent the most significant reorganization of state government in decades. "During my State of the State Address in January, I committed to the General Assembly that our administr more PR

Hoeven Breaks Ground on New Unity Medical Center in Grafton (10)

GRAFTON, North Dakota, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven today joined local leaders and health care professionals in Grafton to break ground on the new Unity Medical Center (UMC). The $23 million facility will house a new surgery center, rehabilitation services center, emergency room, all private patient rooms, a rural medical training and education center and a medical library. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven helped secure a $16.7 mill more PR

Hogan, Hard at Work Doing Nothing for Maryland (10)

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: The past 26 days of Maryland political news has been littered with examples of Governor Hogan's penchant for saying a lot, while accomplishing very little. Here's a quick refresher for those that haven't been keeping up: Hogan Backs Trump The month of August kicked off with Trump attacking Baltimore and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Elijah Cummings. Hogan told the Baltimore Sun that Rep. Cummings could "do more to help" Baltimore. When the Bal more PR

Hood College, Frederick County Public Schools Sign First NeighborHOOD Partnership Agreement (10)

FREDERICK, Maryland, Aug. 30 -- Hood College issued the following news: Hood College has launched a "NeighborHOOD" partner program that will offer Frederick County partners tuition discounts for their employees and their dependents. The first partnership was signed today with Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). "As an anchor institution and in fulfillment of our mission, we are committed to increasing access to a Hood education to the people living and working in Frederick County," said Hood President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D. "We are more PR

Hope College: Article Examining Statistics Instruction Wins National 'Best Paper' Award (10)

HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- Hope College issued the following news release: The simulation-based approach to statistics instruction piloted at Hope College has once again earned national recognition. The Journal of Statistics Education has presented its 2018 "Best Paper" award to Hope mathematics professors Todd Swanson and Jill VanderStoep and six colleagues from other institutions for a paper they co-authored that examines -- and affirms -- the effectiveness of a simulation-based curriculum for introductory statistics. It is the fourth ti more PR

Hotter'N Hell Rolls Through Sheppard (10)

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Madeleine E. Jinks Thousands of dedicated and determined cyclists blaze through Sheppard AFB, Aug. 24, 2019, during the 38th Annual Hotter'N Hell Hundred - the largest single-day cycling event in the nation. The race draws in riders of varying skill levels from all over the globe to participate in multiple race routes and distances, some of which stretch through Sheppard. As the cyclists cruise through Sheppard, t more PR

Houston Native and 'Hamilton' Star Renee Elise Goldsberry Opens the Houston Symphony 2019-2020 POPS Series (10)

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actress and vocalist Renee Elise Goldsberry, original cast member of the musical phenomenon Hamilton, comes home to Houston to open the Houston Symphony's 2019-2020 POPS Series alongside conductor Steven Reineke, Sept. 6-8. Saturday night attendees are invited to stay late and enjoy an after-party featuring music, specialty cocktails, free giveaways, and mingling with musicians. The program features beloved Broadway standards like "Y more PR

Howard University: President Wayne A. I. Frederick Is Appointed to NCAA Division I Presidential Forum (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Howard University issued the following news release: Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Presidential Forumand will serve a three-year term beginning September 1. The Presidential Forum is comprised of one president or chancellor from each of the 32 Division I Conferences. "I am honored to represent Howard University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference institutions as a member of the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum," said President Frederick. "Fr more PR

Human Animal Bond Research Initiative: Publication of Largest-Ever Study on Pets in the Classroom Indicates Positive Impact on Academic and Social Behavior (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative issued the following news release: * * * - HABRI-Funded Study Shows Classroom Pets Help Improve Social and Cognitive Development in Children * * * The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Care Trust, and American Humane announced today the online publication of the Pets in the Classroom Study, which assessed the social, behavioral, and academic effects of the presence of small, resident classroom animals for 591 third and fourth-grade students across the Unite more PR

Human Rights Watch: Nigeria - Anguish, Poverty Confront Trafficking Survivors (10)

ABUJA, Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - End Detention in Shelters, Provide More Support * * * Many survivors of sex and labor trafficking struggle with unaddressed health challenges, poverty, and abhorrent conditions upon their return to Nigeria. Nigerian authorities have failed to provide the assistance that survivors need to rebuild their lives and have unlawfully detained many of the already traumatized women and girls in shelters. The 90-page report, "'You Pray for Death': Trafficking of more PR

Humboldt State University Receives $8.6 Million to Invest in Children's Center, Child Dev Lab at Trinity Annex (10)

ARCATA, California, Aug. 21 -- Humboldt State University issued the following news: HSU has received $8.6 million to rebuild the Trinity Annex to house the University's Children's Center. The Child Development Laboratory is also exploring opportunities to relocate to the remodeled space. This project will allow more children to receive services, improve efficiency of operations and sustainability, open the programs' current location to development, and reduce the amount of maintenance needed for campus infrastructure. The renovation of the T more PR

ICivics and Discovery Education Invite Students and Teachers to Explore the United States Constitution and Their Constitutional Rights Through a Unique Virtual Viewing Party (10)

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: On September 17th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST, iCivics, the nonprofit founded by Sandra Day O'Connor to ensure that every student in America develops the knowledge they need for civic participation, will partner with Discovery Education, the leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms to present a special virtual viewing party for studen more PR

ICOM Kyoto 2019 the Final Version of the ICOM-OECD Guide for Local Governments, Communities and Museums Is Now Available Online and Will Be Presented in Kyoto! (10)

PARIS, France, Aug. 28 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news: In December 2018, ICOM and OECD joined forces to launch Culture and Local Development: Maximising the Impact - Guide for Local Governments, Communities and Museums, introduced in Venice by ICOM's Director General Peter Keller and OECD's Secretary General Angel Gurria. Following the dissemination of this initial version, this joint instrument was presented on various international conferences and seminars in 2019 (more information on these events here) to more PR

IDB and Agitos Foundation Extend Project to Strengthen Para Sport and Social Inclusion (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * - New phase of 'En sus marcas, listos... inclusion" will benefit communities in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Dominican Republic. * * * Paralympic sport is a key tool in the socioeconomic inclusion of people with disabilities. That's why the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Agitos Foundation have launched a new project during the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games which aims to continue the previous work with the 'En sus marcas, more PR

Illinois Soybean Association FY20 Projects Target Increasing Farmer Profitability and Customer Demand (10)

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following news release: The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Board of Directors recently approved its FY20 budget. This includes checkoff-funded projects targeted at increasing farmer profitability and building customer demand across domestic and international food, feed and fuel markets. The new fiscal year begins Sept. 1, 2019. "Illinois soybean farmers have had a tough year, with weather problems and trade wars weighing on our prices and our profitability," say more PR

Illinois State Rep. Crespo Effort to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Schools Signed Into Law (10)

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates: A new law from state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will provide school districts with additional tools to avert misconduct by educators and prevent the hiring of individuals with criminal records. "There is no more important job as a legislator than to protect children and keep their learning environments safe," Crespo said. "This legislation will help prevent the series of unfortunat more PR

Illinois State Rep. Edly-Allen Meets With Members of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter (10)

LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville: State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently visited with local advocates and members of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter for a discussion on potential legislation to improve outcomes for patients and caregivers, ways to increase education around dementia-related diseases, and strategies for increasing education and public awareness of the disease. "Alzheimer's and deme more PR

Illinois State Rep. Greenwood Measure to Raise Minimum Teacher Salary to $40,000 Now Law (10)

EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis: Expressing appreciation for the value that teachers bring to the classroom, state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is highlighting the signing of legislation to increase the state's minimum salary for teachers. "Teachers play an instrumental role in the lives of every resident, and often their contributions are overlooked," Greenwood said. "It was time to raise our state's min more PR

Illinois State Rep. Kalish-Sponsored Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Yehiel "Mark" Kalish, D-Chicago: Local schools will get a boost in recruiting and retaining the best teachers under a new law backed by state Rep. Yehiel "Mark" Kalish, D-Chicago, which increases the minimum starting salary for Illinois teachers. "The foundation of every great school is built with great teachers," Kalish said. "Illinois has gone over 40 years without raising the minimum wage for our teachers. The women and men more PR

Illinois State Rep. Villa, Latino Legislators Invite Local Residents to Census 2020 Tour (10)

WEST CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago: To highlight the importance of participating in the 2020 Census, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is partnering with Latino Caucus legislators and the Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation to host a Census 2020 Tour. "It is critical to ensure that every person in Illinois is counted so that we have accurate representation in Congress, and receive our fair share of funding for schools, roa more PR

Improved Intubation Tool Wins Top Prize in Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Design Competition (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * - NIH and VentureWell award teams who develop real solutions to real problems. * * * The winners of the eight annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge developed simple but effective solutions that can make a significant difference to the patient population, such as a tool to make intubation easier and more accurate and a rapid screening test for C. difficile infections (CDI) more PR

In Cincinnati at the Western Economic Council Breakfast, Portman Launches Three-Day 'Results Tour' Highlighting Accomplishments for Ohioans (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - The Three-day Tour Will Cover 11 Counties, More Than 630 Miles, Highlighting Accomplishments that are Making a Difference for Ohio Workers, Families, and Communities * * * Today, Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), delivered remarks at the Western Economic Council (WEC) breakfast highlighting his work to enact pro-growth policies, including the tax reform law which is helping the economy grow and create jobs, strengthening Career and Technical Educatio more PR

In Cincinnati, Portman Tours Easterseals YouthBuild Renovation Project (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), joined YouthBuild students, Easterseals CEO Pam Green, VP of Education for Employment Debbie Smith, and local YouthBuild Program Manager James Harris for a tour of an Evanston home they have renovated that will be sold. "Today, I had the opportunity to visit and tour a YouthBuild site in the Cincinnati region, and I'm impressed by what I saw," said Portman. "The skills that Easterseals is committed to teaching the more PR

In Delaware, Portman Tours Delaware Area Career Center, Meets With Its Leadership & Students (10)

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - Portman Discusses Workforce Development with Career Center Leadership * * * Today, Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), toured Delaware Area Career Center, and met with the Center's leadership to discuss Career and Technical Education and how his bipartisan JOBS Act legislation will help more Ohioans get the skills and training they need to find in-demand jobs. "I had a productive discussion today with the leadership of the Delaware Area Career Center ab more PR

Indiana Department of Education Issues Statement on Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network Spring Results (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following statement by Superintendent Jennifer McCormick on the upcoming release of the embargoed Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network spring results: "The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has been actively advocating for a new, modernized, state-legislated accountability system that is fair, accurate, and transparent. As communicated last week, in response to the embargoed ILEARN results, we are proposing legislative action addressing t more PR

Indiana State Rep. GiaQuinta, State Sen. Lanane Issue Statements on ILearn Scores (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following statement by Indiana State Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, and State Sen. Tim Lanane, D-Anderson, in response to the release of the ILearn scores: "The bottom line is that Republicans have been running an education system in Indiana for over ten years that doesn't adequately pay our teachers, under funds our traditional public schools and is failing to test our kids correctly," said GiaQuinta. "These test scores are a symptom of a larger problem. The Indiana more PR

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis: Ph.D. Student Looks to Dial Down 'Math Anxiety' With His MuSciQ (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 26 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: Mathematics fuels music, from counting beats to the hierarchy of notes. Play that in reverse, and music can help with math. Hip-hop, country and even death metal could combat "math anxiety," according to Alan Tyson II, a music and arts technology Ph.D. student. An accomplished musician with a passion for mathematics education, Tyson is deep into his latest research project, MuSciQ, a methodology and futu more PR

Industry Training Authority: MOU Increases Trades Education and Employment Opportunities for People on the North Coast (10)

KITIMAT, British Columbia, Aug. 30 -- The Industry Training Authority issued the following news release: As part of its commitment to supporting success in trades education and apprenticeship for First Nations, and actively working towards reconciliation, Industry Training Authority (ITA), in partnership with Kitamaat Valley Education Society (KVES), is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Through this MOU, KVES becomes a sponsor of local apprentices, creating an appropriate cultural approach to an apprentic more PR

Informatics Journal Issues 11 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 28 -- Informatics, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it focuses on the science of informatics, published 11 research articles, including the following topics, in its June 2019 edition: * A New Co-Evolution Binary Particle Swarm Optimization with Multiple Inertia Weight Strategy for Feature Selection * Computational Thinking and Down Syndrome: An Exploratory Study Using the KIBO Robot * Conceptualization and Non-Relational Implementation of Ontological and Epistemic Vagueness of Information in Digital Huma more PR

Information Warfare Training Command Monterey Dedicates Navy Yard to Senior Chief Shannon Kent (10)

MONTEREY, California, Aug. 27 -- The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center issued the following news: By Ian Wyatt Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Monterey dedicated its command training stage and surrounding buildings in honor of Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Shannon Kent, Aug. 21. The area is now formally known as the "Kent Navy Yard," a small portion of the Presidio of Monterey and Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC), which includes a number of Navy barracks buildings. more PR

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Commodity Roundtables Offers New Slate of Experts, Focus on Next Boom Market (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries issued the following news release: As scrap recyclers and brokers continue to seek new outlets for recycled commodities, market participants are increasingly interested in where demand will come from next. To meet that need, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries' (ISRI) 2019 Commodity Roundtables Forum will offer fresh new perspectives and insights on the commodity markets and examine "the next boom market." The annual event which attracts processors, brokers, traders, an more PR

Interior Secretary Bernhardt and U.S. Delegation Conclude Trip to the Pacific Islands Forum Partners Dialogue in Tuvalu (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs issued the following news release: * * * - Engages with Pacific Leaders and Emphasizes Commitment to the Pacific Islands * * * U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has wrapped up his trip to Tuvalu as head of the U.S. delegation to the 31st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Partners Dialogue, which took place on August 16, 2019. The high-level U.S. government delegation comprised of senior officials from the White House, U.S. Department of State, U more PR

International Federation of Inventors' Associations 28th Virtual Executive Committee Meeting (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 27 -- International Federation of Inventors' Associations issued the following news: IFIA 28th Virtual Executive Committee meeting was organized On Wed, Aug 14, 2019 to review the new membership requests submitted to IFIA Secretariat by The Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) from (Egypt) and ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) from (Uganda) which gained the majority of votes and were admitted as IFIA corresponding members. The Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) is a non-profit organization a more PR

International Labor Rights Forum: New Safety Initiative Launched in India Today Ignores Vital Lessons From the Past (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The International Labor Rights Forum issued the following news release: A building safety initiative launching in India today, aimed at improving safety for workers in the country's garment industry, is set on a path to ignore workers' voices and replicate mistakes from the past. Although the "Life and Building Safety Initiative" professes to learn from the program that made factories safe in Bangladesh after the Rana Plaza building collapse, it ignores its most vital elements. The Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initia more PR

International Rescue Committee Issues Statement on Venezuelan Humanitarian Needs (10)

BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 29 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by President and CEO David Miliband: As the world's interest in Colombia is ignited by the new challenges to the peace process, the number of people who have left Venezuela continues to increase each day. The International Rescue Committee's (IRC) President and CEO, David Miliband, visited Colombia to meet Venezuelan families and see the humanitarian response across the country. "Today's news highlights the challenges that Colombia still faces in th more PR

Investments & Wealth Institute Announces Continuing Education Requirement Changes for CIMA, CPWA and RMA Certificants (10)

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Investments and Wealth Institute (formerly the Investment Management Consultants Association) issued the following news: As an advanced professional credentialing body, the Investments & Wealth Institute takes great pride in ensuring that our credentials remain relevant and add value to those who pursue them. The Institute is adjusting the continuing education (CE) requirements in order to advance and protect the integrity of the marks. Starting January 1, 2020, all Certified Investment Management Analyst(R) (CIMA( more PR

Iowa Gov. Reynolds Announces Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund Recipients (10)

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the first 13 recipients of the new Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant designed to help employers carry out solutions to help their employees achieve postsecondary training and education. The first round of Employer Innovation Fund Grants will distribute over $400,000 in funds to employers across the state. "The Employer Innovation Fund drives innovation in meeting the workforce challenges more PR

Iowa Gov. Reynolds Announces New Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Iowa Students and Employers (10)

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Gov. Kim Reynolds, joined by business and education leaders, today announced opportunities now available through the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning, a virtual space that connects students and employers through shared projects that enable students to learn through real-world professional experiences. "By exploring potential interests early on, students are better positioned to make informed decisions about their career path," said Gov. Reynol more PR

Iowa State University: Midwest Schools Join Forces to Promote Faculty Success For Women in STEM Fields (10)

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Cinzia Cervato knows - and has lived - the challenges women faculty in science and technology fields can face in their departments and their families: Only tenure-track woman in her department. Check. Carefully made day care plans falling through. Check. Asking herself, "Where am I going to get the support?" Check. Cervato, a Morrill Professor of geological and atmospheric sciences at Iowa State University, is leading collaborators across campus and from three more PR

IPS Receives Major Grant Funding From State to Increase Student and Family Economic Mobility (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- Indianapolis Public Schools issued the following news release: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is pleased to announce an award of more than $503,000 in funds from the Governor's Workforce Cabinet. The IPS Education Foundation facilitated the development and coordination of partners for IPS' application, and as a result, this grant will help the district leverage community partnerships to provide a variety of career coaching services to benefit IPS parents, teachers and students in kindergarten through 12th g more PR

IVIP, Trocaire College's DOJ Grant Program, Preps for Second Year (10)

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 26 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: Trocaire was awarded nearly $300,000 from the federal Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women last September. With the first year consisting entirely of trainings, planning and preparation, Grant Coordinator Jillian Hanesworth is looking forward to kicking off on-campus programming for students, faculty and staff in October. The grants--distributed to 57 schools across the United States--are intended to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, da more PR

Jeremy Thomas Donates Personal Collection to the British Film Institute National Archive (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 27 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: The BFI is delighted to announce that Jeremy Thomas, one of the industry's most revered independent producers and founder of Recorded Picture Company, has made a significant donation from his working archive to the BFI National Archive. The archive spans Jeremy Thomas's remarkable career both as a producer and executive producer from his first film, Mad Dog Morgan (1976) by Philippe Mora, through to Ben Wheatley's High Rise (2015). Consisting of both mov more PR

Jessica Lynch to Keynote Concord University's Veterans Day Observance (10)

ATHENS, West Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Concord University issued the following news: Former American Prisoner of War (POW) Jessica Lynch will be the keynote speaker for Concord University's Veterans Day observance on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The program will begin at 11 a.m. in University Point's Wilkes Family Chapel on the Athens campus. Lynch, a former Private First Class (PFC) with the United States Army, was injured and captured by Iraqi forces after her unit was ambushed in Iraq on March 23, 2003. Jessica's recovery by U.S. Special Operations F more PR

Joey Smith Replaces Lloyd Hammonds on Coconino Community College District Governing Board (10)

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 26 -- Coconino Community College issued the following news: The Coconino Community College District Governing Board has a new member from the Page area. During a small ceremony at the CCC campus in Page, Joseph "Joey" Smith was handed the duties of DGB member by his predecessor, Lloyd Hammonds. "It's an honor to serve the residents of northern Arizona as a District Governing Board member," Smith said. "I look forward to helping strengthen the educational excellence CCC has long been known for." Smith, a member of the more PR

Johnson & Johnson to Appeal Flawed Opioid Judgment in Oklahoma (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * - Company Did Not Cause Opioid Crisis; Neither Facts Nor Law Support This Outcome - Company Confident It Has Strong Grounds For Appeal * * * Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies today announced they will appeal the $572 million civil judgment entered in Cleveland County District Court in the State of Oklahoma's lawsuit against opioid manufacturers. The Company is confident it has strong grounds to appeal this more PR

Joint Base Langley-Eustis: Saving Lives Since '72 (10)

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Sarah Dowe The black smoke swirled around the young fireman as he helped fight the growing flames that threatened to consume the home. Through the rolling darkness that consumed him, a hand passed back what looked like a dirty rag. This was 15-year-old Jeffrey Barbour's first experience in a burning building after joining the Hampton Fire Department on July 10, 1972, following a long line of firefighting family members. "I grew up in the fire st more PR

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy Issues 15 Research Articles in September/October 2019 Edition (10)

NEWARK, Delaware, Aug. 29 -- The Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, a peer-reviewed journal that says it aims at improving engagement and achievement among literacy learners ages 12 and older from the International Literacy Association, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its September/October 2019 edition: * "My Thoughts on Gun Violence": An Urban Adolescent's Display of Agency and Multimodal Literacies * Articulating the Unarticulated: A Review of Literacies, Sexualities, and Gender: Understanding Identities Fro more PR

Journal of Educational Computing Research Issues 10 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 27 -- The Journal of Educational Computing Research, a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary scholarly journal that says it features reports and critical analyses on educational computing for both theorists and practitioners, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Developing Educational 3D Games With StarLogo: The Role of Backwards Fading in the Transfer of Programming Experience * Developing Elementary Students' Digital Literacy Through Augmented Reality Creation: Insights From a more PR

Journal of General Internal Medicine Issues 9 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The Journal of General Internal Medicine, a journal from the Society of General Internal Medicine that says it focuses on improved patient care, education in primary care, general internal medicine and hospital medicine, published nine research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * A Budget Impact Analysis of the Collaborative Care Model for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care * Changes in Price for Generic Drugs in the USA, 2008-2016 * Effect of Electronic Clinical Decisi more PR

Journal of Human Resources Issues 8 Research Articles in Spring 2019 Edition (10)

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 28 -- The Journal of Human Resources, a journal that says it features the labor economics, education, discrimination and retirement from the University of Wisconsin System, published eight research articles on the following topics in its Spring 2019 edition: * Child Schooling and Child Work in the Presence of a Partial Education Subsidy * Do Altruistic Mental Health Care Providers Have Better Treatment Outcomes? * Gainfully Employed?: Assessing the Employment and Earnings of For-Profit College Students Using Administ more PR

Kaiser Permanente: Reducing Secondary Cardiac Events With Virtual Cardiac Rehab (10)

OAKLAND, California, Aug. 28 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release: * * * - Wearable technology and virtual coaching increase patient engagement and lead to improved outcomes. * * * Kaiser Permanente has demonstrated promising results in reducing secondary cardiac events and rehospitalizations by creating a virtual cardiac rehabilitation program that fits seamlessly into patients' lives. Increasing rates of program enrollment and completion have been key factors in the improved outcomes. Results and details about the progr more PR

Kansas Gov. Kelly Appoints Two Members to Wichita State University Board of Trustees (10)

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news: Governor Laura Kelly appointed Keith Stevens and Dr. Nancy Snyder to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees. "Students, professors and administrators in higher education deserve to know that university funds are managed appropriately," Kelly said. "Keith and Nancy both have years of experience in budgeting and finance, and are dedicated to ensuring that all funds will be used to the benefit of university students and officials. I am pleased to have them more PR

Karen C. Francis Joins Wind River Board of Directors (10)

ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Wind River, a subsidiary of Intel, issued the following news release: Wind River(R), a leader in delivering software to critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Karen C. Francis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Francis joins the following Wind River board members: Moshe Gavrielov, executive chairman, former president and CEO of Xilinx, Inc.; Afshin Mohebbi, former president and chief operating officer of Qwest Communications International, Inc.; Nehal Raj, partner at TPG; Art Hei more PR

Keele University: Midlands Secures Over 1 Million Pound to Develop Region's Creative Talent (10)

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Keele University issued the following news: Arts Council England has invested more than pound sterling1million in leadership development in the region to develop creative leaders. Drawing upon the region's rich creative heritage, the Placemaking and Co-Creation Leadership Programme, led by Staffordshire University in partnership with Keele University and other local organisations, intends to develop leaders who will play a transformative role in the future of the arts in the area. Focus more PR

Keesler Air Force Base: A Dark Night Leads to a Bright Career (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) issued the following news: By Spencer Tobler It was a zero illumination night in a Pave Low helicopter above the New Mexico desert when two pilots experienced a malfunction in their flight controls during a training mission. Normally, protocol is to land immediately. Due to the unique circumstances of that night, the flight crew hesitated to do so. "We didn't know what the area below us really looked like," said Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force more PR

Keesler Air Force Base: Bite Size Blackboard Webinars Takes Training to the Masses (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) issued the following news: By Monica Garcia Over the last several years, Air Education and Training Command has focused efforts on the Continuum of Learning initiative which has reinvigorated the Air Force technical training environment and has integrated innovation into the learning process. Part of this initiative has been the expanded use of instructor-led online and blended learning courses using the AETC Blackboard Learning Management System. The 81s more PR

Keesler Air Force Base: Second Air Force Welcomes Tullos, Bids Farewell to Leahy (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) issued the following news: By Holly Cook Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos assumed command of Second Air Force from Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy during a change of command ceremony, here, August 29. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and spoke to Second Air Force Airmen and local civic leaders about the many accomplishments Leahy had during his career and how his life will change as he moves into retirement. more PR

Keesler Air Force Base: Swivl Video Robot Improves Teaching, Learning (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) issued the following news: By Jeff Edge The 81st Training Support Squadron Faculty Development Flight integrated the intelligent video collaboration platform, Swivl, into the enhanced basic instructor course, here, July 15. Swivl is a video robot designed to allow students to assess their own performance in the classroom, while increasing student engagement and supporting the Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies learnin more PR

Kent State University Researchers Receive $1.48 Million NSF Grant for Extended Reality Technology in Teacher Training (10)

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 28 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Kent State University issued the following news: A trio of Kent State University researchers has landed a large federal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to apply a novel video technology to train future teachers. The agency recently awarded a three-year, $1.48 million grant to Karl Kosko, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics education; Richard Ferdig, PhD., professor of educational technology, both in the College of Education, Health and Human Services; and Cheng Chang Lu, Ph. more PR

Kentucky A.G. Beshear, AGs to DeVos: Deliver on Promise to America's Public Servants (10)

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear issued the following news release: * * * - Only 1% of Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications have been approved * * * Attorney General Andy Beshear and a coalition of attorneys general today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos urging once again that the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) provide data to help states address ongoing problems with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Established in 2007, the PSLF program was create more PR

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Names New Commissioner for Kentucky's Department for Public Health (10)

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 26 -- The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services issued the following news release: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is proud to announce Dr. Angela Tackett Dearinger as the new commissioner of Kentucky's Department for Public Health (DPH). Dr. Dearinger is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. She is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. In her most recent professional educational roles she served as Ass more PR

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services: Kentucky Awarded $7.1 Million in Service Grants to Strengthen Communities (10)

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 27 -- The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services issued the following news release: The Commonwealth of Kentucky has received more than $7.1 million in AmeriCorps federal funding for 21 programs with over 900 members. AmeriCorps is a national service program administered by Serve Kentucky, an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). Members serve faith-based and nonprofit groups, educational institutions, local government entities and state agencies. Organizations are selected for gr more PR

Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders Position Statement Issued by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and American Psychiatric Nurses Association (10)

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists issued the following news release: The two nursing organizations have partnered to issue a statement defining the roles that nurse anesthetists and psychiatric-mental health nurses play in ketamine infusion therapy for psychiatric disorders. Ketamine infusion therapy is increasingly being used to treat illnesses such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, treatment resistant depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Certified Registered Nurse Anesth more PR

Keyano College President and CEO Keough Issues Statement on Free Speech (10)

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, Aug. 19 -- Keyano College issued the following statement by President and CEO Trent Keough on free speech: "In principles supported by our Board of Governors, Keyano College has a deep institutional commitment to free speech, the acceptance of difference, and ownership of freedom of expression. "As we develop a Freedom of Speech policy that reflects this commitment and aligns with Alberta Advanced Education's initiatives, this statement provides proof of our intention and commitment. "Freedom of expression is a fundam more PR

KU Medical Center Earns $18.9 Million Grant to Support Biomedical Research in Kansas (10)

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 28 - The University of Kansas Medical Center issued the following news: The University of Kansas Medical Center received a five-year, $18.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health to provide ongoing funding to a program aimed at improving and expanding cell and developmental biology research in Kansas. Kansas Institutional Development Award Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) is a multidisciplinary research network of 10 graduate and u more PR

Kutztown University, Reading Area Community College, Career & Technology Centers Launch Teacher Education Pathway (10)

READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson and Reading Area Community College (RACC) President Dr. Susan Looney signed an agreement Aug. 20, 2019, for KU to teach a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) with Prek-4 Teacher Certification program at RACC's campus starting fall 2020. The agreement frames a teacher certification pathway through leveraging Berks County public institutions - Kutztown University, Rea more PR

Lake Michigan College: Hanson Technology Center Wins National Design Award (10)

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 30 -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: The Hanson Technology Center on Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor campus has been awarded the Collegiate Citation, the top higher-education honor, in the 2019 American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase. As part of the award, Lake Michigan College and The Hanson Technology Center are featured as the cover and inside the August edition of American School & University. "The Hanson Technology Center at Lake Michigan College was built to defin more PR

Lamar University's Professors Study Finds Diversity Is Beneficial to Higher Education (10)

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 28 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Lamar University issued the following news: Qingjiang Yao, associate professor in Lamar University's Department of Communication and Media recently published an article in the "Journal of Marketing for Higher Education," based on research about the impact of diversity on higher education. The article, "Does diversity hurt students' feeling of oneness?" summarizes a study Yao and his colleagues conducted on the relationships among social trust, university internal brand identification, and bra more PR

Lambda Legal Files Complaint Against and Calls for Disbarment of Tennessee District Attorney Craig Northcott (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Lambda Legal issued the following news release: * * * - Northcott publicly stated that he does not file domestic assault charges if the violence occurred between same-sex spouses, does not recognize "homosexual marriage," and would not prosecute Tennessee county clerks who deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples. * * * Today, Lambda Legal, Tennessee Equality Project, and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center of Rutherford County, Tennessee filed a formal complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Respon more PR

Lambda Legal Issues Statement on Union Contract Ratification (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Lambda Legal issued the following statement by Interim CEO Richard Burns on the union contract ratification: Today, Lambda Legal's employee union announced the ratification of its inaugural union contract with the organization. The ratification follows the December 2017 vote by staff to unionize and subsequent negotiations between management and the union. "The employees of Lambda Legal have always been our most valuable asset, and I am delighted that management and staff have successfully reached our first collective ba more PR

Landmark Analysis Supports New Endpoints for Kidney Disease Trials (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: The American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) will publish today an article summarizing the deliberations and recommendations from a Scientific Workshop that was a joint effort of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The report, titled "Change in Albuminuria and GFR as End Points for Clinical Trials in Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease" is the culmination of an ambitious more PR

Last Week to Help National Affordable Housing Management Association Connect Adults to Free Literacy App (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The National Affordable Housing Management Association issued the following news release: This is the last week to download an app to help affordable housing residents improve their reading and English skills while it is still free. The app is available for download until Saturday, Aug. 31. Help the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) spread the word by simply distributing flyers available on the Transforming Lives Through Literacy webpage under the About Us tab at nahma.org. More than 3 more PR

Laughlin Air Force Base: XLer of the Week - Alfred Jones (10)

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Anne McCready Alfred Jones, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight installation transportation officer and contracting officer representative, was chosen by wing leadership to be the "XLer of the Week", Aug. 19, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The "XLer" award, presented by Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, is given to more PR

Laura Cohen Selected as Chief of Interpretation & Education of Acadia National Park (10)

BAR HARBOR, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider announced the selection of Laura Cohen as chief of interpretation and education of Acadia National Park in Maine. Cohen is currently the digital content strategist for the National Park Service (NPS) Office of Communication. She will assume her new role September 1. "Laura is an exceptional addition to our leadership team," said Schneider. "She will be a strong collabo more PR

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Getting Teens Hooked on STEM (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * - Berkeley Lab's summer science program shares its recipe for educational success and inclusivity * * * It's 1 p.m. on a sunny afternoon in July - smack dab in the middle of summer break - and a perfect 75 degrees outside; but Jonathan Park is laser-focused. Though he could be strolling down a beach, or at home browsing social media, this 16-year-old is bent over a lab bench, intently pipetting reagents to ru more PR

Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: Higher Ed Coalition - Include Civil Rights in Higher Education Policy (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: The Leadership Conference Education Fund hosted an ethnic media briefing today to discuss our recently released policy recommendations for incorporating the Higher Education Civil Rights Coalition's 10 civil rights principles into higher education legislation. Members of The Education Fund's Higher Ed Civil Rights Coalition emphasized the importance of engaging and educating stakeholders and policymakers to ensure meaningful equal oppo more PR

LeadingAge: TimeSlips NextGen Program Participants Announced (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- LeadingAge issued the following news release: * * * - Students at public/private universities, community colleges and youth programs nationwide will learn and use TimeSlips' creative engagement approach in collaboration with LeadingAge members * * * Thirteen educational organizations, each paired with a provider of care to older adults, have been selected as participants in the next phase of the TimeSlips LeadingAge collaboration announced in January 2019. Educators and students at the participating schools, which in more PR

Lee Takes Command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington (10)

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: Navy Cmdr. Evelyn Lee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, during a ceremony held Aug. 23. "Commander Evelyn Lee is the right person to continue the strong leadership that we have had at Puget Sound," said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. "Evelyn is no stranger to the Defense Logistics Agency. Her most recent assignment was as chief of staff more PR

Lenoir-Rhyne University Co-Hosts 'Medicine Beyond Medication' Symposium Oct. 18-19 (10)

HICKORY, North Carolina, Aug. 29 -- Lenoir-Rhyne University issued the following news: Lenoir-Rhyne University, in partnership with Mountain Area Health and Education Center, will host an inaugural narrative healthcare symposium, Friday Oct. 18, to Saturday, Oct. 19, in Asheville, North Carolina. The event, funded by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, is tailored to healthcare practitioners in surgery, general practice, nursing, counseling, and public health to learn how story can affect their work and support their emotional more PR

Lenoir-Rhyne University Welcomes New Associate Vice President for Digital Strategy (10)

HICKORY, North Carolina, Aug. 30 -- Lenoir-Rhyne University issued the following news: Lenoir-Rhyne University announces the appointment of Doug Minor as associate vice president for digital strategy. An award-winning and seasoned leader in higher education marketing and communications, Minor most recently served as senior director of digital strategy at Queens University of Charlotte. Minor started his role Aug. 26 and will lead the University's marketing and communication efforts, which connect Lenoir-Rhyne with various audiences through a more PR

Library of Congress Announces Winners of 2019 Literacy Awards (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Leadership called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew Albence to explain his questionable management of the agency and it's budget. While ICE spending is at a record high, in part aided by the millions recently diverted from other critical security agencies including FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard, immigrants in their custody are still being subjected to horrific detention conditi more PR

LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute: U.S. Single-Premium Pension Buy-Out Sales Surpass $4.7 Billion for the Second Consecutive Quarter (10)

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- LIMRA issued the following news release: U.S. single-premium pension buy-out product sales surpassed $4.7 billion in the second quarter 2019, which is the 18th consecutive quarter of $1 billion+ sales. This also represents the second consecutive quarter of sales over $4.7 billion, according to the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute (SRI) quarterly U.S. Group Annuity Risk Transfer Survey. Second quarter buy-out sales were down 42%, compared with prior year results when a $6 billion contract was reported. Year-to more PR

Lincoln University: Successful Intuition Factors for Farmers Identified (10)

LINCOLN, New Zealand, Aug. 27 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Lincoln University issued the following news: * * * - New Lincoln University research* has isolated the main characteristics of successful intuition use by farmers. * * * Dr Peter Nuthall said top intuition using farmers were compared with the bottom group of users to make clear the differences that are important. "Using this approach clarifies the attributes farmers interested in improving their skills should aim for." Attributes were put into broad groups such as Management Style, Ex more PR

Lipscomb University: Undergraduate Social Work Program Named Top in Tennessee (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * - Lipscomb is leading the way in preparing students for success now and in the future. * * * Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Social Work degree program has been ranked No. 1 in Tennessee by socialworkdegree.org in its 2019 rankings recently released. Lipscomb is one of 12 programs across Tennessee included in the state ranking. The socialworkdegree.org list ranks universities in Tennessee that offer a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), ordering the more PR

Lisa Armistead Appointed Dean of Georgia State University's New Graduate School (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia State University issued the following news release: Lisa Armistead, associate provost for graduate programs at Georgia State University, has been appointed the inaugural dean of the university's Graduate School, established as part of strategic efforts to expand and strengthen graduate and professional programs at the institution. Armistead has led the university's graduate program initiatives since 2014. The school will coordinate university-level policies related to graduate education. It will work to i more PR

Local Media Consortium and Local Media Association Announce Expanded Industry Education and Training Tools as a Result of Magid Study on Branded Content Campaigns (10)

SARASOTA, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The Local Media Consortium, an strategic alliance of leading local media companies, issued the following news: The Local Media Consortium and the Local Media Association today released the results from their second in a series of studies from the Branded Content Project to examine how the local media industry can help its advertisers understand, engage and benefit from branded content campaigns. The report, conducted by leading business strategy company Magid, finds that education and training are vitally needed more PR

Los Angeles LGBT Center Issues Statement on Violence Experienced by Bienestar Human Services Staff (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following statement by CEO Lorri L. Jean in response to the hate violence and physical mistreatment experienced by transgender and gay staff members from Bienestar Human Services at Las Perlas bar: "The Los Angeles LGBT Center condemns the violent treatment of trans women at Las Perlas this weekend and stands in solidarity with the trans community, and particularly Bienestar, whose staff members were the targets of this violence. "Far too often, trans women of color a more PR

Los Angeles LGBT Center's Innovative Culinary Arts Program Awarded $160K Grant From Cedars-Sinai (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following news release: The Los Angeles LGBT Center has been awarded a $159,973 grant from Cedars-Sinai to benefit LGBTQ youth, ages 18-24, who are enrolled in a new intergenerational Culinary Arts program taught at the Center's Anita May Rosenstein Campus. Launched in May at the Campus' commercial kitchen, the program is comprised of 300 hours of hands-on training (spanning three months) in which the youth--alongside students from the Center's Senior Services programs- more PR

Louisiana Gov. Edwards Announces Statewide Initiative to Improve Responses to Incidents That Threaten School Safety (10)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news: Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Kevin Reeves at Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana today to announce that the state is providing funding for all K-12 schools in Louisiana to begin using the RAVE Mobile Safety App that will better alert authorities to emergencies on K-12 campuses. "Today we are taking a step forward in making our schools safer with technology that will dramatically improve reporting an more PR

Loyola University Chicago Appoints Advancement Vice President (10)

CHICAGO, Aug. 22 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * - Karen Paciero Joins Loyola with a Record of Facilitating Philanthropic Investments and Building Strong and Innovative Partnerships * * * Loyola University Chicago has appointed Karen Paciero as vice president of advancement, effective October 1. Paciero has had a successful career as a development professional facilitating philanthropy and building partnerships with those who share the goals of advancing excellence, research, education, social just more PR

Lupus Foundation: Fellowship Program Awards Young Scientists, Paves Way for Future Lupus Researchers (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Lupus Foundation of America issued the following news release: Today, the Lupus Foundation of America announced six recipients of the 2019 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program which was developed to cultivate an interest in lupus research among young scientists. The projects from this year's awardees encompass a multitude of scientific areas that are critical to moving the lupus research field forward, including lupus nephritis, genetics, neuropsychiatric lupus and disease education. "The Gina M. more PR

Luther College Alumna Named 2019 Women of Influence Honoree (10)

DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- Luther College issued the following news: Dr. Rebecca Shaw '71, originally from Decorah, was named a 2019 Women of Influence Honoree by Business Record. Shaw is currently an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Des Moines University where she enjoys being able inspire and educate future physicians. She is recognized by Business Record not only for her work in her field, but for her commitment to the communities she served and her dedication to mentoring young physicians. "Many of us, perhaps more so fo more PR

Maine Assistant House Majority Leader Fecteau Issues Statement on Technical Education Bond Vote (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following statement by Assistant House Majority Leader Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, on the career and technical education bond vote: Today, for a second time this year, the House fell short of the two-thirds vote it needed to approve a bond package that included funding for career and technical education, or CTE. "Career and technical education programs in Maine prepare thousands of our young people for jobs in the industries we need most. "I am disheartened that my Republican co more PR

Maine Democratic Party: Maine Republicans Play Politics With Critical Investments (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 28 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Maine Republicans reverted to LePage-era political tactics by torpedoing critical bond proposals that sought to invest in economic and workforce development measures, environmental protection, and land conservation efforts. The proposals made common-sense investments that have been supported by both political parties, such as broadband expansion, career and technical education, and National Guard upgrades. A Bangor Daily News editorial about the bo more PR

Maine Department of Education Finalists Announced for 2020 Maine Teacher of the Year (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 28 -- The Maine Department of Education issued the following news release: Three Maine teachers have been announced as State finalists for the 2020 Maine Teacher of the Year. The finalists were chosen from the 2019 Maine County Teachers of the Year honored earlier this year at the Hall of Flags. The Maine Teacher of the Year program honors outstanding teachers who represent the thousands of excellent educators in Maine. Maine's Teacher of the Year serves as an advocate for the teaching profession, education and students, more PR

Maine Gov. Mills Announces Maine Will Pursue a State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace Under the Affordable Care Act (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release: During a health care forum today, Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine will pursue a State-based Health Insurance Marketplace that improves the state's ability to fund education and outreach while using the federal HealthCare.gov website to enroll consumers in private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Governor Mills submitted a letter of intent (PDF) today to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicating that Main more PR

Maine Gov. Mills Issues Statement on Republicans Decision on Bond Proposal to Expand Broadband (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following statement after the Republicans refused to send three bond proposals to expand broadband, protect the environment and conserve land to Maine voters for their consideration: "Two months ago, Republicans said the price of my original bond proposal was too high so we reduced it. They also said there should be four separate bills instead of one package. So we broke it into four separate proposals for them to vote on. I then personally called lawmakers on both sides of the more PR

Maine State Sen. Herbig Votes to Send Vital Transportation Bond to Maine Voters (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast: Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, joined colleagues in the Legislature to send one of the four bond proposals to Maine voters for their approval this November. This proposal includes critical investment in Maine's roads and bridges. The bond passed unanimously in the Senate and 127-8 in the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, Republican lawmakers prevented Maine voters from getting a chance to decide on investm more PR

Maine State Sens. Jackson and Libby Slam Republican Lawmakers for Silencing the Voices of Maine People (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sens. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Nate Libby, D-Lewiston: On Monday, the Maine Legislature convened to consider critical investments in Maine's transportation infrastructure, economy, natural resources and energy efficiency. Bond proposals must receive a two-thirds vote of the members present to go before Maine voters in November. The Legislature overwhelmingly approved a $105 million transportation bond, which will support upgrades to ro more PR

MaineHealth Receives Grants From United Way of Greater Portland for $388,241 (10)

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 28 -- The Maine Behavioral Healthcare issued the following news: MaineHealth organizations have once again received grant funding from the United Way of Greater Portland support work on projects that align with the Thrive2027 campaign, a set of three 10-year goals created by and for the Greater Portland community in the areas of education, financial stability and health. The awards were given for project work happening across MaineHealth and in collaboration with many community partners. "Together, with community p more PR

Marian University Announces Leadership Transition (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 30 -- Marian University issued the following news: The Marian University Cycling program will have a new leadership structure as it launches into the 2019-2020 academic year, new collegiate cycling season, and into a new generation of excellence. The university announced today that head coach Dean Peterson is undertaking new duties with the university and will transition team management to new leaders, Marian alumni John Hoopingarner '15 and Michael Kubancsek '13. Peterson, who has led the Knights cycling program f more PR

Maritime Administration: U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces New Members of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Board (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration issued the following news release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of seven new members to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Board. The USMMA Advisory Board serves as an independent body whose primary purpose is to examine the course of instruction and management of the Academy to further the accomplishment of its mission, execute its strategic plan, and help advance the midshipmen's profe more PR

Mark Chen, AIA, Leads Leo A. Daly's Atlanta Design Studio (10)

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 27 -- Leo A. Daly, an architecture, engineering, planning, interior design and program management firm, issued the following news: * * * - The award-winning architect, lecturer and critic brings 37 years of design experience * * * Mark Chen, AIA, has joined LEO A DALY to lead our Atlanta design studio as vice president and managing principal. In this role, he oversees design, operations and business strategy for the Atlanta studio, leveraging talent across the globe to deliver world-class design services to clients. C more PR

Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: How Common Is Cannabis Use Among Young Adult Cancer Patients? (10)

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Cannabis can help alleviate some of the symptoms of cancer and its treatment, and a new study examines the prevalence of its use among young adult cancer patients now that medical cannabis is becoming increasingly available. The demographic and clinical factors likely to correlate with cannabis use and differences in moderate to severe symptoms between users and non-users are reported in a study published in Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncolog more PR

Maryland: Project Demonstrates Importance of Leveraging Data to Promote Student Health and Academic Success (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Having a health condition can place a student at risk for absenteeism and performing less well academically. Information systems in schools can be leveraged to understand the needs of students with health conditions and how interventions to improve health could result in better academic outcomes. A demonstration project funded by the Maryland Department of Health was conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland Schoo more PR

Maryland: Researchers Explore Methods to Increase Underrepresented Groups' Participation in Internet-based Research (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Despite the ever-increasing reach of the web, fewer minority and low income individuals are represented in internet and mobile based research than in more traditional research. A study led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health sought ways to diversify survey participants. The research was published in Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. Dr. Susan Passmore and the research team recruited African Ameri more PR

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Two Studies Reveal Benefits of Mindfulness for Middle School Students (10)

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * - Focusing awareness on the present moment can enhance academic performance and lower stress levels. * * * Two new studies from MIT suggest that mindfulness -- the practice of focusing one's awareness on the present moment -- can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers. The researchers found that more mindfulness correlates with better academic performance, fewer suspensions from sch more PR

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Ultrathin 3-D-Printed Films Convert Energy of One Form Into Another (10)

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * - Low-cost "piezoelectric" films produce voltage when under strain, could be used for flexible electronic components and more. * * * MIT researchers have developed a simple, low-cost method to 3-D print ultrathin films with high-performing "piezoelectric" properties, which could be used for components in flexible electronics or highly sensitive biosensors. Piezoelectric materials produce a voltage in response more PR

Mastercard Foundation to Enable Three Million Young People to Access Employment Opportunities in Ghana (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 30 -- The MasterCard Foundation issued the following news release: The Mastercard Foundation today announced Young Africa Works in Ghana, an initiative that aims to enable three million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030. The initiative is aligned with the government's An Agenda for Jobs: Creating Prosperity and Equal Opportunity for All, and Ghana's commitment to positioning the country as a global entrepreneurship and technology hub. Young Africa Works in Ghana was co-designed in partnership w more PR

Mathematics Journal Issues 108 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 27 -- Mathematics, peer-reviewed open access journal that says it provides an advanced forum for studies related to mathematical sciences, published 108 research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2019 edition: * A New Approach for the Black-Scholes Model with Linear and Nonlinear Volatilities * Cohen Macaulay Bipartite Graphs and Regular Element on the Powers of Bipartite Edge Ideals * Hybrid Control Scheme for Projective Lag Synchronization of Riemann-Liouville Sense Fractional Order Memristive more PR

Maxwell Air Force Base: Graduate School Faculty Receive Academic Promotion (10)

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (42nd Air Base Wing) issued the following news: The Air Force Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering and Management completed the academic year 2018-19 promotion and tenure (P&T) cycle. Six faculty members underwent a rigorous evaluation of their teaching, scholarship and service resulting in a promotion in academic rank. Cumulatively, the six faculty members have more than 552 publications, advised more than 173 AFIT students, and earned nearly $40 million in spo more PR

Mayo Clinic Campuses Recognized as Top Performers in 2019 Healthcare Equality Index (10)

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 27 -- Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota have been recognized as Top Performers in the 2019 Healthcare Equality Index. The index rates 680 health care facilities nationally on quality and inclusive health care. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation produces the Healthcare Equality Index, which scores health care facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ patients, visitors and staff. A record numb more PR

Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools Announce More CPS Students are Graduating From High School Than Ever Before (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * - Record High Graduation Rate of 78.9 Percent Driven by Progress of African American Students; More Students Earning Diplomas than Ever Before * * * Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jackson announced today that CPS students have set a new record high 5-year graduation rate of 78.9 percent, which was propelled by the academic progress of African American students. This year's graduation rate marks an increase of 22 percen more PR

Medical College of Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee Establish Nurse Practitioner Residency Program (10)

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Aug. 28 -- The Medical College of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Thanks to a $1.7 million, four-year grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Medicine will launch a nurse practitioner postgraduate residency program, beginning in January 2020. Funds will allow the Medical College of Wisconsin to partner with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing on the program, which will more PR

Medicare Rights Center: Beneficiary Advocates Raise Alarms Concerning Roll-Out of Medicare Plan Finder, Revision of Medicare Marketing Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Medicare Rights Center issued the following news release: Justice in Aging, Medicare Rights Center, Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Council on Aging sent a joint letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on August 27, 2019, urging the agency to address concerns regarding changes to the Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) tool and the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidance (MCMG). The four organizations expressed appreciation for CMS's efforts to upd more PR

Meet Shannon Meseck, Research Chemist (10)

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 23 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story: * * * - We continue our series to introduce the people who work at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Each month we feature a new "face" from the Center's five laboratories and share with you a bit about who they are, what they do at the Center, and what they enjoy doing in their spare time. Shannon Meseck is a research chemist at our Milford Laboratory in Milford, Connecticut. * * * By Shannon Meseck, Research Chemist W more PR

Menendez, Blumenthal, Markey Call on Amazon to Pull Dangerous and Deadly Products From Its Platform (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - WSJ recently found more than 4,000 products for sale on Amazon that are unsafe, banned and many labeled "Amazon Choice" Earlier this month, Menendez and Blumenthal wrote Amazon CEO about "Amazon's Choice" badge and whether it deceives consumers into purchasing products of inferior quality. * * * Following a damning investigative report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that found Amazon's inadequate monitoring of third-party retailers has re more PR

Menendez, Booker Announce Over $10M to Support New & Expecting Moms, Strengthen NJ Families (10)

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services $10,821,021 for its Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program services to women during pregnancy and to parents with young children. "Home visitation more PR

Menendez, Congressional Hispanic Caucus on USC Annenberg's Report on Latinos in Hollywood (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Latino in Congress, and Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members responded to a groundbreaking study on diversity in Hollywood, focusing specifically on Hispanic talent and representation. The study, entitled "Latinos in Film: Erasure on Screen & Behind the Camera Across 1,200 Popular Movies," was published by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers ( more PR

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund: With 25th Amendment in Play, Cabinet Composition Matters (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: This past week, Donald Trump provided further indication that he may be unfit to serve as president. Among other statements raising questions about his mental capacity were his lashing out at the Danish prime minister for rejecting his assertion that he would buy Greenland, as well as his disturbing characterization of himself as "the chosen one." Trump's troubling statements once again raise the issue of his fitness fo more PR

Miami Dade College's School of Education to Host Independent Schools of South Florida First Meeting to Kick-Off New School Year (10)

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 30 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College's (MDC) School of Education will host the Independent Schools of South Florida's (ISSF) first General Meeting for school leaders for the 2019-20 academic school year at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12. "As members of a global society, a more connected, collaborative community enhances the totality of the student's educational experience and models a positive, realistic path toward success at the next level. The synergy that comes from educational p more PR

Mich. Education Department: Early Elementary Gains Reported in 2019 M-STEP Results (10)

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Third- and fourth-grade English language arts scores on the 2019 Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) showed modest gains for the second straight year, the Michigan Department of Education reported today. English language arts (ELA) scores by Michigan sixth-graders also increased, as did math scores for third-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students. "We appreciate the gains made this year in our early grades," said State Superin more PR

Michigan Education Department: Nine Libraries Receive 2019-20 Grants to Improve Literacy, Support Community Ties (10)

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Nine libraries are receiving funding under two programs designed to improve literacy statewide while increasing public access to books and supporting community partnerships, the Library of Michigan (LM) announced today. Receiving Collaborative Library Services (CLS) grants from one to three years and their amounts are: Fennville District Library, $110,000; Herrick District Library, $81,450; Muskegon Area District Library, $150,000; and Wayne more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Appoints Appointments to Boards and Commissions (10)

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Environmental Rules Review Committee, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Michigan Travel Commission, Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee, Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, Governor's Educator Advisory Council, and the Local Community Stabilization Authority Council. Environmental Rules Review Committee Daniel Frakes, an Independent of St. Clair Shores, is the direc more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Appoints Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea to the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors (10)

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea to the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors. "The Great Lakes Water Authority continues to work tirelessly to ensure that southeast Michigan is receiving the most reliable water and wastewater services," said Whitmer. "Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea has wide-ranging expertise and is a well-known presence in her community. Her professional and personal achievements make h more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Calls on Republicans to Negotiate a Comprehensive Budget (10)

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference where she called on Republicans in the Legislature to come to the table and negotiate a comprehensive budget solution that will raise the revenue we need to fix the damn roads and invest in public education so every student has a path to success. Since Governor Whitmer introduced her executive budget recommendation six months ago, she has traveled all over the state to talk to Michigander more PR

Michigan State University: Education Law Scholar Named Associate Dean for Academic, Student Affairs in College of Education (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Kristine L. Bowman, a leading scholar of education law, has been appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs in the College of Education. Bowman will oversee matters of curriculum, advising and accreditation for undergraduate and graduate students. Since 2007, Bowman has been a faculty member in the MSU College of Law, where she recently served as associate and then vice dean for academic affairs. As an attorney earlier in her career more PR

Michigan State University: Game Development Program Ranks 7th Nationally (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University ranks seventh nationally in game design and development for undergraduate program and eighth for graduate program, according to The Princeton Review. Known for its education services and school rankings in dozens of categories, The Princeton Review released its 10th annual ranking lists naming the undergraduate and graduate schools with the best programs in game design. Schools were chosen based on data collected in a 2018 more PR

Michigan State University: Hospitality Business Associate Professor Takes on International Leadership Role (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Broad College of Business Spartans are constantly striving to reach new heights with the confidence and passion to make a difference for the business world. This summer, Jeff Beck, associate professor in The School of Hospitality Business, was named International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education's 73rd president. "I will be representing The School of Hospitality Business and the Broad College in an international arena, which more PR

Middle Georgia State University Appoints New Deans of Schools of Arts & Letters and Business (10)

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- Middle Georgia State University issued the following news: Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has appointed Dr. Mary Wearn as dean of the new School of Arts & Letters and Dr. Stephen Morse as dean of the School of Business. Their appointments come as MGA introduces a new academic organizational structure to help strengthen efforts to create smaller, supportive communities of students, faculty, and others within the University as a whole. Wearn joined MGA in 2004 as an assistant professor of English. She moved in more PR

MILITARY $115,566 Federal Contract Awarded to Government Sales (10)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Government Sales LLC, Morehead City, North Carolina, won a $115,566 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for clipper dishwashers. more CTR

MILITARY $22,157 Federal Contract Awarded to ARTchitectural.com 2 (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31 -- ARTchitectural.com 2 LLC, San Antonio, Texas, won a $22,157 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for medal of honor cabinets for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. more CTR

MILITARY $369,111 Federal Contract Awarded to Talon Veteran Services (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Talon Veteran Services Inc., Richmond, Virginia, won a $369,111 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for closed circuit television and intercommunication voice systems for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. more CTR

MILITARY $38,883 Federal Contract Awarded to OCG Telecom (10)

FORT HOOD, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Ogis Communication Group Inc. OCG Telecom, Cincinnati, Ohio, won a $38,883 federal contract from the U.S. Army for Spirion data platform higher education edition software. more CTR

MILITARY $46,424 Federal Contract Awarded to Southern Shade Structures (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Imoya Enterprises LLC dba Southern Shade Structures , Houston, Texas, won a $46,424 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for shade structures for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. more CTR

MILITARY $62,138 Federal Contract Awarded to Southern Shade Structures (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Imoya Enterprises LLC dba Southern Shade Structures, Houston, Texas, won a $62,138 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for rusk track shade structures for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. more CTR

MILITARY $67,744 Federal Contract Awarded to Southern Shade Structures (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Imoya Enterprises LLC dba Southern Shade Structures, Houston, Texas, won a $67,744 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for for shade structures for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. more CTR

Milken Institute: Kerry Murphy Healey to Lead Center for Advancing the American Dream (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Former Babson College president will guide development of new Washington, D.C. institution * * * Kerry Murphy Healey, Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in higher education and public policy, will become the inaugural President of the Center for Advancing the American Dream in Washington, D.C., Milken Institute CEO Michael Klowden announced today. Now under construction in several historic buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White H more PR

Millersville University: Researching Cooperative Courtship (10)

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Millersville University issued the following news: Dr. Brent Horton takes "bird watching" to a whole new level. A biology professor at Millersville University (MU), Horton studies the physiological and behavioral ecology of birds; that is, he examines how and why birds behave the way they do to help us understand the causes and consequences of behavior in all vertebrate animals, including ourselves. To this end, he integrates multiple fields of biology and collaborates with researcher more PR

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology: IPDM Conducts IIT for BARMM Workshop (10)

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines, Aug. 23 -- The Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Yasmira P. Moner and Abu Al-Rasheed T. Tanggol AS PART of its commitment to a just and sustainable peace and development, the MSU-IIT's Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) spearheaded a whole day orientation and workshop in support to the recently-established Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on August 20, 2019 at the Ideya Hub in the College of Business Administration and A more PR

Miss. U.S. Attorneys Present Statewide Human Trafficking in Hattiesburg Today (10)

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, William C. Lamar, issued the following news release: * * * - Training Covers Prevention of Trafficking, Protecting Victims, Prosecuting Criminals * * * U.S. Attorneys Mike Hurst of the Southern District of Mississippi and Chad Lamar of the Northern District of Mississippi announced today an Anti-Human Trafficking Training that their offices are sponsoring on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi to train law enforcement, governmen more PR

Miss. U.S. Attorneys Present Statewide Human Trafficking Training (10)

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, Mike Hurst, issued the following news release: * * * - Training Covers Prevention of Trafficking, Protecting Victims, Prosecuting Criminals * * * U.S. Attorneys Mike Hurst of the Southern District of Mississippi and Chad Lamar of the Northern District of Mississippi announced today an Anti-Human Trafficking Training that their offices are sponsoring on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi to train law enforcement, governmental ag more PR

Mississippi Senator Gray Tollison Honored as a National Association of State Boards of Education Policy Leader of the Year (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Gray Tollison, president pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate, as a 2019 Policy Leader of the Year. The award is given annually to a national or state policymaker in recognition of their contributions to education. Gray Tollison has been a state senator in Mississippi since 1996, serving as chairman of the Senate Education Committee sin more PR

Mississippi State University Doctoral Candidate Appointed Fellow in USDA Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (10)

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: An agricultural science doctoral candidate in Mississippi State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is serving as a Fellow of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. Christien Russell was granted the USDA appointment earlier this year and has been working as a special assistant to Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Naomi C. Earp for nearly three months this summer. The OASCR provides dire more PR

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Announces Finalists for 2020 Teacher of the Year (10)

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: After receiving more than 240 nominations from citizens, school districts and charter schools throughout the state of Missouri, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced seven finalists for the 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. This year's finalists represent five different regions throughout the state and highlight the broad range of course options that are helping prepare Mis more PR

Mitchell Hamline School of Law: Re-Entry Clinic to Expand With Help of Grant (10)

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 21 -- The Mitchell Hamline School of Law issued the following news: A $145,000 grant from the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundations will help expand the work of Mitchell Hamline's Re-entry Clinic. The clinic helps people transition from prison back into society by offering legal representation and connections to other resources and services such as community education. The clinic also gives Mitchell Hamline students real-world legal experience. Under the supervision of faculty and experienced attorneys, students assi more PR

Moffitt Cancer Center Earns High Honor for Excellence in Nursing for the Second Time (10)

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Moffitt Cancer Center recently earned the prestigious Magnet designation for the second time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the credentialing body of the American Nurses Association. Only 8% of U.S. hospitals achieve Magnet status and patients rely on this designation as the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing. Magnet recognition is among the highest honors acknowledging excellence in nursing practice in the United States. It recognize more PR

Moffitt Cancer Center: New Drug Combination Shows Promising Activity in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (10)

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) now have more improved treatment options compared to standard of care with the addition of several new agents called immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). Despite these changes, many patients still develop progressive disease after ICI treatment. In a new study published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describe promising results from an early clinical trial that may offer patients who more PR

Monarch Joint Venture to Receive $49,594 from Interior (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $49,594 cooperative agreement to the Monarch Joint Venture of St. Paul, Minnesota, for a study to use drones to rapidly assess critical habitat for monarch butterfly in North Dakota. The U.S. Geological Survey provided the following overview: "Aerial drones and machine learning will be used to census the distribution of milkweed on public and private lands in North Dakota. The application of this work will be useful for info more ST

Montana State University Programs Collaborate on Solution for Rural Teacher Housing Shortage (10)

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 28 -- Montana State University issued the following news: A collaboration between students in Montana State University's School of Architecture and Department of Education could help solve a housing crisis for teachers in small rural districts in Montana and perhaps nationwide. This summer, students from both MSU departments worked jointly with school district officials in Augusta, Montana, to design and build an 864-square-foot model home that could be built on school property and used as teacher housing. The research more PR

Moolenaar Visits SK Saran Americas in Midland (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar visited SK Saran Americas in Midland. He toured the company's facility with Jay Kim, President of SK Global Chemical Americas, and Steve Persyn, Site Leader for SK Saran Americas, part of SK Global Chemical Americas. The company employs more than 40 people at the Midland facility, and it showed Congressman Moolenaar about the products made there. The chemical resin produced by SK Saran Americas is the key ingredient in more PR

Mount Sinai, Brooklyn Cyclones Team-Up for 'Mount Sinai Brooklyn Day' at MCU Park in Coney Island (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: Brooklyn Cyclones fans enjoyed an exciting day of baseball, fun and healthy tips thanks to the team of experts at Mount Sinai Brooklyn at the August 25 home game between the Brooklyn Cyclones and the Vermont Lake Monsters. Mount Sinai Brooklyn, a 212-bed acute-care, state-of-the-art community hospital, is committed to serving the vibrant and diverse communities in Brooklyn. Through major renovations over the past decade, the hospital has expanded its scope more PR

Mountain Home Air Force Base: Medical Treatment Facility Enhances Readiness With Functional Fitness and Air Transportable Clinics (10)

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force (366th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: By Natalie Rubenak Children and their parents lined up in a crowded, dimly lit tent. The children ran out to play by an ambulance as their parents patiently waited to be called. One by one the line of patients diminished as medical professionals moved quickly and efficiently to bring about quality care in a challenged environment. On August 17th, the 366th Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) assembled an Air Transportable Clinic (A more PR

Museum of Fine Arts Boston to Co-Host First Latinx Heritage Night With Amplify Latinx (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 -- The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston issued the following news release: * * * - Recognition of Latinx Heritage Month at the MFA to Include Boston Latino International Film Festival and Concert Series Co-Presented with IBA Boston * * * The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will recognize Latinx Heritage Month with a new addition to its popular series of community celebrations: Latinx Heritage Night, presented in partnership with Amplify Latinx, whose mission is to advance Latinx leadership and civic engagement more PR

N.D. Gov. Burgum Names Jace Beehler as Policy Director for the Burgum-Sanford Administration (10)

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: Gov. Doug Burgum today named policy advisor and Grand Forks native Jace Beehler to the role of policy director for the Burgum-Sanford administration, effective Oct. 1. Beehler has been a policy advisor in the Governor's Office since July 2017, having previously worked on the governor's 2016 primary campaign as manager of advance and field operations. Prior to that, Beehler worked for the White House as an advance associate and volunteer in its Offi more PR

N.J. A.G. Grewal Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Rule That Eliminates Critical Protections for Detained Immigrant Children (10)

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined a multistate lawsuit today challenging a new federal rule that allows for indefinite detention of immigrant families despite the social and physical harm such detention poses to immigrant children. In the complaint, New Jersey alleges that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's rule violates a settlement agreement the federal government agreed to in 1997 in a case called Flores v. Reno, w more PR

N.J. A.G. Grewal to Federal Appeals Court: Don't Shut Down Our Ability to Investigate Abuses by Student Loan Servicers (10)

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - Court Decision Could Affect AG Office's Ongoing Investigation of Navient Corp * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal yesterday urged a federal court of appeals to preserve states' authority to enforce their consumer protection laws against student loan servicers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is considering the issue in a case brought by Pennsylvania against Navient Corp. and Navient Solutions LLC ("Navi more PR

Name for Langara College's Publishing Program Reflects Cutting-Edge Curriculum (10)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19 -- Langara College issued the following news: As a result of a comprehensive program review, Langara College's Publishing program is now known as the Digital and Print Publishing program. The name change was implemented to better reflect the breadth of the existing curriculum and the employment opportunities that have been gained by program graduates. "This diploma program has always taught online publishing, but the previous name made it appear it was print focused," said Program Coordinator, Josue Menjiv more PR

NASUWT Issues Statement on School Funding Announcement (10)

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 30 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following statement by General Secretary Chris Keates on the announcement by the British government of a three-year funding package for schools: "There is no argument that increased investment for schools is desperately needed and therefore the announcement of extra funding is to be welcomed. "However, the detail of this extra funding will need to be closely scrutinised as in order to be of genuine benefit this must be 'new' investme more PR

National Academy of Medicine Town Halls Explore How New Roles, New Tech, and Social Needs Are Transforming the Field (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: You can find a nurse navigating city streets, on her way to a home visit. Or, maybe he is recording educational videos on preventing ear infections. She might even be running for city council. Nurses are taking on new and expanded roles in health care, a prominent theme at the National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) three regional town halls this summer on the future of nursing. As health care becomes more complex and stretches beyond traditional settings, nurses more PR

National Affordable Housing Management Association Educational Foundation Honors Melissa Fish-Crane (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The National Affordable Housing Management Association issued the following news release: The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation will be honoring Melissa Fish-Crane, chief operating officer of Peabody Properties Inc., with the 2019 Inspiration Award at its annual gala in October. The award recognizes individuals or organizations for their longtime commitment to the advancement of educational opportunities for those working within the affordable housing industry and more PR

National Archives: Educators Open House and Suffrage Program September 12 (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release: Join us Thursday, September 12, at 6 p.m., for our annual Educators Open House. This year's special event will feature a public program on African American women's role in the suffrage movement, held in conjunction with the exhibit Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote. Education specialists will be on hand to answer questions and share classroom resources. Educators of all levels are invited to this free Open House; register to at more PR

National Association for Gifted Children Issues Statement on Gifted Education Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following statement by Board President Sally Krisel: In response to The New York Times article, "Desegregation Plan: Eliminate All Gifted Programs in New York" (8-26-19), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) strongly disagrees with the panel's recommendation to eliminate gifted education programs in our nation's largest school district. "While we share Mayor de Blasio's concern about "reducing inequality" in classrooms, eliminating gifted programs wi more PR

National Association of College and University Business Officers: New Advisory Addresses Revenue Recognition Disclosures (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news: NACUBO has issued its third and final advisory on revenue recognition. Advisory 19-03, Revenue Recognition (Topic 606): Disclosures notes that most of the required disclosure information is already included in the summaries of significant accounting policies. The report also clarifies why the new requirements should have a very limited impact on higher education institutions. Advisory 19-03 walks through the following seven m more PR

National Audubon Society: Audubon Honors Conservation Pioneer Dr. Steve Kress for a 45-Year Legacy Saving Seabirds (10)

ROCKLAND, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news: * * * - After decades of groundbreaking seabird restoration, a conservation hero announces a well-earned retirement. * * * On August 23, Audubon leaders, friends and family celebrated the trailblazing career of Dr. Steve Kress, who will be retiring at the end of September. "Through dedication and perseverance, Steve is an amazing example of how one person can change the world. He not only accomplished the unthinkable--reintroducing Atlantic Puffins to sever more PR

National Center for State Courts: Tennessee Judge Receives Highest Judicial Honor for His Work on the Opioid Epidemi (10)

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The National Center for State Courts issued the following news release: Tennessee Judge Duane Slone is the 2019 recipient of the National Center for State Courts' (NCSC) William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence, one of the highest judicial honors in the country. Judge Slone, of the Circuit Court in the Fourth Judicial District, is being recognized for his ground-breaking work helping people with opioid use disorder. The award will be presented to Judge Slone by the Chief Justice of the United States more PR

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Receives Workforce Development Award From American National Standards Institute (10)

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has awarded its inaugural Workforce Development and Innovation Award to the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). In announcing the award, the ANSI Board of Directors Awards Committee cited NCCCO's "many contributions to the ANSI Federation and the voluntary standardization community" noting that the award "recognizes exemplary accredi more PR

National Consumer Law Center: Education Department Erects New Barriers to Relief for Students Harmed by School Fraud and Closures (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 30 -- The National Consumer Law Center issued the following news release: * * * - Protects For-Profit College Industry at Expense of Students * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced new rules that will make it much harder for students who are harmed by illegal school conduct or closures to get relief from their federal student loans or to hold schools accountable for illegal conduct. The rules strip away protections put in place in 2016 under the Obama administration to rein in predat more PR

National Corn Growers Association: Teeter Joins SHP as Minnesota Field Manager (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: Anna Teeter is SHP's newest team member, joining as a Field Manager covering Minnesota. Anna most recently received her master's degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from the Department of Soil Science. Her thesis evaluated preserving nitrogen from fall-applied dairy manure using nitrapyrin, a nitrification inhibitor, in combination with spring wheat as a fall cover crop. "Anna is a great addition to the SHP Field Manager team. Her exten more PR

National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame: 1,451 With Undergraduate Degrees Playing Football This Season (10)

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: * * * - College football opens the door for more than a thousand players to earn second diplomas. * * * The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today released a list of 1,451 student-athletes who have already earned their undergraduate degrees and will be playing college football this fall while pursuing second diplomas. This season marks the third year the NFF has compiled the list of graduated player more PR

National Grocers Association Foundation Awards Scholarships to Rising Stars in the Supermarket Industry (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The National Grocers Association Foundation issued the following news: The NGA Foundation today announced it has awarded up to $71,000 in scholarship funding to 16 students pursuing a career in the supermarket industry for the 2019-2020 academic year. "The NGA Foundation is committed to preparing students for the future," said Matt Ott, executive director of the NGA Foundation. "This class of scholarship recipients represent the best of the supermarket industry and I look forward to seeing their achievements as more PR

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering: Improved Intubation Tool Wins Top Prize in Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Design Competition (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering issued the following news release: * * * - NIH and VentureWell award teams who develop real solutions to real problems * * * The winners of the 8th annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge developed simple but effective solutions that can make a significant difference to the patient population, such as a tool to make intubation easier and more accurate and a rapid screening test for C. more PR

National Institutes of Health Director Hails SUNY Downstate Medical Center for Groundbreaking Research Targeting Vision Loss (10)

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 27 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * - Neurotechnology Pathway Could Help End Blindness for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) * * * According to Francis Collins, PhD, Director of the National Institutes of Health, what's happening in the labs of Professors Stephen Macknik, PhD, and Susana Martinez Conde, PhD at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is stuff right out of science fiction - except, it is NOT science fiction. Today in his weekly NIH Director's Blo more PR

National Pork Board to Host First-Ever Swine Innovation Summit (10)

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- The National Pork Board issued the following news release: The National Pork Board will host the inaugural Swine Innovation Summit in Indianapolis on September 17, 2019, as a special event, prior to participating in the Forbes AgTech Summit Indianapolis. National Pork Board leaders will attend the Forbes AgTech Summit, held on September 18 and 19, as part of its ongoing support of AgTech innovation and the THRIVE Midwest Challenge. Forbes and SVG Ventures-THRIVE are founding partners of the AgTech Summit and partne more PR

National Safety Council Announces 2019 Rising Stars of Safety (10)

ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release: * * * - Thirty-one young professionals awarded for outstanding dedication to safety in the workplace. * * * The National Safety Council is proud to announce its 10th class of Rising Stars of Safety - a group of future leaders younger than age 40 dedicated to making workplaces safer. The 31 honorees have promoted a cycle of continuous improvement within their organizations and created initiatives focused on measureable outcomes. "These young men and more PR

National Safety Council Estimates Nearly 400 Roadway Fatalities During Labor Day Weekend (10)

ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release: * * * - NSC estimates 398 people may be killed during the three-day holiday; the goal is always zero. * * * The National Safety Council urges Americans to drive defensively and designate a sober driver to help prevent an estimated 398 deaths and 45,300 serious injuries on U.S. roadways during the upcoming Labor Day holiday period. The Labor Day holiday begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. The estimate is the lowe more PR

National Safety Council to Open World's Largest Annual Safety Show in San Diego (10)

ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release: * * * - More than 15,000 safety professionals expected to attend NSC Congress and Expo in September. * * * The National Safety Council will host its NSC 2019 Congress and Expo at the San Diego Convention Center Sept. 6-12. This year's conference will feature more than 1,100 exhibitors, more than 150 educational seminars and four keynote sessions, giving attendees access to unparalleled resources to improve safety. "Preventable workplace deaths in th more PR

National School Boards Association: Portsmouth School Board Member Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news: The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) is pleased to announce Cardell C. Patillo, Jr., board member and Finance Chair of the Portsmouth, Virginia School Board, winner of the 2018 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award. The Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who, through their service as a local school board member, has demonstrated a long-standin more PR

National School Boards Association: Smoke Free Schools Act Statement (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news: * * * - Vital Legislation Helps School Districts Address E-cigarette Usage * * * The National School Boards Association (NSBA) supports The Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2019, introduced today by U. S. Congressmen Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-01) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11). The legislation is vital to helping school districts and local education agencies address the rapid increase of e-cigarette usage in schoo more PR

National Skills Coalition and Seven Other National Organizations Express Concern in Public Comments About IRAP Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The National Skills Coalition issued the following news release: National Skills Coalition - along with New America, Advance CTE, CLASP, Jobs for the Future, National Association of State Workforce Agencies, National Association of Workforce Boards and National Fund for Workforce Solutions - today submitted public comments on the Trump administration's Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship (IRAP) proposal. "The undersigned organizations affirm the importance of reforming federal regulations to increase employer participati more PR

Native Approaches to Fire Management Could Revitalize Communities, Stanford University Researchers Find (10)

STANFORD, California, Aug. 28 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * - In collaboration with tribes in Northern California, researchers examined traditional fire management practices and found that these approaches, if expanded, could strengthen cultures and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. * * * It costs more than a new iPhone XS, and it's made out of hazelnut shrub stems. Traditional baby baskets of Northern California's Yurok and Karuk tribes come at a premium not only because they more PR

Natural Resources Canada: Delivering Climate Change Training to Newfoundland and Labrador (10)

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- Natural Resources Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: Communities across the country are feeling the effects of climate change and want to be part of the solution. This is why Canada is investing in adaptation measures that will prepare communities and industries to tackle the impacts of climate change and deliver a more resilient future. The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of more than $900,000 for the Governm more PR

Navy Veteran Awarded Australian Computer Society Indigenous Scholarship (10)

DARWIN, Australia, Aug. 30 -- Australian Computer Society issued the following news release: Warren Faulkner has been named the winner of the 2020 Australian Computer Society's indigenous IT student scholarship. In its second year, the annual ACS scholarship supports and showcases Indigenous achievement in Information Technology studies. Mr Faulkner began his Bachelor of Information Technology course at Charles Darwin University in July 2017 with the goal of obtaining tertiary recognition for his tech industry experience acquired over the la more PR

NCAA, Members Continue to Address Sports Wagering Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: In the wake of recent changes to laws regarding sports wagering, the NCAA national office and representatives from member schools continue to work to protect both the integrity of competition and the well-being of student-athletes. The NCAA is focusing its efforts in this space on six key areas: * Education. * Integrity. * Research and reporting. * NCAA rules and policies. * The political landscape. * Officiating. "As the sports wagering land more PR

NCSBN Inducts 13th Group of Fellows of the NCSBN Institute of Regulatory Excellence (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The National Council of State Boards of Nursing issued the following news release: NCSBN inducted its 13th group of Fellows of the NCSBN Institute of Regulatory Excellence (IRE) during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly, held in Chicago, Aug. 21-23, 2019. The IRE began in 2004 with the purpose of providing boards of nursing (BONs) with high-quality regulatory education, expanding the body of knowledge related to regulation through research and scholarly work, developing the capacity of regulators to b more PR

Nebraska Loves Public Schools Is Named National Association of State Boards of Education 2019 Friend of Education (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: Nebraska Loves Public Schools is being honored as this year's "Friend of Education" by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to education are significant and enduring. Nebraska Loves Public Schools launched in 2011 to elevate the narrative around the positive work happening in public schools through visual st more PR

New Brandon University Centre Brings Together Rural Mental Health Studies (10)

BRANDON, Manitoba, Aug. 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Brandon University issued the following news: Brandon University has approved a new Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health to accelerate the already growing number of studies on rural and remote mental health and wellness at Brandon University, link research results to people who can use them, and support education and community engagement in relation to mental health. The centre, housed in the Faculty of Health Studies, will serve as a point of contact and network for academics, more PR

New Business Degree at Catawba College Emphasizes Careers in Emerging Technologies (10)

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Aug. 30 -- Catawba College issued the following news: The Ralph W. Ketner School of Business at Catawba College has added a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems and Technology (IST) to its curriculum. Students pursuing this degree have access to College scholarships, as well as scholarships available throughout the School of Business." The IST degree educates students in problem solving through the creative, collaborative and strategic application of technology, according to Dr. Pamela L. Thompson, Asso more PR

New Canadian Federation of Independent Business Report: Small Business is Getting Crushed Under the Weight of Payroll Taxes (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- The Canadian Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: Payroll taxes are taking a big bite out of employers' and employees' earnings and it is about to get even bigger, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). This burden is so severe that 77 per cent of small business owners say that payroll taxes are the form of taxation that most severely impedes their growth. "Payroll taxes are one of the most detrimental forms of taxation for small firms, because they impose a h more PR

New Curtin University Collaboration Supports India's Brightest PhD Students (10)

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 27 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Some of India's brightest postgraduate students will be given the opportunity to study in Australia as part of a new collaborative doctoral degree program between Curtin University and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The new agreement was signed by Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Director Professor Subhasis Chaudhuri this month. It builds on Curtin's existing collaborative PhD agreem more PR

New Jersey School Boards Association: Contract Negotiations Continue in 18% of School Districts (10)

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- The New Jersey School Boards Association issued the following news release: As schools prepare to open in early September, negotiations over teacher contracts are continuing in approximately 18% of the state's school districts, the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) reported today. Last year, about 29% of the state's school districts were still in negotiations when the school year began, according to NJSBA, which tracks contract negotiations in 578 school districts. It is not unusual for school distri more PR

New Mexico A.G. Balderas Joins Bipartisan Coalition Fighting for Student Borrowers (10)

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following news release: * * * - Loan Servicer 'Navient' Hurt Borrowers by Engaging in Deceptive Practices; State AGs Play Critical Role in Ensuring Student Loan Servicer Follow the Law * * * Attorney General Hector Balderas today joined a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general from around the country in defending the states vital ability to enforce state and federal consumer protection laws against student loan servicers. In an amicus brief file more PR

New Mexico A.G. Balderas Seeks Congressional Support for Autism Services (10)

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following news release: Attorney General Hector Balderas today announced that he is joining a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general calling upon Congress to authorize the Autism CARES Act of 2019. This legislation provides ongoing federal support for research into autism spectrum disorders ("ASD") and services to those affected by these conditions. "We must protect vulnerable New Mexicans and provide them all of the services possible to ensure their more PR

New Survey Finds Strong Consumer Reports Interest in Improved Fuel Economy, Especially Among Growing Segment of SUV and Pickup Truck Owners (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release, dated Aug. 23: * * * - Consumers Skeptical of Automakers' Efforts as Regulators Move to Roll Back Standards * * * As auto regulators work to finalize a roll back of fuel economy standards in the coming weeks, a new Consumer Reports nationally-representative survey finds that many consumers wish their vehicle got more miles per gallon of gas, especially those who drive a pickup truck or sport utility vehicle (SUV). According to the survey, 73 percent of people curren more PR

New University of New South Wales Structure Brings Integrated Approach to International Recruitment and Partnerships (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 27 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release: * * * - Mr Laurie Pearcey has commenced his dual role as CEO of UNSW Global and UNSW Pro Vice-Chancellor, International. * * * UNSW Sydney has combined its international student pathways and partnership development teams to create an integrated international structure to enhance student experience, provide better customer service and increase international student enrolment. The new model shifts executive responsibility of UNSW Global to Mr L more PR

New Urban Land Institute Report Reflects Decade of Progress in Improved Environmental Performance in the Built Environment (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release: A new report from the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance shows that the real estate industry has made significant progress over the past 10 years in reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption while increasing asset value. The Greenprint Center, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, comprises an alliance of the world's leading real estate owners, investors, and financial institutions who are committed to improving more PR

New York A.G. James and Education Commissioner Elia Issue Guidance to Support Safety and Equal Access to New York Schools (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Guidance Outlines School Districts' Obligation to Protect Students from Discriminatory Disciplinary Actions; Clarifies Role of School Resource Officers in Safeguarding the Rights of Undocumented Students * * * Attorney General Letitia James and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia today issued two guidance letters to school officials outlining the state's priority of providing safe, fair, and supportive learning environments for al more PR

New York A.G. James to Education Secretary Devos: Deliver on the Promise to America's Public Servants (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Education data indicates only 864 of 76,002 Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications have been approved * * * Attorney General Letitia James today sent a letter with a coalition of 11 other attorneys general to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos urging once again that the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) provide data to help states address the ongoing problems with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) progr more PR

New York State Comptroller Contract and Payment Actions in July (10)

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,627 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.9 billion and approved more than 1.8 million payments worth nearly $7.9 billion. The office rejected 123 contracts and related transactions valued at $250 million and nearly 1,300 payments valued at more than $9.8 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com. more PR

News From WCS Chile: Members Needed to Help Preserve Karukinka - The Biggest Protected Area on the Island of Tierra Del Fuego (10)

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 27 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: From WCS Chile: Karukinka Natural Park has been preserved by WCS Chile for 15 years, with great achievements such as the conservation of extensive areas of woods and wetlands that store hundreds of millions of tons of CO2, the largest populations of fueguino foxes, condors, guanacos, rare colonies of elephant seals, and black-browed albatrosses. In order to plan for such a task, WCS Chile is launching its first membership campaign in the hope of e more PR

Newsmakers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (10)

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 19 -- KTH Royal Institute of Technology issued the following news: Which people have received an award for their research or an interesting assignment? Which successful student projects currently in progress at KTH are worthy of extra attention? Under the heading Newsmakers at KTH, you will find a selection of short items of KTH news. KTH students published in scientific journal Three chemistry students at KTH modified an ordinary lab exercise to become more sustainable as part of their Bachelor's thesis, and then had more PR

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Multiples Have Higher Risk of Medical Mix-ups in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Multiple-birth infants had a significantly higher risk of wrong-patient order errors compared with singletons in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The higher error rate was due to misidentification between siblings within sets of twins, triplets, or quadruplets. The study was published online today in the journal J more PR

Nexstar Media Group to Air Daily Broadcasts of the National Anthem by Emerging Artists (10)

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (the "Company") announced today a new partnership with Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI(R)) and Belmont University's Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business to air a new singer/songwriter series featuring a daily broadcast of the U.S. National Anthem performed by a variety of emerging artists. The Star-Spangled Banner was once a staple on local television stations, signifying the beginn more PR

Nicholls State University Mass Communication Head to Serve as International Association's President (10)

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Aug. 28 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: A Nicholls State University department head will serve as an international organization's president. The Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication inducted Dr. James Stewart (BA '84) as president on Aug. 8. Stewart has served as department head of the Nicholls Department of Mass Communication since 1997. "I'm honored to have been selected for this post," Dr. Stewart said. "The ASJMC, which was established in 1917, plays a vital ro more PR

Nicholls State University, South Louisiana Community College Make Pact to Enhance Student Pathways to Higher Education (10)

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls State University and South Louisiana Community College signed an agreement Thursday that will ease the transfer process, helping more students attain access to higher education. Nicholls President Dr. Jay Clune and SLCC Chancellor Dr. Natalie Harder signed a memorandum of understanding on Aug. 26 at SLCC's Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City. The understanding will allow students who have completed the associate of general studies degree pr more PR

Nicholls State University: Growing the Future - Port of South Louisiana Partners With Nicholls (10)

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Aug. 28 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls State University and the Port of South Louisiana announced a partnership to aid the study of coastal restoration. Through the cooperative endeavor agreement, the Port will allocate $18,000 for research, training and coastal restoration projects at the Nicholls Farm. This is the fourth year in a row the Port has worked with Nicholls to support restoration efforts. "It's important for everyone to get involved in coastal protection and coastal more PR

NIH: All of Us Research Program to Expand Public Engagement Efforts With New Partner Awards (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * - HCM Strategists and the University of Utah will help build community connections. * * * The All of Us Research Program, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a combined $9.1 million in initial funding to two organizations to further the program's extensive community engagement efforts. HCM Strategists, of Washington, D.C., and the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, will develop i more PR

Nike and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Launch 'Coaching Girls' to Show Girls They're Made to Play (10)

BEAVERTON, Oregon, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Olympic Committee issued the following news release: As kids return to school and sport, and caring adults gear up to coach them for the season ahead, Nike and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee released "Coaching Girls," an expansion of the How to Coach Kids offering for volunteer youth coaches, designed to create a culture that makes sport fun for girls. The Coaching Girls modules are accompanied by three new age-specific modules and a Spanish translation. Inspired by the Aspen Institute's more PR

Nine Early Childhood Education Organizations Share $446,000 From PNC Foundation (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- PNC Financial Services Group issued the following news release: Literacy programs, community gardens and cutting-edge research are among the programming being funded by the PNC Foundation in celebration of its 15th anniversary of PNC Grow Up Great(R) in St. Louis. PNC Foundation is contributing $446,000 to early childhood education organizations across the Greater St. Louis region as part of its commitment to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. The 2019 grant recipien more PR

NLRB Issues Decision on The New Museum of Contemporary Art (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision and order (Case No. 02-UC-236121) by Region 2 Director John J. Walsh Jr.: THE NEW MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, Employer and TECHNICAL OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL UNION, LOCAL 2110, UNITED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS, AFL-CIO, Union/Petitioner DECISION AND ORDER I. INTRODUCTION On January 24, 2019, pursuant to a Stipulated Election Agreement, in Case No. 02-RC-233642, an election was conducted among certain employees of The New Museum of Contemporary Art School (the more PR

North American Menopause Society: Waist Size, Not Body Mass Index, May Be More Predictive of Coronary Artery Disease (10)

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The North American Menopause Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release: * * * - Study investigates association between obesity type and obstructive coronary artery disease in postmenopausal women * * * For years, women have been told that weight gain could lead to heart disease. A new study indicates that it is the location of the fat that matters most, more PR

North Arkansas College, University of Arkansas-School of Medical Sciences Sign New Online Transfer Agreement (10)

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release: North Arkansas College in Harrison has signed an agreement with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that allows Northark Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) graduates to transfer to a corresponding online Bachelor of Science degree program through UAMS without leaving their hometowns. This is the first 2+2 partnership between the two institutions and the first MLT online bachelor degree option offered more PR

North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Successful Teacher Leadership Institute (10)

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching issued the following news: Educators from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools completed a successful Teacher Leadership Institute at NCCAT's Cullowhee campus. The essential components of this NCCAT program cover the concept of leadership before drilling into the specifics of teacher leadership. Educators explore the elements of leadership, teacher leadership potential, personality traits, group dynamics, mentoring, problem solving, teacher leaders more PR

North Carolina Gov. Cooper: 49 Days Of 'Dithering Over Trivial Matters and Trying To Score Political Points' (10)

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: It's been 49 days since Governor Roy Cooper shared a balanced budget compromise offer to Republican legislators. And for 49 days, Republican leaders have avoided negotiations by trying to override the Governor's veto and suggesting a series of mini budgets instead of a single spending plan. Where is the Republican counteroffer? Republican stalling means many teachers start a new school year this week without a state pay raise. Governor C more PR

North Carolina Gov. Cooper: After 52 Days, Republicans Still Plan to Give Teachers Less Than Other State Employees (10)

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: It has been 52 days since Governor Roy Cooper sent Republican leaders a balanced budget compromise offer that included an 8.5% teacher pay raise that would keep North Carolina competitive in teacher salaries. And for 52 days, Republicans have refused to respond to that compromise offer, insisting on their 3.8% over two years teacher raise and leaving teachers hanging in the balance as school is back in session. Now, as they split the budg more PR

North Carolina State University: New $27 Million Grant to Focus on the Future of Biomanufacturing (10)

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A new five-year project led by North Carolina State University will sponsor an international collaborative research and training program in biomanufacturing science and technology. The effort focuses on the next generation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing - a rapidly evolving industry sector, critical to grant global access to powerful new biotherapeutics for treating a wide range of chronic and potentially lethal dise more PR

Northeast Community College Working With Nebraska Supreme Court on Interpreter Training (10)

NORFOLK, Nebraska, Aug. 30 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: In an effort to increase the number of interpreters to work in courtrooms across the state, Northeast Community College is partnering with the Nebraska Supreme Court to offer training to certify individuals to help alleviate the shortage. "This is a very promising step," said Justice John Freudenberg, chair of the Supreme Court's Language Access Committee. Court interpreters are individuals who possess an educated, native-like mastery of both English more PR

Northrop Grumman Sponsors Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Academy for Japanese and US Students (10)

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) held an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Academy from July 29 to August 3, at the company's Autonomous Systems Center of Excellence in San Diego, California. The weeklong global education and cultural exchange program provides high school students from Japan and the U.S. the opportunity to learn about unmanned systems technologies. The company sponsored six students from Japanese high schools located in Tokyo, Nagasaki more PR

Northwell Health: 17 EDs Recognized by American College of Emergency Physicians (10)

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 27 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: In recognition of excellence in care for older patients, Northwell Health's 17 emergency departments (ED) across Long Island, New York City and Westchester have been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for their expertise in caring for geriatric patients. Northwell is the first health system in the nation to have every ED in its network accredited. "This achievement was made possible by the close collaboration between our emergency d more PR

Northwest Missouri State University: Foose Named Facilitator of Year for Environmental Education (10)

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Dr. Alice Foose, an associate professor of recreation at Northwest Missouri State University, was named Missouri Facilitator of the Year by the Missouri Department of Conservation for her dedication to teaching environmental education. Foose works closely with Project Water Education for Teachers (WET), Project Wildlife in Learning Design (WILD), Project WILD aquatic, Flying WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT), a set of environmental educat more PR

Northwestern University: White Parents Aware of Racial Bias More Likely to Discuss Current Racial Events With Their Children (10)

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 27 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Northwestern University issued the following news: A new Northwestern University study found that white parents' racial bias awareness was associated with greater willingness to discuss race with their children, along with increased color consciousness and decreased color blindness. Previous evidence suggests that white parents generally avoid race-related conversations with their children, relying on society to provide explicit education about race. The new study explores the individual d more PR

Notre Dame Press Publishes 'The Boys of St. Columb's' (10)

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Notre Dame Press issued the following book description: The Boys of St. Columb's: The Education of a New Ireland, by Maurice Fitzpatrick The Boys of St. Columb's chronicles the schooldays of eight illustrious alumni of St. Columb's College in Derry, Northern Ireland, and the political consequences of their education. A companion to a BBC/RTE documentary film The Boys of St. Columb's (2010), this book traces the first generation of children to receive free grammar school education as a result of the ground-brea more PR

NSWC Crane Collaborates With Purdue and a UK-Based University to Provide Tailored, Advanced Education to Workforce (10)

CRANE, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane issued the following news: "These are not your average college courses. This is a hard-hitting, relevant advanced-degree program that drives home specific defense engineering and technology skills necessary for the professional development of the workforce," says Adam Parsley, a Division Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). Purdue University and Cranfield University have partnered to support the Department of Defense (DoD) by developing a tailor more PR

NTEA Releases 20th Edition of Annual Manufacturers' Shipments Survey Report (10)

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- NTEA, The Association for the Work Truck Industry issued the following news release: NTEA's newly released Annual Manufacturers' Shipments Survey (AMSS) Report (20th edition) reports that truck equipment industry shipments increased 15.9% in 2018 -- a significant acceleration from the 2.9% climb the previous year. This publication, featuring 2018 data, enables the industry to estimate market size by dollars and units for 77 product lines. The Association collects and evaluates aggregate results based on d more PR

OAS Permanent Council Approves Resolution on the Situation of Human Rights in Venezuela (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Organization of American States issued the following news release: The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) today approved the Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in Venezuela, which strongly condemns "the grave and systematic violations of human rights in Venezuela, including the use of torture, illegal and arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances and the denial of the most basic rights and necessities, especially those related to health, food and education more PR

Ochsner Provides Free Cancer & Wellness Screenings at Lakeside Shopping Center (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: Ochsner Health System is hosting a Cancer Services Expo offering free onsite cancer and wellness screenings Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 at Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie, 9 a.m.- 1p.m. The expo will take place in the mall's Veterans Skylight Atrium, adjacent to the new Ochsner InnovationHub, which offers consumers an immersive and interactive health and wellness experience that utilizes technology t more PR

Officer Training School Beta Courses Test Accelerated Commissioning Program for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (10)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Robert Guest Air University is testing a new, accelerated program to help fast-track qualifying Air Force senior non-commissioned officers looking to commission as Air Force second lieutenants. Beta tests for the Officer Training School-Accelerated Commissioning Program, scheduled to run in August and November of this year, will each last 14 days, versus the current program which lasts 40 training days. "The more PR

Officer Training School Beta Courses Test Accelerated Commissioning Program for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (10)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Robert Guest Air University is testing a new, accelerated program to help fast-track qualifying Air Force senior non-commissioned officers looking to commission as second lieutenants. Beta tests for the Officer Training School-Accelerated Commissioning Program, scheduled to run in August and November of this year, will each last 14 days, compared to the current program which lasts 40 training days. "The accelerated commissioning program is pa more PR

Ohio State Reps. Miller, Howse Introduce Bill Naming Toni Morrison Day (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following information on behalf of Ohio State Reps. Joe Miller, D-Amherst, and Stephanie Howse, D-Cleveland: State Reps. Joe Miller (D-Amherst) and Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) today introduced legislation honoring the late author Toni Morrison by designating her birthday, February 18, as "Toni Morrison Day" in Ohio. Morrison, a native of Lorain, rose to prominence through novels and non-fiction works that often examined black identity in America. Her works, including the novels Belo more PR

Ohio State University Trustees Elect New Officers (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * - Board also approves fiscal and construction plans * * * The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today elected new officers and welcomed a new member in a meeting held at the university's Wooster campus. The board approved Gary Heminger as chair, and Abigail Wexner and Timothy Smucker as vice chairs. In addition, the board welcomed newly appointed trustee Michael Kiggin to his first meeting. Trustees also approved construction and financial plans. 2020 more PR

Ohio University Exceeds State's Expectations for Savings in Upcoming Affordability, Efficiency Report (10)

ATHENS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Ohio University issued the following news release: Ohio University has implemented a series of cost reductions, new revenue generation, and policy and process improvements that will create an estimated $220 million in savings or avoided costs, reductions in expense, and growth in revenues over a five-year period that started in Fiscal Year 2017, according to estimates being prepared for submission to the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Each public university in Ohio is required to annually report its affordabilit more PR

Ohio University to Co-Host University-Industry Partnerships Conference in Columbus (10)

ATHENS, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- The Ohio University's Office of Research Communications issued the following news: Ohio University and The Ohio State University will co-host a conference on fostering university-industry partnerships Sept. 16-19 in Columbus. The event is the annual fall international meeting of the University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP), a project-based organization focused on exploring issues that impact university-industry relations as well as developing innovative approaches to working together. "UIDP29 offers a wind more PR

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Helps State Kick Off 2020 Census Complete Count (10)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Governor Kevin Stitt kicked off the 2020 Census Symposium on Monday, August 26, at MetroTech Conference Center with the announcement of Executive Order 2019-32, which establishes the Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. "A complete and accurate count of Oklahoma's population is vital to the success of our state," said Gov. Stitt. "With this Executive Order, I am directing state government to collaborate with leaders across Oklahoma t more PR

OMB: FY 2021 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following memorandum (No. M-19-25): MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: RUSSELL T. VOUGHT, ACTING DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET KELVIN K. DROEGEMEIER, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities America's rise as the global leader in science and technology (S&T) began shortly after World War II, during which the Federal Govern more PR

Once Again, Granite State College Ranks #1 in New Hampshire as Best College for Adult Learners (10)

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 26 -- Granite State College issued the following news: Granite State College was once again named as one of the nation's Best Four-Year Colleges for Adult Learners by Washington Monthly. With the #11 position, Granite State serves as the highest ranked institution in New England and one of just five institutions throughout the region that earned recognition in the top-50 of this competitive list. According to Washington Monthly, nearly 30 percent of undergraduate students in the United States are over the age of t more PR

Open Society Foundations: Soros Economic Development Fund Sells Controlling Stake in Aspada to LGT Lightstone (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Open Society Foundations (formerly the Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network) issued the following news release: The Soros Economic Development Fund has sold a controlling interest in Aspada, its India-focused impact investment fund subsidiary, to LGT, the international private banking and asset management group owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein. Aspada, launched in 2013, has been a pioneering investor in commercially scalable, high-impact businesses across food supply chains, health care, educa more PR

Operation Lifesaver Names New State Coordinators in Florida, New York and Virginia (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The Operation Lifesaver issued the following news release: Three new leaders are in place for rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) state programs, says OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh. Florida Operation Lifesaver's State Coordinator is Rob Stapleton, Phil Merens serves in that role for New York's Operation Lifesaver program, and Renee Salmon leads the Operation Lifesaver program in Virginia. "Operation Lifesaver is thrilled to have these three safety and nonprofit experts working to make c more PR

Operator of Colorado Technical University, American InterContinental University Will Pay $30 Million to Settle FTC Charges (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Career Education Corporation's lead generators misrepresented that they were affiliated with or recommended by the U.S. military, or could help with job searches * * * An Illinois-based operator of several post-secondary schools will pay $30 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the operator used sales leads from lead generators that falsely told consumers they were affiliated with the U.S. military, and that used other unlawful more PR

Oregon Gov. Brown Celebrates Student Success Act on First Day of School (10)

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Governor Kate Brown today welcomed the incoming freshman class at Jefferson High School on their first day of school. Joined by students, educators, and legislators, she ceremonially signed the Student Success Act, which provides a historic $2 billion in targeted investments in Oregon's early education system and K-12 schools. "We are investing an additional $1 billion a year in you, and students like you across the state. We know the future of Oregon d more PR

Oregon Gov. Brown Kicks Off New School Year at South Medford High (10)

MEDFORD, Oregon, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * - Celebrates Passage of Student Success Act * * * Governor Kate Brown today welcomed the incoming freshman class at South Medford High School, addressing students on their first day of the new school year. Joined by educators, students, and legislators, she ceremonially signed the Student Success Act, which provides a historic $2 billion additional investment into Oregon's early education and K-12 schools. "Giving our children the opportunity to more PR

Oregon Gov. Brown to Kick Off New School Year in Portland (10)

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Governor Kate Brown will welcome students on their first day of school, and ceremonially sign the Student Success Act, at Jefferson High School on Wednesday, August 28. She will also visit Albina Head Start, an early education program serving young children and their families since 1965. The Student Success Act provides a historic $2 billion in targeted investments in Oregon's early education and K-12 schools. "Giving our children the opportunity to th more PR

Oregon Health & Science University Expanding, Improving Transgender Health Services (10)

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 28 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * - New staff, projects seek to better meet the needs of transgender patients * * * Transgender and non-binary Oregonians will soon have expanded access to care and services with the continued growth of the Oregon Health & Science University Transgender Health Program. OHSU is adding four new staff members, creating its first-ever fellowships in gender-affirming surgical care and is involved in a number of projects to further advance it more PR

Oregon House Democrats Issues Statement on September Revenue Forecast (10)

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 28 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following statement by Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner, D-Portland, on the release of the September revenue forecast: "This revenue forecast is good news for Oregonians. A strong economy has allowed us to make landmark investments in the future of our state, ensuring our students have the education they deserve, our citizens have the health care they need, and our state is providing the services and programs that everyone counts on. "However, we must remain vigilant as we s more PR

Orlando Economic Partnership: 2019 Florida Simulation Summit and TechMatch Showcase Regional Innovation (10)

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The Orlando Economic Partnership issued the following news release: The Florida Simulation Summit (https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EconomicDevelopment/FloridaSimulationSummit.aspx#.XV2QYOhKiUl) hosted by Orange County Government in partnership with the National Center for Simulation and the Orlando Economic Partnership (the Partnership) will be held Thursday, September 26, at the Orange County Convention Center. XReality, the theme of the 2019 summit, encompasses a combination of augmented, virtual and mixed realit more PR

Orlando Utilities Commission Recognized as 2019 Healthiest Employer by the Orlando Business Journal (10)

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The Orlando Utilities Commission issued the following news: OUC--The Reliable One has been named the healthiest employer in Central Florida for companies with 500-1,499 employees. The award from the Orlando Business Journal honors companies with policies and initiatives that promote the health and wellbeing of their employees. "Employees are one of our most valuable resources, and their health and wellness has a direct impact on the continued success of our organization," said Latisha Thompson, Chief Employee Expe more PR

OSF HealthCare: Illinois Vaping-Related Death Puts Health Professionals on High Alert (10)

ALTON, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- OSF HealthCare issued the following news: The first known death from a vaping-related lung illness occurred in Illinois and now public health officials are trying a coordinated approach in gathering information about this mysterious illness. Earlier this month, the CDC urged doctors to ask about e-cigarette use when they talk to patients with an unclear respiratory or pulmonary illness and to report cases involving a vaping patient to state or local health departments. Now, the Illinois Department of Public Health more PR

Oxfam America G7 Verdict: Big Issues, Little Commitments (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: President Macron put inequality at the top of the agenda, but G7 leaders failed to make meaningful commitments to solve the crisis they have helped create, said Oxfam at the end of the Summit today. "Held in the beach town of Biarritz, France, the G7 Summit brought very few results, which will wash away with the next tide," said Oxfam's spokesperson, Robin Guittard. "After failing to get all seven leaders to commit to a comprehensive effort to address inequalit more PR

PA Greens to Recruit Exciting Candidates for 2020 (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: The Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA) is seeking exciting candidates to run for state legislature and statewide elected positions in 2020. Individuals need not be currently registered Green to apply. GPPA Green Wave Team Leader Jenny Isaacs of Doylestown, says, "For activists already organizing around local and state issues -- like opposing fracking, pipelines, and toxic waste infrastructure, while promoting a living wage, affordable housing, and education equity -- the more PR

Pa. Gov. Wolf: Charter School Reform Benefits Students and Taxpayers in Northwestern Pennsylvania (10)

ERIE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Governor Tom Wolf joined school district superintendents and education stakeholders in Erie County today to discuss how his three-part plan will ensure charter schools better serve students and taxpayers. Pennsylvania's flawed and outdated charter school law is known as one of the worst in the nation. "Pennsylvania's charter school law is failing students, teachers, school districts and taxpayers," said Gov. Wolf. "Some charter schools, especially more PR

Pedagogy in Health Promotion Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Pedagogy in Health Promotion, a journal from the Society for Public Health Education that says it provides continuing professional education in health promotion and disease prevention, published six research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Conferences as Coaching Opportunities: A Case Study of an Assignment Incorporating Student-Produced Videos * Differences in Student Performance in Epidemiology Depending on Study Mode * Does Increasing the Experiential Component Improve Efficacy of t more PR

Penguin Books Publishes 'One-Way Ticket' (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Penguin Books USA issued the following book description: One-Way Ticket: Nine Lives on Two Wheels, by Jonathan Vaughters Jonathan Vaughters' story is the story of modern cycling. From his early years as a keen cyclist in his hometown in Colorado to his unflinching rite of passage as a professional rider with US Postal to his elevation as one of cycling's most resilient, ethical and intelligent team bosses, the highs and lows of his career have mirrored those of the sport itself. Vaughters has had a front-row seat for most more PR

Penguin Books Publishes 'Respect' (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Penguin Books USA issued the following book description: Respect: Everything a Guy Needs to Know About Sex, Love, and Consent, by Inti Chavez Perez The world has changed, and the revelations of the #MeToo movement have raised serious questions about how men are raised to understand consent and their own sexuality. Respect is the first guide to sexual health and relationships built around consent. Inti Chavez Perez draws on his vast experience as a sex educator to lay out how to build positive, respectful relationships w more PR

Pennsylvania A.G. Shapiro to Education Secretary DeVos: Deliver on Promise to America's Public Servants (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Education says only 864 of 76,002 Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications have been approved * * * Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 11 other attorneys general sent a letter today to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos urging once again that the U.S. Department of Education provide data to help states address the ongoing problems with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF pr more PR

Pennsylvania Education Department Recognized for High-Quality Education of Students With Disabilities (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera announced today that Pennsylvania has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) for a 12th year as achieving the highest level of performance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. "Every student in our commonwealth deserves a high-quality education and must have opportunities to be engaged in academic coursework that prepares them to be college, care more PR

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Announces Funding to Provide Skills Training to Next Generation of Workers in the Hanover Region (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new apprenticeship grants to Elsner Engineering Works, KLK Welding, and Utz Quality Foods in Hanover to fill the need of skilled workers for manufacturing positions that require specialized knowledge. The grant, awarded to Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, builds on the governor's commitment to expanding job training opportunities for Pennsylvanians. "In order to move our manufacturing sector to more PR

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Announces Initiative for a Lead-Free Pennsylvania (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled his initiative to create a lead-free Pennsylvania by calling on the legislature to increase access to blood testing for children in alignment with federal guidelines, increasing local response efforts, and planning for training of more certified lead abatement professionals. The governor was joined at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Karabots Pediatric Center in West Philadelphia by hospital officials a more PR

Pennsylvania State Rep. Sturla Reappointed to Special Education Funding Commission (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster: State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster and Democratic Policy Committee Chairman, today announced his reappointment to the Special Education Funding Commission. "It is due to the important work of the Special Education Funding Commission and its reports that we have a better understanding of the long-term impact state funding has on the ability of schools to meet the needs of childr more PR

Pennsylvania State University-Schuykill: LionLaunch Expands Business Programming to Northern Schuylkill County (10)

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: Penn State Schuylkill is partnering with Downtown Shenandoah Inc. to bring its LionLaunch entrepreneurship and business development programming to northern Schuylkill County. The first offerings will be four editions of "Let's Do Lunch With the Experts." "This effort builds upon an already fruitful partnership between our two organizations," Penn State Schuylkill Chancellor Patrick Jones said. "Our goal in bringing LionLaunch more PR

Pensacola State College Grad Found Early Science Inspiration on Family's Peruvian Farm (10)

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 23 -- Pensacola State College issued the following news: Pensacola State College graduate Alessandro Bailetti recently co-authored a research paper titled "Enhancer of Polycomb/Tip60 represses hematological tumor initiation by negatively regulating JAK/STAT pathway activity." Yeah, we don't know what that means either. If you want to find out yourself what all that scientific mumbo-jumbo translates to, you can ask Bailetti on Aug. 29 when he will speak at Pensacola State College's Chadbourne Library. The discussion wi more PR

Perdue Foundation Awards $50,000 to The Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation to Support Young Farmers (10)

SALISBURY, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Perdue Farms issued the following news release: Perdue Farms is supporting young farmers and the future of sustainable agriculture through a $50,000 Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation grant to the Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation. The gift will be used to help award scholarships to the children of Niman Ranch farmers and ranchers so they can return to their family farms and help rural communities thrive for future generations. "Hard-working family farmers are the backbone of agriculture in our co more PR

Perdue Southeast D.C. Associates Partner With United Way and Second Harvest Food Bank To Help Feed Georgia Families In Effingham County (10)

SALISBURY, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Perdue Farms issued the following news release: Perdue associates from the company's distribution center in Rincon, Ga., recently joined the United Way of the Coastal Empire and America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to feed more than 300 Effingham County families at a mobile food pantry. Perdue associates joined volunteers from Lineage Logistics to hand out pre-packed boxes of food prepared by America's Second Harvest during the distribution at Springfield Recreational Park. A family of four will be able more PR

Perfect Match: Biology and Business Major Helps Support Biotech Association (10)

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 28 -- The South Dakota Biotech Association issued the following news release: She has generated industry data for state leaders, built relationships with biotech businesses and helped represent South Dakota at an international bioscience event. And she's still in college. Megan Haberman, an incoming senior at Augustana University, spent her summer as an intern for South Dakota Biotech, the state affiliate of the international BIO trade organization. The biology and business major grew up on a farm in southwest more PR

Pet Sitters International Highlights Continuing Education Options This Pet-Sitter Education Month (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Pet Sitters International issued the following news release: This September marks the fourth annual Pet-Sitter Education Month(TM), and creator Pet Sitters International (PSI) will be observing this celebration of pet-sitter education by offering special discounts for pet sitters and launching an updated online training subscription service. PSI, the world's leading educational association for professional pet sitters, created Pet-Sitter Education Month to shine a spotlight on professional pet sitters' commitment to con more PR

Peterson Air Force Base Firefighters are Jacks-of-All-Trades (10)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (21st Space Wing) issued the following news: By Andrew Bertain When a person thinks of firefighters, he or she might conjure images of burning buildings, big red trucks or cats stuck in trees, but the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department knows there's a lot more to a fire department than what meets the eye. The firefighters on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, train every day to be able to respond at a moment's notice. They know how to handle every kind of scenario, fro more PR

Peterson Air Force Base: Developmental Special Duties Offer Airmen Fresh Perspective (10)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force (21st Space Wing) issued the following news: By Heather Heiney After basic military training and technical school the work an Airman does day-to-day becomes their primary focus for years. Completing an enlisted developmental special duty gives Airmen the opportunity to step away from their career field for a period of time and get a fresh perspective on the bigger Air Force picture. Staff Sgt. Megan Luscier, 21st Medical Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of instrument more PR

Pharmacy Journal Issues 41 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 29 -- Pharmacy, a scientific peer-reviewed open access journal on pharmacy education and practice, published 41 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition: * A Qualitative Study on Danish Student Pharmacists' Attitudes Towards and Experience of Communication Skills Training * A Study to Identify Medication-Related Problems and Associated Cost Avoidance by Community Pharmacists during a Comprehensive Medication Review in Patients One Week Post Hospitalization * A Theory Based Intervention to En more PR

Physical Therapy Journal Issues 13 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Physical Therapy, a journal that says it features topics related to physical therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Benefits of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy in Emergency Departments: A Systematic Review * Dose-Response Relationship Between Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Muscle Function in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis * Effectiveness of a "Spring Pillow" Versus Education in Chronic Nonspec more PR

Pilot Training Next Graduates 14 in Learning Experiment's Second Iteration (10)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Dan Hawkins Air Education and Training Command's Pilot Training Next program graduated 14 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and the Royal Air Force students from the learning experiment's second iteration in a ceremony here Aug. 29. Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service and a trailblazer in aviation as the Air Force's first female fighter pilot, remarked on how the studen more PR

Planned Parenthood Federation's Clergy Advocacy Board: The Title X Gag Rule Is Immoral, Harms Those in Need (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * - Gag Rule Will Dismantle Title X -- the nation's decades-old bipartisan program for affordable birth control and reproductive health care * * * On Monday, the Trump administration used its immoral, unethical, and dangerous gag rule to force Planned Parenthood health centers out of Title X - putting health care at risk for 1.5 million people. The Clergy Advocacy Board of Planned Parenthood Federation of America stands against this at more PR

Planned Parenthood Federation: Federal Court in Missouri Blocks Cascading Abortion Bans (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. District Court judge finds Missouri's law likely unconstitutional on the merits, blocks major portions of abortion law one day before they were set to take effect. * * * Today, a U.S. District Court judge in the Western District of Missouri granted a preliminary injunction, blocking several provisions of Missouri's sweeping abortion bans passed earlier this year. The blocked bans, which would have made abortion illeg more PR

Planned Parenthood Federation: LIZZO, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Halsey, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, HAIM, Sara Bareilles, Troye Sivan, Macklemore, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Carole King, Hayley Kiyoko, Bon Iver, Beck, and More Speak Out Against Abortion Restrictions * * * - Nearly 140 artists from across the industry band together in support of abortion access and reproductive rights, urge their fans to fight back against restrictions to reproductive health care * * * A new full-page ad in more PR

PM Offers Education Lifeline to 600,000 Children Living in Conflict (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 25 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release: Children in the world's most dangerous countries will be given the chance to go to school for the first time thanks to pound sterling90m of UK aid funding, the Prime Minister will announce today. The Prime Minister will also call on G7 countries to dedicate more of their aid budget to education, particularly for girls living in conflict areas. Education currently accounts for less than 2% of global humanitarian aid. Today's announcement wi more PR

Population Media Center: Bringing Street Theater for Change to Nepal (10)

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont, Aug. 29 -- The Population Media Center issued the following news release: The scene: the eastern plains regions of Nepal, August 2019. The players: two nonprofits with a goal of creating lasting social change. The medium: street theater! Since 2016, Population Media Center (PMC), a global NGO creating social impact driven by entertainment, has been a hit on Nepalese airwaves. Shows like Hilkor and Mai Sari Sunakhari have engaged audiences nationwide in dramatic plots while promoting positive behavior change around d more PR

Portman Participates in Workforce Discussion Hosted by the Chamber of Greater Springfield as Part of His Three-Day 'Results Tour' (10)

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - The Three-Day Tour Will Cover 11 Counties, More Than 630 Miles Highlighting Accomplishments that are Making a Difference for Ohio Workers, Families, and Communities * * * Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), continuing his three-day 'Results Tour,' toured Morgal Machine Tool Company and participated in a workforce roundtable discussion hosted by the Chamber of Greater Springfield. This discussion focused on helping the economy grow and crea more PR

Powerful New Course Unites University of Victoria and Incarcerated Students to Learn Philosophy (10)

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Aug. 28 -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: A first-of-its-kind course will bring students from Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC) and the University of Victoria together this fall to grapple with life's big existential questions. The new partnership between UVic's Faculty of Humanities and BC Corrections puts a powerful spin on experiential learning, with 10 UVic students set to join 10 students "on the inside" for weekly classes starting Sept. 5 for three months. more PR

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Planning and Environmental Protection: Protecting the Nation's Resources (10)

MAYETTA, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: * * * - The PBPN Planning and Environmental Protection department is the protector of the Nation's land, water, natural resources, and public health. * * * The stewardship of the Nation's natural resources is the domain of the Planning and Environmental Protection department. Environmental Manager and PBPN tribal member, Virginia "Osh" LeClere and her staff of eight have streamlined their work into three b more PR

Pratt-Heins Awards Recognize University of Nebraska's Kearney Faculty for Excellence (10)

KEARNEY, Nebraska, Aug. 23 -- The University of Nebraska's Kearney Campus issued the following news: Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Friday with the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards for their excellence in teaching, service and scholarship and research. Brenda Eschenbrenner, Kristy Kounovsky-Shafer and Linda Van Ingen accepted the awards during UNK's Faculty/Staff Convocation in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Each honoree received a plaque and $2,000. The Pratt-Heins Foundation has presented the ann more PR

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Judicial, U.S. Marshal (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The White House issued the following news release: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate: Danielle J. Hunsaker of Oregon, to serve as Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Danielle Hunsaker currently serves as the Presiding Judge on the Washington County Circuit Court of Oregon. Before taking the bench in 2017, Judge Hunsaker was a partner at Larkins Vacura Kayser LLP in Portland, Oregon, where her practice focused on civil and appellate litigation in bot more PR

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Secretary of Labor (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The White House issued the following news release: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Eugene Scalia of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor. Mr. Scalia, a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, is a renowned labor, employment, and regulatory lawyer. He has previously held several positions in the Federal Government. In the mid-to-late 1980s, he was a speechwriter to Secretary of Education William J. Bennett. From 1992 to 199 more PR

President Trump Issues Proclamation on Labor Day (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The White House issued the following proclamation on Labor Day: On Labor Day, we recognize the remarkable American workers who comprise the greatest labor force in the world. American workers are the heart and soul of our Nation's economic resurgence. Since my first day in office, I have followed through on my promise to fight for an agenda that puts American workers first. My Administration's pro-growth policies have enabled countless Americans to reclaim the dignity of work and reap the rewards of our thriving economy more PR

Prestigious Board Members Join National Equity Centre at Curtin University (10)

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 27 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Professor Marcia Devlin and Emeritus Professor Lesley Parker have been appointed to the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) Advisory Board based at Curtin University, which will be chaired for another three-year term by Ms Erin Watson-Lynn. Professor Devlin, who is the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, and Emeritus Professor Parker, a former Curtin University Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, will join the Advisory Bo more PR

Professor Brenda Happell, University of Newcastle Wins Top Australasian Award in Mental Health (10)

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: Professor Brenda Happell has won TheMHS Exceptional Contribution Award at the 2019 Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand for her exceptional contribution to mental health. Professor Happell, of the University of Newcastle, received the accolade in recognition for being "an inspiring and innovative mentor, contributing with excellence to mental health nurse education and consumer participation, research and practice at a national and int more PR

Project Coyote: Lawsuit Targets Trump Wildlife-Killing Program in 10 California Counties (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- Project Coyote issued the following news release: * * * - Wildlife Groups Seek Environmental Review of Program That Kills Thousands of Animals in California * * * The Center for Biological Diversity, Animal Legal Defense Fund and Project Coyote today sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program over its outdated wildlife-killing plan for 10 counties in Northern California. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco federal court, seeks an updated environmental analysis of the program, w more PR

Project Lead the Way Plans to Increase Access to Professional Development Opportunities Across Indiana (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- Project Lead The Way issued the following news release: * * * - PLTW will use grant funds awarded by the Indiana Commission of Higher Education (ICHE) to partner with schools, districts, and Ball State University (BSU) to empower teachers to lead the PLTW classroom experience * * * PLTW today announced plans to increase the number of teachers trained to teach PLTW's hands-on activity-, project-, problem-based (APB) curriculum across Indiana. ICHE recently awarded PLTW a total of $700,000 in funds to partner more PR

Public Service Company of Oklahoma Sponsors FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conferences (10)

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Public Service Company of Oklahoma issued the following news release: "What's next?" is the theme for this year's series of Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences, which kick off August 27 in McAlester. Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) sponsors the half-day events. The leadership training is designed to equip attendees with tools to help them best serve their individual chapters during this school year. Elected officers from each of the 365 Oklahoma high school FFA chapters will more PR

Publications Journal Issues 22 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 28 -- Publications, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it provides an advanced forum for research studies related to scholarly publishing, published 22 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition: * Balancing Multiple Roles of Repositories: Developing a Comprehensive Repository at Carnegie Mellon University * Building a Dataset Search for Institutions: Project Update * Data2paper: Giving Researchers Credit for Their Data * Did the Research Faculty at a Small Canadian Business School more PR

Purdue University: Annual Report Highlights Ways to Support Service Members, Veterans, Families (10)

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 27 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A new report shows unemployment among U.S. military veterans has decreased and is at its lowest level since the Department of Labor began tracking veteran employment in 2008. The report serves as a clearinghouse of data on military and veteran families. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' data shows the unemployment is not spread evenly. Ten states have rates of 4.6% or higher, while Iowa has the lowest in the nation with 1.4%. The rep more PR

Qualcomm Unveils Networking Pro Series Platforms That Aim to Set a New Benchmark in Wi-Fi 6 Performance (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * - Four Distinct and Scalable Platforms Bringing Highly Differentiated Wi-Fi 6 Features Optimized for Highly Congested Wireless Networks * * * Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced Qualcomm(R) Networking Pro Series platforms, its second-generation Wi-Fi 6 networking offerings, designed to deliver the more PR

Queensland University of Technology: Not Sinking In - Drink Driving Still Accounts for 25% of Qld Driver and Rider Deaths (10)

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 29 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: Despite decades of anti-drink driving campaigns, the message is not sinking in for some Queenslanders, with new QUT research showing alcohol is still a factor in around 25 percent of driver and motorcycle rider deaths each year. Professor Barry Watson and Dr Angela Watson, from QUT's Centre of Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q), analysed data from the Queensland Road Crash Databases to review the long-t more PR

Railroad Commission of Texas Receives National Energy Education Award for RRC Online Inspection Lookup (10)

MEDORA, North Dakota, Aug. 26 -- The Railroad Commission of Texas issued the following news release: * * * - Online Oil & Gas Inspection Query * * * The Railroad Commission of Texas is the winner of the 2019 Chairman's Stewardship Award for Energy Education from the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission. The award is in recognition of the Commission's RRC Online Inspection Lookup (RRC OIL) tool. For the first time in the Commission's history anyone, anywhere can look up the inspection and enforcement history of oil and gas wells and opera more PR

Religions Journal Issues 42 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 27 -- Religions, a peer-reviewed open access journal on religions and theology, published 42 research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition: * 'Childness': An Alternative Approach to the Archaeology of Childhood through Cemetery Studies * A Negative Theological Critique of Postmodern Identity Politics * A Sinicized World Religion?: Chinese Christianity at the Contemporary Moment of Globalization * Affect Theory, Religion, and Sport * An Augustinian Meditation on the Saeculum * Animals in the more PR

RELX Announces Winners of the 2019 RELX Environmental Challenge (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 28 -- RELX Group, a professional information and analytics company, issued the following news release: RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, has announced the winners of the 2019 RELX Environmental Challenge, which supports innovative solutions to improve sustainable access to safe water and sanitation. The $50,000 first and $25,000 second prizes were awarded during World Water Week in Stockholm, a unique annual event bringing together water rese more PR

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Is Most-Cited Institution Over 50-Year History of Most Prestigious Journal in Lighting (10)

TROY, New York, Aug. 27 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * - Current and former directors of the Lighting Research Center are among journal's most-cited authors * * * Lighting Research & Technology is the leading international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on the subject of light and lighting. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, a study was published exploring the journal's bibliometric characteristics since its first issue in 1969. The research team found that Rensselaer Polytechnic more PR

Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: To commemorate Black Women's Equal Pay Day, which symbolizes how long into 2019 Black women must work to make what white, non-Hispanic men made in 2018, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Chair of the Education and Labor Committee's Workforce Protections Subcommittee, as well as Congresswomen Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Deb Haaland (NM-1), all leaders of the Democratic more PR

Rep. Blaine's Bulletin: Back to School (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri, issued the following column: As summer begins to wind down, students across the Third Congressional District of Missouri are heading back-to-school for an exciting year filled with learning and growth. Our students are the future of this great nation, and I am constantly blown away by their accomplishments. This spring, I had the honor of congratulating more than 9,000 graduates from high schools across the district. There are few prouder moments in a young person's life than graduat more PR

Rep. Bonamici Convenes Families, Advocates, Providers for Discussion About Access to Child Care (10)

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * - Families Share Stories of Struggling to Find and Afford Quality Child Care * * * Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) convened a diverse group of advocates, families, and child care providers to hear more about the many challenges facing Oregon families who are seeking affordable, quality child care. Family Forward Oregon hosted the discussion. "Working families in Oregon continue to pay some of the highest child care costs in the coun more PR

Rep. Buchanan Calls for Holocaust Education in Schools (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * - Co-Sponsors "Never Again Education Act". Florida Principal Reassigned After Denying Holocaust.Shocking Video of California Teens Saluting Hitler, Singing Nazi Songs * * * Following an alarming rise in anti-Semitism across the country, Congressman Vern Buchanan Wednesday called for passage of legislation he co-sponsored to help educate students nationwide about the horrors of the Holocaust. Shockingly, a 2018 survey found that 22 percent of U.S. more PR

Rep. Cardenas, Congressional Hispanic Caucus on USC Annenberg's Report on Latinos in Hollywood (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) responded to a groundbreaking study on diversity in Hollywood, focusing specifically on Hispanic talent and representation. The study, entitled "Latinos in Film: Erasure on Screen & Behind the Camera Across 1,200 Popular Movies," was published by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), and Wise more PR

Rep. Chu Issues Statement on Being Ranked 9th Most Active Member of 116th Congress (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following statement: Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) is the 9th most active member of the 116th Congress, according to a new report by Quorum Analytics, which studied legislative activity from the beginning of the session - January 1, 2019 - to the start of the August Recess - July 31, 2019. Rep. Chu issued the following statement: "These are challenging times where our country's values and institutions have been tested like never before. And when I look back on the Trump era, I will feel p more PR

Rep. Cline Encourages STEM Education Through Congressional App Challenge (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today Congressman Ben Cline announced his office's participation in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The App Challenge is a Congressional initiative to encourage student engagement in STEM and, more specifically, computer science. Middle and high school students from across America are invited to participate. "The continued growth of computer science and STEM skills are essential for economic prosperity and innovation," Cline said. "My office is e more PR

Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on Back to School Week in Connecticut (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement regarding the beginning of the new school year in Connecticut: "This week, kids, teachers, and administrators are heading back to school across Connecticut." "The start of the new school year gives everyone involved a chance to work hard, learn new ideas, and shape the minds of our next generation. "In Congress, I will continue to push that mission by fighting for every last dollar for critical education programs. "Programs like Title I, more PR

Rep. Delgado Introduces Bill to Increase Support for Working Students (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4216) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase support for working students. The bill was introduced on Aug. 30 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Don Young, R-Alaska, Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4216/text. For more information, Rep. Antonio Delgado, 1007 Longworth Hou more ST

Rep. Dingell Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Waldorf Education System (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 27, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Waldorf education system: I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Waldorf education system. The first Waldorf school was established in 1919 in Stuttgart, Germany to reflect the principles of education outlined by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, artist, and scientist. These principles aim to nurture the needs of growing children from preschool thro more ST

Rep. Doggett Submits Op-Ed on Start of School Year (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following op-ed on the start of the school year, which was provided to The Paisano at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Welcome, Roadrunners new and returning! Whether you are learning your way around campus or embracing your last year, we need thoughtful leaders like you. I implore you to get involved. As a member of Congress that represents San Antonio and the downtown UTSA campus, I want to hear from you. From issues like net neutrality to climate action, I welcome your ad more PR

Rep. Doggett Submits Op-Ed on Strengthening Schools, Community (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following op-ed on strengthening schools and community, which was provided to the San Marcos Daily Record: Back to school is an exciting time for students from pre-K to college. August brings school supplies, reunions with friends, and the welcome approach of the volleyball season, as well as Friday night Rattlers and Bears football games. As the summertime fades and the heat ever so slightly recedes, this past year's achievements will be hard to top for San Marcos CISD. Recent ye more PR

Rep. Doggett Submits Op-Ed: Raising Your Voice - Civic Engagement More Important Than Ever (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following op-ed that was provided to the University Star: Welcome to campus, Bobcats, both new and returning! Whether you are learning your way around campus or embracing your last year, we need thoughtful leaders like you. I implore you to get involved. As a member of Congress representing much of San Marcos, I am working to serve you and enjoy welcoming new Bobcats at convocation. From federal issues like healthcare and net neutrality to the urgent need to act on climate change, more PR

Rep. Foxx Applauds North Carolina Law to Expand Health Care Options for Small Businesses (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, praised North Carolina's enactment of Senate Bill 86, which provides additional opportunities for small businesses to join together and form association health plans (AHPs), giving small businesses greater ability to provide their employees with high-quality health care at more affordable more PR

Rep. Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, along with 19 Republican Members of Congress, sent a letter (https://republicans-edlabor.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.23.2019_IRAP_Comment_Letter.pdf) to the Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Pizzella seeking changes to a new apprenticeship program, known as the Industry-Recognized Appr more PR

Rep. Harder Announces $26 Million Investment for Central Valley Head Start (10)

TURLOCK, California, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - Grants Will Provide Resources to Continue Early Education Services for Low-Income Families * * * Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will invest $26 million to help continue Head Start programs in Stanislaus County. Head Start provides comprehensive early child education, as well as offering health and nutrition programs. "There's nothing more important than making sure more PR

Rep. Harder Invites Central Valley Students to Participate in 2019 Congressional App Challenge (10)

MODESTO, California, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - National Competition is an Opportunity for Local Students to Showcase Programming Skills - Students Are Encouraged to Register by September 10th; Submissions Due November 1st * * * As students across the Central Valley head back to school, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is announcing the kickoff of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. The competition is an opportunity for students interested in computer science, technology, and more PR

Rep. Johnson Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Children's Medical Center Dallas (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant totaling $4,598,673 to the Children's Medical Center Dallas for their Children's Graduate Medical Education Program. "It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Children's Medical Center in Dallas will receive additional funding for their Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program to assist them in the tra more PR

Rep. Kildee Announces Over $4 Million Federal Grant to Fund Early Childhood Education (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding to Genesee County Will Support Early Head Start Programs for Michigan Children * * * Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today announced over $4 million in federal grants to Genesee County to help fund Early Heart Start educational opportunities for children in mid-Michigan. The federal grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), include $2,051,188 to Genesee more PR

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill to Establish Grants for Community Colleges (10)

Washington, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4212) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to establish State and Indian tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority- Serving Institutions." The bill was introduced on Aug. 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla. It was referred to t more ST

Rep. Luria Speaks at Fort Monroe Commemoration Event (10)

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today attended and spoke at the commemoration ceremony and dedication of the Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center. This event included cultural demonstrations, tours, and activities highlighting the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in British North America. Congresswoman Luria gave remarks focused on the history of Fort Monroe and the bravery shown there. Other congressional of more PR

Rep. McEachin Announces VCU Grants From Department of Health and Human Services (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today announced the following grant awards from the Department of Health and Human Services to Virginia Commonwealth University for research. The first grant was awarded for $314,381 for study of alcohol, and the second grant was awarded for $512,318 for mental health research. "Once again, VCU demonstrates their prominence as a research university and center," Congressman McEachin said. "These are two more PR

Rep. Pence Visits Atterbury-Muscatatuck (10)

EDINBURGH, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Rep. Pence tours Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex * * * U.S. Representative Greg Pence visited Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex Friday, a State of Indiana and Department of Defense collaborative military training enterprise located in the 6th District. "Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex are critical components to our national security interests both here at home, and more PR

Rep. Perlmutter: Collaboration and Bipartisanship of Colorado Congressional Delegation the Focus of Colorado Chamber Luncheon (10)

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: The collaborative working relationship among Colorado's congressional delegation was on display at the Colorado Chamber's biennial congressional luncheon today, featuring U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Diana DeGette, Doug Lamborn, Joe Neguse, and Ed Perlmutter. The representatives addressed members of the Colorado Chamber for a bipartisan discussion on business issues related to health care, trade, workforce and economic development, and Space Command. "Th more PR

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill on Chronic Absenteeism (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4220) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism." The bill was introduced on Aug. 30 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4220/text. For more inform more ST

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill on Reducing Teacher Stress (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4221) to "require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to carry out a study to add to the scientific knowledge on reducing teacher stress and increasing teacher retention and well-being." The bill was introduced on Aug. 30 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. It was jointly referred to the House Education and Labor and Energy and Commerce committees. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/hous more ST

Rep. Sarbanes Announces $120,000 in Federal Grants for Baltimore Environmental Education Programs (10)

TOWSON, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Will Provide Hands-On, Environmental Learning Opportunities for Baltimore High School Students * * * Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today announced $120,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide Baltimore high school students with immersive environmental education opportunities. The Parks & People Foundation and the Living Classrooms Fo more PR

Rep. Schiff Honors NAACP Pasadena Branch (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 27, honoring the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Pasadena Branch: I rise today to honor the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Pasadena Branch upon its centennial anniversary. Established on September 8, 1919, the NAACP Pasadena Branch was founded when a small group of citizens gathered at the request of John Wright, founder, NAACP Pasadena Branch, more ST

Rep. Scott Issues Remarks on Commemoration of First African Landing at Old Point Comfort, Virginia in 1619 (10)

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks at the commemoration of the first African landing in recognition of the first enslaved Africans brought to English North America at Old Point Comfort, Virginia in 1619: "Good morning. I am honored to join all of you here at Freedom's Fortress on this historic and solemn day. "I want to thank everyone who made this commemoration possible and who traveled to be with us today, especially my distinguished colleague from California, Karen Bass. The ones t more PR

Rep. Scott Issues Statement on Education Department Borrowers Defense Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement after the Education Department released a borrowers defense rule: "The Trump administration's Borrowers Defense rule is the latest example of this Department's erosion of consumer protections for student borrowers. Rather than supporting students cheated out of their education, the administration created a gratuitously complex, individualized process for evaluating claims that will shield predatory schoo more PR

Rep. Scott: Over 125 House Democrats to DOL-Changes to Apprenticeship System Violate the Law (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - The Members are requesting a 60-day extension of the public comment period. * * * Today, led by Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), over 125 House Democrats sent a letter to the Department of Labor regarding its proposed changes to the apprenticeship system. more PR

Rep. Sewell Honors Impact of Sowing Seeds of Hope (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 27, honoring the impact of Sowing Seeds of Hope: I rise today to highlight the important work of Sowing Seeds of Hope, a faith-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Perry County, Alabama. The organization was founded in 1999 by a group of mission-driven people, drawn together by a worthwhile vision for improving their community. Twenty years later, Sowing Seeds of Hope has grown by leaps and bounds, and now b more ST

Rep. Sewell Honors Miles College President French (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 27, honoring Miles College President George T. French Jr.: I rise today to honor Dr. George T. French, Jr., the 14th President of Miles College, on his twenty-three years of exemplary service to Miles College and his recent appointment as President of Clark Atlanta University. Under the impressive leadership and oversight of Dr. French as President since 2005, Miles College has met unprecedented fundraising goals, has m more ST

Rep. Slotkin Volunteers, Becomes Honorary 'AmeriCorps Member for the Day' at Howell Nature Center (10)

HOWELL, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) joined a team of AmeriCorps members currently posted at Howell Nature Center for an afternoon of service yesterday, becoming an honorary AmeriCorps member for the day as the program prepares to mark its 25th anniversary later this year. Slotkin has spent her career in national service, including serving three tours in Iraq alongside the military as a CIA analyst, and as a senior official at the Defense Department. more PR

Rep. Spano Introduces Bill to Protect Patients from Surprise Medical Bills (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4223) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to protect patients from surprise medical bills. The bill was introduced on Aug. 30. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4223/text. For more information, Rep. Ross Spano, 224 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1252; or in the district office at 170 F more ST

Rep. Vela Announces $5 Million NSF Grant for Texas A&M University-Kingsville (10)

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) announced that Texas A&M University-Kingsville will receive $5,000,000 in funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their project entitled Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - Sustainable Water Use (CREST-SWU). These federal funds will be used to establish the Center for Sustainable Water Use. The center will implement regional multidisciplinary research, education and stakehold more PR

Report: The McSally-DeVos War on Public Education (10)

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: With students heading back to school across Arizona, the Arizona Democratic Party is today releasing a new report on unelected U.S. Sen. Martha McSally's record of selling out Arizonans on education in order to advance and protect her big donors' anti-public education agenda. Since first running for public office, McSally has received tens of thousands of dollars from anti-public education special interests -- including $66,000 from U.S. Education Sec more PR

Reps. Cardin, Van Hollen, Raskin Announce $6.1 Million for Ocean Education and Outreach Efforts (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Jamie Raskin and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) announced $6,135,835 in federal funding for ocean education and outreach efforts. The funding, awarded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will go to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Foundation is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those places more PR

Research & Practice for Persons With Severe Disabilities Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 29 -- Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, a scientific journal that says it features topics such as inclusion, augmentative and alternative communication, supported living, supported employment, early childhood issues, self-advocacy, positive behavioral supports, disability rights and issues of concern to families, published six research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * "What I Want to Do as a Father Is Be There": Constructions of School Involvement for Fathers of C more PR

RespectAbility: Creating Policies - and a Cultural Shift - to Increase Employment Among People With Disabilities (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release: * * * - "Over the last 20 to 30 years, things have changed significantly for people with disabilities, young people especially. They're much more educated, they're much more tech savvy, their expectations are very different from the previous generations." - Michael Reardon, Office of Disability Employment Policy's Supervisory Policy Advisor * * * During a day-long summit held on Capitol Hill, policymakers explored how current policies affect access to employment for p more PR

Responsible Management Education: St. Francis Xavier University's Schwartz School of Business Signs on to the PRME Initiative (10)

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Aug. 21 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news release: StFX's Gerald Schwartz School of Business has signed on to become a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, starting a transformational journey toward a more sustainable and responsible business education. PRME is a United Nations-supported initiative founded to raise the profile of sustainability in schools around the world, and to equip business students with the understanding and ability to deliver c more PR

Revised and New Intellectual Freedom Policies and Resources Available From American Library Association, Intellectual Freedom Committee (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: In anticipation of a new edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) revised several existing interpretations and resources and created new policies, guidelines and resources to address emerging intellectual freedom issues for the profession. These resources were approved at the 2019 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. and are now available online. The following revisio more PR

Rice University: Quest for New Cancer Treatment Crosses Milestone (10)

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * - Therapy invented at Rice University excels in pilot clinical trials * * * A cancer therapy invented at Rice University has crossed a milestone in clinical trials, a major development in a decadeslong quest to develop a treatment that destroys tumors without the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy, invasive surgery and radiation. Thirteen of the first 15 prostate cancer patients treated in a clinical trial of the nanoparticle-bas more PR

Richmond Community College Cyber Security Program Offered at Richmond County Schools (10)

HAMLET, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Richmond Community College issued the following news: Starting this fall, Richmond Senior High School students will be able to take cyber security courses at the high school through Richmond Community College. The Cyber Security degree from Richmond Community College covers a wide area of technology concepts. Students will learn to be the first-line of defense to combat cyber-attacks. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and concepts required to understand and implement effective sec more PR

Rockland Community College Professor Speaks at San Diego Comic Con (10)

ROCKLAND, New York, Aug. 20 -- The State University of New York-Rockland Community College issued the following news release: Shamika A. Mitchell, Ph.D., professor of English at Rockland Community College, participated in two panels at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) in July. SDCC, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, is the premier comics/pop culture event in the world, with attendance topping 130,000 in more PR

Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Profession Calls for Action to Secure the UK's Future Economy and Society (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 -- The Royal Academy of Engineering issued the following news release: The National Engineering Policy Centre, which represents nearly half a million UK engineers, has published a manifesto for a prosperous and secure economy and society, calling on government to work with them to invest in skills, innovation, digital and traditional infrastructure, and clean energy technologies. Read the manifesto here (https://www.raeng.org.uk/engineering-priorities) Backed by the UK's leading engineering organisations, Engineering more PR

Royal Bank of Canada Expands Healthcare Offering With Membership Program (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release: * * * - New Healthcare Advantage Program Supports Physicians and Dentists From Medical School Through to Retirement * * * Today, RBC Healthcare announced the launch of RBC Healthcare Advantage, a membership program designed to specifically support healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers. The Advantage and Advantage Pro memberships recognize the unique needs of healthcare professionals by combining RBC products and services with access to more PR

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University Issues Statement on Incorrect Student Revenue Figures Reported By Nine Entertainment (10)

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following statement: RMIT wishes to correct the international student revenue figures published by Nine Entertainment Co newspapers (Sun Herald and Sunday Age) and syndicated online on Sunday 25 August. Nine Entertainment Co reported that the revenue derived from international students studying at RMIT's campuses in Australia accounted for 40% of the University's total revenue. The revenue derived from international students studying at RMIT's more PR

RUDN University and UAE Ministry of Education are Ready to Cooperate (10)

MOSCOW, Russia, Aug. 28 -- RUDN University issued the following news release: August, 27th. The delegation of the UAE Ministry of Education made an official visit to RUDN University. His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the UAE Minister of Education, was at the head of the delegation. RUDN University hosted the delegation of the UAE Ministry of Education on the 27th of August. His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the UAE Minister of Education, was at the head of the delegation. Vladimir Filippov, the RUDN Rector, underlin more PR

Rutgers Rutgers University Camden Center Receives $3 Million USAID Grant to Support Efforts to Grow Democracy in Paraguay (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 29 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The USAID (United States Agency for International Development) has awarded a $3 million grant to Rutgers University-Camden in support of its efforts to launch a Higher Education Center for Ethics, Equity, and Transparency (HECEET) in Paraguay. The three-year grant will allow the Community Leadership Center at Rutgers-Camden to collaborate with the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion (UNA) to create Paraguay's first national higher education more PR

Rutgers: Study Explores Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Image Among Older Men Diagnosed With HIV/AIDS (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: A recent Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies (CHIBPS) study found that long term human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) survivors need access to healthy food predicated on the complex associations between aging, HIV, and access to health lifestyle choices in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The mixed methods study builds upon minima more PR

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of Supreme Court of U.S., Receives SUNY Honorary Degree at University at Buffalo (10)

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 26 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: * * * - UB President Satish K. Tripathi, Acting SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman Merryl H. Tisch and SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson preside over degree conferral * * * When the Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg visits the University at Buffalo (UB) at the start of the 2019-2020 academic year, she will become the first U.S. Supreme Court Justice to receive a State University of New York (SUNY) Honorary Degree. The second woman appoi more PR

RWJBarnabas Health: Father Peter Iwuala, Celebrates 10th Anniversary as a Priest (10)

BELLEVILLE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- RWJBarnabas Health issued the following news: * * * - Celebration marked with special mass and reception attended by many * * * A special mass attended by several hundred guests was held on Friday, August 16th at Blessed Sacrament Church in Newark to celebrate the 10th Priestly Anniversary of Father Peter Iwuala. Immediately following the Mass, a reception in Father Peter's honor was held at Sacred Heart Church in Irvington. Father Peter is currently Resident Priest at Blessed Sacrament-St. Charles Borrom more PR

S.C. U.S. Attorney's Office Sponsors 20th Annual Southern States Victim Assistance Conference (10)

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Sherri A. Lydon, issued the following news release: United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that this week, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina joined 15 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands as a co-sponsor of the 20th annual Southern States Victim Assistance Conference. The conference, which took place August 27-29 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, aimed to improve support services for victims of al more PR

Sacramento Region Community Foundation: Niva Flor Promoted to Chief Impact & Strategy Officer (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- The Sacramento Region Community Foundation issued the following news release: The Foundation announced today that Niva Flor has been named its Chief Impact & Strategy Officer. "Niva brings more than 15 years of diverse experience in strategic grantmaking, education, leadership, and community development to this role, most recently serving as the Foundation's Director of Grantmaking & Strategic Impact," said Linda Beech Cutler, the Foundation's chief executive. "Her outstanding work at the Foundation and thro more PR

SAE Foundation Recognizes Ford Motor Company's Alison Bazil for Advancing STEM Education and Career Opportunities for Women and Girls (10)

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- SAE Foundation issued the following news: To raise the profile of women working in the engineering field, the SAE Foundation is pleased to recognize Alison Bazil, manager of global variable suspension in chassis engineering at Ford Motor Company, for her contributions to the industry and her volunteer efforts to advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) opportunities for women and girls. "According the Society of Women Engineers only 13 percent of the engineers in the U.S. workforce are wom more PR

San Francisco Mayor Breed Announces Funding for Mental Health Resources for Students (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued the following news release: * * * - The City budget includes $3.5 million to help youth gain skills to cope with complex issues such as stress, trauma, suicide, bullying, depression, self-esteem, drug and alcohol use, sexual health and relationships * * * Mayor London N. Breed, in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), today announced an expansion of programs to promote mental health for San Francisco's youth. With funding from the Cit more PR

Sanford Health: PROMISE Lab Shows Kids They Can Do Science (10)

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 30 -- Sanford Health issued the following news: Any guesses about what would motivate a bunch of middle schoolers to spend nearly seven hours total on a bus scheduled to leave at 6:45 a.m. on their day off from school? A really popular concert? A pro sports game? Who would guess ... a science lab? But 16 motivated White River, South Dakota, eighth graders did get up early to make a recent trek from the middle of the state, east to Sioux Falls and back in one day, all for science. Their destination: the Sanford P more PR

SAS Expands Corporate Social Innovation Programs and Broadens Sustainability Commitment With Environmental Goals (10)

CARY, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: SAS' commitment to corporate social innovation and sustainability has long been core to the company's business approach. As a sustainability innovator recently recognized by the Business Roundtable, the analytics leader strives to use its technology to protect the planet and improve the lives of its employees and the larger global community while giving back through education initiatives. In addition to unveil more PR

Schiff, Jayapal Introduce Resolution to Support Global Breastfeeding Education, Protection and Promotion (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - Improved Breastfeeding Practices are Proven to Support Children's Health, Welfare and Development * * * Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced a resolution recognizing the scientifically proven health and economic benefits of breastfeeding for babies and parents, and the importance of global education campaigns to inform parents about their options and best practices. "Every parent has the right to choose how more PR

SEC Issues Order Involving McGladrey (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-19379) involving RSM U.S. f/k/a McGladrey: In the Matter of RSM US LLP (f/k/a McGladrey LLP) Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 203(k) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, SECTIONS 4C AND 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 102(e) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES OF PRACTICE, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securi more PR

Secretary Bernhardt Expands Public Access to Hunting and Fishing on 1.4 Million Acres Nationwide (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: Kicking off this year's hunting season and continuing the Trump Administration's efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced today new hunting and fishing opportunities on more than 1.4 million acres nationwide. "This is the largest single effort to expand hunting and fishing access in recent history," said Secretary Bernhardt. "President Trump has more PR

Secretary DeVos to Host Education and Workforce Roundtable in Fairbanks (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following media advisory: * * * - Event Hosted in Conjunction with the University of Alaska, the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce and Local Business and Community Leaders * * * Event Date 1: August 29, 2019 9:30am to 11:30am U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will host a workforce development roundtable in Fairbanks on Thursday, Aug. 29, in conjunction with the University of Alaska, the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce and community and business leaders. Th more PR

Secretary DeVos to Observe Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Alaskan Students With Education Commissioner Michael Johnson (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following media advisory: Event Date 1: August 28, 2019 - 9:00am Event Date 2: August 28, 2019 - 1:00pm U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will visit both Anchorage and Nome, Alaska, with Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Johnson to learn more about the career and technical education (CTE) options available to students in the state. The first stop will take place in Anchorage at King Tech High School, where students have access to CTE programs in 25 different occupa more PR

Secretary of State Pompeo Issues Remarks at American Legion's 101st National Convention (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the American Legion's 101st National Convention entitled "Celebrating Americanism in Our Foreign Policy": "Thank you, Commander Reistad, for that kind introduction. I also want to recognize Adjutant Dan Wheeler as well. Thank you all very much for having me here today. This is pretty special for me. As a former soldier myself, it's great to be meeting with you all here in the heartland, in this very special pl more PR

Sen. Alexander: Clinton 12 - An All-American Story (10)

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said the determination and bravery of 12 Clinton high school students provides great inspiration to continue moving forward in race relations. "Over 60 years ago, a group of 12 high school students - some as young as 14 - bravely stood up and became the first students to integrate a public high school in the South," Alexander said at today's Clinton 12 Commemorative Walk. "They met at t more PR

Sen. Collins Meets With UMaine Presque Isle Upward Bound Students in Washington, D.C. (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with a group of 17 students who are participating in the University of Maine at Presque Isle's Upward Bound Program in her Washington, D.C., office. The students, as well as program coordinator Danette Madore, went on a tour of the U.S. Capitol. "It is always a pleasure to welcome Maine students to our nation's capital," said Senator Collins. "TRIO Programs offer life-changing academic and supportive services to countless s more PR

Sen. Coons, National Community Service CEO to Meet With Delaware AmeriCorps Members (10)

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a co-chair of the National Service Congressional Caucus, and Barbara Stewart, head of the Corporation for National and Community Service are slated to meet AmeriCorps members with Reading Assist Intervention Corps on Thursday, August 29, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Community Services Building here. Press is invited to attend. Coons and Stewart will convene with the Reading Assist Institute for a more PR

Sen. Crapo Issues Column: Farm Bill Support For Veteran Farmers And Ranchers (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column: The work ethic, experience, diligence and ingenuity of our nation's veterans lend well to many civilian professions. Some veterans choose to apply their skills to farming and ranching following their military service, and certain federal programs provide tools for former servicemembers transitioning to civilian life or seeking a new career in agriculture production. At the end of last year, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2018 Farm Bill b more PR

Sen. Doug Jones Announces $200,000 Grant for New Site Medical Complex (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * - ARC grant will establish a primary care clinic and private pharmacy in New Site, Alabama "The project will really improve our rural health care for our citizens. Senator Jones was instrumental in getting the grant application in the correct order for approval." - New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame * * * U.S. Senator Doug Jones is announcing a new $200,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to establish the New Site Medical Co more PR

Sen. Murray, Democrats Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - In letter, 45 Senators urge Department to reconsider proposed rule and extend comment period * * * Led by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, 45 Senators sent a letter (https://www.help.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/082619%20IRAPs%20Caucus%20Comment%20Letter%20-%20FINAL1.pdf) to more PR

Sen. Sinema Visits Sunscape RV Park After New Cell Tower Built (10)

CASA GRANDE, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Visit follows Senator's advocacy for improved cell service in Pinal County * * * Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema visited Sunscape, an RV Resort in Pinal County. Sunscape residents lacked reliable cell service, and earlier this year, Sinema drew attention to their concerns in a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. After the hearing, Verizon Wireless confirmed they would build a cell tower to service Sunscape. Sinema met with residents and more PR

Sen. Tester Announces $3.5 Million for Salish Kootenai College Indigenous Research Center (10)

BIG SANDY, Montana, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding will support Indigenous research methods in STEM fields * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced today that Salish Kootenai College will receive a $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant to fund an Indigenous Research Center on their campus in Pablo, Mont. "Tribal colleges and universities provide students and faculty with unique opportunities to conduct Indigenous research, and Salish Kootenai College is on the forefront of more PR

Sen. Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Fight for Nation's Registered Apprenticeship Program (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * - Senators Call on Labor Department to Reconsider Proposed Rule that Would Undermine Program Which Has Existed for 80 Years and Enjoys Broad Support From Congress, Workers, and Industry * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and 45 of her Senate colleagues are calling on Acting Labor Department Secretary Patrick Pizzella to oppose the Department's recent proposal that would undermine the highly-effective and widely-supported registered appre more PR

Sen. Warren Questions Appointment of Student Loan Industry Executive as Nation's Top Student Loan Watchdog (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent letters to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Appointee Robert Cameron regarding her concerns that Cameron, a former student loan servicing executive, has been selected as the nation's top student loan watchdog responsible for protecting student loan borrowers. The Student Loan Ombudsman more PR

Senator Braun Announces More Dates on 'Summer of Solutions' Tour (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Braun is announcing the next week of stops on his Summer of Solutions Tour, visiting cities such as Liberty, Richmond, Spiceland, Batesville and more. Further events will be announced Monday. All information is subject to change and any member of the press looking to RSVP for an individual event must do so to Mary Owens at Mary_Owens@braun.senate.gov. BACKGROUND Below are a few of Senator Mike Braun's solutions he will be discussing on the more PR

September Savings: Commissaries Offer Seasonal Deals to Expand Benefit (10)

FORT LEE, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following news release: By Matthew Perry Commissaries are offering significant savings with worldwide back-to-school sidewalk sales, and promotions linked to football, Oktoberfest and other events in September. "As we approach the end of summer it's important to note that the commissary has sales promotions that offer discounts well beyond our normal everyday savings," said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O'Neal, the Defense Commissary Agenc more PR

Service Members' Selfless Act Crosses Generations (10)

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Alexandra Singer Back in the 1990s, a young U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Warrick was given the opportunity to volunteer for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Hampton, Virginia. During his time as a volunteer, Warrick mentored Jemal Murray, an 11-year-old who later went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 2006 as a fuel handler. Murray was inspired by Warrick to continue the tradition of mentorship, and now serves as a mentor to more PR

Shaheen & NASA Administrator Bridenstine Visit UNH Space Science Center and NH Manufacturer Mikrolar (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations (CJS) Subcommittee which funds the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), joined NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in visits to the University of New Hampshire's (UNH) Space Science Center and Mikrolar, a contractor for the space agency. The events come on the heels of UNH's recent selection by NASA for a more PR

Sierra Club Issues Statement on Changes in National Environmental Policy Act (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Kirin Kennedy, deputy legislative director for lands and wildlife, on the changes in National Environmental Policy Act: * * * - Proposed National Environmental Policy Act Changes Will Worsen Climate Crisis * * * Today marks the end of the public comment period for a U.S. Forest Service proposal to weaken the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Act ensures environmental analysis of projects affecting public lands and forests. The proposed changes clear the way more PR

Sierra Club Issues Statement on Environmental Protection Agency's Rollback of SO2 Pollution Standards (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Chrissy Mann, senior campaign representative with the Beyond Coal Campaign, on Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of SO2 pollution standards for Texas coal plants: * * * - EPA fails to address the nation's largest source of SO2 pollution at Martin Lake * * * Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to "correct"(more accurately, abandon) its determination that three areas around the largest and dirtiest coal plants in Texas--Luminant's Martin more PR

Sierra Club: Drilling in the Arctic Refuge Further Unravels as BP Sells Entire Alaskan Portfolio (10)

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 27 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, BP announced that it was selling its entire Alaska portfolio, just ahead of a planned lease sale in the Arctic Refuge. Today's news comes on the heels of Interior Assistant Secretary Joe Balash, the official overseeing the effort to drill in the Refuge, resigning, and the news that SAExploration, the company behind proposed seismic testing in the Refuge, is facing a class-action lawsuit and being investigated by the SEC. Considered sacred to the Gwich'in more PR

Sierra Club: Hundreds of Tacoma Area Residents Demand Denial of Tacoma LNG Facility (10)

TACOMA, Washington, Aug. 27 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: * * * - Community Members Testify at Public Hearing to Tell Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to Deny Permit and Correct Flawed Analysis of Puget Sound Energy's Fracked Gas Plans * * * A huge turnout of local residents showed up at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma on Tuesday to express their opposition to Puget Sound Energy's Tacoma LNG facility and tell the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) to deny the facility a necessary permit. PSCAA issued a preliminary approva more PR

Sierra Club: Trump Skips Global Climate Meeting as the Lungs of the Planet Burn (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, Donald Trump skipped the G-7 climate session with other world leaders where they discussed climate solutions and the Amazon rainforest fires, claiming he had scheduled bilateral meetings with Germany and India at that time. Both German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the climate session. After the discussion on the more than 40,000 Amazon fires this year, G-7 countries pledged only $20 million to help fight the destruction more PR

Singtel Charity Golf Raises S$1.2 Million for Children and Youth With Special Needs (10)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 30 -- Singapore Telecommunications issued the following news release: Singtel Charity Golf 2019 has raised S$1.2 million for children and youth with special needs. The annual flagship fundraising event of the Singtel Touching Lives Fund (STLF) saw over 140 golfers from Singtel and its business partners tee off at the Tanah Merah Country Club today in support of STLF's beneficiaries of six adopted schools. Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, Chairman of STLF and CEO Consumer Singapore at Singtel, said, "Having supported special education school more PR

Slippery Rock University Named One of Pennsylvania's Best-Accredited Online Colleges (10)

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Slippery Rock University has been ranked as one of the top 10 best- accredited online colleges in Pennsylvania for 2019-20 by EDsmart.com. Schools were are ranked based on four data points in these three categories: * Affordability (financial aid, net price) * Student satisfaction (retention rate) * Student outcome (four-year graduation rate) Each data point was ranked with equal weight. Schools received a weighted overall score for each individual more PR

Slippery Rock University Offers 'Handshake' to Help Students and Employers Connect (10)

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: A firm handshake often concludes the hiring process for employers and job candidates. For students at Slippery Rock University, getting hired will begin with the Handshake, an online platform that connects students with employers. SRU partnered with Handshake to launch the new service earlier this month, helping students search for on- and off-campus jobs and internships. The new system replaces SRU Career Connection and can be found online at sru.edu/ more PR

Slippery Rock University Researchers Investigating Effects of E-Cigarette Use (10)

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: As the number of smoke-free college campuses across the country - 2,375 as of July 1 according to the American Nonsmokers Rights Foundation - continues to rise, so to does the alternative to "lighting up": electronic cigarettes. The use of vaporizers such as e-cigarettes and other inhaling devices has become increasingly common on college campuses in recent years. And while the aerosol plumes emitted by someone using an electronic more PR

Social Work Program at Purdue University Northwest Earns 4-Year Accreditation (10)

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news: Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) Social Work program earned its initial four-year accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the sole accrediting body for social work education in the United States. "Social workers serve vulnerable populations, and they work in hospitals, courts, and social service organizations," said Elaine Carey, dean of PNW's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. "Purdue Northwest's CSWE accreditatio more PR

Software & Information Industry Association Issues Statement on Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Software and Information Industry Association issued the following statement by President Jeff Joseph: The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal association for the software, information, and digital content industries, is pleased that President Trump signed H.R. 1079, the "Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act of 2019" (CASES Act). "SIIA thanks President Trump for signing H.R. 1079, the "Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents A more PR

Solar Energy Industries Association: National Solar Trade Group Adds Alabama to Growing Network of Regional Partners (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, announced today that the Alabama Solar Industry Association (AlaSIA) is now a SEIA state affiliate. This partnership will help strengthen a growing solar footprint in the Southeast, building on a network of organizations that are committed to advancing solar markets around the county. "A core more PR

Solid Waste Association of North America Announces Keynote Lineup for WASTECON 2019 (10)

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is excited to announce the keynote speaker lineup for its WASTECON 2019: Pathway to Innovation conference to be held in Phoenix, Ariz., on October 21-24, 2019. Attendees at this year's conference will hear from recycling industry experts and innovative leaders about sound strategies to improve their recycling performance and plan for the future thanks to our Keynote lineup. "I more PR

Solve This! In Just Five Days, SUNY-Buffalo Student Teams Addressed Critical Problem Plaguing Colorectal Surgeries (10)

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release: This summer, five teams of University at Buffalo students who didn't know each other from Adam came together in a startup boot camp to develop a medical device to solve the devastating and costly surgical complication of anastomotic leaks. Such leaks, occurring after some colorectal surgeries, are difficult to detect early. The consequences are severe: an ostomy bag, sepsis or even death. The potential market more PR

Sourcewell: More Than 400 Educators Attend Minnesota Summit (10)

STAPLES, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance) issued the following news: * * * - Event provides access to 'a world-class educational conference experience' * * * More than 400 educators from throughout the region will head back to the classroom this fall with new and innovative ideas following a two-day conference sponsored by Sourcewell. The 2019 Minnesota Summit for Learning and Leading was held August 13-14 at Madden's on Gull Lake and featured nationally-known keynote speakers, as well as individua more PR

South Carolinians Support Comprehensive Tax Reform, Favor Intervention in Underperforming Schools (10)

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 29 -- The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: More than two out of three South Carolinians support overhauling the state's antiquated tax code and well over half support strong measures to turn around underperforming school districts, according to a new statewide poll released today by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. According to the poll, while nearly half of registered voters believe the state is heading in the right direction, they clearly think there is work to do on more PR

South Dakota Gov. Noem, Oglala Lakota County School District to Build First Public High School on Pine Ridge Reservation (10)

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem and Oglala Lakota County school officials today announced their partnership to build the first physical, local public high school on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the first CTE high school on a reservation in South Dakota. "Building a physical CTE high school in Oglala Lakota County will bolster the area's workforce and empower students with real-life skills and career opportunities to help them succeed after gra more PR

South Jersey Higher Education Leaders & Students Join Norcross to Discuss College Affordability, Accessibility & Workforce Training (10)

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor's Subcommittee on Higher Education & Workforce Investment, held a roundtable discussion with South Jersey higher education leaders and students. The discussion, which focused on affordability, accessibility and workforce training, precedes Congressional action to reauthorize the Higher Education Act this fall and winter. "We must wo more PR

Southeast Community College Offers New Class About Hemp Farming (10)

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 19 -- Southeast Community College issued the following news: This fall, Southeast Community College will offer a five-hour class titled "Small Scale Hemp Farming." It will cover basic information such as licenses and permits, seed sources, soil types, growing cycles, sexing plants, harvest time, and state laws surrounding the plant. "I'm very excited about this class, I have a lot to teach," said Dave Sanders, instructor of the course as well as a hemp enthusiast. The class is Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. more PR

Southern Poverty Law Center: ICE's Deliberate Cruelty (10)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 24 -- Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news: Five days after taking office, President Trump signed "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States" - an executive order calling for the hiring of thousands of new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the use of state and local police to enforce immigration law. It effectively broadened the scope of who was at risk of being deported: "We cannot faithfully execute the immigration laws of the United States if we exempt classes more PR

Southern Regional Education Board: Postsecondary Trends Threaten Workforce Needs (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release: Postsecondary attainment continues a slow climb in the South, according to the 2019 Fact Book on Higher Education. Population and college enrollment trends are beginning to slow at a time when advancing technology and artificial intelligence are shifting the workplace to demand higher-level skills. And affordability remains a stubborn challenge to students and families and to states trying raise state education attainment levels to grow their more PR

Southwest Research Institute Herron to Receive a National Safety Council Award (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: The National Safety Council announced that SwRI Senior Safety Engineer Matthew Herron will receive its prestigious Rising Stars of Safety award honoring individuals under the age of 40 who play a significant role to positively influence and promote their company's safety culture and leadership. Only one individual at a company can receive this honor each year. "Matt is dedicated to promoting safety in the workplace, at home, in his profession and in more PR

Space Flag Holds First Exercise With Coalition Partners (10)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force (50th Space Wing) issued the following news: By Capt. Lauren Hill Coalition partners from Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States recently participated in a Space Flag exercise for the first time at Aerospace Corporation's facility here, Aug. 12-16, 2019. Space Flag 19-3 integrated approximately 160 coalition participants, observers and distinguished guests in Air Force Space Command's "Fight Tonight" exercise focused on using current capabilities to deter, deny and dis more PR

Spanberger, Cole, Castro Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Head Start Jobs in Work-Study Programs (10)

HENRICO, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation Would Allow Head Start Programs to Employ Work-Study-Eligible College Students in Part-Time Jobs * * * U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger introduced bipartisan legislation to allow Head Start programs to receive Federal Work-Study dollars and to give college students additional opportunities to gain experience in the field of early childhood education. Currently, work study recipients are unable to use th more PR

Speaker Series Launches University of Michigan's Diplomacy Center (10)

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A lecture by Stephen Biegun, U.S. special representative for North Korea, will kick off a series of talks planned for the fall at the new Weiser Diplomacy Center housed at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Biegun, a U-M alum will talk about "International Diplomacy Challenges: North Korea" at 1:30p.m. Sept. 6 at U-M's Rackham Amphitheatre. The lecture moderated by Liz Schrayer is free and open to the public. " more PR

Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Awards 2019 Product of the Year Winners (10)

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association issued the following news release: The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Product of the Year competition. The winning products -- all produced by PRINTING United exhibitors and available for sale in 2019 -- rose to the top of a field of more than 200 entries in 72 categories. "Our competition is juried, and judges are scoring entries so they can compare products objectively," said Ray Weiss, Director of Digital Pri more PR

Sri Lanka: Simmering Ethno-Religious Tensions Must Not Be Ignored, Says UN Rights Expert (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 26 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release: Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka require urgent action by the authorities to strengthen respect for freedom of religion or belief in Sri Lanka, says UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Ahmed Shaheed. "There is a serious deficit of trust among ethno-religious communities in Sri Lanka following the deadly Easter Sunday bomb blasts and subsequent mob violence this year, and these tensions must not be igno more PR

St. Louis Fed Announces 2019-2020 Student Board of Directors (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis proudly announces the 2019-2020 members of its student board of directors: * Matthew Bohall, Affton High School * Grace Clinton, O'Fallon Township High School * William Dong, John Burroughs School * Elizabeth Eichenlaub, Freeburg Community High School * Charles Ferrick, Saint Louis Priory School * Sydnee Haymore, Nerinx Hall High School * Alanna Hopson-Morris, Rosati-Kain High School * John Tomm more PR

State Board of Community Colleges Approves Dr. Anthony Clarke for Guilford Technical Community College's Next President (10)

JAMESTOWN, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Guilford Technical Community College issued the following news release: The State Board of Community Colleges has approved the appointment of Dr. Anthony Clarke as the next president of Guilford Technical Community College. Dr. Clarke has nearly 15 years of experience in community colleges and has held faculty, administrative, and senior leadership roles at institutions in North Carolina and Kentucky. He will become GTCC's eighth president, succeeding Dr. Randy Parker who led the college for eight years b more PR

State Board of Education Members Jay Barth, Molly O'Holleran, and Connie Fletcher Receive National Public Service Award (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Arkansas, Nebraska, and Washington are recipients of NASBE's 2019 Distinguished Service Award. This national award honors current and former state board members who have made exceptional contributions to education. It is given to three outstanding leaders each year and is the highest award NASBE can bestow more PR

State Historical Society of N.D.: Dickinson High School Teacher Named 2019 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year (10)

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 27 -- The State Historical Society of North Dakota issued the following news release: Brian Ham, a teacher at Dickinson High School, has been named the 2019 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year. The award is sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The North Dakota History Teacher of the Year Award is coordinated by Neil Howe, North Dakota Studies program coordinator at the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Brian Ham's passion for history is exhibited in the classroom each day. A more PR

State of University: University of Louisiana-Lafayettee Sets Another Record for Research, Development Funding (10)

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Aug. 21 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette spent a record $124.7 million on research and development last year. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, announced the milestone during his State of the University address Wednesday. The annual speech to faculty and staff marks the start of the fall semester and the new academic year. Classes at UL Lafayette begin Monday. It's the second consecutive year the University expended more more PR

Stevie Lawrence Will Lead Southern Regional Education Board Postsecondary Work as Vice President (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 29 -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release: Stevie L. Lawrence II will join the Southern Regional Education Board September 4 as vice president for postsecondary education. In this role, he will lead SREB's postsecondary programs, such as the Academic Common Market, Doctoral Scholars Program, education data services and state authorization reciprocity agreements. He will also be charged with developing additional initiatives to support postsecondary state offices and institutions. "I a more PR

Sunderland Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Evangel University for Energy-Saving Projects (10)

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 21 -- Evangel University issued the following news release: The Sunderland Foundation in Overland Park, Kansas, recently awarded a grant of $300,000 to support Evangel University's Sustainability Renovation Project. A 2018 energy audit by Evangel, in partnership with Energy Solutions Professionals (ESP), identified areas on campus where they could realize remarkable reductions in energy usage and water waste. "Thanks to the Sunderland grant money, we were able to complete several projects this summer, and we are a more PR

SUNY Canton Names New Vice President for Advancement (10)

CANTON, New York, Aug. 19 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news: Tracey L. Thompson has been selected to serve as SUNY Canton's new vice president for advancement. She will be responsible for leading advancement and alumni affairs activities and personnel, as well as developing fundraising strategies to support the college's mission. Her appointment began August 12, 2019. Thompson comes to SUNY Canton from Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey, where she led a fundraising effort in 2018 that more PR

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Launches Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program (10)

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 26 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * - The First Cohort of 10 students to be enrolled in the Spring of 2020 * * * In response to a growing and critical shortage of primary care providers in New York and the nation, the College of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University will launch a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. The first cohort of 10 students is expected to be enrolled in the Spring of 2020. The three-year program will combine both distance and online i more PR

SUNY-Cortland Ranked No. 5 Nationally for Coaching Master's (10)

CORTLAND, N.Y., Aug. 26 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland's tradition of excellence in athletics extends beyond those who don uniforms and compete. Thousands of dedicated Cortland alumni coach athletes at every level, from youth sports to high schools and the professional ranks. Many of them owe their success to the university's graduate program with the focus in coaching pedagogy, which was ranked No. 5 in the nation by TheBestSchools.org. SUNY Cortland offers a concentration in more PR

SUNY-Cortland: Felton Earns National Professional Awards (10)

CORTLAND, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: James Felton III, who has led SUNY Cortland's diversity efforts since 2017, was recently honored for his work by two national organizations. Felton, SUNY Cortland's chief diversity officer, was named Top Chief Diversity Officer of the Year for 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), a New York City-based networking organization that selects prestigious top professionals from different industries for recognition. more PR

SUNY-Cortland: Myanmar Women to Discuss Discrimination (10)

CORTLAND, N.Y., Aug. 30 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland will host two women activists from Myanmar on Thursday, Sept. 5, for a day of conversations about the collision of faith, feminism and ethnicity in their country, which is struggling with longstanding inequality among various groups of people. Thet Su Htwe, M.D., a Muslim doctor who runs sexuality education programs that go against conservative cultural norms, and Kyaw Thein, a member of Myanmar's oppressed Rohingya minority more PR

SUNY-Oswego: Faculty Member Earns National Promising Professor Award (10)

OSWEGO, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York's Oswego Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Lindsay McCluskey, assistant professor of public relations at SUNY Oswego, received the First Place Promising Professor Award at the AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) Conference Mass Communication and Society Division Awards Luncheon in Toronto on Friday, Aug. 9. The Promising Professor Award annually honors junior faculty who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching. Previou more PR

SUNY-Potsdam: Associate Vice Provost Jill Pearon to Speak About Business Practices in Higher Education to Kick Off Seminar Series (10)

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 20 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: Associate Vice Provost Dr. Jill Pearon will open the 2019-20 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series at SUNY Potsdam, with a presentation at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Pearon's presentation, "To Biz, or Not to Biz: Should Higher Education Employ Business Practices?," will examine the advantages and challenges of applying business practices in college and university administration. Pearon, who is also the acting director of the Cen more PR

SUNY-Upstate Medical University: College of Nursing Awarded $666K Grant for More Skilled Nurse Practitioners to Stem Opioid Crisis (10)

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical University Campus issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Upstate Medical University's College of Nursing a multi-year grant to support increasing the number of skilled nurse practitioners to address the opioid crisis. The three-year grant in the amount of $666,036 will support: the creation of a new supplemental curriculum to train psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students - a grad more PR

Superintendent Randy Liepa of RESA in Wayne County, Michigan, Honored as a NASBE Policy Leader of the Year (10)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Dr. Randy Liepa, superintendent of Michigan's Wayne Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), as a 2019 Policy Leader of the Year. The award is given annually to a national or state policymaker in recognition of their contributions to education. Superintendent of Wayne RESA since 2015, Liepa previously was superintendent of Livonia Public Scho more PR

Sutter Health: New Name for River Cats Ballpark a Huge Hit During Unveiling (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 -- Sutter Health issued the following news: In a big win for Sacramento and its Triple-A baseball team, the River Cats revealed that its ballpark will be renamed Sutter Health Park at the conclusion of the 2019 season. With the new name and expanded community partnership, the River Cats and Sutter Health will team up on a variety of community-focused projects to improve the total health and wellness of the Sacramento region. The surprise announcement was made Friday night during a family festival attended by th more PR

Tallahassee Community College Offers Hands-on Workforce Development Training Programs to Grow Your Career and Your Paycheck (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Tallahassee Community College issued the following news: Tallahassee Community College offers a variety of hands-on workforce development courses for people in the Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla counties and surrounding areas. People who want to earn an industry recognized certificate in an in-demand area and enter the workforce immediately have a robust list of programs to select from. These programs include HVAC, Machining Technologies, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist and Industrial Machinery Mai more PR

TAMIU Gets National 'Best Bang for the Buck' Ranking, Affirming 'World of Difference' 50th Anniverasary Theme (10)

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: For the fourth year in row, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has been ranked in the Top Ten of Washington Monthly's Best Bang for the Buck Southern Colleges 2019 College Rankings. TAMIU ranked sixth. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the ranking brings pride to all members of the TAMIU community: students, faculty, staff and alumni...especially as the University celebrates its 50th Anniver more PR

TD Bank Finances Renovation of Affordable Housing for Senior Citizens in South Florida (10)

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), announced its commitment to finance Deerfield Beach Housing Authority and Smith and Henzy Advisory Group's renovation of the Palms of Deerfield Apartments, a public housing community in South Florida for individuals over 62 years old. Deerfield Beach Housing Authority provides quality, affordable housing with education and social services, and Smith and Henzy Advisory Group helps clients buil more PR

TD Bank Names Steve Webb Regional President for Southern New England (10)

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), has named Steve C. Webb Regional President for Southern New England (SNE). In this role, Webb will lead the SNE Metro commercial and retail banking teams in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Upstate New York and Connecticut. "Steve's leadership and strategic mindset are widely recognized at TD Bank and within the New England business community, making him a clear choice to lead this region," sai more PR

Teach Plus Names Illinois Kicks Off Two Policy Fellowships With 52 Teachers From Across the State (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 29 -- Teach Plus, a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * - Fellows Will Focus on a Range of Issues from Early Childhood Education to Teacher Preparation and Recruitment * * * Teach Plus, a national non-profit that empowers teachers to lead improvements in policy and practice, launched two new Fellowship cohorts in Illinois for the 2019-20 school year. The more PR

Teachers College Press Publishes 'Integrating the Visual Arts Across the Curriculum' (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: Integrating the Visual Arts Across the Curriculum: An Elementary and Middle School Guide, by Julia Marshall with Ann Ledo-Lane and Elizabeth McAvoy, and foreword by Connie Stewart With lots of examples and color images, this resource is both a foundational text and a practical guidebook for bringing contemporary art into elementary and middle school classrooms as a way to make learning joyful and meaningful for all learners. Marshall shows how asking questions more PR

Teachers College Press Publishes 'Letting Go of Literary Whiteness' (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Teachers College Press issued the following book description: Letting Go of Literary Whiteness: Antiracist Literature Instruction for White Students, by Carlin Borsheim-Black and Sophia Tatiana Sarigianides, and foreword by Timothy J. Lensmire Rooted in examples from their own and others' classrooms, the authors offer discipline-specific practices for implementing antiracist literature instruction in White-dominant schools. Each chapter explores a key dimension of antiracist literature teaching and learning, including de more PR

Technical University of Denmark: Bio Industry Must Accelerate Green Transition (10)

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Aug. 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: By Peter Aagaard Brixen The Novo Nordisk Foundation makes large grant to the development of new biopharmaceutical processes, as well as education and training of students and employees in the industry. The Novo Nordisk Foundation grants DKK 182.7 million to an international partnership between DTU and North Carolina State University (NCSU) aimed at the establishment of new biopharmaceutical processes and study programmes fo more PR

Ten Entomologists Honored as Fellows of the Entomological Society of America (10)

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The Entomological Society of America issued the following news release: The Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has elected 10 new Fellows of the Society for 2019. Election as a Fellow of ESA acknowledges outstanding contributions to entomology in research, teaching, extension and outreach, administration, or the military. See more details on criteria for Fellow selection, as well as a full list of ESA Fellows. The following Fellows will be recognized at Entomology 2019, November 17-20 more PR

Ten Students Enroll at University of Maine in New Pathways to NROTC Program (10)

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Ten first-year students from five states are enrolled at the University of Maine this fall in the new Pathways to NROTC program. The students from California, Georgia, Virginia, New York and Massachusetts were selected from among 77 applicants nationwide for their academic qualifications, demonstrated leadership, and interest in pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The applicants were members of their high schools more PR

Tennessee Technological University 's CEROC Partnering With SANS Institute in Cyber Encounters Project (10)

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: The Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center at Tennessee Tech is partnering with the SANS Institute in the Cyber Encounters project. Set to launch in September 2019, this project seeks to empower high school teachers to bring extracurricular cybersecurity education to their students in high schools through a series of cyber encounters in five target states: Indiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The partnership al more PR

Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Perfect Match- Dr. Brian Craig and Industrial Engineering (10)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Alexandra H Salazar Many students come to Texas A&M University without knowing what their future career will be. Dr. Brian Craig can relate. Craig wanted to pursue a program that involved engineering, yet was human-centered, not solely focusing on math and design. He found it at Texas A&M, receiving bachelor's degrees in bioengineering (1990) and industrial engineering (1992), a master's degree in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. more PR

Texas A&M University-College of Veterinary Medicine Superfund Center Partners With National Taiwan University (10)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: A memorandum of understanding between Texas A&M University and National Taiwan University will strengthen collaborations in the areas of disaster research and preparedness and provide both institutions with the opportunity to study disaster response on a global scale. Dr. Ivan Rusyn, director of the Texas A&M Superfund Research Center and University Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine more PR

Texas A&M University-College of Veterinary Medicine: McAllen Biomedical Sciences Program Experiences Student, Faculty Growth (10)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Responding to regional industry needs, community planning, and student interest in the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) extended its biomedical sciences (BIMS) program to the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen last fall. Now celebrating its first full year of operations, the program is experiencing fantastic growth in student int more PR

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: College of Nursing & Health Sciences Simulation & Clinical Learning Center Hosts Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators (10)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: That first blast of Arctic air may not make it down to the Coastal Bend for months, but researchers visiting from Canada were on the Island University's campus last week. Dr. Julie Fomenko, Director of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) Simulation & Clinical Learning Center, and Dr. Mary Jane Hamilton, Principal Investigator on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Vet more PR

Texas Association of School Boards: Finalists Named for 2019 Superintendent of the Year Award (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release: Five public school administrators from across Texas were selected as state finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the SOTY program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership since 1984. The 2019 finalists are the following: * Charles Dupre, Fort Bend ISD, Region 4 * Walter Jackson, Brenham ISD, Region 6 more PR

Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Carson and Hellums to Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Hellums and Wayne Carson, Ph.D. to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The Committee was created to make recommendations regarding the reorganization of HHS into a system that is more efficient and effective in client service delivery. Bonnie Hellums of Houston is a visiting judge and previously served 20 years as judge of the 24 more PR

Texas Gov. Abbott Releases Report Highlighting Progress on School Safety Initiatives in Texas (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school. The report provides an update on efforts by the Governor's Office, the Legislature, and state agencies to implement recommendations made in the School Safety Action Plan released on May 30, 2018 and the subsequent update in August 2018. "Because the safety of our students in Texas classrooms today is a top more PR

The Medical University of South Carolina Joins Association of Clinical Research Professionals 'Partners in Workforce Advancement' Initiative (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals issued the following news release: The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) welcomes The Medical University of South Carolina to the ACRP 'Partners in Workforce Advancement' (PWA) initiative. PWA is a groundbreaking new initiative to expand the clinical research workforce by bringing together a broad coalition of clinical research stakeholders focused on creating a sustainable workforce for the future. "We are excited to partner with The Medi more PR

The Sky is the Limit for VFW Scholarship Recipient (10)

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: * * * - 'My future career consists of helping others and creating paths to lead to success and that's exactly what the VFW's scholarship gave me' * * * Ohio native, Joshua Parker, has spent his entire career in the Air National Guard. Now 28-years-old, he is stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico and working as a firefighter. Sky is the Limit for VeteranHe gives a lot of himself, both in service to others and in his master's program. Parker is att more PR

The U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College Pursuing Accreditation (10)

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: The Recruiting and Retention College is taking steps to receive accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education. The COE has a 48-year history of accrediting occupational programs and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority in determining institutional quality. The COE currently accredits at least 550 post-secondary institutions with approximately 44 of those being federal institutions. The RRC applied for COE more PR

Third Keynote Announced for SPE ACCE 2019 - Composites on the New Chevrolet Corvette (10)

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Society of Plastics Engineers issued the following news: The executive planning committee for the SPE(R) Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE) is announcing the third keynote speaker for their 19th annual event September 4 - 6, 2019 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. in the Detroit suburbs. Edward D. Moss, Engineering Group Manager (EGM) for Corvette Body Structure, will present "Composites on the New Chevrolet Corvette". The presentation will highlight the use of composites on the n more PR

Thirty-One Students Complete Executive Leaders Program From Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security (10)

MONTEREY, California, Aug. 26 -- The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story: On August 23, thirty-one students were honored for successfully completing the Center for Homeland Defense and Security's Executive Leaders Program (ELP) at Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. The students comprise professionals from the fields of homeland security, emergency management, law enforcement, the fire service, public health, education, along with city, county and state government (see list belo more PR

Thomas College: Summer Internship With the Fastest Growing Company, WEX (10)

WATERVILLE, Maine, Aug. 22 -- Thomas College issued the following news release: Cybersecurity student Maddie Strout '20 spent her summer interning at WEX, a payment processing technology firm that was recently named to Fortune Magazine's list of Fastest-Growing Public Companies. As an identity access management intern, Maddie gained crucial experience directly applicable to her studies at Thomas. "Being able to look at technology and software changes and enhancements while blending the compliance relation brought forth a lot of my studies," more PR

Three Local Washington and Oregon Projects Share Nearly $100,000 in Five Star Urban Waters Grants (10)

XXXX, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - Partnership between EPA and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation powers community-led projects to restore urban waters and streams, address water quality in priority watersheds * * * Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced Five Star Urban Waters Grants totaling $99,634 for two groups in Washington and one in Oregon. The three just-announced Northwest gr more PR

Three New Members Elected to Mt. Hood Community College District Board of Education (10)

GRESHAM, Oregon, Aug. 21 -- Mt. Hood Community College issued the following news release: Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) will welcome three new members to its District Board of Education this year. The full list of board members is as follows with new members in bold: Zone 1 - Diane McKeel (Chair) Zone 2 - James Zordich (Vice Chair) Zone 3 - Andrew Speer Zone 4 - Annette Mattson Zone 5 - Kenney Polson (Re-elected) At-Large Position 6 - Diane Noriega At-Large Position 7 - LaVerne Lewis Speer will be taking the seat on the board for more PR

Tokyo Institute of Technology Launches New Japanese Civil Law MOOC on EdX (10)

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 27 -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news: In July 2019, Tokyo Tech launched Basic Japanese Civil Law, the tenth MOOC* developed by the Institute since it joined the edX platform in October 2015. Basic Japanese Civil Law covers contracts, property, labor issues, family disputes, and other topics from the perspective of Japanese law - all in English. The MOOC aims to offer helpful content to English speakers living or planning to live in Japan under the guidance of School of Environment and Society Assoc more PR

Tokyo Institute of Technology: Renewed Version of Modern Japanese Architecture MOOC Launched (10)

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 27 -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news: Approximately 19,000 students around the world have studied Tokyo Tech's Modern Japanese Architecture MOOC* since it launched in 2016. On July 24, 2019, Modern Japanese Architecture Part 1: From Meiji Restoration to the Pacific Warouter, a renewed version of the popular online course, was released on the edX platform. The updated MOOC, like its predecessor, is mainly taught by David B. Stewart, a professor of architectural history at Tokyo Tech since 1976. Using more PR

Tops Friendly Markets: Penn Yan, New York Resident Wins 2nd Chance Sweepstakes in Tops Monopoly, Pays It Forward (10)

WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Aug. 27 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Tops Friendly Markets awarded a lucky Penn Yan, NY resident with the second chance sweepstake prize, the final of its 10 guaranteed car prizes (valued at $25,000) in its customer MONOPOLY Rip It and Win It game. James Trezise of Penn Yan, NY is the lucky recipient of this amazing prize after shopping at the Tops located at the 321 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY simply by entering in Tops second chance Monopol more PR

Touro University Worldwide: How Can I Become Healthcare Administrator? (10)

LOS ALAMITOS, California, Aug. 20 -- Touro University Worldwide issued the following news: Becoming a healthcare administrator requires commitment and advanced education. With demand high for expert leadership, employers want healthcare managers who have earned a bachelor's degree, master's degree, any required certifications and have supervised experience in their chosen healthcare area. Job opportunities for this career path are plentiful as the healthcare industry continues to grow at an extraordinary rate. Healthcare has now become the to more PR

Trone Hosts Opioid Epidemic Workshop With Over 120 People, Joined by Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center Executive Director (10)

CUMBERLAND, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, Representative David Trone (MD-06) hosted a workshop focused on ending the opioid epidemic with special guest Steve Schuh, Executive Director of the Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center. There were 120 people and 12 organizations in attendance at the public event at the Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland, MD. The workshop took place on the first day of Trone's two-day tour of Western Maryland. This is the second Opioid Epi more PR

Trone, Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $668,000 to Fight Opioid Crisis in Western Maryland (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman David Trone and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (all D-Md.) announced $668,000 in federal funding to fight the opioid crisis in Western Maryland, as part of $2.4 million for Maryland overall. This investment will help health centers increase access to high-quality integrated mental health and substance abuse disorders services, including opioid addiction. The funding, awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration more PR

Twin Ports Freight Showcase Event to Be Held at University of Wisconsin-Superior (10)

SUPERIOR, Wisconsin, Aug. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin's Superior Campus issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin Superior's Transportation & Logistics Research Center is hosting a Twin Ports Freight Showcase at Yellowjacket Union on Wednesday, September 25th from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will explore the state of freight transportation in the Twin Ports, with presentations by local, state and federal agencies. Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Craig Thompson, will provide a keynote addre more PR

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: More Than Half of the World's School-age Refugee Children Do Not Get Education (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 30 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, issued the following news release: Of the 7.1 million refugee children of school age, 3.7 million - more than half - do not go to school, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says in a report released today. The report, Stepping Up: Refugee Education in Crisis, shows that as refugee children grow older, the barriers preventing them from accessing education become harder to overcome: only 63 per cent of refugee children go to primary school, compared t more PR

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: Refugee Education in Crisis - More Than Half of the World's School-age Refugee Children Do Not Get an Education (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, issued the following news release: Of the 7.1 million refugee children of school age, 3.7 million - more than half - do not go to school, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says in a report released today. The report, Stepping Up: Refugee Education in Crisis, shows that as refugee children grow older, the barriers preventing them from accessing education become harder to overcome: only 63 per cent of refugee children go to primary school, compared t more PR

U.N. IOM Launches Five Campaigns to Prevent Irregular Migration in Mexico and Central America (10)

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 27 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is currently launching five campaigns to prevent the risks of irregular migration and encourage informed decision making among potential young Central American migrants. Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras have already presented their campaigns Migrar Informados, Echale ganas and Ponele plan a tu vida. El Salvador is currently preparing to launch the Conecta con tu futuro more PR

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Remarks at 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (10)

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 28 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following remarks at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development: "I am pleased to be with you for this seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development, which coincides with the beginning of the Reiwa era in Japan, an era of beautiful harmony -- by the way, a harmony we need badly all over the world. "I thank Japan for its commitment to Africa, as exemplified by TICAD. Since its launch 26 years ago, TICAD has evolved into a more PR

U.S. Air Force: A Dark Night Leads to a Bright Career (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Spencer Tobler It was a zero illumination night in a Pave Low helicopter above the New Mexico desert when two pilots experienced a malfunction in their flight controls during a training mission. Normally, protocol is to land immediately. Due to the unique circumstances of that night, the flight crew hesitated to do so. "We didn't know what the area below us really looked like," said Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force c more PR

U.S. Air Force: Flying Tropical Storm Dorian (10)

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Christopher Carranza Three WC-103J's and one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing departed Keesler Air Force Base Monday for Curacao to provide weather reconnaissance support for Tropical Storm Dorian. The three weather crews, assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, have been flying missions as of last night, said Maj. Kendall Dunn, 53rd WRS pilot. The tactical airlift crew, assigned more PR

U.S. Air Force: Med Group Squadrons Begin New Chapters After Redesignation (10)

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By John Ingle A new chapter began for two 82nd Medical Group units here Aug. 26, 2019, when the 82nd Aerospace Medicine and 82nd Medical Operation squadrons were redesignated as part of the most rapid and systemic transformation of the Air Force Medical Service in its 70-year history. The 82nd AMDS has been redesignated as the 82nd Operation Medical Readiness Squadron, and the 82nd MDOS is now the 82nd Health Care Opera more PR

U.S. Air Force: Space Flag Holds First Exercise With Coalition Partners (10)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Capt. Lauren Hill Coalition partners from Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States recently participated in Space Flag, a coalition exercise, for the first time at Aerospace Corporation's facility, Aug. 12-16, 2019. Space Flag 19-3 integrated approximately 160 coalition participants, observers and distinguished guests in Air Force Space Command's "Fight Tonight" exercise focused on using current capabilities to deter, deny and disrupt advers more PR

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Jonathan Cohen Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Meeting on Iraq Situation (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Jonathan Cohen issued the following remarks at a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Iraq: "Thank you, Madame President and Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert, thank you for another informative briefing on the gains of the Government of Iraq in increasing stability and prosperity for its people. "To achieve the enduring defeat of ISIS and successfully stabilize those areas formerly under its control, all communities in Iraq must feel secure. Security depend more PR

U.S. Coast Guard Releases 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics Report (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard issued the following news release: The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Tuesday, revealing that there were 633 boating fatalities nationwide in 2018, a 3.8 percent decrease from 2017. From 2017 to 2018, overall recreational boating injuries also decreased 4.5 percent (2,629 to 2,511), and the total number of accidents decreased 3.4 percent (4,291 to 4,145). "While these decreases are encouraging, there are still too man more PR

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Issues Opinion, Order Involving Jason Kennedy (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued the following opinion and order (Case No. No. 13-165C): (Filed: August 30, 2019) JASON CARL KENNEDY, Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES, Defendant. Military Pay; NROTC Scholarship Benefits; Quantum; Cross-Motions for Judgment on the Administrative Record Jason C. Kennedy, Aurora, CO, pro se. William J. Grimaldi, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for defendant. OPINION AND ORDER SWEENEY, Chief Judge In this military pay case, plaintiff Jason Carl Kennedy, a lice more PR

U.S. Embassy in India: U.S. Astronaut Inspires Students to Follow Their Dreams (10)

CHENNAI, India, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Embassy in India issued the following news release: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, in association with EducationUSA and Go4Guru India, hosted a lecture by U.S. Astronaut Don Thomas on his personal journey to fly aboard four U.S. Space Shuttle missions, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at the American Center Chennai. Seventy students from schools and colleges in Chennai and Bengaluru participated. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, U.S. Consul General Robert Burgess recalle more PR

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: EducationUSA Mini-Fair Brings U.S. Universities to Manila (10)

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines issued the following news release: EducationUSA, the U.S. government's official resource for students interested in pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States, will host a Mini-Fair with seven American universities on Tuesday, September 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Seda Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. This free event will provide an opportunity for grade 9 to 12 students to speak directly with admissions representatives from Columbia College Chicag more PR

U.S. Embassy in Vietnam: U.S. Ambassador Kritenbrink Visits Quang Tri Province Highlighting Cooperation to Address War Legacies (10)

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam issued following news release: Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink visited Quang Tri Province on August 27 to highlight cooperation to address war legacies. During his visit, Ambassador Kritenbrink met with Quang Tri's Provincial Chairman Nguyen Duc Chinh, visited a Peace Trees Vietnam unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance site, visited Truong Son National Cemetery, and visited Hien Luong Bridge. In his meeting with the Chairman of Quang Tri, Ambassador Kritenbrink congratulated Chairman Chinh more PR

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Museum Hosts 2019 Chicago Risa K. Lambert 'What You Do Matters' Luncheon (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum issued the following news release: * * * - Chicagoans Poised to Raise $5M to Support U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Critical Work in Holocaust Education and Confronting Hate and Antisemitism - Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to receive National Leadership Award and Deborah Lipstadt to discuss her recent book "Antisemitism: Here and Now" at Luncheon Hosted by Event's Youngest Chairs in its 24-year History * * * More than 2,000 Chicagoans, including about 250 Holocaust survivors, more PR

UAlbany: Muslim Residential Attainment in Philadelphia's Metropolitan Area (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Research from UAlbany shows that Muslims face disadvantages in their housing, and this could lead to further inequalities in health, access to health services, and quality of life as the Muslim population increases. Using data from household surveys in Philadelphia's metropolitan area from 2004, 2006, and 2008, the researchers-- including Dr. Samantha Friedman from the sociology department and Dr. Recai Yucel of the University more PR

UAlbany: Persons With Eating Disorders Have an Elevated Risk of Suicide Attempt (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Although rates of suicide are increasing in the U.S., little research examines how eating disorders (EDs) may be related to suicide attempts. Recent research from Dr. Tomoko Udo and MPH student Ms. Sarah Bitley, published in BMC Medicine, shows that adults with EDs have a heightened risk of suicide attempts. Dr. Tomoko Udo and colleagues studied a nationally-representative sample of 36,309 adults through the 2012-2013 National more PR

UBS and Education Non-Proft SEO Celebrate Culmination of UBS-SEO College Scholars: an Intensive College Access and Success Program (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: UBS Americas today announced a major milestone in their UBS NextGen Leaders program - the culmination of their five-year UBS-SEO College Scholars program celebrating the achievements of 121 young men of color. The UBS-SEO cohort is on track to achieve a 90% six-year graduation rate, a stellar outcome compared to the average national graduation rates of 20% for low-income students and 60% for all students. Among the UBS-SEO College Scholars are a class more PR

UCU Seeks Guarantees on EU Citizens' Rights in Event of No-deal Brexit (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 29 -- The University and College Union issued the following news: The Prime Minister must provide urgent assurances about the rights of EU citizens in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the University and College Union (UCU) has urged today (Thursday/Friday). In a letter to the Prime Minister, UCU general secretary Jo Grady said that contradictory statements from the Home Office about freedom of movement in a no-deal scenario had caused unacceptable levels of confusion and uncertainty for EU citizens living in the UK. She sa more PR

Udall, Heinrich, Lujan, Torres Small Announce Funding for Restoration of Fort Bayard, Casita Desiderio Y Pablita Ortega (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the National Park Service is awarding nearly $270,000 for historic preservation projects in New Mexico through the Save America's Treasures program. The Village of Santa Clara will use funds to make repairs in Fort Bayard located near Santa Clara, N.M. and Cornerstones Community Partnerships wil more PR

Udall, Heinrich, Lujan, Torres Small Announce Funding for Restoration of Fort Bayard, Casita Desiderio Y Pablita Ortega (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the National Park Service is awarding nearly $270,000 for historic preservation projects in New Mexico through the Save America's Treasures program. The Village of Santa Clara will use funds to make repairs in Fort Bayard located near Santa Clara, N.M. and Cornerstones Community Partnerships will use more PR

UMass: Study Reports Cannabis-related Poison Control Calls for Massachusetts Kids Doubled After Legalization of Medical Marijuana (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: After medical marijuana became legal in Massachusetts, cannabis-related poison control calls involving the commonwealth's children and teenagers doubled, according to an investigation led by University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, assistant professor of health promotion and policy, Dr. Jennifer Whitehill. The increase in calls to the Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention at more PR

UNICEF USA Joins Amicus on Flores (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release: UNICEF USA stands strongly opposed to child immigration detention anywhere in the world, and the recently proposed U.S. Government rule to remove protections for detained migrant children are deeply concerning. We thank the thousands of UNICEF USA supporters who submitted comments opposing the potentially indefinite detention of children, and are proud to join a filing to the court expressing our dismay. As stated in the amicus brief we have joined, child immigr more PR

United Teachers Los Angeles Issues Statement on Charter Schools Established Under State Legislation (10)

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 30 -- The United Teachers Los Angeles issued the following statement by President Alex Caputo-Pearl: "This a great first step in the ongoing, multi-year effort to fix California's broken charter laws. AB 1505 is the result of collective action and organized collaboration between educators, parents and our communities throughout California. There is a groundswell of resolve, as highlighted by the strikes in Oakland and Los Angeles, that we must end the privatization of our schools and change the course set by the c more PR

United Way Worldwide and United Way Bay Area to Enter Into Organizational Affiliation (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The United Way Worldwide issued the following news release: United Way Worldwide announced today that United Way Bay Area will be entering into a services agreement with UWW, as part of their mutual intent to enter into an organizational affiliation in the coming months. This will allow the San Francisco-based organization to increase efficiencies and leverage operational resources from UWW while continuing to serve their community as an independent nonprofit. Under the affiliation model, UWBA will retain its more PR

University of Alabama-Birmingham: Childhood Injuries Could Decrease With Balance Training in Schools (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 30 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Alabama's Birmingham Campus issued the following news: By Alicia Rohan Balance is part of a child's successful progression in fundamental development. Higher levels of balance can help reduce injuries in children, as well as increase their ability to participate in a variety of sports and activities. Claire Mowling, Ed.D., an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discussed the impact of balance training on development in children i more PR

University of Arkansas Media Manager Retiring After 13 Years With University Relations (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Steve Voorhies, a University of Arkansas alumnus and former local news reporter, is retiring after working for 13 years as the U of A manager of media relations for University Relations. His last official day will be Aug. 31. "We're really going to miss Steve around here," said Mark Rushing, assistant vice chancellor for University Relations. "He's a fixture in our office, on this campus and in the region. It seems like everyone knows him in one way or an more PR

University of Arkansas-Little Rock Extended Education Offers Non-Credit Community Art Classes (10)

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock Campus issued the following news: Central Arkansas residents who are looking to learn more about art without the stress of tests and grades can take one of four extended education courses in visual arts and art history this fall at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Extended Education courses are non-credit, community enrichment classes. Leslie Mangiamele, a professional artist who has taught studio art and art history for more than 33 years at UA Little Rock, more PR

University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Community Leaders Detail How Adverse Childhood Experiences Negatively Impact African American Girls (10)

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 31 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock Campus issued the following news: A panel of female community leaders and experts detailed how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a negative impact on African American girls that can lead to physical and mental health issues in adulthood. The UA Little Rock Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity and the Arkansas Minority Health Commission sponsored the Aug. 8 community conversation that was attended by about 200 people. The event was mod more PR

University of Arkansas: Ed Bengston Appointed Interim Chair of Department of Curriculum and Instruction (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Dean Brian Primack has appointed Ed Bengston to serve as interim chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions. Cheryl Murphy, who currently holds the position, was recently named vice provost for distance education at the University of Arkansas. "In this role, she will be leading an extremely important, influential, and growing unit," Primack said. "Although we will miss her tremendously in COEH more PR

University of Arkansas: Study Finds Private School Vouchers Boost the English Scores of Poor Children in Delhi (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 30 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A decade-long study co-conducted by University of Arkansas professor Patrick Wolf shows that students in India who attended private schools through a voucher program achieved noticeably higher scores on English assessments. The results come from a "gold standard" experimental evaluation by a team of researchers from the U of A, North Carolina State University and Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. An article summarizing the more PR

University of Birmingham: New Antimicrobial Coating Could Be Key in Fight Against Hospital-acquired Infections (10)

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 28 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release: * * * - Scientists at the University of Birmingham have created an antimicrobial coating for steel surfaces which has proven to rapidly kill bacteria that cause some of the most common hospital-acquired infections. * * * Developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham, patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, and to be commercialised by a new company NitroPep, the coating - also called NitroPep - has been heralded as a new tool i more PR

University of California-San Francisco: Elderly Have Poor Prognosis After Recovery in Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release: * * * - Most Patients Die within Five Years and Spend Two-Thirds of Remaining Life as an Inpatient, UCSF Report Finds * * * While long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) are designed to help patients recover and regain independence, fewer than 1-in-5 older adults who were transferred to such facilities were alive five years later, leaving them with a worse prognosis than terminal illnesses such as more PR

University of Central Florida Ranked Among the Best National Universities (10)

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of Central Florida issued the following news: * * * - Washington Monthly also recognizes UCF for its educational value and number of student voters. * * * By Gene Kruckemyer The Washington Monthly magazine today ranked UCF in three significant categories on its annual rankings of 395 top universities and colleges: No. 55 best national university, No. 25 "Best Bang for the Buck" university in the southeast, and one of the 80 best colleges for student voting. The 2019 rankings for best national un more PR

University of Charleston School of Business and Leadership ACBSP News (10)

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 19 -- University of Charleston issued the following news release: In January 2019, the ACBSP Board of Commissioners awarded candidacy status for our School of Business & Leadership programs. (ACBSP is known throughout the world as a leading specialized global accreditor of business, accounting, and business-related programs. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), ACBSP's programs and accreditation process are uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes.) Since then more PR

University of Chicago Medicine: Groundbreaking Online Test Streamlines Mental Health Screening and Measurement in Healthcare and Beyond (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release: Personalized medicine has become a byword of modern healthcare. By tailoring interventions to an individual's specific needs, practitioners and patients are more likely to see improved outcomes. Robert Gibbons, PhD, Blum-Riese Professor of Biostatistics and Director of the Center for Health Statistics, has developed a highly personalized, effective and efficient electronic screening and measurement tool for quickly identify more PR

University of Connecticut Alum Dan Toscano Named Board of Trustees Chair (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: Dan Toscano, a UConn alum and active supporter of a wide range of university initiatives, has been named the next Board of Trustees chairman. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Toscano's appointment Thursday to serve as chair of the UConn Board of Trustees, the governing body responsible for serving Connecticut's flagship university. The governor also appointed Scott Cowen, president emeritus of Tulane University, as a new member of the board and re-appointed curr more PR

University of Dubuque Awarded $47,048 Grant to Purchase New Autoclave (10)

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 22 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: University of Dubuque was awarded $47,048 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to purchase a new autoclave that will primarily support UD's biology and nursing programs as well as student-faculty research. Autoclaves are used to sterilize culture media, biohazardous waste, and equipment. The new, single door, hinged autoclave from Consolidated Sterilizer Systems was recently installed in the University Science Center on campus. It replaced an old autocla more PR

University of Greenwich Leads the Way With New Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship Programme (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 29 -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news release: * * * - The University of Greenwich is one of only three universities in England to offer midwifery degree apprenticeships, an innovative new programme aimed at increasing the number of trained midwives. * * * The number of midwifery applicants in England has dropped significantly since 2013 and the university, working with eight trusts in London and Kent, is leading the way by offering an alternative route for people to train as midwives. The pilot more PR

University of Hawaii: $3.6M Gift From Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation (10)

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Today the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation (Takitani Foundation) donated an additional $2.5 million to the University of Hawai'i's Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) at Diamond Head to support culinary education in the institute's new and growing facility. This builds on their 2017 gift of $1.1 million, bringing their total support for construction and programs of the CIP to $3.6 million. In recognition of their generous support, the innovation cen more PR

University of Hong Kong: Effectiveness Study on E-learning Modes Among Adults and Students With Visual Impairment (10)

POKFULAM, Hong Kong, Aug. 28 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * - Improve Learning Efficiency and Eliminate the Digital Divide * * * A new semester will commence soon in September, where students with print disabilities (Note 1) will face extra challenges again. Fortunately, information technology has gradually improved this situation. The Hong Kong Blind Union (HKBU) launched the Jockey Club E-Learning For All (ELFA) Project with sponsorship from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitie more PR

University of Houston-Victoria President Names New Vice President for Enrollment Management (10)

VICTORIA, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Houston's Victoria Campus issued the following news release: Jose Cantu will start a new job in early September as vice president for enrollment management at the University of Houston-Victoria after working for 25 years in higher education in Texas. Cantu, vice president for strategic partnerships at New Reach Media, a San Antonio marketing firm that works with small colleges across the nation to increase student enrollment and alumni engagement, said he is looking forward to starting his new pos more PR

University of Illinois System's Urbana-Champaign: Children Use Video Games to Explore Science in Two NSF-Funded Projects (10)

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 27 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Illinois System's Urbana-Champaign Campus issued the following news release: University of Illinois educational psychology professor H. Chad Lane and his team of researchers believe that the future of humanity rests in the hands of scientists so young that they currently have homework assignments and bedtimes. The National Science Foundation seems to agree, recently awarding a total of $3.2 million in funding to two of the team's projects. In both projects, children use th more PR

University of Illinois-Chicago Is No. 5 in 'Best Bang for the Buck' Ranking (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The University of Illinois's Chicago Campus issued the following news release: The University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked fifth in the "Best Bang for the Buck" rankings in the Midwest region by Washington Monthly magazine's 2019 College Guide, released Aug. 26. The "Best Bang for the Buck" Midwest category ranks 372 schools according to how well they "help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices." The rankings are broken down by five geographic regions: Northeast, Southeast, South more PR

University of Kansas: Disability Categories in Education Were Redefined to Exclude Minorities, Study Shows (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Organizations inescapably categorize people, and those in the most desirable categories may do whatever it takes to stay there and to exclude others until a more desirable category emerges. However, dominant groups also can rerank existing favorable and unfavorable categories when weaker groups gain greater access to the traditionally favorable categories. Two University of Kansas professors have published a study of this reranking process i more PR

University of Kentucky Recognized for Economic Impact of Land Swap With Lexington (10)

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: The historic land swap between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government last year has earned UK the honor of being named a finalist in the 2019 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Awards of Excellence. Higher education institutions across North America submit nominations annually for innovative programs that focus on developing economic prosperity in their communities and beyond. UK is one of 20 finalists f more PR

University of Kentucky Social Work Awarded $1 Million in Federal Dollars to Combat Opioid Crisis (10)

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: The College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky will share in close to $1 billion in federal grants aimed at combating the nation's opioid epidemic. In the latest round of funding, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded nearly $400 million to establish and expand access to substance use disorder and mental health services. More specifically, the CoSW will more PR

University of La Verne: Center for Teacher Leadership & Learning Innovation Opens at LaFetra College of Education (10)

LA VERNE, California, Aug. 22 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne's LaFetra College of Education welcomes the new Center for Teacher Leadership & Learning Innovation, a first-of-its-kind lab, designed to support and train educators from across Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire in 21st-century learning competencies. "As a College of Education, which prepares community and school leaders, support providers and teachers, it is imperative that our faculty be highly skilled in the latest pedag more PR

University of Louisville's Child Development Center Re-Accredited (10)

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Aug. 26 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: With top scores in every category, Early Learning Campus, the early child development center that is part of the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development, has been re-accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accreditation by the NAEYC is awarded to early childhood education programs that demonstrate excellence in teaching, relationship-building, curriculum, health, safety and ot more PR

University of Maine: NSF Grant Awarded to Develop Framework to Harness Forest Ecosystem Integrity, Resilience Data (10)

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 28 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Compiling data to better assess, understand and forecast complex forest landscape changes is the goal of a four-year, multidisciplinary regional project led by the University of Maine. The project was awarded $6 million from the National Science Foundation, with $3 million contingent on project progress and availability of funds. It will bring together expertise and facilities from UMaine, the University of New Hampshire, and the Univers more PR

University of Maine: Study Finds Online Salsa Recipes for Home Canning Lacking Food Safety Standards (10)

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 29 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Homemade salsa recipes are abundant on food blogs, but the majority of them fail to follow USDA home canning guidelines and are a cause of food safety concern, according to a new University of Maine study. In the study, "Adherence of Food Blog Salsa Recipes to Home Canning Guidelines," UMaine Extension professor Kathy Savoie and Jen Perry, an assistant professor of food microbiology, examined 56 recipes for home canning of salsa from 43 fo more PR

University of Mary Announces New 'Greatness Through Virtue' Strategic Plan for Marauders Athletics (10)

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 20 -- The University of Mary issued the following news release: University of Mary aspires to remake the college athletic experience. Today, North Dakota's only Catholic university launched its new, comprehensive Greatness Through Virtue Strategic Plan. The strategy details how Marauders athletics expects to reach greatness by challenging contemporary intercollegiate sports culture through virtuous leadership and whole person development, academic and athletic excellence, new sports facilities, and a renewed commit more PR

University of Massachusetts Kicks Off Annual Faculty and Staff Campaign (10)

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts's Amherst campus issued the following news: The 2019-20 Faculty and Staff Campaign at UMass Amherst has been launched with a goal of topping the more than $1 million raised during last year's campaign. In the 2018-19 campaign, nearly 1,800 staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses and partners made gifts that benefited students, research and many other areas of campus. This year's campaign will conclude June 20, 2020. "The generosity of faculty and staff in supporting the co more PR

University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Researcher Is Shaping the Future of Technology (10)

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Massachusetts's Lowell Campus issued the following news release: * * * - $1.8M in Grants Goes to UMass Lowell-Led Work in Emerging Field of QIS * * * A UMass Lowell professor has won two U.S. Department of Energy grants totaling $1.8 million to fund research she will lead to spur advances in everything from information processing to our understanding of gravity and cosmic evolution. Archana Kamal, an assistant professor in UMass Lowell's Department of Physics and App more PR

University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Universities Provide $111,000 in Support of Early-Stage Research Projects on Cancer Detection, Green Energy, Human-Robot Collaboration (10)

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Aug. 31 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Massachusetts's Lowell Campus issued the following news release: To support early-stage research collaboration between faculty at the two universities, the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have partnered to award more than $111,000 in seed funding to six different teams, focusing on work ranging from human-robot collaboration to cancer detection and rehabilitation for stroke patients. Faculty and researchers at t more PR

University of Melbourne Appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Life (10)

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 29 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: The University of Melbourne has appointed a new senior executive to lead its focus on the student experience across its campuses. Professor Kerri-Lee Krause, an expert on the contemporary student experience and higher education quality standards, has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Life. Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell said: "I am delighted to have Kerri-Lee join us at the University of Melbourne. She has extensive experience in the more PR

University of Minnesota-Crookston: Venugopal Mukku Receives Award for Global Engagement Award (10)

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, Aug. 21 -- The University of Minnesota's Crookston Campus issued the following news release: Recently, Associate Professor Venugopal Mukku, received the 2019 Award for Global Engagement (AGE) for his work on internationalization and global awareness at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The award is given to those faculty and staff whose achievements and contributions to global education, research and engagement are exceptional. This honor recognizes Mukku's many years of outstanding international contributions. The more PR

University of Miss. Medical Center: More Leading Lights Brighten Medical Alumni Chapter's Hall of Fame (10)

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 29 -- The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following news: By Gary Pettus A former four-term congressman and an internationally known diabetes expert were celebrated as distinguished graduates of the School of Medicine last week during the University of Mississippi Medical Center Medical Alumni Awards Dinner. Another six physicians who entered the ranks of the chapter's Hall of Fame for their triumphs in medicine and science were also recognized during the August 22 observance in Jackson. "Make more PR

University of Mississippi: Area Colleges Team Up to Simplify Degree Completion (10)

SOUTHAVEN, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release: * * * - Northwest and Ole Miss launch Path4 program at DeSoto Center campus * * * Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi have shared space at the DeSoto Center campus in Southaven for more than 20 years; before that, both institutions offered classes in what is now the Southaven City Hall building off Stateline Road. This four-decade partnership has helped thousands of DeSoto County residents earn college d more PR

University of Missouri: Students Whose Families are More Engaged in School Year are Less Likely to Have Behavioral Problems (10)

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 28 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * - MU study highlights an incentive for families to stay engaged with school even as children age into middle school * * * With school in full swing, many parents might be considering how to get more involved with their child's schooling. Parent involvement and support can be beneficial for students of all ages, but new research shows that family-school involvement has specific perks for young students. After surveying m more PR

University of Montana Online Public Health Program Ranks Among Most Affordable (10)

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 28 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The University of Montana's Master of Public Health online program has been named No. 3 on the Affordable Schools list of 25 Best Affordable Master's in Public Health Online Degrees 2019. The rankings were based on average cost of attendance for in-state students and student-to-faculty ratios. UM's School of Public and Community Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, and its graduate program is the first and only a more PR

University of Montreal: Preventing ADHD - Positive Mothers, Well-Behaved Kids (10)

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 26 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: Studies have shown that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children can be reduced through positive parenting: by encouraging them, reassuring them, structuring their tasks and, of course, giving affection. But few studies have measured the effect of positive parenting when combined with suppression of inappropriate behaviour by the children themselves, also known as inhibitory control. Charlie Rioux, a psychology graduate more PR

University of Nebraska Medical Center: Munroe-Meyer Institute Marks Beginning of Renovations to New Home (10)

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 26 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) held a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26 to mark the beginning of renovations to MMI's new home. The event took place at 6902 Pine St., adjacent to the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Scott Campus. Completion of the renovation is scheduled for the fall of 2020, and the building will open and begin providing patient services later that year. As MMI begin more PR

University of Nebraska-Kearney: Danner, Catapano to Lead Plambeck Early Childhood Center (10)

KEARNEY, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska's Kearney Campus issued the following news: By Tyler Ellyson When the University of Nebraska at Kearney broke ground on its new LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center in October 2018, Chancellor Doug Kristensen called the $7.8 million project a model for early childhood education that will impact generations of Nebraskans. "Our students will have the best place to learn, from the best faculty, in the best environment," he said while celebrating the 19,900-square-foot more PR

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Multi-Institutional Effort to Grow, Diversify Nebraska's STEM Workforce (10)

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 30 -- The University of Nebraska's Lincoln Campus issued the following news release: More than 120 low-income Nebraska students will benefit from a new five-year, $3.56 million grant from the National Science Foundation while they pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math. University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials announced Aug. 30 that the institution is partnering with Southeast Community College and Western Nebraska Community College to build out the state's STEM workforce through a new grant, STEM more PR

University of Nevada: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Awarded to Alumnus Rick Kraus (10)

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 31 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * - Department of Physics alumnus Rick Kraus ('07) was awarded the PECASE for materials and planetary science research * * * On July 25, University of Nevada, Reno alumnus Rick Kraus walked the stage at the Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. to accept the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the "highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers w more PR

University of New England: Article Co-Authored By Meghan Daly Published in Climate Change Journal (10)

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The University of New England issued the following news release: An article co-authored by Meaghan Daly, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Studies, was recently published in the journal Nature Climate Change, a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of research on global warming. The piece, titled "Is Adaptation Success a Flawed Concept?" argues that efforts to develop universal measures of climate change adaptation are misguided. The article addresses the United more PR

University of New Orleans Certificate Programs Give Local Professionals Chance to Add In-Demand Skills for Today's Workforce (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: As a veteran digital marketing professional, Rachel Harris Ledet is quite familiar with the rapid pace of change in that dynamic field. It's something she emphasizes in her role as lead instructor for the new Certificate in Digital Marketing at the University of New Orleans. "The technology, the Google algorithms, everything is changing all the time," Ledet said. The speed at which jobs and the modern workforce are evolving is the key reason w more PR

University of New South Wales: Recycling Technology Wins Prestigious Award (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 30 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release: * * * - UNSW Sydney's Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre has won a prestigious award for its ground-breaking recycling research in collaboration with industry partners. * * * The 2019 BHERT (Business Higher Education Round Table) Award for 'Outstanding Collaboration In Research & Development - Major Partnerships' recognises excellence in R&D activity undertaken jointly by researchers in tertiary education institutes a more PR

University of New South Wales: Taking Internet to Far Corners of the Globe (10)

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 31 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release: Dr Laura Hosman, Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University and winner of the 2017 PLuS Alliance Prize in Education Innovation is transforming global education with the Solar Powered Educational Learning Library (SolarSPELL), a solar-powered library that can fit into a backpack. During a recent visit to the Kirby Institute at UNSW, Dr Hosman discussed her research on th more PR

University of North Alabama, Russellville Hospital to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (10)

FLORENCE, Alabama, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release: The University of North Alabama and Russellville Hospital will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Bibb Graves Boardroom on the UNA campus. Officials from UNA and Russellville Hospital, along with Alabama State Rep. Jamie Kiel, will be on hand for the signing. When: Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. Where: Bibb Graves Boardroom on the UNA campus Additional details: Media availability will be offered immed more PR

University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center's Bryant, Haley Develop Oncology Nursing Leaders in Malawi (10)

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: UNC Lineberger's Ashley Leak Bryant, PhD, RN-BC, OCN, and clinical oncology nurse Jen Haley, MSN, RN, CNL, have a passion for developing future leaders of oncology nursing, not just in North Carolina, but globally. Bryant and Haley have been part of an effort to build the oncology nursing workforce in Malawi, a country in sub-Saharan Africa where UNC-Chapel Hill has an existing clinical and research partne more PR

University of Oklahoma-College of Medicine: Tulsa Physicians Promote Integration Of Medical Informatics to Enhance Patient Care (10)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 29 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Oklahoma's College of Medicine issued the following news: David Kendrick, M.D., MPH, chair of the Department of Informatics, OU-TU School of Community Medicine, has a vision and a goal to use medical informatics to enhance population health and patient care. Success lies in shaping medical education to include greater emphasis on medical informatics as it relates to the patient experience. Kendrick, along with colleagues, vice chair Blake Lesselroth, M.D., MBI, and Jue more PR

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Among North American Leaders in Energy Efficiency; Employee/Student Wellness Programs (10)

OSHAWA, Ontario, Aug. 30 -- The University of Ontario Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - University earns a Gold rating in the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index * * * Ontario Tech University's long-established reputation as a post-secondary leader in conservation and green community-building is earning fresh praise from the Philadelphia-based Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Just as it did in the last report in 2016, Ontario Tech has achieved a Gold rating from AASHE more PR

University of Pennsylvania-Perelman School of Medicine Psychiatry, Radiology Researchers Join Forces to Create Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorders (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * - A $8.9 Million Award from National Institute on Drug Abuse Will Establish the Penn PET Addiction Center of Excellence * * * Psychiatry and radiology researchers from Penn Medicine are teaming up to create a new Center of Excellence that focuses on the use of neuroimaging to improve our understanding of opioid use disorders and find better treatments for them. Funded by a five-yea more PR

University of Pennsylvania-Perelman School of Medicine: Text Instructions, Reminders Boost Rates of Colonoscopies (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * - Automated text message conversations increased rate of colonoscopies from 62 to 90 percent * * * Having simple text conversations with patients one week before they are scheduled for a colonoscopy dramatically decreased the "no-show" rates, according to a recent study conducted by Penn Medicine researchers. Through sending reminders and instruction, opening the door for patients more PR

University of Queensland's Simulated Physiotherapy Clinic Wins AFR Award (10)

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 29 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: A University of Queensland simulation program that uses trained actors as patients to replicate clinical practice won the Learning Experience category at the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards this week. Developed by UQ's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Physiotherapy Standardised Patients Program consolidates three years of learning into an intensive, full-time, simulated clinical 'placement'. Senior Lecturer in Physioth more PR

University of Rhode Island Education Summit to Examine Investments, Barriers in Public Education Sept. 24-26, at Providence Campus (10)

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * - Three-day event will open discussions between political and educational leaders on educational financing and its impact on long-term improvements, student outcomes and quality educational environments. * * * The University of Rhode Island's first Education Summit will bring together educational and political leaders from across the state to discuss pre-school to doctoral education, finance and economic policy in an effort to increase the o more PR

University of Rochester: $1 Million HECap Grant Will Enhance School of Nursing Academic Experience, Serve Additional Students (10)

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: The University of Rochester has received a $1 million Higher Education Capital Matching Grant (HECap) from New York State to enhance the academic experience and serve additional students at the School of Nursing (SON) on the Medical Center Campus. The grant will help fund a $5 million expansion to the Loretta C. Ford Education Wing of Helen Wood Hall to create new teaching and learning space. SON enrollment has increased 80 percent since 2006, from more PR

University of South Dakota Physical Therapy Department Chair and Professor Patti Berg-Poppe Completes Educational Program for Parkinson's Disease (10)

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: Patti Berg-Poppe, P.T., Ph.D., professor and chair of the University of South Dakota Physical Therapy Department, has completed the prestigious Parkinson's Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty program. This program trains a select number of physical therapy instructors from across the nation in the latest evidence-based findings and research about Parkinson's disease so they can educate physical therapy students. Admission into the program - conducte more PR

University of South Dakota: New Executive Director Announced for Prairie Family Business Association (10)

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 29 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: The Prairie Family Business Association (PFBA), a University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business outreach program that serves family businesses in the Midwest, welcomes Stephanie Larscheid as its executive director. "We are delighted to welcome Stephanie to the Prairie Family Business Association," said Venky Venkatachalam, Ph.D., dean of the USD Beacom School of Business. "She has tremendous experience in both the non-profit and family busine more PR

University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Awarded $5.5M to Support K-12 Mental Health Awareness Training (10)

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Florida's St. Petersburg Campus issued the following news release: Thousands of K-12 school personnel will be trained on how to recognize and refer students with emotional or mental health difficulties thanks to a $5.5-million grant awarded to USF St. Petersburg's College of Education. The program, known as the Youth Mental Health Awareness Training (YMHAT) Administration Project, was established in 2018 with an initial $2.2-million grant. The funding was part of a larger legislative more PR

University of Tennessee: Doctoral Fellow Studies Link Between Puberty, Hormones, Mental Health (10)

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Marcia Chavez thought she wanted to be a clinical psychologist, but after working in a research lab as an undergraduate in California, she was fascinated to learn the possible link between mental health disorders, adolescent development, and gender. A third-year PhD student in experimental psychology who will graduate in May 2023, Chavez is one of five PhD students recently honored as Tennessee Doctoral Fellows. Tennessee Doctoral Fel more PR

University of Texas-Arlington, Ericsson Training Workforce in Data Science (10)

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release: * * * - UTA, Ericsson develop program to accelerate and build culture of data sciences * * * The University of Texas at Arlington is partnering with the multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson to offer employees the education needed to earn a business analytics certification. Radha Mahapatra, professor and chair of the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in the UTA College of Business, more PR

University of Texas: E-Cigarette Ads Increase Likelihood of Teen and Young Adult Vaping (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: E-cigarettes are the most popular tobacco product among teens and young adults today, surpassing cigarettes in 2014 with 4.9% of middle school students and 20.8% of high school students reportedly vaping. According to a new study published in Pediatrics, unregulated marketing of e-cigarettes may be associated with their growing popularity. The study followed 2,288 teens and 2,423 young adults (ages 18-29) across metropolitan Texas who rep more PR

University of the Cumberlands Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Colleges Nationwide (10)

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, Aug. 20 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release: The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized University of the Cumberlands (UC) as one of the fastest-growing colleges in America, as reported in their annual Almanac of Higher Education. The article, The Strategies Behind Rapid Enrollment Growth, represents data from both private and public colleges and universities from across the country. "The online move has made Cumberlands, which was founded by a group of Baptist ministers in 1888 more PR

University of the Fraser Valley and McDonald's Team Up to Offer Credit Toward University Credentials (10)

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Aug. 27 -- The University of the Fraser Valley issued the following news release: The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and McDonald's Canada are partnering to create new pathways for McDonald's restaurant managers to pursue university credentials. Prospective students who have completed management training courses at McDonald's, and who meet UFV's admission requirements, can receive credit toward one of four options at UFV: a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree, a Hospitality and Event Planning certificate more PR

University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center Awarded $1.7 Million From the All of Us Research Program (10)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 30 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: The Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) at University of Utah has been awarded $1.7 million for the first year of a partnership award from the All of Us Research Program, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award may total up to $8.7 million over the anticipated five-year project period. With this funding the GSLC will work collaboratively with the All of Us Engagement Team to create educational materials on genet more PR

University of Virginia: Nursing Dean Emerita Dorrie K. Fontaine Chosen for 2019 Zintl Leadership Award (10)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: If there is one word that captures Dorrie Fontaine's contributions to the University of Virginia, its School of Nursing and her leadership, it would be "compassion." From establishing the Compassionate Care Initiative 10 years ago to addressing the Class of 2019 at Final Exercises, Fontaine has been one of UVA's most empathetic, forthright and inspiring leaders. To add to her many accolades, the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center has selected more PR

University of Wales Trinity St. David's Dr Mabrouka Abuhmida Shortlisted for Women in IT Excellence Awards 2019 (10)

LAMPETER, Wales, Aug. 27 - The University of Wales Trinity St. David issued the following news release: The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is delighted to note that Dr Mabrouka Abuhmida has been shortlisted for the Women in IT Excellence Awards 2019. Now in its third year, the awards aim to inspire more women to join the industry and to promote and celebrate the many fantastic female success stories which exist within IT. Dr Abuhmida, a former graduate of UWTSD, and a lecturer in Software and Microprocessor Development at th more PR

University of Warwick Business School: AMBA Accreditation Gained for Another Five Years (10)

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 27 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: Warwick Business School is celebrating after having its accreditation renewed by the Association for MBAs (AMBA). AMBA has been accrediting business schools since 1970 and is one of three global bodies that assesses the standard of MBA and MSc Management courses, awarding its seal of approval to the world's top two per cent of business schools in more than 70 countries. WBS is one of an elite band of business schools in the world that has accre more PR

University of Waterloo Grads Improve Access to Education for African Students (10)

WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug. 26 -- The University of Waterloo issued the following news release: A video library developed by three University of Waterloo graduates could transform Africa's education sector. The entrepreneurs received $60,000 from the AC JumpStart initiative to support their business. HITCH is an educational platform that uses machine-learning software to curate videos based on African curricula while operating independently of Internet and power constraints. "Sub-Saharan Africa is greatly underserved by access to information. Wi more PR

University of West Florida President Saunders' Contract Extended Through 2020 Calendar Year (10)

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: After guiding the University of West Florida to three years of unprecedented success in the Florida Board of Governors performance-based funding model, UWF President Martha D. Saunders was awarded a contract extension through the end of the 2020 calendar year. A Board of Governors' regulation put in place in 2017 limits contract extensions or renewals for presidents of academic institution more PR

University of Western Australia: Funding Boost for Mental Health Support in Schools (10)

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 30 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded more than $17 million in federal funding for 11 research projects, including $236,437 to design a suite of tools, resources and guidelines to support principals, school counsellors and teachers respond to students' social and emotional wellbeing and mental health needs. The funding is part of today's Federal Government announcement of more than $440 million to fun more PR

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Officials to Accompany Gov. Evers to Japan (10)

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Aug. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin's Platteville Campus issued the following news: University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields and Vice Chancellor for University Relations/Chief of Staff Rose Smyrski will accompany Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on his first-ever international trade mission to Japan. Chancellor Shields and Smyrski will be the only representatives of a UW System school among the 17 delegates on the historic trip, which takes place Sept. 6-14. "The opportunity to go on the trade miss more PR

University of Wyoming Students Learn About Cultural, Economic History of Rural Scotland Communities (10)

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A dozen University of Wyoming students spent part of their summer in rural Scotland to learn about the cultural and economic histories of communities in that European country. The students, ranging from freshmen to graduate students, took part in a summer course, titled "Scottish Rural Spaces: From Ancient Fields and Forests to Modern Food Systems," that was through the UW Honors College. The 22-day program in June was taught by Mariah Ehmke, a UW associ more PR

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Dorian that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help. In a continuing effort to serve the public, USDA partnered with FEMA and other disaster assistance organizations and created the Disaster Resource Cent more PR

VA Says 'Don't Go It Alone' on International Overdose Awareness Day (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urges Veterans and their family members to learn about overdose prevention and seek help for pain management and substance use on International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31. VA's "Don't Go it Alone" campaign continues the agency's efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of overdosing and encourages Veterans to get help. "Opioid overdose is the most common type of overdose," said VA Secretary Rober more PR

VA, DAV Partner to Help Veterans 'TEE' Up (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * - Annual event focuses on rehabilitation through adaptive golf and recreational activities * * * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) will host nearly 300 Veterans with visual impairments, amputations and other physical and mental challenges at an annual adaptive sports event Sept. 8-13 near Iowa City, Iowa. The National Disabled Veterans Training Exposure Experience (TEE) Tournament, is a six more PR

Veteran Seeks Federal Position With VFW Assistance (10)

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: * * * - 'Without the people who made this scholarship possible, who knows what I would have done when I returned home' * * * At 21-years-old, veteran Lexy Llewellyn has plenty of years to achieve her dreams. But this Maryland resident isn't wasting any time to begin her career in criminology. With the help of the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" the road to graduation is a bit easier. Veteran Seeks Federal Position with VFW Assistan more PR

Veterans of Foreign Wars Celebrates Centennial of Service (10)

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 29 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: * * * - For 100 years, the VFW has advocated on Capitol Hill and ensured veterans receive their earned entitlements * * * For 120 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has been known for its service to veterans. For the past 100 of those years, the oldest overseas war veterans organization has had an office in Washington, D.C., devoted to just that -- service. Under Commander-in-Chief F. Warner Karling at VFW's 1919 encampment (forerunner to tod more PR

Veterans of Foreign Wars: Past National Commander John A. Biedrzycki Dies at 73 (10)

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 30 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: * * * - Biedrzycki led the combat veterans organization from 2015 to 2016 * * * The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is mourning the loss of Past Commander-in-Chief John A. Biedrzycki, who passed away yesterday, August 29, 2019. John A. Biedrzycki was elected national commander of the VFW on July 22, 2015, at the organization's 116th national convention, held in Pittsburgh, Pa. John served in the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1970. He served in more PR

Vice President Pence Issues Remarks at 101st American Legion National Convention (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Mike Pence at the 101st American Legion National Convention at the Indiana Convention Center: THE VICE PRESIDENT: National Commander Brett Reistad, National Adjutant Dan Wheeler, distinguished guests, but most of all, all of you members of the American Legion who have worn the uniform of the United States of America: It is great to be here with you in the city of Indianapolis at the 101st National Convention of the American Legion -- (applause) -- more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Data Collection for National Board Certification Incentive Awards (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: Data Collection for National Board Certification Incentive Awards The purpose of this memorandum is to request the submission of the National Board Certification Incentive Award (NBCIA) collection for the 2019-2020 school year. This collection requires verification of teachers more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Federal Grant Awards Ending (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: First Notice - Federal Grant Awards Ending Sept. 30, 2019 This is a reminder that certain federal grant awards from grant year 2017 are ending on September 30, 2019. All funds under these awards must be encumbered by September 30, 2019. The final approved reimbursement request more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Federal Program Monitoring of School Nutrition Programs (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: Federal Program Monitoring of the School Nutrition Programs in 2019-2020 The purpose of this memo is to notify school divisions of the schedule for Federal Program Administrative Reviews of the School Nutrition Programs (SNP), the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and the At- more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Provisions of Elementary & Secondary Education Act (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: 2019-2020 Title I, Part A, and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2, Allocations under Provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) Attached are the 2019-2020 Title I, Part A, and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2, allocations for each school division (Attachment B). more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Reporting Sub-Grant Data, Executive Compensation Data (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: Reporting Sub-Grant Data and Executive Compensation Data for Sub-recipients as Required under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) is designed to increase transparency and improve the pub more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on September is Attendance Awareness Month (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: September is Attendance Awareness Month School attendance is essential to academic success. Research shows that missing as little as two days every month, or ten percent of the school year can have a significant impact on students. Missing school can translate into third-grader more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Suicide Prevention Month Educational Campaign (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: Suicide Prevention Month Educational Campaign September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness throughout the nation. The Virginia more PR

Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Updates to Understand Scoring Application (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo: DATE: August 30, 2019 TO: Division Superintendents FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT:Updates to the Understand Scoring Application The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to notify school divisions that the Understand Scoring application is now updated to provide resources related to local high school performance assessments used to verify credits in wri more PR

Virginia Gov. Northam Issues Proclamation on Women's Equality Day (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, equality under the law is a fundamental value of Americans and the people of Virginia; and WHEREAS, legislation and court decisions have increased women's access to education, employment, healthcare, and public services; and WHEREAS, Americans value the continued participation of women in education, the military, public service, and all professional spheres of our society; and WHEREAS, on August 26, 2019, we celebrate the 99th anniv more PR

Virginia School Boards Association President-Elect Rodney Jordan Selected to Serve on the Commission on African American History Education (10)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- The Virginia School Boards Association issued the following news release: The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) President-Elect and Co-Chair of the VSBA Task Force on Students and Schools In Challenging Environments Rodney Jordan has been selected by Governor Ralph Northam to serve on the Commission on African American History Education. Jordan has served on the VSBA Task Force on Students and Schools in Challenging Environments since its inception in 2013 and has served as co-chair of the Task Fo more PR

Wake Forest Baptist CEO Recognized by National Health Care Publication (10)

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center issued the following news release: Julie FreischlagJulie Ann Freischlag, M.D., FACS, FRCS, Ed(hon), DFSVS, CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health and dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine, has been named one of the Physician Leaders to Know by Becker's Hospital Review, a national health care media organization based in Chicago. One-hundred five health care executives were recognized this year. Freischlag is one of 17 female executives to make the list and the only wo more PR

Walker Works to Close Skills Gap and Expand Job Training for Workers (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mark Walker, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R-N.C.) signed a letter led by Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) to the Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Pizzella seeking changes to a new apprenticeship program, known as the Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP). The letter applauds DOL's efforts to give apprenticeship programs greater flexibility to better address our nation's growing skills gap, but it also urges the DOL to allow all indu more PR

Walla Walla University: New Dean of Students (10)

COLLEGE PLACE, Washington, Aug. 23 -- Walla Walla University issued the following news release: * * * - Iwasa brings years of experience and love for students to WWU Student Life team * * * David Iwasa will serve as the new assistant vice president for Student Life and dean of students for Walla Walla University. Iwasa, who comes to WWU from Berrien Springs, Michigan, began his duties Aug. 19. In his position, Iwasa will serve as advisor for the Associated Students of Walla Walla University, will lead in the development of campus initiativ more PR

Warner and Kaine Join Murray, Democrats Opposing Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Led by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, 45 Senators sent a letter to Acting Secretary Patrick Pizzella opposing the Labor Department's recent proposal to undermine the highly effective and widely supported registered apprenticeship program. The proposed rule would create duplicative, unnecessary, and lower-quality "industry-recognized apprenticeship programs" (IRAPs), tha more PR

Warner and Kaine Join Murray, Democrats Opposing Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * - In letter, 45 Senators urge Department to reconsider proposed rule and extend comment period * * * Led by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, 45 Senators sent a letter to Acting Secretary Patrick Pizzella opposing the Labor Department's recent proposal to undermine the highly effective and widely supported registered apprenticeship program. The proposed rule would c more PR

Washington State Treasurer: The State of Washington Receives a Rating Upgrade to Aaa Status From Moody's (10)

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 26 -- Washington State Treasurer Duane A. Davidson issued the following news: Moody's Investor Services has upgraded its rating of the State of Washington's approximately $19.4 billion in outstanding general obligation bonds, including bonds additionally secured by motor vehicle fuel taxes and toll revenues, to Aaa from Aa1. "Washington has one of the strongest economies in the country, as well as a business base that has become increasingly diverse. The state also benefits from conservative financial practices and a more PR

Washington State University-Vancouver Professor Wins Inaugural Electricity Industry Technology, Practices Innovation Challenge Award From DOE (10)

VANCOUVER, Washington, Aug. 22 -- Washington State University's Vancouver Campus issued the following news release: Xuechen Zhang, assistant professor of computer science in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver, was named a Tier 2 Gold winner of the U.S. Department of Energy's first Electricity Industry Technology and Practices Innovation Challenge. The challenge was designed to tap into American ingenuity for ideas about how to make the nation's electric grid stronger and more resilient. Thr more PR

Water Environment Federation Honors the Public Education Work of Water Professionals, Organizations (10)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The Water Environment Federation issued the following news release: The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces the 2019 WEF Awards recipients for education. The WEF Education Awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting awareness and understanding of water environment issues through the development and execution of academic research, curricula and public education programs. "The Water Environment Federation is extremely proud to honor these individuals and organizatio more PR

Wayne State University's Exercise, Sport Science Undergraduate Program Receives Accreditation (10)

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: During the past six years, Wayne State University's Exercise and Sport Science undergraduate program has grown nearly 255%, with a 90% retention level. That success hasn't gone unnoticed. The College of Education program was recently granted initial accreditation by the Board of Directors of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The board acted upon the accreditation recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the E more PR

WCS Welcomes Madagascar's New Commitment to Halt Rosewood Trafficking (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 27 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - Rosewood - One of the World's Most Heavily Trafficked Wild Products * * * WCS welcomes Madagascar's new commitment to halt the trafficking of rosewood species, as the country's representatives announced at the CITES CoP18 this week. Said Janice Weatherley-Singh, director of EU strategic relations for WCS-EU: "The trafficking of rosewood has threatened the unique and highly valuable biodiversity of Madagascar's forests and has under more PR

Weld County Regional Communications Center Receives Second Re-accreditation (10)

GREELEY, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Weld County issued the following news release: For the second time, the Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) has been named an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). Re-accreditation occurs every three years; therefore, this is the center's second re-accreditation term. The center has maintained the ACE status since 2013. The award reaffirms the diligent work of staff to provide top-notch response services to the public when they need it mos more PR

Welsh Government: More Than GBP3.5 Million for Maesteg Town Hall Redevelopment (10)

CARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 26 -- The Welsh Government issued the following news: Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Hannah Blythyn and Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport Lee Waters have announced more than pound sterling3.5 million of EU and Welsh Government funding to revitalise Maesteg Town Hall to provide a cultural hub for the town centre and wider community. The project will enable the restoration and re-use of the Grade II listed building into a multi-use facility which will provide a space to socialise, learn, improve skills more PR

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces October 4 Application Deadline for STEAM Power WV Grants (10)

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History issued the following news release: The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is accepting applications for STEAM Power WV grants, a program that last year served more than 15,000 students across the state. This innovative grant program encourages schools and arts organizations to integrate arts education with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curricula. Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 4, 2019. Approxim more PR

West Virginia Gov. Justice Announces $2.15 Million in Child Advocacy Center Grant Awards Across West Virginia (10)

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $2,149,670 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant Program Funds to 22 projects. These funds are awarded to local non-profit Child Advocacy Centers throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect. The recent awards are focused on a multi-disciplinary response to investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases by providing services such as advo more PR

West Virginia State University Chief of Staff Named to Higher Learning Commission Peer Corps (10)

INSTITUTE, West Virginia, Aug. 21 -- West Virginia State University issued the following news release: West Virginia State University (WVSU) Chief of Staff Dr. DeNeia Thomas has been selected by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) as a member of its Peer Corps. The HLC Peer Corps is comprised of experienced, detailed-oriented academics and administrators who serve as peer reviewers to evaluate member institutions for adherence to HLC's Criteria for Accreditation. Peer Corps members also offer feedback that contributes to the quality of an in more PR

West Virginia State University Students Participate in NASA Rocket Launch (10)

INSTITUTE, West Virginia, Aug. 21 -- West Virginia State University issued the following news release: West Virginia State University (WVSU) students participated in the successful launch of a NASA suborbital rocket at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia, on August 12. Five WVSU students under the supervision of WVSU Physics Professor Dr. Marek Krasnansky designed experiments that were launched into space as part of the RockSat-X program, which allows students to build their own experimental payloads and launch them o more PR

West Virginia State University'S Social Work Program Recognized as Most Affordable in West Virginia (10)

INSTITUTE, West Virginia, Aug. 30 -- West Virginia State University issued the following news release: West Virginia State University's (WVSU) bachelor's degree in social work program has been recognized as the most affordable social work program in West Virginia by socialworkdegree.org. The online resource organization researched a total of 413 college and university social work programs and ranked them based on a combination of Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation, tuition rates, and PayScale salary data. WVSU was ranked No more PR

West Virginia University Project Forges Pathways for Underrepresented Faculty (10)

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 27 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- West Virginia University issued the following story: Researchers at West Virginia University are helping universities nationwide overcome barriers to STEM faculty careers for women and underrepresented minorities. While there have been increases in the diversity of faculty positions, the share of women and underrepresented minority faculty is considerably less than their share in the U.S. population or in the number of undergraduate students enrolled in science, technology, engineer more PR

West Virginia University Researcher, Pocahontas County Schools Partner to Improve Mathematics Education in Mountain State (10)

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 29 [TNSeducationresearch] -- West Virginia University issued the following story: West Virginia University College of Education and Human Services will expand a mathematics education project launched by an alumna in Pocahontas County to five additional school systems in an effort to improve instruction in the state. Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers (M3T): Supporting Teacher Leadership and Networked Improvement of Mathematics Education in West Virginia will kick off in Grant, Fayette, Mineral, Randolph a more PR

WestEd: August Focus - College Pathways and Career Success (10)

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 29 -- WestEd issued the following news: * * * - Every student deserves the opportunity to excel in college and career. * * * WestEd provides expertise on effective practices and transition strategies focusing on secondary education, community colleges, universities, adult education, and workforce development. Throughout the month of August, we are highlighting college and career pathways that make college more accessible for students, provide effective support, and prepare them for careers that match both th more PR

Western Carolina University Honors Its First African-American Student With Dedication of New Residence Hall (10)

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: On Thursday, Sept. 5, Western Carolina University will honor its first African-American student with a dedication ceremony of its newest residence hall - Levern Hamlin Allen Residence Hall. It is the first building on campus to be named after an African-American. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the residence hall. Among those speaking at the ceremony will be WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown, WCU Board of Trustees chair Bryant Kinney, a more PR

Western Illinois University Ag Alumna Wins Outstanding Young Teacher Award in California (10)

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University alumna Kaylyn Davenport was recognized recently with the "2019 Outstanding Young Teacher" award by the California Agricultural Teachers' Association (CATA). Davenport, a 2014 agriculture education graduate, is a floral design teacher at Atwater High School in California. Through her classroom work, Davenport started "Falcon Floral," an in-school floral shop that teaches floral design and managerial and leadership skills. Th more PR

Western Illinois University Agriculture Alumnus Leads Streator Program to National Honors (10)

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Streator High School agriculture department and FFA chapter, advised by Western Illinois University School of Agriculture alumnus Riley Hintzsche, recently received national honors. The chapter's state-winning Food Science Team will be representing Streator and Illinois FFA at the 2019 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Additionally, Lance Moritz was named a National Proficiency Finalist in the area of Diversified Horticulture. Moritz is more PR

Western Illinois University: Macomb Feminist Network to Host Community Forum to Increase Awareness of Sex Trafficking (10)

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Macomb Feminist Network, in partnership with the Schultz Foundation for Advancing Counseling, will host a forum to raise awareness about sex trafficking from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in the Macomb City Hall Community Room. The program is open free to the public. According to WIU alumna and founder of Western Illinois Traffic Stop (WITS) Janice Rockwell, though not widely recognized, especially in rural areas, sex trafficking is a serious issue more PR

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Joins Groundbreaking College Transfer Network (10)

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education issued the following news release: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) becomes the first institution in Illinois to join the Interstate Passport Network (IPN), a nationwide network of two- and four-year colleges and universities that allows students to transfer lower-division general education credits as a block to any IPN member institution. With TCSPP's membership, the network consists of 32 institutions across 14 states. For decades, the more PR

Western Sydney University: Students Face 'Confronting' Levels of Racism at School and in Wider Society (10)

PENRITH, New South Wales, Aug. 27 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Western Sydney University issued the following news: One-third of NSW and Victorian government school students have experienced racial discrimination from their peers, and close to one-third have experienced racial discrimination from wider society, a major new survey has found. The survey also shows six-in-10 students reported witnessing racism. The Speak Out Against Racism (SOAR) survey collected population representative data from more than 4,600 government primary and secondary more PR

White Sands Missile Range Welcomes McAfee Commander (10)

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: By Miriam U Rodriguez White Sands Missile Range welcomed McAfee U.S. Army Health Clinic Commander Lt. Col. Aaron Braxton II on June 27. In the following interview he talks about why he serves, his priorities and goals for McAfee. What led you to join the Army? My father served in Vietnam and he spoke often about his experiences so my connection to military service has always been a part of my long-term goal - to serve my countr more PR

Whittle School & Studios Launches Collaboration With Children's National (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Children's National Health System issued the following news: Today, Whittle School & Studios announced a collaboration with the telehealth program at Children's National. Children's is ranked No. 6 nationally among children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The collaboration will provide students at the Whittle School's D.C. campus with on-site medical services and video connectivity to health professionals at the hospital throughout the 2019-20 school year. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Children's to more PR

Whole Foods Market Opens in Kenwood (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: Whole Foods Market in Kenwood opens its doors to the public at 9 a.m. on Aug. 29. Located at 5901 E Galbraith Road, the new 38,000 square-foot store is celebrating the grand opening with complimentary coffee from Deeper Roots Coffee, as well as pastries and music before the store opens. Additionally, the first 200 customers will receive a custom Whole Foods Market Kenwood reusable canvas tote bag and a savings card with a mystery value ranging between $5 and $100. more PR

Wildlife Conservation Society Issues Statement on Victory for Shark Conservation at World Wildlife Conference (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 25 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following statement Luke Warwick, associate director for sharks and rays: The following statement was released today by the Wildlife Conservation Society on the vital victory for shark and ray conservation at the world wildlife conference being held by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): The votes, all taken by secret ballot, were as followed: (2/3 needed for approval) Proposal 42: for 2 mako shark species to more PR

Wildlife Conservation Society: News Availability From Cities CoP18 in Geneva - the World Wildlife Conference (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 28 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * - Making Sense of CITES: Sharks, giraffes, elephants, etc.: which ones won and which ones lost? - What happened in Geneva Aug 17-28 that will determine the fate of the world's fauna and flora? * * * The World Wildlife Conference, also known as CITES CoP18 is wrapping up tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 28. How do you make sense of it all? What happened with sharks, giraffe, saiga, rosewood, glass frogs, elephants and more? See our position more PR

Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp to Be Honored for Leadership at the National LGBTQ Task Force Gala - Miami (10)

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following news release: * * * - Actors Break Through New Frontiers as Star Trek's First Gay Couple * * * The National LGBTQ Task Force is proud to present its 23rd annual Gala at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Saturday, October 19 and to honor Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp for their leadership in the LGBTQ community. Cruz and Rapp currently co-star on the award-winning CBS All Access original series Star Trek: Discovery, w more PR

Winners of the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Announced (10)

KAZAN, Russia, Aug. 29 -- The Aga Khan Development Network issued the following news release: The winners of the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced today. The winners, who will share US$ 1 million between them, are: Bahrain * Revitalisation of Muharraq, which highlights the World Heritage site's pearling history, was first initiated as a series of restoration and reuse projects. The project evolved into a comprehensive programme that aimed to re-balance the city's demographic makeup by creating public spaces, providing commu more PR

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools: 'A Cheerful, Fun Place to Learn' (10)

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: Amy Southern was walking into Old Richmond Elementary with her son, Ridge, at the same time Valencia McGeachy was walking in with her daughter, Zaynah. As the mother of a second-grader, Southern was able to answer some questions McGeachy had. "We're veterans now," Southern said. As the mother of a kindergarten student, McGeachy was feeling a swirl of emotions. "This is my only child," she said. "I am emotional but I am excited. Tha more PR

Women's Equality Day: Inclusion, Talent Management is the Way Ahead (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Devon L. Suits Observed on Aug. 26, Women's Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, guaranteeing women the right to vote. While the change to the Constitution was significant toward shaping gender equality, it highlights the complicated journey women had to gain equal rights. "Commemorating the adoption of the 19th Amendment on Women's Equality Day is so very significant," said Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, the adjutant general of Texas. N more PR

World Association of Chefs Societies: Results From the Global Chefs Challenge Africa & Middle East Regional Semi-Final (10)

PARIS, France, Aug. 26 -- The World Association of Chefs Societies issued the following news: The Africa & Middle East Regional Semi-Finals for the Global Chefs Challenge were held in Pretoria, South Africa, 31 July - 1 August. Organized by South African Chefs Association (SACA) and Worldchefs, the competition was held in conjunction with INFOCHEF 2019 in Times Square. Selected through champion performance at national competitions, participating teams representing Egypt, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and South Africa competed to show their mast more PR

World Confederation for Physical Therapy: Helping People Take Control of Chronic Pain (10)

LONDON, England, Aug. 30 -- The World Confederation for Physical Therapy issued the following news release: Physical therapy can play a significant role in helping people take control of chronic pain and improve their lives. Chronic pain and the role of physical therapists is the theme of World Physical Therapy Day on 8 September 2019. Physical therapy helps people with chronic pain develop the skills they need to manage and take control of their condition, increase their activity and improve their quality of life. A physical therapist will more PR

World Council of Credit Unions Delivers Financial Services to Venezuelan Migrants (10)

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 27 -- World Council of Credit Unions issued the following news release: * * * - Pilot program promotes financial literacy and inclusion to refugees in Colombia * * * A World Council of Credit Unions' (WOCCU) pilot program is allowing hundreds of Venezuelan refugees living in Colombia to access savings and loans for the first time since fleeing a series of political crises in their home country. A donation from Financial Center First Credit Union through the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions helped to pay for t more PR

World Economic Forum Announces Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2019 (10)

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: The World Economic Forum is to hold its third annual Sustainable Development Impact Summit in New York on 23-24 September. The two-day event will convene over 700 leaders from government, business and civil society to foster collective action aimed at tackling the environmental and societal crises that are bringing our planetary and human systems close to collapse. As the Forum's annual meeting focused solely on sustainable development, the 2019 summit will explo more PR

World Economic Forum: More Than 400 Global Shapers Meet in Geneva to Spark Global Change (10)

COLOGNY, Switzerland, Aug. 29 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: The 2019 Global Shapers Annual Summit will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from 30 August 2019 to 1 September 2019. More than 400 Global Shapers - young people under the age of 30, working together to create positive change - will meet to discuss the theme of "Leading for Impact" and to exchange ideas on driving dialogue and action to address local, regional and global challenges. The Shapers, representing about 150 countries, will share their exper more PR

World Economic Forum: New Africa Growth Platform Launched to Transform Prospects of Africa's Entrepreneurs (10)

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 27 -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: A new World Economic Forum initiative, the Africa Growth Platform, was launched today with the goal of helping Africa's community of start-up enterprises grow and compete in international markets. The Africa Growth Platform will do this in three ways: firstly, by securing commitments from governments to implement policy reforms aimed at stimulating and accelerating business growth. Secondly, it aims to build a community of investors, whether private in more PR

Wyoming Community College Commission Grants Authorization for Laramie County Community College to Begin Approval Process to Offer Applied Baccalaureate Programs (10)

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 31 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: In a special meeting on Aug. 28, the Wyoming Community College Commission unanimously approved a motion "to authorize Laramie County Community College to begin the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) substantive change process to offer no more than two applied baccalaureate programs." LCCC submitted the request to begin the approval process for two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: * Applied Management * Healthcare Administration The opportunity for L more PR

Xavier University of Louisiana Announces 81 New Faculty and Staff Appointments (10)

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: Xavier University of Louisiana introduced 81 new staff and faculty appointments for the 2019-20 school year - including three major appointments - during the annual semester-opening fall Faculty/Staff Institute. Among those announced were three new administrative and academic leadership positions: Dr. Mable Moore as the new Vice President for Technology Administration, Kaneisha Bailey Akinpelumi as Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored P more PR

Yale: Husbands Benefit More From Mutual Caregiving, Study Finds (10)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health issued the following member research: Spouses in older marriages are increasingly taking on the role of their partner's caregiver in dealing with chronic conditions like heart disease, memory loss, and cancer. In a growing number of instances, both spouses care for each other as they struggle with any one of a variety of health issues such as arthritis, diabetes, and respiratory problems. In a Yale School of Public Health study published Aug. 12 in Health Psycholo more PR

Yolo County: Open a World of Infinite Possibilities With a Library Card (10)

WOODLAND, California, Aug. 26 -- Yolo County issued the following news release: This September, the Yolo County Library is joining the American Library Association and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, which reminds every community member that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children and studies show children who are read to in the home and use the library perform better in school and are more likely to more PR

York University: What Will Additions to Rowan's Law Mean for Concussion Safety This Fall? (10)

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- York University issued the following news release: This fall will be the first full school year where parents, coaches and officials will be required to sign a concussion code of conduct and review concussion awareness resources as a result of additions to Rowan's Law. The law passed last year, mandates the removal from sport and return to sport protocols for concussions and the new protocols, which came into effect on July 1, provide rules of behaviour to minimize concussions while playing sports. This week, the more PR

Young People With Chronic Illness Find Health System Doesn't Meet Their Needs - University of Otago Study (10)

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: New Zealand's adult-centred health system appears ill-equipped to meet the needs of chronically sick young people, a University of Otago study has found. Lead author Dr Judith Sligo, of the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, says young people are a largely invisible group in the health system and their health care needs differ from those of children or adults. "Young adulthood is generally viewed as a healthy time of li more PR

'Enough is Enough' - Ministers & Local Government Leaders Urge UK Government to Increase Spending to Meet the Demands of Public Services in Wales (10)

ADB President Meets Prime Minister Modi and Pledges $12 Billion in Support of New Flagship Initiatives (10)

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 29 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mr. Takehiko Nakao met with India's Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi today for the third time since Mr. Modi became Prime Minister and pledged to support the government's new flagship initiatives led by the Prime Minister. He also met with Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Mr. Nitin Gadkari, and Minis more PR