ORANGE, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid Hosts Fourth Annual Energy Innovation Hackathon 181 students from 16 leading universities from across the United States competed for a chance to win cash prizes in the 32-hour competition. * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, celebrated future leaders in the energy industry at its fourth annual Energy Innovation Hackathon, reinforcing Avangr more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Driven by strong November viewership, ESPN earns third straight month of year-over-year audience growth for weekday studio programming * * November's success follows high-performing October and September viewership * Nearly all ESPN daily studio shows posted year-over-year audience growth in November ESPN's weekday studio shows had a strong November showing with  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * New E60 special explores transformation of college athletics into high-stakes marketplace * In a new ESPN E60 special, Jeremy Schaap unpacks the seismic shift that has transformed college athletics from an amateur ideal into a high-stakes marketplace. Paid to Play: Understanding College Sports in 2025 debuts Sunday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, streaming on the ES more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and The Heisman Trophy Trust Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement * ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with The Heisman Trophy Trust to remain the exclusive home of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony. ESPN televised the 91st annual Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan on Saturday, Dec. 13, with ABC broadcasting the event for the first time. The 2025 He more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN begins next phase in direct-to-consumer marketing with new creative, collaborations & more * ESPN is rolling out the next phase of marketing its direct-to-consumer (DTC) service with a fully integrated marketing campaign inclusive of fresh creative, new collaborations and unique offerings. The new campaign - 'Always in Season' - is meant to showcase why it's alw more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN blankets the College Football Playoff with live studio programming across First Round campus sites and Bristol HQ * * ESPN boasts live, on-site studio programming from Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Texas A&M * Multiple studio sets and networks anchoring in both College Station and Norman * Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest live from inside Kyle Field * College GameD more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents star-studded five-game NBA Christmas Day slate across ESPN and Disney platforms * * Inside the NBA : The legendary crew of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal make their Christmas Day studio debut, providing signature pregame analysis and commentary throughout the day; * Christmas stars: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN serves up NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Semifinals and Championship, Dec. 18 & 21 * * Kansas City field consists of No. 1 Kentucky, No. 1 Pitt, No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 3 Wisconsin * Championship broadcast live on ABC for the third straight year; semifinals slated for ESPN, Thu., Dec. 18 * All matches will also stream on the ESPN App It all comes down more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to debut 'MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats' Dec. 22, an NFL data-cast aimed at avid fans; Complements Monday Night Football and ESPN NFL postseason slate * * New analytics-powered viewing experience built for avid NFL fans; features live probabilities, advanced metrics and AI-driven insights * Debuts Week 16 of MNF with 49ers-Colts on Dec. 22 on ESPN2 and ESPN more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's signature MegaCast presentation returns for College Football Playoff First Round Presented by Allstate * * ESPN will deliver more than a dozen MegaCast presentations for the two First Round matchups on ESPN networks * Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show returns for No. 10 Miami at No. 7 Texas A&M on ESPN2, featuring McAfee and his Thunderdome crew live from  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 15 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * FYRE Showcase Highlights First-Year Research and Artistry Southern Connecticut State University hosted its annual First-Year Research and Artistry Experience (FYRE) this fall, featuring poster presentations and creative work from students across academic divisions. The week-long event concluded with several awards recognizing outstanding projects and contributions from first-year students more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 17 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner HR Survey Finds 65% of Employees are Excited to use AI at Work Gartner Identifies Three Actions for CHROs to Reframe AI Deployment for Enhanced Business Value * Sixty-five percent of employees said they are excited about using AI at work, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. While C-suite more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Identifies the Companies to Beat in the AI Vendor Race New Research Reports Examine Nearly 30 AI Technology Races, Highlighting the Current Frontrunner Companies in Key Segments * As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner, Inc., has identified the Companies to Beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. "The Company to  more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Reveals Only 20% of Legal Matters Sent to Outside Counsel Stay Within Budget Range General Counsel Should Work to Drive Better Cost-Effectiveness Through Active Matter Management * In-house lawyers report that total cost of matters sent to outside counsel fall within the planned budget scope only one-fifth of the time, according more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on Dec. 16, 2025, with Chief of Research Brad Fager: * * * Customer Service and Support Leaders Must Prioritize Blending Human Strengths with AI Intelligence in 2026 * As the customer service landscape rapidly evolves, customer service and support leaders are focusing on how AI can help advance their priorities for 2026 and beyond. From enhancing customer experience to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSxrep) -- Information Services Group (ISG), Stamford, Connecticut, released a research detailing how enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The firm's Buyers Guides for Enterprise Resource Planning indicate that the migration to cloud-native architectures combined with generative AI and agentic systems is making these core business platforms more adaptabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Information Services Group (ISG), Stamford, Connecticut, released a research report detailing how insurance enterprises are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence to bolster agility and operational excellence. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens report finds that insurers are reassessing their operating structures to confront rising inflation, climate-related risks, and cyber threats while meeting the demands of digital-first consumers. A director of insurance a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Information Services Group (ISG), Stamford, Connecticut, published a research report on U.S. enterprises, finding they are increasingly implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public cloud environments to boost productivity and efficiency in core business operations. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for the U.S. details how organizations are leveraging cloud-native AI tools to modernize data pipelines, automate workflows, and red more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA, Bundesliga and Eredivisie on ESPN networks this weekend ahead of the winter break * Villarreal-FC Barcelona in top three LALIGA matchup, live on ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App on Sunday Ahead of the LALIGA winter break, FC Barcelona travels to Estadio de la Ceramica to face Villarreal in a matchup between the top three clubs on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+, Sunday more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Langer Graduate Student Symposium showcases depth, breadth of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale Graduate students in Chemical & Environmental Engineering held the annual 2025 Robert M. Langer Graduate Student Symposium on Dec. 12, showcasing their research in tracking aerosol-based pathogen exposure biotechnology, mechanisms for designing next generation energy materials, engineering of novel polyme more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Flyers face off against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday exclusively on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point returns Thursday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * All NHL on ESPN Games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 46 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL season continues Thursday, Dec. 18, featu more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network presents wall-to-wall coverage for the First Round of the College Football Playoff * With the First Round of the College Football Playoff on the horizon, SEC Network released its programming schedule across three campus sites as Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Ole Miss take the field. Coverage kicks off Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 a.m. as SEC This Morning Prese more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 12 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Southern Connecticut State University Ranked Among Top Three Research Universities in Connecticut Strengthens status as state's emerging research-driven university * Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) has been ranked among the top three research universities in Connecticut by Research.com in its 2026 Best Colleges report, placing it just behind Yale and the University of Con more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Story of physics at Yale By Victoria Misenti Eun-Joo Ahn, lecturer in physics and a member of Yale's Wright Lab, presented "A Story of Physics at Yale" at the October 27 Physics Club. Physics Club is the main colloquium series of the Yale Department of Physics. Ahn, who is both an astrophysicist and a historian of science, has been uncovering the history of the department and of Wright Lab since 2024. Ahn more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Looking Back at 2025: Year of Transitions and Traditions For Trinity College, 2025 was a year filled with transitions, most notably the arrival of President Dan Lugo and a farewell to retiring President Emerita Joanne Berger-Sweeney. Lugo's Inauguration in October was accompanied by academic symposia and a performance celebrating the enduring power of the liberal arts. In addition to Lugo, several new senior ad more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Hosts Rising Innovators Through the Global Nexus Program Through the U.S. Mission in India, entrepreneurs are equipped with training, mentorship and opportunities for U.S. collaboration By Kriti Khera, Global Affairs In a globally connected economy, cross-border partnerships and opportunities for innovation are essential for success, and that's exactly what UConn's Global Nexus program speci more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Leverages AI to Personalize Learning for Student Success An AI-powered approach to help neurodiverse students succeed in learning By Ira Morrison This article is not written by an artificial intelligence (AI) program. As AI technology and capabilities evolve daily, it certainly could have been - but writing and research only scrape the surface of the AI iceberg, according to a team of UConn  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Medical Students Always Advancing Scientific Knowledge The highly successful Summer Research Program is powered by generous donations to the Dean's Discovery Fellowship Fund By Lauren Woods From basic science to clinical care to global health to AI solutions, the Summer Research Program at the UConn School of Medicine is fueling the advancement of science across the health spectrum, along wi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Alumna Honored with the Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Celebrates Graduation by Recognizing Cheryl Ficara, RN, MS, NEA-BC. By Coral Aponte The UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing graduated 119 students from the Accelerated Second-Degree CEIN/BS Program on December 16, 2025. As part of the celebration, the School presented the Excellence more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn-led Project Promotes Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Funded by a $500,000 NSF grant, the two-year initiative spearheaded by researchers at UConn-based Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) will ensure coastal communities have access to the expertise and tools needed to develop and implement strategies and policies that make them more resilient to the effects more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * 'A Hell of Horrors': Confronting Bias in US Reporting on Haiti UConn School of Public Policy associate professor Thomas Craemer analyzes years of news coverage By Mac Murray Thomas Craemer first traveled to Haiti in the aftermath of the country's devastating 2010 earthquake, as part of an aid group. Most of what he knew about the country came from the US media, which emphasized familiar themes: po more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * New Developmental English Lexicon Database Reveals How Children Learn to Read Co-created by Neag School faculty member Laura Steacy, the new resource rates the difficulty of nearly 10,000 English words and guides teachers on how to tailor instruction By Shawn Kornegay, shawn.kornegay@uconn.edu Learning to read in English is challenging for children because of its partly regular, but also inconsist more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Different Continents, Similar Dedication Two UConn senior leaders attended an international summit in Johannesburg, learning that peer universities all over the globe are facing familiar challenges to research and higher education. By Matt Engelhardt Regardless of hemisphere or continent, universities around the world are facing unprecedented challenges to research. Two UConn leaders explored thos more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * MSW Students Pursue Passion-Driven Research Through Independent Study Students work under the guidance of a faculty member to develop skills needed for research-focused social work careers By Olivia Drake, olivia.drake@uconn.edu For second-year MSW student Alexis Nelson, researching veteran mental health is both an academic pursuit and a deeply personal mission. Nelson, who is concentrating in In more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * What to Know About Exercise as Medicine for High Blood Pressure 'Do the exercises you like,' because any type will help control your blood pressure By Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources inda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself as a leading figure in the study of exerci more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Voters Give Democrats In Congress A Record Low Job Approval But Still Might Vote For Them In 2026, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Majority Think Trump's Use Of Presidential Power Goes Too Far Heading into a year with midterm elections, 18 percent of voters approve of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job, while 73 percent disapprove, which is a record low jo more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * With UConn's Help, Zambia's First Radiology Residency Transforms into a Medical Leader in Southern Africa UConn Radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble on how volunteerism ignited the Global Village of 'GlobalRadZambia' By Jill Wruble In 2019, Zambia had only seven radiologists--and no training program--for a population of 19 million. In 2021, UConn School of Medicine radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble helped devel more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale admits 779 early action applicants Yale College has offered early-action admission to 779 applicants for the Class of 2030. Regular-decision admissions follow in March. * Yale College has offered admission to 779 applicants for the Class of 2030 through its early action program, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions announced today. Among all 7,140 early action applicants, 18% were deferred for recons more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 16, 2025, by Kevin Dennehy with Rohini Pande, Henry J. Heinz II professor of economics and director of the Economic Growth Center: * * * 'We're in a better place': Has the time for a unified global carbon market finally arrived? In a Q&A, Yale economist Rohini Pande explains why a voluntary carbon market initiative adopted during the COP30 climate conference in Belem can help make emissions reduction cost effe more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Controlling Hypertension Can Reduce Dementia Risk--Even When Genetics Aren't on Your Side By Mahima Samraik, MS Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) examined two known risk factors for developing dementia--one genetic and one relating to blood vessel damage in the brain. They wanted to know how much a person's dementia risk might increase if they had both factors. In a study published recent more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * For Families Battling Brain Cancer, New Treatment Brings Hope By Isabella Backman In the beginning of 2024, Modifi Biosciences was once again struggling to find investors and on the verge of running out of money. Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers launched the spinout company in 2021 to develop a novel drug for glioblastomas, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. Co-founder Ranjit Bindr more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 17 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Improving the medical and forensic care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that the use of a clinical decision support tool improved the care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department. By Meg Dalton As a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he wou more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Our Most-Read Stories of 2025 This year, our faculty and alumni provided expertise on pressing issues including political polarization, sports gambling, tariffs, public education, the business of the arts, and the seismic impact of AI. Small Changes, Big Results: Research-Backed Tips for Living a Good Life in 2025 January 06, 2025 We asked Yale SOM faculty for their best tips on living more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 16, 2025, with student JM Taylor: * * * Q&A with JM Taylor '27MMA: Bridging Music & Community In Astrid Baumgardner's class, 21st Century Arts Leadership, students consider new models for classical music engagement in a post-pandemic world. They develop key leadership skills, focusing on communication, persuasion, motivation, conflict resolution, innovation, and teamwork. The concepts are actualized in a semes more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following issued the following Q&A on Dec. 17, 2025, with assistant professor of medicine Nate Wood: * * * Quick Question: What Food Counts as Healthy? Nate Wood, MD, MHS, is an assistant professor of medicine (general medicine) at Yale School of Medicine, a trained chef, and director of the Irving and Alice Brown Teaching Kitchen at Yale New Haven Health. This is a lightly edited excerpt from his interview on the Health & Veritas  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * What a 2015 church burning reveals about race and American religious life: An interview with Professor Todne Thomas In the new episode of the YDS "Quadcast," Todne Thomas, Associate Professor of Divinity and Religious Studies, discusses her research on a Tennessee church burning and the value of ethnographic study of religious life in America. "A lot of times when we hear information about U.S. religious life more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale World Fellows bring global lessons to New Haven classrooms Each year Yale World Fellows visit New Haven public schools to share global expertise and inspire students to become involved themselves in tackling challenges. By Mike Cummings Akim Daouda stands before a classroom of sixth graders at the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS), a New Haven public school. He informs the stud more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale's ISPS Launches Faculty-to-Faculty Course on Tariffs and Trade Policy By Rick Harrison According to a poll from last December, only 45% of Americans understand how tariffs work (https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/most-think-tariffs-will-increase-prices-arent-doing-anything-about-it). Which makes sense, considering how these taxes on imports from other countries (often passed on to consumers) have not b more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 17 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * YSPH expert: Renewing ACA subsidies is essential, but real crisis is soaring health care costs By Colin Poitras With a crucial decision on whether to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies looming in Congress, Yale School of Public Health Professor Zack Cooper urged lawmakers to rein in spiraling health care costs that are "crushing" American families. Testifying before the Subcommittee on Oversight  more PR