Washington University appoints interim vice chancellor

Missouri – Washington University in St. Louis has appointed Apryle Gladney interim vice chancellor and chief human resources officer. Gladney has worked with the university for 25 years, most recently as associate vice chancellor for Human Resources. She succeeded Scot Bemis on Oct. 15. The post Washington University appoints interim vice chancellor appeared first on Government Market News.

California investing $1.3 billion for transformative rail and transit projects

The California State Transportation Agency (CSTA) is investing $1.3 billion in funding to support new transit and rail projects around the state. This funding, part of the agency’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), looks to provide Californians with sustainable alternatives to driving while advancing the state’s climate goals.  This funding announcement is part […]

To meet AI energy needs, big tech chooses the nuclear option

The nuclear power sector is heating up thanks to investments from large technology companies. Within a single month, Amazon, Google and Microsoft each unveiled nuclear power agreements that will serve their growing data centers while adding carbon-free electricity to the broader power grid.  Together, these deals represent more than 1,600 megawatts of new nuclear energy […]

Department of Commerce unveils $1.6B notice of funding opportunity to advance semiconductor packaging

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is announcing a funding opportunity of up to $1.6 billion to support advanced semiconductor packaging research and development (R&D).  “This ambitious funding opportunity is designed to fill key technology gaps in advanced packaging to ensure U.S. leadership in the global semiconductor ecosystem,” […]

$1 billion investment will upgrade Buffalo sewer system

The Buffalo Sewer Authority has announced a $1 billion initiative to upgrade the city’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The 15-year program, known as Queen City Clean Waters, will modernize more than 50 sites across Buffalo, including a $250 million upgrade to the Bird Island Wastewater Treatment Facility.  This investment addresses one of Western New York’s […]

Four more states eligible for almost $4.6 billion to expand broadband deployment

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is approving four more states’ initial proposals for the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This approval will offer nearly $4.3 billion in funds to expand states’ ability to connect residents to reliable, high-speed internet.  Alaska, Alabama, Florida and Ohio will now […]

Gulf Shores, Alabama, airport appoints director

Alabama – Jesse Fosnaugh has been appointed airport director of Gulf Shores International Airport. Prior to his appointment, Fosnaugh served as airport deputy director for Branson Airport in Missouri. He brings more than 18 years of airport experience to the role. He will officially begin his role Dec. 30, 2024.  The post Gulf Shores, Alabama, airport appoints director […]