MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 021 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has initiated 81 students and 3 honorary members into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society this year. The 104th Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony was held on April 21 in Tripp Commons. Taylor-Bascom Chair in Science Communication and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor Dietram Scheufele gave the keynote address, "From CRISPR to A more PR

EL PASO, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: An estimated 168 billion gallons of wastewater -- or produced water -- is generated annually by the Permian Basin fracking industry, according to a 2022 report by the Texas Produced Water Consortium. The major waste stream has proved both difficult and costly to treat because of the chemical complexity of the water. In a new study published in the journal Water, researchers at The Uni more PR

PASADENA, California, April 30 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Each spring, Caltech invites newly admitted students to campus to see for themselves what makes the Institute's unique community worth joining. For three days, students and their family members participate in a range of events, panels, tours, and activities to learn more about the Caltech experience. This year, 207 students (out of 315 total admitted students) attended the event, known as Discove more PR

BRONX, New York, May 1 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Erin DeGregorio As global instability and geopolitical crises--including wars in Europe and the Middle East as well as the displacement of populations and changing migration patterns--continue to make headlines both domestically and abroad, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John O. Brennan FCRH '77 warned that cybersecurity should remain at the forefront. "A lot of that phenomenon certain more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 1 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: By Jennifer Roach University of Rochester faculty regularly earn regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement. As part of an ongoing series, we're spotlighting their accomplishments. Mark Adams elected VP of Medical Society of State of New York Mark Adams, a professor of clinical imaging sciences, w more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Shawn Ammann Food access is a serious problem that affects all kinds of communities, including the Binghamton region. Using data science, Binghamton University students are doing what they can to help. The digital and data studies program at Binghamton University has teamed up with a local organization to address food insecurity. The mutually beneficial connection has helped make great strides in improving food more PR

CHESTER, Virginia, May 1 -- Brightpoint Community College issued the following news release: CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. - Brightpoint Community College celebrated the induction of nearly 90 students into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society during a ceremony held at the institution's Chester Campus on April 25, 2024. Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for two-year colleges and is the largest honor society in American higher education. It recognizes the academic achievemen more PR

DARWIN, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: A new study by Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has shown that Australian private midwifery programs have achieved better outcomes for women and their babies compared to the Australian national average. Through private midwifery programs, women are allocated a primary midwife who is on call from the initial booking through to six weeks post-partum. This continuity of care more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Curtin University has unveiled a new multi-million dollar venture studio to fast-track innovation in the resources industry and develop new technologies to support net-zero emissions by 2050 under the Trailblazer Universities Program. The $18.6 million platform will build and accelerate the growth of start-ups that are focused on pioneering sustainable resources solutions. Assistant Mini more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University issued the following news: Through the installation of educational public art in urban neighborhoods, the Brown sophomore hopes to inspire mutual understanding of the blind and visually impaired community. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- When most people meet Daniel Solomon, they don't assume he's blind. "They look at me and say, 'Well, you don't look blind," he said. "And my answer is, 'OK, so what exactly does a blind person loo more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 1 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Policy Research Shop project meets with regional planning commission. * * * In the midst of a regional and national housing crisis, how can New Hampshire and Vermont towns in the Upper Valley create affordable housing for a larger, more diverse, and more mobile workforce while also considering budget-conscious development, the rural nature of the region, and the desire of many towns to maintain their more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A project co-led by two Penn State professors has been selected to receive up to $815,959 from the Grid Deployment Office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The team will evaluate prospective market design changes to efficiently integrate batteries and other unconventional resources into wholesale electricity markets, with the aim of improving electrical grid reliability. Mort Webster, prof more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: Following a national search, Andy Bowne, EdD, has been named president for Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, effective July 1. A champion of higher education with more than 20 years in leadership, he most recently served as president of Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. Amplified student achievement, increased enrollment and strengthened business and community partnerships marked  more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation University Australia's Annual Report for 2023 was tabled in the Victorian State Parliament today. The ongoing financial effects of a downward trend in student enrolments, was further impacted in 2023 by unexpected but necessary changes to international student visa arrangements, resulting in the University recording a significant deficit for the second successive year. The Univ more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation University researchers have contributed to the improvement of the perceived lower status of Vocational Education and Training (VET) through their input to the recent House of Representatives' Inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of VET. The suggestions of Emeritus Professor Erica Smith and Adjunct Professor Robin Shreeve, members of Federation University's research group 'Res more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Amanda Rubalcava Five University of California San Diego researchers have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific organizations. Professors Peter Ebenfelt, Robert Heath, Natalia Komarova, Dean Kit Pogliano and Wei Xiong are among 502 scientists, engineers and innovators who  more PR

SOMERS, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education Department is offering STEAM-based summer programs for youth ages 11 to 17. They run weekdays from June through August. These programs focus on creativity and exploration through coding, technology, and bioscience, and provide one-on-one instruction and small class sizes. Expert instructors engage students and ignite a pas more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: James T. Stroud has been named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America. He joins the ranks of nine newly appointed ESA Fellows and ten 2024-2028 ESA Early Career Fellows, elected for "advancing the science of ecology and showing promise for continuing contributions" and recently confirmed by the organization's Governing Board. Stroud, an Elizabeth Smithgall Watts Early Career Ass more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, May 1 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: Future entrepreneurs from Indiana University Kokomo gained inside knowledge of what it's like to make an idea into a business, from someone who started where they are now. Katara McCarty, founder and CEO of Exhale and a former IU Kokomo student, shared her experience as an entrepreneur, including winning the $75,000 first prize in the NBA Foundation's 2024 All-Star Pitch competition. One of 10 contestants,  more PR

VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 1 -- Camosun College issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Camosun College won the 2024 CICan (Colleges and Institutes Canada) bronze award of excellence in Indigenous education. The award was presented at the CICan conference in Calgary on April 30. "This award is a great honour," says Todd Ormiston (Tutchone & Tlingit), Executive Director of Eye? Sqa'lewen, the Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections. "It is important that we p more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 1 -- Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue issued the following news on April 30, 2024: WEST LAFAYETTE, IN & WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue unveiled its Tech Diplomacy Academy, the world's first and only online education platform poised to revolutionize how government, business, technology and citizen leaders are trained at scale about critical and emerging technologies, and how to compete and lead in a contested tech more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Traci Geisler, director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries, and Bruce Kingma, professor of entrepreneurship in the School of Information Studies and Whitman School of Management, co-organizers of the 2024 RvD iPrize and Spirt of Entrepreneurship Award. Winners of the Raymond von Dran (RvD) iPrize for Student Entrepreneurship competition and the Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Aw more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 1 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: The presence of Lawrence Technological University is growing in Iraq, as evidenced by a recent agreement with the American University of Iraq-Baghdad--and a meeting between LTU President Tarek M. Sobh and the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani during the prime minister's recent visit to the Detroit area. "This pivotal encounter underscores Lawrence Technological University's commitment to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the historical and cultural contributions of people hailing from Asian and Pacific Island countries. This year's theme is "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation,'' which is a continuation of the "Advancing Leaders'' series that began in 2021. Faculty experts at the George Washin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Despite challenges posed by a shifting political landscape and a new restrictive abortion law, President Biden's reelection campaign is focusing efforts on winning back the key battleground state of Florida. With abortion emerging as a central issue, Democrats hope to mobilize voters and secure Florida's 30 electoral votes in the upcoming election, even as recent polls show Trump maintaining a lead in the state. D more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is facing a delicate situation as he nears the end of his tenure. Despite losing influence to former President Trump within the GOP, McConnell remains a key figure in shaping party policy. While he has criticized Trump and faced pressure to oppose him, McConnell recognizes the need to work with Trump to maintain party unity and achieve electoral success. Despite tensions, M more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Recent surveys show former President Trump holding narrow leads over President Biden in seven key battleground states, including Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. While Biden has gained ground in some states, Trump maintains a slight edge overall with the race expected to be closely contested leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: In a recent interview with Time magazine, former President Trump refused to unequivocally rule out the possibility of political violence following the November election if he does not win. While expressing confidence in a victory, Trump's ambiguous remarks on the fairness of the election raised concerns, particularly in light of the events that unfolded after his 2020 defeat, including the Capitol riot. Critics vi more PR

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Canada, May 1 -- Northwestern Polytechnic issued the following news release: Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is launching two new online certificates that will equip educational assistants with the in-demand skills needed for Alberta classrooms. Beginning Fall 2024, NWP will be offering an Educational Assistant (EA) certificate specializing in Literacy Supports. An additional Educational Assistant certificate for Inclusion Supports will be added for the Winter 2025 term. "Educa more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 1 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: Reporter and author Robert Samuels (BSJ06) will address 2024 graduates and their families as the convocation speaker for the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. "We are honored to have Robert share his advice and insights with the Class of 2024," said Dean Charles Whitaker (BSJ80, MSJ81). "His outstanding accomplishments will provide inspiration to  more PR

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: Waynesburg University students taking the Jurisprudence course this semester met with University of Oxford Associate Professor of Law Dr. Paul Yowell via Microsoft Teams Thursday, April 25, to discuss his book on constitutionalism. Over the course of the semester, students studied Dr. Yowell's book, "Constitutional Rights and Constitutional Design: Moral and Empirical Reasoning in Judicial Review," lin more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By James Hill Portland Community College Legal Resource Center has signed an agreement to partner with the City of Portland's Office of Community & Civic Life to provide free legal support for immigrants and refugees in Portland. Civic Life's Immigrant & Refugee Program and the PCC Legal Resource Center plan to offer free help on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals, work permit applications, im more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science introduces its online Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree, the first graduate program of its kind among Ivy League universities. As a catalyst for disruptive innovation, artificial intelligence is upending nearly every field and transforming ho more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: Mitchell Schnall, MD, PhD, has been appointed to a newly created role as Senior Vice President for Data and Technology Solutions for the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), following two terms as Chair of Radiology in Penn's Perelman School of Medicine. In his new role, he will lead teams and projects that will pave a path for Penn Medicine to lead th more PR

LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: The Queen Mary-led study reveals the most detailed picture yet of genetic contributors to blood pressure. The findings lead to improved polygenic risk scores, which will better predict blood pressure and risk for hypertension. Researchers led by Queen Mary University of London and supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have discovered over a hundred new regions of the  more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, May 1 -- Rasmussen University issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Rasmussen University today announced the expansion of its Bloomington Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to the Hennepin/Anoka campus. Through this expansion, all Rasmussen University campuses in the Twin Cities area will now offer the CCNE-accredited/1 program to nursing students. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for baccalaureate-educated registered nurses i more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 1 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: By Greg Livadas An important space for RIT students who are military-affiliated, veterans, and their families, now has a name and a refresh thanks to benefactors who want to support members of the U.S. armed forces. The William A. and Laurel A. Eckholm Veterans Lounge at the office of Veteran Student Success was dedicated Friday, attended by the couple, who traveled to Rocheste more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, May 1 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Tobin Vaughn Thom and Randi McKenzie have been associated with San Diego State University for over four decades, advocating and embodying the benefits of wellness, health and fitness. Now, they are creating a legacy to ensure the values they espouse will always be emphasized at the university. The McKenzies have established a fund supporting the enhancement of physical education activities at the Aztec Re more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, May 1 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: Southeast Missouri State University's hospitality management program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). ACPHA is the accrediting commission providing and maintaining standards for hospitality administration and management programs. The organization provides public assurance that programs are of acceptable quality, provid more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University issued the following news: In keeping with a Brown tradition that dates back more than two and a half centuries, seniors Marielle Buxbaum and Caziah Mayers will address their fellow graduates on Sunday, May 26. In separate Commencement speeches, Caziah Mayers, left, and Marielle Buxbaum, will encourage their peers to seek and celebrate community. All photos by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Soon- more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Abhinav Diwan, MD, a highly regarded cardiologist with expertise in the molecular underpinnings of cardiovascular disease, has been named the inaugural Charlie W. Shaeffer, MD, Professor of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Diwan was installed by David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs, the George and Carol Bau more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Sana D. Karam, MD, PhD, a renowned radiation oncologist widely known for cutting-edge cancer research that combines radiation therapy and immunotherapy to treat head and neck, and pancreatic tumors, has been named the James S. McDonnell Professor of Radiation Oncology and head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Her more PR

MUNICH, Germany, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: The path to a professorship calls for expert knowledge, creativity and, more than anything, for ambition and motivation. And there's a new challenge waiting at the end of the journey: Leading a team. TUM's "Faculty@TUM" continuing education program helps professors navigate this role change. What does good leadership mean in the world of science? Daniel Pittich has been working on this question for more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news on April 30, 2024: A $25 million gift from the Mays Family Foundation will support the construction of a new graduate education building in the Mays Business Education Complex (BEC) at Texas A&M University. This gift was announced during a ceremony Friday, April 26. The foundation's donation is the largest single donation in Mays Business School's history, and it is one of the largest gifts to an academic program a more PR

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, April 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Texas State Technical College's New Braunfels location will offer two new technical programs this fall. Certificates of completion will be available there in Industrial Systems Mechanic - Electrical and in Structural Welding. "The main excitement is getting out in the community and promoting the programs," said Mike Anderson, TSTC's vice president of operations at the New Braunfels location. "We see a l more PR

HARLINGEN, Texas, April 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Some Texas State Technical College students from the Harlingen location medaled at the recent 2024 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston. Winning gold medals were Allison Agundiz, of Donna, in Welding Sculpture; Mohamed Deyab, of Harlingen, in Sheet Metal; Rene Garay Jr., of Brownsville, Matthew Muniz, of Mercedes, and Adrian Munoz, of Harlingen, in Automated Manufac more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Phoebe Skok Five UC San Diego graduate students recently joined the ranks of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a prestigious national organization that recognizes scholars whose commitment to social justice, diversity, leadership and academic excellence pushes the boundaries of doctoral education. These exemplary scholars are leaders in their fields; they deeply embody the spir more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Andy Brown Russell Legate-Yang, AB'22, has been selected as a 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow, which will support his doctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Legate-Yang is one of this year's 30 Soros Fellows, who were chosen for their achievements and their potential to make significant contributions to U.S. society, culture or their academic fields. Each fellow will receive up  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: Story by Avery Craine Powell Two UNC Greensboro students earned the honor of attending the United Nations 68th Annual Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. The meeting is the largest gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Doctoral student Nida Qamar and graduate student Cathy Knowles '98 both att more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 1 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix proudly announces the establishment of the Student and Alumni Leadership Council, which held its first meeting on March 21, 2024. The Council, working alongside the Office of Educational Equity (OEE), will play a pivotal role in enhancing co-curricular programs, fostering institutional connectedness, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. With a focus on nurturing a cult more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: Maximilian T. Schuster, a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, was honored with the 2024 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Faculty and Graduate Programs' Teaching Excellence Award. The award celebrates faculty members who have demonstrated an exceptional ability to inspire and shape the next generation of college student educato more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: UW Medicine researchers have received a five-year, $12.6 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to create a digital evaluation tool for people who experience hallucinations. Hallucinations are the most common psychotic experience. They occur in about 13% of the U.S. population and are associated with a range of conditions, from substance use to head tr more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Roma Agarwal '27 is majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Like many students pursuing the sciences, her academic schedule is tightly defined, making it difficult to fit in a semester abroad. But, thanks to A&S' new offering, Health and Science in Madrid, Agarwal is ready to pack her suitcase for an experiential learning semester in Spain this fall, while also staying on track with her coursew more PR

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma honored the graduates from the most recent fall, spring and summer terms during the 2024 commencement ceremony held April 27. The ceremony marked the first with the university's 13th president, Dr. Kayla Hale officiating. "As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduates, we recognize not only their academic prowess but also their resi more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education Office will host the 33rd Annual Aging Well Conference on June 7, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The conference is an opportunity to learn from experts in the field of aging and to gain insight into ways to take care of ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. This year includes an exc more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, May 1 (TNSres) -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: Wayne State College students Braxton Dalton of Raymond and J.R. Schaaf of Broken Bow have qualified to compete at the Future Business Leaders of America's (FBLA) National Leadership Conference June 24-27 in Orlando, Fla. At the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Kearney, Dalton qualified to compete in the Impromptu Speaking competition and the Foundations of Marketing event. Shaaf qualified for the Job I more PR

HARLINGEN, Texas, April 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: College Factual recently placed Texas State Technical College at the top of its list of 2024 Best Mechanic and Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the United States. According to its website, collegefactual.com, the company was created to help students research colleges and careers. It gathers data from public and private sources, including the U.S. Department of Education. "We are proud of the  more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 1 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Growing up in Morgantown, West Virginia University was the obvious college choice for Eva Cicci and Colton Sanders. Now, as they prepare to graduate in May, the two School of Public Health students are ready to start a new journey, expanding on the impact they've already made through their experiences serving communities across the state. "I was born and raised more PR