News by subject: NPT

Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the...

Dominic Sims, CEO, International Code Council (Code Council), has been selected by the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee as the recipient of the prestigious Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award. Members of the U.S....

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new initiative aimed at supporting women's health in Greater Boston through...

In comments filed with the California Energy Commission (CEC) Friday, Consumer Watchdog made the case for a maximum gross refining margin that penalizes refiners for profits of over 70 cents per gallon.  ...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)?an alliance of leading cancer centers?hosted an oncology policy summit, today, focused on how sexual and reproductive health can impact people with cancer before, during, and after treatment....

Nicklaus Children's Health System this month received an upgraded AA- bond rating with a Stable outlook from Fitch Ratings and a reaffirmed A rating with an improved Positive outlook from Standard and Poor's....

Africa to Silicon Valley (A2SV), a leading international organization training African university students to have better access to career opportunities and create tech-driven local solutions for their local communities, is working to expand in 2024...

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Kids in the Spotlight (KITS), a nonprofit that empowers youth in foster care through filmmaking, today announced the acquisition of its new production studio in Van Nuys, California. This milestone achievement was made possible by generous donations...

Moore, a leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, announces the next step in experiential marketing for donor cultivation. Moore has created an immersive virtual reality donor experience, launching a new frontier of donor engagement...

The subtlety of childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) seizures, coupled with their close association with learning and mental health difficulties, can delay diagnosis despite CAE being one of the most common pediatric syndromes in the United States,...

For 10 years, the ACAMS France chapter has been uniting professionals to end financial crime and fight back against criminals who threaten the essence of our economies and communities....

Deerfield Management and the Deerfield Foundation announced today they will honor the 2023-2024 recipients of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Peter Steelman Scholar Award at the second annual Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Summit. The AML...

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To mark May Wildfire Preparedness Month, the California Fire Foundation (www.cafirefoundation.org), the California-based non-profit that assists families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect, is helping Californians...

May 8th is National Animal Preparedness Day and AKC Reunite wants to remind you to include your pets in your disaster preparedness plans. Storms, flooding, and wildfires across the country have been heartbreaking for owners and their pets. But it is...

Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and 70% have never seen a veterinarian*. According to a new Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the Humane Society of the United States**, only around one in four...

Indian Motorcycle Owners Around the Country Come Together to Raise Funds for Nonprofit Organization Supporting the Families of Military Service Members & First Responders Folds Of Honor Provides Educational Scholarships to the Spouses and Children...

The Great Resignation saw workers quit their jobs in droves?but many are now regretting it. A new survey of US workers reveals those who changed jobs since the pandemic are significantly less satisfied with their jobs than their colleagues who...

The Conference Board Employment Trends Indextm (ETI) decreased in April to 111.25, from a downwardly revised 112.16 in March. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the Index increases, employment is likely to...

More than 400 healthcare union members return to Sacramento during Nurses Week in a direct appeal to elected leaders: Fix education backlog and staffing issues that impact patient care. Rally at California State Capitol: West Steps, 10th Street and...

A new text messaging program announced today by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Bright by Text, and the Helping Adults Talk to Children (HATCH) Lab at Idaho State University will put trusted information into the hands of...

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) annual Is America HurricaneStrong? survey tracks past and future consumer preparedness actions and levels of understanding regarding safety, home protection, building codes, and insurance. The 2024 findings...

TeachRock, the education resource founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, announces today that they have partnered with WETA, the flagship PBS station in Washington, DC, on the latest PBS series from Henry Louis...

National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) President, Carole Fisher, is once again taking the helm as the host of the acclaimed podcast series, "The Girlfriends." Produced by NOVEL for iHeartRadio, this enthralling second...

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Kessler Foundation announced today a pilot study to revolutionize bladder management for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The study introduces the Butterfly iQtm, a cutting-edge, portable...

The crisis of spiraling heating costs already afflicting Illinois gas customers will reach catastrophic levels over the next decade if state policymakers don't curb rampant spending by utilities, according to a study released Monday by the Building...

The 2023-2024 school year may be drawing to a close, but teachers still need supplies to get them across the finish line. During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), chewy granola bar brand, JUNKLESS Foods and social impact platform, Frontline...

In the evolving landscape of human resources, Candice Elliott, founder of HR firm Fortress and Flourish, is leading the change by daring to champion fair, equitable, and sustainable pay systems in California and beyond. As an HR strategist and...

For 15 years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces. These outdoor areas facilitate "backyarding," the act of taking every day activities that we normally do inside into the outdoor spaces...

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced the formation of the Diabetes Primary Care Alliance (the Alliance), made possible through a new partnership between the ADA and the DARTNet Institute. The Alliance is a growing national...

HQP, a subsidiary of Health Center Partners of Southern California, receives $5M grant to improve access to quality oral health care for vulnerable seniors Delta Dental Community Care Foundation commits to 5-year, $5M grant to San Diego senior oral...

Make-A-Wish, a global non-profit organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, recently announced that the 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event raised more than $2.9 million for the organization. The funds, donated...

NephCure, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to finding better treatment options and a cure for rare kidney disease, proudly announces the launch of its new website, NephCure.org. The revamped online platform serves as a pivotal hub of...

To commemorate this significant declaration, CooperRiis Healing Community will host a special event on May 20th, at 9:30 am. The event...

America's national night of remembrance, PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast. A tradition unlike...

Nearly all American adults (95%) agree stroke is an emergency, yet according to new omnibus survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign, less than half (43%) say they would call 911 if they were experiencing a common...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new partnership to support critical scientific research and development (R&D) for global health. The partnership is focused on supporting science and...

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Think Together, California's leading nonprofit provider of afterschool, expanded learning and school improvement programs, is proud to announce it has recognized Colton Joint Unified School District with its Champion of Change Award at the district's...

Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide, a coalition of over 16,000 citizens, businesses and organizations leading the charge advocating for Sunday liquor sales will be running TV ads for the first time this week in support of House Bill 4231.   Viewers...

Today, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power forged ahead in the fight against child malnutrition by announcing a $200 million investment in the procurement and distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) ? a...

Melmark, a nationally-recognized non-profit human services provider recently held its biennial fundraising gala, The Dream Maker's Ball: Melmark Generations. Over 200 guests gathered at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 20th to...

The national unemployment rate for technology occupations edged downward to 2.8% in April following an unusual spike earlier in the year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and...

Sporting Life, the iconic sports and style retailer, is hosting the 24th annual Sporting Life 10K, sending thousands of participants down Yonge Street, with net proceeds supporting Campfire Circle. Since 2000, the Sporting Life 10K has raised more...

Three distinguished institutions?The University of Notre Dame, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Padua, Italy?recently joined the ranks of the prestigious Universities Space Research Association (USRA). Following their...

Texas Children's Hospital is pleased to announce the new executive leadership structure at the Texas Children's Heart Center, which has been ranked number one in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News and World Report for...

The Reading League (TRL), a nonprofit organization leading the advancement of evidence-aligned reading instruction, has launched its ground-breaking Curriculum Navigation Reports, which are unbiased reviews of how reading curricula measure up to the...

MMA Global, a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to elevating marketing practices, is proud to announce that entries for the highly anticipated 2024 SMARTIEStm Awards are officially open. This prestigious program transcends a mere competition; it...

Approximately 30,000 babies are born prematurely every year in Canada, spending their first weeks or months in the NICU. This can be an incredibly difficult time for families as they navigate the uncertainties that come with staying in the hospital....