HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS has awarded Hanwha Ocean Approval in Principle (AIP) for its Pre-FEED Standard FPSO Design intended to create an asset optimized for deployment in the deep waters of West Africa. The FPSO design is 340m long and capable of storing approximately 2.38 million barrels of crude oil, with a daily crude oil production capacity of 190,000 barrels. Developed to accommodate topsides for crude oil and or ga more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: NEW YORK New documents obtained by the ACLU reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is actively considering proposals to expand its immigration detention capacity in at least six states across the country, including in California, K more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * AdaniConneX is well-positioned to lead India's data center market expansion, combining speed, reliability, and scalability along with a consultative approach, rapid deployment capabilities, and a customer-centric focus. * * * Frost & Sullivan, based on their comprehensive assessment more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * Woody vegetation has increased by 37% over the last 30 years in the eastern United States, fueling the rise in large wildfires. Texas and the Appalachian Mountains took the biggest hits * * * The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged forests, is helping fuel wildfires, contributing  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Arnold Ventures President and CEO Kelli Rhee: "Bipartisan reform would accelerate deployment of vital energy and electricity infrastructure." * * * Kelli Rhee, President and CEO of Arnold Ventures (AV), provided the following statement regarding congressional negotiations on bipartisan permitting reform: "We are profoundly disappointed that Congre more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Kelli Rhee, President and CEO of Arnold Ventures (AV), issued the following statement in response to the inclusion of billing transparency and drug pricing patent reform in Congress's end-of-year package: "These bipartisan policies will help lower health care costs for Americans, making care more affordable for everyone. "The billing transparency  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study published in the journal Metabolism by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that contribute to the regulation of meal initiation and food intake.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Cold weather can bring unexpected power outages, so ensuring you have an emergency plan for your at-home medical devices is crucial for winter weather. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine provides tips for securing your appliances. "In Houston, winters can be fairly mild, but also unpredictable, so your emergency plan for medical devices might resemble plans for hurricane season, severe flooding more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions have gained new insights into the molecular changes leading to Rett syndrome, a severe neurological disorder caused by mutations in the MeCP2 gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2). The team reports in the journal Neuron that  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Human norovirus, a positive-strand RNA virus that is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis accounting for an estimated 685 million cases and approximately 212,000 deaths globally per year, has no approved vaccines or antivirals. Paving the way for improved drug therapies, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center report in Science Advances the more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: While existing data on the effect of spaceflight on the bones and tendons is available, there is little information about how soft tissue in the shoulder is affected throughout spaceflight. A team of orthopedic surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine studied the risk of shoulder injury during and post spaceflight to determine preventative measures for astronauts. Their findings were published in JSES In more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Space Medicine, with consortium partners California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is seeking proposals to advance remote biomarker analysis capabilities in microphysiological systems (MPS), also known as tissue chips, for space exploration. This solicitation see more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Lance Nuique Targets Texas A&M University as Next Step * * * For Lance Justin Nuique, a native of the Philippines, the excitement of receiving his bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from Bowie State University on Dec. 19 is amplified by the opportunity to enter the Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University. With a goal of contributing to impactful research, Nuique is also considering opportuni more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 18 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] For the second time in three years, the Brown University men's rugby team won the national championship title in Division I National Collegiate Rugby. At SaberCats Stadium in Houston, Texas, the team played its way to the finals, going up against Queens University of Charlotte on Saturday, Dec. 14. Down by 11 points with just 30 minutes remaining, the team made a stunning comebac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-- A Texas-based oil company announced to investors today that the California Office of the State Fire Marshal has waived federally required anti-corrosion measures for the Las Flores pipeline system. The system has been shut down since May 2015, when a corroded pipeline ruptured and released about 450,000 gallons of oil near Refugio State Beach. The state waiver  more PR

ROSENBERG, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Caleb Mitchell was exploring possible programs of study at Texas State Technical College when a co-worker provided some guidance. Mitchell said a fellow AEP Texas employee told him about the college's Electrical Power and Controls program and how it could help Mitchell further his career. "My meter electrician (at AEP Texas) has a degree from TSTC," he said. "He said the bachelor's degree I received was not  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Texas and Alaska Have Highest Number and Percent of 12-Month Gains, While California and Maryland Lag; Florida and Minnesota Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage Monthly Gains, While Indiana Has Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia in November from a year earlier, while 23 states and D.C. added construction jo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement regarding the findings of a forthcoming Department of Energy analysis of liquefied natural gas exports, as related in news accounts. "It's unfortunate to see what began as an election-year ploy turned into a predictable and pre-determined outcome that will  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * * Waiver in waning days of administration forces unpopular policy on 35% of U.S. * Policy risks driving energy prices higher by increasing electricity demand * * * WASHINGTON - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement after the Biden Administration approved California's request for a Clean  more PR

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University is celebrating the success of its Lobos LEAD program, which launched in Fall 2023. Data shows that SRSU retained freshmen participating in the LEAD program from 2023 to 2024 at a rate 23.5 percent higher than their peers. The program integrates academic resources, peer mentoring, financial literacy and community engagement opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded experience for students at S more PR

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Appeal to the Supreme Court is a key religious liberty case with implications for all faith-based organizations.  * * * Washington, DC--Several religious institutions and leaders including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Coalition for Jewish Values, Patrick Henry College, and the Association of Christian Schools International have filed "friend-of-the-court" briefs urging the Supr more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: "Many of our sustainable transportation programs and initiatives tend to become mode-centric, but it is critically important to optimize the overall sustainable freight transportation across modes from origin to destination, which requires a system of systems focus." That was the message to U.S. transportation industry and Government leaders from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki at the Su more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with better performance on an array of cognitive tests than drinking less than one cup or avoiding coffee altogether. Based on screening tests for cognitive impairment, heavier coffee dri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Earthworks issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, as the Maritime Administration (MARAD) extends its consideration for licensing Texas GulfLink, the second largest offshore oil export terminal in the United States, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Nautical Oversight Safety and Protection of Inflammable Liquids by Law in the Sea (NO SPILLS) Act, to strengthen the re more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As firefighters strive to contain the blaze threatening to consume homes in Malibu, California, other wildfires burn in Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Forest fires are natural phenomena, yet studies show they are becoming more widespread, consuming larger areas of forest each year. "Natural ignitions occur as a result of lightning strikes in the growing season," said Virginia Tech fire ecology and mana more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a final definition for the nutrient content claim "healthy." Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, which is celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, issued the following statement: "The American Heart Association is p more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 17 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation denounces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against a New York physician for providing abortion medication to a Texas resident. Paxton, who was the subject of an impeachment for misusing the powers of his office, is a Christian nationalist who has repeatedly intervened in some of FFRF's litigation, including our case against  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Awareness, usage for ancestry research, disease and genetic testing continue to grow * * * Genetic testing, which has expanded in recent years with advances in technology and the development of consumer products, is on a path to widespread acceptance in the U.S., researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found. The popularity of ancestry research and rising numb more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: In response to the Department of Energy's newly released analysis on the environmental and economic impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa Texas released the following statements: "With higher costs and more harmful pollution, these studies further underscore that continued LNG exports only benefits oil and gas executive more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Levanto, a part of Baylor Scott and White Health, issued the following news release: * * * Company combines advanced technology with the expertise of Texas' largest not-for-profit health system * * * Levanto, a company offering new digitally enabled health solutions, is on a mission to simplify and improve healthcare, helping employers, payors and providers offer better health and wellness experiences. Born from over a century of clinical expertise, Levanto is powe more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following news release: * * * Smart Start Joins The MADD Network During Impaired Driving Prevention Month, Amplifying Awareness and Accelerating MADD's Lifesaving Efforts * * * Mothers Against Drunk Driving(R) (MADD) is honored to announce Smart Start, the nation's leader in Alcohol Monitoring Technology(R), as The MADD Network's newest Supporter Partner. Smart Start is amplifying MADD's mission with a generous $50,000 gift t more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following news release: * * * Donations Will Support MADD's Lifesaving Youth Prevention Programs, Advocacy Efforts and Victims Services * * * Mothers Against Drunk Driving(R) (MADD) and Uber Technologies, Inc. are teaming up for a powerful holiday campaign during Impaired Driving Prevention Month. From December 17 - January 3, riders nationwide can make a difference by donating to MADD through the Uber app, and Uber will matc more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS Wavesight(TM), the ABS-affiliated Software-as-a-Service company, is pleased to announce that UNI-FLEET SDN BHD, a specialized shipping company operating tanker vessels primarily focused on the transportation of ammonia across Asia, has chosen to implement Nautical Systems (NS) Maintenance Manager and Purchasing Manager modules to revolutionize their maintenance and inventory processes. "We're exci more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlights: * * * Featuring smoking cessation treatments, radiation for metastatic thyroid cancers, pancreatic cancer insights, and biomarkers for appendix cancer and leukemias * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Mexico is likely to face challenges politically, economically and diplomatically in 2025, according to the newest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy released this week. The report provides a strategic edge to investors, businesses and policymakers as they navigate Mexico's complex, ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape as well as its relationship w more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Dec. 18 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University has been granted a reaffirmation of accreditation--with no recommendations for improvement--following a rigorous review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The announcement came last week in Austin, Texas, at the annual College Delegate Assembly of SACSCOC, the accreditation body for degree-granting higher education institutions in the more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A new study explores how variations in Mars' crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet's magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The research, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, suggests that the thick crust of Mars' southern highlands formed billions of years ago generated granitic magmas and sustained vast underground aquifers, challenging long-held assumptions  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice University has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydrogen oxidation and radical cross-coupling, offering a streamlined and cost-effective approach to create complex, three-dimensional molecules. This innovation could help ac more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Statement Highlights: About 800,000 people experience a stroke each year in the U.S., and due to recent advances in acute treatment, more people survive. Many stroke survivors experience long-term physical, mental and emotional health challenges. Palliative care is both a specialty and an approach to care that focuses on helping stroke survivors and their caregivers cope with th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business has moved up in the ranks to No. 5 nationally for its online Master of Business Administration program, according to Poets&Quants' rankings released today. The program was ranked sixth last year. Just like Rice's on-campus MBA program, the online MBA launched in 2018 includes the same dedicated, nationally recognized faculty who derive insights from their own peer-r more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice University faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation. Mark Jones, a professor of political science at Rice and fellow at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, said while Speaker Mike Johnson and the GOP-run House still may be able to pass a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown, the fr more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University is partnering with key stakeholders to bolster Houston's role as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a focus on addressing the dual challenge of an energy-abundant and low-carbon future. The university is joining a new partnership to support climate tech solutions through Greentown Labs, North America's largest climate tech incubator with locations in Houston's Ion District and Somerville more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes. The study, published in Science Advances, details the use of a trapped-ion quantum simulator to model electron transfer dynamics with unprecedented tunability, unlocking new opportunities for scientific exploration in f more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university's signature financial aid program. Introduced in the 2019-20 academic year, the program fully covers the cost of attendance including tuition, living expenses and fees for low-income students, provides free tuition for many middle-income students, and offers half-tuition assistan more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Walter Tower at Houston Methodist Hospital (left) and Rice University's iconic Lovett HallRice University and Houston Methodist have joined forces to establish the Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise. This multiyear, joint initiative unites Houston Methodist's academic medicine and research infrastructure with Rice's world-ren more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Christine, Texas Yesterday, the San Miguel Electric Cooperative in South Texas received funding to build a large solar and battery facility, replacing its existing lignite plant. The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides more than $1.4 billion to the co-op. San Miguel's transition away from coal is a historic investment for the cooperative and a step in the right direction f more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending finalization of CHIPS and Science Act manufacturing investments announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and GlobalWafers. The incentives will support the development of semiconductor wafer production in Texas and Missouri. "The GlobalWafers more PR

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Education students at Sul Ross State University were initiated into the Zeta Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in a ceremony on Dec. 12. The sixteen inductees included Keanna Cobos, Halie Fox, Jessika Ledezma, Jonathan Nieto, Melissa Penner, Abrianna Petty, Jazmin Ramos, Andrea Rivera, Brittany Roberts, Dora Rodriguez, Gisella Rodriguez, Karina Rodriguez, Samantha Segura, Valeria Tolentino, more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A new Rice University study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living with dementia, revealing that caregiver mental health dramatically improves when carers feel supported, understood and appreciated by their loved ones requiring care. The research was led by Vincent Lai, a graduate student in psychological sciences at Rice. The stu more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently awarded Southwest Research Institute a $26 million contract to develop magnetometers for NOAA's Space Weather Next (SW Next) program for two missions to be launched in 2029 and 2032. The magnetometers will measure the interplanetary magnetic field carried by the solar wind. "The instruments provide critical data to NOAA's Sp more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, issued the following news release: On Friday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland. We considered sending a lump of coal to the Department of Justice, but have you seen the price of coal in this economy, let alone postage? Buckeye settled for an electronic filing instead more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * As leading traffic safety organizations in the U.S., we are deeply disappointed by the U.S. Department of Transportation's inadequate progress as identified in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) report to Congress outlining reasons the agency failed to meet the November 15, 2024 deadline to create an anti-drunk driving technology Federal Motor Vehicle Safety  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * U Mobile encourages 5G adoption by providing solutions that leverage AI, automation, and MEC, unlocking enterprise potential and value. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the mobile services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes U Mobile with the 2024 Malaysian Company of the Year Aw more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing our understanding of climate and weather on Mars and providing critical insights into Earth's atmospheric processes as well. The study, led by Larry Guan, a graduate student in the Department of Physics at UH's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, under the guidance of his advisors, Professor Liming L more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Part of International Team Working to Make Sodium Batteries Better * * * By Rashda Khan While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at risk due to geopolitical considerations. Scientists  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Findings Broaden Understanding of Language Development, Possible Early Indicators of Speech Disorders * * * By Laurie Fickman The soft, gentle murmurs of a baby's first expressions, like little whispers of joy and wonder to doting parents, are actually signs that the baby's heart is working rhythmically in concert with developing speech. Jeremy I. Borjon, University of Houston assistant profe more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Steven Bartolotta It was a rare and prestigious accomplishment for Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine student Rebecca Modisette who became the first medical student from TCOM to give an oral presentation at the world-renowned North American Primary Care Research Group's 52nd annual meeting in Quebec City, Canada. Modisette was chosen to present her research on "Do sociode more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The University of Texas Charles A. Dana Center issued the following news: The Dana Center-authored comprehensive mathematics courses, published by Agile Mind, Inc., have been given top scores from the Texas Education Association (TEA) and have been approved by the State Board of Education. The TEA awarded the Dana Center/Agile Mind middle and high school mathematics courses with a score of 100% on the high-quality materials rubric from the 2024 Texas Instructional Mat more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: During the 2024 Galveston Women's Conference, Dr. Kimberly Gushanas, a licensed clinical psychologist with the University of Texas Medical Branch, shared insights on the ways nature can impact one's wellbeing. While she acknowledged the already well-known benefits such as improved sleep, attention, cardiovascular and eye health, among other physiological benefits experienced from time outsid more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Co-led by UTEP and UCF, project supports research in defense-related fields and best practices to support applications to grad school * * * The Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Research Universities (HSRU) will lead a project to increase the number of doctoral graduates in technical fields from its 22 institutions from across the nation. The initiative is supported by a new $9.3  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The United Services Automobile Association issued the following news release: * * * If a shutdown occurs, eligible members can apply for a no-interest loan and explore various payment relief options via USAA.com or the USAA app * * * USAA continues monitoring for a possible government shutdown. Should a shutdown occur in December and impacts to paychecks become imminent, USAA stands ready to provide financial assistance to affected members. Members who are emp more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UTSW researchers identify novel genetic variants across diverse populations * * * Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding the catalog of known mutations associated with ASD. The un more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch, patients in our local communities and the broader Houston-Galveston region could eventually have access to the most advanced neurological medical technologies thanks to a collaboration between UTMB and the Wyss Center, a world leading neuroengineering and neurotechnology research non-profit. Leaders with both organizations formally signed a memorandum o more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * With no formal recommendations cited for follow-up, the universitywide undertaking reflects the intense commitment to student education. * * * By Jeffrey Kraus, Office of the Provost Virginia Commonwealth University's academic accreditation has been affirmed for another decade, and the committee that conducted the process found no areas for recommendations - a rare achievement, as universities c more PR