BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- Boston University issued the following news on May 30, 2024: * * * BU experts in law and media science react to historic verdict and what it means for the former president's future * * * By Joel Brown Thursday's conviction of Donald J. Trump, the first former U.S. president ever to face criminal charges, "is an incredibly historic moment, and generally for all the wrong reasons," says Tammy Vigil, a Boston University College of Communication associate profes more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news on May 31, 2024: Foley Hoag LLP advised in the formation of a second flagship climate tech fund by Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), a leading global venture capital firm funding early-stage climate innovations. On May 29, 2024, CEV announced the closing of an oversubscribed funding round with total capital commitments of $305 million, significantly higher than its initial $200 million target. The launch of Fund II f more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 1 (TNSres) -- Hampshire College issued the following news: For their Div III, recent grad Basil Perkins 21F studied Tiresias, the trans prophet from ancient Greek/Roman mythology. "The energy here is so palpable," says Basil. "We care so much about what we study, and it's contagious. It's something that I'm going to take to every single other place that I go for the rest of my life." At Hampshire College, every student completes a "Div III," a yearlong, advanced s more PR

LINCOLN, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the fourth year of Growing Wild Massachusetts, a program dedicated to engaging residents across the state in the important work of enhancing and preserving pollinator habitats. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner  more PR

LINCOLN, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the fourth year of Growing Wild Massachusetts, a program dedicated to engaging residents across the state in the important work of enhancing and preserving pollinator habitats. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Co more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration is celebrating the award of $42 million from the U.S. EPA's Clean School Bus program to 17 Massachusetts school districts. The program enables school districts to replace fossil-fueled school buses with cleaner electric models, helping communities reduce climate pollution and the resulting health risks for children. In addition to strong advocacy from the M more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 31, 2024: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 will host a joint Geographic Response Strategies exercise next week to test the feasibility of plans that have been developed to contain and recover oil spilled into the Blackstone River. The exercise will be held Wednesday, June 5 more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The city of Boston issued the following news: This innovative initiative, created in partnership with Roxbury Community College (RCC), builds on the City's commitment to advancing workforce development in Boston. The Lab aims to inform evidence-based policies and practices through rigorous analysis and collaborative efforts while fostering learning and innovation in the field. The launch event was held at the City Hall Plaza Pavillion on May 18, 2024. "The Lear more PR