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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 4-May-2025 04:09 ET (4-May-2025 08:09 GMT/UTC)

23-Jan-2025

Marcus Freeman named 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

Marcus Freeman, head coach at the University of Notre Dame, was named college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, presented by Marathon Oil.

23-Jan-2025

7 schools awarded financial grants to fuel student well-being

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association is championing student health and well-being by awarding financial grants to seven schools nationwide.

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American Heart Association

15-Jan-2025

Syracuse University’s Fran Brown named Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award recipient

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association has named Syracuse University’s Fran Brown as the recipient of the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. 

13-Jan-2025

Bay Area community leader champions CPR education and heart health on national platform

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ winner draws inspiration from personal connection to heart disease.

9-Jan-2025

Race- and gender-based microaggressions linked to higher post-birth blood pressure

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

More than one-third of Asian, Black and Hispanic women in the study group reported  experiencing at least one microaggression related to race and gender during or after their pregnancy.

Journal

Hypertension