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Released: 28-Jan-2018 11:05 AM EST
Steven Tyler’s Grammy Gala raises $2.4 million for Janie’s Fund
Youth Villages

Iconic singer, songwriter, humanitarian, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and four-time GRAMMY Award winner Steven Tyler and Live Nation celebrated the inaugural Janie’s Fund Gala with an exclusive live viewing of the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, elegant dinner, and unforgettable night of performances at the historic RED Studios Hollywood.

Released: 25-Jan-2018 6:05 AM EST
MEN MAKE THE MUSIC:USC Annenberg Study Reveals That Women's Voices Are Missing From Popular Charts
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The report examines gender and race/ethnicity of artists and content creators across 600 popular songs on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end charts from 2012 to 2017.

Released: 24-Jan-2018 5:05 PM EST
Conservation Efforts Reveal New Details About Alamo Cannons
Texas A&M University

Texas A&M conservators have revealed new details about two cannons used during the Texas Revolution’s 1836 Battle of the Alamo. The Rio Grande Cannon and Spanish Cannon returned home to the Alamo in San Antonio on Monday after almost four months at Texas A&M University’s Conservation Laboratory on the RELLIS Education and Research Campus in Bryan.

Released: 22-Jan-2018 2:05 PM EST
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Race at the Movies’ Expert Available
 Johns Hopkins University

Mark Christian Thompson, a Johns Hopkins University English professor who last semester taught a course “Race at the Movies,” is available to talk to reporters looking for movie analysis and Oscars/Golden Globes commentary.

Released: 5-Jan-2018 3:05 PM EST
Cold Weather Marathon Training Tips
Pitcher Communications

Get ahead of the competition by training in the cold: Advice from a Bank of America Chicago Marathon physician

Released: 20-Dec-2017 8:05 AM EST
UK’s Favourite Christmas Spirit Revealed with Online Searches
University of Warwick

BRANDY is the UK’s favourite Christmas spirit, according to research into our festive online searches from the University of Warwick

Released: 7-Dec-2017 5:05 PM EST
Folklorist's Research Tracks Societal Trends in Decorated Graduation Caps
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

The emerging tradition of DIY decorated mortarboards offers insight into current day culture. UNLV professor and folklorist Sheila Bock is documenting the graduation caps and researching trends in the stories they tell.

Released: 7-Dec-2017 12:05 PM EST
Six Tips to Survive Holiday Stress
Loyola Medicine

How to cope with the stresses of the pending holidays.

Released: 6-Dec-2017 11:05 AM EST
Bill D’Elia ’69 and David E. Kelley to Receive Serling Award
Ithaca College

.Award-winning television producer/director Bill D’Elia ’69 and producer/writer David E. Kelley are this year’s recipients of the Rod Serling Award for Advancing Social Justice Through Popular Media. The goal of the Serling Award is to recognize modern media professionals’ work that raises awareness of prejudice, inequality and society’s changing social norms.

Released: 30-Nov-2017 3:05 PM EST
Olympic Sports Federations Get 'D' for Self-Governance
University of Colorado Boulder

A first-of its kind report card for the organizations charged with supporting Olympic sports down to the youth level found much need for improvement in transparency, democratic processes and checks and balances.

Released: 28-Nov-2017 2:05 PM EST
Researchers Trained Neural Networks to Be Fashion Designers (Sort Of)
University of California San Diego

Researchers from the University of California San Diego and Adobe Research have demonstrated how artificial intelligence and neural networks could one day create custom apparel designs to help retailers and apparel makers sell clothing to consumers based on what they learned from a buyer's preferences.

     
Released: 20-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST
Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Texas A&M University

Although you may consider your pet a part of the family, there are many reasons why it should not join you at the dinner table during Thanksgiving.

Released: 2-Nov-2017 12:20 PM EDT
New Game Highlights the Challenges of Reporting Sexual Harassment
American University

"Hurl the Harasser," created by the American University Game Lab, tackles the issues sexual harassment victims face, and what happens when women come together to speak out.

Released: 2-Nov-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Dog Park Etiquette
Texas A&M University

Does your dog need a change of scenery? Consider taking Fido to the dog park, where he or she can play, exercise, and socialize with other dogs and people. These activities can benefit your dog both physically and mentally.

Released: 27-Oct-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween
Texas A&M University

Children and adults may love the spooky traditions of Halloween, but our pets are less likely to appreciate the costumes, masks, and parties associated with Halloween night.

Released: 24-Oct-2017 12:05 PM EDT
True or Fake? What Type of Content Are You Resharing on Social Media—and Do You Care if It's Accurate?
University of Redlands

This study contributes to theory in Information Systems by addressing the issue of information quality in the context of information re-sharing on social media. This study has important practical implications for SNS users and providers alike. Ensuring that information available on SNS is of high quality is critical to maintaining a healthy user base.

Released: 24-Oct-2017 10:05 AM EDT
What Makes Horror Movies Scary? “We do,” Says Baylor Film Expert
Baylor University

The best scary movies adapt to society’s current fears and turn current cultural, social and political preoccupations into elements of horror, says James Kendrick, a Baylor University film historian and an expert on the horror film genre.

Released: 23-Oct-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Halloween Candy? Go for the Chocolate, UNLV Dentist Says
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Chocolate is the sweet treat least likely to play tricks on your teeth.

   
Released: 17-Oct-2017 12:05 PM EDT
'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Speaks on Race and Identity
Northwestern University

Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show,” urged journalism students from the Medill School and around the country this week to “pursue the facts” in an era when mainstream news outlets are being accused of promoting “fake news.” 

Released: 10-Oct-2017 3:05 PM EDT
Anticipated Social Media Buzz Can Drive Tourism
University of Georgia

How much positive feedback travelers think they’ll get on social media can predict whether they intend to visit a tourism destination, a new University of Georgia study has found.

Released: 5-Oct-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Former Pros Recall King’s victory Over Riggs, Lasting Effect on Women’s Sports
Texas Tech University

The historic Battle of the Sexes tennis match is being further immortalized in a movie by the same name that recalls personal and professional struggles of the participants.

Released: 4-Oct-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Battle of the Sexes: From Line Judge to Movie Critic
Bowling Green State University

In conjunction with the release of the film “Battle of the Sexes,” Bowling Green State University sport management professor Nancy Spencer is available to share her experience serving as a line judge for the famed 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Released: 28-Sep-2017 12:15 PM EDT
Experts Available on Branding, Social Impact of NFL Protests
Northwestern University

Northwestern University faculty are available to discuss the implications of NFL players’ protests during the national anthem and the league’s response.



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