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$1 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award 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; i more ST
$1.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Columbia, South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Columbia, South Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,210,435. 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 sta more ST
$1.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Connecticut (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Berlin, Connecticut.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,240,928. 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 d more ST
$1.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 dis more ST
$1.2 Million Funding Available for Studies on Fertility in Patients With Diseases (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to eight discretionary grants for studies on reproductive health, fertility and fertility preservation or treatment options in patients born with a serious chronic condition.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.2 million with a ceiling of $200,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) hea more ST
$1.3 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of head start services in Cook County, Illinois, except Chicago.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,291,936. 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 dist more ST
$1.3 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Hopewell, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Hopewell, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,321,989. 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 con more ST
$1.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Madison, Greene, Shenandoah, Page and Warren counties, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,432,528. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent sc more ST
$1.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Pregnancy Prevention Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for research on pregnancy prevention.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.5 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, public and state c more ST
$1.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of Head Start services in Bernalillo and Rio Arriba counties, New Mexico.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,494,075. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent sc more ST
$1.8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,830,400. 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
$1.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Columbia and Sullivan counties, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,903,165. 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; pri more ST
$1.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Robeson County, North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Robeson County, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,933,795. 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 more ST
$10 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to 13 cooperative agreements for a national drug abuse treatment clinical trials network.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10 million with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the 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 more ST
$10 Million Funding Available for Environmental Engineering Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award up to 103 discretionary grants for the Environmental Engineering Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled in more ST
$10.1 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Connecticut (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Middlesex and Hartford counties, Connecticut, excluding the city of New Britain, and towns of Berlin, Enfield, Manchester and Southington.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10,130,032. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social servi more ST
$10.4 Million Funding Available for Engineering of Biomedical Systems Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Engineering of Biomedical Systems Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10.4 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 i more ST
$10.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Connecticut (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 the city of Bridgeport; towns of Stratford, Fairfield, Easton, Trumbull, and Monroe within Fairfield County, Connecticut.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10,434,282. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding more ST
$10.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 East Point, Norcross, College Park, Union City, Atlanta, Chamblee, Douglasville, Lawrenceville and Marietta, Georgia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10,623,974. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is more ST
$100,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Austrian Founders Training in Silicon Valley, California (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Vienna announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for training and education for ten young Austrian founders in Silicon Valley, California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $100,000.
The funding is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The program should focus on developing skills to navigate the entrepreneurial ecosyst more ST
$100,000 Funding Available for Oral, Dental, Craniofacial Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for oral, dental and craniofacial research.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $100,000. 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 ed more ST
$12.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Diabetes Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- 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 the prevention of type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $12.5 million with a ceiling of $450,000 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 specia more ST
$13 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Combat Readiness Medical Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity announced that it expects to award up to 13 cooperative agreements for combat readiness medical research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13 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 st more ST
$13 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Modeling of Infectious Diseases (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to four cooperative agreements for the modeling of infectious diseases in healthcare research projects to improve prevention research and healthcare delivery.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13 million with a ceiling of $650,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
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$13.1 Million Funding Available for Research for Sustainable Production of Electricity, Fuels, Chemicals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research that will enable innovative processes involving electro or photochemistry for the sustainable production of electricity, fuels, and chemicals.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,093,000. 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 more ST
$13.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Michigan (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw Manistee, Benzie, Oceana, Mason, Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Van Buren, Cass, Berrien, Allegan, Montcalm, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, Michigan.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,519,291. The agency said the grant was associated more ST
$13.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, excluding the city of Pittsburgh.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,633,979. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; i more ST
$14 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Cochise, Maricopa, Pinal and Yuma counties, Arizona.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,952,357. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent sc more ST
$14 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Nashville, Tennessee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Nashville, Tennessee.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,952,753. 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 more ST
$14.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $14,579,232. 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 in more ST
$15 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Surveillance to Assess Prevalence of Diabetes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to 11 cooperative agreements for a surveillance to assess the incidence and prevalence of diabetes among children, adolescents and young adults.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $15 million with a ceiling of $400,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is o more ST
$15,134 Federal Contract Awarded to Sound & Signal Systems (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Sound and Signal Systems Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, won a $15,134 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for the repair of fire alarm systems at the Bureau of Indian Education's Nenahnezad Community School, New Mexico. more CTR
$17 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Jefferson County, Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to four discretionary grants for head start services in Jefferson County, Alabama.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $17,016,355. 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, pu more ST
$18.3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Research, Demonstration to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to 30 cooperative agreements for research and demonstration grants to prevent teen pregnancy.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $18,275,000 with a ceiling of $750,000 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 more ST
$18.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to four discretionary grants for head start services in Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Jupiter, Pahokee, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Belle Glade, Delray Beach, South Bay, Royal Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $18,854,438. The agency said the grant was associated with income security more ST
$2 Million Funding Available for Electronic Health Record-Based Interventions Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 electronic health record-based interventions to improve the quality of care and health outcomes, and reduce health disparities.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and spec more ST
$2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Accomack and Northampton counties, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,965,741. 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; priv more ST
$2.1 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Martinsville and Pittsylvania; and Henry and Campbell counties, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,074,262. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; indep more ST
$2.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Chattanooga, Tennessee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of Head Start services in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,226,367. 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, more ST
$2.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Waldo County, Maine (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Waldo County, Maine.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,221,935. 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 co more ST
$2.25M Gift to University of Arkansas-Little Rock Center for Arkansas History & Culture to Help Secure Rockefeller Legacy in Arkansas (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock Campus issued the following news:
The Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust has gifted $2.25 million to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture to preserve and educate the public about the history of Arkansas, including the notable contributions of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller.
The gift, announced Sept. 10 at UA Little Rock Downtown, will create the Winthrop Rockefeller Archival more PR
$2.3 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Broome County, New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Broome County, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,275,928. 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 more ST
$2.4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Immunization-Related Data Collection (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a survey for the collection of immunization-related data using scientifically sound methods with adequate response rates that produce generalizable results.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,375,000 with a ceiling of $475,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was asso more ST
$2.4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Research-to-Practice Centers to Reduce Teen Pregnancy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for research-to-practice centers to promote health and positive assets to reduce teen pregnancy.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2.4 million with a ceiling of $1.2 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to s more ST
$2.4 Million Funding Available for Empowering Women to Recognize Factors Impacting Fertility (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health announced that it expects to award up to four discretionary grants for empowering women to recognize factors impacting their fertility.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2.4 million with a ceiling of $800,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher educa more ST
$2.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Shelby, North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Shelby, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,416,886. 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; more ST
$2.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Rehoboth, Dothan, Webb, Cottonwood and Ashford, Alabama.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,420,221. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent s more ST
$2.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Charlotte County, Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Charlotte County, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,358,188. 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, publ more ST
$2.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Carroll County, Maryland (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Carroll County, Maryland.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,517,199. 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, publi more ST
$2.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Martin County, Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Martin County, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,534,263. 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 more ST
$2.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Washington Heights within Manhattan; and Bronx county, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,524,915. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, coun more ST
$2.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Clayton County, Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Clayton County, Georgia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,627,701. 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 more ST
$2.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New Hampshire (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Cheshire and Sullivan counties, New Hampshire.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,604,955. 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 dist more ST
$2.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Spartanburg and Lancaster counties, South Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,707,816. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; i more ST
$2.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Iredell County, North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- 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 Iredell County, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,695,656. 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, more ST
$2.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Iredell County, North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Iredell County, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,695,656. 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, more ST
$2.8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Douglas County, Nebraska (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Douglas County, Nebraska.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,841,069. 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 district more ST
$2.8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Essex County; and the village of Saranac Lake, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,811,870. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent s more ST
$2.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Cottageville, Estill, South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Cottageville and Estill, South Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,915,403. 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; more ST
$20,752 Federal Contract Awarded to Sundance Construction (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Sundance Construction LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, won a $20,752 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for the replacement of heating and cooling units at the Bureau of Indian Education's Crystal Boarding School, Navajo, New Mexico. more CTR
$200,000 Funding Available for Analysis of Pediatric Research Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the analysis of Kids First Program's research data.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. 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 d more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Development of Animal Models for Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- 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 animal models and related biological materials for research.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. 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 st more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Maternal, Pediatric HIV Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the advancement of maternal and pediatric HIV and AIDS research.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) health and b) income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school dis more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Research Integrity Program Development, Evaluations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to two discretionary grants for research integrity program development and evaluations.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $200,000 with a ceiling of $100,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Research on Research Integrity Conferences (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to six discretionary grants for research on research integrity conferences.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $200,000 with a ceiling of $50,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, count more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Research to Determine Potential of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research to determine the potential of myeloid-derived suppressor cells as a target for host-directed therapeutics for tuberculosis in the context of HIV co-infection.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township more ST
$250,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Cancer Biology Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for cancer biology research.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $250,000. 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 hig more ST
$3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Rat Opioid Genome Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the rat opioid genome project.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million. 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 i more ST
$3 Million Funding Available for Building Capacity for Development of Collaborative Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award up to 30 discretionary grants for the building of capacity for the development of collaborative infrastructure to facilitate innovative partnerships for broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
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$3 Million Funding Available for Improvement of Quality of Cancer Care in Rural Populations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the improvement of the reach and quality of cancer care in rural populations.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million. 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 dist more ST
$3.3 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Missouri (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Dunklin, Pemiscot and Scott counties, Missouri.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,287,229. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; indep more ST
$3.3 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington counties, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,278,955. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is op more ST
$3.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services for American Indians, Alaska Natives in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Polk County, Texas.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $754,215. 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 di more ST
$3.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Aikens and Barnwell counties, South Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,406,978. 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 distr more ST
$3.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Moneta, Goodview, Lynchburg, Madison Heights, Bedford, Amherst, Big Island, Huddleston and Goode, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,403,231. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state more ST
$3.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Monticello, Tallahassee and Apalachicola, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,525,297. 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 more ST
$3.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Franklin, Vance, Warren and Granville counties, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,479,516. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; indepe more ST
$3.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Tennessee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Bledsoe, Cocke, Greene, Unicoi, Carter, Grainger, Hawkins, Hamblen, Jefferson, Rhea and Washington counties, Tennessee.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,546,590. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is o more ST
$3.8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,823,651. 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 more ST
$3.8 Million Funding Available for HIV Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 innovative sustained release drug delivery systems that can achieve extended durations of HIV prevention in at-risk individuals.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.8 million with a ceiling of $600,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, c more ST
$3.8 Million Funding Available for Product Definition Device Prototype Design, Testing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to 13 discretionary grants for product definition device prototype design and testing, diagnostic disease target identification and assay development, and research tool development.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.8 million with a ceiling of $250,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with more ST
$3.8 Million Funding Available for Product Definition Device Prototype Testing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services'
National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to 13 discretionary grants for product definition device prototype testing and research tool validation.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.8 million with a ceiling of $250,000 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 d more ST
$3.8 Million Funding Available for Sleep Diseases, Disorders Treatment (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to 13 discretionary grants for the identification and characterization of potential therapeutic candidates to treat heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases and disorders.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.8 million with a ceiling of $350,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
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$3.8 Million Funding Available for Treatment of Heart, Sleep Disorders (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to 13 discretionary grants for the identification of a lead compound series toward development of potential therapeutic agents to treat heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases and disorders.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.8 million with a ceiling of $350,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associa more ST
$3.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 more ST
$3.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Kentucky (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Shelbyville, Brooks, Shepherdsville, New Castle, Taylorsville, Eminence, Louisville, Warsaw, Owenton and Mt. Washington, Kentucky.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,905,051. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The f more ST
$3.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Allegany County, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3,872,438. 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, publ more ST
$300 Million Funding Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $300 million with a ceiling of $10 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) agriculture and b) natural resources.
The funding is open to an agricultural or silvicultural producer associ more ST
$300,000 Funding Available for Technologies to Address Heart, Sleep-Related Disorders (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- 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 enabling technologies to catalyze therapeutic products to address heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related disorders and diseases.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $300,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special distric more ST
$375,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Studies on National Conservation Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award up to 15 cooperative agreements for studies on national conservation lands.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $375,000 with a ceiling of $25,000 for each award in the 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 dis more ST
$4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Minority Education, Workforce, Training (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it expects to award up to 10 cooperative agreements for minority education, workforce and training.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4 million with a ceiling of $475,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) energy.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education;; non-profits; for profits; and sma more ST
$4 Million Funding Available for Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award up to 30 discretionary grants for the conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Caribbean.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4 million with a ceiling of $200,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to stat more ST
$4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Butler County, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Butler County, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,049,940. 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, pu more ST
$4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Niagara Falls, Newfane, North Tonawand; and the town of Lockport, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,011,657. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governm more ST
$4 Million Funding Available for Tobacco Regulatory Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to eight discretionary grants for tobacco regulatory research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state and county governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American more ST
$4.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Morganton, Charlotte and Valdese, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,173,896. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; ind more ST
$4.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Washington (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Yakima, Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties, Washington.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,164,615. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent more ST
$4.3 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Massachusetts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 the towns of Lynn, Saugus, Nahant, Swampscott, Marblehead and Lynnfield, Massachusetts.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,347,172. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, town more ST
$4.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Vermont (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Washington, Lamoille and Orange counties, Vermont.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,455,180. 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 more ST
$4.6 Million Funding Available for Research to Improve Quality of Life of Persons With Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for engineering research that will improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4.6 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 district more ST
$4.7 Million Funding Available for Advancement of Energy Conversion Efficiency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the advancement of energy conversion efficiency, improvement of energy security and enhancement of public safety.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,654,000. 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; inde more ST
$4.8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in East Orange, New Jersey (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 East Orange, New Jersey.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,866,412. 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 more ST
$4.8 Million Funding Available for Increase of Understanding in Catalytic Engineering Science (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the increase of fundamental understanding in catalytic engineering science and to advance the development of catalytic materials and reactions that are beneficial to society.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4.8 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to sta more ST
$4.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Binghamton; villages of Johnson City and Port Dickinson; and towns of Conklin, Kirkwood and Binghamton in Broome County, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,861,819. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
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$4.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 the city of Asheville; and Buncombe and Madison counties, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,914,115. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governmen more ST
$4.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Vermont (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden and Addison counties, Vermont.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,837,950. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; indepe more ST
$4.9 Million Funding Available for Research on Chemical Reactions, Systems Engineering, Molecular Thermodynamics (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the advancement of fundamental engineering research on the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions, systems engineering and molecular thermodynamics.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4.9 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, townsh more ST
$40 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Protection from Infections (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to 11 cooperative agreements for the protection of patients from infections, antibiotic resistance, and other adverse events.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $40 million with a ceiling of $750,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, coun more ST
$400,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Smallsat Technology Partnerships (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- NASA Headquarters announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for smallsat technology partnerships.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $400,000. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to private and public and state controlled institutions of higher education.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Small Spacecraft Technology program w more ST
$42.3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Procurement Technical Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency announced that it expects to award up to 96 cooperative agreements for procurement technical assistance to U.S. businesses
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $42.3 mllion with a ceiling of $1 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with business and commerce.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; public and state controlled instit more ST
$425,000 Funding Available for Research on Neurovascular-Blood Unit (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- 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 the blood or vascular component and regulation of the neurovascular-blood unit in normal and pathological states.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $425,000. 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
$429,465 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Geologic Mapping Training (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it expects to award up to 36 cooperative agreements for a training on geologic mapping.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $429,465 with a ceiling of $50,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to U.S. accredited university geoscience or related departments.
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$43.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Mississippi (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to 11 discretionary grants for head start services in counties of Mississippi.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $43,560,479. 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 more ST
$450,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Clinical Research Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for prevention of lower urinary tract symptoms research consortium clinical research centers.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $450,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) food and nutrition and b) health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent more ST
$48.4 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award up to 11 discretionary grants for Head Start services in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $48,377,727. 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; priva more ST
$499,999 Funding Available for Integration of Imaging, Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the integration of imaging and fluid-based tumor monitoring in cancer therapy.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $499,999. 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; priv more ST
$499,999 Funding Available for Study of Etiology, Epidemiology of Drug Using Behaviors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the analysis of existing social science, behavioral, administrative and neuroimaging data to study the etiology and epidemiology of drug using behaviors.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $499,999. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, t more ST
$5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Training Center for Family Planning (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a national training center for family planning and teen pregnancy prevention.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $5 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; priva more ST
$5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to 10 cooperative agreements for innovative strategies to prevent teenage pregnancy.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5 million with a ceiling of $750,000 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 more ST
$5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Research on Transmission of Influenza Viruses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- 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 research on household transmission of influenza viruses in the community.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5 million with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, townshi more ST
$5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 High Springs, Newberry, Archer, Hawthorne, Alachua and Gainesville, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,048,301. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township govern more ST
$5.1 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,101,828. 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 distr more ST
$5.1 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Mississippi (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Pascagoula, Gautier, Vancleave, Moss Point and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,118,246. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governme more ST
$5.2 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette counties, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,160,603. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independ more ST
$5.4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Administrative Coordinating Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Bench-to-Bassinet Program administrative coordinating center.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,434,000 with a ceiling of $3,417,000 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 governm more ST
$5.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Snyder, Union and Mifflin counties, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,661,862. 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 d more ST
$5.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Chilton, Autauga, Shelby and Elmore counties, Alabama.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,744,099. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent sch more ST
$5.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Utah (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Davis, Utah and Juab counties, Utah.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,739,628. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independ more ST
$5.9 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Dale, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Pineland, Saint Helena Island; and Jasper County, South Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,894,532. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, coun more ST
$500 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Improvement of Public Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for the expansion of efforts and strategies to protect and improve public health globally.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $500 million. 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
$500,000 Funding Available for Research to Prevent Interpersonal Violence Impacting Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it expects to award up to two discretionary grants for new investigators in conducting research related to preventing interpersonal violence impacting children and youth.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $500,000 with a ceiling of $125,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is more ST
$525,000 Funding Available for Preparation of Scholarly Editions, Translations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities announced that it expects to award up to 22 discretionary grants for the preparation of scholarly editions and translations of pre-existing texts that are foundational to humanities learning and research.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $525,000. The agency said the grant was associated with humanities.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; private, public and st more ST
$53 Million Funding Available for Cybersecurity R&D (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for cybersecurity research and development.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $53 million with a ceiling of $1 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to non-profit, non-academic organizations including independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional more ST
$54.8 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to 85 cooperative agreements for the replication of programs proven effective at preventing teen pregnancy.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $54,750,000 with a ceiling of $750,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, townsh more ST
$550,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Characterization of Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- 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 characterization of the natural history of Fragile X Syndrome to improve service and outcome.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $550,000 with a ceiling of $350,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, co more ST
$592,378 Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of Head Start services in Winnebago County, Illinois.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $592,378. 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; privat more ST
$6 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Evaluation of HIV Testing Technologies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- 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 the evaluation of new testing technologies in clinical settings with high HIV incidence.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6 million with a ceiling of $3 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, coun more ST
$6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Georgiana, Evergreen, Troy, Ozark, Luverne, Elba, Enterprise, Greenville, Midland City, Brundidge, Union Springs and Monroeville, Alabama.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,977,969. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services more ST
$6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Johnson, Lee, and Harnett counties, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5,967,665. 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 more ST
$6.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in West Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties, West Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6,529,786. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; in more ST
$6.6 Million Funding Available for Biophotonics Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Biophotonics Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6.6 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 more ST
$6.8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Kentucky (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Hazard, Blackey, Hyden, Yerkes, Littcarr, Whitesburg, Jenkins, Stinnett, Emmalena, Wooton, Hindman, Topmost, Mayking and Yeaddiss, Kentucky.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6,768,121. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social servic more ST
$600,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for R&D to Support Field Forecasting Operations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for research and development to support field forecasting operations.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $600,000 with a ceiling of $150,000 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. i more ST
$618,241 Funding Available for Head Start Services for American Indians, Alaska Natives in Peach Springs, Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Peach Springs, Arizona.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $618,241. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent schoo more ST
$618,241 Funding Available for Head Start Services to American Indian, Alaska Native in Peach Springs, Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- 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 to American Indian and Alaska Native children and families in Peach Springs, Arizona.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $618,241. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments more ST
$668,454 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Daytona Beach, Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Daytona Beach, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $668,454. 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 c more ST
$7 Million Funding Available for Research on Thermal Transport Processes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research projects on thermal transport processes.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,047,000. 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 i more ST
$7.1 Million Funding Available for Promotion of Sustainable Engineered Systems That Support Human Well-Being (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award up to 103 discretionary grants for the promotion of sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural systems.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,066,000. 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 more ST
$7.6 Million Funding Available for Biosensing Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Biosensing Program that supports fundamental engineering research on devices and methods for measurement and quantification of biological analytes.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7.6 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, townshi more ST
$7.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,620,894. 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 more ST
$7.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Nassau County, New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award discretionary grants for head start services in Nassau County, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,563,600. 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 more ST
$7.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in New Jersey (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Newark and Essex County, New Jersey.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,576,469. 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; pri more ST
$7.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Baltimore County, Maryland (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Baltimore County, Maryland.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,731,065. 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, p more ST
$75,000 Funding Available for Support for Research Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for support for research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $75,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) food and nutrition and b) health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; more ST
$750,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Building Capacity of State Offices of Rural Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the building of state offices of rural health's capacity through strengthening leadership, increasing opportunities for collaboration and offering education on policy and emerging health issues.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $750,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health. more ST
$754,215 Funding Available for Head Start Services to American Indian, Alaska Native Families in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- 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 to American Indian and Alaska Native children and families in Polk County, Texas.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $754,215. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; in more ST
$777,000 Funding Available for Training Program in Alzheimer's Disease (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to four discretionary grants for a training program to help strengthen the pipeline of physician-scientist leaders dedicated to using social and behavioral science approaches to address Alzheimer's disease.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $777,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to pri more ST
$8 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Lee County, Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Lee County, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,916,596. 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
$8.2 Million Funding Available for Research That Advances Understanding of Cellular, Biomolecular Processes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research that advances understanding of cellular and biomolecular processes.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8.2 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, more ST
$8.3 Million Funding Available for Research on Physico-Chemical Phenomena That Govern Particulate, Multiphase Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research on physico-chemical phenomena that govern particulate and multiphase system.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8,285,000. 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; pr more ST
$8.6 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in North Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties, North Carolina.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8,562,352. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; indepe more ST
$8.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Century, Pensacola, Molina and Cantonment, Florida.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8,734,699. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent scho more ST
$830,813 Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Oregon (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of head start services in Union, Umatilla, Morrow, Wallowa and Gilliam counties, Oregon.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $830,813. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; i more ST
$869,505 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Windsor County, Vermont (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Windsor County, Vermont.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $869,505. 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 more ST
$9.2 Million Funding Available for Fluid Dynamics Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research on fluid dynamics.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $9,175,000. 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 more ST
$9.5 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Tennessee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Rutherford, Williamson, Cheatham, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson and Cannon counties, Tennessee.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $9,508,515. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, c more ST
$9.7 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 governmen more ST
$900,000 Funding Available for Research on Research Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced that it expects to award up to eight discretionary grants for research on research integrity.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $900,000 with a ceiling of $150,000 for each award in the 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, more ST
$908,219 Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Missouri (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of Head Start services in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and Dekalb counties, Missouri.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $908,219. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; indepen more ST
$911,721 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 the cities of Cuthbert, Shellman, Coleman; and towns of Benevolence, Springvale and Morris within Randolph County, Georgia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $911,721. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to more ST
$940,114 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Spotsylvania County, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $940,114. 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
$950,657 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Loudoun County, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Loudoun County, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $950,657. 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 more ST
$960,729 Funding Available for Head Start Services in New York (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 the communities of Washington Heights and Inwood within Manhattan, New York.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $960,729. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; inde more ST
$982,792 Funding Available for Head Start Services in Hanover County, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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 Hanover County, Virginia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $982,792. 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 more ST
'A New Venture': Announcing American College Testing (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- ACT, a provider of financial and volunteer support to communities and organizations, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, September 8, 1959, the American College Testing (ACT) program made headlines.
A press release announcing "the new venture" was sent out by the State University of Iowa (now known as The University of Iowa) to tell the nation that colleges and universities in 14 states had signed on to launch a new college entrance exam that would hold i more PR
'A New Venture': Announcing American College Testing (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- American College Testing issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, September 8, 1959, the American College Testing (ACT) program made headlines.
A press release announcing "the new venture" was sent out by the State University of Iowa (now known as The University of Iowa) to tell the nation that colleges and universities in 14 states had signed on to launch a new college entrance exam that would hold its first administration in all participating states on Novem more PR
'It's a Great Honour': Eleven University of Toronto Faculty Named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news release:
Pamela Klassen studies religion's impact on the world at large. Kathleen Gallagher sees theatre as a way to understand students and their education. Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz is designing tools to detect biomolecules that cause cancer and other diseases.
They are just three of 11 University of Toronto researchers named fellows of the prestigious Royal Society of Canada - considered a major achievement for sc more PR
'It's Choreographed Chaos': Just Two Hours of Poverty Teaches Students Profound Lesson (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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- More than 400 health profession students participate in VCU's first poverty simulation.
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After being evicted, 25-year-old Jack Jolly paid his rent and returned home only to find that his girlfriend, 19-year-old Joyce Jacobi, had lost their baby, Josh.
Jacobi had been concentrating so hard on paying their bills that she had forgotten the baby at home, where social services found him.
Than more PR
'Riverdale' Cast and Producers to Receive Gamechanger Award at GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network issued the following news release:
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- Annual Gala Will Take Place on Friday, October 25 at the Beverly Wilshire
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GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor the cast and producers of the Warner Bros. Television/The CW television series "Riverdale" with the Gamechanger Award at the 2019 GLSEN Re more PR
10 Louisiana State University Law Alumni Make LSU 100 List of Fastest-Growing Tiger-Led Businesses (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- The Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center issued the following news:
Ten LSU Law alumni from five companies are included on this year's LSU 100 list of the fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses.
Now in its ninth year, the LSU 100 is a highly competitive program that identifies, ranks and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses in the world that are either owned or led by LSU graduates.
To qualify for the list, companies must have been in more PR
2019 American Society of Appraisers Advanced Business Valuation Conference Recap (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Society of Appraisers issued the following news:
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- Check back here to see conference photos--to be added soon
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The American Society of Appraisers recently held its 38th annual Advanced Business Valuation Conference on August 25-27, 2019 in New York City, NY at the New York Marriott Marquis.
This conference presented the most comprehensive Business Valuation educational programming available, taught by the world's top Business Valuation profess more PR
2019 American Society of Appraisers International Appraisers Conference Wrap-up (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Appraisers issued the following news:
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The American Society of Appraisers recently held its 82nd annual International Appraisers Conference on August 25-27, 2019 in New York City, NY at the New York Marriott Marquis. In keeping the tradition of providing the highest-level of education for appraisal experts, this year's IAC featured more than 40 sessions of the most comprehe more PR
2019 State Report Card Shows Cincinnati Public Schools Making Progress (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news:
Cincinnati Public Schools raised its "Gap Closing" score from an F to a B in one year, and 14 schools improved their overall grade, according to the 2019 District Report Card released today by the Ohio Department of Education.
Three schools earned an A in the Graduation Rate component: Clark Montessori High School, School for Creative and Performing Arts and Walnut Hills High School. Shroder Paideia High School more PR
3,758 School Backpacks Laid at the United Nations Show the Grave Scale of Child Deaths in Conflict in 2018 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) issued the following news release:
A UNICEF installation to show the devastating scale of child deaths in conflict zones in 2018 was unveiled today at the United Nations in New York. The haunting display features 3,758 backpacks in rows reminiscent of a graveyard, each one representing a senseless loss of a young life to conflict.
The installation, which will run through 10 September, is a message to world lea more PR
49 Outstanding Students From Nebraska and Western Iowa Awarded 2019 Horatio Alger Aksarben State Scholarship (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Horatio Alger Association issued the following news release:
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the 49 recipients of its prestigious 2019 Horatio Alger Aksarben State Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of the Aksa more PR
975,412 Funding Available for Head Start Services Expansion in Kentucky (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the expansion of head start services in Covington, Newport, Erlanger and Florence, Kentucky.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as 975,412. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; independent more ST
A New NSTA Book for Elementary School Teachers Shows How to Encourage Young Science Students to Become Informed Citizens (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release:
Educators can introduce the content and thinking skills elementary students need to explore challenging real-world questions with It's Still Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy, K-5. The new NSTA Press book encourages students to consider issues such as these: Is football too dangerous for kids? Do we need zoos? Should distracted walking be illegal?
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A.T. Still University Board of Trustees Appoints Officers, Elects Three New Trustees (10)
KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- A.T. Still University issued the following news:
A.T. Still University (ATSU) Board of Trustees met July 19-20, 2019, in San Luis Obispo, California, to appoint officers and elect new members at its quarterly meeting.
The following trustees were selected as officers: Gary Wiltz, MD, of Franklin, Louisiana, is chair; Linnette Sells, DO, FAOASM, '82, of Alpharetta, Georgia, is vice-chair; and Bertha Thomas of Kirksville, Missouri, is secretary.
New trustees elec more PR
Aberdeen Group: Are CEOs Now on the Side of HR? (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The Aberdeen Group issued the following information:
Early one Monday morning this August, the Business Roundtable -- an organization comprised of CEOs from almost 200 major US companies -- released an official press release that announced a startling pivot: Focusing on shareholder payouts should not be all there is to running a company.
What the Business Roundtable finally echoed was the growing sentiment bubbling up from observant HR professionals, workers, more PR
ACEP to Congress: Action is Needed to Protect Emergency Patients From Surprise Bills (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release:
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has been vocal about the need for a federal solution to protect patients from out-of-network, or surprise, billing. Despite the distraction tactics and big-budget ad spends that have recently hijacked these important conversations, ACEP has been involved in Congressional discussions on this issue since early 2018 and has consistently supp more PR
ACT's Center for Equity in Learning and Univision Team Up for Research and Recommendations to Support Hispanic Students in Their Quest to Attend College (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- ACT, a provider of financial and volunteer support to communities and organizations, issued the following news release:
As students head back to school, ACT's Center for Equity in Learning and Univision Communications Inc., the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S., are issuing recommendations to help overcome higher education challenges Hispanic students face.
The recommendations are found in the joint ACT-Univision report, Breaking Down Barriers: Understandi more PR
Adapting to Chaos: Emergency Nurses Practicing on the Front Lines (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release:
In the emergency department, every day brings a different crisis. Fortunately, health care professionals have the skills, training and resources necessary to deliver lifesaving care.
But what happens when the resources, even the basics of electricity or running water aren't available? How can emergency care be delivered on the front lines of a war-torn country or a city decimated by a hurrican more PR
ADB President, Australian Treasurer Discuss Need for Investment in the Pacific (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mr. Takehiko Nakao and Australian Treasurer and ADB Governor Mr. Josh Frydenberg met today to discuss opportunities for expanded collaboration in the Pacific region. He also met with senior officials from the Treasury Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss various issues in Asia and the Pacific.
"Australia is a founding member of A more PR
ADL and Aspen Institute Announce Inaugural Class of the Civil Society Fellowship (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release:
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- The 23 Fellows Are Emerging Civic Leaders From Across the Country
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New York, NY and Washington, D.C -- ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the Aspen Institute today announced the inaugural class of the Civil Society Fellowship: A Partnership of ADL and the Aspen Institute. This new Fellowship, part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civ more PR
Adrian Dominican Sisters: Suzanne Duquet Welcomed as Associate (10)
ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news:
Suzanne Duquet -- a student of the Adrian Dominican Sisters at St. Suzanne Elementary School and Bishop Borgess High School in Detroit and at Siena Heights College -- recently formalized her long-time connection to the Congregation when she was accepted as an Associate. The Ritual of Acceptance took place September 4, 2019, in St. Catherine Chapel.
In opening the Ritual, Associate Mary Lach, Director of Associate more PR
Adventist Development & Relief Agency International Issues Statement on Allegation of Its Involvement with Anti-Repatriation Rally (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Adventist Development and Relief Agency International issued the following statement in response to a Dhaka Tribune article alleging its involvement with an anti-repatriation rally at a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh:
"The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Bangladesh has suspended its operations in the country following an official notice from the Government of Bangladesh stating allegations that ADRA has been directly and indirectly involve more PR
African Tourism Leaders Meet in Saint Petersburg to Plot Future Growth of Continent's Tourism Sector (10)
MADRID, Spain, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations World Tourism Organization issued the following news release:
Leaders from across Africa have met in Saint Petersburg ahead of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to discuss the key issues facing the continent as it looks to grow its tourism sector and harness it as a key driver of economic development and social transformation.
Held in the historic Tauride Palace, the 62nd meeting of the UNWTO's Regional Commission for A more PR
AFT Issues Statement on Census Bureau Poverty Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten on the Census Bureau poverty data:
"This data makes real the lived experience of far too many people in President Trump's America. Contrary to his boast about the 'best-ever' economy, 3 in 10 adults can't count on regular income from month to month and more than a quarter can't afford a $400 emergency.
"By sabotaging the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration has left more PR
AGI Expands Coalition With Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Nautilus to Further Girls and Women in STEM Professions Through IF/THEN Ambassador Program (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release:
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce, along with its publishing partner Nautilus, that it will build upon its existing coalition with Lyda Hill Philanthropies by engaging the geoscience community in IF/THEN(R), an initiative created and funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies to encourage and elevate the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineerin more PR
AIAA Announces 2019 Graduate Award Winners (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the ten winners of its 2019 graduate awards.
Through its Foundation and supported by nearly 30,000 members, AIAA awards academic scholarships and STEM education awards to support the next generation of aerospace professionals.
Each academic year the AIAA Foundation presents the Orville and more PR
AIANTA to Host First Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association issued the following news release:
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) will host the first-ever Tribal Tourism Information Gathering Session during its upcoming American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this month. The session seeks public input from tribes and the tribal tourism industry about successful cultural heritage programs as well as barriers to fully more PR
AIDS Institute: New Hepatitis C Cases Rise for Seventh Year in a Row (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- AIDS Institute issued the following news release:
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- Recent Data Demonstrates Need for Increased Resources
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Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that in 2017 there were an estimated 44,300 new cases of acute hepatitis C. Fueled by the nation's opioid epidemic, the 7.5 percent increase from the prior year marks the seventh consecutive year that the country has witnessed a rise in new cases of hepatitis C.
"We've more PR
Air Conditioning Contractors Announces HVAC Fall Meeting Leadership Programs (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America issued the following news release, dated Sept. 10:
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is holding two back-to-back fall meetings, bringing together hundreds of contracting professionals for industry-lead educational programs and networking events from November 5-8 at the Crown Plaza in Dayton, Ohio.
ACCA Next Level (November 5-6) addresses the challenges and opportunities facing emerging talent in the c more PR
Air Force Association: Key Sponsors Enable National High School Space Challenge (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Air Force Association issued the following news release:
The Air Force Association (AFA) announced sponsors for its StellarXplorers program, the National High School Space Challenge. L3Harris Technologies, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and SpaceX have generously renewed their sponsorship for the coming season. RocketLab generously supporting the StellarXplorers program for the first time in this 2019-2020 season. Student registration is currently open through October 5 more PR
Air Force Handbook 1 Phone App Available Now on Apple and Google Play (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Dan Hawkins
Airmen have a new digital option to stay current on Air Force knowledge and to help prepare for promotion testing with the debut of the Air Force Handbook 1 phone application, released Sept. 6 by Air Education and Training Command officials.
The AFH1 app includes the "The Air Force Handbook 1," and study guide, as well as Air Force Instruction 36-2 more PR
Air University Leader Development Course Inspires, Equips Airmen to Thrive in Command (10)
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news:
By Katie DuBois
Sixty seven future squadron commanders recently graduated Air University's Leadership Development Course for Squadron Command, Aug. 29, 2019, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
This intensive eight day course was developed in response to the priority of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein, to 'revitalize the squadron' and aims to develop officers more PR
AISC Congratulates Nucor's John J. Ferriola and Leon J. Topalian (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release:
The American Institute of Steel Construction thanks Nucor Corporation's Chairman and CEO, John J. Ferriola, for his dedicated service to the American steel industry.
Ferriola will retire effective Dec. 31, 2019, Nucor announced Friday. Ferriola began his tenure at Nucor as the manager of maintenance and engineering at Nucor Steel-Texas in 1991.
"We are better for the leadership of Joh more PR
Akron Community Foundation: Diversity, Senior Initiatives Funded in Community Foundation's First Round of Proactive Grants (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Akron Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $3,378,258, including $225,000 in its first-ever round of proactive grants chosen by the foundation's Community Investment Committee.
Over the past two years, Akron Community Foundation has uncovered concerning issues in the community through various initiatives, including its On the Table Greater Akron conversations, a more PR
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Issues Proclamation on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, providing healthy environments for infants and children to develop and grow is essential in ensuring the well-being and productivity of future generations of Alaskans; and
WHEREAS, consuming alcohol at any stage of pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), which refers to conditions caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, and can lead to lifelong complications such as physica more PR
Albuquerque Public Schools Employees Get 6-14% Raises (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 11 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news:
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- All negotiated agreements have been approved by the Board of Education.
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The New Mexico Legislature mandated that all public school employees get a minimum 6 percent raise in the fiscal year 2020.
Also, the state-mandated increases in the 3-tiered Licensure System for teachers:
* The annual starting pay for teachers increased from $36,000 to $41,000
* The annual minimum salary for Leve more PR
Alcon Introduces ILUX Patient Care Kits With the Systane Family of Products, Demonstrating Commitment to Practices and Dry Eye Patients (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Alcon, a division of Novartis, issued the following news release:
Alcon, the global leader in eye care, introduces iLUX Patient Care Kits as a unique way to support practices and the 30 million people living with dry eye in the US.1 The kits combine samples from Alcon's #1 doctor recommended Systane(R) family of eye care products and other best-in-class materials in a convenient bundle for doctors to help support patient continued treatment of their dry eye symptom more PR
Alfred State College Ranked Top 10 for All Northern Regional Colleges (10)
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 9 -- Alfred State College issued the following news:
The 2020 US News & World Report Best Colleges rankings show Alfred State College (ASC) tied for No. 6 on the Top Public Schools list for Northern Regional Colleges. ASC is also a stellar No. 1 among SUNY regional colleges. When compared to all public and private colleges in the 11-state northern region, Alfred State tied for No. 10, up two spots from last year.
"Our college continues to maintain or even improve many o more PR
Amanda Kim Appointed DePauw's First Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion (10)
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- DePauw University issued the following news:
Amanda Kim, currently the senior advisor to the president for equity, diversity and inclusion and Title IX coordinator at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin, has been appointed vice president for diversity and inclusion at DePauw University. In the newly created post, Dr. Kim will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external constituents to advance DePauw's commitment to all aspects of diver more PR
Amateur Athletic Union: Motivated by IHT Heart Rate Technology, Bermuda Students Focused on Improving Fitness Levels (10)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The Amateur Athletic Union issued the following news:
By integrating heart rate monitors and assessment software into their daily physical education curriculum, Bermuda Ministry of Education (BMOE) officials have started making measurable improvements in the fitness levels of island students, reversing a previously troubling trend.
In 2011, a World Health Organization report indicated that 70 percent of Bermuda's population had already developed or appeare more PR
AMDA: Laxton Named to Panel of Judges for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (10)
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine issued the following news release:
The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced that Christopher E. Laxton, CAE, executive director of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine in Columbia, MD, has been named by the secretary of commerce to serve a three-year term on the Panel of Judges for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, more PR
American Academy of Pediatrics: Leading Children's Health and Medical Groups Urge Action Following Increase in Number of Uninsured Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Leading children's health and medical organizations are urging comprehensive and immediate action by Congress and the Administration following new data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showing 425,000 fewer children had health insurance coverage in 2018.
In response to these numbers, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Defense Fund, Children's Dental Health Project, Family Voices, F more PR
American Alpine Club: Climbers Ascend Capitol Hill to Advocate for Their Wild Playgrounds (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- The American Alpine Club issued the following news release:
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- The American Alpine Club & Access Fund set out for fourth annual Climb The Hill
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The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Access Fund are heading to Washington, DC for their fourth annual Climb the Hill event September 18-21. The two leading climbing advocacy non-profits will bring professional climbers, outdoor industry leaders, and advocacy partners to Capitol Hill to advocate for the lands an more PR
American Association of People With Disabilities: Elected for Inclusion - A Presidential Forum on Disability Issues (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities issued the following news release:
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and REV UP Texas are proud to announce Elected for Inclusion, our national nonpartisan Presidential forum on disability issues. The forum will take place on January 13, 2020 at the AT&T Hotel and Convention Center in Austin, Texas in advance of Super Tuesday and the November 2020 elections.
Elected for Inclusion - the Presid more PR
American Atheists: Protect Massachusetts Children From Forced Child Marriage (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- American Atheists issued the following news, dated Sept. 6:
Today, American Atheists, writing on behalf of its over 1,000 constituents in Massachusetts, demanded an end to forced child marriage.
After the State Senate voted unanimously to ban child marriage, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary is considering a version of this bill.
"This life-saving bill would prevent young people in Massachusetts from being coerced into marriage against their will," wrote more PR
American Board of Medical Specialties Expands Outreach to State Medical and Specialty Societies (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Board of Medical Specialties issued the following news release:
As part of a larger strategy of constituency engagement, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) leadership have expanded efforts to create ongoing dialog with state medical and specialty societies about the ABMS community's action plan for addressing the recommendations made by the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission (Commission).
"ABMS supports the Comm more PR
American Board of Medical Specialties Member Boards Engage With Societies on Innovative Knowledge Assessments (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Board of Medical Specialties issued the following news release:
The transition to new, formative approaches to the assessment of knowledge and clinical judgment has created unique opportunities for the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member Boards and specialty societies to work together to design a future continuing board certification program that is relevant and valuable to all stakeholders, especially board certified physicians and the more PR
American Board of Medical Specialties: Collaboration Benefits Entire Profession Future Specialists (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Board of Medical Specialties issued the following news release:
The American Board of Medical Specialties Member Boards are engaging with professional and specialty societies in new and exciting ways that have a significant impact on their specialty.
Earlier this year, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) worked with the American Society of Addiction Medicine to expand eligibility requirements for subspecialty certification in Addiction Me more PR
American Coalition for Ethanol Scholarship Program Announces 2019 Winners (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 -- The American Coalition for Ethanol issued the following news:
As the new school year gets underway, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) congratulates the 2019 scholarship recipients Courtney Geraets, Jennifer Johnson and Megan Wheeland. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship through ACE's Scholarship Program to help further their collegiate education.
* "ACE wishes these bright, young students of ACE member plant employees the best of luck as they more PR
American College of Radiology Education Center Selected to Train Next Generation of B Readers (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release:
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has selected the American College of Radiology Education Center to provide training and examination to increase the number of B Readers available in the United States. B Readers are a special group of physicians recognized by NIOSH as qualified to classify chest radiographs to identify pneumoconiosis.
NIOSH is required to carry out more PR
American College of Rheumatology: Rheumatology Leaders and Patient Advocates Convene on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Patient Access to Care, Solutions to Workforce Shortage (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American College of Rheumatology issued the following news release:
Physicians and health professionals from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) along with rheumatology patients gathered on Capitol Hill this week for the annual Advocates for Arthritis event to urge lawmakers to take action on a range of policy issues affecting patient access to rheumatology care.
More than 100 advocates met with members of Congress and encouraged them to support bills that wo more PR
American College Testing's Center for Equity in Learning and Univision Team Up for Research and Recommendations to Support Hispanic Students in Their Quest to Attend College (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- American College Testing issued the following news release:
As students head back to school, ACT's Center for Equity in Learning and Univision Communications Inc., the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S., are issuing recommendations to help overcome higher education challenges Hispanic students face.
The recommendations are found in the joint ACT-Univision report, Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Hispanic High School Students' Perceptions on the Transit more PR
American Family Insurance: Community of Dreamers Grant Program Returns for Third Consecutive Year (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 9 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release:
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- American Family Insurance And American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation to Again Invest In Non-Profit Organizations Nominated By Customers. Nominations Open Today, Sept. 9.
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In 2017, in honor of American Family's 90th anniversary, the Community of Dreamers program was created. In that year, $3,000 donations to 90 different nominated non-profit organizations were distributed.
The progra more PR
American Feed Industry Association: 49th Liquid Feed Symposium Hits It Out of the Park (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) held its 49th annual Liquid Feed Symposium (LFS) this week in Omaha, Neb., themed "Baseball, Beef and Boxcars." LFS brought together 178 leaders in the liquid feed industry to network, hear from experts on the latest news, research and innovation happening in the field, and to recognize outstanding individuals.
"We definitely learned a lot at more PR
American Heart Association: Groups File Amicus Brief Rejecting Efforts to Undermine Healthy School Lunches (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
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- While USDA pushes rollbacks that weaken nutrition standards for school meals, groups remind the USDA of the associated health risks for students
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Lawmakers, scientists, parents, educators, and public health advocates -- including American Heart Association, American Public Health Association, FoodCorps, MomsRising, and National Education Association -- filed an amicus brief on Friday in Cente more PR
American Institutes for Research: Early College High Schools Have a Positive Impact on Postsecondary Enrollment and Success (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Institutes for Research issued the following news release:
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- New study by American Institutes for Research builds on previous positive findings
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Early College High Schools (ECHS) enable students to earn their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits simultaneously, and research has shown that these programs have positive impacts on graduation rates as well as postsecondary enrollment and success.
A new, follow-up study by the more PR
American Lung Association Issues Statement on Report on Vaping-Related Illnesses (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Harold Wimmer in response to an increase in reported vaping-related illnesses and deaths:
"E-cigarettes are not safe and can cause irreversible lung damage and lung disease. No one should use e-cigarettes or any other tobacco product. This message is even more urgent today following the increasing reports of vaping-related illnesses and deaths nationwide.
"E-cigarettes contain chemi more PR
American National Standards Institute and Workcred Announce Conference: 'Building an Effective Workforce for the Future' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release:
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- Event is Part of World Standards Week 2019
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As rapid technological growth transforms the labor market, necessitating workers to continually reskill and upskill to meet industry needs, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and its affiliate Workcred will host Building an Effective Workforce for the Future - a first-of-its kind event that will engage nationally-renowned wor more PR
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Congress Must Improve Prior Authorization to Ensure People With Cancer Have Timely Access to Care (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued the following news release:
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) joined approximately 350 health care groups in urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3107). The bipartisan bill would help protect patients from unnecessary care delays by streamlining and standardizing prior authorization under Medicare Advantage (MA) and pr more PR
American Society of Radiologic Technologists Unveils New Commemorative Logo, Big Plans for Centennial Anniversary (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Radiologic Technologists issued the following news release:
The world's largest radiologic science association is counting out 100 candles and making big plans for its anniversary in 2020. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists, founded in 1920, will mark its 100th birthday with a yearlong series of programs, initiatives and celebrations that pay tribute to the organization's role in shaping the radiologic sciences and the d more PR
American Society of Safety Engineers: Registration Opens for SafetyFOCUS 2020 in Las Vegas (10)
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Society of Safety Engineers issued the following news release:
Early bird registration is now open for SafetyFOCUS 2020, the annual immersive education event offered by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Formerly known as Seminarfest, SafetyFOCUS 2020 is a week-long event that comprehensively covers the industry's most relevant topics over eight days.
SafetyFOCUS 2020 takes place Feb. 13-20 in Las Vegas. The full-day course forma more PR
American Society of Safety Professionals: Registration Opens for SafetyFOCUS 2020 in Las Vegas (10)
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release:
Early bird registration is now open for SafetyFOCUS 2020, the annual immersive education event offered by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Formerly known as Seminarfest, SafetyFOCUS 2020 is a week-long event that comprehensively covers the industry's most relevant topics over eight days.
SafetyFOCUS 2020 takes place Feb. 13-20 in Las Vegas. The full-day course f more PR
Americans for Tax Fairness: Compilation of Non-Partisan Research and News Reports Shows Little Economic Gain From Trump-Gop Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Americans for Tax Fairness issued the following news release:
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- Nevertheless, Trump Considering New Tax Cuts for Wealthy Even Though Polling Compilation Shows TCJA Still Underwater with Public
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the top legislative achievement of the Trump Administration and the GOP Congress, has failed to live up to the many promises by its proponents, according to a year-long compilation of articles and research data on the impacts of more PR
Amidst Mass Shooting, Airman Saves Life in Odessa, Texas (10)
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Quay Drawdy
An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds.
Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ott, an instructor in Air University's LeMay Center Joint Integration directorate, was in Odessa, Texas, working as an emergency room physician whe more PR
Angelo State University Named Top Hispanic-Serving Nursing School (10)
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Angelo State University issued the following news release:
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- Angelo State University has been ranked among the "Top 25 Hispanic-Serving Nursing Schools" in the nation for 2020 by the Nursing School Hub higher education resource guide aimed exclusively at nursing students at all levels.
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ASU is ranked No. 20 in the U.S. and is one of nine Texas schools to make the rankings. To be eligible, schools must be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution by t more PR
Anglia Ruskin University Cements Place Among World's Top Universities (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 12 -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news:
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- Times Higer Education rankings include Anglia Ruskin University for fourth year
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Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has once again been recognised as one of the top 350 global higher education institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings,
There were significant improvements to its teaching scores, which scored 17% higher than last year, and research, which scored 12.5% highe more PR
Anne Marie Towle Joins Hylant, Further Investing In Global Captive Solutions Business (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Hylant Group, a brokerage firm, issued the following news release:
Anne Marie Towle has joined Hylant as Senior Vice President. In her new role, Towle will continue the growth of Hylant's Global Captive Solutions business. Towle's leadership in the captive insurance industry aligns with Hylant's dedication to industry-leading service line development with a refined growth strategy across the captive market.
"Hylant has long placed its clients first with service offerin more PR
Annenberg Public Policy Center: Americans' Civics Knowledge Increases But Still Has a Long Way to Go (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release:
The past few years have seen contention between Congress and the president over budgets and immigration, disputes over the limits of executive power, contested confirmation hearings for two Supreme Court justices, and lawsuits involving members of Congress and the president.
The good news is that amid all this, the American public knows more about the Constitution and the separation of more PR
Anti-Defamation League and Aspen Institute Announce Inaugural Class of the Civil Society Fellowship (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release:
ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the Aspen Institute today announced the inaugural class of the Civil Society Fellowship: A Partnership of ADL and the Aspen Institute. This new Fellowship, part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, aims to prepare and engage the next generation of community and civic leaders, activists and problem solvers from across the political spectrum.
The 23 inaugural Fellows, selected more PR
Appalachian Voices: Southwest Va. Groups Join in With World's Largest Grassroots Solar Event (10)
WISE COUNTY, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release:
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia joins the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and hundreds of solar installers and grassroots organizations throughout America to showcase thousands of solar-powered homes, schools and businesses for the 24th Annual National Solar Tour, the world's largest grassroots solar event. Several facilities in Southwest Virginia will be featured on the tour.
The more PR
Applications Being Accepted for Alabama Power Foundation Education Grants (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 9 -- Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Co., issued the following news release:
The Alabama Power Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 education grant programs. The three grant programs, Power to Play, Students to Stewards, and the new Classroom grant, focus on improving and expanding educational opportunities at schools throughout the state.
Power to Play offers athletics and arts grants to public middle and high schools. Up to 36 grants of $2, more PR
Ariz. Gov. Ducey: Getting More School Counselors, SROs Into Schools Faster (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Doug Ducey, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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- The Governor's Office worked with executive offices to ensure schools can access funding faster
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The Office of Governor Ducey is working to ensure $20 million approved in the fiscal year 2019 budget for additional school counselors, school resource officers (SRO) and social workers gets to schools as quickly as possible.
The FY 2020 budget allows schools to access $20 million in funding more PR
Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson Announces Expansion of Computer Science Teacher Stipend Program (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today the expansion of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Computer Science Teacher Stipend Program, which will allow each high school computer science teacher to apply for up to $10,000 in stipends over a five-year period.
In 2015, Governor Hutchinson provided $5 million to ADE to begin the Arkansas Computer Science Initiative. The Governor directed AD more PR
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance: Governor Asa Hutchinson Declares September Hunger Action Month (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance issued the following news release:
Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a proclamation declaring September Hunger Action Month. The Governor presented the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance with this proclamation in the Governor's Conference Room the morning of September 9, 2019. Kathy Webb, executive director for the Alliance, thanked Governor Hutchinson for his support in "working together to continue knocking out hunger." In attendance more PR
Arlington County: Police Receive 2019 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Award (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Arlington County issued the following news release:
The Arlington County Police Department received top honors in the Municipal 5: 301-600 Officers Category in the 2019 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Awards. The awards are based on entries prepared by participating law enforcement agencies across Virginia which highlight their traffic safety education and enforcement activities in the areas of occupant protection, impaired driving and speed over the past cale more PR
Armenian Americans in Politics Join Panel at Armenian Assembly's National Advocacy Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Armenian Assembly of America issued the following news:
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announced that Armenian Americans active in politics are joining a panel on "The Importance of Advocacy" during the Assembly's National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 16, 2019.
California State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian; President Donald Trump's Transition Team Executive Director and Nahigian Strategies President and Founder Keith Nahi more PR
Arts Council: Ministers Madigan and McHugh Announce New and Enhanced Initiatives to Support Creativity in Schools (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- The Arts Council issued the following news:
Josepha Madigan TD, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Joe McHugh TD, Minister for Education and Skills today (11 September, 2019) announced details of the additional 227 schools that will have increased access to creative activities as part of the Scoileanna Ildanacha/Creative Schools and Creative Clusters initiatives. In addition, three new Local Creative Youth Partnerships have been established.
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Ashland University Sets Annual Ford Lecture and Luncheon (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Ashland University issued the following news release:
Michael Hatchard, who established the English law practice at the leading international law firm of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, will be the featured speaker for the 17th annual Dr. Lucille F. and L.W. Ford Distinguished Business Lecture and Luncheon to be held at 12 noon on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Ashland University's Myers Convocation Center.
The luncheon talk by Hatchard is titled "Adversity and Endeavo more PR
Asia Foundation: Lowy Institute Highlights Key Findings From 2019 Community-Policy Perceptions Survey (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
The Lowy Institute's The Interpreter features our head of Community Policing Support Program in Timor Leste Robin Perry's opinion piece highlighting key findings from the 2019 Community-Police Perceptions Survey.
Coming just a few days after the last of the dignitaries departed Dili, the launch of The Asia Foundation's (TAF) Community-Police Perceptions Survey (CPP Survey) on 3 September helps to shed more li more PR
Asia Society Announces All-Female Asia Game Changer Awards (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release:
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- A group of inspiring and path-breaking women to be honored in New York City on October 24, 2019
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Asia Society today announced its 2019 Asia Game Changers, a group of inspiring and path-breaking women who are making a transformative impact in Asia and beyond. In partnership with Citi, Asia Society annually honors game-changing leaders from a broad geographic range and varied backgrounds; this year marks the more PR
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Advancing Justice | AAJC, and NWLC File Amicus Briefs Opposing DHS Public Charge Rule (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC), and the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), along with pro bono counsel Crowell Moring, filed amicus briefs in public charge cases, La Clinica de la Raza v. Trump (Northern District of California), State of California v. Department of Homeland Security more PR
ASID Announces Fall 2019 Scalex Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release:
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), in partnership with Humanscale, has announced the 2019 program for SCALEX, a series of day-long events tailored to undergraduate design students. Held at a variety of schools throughout the months of October and November, SCALEX offers students and educators alike the chance to hear from design experts on relevant topics, participate in innovati more PR
Aspen Institute: New Seattle Youth Sports Report Shows Lack of Access, Resources for Physical Activity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release:
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- Aspen Institute, University of Washington and King County Parks release State of Play Seattle-King County, which shows only 19% of youth receive enough physical activity
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In a region known for outdoor recreation, barely one on in five youth in King County, Washington, gets the recommended hour of physical activity each day, while some neighborhoods lack the parks and programs to serve them. A new repo more PR
Associated Press Environment Series Asks: 'What Can Be Saved?' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release:
The Associated Press will roll out a series of in-depth, multimedia stories beginning Sept. 17 that will chronicle 12 examples of intense efforts being waged around the world to save or revive ecosystems, reversing some of humankind's most destructive past actions and preserving vital natural habitats on Earth.
"What Can Be Saved?" is a visually-led series about the ordinary people and scientists who against enormous more PR
Association of American Publishers: Student Spending on College Course Materials Continues Multi-Year Decline (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release:
Average student spending on college textbooks and course materials has steadily declined in recent years according to the latest studies by Student Watch (from the National Association of College Stores) and Student Monitor, an independent research firm. Student Watch reports a drop of thirty five percent over the past five years and Student Monitor indicates a twenty nine percent decline over the more PR
Association of American Universities Launches PhD Initiative With Pilot of Eight Universities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following news release:
The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities to announce the launch of its PhD Education Initiative, a grant-funded program aimed at changing the culture surrounding doctoral education.
The Association of American Universities today announced it has begun to implement a new effort to improve the way universities prepare PhD students for diverse career pathways both more PR
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Chief Recognized for Contributions to Investment Management Profession (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 12 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International issued the following news release:
AACSB International (AACSB) announces that president and CEO Tom Robinson will receive CFA Institute's Outstanding Contribution to CFA Institute Education Programs Award. Presented in honor of C. Stewart Sheppard, founding executive director of the CFA Institute, the award recognizes extraordinarily significant contributions to the CFA Institute through leadersh more PR
AstraZeneca, Learning Undefeated and Discovery Education Launch New Generation Health Program to Encourage Healthy Living Through Science-Based Learning (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
AstraZeneca, Learning Undefeated and Discovery Education, the leading provider of standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, today launched Generation Health: How Science Powers Us, a dynamic program designed to make the connection between students' health and the science behind the prevention an more PR
Auburn University: Kim Garza Named American Foundation of Pharmaceutical Education Mentor of Year (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- Auburn University issued the following news article:
It's common among those who enter the pharmacy profession to do so out of a desire to help people. For some, that passion extends to the classroom.
Kim Garza's passion brought her back to Auburn University's Harrison School of Pharmacy and earned her the 2019 American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education William M. Heller Mentor of the Year Award.
An associate professor in the Department of Health Outcomes Re more PR
Auckland University of Technology Moves Up 50 Places in World Rankings (10)
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 12 -- Auckland University of Technology issued the following news:
AUT is now firmly cemented as one of the world's top teaching and research universities, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings released in London today. AUT is now in the top 300 universities in the world and in the top 50 for research citations.
According to the rankings, AUT has moved from the 301-350 band last year to the 251-300 band, placing it in the top 1% of world more PR
Australian Education Union: Morrison's Preschool Neglect Leaves Aussie Kids Behind (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The Morrison Government's refusal to guarantee ongoing funding beyond 2020 for two years of preschool for all Australian children means that our Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector receives little more than half the funding provided by other OECD countries to their preschools.
The OECD's Education at a Glance 2019 report has shown that while countries including Sweden, Iceland and Norway all s more PR
Australian Education Union: OECD Data Shows Effects of School Funding Cuts (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The dire effect of the Morrison Government's cuts to public school funding has again been highlighted, with an international report revealing that total expenditure on schools and non-tertiary post-secondary education in Australia has fallen from 10.4 per cent of total government expenditure in 2010, to 8.9 per cent in 2016.
The OECD's Education at a Glance 2019 report showed that across the OECD more PR
AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne to Speak at SHIFT Automotive Conference in Berlin, Sept. 10 (10)
BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 9 -- The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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- Presentation will describe how a variety of technologies are influencing unmanned systems across domains
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Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, will speak on "Vehicle Autonomy as Part of a more PR
Avaya Mobile Experience Named TMC 2019 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award Winner (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 10 -- Avaya issued the following news release:
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- Avaya Mobile Experience Is a Patented, Consumption-Based Mobile Service Cloud Offering, Now Generally Available in the U.S.
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Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Avaya Mobile Experience a 2019 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award winn more PR
Back to School With a Purpose: National Wildlife Federation Publishes Toolkit to Create Environmentally Sustainable Schools (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 9 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
National Wildlife Federation is pleased to announce the publication of its Greenpoint Eco-Schools Sustainability Toolkit, which highlights the results and stories from the Brooklyn-based Greenpoint Eco-Schools program and offers a roadmap for school communities that want to take action to make their schools more environmentally sustainable. The Toolkit can be viewed and downloaded here (https://ww more PR
Bahamas: PM Minnis to Call for a National Day of Mourning for Victims of Hurricane Dorian (10)
FREEPORT, Bahamas, Sept. 9 -- The government of The Bahamas issued the following news release:
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said that a national day of mourning must be held in order to properly mourn those who have passed as a result of Hurricane Dorian.
The Prime Minister's announcement came during a visit to Grand Bahama, where he held a press briefing and was updated by all of the relevant agencies on Grand Bahama as they continued the relief effort on the island, which more PR
Baltimore County Public Schools Celebrates Its Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma and Advanced Placement Seminar and Research Certificate Recipients (10)
TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
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- 33 graduates honored from Pikesville and Eastern Tech high schools
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Twenty-six 2019 graduates of Pikesville and Eastern Technical high schools have earned the Advanced Placement(R) (AP(R)) Capstone Diploma, and seven 2019 graduates of Eastern Tech earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate(TM) during the 2018-19 school year.
AP Capstone(TM) is a College Board program designed to more PR
Bankruptcy Appeals to Be Discussed At ABI's Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff Seventh Circuit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference On October 14 (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
Chicago-area consumer bankruptcy practitioners will have the opportunity to examine current issues affecting the profession at the American Bankruptcy Institute's (ABI's) Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff Seventh Circuit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference on Oct. 14 (Columbus Day) at the Jenner & Block Conference Center in downtown Chicago. Faculty members include experienced local chapter 7 and 13 consumer a more PR
Barbara H. Murphy Honored With AGI's Ian Campbell Medal for Service to Geosciences (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release:
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Barbara H. Murphy, RG, CPG, Senior Geologist, Clear Creek Associates, as the 2019 recipient of the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences, AGI's highest award.
Serving the geoscience community through her more than 40-year career, Ms. Murphy has been active in professional organization me more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Grant Funds Action Against Youth E-Cigarette Usage (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release:
With concerns rising over the health effects of vaping, doctors and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are taking preventative action. The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Outreach and Health Disparities will use a $1.2 million CPRIT grant to engage and educate pediatric healthcare providers and improve tobacco and e-cigarette prevention clinical services more PR
Beam Suntory Names First Chief Innovation, R&D and RTD Officer (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Beam Suntory, a manufacturer of wines and spirits, issued the following news:
Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, has appointed Olga Osminkina-Jones to be its Chief Innovation, R&D and RTD Officer. In this new position, Osminkina-Jones will lead global innovation, global research and development, and the ready-to-drink (RTD) business in the North America and International regions for products developed outside of Japan. She will join Beam Suntory from more PR
Being an American Board of Medical Specialties Portfolio Program Sponsor Is a Value-added Benefit to Physicians, Community (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The American Board of Medical Specialties issued the following news release:
In September 2017, the Monroe County Medical Society (MCMS) was approved as an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Portfolio Program(R) Sponsor, the only county medical society in the United States to receive this designation.
We wanted to participate in the Portfolio Program because it is a natural extension of our guideline implementation work that is spearheaded by our Quality more PR
Bellarmine University Among Top U.S. News National Universities for 2020 (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Bellarmine University issued the following news:
Bellarmine University debuted in the top 200 of U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the best national universities.
This is Bellarmine's first year on the national universities list, a result of the university's changed status in the Carnegie Classification system earlier this year. In that classification, Bellarmine was elevated from the "master's large" to "doctoral/professional studies" category, a reflectio more PR
Bemidji State University: Mental Health Panel Aims to Change Minds About Mental Illness (10)
BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Sept. 13 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news:
Bemidji State University's Student Center for Health and Counseling hosted a panel discussion to educate students and members of the Bemidji community about mental health issues reduce the social stigma around seeking help for mental health-related issues on Sept. 11. Panelists shared their stories and experiences with mental health and how they found success seeking treatment and managing their illness.
"We ha more PR
Berea College Ranked No. 1 'Best Value College' By The Wall Street Journal/THE (10)
BEREA, Kentucky, Sept. 6 -- Berea College issued the following news release:
Berea College tops the list of "Best Value Colleges" in the nation in The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 College Rankings. Looking at the top 250 schools overall, the rankings calculated which schools provide the best value by dividing each school's overall score by its average net price according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. The average net price is the total cost of attending more PR
Better Health Starts at the Bloomsburg Fair With Geisinger (10)
BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release, dated Sept. 6:
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- Better health can start anywhere, even at the Bloomsburg Fair.
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Geisinger offers fairgoers plenty of ways to improve their health before, during and after the 164th Bloomsburg Fair running Saturday, Sept. 21, through Saturday, Sept. 28.
Every day during the fair, Geisinger is providing free flu shots to everyone 18 years and older, free blood pressure screenings, a private b more PR
BLM-Utah September Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Nearly $1.63 Million (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's Utah State Office issued the following news release:
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- Nearly half the bid and rental receipts from lease sales go to the state of Utah to directly support public education, infrastructure improvements and other state-determined priorities.
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In keeping with the Administration's goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil an more PR
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Fitness Icon Jake 'Body by Jake' Steinfeld Present $100,000 Fitness Center to Brunson-Lee Elementary School (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 11 -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona issued the following news release:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) and fitness icon Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld unveiled the new Get Fit. Don't Quit! fitness center at Brunson-Lee Elementary School in Phoenix. Brunson-Lee hosted a school-wide pep rally to celebrate the official opening of the new $100,000 fitness center that will be utilized by both students and staff.
"The Get Fit. Don't Quit! fitness center rep more PR
Boat Owners Association: Want to Learn How to Boat? Affordable 3-Hour on Water Training Courses, Sept. 28 & 29 (10)
WOODBRIDGE, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Boat Owners Association of the U.S. 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 Freedom Boat Club Woodbridge offer a choice of two fun on-water powerboat training courses: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves, Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, at the marina's location at 5557 Harbor Side St., Woodbri more PR
Bombardier to Provide More Than 1,000 Paid Intern Positions in Canada for the 2019-2020 Academic Year (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 12 -- Bombardier, a manufacturer of planes and trains, issued the following news release:
Bombardier announced today that it will provide more than 1,000 paid internship positions in Canada for the 2019-2020 school year. The announcement was made at an event hosted by senior executives and attended by dozens of university and business representatives and more than 100 interns at Bombardier's Challenger business jet delivery centre in Dorval, Quebec.
While the company ha more PR
Borough of Manhattan Community College: Partnership With Harlem School Builds Retention, Impacts Pedagogy (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news:
A grant-funded partnership between the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Teacher Education department and P.S. 125, (the Ralph Bunche School) an elementary school in central Harlem, has helped transform it into a more diverse progressive model school. The partnership has also provided BMCC students critical hands-on field experience that is inspiring them to become New York City public schoo more PR
Bradley University Named Among Nation's Best for Student Engagement (10)
PEORIA, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- Bradley University issued the following news release:
Bradley is once again the top-ranked school in Illinois and 8th in the nation among private institutions for student engagement. The high marks are from the fourth annual Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) 2020 College Rankings.
"Bradley prides itself on experiential learning and student engagement," said Provost Walter Zakahi. "Our students are involved in internships and co-op experiences, se more PR
British Dental Association: 'Was Not Brought' - New Toolkit for Safeguarding Children Who Miss Appointments (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The British Dental Association issued the following news release:
The BDA has launched a new toolkit to support the safeguarding of children and young people who miss appointments, often for reasons beyond their control.
Representing a break from the 'did not attend' pathway, the new approach which was first developed by community dentistry professionals at Charles Clifford Dental Services, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, recognises that children more PR
British Department for Education Secretary Williamson at Universities U.K Conference (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Department for Education issued the following remarks by Secretary Gavin Williamson at Universities U.K conference on higher education sector to ensure wider access:
"It's fair to say that I have had a busy first few weeks as Education Secretary.
"I can clearly recall that day in July when the Prime Minister asked me to take on this job... going into the Cabinet Room .... the immense excitement I felt on being given the chance to play a role in shaping more PR
British Department for Education Universities Minister Skidmore Issues Remarks at Universities U.K. Conference on Cutting Edge Research (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Department for Education issued the following remarks by Universities Minister Chris Skidmore at Universities U.K. conference on international reputation for cutting edge research:
"I'd been looking forward to this date for some time - I think I put it back in my diary last December. Obviously a few things have changed since then.
"I've had an invaluable experience over the past few weeks as Health Minister and, if anything, it's only reinforced my app more PR
British Department for Education: PM Pledges Thousands More Good School Places (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new drive for the next wave of free schools.
The Prime Minister has pledged to create thousands more good school places as he unveils a new drive for the next wave of free schools.
He is calling on parents, educational groups and community organisations to come together to set up brand new free schools, to drive up education standards and to take advantage more PR
British Home Office: World's Largest Genetics Research Project to Fight Deadly Diseases and Offer New Offer for International Students (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The British Home Office issued the following news release:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to transform how talented international students are able build successful careers in the UK through a new immigration route, as a new ground-breaking project in the fight against life-threatening illnesses launches.
International students make up half of all full-time post-graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. The ne more PR
British Prime Minister Johnson: PM Pledges Thousands More Good School Places (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister has pledged to create thousands more good school places as he unveils a new drive for the next wave of free schools.
He is calling on parents, educational groups and community organisations to come together to set up brand new free schools, to drive up education standards and to take advantage of the freedoms and opportunities they offer.
The new schools will build on the more PR
Broadway Bridges: Participating Shows Announced For Fall 2019 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release:
The Broadway League, with the support of the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has announced 15 participating shows for the fall 2019 season of Broadway Bridges.
Broadway Bridges expects to bring nearly 20,000 tenth grade students and chaperones to a show during the 2019-2020 season. This will bring the cumulative total of participants to over 45,000 since the prog more PR
Bronx Borough President Diaz Provides $7.3 Million to Bronx Schools (10)
BRONX, New York, Sept. 9 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release:
With the new school year just beginning, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office has provided $7.3 million in new capital funding to public schools in every corner of the borough, as part of his FY2020 capital budget allocations.
"Our communities depend on public schools to provide our children with a quality education and I am proud to ensure their growth throug more PR
Brown University: National, Global Rankings Include Brown Among World's Top Universities (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Brown University issued the following news release:
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- The University was ranked No. 14 in U.S. News and World Report and No. 7 by Forbes, in addition to high marks in a wide variety of other notable surveys.
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In a year in which Brown University launched a 50th anniversary celebration of its innovative, distinctive Open Curriculum, a wide range of national and international rankings of colleges and universities continued to rank Brown among the more PR
Brown Urges Devos to Discharge School Loans of Former ITT Tech Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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- This Month Marks Three Years since the Closure of ITT Tech; Senator is also Demanding Devos End Cruel Attacks on Borrowers Defense Rule that Helps Protect Student Borrowers from Abusive For-profit Institutions
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in urging Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to provide automatic closed scho more PR
Brynn Levy, MSc., PhD, FACMG and David Tilstra, MD, MBA, CPE Are Elected to the Board of Directors of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics issued the following news release:
Brynn Levy, MSc. (Med), PhD, FACMG, professor in the Department of Pathology & Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and David Tilstra, MD, MBA, CPE, president emeritus of CentraCare Clinic, have been elected to the board of directors of the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine. The ACMG Foundation is a national nonprofit foundation dedicated more PR
Bulletin of Australian Mathematical Society Journal Issues 18 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 10 -- Bulletin of Australian Mathematical Society published 18 research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2019 edition:
* A Characterisation of Tracially Nuclear C*-Algebras
* A Compactness Principle for Maximising Smooth Functions Over Toroidal Geodesics
* Analogues of the Aoki-Ohno and Le-Murakami Relations for Finite Multiple Zeta Values
* Cyclotomic Factors of Borwein Polynomials
* Fitting Subgroup and Nilpotent Residual of Fixed Points
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Business Employment Dynamics in Iowa for Fourth Quarter 2018 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
From September 2018 to December 2018, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Iowa totaled 75,387, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments numbered 68,764, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Char more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Consumer Expenditures for 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following news release:
Average expenditures per consumer unit(1) for 2018 were $61,224, a 1.9-percent increase from 2017 levels, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. During the same period the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) rose 2.4 percent and average pretax income increased by 6.9 percent.
Nine of the 10 largest components of household spending increased during 2018. (See table A.) The more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Consumer Price Index in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson for August 2019 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
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- Area prices increased 0.3 percent since June; up 1.1 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson edged up 0.3 percent from June to August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Sheila Watkins noted that th more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Consumer Price Index in New York-Newark-Jersey City for August 2019 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - New York-New Jersey Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
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- Area prices up 0.2 percent over the month and 1.8 percent over the year
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Prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), rose 0.2 percent in August, after no change in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Chief Regional Econ more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Consumer Price Index in Northeast Region for August 2019 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
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- Regional prices increased 0.1 percent over the month; up 1.5 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast inched up 0.1 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Sheila Watkins, the Bureau's regional commissioner, noted that t more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Consumer Price Index in Phoenix Area for August 2019 (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
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- Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past two months, up 3.0 percent from a year ago
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Prices in the Phoenix area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.5 percent for the two months ending in August 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See t more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Occupational Employment and Wages in Springfield for May 2018 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - New England Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
Workers in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.26 in May 2018, about 1 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 l more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics: 44.6 Percent of High School Dropouts and 72.3 Percent of College Graduates Employed in August 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following article from The Economics Daily:
In August 2019, 62.5 percent of people age 25 and over were employed. The employment-population ratio among those with less than a high school education was 44.6 percent, while those with at least a bachelor's degree had an employment-population ratio of 72.3 percent.
View chart at (https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2019/44-6-percent-of-high-school-dropouts-and-72 more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Payroll Employment Increased by 130,000 in August 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following article from The Economics Daily:
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 130,000 in August. Job growth has averaged 158,000 per month in 2019, which is below the average monthly gain of 223,000 in 2018.
View chart at (https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2019/payroll-employment-increased-by-130000-in-august-2019.htm#tab-1).
View chart data at (https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2019/payroll-employm more PR
Burr & Forman Continues Partnership With Discover Financial and Midtown Education Foundation Teaching Teens About the Legal Field (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 11 -- Burr and Forman, a law firm, issued the following news:
For the fifth consecutive year, attorneys from Discover Financial and Burr & Forman partnered with the Midtown Education Foundation (MEF) at the Midtown Law Apprenticeship to lead a program that exposes high school students to the legal industry and also teaches them about career opportunities in the legal field.
This year, the day-long program included a mock appellate argument in which the students, coac more PR
Businessman Bo Batchelder Will Speak at Greensboro College Sept. 4 (10)
GREENSBORO, N.C., Sept. 10 -- Greensboro College issued the following news:
Bo Batchelder, a standout high school and college football player who went on to a 40-year career in business, will speak during a business class from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in 214 Proctor Hall East on campus.
The event is free, and the public is invited. Free parking is available behind the college's Admissions Welcome Center at West Market Street and College Place.
Batchelder will be speaking to the college more PR
Calif. State Sen. Rubio: Governor Signs Rubio Bill Adding Domestic Violence Hotline to Student IDs (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- The California Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of California State Sen. Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park:
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that he signed legislation by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that provides students with a confidential phone number, printed on their ID cards, to call if they are victims of domestic violence.
SB 316 requires public schools serving pupils in grades 7 to 12, and higher education institutions, more PR
California A.G. Becerra Further Moves to Invalidate Trump Administration's Unconstitutional and Illegal Healthcare Refusal Rule (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 12 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release:
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- The rule would allow healthcare providers to deny basic healthcare to women, LGBTQ individuals
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today filed a motion for summary judgment to continue the fight against the Trump Administration's "Healthcare Refusal Rule" and stop this unconstitutional and illegal rule from going into effect. The Refusal Rule would allow any more PR
California Arts Council Grant Opportunities Open Now (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The California Arts Council issued the following news release:
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- Nearly $35 million marks the largest projected investment of funds in CAC history to support access, equity, and inclusion; community vibrancy; and arts learning and engagement
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Arts grant season has begun in California, the California Arts Council announced today. Applications are now being accepted for 15 of the agency's grant programs, with funding available to community arts pr more PR
California Community Colleges Issues Statement on Education Finance Bill (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following statement by Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley on the education finance bill (A.B. 48):
"AB 48 recognizes the critical role the state plays in creating high-quality colleges across California, especially in communities where other resources are most limited.
"As the state works to improve higher education access and success, we must make sure our colleges are safe places to learn, address more PR
California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Funding for 2019 Ag Plate Grant Program (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2019 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program provides an estimated $250,000 in grant funding to promote agricultural education and leadership activities for students at the K-12, post-secondary, and adult education levels. Pr more PR
California Endowment: Victory for Community on School Discipline Reform (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- The California Endowment issued the following news release:
"We commend Governor Gavin Newsom for signing into law SB 419, which will ban California's administrators from suspending students in grades 4-8 for "willful defiance." With his signature, the governor is acknowledging the overuse of school suspensions for minor or subjective reasons as well as school suspensions' role in the crisis of school pushout among students of color.
"Willful defiance" is a more PR
California Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 9.13.19 (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Sonia Angell, 53, of Woodside, New York, has been appointed director of the California Department of Public Health. Angell has been an assistant clinical professor of medicine and an assistant attending physician at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Hospital since 2014 and from 2005 to 2011. She has been an independent more PR
California Housing Finance Agency Introduces New Program for Native American Homebuyers (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- The California Housing Finance Agency issued the following news release:
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- Members of federally recognized tribes can use financing anywhere in California
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CalHFA's Single Family Lending Division has added another home loan program to its portfolio, helping Native Americans in California become homebuyers through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program.
The program provides competitive int more PR
California Polytechnic State University Is California's Top Public-Masters University, According to Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Rankings (10)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news release:
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- Fourth annual list also names Cal Poly among the nation's Top 50 Public Universities
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Cal Poly has been named the best master's-level public university in California and is in the top 50 public universities in the U.S. in the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
The WSJ/THE rankings emphasize how well a college or universi more PR
California State University-Camarillo Channel Islands: Economics Professor Appointed to Housing Board (10)
CAMARILLO, California, Sept. 11 -- California State University's Camarillo Channel Islands campus issued the following news release:
CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of Economics Miguel Delgado Helleseter, Ph.D. has been appointed to the board of Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME).
HOME addresses the need for balance between jobs and housing in Ventura County and works to promote a diversity of housing opportunities, essential for a healthy and sustainable quality of life more PR
California State University-Fresno Ranks 3rd in Nation for Graduation-Rate Performance (10)
FRESNO, California, Sept. 9 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release:
For the third consecutive year, Fresno State has placed among the top three best public universities for graduation-rate performance in U.S. News and World Report's 2020 Best College rankings issued today.
Fresno State scored third-highest among public national universities and was No. 4 overall in the national universities category, improving from the No. 5 spot last year.
The gradua more PR
California State University-Fullerton: New Faculty Research Focuses on Health, Mindfulness, Language (10)
FULLERTON, California, Sept. 13 -- California State University's Fullerton Campus issued the following news:
Three public health and two child and adolescent studies scholars are among the nine tenure-track faculty members who joined Cal State Fullerton's College of Health and Human Development this fall.
Natsuki Atagi
Assistant professor of child and adolescent studies
Ph.D., M.A. developmental psychology, UCLA; B.A. psychology and gender studies, Indiana University, Bloomington
Research i more PR
Camila Cabello, Tommy Hilfiger Honored at Save the Children's 'The Centennial Gala: Changing the World for Children' - Presented by Johnson & Johnson (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Save the Children issued the following news release:
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- Hosted By Hoda Kotb and Willie Geist
- Jennifer Garner Helped Light Up New York's Iconic Empire State Building in Red to Mark Save the Children's 100 Years of Service of Giving Children a Brighter Future
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Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, held part one of two celebrations in recognition of its centennial anniversary, which started earlier in the day with Save the Children Tr more PR
Canadian Cancer Society: Party Leaders Weigh-in on Palliative Care This Provincial Election (10)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 10 -- The Canadian Cancer Society issued the following news release, dated Sept. 6:
Days before Manitoba's provincial election the Canadian Cancer Society and Palliative Manitoba join with local health stakeholders to remind party leaders and the voting public that forward-thinking healthcare must involve better palliative care. The group surveyed party leaders on their plans to improve palliative care services in Manitoba. All three major parties participated in the more PR
Capilano University Announces MOU With Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (10)
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11 -- Capilano University issued the following news release:
Capilano University (CapU) and the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society (Lagoon Society) are pleased to announce a new collaboration to develop opportunities for the University's students, faculty and alumni to participate in experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities at the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS).
The Lagoon Society is embarking on an ambitious new project called the more PR
Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $9.2 Million to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- 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 U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,276,233 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for health centers, universities and state programs across West Virginia to combat the opioid epidemic.
"This is great news for several heal more PR
Cardin, Van Hollen, Trone Announce More Than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs in advanced manufacturing and other sectors, office space for selected start-ups, a collaborative more PR
CARE Welcomes Five New Board Members (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 13 -- CARE issued the following news release:
CARE announced today the appointment of five new members of the CARE USA Board of Directors, a move aimed at broadening the organization's global reach and impact to help save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. New board members include: Glenn Hutchins, Peter Beshar, Radhika Jones, Steve Joyce and Bill Mosakowski, who will each serve a three-year term from 2019-2022.
"CARE is thrilled to welcome Glenn Hutchins more PR
Career Education Colleges and Universities: BLS Projections Confirm Need for Postsecondary Career Education (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following news:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Projections for 2018 - 2028 confirm the need for postsecondary career education in sustaining America's workforce. The Bureau projects total employment will grow by 8.4 million over the next nine years.
"The data confirms what we already know - the career programs offered by our sector's schools reflect the nation's projected growth," said Steve Gun more PR
CareerSource Florida: State Workforce Policy and Investment Board Collaborates to Expand Education and Training Opportunities (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 12 -- CareerSource Florida (formerly the Workforce Florida) issued the following news:
At today's meeting of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, business, government and community development leaders discussed strategies to continue improving Florida's talent pipeline by increasing career readiness and workforce opportunities aligned with the needs of businesses -- the state's job creators.
CareerSource Florida, designated as Florida's chief workforce policy or more PR
Caribbean Community: Rethinking Masculinity, Understanding Gender Equality as a Means of Ending Gender-Based Violence in Caribbean Schools (10)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept. 13 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release:
On Monday, 9 September 2019, the first of five country workshops under the theme "Rethinking Masculinity, Understanding Gender Equality as a Means of Ending Gender-Based Violence in Caribbean Schools" opened in Trinidad and Tobago under the auspices of the CARICOM Secretariat, with support from the European Union more PR
Catholic Relief Services Responds to Increasing Violence and Displacement in the Sahel (10)
DAKAR, Senegal, Sept. 12 -- Catholic Relief Services issued the following news release:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding to widespread displacement across the Sahel as a result of growing violence in the region. In 2018, more than 320,000 people in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger were forced to leave their homes. These numbers are rising rapidly, with Burkina Faso seeing a four-fold increase since the start of this year.
"The increase of violent attacks has been devastating to so many more PR
CBA Writes House Financial Services Committee on Student Lending (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Consumer Bankers Association issued the following news release:
The Consumer Bankers Association wrote the House Financial Services Committee to discuss needed student lending reforms in advance of the committee's hearing examining student debt and non-bank student loan servicers, which primarily work to collect federal student loans.
"As lawmakers look for solutions to help borrowers get out from under the growing and worrisome student debt crisis, it is important more PR
Cedars-Sinai OB Anesthesiology Designated a Center of Excellence (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center issued the following news release:
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- Society for Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology Recognizes Cedars-Sinai for Quality Care
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The Cedars-Sinai Department of Anesthesiology has been named a Center of Excellence for obstetric anesthesia care by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology.
Cedars-Sinai is the only medical center in Los Angeles County to earn the distinction and one of 39 instit more PR
CEF Partners With AFPM and American Cleaning Institute to Bring Hands-On Science to DC Students and Educators (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The American Cleaning Institute issued the following news release:
CEF today announced a new partnership with the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) and the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) that will bring a professional development (PD) workshop series, materials, and mentorship to teachers in Washington, DC.
The workshop series will focus on implementing hands-on science lessons in the classroom using the 5E Instructional Model and CEF's You more PR
Celebrate Constitution Day at the National Archives (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release:
The National Archives celebrates the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with special programs that include an evening with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch (Sept. 16); Constitution Family Day (Sept. 17) and a noontime lecture on discussion on The Nature of Constitutional Rights (Sept. 17).
The National Archives has the original Constitution on permanent display i more PR
Centenary College of Louisiana: Heather F. Wetzel Joins Meadows Museum of Art As New Director (10)
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news release:
Artist Heather F. Wetzel has joined Centenary College as director of the Meadows Museum of Art. Wetzel arrived on campus in early August and is preparing to launch the Museum's 2019-2020 exhibit and community event schedule.
"Heather brings to Centenary and the surrounding community a valuable combination of experience as a practicing artist, instructor, and curator," says Dr. Karen Soul, interi more PR
Center for American Progress Issues Statement on Introduction of Michigan Clean Slate Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement by senior fellow Rebecca Vallas:
Today, the Michigan Legislature became the fifth state to introduce clean slate legislation to clear criminal records through automation. Part of a package of six bills that would also significantly expand eligibility for expungement of criminal records, Michigan's bipartisan clean slate legislation would automatically expunge qualifying misdemeanors 10 years after the justice more PR
Center for American Progress: 10 Questions the Candidates Should Answer on K-12 Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
Ahead of the third Democratic debate this Thursday, the Center for American Progress is releasing a new brief with 10 questions the candidates should answer about how they'll guarantee access to a quality education for all 50 million students in America's K-12 public schools.
"While K-12 education has not been a major focus of the primary debates thus far, the system is unquestionably in need of major s more PR
Center for Biological Diversity: Thursday Rally in Raleigh to Urge Public Hearing on UNC's Push to Renew Permit for Dirty Coal Plant (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release:
Conservation and climate justice groups will rally on Thursday in Raleigh to demand greater public input into the University of North Carolina's request to continue operating its coal-burning power plant indefinitely.
The groups will gather at Halifax Mall to demand that the North Carolina Division of Air Quality hold a public hearing and extend the comment period on UNC-Chapel Hill's re more PR
Center for Constitutional Rights: NYC Community Groups Ask Judge to Halt 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule Before It Takes Effect (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release:
Community organizations suing the Trump administration over its proposed "public charge" rule today filed a request for a preliminary injunction, asking a federal court to stop the rule from taking effect next month. The organizations, Make the Road New York, African Services Committee, Asian American Federation, Catholic Charities Community Services, and Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), ar more PR
Center for Justice and International Law: Before the Constitutional Court - Immigration Agreement With the United States Must First Be Approved by the Guatemalan Congress (10)
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, Sept. 9 -- The Center for Justice and International Law issued the following news release:
Guatemala City and San Jose - In response to the signing of the migration agreement between Guatemala and the United States (US), human rights organizations submitted a technical brief to the Constitutional Court, arguing that any commitment of this nature must be previously approved by the Congress of the Republic, and maintaining that the agreement would seriously violate the more PR
Center for Popular Democracy: Dozens Arrested as Activists Press Senators to Stop Weaponizing Federal Courts, Seek to Ensure Judges Affirm Brown V. Board (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Center for Popular Democracy issued the following news release:
Today, nearly 150 activists stormed Senate office buildings to confront Senators - both Democrats and Republicans - who are helping weaponize the federal bench and push through narrow-minded federal judges, including those who refuse to definitively state that Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided 65 years ago.
The group - led by CPD Action and Demand Justice - visited the offices of Senator more PR
Center for Responsible Lending Highlights Toll of Heavy Student Loan Debt Crisis in House Financial Services Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
Today, Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) Senior Policy Counsel Ashely Harrington testified before the full House Financial Services Committee for hearing entitled A $1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable. In her remarks, Harrington discussed the need to rein in the abusive practices of the student loan servicing industry and urged members of more PR
Center for the Study of Social Policy: New Training Helps Child Protection Workers Examine and Address Implicit Racial Bias (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for the Study of Social Policy issued the following news release:
The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity are pleased to announce the release of inSIGHT: A Workshop on Implicit Racial Bias for Child Protection Workers. This unique curriculum combines a series of online, digital modules with an in-person training tailored to the needs of specific child protection agencies. The digital modules more PR
Central Carolina Community College Ranked First in Niche's 2020 Best Community Colleges in N.C. Rankings (10)
SANFORD, N.C., Sept. 10 -- Central Carolina Community College issued the following news:
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) has been ranked first in the Niche 2020 Best Community Colleges in North Carolina rankings. There are 58 public community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System.
Unlike traditional college rankings, which rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance, Niche's rankings provide a real-life view of what it's like to attend a specific more PR
Chairman Collins Convenes Senate Field Hearing at UMaine on Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases (10)
ORONO, Maine, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Aging Committee, convened an official Senate field hearing today at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory Tick Lab in Orono. Immediately prior to the hearing, Senator Collins toured the lab, which provides tick diagnostics, offers public outreach, and conducts applied research on ticks in Maine.
The hearin more PR
Chairman Sablan Issues Statement at Hearing on Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following statement by Chairman Gregorio Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, at a hearing entitled "Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities":
"I want to begin by acknowledging that this morning marks eighteen years since the terrorist attacks that struck New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentag more PR
Chemistry Educator, Tectonophysics Researcher Join California State-Fullerton College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
FULLERTON, California, Sept. 13 -- California State University's Fullerton Campus issued the following news:
Two new faculty members joined Cal State Fullerton's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics this academic year. Julia Y.K. Chan explores ways to improve the teaching and learning of chemistry to increase the number of college students in STEM disciplines and boost student achievement. Kathryn Metcalf studies tectonophysics -- the physics of plate tectonics as the Earth's surface mov more PR
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Announces 165 New Scholarships for Early Childhood Educators (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued the following news release:
The City of Chicago today announced 165 new scholarships will be awarded this fall to support Chicagoans interested in pursuing coursework in early care and education to earn a credential, degree, or licensure needed to work with children birth through five in a Chicago Early Learning Program. In collaboration with City Colleges of Chicago, the Department of Family and Support Services and Chicago Pub more PR
Chicago Teachers Union Issues Statement on Death of Disability Rights Advocate Bristo (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement by President Jesse Sharkey on the death of disability rights advocate Marca Bristo:
"The Chicago Teachers Union was saddened to learn of the passing of Marca Bristo, a fearless advocate of equality for people with disabilities. Since she founded Access Living in 1980, the group has served as a linchpin in the disability rights movement. Access Living today remains a leading light in the fight for equality befor more PR
Chicago Teachers Union Issues Statement on Education Department Report on Students Abuse (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement by Vice President Stacy Davis Gates in response to the Education Department's report on the agency's failure to protect students from abuse:
"Today's blistering report from the U.S. Department of Education underscores one basic fact: CPS is in dire need of basic checks and balances. Yet lack of accountability is baked into CPS governance, with no independent school board answerable to students, their families a more PR
China Quarterly Journal Issues 10 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 10 -- China Quarterly, a journal that says it covers anthropology, sociology, literature, arts, business, economics, geography, history, international affairs, law and politics, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* Antidepressant Advertising in China and the UK: The Strengths and Limits of Policy Learning
* China's Asset Management Companies as State Spatial-Temporal Strategy
* China's Conflict Mediation and the Dura more PR
Church of England: Parents Still Value Harvest Festival for Their Children - Poll (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 8 -- The Church of England issued the following news release:
Parents have warm memories of taking part in Harvest Festivals and want their children to do the same - new polling shows.
Two thirds of people (67%) say there is still value in children taking part in Christian Harvest Festivals, according to a ComRes survey of over 4,000 adults.
But only half (49%) of parents say their children participate, possibly because of limited opportunity.
The poll found that three more PR
City College of New York: Professor Tzortziou and OWLETS Science Team to Receive NASA Award (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- City College of New York issued the following news:
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences professor Maria Tzortziou and her research team have been selected to receive a 2019 NASA Group Achievement Award for their work on a two-year, multi-agency field campaign program in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Ozone Water-Land Environmental Transition Study (OWLETS), which involved participants from NASA, the EPA, and NOAA, sought to better understand and ultimately represent and predict the at more PR
City of Miami Beach Bans Plastic Straws & Stirrers Citywide (10)
MIAMI BEACH, Florida, Sept. 11 -- The city of Miami Beach issued the following news release:
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- Expanding its Plastic Ban Beyond Public Spaces to the Entire City
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Moving toward becoming a plastic-free city, the City of Miami Beach has spearheaded banning single-use plastic beverage straws, stirrers and single-use plastic bags on the city's beaches, streets, and prohibiting plastic bags from being distributed by sidewalk cafes, marinas and other public places.
Today, the City Commi more PR
Clarkson University's Andrea Ferro Receives $410K CAREER Award From NSF (10)
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
Andrea R. Ferro, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Clarkson University, has received a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. Ferro will receive $410,000 over five years from the NSF for her research into the resuspension of pollutants into the air.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is an NSF-wide activity that offers the Foundation's mo more PR
Clean Water Action: NJ Transit Must Commit to Transition to an All Electric Bus Fleet by 2040 (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release:
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- Advocates, experts and transit riders call upon NJ Transit and the Murphy Administration to commit to reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector and make a firm commitment to transition to a 100% electric bus fleet by 2040.
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a diverse group of transportation, environment and equity advocates, experts and transit riders gathered at NJ Transit's Headquarters in Newark to call for NJ Tr more PR
Clemson University Remains Highly Ranked in U.S. News and World Report Rankings (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Clemson University issued the following news release:
Clemson University continues to be recognized as one of the top public universities in the country, coming in at No. 27 in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 overall national universities.
Among key metrics released by the U.S. News & World Report, Clemson's graduation rates and freshmen retention rates remain in the top 25 among public universities, far exceeding the national averages and r more PR
Cleveland Clinic Hosts First London Education Event on State-of-the-Art Cardiovascular Practices, at Royal Society of Medicine (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 13 -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release:
Cleveland Clinic -- the No. 1 provider of cardiovascular care in the US for 25 years in a row, according to US News & World Report -- is hosting an international faculty of leading cardiovascular specialists at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13/14 September, to give a comprehensive analysis of state-of-the-art practices in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. The specialty will form a core focus at Cleveland more PR
Cleveland State University Welcomes Two New Trustees to Board (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
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- Prominent community leaders Patricia DePompei and Lisa Kunkle appointed 9/6
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Patricia DePompei and Lisa Kunkle have been selected to join Cleveland State University's Board of Trustees. DePompei is the president of UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospitals (RBCH) and MacDonald Women's Hospital (MWH) and Kunkle is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for PolyOne Corporation.
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Cleveland State University: Auditing Programs Earn National Recognition (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
Cleveland State University's academic programs in Accounting and Internal Auditing have been selected to receive the Comprehensive Internal Audit Program designation. CSU is the 23rd university worldwide, the 16th in the United States and the only university in Ohio to earn this designation, which is sponsored by the Institute of Internal Auditors' Internal Auditing Education Partnership.
The designation more PR
Colby-Sawyer College Earns Three Top 10 Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges Issue (10)
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 9 -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news:
By Michael Pezone
Colby-Sawyer College has once again been recognized as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the region, earning Top 10 rankings in three categories in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges issue.
The report, released Monday, ranks Colby-Sawyer in the Top 10 in its Best Regional Colleges list for a third straight year, and in the Top 5 for Best Value Schools and Best Undergraduate Teaching more PR
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Overcoming Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer (10)
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Sept. 9 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
Cancer is relentless and resilient. When a drug blocks a cancer cell's main survival pathway, the cell avoids the obstacle by taking different pathways or detours to save itself. This tactic is called "developing resistance," and it's one of the key challenges researchers face when seeking effective therapeutics to combat pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA).
A group of researchers at Cold S more PR
College of American Pathologists: Providers to Congress - Protect Patients From Surprise Bills Without Compromising Access to Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release:
Some of the nation's largest and most influential medical organizations have come together to urge key Congressional committees to be mindful of potential unintended consequences that threaten access to care as they develop legislative solutions to protect patients from surprise medical bills. These physician societies--representing more than 300,000 physicians across multiple specialties--have laid o more PR
College of William & Mary: Vishton Takes Helm at NSF's Developmental Sciences Program (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story:
By Adrienne Berard
William & Mary psychological scientist Peter Vishton is taking a leave of absence to join the National Science Foundation as the Program Director for the Developmental Sciences.
Starting Sept. 3, Vishton took lead of the NSF's Developmental Sciences (DS) program, in the Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) division, which is in the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences more PR
College of Wooster: Wooster (and Princeton) Singled Out By U.S. News Again, Top Ohio Liberal Arts School in Three Categories (10)
WOOSTER, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The College of Wooster issued the following news release:
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- First among state peers in international students, social mobility, and undergraduate teaching
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The College of Wooster finds itself in elite company in the U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges 2020" guidebook, joined by Ivy League member Princeton University in two of the eight academic programs--undergraduate research/creative projects and senior capstone--recognized by education experts as " more PR
Colleges and Institutes Canada: Investments in Skills and Innovation Needed to Respond to Climate Change (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following news release, dated Sept. 6:
With federal budget consultations underway, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has issued seven recommendations aimed at supporting economic growth, competitiveness and the fight against climate change by investing in skills and innovation. This is critical to help Canadians, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, prepare for the future of work and to stay competitive in more PR
Colorado Gov. Polis Announces 2019 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Governor Jared Polis today announced the recipients of the 2019 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals (the Medal). The 2019 recipients will be inducted during a special evening with Governor Polis, former Governors, John Hickenlooper and Bill Owens, and CiviCO (formerly Quarterly Forum).
Created by Executive Order in 2015 and supported by all living Colorado Governors, the Medal is one of the highes more PR
Colorado Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Arkansas River Compact Administration
The Arkansas River Compact Administration was created to administer the provisions of the compact which was created with respect to the waters of the Arkansas river. The administration shall cooperate each state charged with the administration of water rights and with federal agencies in the systematic determination and correlation of the facts as to the flow and more PR
Colorado Gov. Polis Issues Statement on Failed Recall Efforts of State Senators (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on the reports that misguided recall efforts against State Sens. Brittany Pettersen and Pete Lee failed:
"Coloradans are tired of political games and I am pleased to see these sideshows have failed. Senator Pettersen and Senator Lee are dedicated public servants who work hard every single day for their constituents and their communities.
"They have served as thoughtful and strong partners in our adminis more PR
Columbia Law School's Mass Incarceration Clinic Wins Major Case in Federal Court (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release:
Citing written and oral arguments made by five students, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that a Connecticut prisoner's permanent solitary confinement violates the Constitution's protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
In a stunning decision handed down on August 27, Chief Judge Stefan R. Underhill ruled in favor of a prisoner contesting the constitutionality of his permanent solitary confinement while se more PR
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Celebrates 2019-20, Issue 2 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news:
CUIMC CELEBRATES acknowledges faculty, staff, and students at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who receive major research grants, who earn prestigious honors, who are elected to honorary societies, or who take leadership positions in professional organizations. Celebrates also gratefully acknowledges the gifts made by donors and friends of the medical center and highlights faculty who have appear more PR
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health: High Blood Pressure Treatment May Slow Cognitive Decline (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow this down, according to a preliminary study presented by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health at the American Heart Association's Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions.
"The findings are important because h more PR
Committe on the Rights of the Child Concludes Its Consideration of the Report of Mozambique (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
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- Committee Experts Urge Mozambique to Improve Birth Registration and Stress the Importance of Preschool Education
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The Committee on the Rights of the Child this morning concluded its consideration of the combined third and fourth periodic report submitted by Mozambique on how it implements the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Committee Experts stre more PR
Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Discusses the Impact of the Armed Conflict on Persons With Disabilities in Iraq (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Iraq on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. At the heart of the interactive dialogue were the challenges and consequences of the 18 years of war, armed conflict and terrorism that had ravaged Iraq and that had had a disproportio more PR
Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Examines the Report of El Salvador (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
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- Experts Raise Concerns about the Deprivation of Legal Capacity and Violence against Women and Children with Disabilities, including Gang Violence
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The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of El Salvador on measures taken to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons more PR
Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Reviews Report of Australia (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 13 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined second and third periodic report of Australia on how it implements the letter and spirit of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The slow implementation of the provisions of the Convention, the Committee's concluding observations from Australia's 2013 review, and th more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Its Eighty-Second Session (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child this morning opened its eighty-second session at the Palais Wilson in Geneva.
The Committee adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session, during which it will review the reports of Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mozambique, the Republic of Korea and Portugal under the Convention on the Rights of the Child; the report of Georgia un more PR
Committee on the Rights of the Child Says That Bosnia and Herzegovina Needs to Adopt a Comprehensive Law on Children's Rights (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of the Child this morning concluded its consideration of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Committee Experts stressed the need to adopt a comprehensive law on children, and noted that corporal punishment was detrimental to children and should be prohibited by law.
Committee Experts reiterated that corporal punishment sho more PR
Communication Research Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- Communication Research, a peer-reviewed journal, published eight research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition:
* Effect of Vocal-Pitch Difference on Automatic Attention to Voice Changes in Audio Messages
* Exploring the Effects of Violating the 180-Degree Rule on Film Viewing Preferences
* How Camera Changes and Information Introduced Affect the Recognition of Public Service Announcements: A Test Outside the Lab
* The Organizational Voice: more PR
Congressional Budget Office: Monthly Budget Review for August 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following monthly budget review:
The federal budget deficit was $1,067 billion for the first 11 months of fiscal year 2019, the Congressional Budget Office estimates--$168 billion more than the deficit recorded during the same period last year. Revenues were $102 billion higher and outlays were $271 billion higher than in the same period in fiscal year 2018.
Shifts in the timing of certain payments increased outlays in the first more PR
Congressional Challenge Grows, New Cohort Pledges Support for Workforce Diversity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus announced the addition of seven new entities into its landmark HBCU Partnership Challenge (Challenge). The Challenge is now comprised of 36 national partners committed to working with Congress to help level the playing field for HBCUs and their students.
The Challenge, launched in 2017 by the Congressiona more PR
Conservation International VP of Climate Shyla Raghav Selected as IF/THEN Ambassador (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Conservation International issued the following news release:
Conservation International's Vice President of Climate, Shyla Raghav, has been selected as one of the 125 AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN(R) Ambassadors. IF/THEN(R), a national initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, seeks to further women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers more PR
Consumer Tech Industry Poised to Lead U.S. Job Retraining Efforts, Says CTA Survey (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
More than half (57%) of technology companies do not expect technological advances will displace any of their workers in the next five years, according to new research from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R). CTA's Future of Work survey also found that while 29% of respondents do expect job displacement, more than two-thirds (68%) plan to retain workers by offering reskilling program more PR
Corteva Agriscience's Ronda Hamm, Magan Lewis Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 13 -- Corteva Agriscience, a division of DowDuPont, issued the following news release:
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- Corteva Agriscience Employees Committed to Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
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Corteva Agriscience is proud to announce two employees have been selected as AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN(R) Ambassadors. Ronda Hamm, Global Academic Relations Manager, and Magan Lewis, Integrated Field Sciences Global Innovation Lead, are more PR
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution to Designate September 2019 as National Workforce Development Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored a resolution to recognize September 2019 as "National Workforce Development Month." Introduced by U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Workforce Development Month Resolution expresses support for federal initiatives that promote skills training and development more PR
Cortez Masto Highlights Nevada's Leadership in the Future of Drone Delivery at Flirtey Event (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Flirtey, a pioneer of commercial drone delivery, at the national unveiling of their 'Flirtey Eagle' drone. Last year, Flirtey and the City of Reno were selected to participate in the highly competitive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, which continues to attract investments, create jobs more PR
Council Foundation Awards $375,000 in Academic Scholarships to 75 Industry Interns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers issued the following news release:
The Council Foundation announced today that it is awarding $375,000 in academic scholarships to 75 college students interested in pursuing careers in insurance brokerage. Each intern selected will receive $5,000 toward their college education. Since 2006, the Foundation, formerly known as the Foundation for Agency Management Excellence (FAME), has awarded $2.6 million to 525 students across the more PR
Council of Chief State School Officers Oklahoma State Education Chief Testifies at House Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following news release:
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today testified about trauma-informed practices at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education.
During the hearing, "The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities," Hofmeister shared how providing increase more PR
Council of Europe: School Starts With More Inclusion for Roma Children in Romania-and Beyond (10)
BUCHAREST, Romania, Sept. 9 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news release:
On 9 September, Council of Europe Director General of Democracy Snezana Samardzic-Markovic joined Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to open the new school year through a visit to Ferdinand I Elementary and Secondary School in Bucharest, where they addressed the impact so far of a joint European Union and Council of Europe project called "INSCHOOL" or Inclusive Schools: Making a Difference for Roma Children, more PR
Creighton University, Union Pacific Partner to Build Diverse Workforce (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 11 -- Creighton University issued the following news release:
Creighton University and Union Pacific Railroad are teaming up to enhance diversity and build Omaha's future workforce.
The Union Pacific Diversity Scholars Program at Creighton University will create access to academic merit scholarships and professional development opportunities for minority students over a four-year period. Creighton and Union Pacific's Community Ties Giving Program will each invest more th more PR
Curtin University Soars Into the World's Top 300 in Prestigious Global Ranking (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 12 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
Curtin University has jumped into the world's top 300 universities, according to the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Today's results show Curtin has moved into the 251-300 band with an estimated world rank of 258th, an improvement on last year's result of 301-350 and a jump of 79 places from 337th globally.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said she was delighted C more PR
Curtin University: Kalgoorlie Home for the Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 9 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
The Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy, which aims to facilitate the creation of meaningful job opportunities for Indigenous people in the resources sector, has taken another step forward with a new agreement signed in Kalgoorlie today.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Curtin, Carey Mining and the Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy, paving the way for the three organisations to work toge more PR
DairyNZ: Terrific Tanker on Track (10)
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Sept. 10 -- DairyNZ, an organization representing New Zealand's dairy farmers, issued the following news:
Track the Tanker is DairyNZ's new levy-funded education resource released to teachers in May. It's taking students along the milk supply chain, from cow to tanker to glass.
The resource is being used in schools from Ahipara in the north, to Pitt Island (on the Chatham Islands) in the south. Its key focus is on maths and social science learning areas.
Activities incl more PR
Dartmouth College: New Report Calls for Greater Collaboration Between U.S., Greenland Researchers (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 11 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release:
With the Arctic warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, Greenland continues to be an epicenter for climate change research. Each year, hundreds of researchers from the U.S. visit Greenland to conduct fieldwork, often to remote areas of the Greenland Ice Sheet but they rarely collaborate with researchers from Greenland. A new report posted on Dartmouth's Institute of Arctic Studi more PR
Del. Amata Welcomes Over $1 Million in NOAA Coral Reef Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed more than $1 million in federal funds for coral reef conservation in American Samoa over the next two years.
These federal funds through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an agency within the U.S. Commerce Department, are designated to the Territory of American Samoa for the Coral Reef Conservation Program, as part of the Coral Reef Con more PR
Deloitte and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Offer Up to $10,000 Award for Accounting Students (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Deloitte LLP and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities have once again partnered to offer the Jorge Caballero Student Leadership Award of $10,000 for accounting majors demonstrating leadership qualities through academics and community involvement. Students that attend a four-year, HACU-member institution have until Sept. 19, 11:59 p.m. CST to apply.
Applicant more PR
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Parson Decision to Run for Reelection (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Noam Lee regarding Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's decision to run for reelection:
"Mike Parson took an oath to serve the people of Missouri--yet he's only willing to serve the special interests. Parson's big-donor buddies are rewarded with government contracts fattening their profits all while Missourians are left behind. Under Parson's watch, 94,000 children lost health care and school more PR
Democratic Governors Association: Edwards Cleaned Up Jindal's Budget Mess as State Posts $500M Budget Surplus (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:
When Louisiana Gov. Edwards took office, the state's budget was in a ditch. Former Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal turned the state's $1 billion surplus into a $2 billion deficit - the worst in 30 years.
Higher education and health care were consistently on the chopping block. Louisiana cut more funding from colleges and universities than any other state since the 2008 recession. Emergency rooms were closing.
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: GOP Senators Forced to Defend Toxic Records Back Home Throughout Summer Recess (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
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- Vulnerable Republican incumbents likely relieved to be returning to Washington after spending August recess dealing with eroding support in their states and mounting frustration from constituents
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As the Senate returns, vulnerable Republican senators are likely relieved to be far from home, where they've spent the last five weeks hiding from reporters, fundraising alongside not more PR
Democrats for Education Reform Urges 2020 Democratic Contenders to Challenge Trump's Record - Not Obama's (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following news release:
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- New polling data finds support for Obama's education legacy
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Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) encourages the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates taking the debate stage tonight in Houston to focus on a victory over President Donald Trump - and not debate President Barack Obama's legacy.
New polling conducted by DFER partner organization Education Reform Now Advocacy and Benenson S more PR
DENSO, Creator of the QR Code, Reflects on the Technology's Progress 25 Years After Its Invention (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release:
DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its invention of the QR code. The technology, a machine-readable code used for storing information, was created by DENSO-subsidiary DENSO WAVE with the goal of achieving more detailed production management at manufacturing sites. To commemorate the anniversary, more PR
Dentons Wins Key Industry Award for Advising Barloworld on Khula Sizwe Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release:
We are pleased to announce that Dentons has been awarded the 2019 M&A Team of the Year award, at the African Legal Awards by Legal Week at a ceremony held in Johannesburg on Friday evening. This award recognizes exceptional achievement in the M&A field across the African continent.
Congratulations to our South African partners Shahid Sulaiman and Samantha Hogben, as well as senior associate Bontle Bopape, and the mu more PR
Denver Mayor Hancock Submits 2020 Budget Proposal (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock issued the following news:
Mayor Michael B. Hancock today submitted his 2020 spending plan to City Council, a $1.49 billion budget that reflects years of fiscal strength, protects Denver's prosperity and prepares the city as the economy begins to show signs of moderating.
"The people's priorities are clear, and this budget proposal advances them by opening access to equity and opportunity, tackling affordability and improving support more PR
Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Requires Significant Corrective Action From Chicago Public Schools Following Systemic Failure to Address Sexual Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it has reached a resolution agreement with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) that will require significant structural and procedural changes within the District in order to protect students from sexual assault and abuse.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded that, for years, CPS's management, handling, and oversight of complaints of student-on-stud more PR
Department of Energy Awards $15.2 Million for Advanced Nuclear Technology (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced funding selectees for multiple domestic advanced nuclear technology projects. Three projects in three states will receive varying amounts for a total of approximately $15 million in funding. The projects are cost-shared and will allow industry-led teams, including participants from federal agencies, public and private laboratories, institutions of higher e more PR
Department of Health Launches EWIC Card to Make Access to Nutritious Food Easier in Southcentral Pennsylvania (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Wolf Administration today launched the eWIC program for families in Southcentral Pennsylvania who receive benefits in Pennsylvania's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
"Families in Southcentral Pennsylvania will now be able to use the eWIC card instead of a paper check to purchase nutritious food," Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine sai more PR
Dept of Navy Transforms Naval Education, Hires First Chief Learning Officer (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following story:
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on Sept. 10 announced John R. Kroger as the Department of the Navy's first-ever chief learning officer (CLO), who will lead and unify all Navy and Marine Corps formal education programs.
Kroger comes to the Department from Harvard University, where he served as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School and leader in residence at the Kennedy School of Government. He was president of Reed more PR
Dept. of Navy Transforms Naval Education, Hires First Chief Learning Officer (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news:
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on Sept. 10 announced John R. Kroger as the Department of the Navy's first-ever chief learning officer (CLO), who will lead and unify all Navy and Marine Corps formal education programs.
Kroger comes to the Department from Harvard University, where he served as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School and leader in residence at the Kennedy School of Government. He was pre more PR
Destination: Healthy Skin, the Skin Cancer Foundation's Mobile Education and Screening Program, Concludes Another Trip Around the Country (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release:
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- 59 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,827 free skin cancer screenings in 18 communities
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Destination: Healthy Skin, The Skin Cancer Foundation's mobile skin cancer education and screening program, has wrapped its third annual journey around the U.S. Local volunteer dermatologists conducted 1,827 free skin cancer screenings aboard the Foundation's 38-foot Destination: Healthy Skin RV. Program part more PR
Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Detroit Class XLI (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release:
Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced the participants in Leadership Detroit Class XLI, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change.
"For over 40 years, the Leadership Detroit experience has taken executives out of their comfort zones to challenge long-held assumptions and embrace mul more PR
Dinsmore Welcomes 27 Associates (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added 27 new associates to the firm across 12 offices.
Atlanta, GA
Megan R. Giles joined the Atlanta office and will practice out of the labor and employment department. Giles received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. While attending law school, she worked as student attorney at University of Michigan Juvenile Justice and Child Advocacy Clinics, provid more PR
Director Kraninger Issues Remarks at Launching of Bureau's Innovation Policies (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following remarks by Director Kathleen L. Kraninger at the launching of the Bureau's innovation policies:
"One reason I'm in town is to open a new Bureau regional office. This will be our fourth regional office located outside of D.C. and by having a presence here in Atlanta, we will be better able to protect consumers. It also gave me an opportunity to make a major announcement outside of Washington, D.C. and inc more PR
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Earn Black & Veatch Honor From Midwest Asian Culture Group (10)
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release:
With offices in more than 100 countries on six continents, global infrastructure solutions leader Black & Veatch champions workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) as a competitive strength and simply the right thing to do. And again, the 104-year-old engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) giant is being honored for that commitment.
During the Mid-America Asian Culture Association's (MAACA) yearly ga more PR
DLA: Employee Spotlight - Hermogena Ratliff (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.
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Dr. Ann-Marie John Joins Trocaire College As Dean of Nursing (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 10 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release:
Trocaire College President Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D. is pleased to announce that a key figure in Trocaire's commitment to meeting Western New York's need for well-trained nursing graduates has joined the college. Dr. Ann-Marie John will become the new dean of the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing, effective Sept. 16.
"Dr. John brings experience, excitement and wisdom to her new role at Trocaire," said Vice Preside more PR
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Improving Open Data Access in UAE is Key to Startup Success - Whitepaper (10)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 10 -- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news:
Improving access to Open Data in the UAE would give startups in the country the knowledge and tools they need to validate their business ideas and enhance their competitive edge, according to a new whitepaper released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The whitepaper, entitled Validating a Startup Business Idea and published in collaboration with global strategy consulting fir more PR
Duquesne University Is Pennsylvania's Only IIA-Certified Accounting Program (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has accepted Duquesne University as an Internal Audit Foundation Program in its global Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP). This makes Duquesne the only school in Pennsylvania, one of just 30 in the United States and one of 52 internationally to have an IIA-certified accounting program.
The IIA, established in 1941, is the recognized authority, leade more PR
Earthjustice: Groups File Amicus Brief Rejecting Efforts to Undermine Healthy School Lunches (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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- While USDA pushes rollbacks that weaken nutrition standards for school meals, groups remind the USDA of the associated health risks for students
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Lawmakers, scientists, parents, educators, and public health advocates -- including American Heart Association, American Public Health Association, FoodCorps, MomsRising, and National Education Association -- filed an amicus brief on Friday in Center for Science in th more PR
East Tennessee State University: Dr. Brian Partin Named Director of University School (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news:
Dr. Brian Partin, principal at Robinson Middle School in Kingsport, has been named director of University School at East Tennessee State University. He assumes the permanent role formerly held by the late Dr. Troy Knechtel, who passed away this summer.
Partin brings to ETSU 21 years of service in Tennessee public education, including 16 years in administration. Prior to becoming principal of Robinso more PR
Eastern Connecticut State University Top 25 Public Regional University in U.S. News and World Report (10)
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
Eastern Connecticut State University is again the highest ranked institution among Connecticut's four state universities in this year's U.S. News and World Report's edition of "Best Colleges." The 2020 rankings were released on Sept. 9.
This is Eastern's highest ranking ever as it was ranked 21st among public universities in the North Region. Eastern moved up five spots among public ins more PR
Eastern Michigan University, Community Partners Collaborate on Ypsiwrites, Program to Support Writers of All Levels, Ages in Variety of Genres (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
Eastern Michigan University is helping to establish a new community writing center that will support writers of all levels and backgrounds.
YpsiWrites, to be located at all locations of the Ypsilanti District Library, will have drop-in hours for one-to-one writing help along with workshops on different types of writing and other programs.
"We believe everyone is a writer, or has the potential to be a write more PR
Economic Community of West African States, African Union Convene Youth Dialogue in Nigeria Towards the Promotion of Peace and Security (10)
ABUJA, Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The Economic Community of West African States issued the following news release:
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) convened a National youth dialogue in Nigeria which birthed the forum "Youth for Peace Nigeria" aimed at developing strategies to promote peace, security and the development of the nation.
The youth dialogue tagged 'Reinventing Youth Energies and Capacities for Peace and more PR
Education at a Glance 2019 Shows Governments Must Accelerate Progress Towards SDG 4 and Quality Education for All (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 -- Education International issued the following news:
Reacting to the newly published Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's Education at a Glance report, Education International welcomes progress made in a number of countries in several aspects of educational provision, but insists that other major areas of education remain a cause of great concern for educators.
This year, in the Education at a Glance (EAG) report, the Organisation for Economic Co more PR
Education International: International Literacy Day - Eradicating Illiteracy Starts With Free Quality Public Education (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 7 -- Education International issued the following news:
Education International (EI) General Secretary warns that the world is off track in terms of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on quality education, including in literacy. More needs to be done to turn the tide and eradicate illiteracy.
The 8th of September is International Literacy Day. It aims to raise global awareness of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. This year, more PR
Education International: UK - Increasing Starting Salaries - a Step in the Right Direction for Guaranteeing Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 -- Education International issued the following news:
Reacting to the government's announcement of an increase in starting salaries for teachers, education unions in the UK have acknowledged that this measure will make teaching more attractive and help to mitigate the recruitment and retention crisis, but further public investment in education is urgently needed.
NEU: Schools need experienced as well as beginner teachers
"The proposed increase to teachers' starting more PR
Education International: UK - Member of Parliament Argues for International Aid to Support Public Education Systems, Not Private Providers (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 7 -- Education International issued the following news:
Education International welcomes the intervention of UK Member of Parliament Dan Carden who demanded that his country's international aid be used to support universally accessible inclusive quality public education, and not private education providers in the Global South.
Speaking in the UK Parliament, Dan Carden, Acting Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, made clear that "education is first a more PR
Education International: UN Special Rapporteur - Education Is a Crucial Tool to Combat Severe Abuses of Human Rights (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 13 -- Education International issued the following news:
Education International welcomes the latest report by Koumbou Boly Barry, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, focusing on the ways in which the right to education contributes to the prevention of atrocity crimes and mass or grave violations of human rights.
In her report transmitted to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur stresses that education has a key role more PR
Education Secretary Visits the West Midlands (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
Gavin Williamson meets staff and students at Dudley College of Technology and Walsall Studio School.
Today (12 September) Education Secretary Gavin Williamson visited Dudley College of Technology in the West Midlands to see first-hand the work they are doing to support young people to gain the skills they need to forge great careers.
As one of the first institutions to deliver new T Level qual more PR
Educational Institute of Scotland: OECD Figures Confirm High Workload Demands on Scotland's Teachers (10)
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 10 -- The Educational Institute of Scotland issued the following news:
New international figures, published today by the OECD, have confirmed that Scotland's teachers work some of the longest hours in the world.
The annual report Education at a Glance also confirms that Scotland's teachers spent the highest percentage of their working day in front of a class. The report indicates that Scotland's teachers spend 63% of their contractual working day teaching classes - t more PR
Educational Researcher Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in August/September 2019 Edition (10)
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Sept. 9 -- Educational Researcher, a journal that says it features scholarly articles that are of general significance to the education research community and that come from a wide range of areas of education research and related disciplines, published eight research articles on the following topics in its August/September 2019 edition:
* Fourteenth Annual Brown Lecture in Education Research: Reenvisioning Equity Research: Disability Identification Disparities as a Ca more PR
Educators for Excellence: Teachers and Education Leaders Unite on Shared Call to Action to Strengthen Teacher Diversity (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release:
As presidential candidates offer their plans to diversify the teaching workforce, Educators for Excellence (E4E) teachers and a dozen education nonprofit and advocacy organizations today released a unified call to action outlining their shared vision to improve teacher diversity and break down barriers preventing all promising teacher candidates from entering and thriving in the profession.
Despite ample research more PR
Electrical Engineering Students Benefit As Christopher Newport University's Program Gets ABET Accreditation (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news:
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- Recognition by global accreditor adds critical value to academic programs.
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Christopher Newport's bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering has been accredited by ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
Sought worldwide, ABET's voluntary peer-review process is highly resp more PR
Electricity Consumption From China's Internet Industry to Increase by Two Thirds by 2023 - Greenpeace (10)
BEIJING, China, Sept. 10 -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release:
China's internet data center industry emitted an estimated 99 million tonnes of CO2 in 2018, new research from Greenpeace East Asia and the North China Electric Power University shows. Researchers found that increasing the sector's renewable energy intake by 7% over the next five years would reduce carbon emissions by 16 million tonnes.
"Power market reforms and rapid growth in wind and solar power have cre more PR
Electrify America Sponsoring Ride and Drive Events Across the U.S. for National Drive Electric Week (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release:
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 14-22, 2019), Electrify America today announced its sponsorship of 10 Ride and Drive community events in cooperation with Plug In America, a nonprofit group advocating for the shift to plug-in electric vehicles. Electrify America, a leader in fast charging for electric vehicles (EVs), has provided funding to assist more PR
Electrify America's Open Network of Ultra-Fast DC Chargers: First to Charge an 800-Volt Electric Vehicle Battery at 270 Kilowatts (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release:
Electrify America, LLC and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) celebrated the first time the Electrify America DC fast charging network was used nearly to its full potential. On September 4, the day of the global launch event, a Porsche Taycan, with its 800-volt architecture, charged at Electrify America's Bloomsburg, PA charging station. The vehicle charged at a m more PR
Elementary School Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Elementary School Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features articles that pertain to education theory and research and their implications for teaching practice, published seven research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* A Cross-Linguistic Examination of Heterogeneous Reading Profiles of Spanish-Speaking Bilingual Students
* Cultural and Cognitive Autonomy: Teacher Positioning and Motivational Practices for Emergent Bil more PR
Elon University Leads the Nation in Programs That 'Focus on Student Success' (10)
ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 6 -- Elon University issued the following news release:
Elon University is the only college or university in the nation recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in all eight high-impact academic programs.
For the fifth straight year, Elon is the national leader in the U.S. News & World Report feature titled "Focus on Student Success" - colleges and universities that "provide undergrads with the best possible educational experience."
The feature, which more PR
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Aviation Dean Alan Stolzer Tapped for Top National Safety Committee (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news:
Dr. Alan J. Stolzer, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach, Fla., campus has been appointed by a U.S. cabinet secretary to serve as the only academic representative on the Department of Transportation's new Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee (SOCAC).
Stolzer, an accomplished scholar and highly experienced pilot with a 30-year t more PR
Emergency Physicians to Convene in Denver for World's Largest Emergency Medicine Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release:
Leaders in emergency medicine research, clinical practice, technology and more will convene in Denver for ACEP19, the largest gathering of its kind from October 27-30th at the Colorado Convention Center. Hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), this meeting is the premier opportunity to network, learn and explore new trends and technology paving the way forward for emerg more PR
EMILY's List Issues Statement on Endorsement of Long for Congress in Washington 3rd Congressional District (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement by President Stephanie Schriock on the endorsement of Carolyn Long for Congress in Washington's 3rd Congressional District:
"Carolyn Long knows what it's like to work hard to make ends meet because she's been there herself. She put herself through college by working a union job at a grocery store.
"Her hard work and education led her to where she is today: running to fight for southwest Washington's working families in Congres more PR
Engineers Australia Welcome New CEO (10)
BARTON, Australia, Sept. 6 -- Engineers Australia issued the following news release:
Engineering peak body Engineers Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Bronwyn Evans HonFIEAust FTSE CPEng as Chief Executive Officer.
Dr Evans is an experienced and respected CEO who brings a wealth of leadership and commercial and policy expertise gained across a career spanning both corporate and not-for-profit roles at the forefront of engineering in Australia and globally. These have inclu more PR
Engineers Ireland to Host Conference on Future of Engineering Education (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 12 -- Engineers Ireland issued the following news:
Future engineers must be equipped with the skills to take on global challenges, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and to succeed in a connected, digital world.
On Wednesday, 30 October, Engineers Ireland is hosting a conference to address these future engineering skills, academic standards and graduate mobility.
Conference attendees will share ideas on engineering education and shape Engineers Ireland's accr more PR
Entergy Named as National Leader in Economic Development (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Entergy issued the following news release:
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- 12th Consecutive Year on List
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For the 12th year in a row, Entergy has been named one of the nation's top utilities in economic development by Site Selection magazine. The award is due in large part to the vital role the company plays in economic development efforts across its four-state service territory of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
"It is a tremendous honor for our company's effort more PR
Environment America Issues Statement Seeking House Vote for Bipartisan Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Environment America issued the following statement:
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on two bills to prevent drilling off the coasts of the Atlantic, Pacific and the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. These votes will protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities from the dangers of offshore drilling.
Leading national and local organizations offered the following statement prior to floor votes on Rep. Cunningham's Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act and Rep more PR
Environment America Research and Policy Center: New Toolkit Provides Parents With Necessary Know-How to 'Get the Lead Out' of School Drinking Water (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following news release:
With "back to school" in full swing this week, Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund today are offering a free toolkit to Get the Lead Out of schools' drinking water. The groups aim to help parents, teachers and school administrators grapple with this serious health threat facing our children.
"Lead is a potent neurotoxin, affecting the way ou more PR
Environmental Education Exchange to Receive $48,136 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $48,136 cooperative agreement to the Environmental Education Exchange for a curriculum-based story on two areas along the Anza Trail in Arizona and Imperial Valley, California.
The funding opportunity number is P19AS00595 (CFDA 15.935).
For more information, contact Lilette Baltodano, 415/623-2251, Lilette_Baltodano@nps.gov. more ST
Environmental Working Group: FDA Finds Asbestos in Beauty Plus Products, Issues Voluntary Recall (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
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- EWG: More Oversight Needed for Cosmetics Made with Talc
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety alert urging consumers to stop using cosmetics from Beauty Plus, after the agency found the deadly carcinogen asbestos in at least four different talc-based products.
Asbestos was found in the products - bronzer, shimmer bronzer, a beauty palette and a matte blush -- as part of th more PR
Environmental Working Group: Trump Mulling Taxpayer Bailout of Nuclear Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
Although previous schemes to bail out the dying nuclear industry fizzled, the Trump administration is at it again. Bloomberg reports that the administration is considering using an obscure Cold War-era law to directly purchase U.S.-mined uranium to restock nuclear power plants.
In an Aug. 18 letter from the Nuclear Energy Institute to White House national security advisor John Bolton and economic advisor more PR
ESD and Verizon Media Announce $381,470 in Awards for Verizon Media's Community Benefit Funds for Niagara County and Lockport (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
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- Fifteen projects support workforce training, tourism, small business, community development initiatives and job training in Western New York
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Empire State Development (ESD) and Verizon Media today announced the 2019 funding recipients for the Verizon Media Community Benefit Fund for Lockport and Verizon Media Community Fund for Niagara County - Empire State Development. For the 2019 more PR
ESPN: Stephen A. Smith, First Take Live From 76ers Fieldhouse as Part of HBCU Week September 20 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release:
SPN's popular morning debate show First Take, with Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and host Molly Qerim Rose, will be live from the 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington, DE on Friday, September 20, as part of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.
The live edition of First Take from 10 a.m.-noon ET on ESPN will include a full lineup of special guests - including Basketball Hall of Famer Mag more PR
European Commission: European Solidarity Corps-Three Years On (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 13 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
Tomorrow is the third anniversary of President Juncker's 2016 State of the Union announcement to set up a European Solidarity Corps, offering young people the opportunity to take part in a wide range of solidarity activities across the EU.
Since then, more than 161,000 young people between 18 and 30 have signed up to join the Corps, and the initiative has made a difference in many people's lives. Most of more PR
European Committee of the Regions Meets in Turku (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 12 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
The City of Turku and the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities are hosting two different meetings of the European Committee of the Regions in Logomo on 12 and 13 September 2019. The European Committee of the Regions is a consultative body consisting of regional and local representatives from all 28 Member States. It is the official voice of cities and regions in the EU.
The more PR
European Committee of the Regions: Cities and Regions Expect an Ambitious Budget Proposal From Finland's EU Presidency (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 13 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
In an exchange of views with Finland's Minister for Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni, EU local and regional leaders stressed that Finland's Presidency of the Council of the EU must come up with an ambitious proposal for the EU's next multiannual budget, providing all cities and regions with means to invest in human capital and to tackle the digital divide.
Speaking at the meeting of the Europe more PR
European Committee of the Regions: Eastern Partnership Would Benefit From Going Local (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 12 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
The European Union should deepen relations with neighbours on its eastern borders through more localised and targeted engagement, local and regional leaders from the EU and its partner countries have said. In two separate reports adopted on 12 September, they advised the EU to increase its support for small cross-border projects designed to increase community contacts and to establish a publi more PR
European Journal of Applied Mathematics Issues 11 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition (10)
CAMPBRIDGE, England, Sept. 10 -- The European Journal of Applied Mathematics, a journal that says it covers applied and industrial mathematics, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition:
* An analytic study of vibrational energy harvesting using piezoelectric tiles in stairways subjected to human traffic
* Approximate analytical solutions for a class of nonlinear stochastic differential equations
* Chaotic backward shift operator on Chebyshev polynomia more PR
EVENT Oct. 21-23, 2019: AACSB International Schedules Asia Pacific Annual Conference (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- AACSB International will host the Asia Pacific Annual Conference at the Millennium Hilton, Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 21-23:
Agenda and speakers:
Increasing Government & Industry Research Funding for Business
This session will offer strategies and ideas to secure support for your research initiatives and increase the impact of your faculty's work.
Speakers: Atish Chattopadhyay, Director & Professor, IFIM Business School; Kar Yan Tam, Dean, School of Business and Ma more PR
Eversheds Sutherland Partner Maria Todorova Named Rising Star in Tax (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- Eversheds Sutherland, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Partner Maria M. Todorova has been selected as a 2019 Law360 "Rising Star" in the area of tax. The annual list recognizes outstanding attorneys under 40 for their significant legal accomplishments and commitment to their respective communities. Ms. Todorova was one of just five attorneys selected by Law360 for recognition in the Tax category.
Ms. Tod more PR
Everytown For Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Applaud Aldi and Meijer For Decisions to Prohibit Open Carry in Stores (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news:
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- In the Past Week, Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Wegmans, Albertsons Companies, ALDI and Meijer Have All Announced Prohibitions on Open Carry in Stores
- Polling Released Last Week Showed that Companies "Have More to Gain Than They Put at Risk" by Advocating for Gun Safety
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Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in Americ more PR
Everytown for Gun Safety: Wall Street Journal - Florida Schools Don't Want to Arm Teachers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release:
Following the Florida legislature's reckless and unpopular decision to allow Florida teachers to be armed in schools, a Wall Street Journal analysis found that a majority of Florida schools have rejected the option to arm teachers. Florida schools are implementing evidence-based solutions rather than relying on a gun lobby policy that is ineffective and risky.
School boards and superintendents have overwhelmingl more PR
Excelencia in Education Names Two California State University-Camarillo Channel Islands Initiatives as Examples of Excelencia Programs to Watch (10)
CAMARILLO, California, Sept. 11 -- California State University's Camarillo Channel Islands campus issued the following news release:
After becoming the only university in California to receive the 2019 Seal of Excelencia from Washington D.C.-based Excelencia in Education, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has also had two of its initiatives named as "Examples of Excelencia Programs to Watch."
Excelencia in Education is a national nonprofit educational consultancy dedicated to Latinx student success more PR
Eye-Witness Account Detailing the UNICEF Assessment Team's First Mission to Abaco, the Most Affected Island in the Bahamas on Friday, September 6 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF issued the following news release:
NASSAU / PANAMA / NEW YORK - Earlier today, UNICEF was able to access Abaco, the area of the Bahamas most affected by Hurricane Dorian three days ago. In and around Marsh Harbour on Abaco Island, our team witnessed widespread devastation and destruction. Schools and hospitals are flattened; houses and roads have collapsed; cars and boats are hanging in trees.
Children and their families who survived the hurricane more PR
Farm Bureau MembersTravel to Washington, D.C. (10)
EAGAN, Minnesota, Sept. 13 -- The Minnesota Farm Bureau issued the following news:
Twelve Farm Bureau members from across Minnesota met with their members of Congress in Washington, D.C. during the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's (MFBF) Farmers to Washington, D.C. trip September 10-13.
Members engaged with all 10 Minnesota offices while in D.C.: Senator Tina Smith; members of Congress Collin Peterson, Jim Hagedorn, Angie Craig, Dean Phillips, Tom Emmer and Pete Stauber; and staff members fr more PR
Farmers Insurance Joins 'Sesame Street's' 50th Celebration With a New Campaign and YouTube Series (10)
WOODLAND HILLS, California, Sept. 10 -- Farmers Insurance, an insurance company, issued the following news release:
Farmers Insurance(R) joins "Sesame Street's" 50th anniversary celebration with a new campaign that debuted September 9, which integrates the iconic show's characters into the world of Farmers(R) "We Know From Experience" initiative.
There are three new commercials created by agency of record, RPA, for this special series, two of which feature real-life Farmers claims reenacted wi more PR
FCC Issues Letter on USVI Edu & Workforce Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following letter:
To: Donna Frett-Gregory, Chair, Education and Workforce Development Committee Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie, P.O. Box 1690, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00804
Dear Senator Frett-Gregory:
Thank you for your engagement in response to my recent letter to Governor Bryan and for the opportunity to discuss the structure of 9-1-I fee collection and distribution in the U.S. more PR
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (Sept. 11) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $5.01 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Praxair
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Praxair Inc., Danbury, Connecticut, won a $5,014,780 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for the production and delivery of liquid oxygen for Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
Agency contacts: Patricia M. Dominguez, 210/780-4906, patricia.dominguez@dla.mil; or Patricia A. more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Sept. 11) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $8.58 Million Federal Contract Awarded to KPMG
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- KPMG LLP, McLean, Virginia, was awarded an $8,577,162 federal contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Installations Command for financial improvement and audit readiness support services to the Deputy Commandant, Installation and Logistics. The place of performance will be in Arlington, Virginia ( more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Sept. 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $975,790 Federal Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin Sippican
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Lockheed Martin Sippican Inc., Marion, Massachusetts, won a $975,790 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for radio transmitting buoys.
Agency contact: Danny Roberts, 804/279-4913, danny.k.roberts@dla.mil. CLASS58; NAICS334220.
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MILITARY $729,990 Federal C more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $17.64 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Vigor Marine
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, was awarded a $17,635,905 federal contract by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command for the overhaul dry-docking of the USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 202). The place of performance will be in Portland, Oregon.
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Sept. 14) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $31.55 Million Federal Contract Awarded to American Petroleum Tankers
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $31,548,000 federal contract modification by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command for a tanker (M/T Empire State) to carry petroleum products in support of the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Maryland (Sept. 11) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Maryland.
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MILITARY $39.77 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Tetra Tech
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Tetra Tech Inc., Germantown, Maryland, was awarded a $39,774,838 federal contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for operational readiness, base realignment, igloo closure compliance, technical, environmental and real propert more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Michigan (Sept. 13) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Michigan.
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MILITARY $2.83 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Amphenol Borisch Technologies
WARREN, Michigan, Sept. 13 -- Amphenol Borisch Technologies, Grand Rapids, Michigan, won a $2,830,283 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for circuit card assemblies.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New Mexico (Sept. 11) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New Mexico.
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MILITARY $40,077 Federal Contract Awarded to R&M Government Services
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- R&M Government Services Inc., Las Cruces, New Mexico, won a $40,077 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for sleeve bushings.
Agency contact: Carroll Marshall, 804/279-2286, carroll.marshall@dla.mil.
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$20,752 Federal more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New Mexico (Sept. 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New Mexico.
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$2.4 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Perikin Enterprises
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Perikin Enterprises LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, won a $2,404,499 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the construction of an aviation parts storage facility at Fort Bliss.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Virginia (Sept. 14) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Virginia.
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MILITARY $95 Million Federal Contract Awarded to ITility
RAMSTEIN AIR FORCE BASE, Germany, Sept. 13 -- ITility LLC, Herndon, Virginia, was awarded a share of an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity $95 million federal contract by the U.S. Air Force's 764th Specialized Contracting Squadron for advisory and assistance services at U.S. Air more ST
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Inflation Expectations Decline in August (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release:
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- Consumers Less Optimistic about Household Financial Situation and Economy
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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data released the August 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows a decline in short- and medium-term inflation expectations. Expectations for one year ahead inflation, home prices changes, and changes in the price of medical care and rent al more PR
Finalists Announced for the Institution of Chemical Engineers Global Awards 2019 (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Institution of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release:
More than 100 finalist entries from around the world are in with a chance of winning a trophy for excellence in chemical engineering at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Global Awards 2019.
Now in its 25th year, the IChemE Global Awards celebrate outstanding achievement by chemical, biochemical and process engineers and the material impact they are having on providing solutio more PR
Financial Institutions Complicit in Impact of Austerity Measures on Human Rights, Says UN Expert (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
Austerity measures imposed by international financial institutions such as the IMF, regularly cause violations of human rights, says UN Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky in a report to be presented to the UN General Assembly in October.
"Even though austerity can be a useful tool of administration against the squandering of resources, it is ess more PR
First Focus: 2019 Children's Budget Shows Spending on Debt Outstrips Spending on Kids for First Time (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- First Focus issued the following news release:
The 2019 Children's Budget book, released today by the bipartisan advocacy group First Focus on Children, reports that the United States -- for the first time ever -- spent a greater share of the federal budget servicing the national debt than on the children who will inherit it.
The share of federal spending on children has declined nearly 10 percent since 2015, according to the analysis, and hit an all-time low of just 7. more PR
First Half Results are Positive for the U.S. B2B Tech Indirect Market, According to NPD (10)
PORT WASHINGTON, New York, Sept. 9 -- The NPD Group, a market research company, issued the following news release:
According to The NPD Group's B2B Distributor and Reseller Tracking Service, the U.S. B2B technology market saw 4 percent dollar growth during the first half of 2019 compared to first half 2018, with sales reaching nearly $45 billion. During this timeframe, software sales experienced 8 percent growth, now making up 26 percent of industry sales, while hardware dollar sales saw a 3 pe more PR
FIRST Inspires 78,000 Students Worldwide to Reach New Heights With FIRST Tech Challenge SKYSTONE Presented by Qualcomm (10)
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Sept. 7 -- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) issued the following news release:
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- More than 7,800 Teams of Students Tackle New Challenge Focused on Developing Sustainable Cities During 2019-2020 Season
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FIRST(R), a robotics community that prepares young people for the future, launched its 2019-2020 FIRST(R) Tech Challenge season with an online game reveal on September 7. Teams of students and adult mentors gathered at more more PR
First Lady Frances Wolf Convenes College Hunger Roundtable, Engages With Students and Leaders on Resources and Potential Solutions (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
First Lady Frances Wolf today hosted a roundtable discussion with Education Secretary Pedro Rivera, Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, higher education professionals, students, and anti-hunger advocates to discuss ways to address hunger and food insecurity on college campuses.
"Pursuing higher education should not be a privilege reserved for individuals with disposable incomes, and hung more PR
First-Ever NBA Game in India to Be Played in Front of Youth From Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA Program (10)
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 12 -- National Basketball Association issued the following news release:
NBA India today announced that the first-ever NBA game in India will be played in front of 3,000 boys and girls from more than 70 schools under the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program.
Reliance Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports various philanthropic initiatives of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and has partnered with the NBA on the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program in India si more PR
Fitchburg State University: Summer Research Projects a Transformative Experience for Students (10)
FITCHBURG, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Fitchburg State University issued the following news release:
This summer, 22 Fitchburg State students worked under the auspices of faculty from a variety of disciplines on practical research projects concerning the public health of the Fitchburg community and the environmental health of the Nashua River watershed. Their nine weeks of effort culminated in public presentations in the Falcon Hub.
The project was funded in part by the Lloy more PR
Florida A&M University Among Florida Universities in Alliance to Increase Minority Women Faculty in STEM Fields (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among an alliance of five Florida universities that have secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to increase the number of women of color on university faculty in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The $2.4 million grant was authored by FAMU College of Education (COE) Dean Allyson Wat more PR
Florida A&M University Maintains Its Ranking As No. 2 Public Historically Black College & University (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
Florida A&M University(FAMU) maintained its ranking as the No. 2 public historically Black college and university (HBCU) and moved up two slots to No. 7 to remain among the top 10 public and private HBCUs in the nation, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
FAMU also placed higher than any other public HBCU on the list of more PR
Florida A.G. Moody Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Week (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week through her role as Attorney General by encouraging mental health awareness within law enforcement agencies. National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 8-14. According to BlueHelp.org, 167 active and retired law enforcement officers nationwide committed suicide in 2018. This summer, Attorney General Moody hosted M more PR
Florida Gov. DeSantis Highlights Rise of Florida Schools in National University Rankings (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis touted new standings by U.S. News and World Report ranking the University of Florida 7th and Florida State University 18th among public universities across the country, a significant rise for both schools.
"There's no question Florida is a top-tier destination for tourism and economic growth," said Governor DeSantis. "Now, these new rankings further solidify Florida as more PR
Florida International University Receives Top Award for Promoting Student Internships in D.C. (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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- The university is the No. 2 contributor of student interns to The Washington Center from more than 400 partner institutions around the country
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Each year, college and university students from around the world converge on our nation's capital to pursue real-life experience in government, non-profit organizations, public and private found more PR
Florida Senate President Galvano Congratulates Florida State University and University of Florida on Top 20 Rankings (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida Senate President Bill Galvano issued the following news release:
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- UF ranked No. 7, FSU No. 18 by U.S. News and World Report
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Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today released the following statement regarding the announcement that the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) have improved their national rankings, with both ranking as top 20 public universities in the U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges 2 more PR
Food For The Poor Accelerates Relief to the Bahamas (10)
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release:
HeadKnowles Foundation and the Archdiocese of Nassau have come on board with Food For The Poor to aid the people of the Bahamas after it was devastated last week by Category 5 Hurricane Dorian.
More than 70,000 people have been affected and the death toll is now at 45 and is expected to climb. Food For The Poor is working with trusted partners to make sure the aid gets to those who need it most.
The first more PR
Fort Hays State University: Meeting the Needs of Rural Communities Now Extends to Elementary Education (10)
HAYS, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:
Extreme teacher shortages are hurting schools all across America. This alarming trend is especially acute in rural areas. Many professionals living in rural areas who already have a bachelor's degree want to become teachers, but they can't afford to leave home, work and family to complete the coursework required for the second bachelor's degree that is the traditional pathway to becoming a teacher.
Fort Hays State U more PR
Fort Lauderdale Realtor Honored As 2019 Realtor of Year (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release:
Florida Realtors(R) honored Christine Hansen, 2018 president of the state association, as its 2019 Realtor of the Year. The Realtor of the Year award was presented at the state association's recent annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.
"Thank you so much," an appreciative but emotional Hansen told the crowd of about 500 Realtors attending the Awards Luncheon. "As I stand here, I t more PR
FOSS and Technical University of Denmark Enter Partnership Around Innovation Within Food and Agriculture (10)
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 11 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news:
By Christina Taekker
FOSS and DTU join forces around common interests within research, development and education.
A new strategic partnership between DTU and FOSS will strengthen the existing relations within research, development and education. The aim is to create a platform for common projects and goals, and to ensure a long-term collaborative relationship between the two parties. Focus area more PR
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky: Hazard Student Tobacco Prevention Partnership Named Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky issued the following news release:
A student-driven project at Hazard High School to educate youth and community members about the dangers of tobacco use is the latest recipient of a Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion Award. The award, announced today by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, recognizes the students' progress in advocating for smoke-free and tobacco-free policies and talking with peers about reducing their tobacco more PR
Four Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals Admitted to Ke Kai Ola, a Dedicated Hospital for Monk Seals on Hawaii Island (10)
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, Sept. 13 -- The Marine Mammal Center issued the following news release:
Just weeks after proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act were announced, The Marine Mammal Center admitted four endangered Hawaiian monk seals from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to Ke Kai Ola, its hospital and visitor center in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. The successful rescue, made in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other partner agencies, demonstrat more PR
Four U.S. Military Dogs Receive Nation's Top Honors for Valor at American Humane's 2019 Lois Pope K-9 Medal of Courage Awards (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 11 -- The American Humane Association issued the following news release:
A brave black Lab who was wounded in action while uncovering IEDs in Afghanistan; an intrepid Dutch Shepherd who helped safely evacuate a critically injured soldier; a four-footed warrior who undertook 600 missions for the U.S. Department of State; and an Improvised Explosive Device Detector dog who protected those who protect us at the Pentagon have all been chosen as the 2019 recipients of America more PR
Free Software Foundation: International Day Against DRM - Defending the Right to Read on Oct. 12 (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- The Free Software Foundation issued the following news:
A global community of students, teachers, and activists are taking part in the Defective by Design campaign's 13th annual International Day Against DRM. Though from different backgrounds, countries, and perspectives, participants in the campaign share the common cause of opposing Digital Restrictions Management (DRM), a widespread technology that places heavy restrictions on how people access digital medi more PR
Freedom for All Americans Announces New Incoming CEO & National Campaign Director (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Freedom for All Americans issued the following news release:
Today Freedom for All Americans / Freedom for All Americans Education Fund announced an upcoming change in executive leadership. After two years marked by both significant progress and challenges for LGBTQ people, Chief Executive Officer Masen Davis will be stepping down in November. The Board has named Kasey Suffredini, FFAA's current President of Strategy, to take the helm as CEO and National Campaign Directo more PR
From an Acoustic Levitator to a 'Neutron Bloodhound' Robot, Hands-on Research Inspires Summer Interns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news release:
Promise Adebayo-Ige, a chemical engineering major at the University of Pennsylvania, has been fascinated by fusion energy since he was in high school. He came to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory for a chance to do research in the field and spent his spare time training for his school's soccer team and studying for graduate school more PR
FTC Takes Action Against Operators of Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes and the Financing Company That Assisted Them (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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- Defendants allegedly bilked millions out of consumers by charging illegal upfront fees and falsely promising to lower or even eliminate consumers' loan payments or balances
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The Federal Trade Commission charged the operators of two similar student loan debt relief schemes, and a financing company that assisted them, with bilking millions of dollars from consumers.
The defendants allegedly c more PR
Funding Available for Assistance on Postdoctoral Fellows' Career Transition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for assistance on postdoctoral fellows' transition to positions of assistant professor or equivalent and initiate a successful biomedical career.
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; in more ST
Funding Available for Development of Animal Models, Related Materials (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for resource-related research projects for development of animal models and related materials.
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 sta more ST
Funding Available for Engaging Americorps Members in Interventions to Strengthen Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Corporation for National and Community Service announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the engagement of AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) community development, b) disaster prevention and relief, c) education, d) employment, labor and training, e) environment, f) food and nutrition, g) more ST
Funding Available for Institutional Research, Academic Career Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for institutional research and academic career development.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of the Institutional Re more ST
Funding Available for Maximizing Investigators' Research Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Maximizing Investigators' Research Program.
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 educat more ST
Funding Available for Mentored Research, Career Development Support (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for mentored research and career development support.
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 institu more ST
Funding Available for Research on Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research to determine the potential of myeloid-derived suppressor cells as a target for host-directed therapeutics for tuberculosis in the context of HIV co-infection.
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 more ST
Funding Available for Social Epigenomics Research Focused on Minority Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for social epigenomics research focused on minority health and health disparities.
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 controlle more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Scientific, Data Coordinating Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a scientific and data coordinating center for prevention of lower urinary tract symptoms research consortium.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) food and nutrition and b) health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; inde more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Support for AIDS Malignancy Consortium (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for support for AIDS malignancy consortium.
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 public andstate controlled institutions of higher education.
The agency description of the grant states: "AMC is a major infrastructure intended to st more ST
Ga. State Sen. Davenport: First Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on the Educational Development of African American Children in Georgia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on the behalf of State Sen. Gail Davenport, D-Jonesboro:
The first meeting of the Senate Study Committee on the Educational Development of African American Children in Georgia will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in room 450 at the State Capitol.
The Senate Study Committee on the Educational Development of African American Children in Georgia, chaired by Sen. Gail Davenport (D - Jone more PR
GAO Issues Report on Date Labels on Packaged Foods (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on consumer confusion about date labels. The report (GAO-19-407) is titled "Date Labels on Packaged Foods: USDA and FDA Could Take Additional Steps to Reduce Consumer Confusion".
The report was sent to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chairwoman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, on Sept. 9. Here are exce more ST
GAO Issues Report on Investigational Drugs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on actions taken to facilitate access to investigational drugs. The report (GAO-19-630) is titled "Investigational Drugs: FDA and Drug Manufacturers Have Ongoing Efforts to Facilitate Access for Some Patients".
The report was sent to Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N more ST
GAO Issues Report on Job Corps (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on how the Employment and Training Administration monitored contractor performance at selected Job Corps center. The report (GAO-19-326) is titled "Job Corps: Actions Needed to Improve Planning for Center Operation Contracts".
The report was sent to Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, Republican leader of the House Education and Labor Committee, on Aug. 8. Here are excerpts of summaries associated with the report more ST
GAO Issues Report on More Info Could Help Student Parents Understand Student Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the Department of Education's Child Care Access Means Parents in School program. The report (GAO-19-522) is titled "Higher Education: More Information Could Help Student Parents Access Additional Federal Student Aid".
The report was sent to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, on Aug. 20. Here are exc more ST
GAO Issues Report on Retirement Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the distribution of income and wealth among older Americans. The report (GAO-19-587) is titled "Retirement Security: Income and Wealth Disparities Continue through Old Age".
The report was sent to Sen. Bernard Sanders, D-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, on Aug. 9. Here are excerpts of summaries associated with the report.
What GAO Found: "Disparities in income and wealth among older house more ST
Geisinger, IBM Create Predictive Technology to Flag Sepsis Risk (10)
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release:
Geisinger and the IBM Data Science Elite team have broken new ground in detecting sepsis risk by creating a sophisticated predictive model using data from the integrated health system's electronic health record.
The body's response to an infection can cause sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects about 1.7 million American adults. Sepsis is a complex syndrome that is difficult to iden more PR
Gemmological Association of Great Britain the Journal of Gemmology Accepted Into Science Citation Index Expanded Database (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The Gemmological Association of Great Britain issued the following news release:
Leading gemmology education provider, Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) is pleased to announce that its flagship publication, The Journal of Gemmology, has been accepted into the SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded) database.
Inclusion in the SCIE is a signifier of academic excellence for any scientific journal, and this marks a landmark accomplishment for Gem-A's more PR
Geoff White Named EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer of Albertsons Companies (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Albertsons Companies, food and drug retailers, issued the following news:
Albertsons Companies has promoted Own Brands President Geoff White to Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.Merchandising Officer, Albertsons Companies.
Under White's leadership, Own Brands penetration grew from 23.0% in FY2017 to 25.3% in Albertsons Cos. most recently reported quarter. O Organics and Open Nature represent 23.6% of the total natural and organic sales at Albert more PR
Georgetown Law Becomes a Member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (10)
RENO, Nevada, Sept. 10 -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges issued the following news release:
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced Georgetown Law as a member of the oldest judicial membership organization in the country.
The NCJFCJ and Georgetown Law recognize the importance of diversity and educating the public on the role and importance of the court system. Both organizations align to improve the judicial system by providing the more PR
Georgia Gov. Kemp Names 10 Appointments (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Earlier this week, Governor Brian P. Kemp held swearing-in ceremonies for ten appointees to serve on various state authorities and boards.
Georgia State Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Charlice Byrd and her husband reside in Woodstock. She served as a State Representative from 2005 to 2013. More recently, she served as the North Georgia Field Representative for the U.S. presidential campaign f more PR
Georgia Gov. Kemp Names 17 Appointments (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced seventeen (17) appointees to serve on various state boards and commissions.
Board of Public Safety
Stacey Lanier Cotton has served as Chief of Police for the City of Covington, Georgia since 1997. Under his leadership, the Covington Police Department has remained CALEA-accredited since it was initially accredited in 1985 and is celebrating thirty-four years as more PR
Georgia Gov. Kemp Names Complete Count Committee Ahead of U.S. Census (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Governor Brian P. Kemp tapped sixty-six leaders to serve on the Complete Count Committee, an important task force that will ensure every resident of Georgia is counted in the 2020 U.S. Census. This state committee will be chaired by Rusty Haygood of the Department of Community Affairs and Anna Miller of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. The Executive Order is available here.
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Georgia Institute of Technology: Additional Degrees Get STEM Designation (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 13 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Degree programs in Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and College of Design have been updated to reflect their emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
In the School of Economics, degrees earned now count as STEM degrees, a classification that highlights the rigorous analytical nature of the school's offerings.
In May, the Board of Regents approved the shift in more PR
Geothermal Resources Council: Geothermal Energy Event Opens This Week in Palm Springs (10)
PALM SPRINGS, California, Sept. 10 -- The Geothermal Resources Council issued the following news release, dated Sept. 11:
Nearly 1,000 attendees will gather at the world's largest annual geothermal energy event, the GRC Annual Meeting and Expo, September 15 to 18 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California, USA.
The city of Palm Springs will welcome an international audience at the Opening Session of the meeting on Monday, September 16. The session will feature special gues more PR
Gerontological Society: 14 Journalists Earn Aging-Focused Reporting Fellowships (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release:
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and Journalists Network on Generations are welcoming 14 distinguished reporters for the next cohort of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, now in its 10th year.
They represent a wide range of general audience, ethnic, and community media outlets, including public radio and television affiliates, daily newspapers, and national publications. This year more PR
Gift of $1M Honors Retiring University of Wyoming Dean, Supports Statewide Mental Health (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
A $1 million gift to the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing by longtime supporter the McMurry Foundation aims to boost the delivery of psychiatric mental health nursing and integrated care in Wyoming through UW's undergraduate and graduate programs.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to both honor Mary Burman and support Wyomingites' access to mental health education and services," more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $70K in Federal Funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $70,107.62 in federal funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village, Inc. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to provide fire safety training for children aged 4-12 and other community m more PR
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Issues Joint Statement on Arrests of Straight Pride Parade Protesters in Boston (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders issued the following joint statement with Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition on the treatment of individuals arrested for protesting the straight pride parade in Boston:
"We are profoundly disturbed by the events surrounding the 'Straight Pride' parade in Boston on August 31, including the cascading missteps surrounding the counter-protest and its aftermath, at the hands of the police and the justice system. They are re more PR
Global Success Continues for University of Birmingham in World University Rankings (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
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- The University of Birmingham continues to rise amongst the best performing research-intensive universities in the world, according to the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
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Already ranked in the top 100 global universities in the 2020 QS World University Rankings at 81st, Birmingham has climbed four places in the 2020 THE World University Rankings to 112th more PR
Goodwin Wins Complex, 11-Year Trade Secret Case on Behalf of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Goodwin Procter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The Trade Secrets + Restrictive Covenants practice won a complex intellectual property dispute on behalf of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP), a public higher education and research institution in West Bengal, India.
After 11 years of litigation, the United States District Court of the Northern District of California definitively rejected M.A. Mobile's claims that IITKGP breached more PR
Government of Canada Supports Province-Wide Initiative to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment in Saskatchewan (10)
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 10 - The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
In Canada, all individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their ability to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Creating and maintaining safe workplaces where everyone - no matter their gender or gender identity - can be safe, res more PR
Government of Mongolia, ADB Promote Private Sector Opportunities (10)
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Sept. 11 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia co-hosted a private sector opportunities workshop today in Ulaanbaatar, which was attended by over 150 local and foreign private sector companies operating in the country. Mongolia's Vice Minister of Finance Ms. Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar and ADB's Deputy Country Director for Mongolia Mr. Declan Magee opened the event.
Representa more PR
Government of Nunavut: Alcohol Education Committee Elections (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 13 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news:
Do you wish to be a community leader, and help manage alcohol education and regulation in your community?
Elections for Alcohol Education Committees (AECs) will take place on October 28, 2019. Committee members are responsible for promoting alcohol awareness, and regulating the purchase, sale and import of alcohol in their respective communities. AEC members are needed in these communities more PR
Government of Nunavut: Cabinet Wraps Up Mid-Term Retreat (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 9 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news:
Nunavut's cabinet completed their mid-term retreat in Arviat last week, with renewed vision and objectives for the successful implementation of Turaaqtavut.
"We are a united executive council, with clear goals and strong ideas for Nunavut. We are now close to halfway through our mandate, and we remain committed to accountability and ensuring the Government of Nunavut achieves the goals of o more PR
Government of Nunavut: Release of 'A User's Guide to Bill 25' (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 12 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news:
Curious about how the proposed changes found in Bill 25 will affect the education system? What is new for District Education Authorities? How is bilingual education affected?
To help Nunavummiut understand the changes proposed in Bill 25, the Department of Education has created "Building on the Past, Guiding the Future: A User's Guide to Bill 25."
This plain language guide goes through ea more PR
Government of Rwanda, UNHCR, and African Union Agree to Evacuate Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Libya (10)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept. 10 -- The African Union issued the following news release:
The Government of Rwanda, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the African Union have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a transit mechanism for evacuating refugees and asylum seekers out of Libya.
Under the agreement, the Government of Rwanda will receive and provide protection to refugees and asylum-seekers, as well as others identified as particularly vulnerable and at-risk, who are curren more PR
Governor Mike Parson Kicks Off Reelection Campaign, Opponent Faces 'Uphill Battle' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
On Sunday, in his native Bolivar, Missouri, Governor Mike Parson formally launched his reelection campaign. Addressing a crowd of over a thousand enthusiastic supporters, Governor Parson highlighted his record of success in delivering results for Missourians and laid out his vision for the future of the state.
Press coverage of the governor's announcement bolstered his strong record to run on. As rep more PR
Grant Thornton Chief Economist Diane Swonk Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From ACG Chicago (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, issued the following news release:
The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Chicago is honoring Diane Swonk, chief economist for Grant Thornton LLP, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Swonk is the 19th recipient of the award, which is presented annually to an individual who has made major contributions to corporate growth throughout his or her career.
Swonk, an expert on macroeconomic shifts, monet more PR
Grant to Help Lilly Endowment Community Scholars Serve and Lead in Indiana Communities (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- The Lilly Endowment issued the following news release:
Since 1998, more than 4,600 Indiana students have received full-tuition scholarships to earn bachelor's degrees from Indiana's four-year colleges and universities through the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP). Now, a $1.05 million Endowment grant to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) will help Lilly scholars alumni and those Lilly scholars currently in college enhance their ability a more PR
Green Party: Greens Run in Fall 2019 Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Green Party issued the following news release:
At least 62 Greens are running in elections in September, October and November 2019. At least 43 Greens have run in winter, spring and summer 2019 elections, with 18 elected.
Most are running for a variety of positions: city and town councils, soil and water commissions, school boards, township trustees, and zoning boards. A few are seeking seats for state legislature or statewide office.
Many expect to see increased in more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Cris O'Neall Presents at the 2019 Western States Petroleum Association Property Tax Education Forum (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Cris K. O'Neall will participate at the 2019 Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) Property Tax Education Forum in Oxnard, CA.
O'Neall will speak on the panel "Current Legal Developments in California Property Taxation" Sept. 17. The discussion will cover new case law and recently adopted statutes and regulations.
WSPA is a non-profit trade association that re more PR
Greenberg Traurig: Jordan Cowman to Speak at Texas Society for Human Resource Management (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Jordan W. Cowman, a shareholder in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be a featured panelist at the Texas Society for Human Resource Management 2019 Global HR Conference. The one-day event brings together some of the industry's top experts to discuss challenges and opportunities affecting human resources.
Cowman will be featured during the special session, "What You Need more PR
Griffith University Breaks Into Times Higher Ed's Top 250 (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 11 -- Griffith University issued the following news:
Griffith University has vaulted into the 201-250 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020 placing it firmly in the top 2% of global universities.
Since 2015 Griffith has been placed in the 251-300 range but the THE Rankings released in early September sees the University rise into the Top 250, matching its result on the 2019 U.S. News Best Global Universities ranking.
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Griffith University MBA Ranks Like a BOSS (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept. 13 -- Griffith University issued the following news:
Griffith Business School's MBA program has been ranked fifth in the country in the 2019 AFR BOSS MBA Ranking, retaining its position in the Top 5.
Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Professor David Grant said the school was proud to have performed so well in what is a fiercely competitive field.
"Griffith Business School has now been ranked in Australia's top 5 ranked MBAs for three consecutive AFR BOSS MBA Ranking more PR
Groupe Speciale Mobile Association Mobile 360 Debuts in Malaysia (10)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 10 -- The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association issued the following news release:
The GSMA today announced the first speakers for the 2019 Mobile 360 Series - Digital Societies conference, which will take place 24-26 September at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event is supported by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and also the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). Host sponsor for the event is Axiata with other more PR
Grove City College Moves Up in U.S. News Best Colleges' Ranking (10)
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
Grove City College is recognized as one of America's best national liberal arts schools in U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings.
The College's engineering programs also earned a venerable spot on U.S. News' 2020 Best Colleges list of top institutions to attend in pursuit of an undergraduate degree in the field.
"This ranking recognizes Grove City College's status as one of America's be more PR
Grove City College: Sociologist to Discuss Faith of Emerging Adults (10)
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
Is the church losing the next generation of young people? Grove City College alumnus and Calvin University professor Dr. Jonathan Hill '02 will discuss that question and more at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in Arnold Recital Hall in the Pew Fine Arts Center on the campus of Grove City College.
The lecture is sponsored by the Department of Psychology and Sociology. It is free and open to the public.
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GSA and OMB Announce Government Effectiveness Advanced Research Center Challenge Winners (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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- Three groups received $300,000 each for innovative solutions to government challenges outlined in the President's Management Agenda
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The U.S. General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget today announced three grand prize winners of the Government Effectiveness Advanced Research (GEAR) Center challenge. Each winner received an award of $300,000 each. Five hono more PR
Hamilton College: LaDousa Co-Edits Special Journal Issue Honoring Urciuoli (10)
CLINTON, New York, Sept. 12 -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
Professor of Anthropology Chaise LaDousa and Ilana Gershon of Indiana University recently co-edited a special issue of Culture, Theory and Critique (volume 60, issue 1) to honor the pioneering work of Bonnie Urciuoli, the Leonard C. Ferguson Professor of Anthropology Emerita, in the study of neoliberal institutional and social formations, especially in higher education.
Titled Instruction and Improvisation under Neolibe more PR
Harder and Gomez Introduce Legislation to Combat Hunger on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release:
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- Harder Heard About Hunger Issues from His Own Students While Teaching at MJC
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Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students. The Enhanced Access to SNAP (EATS) Act would amend the Food and Nutrition Act to include "attending an institution of higher education" as a form of q more PR
Harris, Colleagues Call on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect From Former Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Doug Jones (D-AL), and Patty Murray (D-WA), along with Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in sending a letter to Stu Reed, President and CEO of now-defunct Education Corporation of America (ECA), and John F. Kennedy, ECA's Receiver, regarding a more PR
Harvard Education Press Publishes 'Science in the City' (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Harvard Education Press issued the following book description:
Science in the City: Culturally Relevant STEM Education, by Bryan A. Brown
Science in the City examines how language and culture matter for effective science teaching. Author Bryan A. Brown argues that, given the realities of our multilingual and multicultural society, teachers must truly understand how issues of culture intersect with the fundamental principles of learning.
This book links an more PR
Health Media Network and Cancer Research Institute Team Up to Drive Education and Awareness About Cancer Immunotherapy and Clinical Trials (10)
NORWALK, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news:
NORWALK, CT, and NEW YORK CITY - Health Media Network (HMN), a leading and trusted Digital Point of Care company, has teamed up with the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving more lives by advancing scientific efforts to develop new and effective immunotherapies for all forms of cancer, to distribute CRI's cancer immunotherapy and clinical trials education and awareness more PR
Healthcare Marketing Executive Michael Parisi Joins LUNGevity Foundation's Board of Directors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The LUNGevity Foundation issued the following news release:
LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, announced today that Michael Parisi, CEO at Guidemark Health, has joined LUNGevity's Board of Directors. His experience at Guidemark Health, a diversified healthcare communications agency with a focus on oncology and rare diseases, will be instrumental to the Foundation in its work of changing outcomes for people with lung can more PR
Helen Griffith Named Inaugural Executive Director of The Preuss School University of California-San Diego (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California's San Diego Campus issued the following news:
By Erika Johnson
Following a nationwide search, UC San Diego alumna Helen V. Griffith, Ed.D., has been appointed the inaugural executive director of The Preuss School UC San Diego, effective Oct. 7, 2019. Most recently, Griffith was the founding executive director and CEO of e3 Civic High, a public charter high school located in the San Diego Central Public Library, a role which she has more PR
Henkel: Pritt Donates 90.000 Euros to Support the Education of Children (10)
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 11 -- Henkel issued the following news release:
In 2019 Henkel celebrates the 50th anniversary of its iconic Pritt glue stick brand through different activities. To underline the brand values, the company beginning of the year started an internal Corporate Social Responsibility initiative called 'We craft for children' among the top-10 Pritt countries around the globe. Brazil, South Africa and Turkey have been selected as winners and were awarded with a total donation more PR
Hiram College Ranks on U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges (10)
HIRAM, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Hiram College issued the following news:
Hiram College has been recognized as a top college according to the newly released 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Hiram was ranked number 14 among Midwest Regional Colleges in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. The Midwest Regional category includes institutions from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Additionally, th more PR
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Issues a Free College Proposal to 2020 Presidential Candidates (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is providing all 2020 Presidential candidates with a copy of its Hispanic-Serving Institution Free College Proposal, a detailed plan to target HSIs as a national priority for a free college initiative. Two-thirds of the more than 3.6 million Hispanic college students today and a grand total of 4.5 million undergraduate stu more PR
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program Interns Begin Fall Session (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities welcomed its 2019 fall interns with an orientation on Sept. 5-6, 2019, for college students serving internships in the Washington, D.C., metro area and other locations throughout the country.
Over 110 students from colleges and universities across the country are among those who are participating in HACU's National Interns more PR
Hispanic Heritage Month Programs at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York Highlight Mesoamerica and the Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release:
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center in New York celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a special spotlight on the Indigenous peoples and cultures of the Caribbean and Mesoamerica. All events are free and open to the public.
Evening Program
Singer-songwriter Irka Mateo and DJ Max "Drlacxos" Cueto kick off the celebration more PR
HKUST Researchers Build the World's First All-Optical Multilayer Neural Network Paving Way for Next Generation of AI Hardware (10)
CLEAR WATER BAY, Hong Kong, Sept. 11 -- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed the world's first all-optical neural network for deep machine learning - bringing artificial intelligence a step closer to matching human brains in tackling complex problems such as pattern recognition or risk management, and at much lower energy consumption at the speed of light.
For a l more PR
Hogan Lovells: Leading The Way on Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
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- Hogan Lovells Names Mark W. Brennan As Lead Innovation Partner
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Global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced that Washington DC-based privacy and communications partner Mark W. Brennan is taking on the role of Lead Innovation Partner. He will be responsible for championing innovation in client service, new products, and legal innovation across the firm's global business.
"Mark will more PR
Holocaust-Focused Study at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Features Exhibit, Survivor Talk and Panel Discussions (10)
OSHKOSH, Wis., Sept. 10 -- The University of Wisconsin's Oshkosh Campus issued the following news:
An associate professor of history at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh says the Holocaust should never be forgotten-especially in a time of increasing racist violence and antisemitism.
Karl Loewenstein arranged for the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi German Concentration and Extermination Camp Exhibit that is displayed on campus through Sept. 27 at Steinhilber Gallery on the third floor of Reeve Union. more PR
Hope College: Student Statistics Research Project Earns National Recognition (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Hope College issued the following news release:
A Hope College student project has won third place in a biannual national statistics competition, continuing a tradition of strong finishes in the event by the college's students.
Hope juniors Sally Hakim of Naperville, Illinois, and Aidan Piwnicki of Manhattan, Illinois earned the award in the Spring 2019 Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition (USPROC) sponsored by the Consortium for the Advancement of Undergr more PR
Hotel Industry Supports More Than 1 in 25 American Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Hotel and Lodging Association issued the following news release:
Underscoring the significant economic impact and strong growth of the hotel industry, a new study released today finds that hotels support more than 1 in 25 American jobs--8.3 million in total--and contribute nearly $660 billion annually to U.S. GDP.
Conducted by Oxford Economics, the study was sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educati more PR
House Administration Committee Issues Testimony From Acting Architect of Capitol Carroll (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Administration Committee issued the following testimony by Acting Architect of the Capitol Thomas J. Carroll III at a hearing on oversight of the renovations of the Cannon House Office Building:
"I appreciate the opportunity to testify today and to provide an overview of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Cannon Renewal Project. The Committee's continued interest in and support for this project is essential to the AOC's efforts.
"The need for this project is more PR
House Conducted Nine Committee Hearings for Sept. 11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted nine committee hearings for Sept. 11:
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES IN EDUCATION TO ASSIST STUDENTS IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE AND OTHER ADVERSITIES
Committee on Education and Labor: Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled "The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities". Testimony was hea more ST
House Education and Labor Committee Report Highlights Inequitable Funding for HBCUs, TCUs and MSIs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
A report released this morning by the Committee on Education and Labor highlights the chronic underfunding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The report, titled "Investing in Economic Mobility: The Important Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs in Closing more PR
House Education Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Chicago Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following testimony by Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice K. Jackson at a hearing entitled "Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities":
"My name is Dr. Janice K. Jackson, and I am the Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), which is the third largest school district in the Unite more PR
House Education Subcommittee Issues Testimony From McDowell County Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following testimony by Ingrida Barker, associate superintendent of McDowell County Schools, at a hearing entitled "Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities":
"Thank you for the invitation to participate in the hearing aimed at discussing trauma-informed care in rural schools and the importance more PR
House Education Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Oklahoma State Superintendent Hofmeister (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following testimony by Joy Hofmeister, Oklahoma state superintendent of public instruction, at a hearing entitled "Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities":
"My name is Joy Hofmeister, and I was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the great people of Oklahoma in 2014 and aga more PR
House Education Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following hearing information: Importance of trauma-informed practices in education to assist students impacted by gun violence and other adversities at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 11:
Witnesses
* Nadine Burke Harris, California Surgeon General, State of California, San Francisco, CA
* Ingrida Barker, Associate Superintendent, McDow more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Keeping Families Together Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-196) on legislation (H.R. 2763) to prohibit the secretary of Housing and Urban Development from implementing certain rules. The report was advanced by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, on Sept. 6.
Excerpts of the report follow:
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
On May 15, 2019, Rep. Sylvia Garcia introduced H.R. 2763, the "Keeping Families Together Act," which would prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop more ST
House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Strategy, Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-198) on legislation (H.R. 3620) to provide rental assistance to low-income tenants in certain multifamily rural housing projects financed by the Rural Housing Service of the Department of Agriculture, and to develop and implement a plan for preserving the affordability of rural rental housing. The report was advanced by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, on Sept. 6.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Purpose more ST
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Center for Responsible Lending (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Ashley Harrington, senior policy counsel at the Center for Responsible Lending, at a hearing entitled "$1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today about the need to address the servicing issues contributing to this nation's $1.5 trillion student debt crisis. My name is Ashley Harrington, more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From National Consumer Law Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Persis Yu, staff attorney at National Consumer Law Center, at a hearing entitled "$1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Thank you for inviting me to testify today regarding how to protect student borrowers and hold student loan servicers accountable. I offer my testimony here on behalf of the low-income clients of the National Consumer L more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Student Borrower Protection Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Seth Frotman, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, at a hearing entitled "$1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Over the course of the last decade, I traveled all across the country, talking to thousands of people in big cities, small towns, and nearly every slice of America in between. And from these conversatio more PR
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Hearing Memo on Examining Private Market Exemptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets issued the following hearing memorandum:
To: Members, Committee on Financial Services
From: FSC Majority Staff
Subject: September 11, 2019 Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Hearing Entitled: "Examining Private Market Exemptions as a Barrier to IPOs and Retail Investment"
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the Subco more PR
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Hearing Memo on Macroeconomic Impacts of Changing Climate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy issued the following hearing memorandum:
To: Members, Committee on Financial Services
From: FSC Majority Staff
Subject: Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Examining the Macroeconomic Impacts of a Changing Climate."
The Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy will hold a hearing entitled, "Examining the Macroeconomic Impact more PR
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Meeting Challenge of White Nationalist Terrorism (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism issued the following hearing information: Meeting the challenge of white nationalist terrorism at home and abroad at 310 Cannon House Office Building at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18:
Witnesses
* Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Director, International Training and Education Program, School of Education, American University
* Christian Picciolini, Founder and Radical-in-Chief, Free Radicals Proj more PR
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Soufan Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following testimony by Soufan Center Founder Ali Soufan at a hearing entitled "Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland, Part I":
"Thank you for hearing my testimony today. During this session on global terrorism and threats to the homeland, my aim is to provide a brief overview of the threat landscape while focusing in particular on the challenges facing the United States in protecting the homeland from terrorist attacks more PR
House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, at a hearing entitled "Evidence of Current and Ongoing Voting Discrimination":
"My name is Vanita Gupta and I am the president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 national organizations working to build an Ame more PR
House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NAACP (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson at a hearing entitled "Evidence of Current and Ongoing Voting Discrimination":
"Thank you for inviting me to testify before you on this very important topic which is crucial to the very core of our democracy.
"My name is Derrick Johnson and for the past two years I have had the honor of serving as President and more PR
House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Public Interest Legal Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by J. Christian Adams, president and general counsel for the Public Interest Legal Foundation, at a hearing entitled "Evidence of Current and Ongoing Voting Discrimination":
"I am President and General Counsel for the Public Interest Legal Foundation, a non-partisan charity devoted to promoting election integrity and preserving the constitutional decentra more PR
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From Grand Junction Economic Partnership (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Robin Brown, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, at an oversight hearing entitled "BLM Disorganization: Examining the Proposed Reorganization and Relocation of the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado":
"Grand Junction, Colorado is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado and is located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains halfw more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Penn State Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, clinical professor of law and director of the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic at Penn State Law, at a hearing entitled "Administration's Apparent Revocation of Medical Deferred Action for Critically Ill Children":
"Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. It is an honor. I am the Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar, Clinica more PR
House Schedules Nine Committee Hearings for Sept. 11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. House of Representatives scheduled nine committee hearings for Sept. 11:
Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, hearing entitled "The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities", 10:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, hearing on "Protecting and Securing Ch more ST
House Science Committee Issues Testimony From American Statistical Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Karen Kafadar, president of the American Statistical Association, at a hearing entitled "Raising the Bar: Progress and Future Needs in Forensic Science":
"Thank you for inviting me to appear today. I am Karen Kafadar, Chair and Commonwealth Professor of Statistics at the University of Virginia. I also am 2019 President of the American Statistical Association (ASA), founded in 1839 and is more PR
House Science Committee Issues Testimony From Oklahoma Innocence Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Vicki Behenna, executive director of the Oklahoma Innocence Project, at a hearing entitled "Raising the Bar: Progress and Future Needs in Forensic Science":
"Thank you for the opportunity to discuss how we can work collectively to improve forensic science. My name is Vicki Behenna and I became the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Innocence Project (OKIP) in October 2015. OKIP is housed more PR
House Science Committee Issues Testimony From Texas Forensic Science Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Lynn Garcia, general counsel of the Texas Forensic Science Commission, at a hearing entitled "Raising the Bar: Progress and Future Needs in Forensic Science":
"My name is Lynn Garcia, and I am the General Counsel of the Texas Forensic Science Commission (Commission). Thank you for inviting me to share the progress Texas has made in the ten years since the publication of the National Acade more PR
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From American Society for Radiation Oncology (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by Paul M. Harari, chairman of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, at a hearing entitled "Utilization Management: Barriers to Care and Burdens on Small Medical Practice":
"The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) represents more than 10,000 members who strive to give cancer patients the best possible care and to advance the science of oncology. ASTRO's membership includes radiation onco more PR
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Clean Energy Business Network (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship issued the following testimony by Lynn Abramson, president of the Clean Energy Business Network, at a hearing entitled "Growing the Clean Energy Economy":
"Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the topic of growing the clean energy economy.
"My name is Lynn Abramson, and I am the President of the Clean Energy Business Network, or CEBN. My organization serves a more PR
Houston Symphony Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada Opens the 2019-20 Classical Season With All-Stravinsky Program and First-Ever Livestream (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news:
Houston Symphony Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada launches the 2019-20 Classical Season with an all-Stravinsky program, Stravinsky's Firebird at 8 p.m., Sept. 19 and 21, and 2:30 p.m., Sept. 22 in Jones Hall. The Houston Symphony is livestreaming the Sunday matinee performance of the classical subscription concert--marking its first-ever online video broadcast of a concert.
Celebrating his sixth season as Music Dir more PR
Howard University Ranked Top Private Institution Among National Universities Graduating Pell Grant Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Howard University issued the following news release:
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- U.S. News & World Report Ranks Howard No. 4 in US News Social Mobility Rankings
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In its first web exclusive social mobility ranking, Howard University has been recognized as the top private institution for "how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants (those typically coming from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually)." Howard ranked overall No. 4 on the U more PR
Huawei Technologies: ITU Telecom World 2019 (10)
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Sept. 10 -- Huawei Technologies issued the following news:
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- 5G+Gigabit, Connecting an Intelligent Future
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At the ITU Telecom World 2019, Huawei's theme is "Ubiquitous Gigabit Connectivity & Intelligent Society". Huawei is appearing full force with a host of forums and demonstrations, such as the 5G+Gigabit, Connecting an Intelligent Future forum and the 5G is On demo truck. Huawei works with government regulators, global operators, industry leaders, ecosystem p more PR
Human Rights Watch: Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
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- Widespread Inaccessibility Blocks Many from Full Inclusion in Elections
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This week, ten United States presidential candidates will take the stage to debate climate change, healthcare, immigration, economic inequality, and education - all of which have direct implications for people with disabilities. But will there be any mention of disability rights?
During July's debates, not a single question or an more PR
Human Services Secretary Visits Bidwell Training Center, a Pittsburgh Program Helping SNAP Recipients Gain Job Skills, Find Careers (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news:
Today, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller visited Bidwell Training Center in Pittsburgh, a SNAP 50/50 site that provides job-specific skills training and creates pathways to employment for people who receive food assistance through SNAP. She toured the facility's campus and saw its horticulture program.
"September is National Hunger Action Month, and programs l more PR
Idaho Department of Education: Top Idaho Math Teacher Advances to Nationals (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 11 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release:
A math teacher from Timberline High School has been selected as the state's finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
The 2019 Idaho PAEMST winner and national nominee for math is Jerod Morehouse.
"Mr. Morehouse is a shining example of the dedication our state's math teachers make in helping our children prepare for success in today's world," said She more PR
IEEE Software's Issue on the 50th Anniversary of Software Engineering Wins 2019 APEX Award of Excellence (10)
LOS ALAMITOS, California, Sept. 10 -- The IEEE Computer Society issued the following news:
IEEE Software, a leading magazine in the computing industry published by the IEEE Computer Society, has been awarded the APEX 2019 Award of Excellence in the "Magazines, Journals & Tabloids--Electronic" category.
APEX 2019, the 31st Annual Awards for Publication Excellence, is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures more PR
Illinois Policy Institute Diverts Millions From Classrooms Toward Administrative Bloat (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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- Illinoisans pay the most per pupil in the Midwest, but not enough money is making it to student instruction
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Illinois' high cost of education isn't paying off, according to new analysis from the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute.
Despite spending among the most per student in the Midwest on education, academic outcomes in Illinois lag behind many of its neighbors.
Why? Too many more PR
Illinois State Rep. Edly-Allen Receives 100% Rating From Illinois Environmental Council (10)
LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville:
Maintaining promises to focus efforts on protecting the environment, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, has received a 100% rating from the Illinois Environmental Council for the 2019 legislative session.
"It is a great honor to receive a 100% rating from the IEC. I made a commitment to protect our environment and our natural resou more PR
Illinois State Rep. Halpin-Backed Bill Guaranteeing Fair Pay for Teachers Now Law (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island:
Local teachers will be paid fairly under a new law from state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, raising the starting teacher salary in order to address the statewide teacher shortage.
"Paying teachers fairly is the first step toward building a stronger education system for Illinois' middle-class families," Halpin said. "Whether they are teaching o more PR
Illinois State Rep. Jones-Backed Legislation Ensuring Fair Pay for Teachers Now Law (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City:
State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is helping combat Illinois' teacher shortage by ensuring that educators in communities across the state are paid fairly for their important work.
"We need to recognize that teachers fill a vital role in our society and pay them what they deserve," Jones said. "There are teachers who still have to liv more PR
Illinois State Rep. Lilly Highlights Law to Increase Diversity in Colleges and Universities (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago:
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law to increase diversity in college admissions in Illinois.
"Being able to successfully engage with people from different backgrounds and who have different experiences is becoming an increasingly critical skill in today's economy and society," Lilly said. "Ensuring that our college more PR
Illinois State Rep. Lilly Measure to Help Students With Anger Management Issues Now Law (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago:
A measure to assist students with anger management problems from state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is now law.
"It is imperative that we give at-risk young people who have trouble managing anger the support they need and deserve to succeed as students," Lilly said. "This law will convene experts, including school social workers, children's more PR
Illinois State Rep. Pappas-Backed Law Ensures Fair Pay for Teachers (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca:
State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is combatting the statewide teacher shortage by ensuring Illinois' educators are paid fairly for their work.
"Teachers contribute so much to our society and to our kids' lives; they deserve fair compensation for all the good work they do," Pappas said. "They have devoted their careers to nurturing and guiding the ne more PR
Illinois State Rep. Reitz Measure to Expand Opportunities for Agricultural Education Teachers Signed by Governor (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville:
Legislation passed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, which will better prepare agricultural education teaching students for the classroom was recently signed into law.
"Agriculture is vital to our state and national economy, and it plays a major role in international relations and the global market," said Reitz. "Since agriculture plays more PR
Illinois State Rep. Welch-Backed Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law (10)
HILLSIDE, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside:
A proposal sponsored by state Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, to increase the minimum salary for Illinois teachers was recently signed into law.
"Teachers dedicate their lives to creating a brighter future for our children and they deserve fair compensation for their work," Welch said. "The current salary structure makes it difficul more PR
Illinois State Rep. Willis-Backed Proposal Increasing Minimum Wage for Teachers Now Law (10)
NORTHLAKE, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake:
A proposal sponsored by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, which increases the minimum wage for Illinois teachers, was recently signed into law.
"By increasing the starting wage for teachers we are giving a boost to our local schools in recruiting and retaining educators," Willis said. "Quality schools start with quality teachers. This new more PR
Illinois Wesleyan University: Bollinger '20 Earns National Education Honor (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
Senior secondary education and mathematics major Madeline Bollinger '20 (Libertyville, Illinois) has been selected from a national pool of candidates to receive the Linda and Vincent McGrath Scholarship for undergraduate students of education from Kappa Delta Pi, honor society in education.
"Being awarded this scholarship, to me, means that my professors at IWU and the board of KDP truly see my po more PR
Illuminating Engineering Society: Announcement on Recent DOE Actcions (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Illuminating Engineering Society issued the following news release:
The purpose of this communication is to provide IES members with updated and accurate information on the recent DOE rescission, and to inform members of a new public comment period on related issues. The IES will post more background information on the IES Outreach/Policy Briefs/Documents Section of our website here (https://www.ies.org/about-outreach/policy-briefsdocuments/) by close of business Septem more PR
In ACLU of Colorado Lawsuit, Greeley Agrees to Stop Enforcing 'Median Ban' That Targets Panhandlers (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news:
In response to an ACLU of Colorado lawsuit filed this morning in federal court, the City of Greeley has agreed to immediately stop enforcing its ordinance that bans pedestrians from being present on traffic medians "for longer than necessary to cross the street." The lawsuit asserts that the "Median Ban" violates the free speech rights of people who want to stand on medians to engage in expre more PR
Independent Schools Queensland: Re-Thinking Parent Engagement in Schools is a Potential Game-Changer - Expert (10)
QUEENSLAND, Australia, Sept. 9 -- Independent Schools Queensland issued the following news release:
From electronic video newsletters for boarding parents, to "blossom bags" with home-based literacy activities for Prep and Kindergarten parents, Queensland independent schools are adopting new approaches to link school and home to enhance student learning.
The projects (see summaries below) were showcased at a parent engagement breakfast hosted by Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) in Brisbane more PR
Independents by Sodexo Continues Growth in Belfast (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- Sodexo United Kingdom Field Office issued the following news release:
Independents by Sodexo has been awarded two contracts in Belfast - a brand new catering contract with Victoria College and a cleaning contract addition to existing services at Rathmore Grammar School - continuing its business growth in the region.
The new, previously self-operated, contract at Victoria College will see Independents by Sodexo provide catering and hospitality services to the 870 pu more PR
India Is on Cusp of Major Change in Its Social Contract - University of London School of Economics & Political Science Director (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release:
"...There are many reasons to think now is an ideal time to debate the social contract that will best serve India in the 21st century."
This was the message given by Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), during her speech at Mumbai university last night (11 September).
In the lecture, which was given more PR
Indiana Department of Education Identified as a National Leader in Computer Science Education (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today shared a new report highlighting Indiana as a national leader in computer science education. Created by Code.Org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, the 2019 State of Computer Science Education praises Indiana for being one of only five states in the nation to implement all nine more PR
Indiana Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, Task Forces (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions, and task forces.
21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force
The governor made one new appointment to the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force:
- Dr. Paul V. Preckel (West Lafayette), faculty director of the State Utility Forecasting Group at Purdue U more PR
Indiana House Republicans: Behning - Ilearn - An Important Snapshot of Student Learning (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:
Indiana spent the last several years taking a critical look at the type of annual assessment students take and how the results are used. This led to eliminating the troubled ISTEP exam and creating ILEARN - Indiana's Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network.
The Indiana Department of Education thoughtfully created an exam that is much more reflective of Indiana's college- and career-read more PR
Indiana University-East Campus: Fine-Tuned BOSS Program Receives Nomination for National Award (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 10 -- Indiana University's East Campus issued the following news:
Indiana University East's Business Opportunities for Self Starters (BOSS) entrepreneurship program is a finalist for a national excellence award.
Tim Scales is the founder of the BOSS program at IU East. He is a senior lecturer for the IU East School of Business and Economics and the director for the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Economic Education.
Scales was asked to submit the BOSS p more PR
Infosys Inaugurates Arizona Technology and Innovation Center (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 13 -- Infosys, a consulting and information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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- Announces Surpassing its Spring 2017 Commitment to Hire 10,000 American Workers to Accelerate Innovation for American Enterprises
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Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today joined Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to inaugurate its Technology and Innovation Center in Arizona. Infosys plans to hire 1,00 more PR
Innovative Thinking Marks African Development Bank's Africa Jobs Manifesto (10)
TUNIS, Tunisia, Sept. 13 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release:
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- Employment is Top of the Agenda of Every African Leader - SVP Charles Boamah
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Innovative thinking about Africa's conventional employment issues is what marks the African Development Bank's new policy research document "Creating Decent Jobs: Strategies, Policies, and Instruments," participants heard at the report launch, held 12 September 2019.
The report elicited strong presentations and more PR
Institute for Musculoskeletal Science & Education Assigned Patent for Spinal Fusion Implant (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14 -- Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been assigned a patent (No. 10,405,992, initially filed Oct. 25, 2016) developed by James A. Sack, Elverson, Pennsylvania, for a spinal fusion implant.
The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=10,405,992.PN.&OS=PN/10,405,992&RS=PN/10,405,992 more PT
Institute for Women's Policy Research Statement on New GAO Report on Student Parents (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research issued the following news release:
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- Important new research confirms that student parents need better access to financial aid and affordable child care to complete college
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Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an extensive report on student parents called, "Higher Education: More Information Could Help Student Parents Access Additional Federal Student Aid." The report, completed at the req more PR
Institution of Chemical Engineers: New Free Interactive Laboratory Experiments Case Study for University Students (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 9 -- The Institution of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release:
A new free interactive case study to help chemical engineering undergraduate students in conducting laboratory experiments more safely has been produced by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)'s Safety Centre.
The Laboratory Experiment case study and the associated guidance document Sample University Laboratory Process Safety Management System have been developed to help better e more PR
Insured Retirement Institute Honors Lincoln Financial Group's Will Fuller With Retirement Champion Award (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news release:
Will Fuller, Lincoln Financial Group executive vice president, was honored as Industry Retirement Champion of the Year by the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) at the group's annual meeting today.
IRI's Industry Champions of Retirement Security Award was established to recognize individuals who work to enhance retirement security in the United States. The award is bestowed upon an indiv more PR
Interfaith Immigration Coalition: As Senate Marks Up Appropriations Bills, Religious Leaders Urge Rejection of Trump Administration's Immoral Immigration Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Interfaith Immigration Coalition issued the following news:
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will mark up its FY 2020 appropriations bill on Tuesday, September 10. Today, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition issued these priorities for spending decisions made by Congress.
Sheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women, said: "How a nation chooses to spend its money reflects its priorities more PR
International Bridge Association: Transportation Experts From Around World to Meet and Share Best Practices in Halifax, Nova Scotia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release:
Transportation experts from 25 countries will gather to share best practices during the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association's (IBTTA) 87th Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. IBTTA is the worldwide association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them.
Click here to view the Agenda and a full list more PR
International Council of Museums Kyoto 2019 the Extraordinary General Conference Postpones the Vote on a New Museum Definition (10)
PARIS, France, Sept. 7 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news:
ICOM is leading and will continue to lead the conversation about what a museum is.
After a profound and healthy debate among ICOM members, the Extraordinary General Assembly has decided to postpone the vote on the new museum definition. The decision gathered 70,41% votes in favour.
"This has been one of the most democratic processes in the history of ICOM", said Suay Aksoy, President of ICOM. "The discus more PR
International Education Gives Students Edge in Globalized Job Market, Says York University Expert (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 13 [TNSeducationresearch] -- York University issued the following news release:
Adjusting to university life can be particularly challenging for international students, whether straight from high school or after completing some post-secondary education. However, when they graduate, they have an edge in the globalized job market, according to York University Professor Thomas Klassen.
"Parents and students know that employers place a premium on new professionals who have more PR
International Federation of Inventors' Associations: 19th Al-Bassel Fair for Invention & Innovation, Syria (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 8 -- International Federation of Inventors' Associations issued the following news:
The nineteenth Al-Bassel Fair for Invention and Innovation was held concurrently with the 61st session of Damascus's International Exhibition, from August 31 to September 6, 2019, under the patronage of The Ministry of Interior Trade and Consumer Consumption with national cooperation of the General Organization for International Exhibitions and Fairs (GOIEF), the Association of Syrian more PR
International Labor Rights Forum: Garment Workers in Pakistan Need a Worker-Led Factory Safety Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The International Labor Rights Forum issued the following news release:
Clean Clothes Campaign, International Labor Rights Forum, Labour Education Foundation, National Trade Union Federation, and Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research
Seven years since the Ali Enterprises factory fire of 2012, in which over 250 workers were killed, textile and garment factories in Pakistan remain as unsafe as they were then, warns a report launched today. Initiatives establ more PR
International Organization for Standardization: How Standards Can Lead to Better Lives (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- The International Organization for Standardization issued the following news:
International standards can bring about a harmonization that promotes strength for countries in all areas of their development. It enables them to act cohesively instead of separately, gain a firmer foothold in the global marketplace and open doors to new opportunities. Experts explain why a level playing field will benefit everyone.
Goal 1 of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Develo more PR
International Organization for Standardization: Keeping An Eye on What Matters for the Economy (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- The International Organization for Standardization issued the following news:
Top economists agree that trade and economic growth are inextricably linked. For growth to turn into transformative development, however, more is needed. What's the importance of international standards in facilitating trade? What is their role in achieving growth in low-income countries? Here's a glimpse into the worldwide waters of trade.
International trade is the exchange of capita more PR
International Republican Institute: Research From Nigeria Highlights Need for Elected Officials to Engage Citizens (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The International Republican Institute issued the following news release:
Responsive governance has been a challenge at both the state and national levels in Nigeria. As the findings of a 2018 poll conducted by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR) in Nigeria's Adamawa, Bauchi, Ebonyi and Sokoto states illustrate, although citizens have many pressing concerns, there is little communication between government official more PR
International Rescue Committee Responds to New Reports of Plans to Further Reduce US Refugee Admissions (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
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- Further cuts to the US Refugee Admissions Program by the Trump Administration would turn back thousands already referred to the US for admission, put lives at risk, undermine US foreign policy interests, and speed a global race to the bottom on protection
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds this afternoon with highest concern to reports in the New York Times on US government more PR
International Science Council: Vacancy - Administrative and Membership Liaison Officer (10)
PARIS, France, Sept. 11 -- The International Science Council issued the following news:
The International Science Council (ISC) is seeking an Administrative and Membership Liaison Officer to join its team in Paris, France, on a permanent contract, and starting 1 December 2019.
The International Science Council (ISC) is a non-governmental organization with a unique global membership that brings together 40 international scientific Unions and Associations and over 140 national and regional scien more PR
International Telecommunication Union Telecom World 2019 Highlights Tech Innovations Improving Lives (10)
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Sept. 12 -- International Telecommunication Union issued the following news release:
A host of life-changing innovations were highlighted at the lively Awards Ceremony, which marked the close of four busy days of showcasing, networking and debates at ITU Telecom World 2019. Award winning innovations from SMEs, governments and major corporates came from areas as diverse as online education, 5G airships and drones, green 5G, digital addressing, transforming digital heat from da more PR
International Telecommunication Union Telecom World 2019 Raises Curtain on 4 Days of Debate, Tech Exhibition and Networking (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- International Telecommunication Union issued the following news release:
ITU Telecom World 2019, the global tech event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises, opened its doors today to four days of exhibition, debate, networking and awards amongst some of the most influential names from across the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
Hosted by the Government of Hungary, the event was launched in the presence of Vikt more PR
IOM, UNHCR and UNICEF Urge European States to Boost Education for Refugee and Migrant Children (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
Three UN agencies are calling on European States to increase resources and practical support for their school systems to ensure all refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children can access and stay in quality education.
In a briefing paper published today (11/09), IOM, the International Organization for Migration, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and UNICEF, the United Nat more PR
Iona College Appoints Kevin O'Sullivan as Vice President of Enrollment Management (10)
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 13 -- Iona College issued the following news:
Iona College is pleased to announce that after a rigorous national search, Kevin O'Sullivan has been appointed Vice President of Enrollment Management, overseeing undergraduate and transfer admissions and student financial services.
O'Sullivan comes to Iona with 14 years of demonstrated success in higher education as a leader, team builder and innovator who has implemented data-driven recruiting tactics to attract loca more PR
Iowa Gov. Reynolds: Iowa Sets a Higher Bar for Student Success (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
The State Board of Education today approved performance levels that determine how many students met expectations on Iowa's new state test, the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP).
The board adopted performance levels based on a recommendation from a committee of Iowa educators and the test's developer, Iowa Testing Programs at the University of Iowa. The recommendations were shared dur more PR
Iowa State University Researchers to Study Blockchain Technology to Improve Sustainability in Food Markets (10)
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Iowa State University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
Food production systems could become more environmentally sustainable and K-12 students could become more educated about it as part of a new research project.
A team of Iowa State University researchers, led by mechanical engineering (ME) associate professor Mark Mba-Wright, recently received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a research project ti more PR
Ironwood Tree Experience to Receive $30,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $30,000 cooperative agreement to the Ironwood Tree Experience of Tucson, Arizona, for youth engagement through bird and habitat experiential education.
The agency description of the grant states: "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program supports the conservation of birds and their habitats through collaborative partnerships that work to protect the more ST
J.J. Keller Partners With the National Floor Safety Institute to Combat Workplace Falls Worldwide (10)
NEENAH, Wisconsin, Sept. 10 -- J.J. Keller and Associates, a provider of consulting services, issued the following news release:
With hundreds of thousands occurring each year, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death, according to the World Health Organization. To help companies prevent costly falls on the same level, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has joined forces with the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) -- a world leader in walkway safety standards and practice.
"Im more PR
James Cook University's Global Rankings Success (10)
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
James Cook University has strengthened its standing as a world-class research and teaching university, with an authoritative global ranking listing JCU in the top 250 of the world's universities.
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has ranked JCU 201-250 out of nearly 1400 institutions worldwide.
It's the third year in a row the University has been recognised among the world's to more PR
Jesuit Schools Named to 2020 U.S. News & World Report Rankings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
On Monday, September 9, U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of the best colleges and universities in the United States. Jesuit institutions were featured prominently on the list (click on names for individual institutional press releases):
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES (399 schools):
24. Georgetown University
37. Boston College
54. Santa Clara University
64. Loyola Marymo more PR
Journal of Australian Mathematical Society Issues 8 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)
ACTON, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Journal of Australian Mathematical Society, a journal that says it covers all areas of pure mathematics and mathematical statistics from the Australian Mathematical Society, published eight research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition:
* A Magnetic Double Integral
* Characterizing Hermitian Varieties in Three- and Four-Dimensional Projective Spaces
* Content and Singletons Bring Unique Identification Minors
* Locally Compact Wreath Pr more PR
Journal of Business Ethics Issues 17 Research Articles in Part 3 of September 2019 Edition (10)
CHAM, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The Journal of Business Ethics, a journal that says it focuses on methodological and disciplinary perspectives concerning ethical issues related to business, published 17 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* A Humanistic Perspective for Management Theory: Protecting Dignity and Promoting Well-Being
* Beyond Profit and Politics: Reciprocity and the Role of For-Profit Business
* Can a Corporation be Worthy of Moral Considerati more PR
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education Issues 8 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, a journal from the American Psychological Association, published eight research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* "We need to stick together for survival": Black college students' racial identity, same-ethnic friendships, and campus connectedness.
* Assimilation and subversion on campus: A critical discourse analysis of students' experiences of race and institutional resources.
* Coming out: E more PR
Journal of Family Issues Issues 7 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of Family Issues, a journal that says it focuses on contemporary social issues and social problems related to marriage and family life, from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, published seven research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition:
* Changes and Trends in Family Structure in Taiwan, 1990 to 2010
* Dilemmas of an Aging Society: Family and State Responsibilities for Intergenerational Care in Taiwan
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Journal of Interpersonal Violence Issues 7 Research Articles in Part 2 of October 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of Interpersonal Violence, a journal devoted to the study and treatment of victims and perpetrators of interpersonal violence, published seven research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition:
* "I Could Never Work With Those People . . . ": Secondary Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Via a Brief Training for Therapists About Pedophilia
* "I Didn't Know Where To Go": An Examination of Stop It Now!'s Sexual Abuse Prevention Helpline
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Journal of Learning Disabilities Issues 5 Research Articles in September/October 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of Learning Disabilities, a journal that says it features in-depth coverage of topics such as mathematics, sciences and the learning disabilities field as discursive practice, published five research articles on the following topics in its September/October 2019 edition:
* Identifying Children With Clinical Language Disorder: An Application of Machine-Learning Classification
* Improving Teachers' Comprehension of Curriculum-Based Measurement Progress-Mon more PR
Journal of Nursing Care Quality Issues 16 Research Articles in October/December 2019 Edition (10)
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, The Netherlands, Sept. 9 -- The Journal of Nursing Care Quality, a peer-reviewed journals that provides practicing nurses as well as nurses who have leadership roles in nursing care programs information regarding the application of principles and concepts in the practice setting, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its October/December 2019 edition:
* Associations Between Hospital-Level Patient Satisfaction Scores and Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer O more PR
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues 32 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published 32 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* A Cluster Randomized Trial of Tai Chi vs Health Education in Subsidized Housing: The MI-WiSH Study
* Analyzing Hospital Transfers Using INTERACT Acute Care Transfer Tools: Lessons from MOQI
* Apixaban Concentrations with Lower than Recommended Dosing in Older Adults w more PR
Kaiser Permanente: 9 New Physicians Welcomed On Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Islands (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 12 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release:
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- These physicians join Kaiser Permanente Hawaii's award-winning staff of over 600 health care providers in Hawaii's largest medical practice.
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Nine doctors have joined Kaiser Permanente Hawaii facilities on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island. They add to Kaiser Permanente's award-winning staff of more than 600 health care providers in Hawaii's largest medical practice, the Hawaii Permanente Medical Grou more PR
Kaiser Permanente: Grant Supports Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 13 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release:
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- Kaiser Permanente Hawaii awards a $50,000 community benefit grant to the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership.
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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has awarded a $50,000 community benefit grant to the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership in partnership with Mana Up. The grant supports a collaborative effort between the organizations to promote economic and leadership opportunities for more PR
Kansas Gov. Kelly Issues Executive Order Launching Governor's Council on Tax Reform (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news:
Governor Laura Kelly today signaled the start of a comprehensive overview of state and local taxes by issuing Executive Order 19-11, which outlines her vision for establishment of a fiscally responsible, fair and sustainable tax structure.
The Governor's Council on Tax Reform will conduct an 18-month, in-depth study, and make specific statutory recommendations to state lawmakers.
The first meeting of the full Co more PR
Keele University Academic Secures Grant to Digitise Famous Literary Collection (10)
STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 9 -- Keele University issued the following news:
A Keele academic has been awarded $45,000 by the National Endowment for the Humanities for a collaborative project with the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr Rebecca Bowler from Keele University will be digitising the papers of novelist May Sinclair. The project will develop a framework to digitise publications of several of Sinclair's works, opening up the archive for scholars a more PR
Keele University Joins New Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers (10)
STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Sept. 12 -- Keele University issued the following news:
A new concordat has been established identifying the necessary conditions for researchers to flourish and help deliver the UK's economic and industrial strategies.
The Researcher Development Concordat was launched today at the Universities UK (UUK) Annual Members' Conference, by the Chair of the Concordat to Strategy Group (CSG) and new President of UUK Professor Julia Buckingham CBE.
The renewed covenant will sup more PR
Keesler Inspector General on Resilience: Control What You Can, Manage What You Can't (10)
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Jerry Hambright
As the 81st Training Wing inspector general a lot of my job is assessing unit programs and ensuring the unit is healthy and capable of accomplishing the mission. The expectation is that commanders and unit program managers are performing regular self-assessments and taking the appropriate actions to maintain the program. Our job in the IG is to va more PR
Kent State University Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Kent State University issued the following news:
Kent State University's long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of Kent State will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the Kent State Board of Trustees. The contract was approved at the Board's regular quarterly meeting, which was held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Tuscarawas Campus.
Located in New Philadelphia, K more PR
Kent State University Named Only Northeast Ohio Institution on Top Public Schools List in 2020 U.S. News Rankings (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Kent State University issued the following news:
Kent State University has made impressive moves in the rankings in the newly released 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. Kent State has climbed three spots, a 3% increase, on the Top Public Schools list. Kent State is the only Northeast Ohio institution on the Top Public Schools list.
In addition, Kent State is again included in the Best National Universities list in the coveted top tier, improving its over more PR
Keynote, Award Nominees Announced for American Society of Mechanical Engineers's Third Annual Impact.Engineered (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued the following news release:
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- Leading Engineers, Scientists, Scholars and Entrepreneurs Gather in New York Oct. 9 to Celebrate and Cultivate Tech Breakthroughs That Effect Positive Social Change
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With shared determination to positively impact underserved communities through engineered solutions to address social and environmental issues, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Engineering for more PR
Klobuchar, Tester Urge Education Department to Provide Answers, Take Action on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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- Despite efforts from Congress to help student borrowers, a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirms that borrowers continue to find it nearly impossible to gain financial relief under the existing public service student loan forgiveness programs
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Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jon Tester (D-MT) urged the Department of Education to provide answers more PR
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Rises in 2020 U.S. News and World Report Rankings (10)
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
Kutztown University has been named a "Best Regional University" in the U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities.
In data released Monday, Sept. 9, U.S. News lists KU as No. 126 in the first tier of the Best Regional Universities for the northern region, 11 spots higher than last year and KU's highest jump in a decade. KU has been ranked in the first tie more PR
LA Phil Neighborhood Concerts: Music on the Move to the Eastside, Whittier, and Inglewood (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release:
The Los Angeles Philharmonic ushers in its 2019/20 season with three free neighborhood concerts across Los Angeles County this September: The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA on September 26; the Vic Lopez Auditorium, Whittier High School on September 27; and the Flo Hyman Auditorium, Morningside High School in Inglewood on September 28. The concerts will feature the LA Phil, more PR
Lake County's East Ridge High School Recipient of $20,000 Gift From Walt Disney World Resort (10)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Disney World issued the following news release:
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- The Donation Will Contribute to Restoring the Band Program so Students Can March Forward into the School Year.
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Following a devastating fire at East Ridge High School that damaged band equipment, rehearsal space, and students' personal instruments, the Central Florida community came together with an outpouring of support to help the students through the unexpected challenge.
To lend another h more PR
Languages Journal Issues 26 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- Languages, a peer-reviewed open access journal on studies of languages, published 26 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* 'Language Is Your Dignity': Migration, Linguistic Capital, and the Experience of Re/De-Valuation
* "Arguments That Could Possibly Be Urged": Modal Verbs and Tentativeness in the Coruna Corpus
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Latest Reconnecting McDowell Accomplishment: Groundbreaking on Apartments to House W.Va. County's Teachers (10)
WELCH, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
The effort to overcome a decades-long struggle to recruit and retain educators in McDowell County, W.Va., has gotten a huge lift today with the groundbreaking ceremony at Renaissance Village, the centerpiece of the Reconnecting McDowell public-private partnership to revitalize schools and the local economy.
Reconnecting McDowell was launched in December 2011 as an unprecedented partnership-- more PR
Latest SAE International Book Brings Together Most Influential Women in Automotive Industry to Share Their Personal Insights and Advice (10)
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- SAE International issued the following news:
SAE International today announced the release of its latest book title, "The Road to the Top is Not on the Map: Conversations with Top Women of the Automotive Industry," featuring 36 of the most influential women in the automotive industry, who offer their insights and advice for colleagues, peers and the next generation of women entering the workforce. The book, on-sale on October 1, 2019, is now available for p more PR
LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Georgia Department of Driver Services Continues to Deny Driver's License to Puerto Rican, Despite Document Authentication (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 13 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release:
Kenneth Caban Gonzalez has been waiting nearly two years for his Georgia driver's license and earlier today information was published showing that Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has known that his documents were authentic since July of 2018. This news comes as LatinoJustice PRLDEF and Southern Center for Human Rights continue a legal battle to ensure that Georgia DDS treats Puerto Rican citizens w more PR
Leader in the Field of Environmental Carcinogenesis to Speak at University of Louisville (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release:
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- Cheryl Lyn Walker, PhD, to give keynote address at Research!Louisville
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The epigenome is often described as the "software" that operates our genome. This epigenomic software is installed very early in life at key developmental windows in utero and during early childhood and adolescence. Once installed, it is carried with us into adulthood and acts as a determinant of health and dise more PR
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: 1,688 Poll Closures 'Divert' U.S. Democracy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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- Findings signal potential discrimination, need to pass Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Thirteen U.S. states closed a staggering 1,688 polling locations in just six years, according to a new report from The Leadership Conference Education Fund. The report, "Democracy Diverted: Polling Place Closures and the Right to Vote," notes that 1,173 of the closures occurred between more PR
Leadership Conference on Human Rights Issues Statement on Lowest Possible Bar for Judicial Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement by Kristine Lucius, executive vice president for policy and government affairs, on the confirmation of Ada Brown and Steven Grimberg, who both refused to affirm that Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided:
"The Senate is back in session and one of the first orders of business was to hand lifetime appointments to Trump's judicial nominees who have refused to state that the landma more PR
Lee Health: 2019 Annual Omega Family Health Forum Set for Sept. 14 (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Lee Health issued the following news release:
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- Free family event highlights health awareness, education and prevention
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Lee Health is proud to participate in the Annual Omega Family Health Forum on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m.-noon, at Dunbar High School, 3800 E. Edison Ave., Fort Myers. This health forum is a family affair and has something for men, women and children of all ages.
This free community event is focused on health awareness and p more PR
Library of Congress: Library Goes Back to School With Teachers of Science and Civics (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
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- New Teacher-in-Residence and Einstein Fellow Arrive in Washington, D.C.
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The Library of Congress kicked off the 2019-20 school year by welcoming two teachers to its Capitol Hill campus who will work closely with the Library's learning and innovation team to help make primary sources from the Library's collections more accessible for teachers throughout the United States.
Jen Reidel, a civics teacher from more PR
Lions Clubs International and the American Association of Diabetes Educators Establish a Cooperative Alliance (10)
OAK BROOK, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The American Association of Diabetes Educators issued the following news release:
Lions Clubs International and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a cooperative alliance in the fight against type 2 diabetes. The two organizations will join together to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and improve the quality of life for those living with diabetes within the U.S.
Diabetes aff more PR
Longtime Principal Joins University of Arkansas-Little Rock Alumni Board (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock Campus issued the following news:
As an avid educator and advocate for higher learning, Nancy Rousseau, principal of Little Rock Central High School, has agreed to be a part of the UA Little Rock Alumni Board in hopes of furthering the image of the university.
"I look forward to marketing and helping people to regard UA Little Rock as a very viable institution in which students can get an education," stated Rousseau.
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Loudoun County Public Library Seeks Community Input for Strategic Plan (10)
LEESBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Loudoun County's Parks, Recreation and Community Services issued the following news:
Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is seeking public input for its strategic planning process. All Loudoun residents are invited to take an online survey at library.loudoun.gov/survey. The survey is a key part of the process that will help determine infrastructure needs as well as services the library will offer in the next three to five years.
"It's crucial we get feedback th more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Announces Federal Grant for LUMCON Consortium to Build New Oceanographic Research Vessels (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that a consortium co-led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) cooperative agreement to operate one of three new $106 million Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRV).
"This is something that we have been working on for the last th more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on Master Plan for Higher Education (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement on the news that Moody's Investment Services has announced it is considering Louisiana's Master Plan for Higher Education, if accomplished, a sign of greater economic competitiveness and a positive credit for the state going forward:
"For the first time in a decade Louisiana is investing in higher education thanks to a stabilized budget, and it is paying off for our students and our state as e more PR
Louisiana State University Recognized As Top Tier National University By U.S. News & World Report for 12th-Straight Year (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release:
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- Petroleum engineering program ranks third in the country
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In U.S. News & World Report's 2020 edition of Best Colleges, LSU is ranked in the top tier for "Best National Universities" for the 12th-straight year, and the undergraduate petroleum engineering program ranks 3rd overall.
LSU is ranked 72nd among public universities - ahead of public peers such as Kansas State University, Co more PR
Louisiana Tech University Named Top Tier National University in 2020 USNWR Rankings (10)
RUSTON, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) has ranked Louisiana Tech University as a Top Tier National University in its 2020 Best Colleges list released today. Louisiana Tech was also ranked No. 135 on the USNWR list of Top Public Schools.
Louisiana Tech was ranked No. 272 in the United States, second among public universities in the State of Louisiana on the National Universities list.
Princeton University retained the more PR
Loyola University New Orleans Among Nation's Best in U.S. News Rankings (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Loyola University issued the following news release:
Loyola University New Orleans moved from being ranked at the regional level to being in the "National University" category by U.S. News and World Report, joining the likes of Princeton and Harvard in the new rankings released on Monday.
Loyola is tied at 197, placing it in the top three universities in Louisiana, behind Tulane University and Louisiana State University, both of which are large research insti more PR
Lujan Joins Colleagues to Restore Pell Grant Eligibility for Victims of Predatory, For-Profit Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, joined colleagues to introduce the Pell Grant Restoration Act. This critical legislation, introduced by Congresswomen Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Lucy McBath (GA-06), would amend Title IV of the Higher Education Act to restore students' Pell Grant eligibility for any period of time during which they woul more PR
Mackinac Centers Calls on Supreme Court to Give Parents More Educational Freedom (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release:
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- New case could lead to greater school choice in Michigan and nationwide
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The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. The amicus brief highlights the need for better educational options in Michigan by focusing on a data-driven case study on Detroit.
Espinoza v. Mont more PR
Maine Arts Commission Announces Call for Art for Maine Excellence in Arts Education (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 9 -- The Maine Arts Commission issued the following news release:
The Maine Arts Commission is issuing a call for student art work for inclusion in the Maine Excellence in Arts Education exhibition at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta.
The non-juried Call for Student Art Work will begin on September 18, 2019 for work from all regions of the state. Art teachers from public, private and parochial schools in Maine will be invited to submit one piece of two-dimensional art more PR
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $9.2 Million to Combat Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,276,233 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for health centers, universities and state programs across West Virginia to combat the opioid epidemic.
"West Virginia is ground zero for the battle against more PR
Marian University Jumps to #6 in US News & World Report Rankings of Most Innovative Schools (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Marian University issued the following news:
Marian University jumped to #6 in US News & World Report's annual rankings of Most Innovative Midwest Regional Universities, which was published today by the national magazine. Marian is also ranked #15 in the "Best Value" category and finished #30 overall in the list of Midwest Regional Universities. More than 150 universities from 12 states comprise the Midwest Region.
Marian University moved up from #10 to #6 in more PR
Marquette University Announces Leadership Team for Newly Launched Institute for Women's Leadership (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 10 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
Andrea Schneider, professor at Marquette University Law School, has been named the first director of the university's new Institute for Women's Leadership. Dr. Jean Grow, professor of strategic communication in the Diederich College of Communication, and Dr. Jennica Webster, associate professor of management in the College of Business Administration, will serve as co-directors with help from Sasha Parsons more PR
Maryland Pastor Reverend Kenneth Nelson Delivers Invocation to House With Rep. Trone (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Today, Reverend Kenneth Nelson, Senior Pastor of the Seneca Community Church in Germantown gave the opening prayer before the U.S. House of Representatives upon the recommendation of Rep. David Trone (MD-06).
In the House of Representatives, Members have the ability to recommend a Guest Chaplain to deliver the session's opening prayer.
In his invocation, Reverend Nelson highlighted the necessity to work more PR
Marymount Manhattan College: Annabelle Royer '13 Selected By U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Teaching Fellowship (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news:
English and World Literatures and Education graduate Annabelle Royer '13 has been selected by the U.S. Department of State for a 10-month fellowship project training teachers and teaching English in Montenegro at The University of Montenegro. Royer is one of only 200 U.S. citizens selected for the 2019-2020 English Language Fellow Program.
"Having a degree in English and World Literatures from MMC has made me a better more PR
Marywood University: Violence in the Digital Age (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Marywood University issued the following news release:
In the digital age, abusive partners are able to track every move, monitor everything on a computer, in their vehicles, or on their phones. How can we help ensure that survivors are able to stay technologically connected, while also helping minimize the related safety risks they face when in an abusive relationship?
An upcoming Marywood University workshop will examine these and related issues of domesti more PR
Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education: Without Props or Stunts, Business Groups Visit Beacon Hill Lawmakers to Hold Serious Discussions on School Funding Reform (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- The Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education issued the following news release:
Organized by the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, business groups from nearly every corner of the state visited the offices of Beacon Hill lawmakers today strongly urging them to pass a school funding reform bill that finally and decisively delivers equal education to all students, regardless of race or socio-economic status, guarantees improvements in academic o more PR
Mayor Backs Teaching of Healthy Relationships in London Schools (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- London Mayor Sadiq Khan issued the following news release:
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is writing to every headteacher in London to give his full support to LGBTQ+-inclusive relationships education in the capital's schools.
The Mayor is reiterating his backing for the teaching of healthy relationships of all kinds and warns that intolerance and discrimination have no place in London, following the spread of misinformation about the lessons and protests in othe more PR
Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Ahsha Safai Celebrate Grand Opening of New Job Center (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 13 -- San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued the following news release:
Today Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Ahsha Safai, in partnership with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of a job center to provide workforce services in the Oceanview, Merced Heights, and Ingleside (OMI) neighborhoods. The OMI Job Center will provide comprehensive services for jobseekers and employers in one of more PR
Mayor Walsh Announces Citywide Launch of Boston Saves for K2 Kindergartners in Boston Public Schools (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news:
On September 9, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the citywide expansion of Boston Saves, the City of Boston's children's savings account program, to all K2 kindergartners enrolled in Boston Public Schools (BPS). The program will provide each student with an account automatically seeded with $50 that can be used to support their future college or career training.
"Throughout its three-year pilot program, Boston S more PR
McBath, Hayes, Scanlon, Sen. Warren Introduce Legislation Restoring Pell Grant Eligibility to Victims of Predatory For-Profit Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) joined Reps. Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) in introducing H.R. 4298, the Pell Grant Restoration Act. This critical legislation would amend Title IV of the Higher Education Act to restore students' Pell Grant eligibility for any period of time during which they would have qualified for loan forgiveness due to school closure or institutional fraud or miscondu more PR
McGraw-Hill Adds SyncBlasts to Its Inspire Science Curriculum for Middle and High School Students (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
McGraw-Hill today announced a new collaboration that will integrate StudySync(R)'s SyncBlasts(TM) into McGraw-Hill's acclaimed core science curriculum, Inspire Science. The addition of SyncBlasts to the Inspire Science curriculum will allow students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to their lives outside of school, encouraging curiosity and deep, relevant discussion. Similar to SyncBlasts for other more PR
Md. Labor, Licensing & Regulation Department: Baltimore and Montgomery Counties Join Maryland's Growing Youth Apprenticeship Program (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation issued the following news release:
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- Twelve Counties Now Offering Students the Opportunity to Earn While They Learn
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Governor Larry Hogan, together with Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson and Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon, today announced that Baltimore and Montgomery County Public School Systems have joined the Apprenticeship Maryland Program. more PR
Md. State Education Department: In-Classroom Breakfast Program Adds 32 Schools for 2019-2020 School Year (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
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- Funding Expands Access to Maryland Meals for Achievement
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has awarded $7.55 million in State funds to 522 schools selected to participate in Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA), an alternative breakfast delivery program that provides students with free, in-classroom breakfast. Of the 522 schools selected for MMFA, 32 sc more PR
Meng Secures Items Critical for Women and Children in U.S. International Aid Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she secured several provisions that advance the wellbeing and safety of women and children in U.S. foreign policy programs. These items were included in a key spending bill that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. They include the following:
- Encouraging the Bureau of Population, Refugees, a more PR
Mercer University: College of Education Alumna Participating in Project ASD Grant at University of Central Florida (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
Recent Mercer University alumna Katie Sidor began graduate work this fall on a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that provides financial and academic support to students preparing to serve the increasing numbers of children identified with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Project ASD at the University of Central Florida is grant-funded through 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Sp more PR
Mercer University: School of Medicine Faculty, Alumna to Receive Dr. Fayth M. Parks Rural HIV Innovation Award (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 6 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) faculty members Dr. Jeffrey L. Stephens and Dr. Betsy E. Smith and recent graduate Dr. Sahra Ahmadi were selected to receive the Dr. Fayth M. Parks Rural HIV Innovation Award at the seventh annual Rural HIV Research and Training Conference Sept. 20-21 in Savannah.
Dr. Stephens, Dr. Smith and Dr. Ahmadi were selected for the award, which recognizes innovative ideas and solutions more PR
Mercy College: Professor Rossi Hassad Presents Research at International Statistical Institute Conference in Malaysia (10)
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Sept. 6 -- Mercy College issued the following news release:
Mercy Professor Rossi Hassad, Ph.D. recently presented a novel approach to analyzing Big Data at the International Statistical Institute's (ISI) World Statistics Congress in Malaysia. Hassad's presentation titled "Epidemiological Concepts as a Foundation for Inductive Reasoning in Harnessing the Potential of Big Data for Evidence-Based Healthcare," implored statisticians and data scientists to shift their analyti more PR
Mercyhurst University, MCPc Partner to Equip Business Leaders With Cyber Smarts (10)
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news release:
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- Workshops provide executives insights on mitigating cyber threats
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Just a year since the opening of the MCPc Cyber Education Center at Mercyhurst University, the Cleveland-based global data protection firm and the university are joining forces again to help local and regional businesses mitigate cyber risk.
MCPc and Mercyhurst will offer cyber security training to C-level executives, boards more PR
MGMWERX, Air University Accepting Solutions for Virtual Air & Space Operations Center Design Challenge (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
MGMWERX, and its partner Air University, are currently accepting solutions for a virtual reality platform for providing education and training in the organization, functions, and operations of an Air & Space Operations Center (AOC).
The team wants to quickly gather potential ideas and solutions for a concept that provides an educational environment created in a Virtual Reality work more PR
Michelle Smith Elected as Next Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Entomological Society of America issued the following news release:
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- Four others earn positions on ESA Governing Board
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Michelle S. Smith, leader of the North America Region Integrated Field Science team in Corteva Agriscience Research and Development, has been elected by members of the Entomological Society of America as the organization's next Vice President-Elect.
She will begin her term as VP-Elect at the conclusion of ESA's Annual Meeting more PR
Michigan Civil Rights Department Issues Statement on Plan to Levy Fine Against Michigan State University (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following statement by Interim Director Mary Engelman on the Education Department plan to levy a $4.5 million fine against Michigan State University and require an overhaul of its Title IX compliance procedures:
"Nothing is more important than knowing your child's safety and welfare are a top priority for the college they attend.
"MSU failed students, parents and the entire MSU community when they allowed a seria more PR
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Awards 14 Grants to Collect and Recycle Electronics (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today it has awarded $269,540 in grants to 14 applicants during the second round of the Rural Electronics Recycling Grants.
The grants will fund 18 community electronics drop-off locations and multiple community collection events in rural communities across the state. Community events p more PR
Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development Seeks Food Safety Education and Training Grant Proposals (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release:
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- Proposals due no later than October 18, 2019
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking grant proposals for food safety education and training as part of the Food Safety Education Fund grant program. The grant cycle for 2020 will be a nine-month cycle, due to the Food Safety Education Grant moving to an October 1 - S more PR
Michigan State University: Michigan Tops States for Authorizing Fiscal Power Over School Districts (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 [TNSresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
State takeovers of school districts facing financial trouble have been on the rise across the nation, but just a handful of states have laws threatening the majority of these interventions, according to new research from Michigan State University.
The study, released by the National Education Policy Center, is the first to evaluate and compare laws giving states fiscal power over scho more PR
Mid-State Technical College to Host Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership Conference (10)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, Sept. 13 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news:
Mid-State Technical has been selected as the host site for the Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL) Fall 2019 Conference. Higher education leaders from around the state will gather on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus on October 9-10 to explore concepts related to Centered Leadership and how this model can help leaders thrive in business and in life.
Conference attendees will explore the more PR
Middle Schoolers Set Sights on the Moon With Help From UGA, Air Force Reserve (10)
EATONTON, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Dobbins Air Reserve Base (94th Airlift Wing) issued the following news:
By Casey Mull
Two teammates high-fived as their rocket launched towards the large kickball representing the moon dangling high in a Georgia dogwood.
Meanwhile, a gaggle of youth and adults were splashed as a space module landed in an inflatable pool a few yards away.
Inquisitive smiles emerged and hands shot up to ask an Air Force space operations officer about his work more PR
Middlebury College: Future of World's Oceans to Be Topic of Symposium (10)
MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, Sept. 4 -- Middlebury College issued the following news:
The global ocean is increasingly threatened by human activity, yet many people remain unaware of how important to all life, human and non-human, the marine environment truly is. "The Future of the Global Ocean," this year's Middlebury College Clifford Symposium, will offer talks by pioneering marine scientists on key environmental topics, from ocean plastics and marine protected areas to the influence of melting sea i more PR
Middlebury Institute of International Studies: Summer Internship Program in Monterey Offers Undergraduates Unique Research Opportunities (10)
MONTEREY, California, Sept. 6 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news:
By Masako Toki
Four Middlebury College students were among the seventeen students from top universities in the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) 2019 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program.
The program provides promising undergraduate students the opportunity to study specialized nonproliferation issues from experts in the field. In addition to working closely wi more PR
MILITARY $229,791 Federal Contract Awarded to Shcalo Engineering Group (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Shcalo Engineering Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan, won a sole source federal contract valued at up to $229,791 from the Department of Defense Education Activity for equipment and kits used in high school level green technology engineering classes. more CTR
MILITARY $59,475 Federal Contract Awarded to Effective Communication Strategies (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Clifton, Virginia, won a $59,475 federal contract from the Department of Defense Education Activity for biotechnology curriculum supplies. more CTR
MILITARY $93,221 Federal Contract Awarded to FCN (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- FCN Inc., Rockville, Maryland, won a $93,221 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for the supply and installation of audio visual monitors. more CTR
Military Officers Association: Florida Program Helps VA Doctors Meet Needs of Women Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
The VA is striving to take better care of women, the fastest growing veteran demographic.
In its latest effort, the VA signed a five-year contract with the University of South Florida's Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) for a mini-residency program in women's health care. About 250 physicians from VA centers all over the country attended the simulation-based education and t more PR
Military Officers Association: Navy Beats Army ... in U.S. News College Rankings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
By: Amanda Dolasinski
The Navy Midshipmen edged out their West Point rivals this year, at least when it came to the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings.
The U.S. Naval Academy slid into the top spot in the rankings for public national liberal arts colleges, after ranking behind the U.S. Military Academy last year. The category includes schools at least partially funded by the state tha more PR
Ministerial Portfolios Confirmed at Department for Education (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
The government has today confirmed Michelle Donelan as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families, as Chris Skidmore returns as joint Minister of State for the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Minister Donelan began the role on Tuesday 10 September, following the start of her predecessor Kemi Badenoch's maternity lea more PR
Minn. A.G. Ellison, Coalition Ask Court To Block Trump Administration's Healthcare Discrimination Rule (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued the following news:
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- Discriminatory 'refusal of care' rule would drastically expand healthcare providers' rights to deny necessary healthcare to anyone they choose, solely on the basis of their own 'religious beliefs or moral convictions'
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 22 other state and local governments, as well as multiple healthcare providers, in filing a motion for summary j more PR
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Announces New Blended-Learning J.D. Option (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 5 -- The Mitchell Hamline School of Law issued the following news:
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- Latest evolution of online/on-campus curriculum starts in fall 2020
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law announced Sept. 5 it will take the next step as the nation's leader in online and on-campus legal education with the launch next fall of a new blended-learning enrollment option.
The new offering integrates elements of Mitchell Hamline's pioneering Hybrid J.D. program and its Executive a more PR
MomsRising Issues Testimony on Making It More Affordable to Raise a Family (10)
BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 11 -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than 1 million mothers and their families, issued the following testimony by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, CEO executive director and co-founder on Making It More Affordable to Raise a Family:
"Thank you, Chairman Lee and Vice Chairwoman Maloney, and members of the Joint Economic Committee for the opportunity to testify at this important hearing on "Making It More Affordable to Raise a Family." I want to c more PR
Montana State University Recognized for Having One of Top Online Master's Degree Programs in Middle, High School Math (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Montana State University has been recognized as having one of the top online master's degree programs in secondary math, or middle and high school math, in a recent ranking.
MSU's master of science in mathematics program with a mathematics education option was ranked No. 3 in Top Education Degrees' online rankings. The rankings consider schools' U.S. News and World Report's online graduate ranking, cost per credi more PR
Moody Air Force Base: Information Learning Center - World Beyond Books (10)
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news:
By Erick Requadt
With more than 10k books available at the library, it's just one of the many benefits available to Airmen and families.
The Information Learning Center (ILC) serves as the central hub for all informational and educational growth for Airmen and their families here.
"The ILC is an essential tool in furthering my career, and a great place to start when I need [educational] re more PR
Morrison Government Fails When It Comes to Education (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 13 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The decision by Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan to push ahead with a review of the Melbourne Declaration while ignoring widespread calls for a review of NAPLAN is yet another example of the Morrison Government's lack of understanding about the general issues of concern to the teaching profession.
Both NAPLAN and the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians were first more PR
Mount Aloysius College Awarded Grant to Explore Science Pedagogy (10)
CRESSON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news:
Mount Aloysius College has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Council of Independent Colleges to attend the organization's Seminar on Science Pedagogy. Only nine higher education institutes were selected nationally to participate in this seminar.
The conference will use methods based on research in cognition and neuroscience that have been shown by Stanford University physicist and Nobel laureate Carl Wi more PR
Multimodal Technologies & Interaction Journal Issues 17 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, a scientific peer-reviewed open access journal that says it focuses on fundamental and applied research dealing with all kinds of technologies that can acquire and/or reproduce unimodal and multimodal digital content, published 17 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* A Dialogue-Act Taxonomy for a Virtual Coach Designed to Improve the Life of Elderly
* A Review of Pneumatic Actuators Us more PR
Murphy, Blumenthal & State Department of Education Offer High School Scholarships for 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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- Two Selected Participants Will Each Receive $10,000 Scholarship, Spend Week in DC Immersed in Leadership Education/Public
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U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are calling for Connecticut school districts to nominate outstanding high school students to participate in the 2020 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) by submitting nominee applicati more PR
Murray, Duckworth Release Report Highlighting Challenges Student Parents in College Are Facing While Completing Their Degree (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
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- Report finds that many colleges do not provide student parents with information about options to increase financial aid to pay for child care, recommends that Department of Education work with schools to inform students of their options
- One in five undergraduate students are parents, and many are struggli more PR
Museum of Contemporary Art Presents a New Outdoor Installation by Artist Larry Bell (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 13 -- The Museum of Contemporary Art issued the following news release:
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- Now on View at Moca Grand Avenue's Sculpture Plaza - Generously Gifted by Moca Trustee Carol Appel and Husband David Appel
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The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) presents a new outdoor installation by Los Angeles-based artist Larry Bell. Commissioned specifically for the Sculpture Plaza at MOCA Grand Avenue, Bill and Coo at MOCA's Nest is a signature, space-defining work, at on more PR
Museum of Science, Boston, and Cosmic Picture Announce Collaboration to Develop New, Original OMNI(R) Film Celebrating New England (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- The Boston Museum of Science issued the following news release:
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- Museum to release an exclusive, New England themed film in 2021 for the newly renovated Mugar Omni Theater
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The Museum of Science, Boston and Cosmic Picture announced that they have entered into an agreement to produce a film that celebrates New England and its people, exclusively for the large format dome screen at the Museum's Mugar Omni Theater. The film, an original production more PR
Music Educators Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Music Educators Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it offers music teaching approaches and philosophies, instructional techniques, trends and issues in music education in schools and communities from the National Association for Music Education, published seven research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* A Return to Amateurism in Music Education
* Another Perspective: Inquiry, Context, and Popular Music Education
* Appro more PR
N.C. Department of Commerce: North Carolina Workforce Development Boards Receive National Honors (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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- RAMP East among the state-local partnerships recognized
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The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) recently announced awards to recognize projects conducted by groups in North Carolina, including several innovative efforts by workforce development boards that are affiliated with regional councils of governments (COGs). Local workforce boards are ke more PR
N.D. Gov. Burgum, Baesler Announce Members of Newly Established K-12 Education Coordinating Council (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
Gov. Doug Burgum and State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler today announced the members of the newly formed K-12 Education Coordinating Council, which will promote collaboration across all K-12 education entities in North Dakota as recommended by the Governor's Innovative Education Task Force.
"By encouraging collaboration and alignment, this diverse group of experienced educators, administrators and more PR
N.H. Fish and Game Department: Celebrate 30 Years of Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve History on September 20 (10)
GREENLAND, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game issued the following news:
The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve turns 30 years old this fall, and The Great Bay Discovery Center is hosting a celebration of three decades of research, education, outreach, land protection, and history-making achievements on September 20.
At 12:30 p.m., join the Great Bay team and students and teachers from the Greenland Central School as they unearth a time capsule more PR
N.J. Assembly Democrats: N.J. Secretary of Higher Education Announces Grant Availability for Public Colleges Under Hunger-Free Campus Act (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement:
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- Notice of Fund Availability Details Eligibility Criteria and Application Requirements to Receive Hunger-Free Campus Designation and Grant
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Helping New Jersey colleges address food insecurity among their students, the Hunger-Free Campus Act - which establishes a grant program for eligible institutions designated by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education as hunger-free college more PR
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Richard P. Donoghue, issued the following news release:
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- Defendant Took Cash Kickbacks in Exchange for Allowing a Contractor to Purchase Supplies With the School District Credit's Card
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Timothy Gregg, the former Provisional Supervisor of Facilities for the Hempstead School District, pleaded guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in connection with his mi more PR
NAIT Simply Must Work, Says Federated Farmers (10)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 13 -- The Federated Farmers of New Zealand issued the following news release:
Federated Farmers presented to the Primary Production Select Committee on the proposed changes to NAIT legislation.
"Implementation and education on NAIT are lacking, we know a system that actually works would mitigate most of the non-compliance issues that currently exist in the NAIT system," says Federated Farmers Meat and Wool spokesperson Miles Anderson.
"We do not believe that far more PR
Nathan Souder Selected as Superintendent of Colorado National Monument (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release:
Acting National Park Service Regional Director Chip Jenkins announced the selection of Nathan Souder as superintendent of Colorado National Monument in Colorado. Souder has worked for the National Park Service for more than 16 years, most recently as the superintendent of De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton, Florida. He will assume his new role on September 29.
"Natha more PR
National Association of College and University Business Officers: ED Announces Reimbursement for Perkins Loan Cancellations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
On September 10, 2019, the Department of Education announced its intention to reimburse colleges and universities for the institutional share of Perkins Loan Service Cancellations. The announcement comes amid the wind-down process many institutions are already engaged in following the expiration of the Perkins Loan Program almost a year ago.
ED stated that it will send school more PR
National Association of College and University Business Officers: ED Shares Preliminary Final Borrower Defense Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
On August 30, 2019, the Department of Education announced its intention to promulgate new, final regulations for relieving student borrowers of their federal debt if their schools have closed or misled them. Although ED publicly shared this newest iteration of the borrower defense rules on its website, the regulations are not yet official. Because the rules have not been publis more PR
National Association of College and University Business Officers: What Did I Miss in Washington? August 27-September 9, 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
The steady stream of news emerging from the nation's capital can be overwhelming. NACUBO highlights key actions and provides the status of top higher education business concerns.
On the Hill
Senate Appropriators Set for Markup
The Senate Committee on Appropriations will mark up its Labor-HHS-Education spending bill on September 10. While the House already passed a spending p more PR
National Association of Community Health Centers Staffer Earns Top Training Award (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Community Health Centers issued the following news release:
Cindy Thomas, NACHC Director of Leadership Training and Cooperative Agreement Management, has been named one of Training magazine's 2019 Top 5 Emerging Training Leaders.
The awards program recognizes the talents, accomplishments, and leadership of training professionals who have been in the training industry for 2 to 10 years.
Cindy is responsible for NACHC's leadership devel more PR
National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers: Every Pupil Should Be Entitled to a Broad and Balanced Curriculum (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following news release:
The NASUWT-The Teachers' Union has deplored the impact of reforms which have led to a narrowing of the education curriculum and the loss of teacher and support staff jobs at TUC Congress in Brighton.
The Union asserts that every pupil should be entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum that enhances life chances and enables children to realise their full potent more PR
National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers: Pupil Serious Violence a Significant and Growing Problem Within Schools (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following news release:
Serious violence is having a devastating impact on children and young people's safety, wellbeing and future life chances, the NASUWT-The Teachers' Union has told TUC Congress.
The Union has told Congress in Brighton that the Government is failing to respond appropriately to preventing and addressing serious violence involving children and young people. The NASUWT more PR
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Names Fairview Specialty Pharmacy as Specialty Pharmacy of Year (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy issued the following news release:
Kicking off the seventh annual National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) meeting yesterday, NASP Board of Directors President, Carmine DeNardo, RPh and Sheila M. Arquette, RPh , NASP Executive Director, announced the industry's two highly anticipated awards recognizing the best in the business of specialty pharmacy this year. NASP represents nearly 1,800 healthcare industry leaders, more PR
National Consumer Law Center Attorney Persis Yu to Testify on Sept. 10 on Protecting Student Borrowers (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The National Consumer Law Center issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, September 10, at 10 a.m. ET, National Consumer Law Center attorney and Director of NCLC's Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project Persis Yu will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services at the hearing, "A $1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable" During her testimony, Yu will discuss ho more PR
National Corn Growers Association at USDA Farmers Market (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
NCGA last Friday participated in the VegU fruit and vegetable education program at the USDA Farmers Market in Washington, D.C. Chip Bowling and NCGA staff gave a presentation covering how to choose the best sweet corn and the difference between sweet corn and field corn.
NCGA also shared the other places consumers can see field corn in their diets, such as animal proteins and cornmeal products.
Th more PR
National Energy Technology Laboratory Shares Stem Learning Lessons at Energy-Focused Teacher Workshop (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news:
NETL K-12 STEM Education & Outreach program lead Ken Mechling served as a co-presenter at the Energy "Train the Trainer" Teacher Workshop in the Ridgway School District in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15. During the workshop, educators and administrators learned more about topics surrounding energy and ways to incorporate science, technology, engineering and math more PR
National Federation of Filipino American Associations: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Federation of Filipino American Associations issued the following news release:
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- National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Continues Support of Filipino World War II Veterans and Families
- Largest coalition of Filipino Americans seeking opportunity to best honors survivors of the last Great War
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Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) terminated the existing Filipino WWII Veterans Parole program, w more PR
National Immigration Forum: Businesses Support Immigrants and Integration via New Roundtable (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Immigration Forum issued the following news release:
With the launch today of the Corporate Roundtable for the New American Workforce, leading businesses are advancing strategies to help new Americans integrate -- and the American workforce thrive.
Founding members and co-chairs include Chobani and Walmart Inc. Other Corporate Roundtable participants include Driscoll's, Lyft, Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., Marriott and Uber, among others.
Also today, in an op more PR
National PTA Kicks Off 2019-2020 Reflections Arts Program With National Arts in Education Week (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release:
In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, National PTA is kicking off its 2019-2020 Reflections(R) student art awards program. Through the program, students of all ages are encouraged to create original works of arts in the areas of special artist, dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts reflecting on the theme "Look Within more PR
National Safety Council Accepting Scholarship Nominations for Those Pursuing Careers in Safety (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
The National Safety Council is accepting applications for its 2020 Women in Safety and Student Member Congress and Expo scholarships. Both scholarships are aimed at advancing the safety profession and encouraging new safety professionals.
"The need for trained safety professionals is high, making it vitally important to support the next generation of safety leaders," said Lorraine M. Martin, NSC presid more PR
National Safety Council Honors Outstanding Contributions to Safety (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
On Monday, the National Safety Council hosted its National Awards Celebration in San Diego, recognizing individuals and organizations for helping make communities, workplaces and roads in the U.S. safer. The event is held annually in conjunction with the NSC Congress and Expo, the nation's largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals.
Recognition categories included:
* NSC Community Adv more PR
National Safety Council Presents Parsons With 2019 Robert W. Campbell Award (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
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- Organization finds innovative ways to address common workplace safety issues and protect employees.
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The National Safety Council presented the 2019 Robert W. Campbell Award to Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) Sept. 9 at the NSC Congress and Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals. Campbell Award winners are an elite group of organizations that have more PR
National Safety Council Recognizes 77th Annual Distinguished Service to Safety Award Winners (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
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- Since 1942, NSC has honored individuals with this prestigious award.
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The National Safety Council honored six individuals with its Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the highest award given to safety professionals by the Council. Recipients were honored at the opening session of NSC Congress and Expo in San Diego, the largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals wo more PR
National Safety Council Recognizes Dr. Megan Tranter With Marion Martin Award (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
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- Global director of environment, health and safety at Amazon recognized as outstanding female safety professional.
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The National Safety Council is honored to announce that Dr. Megan Tranter, global director of environment, health and safety at Amazon, is the recipient of its 2019 Marion Martin Award, presented annually to an outstanding female safety professional. Tranter was honored more PR
National Science Board: Crafting America's Science and Engineering Enterprise (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The National Science Board issued the following news:
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- New report spotlights need, opportunities for skilled technical workers
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News headlines frequently channel concern about the nation's readiness to meet employers' needs for workers with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills that many of today's jobs across all sectors require. A new report released today by the policymaking board of the National Science Foundation more PR
National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Awards Bring Together Scientists, Businesses, Nonprofits to Benefit Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
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- New projects address some of the most promising areas of research
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The National Science Foundation has issued the first awards through its Convergence Accelerator pilot, leveraging multidisciplinary research teams and laying the groundwork for public-private partnerships with Fortune 500 companies to apply Big Data to science and engineering and create technologies that can enhance the liv more PR
National Science Teaching Association and Corteva Agriscience Collaborate to Bring New Food and Agriculture Educational Resources to Teachers (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release:
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- Free, Science-Based Lesson Plans Will Help Elementary Students Understand How Food Is Produced and the Importance of Agriculture
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ARLINGTON, Va., and WILMINGTON, De., -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and Corteva Agriscience have collaborated to bring new, science-based lesson plans and resources to elementary teachers nationwide. A series of 10 teacher more PR
Native American Partnerships Grow at University of Wyoming (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
The Wind River Indian Reservation and the University of Wyoming are growing partnerships across the board -- from education and research to economic development -- and it's all having a positive effect on UW's American Indian enrollment.
Many of the Native American partnerships at UW are highlighted in the just-released fall 2019 issue of UWyo Magazine.
American Indian UW students and alumni featured in more PR
Natural Language Engineering Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 10 -- Natural Language Engineering, a journal that says it features language processing from the perspective of theoretical or corpus linguistics, translation, lexicography, computer science or engineering, published five research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* Combining n-grams and deep convolutional features for language variety classification
* How to tag non-standard language: Normalisation versus domain adaptation for Slovene hi more PR
Natural Resources Defense Council: Congress Must Vote to Protect America's Coasts, Oceans, and Marine Life From Offshore Drilling (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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- House of Representatives to vote on two landmark bipartisan bills to ban drilling off Atlantic, Pacific coasts and Eastern Gulf
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The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on two bills that would permanently protect coastal communities across America from the dangers of reckless offshore oil and gas drilling and costly oil spills.
H.R. 205, sponsored by Rep. Francis Roo more PR
Nearly Two Decades After 9/11, I.I.I. Examines Continued Need for U.S. Government's Terrorism Insurance Role (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
Enacted after 9/11, the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) has been an essential component of the U.S.'s economy because the law has made terrorism insurance available and affordable, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Since becoming federal law in 2002, TRIA has brought stability to the U.S.'s terrorism insurance market, the I.I.I.'s just-released white paper, A World W more PR
Nelsen and AI4ALL Announce Collaboration to Expand Diversity and Impact Through Artificial Intelligence (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Nielsen, an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news:
Today, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced it has signed on as a sponsor for AI4ALL, a nonprofit focused on opening doors to artificial intelligence for underrepresented talent through education and mentorship.
"I have admired the work of AI4ALL since it started, and I am very proud for Nielsen to join this movement," said David Kenny, CEO and Chief Diversity Officer, Nielsen. "Nielsen data is in more PR
New Coalition to Address Lack of Access, Resources for Youth Physical Activity in King County (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 11 [TNSresearch] -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
In a region known for outdoor recreation, barely one in five youth in King County gets the recommended hour of physical activity each day, while some neighborhoods lack the parks and programs to serve them. A report released Sept. 10 -- the product of research led by the University of Washington -- gives Seattle and King County a "D" in getting youth active through sport, play and outd more PR
New Guinness World Record Set on University of Guelph Campus (10)
GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 10 --The University of Guelph issued the following news release:
It's official.
The University of Guelph's Physics and Astronomy Club has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest-ever creation of "elephant toothpaste."
The Guinness World Records team has confirmed that the frothy explosion of chemicals created by the club on Johnston Green this past May was the largest ever.
At 21.04 cubic metres (755 cubic feet), the steamy pile of soap bubble foam was almost d more PR
New Hampshire Citizens and Organizations Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievements (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Four individuals and three organizations in New Hampshire were each recognized today by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect New England's environment. These environmental leaders were among 25 recipients across New England honored by EPA's New England office at the 2019 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony.
Michael W. Durfor of Epsom and Collis G. Adams of more PR
New Jersey's Christopher Gerold Elected as North American Securities Administrators Association President (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The North American Securities Administrators Association issued the following news release:
New Jersey Securities Bureau Chief Christopher W. Gerold today began a one-year term after having been elected the 102st president of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection and responsible capital formation.
"As NASAA's president, I will work my hardest to ensure that NASAA advances it more PR
New Mexico Highlands University: Denise Montoya Completes Higher Education Institute (10)
LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, Sept. 5 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news:
Denise Montoya, the department of human resources director at New Mexico Highlands, has completed the 2019 Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Institute.
Montoya joined 63 competitively selected women leaders from across the United States and Canada to take part in the intensive leadership development program at the School of Mines in Golden, Colorado.
"The HERS Institute experience created a de more PR
New Mexico State University Ranks As National Top Tier University (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges for 2020 National Universities rankings, New Mexico State University has been recognized as a top tier university for the seventh time in the last eight years.
"Although it's great to be recognized as a top tier institution, our goal is to become one of the best in the country when it comes to student success and social mobility, research and creati more PR
New Mexico Wildlife Federation: Officials Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 7 -- The New Mexico Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
Top New Mexico officials and world-renowned anthropologist Jane Goodall all voiced support for taking immediate action to address climate disruption. Their comments came in recorded opening remarks that kicked off the "New Mexico Rising-Making a Difference" event on Friday.
The event, which includes films, lectures and conversation about the climate disruption crisis, started Fri., Sept. 6 more PR
New Report From RIMS and Information Systems Audit and Control Association Helps Organizations Bridge the Digital Risk Gap (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release:
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- Value of Aligning Risk Management and Information Security Comes Into Focus in New Resource
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IT and risk management professionals must speak the same language to more effectively incorporate the benefits and uncertainties associated with data and technology into the organizations' overall strategy and to add value, according to a newly published, complimentar more PR
New Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Technology Auto-Commentary Available Until October 26 (10)
OAK BROOK, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening issued the following news release:
A new SLAS Technology Auto-Commentary, "Rapid Single-Cell Microbiological Analysis: Toward Precision Management of Infections and Dysbiosis" is now accessible online through October 26. In this newly published paper authors Hui Li, Ph.D., and Pak King Wong, Ph.D., (The Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA), Michael Morowitz, Ph.D., (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA) and Neal more PR
New Texas Law Benefits Military Spouses, Local Workforces (10)
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By John Ingle
It's often said that while the Airman might wear the uniform, families also bear the burden that comes with military service.
That load comes in many forms, and with spouses in particular, that could mean putting a career on hold, creating an obstacle to career progression, personal growth and even a secondary household income as they move from state to st more PR
New USF President Joins Moffitt Cancer Center's Institute Board (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release:
Steven Currall, Ph.D., has joined the Moffitt Cancer Center Institute Board of Directors. Currall was recently named president of the University of South Florida and will replace former USF President Judy Genshaft on Moffitt's Institute Board effective July 1.
"We are pleased to have Steven Currall join the Institute Board," said Alan F. List, M.D., president and CEO of Moffitt. "I look forward to working with more PR
New York Empire State Development: Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Meets, Approves Next Steps for Carousel Project at Canalside (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) Board of Directors met today and approved several items related to the Buffalo Heritage Carousel project at Canalside. The first approval was for the acquisition of an 8,565 square foot parcel along the Central Wharf at Canalside from the City of Buffalo to facilitate the construction of the Buffalo Heritage Carousel Project. The project will co more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $16 Million Renovation Project at SUNY Buffalo State College (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $16 million project to renovate Tower Three at SUNY Buffalo State College. This project is part of roughly $73 million in capital renovation projects the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is completing on SUNY campuses statewide. The project was financed through DASNY's SUNY Dormitory Facilities Program, which issues low-cost, ta more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit Orange in Recognition of Hunger Action Month (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, SUNY Plaza, State Education Building and New York State Fair Exposition Building to be Illuminated This Evening
- Hunger Action Month Participation Builds on State's Actions to Combat Hunger
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Kosciuszko Bri more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Takes Action to Educate New Yorkers on the Dangers of E-Cigarettes (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Signs Executive Order Directing State Agencies to Deploy Education Awareness Program on Vaping
- Signs Legislation Expanding Education Programs and Campaigns Aimed at Reducing Tobacco Use to Include E-Cigarette and Liquid Nicotine Use
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today took action to curb electronic cigarette and liquid nicotine use among minors, signing an executive order that directs more PR
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued.
The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expenditures (Nassau County)
School officials did not comply with their written credit card procedures. Auditors found 119 purchases totaling $36,329 had no receipts attached to the claims. Auditors also found 39 receipts totali more PR
New York State Education Department Announces Maine-Endwell High School Teacher Named 2020 Teacher of the Year (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
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- Dedicated Teacher Has Improved the Lives of Students by Being Actively Involved and Creating a District Food Pantry
- Western Michigan University Student Recipient of 2019 Marge A. Tierney Memorial Scholarship
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The Board of Regents today named Rachel Murat of Maine-Endwell High School in Endwell, NY the 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year and awarded the 2019 Marge A. Ti more PR
New York State United Teachers Applauds Maine-Endwell's Rachel Murat as New York State's 2020 Teacher of the Year (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release:
New York State United Teachers today lauded Rachel Murat -- a celebrated longtime Maine-Endwell social studies teacher, high school mentor and community servant -- on being named the 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year.
Murat, a 2019 Teacher of the Year finalist, has taught numerous history and government classes and developed Maine-Endwell's first Digital Citizenship course, aimed at ensuri more PR
New York University: How Pipeline Programs Can Increase Diversity in Dentistry (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York University issued the following news release:
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- Study Shows NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy Boosts Underrepresented High School Students' Interest in Health Professions
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The field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more diverse workforce, only 15.2 percent of dental school applicants in 2016 were underrepresented minorities, according to the American Dental Education Association.
Having more dentists from diverse b more PR
NFPA Standards Council Issues Amendment to 2018 Edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (10)
QUINCY, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release:
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that after passing technical committee ballot, the NFPA Standards Council issued a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA), or emergency amendment, to allow for a second type of lock, enabling schools to employ a potentially more cost-effective door locking solution while delivering a higher level of safety to students, staff and visit more PR
Nicholls State University Named Top Regional University By U.S. News & World Report (10)
THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release:
For the third year in a row, Nicholls State University has been named one of the top universities in the South by the U.S. News & World Report in their Best Colleges 2020 rankings.
Nicholls ranks 38th among top public regional universities in the South - the best in the state - and 84th among southern regional universities including private schools - third-best in the state. Last year, Nicholls ranke more PR
NIH: New Research Collaboratory Designed to Spur Innovation and Improve Dementia Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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- NIH-funded initiative involves health care systems to test interventions in real-world settings.
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To spur innovation to meet the challenges of complex care management for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and their families, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has fun more PR
NJ CARES and NJSIAA Announce Release of Opioid Education Video for Student Athletes Featuring Advice From Professional Sports Icons (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release:
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- "Athletes vs Opioids" Required Viewing for Student Athletes, Parents Under NJSIAA Rule
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In a video released to New Jersey high school students today, a U.S. women's national soccer team legend and a starting wide receiver for the New York Jets team up to deliver a powerful warning about the risks associated with sports injuries and opioid use.
The 6-minute video, ent more PR
No Disruptions to School Meals Anticipated After Typhoon Lingling (10)
CAMP MARKET, South Korea, Sept. 8 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release:
By Julie Mitchell
An Army & Air Force Exchange Service distribution center at Camp Market suffered extensive damage Saturday from Typhoon Lingling, but no disruptions to meals for Department of Defense Education Activity schools are anticipated.
A freezer dedicated to the DODEA school meal program and national restaurants including Burger King, Subway and Manchu Wok was damaged at more PR
NOAA Official to Be Honored by Seafood Nutrition Partnership (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story:
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- Laurel Bryant's contributions to building the national narrative on seafood sustainability earn recognition.
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On September 16, the Seafood Nutrition Partnership will recognize NOAA Fisheries Chief of External Affairs Laurel Bryant for her contributions to the national seafood sustainability movement. Throughout her 25-year career at NOAA, she has championed the be more PR
NOAA, HAF Hold Whale Watch Tour at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary for Latino Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release:
On Saturday, July 13, Hispanic Access Foundation and Lawrence-based Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal, in partnership with NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, held a humpback whale watching tour for 84 church members and students from Lawrence Public Schools.
In celebrating the 6th annual Latino Conservation Week, participants learned about humpback whales and marine life, environmental career oppo more PR
Nobel Foundation: World Premiere of Exhibition Demonstrating the Contributions of Nobel Laureates (10)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 11 -- The Nobel Foundation issued the following news release:
The new travelling exhibition 'For the greatest benefit to humankind' was inaugurated today, 11 September 2019 in Mohali, India. The world premiere is part of the Nobel Prize Series India 2019, a three-day programme that will also take place in Ludhiana and Delhi, highlighting issues related to education and learning. Nobel Laureates will give lectures and take part in roundtable discussions together with exp more PR
North Carolina Adopts the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The International Society for Technology in Education issued the following news release:
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- Decision Will Empower Students and Harness Personalized Learning
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North Carolina's State Board of Education recently voted to adopt the International Society for Technology in Education's (ISTE) Standards for Students. With this decision, the Tar Heel State becomes the 15th state to use the newest set of student standards as a guiding framework to support educators an more PR
North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching: Focus Friday Program MTSS for Administrators Registration Open Now (10)
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching issued the following news:
How do you create an environment where every student has access to what they need to succeed? Critical factors in supporting students include defining our core, developing structures of equity and access for all, and creating a data-based implementation plan. Join NCCAT on October 4th in Cullowhee for "Focus Friday - MTSS for Administrators." The program number is 15176.
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North Carolina Community Colleges System: The Number of Registered Apprentices in NC Continues to Grow, and That's Good (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- North Carolina Community Colleges System issued the following news:
The number of people served by North Carolina's apprenticeship program increased by almost one-third in fiscal year 2019, a report from the NC Community College System shows.
ApprenticeshipNC, which registers apprentices and pre-apprentices, served 11,399 people during the 2019 fiscal year that ended June 30. That's 31% more than the previous year, when the program served 8,679 people.
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North Carolina Gov. Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees:
* Pete W. Glidewell III of Elon as a member at-large. Glidewell is a partner with Jefferson Powell Consultants. Previously, he created Glidemark, Inc., a consulting venture that focused on the sales, marketing and sourcing to hosiery companies.
Gov. Cooper has appointed the following more PR
Northeastern University: Make Sense of Democratic Presidential Race in Real Time (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
Who will challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 election?
The 10 Democrats who participated in the latest debate Thursday in Houston revealed a variety of strategies. Julian Castro took on frontrunner Joe Biden. Andrew Yang separated himself from his rivals by offering prizes of $1,000 a month to 10 people. Leading progressives Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders dueled over the s more PR
Northwest Missouri State University: Former Walgreens Executive to Discuss Workforce Development For People With Disabilities During Fall Ploghoft Lecture (10)
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
Randy Lewis - a consultant, Fortune 50 executive and disability advocate - will visit Northwest Missouri State University to present its fall Ploghoft Diversity Lecture.
The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Lewis will discuss ways educators can work with people with disabilities to help them d more PR
Northwest Missouri State University: Jasinski Elected to Chair Cophe, Reappointed to Baldrige Board (10)
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 13 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
Northwest Missouri State University President Dr. John Jasinski has been elected chair of the Council on Public Higher Education in Missouri (COPHE) and reappointed as a member of the Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Jasinski's peers elected him to a one-year term to succeed University of Missouri System President Dr. Mun Choi. COPHE is a nonprofit associati more PR
Northwestern College Ranked Sixth By U.S. News and World Report (10)
ORANGE CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Northwestern College issued the following news release:
Northwestern College is ranked sixth among 70 Midwestern regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges guidebook. Northwestern is also one of 31 Best Value Schools. The rankings, which include nearly 1,400 schools nationwide, are available at www.usnews.com/colleges.
"We are always pleased when Northwestern's standout education is affirmed by rankings and our peer institutions," says Greg more PR
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, NOC Receive Grant to Fight Opioid Addiction (10)
ALVA, Oklahoma, Sept. 6 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College will partner to fight opioid addiction on their campuses, supported by a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Northwestern and NOC are two of five Oklahoma colleges and universities to receive grant funds through a $250,000 State Opioid Response - Higher Education Community Outreach more PR
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Foundation Receives $200,000 From Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trusts (10)
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Novant Health Rowan Medical Center issued the following news release:
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center (NHRMC) Foundation has received $200,000 from The Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trusts for the Novant Health Wallace Cancer Center currently under construction on the corner of Mocksville and Mahaley avenues in Salisbury. Once completed, the Wallace Cancer Center will improve patient quality of life by providing patient-centered care, enhanced care c more PR
NRPA and American Water Charitable Foundation Award $500,000 for Water-Inspired Play Areas (10)
ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
Grantees include Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District and City of Alton Parks and Recreation
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Water Charitable Foundation are excited to announce the recipients of their 2019 Building Better Communities grant program:
* Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District in Huntington, West Virginia
* City of Alt more PR
NTT DATA Names CPC Analytics as India Finalist for Its 10th Open Innovation Contest (10)
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- NTT DATA Services, a division of NTT DATA, issued the following news release:
NTT DATA today announced CPC Analytics as the India finalist for its 10th International Open Innovation Contest. CPC Analytics is a management consulting firm focused on relationship management in the scientific and technical space that enable people to share knowledge, innovate and operate more efficiently. This start-up was chosen for its best fit to the goals of the Open Innovation Contest, more PR
Number of People Uninsured Significantly Increases, Being a Woman Still Raises the Odds of Being Poor in America (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release:
The number of people who are uninsured spiked in 2018, marking the largest increase in several years and reflecting the efforts of the Trump Administration to undercut the Affordable Care Act. The poverty rate only had significant declines for non-Hispanic whites--and all other races failed to see meaningful progress. For women overall, the wage gap did not close by even one cent in 2018.
Health Insuranc more PR
Nursing Administration Quarterly Issues 12 Research Articles in October/December 2019 Edition (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Nursing Administration Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal that says it provides nursing administrators with information on the effective management of nursing services in health care settings, published 12 research articles on the following topics in its October/December 2019 edition:
* Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction Among Multisite Multisystem Nurses
* Creativity and Innovation: An Essential Competency for the Nurse Leader
* Digital Heal more PR
Ocean Conservancy Launches #SuperCleanupChallenge to Remove 54 Tons of Ocean Plastic and Trash for Super Bowl LIV (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release:
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- Reveals Top Trash Items Found on Florida Beaches
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Ocean Conservancy today announced the #SuperCleanupChallenge and revealed its beach cleanup schedule for the 2019-20 NFL season, beginning with its annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 21. Ocean Conservancy has set a goal to remove and divert 54 tons of plastic and trash from Florida's coast and waterways as part of the Miami Super more PR
Office of Family Assistance Releases Fiscal Year 2018 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and MOE Financial Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families' Office of Family Assistance issued the following news:
The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has posted the fiscal year (FY) 2018 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) financial data tables, along with an interactive map and national and state pie charts.
* In FY 2018, combined federal TANF and state maintenance-of-effort (MOE) expenditures and transfers totaled $31.3 bi more PR
Office of Family Assistance Releases Latest Characteristics and Financial Circumstances of TANF Recipients Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families' Office of Family Assistance issued the following news:
The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has published the data tables, Characteristics and Financial Circumstances of TANF Recipients for FY 2018.
The Characteristics and Financial Circumstances of TANF Recipients tables provide demographic data on adults and children in TANF active families receiving cash assistance and closed more PR
Office of the State Superintendent of Education Releases Final Alvarez & Marsal Report on DCPS Graduation and Attendance Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education issued the following news release:
Today the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC's state education agency, released the final analysis of DCPS high schools' attendance and graduation outcomes as completed by the firm Alvarez & Marsal.
OSSE has undertaken this investigation per an executive order of the Mayor to understand the state of attendance and graduation in DC's public high schools, more PR
Offutt Airman Leadership School: Best in the Force (10)
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news:
By Jessica Montano
The James A. McCoy Airman Leadership School at Offutt Air Force Base was recently named the 2018 ALS of the Year award winner by the Air Education and Training Command.
"There is a lot of pride that comes with being labeled the best," said Staff Sgt. Austin Scheiber, 55th Force Support Squadron ALS instructor. "Now, we need to continue to raise the bar in order to rema more PR
Ohio Department of Education: Ohio School Report Cards Show Continuous Improvement (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The Ohio Department of Education issued the following news release:
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- Academic Achievement Rises Across Ohio for Third Consecutive Year+
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The 2019 Ohio School Report Cards released today by the Ohio Department of Education show ongoing improvement statewide, continuing the positive trend seen in recent years. Academic achievement is rising across Ohio in many areas and with most subgroups of students.
Grades and other data for all schools and districts more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Arnold Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Glen Arnold of Ottawa is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, subje more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Badger Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Amanda Badger of Lewisburg is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Bell Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Matt Bell of Zanesville is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, sub more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Bensman Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Mike Bensman of Sidney is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, subje more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Boyert Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Mike Boyert of Seville is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, subj more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Boysel Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Veronica Boysel of Hilliard is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Brunner Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Steve Brunner of Beaver is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, sub more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Burch Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Danielle Burch of Salem is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leaders, sub more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Burkett Takes Role With Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Frank Burkett III of Massillon is serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government leade more PR
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Farm Bureau Committee Lays Groundwork for Future Policy Votes (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Twenty Ohio Farm Bureau leaders are serving on the 2019 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau's delegates during the state annual meeting in December.
In its initial session, the committee heard from government lea more PR
Ohio State Reps. Sobecki, Robinson File Bill to Reinstate Joint Education Oversight Committee (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following information on behalf of Ohio State Reps. Lisa Sobecki, D-Toledo, and Phil Robinson, D-Solon:
State Reps. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) and Phil Robinson (D-Solon) filed a bill today to reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee (JEOC), a state legislative committee comprised of members from both parties in the State House and State Senate which provided non-partisan, fact based and in-depth analysis of K-12 education in Ohi more PR
On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights August Visits Around Ohio (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) highlighted his visits in Ohio during the August state work period. He traveled more than 4,000 miles and visited 39 different counties in the state, completing his goal of visiting all 88 Ohio counties during this term. He met with Ohioans and discussed a variety of issues, including expanding skills training, protecting and preserving our Great Lakes more PR
One Wisconsin Now: Seven Stops Not on Tom Tiffany's Congressional Announcement Tour (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 10 -- One Wisconsin Now, a liberal issue advocacy organization that focuses on advancing progressive leadership and values, issued the following news release:
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- One Wisconsin Now Offers Suggestions Highlighting the Real Tom Tiffany
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State Senator Tom Tiffany is setting out on a tour of Northern Wisconsin, making seven stops in his first foray as a candidate for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. In the interest of fairness, One Wisconsin Now offered more PR
Oracle OpenWorld 2019, Breakthrough Starts Here (10)
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 13 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
Oracle welcomes our customers and partners to Oracle OpenWorld 2019 in San Francisco, the world's largest and most prominent business and technology conference.
The annual event takes place September 16-19 at The Moscone Center and throughout the South of Market district. Oracle's unique partnerships with the City of San Francisco, the San Francisco Giants and the G more PR
ORAU Awards $20,000 in Education Grants to 26 Local Teachers (10)
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release:
More than 25 teachers from Anderson County schools received new teaching materials and supplies at ORAU's Education Grants program on Sept. 10, walking away with a total of $20,000 in grant funds.
Now in the program's 18th year, ORAU has awarded more than half a million dollars to Clinton City, Oak Ridge and Anderson County Schools in it its mission to enrich science, technology, engineer more PR
Oregon State University College of Engineering Earns Recognition for Equity, Inclusion, Diversity Efforts (10)
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 11 -- Oregon State University issued the following news:
Scott Ashford, Kearney Dean of Engineering at Oregon State University, has been honored by the Society of Women Engineers for his contributions to the acceptance and advancement of women in engineering professions.
Ashford is one of three recipients of the 2019 Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award. The others are Gregory Hyslop of Boeing and Jennifer Rumsey of Cummins Inc. The Chipp award is named for the husband of or more PR
Oregon's Reynolds School District Expands Partnership With Discovery Education to Create Immersive Science Lessons for High School Students (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Oregon's Reynolds School District (RSD) today announced the expansion of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. In this collaboration's latest phase, RSD's high school science teachers are empowered to use Discovery Educ more PR
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Violations for 2019 at National Safety Council Congress and Expo (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
The National Safety Council and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2019. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA directorate of enforcement programs, presented the Top 10 on the Expo floor as part of the NSC 2019 Congress and Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals more PR
Our Future is Clean: American Cleaning Institute Announces Bold Industry Goals to Shape a Cleaner, Healthier World (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Cleaning Institute issued the following news release:
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its 2019 Sustainability Report, which details its new strategy calling on the cleaning products industry to take bolder, collective action to achieve a cleaner world.
Grounded in the key aspirations we all have for our society, ACI's sustainability strategy aims to unite industry efforts for greater impact across four critical goals:
Increase Transparency
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Pa. Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania Initiates Review of Science Standards to Modernize Curriculum (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Governor Tom Wolf is commending the State Board of Education which this week directed the Department of Education (PDE) to begin the process of updating Pennsylvania's science standards to align them with current research and best practices, including a review of Next Generation Science Standards.
"As technology continues to advance, science is increasingly part of our education, work, and l more PR
Pa. Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania Renews Opioid Disaster Declaration for Seventh Time (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today marks the seventh renewal of Pennsylvania's Opioid Disaster Declaration. As has become routine, Pennsylvania will continue its use of a 90-day disaster declaration to fight the opioid crisis. Governor Tom Wolf first signed the declaration in January 2018 as a mechanism for state agencies, third-party organizations and stakeholders to work collaboratively, loosen regulations that slow do more PR
PAHO Urges the Health and Education Sectors to Work Together to Create Healthy Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The United Nations Pan American Health Organization issued the following news release:
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on Ministries of Health and Ministries of Education to join forces to improve the health of students and their communities across the Americas as part of the 2019 Wellness Week campaign.
Schools can be spaces where the health of the community, including children and adolescents, is promoted and where students and their communities more PR
Pan American Health Organization: Suicide - One Person Dies Every 40 Seconds (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The United Nations Pan American Health Organization issued the following news release:
The number of countries with national suicide prevention strategies has increased in the five years since the publication of WHO's first global report on suicide, said the World Health Organization in the lead-up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. But the total number of countries with strategies, at just 38, is still far too few and governments need to commit to establish more PR
Patent & Trademark Office Director Iancu Issues Remarks at Bridging Innovation, Opportunity Event (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office issued the following remarks by Director Andrei Iancu at the bridging innovation and opportunity event:
"Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for that gracious introduction. Thank you also Jason Wolfe and his team here at the Pittsburgh Technology Council for hosting us, to the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and Frank Cullen and the Global Innovation Policy Center for co-sponsoring tod more PR
Penguin Books Publishes 'How The Other Half Learns' (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Penguin Books USA issued the following book description:
How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice, by Robert Pondiscio
The promise of public education is excellence for all. But that promise has seldom been kept for low-income children of color in America.
In How the Other Half Learns, teacher and education journalist Robert Pondiscio focuses on Success Academy, the network of controversial charter schools in New York City founde more PR
Penn State-College of Education: Murphy Awarded Lyle Spencer Grant for Transformative Research Project (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news:
P. Karen Murphy, distinguished professor of education (educationa psychology), and a multi-university/institute team has won a Lyle Spencer Research Award to Transform Education. The award is for just shy of $1 million.
Murphy will be working with a multi-university collaborative led by Suzanne Donovan, Strategic Education Research Partnership (SERP), and Catherine Sno more PR
Penn State-College of Education: School District Secessions Shown to Have Deepened Racial Segregation (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news:
Since 2000, school district secessions in the South have increasingly sorted white and black students, and white and Hispanic students, into separate school systems, weakening the potential to improve school integration, according to a new study published today (Sept. 4) in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.
The study, more PR
Pennsylvania College of Technology Names Director of Radiography (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Christine L. Eckenrod has been appointed to lead the radiography program at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Eckenrod began her work as director of radiography at Penn College on Sept. 3.
She brings to the position more than 30 years of experience in the medical imaging field. Before joining Penn College, she was the radiography program director at JFK Muhlenberg Snyder School of Radio more PR
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Launches Online Dashboard to Track Progress on Top Priorities (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Governor Tom Wolf today continued his administration's efforts to make state government more transparent and accountable with the launch of the Governor's Goals dashboard. Pennsylvanians can use the new online resource to track progress on the governor's top policy priorities.
"Since taking office, I've committed my administration to making state government more transparent and accountable t more PR
PETA: Teens' Fatal Beating of Duck Prompts Offer of Humane Education (10)
CONWAY, New Hampshire, Sept. 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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- PETA Stresses Need to Teach Compassion in the Classroom
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Following reports that a group of teenagers lured wild ducks out of the water, beat one over the head with a broomstick, and killed him, TeachKind--PETA's humane education division--sent letters this afternoon urging local schools and School Administrative Unit #9 Superintendent Kevin Richard to implement lesso more PR
Pharmacists Engage With Community on Opioids (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists issued the following news:
The Ho-Chunk Nation in rural Baraboo, Wisconsin, has made naloxone access a cornerstone of the tribe's response to the opioid epidemic, with an assist from Pharmacy Manager Abigail Moore.
Moore works at the House of Wellness, which is part of the Ho-Chunk Nation's Medical Services Division within the Department of Health. She travels the area to conduct training sessions in the use of na more PR
Phi Delta Kappan Journal Issues 13 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- Phi Delta Kappan, a journal that says it features articles about classroom practice, policy, research, professional issues and innovations in education, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* Backtalk: Preparing effective principal supervisors
* Career Confidential: Teacher wants to know if he has to call a student 'they'
* Educator licensure overlap in the early grades: Why it occurs, why it matters, and what to do more PR
Philanthropy Expands Public Education Effort at McLean Hospital (10)
BELMONT, Massachusetts, Sept. 7 -- McLean Hospital issued the following news release:
Like other family members of McLean patients, Jim and Doreen Clappin attended a four-week educational program at the hospital while their loved one was in treatment. They learned about her illness, how best to provide support, and ways to employ some of the same coping skills she was learning. "After four weeks, the program is over, but your experience with your loved one isn't," explained Jim. He wondered if more PR
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: EPA Announces Plan to End Required Animal Tests for Chemical Safety Testing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release:
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine praised an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to phase out animal testing of chemical products. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced today that animal testing will be substantially reduced in six years and phased out by 2035.
The change comes after years of work by the Physicians Committee, first to pass a 2016 bill that ma more PR
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Physicians, Animal Protection Groups Commend Passage of Bill to Modernize Hazardous Waste Testing (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release:
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- AB 733 directs Department of Toxic Substance Control to implement modern methods
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The California Senate has shown unanimous support for Assembly Bill 733, authored by Assemblymember Bill Quirk. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Social Compassion in Legislation are co-sponsoring the bill, which could save tens of thousands of fish every year.
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Physicians for a National Health Program Issues Statement on Census Bureau Health Insurance Report (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Physicians for a National Health Program issued the following statement by President Adam Gaffney in response to the Census Bureau's 2018 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage report:
"The number of Americans without health coverage is on the rise, new figures from the Census Bureau show. In 2018, some 2 million people in the U.S. lost coverage relative to the previous year, demonstrating that our current system is not only broken, but getting worse.
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Physicians Join Maine Medical Partners (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 10 -- The Maine Medical Center issued the following news release:
Marie Caldwell, M.D., has joined Maine Medical Partners - Endocrinology & Diabetes. Dr. Caldwell is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. She comes to MMC from University of North Carolina Hospitals where she completed her residency, including serving as chief resident, and endocrinology fellowship. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Caldwel more PR
Pioneering University of Exeter Research Nominated for Higher Education 'Oscars' (10)
EXETER, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
Two pioneering University of Exeter research projects which will help bring about major reforms to divorce law and improve lives for people with dementia in care homes have been nominated for prestigious awards.
Work by academics at the university's Law School and Medical School has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education awards, known as the "Oscars" of higher education.
Professor Liz Trinder's research more PR
PIRG: New Toolkit Provides Parents With Necessary Know-How to 'Get the Lead Out' of School Drinking Water (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release:
With "back to school" in full swing this week, Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund today are offering a free toolkit to Get the Lead Out of schools' drinking water. The groups aim to help parents, teachers and school administrators grapple with this serious health threat facing our children.
"Lead is a potent neurotoxin, affecting the way our kids more PR
Planned Parenthood Federation Issues Statement on President Trump Nomination for Second Circuit Court Nominee (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following statement by Acting President Alexis McGill Johnson:
After today's hearing for Steven Menashi, President Trump's nominee for a seat on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Planned Parenthood released the following statement in strong opposition to his nomination. Appointed as part of the immigration working group to advance the administration's racist immigration policies, including banning Muslims and sep more PR
Plumbing Manufacturers International's Aspiring Leaders' Program Connects Dali's Art to Leadership and Creativity (10)
ST. PETE BEACH, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Plumbing Manufacturers International issued the following news release:
What is the link between Salvador Dali's art and business leadership? While it may not be obvious, the parallels are striking.
Like business leaders, Dali and many other artists imagine the future and think about how ideas might look when they are accomplished - only artists work ideas out on canvas instead of on a conference room's dry-erase board.
Dali's artwork will take center stag more PR
PM Meets With Small Businesses (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister and Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom met with small businesses today in Downing Street to discuss how best to help them start and grow.
The Prime Minister welcomed small business owners and entrepreneurs from a range of sectors across the UK, including tech, retail and manufacturing. As small businesses are the country's biggest employers, he also welcomed this morning's more PR
Police Federation of England and Wales: Custody Intervention Programme Sees Just 7% of Youths Reoffend (10)
SURREY, England, Sept. 11 -- The Police Federation of England and Wales issued the following news:
A custody programme which reaches out to young adults in a bid to steer them away from a life of crime and into jobs including football coaching has yielded some impressive results.
There was a positive response from attendees in the custody sector as Inspector Jack Rowlands from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) delivered his talk on DIVERT at the Police Federation's National Custody Seminar more PR
Polk State College to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month With U.S. Congressman Soto (10)
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Polk State College issued the following news:
Polk State College is kicking off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in September with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto.
The Hispanic Heritage Kick-off event will take place noon Monday, September 16, in the Polk State Winter Haven Campus Student Center, where students, faculty, staff, and members of the community will become immersed in Hispanic culture, cuisine, history, music, and dance with this yea more PR
Poverty a Death Sentence, Sanders Declares, as GAO Links Inequality to Mortality (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
A groundbreaking Government Accountability Office (GAO) study commissioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), released today, provides a comprehensive picture of income, wealth, life expectancy, and retirement security among older Americans. GAO found not only that the rich are getting richer and the poor, poorer, but provided evidence that led Sanders to conclude that poverty is, in effect, a death sentence: more PR
President Trump Issues Proclamation on National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House issued the following proclamation on National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week:
For more than 180 years, America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have made extraordinary contributions to the general welfare and prosperity of our country by advancing the educational pursuits of African Americans and many others. These fine institutions help shape citizens of character and purpose, position them to thrive beyond graduat more PR
President Trump Issues Proclamation on Opioid Crisis Awareness Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House issued the following proclamation on Opioid Crisis Awareness Week:
The opioid crisis has devastated communities across America and has stolen precious lives, leaving families with an unfillable void. During Opioid Crisis Awareness Week, we reaffirm our commitment to ending this terrible crisis and eradicating drug addiction from our society.
On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental d more PR
President Trump Issues Remarks at 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- President Trump issued the following remarks at the 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference at the Renaissance Hotel:
THE PRESIDENT: It's a great honor to be here with you. And Ja'Ron, you're a special person -- a great friend of my daughter and my son-in-law. And he's done an incredible job.
And it's really wonderful to be with the unbelievable leaders of our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It was a very import more PR
Prime Minister Pledges to Bring Shipbuilding Back to the UK (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release:
PM will announce which company is the preferred bidder to design new Type 31 frigates to be built in the UK.
Thousands of jobs in the British shipping industry will be created over the next decade, the Prime Minister will announce on Thursday, as he pledges to bring shipbuilding back to the UK and strengthen the Royal Navy.
During a visit to a ship in the Thames for London International Sh more PR
Princeton University Project to Build Diverse Coalition of Physicists to Confront Nuclear Dangers (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Princeton University issued the following news release:
A group of Princeton University physicists has been awarded a two-year grant by the American Physical Society (APS) Innovation Fund to educate and re-engage the U.S. physics community on the globally important issue of the risk posed by nuclear weapons and the pressing need to reduce this threat.
At Princeton, the work will be led by:
* Stewart Prager, professor of astrophysical sci more PR
Principal Invests in Platform Enhancements to Help Improve Customers' Retirement Plan Health and Outcomes (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Principal Financial Group issued the following news release:
Principal Financial Group(R) today announced enhancements to its industry-leading retirement record-keeping platform which will make administration easier, more flexible, personalized/1, and help drive better participant outcomes. As part of the integration of the Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust (IRT) business, Principal is incorporating capabilities from the Wells Fargo IRT platform into its more PR
Project Lead The Way: #FearBoss Judi Holler Announced as Keynote Speaker for PLTW Summit (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Project Lead The Way issued the following news release:
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) today announced Judi Holler as the keynote speaker for the 2019-20 PLTW Summit experiences. Holler's book titled "Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms" helps readers transform fear into a powerful secret weapon to fear less and succeed on their own terms.
At PLTW Summit, she'll share with the PLTW network how to overcome fear and use it more PR
Public Advocates: Under Pressure From Students and County, Pomona School Board Restores Funds for High-Need Programs (10)
POMONA, California, Sept. 12 -- Public Advocates issued the following news release:
The Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) has voted to restore more than $2 million in state funds to programs for high-need students. The school board changed its spending plan as the result of advocacy by students, parents, and activists who were outraged that funds intended to support low-income students of color had been improperly appropriated for law enforcement and school "security."
Students argued that more PR
Public Citizen: Lawsuit Reveals How Government's Web Filtering Contractors Can Jeopardize Free Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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- Public Citizen's Website Was Blocked as 'Adult/Mature' Content by U.S. Department of Education's Web Filtering Service; Other Advocacy Groups' Sites May Be Blocked at Other Federal Agencies
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As a result of litigation, Public Citizen's website is no longer blocked on the U.S. Department of Education's Wi-Fi and employee internet networks, and the organization today dropped its First Amendment lawsuit agains more PR
Public Health England: Dependence on Prescription Medicines Linked to Deprivation (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- Public Health England issued the following news release:
PHE has published the first-ever evidence review of dependence and withdrawal problems associated with 5 commonly prescribed classes of medicines in England.
The Prescribed medicines review assesses the scale and distribution of prescribed medicines - and makes recommendations for better monitoring, treatment and support for patients.
It uses available prescriptions data, a literature review and reports of p more PR
Public Library Association Launches 2020 Health Insurance Enrollment Project (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Public Library Association, division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release:
After a successful first year in which 92 public libraries participated, the Public Library Association (PLA) is proud to encourage enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace for 2020. Through its health insurance enrollment and education initiative, Libraries Connecting You to Coverage, PLA is offering mini-grants of $500 to s more PR
Purdue University Northwest Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings (10)
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news:
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) once again has been recognized among the best regional universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released today.
PNW ranks 52nd nationally among the Best Engineering Programs, of engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's degree. PNW's undergraduate business program has also been rated as one of the top programs among those more PR
Qatar: UN Expert Welcomes Solidarity Agenda, Urges More Action on Climate Change and Migrants' Human Rights (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
A UN human rights expert has commended Qatar for its significant contribution to human rights-based solidarity with other States and peoples, while identifying climate change and the treatment of migrants as areas for further action.
"I commend Qatar for being the first State in the region to issue a standing invitation to the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, and for its more PR
Queen Mary University of London's People's Palace Project Research is Nominated for Times Higher Education Award (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news:
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- The research project, Xingu Encounter, explores new ways for researchers to work with indigenous people in Brazil to preserve and protect their knowledge and culture. The work has been nominated in the category of 'International Collaboration of the Year'.
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After fifty years of limited protection in Brazil, the rights of indigenous people and the survival of indigenous more PR
Queensland University of Technology Among World's Top 200 Universities (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news:
QUT has risen in the latest prestigious international rankings compiled by Times Higher Education (THE) to be equal 179th among the world's top 200 universities.
The 2020 THE World University Rankings were announced overnight at the THE World Academic Summit in Zurich.
The 2020 list is the largest compiled by THE in the 16 years of rankings, and includes 1396 universities from 92 countries and more PR
Raymond James Hires Veteran Education Finance Professionals to Establish Two Offices in Indiana (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release:
Raymond James is expanding its Public Finance practice into Indiana with the addition of veteran education finance professionals Damian Maggos as managing director and Matthew Ruess as vice president. Both will provide expert counsel to K-12 schools throughout Indiana with Maggos also supporting the general government practice. Maggos will establish an Indianapolis office, while Ruess will open an off more PR
Re-Focused Nunavut Teacher Education Program to Strengthen Inuit Language and Culture in Schools (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 10 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news:
The first initiative of the 10-Year Strategic Partnership between Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) and Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is the delivery of a re-focused Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP), beginning last week in several Nunavut communities.
The re-focused NTEP replaces the previous NTEP and is based on recommendations from the NTEP review that occurred in 2017-18. more PR
Rebecca Tallent and Linda Hall Receive Wells Memorial Key, SPJ's Highest Honor (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists honors Rebecca "Becky" Tallent and Linda Hall with the Wells Memorial Key. Tallent and Hall received this award, the highest honor for a member of SPJ, at the President's Installation Banquet tonight during the Excellence in Journalism conference at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio.
Tallent is an award-winning journalist, public relations specialist and retire more PR
Reed Smith Adds Two Partners to Labor & Employment (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- Jennifer Terry and Mark Phillips Join Firm's Los Angeles Office
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Reed Smith today announced the addition of two partners to its Labor & Employment practice in the firm's Los Angeles office. Jennifer Terry and Mark Phillips join the firm from Arent Fox where they were both partners.
Related Professionals: Jennifer C. Terry Mark R. Phillips Mark D. Temple Lorenzo E. Gasparetti
"Jennif more PR
Regents to Request $7M Increase in State Funding for University of Iowa (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 10 -- The University of Iowa issued the following news:
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is expected to vote at its meeting in September on its Fiscal Year 2021 funding request from the Iowa Legislature.
The Board is seeking a $7 million increase for the University of Iowa, or about 3% more than the $218.7 million it received in FY20.
State funding and tuition are the two primary sources of revenue supporting student services, financial aid, faculty and staff salari more PR
Regional Social Scoreboard: New Research Shows Over 80% of EU Regions Making Progress But Regional Inequalities Persist (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 11 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
Measuring social progress at regional level is crucial to ensure that European, national and regional investments support the EU's social objectives. This is why the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) produced the first ever Regional Social Scoreboard , showing most EU regions have made progress between 2014-2018, though there are significant regional differences found in the EU.
Since more PR
Renowned Author, Thought Leader Joins Iona College as Executive-In-Residence (10)
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Iona College issued the following news:
Iona College is pleased to announce that nationally renowned author, editor and visionary, James Mustich, will join the College as an Executive-in-Residence in fall 2019. Mustich is the author of the acclaimed "1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List," and a serial innovator who has successfully reimagined new programs and businesses within traditional industries.
Mustich will assist Iona's leadership more PR
Rep. Bonamici Holds Discussion About Empty Promise of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) convened a group of Oregonians to learn more about the challenges they have encountered with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which promises to forgive the balance of student loans after borrowers complete 10 years of qualified public service and make 120 qualifying loan payments.
In recent weeks, Bonamici has been circulating a survey about more PR
Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4310) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to clarify that employment in any position at a nonprofit organization is a public service job for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Brendan Boyle, 1133 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6 more ST
Rep. Brindisi Announces Nearly $1 Million Grant for Herkimer County (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Grant to Provide Critical Mental Health Funding for Herkimer
- Brindisi: We Need to Expand Access to Mental Health Care Across Rural America
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a nearly $1 million grant award for Herkimer County. Herkimer County was awarded the grant through the Department of Health and Human Services as part of their Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grants more PR
Rep. Buchanan Outlines Priorities as Congress Returns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
As Congress returns to Washington this week, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan outlined his legislative agenda for the upcoming fall session, including more resources to fight red tide and cracking down on robocalls. Buchanan's priorities also include working on a bipartisan basis to protect Social Security and Medicare, expand background checks for gun purchases and extend the National Flood Insurance Program.
"It more PR
Rep. Byrne Praises Nationwide Expansion of Alabama Apprenticeship Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) praised today's announcement that a manufacturing apprenticeship program developed by Toyota Motor North America and successfully implemented at the Alabama Robotics Park in Decatur will be extended across the nation. In partnership with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program will be extended natio more PR
Rep. Carson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Fight Rare Diseases (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Andre Carson (D-IN) and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation that provides better research and resources for the study and treatment of rare diseases. The Rare diseases Advancement, Research, and Education (RARE) Act (H.R 4228) will expand the ability of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) to study rare disea more PR
Rep. Carson Introduces Rare Disease Advancement, Research, Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, introducing the Rare Disease Advancement, Research and Education Act:
I am pleased to reintroduce the Rare disease Advancement, Research, and Education (RARE) Act. This important, bipartisan legislation will address many of the issues facing rare disease patients and families. I am pleased that this legislation has been endorsed by 139 patient groups and more ST
Rep. Castro: Congressional Pre-K Caucus Announces New Co-Chair, Rep. Rodney Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Pre-K Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20); Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark (MA-05); and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) will be the newest co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus. This bipartisan group of lawmakers seek to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of early childhood education and promote policy recom more PR
Rep. Cisneros Joins Reps. Gallego, Hayes, Houlahan Introduce Legislation to Improve Diverse Teacher Recruitment and Retention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) joined Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), to introduce the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act to help combat our nationwide teacher shortage by increasing recruitment of diverse teachers and improving teacher training and retention programs.
The nationwide teacher shortage was estimated to be over more PR
Rep. Davis Announces $411k in Grants to Champaign Fire Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has awarded two Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants totaling $411,597.52 to the Champaign Fire Department.
The first grant of $272,311.81 is in the Operations & Safety program and provides cancer, physical, a more PR
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill on Educational Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4312) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to clarify when educational assistance is available for an individual who pursues an approved program of education leading to a degree while on active duty in the Armed Forces."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
For more information, Rep. Susan A. Davis, 1214 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 2051 more ST
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill on Annual Report on Indicators of School Crime (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4301) to "require the Secretary of Education, in consultation with Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to publish an annual report on indicators of school crime and safety that includes data on school shootings."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committe more ST
Rep. Gallego Introduces Bill to Establish Hawkins Centers of Excellence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4288) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Ruben Gallego, 1131 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D more ST
Rep. Gomez Introduces Bill on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4297) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 "to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Salud O. Carbajal, D- more ST
Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill to Restore Federal Pell Grant Eligibility (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4298) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to restore Federal Pell Grant eligibility for certain periods.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, Gregorio Sablan, D-M.P., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Ben Lujan, D-N.M., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D- more ST
Rep. Higgins Proclaims Science Education Awareness Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 12, proclaiming Nov. 2, 2019, as Science Education Awareness Day:
I rise today to proclaim November 2, 2019 Science Education Awareness Day in New York State. The recognition of this day serves as a reminder of the importance of science education, at all levels, in the State of New York.
The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) is New more ST
Rep. Higgins: Gerard Place Community Center Now Open on Buffalo's East Side (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Project Furthers Gerard Place's Mission of Strengthening the Community and Empowering Individuals and Families Toward Self-Sufficiency
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the $6 million transformation of a former parish hall into the new Gerard Place Community Center on the East Side of Buffalo. Gerard Place works to eliminate barriers which prevent people from escap more PR
Rep. Hill Introduces Bill to Make Grants to Historically Black Colleges, Universities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4252) to "authorize the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to establish a pilot program to make grants to historically Black colleges and universities to provide educational programs to offenders who have recently been, or will soon be, released from incarceration."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohi more ST
Rep. Hill Introduces Bipartisan Inmate Education Bill Inspired by Arkansas (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
This week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Shift Back to Society Act, legislation to facilitate a successful transition to employment and readjustment to society for individuals incarcerated in the United States. Modeled after a successful program in Arkansas, the bill would establish a pilot program to provide grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to implement educat more PR
Rep. Jackson Lee Recognizes 400th Anniversary of First Slave Arriving in U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, recognizing the 400th anniversary of the first slave arriving in U.S.:
I thank my colleague, Congresswoman Barbara Lee for anchoring this Special Order recognizing the 400th anniversary of the first slaves arriving in America.
Four hundred years ago the first slave arrived in America, ships set sail from the west coast of Africa and in the process, more ST
Rep. Jackson-Lee Introduces Bill to Designate Battle Buddy Check Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4290) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as Battle Buddy Check Week for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., and Jim Banks, R-Ind. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee more ST
Rep. Johnson Introduces Empower Parents in College Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., has introduced the Empower Parents in College Act (H.R. 4253) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to allow a recipient of an institutional aid grant to use funds under such grant to establish, improve, or expand partnerships with child care providers."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 9. 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/h more ST
Rep. King Introduces Bill on Temporary Emergency Impact Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4316) to provide for temporary emergency impact aid for local educational agencies.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Pete King, 302 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7896; or in the district office at 1003 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, NY 11762; 516/5 more ST
Rep. LaHood Recognizes Establishment of UIC John Marshall Law School (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, recognizing the establishment of the UIC John Marshall Law School:
I rise today, along with my colleague Representative Danny K. Davis, to recognize the establishment of Chicago's first and only public law school, the UIC John Marshall Law School.
In July 2018, the boards of trustees of the University of Illinois and The John Marshall Law School voted more ST
Rep. McBath Introduces Heightening Opportunities for Pathways to Education for Free Application for Federal Student Aid Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., has introduced the Heightening Opportunities for Pathways to Education for Free Application for Federal Student Aid Act (H.R. 4245) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to "reduce the complexity and length of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
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Rep. McEachin Introduces Bill to Help Reduce Household Energy Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4291) to "help reduce household energy burdens by expanding access to solar energy for low-income households."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Ben Lujan, D-N.M. It was joinly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Donald A. McEachin more ST
Rep. McGovern Introduces Bill on Commodity Assistance for School Breakfast Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4265) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. James McGovern, 408 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 20 more ST
Rep. McHenry Issues Remarks at Hearing on Student Loan Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following remarks at a full committee hearing on the student loan crisis and the impact of Democrat's nationalization of the student loan industry:
"Let's rewind; it's 2009, it's 2010, there are super majorities by the Democrats in the US House, the US Senate, and a Democrat in the White House. At that moment, in the midst of the Affordable Care Act, th more PR
Rep. Meng Secures Gun Safety Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she secured several provisions to strengthen efforts related to gun safety. The measures were included in fiscal year 2020 spending bills that recently passed the House of Representatives. They consist of the following items:
- $1.44 billion for reducing the backlog of National Firearms Act applications and hi more PR
Rep. Meng Secures Provisions Critical for Mothers and Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee who has championed issues in Congress that seek to improve the lives of families, announced today that she secured several provisions to strengthen the safety of moms and children. The measures were included across several fiscal year 2020 spending packages that recently passed the House of Representatives. They consist of the followi more PR
Rep. Moore Honors Vision Forward Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, honoring the Vision Forward Association:
I rise to honor the Vision Forward Association which serves Southeastern Wisconsin, as they mark their centennial in 2019. For more than 100 years, Vision Forward has provided services to a diverse community of individuals who are blind or visually impaired as well as their families.
What began as an advocacy gro more ST
Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Establish Emergency Grant Aid Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4308) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an emergency grant aid program.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Katie Hill, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Pete King, R-N.Y., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., and Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y.
It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
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Rep. O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Provide Economic Stabilization Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4318) to "provide economic stabilization resources to distressed rural communities directly impacted by the closure of an electric generating station."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. It was jointly referred to the House Natural Resources and Education and Labor committees.
For more information, Rep. more ST
Rep. Payne Promotes PAD Awareness During Honorary Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued a resolution today to promote more education and awareness activities about Peripheral Artery Disease (or PAD) to support September as PAD Awareness Month.
The disease is a life-threatening, chronic circulatory condition. It causes blood vessels that lead from the heart to the limbs to narrow and slows or blocks blood flow. If left untreated, it can kill th more PR
Rep. Phillips Launches Congressional App Challenge in Minnesota (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) kicked off the Congressional App Challenge in Minnesota's Third Congressional District as students across Minnesota headed back to school last week. The Congressional App Challenge was launched by the House of Representatives in 2015 to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. All middle and high s more PR
Rep. Pingree Announces $700K Federal Investment in Three Maine Museums (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America (MFA) program will award three projects in Maine's First Congressional District with a combined $704,458 in grants and combined matching amounts of $769,730.
"In my lifetime, I've watched communities like Rockland transform into national arts and culture destinations. Federal in more PR
Rep. Pre-K Caucus Announces New Co-Chair, Congressman Rodney Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Pre-K Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark (MA-05) announced that Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) will be the newest co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus. This bipartisan group of lawmakers seek to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of early childhood education and promote policy recommend more PR
Rep. Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) today in reintroducing the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act, comprehensive legislation to crack down on employers who unfairly withhold wages from their employees. This bill would give workers the right to receive full compensation for all of the work they perform, as well as the right t more PR
Rep. Reed Announces Grants For Museum of the Earth; Sciencenter (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Rep. Tom Reed is pleased to announce two Museums for America Grants from the Institute of Museum and Library services that will benefit New York's 23rd Congressional District. The grants, as part of the Museums for America Grants, will be awarded to the Museum of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institution and the Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY.
The Museum for America grant program supports projects that more PR
Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Ensure Safe Use of Cosmetics (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4296) to amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 16 co-sponosrs. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Alan Lowenthal, D- more ST
Rep. Slotkin Issues Statement on Education Department's Action on Michigan State University (10)
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement:
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- Calls Out Secretary DeVos for Concurrently Rolling Back Title IX Protections
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Today, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced it will fine Michigan State University (MSU) a record $4.5 million for its failure to protect students from sexual abuse. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), the representative for the district that includes Michigan State University, released the foll more PR
Rep. Smith Honors Scientist McAfee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, honoring scientist, educator and innovator Walter S. McAfee:
As a result of legislation I introduced (H.R. 3655) which was signed into law (P.L. 115-151), more than 200 people gathered outside the U.S. Post Office located on Main Street in Belmar, NJ at a ceremony to rename the building in honor of Dr. Walter S. McAfee--an extraordinary scientist, educ more ST
Rep. Spano Issues Column: Americans Have a Lot to Learn From Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Ross Spano, R-Florida, issued the following column:
Last week, I had the honor and privilege of traveling to Israel for the very first time, thanks to the American Israel Education Foundation. Every two years, AIEF sponsors a trip for freshman members of Congress to educate policy makers about Israel's history, as well as the strong economic bond and strategic military alliance between our two nations. Israel is a critical ally of the United States of America, a bulw more PR
Rep. Stefanik Announces Nearly $300,000 National Science Foundation Grant to Clarkson University (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Clarkson University has received a $288,441 National Science Foundation grant, which will go into effect next week, September 15. The project is titled "MRI: Acquisition of a Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry System."
"I'm thrilled to announce nearly $300,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation for Clarkson University," said Congresswoman Stefa more PR
Rep. Steil Issues Remarks at House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Rising Costs of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following remarks:
At today's House Financial Services Committee hearing, Bryan Steil outlined the underlying problems of rising higher education costs and the need to redirect federal efforts to make education affordable for students and parents.
"I appreciate you [Chairwoman Waters and Ranking Member McHenry] calling today's hearing to highlight what is a really serious issue. We have a 1.5 trillion-dollar student loan problem more PR
Rep. Takano Issues Statement on VA Decision to Break With California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following statement on the Veterans Affairs Department's decision to break with the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education tasked with looking for fraud, waste and abuse at institutions that enroll student veterans:
"I am concerned by the Department of Veterans' Affairs decision to not offer a cooperative agreement with the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) for the next fiscal y more PR
Rep. Takano Issues Statement on VA Decision to Break With California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Veterans' Affairs Department decided to break with the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education tasked with looking for fraud, waste and abuse at institutions that enroll student veterans:
"I am concerned by the Department of Veterans' Affairs decision to not offer a cooperative agreement with the California State Approving Agency fo more PR
Rep. Taylor Recognizes 50th Anniversary of University of Texas at Dallas (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the University of Texas at Dallas:
Today, I rise to congratulate the University of Texas at Dallas on 50 years of educating students in North Texas.
In 1969, Texas Governor Preston Smith signed legislation to officially establish the University of Texas at Dallas as part of the UT system.
Not only has UTD grown immense more ST
Rep. Tim Ryan Introduces Bill to Invest $100 Billion in Lead Removal Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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- Bill funds elimination of every lead pipe in the U.S. and removal of lead paint from 7 million homes
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Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today introduced a bill to invest $100 billion to remove lead pipes and lead paint from homes across the United States - which is enough to eliminate every lead pipe in the country and remove lead paint from 7 million American homes. Research indicates that every dollar more PR
Rep. Tlaib Celebrates International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit's 100 Years of Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, celebrating International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit's 100 years of service:
I rise today in tribute to the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit as they celebrate one hundred years of service to the immigrant communities of southeastern Michigan.
Since its founding in 1919, the International Institute has been at the forefront of cr more ST
Rep. Torres Announces Nearly $280,000 NSF Grant Awarded to Cal Poly Pomona to Recruit and Retain Low-Income Students in STEM (10)
ONTARIO, California, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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- National Science Foundation award will help increase the number of low-income students pursuing graduate and doctorate degrees in STEM fields
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Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $279,000 grant to Cal Poly Pomona to increase the retention of low-income students in graduate-level mathematics progra more PR
Rep. Torres Honors Footsteps to You - Chattel Slavery Exhibit (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 12, honoring the Footsteps to You - Chattel Slavery exhibit:
I rise today to honor the Footsteps to You: Chattel Slavery exhibit. This exhibit opened in San Bernardino in 2018 and featured original artifacts and documents from the 19th century to showcase how the institution of slavery has shaped the United States.
Originally from historian Jerry Gore's esta more ST
Rep. Visclosky Issues Statement on NIPSCO Luminary Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, on NIPSCO Luminary Awards:
It is with great respect and admiration that I rise to commend the recipients of this year's NIPSCO Luminary Awards. The Luminary Awards were created to honor prominent individuals or organizations for their exemplary leadership. This year's honorees include Lisa M. Daugherty, NewAllen Alliance, Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus E more ST
Rep. Waters Issues Statement at Hearing on Student Loan Debt Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "A $1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Today this Committee convenes for a hearing to examine the student loan debt crisis. It appears that this may in fact be the first ever full Committee hearing in this Committee's history focused on student l more PR
Rep. Watson-Coleman Introduces Bill on Grants for Job Guarantee Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4278) to "require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., more ST
Rep. Wild Introduces Bill on Campus Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4327) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., David Trone, D-Md., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., an more ST
Rep. Wild Introduces Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has introduced the Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act (H.R. 4259) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 9 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Karen Ba more ST
Rep. Wittman Holds First Meeting of First District Career and Technical Education Task Force (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Last week, Congressman Rob Wittman hosted the inaugural meeting of his First Congressional District Career and Technical Education Task Force. He created this task force to address our regional issues in regards to better preparing students through Career and Technical Education (CTE) to meet the current and future needs of our workforce.
"Currently, businesses across America are facing a severe tale more PR
Rep. Zeldin Issues Op-Ed on Congress Getting Back in Session (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following op-ed on Congress getting back in session:
There's definitely nowhere greater to be in the United States in August than the First Congressional District of New York on the east end of Long Island, and this past district work period was no different. It's been an honor to listen and speak to those from all across our great district during Mobile Office Hours, Coffee with Your Congressman, Town Hall forums and one-on-one and more PR
Reps. Gallego, Cisneros, Hayes and Houlahan Introduce Legislation to Improve Diverse Teacher Recruitment and Retention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), joined by Reps. Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), introduced the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act to help combat our nationwide teacher shortage by increasing recruitment of diverse teachers and improving teacher training and retention programs.
The nationwide teacher shortage was estimated to be over 110,000 in the 2017-2018 school more PR
Reps. Gomez and Harder Introduce Legislation to Address Food Insecurity on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students across the country. The Enhanced Access to SNAP Act (or EATS Act) would amend the Food and Nutrition Act to include "attending an institution of higher education" as a form of qualification, expanding SNAP eligibility to millions of college students experiencing hunger on a more PR
Reps. Hayes, Scanlon, McBath, Sen. Warren Introduce Legislation Restoring Pell Grant Eligibilty to Victims of Predatory For-Profit Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswomen Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced H.R. 4298, the Pell Grant Restoration Act. This critical legislation would amend Title IV of the Higher Education Act to restore students' Pell Grant eligibility for any period of time during which they would have qualified for loan forgiveness due to school closure or institutional fraud or misconduc more PR
Reps. Neal, Pallone Issue Statement on Sale of Hahnemann University Hospital's Medical Resident Training Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to appeal U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross's decision approving the sale of Hahnemann University Hospital's medical resident training program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for $55 million:
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Reps. Scanlon, Hayes, McBath & Sen. Warren Introduce The Pell Grant Restoration Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswomen Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Jahana Hayes (CT-05)and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced H.R. 4298, the Pell Grant Restoration Act. This critical legislation would amend Title IV of the Higher Education Act to restore students' Pell Grant eligibility for any period of time during which they would have qualified for loan forgiveness due to school closure or institutional fraud or miscon more PR
Reps. Trahan, LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Additional Funding for Teaching Health Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) lead a bipartisan call to increase funding for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program. In a letter sent to House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone and Ranking Member Greg Walden, Representatives Trahan and LaMalfa thanked the committee for reauthorizing the THCGME program and urged them more PR
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, Lucy McBath, Jahana Hayes Introduce Bill to Help Prevent School Shootings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced H.R. 4301, the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act. The bill will create a federal definition for "school shooting" and instructs the Departments of Education, in consultation with the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services, to annually report uniform data on indicators of school crime as it pe more PR
Research in Comparative & International Education Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in September 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 --Research in Comparative and International Education Journal published five research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition:
* A comparison of factors determining the transition to postsecondary education in Toronto and Chicago
* Professional development lost in translation? 'Organising themes' in Danish teacher education and how it influences student-teachers' stories in professional learning communities
* Returning from study abroad and tran more PR
Resident Donald J. Trump Is Delivering On His Promise to Empower and Lift Up Our Nation's Forgotten Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet:
PRIORITIZING EDUCATION: President Donald J. Trump has made supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) a priority of his Administration.
* Barely a month after taking office, President Trump signed an Executive Order to move the Federal HBCU initiative back to the White House - making sure it is a key priority.
* President Trump directed agencies across his Administration to develop plans to enhance t more PR
RespectAbility : Young Activist Aims to Change Beliefs About People With Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
Anastazia Kohout, an Illinois native with spina bifida whose competitive swimming career has cast her in the spotlight, wants people to see her individuality before her disability.
Kohout just completed a summer Fellowship with Respectability, a nonprofit that fights stigmas and advances opportunities for people with disabilities. With the skills and confidence she gained this summer, Kohout will lead empowerment trainin more PR
RespectAbility: Book Worm to Policy Wonk - Disability Advocate Brings Her Knowledge to Washington, D.C. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
Woodbridge native Angelica Vega, who usually spends her summer volunteering at the Woodbridge Main Library, packed up her books and headed to Washington, D.C., to work at a leading disability rights group. Vega just completed a prestigious National Leadership Fellowship this summer with RespectAbility, a nonprofit fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects more PR
RespectAbility: Ollie Cantos Calls for Ripple Effect of Change by Building Alliances (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
Before delivering the keynote address at RespectAbility's Capitol Hill Summit, Ollie Cantos was racing through the halls of the Rayburn Building after being stuck in the notoriously long security lines, hoping to arrive at the Summit on time.
When he entered the room and began speaking, he immediately captivated the audience. Cantos, who is the Special Assistant to the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U. more PR
RespectAbility: Presidential Candidates Discriminate Against Voters With Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
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- Four Candidates - Biden, Booker, Warren, Yang - Have Made Substantial Improvements in Website Accessibility
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Nearly three months after a report by the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired found that all of the presidential candidates' websites block democratic access to voters who are blind or have low vision, an update finds that still none of these websites - Democrat or Republican - are more PR
Revitalizing and Strengthening Inuktut in Nunavut (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 9 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news:
The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated are collaborating toward an agreement that will support, revitalize and strengthen Inuktut in Nunavut.
In accordance with section 9 of the Indigenous Languages Act, the pathfinder agreement seeks to support:
* increasing access to Inuktut-language instruction in Nunavut;
* increasing and maintaining th more PR
Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo Appoints J. David Smith as E-911 Director (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gina Raimondo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that, at the recommendation of Rhode Island State Police Colonel James M. Manni, she has appointed J. David Smith to serve as the new Associate Director of the Rhode Island E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System.
Smith has an extensive background in public safety. From 2008 to 2011, he was the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Emergency M more PR
Rider University Symposium Aims to Increase Focus on Gifted Education (10)
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Rider University issued the following news release:
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- About 100 educators and students attended the fourth annual event
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On Aug. 20, Rider University hosted its fourth annual Gifted Education, STEM and Creativity Symposium. The event, which was attended by approximately 100 educators and students, provided stand-alone workshops that delved into topics including the nature of gifted education, talent development, social-emotional needs of the more PR
Rider University: Education Professor Advocates Preventive Model to Improve Chances for Student Success (10)
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Rider University issued the following news release:
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- Dr. Karen Gischlar is currently working with state education department on improvements
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During Dr. Karen Gischlar's 16-year career as a kindergarten teacher, she saw firsthand the wide discrepancy in children's ability to adapt to school and absorb new information. "I would have some kids who learned to read so easily, and other kids who struggled," she says.
Her desire to better serve more PR
Rise in Rankings Brings New Opportunities for University of Adelaide (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Adelaide issued the following news release:
Today's release of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2020 has seen the University of Adelaide rise once again, now ranked 120th in the world - and 7th in Australia.
The University of Adelaide has increased 15 places on last year's THE ranking, which means the University has now risen in each of the major world rankings throughout the year.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Rathj more PR
Risk and Insurance Management Society Ontario Chapter Presents Jim Swanson With the 2019 Donald M. Stuart Award (10)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 10 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release:
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- Leading By Example: Province of Manitoba Risk Manager Drives Risk Management Success Through Communication, Education and Volunteerism
- Ronnie Yuen Presented with the 2019 Fred H. Bossons Award
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RIMS Ontario Chapter (ORIMS) presented the Donald M. Stuart Award to Jim Swanson, Director, Insurance and Risk Management for the Province of Manitoba (retired). Presented each y more PR
Risk and Insurance Management Society REPORT: Bridging the Digital Risk Gap (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release:
IT and risk management professionals must speak the same language to more effectively incorporate the benefits and uncertainties associated with data and technology into the organizations' overall strategy and to add value, according to a newly published, complimentary white paper from ISACA and RIMS, "Bridging the Digital Risk Gap: How Collaboration Between IT and Risk Management Can Enhance Val more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology Hosts National Speaker on Engineering Education (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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- Doug Melton, discusses how an entrepreneurial mindset can improve engineering education
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Doug Melton, program director of the Entrepreneurial Engineering Program at The Kern Family Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at Rochester Institute of Technology, presenting "Powerful Stuff: An Entrepreneurial Mindset Built on Critical Thinking" as part of the 2019 Eugene H. Fram Signa more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology Sponsored Research Garners $74 Million in Funding (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 13 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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- Research expenditures post a record year
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Rochester Institute of Technology had its second best year ever in sponsored research funding and a record year for research expenditures in fiscal year 2019.
RIT received 366 new awards totaling $74 million in funding, and expenditures grew to $61 million. RIT now has 353 principal investigators associated with active research awards.
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Roosevelt Institute: The System Is Rigged - Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Roosevelt Institute issued the following news release:
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- The System Is Rigged: Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap
- New report highlights link between structural racism in America and racial disparities in higher education; calls for new progressive student debt policy proposals
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Today, a new report co-released by Demos, The Century Foundation, and The Roosevelt Institute, Bridging Progressive Policy Debates: How Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap Rei more PR
Rose Community Foundation: Mini-Grant Funding Available to Support Technology in the Classroom (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Rose Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Rose Community Foundation released an open request for proposals to enhance and expand the utility of computers or other existing classroom technology for Colorado's PreK-12 teachers. The program was started by the Jared Polis Foundation and, with the support of the Governor's Inauguration funds, is now being housed at Rose Community Foundation.
The Jared Polis Foundation paused its work and went on hiatu more PR
Rosen, Lee Join Nevada Tech Education Programs, Students, and Companies to Discuss Cyber-Threats, Cyber Ready Workforce Legislation (10)
HENDERSON, Nevada, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (Nev.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03), a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, held a roundtable discussion with Nevada education leaders, students, government organizations, and tech companies on the cybersecurity threats they more PR
Rosen, Lee Join Nevada Tech to Discuss Cyber-Threats, Cyber Ready Workforce Legislation (10)
HENDERSON, Nevada, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV-03), a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, held a roundtable discussion with Nevada education leaders, students, government organizations, and tech companies on the cyber more PR
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Sabres and Roswell Park Team Up For Free Prostate Cancer Early Detection Event Sept. 17 (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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- Event at KeyBank Center will include talks from experts, opportunity to meet Sabres Alumni
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Buffalo Sabres are teaming up to offer free prostate cancer education and testing for eligible men. The One Team, One Goal: Together to Beat Cancer event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce cancer's imp more PR
Royal Pharmaceutical Society: Analysing the Roles of Pharmacy Technicians in Their Early Careers (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 13 -- The Royal Pharmaceutical Society issued the following news:
RPS has been commissioned alongside the Work Psychology Group to analyse the roles of pharmacy technicians in the early years of their careers. This follows a similar project by the same partnership in 2018 to analyse the role of early years pharmacists.
The work will include desk research and compare foundation training programmes in other professions as well as focus groups. It will specifically look at more PR
Royal Society of Canada Elects 4 University of Victoria Researchers (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release:
Four University of Victoria researchers in the fields of social sciences and humanities have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), a 137-year old council of distinguished scholars and leaders recognized with the country's highest academic honour.
Professors Robert Gifford (psychology and environmental studies) and James Tanaka (psychology) are elected new fellows, while Rachel Cl more PR
RSM, Davis Love III Kick Off RSM Birdies Fore Love for First 11 Events of 2019-20 PGA TOUR Season (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- RSM US, an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the nation's leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market and title sponsor of The RSM Classic since 2010 and tournament host Davis Love III - joined the PGA TOUR to announce the start of the second annual RSM Birdies Fore Love charitable giving platform through an on-course competition over the first 11 events of the more PR
Rutgers University: Educating Military Veterans to Become Nurses to Care for Fellow Veterans (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
Military veterans share unique experiences such as overseas deployments, a demanding lifestyle, and challenges such as health problems or needing to find a new career when they transition to civilian life.
A new program at Rutgers University-Camden - funded by a three-year, nearly $1.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi more PR
RWJBarnabas Health: The Provident Grant Foundation Awards Major Grant in Belleville (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- RWJBarnabas Health issued the following news:
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- Grant Funds will help support program established at Clara Maass Medical Center to meet healthcare needs of the Latino Community
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The Provident Bank Foundation presented a major grant in the amount of $15,000 to Clara Maass Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health, to support its Center of Excellence for Latino Health. The Center, which was established within the Medical Center in 2016, w more PR
S.C. Agriculture Department: Agribusiness Curriculum Program Seeks Budding Entrepreneurs (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE), in partnership with Clemson Cooperative Extension, is now accepting applications for the second annual curriculum program for agribusiness innovators.
The four-session program offers an overview of business planning and management, including pre-planning, marketing, pricing, cost of production, profitability and f more PR
S.C. Department of Education: New Report Highlights South Carolina's Achievements in Computer Science Education (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Molly Spearman, superintendent of the South Carolina Department of Education, issued the following news release:
Today, Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in Computer Science policy and as a result, student participation is the fastest growing in the natio more PR
Salesforce Announces $18.2 Million in Grants to San Francisco and Oakland School Districts, Education Nonprofits (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
Salesforce [NYSE: CRM], the global leader in CRM, today announced $18.2 million in grants to the San Francisco and Oakland school districts and education nonprofits to expand educational opportunities for students and leaders in the Bay Area. The grants include $8.5 million to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), $8.7 million to Oakland Unified School Distr more PR
Samsung Offers $3 Million to U.S. Public Schools Who Use STEM to 'Solve for Tomorrow' (10)
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news release:
For the 10th consecutive year, Samsung today launched the annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which challenges 6th - 12th grade public school students and teachers to use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to address issues in their communities. The 2019-2020 contest kicked off this morning at an event featuring U.S. more PR
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow: Preparing Today's Young Minds for the STEM Jobs of Tomorrow (10)
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 11 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news release:
Samsung Electronics' pathway to success is a result of pioneering innovation and defying the impossible through the advancement of technology for 50 years. From the beginning, the company identified the integral role that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) plays in our daily lives - not just as the creator of products - from more PR
San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Passes Resolution in Support of Equity Studies (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 11 -- The San Francisco Unified School District issued the following news release:
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night in support of implementing humanizing learning experiences for all San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) students.
The resolution, co-authored by Commissioners Alison M. Collins and Jenny Lam, calls for all content areas in each subject to integrate Dr. Patrick Camangian's framework of hu more PR
Sanford Health: Josh Crabtree - 'Doing What's Best for Patients' (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 9 -- Sanford Health issued the following news:
Josh Crabtree is the senior vice president of clinic operations at Sanford Health. Here, he shares his background working for Sioux Valley Hospital and Sanford Health, emphasizes his belief in the importance of patient-centered care and reminds us of the essential role communication plays in a large organization.
Early life and educational background
Josh Crabtree grew up in Ellendale and New Ulm, small towns in sout more PR
Save the Manatee Club: Warm Wishes With Manatee Gift Adoptions (10)
MAITLAND, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Save the Manatee Club issued the following news release, dated Sept. 9:
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- High resolution (300 dpi) photos of manatees and images of Sophia Young, in her manatee costume, are available upon request.
- Also, ask for the Club's brand-new print holiday public service announcements, available in three sizes!
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Adopting real Florida manatees for family and friends this holiday season is nature-inspired, thoughtful gift giving that helps Save the Manatee C more PR
Schumer Announces, After Extensive Advocacy, 'High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area' Designation for Oswego County (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Oswego County Has Experienced A Serious Spike In Drug Trafficking & Overdose Deaths In Recent Years
- After A Meeting With Office Of National Drug Control Policy Top Brass And Numerous Letters Of Support, Schumer Today Reveals That Agency Has Heeded His Request, Designated Oswego County A "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area"
- Schumer: Sorely-Needed Designation Will Give Boots On The Gro more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for New York City Fire Department Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used To Implement a Fire Safety Program and Install Fire Alarms in Low-Income Homes
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $993,314.29 in federal funding for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Foundation. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefight more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for the New York City Fire Department Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used To Implement A Fire Safety Program and Install Fire Alarms in Low-Income Homes
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $993,314.29 in federal funding for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Foundation. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefight more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $149K in Federal Funding for Jamestown Community College to Improve Technology Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment and Enhance Curriculum to Help Prepare Students for Jobs in Tech
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Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $149,677 in federal funding for Jamestown Community College in Chautauqua County. The funding will be used to improve its robotics and engineering programs to help students a more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $70K in Federal Funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $70,107.62 in federal funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village, Inc. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to provide fire safety training for children aged 4-12 and other community me more PR
Scottish and Southern Energy Is Recruiting the Next Generation of Energy Workers to Tackle Climate Change (10)
PERTH, Scotland, Sept. 9 -- SSE, an energy company, issued the following news release:
SSE kickstarted the careers of almost 100 apprentices this week as the business recruits the next generation of energy workers to help tackle climate change.
With government setting ambitious targets to achieve net zero by 2050 the new recruits will be at the frontline of efforts to decarbonise the UK; from building wind farms to maintaining flexible electricity grids to transport more clean power.
SSE was more PR
Seattle Mayor Durkan Announces $5 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 13 -- Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following news release:
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- Mayor's "Housing Seattle Now" Establishes New $15 million EDI Revolving Loan Program
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Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced $5 million in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City's effort to support Seattle's existing residents and businesses in high displacement risk neighborhoods. Mayor Durkan announced the awards in Pioneer Square at the Chief Seattle more PR
SEC Chairman Clayton Issues Remarks to Economic Club of New York (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Jay Clayton to the Economic Club of New York:
"Thank you for having me and thanks to those who have contributed to today's event--in particular, the Economic Club, Chair, Marie-Josee [Kravis], President, Barbara [Van Allen], as well as panelists Bob [Pisani] and Harold [Ford].
"I am grateful to be back. The Economic Club is where I gave my first public speech as SEC Chairman in July 2017. In th more PR
Secretary DeVos to Kick Off 2019 Back-to-School Tour in the Birthplace of Education Freedom (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following media advisory:
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will kick off her 2019 Back-to-School Tour in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of the first-ever education freedom program that allowed parents, no matter their income, to select the school that was the best fit for their child. Thanks to the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, now in its 30th year, thousands of students have had the freedom to pursue an education that more PR
Secretary of State Pompeo Issues Statement on Andorra National Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Andorra National Day:
"On behalf of the people and the government of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of Andorra as you celebrate Our Lady of Meritxell Day.
"The United States and Andorra share common values, and we look forward to enhancing our partnership through the promotion of human rights, democracy, trade, and education.
"We ar more PR
Security Industry Association, ALAS and CANASA Urge Congress to Approve United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release:
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- The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will benefit the North American security industry and open new opportunities for existing and emerging markets.
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The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress to promptl more PR
SEIU California Issues Statement on Youth Drug Addiction Treatment Bill (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- SEIU California issued the following statement by Board Member Riko Mendez on the youth drug addiction treatment bill (S.B. 445):
"The Assembly's approval of SB 445 takes a significant step forward in connecting youth in crisis to quality services that save lives and reduce the toll of youth addiction on our education, health and justice systems.
"Our members represent thousands of service providers that provide care and support for California's most vulner more PR
Sen. Baldwin Issues Statement on National Gastroparesis Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, on National Gastroparesis Month:
I would like to call attention to the estimated 5 million Americans suffering from gastroparesis and recognize the observance of National Gastroparesis Month, which takes place in August.
Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive disease caused by the stomach's inability to empty properly in the absence of any observabl more ST
Sen. Collins: Meeting With UMPI's Upward Bound Students Following Successful Effort to Preserve Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following column:
As Maine and our nation face the challenge of a transforming global economy, it is more essential than ever that the door to higher education is open to all, regardless of economic status. For more than 50 years, federal programs called TRIO have been the key to educational opportunity for many low-income or first-generation students.
Each year, TRIO programs serve some 900,000 students throughout the country. more PR
Sen. Cotton Introduces Bill on Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program (10)
Washington, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has introduced legislation (S. 2475) to "modify the effective date for inclusion of certain members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program."
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
For more information, Sen. Tom Cotton, 326 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-2353; or in the state at 1108 S. Old Missouri R more ST
Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases (10)
Washington, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2477) to establish a National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 12. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4451; or in the state at Leo W. O'Brien Federal Bldg., 11-A Clinton Ave., Ste. 821, Albany, NY 12207; 518/431-0120; L more ST
Sen. Heinrich Fights for Pathway to Affordable College (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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- Degrees Not Debt Act would increase value of Pell Grants, improve accountability for higher education funding
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Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Degrees Not Debt Act to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable to all New Mexicans. The legislation is part of Senator Heinrich's initiative to build a brighter economic future for students in New Mexi more PR
Sen. Isakson Welcomes Alpharetta Student as Senate Page (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has selected Margaret Lillian Hart, a high school junior from Alpharetta, Georgia, to participate in the U.S. Senate Page Program in Washington, D.C. Hart is serving as a Senate page for the fall session, which runs from Sept. 3, 2019, through Jan. 24, 2020.
"Margaret Hart is a four-time Georgia State Senate page, and she has seen our state's legislative process firsth more PR
Sen. Leahy Issues Statement on FY 2020 Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the fiscal 2020 appropriations bill:
"I am glad to be here at the first markup for the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations bills. I know the Chairman and I both wish we could have begun this process sooner, but I hope we can make good progress over the next few weeks and put ourselves on the path to enacting all twelve appropriations bills as soon as possib more PR
Sen. Manchin Urges Secretary DeVos to Address Increase in Child Homelessness in West Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to the Department of Education (DOE) Secretary DeVos urging her to address the increase in child homelessness in West Virginia. In the letter, Senator Manchin outlined concerning statistics regarding child homelessness increases in West Virginia in the past year and asked her to come to West Virginia to see firsthand how it's impacting West Virginia children more PR
Sen. McConnell Pays Tribute to Brig. Gen. Stockum (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, paying tribute to Brig. Gen. Ron Van Stockum:
Recently my home State of Kentucky had the opportunity to celebrate the 103rd birthday of a truly remarkable individual. Brigadier General Ron Van Stockum marked the occasion by sharing his lifetime full of rich memories in Shelbyville's "Sentinel- News." I would like to take a moment today to pay trib more ST
Sen. Moran Announces 2019 Service Academy Selection Board (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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- Selection Board will review applications and interview candidates for admission to U.S. Service Academies
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced members of his 2019 Service Academy Selection Board. The 20-member board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to U.S. Service Academies.
"One of the greatest responsibilities I have as a United more PR
Sen. Murray Issues Statement on Census Data in Uninsured Rate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement in response to census data showing the uninsured rate jumped from 7.9 percent to 8.5 percent from 2017 to 2018 with nearly 2 million more people going without insurance in 2019:
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- New census data shows 2 million more people uninsured from 2017 to 2018
- Last year, as President Trump called Republicans "the party more PR
Sen. Murray Slams Move to Protect Companies Committing Wage Discrimination, Abandon Data Collection at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
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- Led by Trump appointees, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced it will stop collecting crucial wage data
- Move undermines transparency and protects companies committing wage discrimination
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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, an more PR
Sen. Reed Introduces Bill on Investment in Pediatric Health Care Workforce (10)
Washington, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 2443) to provide for investment in tomorrow's pediatric health care workforce.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 9 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Jack Reed, 728 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4642; or in the state at 1 Exchange Terrace, Ste. 408, Providence, RI 02903 more ST
Sen. Reed Speaks About Legislation on Investment in Pediatric Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, on legislation (S. 2443) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for investment in tomorrow's pediatric health care workforce:
I am pleased to be introducing the Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Workforce Act with Senator Cassidy. This critical legislation would provide funding for the Title VII pediatric subspecialty loan repayment prog more ST
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Proposals to Lower Cost of Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Rick Scott spoke at the Heritage Foundation on the future of higher education and his efforts to keep higher education affordable and make sure students are prepared to get good-paying jobs. During his speech, Senator Scott announced five proposals to lower the cost of higher education for our students.
Read Senator Scott's full remarks as prepared for delivery below or watch his speech HERE ( more PR
Sen. Romney Urges HHS to Consider Recall on E-Cigarettes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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- Calls for stronger public education efforts and review of product standards
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Following reports of the sixth death linked to the use of electronic cigarettes, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today urged the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consider a recall on e-cigarettes as the agency continues to investigate deaths and serious illnesses related to vaping. In a separate letter, R more PR
Sen. Rosen Addresses Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, Touts Successful Bipartisan Record (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, addressed members of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. In her speech, Rosen touted her bipartisan record and the numerous pieces of bipartisan legislation that she has introduced and co-sponsored to support more PR
Sen. Rosen Travels to Israel for Official Visit, Highlights Strong Support for Our Closest Ally in Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), the third female Jewish Senator in U.S. history, as well as the first former synagogue president to serve in the United States Senate, wrapped up a successful seven-day official visit to Israel. The Senator engaged in high-level policy briefings and meetings with renowned experts on Israel's security, US-Israel cybersecurity cooperation, clean energy, the Israeli-Palestinian co more PR
Sen. Scott Issues Statement on Florida's Rankings in U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following statement commending Florida's public universities after the release of the 2020 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News and World Report:
Out of the Top Public Schools, the University of Florida is ranked #7, Florida State University is #18 and the University of South Florida is #44.
"For three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has rated Florida's higher education system as the best in the nation, and I want to thank o more PR
Sen. Warner: Members of Congress Convene Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Conference in Honor of National HBCU Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. and the 94 Members of the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Caucus announced the start of the National HBCU Braintrust (Braintrust). The Braintrust, which is hosted during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference (ALC CBCF), welcomes its inaugural student cohort and features the first-ever HBCU Innovat more PR
Sen. Warren Leads Colleagues Calling on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect From Former Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Doug Jones (D-Ala), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), led their colleagues Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Richard Blum more PR
Sen. Wicker Issues Report on Strengthening America's Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report:
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- Building on Strong Economic Growth
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Americans have much to celebrate in today's economy. Our country continues its longest economic expansion in history. Unemployment is at or near 50-year lows, particularly for women, African Americans, and Hispanics. Wages - especially wages for service workers and younger employees - continue to rise. Pro-growth policies like tax cuts and regulatory r more PR
Sen. Wyden Recognizes Children's Defense Fund Founder Edelman (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, recognizing Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund:
I wish to recognize Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund, for her powerful advocacy for racial justice and on behalf of children, the poor, and all marginalized people.
On September 18, the Coalition on Human Ne more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 1 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
New obligational authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate...$48,931,662,000
Amount of 2019 appropriations...47,954,044,000
Amount of 2020 budget estimate...37,955,704,000
Bill as more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 3 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES
Appropriations, 2019.................................... $1,391,992,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 962,000,000
Committee recommend more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 5 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
INTEGRATED UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for the Integrated University Program.
The Committee notes the administration repeatedly attempts to defund this program, d more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 7 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
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Defense Environmental Cleanup
Appropriations, 2019.................................... $6,024,000,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 5, more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Sets Hearing on Markup of Four Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued the following hearing information: Markup of four bills at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 12:
Agenda
* Consideration of 302(b) Subcommittee allocations
* Markup of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020
* Markup of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020
* Markup of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020
* Markup of the Labor, Hea more PR
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Markup of FY 2020 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies issued the following hearing information: Markup of the fiscal 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education appropriations bill at 124 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 10:
Agenda
* Markup of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Member Statements
* Senator Roy Blunt (Republican - M more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2186 to 2205 from Executive Branch on Sept. 10 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate on Sept. 10 published 20 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2186. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the authorization to award subcontracts to entities for F-35 Lightning II European and Pacific Tier 1 and Tier 2 component repairs; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-2187. A communication from the Director more ST
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2266 to 2285 from Executive Branch on Sept. 10 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate on Sept. 10 published 20 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2266. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Performance Report to Congress for the Medical Device User Fee Amendments"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2267. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretar more ST
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2386 to 2405 from Executive Branch on Sept. 10 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate on Sept. 10 published 20 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2386. A communication from the Branch Chief, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Migratory Bird Hunting; Normal Agricultural Operations" (RIN1018-BD90) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 26, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public W more ST
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2446 to 2465 from Executive Branch on Sept. 10 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate on Sept. 10 published 20 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2446. A communication from the Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska" (RIN0648-XG724) received during adjourn more ST
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2551 to 2557 from Executive Branch on Sept. 12 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate on Sept. 12 published seven executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2551. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Defense Threat Reduction Agency Privacy Program" (RIN0790-AK64) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 9, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-2552. A communic more ST
Senate Schedules Three Committee Hearings for Sept. 10 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Senate scheduled three committee hearings for Sept. 10:
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense, business meeting to markup an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, 10 a.m., SD-192.
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies, business meeting to markup an original bill making appropriations for the Department more ST
Senior Marketing Specialists to Provide Resources for NAIFA's Limited & Extended Care Planning Cente (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors issued the following news release:
Senior Marketing Specialists (SMS) and NAIFA have agreed to work together to provide insurance and financial professionals with resources and information via NAIFA's Limited & Extended Care Planning Center (LECP).
SMS is a leading Field Marketing Organization, supporting independent agents serving the senior market with products and services, including Medicare sup more PR
Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Issue Statement in Opposition to Menashi Nomination to New York 2nd Circuit (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, issued the following joint statement opposing Steven Menashi's nomination to the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York:
The Senators express deep concern with Menashi's long, disturbing record--including his central role in executing Secretary of Education Betsy Devos's crusade to hinder sexual assault victims seeking justice, fund schools brazenly discriminatory to LG more PR
Sesame Workshop, Primary School to Create Innovative Curriculum Helping Early Childhood Educators Meet 'Whole Child' Needs (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release:
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- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Funds Program Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Literacy for 3 to 5 Year Olds
- Watch the announcement video (https://chanzuckerberg.wistia.com/medias/enj19o7da0) featuring Elmo, Priscilla Chan, and students at The Primary School
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New York, NY, and East Palo Alto, CA--Sesame Workshop, The Primary School, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative today announced a collaborati more PR
Sesame Workshop: Farmers Insurance Joins 'Sesame Street's' 50th Celebration With a New Campaign and YouTube Series (10)
WOODLAND HILLS, California, Sept. 13 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release, dated Sept. 10:
Farmers Insurance(R) joins "Sesame Street's" 50th anniversary celebration with a new campaign that debuted September 9, which integrates the iconic show's characters into the world of Farmers(R) "We Know From Experience" initiative.
There are three new commercials created by agency of record, RPA, for this special series, two of which feature real-life Farmers claims reenacted with "S more PR
Sesame Workshop: Turn Everyday Moments Into Learning Adventures With Sesame Street's Ready for School!: A Parent's Guide to Playful Learning for Children Ages 2 to 5 (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release:
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- First-ever parenting book based on Sesame Street's curriculum puts the fun back in learning -- for kids and parents -- throughout their earliest school years
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Summer is over, and September is here, but that doesn't mean families should sacrifice playtime for workbooks and flash cards. As little learners settle into their school-year routines, a new book from Sesame Workshop is showing parents how to help more PR
Seven Outstanding Horatio Alger Scholars Awarded Dennis Washington Leadership Graduate Scholarships (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Horatio Alger Association issued the following news release:
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced the seven recipients of the 2019 Dennis Washington Leadership Graduate Scholarship. Endowed in 2008 and funded by the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation in partnership with the more PR
Sexuality Information and Education Council: New Study Confirms - The Government Must Stop Funding Abstinence-Only Programs (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following news release:
Since 1981, the United States government has spent over $2.2 billion in federal funds on abstinence-only programs. And for years, advocates have been exhorting the need for the U.S. federal government to prioritize funding for evidence-based adolescent sexual health programs rather than continuing to pour millions of taxpayer dollars into ideologically-driven abstinence-only prog more PR
Sheppard Air Force Base: New Texas Law Benefits Military Spouses, Local Workforces (10)
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news:
By John Ingle
It's often said that while the Airman might wear the uniform, families also bear the burden that comes with military service.
That load comes in many forms, and with spouses in particular, that could mean putting a career on hold, creating an obstacle to career progression, personal growth and even a secondary household income as they move from state to state with their more PR
Short Line Safety Institute to Receive $2.4 Million Grant from Federal Railroad Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration announced that it intends to award a $2.4 million grant to the Short Line Safety Institute for the enhancement of the safety culture and safety performance of short line and regional railroads.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Institute's Strategic goals are to enhance and improve safety practices and to increase the short line and regional railroad industry's culture of commitment to more ST
SIA to Present World Trade Center Security Director With Insightful Practitioner Award (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release:
Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George W. Anderson as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Anderson - who retired from the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2011 after 30 years of service - is the director of World Trade Center security for the Port Autho more PR
Sierra Club Issues Statement on Happer Leaving His Post as Senior Director on National Security Council (10)
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 11 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Military Outdoors Campaign Manager Rob Vessels on William Happer leaving his post as a senior director on the National Security Council:
Today, E&E News reported that notable climate denier William Happer will leave his post as a senior director on the National Security Council at the end of the week. Happer was tasked with running a now shelved panel on the impacts of the climate crisis on national security and more PR
Sierra Club Issues Statement on Trump Administration Officials Arrested for Corruption (10)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 10 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Ramon Cruz, Sierra Club vice president and a member of Sierra Club de Puerto Rico, on the Trump administration officials arrested by the FBI for corruption:
Today, two top FEMA officials from the Trump administration were indicted and arrested for fraud and conspiracy for their roles in Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria.
Former Cobra Energy President Donald Keith Ellison was also arrested and indict more PR
Sierra Club Releases Report Calling for New York to Reduce Transportation Emissions 55% by 2035 (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
Today, the Sierra Club released a report calling for Governor Cuomo to set a state-wide target to reduce on-road transportation emissions 55% by 2035, in order to meet New York's long-term climate goals. The report finds that, although New York's transportation sector is not presently on track to meet its climate goals, the 55% by 2035 target would put the state on course, while saving New Yorkers billions of dolla more PR
Sierra Club: Conservation Groups Expand Legal Challenge to Keystone XL Pipeline Approval (10)
GREAT FALLS, Montana, Sept. 10 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
Conservation groups expanded their federal lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration's illegal approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. The groups are suing the Army Corps of Engineers over its streamlined approval of the pipeline, and today added claims challenging the Corps' failure to ensure that endangered species would not be harmed by the project.
Late last year, the U.S. District Court more PR
Sierra Club: Did Trump Instruct Ross to Silence NOAA Employees? (10)
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 10 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
As the Guardian reported, US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross is facing multiple calls to resign, including from the Sierra Club and multiple members of Congress. Those calls come after the New York Times indicated that Ross threatened to fire senior staff at NOAA unless they sided publicly with Donald Trump over his inaccurate portrayal of Hurricane Dorian's path wrongly including Alabama.
This isn't Ross' fi more PR
Sierra Club: International Network of Groups Protest Against Canadian Megadams (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada, Sept. 9 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
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- Operations Destroy Rivers and Traditional Lands of First Nations
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An international alliance of hydro-dam opponents hosted a rally and press conference today outside of the annual Northeastern US Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference where leaders discuss international trade and energy policy. The protest brought together allies from the U.S. and Canada fighting to stop megadams and more PR
Slippery Rock University Earns Fourth Consecutive 'Cool School' Sierra Club Ranking (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
For the fourth straight year, The Sierra Club, one of the oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S., has named Slippery Rock University among its top "Cool Schools" in North America.
SRU, which came in at No. 152 out of the 282 institutions evaluated, was joined on the list by one other university from Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, West C more PR
Slippery Rock University Offers New 'Challenge' At Expanded Outdoor Training Course (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
A classroom assignment at Slippery Rock University often involves a group activity, but there's only one place on campus where that activity could mean getting group members to walk across a wooden plank before they swing from a rope -- by the way, did we mention the plank is suspended 30 feet above the ground? Those are just two examples of what students can experience on SRU's recently built challenge more PR
Smithsonian Associates Honors Katie Couric With John P. McGovern Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
Smithsonian Associates has named Katie Couric the recipient of the 2019 John P. McGovern Award. The award presentation Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 6:45 p.m. at the National Museum of Natural History's Baird Auditorium will highlight an evening in which Couric discusses her career, her own work and collaborations in new media and how the issues and causes for which she advocates connect to her role as a journalist.
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Society of Actuaries Announces Elections Results (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release:
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) today announced the results of its member voting, with Roy Goldman, Ph.D., FSA, MAAA, CERA, serving as 2019-2020 president-elect. Roy will begin his duties as the 72nd SOA president at the 2020 SOA Annual Meeting and Exhibit, for the 2020-2021 term.
Based in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Goldman is officially "retired" though remains quite active in the actuarial profession. more PR
Software and Information Industry Association Celebrates the Life of Eliot Levinson (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Software and Information Industry Association issued the following news release:
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- "If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger - something that matters." - Blake Mycoskie
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The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) offers the unfortunate following statement today regarding the passing of one of Education Technology's (EdTech's) pioneer's, Eliot Lev more PR
Solar Energy Industries Association: Federal Legislation Will Streamline Solar Permitting, Grow Clean Energy Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and industry leaders commend U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for introducing the American Energy Opportunity Act, which will provide voluntary assistance and tools to local governments to simplify, standardize, and automate clean energy permitting for their residents and businesses while enhancing safety.
The legislation more PR
Solid Waste Association of North America: New Report Provides Options for Curbside Recycling Programs (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
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- SWANA's Applied Research Foundation report looks at impact of China's National Sword Policy
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An important new report issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America's (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF) provides a number of significant observations and insights regarding the impacts of China's National Sword Policy on curbside recycling programs in th more PR
South Carolina Department of Education Awards Over $4 Million in 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The South Carolina Department of Education issued the following news release:
The South Carolina Department of Education has announced the 2019-2020 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant funding awardees.The total number of grant funding awarded is $4,155,544 to fifteen school districts and non-profits that will serve twenty-four schools.
"After school learning opportunities, such as those provided by 21st Century grants, allow students addi more PR
Southeastern Louisiana University: Southeastern Launches First and Only Collegiate Recovery Program in the State (10)
HAMMOND, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release:
Southeastern Louisiana University is home to the first and only collegiate recovery program in the state.
"Lion Up Recovery," officially recognized by the Association of Recovery in Higher Education, is a voluntary program to help students in recovery achieve their higher education goals. State higher education and local community leaders recently joined with members of the Lion Up Recovery Adv more PR
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association: PRINTING United Exhibitors Share Plans for Inaugural Show (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association issued the following news release:
On October 23, PRINTING United will open its doors to its newest expo and education platform, built on the strong foundation of SGIA Expo. Exhibitors are already touting their presence at the show by offering attendees a preview about what they can expect to see on the show floor this year. Attendee registration is live online at PRINTINGUnited.com/register.
SGIA President and CEO Ford B more PR
Spelman College Remains No. 1 HBCU, Ranked in Top 10 for Social Mobility and Innovation By U.S. News & World Report (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Spelman College issued the following news release:
Spelman College earned several top spots on the 2020 U.S. News & World Report's list of college rankings. The College is listed as No. 6 on the inaugural list of Top Performers on Social Mobility and made a significant jump to No. 6 on the list of Most Innovative Colleges, up from No. 35 in 2019.
Spelman is also listed as the No. 1 HBCU for the 13th year in a row and debuted on two lists: No. 22 on the list of Best more PR
State of New Jersey and Rutgers University Announce New Gun Violence Research (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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- The New Jersey Center on Gun Violence Research at Rutgers is the second state-funded entity to study critical public health issue
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Addressing the national call for research on the causes of firearm violence, the New Jersey Center on Gun Violence Research at Rutgers University today announced it is launching eight new studies on gun violence and prevention.
The research, l more PR
Statement From the American Sociological Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Sociological Association issued the following news release:
A formal statement issued by the American Sociological Association (www.asanet.org/studentevaluations), and endorsed by 17 other scholarly associations, describes the current use of student evaluations of teaching as "problematic" and identifies ways to use student feedback appropriately as one part of holistic assessment of teaching effectiveness in institutions of higher education.
A large body of more PR
Stephen F. Austin State University Gardens' Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series to Feature Houston TreeTown USA Territory Manager (10)
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news release:
Stephen F. Austin State University's SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St.
Heather Thormahlen-Molik will present "Nature's Bounty for Home and Business: Using Natural Vegetation for Wreaths, Garlands and Table Decorations."
Thor more PR
Sun Life Awards $250,000 in Grants to Community Organizations Supporting Diabetes Programs (10)
WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Sun Life Financial, a provider of employee benefits, issued the following news release:
Sun Life U.S. is supporting five incredible community organizations around the country for this year's Team Up Against Diabetes grant program. Winners are chosen for their programs and initiatives supporting diabetes prevention, management and education, as well as healthy living and nutrition for local communities in need.
"We are so pleased to continue supporting many more PR
SUNY Downstate Unveils Portrait of Former President John C. LaRosa, MD (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 11 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University today formally unveiled the presidential portrait of John C. LaRosa, MD, who served as the Institution's 15thpresident from 1999-2012.
The portrait unveiling took place in the School of Public Health, where among his many contributions, he also was the founder.
A renowned cardiologist and researcher, as well as a pioneer in the development of statin medication more PR
SUNY-Buffalo: Affordable Tool Measures Parents' Perceptions of Their Child's School (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 13 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
A team led by a University at Buffalo social work researcher has developed a new tool for measuring parents' perceptions of how they engage with their children's education. The tool also offers school administrators a quick, economical and efficient alternative to the often expensive and cumbersome measures currently available.
A study explaining the develo more PR
SUNY-Cortland's Intellectual Theme Is 'Debt' (10)
CORTLAND, N.Y., Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news:
SUNY Cortland's Cultural and Intellectual Climate Committee (CICC) wants students to spend more time thinking about debt.
It's not that members want them to agonize more over student loans. They want students to look at the concept of debt to explore a wide range of issues spanning criminal justice, inequality, immigration and climate change.
"As we become increasingly reliant on debt to f more PR
SUNY-Polytechnic Institute Receives Strong 2020 College Rankings From U.S. News & World Report (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release:
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- SUNY Poly advances with significant positions in list of "Best Regional Universities," "Best Value Schools," "Top Public Schools," and "Best Colleges for Veterans"
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute's year-over-year rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to soar as the institution has been named 12th in its "Best Regional Universities-North" ranking, moving ah more PR
Susan G. Komen Partners With CancerCare to Help Breast Cancer Patients With Financial Assistance (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- CancerCare issued the following news release:
Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, is continuing to bridge financial gaps for underserved individuals coping with breast cancer across the country with the Susan G. Komen Treatment Assistance Program. This program stems from the partnership with CancerCare(R), the leading national nonprofit organization providing free support services to anyone affected by cancer. The Komen Treatment Assistance P more PR
Swansea University Celebrates Forging Closer Bonds With Texan Partners (10)
SWANSEA, Wales, Sept. 9 -- Swansea University issued the following news:
Swansea University has strengthened its long-standing links with Texas during a high-profile visit to the state by Vice-Chancellor Paul Boyle.
It not only gave Professor Boyle the chance to take a closer look at transatlantic projects involving staff and students but also to further Swansea's relationship with the University of Houston by signing a new agreement ensuring future collaboration.
The visit saw the Swansea Un more PR
Tarleton State University PD Offers Rape Aggression Defense Course (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release:
The Tarleton State University Police Department offers a free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course for women. The 12-hour course, divided into four sessions, is open to students, faculty, staff and the public.
Sessions are set from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9, 10, 16 and 17 on the Stephenville campus.
The instructors, Sgt. Kristie Bint and Sgt. Amanda Miller along with Officer Doug Johnson, will focus on educ more PR
Tarleton State University Recognized Nationally for Efforts to Support First-Generation Students (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release:
Tarleton State University has been selected by the Center for First-generation Student Success as a First Forward Institution for its commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.
The center is an initiative of NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, formerly the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, and The Suder more PR
Tata Steel: Regional Samvaad 2019 Commences With the First Edition at Coorg, Karnataka (10)
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 11 -- Tata Steel, a subsidiary of Tata Group, issued the following news release:
The first regional edition of Samvaad, a signature platform of Tata Steel's engagement with tribal identity, was held at the College of Forestry, on September 9-10, 2019. It was attended by 78 participants representing 19 tribes across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Karnataka.
The one-and-half day conclave was co-created with the Karnataka State Forest Tribes S more PR
TCNJ and Sussex County Community College Enter Articulation Agreement (10)
EWING, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
TCNJ and Sussex County Community College have entered into an articulation agreement that will enable honors program students with an associate's degree from Sussex to complete a BA or BS degree at TCNJ.
The agreement was formally signed at an event on TCNJ's campus on Wednesday, September 4.
"We understand that for many reasons, including the ever-increasing financial burden of a four-year degree, rising numbe more PR
Teach for America Receives Americorps Grant From OneStar Foundation (10)
MISSION, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Teach For America issued the following news release:
OneStar Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $654,000 in funding to support Teach For America's programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio for the 2019-2020 school year. This grant is part of $17.8 million that Texas received in federal AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), which will be matched by an additional $42.8 mill more PR
Teach Plus Texas Launches Two New Policy Fellowship Cohorts With 54 Highly-Effective Teachers From Across the State (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 -- 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:
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- Fellows Will Focus on Early Childhood Education, Teacher Preparation and Recruitment, Strategic Compensation and Mentoring, Recruitment and Retention of Teachers of Color
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Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead improvements in more PR
Teaching of Psychology Journal Issues 11 Research Articles in October 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- Teaching of Psychology, a journal from the American Psychological Association and Society for the Teaching of Psychology, published 11 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition:
* 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients
* A Novel Model for Advancing Sexual Assault Education and Prevention on Campus
* An Evaluation of Production Versus Error-Recognition Techniques for Teaching APA-Style Citations and References
* Benefits of a Volu more PR
Team Led by College of N.J. Computer Science Chair Awarded NSF Grant to Support Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Undergraduate Learning (10)
EWING, New Jersey, Sept. 11 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
Starting this year TCNJ will provide its students with even more opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. A new $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will allow a TCNJ team led by Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science Dr. Monisha Pulimood to investigate the benefits students derive from a new model of multidisciplinary, community-engaged learning.
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Technical University of Denmark Opens Its Doors to the Education and Research Policy Summit (10)
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 10 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news:
By Henrik Larsen
DTU's annual summit on education and research will offer a debate with a new minister and many new political spokespersons.
For the fifth year running, DTU invites you to the Education and Research Policy Summit. On 2 October 2019, politicians and representatives of universities and the business community will thus debate the direction of education and research in Denmark.
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Tennessee Management Company Pays $45,378 for Overtime Violations Found by U.S. Department of Labor in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release:
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Accelerated Learning Solutions Inc. - a school management company based in Nashville, Tennessee - has paid $45,378 in back wages to 59 employees for violating the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
WHD determined Accelerated Learning Solutions Inc. - operating as more PR
Tennessee Technological University Honored By Tennessee Recycling Coalition (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
The Tennessee Recycling Coalition honored Tennessee Tech with the 2019 Higher Education Recycler of the Year award during the 30th annual conference held recently in Gatlinburg.
This is the first time Tech has been honored by the TRC. Previous higher education awardees include the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Tennessee State University Nursery.
"Our students have been working hard more PR
Tennessee Technological University Named 'A+' School By U.S. News (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
Tennessee Tech University has been ranked as one of the top universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
In its annual rankings, Tech is one of only three public universities in the state that are ranked, coming in at #135 among national public universities (#272 overall). This year marks Tech's return to the top tier of the rankings and its fourth consecutive year in more PR
Tester Secures More Than $1 Million for Fort Belknap Early Head Start (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
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- Early Head Start - Child Care Partnerships help ensure parents who work at all hours can access childcare
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As part of his ongoing efforts to expand access to childcare and early childhood education across Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced $1,030,510 for Early Head Start--Child Care Partnerships in the Fort Belknap Indian Community.
"Just because some parents don't have the luxu more PR
Texas State Rep. Neave & DCCCD Trustee Monica Lira Bravo to Host a Free Paying for College Fair (10)
MESQUITE, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following news release on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Victoria Neave:
State Representative Victoria Neave is partnering with DCCCD Trustee Monica Lira Bravo to host a free "How to Pay for College" Fair to help students and parents in Mesquite ISD, Dallas ISD and Garland ISD navigate the college application and financial aid process. The event will be held at Eastfield College, Building S (3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite, TX more PR
Texas State Rep. Turner Issues Statement on Appointment of Keller as Higher Education Commissioner (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas House of Representatives issued the following statement on the behalf of Texas State Rep. Chris Turner, chair of the Higher Education House Committee, in response to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board appointing Harrison Keller as the state's new Commissioner of Higher Education:
"Dr. Keller brings to the Coordinating Board an incredible depth of knowledge about our state's higher education system.
"He is a well-respected leader in higher educat more PR
The American Heart Association Names First Social Impact Fund Recipients in Chicago (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
The American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, today announced the first set of Social Impact Fund investments aimed at improving health outcomes for people in Chicago, where residents face the largest life expectancy gap in the country, according to a recent study.
The American Heart Association's Social Impact Fund invests in more PR
The College of New Jersey Engineering's Diversity Efforts Recognized With National Award (10)
EWING, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
The College of New Jersey's School of Engineering has been named one of the inaugural recipients of an award from the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program. The honor is given to colleges and universities for establishing an institutional infrastructure to improve diversity and inclusion in engineering education. It is the first national effort to publicly recognize ins more PR
The College of New Jersey: Salika Lawrence Named Campbell Endowed Chair of Urban Education (10)
EWING, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
TCNJ welcomes Salika Lawrence, who joins the School of Education as the inaugural Campbell Endowed Chair of Urban Education. She began her new post on August 15, 2019.
As chair, Lawrence will develop programming related to urban education, mentor students in the urban education programs, develop and sustain strategic partnerships with teachers and administrators in local urban districts, and collaborate with fac more PR
The Institute for Public Relations Awards Dr. Lynn Zoch Its Highest Academic Honor, the Pathfinder Award (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Institute for Public Relations issued the following news:
The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) will award Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D., professor emerita at Virginia's Radford University the IPR Pathfinder Award at the 2019 Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner on November 19 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
IPR gives this lifetime achievement award annually to an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to the body of knowledge and pr more PR
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches New Guide, 'Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease,' to Fill Knowledge Gaps and Encourage Dialogue on Under-Addressed Symptom (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research issued the following news release:
As part of its mission to provide the Parkinson's community with high-quality resources on every aspect of the disease, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) today launches "Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease." The new guide, available at michaeljfox.org/cognitionguide, educates patients and families about potential thinking and memory symptoms more PR
The Rachael Ray Foundation Offers High Schools Chance to Bring the Nation's Top Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Program to Their Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation issued the following news:
ProStart high schools across the country will have the chance to win up to $375,000 in funding to build or grow classrooms to educate the next generation of restaurant leaders with help from The Rachael Ray Foundation (RRF).
Through The Rachael Ray Foundation Grow Grant, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) will provide funding for ProStart schools demonst more PR
The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches Redesigned Website (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release:
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- SkinCancer.org, the leading online resource for skin cancer education, now offers visitors an enhanced user experience
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The Skin Cancer Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization committed to decreasing the incidence and mortality of the world's most common cancer, has redesigned its website to ease navigation and provide visitors with an improved user experience.
The Foundation takes its res more PR
Third Democratic Debate: What BPC Experts Are Watching For (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release:
As the field continues to narrow, and the stakes get higher, experts from BPC's Energy, Infrastructure, and Higher Education Projects have prepared a pre-debate brief highlighting the key policy issues they hope the Democratic presidential candidates will discuss as they take the stage for the third time in Houston.
"I will be watching the discussion on energy and climate policy closely," said Sasha Mackler more PR
Thomas Jefferson University: Standardized Medical Residency Exam May Reduce Pool of Diverse & Qualified Candidates (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Thomas Jefferson University issued the following news:
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- Test scores bias entry to radiation-oncology residency programs, and potentially other programs.
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A standardized medical school exam, often used as a criterion for medical residency programs, may reduce the diversity of applicants in radiation oncology. The discovery represents a call to action for medical societies to reduce the barriers and biases in competitive more PR
Three Entomologists Earn Honorary Membership at the Entomological Society of America (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Entomological Society of America issued the following news release:
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- Status bestowed upon members demonstrating extraordinary service to ESA
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In recognition of their long-term dedication and significant contributions to the Entomological Society of America (ESA), three entomologists have been selected as Honorary Members of the Society in 2019.
Honorary Membership acknowledges those who have served ESA for at least 20 years through significant more PR
Three Interest Groups File Amicus Briefs Opposing DHS Public Charge Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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- Sixty Immigrant and Civil Rights Groups Join in Support of the Brief
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Today, Advancing Justice | AAJC (Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC), Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), and the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), along with pro bono counsel Crowell Moring, filed amicus briefs in public charge cases, La Clinica de la Raza v. Trump (Northern District more PR
Three New Mission-Focused Leaders Join Food Bank for New York City's Board of Directors to Help End Hunger Across Five Boroughs (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news:
Food Bank For New York City announced today that Margaret Anadu, head of Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group, George Garfunkel, Managing Director of First Manhattan Co., and award-winning actress, producer and director, Kyra Sedgwick have joined the organization's Board of Directors. Made up of individuals from a wide range of sectors, Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors shares a common belief that h more PR
TIBCO and Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Announce Enriched Collaboration (10)
PALO ALTO, California, Sept. 10 -- TIBCO Software, a provider of integration, application programming interface management and analytics, issued the following news release:
TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, today announced an enhanced collaboration with Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU). In its mission to expand data analytics capabilities and knowledge of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, APU will include TIBCO Spo more PR
Tire Industry Association Elects Five Board Members (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Tire Industry Association issued the following news release:
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has elected five members to its board of directors. Four will serve three-year terms and the fifth will serve a one-year term filling the vacancy created when Mason Hess, of Purcell Tire & Rubber Co., was elected secretary of the board earlier this year.
The new directors will take office on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, during the annual membership meeting at Caesars Palace more PR
Tom Andriola is Named University of California-Irvine Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Data (10)
IRVINE, California, Sept. 11 -- The University of California's Irvine Campus issued the following news release:
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- New role to employ technology and data to mobilize knowledge and drive innovation
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Tom Andriola, an experienced business and technology leader in the education and healthcare sectors, has been named vice chancellor of information technology and data at the University of California, Irvine, effective Oct. 1.
Andriola takes on a newly created position within the UCI lea more PR
Tops to Help Raise Awareness And Support For Focus Program At Depew High School (10)
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release:
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- 'Tops Throw for Dough' to Support Substance Use Prevention Program
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Tops Friendly Markets is joining forces to help raise awareness of a serious epidemic impacting the youth right here in our community. Substance use. FOCUS, which stands for Focus On Community Unity and Support, mission is to prevent and reduce substance use among youth within the commun more PR
Tourism Has 'Life-Changing Potential' - World Tourism Organization General Assembly (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations World Tourism Organization issued the following news release:
Tourism Ministers from around the world have gathered at the 23d Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in St Petersburg. The future of tourism jobs in a changing world, and the way tourism can help provide education for all, has featured prominently among ministerial debates.
Held as UNWTO celebrates its Year of Jobs and Education, the High-Le more PR
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: Military Heroes Gather in Florida for Weekend of Hope and Healing (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors issued the following news release:
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- TAPS Seminar Brings Bereaved Adults and Children Together to Form Connections, Learn Coping Strategies and Honor Their Loved Ones
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Bereaved families of fallen U.S. military service members will come together at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Southeast Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp Sept. 13 - 15, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. The event will more PR
Transforming Youth Outdoors to Receive $150,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $150,000 cooperative agreement to the Transforming Youth Outdoors of San Diego, California, for youth engagement, education and employment programs.
The agency description of the grant states: "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is considering amending an existing agreement with Transforming Youth Outdoors to continue development of Outdoor Recreation and Conser more ST
Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce More Than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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- Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce More than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space
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U.S. Congressman David Trone and Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs more PR
U.N. International Organization for Migration: Belgian-Backed Labour Migration Initiative Boosts Employability of Tunisian Youth (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 13 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) supported 31 Tunisian students and university graduates with concrete opportunities to build up their skills and increase their chances of finding an adequate job, or to create their own opportunities through a 20-month project linking Belgium and Tunisia.
Launched in March 2018 and running through October 2019, the pr more PR
U.S. Air Force Women Pilots to Provide Inspiration to Future Female Aviators at Girls in Aviation Day (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
The Air Education and Training Command Women's Fly-In event in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area Sept. 18-21 will bring rated officers and career enlisted aviators together to network, mentor and inspire others to "Fly Like a Girl."
As part of the Fly-In, Air Force women pilots and static display aircraft will be at the "Girls in Aviation Day" event Sept. 21 at the Front more PR
U.S. Air Force: Executive Order Offers Better Access to Mental Health Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By David Vergun
An executive order signed last year by President Donald J. Trump has already been especially helpful to transitioning service members, said Karin Orvis, Defense Suicide Prevention Office director.
Orvis spoke at the 2019 Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 29.
Executive Order 13822, "Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed more PR
U.S. Ambassador Miller Issues Remarks at EducationUSA South Asia Fall Tour (10)
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh issued the following remarks by Ambassador Earl Miller at the EducationUSA South Asia Fall Tour:
"It's a pleasure to join you today for the first EducationUSA Fair in Bangladesh in four years! Dhaka is the first stop in the EducationUSA South Asia Fall Tour 2019, which includes Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
"EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centers in 178 countries, incl more PR
U.S. Census Bureau: Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States-2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release:
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today the median household income was not statistically different from the 2017 median, and the official poverty rate decreased 0.5 percentage points from 2017. At the same time, the rate and number of people without health insurance increased from 7.9%, or 25.6 million, in 2017 to 8.5%, or 27.5 million, in 2018.
Median household income was $63,179 in 2018, not statistically diffe more PR
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: U.S. Government Launches New Literacy Program for Blind, Deaf Children (10)
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines issued the following news release:
USAID Mission Director Lawrence Hardy II leads the signing of the pledge of commitment during the launch of USAID's new education project, Gabay. Together with the Department of Education and Resources of the Blind, USAID will work to give visually and hearing impaired children, including those who are deaf, blind and deaf-blind, access to quality education.
Manila, September 12, 2019 -- The more PR
U.S. Embassy in Vietnam: U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary (10)
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam issued following news release:
Senior U.S. Mission to Vietnam leadership and host nation representatives attended the September 6 Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City's 20th anniversary celebration.
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, U.S. Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Marie Damour, and Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Le Thanh Liem joined leaders from Central and Southern Vietnam r more PR
U.S. News & World Report Highlights Radford University's Commitment to Innovation With Significant Rise in National Rankings (10)
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
The U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Colleges rankings advanced Radford University closer to the top of the list. The most recent edition, released today, September 9, 2019, ranked Radford University as the No. 12 Top Public Schools - Regional Universities South, up from No. 18 last year.
"This achievement is shared by all who contribute to the success of Radford University. This is measurable data demonstrat more PR
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Allegheny College Among Best National Liberal Arts Colleges (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
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- Allegheny Also Recognized in Most Innovative, Best Value Categories
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U.S. News & World Report has named Allegheny College one of the top 100 national liberal arts colleges in the U.S. -- and one of the top 20 for best undergraduate teaching.
In annual rankings released today, U.S. News & World Report also recognized Allegheny among a select group of schools with stellar examples of first-year exper more PR
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Florida Southern College in Top 10 Regional Universities in the South (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida Southern College issued the following news:
U.S. News & World Report, in the latest edition of its prestigious annual college guide, has ranked Florida Southern College among the top 10 regional universities in the South, reflecting the College's long and continuing commitment to academic excellence. The magazine's updated guide, U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings 2020, was released Sept. 9, 2019.
"Florida Southern is consistently included amo more PR
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Randolph College As One of Nation's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, Top Performers on Social Mobility (10)
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Randolph College issued the following news release:
Randolph College was once again ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges by one of the nation's most recognizable college guidebooks. Randolph was ranked #132 among national liberal arts colleges in the 2020 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges.
In addition, the College received a new ranking this year of #113 in the category of Top Performers on Social Mobility. This ranking recognize more PR
U.S. News and World Report Names Earlham College One of Nation's Most Innovative (10)
RICHMOND, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Earlham College issued the following news:
Earlham College has earned new recognition from U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's "Most Innovative Schools."
In the 2020 edition of U.S. News' "Best Colleges" guidebook, Earlham is featured as one of 55 institutions taking a pioneering approach in the areas of academics, campus life, technology or facilities. Earlham stands alongside other leading liberal arts colleges including Bates, Carleton, Oberlin an more PR
U.S. News Clarkson University Ranked in Tier One of National Universities (10)
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 9 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
Clarkson University is again in tier one, the top tier of national universities, in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 rankings of "Best Colleges." Clarkson ranks in the top 125 institutions in the nation.
"Clarkson's reputation as a proven leader in technological education and our rigorous academics has created an exciting ecosystem. These rankings are in large part the result of offering a personalized educational expe more PR
U.S. News Rankings Highlight College of William & Mary Undergraduate Teaching, Research (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story:
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- Alumni philanthropy also noted as No. 1 public and among the nation's best
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U.S. News & World Report highlights several areas of William & Mary, including undergraduate teaching and research, in its latest rankings of colleges and universities.
In the report released today, the university ranked fifth overall in undergraduate teaching, 13th overall for undergraduate research and more PR
U.S. News Unveils the 35th Edition of the Best Colleges Rankings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release:
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2020 U.S. News Best Colleges. Princeton University remains No. 1 among National Universities, while Williams College is once again in the top spot among National Liberal Arts Colleges. This year, public schools in California, Florida and New York excel in enrolling and graduatin more PR
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (Sept. 14) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania.
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Hydac Technology Assigned Patent for Filter Device
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14 -- Hydac Technology, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been assigned a patent (No. 10,406,463, initially filed Sept. 11, 2015) developed by two co-inventors for a "filter device and filter element for such a device." The co-inventors are Michael Stalter, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Tim Barr, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Visits Israel With American Jewish Committee Project Interchange (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release:
Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has completed a five-day visit to Israel with AJC Project Interchange.
"Israel is a beacon of democracy in the Middle East, a key strategic ally, and a major economic partner. My visit only reaffirms how committed I am to strengthening our alliance and special relationship with Israel," said Senator Rosen. "I believe that in both parties, Democrat and Republican, support for Isra more PR
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Visits Israel With American Jewish Committee Project Interchange (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release:
Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has completed a five-day visit to Israel with AJC Project Interchange.
"Israel is a beacon of democracy in the Middle East, a key strategic ally, and a major economic partner. My visit only reaffirms how committed I am to strengthening our alliance and special relationship with Israel," said Senator Rosen. "I believe that in both parties, Democrat and Republican, support for Isra more PR
UCLA Is No. 2 U.S. Public University in New Global Rankings By Times Higher Education (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus (UCLA) issued the following news release:
UCLA has been named the No. 2 public university in the Unites States according to the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, published today. The report also ranked UCLA No. 12 among all American universities -- public or private -- and No. 17 worldwide.
The publication ranked more than 1,300 of the world's leading research-intensive universities in 9 more PR
UCLA: Higher Suspension Rates are Linked to Feeling Less 'Connected' At School (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus (UCLA) issued the following news release:
Adolescents attending schools with high suspension rates reported lower levels of feeling "connected" at school, according to a recent study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Previous research has shown that feeling "connected" at school and volunteering relate to a positive school climate. Researchers also found that connectedness more PR
UCLA: Neighborhoods Getting New Parks Could Prevent Displacement With Targeted Policies (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 [TNSresearch] -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus (UCLA) issued the following news release:
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UCLA researcher Jon Christensen with University of Utah professor Alessandro Rigolon found policies that might help reduce "green gentrification," that is, the displacement of residents and small businesses when parks are built or revitalized in low-income communities. In a new report, they identified 26 beneficial parks-related anti-displaceme more PR
UNHCR, UNICEF and IOM Urge European States to Boost Education for Refugee and Migrant Children (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Children's Fund, issued the following news release:
Three UN agencies are calling on European States to increase resources and practical support for their school systems to ensure all refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children can access and stay in quality education.
In a briefing paper published today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, and IOM, the Inte more PR
UNICEF: Hurricane Dorian - Bahamas Government and UNICEF to Bring 10,000 Displaced Children Back to School (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) issued the following news release:
NASSAU/PANAMA/NEW YORK - With the support of UNICEF, the Government of the Bahamas today begins registering approximately 10,000 students displaced by Hurricane Dorian to enroll them back as soon as possible in safe schools that have not been affected by the natural disaster.
"No child in The Bahamas should be at risk of dropping out of school because of Dorian," said The Ho more PR
UNISON: Strike Ballot for Higher Education Staff Over Pay and Pensions (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 9 -- UNISON, a trade union that represents and acts for members working in a range of public services and utilities, issued the following news:
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- More than two thirds of staff rejected offers on pay and pensions during the summer
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Two separate ballots on strike action involving 30,000 university support staff have been launched on higher education pay and pension scheme changes, says UNISON today (Monday).
The votes open today, after more than two thirds of more PR
United Negro College Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Urge Congress to Pass FUTURE Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release:
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- Minority schools have $255 million a year at risk, including $85 million a year for HBCUs specifically--all to increase important STEM outcomes
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On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the "Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education" (FUTURE) Act, H.R. 2486. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), representing publicly-supported histor more PR
United Soccer Coaches: Seeking Out Mentorship Opportunities (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- United Soccer Coaches issued the following news:
A mentor can be one of the most rewarding professional relationships you form in your career, but initially finding a mentor can seem difficult and a little awkward. I've listed a few examples of both formal and informal mentorships programs and structures that I've come across along with some of my lessons learned that can hopefully help you in your search for a mentor.
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UnitedHealthcare: Top Health and Aging Organizations Kick Off National Medicare Education Week With Free Events and Resources to Help Simplify Medicare Enrollment (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- UnitedHealthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group, issued the following news release:
To help simplify the process of learning about Medicare, Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers are invited to attend free Medicare events and online webinars during National Medicare Education Week, Sept. 15-21, 2019.
The annual education initiative, now in its eighth year, starts one month before Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7). Nationa more PR
University and College Union at the TUC Congress (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 13 -- The University and College Union issued the following news:
It was a busy and historic few days in Brighton for UCU delegates at the annual TUC congress. The union's motion on climate change was incorporated into a bigger debate on the issue, which resulted in unequivocal support for the school climate strikers and the action on Friday 20 September.
The four-day conference kicked off on Sunday afternoon with a lobby of delegates by climate activists urging them to more PR
University College London Launches Global Vision to Position AI As Force for Good in the World (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The University College London issued the following news:
UCL has launched an innovative strategy detailing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used as a transformative technology to make a positive impact on the planet.
AI for People and Planet was launched by Professor Geraint Rees - UCL's Pro-Vice-Provost of AI - at the Science Museum in London on Tuesday 10th September. It encapsulates the belief that the purpose of research and innovation in the sector i more PR
University of Akron: Interpreting the Human Experience at New Institute of Human Science and Culture (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release:
What do a Native American headdress, a Valentine's Day postcard and a Bloomingdale's shopping bag have in common?
They are all items that can help us interpret the human experience. And they are all on display at The University of Akron in the Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology. The center's renovation is now complete, marked by a grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 14, of its more PR
University of Alabama Part of Initiative to Bring Higher Education to Alabama's Prisons (10)
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, Sept. 9 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
The late 19th century America education pioneer Horace Mann once said, "education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance-wheel of the social machinery."
And, with that noble ideal in mind, The University of Alabama, since 2007, has partnered with Auburn University's Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project to provide the state's incarcerated more PR
University of Alabama-Birmingham Expands Use of Virtual Care Technology (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Alabama's Birmingham Campus issued the following news:
By Adam Pope
University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has expanded its use of a digital application for patients undergoing colorectal, gynecologic oncology, cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
SeamlessMD, a platform for patient engagement, remote monitoring and virtual care, was implemented in 2017 as a part of UAB's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery initiative, w more PR
University of Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center Warns of Severe Lung Injury Risk With Vaping (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
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- Clinicians treating patients with possible e-cigarette exposure are urged to contact the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222.
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Vaping-related respiratory illness cases - and even vaping-related deaths - are on the rise across the nation, and the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy is cauti more PR
University of Arizona: Noted Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joining All of Us Research Program Leadership Team in Arizona (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
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Irving Kron, MD, professor of surgery and senior associate vice president for health sciences at the University of Arizona, has been named the new contact principal investigator (PI) for the All of Us Research Program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and Banner Health.
In his new role, Dr. Kron will lead more PR
University of Arkansas-School of Medical Sciences Reynolds Institute on Aging Receives $800,000 for Opioid Prevention Program Focusing on Seniors (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
With $800,000 in grants, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging recently established a program aimed at preventing or reducing opioid use among seniors.
The Opioid Prevention for Aging & Longevity (OPAL) program is funded by the Arkansas Department of Aging and Adult Behavioral Health Services through an award from th more PR
University of Arkansas: International Association Recognizes Division of Agriculture Food Science Professor (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
By Ryan McGeeney
The International Association of Food Protection recognized Steven C. Ricke, professor of food science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, with the 2019 Fellow Award in July.
Ricke is the Donald "Buddy" Wray Endowed Chair in Food Safety and director of the Division of Agriculture's Center for Food Safety. He is also a faculty member of the food science departmen more PR
University of Arkansas: Michael Looper Receives 2019 Arkansas Cattlemen's Association Producer Education Award (10)
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
Michael Looper, head of the Department of Animal Science, received the 2019 Arkansas Cattlemen's Association Producer Education Award while attending the annual association's convention and trade show from Aug. 29-31 in Hot Springs.
"It was a huge surprise to receive this award," said Looper. "I accepted it on behalf of the entire department, as it is a testament to the strong relationships we have with s more PR
University of Arkansas: Researchers Study Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in New Hall (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
A new residence hall on the University of Arkansas campus will provide more than just a vibrant living experience for students. The buildings themselves will serve as a testbed for researchers to study a unique building material.
Researchers hope their investigation into the innovative use of cross-laminated timber panels can influence future use of the materials by the design and con more PR
University of Arkansas: School of Law Appoints Inaugural Associate Dean for Student Success (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
Margaret Sova McCabe, dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law, has named Susannah Pollvogt to serve as the school's first associate dean for student success.
"We are so fortunate to have Susannah in this new role," McCabe said. "This position builds on her expertise with bar readiness, academic success, and institutional assessment. The perspective her experience provides will allow her to work a more PR
University of Arkansas: Student Intern Gomez Researched Blackberry and Peony Plant Viruses As Adair Scholar (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
Ioannis Tzanetakis, professor of plant virology at the University of Arkansas, received help from a student intern this summer with a project on the epidemiology of berry and ornamental viruses.
Epidemiology is the study of incidence, distribution and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
Maria Gomez, a third-year student at Los Andes University in Bogota more PR
University of Birmingham Launches Innovative Online Qualification in 'Green Law' (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
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- The University of Birmingham announced today the launch of the new Online LLM in Energy and Environmental Law, which will be taught through the Birmingham Law School.
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Developed in collaboration with Wiley Education Services, a division of Wiley that provides tailored services and technology solutions for university and enterprise partners, this online programme has been developed more PR
University of Birmingham: New Education Leadership Academy Set to Transform Inclusive Leadership in Schools (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
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- The Education leadership Academy (ELA) at the University of Birmingham was officially launched on Monday 9th September.
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The Academy will combine academic-led education and values-driven leadership and be the first of its kind to focus on social inclusion and developing the very best school leaders to help transform the lives of children from different backgrounds.
The Academy will more PR
University of California-San Francisco: Cancer Patients Turn to Crowdfunding to Pay for Medical Care (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
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- UCSF Study Shows GoFundMe is Financing Medical Travel, Alternative Treatments - and Funerals
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With patients increasingly resorting to crowdfunding websites to pay medical bills, a new UC San Francisco study finds that online donations are sought for lost wages, child care and even occasionally experimental treatments.
On average, ca more PR
University of California-San Francisco: Dyslexia, Other Learning Challenges Are Focus of New $20M Initiative (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
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- UCSF, UC Berkeley Join Forces to Advance Care, Research and Screening, Implement Effective Solutions
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With a $20 million gift from Charles Schwab, UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley have launched a two-campus multidisciplinary clinical and research alliance to deepen the understanding of dyslexia and other specific neurodevelopmental differences that impact more PR
University of California-San Francisco: HIV Significantly Increases Risk for Irregular Heartbeat (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
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- Risk Similar to Known Factors Such as Hypertension and Diabetes, UCSF Research Finds
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HIV infection significantly increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) - one of the most important causes of irregular heartbeats and a leading cause of stroke - at the same rate or higher than known risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes more PR
University of California-Santa Cruz Ranks As Leading University for Social Mobility (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California's Santa Cruz Campus issued the following news release:
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- UC Santa Cruz also ranked among the top national universities.
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UC Santa Cruz debuted as the second best university in the country for social mobility, according to the 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
The first-ever social mobility list measures how well universities graduated students who received federal Pell Grants, which are typically awarded to more PR
University of Cambridge Joins Mind Initiative to Boost Mental Health Support (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cambridge issued the following news release:
Cambridge is one of 10 UK universities taking part in a new pilot programme to help support mental health provision for students and staff.
The pilot is being run under the collegiate University's Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy which emphasises the importance of interventions designed to promote good mental health.
The Mentally Healthy Universities Programme - a pound sterling1.5 million more PR
University of Hawaii: Hypertension in Native Hawaiians Dramatically Reduced By Health Intervention Incorporating Hula (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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- UH medical school study presented at national heart association meeting
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The University of Hawai'i at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) presented results of a five-year study that showed hula significantly reduced hypertension in Native Hawaiian participants. The results were presented September 7, at the American Heart Association national meeting.
JABSO more PR
University of Hong Kong Archaeological Team Excavates At One of Major Fortress-Settlements in Armenian Highlands (10)
POKFULAM, Hong Kong, Sept. 10 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
A team of researchers and students from HKU unearthed huge storage jars, animal bones and fortress walls from 3,000 years ago in Armenia as they initiated the Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) during the summer of 2019.
APSAP is a collaborative research project between HKU and the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Republic of Armenia's National more PR
University of Houston-Victoria: Group Re-Accredits Graduate Counseling Education Program (10)
VICTORIA, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Houston's Victoria Campus issued the following news release:
An exclusive national accreditation organization has awarded eight-year re-accreditations to both degrees that are part of the University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development graduate counseling education program.
The Master of Education degrees in clinical mental health and school counseling were re-accredited by the Council for Accreditation o more PR
University of Kansas: School of Education Appoints New Assistant Dean, Effective Fall 2019 (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Michele Casavant joined the dean's administrative team at the University of Kansas School of Education, effective Sept. 1. Casavant replaced Lon Dehnert, who retired from his role during summer 2019.
Casavant has been with the School of Education since 2003 as the school's coordinator of advising, and she has served as the director of the advising center since 2009. She also currently leads the school's Multicult more PR
University of Kansas: Study Finds Factors at National Level More Influential to Combat Antibiotic Misuse (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Every year thousands of people from around the world die because of antibiotic-resistant microbials. Overprescription and misuse of antibiotics have led to the growing crisis, and a new study from the University of Kansas has found that factors at the national level are more likely to help combat the problem than an individual approach.
Nation-by-nation antibiotic resistance also is an intern more PR
University of Liverpool Sees Significant Rise in Times Higher Education World University Rankings (10)
LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:
The University has risen 16 places in The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2020, published this week, from 181st to 165th position.
The rankings assess universities on five different pillars - teaching (weighted 30%), research (30%), citations (30%), international outlook (7.5%) and industry income (2.5%). Some of these measures utilise data from a global survey of academics more PR
University of London School of Economics & Political Science: Ranked Among World's Leading Universities (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release:
LSE has maintained its position as one of the leading universities in the world, according the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The 2020 rankings scored the School particularly highly for its international outlook, research, and number of citations, three of the five measures on which the rankings are based. Overall, LSE was ranked more PR
University of Louisville to Host ACE Fellow Rashmi Assudani (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release:
Neeli Bendapudi, president of University of Louisville, announced today that Rashmi Assudani, professor of management and entrepreneurship at Xavier University and a 2019-20 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, will spend the full academic year at UofL.
"Selection as a host institution is a sign of the outstanding reputation and commitment to excellence at the university," said Sherri Lind more PR
University of Maine: Miner Chosen As Ambassador to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Pioneers (10)
ORONO, Maine, Sept. 9 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
Kimberley Rain Miner, a University of Maine research assistant professor in the Climate Change Institute and a physical scientist at the Geospatial Research Laboratory, has been selected as one of 125 AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN(R) Ambassadors.
IF/THEN(R), a national initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, seeks to further women in science, technology, engineering and mat more PR
University of Manchester: Pharmacy Staff to Get Suicide Awareness Training for the First Time (10)
MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 11 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
Community pharmacy staff are to be offered training on suicide prevention, based on findings from a new study published today. As a result, a first of its kind training video has been developed and will also be available from today to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
The research from the National Institute for Health Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational R more PR
University of Massachusetts-Boston: Inaugural Chair Named for New Sport Leadership and Administration Program (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston Campus issued the following news:
Joseph N. Cooper has been named the inaugural J. Keith Motley Endowed Chair for Sport Leadership and Administration at UMass Boston. Cooper taught for six years at the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education, where he specialized in sport management, gender and race in sport, and higher education.
"Dr. Cooper is a rising star in his field and an extraordinary addition to more PR
University of Massachusetts-Boston: NSF Awards 4-Year Grant to Interim SFE Dean for Climate Change Education (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston Campus issued the following news:
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- Other Cool Science Collaborators at UMass Lowell and University of Kansas
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School for the Environment Interim Dean Bob Chen has put ostriches on the MBTA to tell people about climate change, and he's let kids do the talking through their artwork on the T. Last month the National Science Foundation awarded a four-year, $3 million grant to Chen, Jill H. Lohmeier of UMass Lo more PR
University of Melbourne Appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor International (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
The University of Melbourne has appointed senior executive Professor Michael Wesley to lead its focus on international strategies and partnerships.
Professor Wesley, an expert in international affairs who has worked in higher education, government and the private sector, has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor International.
Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell said: "It is very exciting to have Michael Wesle more PR
University of Melbourne Ranked Number One in Australia (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
The University of Melbourne remains the highest ranked Australian university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing 32nd again this year.
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell said the result supports the University's continued focus on the highest quality education, teaching and research.
"The University aspires to deliver the finest-quality education and more PR
University of Mississippi Medical Center: Patients Living With HIV Receive 'Helping HAND' to Conquer Addictions (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following news:
By: Ruth Cummins
Living with HIV is hard enough, but coping with substance abuse on top of that has been a heavy burden for Rosemary Hall.
"I was at a younger age, going through things with my father's death," she said. "That's when the alcoholism and drug use began. When I was a street person, I contracted HIV."
The Jackson resident said she sought treatment, "but they never seemed to he more PR
University of Mississippi Ranks Top in State By U.S. News & World Report (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 12 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
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- Ole Miss among top 100 public universities nationally for ninth consecutive year
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The University of Mississippi has ranked in the top 100 of public universities across the nation for the ninth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Ole Miss, which improved two spots, ranked No. 76 among public universities in the 2020 U.S. News Best Colleges released earlier this wee more PR
University of Nebraska Medical Center: Nebraska Biocontainment Unit is Topic of Omaha Science Cafe on Sept. 17 (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
Morgan Shradar, BSN, a clinical coordinator for the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit (NBU) at Nebraska Medicine, will discuss the unit at the Sept. 17 Omaha Science Cafe at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Shradar began her career with Nebraska Medicine as an operating room nurse in 2000 and quickly established herself as a leader in the surgery department. She stepped into a charge nur more PR
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Internationally Known Trauma Surgeon Begins Work As School of Medicine Dean (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 11 -- The University of Nevada's Las Vegas Campus issued the following news release:
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- Dr. John Fildes continues the vision for establishing UNLV's academic medical center.
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In August, just days after being named interim dean of the UNLV School of Medicine, Dr. John Fildes was before a gathering of the world's best surgeons, delivering a keynote address on handling mass casualty situations. It's a topic with which he is all too familiar.
Fildes was the co more PR
University of New South Wales Academics Among Most Influential Women in Australia (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release:
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- Leaders in the fields of medicine, law, public health and built environment named on the 2019 AFR 100 Women of Influence list.
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Four UNSW Sydney academics have been named finalists in the 2019 Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence Awards, presented by Qantas, which "recognise the most influential, inspirational and visionary women" working in areas including business, more PR
University of New South Wales Rockets Up the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release:
UNSW Sydney continues its steady progress towards its goal of becoming a top 50 global university, rising 25 places to 71st in the THE World University Rankings.
UNSW has jumped 25 spots to 71st in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings released today.
The rise in the 2020 THE ranking means UNSW will finish the year ranked 69th based on the average across three main global l more PR
University of New South Wales to Scale Up Grads With Focus on User-Design (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 13 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release:
UNSW Sydney will educate an unprecedented number of students in user-centred product development and engineering.
UNSW Sydney has today opened a new design centre to boost the number of Australia's job-ready graduates who understand the role of user-focused design in product development.
Design Next will enable cross-faculty research and education, with an emphasis on des more PR
University of North Alabama Ranks in Annual Listing From U.S. News & World Report (10)
FLORENCE, Alabama, Sept. 12 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release:
The University of North Alabama has been ranked 19th among the best institutions in the Public Regional Universities of the South category, according to the 2020 list released by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking represents UNA's first time in the Top 20 of that classification, and the University moved up in six other notable categories as well.
"UNA is a leader among four-year institutions in more PR
University of North Texas Defies National Trend, Grows By More Than 3% While Doubling Down on Commitment to Graduate More Students Faster With Degrees That Work (10)
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 13 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
The University of North Texas is defying national higher education trends with more than 3% growth, according to the latest enrollment numbers.
The rise is no surprise for President Neal Smatresk as, under his direction, the university has doubled down on its commitment to graduating more students, faster, with degrees that work.
This afternoon, Smatresk outlined UNT's commitment more PR
University of Otago: Behavioural Economist Appointed As Dunedin City Council Chair of Entrepreneurship (10)
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 12 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
The University of Otago has appointed behavioural economist Associate Professor Nathan Berg as its Dunedin City Council Chair of Entrepreneurship.
The professorial Chair was made possible by a $1m endowment to the University of Otago by the Dunedin City Council. As part of the University's Leading Thinkers Initiative, the DCC gift attracted matching funding from the Government under the Partnerships fo more PR
University of Ottawa Among Top 150 Best Universities in the World (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- The University of Ottawa issued the following news release:
The results are in! The University of Ottawa climbs to 141st in the world, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020, a significant jump from last year's 176th position. uOttawa also retains its status as the 7th best university in Canada for the third year in a row, further cultivating its reputation for providing students with a world-class education.
The University sco more PR
University of Pennsylvania: New Undergraduate Design Major Launched in College of Arts and Sciences (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
A new undergraduate major in design is launching this semester at the University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with a restructuring of a now-enhanced fine arts major.
Both majors are offered through a collaboration between Penn's Stuart Weitzman School of Design and College of Arts and Sciences, with most of the courses taught by faculty from the Weitzman School.
The new design and fine arts more PR
University of Pennsylvania: Reproductive Science by Experts, for Teens (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
High school girls who take part in the Penn Academy for Reproductive Sciences get a hands-on lab course with top epigenetic and reproductive health experts.
When Shezda Afrin was studying for the MCATs, she used a binder from a program she participated in during high school to prepare. An alumna from the Penn Academy for Reproductive Sciences (PARS) 2014 summer cohort, Afrin spent four weeks in a more PR
University of Queensland Climbs in Latest Times Higher Education Rankings (10)
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
The University of Queensland has continued a stellar year in global rankings, jumping three places in the highly regarded Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
In a field of almost 1400 research-intensive institutions, UQ is celebrating its move to 66th in the world, maintaining fourth position in Australia.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Aidan Byrne said the achievement was gratifying more PR
University of Science & Technology: Biology Saves STEM Education From Its Shackles (10)
KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Sept. 9 -- The University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
STEM has been a "buzzword" in Hong Kong's educational scene in recent years with schools investing resources in technology gadgets, but for Prof. King CHOW of Division of Life Sciences, the efforts do not seem to be on the right track. Hong Kong is a city known for rote learning, a key element of STEM education - trying to solve problems in an interdisciplinary approach - is missed out. This not o more PR
University of Sheffield Set to Benefit From New Mind and Goldman Sachs Mental Health Programme (10)
SHEFFIELD, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Sheffield issued the following news:
In the first partnership of its kind, the Mentally Healthy Universities programme will be delivered by Mind and will reach over 6,000 students and staff across the University of Sheffield and nine other universities in its first two years. The University of Sheffield's involvement will take place in year two of the project, in 2020/21.
The programme will provide support and specialist training to complement more PR
University of South Dakota Associate Professor Joins National Advisory Committee (10)
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 12 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news:
Shana Cerny, B.S., M.S., O.T.D., associate professor in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department at the University of South Dakota, has been appointed to the Population Health and Occupational Therapy Committee of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
This committee advocates for and advises the national organization on matters related to the nation's health disparities, health outcomes of more PR
University of South Dakota: School of Law Hosts Lecture on Persuasive Trial Advocacy (10)
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news:
The University of South Dakota hosts Charles H. Rose III, dean and professor of law at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, for a lecture on storytelling and persuasive advocacy Sept. 13 at noon in the USD Law courtroom.
The lecture will focus on using the art of storytelling to enhance the emotional and logical persuasiveness of advocacy.
"It is a joy to bring Dean Rose to share his expe more PR
University of Sydney Ranks 60th in the World in Prestigious University Ranking (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news:
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- Named in world's top 100 universities
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The University of Sydney has been ranked 60 in the world and first in the state in the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings.
This year, more than 1300 institutions from 92 countries, were ranked in the THE World University rankings.
The THE World University Rankings assess universities based on 13 performance indicators grouped into f more PR
University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Professor Chosen for Prestigious Position at National Science Foundation (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release:
Li Yang, Guerry professor of computer science and engineering and assistant dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed as a program director at the National Science Foundation for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Yang is the first UTC faculty member receive such an appointment to the NSF. She will serve as a director for organization's CyberCorps more PR
University of Texas Austin Selected for AAU Ph.D. Education Initiative (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
The University of Texas at Austin has been selected by the Association of American Universities (AAU) as a pilot participant in Phase I of the AAU Ph.D. Education Initiative, which aims to change the culture surrounding doctoral education at its member institutions.
The AAU Ph.D. Initiative's mission is to promote more student-centered doctoral education at AAU universities by making diverse Ph.D. career path more PR
University of Texas's Southwestern Joins in Mourning T. Boone Pickens Jr., a Catalyst for Progress Appreciated for His Exceptional Generosity (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news:
T. Boone Pickens Jr., whose committed humanitarianism, legendary generosity, and steadfast friendship graced UT Southwestern Medical Center for decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 91.
A business icon who comfortably straddled Texas and Oklahoma, Mr. Pickens was a legendary investor, energy entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his farsighted and innovative ideas, as well as his more PR
University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center: Professor Emeritus of Surgery Dr. Robert McClelland, Provided Emergency Care to President John F. Kennedy (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news:
Professor Emeritus of Surgery Dr. Robert N. McClelland, a nationally renowned surgeon and educator, and one of the last surviving members of the Parkland Memorial Hospital surgical team who worked on President John F. Kennedy after he was shot in Dallas, died Sept. 10. He was 89.
Dr. McClelland was a dedicated UT Southwestern Medical Center faculty member throughout his nearly six decade more PR
University of Texas-Arlington: Excellence in Nursing (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas's Arlington Campus issued the following news release:
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation at UTA named national Center of Excellence
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The University of Texas at Arlington's nursing program is one of just 10 nationwide to be named a 2019 Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing (NLN), a leading organization for nursing faculty and nurse education leaders.
UTA joined the Duke University School of Nursing an more PR
University of Toronto Ranked First in Canada, Among World's Top 20 Universities by Times Higher Education (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news release:
The University of Toronto has jumped three spots in the prestigious Times Higher Education ranking of the world's universities, placing it firmly among the world's top 20 institutions.
U of T was ranked 18th globally in the 2020 World University Rankings - up from 21st place last year - further cementing its status as Canada's top university. Among public institutions, U of T's performance was even more more PR
University of Virginia: $10M Endowment Establishes John A. Griffin Dean's Chair at McIntire School of Commerce (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
University of Virginia Board of Visitors member and alumnus John A. Griffin has pledged $6 million to endow the deanship of UVA's McIntire School of Commerce.
Together with $4 million in matching funds from the University's Bicentennial Professors Fund, the $10 million endowment, approved Thursday by the Board of Visitors, will establish the John A. Griffin Dean's Chair to support the salary an more PR
University of Washington at No. 26 in World, Fourth Among U.S. Public Institutions, on Times Higher Education Ranking List (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 11 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
The University of Washington has been ranked No. 26 on the Times Higher Education world rankings for 2020, released Wednesday. The UW moved up two places from 2019.
The UW is also fourth among U.S. public institutions -- behind UCLA, UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan -- a position it has held for the last four years.
"We are honored to be recognized for the growing impact of the outstandi more PR
University of Washington's Bothell: Master of Education Degree Guided Doctor's Career (10)
BOTHELL, Washington, Sept. 12 -- The University of Washington's Bothell Campus issued the following news:
David Rainey was a nontraditional student in the University of Washington Bothell's Master of Education program. Most M.Ed. students are teachers. Rainey was a medical student at UW Seattle.
He specifically wanted to attend UW Bothell to add a master's in Education to his medical degree, said Brad Portin, who was Rainey's faculty adviser and now is professor emeritus in the School of Educ more PR
University of Western Australia Retains Top Spot in WA in Times Higher Education Rankings (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:
The University of Western Australia remains the highest-ranked university in Western Australia and eighth in the nation, according to the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released today.
The University climbed three places in the overall rankings compared to last year.
UWA Vice Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater said the latest results showed UWA was steadily improving in a very more PR
University of Western Australia: Vale Alex Cohen (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:
The University of Western Australia is saddened by the recent death of former Chancellor and Clinical Professor of Medicine, Alexander Cohen.
Unable to study medicine in Perth because UWA did not have a medical school until 1957, Professor Cohen obtained his medicine degree at The University of Adelaide. He went on to train as an endocrinologist with a focus on diabetes mellitus.
Professor Cohen was a more PR
University of Wisconsin-Madison Geneticist Named Science Ambassador to Girls and Young Women (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 10 -- The University of Wisconsin's Madison Campus issued the following news:
By Chris Barncard
Ahna Skop, a University of Wisconsin-Madison genetics professor, artist and advocate for underrepresented students on the UW-Madison campus and beyond, has been selected as an IF/THEN Ambassador -- an initiative to further women in science -- by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
AAAS and Lyda Hill Philanthropies have named 125 IF/THEN Ambassadors to more PR
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: College of General Studies Names New Dean (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin's Milwaukee Campus issued the following news release:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has named Simon Bronner dean of its College of General Studies.
The College of General Studies, which offers core courses at the Waukesha and Washington County campuses, serves as the academic home for the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree at UW-Milwaukee. The campuses also provide accessible opportunities for students living in those area more PR
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Extended Campus to Launch Online Master of Science Programs in Applied Biotechnology & Information Technology Management (10)
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin's Parkside Campus issued the following news:
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- The graduate programs are now accepting applications for the spring semester, which starts January 2020
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UW Extended Campus, in partnership with several University of Wisconsin System campuses, will offer two new online Master of Science degrees in Applied Biotechnology and Information Technology Management, starting in January 2020. Applications are now being accepted for th more PR
University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Ivanov Wins Harvard University Fellowship (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Sept. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin's Platteville Campus issued the following news:
By Laurie Hamer
This summer, Dr. Andrey V. Ivanov, assistant professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was one of the recipients of the esteemed Houghton Library Visiting Fellowship at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Each year, the fellowship brings scholars from around the world to Harvard's Houghton Library to study primary sources, rare and u more PR
University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Wu and Drazkowski Receive Best Paper Award at ASEE Conference (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin's Platteville Campus issued the following news:
By Ruth Wendlandt
This summer, University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior Anna Drazkowski traveled to Tampa, Florida, with Dr. Yan Wu, associate professor of engineering physics to attend the American Society for Engineering Education Conference to present their research. Their work, "Standard Based Grading in Introductory Physics Laboratory Courses" earned the best paper award in th more PR
UNMC Enrollment at 4,055 Sets Record for 19th Straight Year (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
Student enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center set another record high for the 19th straight year with 4,055 students enrolled for the 2019-2020 school year, an increase of 85 students or 2.1% over last year's record of 3,970.
"This is a significant year for UNMC. For the first time in our history, we have enrolled more than 4,000 students, our 19th consecutive year of enro more PR
UNMC Grant Funds Free Community Education Sessions in Omaha on Continence Issues (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
Although seldom talked about, urinary incontinence is a common health problem, particularly for women.
Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders cause minor or complete loss of control of the bladder, dramatically affecting quality of life. Common reasons for incontinence in women include childbirth, diabetes, obesity, smoking, stroke and menopause.
Between 20% to 32% of women age 2 more PR
USAID Issues Statement on International Literacy Day (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following statement by Administrator Mark Green on International Literacy Day:
"On International Literacy Day, September 8, we recognize literacy as the foundation of well-educated, productive societies and essential for making progress on the Journey to Self-Reliance. I began my career as a teacher in rural Kenya, where I saw first-hand the powerful impact a high-quality education has on the lives and futures of ch more PR
USAID: The Bahamas - Hurricane Dorian Fact Sheet #4, Fiscal 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following fact sheet:
Humanitarian efforts continue to scale up in The Bahamas' Abaco and Grand Bahama islands, with over 80 relief actors present in The Bahamas as of September 7, including The Government of Bahamas (GoB), UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and donors, the UN reports.
With the support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), members of USAID/OFDA's Disaster Assistance Response Tea more PR
USAID: Yemen Country Profile (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following fact sheet:
USAID's development assistance to Yemen addresses the underlying causes of instability in the country by supporting flexible and innovative programs to lay a stronger foundation for durable peace.
The U.S. Government has partnered with the people of Yemen since 1959 to address the humanitarian and development needs of the country. As a result of the ongoing civil war, Yemen is suffering the l more PR
VA Secretary to Visit Israel, Representing President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie will travel to Israel next week to represent President Donald J. Trump at a Sept.11 ceremony in Jerusalem marking the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks against the United States.
Israel has erected a monument that lists the names of each of the nearly 3,000 victims from 9/11 - the only of its kind outside America. Secretary Wilkie is honored to represent President Tru more PR
Vampires Set to Fly Into Robins Air Force Base (10)
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Geoff Janes
Team Robins is opening its gates Sept. 28 and 29 to anyone - including a vampire or two.
The show, which will feature the renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-22 demonstration teams, will also feature civilian acts to help keep the action moving.
Vampire Air Shows is one of those acts, and it's set to keep the crowd on its feet, their eyes focused on the sky.
"Vampire Airshows' miss more PR
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce More Than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs in advanced manufacturing and other sectors, office space for selected start-ups, a collaborative more PR
Vermont Gov. Scott Announces 25 Boards and Commissions Appointments Made in August (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Scott today announced he appointed 25 Vermonters to state boards and commissions during the month of August.
Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities. The Governor's office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations. All those interested in s more PR
Vicki S. McConnell, Executive Director of Geological Society of America, Honored for Service to American Geosciences Institute (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release:
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Vicki S. McConnell, Executive Director of the Geological Society of America (GSA), as the 2019 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI.
Dr. McConnell's contributions to AGI span several years strengthening collaborative ties between AGI and GSA. Recognized as a strong leader within the a more PR
Villanova University School of Business Launches New Real Estate Major (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
As a testament to the continued growth of student interest and career opportunities in real estate the Villanova School of Business (VSB), will now offer a major in Real Estate beginning with the class of 2021.
"After many years of offering Real Estate as a minor and a co-major, launching the major reflects VSB's growing commitment to becoming a leader in real estate education," said Shawn Howton, PhD, more PR
Virginia A.G. Herring Sues Sackler Family for Role in Opioid Crisis, Trying to Illegally Enrich Themselves and Shield Company Money (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release:
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- Herring alleges that the Sackler Family played a significant role in helping to create and prolong the opioid crisis in Virginia, and that the family unlawfully transferred at least $4 billion to itself to shield assets from investigators and plaintiffs
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring has filed suit against members of the Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma, for the more PR
Virginia Commonwealth University: $1.35M Grant Expands Pro Bono Behavioral Health Care to Richmond-Area Underserved Populations (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $1.35 million grant to a program that embeds Virginia Commonwealth University psychology doctoral trainees in eight Richmond-area health safety-net clinics, where they provide free behavioral health services to underserved populations.
The grant to the Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative, part of the Departmen more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Nomination Process (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: 2020 U. S. Presidential Scholars Nomination Process for Students in Career and Technical Education
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and, since that time, the program ha more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Announcement of Resources for Constitution Day (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Announcement of Resources for Constitution Day on September 17, 2019
I am pleased to bring to your attention the recognition of Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. As you know, Congress passed legislation that req more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Announcing 2020 Children's Engineering Convention (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Announcing the 2020 Children's Engineering Convention
The Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Virginia Children's Engineering Council, issponsoring the Children's Engineering Convention for grades K-5 t more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Governmental Accounting Standards Board Pronouncement 84 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Pronouncement 84 (Fiduciary Activities)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has been working closely with the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) to determine the impact of t more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Nominations for Standard Setting Committees (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Nominations for Standard Setting Committees for the Reading Standards of Learning Tests Based on the 2017 English Standards of Learning
The Office of Student Assessment is accepting nominations for standard setting committees more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Robots for Autism Grant (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Robots for Autism Grant
The Virginia Department of Education is offering a grant opportunity to encourage school divisions to purchase robotic devices to aid in the academic and social-emotional learning of students on the aut more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on State Preschool Initiative Provisionally Licensed Teacher Incentive Program (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Virginia Preschool Initiative Provisionally Licensed Teacher Incentive Program
To support high-quality instruction, improve teacher-child interactions, and improve kindergarten readiness in Virginia's preschool classrooms, the more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on State Youth Survey to Monitor Health Risk Behaviors (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: September 6, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Virginia Youth Survey to Monitor Health Risk Behaviors
In the fall of 2019, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), in collaboration with the Virginia Foundation for HealthyYouth (VFHY), will administer the biennial Virginia more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Announces Dr. Janice Underwood as Virginia's First-Ever Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Former Director for Diversity Initiatives at Old Dominion University will join Northam Administration in newly-created role
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Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dr. Janice Underwood, former Director of Diversity Initiatives at Old Dominion University, will serve as Virginia's first-ever Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Governor Northam announced the creation more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Announces Results of Mixed-Delivery Preschool Grant Independent Evaluation (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Virginia's mixed delivery preschool programs are improving early learning participation and outcomes for at-risk children
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Governor Ralph Northam today announced the results of an independent evaluation, which demonstrate that the state investment in mixed delivery approaches are increasing access to early education programs and improving learning outcomes for at-risk children. more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Awards Extended-Year and Year-Round School Grants for 57 Schools in 11 Divisions (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam has awarded more than $7.7 million in state grants to support the development and implementation of year-round and extended-year instructional programs in 57 schools in 11 school divisions.
"Extended school year programs offer more engagement, more quality instruction, and more opportunities to succeed for students who require additional or individualized attention to mee more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Issues Proclamation on First Responders Day (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, first responders include 911 dispatchers, law-enforcement officers, professional and volunteer firefighters, professional and volunteer emergency medical services personnel, emergency management professionals, search and rescue teams, rescue pilots and divers, the Virginia National Guard, and members of other organizations in the public safety sector; and
WHEREAS, first responders ris more PR
Virginia National Guard Among Public Safety Organizations Recognized on Virginia Responders Day in Virginia (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news:
By Cotton Puryear
The Virginia National Guard is among the organizations recognized by Virginia House Resolution 646 designating September 11, 2019, as First Responders Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The resolution calls for the designation to continue each succeeding year.
"It is a tremendous honor to have the Virginia National Guard among the public safety agencies recognized on First Responders Day more PR
Walgreens and Vitamin Angels Reach 200 Million Women and Children With Life-Changing Vitamins (10)
DEERFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Walgreens, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, issued the following news release:
Walgreens and non-profit Vitamin Angels announced today that they have supported more than 200 million women and children in the U.S. and around the world through their partnership to improve child and maternal health.
Approximately one-third of women in the U.S. experience iron deficiency during pregnancy.1 And nearly one-third of women residing in low and middle-income cou more PR
Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction: Camas Educator Amy Campbell Named Washington Teacher of the Year (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
Amy Campbell, a special education teacher at Helen Baller Elementary in Camas, has been selected as the 2020 Washington State Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made today by Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction, at the Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle.
"Every year we celebrate excellent teaching through the Teacher of the Year p more PR
Washington State University-Spokane Study to Examine Health Benefits of Outdoor Preschools (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 9 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Washington State University's Spokane Campus issued the following news release:
As preschoolers across the nation head into classroom buildings for the start of the school year, more than 300 Seattle area children enrolled in the Tiny Trees Preschool will get to spend their time learning outside--rain or shine. Part of a growing trend toward nature-based early learning, outdoor preschools could very well hold the key to combatting childhood o more PR
Washington State University-Spokane: Nurse Practitioner Project Expanding (10)
SPOKANE, Washington, Sept. 6 -- Washington State University's Spokane Campus issued the following news release:
With the help of an earlier federal grant, the WSU College of Nursing is graduating nurse practitioners who are choosing to work in rural areas or with underserved populations.
Now a $2.8 million follow-on grant will expand the program, starting with financially supporting up to 40 full-time nurse practitioner students who are interested in that work.
The grant, called WSU-ANEW-2, w more PR
WCS to Hold Seventh Annual Sip for the Sea Benefit at the Central Park Zoo (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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- Annual Tasting of Sustainable Food and Wine Pairings
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Sustainable seafood and perfect wine pairings will be front and center at the Wildlife Conservation Society's seventh annual Sip for the Sea - a benefit that showcases and celebrates WCS's marine conservation and education work at the New York Aquarium and around the globe.
Sip for the Sea will take place at the Central Park Zoo on Th more PR
We Grow Airmen - Reserve Teams Guide Student Through Undergraduate Pilot Training Mine-Field (10)
JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Debbie Gildea
When 1st Lt. Mike Lane, Air National Guard member, arrived at Sheppard Air Force Base in May 2017 for undergraduate pilot training, he was beyond excited about his future and the chance to achieve his childhood dream of flying the F-16.
"Being a Viper (F-16) pilot is what I've always wanted to do," he said.
He had good reason to be excited, havi more PR
Weekly WIC Policy Update for September 9 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release:
Continuing Resolution Likely as Senate Begins FY 2020 Appropriations
With the September 30 deadline approaching, members of Congress returned to Washington this week to consider appropriations bills for fiscal year 2020. In June, the House passed ten out of the twelve appropriations bills - inc more PR
Weld County's Office of the Board of Commissioners: September Proclaimed Workforce Development Month (10)
GREELEY, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Weld County's Office of the Board of Commissioners issued the following news release:
Joining with the Governor of Colorado and the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, September has been proclaimed as Workforce Development Month by the Board of County Commissioners.
To celebrate this month, Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) is teaming with the Department of Labor and Employment to offer a variety of events throughout September, inc more PR
Welsh Government: Suicide and Self-Harm Guidance Launched to Support Schools (10)
CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 10 -- The Welsh Government issued the following news:
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Welsh Government has published new Suicide and Self-harm guidance to support teachers and professionals who regularly come into contact with young people.
The guidance focusses on early intervention and the safe management of self-harm and suicidal thoughts when they arise.
The guidance will provide a quick and accessible source to the principles of best practice and signposts to o more PR
West Virginia Department of Arts Announces STEAM Power WV Showcase, Sept. 26 (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History issued the following news release:
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH), in partnership with the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, is hosting the 2019 STEAM Power WV Showcase at the Culture Center in Charleston on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Educators, artists, STEM professionals and students are all encouraged to attend. The event is free more PR
West Virginia University Receives National Recognition for LGBTQ+ Outreach and Student Engagement (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia University issued the following story:
West Virginia University's LGBTQ+ Center has received national recognition on two fronts for its commitment to helping provide a safe and inclusive campus for all students.
For three consecutive years, BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, has named WVU one of the "Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students" for inclusive programming and outreach efforts in an educational environment. The partnership wi more PR
West Virginia University Researcher Finds Link Between Deprivation and Rural Suicide Rates (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 10 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- West Virginia University issued the following story:
This is National Suicide Prevention Week, and John Campo--the chief behavior wellness officer at West Virginia University--is examining trends in suicide rates to make suicide prevention more effective. His recent findings suggest that rural residents may be especially vulnerable to suicide when they face economic challenges.
In a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, Campo a more PR
WestEd: Creating New Futures for Newcomers - Lessons From Five Schools That Serve K-12 Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- WestEd issued the following news:
About 44.4 million immigrants resided in the United States in 2017. Today, immigrants account for 13.6 percent of the population.
As the immigrant population continues to grow, an increasing number of newcomer students are attending K-12 schools. These students arrive in classrooms as immigrants, refugees, and asylees who bring with them a wealth of culturally diverse experiences and knowledge.
Newcomer students want to b more PR
Western Carolina University: US News & World Report Includes University in Annual 'Best Of' Rankings (10)
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release:
Western Carolina University is featured prominently - including a top 10 ranking - in regional and national categories of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges of 2020" guidebook, released Monday, Sept. 9.
WCU consistently has been a top university in the South in the magazine's annual evaluations, both as a public institution and in the listing encompassing public and private institutions more PR
Western States Air Resources Council to Receive $35,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $35,000 cooperative agreement to the Western States Air Resources Council of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the development of products and strategies of mutual interest on western U.S. air quality issues.
The agency description of the grant states: "The objective of this Agreement is to advance the public's understanding of air pollutant formation, transport and effects, advancin more ST
Western Sydney University: Investing in the Construction Industry's Future Leaders (10)
PENRITH, New South Wales, Sept. 13 -- Western Sydney University issued the following news:
Residential property developer Dahua Group is continuing its investment in the construction industry's future leaders by providing more students with scholarships at Western Sydney University.
Dahua Group has donated six scholarships to students studying a Bachelor of Planning, a Bachelor of Construction Management, or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering).
Eric Li, CEO of Dahua Group, more PR
White House Issues Remarks on Improving Addiction Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy issued the following remarks by Director Jim Carroll at an event entitled "Turning the Tide - Improving Access to Addiction Care and Overcoming Obstacles to Parity" at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building:
DIRECTOR CARROLL: Good morning everyone. I am so pleased to see engaged leaders who want to ensure we are collaborating to save American lives.
Today, more Americans than ever before need access to effective ad more PR
White Paper Demonstrates Potential of Adaptive Learning Technology to Help Drive Equity at Scale in Higher Education (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
A new white paper by McGraw-Hill, "The Equity Equation," explores the potential of new teaching methods and adaptive learning technology to help drive more sustainable, equitable outcomes for millions of U.S. college students.
In the paper, McGraw-Hill explores the potential of today's best adaptive learning systems, which are grounded in learning science, to support students from all backgrounds and achievement lev more PR
WHO: Suicide - One Person Dies Every 40 Seconds (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- The United Nations World Health Organization issued the following news release:
The number of countries with national suicide prevention strategies has increased in the five years since the publication of WHO's first global report on suicide, said the World Health Organization in the lead-up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. But the total number of countries with strategies, at just 38, is still far too few and governments need to commit to establi more PR
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education Meets September 10, 2019 (10)
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news:
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. on September 10, 2019, as part of the board's regular meeting schedule. They met inside the auditorium of the Education Building at 4801 Bethania Station Road in Winston-Salem.
The board recognized:
JROTC State Recognition
Atkins A&T High School
* Chance Hackenbruch, Distinguished Superior Cadet
* Chance Mayo, T more PR
Wisconsin Gov. Evers Visits Wisconsin's Sister State in Japan, Meets With Educators and Local Leaders (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Tony Evers, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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- Governor congratulates Chiba Prefecture on Hosting 2020 Olympics
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Gov. Tony Evers today visited Japan's sister state of Chiba Prefecture, where he met with Gov. Kensaku Morita and the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education and toured the original Kikkoman soy sauce facility.
Gov. Evers congratulated Gov. Morita on Chiba hosting the 2020 Olympics in Chiba next July. "We share the honor more PR
Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts Welcomes Newest Affiliate in Chattanooga, Tenn. (10)
VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts issued the following news release:
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts today announced it will bring its arts-based teaching and learning programs to early childhood classrooms in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding areas. The Southeast Center for Education in the Arts (SCEA), which is a program of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, will operate as University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Wolf Trap, more PR
World Bank: ASEAN Policy Makers Commit to Accelerating Human Capital Development (10)
BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept. 9 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
Ministers and senior government officials from ASEAN Member States convened today to discuss strategies for accelerating human capital development in the region through integrated policy investments and innovative policy reforms.
ASEAN countries have succeeded in achieving high levels of economic growth and have substantially reduced poverty over the last 20 years. However, on average, education, skills development more PR
World Bank: Indonesia-Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education Crucial for Continued Progress on Human Capital Development (10)
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 11 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
Early childhood education benefits children well into primary school, according to a new World Bank impact evaluation of the Government of Indonesia's Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) program.
The Government of Indonesia has been carrying out a number of initiatives in the past ten years to improve the country's early childhood education sector - from expanding access to preschool services through more PR
World's Largest Genetics Research Project to Fight Deadly Diseases and Offer New Offer for International Students (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
Plans for new immigration route revealed to enable international students to work in the UK for two-years post-graduation, aimed at attracting and retaining the brightest and best talent.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to transform how talented international students are able build successful careers in the UK through a new immigration route, as a new ground-breaking project in more PR
World's Largest Genetics Research Project to Fight Deadly Diseases and Offer New Offer for International Students (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release:
Plans for new immigration route revealed to enable international students to work in the UK for two-years post-graduation, aimed at attracting and retaining the brightest and best talent.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to transform how talented international students are able build successful careers in the UK through a new immigration route, as a new ground-breaking projec more PR
Worldchefs Mourn the Loss of Chef Michael Wunsch (10)
PARIS, France, Sept. 9 -- The World Association of Chefs Societies issued the following news:
It is with great sadness that we reflect on the loss of a culinary leader, Chef Michael Wunsch. Mike, as he was known to his friends and colleagues, passed away on the 3rd of September 2019. He was one of the founding members of the Emirates Culinary Guild and a true veteran of the industry.
"With the passing of Chef Mike Wunsch, we have lost another of our founding members and our longest serving Boa more PR
WSSA Asks: Is Unmanned Aerial Weed Control Ready for Takeoff? (10)
WESTMINSTER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- The Weed Science Society of America issued the following news release:
Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may soon revolutionize weed management. And it's easy to see why.
UAVs, often referred to as drones, can travel where it is hard to navigate by ground - from flying over dense forests to hovering over lakes, streams and other bodies of water. And when equipped with the right tools, researchers sa more PR
Xplor at Print 19 Panelists Announced (10)
LUTZ, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Xplor International issued the following news:
Xplor International today announced the panelists for their complimentary keynote breakfast panel that will take place on October 4, 2019 from 7:30am to 10am CDT in room N426abc. Print 19 is October 3 - October 5, 2019 at McCormick Place North in Chicago, IL. Attendees can register for the complimentary breakfast panel here: http://www.cvent.com/d/6yq440.
This breakfast session is presented at no charge, thanks to our spo more PR
Yolo County: DA's Multi-Cultural Community Council Honors Citizens (10)
WOODLAND, California, Sept. 12 -- Yolo County issued the following news release:
District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that the Yolo County District Attorney's Multi-Cultural Community Council (MCCC) honored a dozen Yolo County citizens in five different categories at the 6th annual MCCC Justice Leadership Awards luncheon which was held today at the Yolo County's Administration Building Atrium in Woodland.
The awards luncheon focuses on recognizing individuals or organizations who promote mu more PR
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$100,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Austrian Founders Training in Silicon Valley, California (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Vienna announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for training and education for ten young Austrian founders in Silicon Valley, California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $100,000.
The funding is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The program should focus on developing skills to navigate the entrepreneurial ecosyst more ST
$3 Million Funding Available for Building Capacity for Development of Collaborative Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award up to 30 discretionary grants for the building of capacity for the development of collaborative infrastructure to facilitate innovative partnerships for broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
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2019 American Society of Appraisers Advanced Business Valuation Conference Recap (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Society of Appraisers issued the following news:
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- Check back here to see conference photos--to be added soon
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The American Society of Appraisers recently held its 38th annual Advanced Business Valuation Conference on August 25-27, 2019 in New York City, NY at the New York Marriott Marquis.
This conference presented the most comprehensive Business Valuation educational programming available, taught by the world's top Business Valuation profess more PR
2K Announces Global Partnership for WWE 2K20 With Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release:
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- Worldwide video game marketing campaign featuring WWE Superstar Roman Reigns(TM) set to raise awareness for blood cancer research and treatment
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2K announced today that the Company will partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society(R) (LLS) as part of its WWE(R) 2K20 global marketing campaign, to support breakthrough blood cancer research to advance lifesaving treatments and critical suppor more PR
Aberdeen Group: Are CEOs Now on the Side of HR? (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The Aberdeen Group issued the following information:
Early one Monday morning this August, the Business Roundtable -- an organization comprised of CEOs from almost 200 major US companies -- released an official press release that announced a startling pivot: Focusing on shareholder payouts should not be all there is to running a company.
What the Business Roundtable finally echoed was the growing sentiment bubbling up from observant HR professionals, workers, more PR
ADB President, Australian Treasurer Discuss Need for Investment in the Pacific (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mr. Takehiko Nakao and Australian Treasurer and ADB Governor Mr. Josh Frydenberg met today to discuss opportunities for expanded collaboration in the Pacific region. He also met with senior officials from the Treasury Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss various issues in Asia and the Pacific.
"Australia is a founding member of A more PR
AFT Issues Statement on Census Bureau Poverty Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten on the Census Bureau poverty data:
"This data makes real the lived experience of far too many people in President Trump's America. Contrary to his boast about the 'best-ever' economy, 3 in 10 adults can't count on regular income from month to month and more than a quarter can't afford a $400 emergency.
"By sabotaging the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration has left more PR
Akron Community Foundation: Diversity, Senior Initiatives Funded in Community Foundation's First Round of Proactive Grants (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Akron Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $3,378,258, including $225,000 in its first-ever round of proactive grants chosen by the foundation's Community Investment Committee.
Over the past two years, Akron Community Foundation has uncovered concerning issues in the community through various initiatives, including its On the Table Greater Akron conversations, a more PR
American Family Insurance: Community of Dreamers Grant Program Returns for Third Consecutive Year (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 9 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release:
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- American Family Insurance And American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation to Again Invest In Non-Profit Organizations Nominated By Customers. Nominations Open Today, Sept. 9.
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In 2017, in honor of American Family's 90th anniversary, the Community of Dreamers program was created. In that year, $3,000 donations to 90 different nominated non-profit organizations were distributed.
The progra more PR
Americans for Tax Fairness: Compilation of Non-Partisan Research and News Reports Shows Little Economic Gain From Trump-Gop Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Americans for Tax Fairness issued the following news release:
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- Nevertheless, Trump Considering New Tax Cuts for Wealthy Even Though Polling Compilation Shows TCJA Still Underwater with Public
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the top legislative achievement of the Trump Administration and the GOP Congress, has failed to live up to the many promises by its proponents, according to a year-long compilation of articles and research data on the impacts of more PR
Armenian Americans in Politics Join Panel at Armenian Assembly's National Advocacy Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Armenian Assembly of America issued the following news:
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announced that Armenian Americans active in politics are joining a panel on "The Importance of Advocacy" during the Assembly's National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 16, 2019.
California State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian; President Donald Trump's Transition Team Executive Director and Nahigian Strategies President and Founder Keith Nahi more PR
Arts Council: Ministers Madigan and McHugh Announce New and Enhanced Initiatives to Support Creativity in Schools (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- The Arts Council issued the following news:
Josepha Madigan TD, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Joe McHugh TD, Minister for Education and Skills today (11 September, 2019) announced details of the additional 227 schools that will have increased access to creative activities as part of the Scoileanna Ildanacha/Creative Schools and Creative Clusters initiatives. In addition, three new Local Creative Youth Partnerships have been established.
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Asia Society Announces All-Female Asia Game Changer Awards (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release:
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- A group of inspiring and path-breaking women to be honored in New York City on October 24, 2019
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Asia Society today announced its 2019 Asia Game Changers, a group of inspiring and path-breaking women who are making a transformative impact in Asia and beyond. In partnership with Citi, Asia Society annually honors game-changing leaders from a broad geographic range and varied backgrounds; this year marks the more PR
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Chief Recognized for Contributions to Investment Management Profession (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 12 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International issued the following news release:
AACSB International (AACSB) announces that president and CEO Tom Robinson will receive CFA Institute's Outstanding Contribution to CFA Institute Education Programs Award. Presented in honor of C. Stewart Sheppard, founding executive director of the CFA Institute, the award recognizes extraordinarily significant contributions to the CFA Institute through leadersh more PR
Australian Education Union: Morrison's Preschool Neglect Leaves Aussie Kids Behind (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
The Morrison Government's refusal to guarantee ongoing funding beyond 2020 for two years of preschool for all Australian children means that our Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector receives little more than half the funding provided by other OECD countries to their preschools.
The OECD's Education at a Glance 2019 report has shown that while countries including Sweden, Iceland and Norway all s more PR
Australian National University: $80 Million Upgrade for School of Art and Design (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release:
The Australian National University (ANU) will create an exciting new space for 21st century art and design, with a multimillion dollar upgrade of the School of Art and Design.
The $80+ million project will revolutionise the way the two disciplines are delivered at ANU as well as spaces for students, staff and artists.
The project includes the refurbishment of the historic and heritage-list more PR
Bombardier to Provide More Than 1,000 Paid Intern Positions in Canada for the 2019-2020 Academic Year (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 12 -- Bombardier, a manufacturer of planes and trains, issued the following news release:
Bombardier announced today that it will provide more than 1,000 paid internship positions in Canada for the 2019-2020 school year. The announcement was made at an event hosted by senior executives and attended by dozens of university and business representatives and more than 100 interns at Bombardier's Challenger business jet delivery centre in Dorval, Quebec.
While the company ha more PR
Boston Properties Joins Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release:
Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer and owner of Class A office properties in the U.S. and an industry leader in sustainability, has joined the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint). Greenprint is a worldwide alliance of the foremost real estate owners, investors and financial institutions committed to improving the environmental per more PR
Breaking Ground Celebrates Groundbreaking of Its First Passive House Supportive Residence in the South Bronx (10)
BRONX, New York, Sept. 13 -- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following news release:
Breaking Ground, New York's largest supportive housing developer, today broke ground on Betances Residence, its latest development in the South Bronx. Breaking Ground's new building will bring 152 units of affordable and supportive housing to the Mott Haven neighborhood, in addition to a new community facility space, landscaped terrace and courtyard. Betances will be Breaking Ground's first Pa more PR
British Department for Education Secretary Williamson at Universities U.K Conference (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Department for Education issued the following remarks by Secretary Gavin Williamson at Universities U.K conference on higher education sector to ensure wider access:
"It's fair to say that I have had a busy first few weeks as Education Secretary.
"I can clearly recall that day in July when the Prime Minister asked me to take on this job... going into the Cabinet Room .... the immense excitement I felt on being given the chance to play a role in shaping more PR
British Department for Education Universities Minister Skidmore Issues Remarks at Universities U.K. Conference on Cutting Edge Research (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Department for Education issued the following remarks by Universities Minister Chris Skidmore at Universities U.K. conference on international reputation for cutting edge research:
"I'd been looking forward to this date for some time - I think I put it back in my diary last December. Obviously a few things have changed since then.
"I've had an invaluable experience over the past few weeks as Health Minister and, if anything, it's only reinforced my app more PR
Brown University: National, Global Rankings Include Brown Among World's Top Universities (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Brown University issued the following news release:
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- The University was ranked No. 14 in U.S. News and World Report and No. 7 by Forbes, in addition to high marks in a wide variety of other notable surveys.
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In a year in which Brown University launched a 50th anniversary celebration of its innovative, distinctive Open Curriculum, a wide range of national and international rankings of colleges and universities continued to rank Brown among the more PR
California Arts Council Grant Opportunities Open Now (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The California Arts Council issued the following news release:
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- Nearly $35 million marks the largest projected investment of funds in CAC history to support access, equity, and inclusion; community vibrancy; and arts learning and engagement
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Arts grant season has begun in California, the California Arts Council announced today. Applications are now being accepted for 15 of the agency's grant programs, with funding available to community arts pr more PR
California Polytechnic State University Is California's Top Public-Masters University, According to Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Rankings (10)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news release:
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- Fourth annual list also names Cal Poly among the nation's Top 50 Public Universities
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Cal Poly has been named the best master's-level public university in California and is in the top 50 public universities in the U.S. in the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
The WSJ/THE rankings emphasize how well a college or universi more PR
California Public Interest Research Group Issues Statement on Proposed School Bond (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The California Public Interest Research Group issued the following statement by Public Health Advocate Laura Deehan on lead remediation funds in proposed school bond (A.B. 48):
"With AB 48, the California legislature is proposing to make a downpayment on the investment needed to get the lead out of California school drinking water."
"We already know that more than 2000 school drinking water fountains have tested positive for lead. And those numbers likely on more PR
Canadian Council for Refugees: Many Canadian Organizations Call on Political Leaders to Respect Dignity of Refugees and Migrants During Federal Election Campaign (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 12 -- The Canadian Council for Refugees issued the following news release:
Organizations and community leaders across Canada are calling on the leaders of federal political parties to respect the dignity of refugees and vulnerable migrants during the upcoming election campaign. Over 150 Canadian organizations from diverse sectors have signed an open letter.
Sent to all federal parties in June, the letter was drafted by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty Internat more PR
Cardin, Van Hollen, Trone Announce More Than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs in advanced manufacturing and other sectors, office space for selected start-ups, a collaborative more PR
CareerSource Florida: State Workforce Policy and Investment Board Collaborates to Expand Education and Training Opportunities (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 12 -- CareerSource Florida (formerly the Workforce Florida) issued the following news:
At today's meeting of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, business, government and community development leaders discussed strategies to continue improving Florida's talent pipeline by increasing career readiness and workforce opportunities aligned with the needs of businesses -- the state's job creators.
CareerSource Florida, designated as Florida's chief workforce policy or more PR
Center for Responsible Lending Highlights Toll of Heavy Student Loan Debt Crisis in House Financial Services Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
Today, Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) Senior Policy Counsel Ashely Harrington testified before the full House Financial Services Committee for hearing entitled A $1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable. In her remarks, Harrington discussed the need to rein in the abusive practices of the student loan servicing industry and urged members of more PR
Central Carolina Community College Dental Hygiene Program Receives Recognition (10)
SANFORD, N.C., Sept. 12 -- Central Carolina Community College issued the following news:
The Central Carolina Community College Dental Hygiene program has been ranked No. 1 among the seven Best Dental Hygiene Programs in North Carolina for 2019, according to NursingProcess.org.
In addition, CCCC has been ranked among the Top Dental Hygienist Schools by The Best Colleges website for 2019. CCCC ranks 18thin the overall national listing - and the only North Carolina school among the top 30.
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Central Carolina Community College Ranked First in Niche's 2020 Best Community Colleges in N.C. Rankings (10)
SANFORD, N.C., Sept. 10 -- Central Carolina Community College issued the following news:
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) has been ranked first in the Niche 2020 Best Community Colleges in North Carolina rankings. There are 58 public community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System.
Unlike traditional college rankings, which rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance, Niche's rankings provide a real-life view of what it's like to attend a specific more PR
Chairman Collins Convenes Senate Field Hearing at UMaine on Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases (10)
ORONO, Maine, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Aging Committee, convened an official Senate field hearing today at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory Tick Lab in Orono. Immediately prior to the hearing, Senator Collins toured the lab, which provides tick diagnostics, offers public outreach, and conducts applied research on ticks in Maine.
The hearin more PR
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Announces 165 New Scholarships for Early Childhood Educators (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued the following news release:
The City of Chicago today announced 165 new scholarships will be awarded this fall to support Chicagoans interested in pursuing coursework in early care and education to earn a credential, degree, or licensure needed to work with children birth through five in a Chicago Early Learning Program. In collaboration with City Colleges of Chicago, the Department of Family and Support Services and Chicago Pub more PR
Colby-Sawyer College Earns Three Top 10 Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges Issue (10)
NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 9 -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news:
By Michael Pezone
Colby-Sawyer College has once again been recognized as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the region, earning Top 10 rankings in three categories in U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges issue.
The report, released Monday, ranks Colby-Sawyer in the Top 10 in its Best Regional Colleges list for a third straight year, and in the Top 5 for Best Value Schools and Best Undergraduate Teaching more PR
Colleges and Institutes Canada: Investments in Skills and Innovation Needed to Respond to Climate Change (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 10 -- The Colleges and Institutes Canada issued the following news release, dated Sept. 6:
With federal budget consultations underway, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has issued seven recommendations aimed at supporting economic growth, competitiveness and the fight against climate change by investing in skills and innovation. This is critical to help Canadians, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, prepare for the future of work and to stay competitive in more PR
Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Reviews Report of Australia (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 13 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined second and third periodic report of Australia on how it implements the letter and spirit of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The slow implementation of the provisions of the Convention, the Committee's concluding observations from Australia's 2013 review, and th more PR
Congressional Challenge Grows, New Cohort Pledges Support for Workforce Diversity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus announced the addition of seven new entities into its landmark HBCU Partnership Challenge (Challenge). The Challenge is now comprised of 36 national partners committed to working with Congress to help level the playing field for HBCUs and their students.
The Challenge, launched in 2017 by the Congressiona more PR
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution to Designate September 2019 as National Workforce Development Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored a resolution to recognize September 2019 as "National Workforce Development Month." Introduced by U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Workforce Development Month Resolution expresses support for federal initiatives that promote skills training and development more PR
Council of Institutional Investors Board Appoints Amy Borrus to Succeed Ken Bertsch as Executive Director (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Council of Institutional Investors issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of the Council of institutional Investors (CII) today announced that Amy Borrus, currently CII's deputy director, will succeed Ken Bertsch as executive director when he retires in August 2020. The board made the decision well in advance of Bertsch's retirement to ensure a seamless leadership transition.
"Amy is a highly regarded leader on corporate governance issues, and she more PR
Democratic Governors Association: Edwards Cleaned Up Jindal's Budget Mess as State Posts $500M Budget Surplus (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:
When Louisiana Gov. Edwards took office, the state's budget was in a ditch. Former Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal turned the state's $1 billion surplus into a $2 billion deficit - the worst in 30 years.
Higher education and health care were consistently on the chopping block. Louisiana cut more funding from colleges and universities than any other state since the 2008 recession. Emergency rooms were closing.
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DENSO Sponsors University of Michigan Last-Mile Mobility Competition, Participates in Fall Engineering Fair (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release:
In July, DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, sponsored a last-mile mobility competition at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. The company challenged participating Master of Business Administration students to propose new ideas about how to best approach the rapidly emerging space of last-mile delivery robots. By sp more PR
Digital Portal Enhancements, Student Loan Refinancing and Financial Coaching Added to Morgan Stanley at Work's Financial Wellness Program (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
Morgan Stanley today announced further enhancements to its Morgan Stanley at Work Financial Wellness platform. Changes include the addition of digital portal enhancements, student loan refinancing capabilities and financial coaching to its Financial Wellness program for employees of mid-to-large size corporations.
"With more than 50 percent of employees citing financial stre more PR
Dr. Jeremy Palmer Joins Executive Council of Computing Technology Industry Association Space Enterprise Council (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the leading trade association for the global information technology industry, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeremy A. Palmer from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. to The Space Enterprise Council's Executive Council.
At L3Harris, Dr. Palmer serves as Business Development Leader for Research and Development and is acting director of more PR
Education International: International Literacy Day - Eradicating Illiteracy Starts With Free Quality Public Education (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 7 -- Education International issued the following news:
Education International (EI) General Secretary warns that the world is off track in terms of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on quality education, including in literacy. More needs to be done to turn the tide and eradicate illiteracy.
The 8th of September is International Literacy Day. It aims to raise global awareness of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. This year, more PR
Education International: UK - Increasing Starting Salaries - a Step in the Right Direction for Guaranteeing Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 -- Education International issued the following news:
Reacting to the government's announcement of an increase in starting salaries for teachers, education unions in the UK have acknowledged that this measure will make teaching more attractive and help to mitigate the recruitment and retention crisis, but further public investment in education is urgently needed.
NEU: Schools need experienced as well as beginner teachers
"The proposed increase to teachers' starting more PR
Education Secretary Visits the West Midlands (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
Gavin Williamson meets staff and students at Dudley College of Technology and Walsall Studio School.
Today (12 September) Education Secretary Gavin Williamson visited Dudley College of Technology in the West Midlands to see first-hand the work they are doing to support young people to gain the skills they need to forge great careers.
As one of the first institutions to deliver new T Level qual more PR
Electrify America Sponsoring Ride and Drive Events Across the U.S. for National Drive Electric Week (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release:
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 14-22, 2019), Electrify America today announced its sponsorship of 10 Ride and Drive community events in cooperation with Plug In America, a nonprofit group advocating for the shift to plug-in electric vehicles. Electrify America, a leader in fast charging for electric vehicles (EVs), has provided funding to assist more PR
Electrify America's Open Network of Ultra-Fast DC Chargers: First to Charge an 800-Volt Electric Vehicle Battery at 270 Kilowatts (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release:
Electrify America, LLC and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) celebrated the first time the Electrify America DC fast charging network was used nearly to its full potential. On September 4, the day of the global launch event, a Porsche Taycan, with its 800-volt architecture, charged at Electrify America's Bloomsburg, PA charging station. The vehicle charged at a m more PR
Entergy Named a National Leader in Economic Development for 12th Consecutive Year (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Entergy issued the following news release:
For 12 years running, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy Corporation as one of the nation's top utilities in economic development. The award is due to the vital role Entergy plays in economic development efforts across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
"This is a tremendous honor that speaks directly to our commitment to bring jobs and growth to our communities," said Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi more PR
ESD and Verizon Media Announce $381,470 in Awards for Verizon Media's Community Benefit Funds for Niagara County and Lockport (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
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- Fifteen projects support workforce training, tourism, small business, community development initiatives and job training in Western New York
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Empire State Development (ESD) and Verizon Media today announced the 2019 funding recipients for the Verizon Media Community Benefit Fund for Lockport and Verizon Media Community Fund for Niagara County - Empire State Development. For the 2019 more PR
European Committee of the Regions Meets in Turku (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 12 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
The City of Turku and the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities are hosting two different meetings of the European Committee of the Regions in Logomo on 12 and 13 September 2019. The European Committee of the Regions is a consultative body consisting of regional and local representatives from all 28 Member States. It is the official voice of cities and regions in the EU.
The more PR
Financial Institutions Complicit in Impact of Austerity Measures on Human Rights, Says UN Expert (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
Austerity measures imposed by international financial institutions such as the IMF, regularly cause violations of human rights, says UN Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky in a report to be presented to the UN General Assembly in October.
"Even though austerity can be a useful tool of administration against the squandering of resources, it is ess more PR
Fort Lauderdale Realtor Honored As 2019 Realtor of Year (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release:
Florida Realtors(R) honored Christine Hansen, 2018 president of the state association, as its 2019 Realtor of the Year. The Realtor of the Year award was presented at the state association's recent annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.
"Thank you so much," an appreciative but emotional Hansen told the crowd of about 500 Realtors attending the Awards Luncheon. "As I stand here, I t more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $70K in Federal Funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $70,107.62 in federal funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village, Inc. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to provide fire safety training for children aged 4-12 and other community m more PR
Governor Mike Parson Kicks Off Reelection Campaign, Opponent Faces 'Uphill Battle' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
On Sunday, in his native Bolivar, Missouri, Governor Mike Parson formally launched his reelection campaign. Addressing a crowd of over a thousand enthusiastic supporters, Governor Parson highlighted his record of success in delivering results for Missourians and laid out his vision for the future of the state.
Press coverage of the governor's announcement bolstered his strong record to run on. As rep more PR
Growing Use of Drones Prompts Commercial Customers to Examine Future Needs and Options, CompTIA Study Finds (10)
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
With commercial drone services taking on an expanding role in the business world, companies are examining how best to use unmanned vehicle systems to deliver even more value and productivity, according to a report published by CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global technology industry.
"The Drone Market: Insights from Customers and Providers" report suggests that more PR
GSA and OMB Announce Government Effectiveness Advanced Research Center Challenge Winners (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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- Three groups received $300,000 each for innovative solutions to government challenges outlined in the President's Management Agenda
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The U.S. General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget today announced three grand prize winners of the Government Effectiveness Advanced Research (GEAR) Center challenge. Each winner received an award of $300,000 each. Five hono more PR
House Antitrust Subcommittee Issues Document Requests as Part of Digital Markets Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law; and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law sent document requests as part of it more PR
House Antitrust Subcommittee Issues Document Requests as Part of Digital Markets Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law sent document requests as part o more PR
House Conducted Nine Committee Hearings for Sept. 11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted nine committee hearings for Sept. 11:
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES IN EDUCATION TO ASSIST STUDENTS IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE AND OTHER ADVERSITIES
Committee on Education and Labor: Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled "The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities". Testimony was hea more ST
House Education and Labor Committee Report Highlights Inequitable Funding for HBCUs, TCUs and MSIs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
A report released this morning by the Committee on Education and Labor highlights the chronic underfunding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The report, titled "Investing in Economic Mobility: The Important Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs in Closing more PR
House Education Subcommittee Issues Testimony From McDowell County Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following testimony by Ingrida Barker, associate superintendent of McDowell County Schools, at a hearing entitled "Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities":
"Thank you for the invitation to participate in the hearing aimed at discussing trauma-informed care in rural schools and the importance more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Strategy, Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-198) on legislation (H.R. 3620) to provide rental assistance to low-income tenants in certain multifamily rural housing projects financed by the Rural Housing Service of the Department of Agriculture, and to develop and implement a plan for preserving the affordability of rural rental housing. The report was advanced by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, on Sept. 6.
Excerpts of the report follow:
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House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Center for Responsible Lending (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Ashley Harrington, senior policy counsel at the Center for Responsible Lending, at a hearing entitled "$1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today about the need to address the servicing issues contributing to this nation's $1.5 trillion student debt crisis. My name is Ashley Harrington, more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From National Consumer Law Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Persis Yu, staff attorney at National Consumer Law Center, at a hearing entitled "$1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Thank you for inviting me to testify today regarding how to protect student borrowers and hold student loan servicers accountable. I offer my testimony here on behalf of the low-income clients of the National Consumer L more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Student Borrower Protection Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Seth Frotman, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, at a hearing entitled "$1.5 Trillion Crisis: Protecting Student Borrowers and Holding Student Loan Servicers Accountable":
"Over the course of the last decade, I traveled all across the country, talking to thousands of people in big cities, small towns, and nearly every slice of America in between. And from these conversatio more PR
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Hearing Memo on Examining Private Market Exemptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets issued the following hearing memorandum:
To: Members, Committee on Financial Services
From: FSC Majority Staff
Subject: September 11, 2019 Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Hearing Entitled: "Examining Private Market Exemptions as a Barrier to IPOs and Retail Investment"
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the Subco more PR
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From ClearPath (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony by ClearPath Executive Director Richard J. Powell at a hearing entitled "Examining the Macroeconomic Impacts of a Changing Climate":
"My name is Rich Powell, and I am the Executive Director of ClearPath. ClearPath is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to develop and advance conservative policies that accelerate clean energy inn more PR
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From Grand Junction Economic Partnership (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Robin Brown, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, at an oversight hearing entitled "BLM Disorganization: Examining the Proposed Reorganization and Relocation of the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado":
"Grand Junction, Colorado is the largest metropolitan area in western Colorado and is located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains halfw more PR
House Schedules Nine Committee Hearings for Sept. 11 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. House of Representatives scheduled nine committee hearings for Sept. 11:
Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, hearing entitled "The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Education to Assist Students Impacted by Gun Violence and Other Adversities", 10:15 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, hearing on "Protecting and Securing Ch more ST
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From American Society for Radiation Oncology (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by Paul M. Harari, chairman of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, at a hearing entitled "Utilization Management: Barriers to Care and Burdens on Small Medical Practice":
"The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) represents more than 10,000 members who strive to give cancer patients the best possible care and to advance the science of oncology. ASTRO's membership includes radiation onco more PR
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Clean Energy Business Network (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship issued the following testimony by Lynn Abramson, president of the Clean Energy Business Network, at a hearing entitled "Growing the Clean Energy Economy":
"Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the topic of growing the clean energy economy.
"My name is Lynn Abramson, and I am the President of the Clean Energy Business Network, or CEBN. My organization serves a more PR
Human Services Secretary Highlights Hunger Action Month, Touts Importance of Food Assistance Programs (10)
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news:
Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and representatives from the departments of Health, Aging, and Education today visited Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania during the Wolf Administration's Hunger Action Month tour to highlight charitable food networks and supports that fight food insecurity in communities across Pennsylvania.
"More than 1.5 million p more PR
Illinois State Rep. Pappas-Backed Law Ensures Fair Pay for Teachers (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca:
State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is combatting the statewide teacher shortage by ensuring Illinois' educators are paid fairly for their work.
"Teachers contribute so much to our society and to our kids' lives; they deserve fair compensation for all the good work they do," Pappas said. "They have devoted their careers to nurturing and guiding the ne more PR
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation With Namibia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On August 30, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Namibia and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
During 2010-15, Namibia experienced a period of exceptional growth but macroeconomic imbalances rose, resulting in public debt sharply increasing and international reserves falling below adequate levels. more PR
Infosys Inaugurates Arizona Technology and Innovation Center (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 13 -- Infosys, a consulting and information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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- Announces Surpassing its Spring 2017 Commitment to Hire 10,000 American Workers to Accelerate Innovation for American Enterprises
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Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today joined Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to inaugurate its Technology and Innovation Center in Arizona. Infosys plans to hire 1,00 more PR
Institute for Women's Policy Research Statement on New GAO Report on Student Parents (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research issued the following news release:
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- Important new research confirms that student parents need better access to financial aid and affordable child care to complete college
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Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an extensive report on student parents called, "Higher Education: More Information Could Help Student Parents Access Additional Federal Student Aid." The report, completed at the req more PR
Insured Retirement Institute Honors Lincoln Financial Group's Will Fuller With Retirement Champion Award (10)
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news release:
Will Fuller, Lincoln Financial Group executive vice president, was honored as Industry Retirement Champion of the Year by the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) at the group's annual meeting today.
IRI's Industry Champions of Retirement Security Award was established to recognize individuals who work to enhance retirement security in the United States. The award is bestowed upon an indiv more PR
Interfaith Immigration Coalition: As Senate Marks Up Appropriations Bills, Religious Leaders Urge Rejection of Trump Administration's Immoral Immigration Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Interfaith Immigration Coalition issued the following news:
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will mark up its FY 2020 appropriations bill on Tuesday, September 10. Today, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition issued these priorities for spending decisions made by Congress.
Sheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women, said: "How a nation chooses to spend its money reflects its priorities more PR
International Organization for Standardization: How Standards Can Lead to Better Lives (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- The International Organization for Standardization issued the following news:
International standards can bring about a harmonization that promotes strength for countries in all areas of their development. It enables them to act cohesively instead of separately, gain a firmer foothold in the global marketplace and open doors to new opportunities. Experts explain why a level playing field will benefit everyone.
Goal 1 of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Develo more PR
International Study Shows Students Studying in England Have Highest Debt While UK Universities Spend Least on Staff (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University and College Union issued the following news:
Students studying at English universities are graduating with much higher debts than students in other countries and are far more likely to finish their studies indebted, while UK universities spend less on their staff than in other countries, according to a major international study released today.
* Students at English universities leave with pound sterling40,452 average debt
* 94% of students leave Eng more PR
International Telecommunication Union Telecom World 2019 Highlights Tech Innovations Improving Lives (10)
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Sept. 12 -- International Telecommunication Union issued the following news release:
A host of life-changing innovations were highlighted at the lively Awards Ceremony, which marked the close of four busy days of showcasing, networking and debates at ITU Telecom World 2019. Award winning innovations from SMEs, governments and major corporates came from areas as diverse as online education, 5G airships and drones, green 5G, digital addressing, transforming digital heat from da more PR
International Telecommunication Union Telecom World 2019 Raises Curtain on 4 Days of Debate, Tech Exhibition and Networking (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 9 -- International Telecommunication Union issued the following news release:
ITU Telecom World 2019, the global tech event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises, opened its doors today to four days of exhibition, debate, networking and awards amongst some of the most influential names from across the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
Hosted by the Government of Hungary, the event was launched in the presence of Vikt more PR
ISSA: September Issue of Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online Now Available (10)
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- ISSA, formerly the International Sanitary Supply Association, issued the following news release:
Check out the digital edition of Cleaning & Maintenance Management to prepare for the upcoming ISSA Show and to learn the latest in cleaning industry developments and news.
The September 2019 issue includes:
* A Preview of ISSA Show North America 2019 including speaker and education highlights, registration details, and networking events
* A Return on Investment more PR
Kansas Gov. Kelly Issues Executive Order Launching Governor's Council on Tax Reform (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news:
Governor Laura Kelly today signaled the start of a comprehensive overview of state and local taxes by issuing Executive Order 19-11, which outlines her vision for establishment of a fiscally responsible, fair and sustainable tax structure.
The Governor's Council on Tax Reform will conduct an 18-month, in-depth study, and make specific statutory recommendations to state lawmakers.
The first meeting of the full Co more PR
Kent State University Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus (10)
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- Kent State University issued the following news:
Kent State University's long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of Kent State will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the Kent State Board of Trustees. The contract was approved at the Board's regular quarterly meeting, which was held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Tuscarawas Campus.
Located in New Philadelphia, K more PR
Let's Strike a Deal to End Brexit Uncertainty and Help Wales Flourish - CBI Chief Tells Welsh Business Leaders (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release:
The need to secure a Brexit deal, the economic opportunities afforded by technology and the role of schools and colleges in training the workforce of the future will be the main topics addressed in Carolyn Fairbairn's remarks.
Guests will also hear from Karen Phillips, Principal & Chief Executive of event sponsor Coleg y Cymoedd, and Wayne Harvey, CBI Wales Chair. ITV's Brexit Correspondent Ca more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Announces Federal Grant for LUMCON Consortium to Build New Oceanographic Research Vessels (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that a consortium co-led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) cooperative agreement to operate one of three new $106 million Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRV).
"This is something that we have been working on for the last th more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on Master Plan for Higher Education (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement on the news that Moody's Investment Services has announced it is considering Louisiana's Master Plan for Higher Education, if accomplished, a sign of greater economic competitiveness and a positive credit for the state going forward:
"For the first time in a decade Louisiana is investing in higher education thanks to a stabilized budget, and it is paying off for our students and our state as e more PR
Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education: Without Props or Stunts, Business Groups Visit Beacon Hill Lawmakers to Hold Serious Discussions on School Funding Reform (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- The Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education issued the following news release:
Organized by the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, business groups from nearly every corner of the state visited the offices of Beacon Hill lawmakers today strongly urging them to pass a school funding reform bill that finally and decisively delivers equal education to all students, regardless of race or socio-economic status, guarantees improvements in academic o more PR
Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Ahsha Safai Celebrate Grand Opening of New Job Center (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 13 -- San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued the following news release:
Today Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Ahsha Safai, in partnership with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of a job center to provide workforce services in the Oceanview, Merced Heights, and Ingleside (OMI) neighborhoods. The OMI Job Center will provide comprehensive services for jobseekers and employers in one of more PR
Mayor Walsh Announces Citywide Launch of Boston Saves for K2 Kindergartners in Boston Public Schools (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news:
On September 9, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the citywide expansion of Boston Saves, the City of Boston's children's savings account program, to all K2 kindergartners enrolled in Boston Public Schools (BPS). The program will provide each student with an account automatically seeded with $50 that can be used to support their future college or career training.
"Throughout its three-year pilot program, Boston S more PR
Michael W. Johnson Joins American Society of Mechanical Engineers as Chief Strategy Officer (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued the following news release:
Michael W. Johnson has joined the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) as chief strategy officer (CSO), reporting to ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile. In this newly created role, Johnson is a change agent responsible for working with the executive leadership team and senior volunteer leaders, including the Board of Governors, to formalize the organization's strategic plannin more PR
MomsRising Issues Testimony on Making It More Affordable to Raise a Family (10)
BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 11 -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than 1 million mothers and their families, issued the following testimony by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, CEO executive director and co-founder on Making It More Affordable to Raise a Family:
"Thank you, Chairman Lee and Vice Chairwoman Maloney, and members of the Joint Economic Committee for the opportunity to testify at this important hearing on "Making It More Affordable to Raise a Family." I want to c more PR
Montana State University Recognized for Having One of Top Online Master's Degree Programs in Middle, High School Math (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Montana State University has been recognized as having one of the top online master's degree programs in secondary math, or middle and high school math, in a recent ranking.
MSU's master of science in mathematics program with a mathematics education option was ranked No. 3 in Top Education Degrees' online rankings. The rankings consider schools' U.S. News and World Report's online graduate ranking, cost per credi more PR
National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers: Pupil Serious Violence a Significant and Growing Problem Within Schools (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following news release:
Serious violence is having a devastating impact on children and young people's safety, wellbeing and future life chances, the NASUWT-The Teachers' Union has told TUC Congress.
The Union has told Congress in Brighton that the Government is failing to respond appropriately to preventing and addressing serious violence involving children and young people. The NASUWT more PR
National Nurses United Endorses Green New Deal and Ban on Assault Weapons (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
National Nurses United, the nation's largest union and professional association of registered nurses, Thursday endorsed enactment of a Green New Deal and a ban on assault weapons.
Passage of the resolutions came in a joint meeting of the leadership boards of National Nurses United (NNU) and the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) on the eve of a major Global Nurses Solida more PR
National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Awards Bring Together Scientists, Businesses, Nonprofits to Benefit Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
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- New projects address some of the most promising areas of research
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The National Science Foundation has issued the first awards through its Convergence Accelerator pilot, leveraging multidisciplinary research teams and laying the groundwork for public-private partnerships with Fortune 500 companies to apply Big Data to science and engineering and create technologies that can enhance the liv more PR
New Hampshire Citizens and Organizations Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievements (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Four individuals and three organizations in New Hampshire were each recognized today by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect New England's environment. These environmental leaders were among 25 recipients across New England honored by EPA's New England office at the 2019 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony.
Michael W. Durfor of Epsom and Collis G. Adams of more PR
New Jersey's Christopher Gerold Elected as North American Securities Administrators Association President (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The North American Securities Administrators Association issued the following news release:
New Jersey Securities Bureau Chief Christopher W. Gerold today began a one-year term after having been elected the 102st president of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection and responsible capital formation.
"As NASAA's president, I will work my hardest to ensure that NASAA advances it more PR
New Report From RIMS and Information Systems Audit and Control Association Helps Organizations Bridge the Digital Risk Gap (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release:
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- Value of Aligning Risk Management and Information Security Comes Into Focus in New Resource
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IT and risk management professionals must speak the same language to more effectively incorporate the benefits and uncertainties associated with data and technology into the organizations' overall strategy and to add value, according to a newly published, complimentar more PR
New USDA Scientific Research Program Promotes Sustainable Agricultural Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced today that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $77.8 million in research that will focus on sustaining a more abundant, nutritious, and accessible food supply.
As part of this funding investment, eight universities will lead projects aimed at integr more PR
New York City Housing Development Corp: City, State, and Elected Officials Joined Breaking Ground and Project Partners (10)
BRONX, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York City Housing Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- 152 New Units for Formerly Homeless and Low-Income Seniors, Including Current NYCHA Residents
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The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance/Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporati more PR
New York Empire State Development: Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Meets, Approves Next Steps for Carousel Project at Canalside (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release:
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) Board of Directors met today and approved several items related to the Buffalo Heritage Carousel project at Canalside. The first approval was for the acquisition of an 8,565 square foot parcel along the Central Wharf at Canalside from the City of Buffalo to facilitate the construction of the Buffalo Heritage Carousel Project. The project will co more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $16 Million Renovation Project at SUNY Buffalo State College (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $16 million project to renovate Tower Three at SUNY Buffalo State College. This project is part of roughly $73 million in capital renovation projects the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is completing on SUNY campuses statewide. The project was financed through DASNY's SUNY Dormitory Facilities Program, which issues low-cost, ta more PR
NOAA Official to Be Honored by Seafood Nutrition Partnership (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story:
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- Laurel Bryant's contributions to building the national narrative on seafood sustainability earn recognition.
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On September 16, the Seafood Nutrition Partnership will recognize NOAA Fisheries Chief of External Affairs Laurel Bryant for her contributions to the national seafood sustainability movement. Throughout her 25-year career at NOAA, she has championed the be more PR
North Carolina Gov. Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees:
* Pete W. Glidewell III of Elon as a member at-large. Glidewell is a partner with Jefferson Powell Consultants. Previously, he created Glidemark, Inc., a consulting venture that focused on the sales, marketing and sourcing to hosiery companies.
Gov. Cooper has appointed the following more PR
Northeast Community College: Midwest Bank Joins Ag, Water Campaign With $250,000 Contribution (10)
NORFOLK, Nebraska, Sept. 11 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release:
A bank with several locations across Nebraska has joined the list of supporters of a project to build new ag facilities at Northeast Community College. Midwest Bank President & CEO Doug Johnson has announced a pledge of $250,000 to the Nexus campaign.
"Agriculture has done a fantastic job of evolving, of adapting to change over the years," Johnson said. "But it will be a challenge going forward. Tryin more PR
NRPA and American Water Charitable Foundation Award $500,000 for Water-Inspired Play Areas (10)
ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
Grantees include Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District and City of Alton Parks and Recreation
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Water Charitable Foundation are excited to announce the recipients of their 2019 Building Better Communities grant program:
* Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District in Huntington, West Virginia
* City of Alt more PR
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Announces Gary Cox as Commissioner of Oklahoma State Department of Health (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Gary Cox as Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, a position that requires Senate confirmation. He will begin leading the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) on Friday, Sept. 13.
"Gary Cox is a respected and dedicated public health leader in our state who brings over 40 years of experience to his new role as the Oklahoma Commissioner o more PR
Out of Space, Moffitt Cancer Center Seeking Urgent State Support (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 13 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release:
Short on space and facing surging demand, Moffitt Cancer Center is asking the Florida Legislature to help support a new inpatient clinical research center and an expansion campus for clinical and research operations.
Moffitt's request for the upcoming legislative session is urgent because the stakes are life and death for the many thousands of people who receive a cancer diagnosis. Since Moffitt opened its doo more PR
Patent & Trademark Office Director Iancu Issues Remarks at Bridging Innovation, Opportunity Event (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office issued the following remarks by Director Andrei Iancu at the bridging innovation and opportunity event:
"Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for that gracious introduction. Thank you also Jason Wolfe and his team here at the Pittsburgh Technology Council for hosting us, to the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and Frank Cullen and the Global Innovation Policy Center for co-sponsoring tod more PR
Patient Priorities Should Be Paramount When Measuring Quality in Cancer Care According to Panelists at NCCN Policy Summit (10)
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network issued the following news release:
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- National Comprehensive Cancer Network hosts summit on defining, measuring, and applying quality in an evolving health policy landscape and the implications for cancer care. #NCCNPolicy
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network(R) (NCCN(R)) hosted a policy summit at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, today, addressing how to define, measure, and apply q more PR
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers: FOF Coalition - $100 Million Needed NOW for Lead, Asbestos (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
In response to news that a longtime Philadelphia school teacher has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, members of the Fund Our Facilities Coalition held a press conference at the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers offices to call for an immediate $100 million investment to perform lead and damaged asbestos abatement in Philadelphia's public schools. The figure makes up the bulk of more PR
Polk State College Corporate College Achieves International Certification Recognizing Quality, Efficiency (10)
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Polk State College issued the following news:
Polk State Corporate College recently achieved international ISO 9001 certification that recognizes the quality of its programming and efficiency in providing services to its customers, including students and employers who partner with the College for workforce training.
This puts Polk State Corporate College in a category with ISO 9001 certified organizations including SpaceX, Samsung Telecommunications, Intel, C more PR
President Trump Issues Remarks at 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- President Trump issued the following remarks at the 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference at the Renaissance Hotel:
THE PRESIDENT: It's a great honor to be here with you. And Ja'Ron, you're a special person -- a great friend of my daughter and my son-in-law. And he's done an incredible job.
And it's really wonderful to be with the unbelievable leaders of our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It was a very import more PR
Prime Minister Pledges to Bring Shipbuilding Back to the UK (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release:
PM will announce which company is the preferred bidder to design new Type 31 frigates to be built in the UK.
Thousands of jobs in the British shipping industry will be created over the next decade, the Prime Minister will announce on Thursday, as he pledges to bring shipbuilding back to the UK and strengthen the Royal Navy.
During a visit to a ship in the Thames for London International Sh more PR
Principal Invests in Platform Enhancements to Help Improve Customers' Retirement Plan Health and Outcomes (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Principal Financial Group issued the following news release:
Principal Financial Group(R) today announced enhancements to its industry-leading retirement record-keeping platform which will make administration easier, more flexible, personalized/1, and help drive better participant outcomes. As part of the integration of the Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust (IRT) business, Principal is incorporating capabilities from the Wells Fargo IRT platform into its more PR
Raymond James Hires Veteran Education Finance Professionals to Establish Two Offices in Indiana (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release:
Raymond James is expanding its Public Finance practice into Indiana with the addition of veteran education finance professionals Damian Maggos as managing director and Matthew Ruess as vice president. Both will provide expert counsel to K-12 schools throughout Indiana with Maggos also supporting the general government practice. Maggos will establish an Indianapolis office, while Ruess will open an off more PR
Regional Social Scoreboard: New Research Shows Over 80% of EU Regions Making Progress But Regional Inequalities Persist (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 11 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
Measuring social progress at regional level is crucial to ensure that European, national and regional investments support the EU's social objectives. This is why the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) produced the first ever Regional Social Scoreboard , showing most EU regions have made progress between 2014-2018, though there are significant regional differences found in the EU.
Since more PR
Rep. Castro: Congressional Pre-K Caucus Announces New Co-Chair, Rep. Rodney Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Pre-K Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20); Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark (MA-05); and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) will be the newest co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus. This bipartisan group of lawmakers seek to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of early childhood education and promote policy recom more PR
Rep. Higgins: Gerard Place Community Center Now Open on Buffalo's East Side (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Project Furthers Gerard Place's Mission of Strengthening the Community and Empowering Individuals and Families Toward Self-Sufficiency
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the $6 million transformation of a former parish hall into the new Gerard Place Community Center on the East Side of Buffalo. Gerard Place works to eliminate barriers which prevent people from escap more PR
Rep. Pingree Announces $700K Federal Investment in Three Maine Museums (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America (MFA) program will award three projects in Maine's First Congressional District with a combined $704,458 in grants and combined matching amounts of $769,730.
"In my lifetime, I've watched communities like Rockland transform into national arts and culture destinations. Federal in more PR
Rep. Pre-K Caucus Announces New Co-Chair, Congressman Rodney Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Pre-K Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark (MA-05) announced that Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) will be the newest co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus. This bipartisan group of lawmakers seek to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of early childhood education and promote policy recommend more PR
Rep. Tim Ryan Introduces Bill to Invest $100 Billion in Lead Removal Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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- Bill funds elimination of every lead pipe in the U.S. and removal of lead paint from 7 million homes
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Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today introduced a bill to invest $100 billion to remove lead pipes and lead paint from homes across the United States - which is enough to eliminate every lead pipe in the country and remove lead paint from 7 million American homes. Research indicates that every dollar more PR
Rep. Visclosky Issues Statement on NIPSCO Luminary Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 10, on NIPSCO Luminary Awards:
It is with great respect and admiration that I rise to commend the recipients of this year's NIPSCO Luminary Awards. The Luminary Awards were created to honor prominent individuals or organizations for their exemplary leadership. This year's honorees include Lisa M. Daugherty, NewAllen Alliance, Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus E more ST
Reps. Gomez and Harder Introduce Legislation to Address Food Insecurity on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students across the country. The Enhanced Access to SNAP Act (or EATS Act) would amend the Food and Nutrition Act to include "attending an institution of higher education" as a form of qualification, expanding SNAP eligibility to millions of college students experiencing hunger on a more PR
Resident Donald J. Trump Is Delivering On His Promise to Empower and Lift Up Our Nation's Forgotten Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet:
PRIORITIZING EDUCATION: President Donald J. Trump has made supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) a priority of his Administration.
* Barely a month after taking office, President Trump signed an Executive Order to move the Federal HBCU initiative back to the White House - making sure it is a key priority.
* President Trump directed agencies across his Administration to develop plans to enhance t more PR
Revitalizing and Strengthening Inuktut in Nunavut (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, Sept. 9 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news:
The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated are collaborating toward an agreement that will support, revitalize and strengthen Inuktut in Nunavut.
In accordance with section 9 of the Indigenous Languages Act, the pathfinder agreement seeks to support:
* increasing access to Inuktut-language instruction in Nunavut;
* increasing and maintaining th more PR
Risk and Insurance Management Society REPORT: Bridging the Digital Risk Gap (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release:
IT and risk management professionals must speak the same language to more effectively incorporate the benefits and uncertainties associated with data and technology into the organizations' overall strategy and to add value, according to a newly published, complimentary white paper from ISACA and RIMS, "Bridging the Digital Risk Gap: How Collaboration Between IT and Risk Management Can Enhance Val more PR
Roosevelt Institute: The System Is Rigged - Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Roosevelt Institute issued the following news release:
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- The System Is Rigged: Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap
- New report highlights link between structural racism in America and racial disparities in higher education; calls for new progressive student debt policy proposals
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Today, a new report co-released by Demos, The Century Foundation, and The Roosevelt Institute, Bridging Progressive Policy Debates: How Student Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap Rei more PR
Salesforce Announces $18.2 Million in Grants to San Francisco and Oakland School Districts, Education Nonprofits (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
Salesforce [NYSE: CRM], the global leader in CRM, today announced $18.2 million in grants to the San Francisco and Oakland school districts and education nonprofits to expand educational opportunities for students and leaders in the Bay Area. The grants include $8.5 million to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), $8.7 million to Oakland Unified School Distr more PR
Sanford Health: Genetic Counseling - Two New Grads Make It a Career (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 10 -- Sanford Health issued the following news:
As genetic counselors, Dylan Platt and Allison Hutchinson represent an investment for Sanford Health. That is also the case for Augustana University, where the pair prepared to become part of a fresh approach to medicine.
In 2016 Augustana and Sanford entered into a graduate program partnership aimed at educating future genetic counselors. Hutchinson was part of the first class for the Augustana Sanford Genetic Couns more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for New York City Fire Department Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used To Implement a Fire Safety Program and Install Fire Alarms in Low-Income Homes
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $993,314.29 in federal funding for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Foundation. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefight more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for the New York City Fire Department Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used To Implement A Fire Safety Program and Install Fire Alarms in Low-Income Homes
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $993,314.29 in federal funding for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Foundation. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefight more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $149K in Federal Funding for Jamestown Community College to Improve Technology Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment and Enhance Curriculum to Help Prepare Students for Jobs in Tech
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Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $149,677 in federal funding for Jamestown Community College in Chautauqua County. The funding will be used to improve its robotics and engineering programs to help students a more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $70K in Federal Funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $70,107.62 in federal funding for Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village, Inc. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to provide fire safety training for children aged 4-12 and other community me more PR
Seattle Mayor Durkan Announces $5 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 13 -- Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following news release:
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- Mayor's "Housing Seattle Now" Establishes New $15 million EDI Revolving Loan Program
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Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced $5 million in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City's effort to support Seattle's existing residents and businesses in high displacement risk neighborhoods. Mayor Durkan announced the awards in Pioneer Square at the Chief Seattle more PR
SEC Chairman Clayton Issues Remarks to Economic Club of New York (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Jay Clayton to the Economic Club of New York:
"Thank you for having me and thanks to those who have contributed to today's event--in particular, the Economic Club, Chair, Marie-Josee [Kravis], President, Barbara [Van Allen], as well as panelists Bob [Pisani] and Harold [Ford].
"I am grateful to be back. The Economic Club is where I gave my first public speech as SEC Chairman in July 2017. In th more PR
Sen. Leahy Issues Statement on FY 2020 Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the fiscal 2020 appropriations bill:
"I am glad to be here at the first markup for the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations bills. I know the Chairman and I both wish we could have begun this process sooner, but I hope we can make good progress over the next few weeks and put ourselves on the path to enacting all twelve appropriations bills as soon as possib more PR
Sen. Reed Introduces Bill on Investment in Pediatric Health Care Workforce (10)
Washington, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 2443) to provide for investment in tomorrow's pediatric health care workforce.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 9 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Jack Reed, 728 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4642; or in the state at 1 Exchange Terrace, Ste. 408, Providence, RI 02903 more ST
Sen. Reed Speaks About Legislation on Investment in Pediatric Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 9, on legislation (S. 2443) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for investment in tomorrow's pediatric health care workforce:
I am pleased to be introducing the Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Workforce Act with Senator Cassidy. This critical legislation would provide funding for the Title VII pediatric subspecialty loan repayment prog more ST
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Proposals to Lower Cost of Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Rick Scott spoke at the Heritage Foundation on the future of higher education and his efforts to keep higher education affordable and make sure students are prepared to get good-paying jobs. During his speech, Senator Scott announced five proposals to lower the cost of higher education for our students.
Read Senator Scott's full remarks as prepared for delivery below or watch his speech HERE ( more PR
Sen. Rosen Addresses Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, Touts Successful Bipartisan Record (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, addressed members of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. In her speech, Rosen touted her bipartisan record and the numerous pieces of bipartisan legislation that she has introduced and co-sponsored to support more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 1 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
New obligational authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate...$48,931,662,000
Amount of 2019 appropriations...47,954,044,000
Amount of 2020 budget estimate...37,955,704,000
Bill as more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 3 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES
Appropriations, 2019.................................... $1,391,992,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 962,000,000
Committee recommend more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on FY 2020 Energy, Water Development Appropriations Bill (Part 5 of 7) (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-102) on legislation (S. 2470) making appropriations for energy and water development, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2020. The report was advanced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, on Sept. 12.
INTEGRATED UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for the Integrated University Program.
The Committee notes the administration repeatedly attempts to defund this program, d more ST
Software and Information Industry Association Celebrates the Life of Eliot Levinson (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Software and Information Industry Association issued the following news release:
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- "If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger - something that matters." - Blake Mycoskie
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The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) offers the unfortunate following statement today regarding the passing of one of Education Technology's (EdTech's) pioneer's, Eliot Lev more PR
Solar Energy Industries Association: Federal Legislation Will Streamline Solar Permitting, Grow Clean Energy Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and industry leaders commend U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for introducing the American Energy Opportunity Act, which will provide voluntary assistance and tools to local governments to simplify, standardize, and automate clean energy permitting for their residents and businesses while enhancing safety.
The legislation more PR
Speaker Pelosi Issues Remarks at Weekly Press - Sept. 12 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning.
Yesterday we gathered on the steps of the Capitol to hold a moment of silence to observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance on 9/11. Later that morning, we had in my Caucus, House Democratic Caucus, we had a presentation of a situation in more PR
Teach for America Receives Americorps Grant From OneStar Foundation (10)
MISSION, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Teach For America issued the following news release:
OneStar Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $654,000 in funding to support Teach For America's programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio for the 2019-2020 school year. This grant is part of $17.8 million that Texas received in federal AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), which will be matched by an additional $42.8 mill more PR
The American Heart Association Names First Social Impact Fund Recipients in Chicago (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
The American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, today announced the first set of Social Impact Fund investments aimed at improving health outcomes for people in Chicago, where residents face the largest life expectancy gap in the country, according to a recent study.
The American Heart Association's Social Impact Fund invests in more PR
Three New Mission-Focused Leaders Join Food Bank for New York City's Board of Directors to Help End Hunger Across Five Boroughs (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news:
Food Bank For New York City announced today that Margaret Anadu, head of Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group, George Garfunkel, Managing Director of First Manhattan Co., and award-winning actress, producer and director, Kyra Sedgwick have joined the organization's Board of Directors. Made up of individuals from a wide range of sectors, Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors shares a common belief that h more PR
Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce More Than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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- Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce More than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space
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U.S. Congressman David Trone and Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs more PR
U.N. International Organization for Migration: Belgian-Backed Labour Migration Initiative Boosts Employability of Tunisian Youth (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 13 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) supported 31 Tunisian students and university graduates with concrete opportunities to build up their skills and increase their chances of finding an adequate job, or to create their own opportunities through a 20-month project linking Belgium and Tunisia.
Launched in March 2018 and running through October 2019, the pr more PR
U.S. News & World Report Highlights Radford University's Commitment to Innovation With Significant Rise in National Rankings (10)
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
The U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Colleges rankings advanced Radford University closer to the top of the list. The most recent edition, released today, September 9, 2019, ranked Radford University as the No. 12 Top Public Schools - Regional Universities South, up from No. 18 last year.
"This achievement is shared by all who contribute to the success of Radford University. This is measurable data demonstrat more PR
UNICEF: Hurricane Dorian - Bahamas Government and UNICEF to Bring 10,000 Displaced Children Back to School (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) issued the following news release:
NASSAU/PANAMA/NEW YORK - With the support of UNICEF, the Government of the Bahamas today begins registering approximately 10,000 students displaced by Hurricane Dorian to enroll them back as soon as possible in safe schools that have not been affected by the natural disaster.
"No child in The Bahamas should be at risk of dropping out of school because of Dorian," said The Ho more PR
University College London Launches Global Vision to Position AI As Force for Good in the World (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The University College London issued the following news:
UCL has launched an innovative strategy detailing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used as a transformative technology to make a positive impact on the planet.
AI for People and Planet was launched by Professor Geraint Rees - UCL's Pro-Vice-Provost of AI - at the Science Museum in London on Tuesday 10th September. It encapsulates the belief that the purpose of research and innovation in the sector i more PR
University of Alabama Part of Initiative to Bring Higher Education to Alabama's Prisons (10)
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, Sept. 9 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
The late 19th century America education pioneer Horace Mann once said, "education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance-wheel of the social machinery."
And, with that noble ideal in mind, The University of Alabama, since 2007, has partnered with Auburn University's Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project to provide the state's incarcerated more PR
University of California-Davis Receives $845 Million in Research Funding (10)
DAVIS, California, Sept. 11 -- The University of California's Davis Campus issued the following news:
By Lisa Howard
The University of California, Davis, nearly matched its record level of annual research funding in 2018-19, receiving $845.5 million in grants and contracts, coming in at $1.2 million below the previous year's record-setting total of $846.7 million.
"I'm pleased that our research funding is nearly setting records," said Chancellor Gary S. May. "From finding new ways to feed th more PR
University of Connecticut: $5M Gift Launches Arts and Engineering Institute (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 12 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news:
University of Connecticut alumni John and Donna Krenicki gave $5 million to the university's Schools of Fine Arts and Engineering to launch the Krenicki Arts and Engineering Institute, an innovative, interdisciplinary nexus that will offer groundbreaking classes in areas like entertainment engineering and industrial design.
The pairing of arts and engineering will provide a space where different types of more PR
University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School-Jacobs Levy Prize to Honor Ray Ball, Philip Brown for Financial Innovation at September Conference (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release:
The Wharton-Jacobs Levy Prize for Quantitative Financial Innovation will be awarded to Ray Ball and Philip Brown at a conference hosted by the Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The event will be held Friday, September 27 in New York.
Ball and Brown will receive the Wharton-Jacob more PR
University of Texas's Southwestern Joins in Mourning T. Boone Pickens Jr., a Catalyst for Progress Appreciated for His Exceptional Generosity (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news:
T. Boone Pickens Jr., whose committed humanitarianism, legendary generosity, and steadfast friendship graced UT Southwestern Medical Center for decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 91.
A business icon who comfortably straddled Texas and Oklahoma, Mr. Pickens was a legendary investor, energy entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his farsighted and innovative ideas, as well as his more PR
University of Virginia: $10M Endowment Establishes John A. Griffin Dean's Chair at McIntire School of Commerce (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
University of Virginia Board of Visitors member and alumnus John A. Griffin has pledged $6 million to endow the deanship of UVA's McIntire School of Commerce.
Together with $4 million in matching funds from the University's Bicentennial Professors Fund, the $10 million endowment, approved Thursday by the Board of Visitors, will establish the John A. Griffin Dean's Chair to support the salary an more PR
University of Western Australia: Vale Alex Cohen (10)
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:
The University of Western Australia is saddened by the recent death of former Chancellor and Clinical Professor of Medicine, Alexander Cohen.
Unable to study medicine in Perth because UWA did not have a medical school until 1957, Professor Cohen obtained his medicine degree at The University of Adelaide. He went on to train as an endocrinologist with a focus on diabetes mellitus.
Professor Cohen was a more PR
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Extended Campus to Launch Online Master of Science Programs in Applied Biotechnology & Information Technology Management (10)
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin's Parkside Campus issued the following news:
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- The graduate programs are now accepting applications for the spring semester, which starts January 2020
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UW Extended Campus, in partnership with several University of Wisconsin System campuses, will offer two new online Master of Science degrees in Applied Biotechnology and Information Technology Management, starting in January 2020. Applications are now being accepted for th more PR
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce More Than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs in advanced manufacturing and other sectors, office space for selected start-ups, a collaborative more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Announces 75 New Jobs in the City of Newport News (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Eagle Aviation Technologies, LLC to expand manufacturing facility
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Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Eagle Aviation Technologies, LLC, an industry leader in composites design and fabrication, will invest $207,500 to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Newport News. The company will add new production equipment at the operation and create 75 new jobs.
"Inn more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Announces Results of Mixed-Delivery Preschool Grant Independent Evaluation (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Virginia's mixed delivery preschool programs are improving early learning participation and outcomes for at-risk children
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Governor Ralph Northam today announced the results of an independent evaluation, which demonstrate that the state investment in mixed delivery approaches are increasing access to early education programs and improving learning outcomes for at-risk children. more PR
Weekly WIC Policy Update for September 9 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release:
Continuing Resolution Likely as Senate Begins FY 2020 Appropriations
With the September 30 deadline approaching, members of Congress returned to Washington this week to consider appropriations bills for fiscal year 2020. In June, the House passed ten out of the twelve appropriations bills - inc more PR
Western Sydney University: Investing in the Construction Industry's Future Leaders (10)
PENRITH, New South Wales, Sept. 13 -- Western Sydney University issued the following news:
Residential property developer Dahua Group is continuing its investment in the construction industry's future leaders by providing more students with scholarships at Western Sydney University.
Dahua Group has donated six scholarships to students studying a Bachelor of Planning, a Bachelor of Construction Management, or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering).
Eric Li, CEO of Dahua Group, more PR
World Bank: ASEAN Policy Makers Commit to Accelerating Human Capital Development (10)
BANGKOK, Thailand, Sept. 9 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
Ministers and senior government officials from ASEAN Member States convened today to discuss strategies for accelerating human capital development in the region through integrated policy investments and innovative policy reforms.
ASEAN countries have succeeded in achieving high levels of economic growth and have substantially reduced poverty over the last 20 years. However, on average, education, skills development more PR
Yardi Named Again to Prestigious Forbes Cloud 100 List (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 11 -- Yardi Systems, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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- Recognized for the Fourth Consecutive Year Among Top-tier Private Companies Leading the Cloud Technology Revolution
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Global real estate technology provider Yardi has been named for the fourth time to the Forbes Cloud 100, the definitive list of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. Yar more PR
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