BUFFALO, New York, April 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: The State University of New York (SUNY) System launched the Institute for Local News at SUNY in February 2024, the first systemwide effort to cover news in rural and other underserved communities while also providing students with rich applied learning opportunities. Most rural areas in the United States--home to many of SUNY's 64 campuses--contain significant gaps in news coverage, a result of widesprea more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, April 16 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Former Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota Lloyd Omdahl has died at age 93. Omdahl was appointed as North Dakota Tax Commissioner after the death of J. Arther Engen in 1963, and was appointed Lieutenant Governor after the death of Ruth Meiers in 1987. U.S. Senate Candidate Katrina Christiansen said, "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Lt. Gov. Lloyd Omdahl. His more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN Films announces it has greenlit an upcoming 30 for 30 documentary to be centered around the extraordinary life of Stuart Scott. Currently in production, the film tells the story of the trailblazing broadcaster who shattered preconceived notions of how on-air figures were expected to look, talk, act, and think-and in the process, helped bring hip-hop and Black culture into the sports media mai more PR

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: A declining ringgit offset a 9% rise in Malaysia's stock market since the fortunes of Malaysia's richest tycoons were last measured. As a result, their collective wealth on the 2024 Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest rose by a modest 2% to US$83.4 billion this year. The complete list can be found here (http://www.forbes.com/malaysia), as well as in the April/May issue of Forbes Asia. Business mogul Robert Kuok, who turned more PR

HATFIELD, England, April 16 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: Two co-hosts of hit podcast The News Agents have been announced as headline speakers at the University of Hertfordshire's Festival of Ideas. Ex-BBC heavyweights Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, whose careers have seen them interview prime ministers, public figures and even US presidents, will be sitting down exclusively for a Herts audience on Saturday 18 May. Festivalgoers can expect them to discuss and unr more PR

VIENNA, Austria, April 16 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: This is The Outlook, IPI's media innovation newsletter, where we take a look at strategies and tools for innovation and business development, and learn from newsrooms that are implementing them. This week we introduce methods you can use to get started with a review of your news organization's social media strategy and start creating content that meets your needs and those of your audience. The challenge more PR

MARIETTA, Ohio, April 16 -- Marietta College issued the following news: Marietta College has announced the nine recipients of five endowed experiential education summer awards totaling more than $25,000. These awards support Marietta College students pursuing professional development opportunities over the summer, such as internships, research projects, study abroad programs, and conference presentations. The awards are made possible through the generous donations of Marietta College's alumni  more PR

THOUSAND OAKS, California, April 16 -- Media International Australia, a peer-reviewed journal that says it explores the interconnection between nations and global concerns, especially in Asia and the Pacific, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 191, Issue 1): Original Articles: * News frames for COVID-19 - a comparison of Australian (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) and Vietnamese (Tuoi Tre Online) online news services in two key weeks in 2020 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: As former President Trump faces his hush money trial in New York, President Biden is launching a three-day campaign in Scranton, Pennsylvania, focusing on the economy. The campaign aims to highlight Biden's support for the middle class and his commitment to addressing their needs, contrasting it with Trump's policies perceived as favoring the wealthy. Pennsylvania, along with other key states in the "blue wall," rem more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Senators from both parties are voicing concerns over the potential impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign on the upcoming election. While Democrats fear Kennedy could serve as a spoiler candidate, Republicans believe he may ultimately harm President Biden's chances more than former President Trump's. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer commentary, more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 16 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Seven-day writing intensive for mid-career journalists will help them cross over into writing their first novels * * * Twelve writers have been accepted into the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The workshop will take place in Evanston  more PR

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, April 16 -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news on April 15, 2024: The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) announces the recipients of the 2024 awards for leadership achievement in the field of addiction treatment services. NAATP gives the awards annually to honor exemplary achievements, promote addiction awareness, and encourage the pursuit of excellence. Nelson Bradley Career Achievement Award Jo more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, April 16 -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: The News/Media Alliance commends Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers for resuming discussions around a federal privacy standard through their release of the draft American Privacy Rights Act. The Alliance has long advocated that the certainty of a workable federal data protection framework will benefit American news publishers and consumers. Alliance President and CEO Danielle  more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The University College London issued the following news: Nineteen UCL alumni have earned a place in Forbes' annual Top 30 Under 30 list of leading entrepreneurs and creatives in Europe, recognised for their achievements in fields such as international journalism, artificial intelligence and child healthcare. Now in its ninth year, the list has a perennial UCL alumni presence. The 19 individuals this year are spread across eight of the total 13 categories, ranging f more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 16 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Scripps News announced today that Ad Fontes Media, a tech company that rates the news for bias and reliability, will audit its national news as part of the network's industry-leading commitment to transparency and nonpartisan journalism. The agreement comes as advertisers struggle to filter through a deluge of low-quality journalism that can pose brand safety risks. "Scr more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 4 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 4 comprises Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awards entri more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 16 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 5 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 5 comprises Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awards entries are judged by profess more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 16 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has climbed the veterinary school rankings to No. 4 in the United States and No. 7 in the world, according to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in veterinary science. Of the top 10 veterinary schools in the world, the VMBS is the only one that rose  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 16 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Students, faculty, administrators and a community member were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 13. The event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents Society, recognized outstanding contributions of students selected to serve in the two senior honorary organizations, as well as the achievements of current members and notable unde more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 16 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Two distinguished veterans of politics who worked at the highest levels will share their insights at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Todd Purdum, who covered the Clinton White House for The New York Times, will face off with Mike McCurry, who served as press secretary for President Clinton. Their free public talk, "Navigating the Nexus: Journalism, Public Relations and American Polit more PR

PARIS, France, April 16 -- The WAN-IFRA - World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers issued the following news release: Each of this year's winning initiatives displays outstanding innovation, from AI-use cases that increase value for audiences and better efficiencies for staff, to community focused data projects that represent local journalism at its best. We are grateful to all the publishers who submitted projects this year, and once again extend our sincerest thanks to our expert  more PR