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Acenda awarded $1 million grant by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to launch New Jersey's first public health institute

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to make New Jersey a healthier, more equitable state took a major step forward today with the announcement that Acenda Integrated Health will serve as the "incubator" organization to launch the state's first public health institute.

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  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) awarded a two-year, $1 million grant to Acenda, a statewide nonprofit organization based in Glassboro, to serve as administrative, operational, and strategic home for the development of New Jersey's public health institute, the first nationwide with a mission to advance health equity.
  • "Acenda looks forward to working with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and New Jersey's health leadership to incubate an innovative and impactful public health institute that leads the nation in its focus on health equity," said Melissa Fox, Acenda's chief operating officer.
  • "I look forward to seeing Acenda Integrated Health fill the incubator role that will lead to the launch of New Jersey's first public health institute."
  • "The National Network of Public Health Institutes welcomes Acenda Integrated Health as incubator of a New Jersey public health institute," said Erin Marziale, NNPHI Senior Director of Network Engagement.

National News Literacy Campaign Launches to Fight Misinformation and Empower the Public

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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PACIFICA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the Trust Project, a global consortium of news organizations responding to the crisis of trust and misinformation through the 8 Trust Indicators®, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public (CIP) and Accelerating Social Transformation (AST) leadership program jointly announced a powerful new national news literacy campaign supported by Microsoft. The nonpartisan campaign leverages the Trust Project's 8 Trust Indicators® to strengthen democracy by empowering the public to easily assess the trustworthiness of news.

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  • The nonpartisan campaign leverages the Trust Project's 8 Trust Indicatorsto strengthen democracy by empowering the public to easily assess the trustworthiness of news.
  • "Thanks to Microsoft and our wonderful partners at the University of Washington and RTDNA, millions of Americans will learn about our Trust Indicators.
  • Our goal is to build the public's capacity to resistmisinformation and strengthen informed public participation in civic life."
  • The Trust Indicators are based in robust user-centered design research and respond to public needs and wants.

Mircea Gradu appointed Chief Engineering Officer of Ballard Power Systems

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced the appointment of Mircea Gradu, PhD, FSAE, as Chief Engineering Officer (CEngO), effective August 29th, 2022.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced the appointment of Mircea Gradu, PhD, FSAE, as Chief Engineering Officer (CEngO), effective August 29th, 2022.
  • I look forward to working with the Ballard team on continued innovation of our fuel cell products and our drive to commercial scale," said Dr. Gradu.
  • As a member of the executive team, Dr. Gradu will collaborate with Dr. Kevin Colbow who serves as Ballard's Chief Technology Officer.
  • Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

Overjet CEO Wardah Inam Receives Excellence in Industry Award from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overjet , the dental industry leader in artificial intelligence solutions, is pleased to share that Dr. Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet, has been selected as the recipient of the "Excellence in Industry" Award for 2022 from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overjet , the dental industry leader in artificial intelligence solutions, is pleased to share that Dr. Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet, has been selected as the recipient of the "Excellence in Industry" Award for 2022 from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund.
  • The 2022 Shils Innovator Award is given in recognition of Dr. Inam's innovation and entrepreneurial role for advancing oral health and the use of Augmented Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning as a diagnostic aid for dentistry.
  • "The Excellence in Industry award is a testament to the Overjet team in pioneering dental AI innovations that advance oral health and to our partners and customers who are trailblazers in dental AI adoption," said Dr. Inam.
  • I'm honored by the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund's recognition of Overjet's significant positive impact on the oral health community and the health of the public."

“Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson,” Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Weekly Investigative News Program, Returns for Eighth Season on Sunday, September 11

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson will return for its eighth season, beginning on September 11.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson will return for its eighth season, beginning on September 11.
  • Hosted by award-winning journalist Sharyl Attkisson, Full Measure focuses on investigative and accountability reporting.
  • Reaching over 1.1 million viewers weekly, Full Measure has seen consistent year-to-year audience growth, with total average weekly viewers* up nearly 10%.
  • As we enter our eighth season, we continue to establish opportunities to deliver hard-hitting journalism, said Batt Humphreys, Executive Producer.

TEGNA Stations Receive Six National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have won six 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have won six 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.
  • The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • TEGNA stations National Edward R. Murrow Award winners are:
    KARE Minneapolis: Hard News, Large Market Television for Pregnant & Shackled .
  • TEGNA stations were also honored with a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards , more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in the companys history.

Belite Bio Submits Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to FDA for Approval to Proceed with LBS-008 Phase 3 Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Stargardt Disease

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Belite Bio is currently conducting a 2-year Phase 2 trial and a 2-year Phase 3 trial of LBS-008 in adolescent STGD1 subjects.

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  • Belite Bio is currently conducting a 2-year Phase 2 trial and a 2-year Phase 3 trial of LBS-008 in adolescent STGD1 subjects.
  • The Phase 2 trial, which has enrolled 13 subjects at clinical sites in Australia and Taiwan, was initiated immediately following the successful completion of a Phase 1b dose-finding trial in the same adolescent STGD1 patients.
  • Belite Bios compelling clinical data to date has shown trends for stabilization or improvement of vision in adolescent STGD1 subjects.
  • Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

The Senate Project Debate Series Moves Ahead with Sen. Rob Portman and Sen. Chris Murphy August 1

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) will headline a one-hour debate at George Washington Universitys Jack Morton Auditorium carried live and on demand across the C-SPAN platforms, including streamed on C-SPAN Now .

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  • Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) will headline a one-hour debate at George Washington Universitys Jack Morton Auditorium carried live and on demand across the C-SPAN platforms, including streamed on C-SPAN Now .
  • Senator Portman has been an important legislative partner in the Senate, and I look forward to our lively discussion next month.
  • The goal of The Senate Project debate series is to reintroduce the culture of seeking common ground and consensus that has been the essence of the Senate since it was conceived in 1789.
  • Senators Murphy and Portman were critical leaders in this Congress signature achievements - investing in American infrastructure and confronting gun violence.

LunarNYC Pledges Support to the Hewitt School in New York City

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lunar NYC Inc., also known as Lunar New Year Celebration, also known as LunarNYC, is proud to support The Hewitt School, a K-12 independent girls school in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lunar NYC Inc., also known as Lunar New Year Celebration, also known as LunarNYC, is proud to support The Hewitt School, a K-12 independent girls school in New York City.
  • LunarNYCs donation will support financial aid to give students the life-changing opportunity to attend Hewitt, regardless of their economic situation.
  • This school is reimagining their academic program to take full advantage of immersive, collaborative, and hands-on learning in New York City.
  • This city is my home, and organizations like Hewitt and LunarNYC are working to make it stronger every day.

OrisDX Wins $665K in UChicago’s 2022 New Venture Challenge with Saliva Test to Diagnose Oral Cancers

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220607006248/en/
    OrisDX wins UChicago's 2022 Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge.
  • Faculty Director of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, where he cofounded the NVC.
  • "The strength of our teams was such that they generated a record amount of investment, surpassing last years $1.73 million."
  • The Polsky Center provides training for aspiring entrepreneurs and those seeking a career in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship through acquisition.