MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Minnesota Department of Education issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Education honored 11 distinguished Minnesota high school students at a virtual award ceremony June 20 with Scholars of Distinction awards. "These students have done outstanding work by putting their ideas, passions and unique talent into their projects. I congratulate each of them on the effort they put into challenging themselves," said Education Commissioner  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 (TNSres) -- Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America (Allianz Life), a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release: * * * Yet Allianz Life study finds many want more interaction with their financial professional * * * KEY FINDINGS: * 55% of Americans worry a major recession is right around the corner, down from 64% at this time last year * Just 37% say they  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: Whether you're in a traditional, part-time, online, or executive MBA program, the degree you receive at the end is usually the same: a Master of Business Administration. What differentiates each program's offering is the experience and focus. In this article, you'll learn about four distinctive characteristics of an executive MBA program to help you decide if pursuing one is  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 25 -- Minneapolis College issued the following news: Creating dynamic partnerships that enhance learning opportunities for students and prepare them for future careers occurs across Minneapolis College. The Graphic Design and Web Design programs provide hands-on experiences from knowledgeable instructors focused on preparing students for exciting careers that explore creativity and technology. Partnerships enhance the learning within these programs and create import  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nine London-based attorneys were recognized in the inaugural publication of the "Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales." The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, is the Patron of the Pro Bono Recognition List, which recognizes barristers and solicitors who gave 25 hours or more of pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The nine Faegre Dri  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: Faegre Drinker announced today that Nick Begakis has joined Faegre Drinker's product liability and mass torts group as counsel in the Los Angeles office. Begakis joins from a national litigation and trial firm where he was senior counsel. Begakis represents clients in a wide range of disputes that include multidistrict litigation, consumer class actions, mass torts and product liability, as well a  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 26 (TNSres) -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: Five recent St. Olaf College graduates have been offered grants to study and teach abroad during the 2024-25 academic year by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Program was created and funded by Congress in 1946 to promote international goodwill through the exchange of students and scholars in all areas of education, culture, and science. The program awards approximately 1,900 grants annually   more

DECORAH, Iowa, June 25 -- Luther College issued the following news: Emily Hursh, a rising senior at Luther College majoring in history and minoring in museum studies, applied what she learned at Luther during a spring 2024 internship for the highest court in the U.S. Hursh, a rising senior from St. Charles, Minnesota, was able to connect her history studies at Luther with her internship duties at the Supreme Court of the United States in D.C. Hursh completed the collections management internsh  more

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, June 26 -- Mall of America, a shopping and entertainment complex, issued the following news release: Mall of America(R) opens another exciting first-to-market men's lifestyle brand, Mugsy. Known for their super-stretch denim infused with softness and durability, Mugsy is on a mission to redefine men's apparel for the modern guy. Mugsy began as an omni channel brand in 2016 with the launch of their men's jeans that were both comfortable and stylish. The flexibility of th  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- Rezidor Hotel Group issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Brussels / Windhoek - 25 June 2024 -- Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group's footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on track to reach its goa  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 25 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: University of St. Thomas Creative Director Pete Winecke and Art Director John Mau in the Marketing, Insights and Communications department recently were recognized at the annual Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One Awards event. The duo placed in two categories for designs for St. Thomas Magazine. Winecke and Mau took home second place in the Best Magazine Cover category for the summer 202  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following transcript on a conference call on June 24, 2024, with Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo: * * * ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo answered questions on Monday to preview the 2024 NBA Draft Presented by State Farm, which tips off on ESPN and ABC this Wednesday, June 26 and continues with the second round on Thursday, June 27 on ESPN.   more