CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Art Institute of Chicago issued the following news release: The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce Georgia O'Keeffe: "My New Yorks" on view from June 2-September 22, 2024. This exhibition--featuring approximately 100 works across a range of media, including paintings, drawings, pastels, and photographs--is the first to seriously examine O'Keeffe's urban landscapes, while also situating them in the diverse context of her other compositions of the late  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy is pleased to announce the launch of a tailored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance training program for employers. The 2023 Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action significantly altered the DEI landscape for employers, and organizations committed to DEI need to understand the long-term implications of this case. Constangy partner and co-chair of t  more

FORSYTH, Georgia, May 2 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Attorney General Chris Carr, Commissioner John King, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders, signed a sweeping package of legislation, including HB 130, designed to strengthen public safety and provide support to first responders. HB 130, sponsored by Representative Matthew Gambill, signed by Re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on the signing of his priority public safety legislation, Senate Bills 63 and 421. Senate Bill 63 makes reforms to our bail system, expanding the list of serious offenses for which bail or surety is required. Senate Bill 421 increases penalties for the act of "swatting" and drive-by shootings. "Georgia families are always top of my mind,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington), State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), and other legislators joined Governor Kemp in Forsyth, Ga., where House Bill 1105, sponsored by Rep. Petrea, was signed into law. This legislation mandates that Georgia law enforcement officials collaborate with federal immigration authorities to exchange and retain information regarding individuals' i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, into law at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. Sponsored by Rep. Petrea, this legislation requires Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to send, receive  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, in Forsyth, Ga., State Representative Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) stood alongside Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 451 into law. This bill, sponsored by Rep. Seabaugh, a licensed paramedic, extends supplemental insurance coverage to first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "I am grateful to see House Bill 451 become law as this legislation   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) applauded Governor Brian Kemp as he signed into law a bill that cracks down on criminal illegal immigrants and another that requires bail for violent offenders -- House Bill 1105 and Senate Bill 63. Rep. Gaines played a key role in passing both public safety measures during Georgia's 2024 legislative session. House Bill 1105, which Rep. Gaines co-  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth), the House sponsor of State Senator Clint Dixon's Senate Bill 421, which cracks down on swatting and drive-by shootings in Georgia, praised Governor Brian Kemp's signing of the legislation today at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia. "Georgia getting tougher on swatting and drive-by shootings will keep people safer in their homes   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the hire of Kayla Roberson as the Communications Director within his office. As communications director, she will oversee all external communication, media relations and strategic messaging for Speaker Burns. Stephen Lawson, who served as Speaker Burns' senior communications advisor, will transition back into the private sector. Speaker B  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 2 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Kennesaw State University's Alumni Association received the 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Alumni Award honors alumni associations' programs, culture, and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging for all alumni. Kennesaw St  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- George Washington University issued the following news: President Biden's path to reelection hinges increasingly on Rust Belt states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as polling shows Trump leading in Sun Belt states like Arizona and Georgia. While Biden's campaign has not written off the Sun Belt entirely, they are prioritizing defense in the Blue Wall states where polling remains close. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provid  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON/ATLANTA - Mercer will confer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students participating in five commencements during May in Macon and Atlanta. The total number of students meeting the requirements for graduation exceeds 2,600. Commencement speakers will include President and CEO of the Georgia Hospital Association Caylee Noggle for the School of Medicine; Manag  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University Assistant Professor of Technical Communication Dr. Philip B. Gallagher recently received a 2024 CCCC Outstanding Teaching Award at the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). CCCC is a constituent organization within the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Gallagher is one of two recipients of this award. "I am honored and grateful for being   more

MACON, Georgia, May 2 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer University Assistant Professor of Technical Communication Dr. Philip B. Gallagher recently received a 2024 CCCC Outstanding Teaching Award at the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). CCCC is a constituent organization within the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Gallagher is one of two recipients of this award. "I am honored and grateful for being recognized," Gallagher said. "Bein  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Andrea Honaker Mia Jastrzembski was drawn to engineering because of its problem-solving aspect, and family experiences caused her to narrow her focus to the biomedical side of the field. Seeing her grandfather's battle with cancer inspired her to pursue a career where she could uncover medical solutions and improve patient outcomes. The sophomore is one of two Mercer University students chosen this year to receive the   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution graduate student Megan Adler recently received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is considered the most prestigious and competitive fellowship for any STEM graduate student. There are approximately 2,000 awardees out of an estimated 14,000 applicants. Awardees receive $159,000 in funding over thr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Georgia Tech's AI Hub will be directed by Pascal Van Hentenryck, announced Chaouki Abdallah, executive vice president for Research. Van Hentenryck, A. Russell Chandler III Chair and professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, also directs the NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT). Georgia Tech has been actively engaged in artificial i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 -- Piedmont issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Piedmont is proud to announce that it is joining the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. This program, an initiative by the American Society of Transplantation (AST), celebrates employers who implement internal policies that provide salary support to their employees who choose to become a living organ donor. "Piedmont's purpose is for our employees to make a positive difference in every life they touch, and th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Mangrove Equity Partners, a lower-middle market investment firm, recently announced its investment in NORMco Pump & Power, LLC, a Shawnee, OK-based manufacturer and specialty renter of portable, industrial pumps used for water transfer applications. Read a company press release about the investment. Founded in 2013, NORMco serves a core customer base made up of the leading water transfer s  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Season two of the hit animated series based on DC characters, "My Adventures with Superman," will premiere Saturday, May 25, at midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim. From Warner Bros. Animation, "My Adventures with Superman" is a serialized coming-of-age story centered on twenty-somethings Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as they discover who they are, together. Starring  more