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$3.6M to advance nuclear energy awarded to U-M (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
The Department of Energy will support research into nuclear reactor monitoring, safety and aging as well as community consent in nuclear facility siting.
Four U-M projects funded by the Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Partnerships program aim to make nuclear energy safer and more equitable.
The projects are designed to improve the monitoring of nuclear reactors during operation; explore the sa more PR
'Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body' chosen as 2024-25 Go Big Read book (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Rebekah Taussig
Rebekah Taussig wasn't alone, but she sure felt like it.
Paralyzed since the age of 3, Taussig couldn't help noticing that depictions of disability were limited to the monstrous Hunchback of Notre Dame, inspirational Helen Keller or angelic Forrest Gump.
None came close to capturing her experience, nor did she expect them to.
"I'd never considered disability an identity wort more PR
A Message From VCU President Rao (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following statement on April 30, 2024, by President Michael Rao:
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Dear VCU Community,
Yesterday's events outside of Cabell Library remind us of the complexities we face as a university committed to free speech, safety and operating our university.
While our community cherishes the right to peaceful protest, setting up structures on our campus lawn violated our policy. Our staff respectfully and repeatedly asked ind more PR
A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow, Thrive (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, May 2 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release:
This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to help employees learn, grow and thrive in their careers.
According to Dr. Carrie Klypchak, senior director of Academ more PR
Alison Badgett Named Director of the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education Ian A. Waitz announced recently that Alison Badgett has been appointed the new associate dean and director of the Priscilla King Gray (PKG) Public Service Center. She succeeds Jill Bassett, who left that role to become chief of staff to Chancellor Melissa Nobles.
"Alison is a thought leader on how to integrate community-engage more PR
APIDA Heritage Month builds community through food and fellowship (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
April at the University of Wisconsin-Madison marks the annual celebration of APIDA Heritage Month. This year's theme, "Ingredients, Identities, and Intersectionality," recognized the close connection between food and identity, particularly within the APIDA community. Much like the commonalities and differences of their foods - take kare-kare, kare and curry, for example - the people of the APIDA r more PR
Arizona State University: Cronkite School Tops BEA Rankings for Third Consecutive Year (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news:
For the third straight year, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University took the top spot in the Broadcast Education Association's (BEA) ranking of schools based on the creative achievements of their students.
The Cronkite School finished first in the Overall Programs category, as well as the Top Winning Sp more PR
Arrowhead Center at NMSU Deputy Director Named Among NM's Women of Influence (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
Dana Catron, deputy director of Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, was recently named among the 2024 Women of Influence by Albuquerque Business First.
Catron oversees multiple programs at Arrowhead Center, spearheads proposal and funding capture efforts and cultivates value-added partnerships across the region. Arrowhead Center is the engine for economic development and technology tran more PR
AU's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Earns Accreditation From CACREP (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 2 -- Ashland University issued the following news:
Ashland Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that its Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree has been accredited through March 31, 2030, by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The two-year, peer-reviewed accreditation process included a complete self-study of the program and the institution. The self-assessment CACREP requires of programs is focuse more PR
Austin Peay State University: Alumna Kaytah Mejia Wins Best Thesis Award for Military Mindset Research at Graduate Conference (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news:
Austin Peay State University graduate Kaytah Mejia, who finished her master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology in December 2023, recently earned the Best Thesis of 2023 award from the Tennessee Conference of Graduate Schools.
Her thesis, "The Impact of Organizational Justice Perception on Organizational Commitment: "Exploration on the Military Mindset," showcased her commitment to un more PR
Biology Professor Earns ESU's Highest Professional Honor (10)
EMPORIA, Kansas, May 1 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
A professor who delights in sharing his knowledge and mentoring the next generation of biologists is the 2024 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. Dr. William Jensen, professor of wildlife ecology, director of ESU Natural Areas and director of the Schmidt Museum of Natural History, learned of the award during his field ecology class on Tuesday, April 30.
Jensen began his career at Emporia more PR
BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES (10)
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, May 1 (TNSres) -- Black Hills State University issued the following news:
This spring, several Black Hills State University students traveled to national research conferences to present their research.
In April, five BHSU students traveled to Long Beach, Calif. for the largest National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) to date. Students Baily May, Ellie Moore, and Abigail Renner presented research posters, and Min Kyung Park and Vincent Peterson gave oral pr more PR
Brighter Future program prepares students for life after high school (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother.
The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed in life.
Steve Beck, Oklahoma 4-H Youth Develop more PR
Cal State East Bay MESA Earns First-of-Its-Kind Accreditation for Broadening Participation in STEM (10)
HAYWARD, California, May 1 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news:
Cal State East Bay MESA College Prep Program is one of the first pre-college STEM programs in the U.S. to earn accreditation for its progress in broadening opportunity for Black, Latina/o/e and Indigenous students in STEM from Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. The program, led by the Institute for STEM Education, earned the certification for its documente more PR
Camosun College: Pathway to Tech Programs Open Doors for Women, Indigenous Students (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 2 -- Camosun College issued the following news release:
Camosun College is launching two new programs designed to help women and Indigenous peoples - two underrepresented groups - explore a career in the growing technology sector as result of additional funding from the B.C. government.
"British Columbia has a rapidly expanding tech sector with a range of well-paying careers," says Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. "We are takin more PR
Capilano University Announces Kari Wharton as Vice-President, University Relations (10)
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 2 -- Capilano University issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Capilano University (CapU) is pleased to announce that Kari Wharton will be the next vice-president, university relations. Wharton has been serving the role on an interim basis since December 14, 2023 and, after a recruitment process, assumed the role permanently as of May 1, 2024.
Wharton will provide strategic direction to raise the University's profile, secure support for its pr more PR
Central Michigan University: An AI Literacy Framework for Master of Business Administration Programs (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
By Conner Leslie
Mirna Diab is a doctoral student in the Education Technology program at Central Michigan University. She is creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy framework for MBA programs that is aligned with industry expectations for MBA curricula. The framework aims to provide MBA programs with precise guidelines for enhancing their curricula, ensuring their graduates are equipped to meet more PR
Central Michigan University: Health Professions Dean to Step Down (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
By Ari Harris
Tom Masterson, dean of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University, has announced plans to step down from his role this summer. Masterson said he will serve as dean through June 30, then plans to return to a faculty role in the spring semester of 2025 after a brief transitional leave.
"It has been an honor to serve as dean and to support and more PR
City of Ada Designates $1.25M for ECU's New Nursing/STEM Building (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, May 2 -- East Central University issued the following news:
The City of Ada has designated $1.25M of Prop 2 economic development funds to support the East Central University School of Nursing Expansion Project in the construction of the new Nursing/STEM building on the ECU campus.
"The City of Ada and ECU have had a long and productive relationship in improving Ada and the lives of its citizens," said interim City Manager for Ada, Angie Stout. "This relationship continues with t more PR
Civic Engagement: UTC Innovation Lab Students Work to Tackle Real-World Challenges (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 2 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news:
Last August, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Innovations in Honors program and the Chattanooga Department of Innovation Delivery and Performance agreed to collaborate on developing solutions to citywide challenges involving public housing and health during the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Innovations in Honors program, designed for transfer and current UTC students at the sop more PR
College of Arts and Sciences Names Inaugural Director of Research Administration (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, May 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
As Syracuse University's largest school with over 300 faculty spanning the sciences, mathematics and humanities, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is a key contributor to the University's R1 Carnegie designation, signifying very high research activity. In 2023 alone, A&S' research and related expenditures exceeded $19 million. While funded research keeps faculty on the cutting edge of their fields, there are many a more PR
College of William & Mary: Dust & Discovery - Will NASA Astronauts Unearth Microbes on Mars? (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news:
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A W&M professor and three undergraduate students contributed to NASA research preparations for human missions to Mars.
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By Laura Grove
Astronauts on an upcoming crewed mission to the red planet are unlikely to find little green men, but there is compelling evidence to suggest that they may find other forms of life. If living organisms do exist on Mars, preventing cross-contaminati more PR
COM Work Earns Top Honors at Regional Student Production Awards (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Boston University's College of Communication issued the following news:
COM student work earned top honors in four categories at the annual Student Production Awards sponsored by the Boston/New England chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, best known for the Emmy Awards for professional work.
COM students also were recognized with five honorable mention awards in four categories: sports, newscast, video essay and arts/entertainment/cul more PR
Commencement profile: Through disability rights advocacy, she's improved campus accessibility, climate (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Brelynn Bille has been a passionate advocate for disability rights oncampus, often tapping personal frustrations to fuel broader change. Photo by Doug Erickson
Brelynn Bille once had a supervisor who kept leaving items around the office in such a way that it made it difficult for Bille, who uses a wheelchair, to access her office. After multiple conversations about it with no changes, Bille moved more PR
CONCORD UNIVERSITY ADDS THREE NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FALL 2024 (10)
ATHENS, West Virginia, May 2 -- Concord University issued the following news release:
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reviewed and approved three new certificate programs to be offered at Concord University beginning this fall, including Child Welfare (undergraduate level), Human Resource Management (graduate level), and Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate level).
Students who earn the Child Welfare Certificate will be competent in the use and application of social work skil more PR
CSUB Raises $175,000 for Runners on Giving Day Virtual Fundraising Marathon Breaks Donor Participation Records (10)
BAKERSFIELD, California, May 2 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news:
More people than ever before donated to support students during California State University, Bakersfield's virtual Giving Day fundraiser.
CSUB's Raising for `Runners Giving Day, which ran from noon on April 2 to noon on April 3, brought in $175,000 from more than 1,000 gifts, a new record. The university's previous three Giving Day events combined raised more than $400,000 from nearly 1,700 gif more PR
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: CCM's Asian Media Initiative to Support AAPI Voters With New Luce Grant (10)
NEW YORK, May 2 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
The Asian Media Initiative (AMI) at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism's Center for Community Media (CCM) has received a new award from the Henry Luce Foundation to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community journalists in the run-up to the 2024 U.S. elections.
This grant from the Luce Foundation - awarded as we approach AAPI Heritage Month in May - recogni more PR
Dartmouth College: Human Remains Working Group Issues Quarterly Report (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 1 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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New regulations require informed consent to use Native American objects.
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In its second report since its launch in May 2023, the provostial Working Group on Human Remains at Dartmouth has described its work to date to review the management of the human remains in Dartmouth's care.
The working group is part of Dartmouth's response to the discovery last year of Native American ancestral remains more PR
David Cortez wins Protein Society award for contributions to basic protein science (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
David Cortez, the Richard N. Armstrong Ph.D. Professor of Innovation in Biochemistry and chair of biochemistry, won The Hans Neurath Award, a 2024 Protein Society Award, for recent contributions of exceptional merit to basic protein research.
David Cortez
Cortez, a world-renowned leader in DNA damage response and repair mechanisms and the pathophysiology of cancer, developed and applied highly creative technolo more PR
Denver Post Names Aims Community College a Winner of the State of Colorado Top Workplaces 2024 Award (10)
GREELEY, Colorado, May 2 -- Aims Community College issued the following news release:
"Being recognized as a Top Workplace, for the fourth time, is a reflection of our collective commitment to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential," said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and president.
This list is based solely on employee feedback from a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner E more PR
DMC History Professor Dr. Bryan Stone Designated Today as a Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation 'Piper Professor' (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 2 -- Del Mar College issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Colleagues with the Del Mar College (DMC) Social Sciences Department and administrators filed into History Professor Dr. Bryan Stone's classroom one by one this morning. Students in the faculty member's class, HIST 1302 U.S. History 1865 to Present, looked a little perplexed.
But, the purpose became clear when College officials presented Dr. Stone with a certificate designating him a 2024 "Piper Professor more PR
Dr. Scot McKnight Joins Houston Theological Seminary's Doctor of Ministry Faculty (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release:
Houston Christian University and Houston Theological Seminary (HTS) are pleased to announce that Dr. Scot McKnight joins the teaching team for the Doctor of Ministry program, teaching classes and supervising students.
Dr. McKnight brings decades of teaching experience and an active engagement with the church to the study of the New Testament (NT). He has written over 50 books, including "The Jesus Creed: L more PR
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business: A New Model for Study-Abroad Takes Global Classroom on the Road (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- Drexel University's LeBow College of Business issued the following news:
By David Allen
Florence or Barcelona? Talk about a tough choice for studying abroad in Europe: Florence, in northern Italy, is home to classic art and architecture dating back to the Renaissance. Barcelona is in Catalonia, an autonomous region of Spain with a language and culture distinct from the rest of the country, and famed for its coastal beaches and nightlife. They're se more PR
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Using Graduate Student Research as an Effective Recruitment Tool (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSres) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
Students in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department presented research on a range of topics to show prospective candidates what's possible at Duke.
Duke's MEMS department's recent research symposium served as a crucial platform for graduate students to present their work to an audience of would-be Blue Devils. The event proved instrumental in highlighting the int more PR
Durham College Recognized for Faculty Leadership, Sustainability Efforts by Colleges and Institutes Canada (10)
OSHAWA, Ontario, May 2 -- Durham College issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Durham College (DC) is a double winner in this year's Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Awards of Excellence after the organization recognized faculty member Laura Maybury and DC's sustainability efforts both with bronze awards in their selected categories.
Laura Maybury, Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty
During her 10-year tenure at DC, Maybury, Program Coordinator for DC's Occupational Therapist As more PR
Education Department Officials Visit VCU to Hear About Innovations in Closing Equity Gaps and Supporting Transfer Students (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Brian McNeill
Senior officials from the U.S. Department of Education visited Virginia Commonwealth University on Friday to hear how VCU is innovating to close equity gaps and improve higher education access and student success, particularly among transfer and STEM students.
"We're doing some uncommon things here, and it's making an impact," said Hernan Bucheli, Ed.D., interim vice president for Strateg more PR
Emporia State, Washburn University School of Law Launch New Academic Partnership (10)
EMPORIA, Kansas, May 2 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
A new academic partnership between Emporia State University and Washburn University School of Law will benefit ESU students who want to become attorneys and help address the problem of legal representation across much of the state. The partnership allows students to complete a bachelor's degree as well as a law degree in six years.
The 3+3 program of Law Early Admission Program, where students spend three years at ea more PR
Enterprise State Partners With Wiregrass Medical Center for Health Science Instruction (10)
GENEVA, Alabama, May 2 -- Enterprise State Community College issued the following news:
Rural communities face certain health disparities, but local students might be the answer to bridging those divides.
A new partnership announced today between Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva, Enterprise State Community College, and the Geneva Regional Career Technical Center (GTECH) will provide hands-on training for dual-enrolled high school students and college students.
"We are really excited about p more PR
Excelencia in Education Recognizes Three CSUF Programs for Championing Latinx Success (10)
FULLERTON, California, May 1 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
Since becoming one of 10 institutions across the U.S. to earn the Seal of Excelencia in 2021, Cal State Fullerton has upheld its commitment to championing programs that excel Latinx student success.
Excelencia in Education, a national nonprofit organization that promotes Latinx student achievement in higher education, recognized three CSUF programs in its 2024 publication, "Advancin more PR
Fordham Law Clinic Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Housing Practices in New York City (10)
BRONX, New York, May 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
By Elizabeth Moore
Fordham Law School's Right to Housing and Civil Rights Litigation Clinic filed a class action lawsuit against the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) on behalf of low-income Black and Hispanic renters who were eligible for federal rental assistance during the pandemic but were told not to apply. The suit says they wer more PR
Four Cornell professors elected to national academy (10)
ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A professor of global development, a biochemist, a mathematician and a chemist are Cornell's 2024 electees to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the academy announced April 30 at the close of its 161st annual meeting.
The newly elected members are: Mario Herrero, professor and Nancy and Peter Meinig Family Investigator in the Life Sciences, Department of Global Development in the College of Agriculture and Life Scien more PR
Four VCU Students and Two Recent Alums Selected for Prestigious National Science Foundation Funding (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College
Four Virginia Commonwealth University students and two recent alums have been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious national initiative that helps graduate students advance their studies in STEM-based disciplines.
The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, more PR
Freedom of Expression debates reflect civil discourse (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Freedom of speech is the best policy, the audience voted at the finale of a four-debate sequence led by the ILR School this semester as part of Cornell's Freedom of Expression Theme Year.
"This series showcased once again how vigorous but respectful debate is at the heart of freedom of expression and an essential element of the academic life of the university," said Alex Colvin, Ph.D. '99, the Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean more PR
FSU Awards Three Faculty With Distinguished University Scholar Award (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Kathleen Haughney
Florida State University has awarded three outstanding faculty members with the Distinguished University Scholar Award in recognition of their long-standing track records of research and/or creative activity.
"Our specialized faculty lead major programs, train the next generation of scholars and provide a level of expertise that is often difficult to find," said Vice President for Research more PR
Griffith University Awarded $2.2 Million in NHMRC Investigator Grants (10)
GOLD COAST, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news:
Griffith University has been awarded $2.2 million across the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Bronwyn Griffin from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Dr Yun Shi from the Institute for Glycomics.
Associate Professor Griffin will receive a $1.6 million Investigator Grant which will be used for her project into a new impleme more PR
Grow as you go: 'Peecycling' helps plants and compost thrive (10)
ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Growing healthy plants takes time, care, sunlight, water.
And human urine?
Urine may not be the most obvious fertilizer, but it's one of the most readily available. And it could be an important ingredient in helping cultivate more sustainable agriculture and food systems that produce less environmental waste. Urine could also be a handy resource in tending home gardens and compost piles, thanks to an interdisciplinary co more PR
Hannah Neprash Receives 2024 University of Minnesota McKnight Presidential Fellow Award (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 1 -- The University of Minnesota School of Public Health issued the following news release:
University of Minnesota School of Public Health Assistant Professor Hannah Neprash has been recognized with the McKnight Presidential Fellow Award, one of the University's highest honors. A health economist, Neprash's research focuses on the delivery and financing of health care at a time when the complexity of the American health care system continues to grow.
The McKnight P more PR
Henze to Step Down as LC State Athletic Director in June (10)
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 1 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release:
Brooke (Cushman) Henze announced Tuesday that she will be stepping down as Lewis-Clark State College's athletic director at the end of June.
Henze, 44, said it is simply the right time for the move. She is in her 18th year in the athletics department and seventh as athletic director. She will continue in her role, including as director of the Avista NAIA World Series, through June 30. She shared the followin more PR
HFC Pre-Engineering Team Named National Community College Innovation Challenge Finalist (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, May 1 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges has named HFC as one of 12 finalists in the national 2024 Community College Innovation Challenge. This year's project is an app to help users detect misinformation online.
Now in its eighth year, the CCIC seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to develop innovative solutio more PR
Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future: APSU Highlights Health Disparities at Mount Olive Cemetery (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news:
By Ethan Steinquest
Austin Peay State University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program recently hosted a groundbreaking professional development program at the historic Mt. Olive Cemetery to address health disparities and promote antiracism in public health.
The program was funded through Austin Peay's GOVing Tuesday initiative and hosted in partnership with the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservatio more PR
Indiana University Law School: Professor Drobac Interviewed for Stories on Civil Rights and #MeToo (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 2 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
IU McKinney Professor Jennifer Drobac has given countless interviews on religious, reproductive, and sex-based civil rights. She remains in demand by local, national, and international media for her expertise in these areas of the law.
Professor Drobac has been helping media members to translate the law and complex legal issues for the public. The advent of the #MeToo movement and H more PR
Integrated Pest Management Program staffer to help schools implement IPM plans (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program has announced the appointment of Donald DeMackiewicz Jr. as the new PA IPM schools program assistant.
The PA IPM program, a collaboration between Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provides educational and logistical resources to help develop and implement effective, sustainable and enviro more PR
Ivy Tech Community College and Conexus Indiana to Develop Skills Training to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Technology Adoption Statewide (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Ivy Tech Community College and Conexus Indiana today announced the details of a new collaboration aimed at increasing the number of advanced manufacturing firms across the state that have integrated digital technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning in their operations and manufacturing processes. The partnership calls for the creat more PR
Ivy Tech Community College's Ivy+ IT Academy Wins 2024 TechPoint Mira Award for Community Impact (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Ivy Tech Community College today announced it received the 2024 Community Impact Award at the 25th annual TechPoint Mira Awards gala on April 26. Ivy Tech was recognized for the Ivy+ IT Academy, a program that fills a crucial gap in Indiana's rapidly expanding tech sector by providing accelerated IT training to Indiana residents.
In partnership with Google and Jobs for the Future, the Ivy+ IT A more PR
Kyoto University Alumni Association Hosts a Reception in Vietnam (10)
KYOTO, Japan, May 2 -- Kyoto University issued the following news:
The Kyoto University Alumni Association hosted a reception 27 February 2024 at a restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event was attended by 53 individuals, including the University's faculty and staff as well as former students. Among the attending alumni were members of the Kyoto University Vietnamese Alumni (mainly former international students residing in Vietnam) and the Hanoi Yoshida-kai (mainly Japanese alumni). Also attendin more PR
Lewis & Clark College: Decoding Cellular 'Shape-Shifters' (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news:
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Biologist Sharon Torigoe and her students investigate the mechanisms that determine a cell's fate.
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As embryos, all complex organisms are partially made up of pluripotent stem cells, which have the capacity to differentiate into any kind of cell: nerve cells, muscle cells, blood cells, skin cells, and the like. As the ultimate biological "shape-shifters," these cells are proving key to regenerat more PR
Loyola University Chicago: Markeda Newell Named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
Loyola University Chicago announced today that Markeda Newell, PhD, has been appointed Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective July 1, 2024. Newell has served as Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs since 2023 and is an associate professor of school psychology in the School of Education.
As the lead administrator on faculty matters, she has worked with academic leaders across campuses to enhan more PR
Macalester College: Maccolades for April 2024 - Awards Galore (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 2 -- Macalester College issued the following monthly roundup:
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from April 2024.
Speaking up for libraries
Angi Faiks, library director, was nominated and elected to the Executive Committee of the Center For Research Libraries Board of Directors.
"I am thrilled to be representing Macalester and colleges like ours on the more PR
Machine Learning for Maternal Health: OU Engineer Receives NSF CAREER Award for Preeclampsia Study (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
Talayah Razzaghi, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation for her work titled "Personalized Maternal Care Decision Support System for Underserved Populations."
Known as a CAREER award, Razzaghi was awarded $496,732 to research machine learning-b more PR
Main Street Ventures, Thomas More University Partner for Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release:
Thomas More University's Dr. Anthony '65 and Geraldine '66 Zembrodt Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ZCEI) will partner with Main Street Ventures as it prepares for the third annual Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy, a one-week entrepreneurship boot camp for high school students, this summer.
Through this collaborative effort, Main Street Ventures, a leading organization dedicated to supporting en more PR
Malika Grayson, Ph.D. '16: From graduate school to global inspiration (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
For Malika Grayson, M.S. '14, Ph.D. '16, earning advanced degrees in mechanical engineering at Cornell propelled her entrepreneurial journey in STEM advocacy, inspiring her to motivate others to pursue their dreams and overcome challenges. A global keynote speaker, bestselling author, mechanical engineer and founder of STEMinist Empowered, Grayson provides educational consulting, professional development and resources t more PR
Marquette Alumni Couple Commits to Major Gift to Establish Interdisciplinary Commercial Real Estate Institute (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 2 -- Marquette University issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that Perry and Sheila Vieth, founding members of Marquette University's President's Advisory Council, have made a major gift to launch a new collaborative institute -- the Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership.
The multi-million-dollar gift will establish one of the nation's only interdisciplinary real estate institutes, har more PR
Marshall University: Japanese Outreach Program Expands Outreach Throughout Region (10)
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, May 2 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
The Marshall University Japanese Outreach Program, housed in the Marshall University Research Corporation, continues its mission to foster cultural understanding and education by engaging with local elementary and middle schools. Since February 2023, the program has visited over 30 schools, reaching more than 1,000 students across the region.
Over the past year, the Japanese Outreach Program expanded its more PR
Matt Hogue to Develop and Lead New Academic Center for Sports Broadcasting at CCU (10)
CONWAY, South Carolina, May 1 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news:
Coastal Carolina University will soon begin the development of an academic center devoted to training the next generation of leaders in sports broadcasting. Matt Hogue, broadcast veteran and vice president for intercollegiate athletics and University recreation, will transition to a new role in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts to take the lead in this endeavor, effective more PR
Mayor Bass Visits UCLA Law to Discuss Philanthropic Responses to Homelessness (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news:
People from across the UCLA School of Law community welcomed Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass to the law school on April 12 for a high-level forum on the key role that philanthropic enterprises can play in solving the homelessness crisis.
The event, "Philanthropy, Business, Government and the Homelessness Crisis," was presented by UCLA Law's Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy an more PR
MD Anderson and Pan American Health Organization Join Forces to Support Cancer Prevention and Control in the Americas (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced the signing of an agreement to strengthen cancer prevention and control initiatives across the Americas. The event took place in Washington, D.C., with leaders from both organizations.
As part of the new agreement, MD Anderson and PAHO will work together to support the im more PR
Media Tip Sheet: President Biden's Campaign to Prioritize Rust Belt States (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
President Biden's path to reelection hinges increasingly on Rust Belt states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as polling shows Trump leading in Sun Belt states like Arizona and Georgia. While Biden's campaign has not written off the Sun Belt entirely, they are prioritizing defense in the Blue Wall states where polling remains close.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provid more PR
Media Tip Sheet: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Initiates Motion to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has initiated a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership position in the House. The move follows weeks of threats and criticism directed at the speaker, with Democrats pledging to support efforts to table Greene's motion in order to maintain order in the House.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide context, commentary and analysis on t more PR
Medicine and Sustainability Lecture at UAMS on May 16 to Focus on 'Climate, Biodiversity and People' (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites the public to attend a lecture series on medicine and sustainability on May 16 with a presentation by Stephen T. Jackson, Ph.D., scientist emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey.
During the second annual lecture in the Richard and Ellen Sandor Lecture Series, Jackson will discuss "Climate, Biodiversity and People: Acti more PR
Mercer University: Goldwater Scholar Strives for 'Excellence, Innovation' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
By Andrea Honaker
Mia Jastrzembski was drawn to engineering because of its problem-solving aspect, and family experiences caused her to narrow her focus to the biomedical side of the field. Seeing her grandfather's battle with cancer inspired her to pursue a career where she could uncover medical solutions and improve patient outcomes.
The sophomore is one of two Mercer University students chosen this year to receive the more PR
Miami Dade College and FIFA Announce Unprecedented Collaboration (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Yesterday, at Miami Dade College (MDC) Padron Campus in Little Havana, Madeline Pumariega, President of MDC, one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the country, and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, the home of football around the globe, announced a new collaboration to offer MDC students internships and establish the first-ever FIFA exhibition in the U.S. The exhibition will be hous more PR
Mid-State's Nursing Program Remains in Top Nursing School Ranking (10)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, May 2 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news:
The Nursing program at Mid-State Technical College has again been named a top-ten nursing school in Wisconsin, ranking fourth on the 2024 Best RN Programs in Wisconsin list from RegisteredNursing.org.
This ranking comes shortly after the Wisconsin Board of Nursing announced Mid-State's National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rate of 100 percent for 2023. The perfec more PR
MIT Faculty, Instructors, Students Experiment With Generative AI in Teaching and Learning (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
By Katherine Ouellette, Office of Open Learning
How can MIT's community leverage generative AI to support learning and work on campus and beyond?
At MIT's Festival of Learning 2024, faculty and instructors, students, staff, and alumni exchanged perspectives about the digital tools and innovations they're experimenting with in the classroom. Panelists agreed that generative AI should be use more PR
MIT: Exploring the History of Data-Driven Arguments in Public Life (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 28 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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William Deringer studies "very old things and very technical things" -- that have never been more relevant.
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By Peter Dizikes, MIT News
Political debates today may not always be exceptionally rational, but they are often infused with numbers. If people are discussing the economy or health care or climate change, sooner or later they will invoke statistics.
It was more PR
MIT: Now Corporate Boards Have Responsibility for Cybersecurity, Too (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
A new ruling from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), known as the Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure (https://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/2022/33-11038.pdf), went into effect last fall. The ruling requires public companies to disclose whether their boards of directors have members with cybersecurity expertise. Specifically, registrants more PR
MSU Billings Announces 97th Annual Commencement (10)
BILLINGS, Montana, May 1 -- Montana State University-Billings issued the following news:
The 97th Annual Montana State University Billings Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 4, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at MetraPark.
Approximately 700 students are expected to have the opportunity to participate in the Commencement Ceremony this spring. This includes degree candidates from fall 2023, spring 2024, and summer 2024. The event is open to the public.
"Commencement is more than a culm more PR
MSU's Nadorff Honored by Nationally Prestigious Psychology Group, Named 'Friend of APTC' (10)
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 2 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
For demonstrating long-standing commitment to the field of psychology, Mississippi State University's Michael Nadorff is the recipient of a prestigious Friend of APTC award from the Association of Psychology Training Clinics, an annual honor presented to educators who provide unwavering support while training future psychologists.
Nadorff, a professor and director of the MSU Department of Psychology's cli more PR
Murdoch University Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship to India (10)
PERTH, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news:
Director of Murdoch University's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation Professor Rajeev Varshney has been named one of five recipients of the Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowship to India.
The global fellowships are awarded each year to outstanding scientists to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange with leading institutions in India.
The other beneficiaries this year come from the University o more PR
Murdoch University: Simulation Makes the Grade for Teacher Screening (10)
PERTH, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Murdoch University issued the following news:
New research from Murdoch University has found that simulations are an effective on-entry screening tool for teaching candidates.
The simulations expose university students to authentic classroom dynamics, increasing their confidence, and providing a safe learning environment.
Australian universities are now required to implement non-academic on-entry evaluations for all teacher education candidates.
To meet more PR
National Science Foundation awards CAS student a Graduate Research Fellowship (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution graduate student Megan Adler recently received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is considered the most prestigious and competitive fellowship for any STEM graduate student. There are approximately 2,000 awardees out of an estimated 14,000 applicants. Awardees receive $159,000 in funding over thr more PR
NC Students Triumph on Global Stage, Win Third Place Overall at International Business Case Competition (10)
WELLAND, Ontario, May 2 -- Niagara College issued the following news release on May 1, 2024:
Niagara College (NC) School of Business and Management students made their mark on the global stage, securing the third-place overall rank at the Corvinus Undergraduate Business Experience (CUBE), an international business case competition held in Budapest, Hungary. From April 4 to 12, a team of four students ventured from their NC roots to Corvinus University of Budapest, ready to showcase their analyt more PR
New Facilities Allow NMSU Extension to Offer More Resources (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
From 4-H youth programming to food demonstrations, the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service county offices serve the residents of New Mexico in a variety of ways. With one recently opened county office and plans for two additional county facilities in the works, NMSU Extension is expanding its resources across the state.
In September 2023, the new Curry County Extension Office l more PR
New River Community College Philanthropists Honored With 2024 Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy (10)
DUBLIN, Virginia, May 2 -- New River Community College issued the following news release:
Gary Hancock of Pulaski recently received the 18th Annual Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. He was nominated for the award by New River Community College.
Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCEE), more than two dozen individuals, families, and organizations have earned the 2024 Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The awards were presented at more PR
Newberry College Announces New Partnership With S.C. National Guard (10)
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, May 2 -- Newberry College issued the following news:
Newberry College has entered a historic new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard. The agreement was announced Wednesday in a ceremony at Holland Hall on the college campus.
The enhanced partnership includes a $1,000 scholarship, acceptance of all tuition assistance from the South Carolina Army National Guard, and an on-campus liaison for students who are members of the guard.
"Every time I see a more PR
NMSU Announces 34th Annual WERC Environmental Design Contest Winners (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 1 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Nearly 100 students from 11 universities competed in New Mexico State University College of Engineering's 34th annual WERC Environmental Design Contest April 7-10 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.
The WERC Environmental Design Contest brings industry, government and academia together in search for improved solutions to today's environmental challenges in all fields more PR
NYU: Study Shows How Higher Education Supports Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Students Through Culturally Relevant Courses, Programs, and Research (10)
NEW YORK, May 1 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release:
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Analysis of minority-serving institutions on the East and West Coasts demonstrates layered processes to build students' capacities
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The model minority myth paints a picture of Asian Americans as a monolithic group with unparalleled success in academics. A new NYU study unpacks this myth, exploring the needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and how higher education in more PR
Ohio Wesleyan University: 2024-2025 Accounting Fellows (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, May 2 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Seven Ohio Wesleyan Students Selected for Competitive Woltemade Center Program
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The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected seven students as 2024-2025 Accounting and Finance Fellows. Being selected as fellows gives the students access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities.
Ohio Wesleyan's 2024-2025 Accoun more PR
OHSU Partners With CareOregon to Launch Oregon's Only Preventive Medicine Residency (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 1 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
An innovative partnership between Oregon Health & Science University and CareOregon will establish a new residency program designed to improve the health of individuals, but also whole communities.
CareOregon is providing $2.5 million through 2030 to launch the OHSU Preventive Medicine Residency Program. It will be the state's only preventive medicine residency when its first two residents begin training more PR
Ontario Tech University Joins Canadians for CANDU Campaign (10)
OSHAWA, Ontario, May 2 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release:
Ontario Tech University announces its support for Canadians for CANDU, a campaign promoting the deployment of CANDU nuclear technology at home and abroad to achieve Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.
Ontario Tech, a STEM-focused Canadian university, is at the forefront of advanced energy research. Named Research University of the Year (Undergraduate) in 2023 by Research Infosource, th more PR
Opening Nights at FSU Announces New Chair (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Noelle Enright
Opening Nights at Florida State University's Development Council has selected Ron Sachs as its chair for the 2024-2025 season.
In this role, Sachs, a Miami native and founder/chairman emeritus of Tallahassee-based Sachs Media, will be an advocate for Opening Nights by strengthening the relationship between the performing arts program and the community.
"For many years, our family and work fam more PR
OSU students take the stage in 'Battle of the Bands' competition (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
While most Oklahoma State University students are hitting the library to study for finals, music industry majors take the stage to learn about all facets of the music industry.
The "Anything but Classical" course at the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music offers many unique opportunities for students to get involved in producing, performing and writing music. One event that every student l more PR
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Children's Learning Center Receives State Equity Award (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Robert & Maureen Dunham Children's Learning Center is among 22 recipients of gold-level recognition in Pennsylvania's 2024 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Awards.
Gold, silver or bronze recognition was awarded to 37 recipients based on their ability to enhance equitable practices within their program as part of providing quality more PR
PennWest-Edinboro: Edinboro Foundation Awarded $20,000 in Support of Youth Programming (10)
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- PennWest issued the following news:
The Edinboro University Foundation will continue its long history of supporting educational programs at PennWest Edinboro, thanks in part to a recent $20,000 grant from Erie Insurance.
Presented through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, the funding will benefit ongoing K-12 initiatives on the Edinboro campus.
Programs include:
* Summer Reading Program - Dozens of local, elementary-age children tak more PR
Pitt Swanson School of Engineering: SPIRALing Into the Future (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news:
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A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Zhejiang University developed a new framework called SPIRAL to improve high computing performance
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From a luxury to a day-to-day necessity, computing isn't quite what it used to be.
As applications like machine learning and 5G mobile networks become the norm, the need for high computing perform more PR
Prebys Foundation Awards $1 Million to Support Salk Institute's Research and Diversity Efforts (10)
LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
As part of its $7 million "Prebys Research Heroes" program, the Prebys Foundation awarded Salk Professor Tatyana Sharpee and Assistant Professor Dannielle Engle each $500,000 to fund their research. The grants will be dispensed over two years and are part of 14 grants the foundation awarded to support women pursuing research careers in San Diego.
"We are deeply grateful to the P more PR
Purdue Northwest Raises More Than $2 Million on PNW Day of Giving (10)
WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
Generous donors to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) contributed more than $2 million to support students during PNW's 11th annual Day of Giving on April 24.
A record number of over 2,000 donations were made during the 24-hour event. The Pride Athletics received almost 900 gifts alone.
"We deeply appreciate the enthusiastic response of our community to PNW's annual Day of Giving," said Lisa Goodnight, more PR
Purdue University Northwest Names Marie Mora as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (10)
WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 2 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced Marie Mora will join the university as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 15, 2024.
Mora was selected following a national search. She most recently served as deputy provost at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has played impactful roles in public higher education institutions for nearly three decades, including extensi more PR
Purdue: Anu Receives Grant From NSF's Technology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships Program (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Anu(TM), a health and wellness brand developing innovative controlled-environment agriculture systems, has received a $194,197 grant through the National Science Foundation's Technology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships, or TECP, program.
Purdue University alumni Scott Massey and Ivan Ball founded anu, which has received funding from Purdue Innovates. Anu currently is led by partners Sven Nelson, Ball more PR
Purdue: Racing Advocate and Purdue Global Advisory Board Member Michael Good Looks to Increase Student Opportunities, Experiences (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Michael Good is glad to be back home again in Indiana.
Good, a member of Purdue Global's School of Business and Information Technology Advisory Board, recently was named president of Performance Racing Industry (PRI) following a four-year period of working for a Cincinnati-area automotive components manufacturer.
His ties to the automotive sector run deep, as his father worked at General Motors, opening the more PR
Regis College: Master of Social Work Candidate for Graduation and Senior Class President to Serve as the University's 2024 Student Commencement Speakers (10)
WESTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Regis College issued the following news:
Cassandra Colon, MSW '24, and Madeline Conover '24, have been selected as the student speakers for the university's 94th commencement ceremony on Sat., May 11 at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston.
As a student in the university's graduate program, Colon was an active member of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Advisory Board, worked as a student mentor and tutor, and served as a graduate student representative on the Regis more PR
Remembering Chasity Nunez, a Shining Star at MIT Health (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
On March 5, the MIT community lost one of its shining stars when Chasity Nunez passed away. She was 27.
"Chas," as her friends and colleagues called her, served as the patient safety and clinical quality program coordinator at MIT Health. In her role, Nunez helped MIT Health maintain its high safety standards, working to train staff on reporting procedures and best practices for patient safe more PR
RMU Announces Monumental Seven-Figure Gift From Alumnus Russ Olsen to Elevate RMU Basketball (10)
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Robert Morris University issued the following news:
Robert Morris University is thrilled to announce a transformative seven-figure gift from alumnus Russ Olsen ('82), establishing the Olsen Basketball Excellence Fund.
Olsen's gift marks a significant milestone for RMU Athletics, particularly for the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball team.
The Olsen Basketball Excellence Fund will enhance various facets of the basketball programs, including spec more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology: 3+3 Law Program Celebrates First Cohort of Graduates and Expanded Program Offerings (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, May 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The path to obtaining a law degree typically requires at least seven years in higher education. However, students enrolled in RIT's Accelerated 3+3 Law program are able to shave a year off of their journey and get a head start on establishing their career in law.
This May, fourth-year students Megan Hartman, Kate Hickey, Kaitlin Sommer, and Ella Walton will simultaneously graduate from RIT and co more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology: NTID Alumnus Runs Interpreting Agency With Community Mindset (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, May 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Michael Rizzolo '78 (social work), '86 MS (human services management) didn't plan on learning American Sign Language when he came to RIT as a student, but he grew interested and eventually became an interpreter. Today, he is founder and CEO of the interpreting agency Interpretek.
Over 30 years, the company has grown to serve the entire U.S. Still, Rizzolo has prioritized the close-knit, family fe more PR
Roger Williams University: Celebrating Student Research at 11th Annual SASH (10)
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 1 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news:
From a presentation on preventing wrongful convictions to a digital journalism project about water quality in the Ocean State to an evaluation of removing a local dam, students highlighted their research and capstone projects at the 11th annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) on Wednesday, April 24.
As part of the annual tradition of SASH, undergraduate and graduate students from across a more PR
Royal Roads University: 'They Know Where I Work. - Battling the Effects of Online Threats (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 1 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news:
Academics, at their best, are seekers of knowledge, tellers of truths.
But the truth is, sharing such knowledge in the public sphere, beyond academic journals and conferences, can attract insults, harassment and even threats.
Because online blowback is a fact of life for post-secondary researchers, Royal Roads University's Jaigris Hodson and Victoria O'Meara, Chris Tenove and Heidi Tworek of UBC, and the more PR
Royal Roads University: PPA Program Blends Indigenous Culture With in-Demand Job Skills (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 1 -- Royal Roads University issued the following news:
Kelly Loffler was ready for a change.
An esthetician since she graduated from high school, she had operated her own business for almost 20 years in Campbell River, BC, doing nails and eyelash extensions. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and salons like hers were forced to temporarily close.
Wondering what to do -- and having harboured an interest in administrative work -- she learned about the Professional Pr more PR
Sacramento State's String Project Expands Access to Music Education for K-12 Students (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news:
By Jonathan Morales
Two afternoons a week at Sacramento State, the corridors of Capistrano Hall are filled with the sounds of bows hitting strings and familiar tunes.
But the sounds are not from Sac State music students. They're the sounds of local kids taking advantage of a unique University program that aims to expand access to the performing arts.
For over two decades, the Sac State Strin more PR
Sager selected as CEAT's Orange Gown recipient (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Carson Sager was selected as the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Orange Gown recipient for the spring 2024 semester.
Every semester, a distinguished individual from each academic college is selected to don the orange cap and gown at commencement ceremonies. Sager will represent CEAT in the orange distinction on Saturday, May 11.
The orange gown serves as a testamen more PR
See Nationally Presented Buffalo State Student Research at SRCC 2024 (10)
BUFFALO, New York, May 1 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
From a collection of oil paintings to a rover controlled by artificial intelligence, engaging research projects by Buffalo State University students have been presented at conferences across the country. The community can see and learn about these projects--and many others--at Buffalo State's 26th annual Student Research Creativity Conference (SRCC), presented by the Undergraduate Research Office (U more PR
Sinclair Community College Empowering Students Through Program Honoring the Late Congressman Louis Stokes (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release:
Sinclair Community College is celebrating students who participated in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program as they prepare to graduate this week. Sinclair is one of 10 higher education institutions involved in the Ohio LSAMP Alliance that assists colleges and universities with significantly increasing underrepresented student recruitment, retention, persistence, and attainment o more PR
Skorton Center's Well-being Coaching pilot shows promising success (10)
ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Last fall, Cornell Health's Skorton Center for Health Initiatives launched a Well-Being Coaching pilot program, designed to guide students in setting and pursuing their well-being goals. Well-Being Coaching is a strengths-based approach to support students' mental health and well-being. To date, the pilot has yielded significant outcomes for participants, garnered positive feedback, and underscored its relevance to the stu more PR
Social-Media Break Has Huge Impact on Young Women's Body Image: York U Study (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, May 2 (TNSres) -- York University issued the following news release:
There's a large and growing body of evidence pointing to potentially negative impacts of social media on mental health, from its addictive nature to disruptions in sleep patterns to effects on body image. Now, a new study coming out of York University's Faculty of Health found young women who took a social media break for as little as one week had a significant boost in self-esteem and body image - particular more PR
South Dakota Mines Celebrates 189th Commencement (10)
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 2 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
South Dakota Mines 189th commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. Those who wish to view the ceremony online can find information here. No tickets are needed for commencement and there is not a limit on the number of guests per graduate.
This event includes a total of 362 graduates. This includes one as more PR
Southeastern Louisiana University to Offer First Graduate Certificate (10)
HAMMOND, Louisiana, May 1 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release:
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies is now offering a graduate certificate in sport management, the first graduate certificate to be offered by the university. In order to engage underserved populations, working adults, and those who face barriers to access, the certificate program mode of delivery is 100% online and courses will rotate semesters enablin more PR
Southwestern University: Sociology Major Wins First Place in Nationwide Paper Competition (10)
GEORGETOWN, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Southwestern University issued the following news:
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Elena Clark's '24 capstone project won top honors in Alpha Kappa Delta's prestigious national undergraduate paper competition.
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Southwestern University sociology major Elena Clark '24 won first place in the nationwide undergraduate paper competition hosted by Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society.
Clark's submission to the contest was a result of her capstone project, ti more PR
Students Get Hands-On Experience in EKU's Manufacturing Engineering Program (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, May 2 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story:
Just over a year ago, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a manufacturing engineering degree program, making it the only program of its kind in the state. The program, which was offered for the first time in the fall semester, has quickly made the school a destination for students interested in engineering across the Commonwealth.
"Because of the manufacturing engineering program, EKU is becoming a top more PR
SUNY Adirondack, UAlbany Sign Dual Admissions Agreement (10)
QUEENSBURY, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
SUNY Adirondack and the University at Albany last week signed a dual admission agreement that allows students to be accepted by both colleges, then earn an associate degree from SUNY Adirondack and transfer seamlessly to UAlbany for a bachelor's degree.
"This is an exciting opportunity for students throughout the region," said Kristine D. Duffy, president of SUNY Adirondack, said d more PR
SUNY-Stony Brook: Dr. Susan Lane Inducted as Master of the American College of Physicians (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, May 1 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release:
Susan Lane, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine at Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM), was inducted as a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP), the world's largest medical specialty society.
According to the American College of Physicians (ACP), MACPs, a title reserved for a limited number of physicians each year, are selected because more PR
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Four Upstate Students Will Receive Both an MD and a PhD (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
Four Upstate Medical University students will receive both an MD and a PhD at Upstate's Commencement ceremony May 5.
Upstate's MD/PhD program trains future physician-scientists by combining the practice of medicine in the clinic with biomedical research in the laboratory.
The work involved in achieving two doctorates can take almost a decade to complete depending on one's more PR
Tech Startups 'Propel-Ed' at University of Dayton Win $200,000 State Grants (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news:
Tech startups boosted by a program to support entrepreneurs building a new business based on technology developed at the University of Dayton each received $200,000 awards from the State of Ohio Technology Validation Startup Fund.
The awardees are:
* Kalix provides solutions for low-cost, rapid, accurate and on-site detection and management of diseases caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses in animal, dairy and agric more PR
Tech Students, Faculty Participate in Women in Cybersecurity Conference (10)
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
Tennessee Tech University's computer science students and faculty have always been proud supporters of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) - the global nonprofit organization and annual conference founded in 2014 by Dr. Ambareen Siraj during her time as a Tech professor and founding director of the university's Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC).
That support was more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: Rising Mercury Levels May Contribute To Declining Steller Sea Lion Populations (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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International Research Team Investigates
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A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and beyond has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species.
The team's decade-long effort to study mercury in Steller sea lions in the Aleuti more PR
Texas A&M VET Part Of Team Honored For Service To Border Community (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) was part of a collaborative effort by Texas A&M University to support border health that has received the 2024 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award.
Awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health an more PR
Texas State: Wittliff Collections Acquires Complete Archive of Writer Benjamin Alire Saenz (10)
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 1 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University has acquired the complete archive of internationally acclaimed writer Benjamin Alire Saenz. A major literary voice from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, Saenz is the author of nearly 30 books and his works have been published in 25 languages worldwide.
Saenz, who lives and works in El Paso, has said, "I hope that my readers gain some insight into the human condit more PR
Three Rutgers Professors Named Guggenheim Fellows (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
A climate scientist, a playwright and an artist have been named Guggenheim fellows for their work in fields of creative arts and environmental sciences.
The three professors from Rutgers University-New Brunswick were among 188 fellows selected this year from a pool of 3,000 across 52 disciplines, according to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which made the announcement. They went through "a more PR
Three to Be Honored at UNMC Omaha Commencement Ceremony May 4 (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals with special awards at its May 4 Omaha commencement at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena.
Barry Gold, PhD, emeritus professor and former chair of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Science for achievement in the advancement of science and service in the health sciences field more PR
Trilateral Technology Leaders Training Program to Launch at Johns Hopkins SAIS in June 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies issued the following news release:
The Trilateral Technology Leaders Training Program, announced by the White House at the Trilateral Leaders' Summit at Camp David in August 2023, is set to commence at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in June 2024. Co-hosted by the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies, with founding sponsors including the NEC Corporation and Google, this thre more PR
Tusculum University's Chemistry Program Publishes Its Research on Developing Anti-Cancer Drugs in Prestigious Journal (10)
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 2 -- Tusculum University issued the following news:
Research by undergraduate chemistry and biology students at Tusculum University continues to impact the global fight against cancer with an article published in a prestigious professional journal.
The article for "Inorganic Chemistry" details the group's ongoing research into potential new medications to treat cancer, a subject science students have examined now for five years. Already posted online, the article wil more PR
Two UNI Master's Programs Expand Access With Early Enrollment Slated for Fall 2024 (10)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release:
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is now accepting applications for two entirely online graduate programs, the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development. Both programs provide an opportunity for working professionals who are interested in advancing in the field of public policy, affairs and administration and/or the fund-raising, philanthropy an more PR
Two University of Richmond Students Receive Beckman Awards to Further Faculty-Mentored Research on Anti-Cancer Drugs and Ancient DNA (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
University of Richmond students Marcos Hendler, of Rye, New York, and Aine MacDermott, of Lexington, Virginia, have each been awarded a prestigious Beckman Foundation Scholarship to support faculty-mentored student research in the sciences.
Beckman Scholars are selected among undergraduate biology and chemistry students based on commitment to research, strong academics, and potential to become s more PR
Two WVU School of Nursing Faculty to Present at Social Work Summer Institute School of Nursing (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 2 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
Two WVU School of Nursing faculty members, Amy Ankrom and Mike Bellisario, will be presenting workshops at the 18th Annual Social Work Summer Institute. Both Ankrom and Bellisario will be presenting in areas that represent unique perspectives that will inform the work of social service and community health workers throughout Vietnam.
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U of T Engineering to Launch New Certificate in Electric Vehicle Design (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:
By Safa Jinje
The University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering will launch a new electric vehicle design certificate for undergraduate students this fall.
The program aims to prepare the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) engineers for professional and research opportunities in the growing industry.
"EVs have tremendous potential to improve local and global climates, which fits right in more PR
UAH to Award Estimated 1,206 Degrees on May 6 at Commencement Featuring New Ceremonial Mace (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 1 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
By Ann Marie Martin
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will award an estimated 1,206 degrees during commencement events at the Von Braun Center (VBC) on May 6. The pomp and circumstance honoring the spring 2024 graduates will feature the introduction of a new ceremonial mace crafted to reflect the university's history and character. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System.
"Commencement and more PR
UAMS Medical Center Only Hospital in Greater Little Rock Area to Receive 'A' Safety Grade From The Leapfrog Group (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 2 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that awards letter grades to general hospitals around the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems that hospitals have in place to prevent them.
UAMS was one of six more PR
UAMS' Leonie DeClerk, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, Selected as Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
Leonie DeClerk, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, clinical associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, has been named as a 2024 inductee in the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners program.
The prestigious program recognizes nurse practitioners for their outstanding achievements and exemplary service in the areas more PR
UAPB Human Sciences Department Awarded VentureWell Grant to Foster STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship (10)
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news:
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences has been awarded a $28,936 course and program grant from VentureWell. The course and program grant supports faculty and staff in U.S. higher education institutions to expand and strengthen STEM innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems, with the end goal of accelerating sustainable and inclusive innovation.
The grant t more PR
UC Merced Adds Several New Engineering Majors (10)
MERCED, California, May 1 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
UC Merced's School of Engineering is expanding its offerings into some exciting areas.
Most recently, the university added a major in aerospace engineering, one of the fastest-growing industries in California, with the number of jobs projected to grow 8.5 percent in the next decade, according to the proposal to add the major. The new major begins in fall 2025.
Aerospace engineering joins other new majo more PR
UC-San Diego: Researchers Discover Key Functions of Therapeutically Promising Jumbo Viruses (10)
LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
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Identifying core replication processes moves scientists closer to tapping phage as a treatment in the growing antibiotic resistance crisis
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Story by: Mario Aguilera
Antibiotic medicines became a popular treatment for bacterial infections in the early 20th century and emerged as a transformational tool in human health. Through the middle of the century novel antibiotics more PR
UCSF Health Hospitals Earn National 'A' Grade for Patient Safety (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
UCSF Health hospitals in Mission Bay, Parnassus Heights and Mount Zion have earned "A" ratings in the spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, reflecting the gold standard of excellence in patient safety for U.S. hospitals.
Almost 3,000 hospitals nationally were assessed this spring by the Leapfrog organization, a national nonprofit watchdog that conveys i more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Caring for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Lisette Hilton
Hannah Ship witnessed the health care struggles the Deaf and hard-of-hearing people experience long before she enrolled at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
"I began my journey as an advocate for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities when I was in high school and learned American Sign Language, inspired through a friendship with someone who is Deaf," sa more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Colleagues Remember Dr. J. Donald Temple (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Chad Hanson
Dr. J. Donald Temple, a renowned hematologist, lifelong Miamian and longtime member of the Miller School of Medicine family, passed away on April 26.
Born and raised in Miami, Dr. Temple enrolled at the University of Miami as an undergraduate in 1972. After medical school, residency training and fellowships at the University of Miami School of Medicine, he joined the medical more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Cultivating a Passion for Medical Research (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen
University of Miami sophomore Ethan Tieu is involved in two Miller School neuroscience labs and was recently named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the most distinguished awards for future researchers in science, math or engineering.
When Ethan Tieu was in the seventh grade, his fascination with research began.
He had just learned about mitochondria as the bod more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: Staging and Management Updates for Neuroendocrine Tumors (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
By Rachel Tompa
A newly released, updated set of guidelines gives a snapshot of the state of the clinical field of neuroendocrine tumors, a rare kind of cancer that arises from neuroendocrine cells in a variety of organs.
The updated staging guidelines for the American Joint Committee on Cancer are summarized in a manuscript published April 29 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians more PR
UM Miller School of Medicine: The Natural History of TMPRSS3-Related Hearing Loss (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people worldwide. More than 400 million people live with disabling hearing loss.
More than half of those cases stem from genetics. TMPRSS3, for example, is a hereditary disease caused by mutations of the TMPRSS3 gene. Resulting hearing loss can be mild to profound and is generally progressive. The prevalenc more PR
UMass-Dartmouth: 2024 University Scholars and Research Fellows Announced (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
Provost Ramprasad Balasubramanian recently announced the 2024 University Scholars/Research Faculty Fellows. The University Scholars/Research Fellows Program's purpose is to support research and scholarly efforts of tenured and tenure-track faculty in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, and Business. These awards are expected to result in publications of original wor more PR
UNA Collaborates With Code Alabama to Offer Python Training (10)
FLORENCE, Alabama, May 2 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release:
In an ambitious move to empower the tech workforce of Florence, and for a second year, Code Alabama, which is offered by the University of North Alabama Center for Learning and Professional Development, has announced a comprehensive six-week Python training program aimed at community and business members wanting to develop a tech skill.
This initiative is designed to bolster the local economy by equi more PR
UNA's Spring Commencement Set for May 10, 11 (10)
FLORENCE, Alabama, May 1 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release:
Spring commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama are set for Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at Norton Auditorium.
Cody Gross, the head football coach at Athens High School and quarterback for the UNA Lions from 1992-1995 as part of the Division II National Championship teams, will provide the addresses for both Friday ceremonies. Bill Poole, Director of the Alabama Department of Fin more PR
UNI and Kirkwood Community College Partner to Provide New Path for Management Students (10)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release:
The Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Kirkwood Community College are pleased to announce a new articulation agreement. This new partnership connects the management program at Kirkwood Community College with all undergraduate business degrees at the Wilson College of Business. It's a great choice for students seeking education beyond a two-year degree. The agreemen more PR
University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Aspiring Journalist Sets Sights on Broadcasting Career (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
By Angelita Faller
With a passion for storytelling and a knack for communication, Joe Santana, a graduating senior from Dumas, is poised to embark on an exciting journey into the world of broadcasting.
Armed with a degree in mass communication with a concentration in journalism and a wealth of hands-on experience, Santana is ready to make his mark in the fast-paced and dynamic field of broadcast journalism.
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University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff: Former Journalist Earns Master's in Teaching Degree to Connect Purpose With New Profession (10)
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news:
On Saturday, May 11, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will confer degrees upon its spring 2024 graduates, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). This degree prepares career professionals with expertise in a variety of industries to become classroom teachers. The online program is changing lives in Arkansas and around the country by offering a convenient and affordable avenu more PR
University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business Launches First-of-Its-Kind Master's in Artificial Intelligence for Business (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business has unveiled its leading-edge Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business (AI for Business) program. The first program like it in Maryland, this innovative, 30-credit graduate degree, launching in fall 2024, empowers students to become leaders in the dynamic field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its business app more PR
University of Birmingham: Rwanda Launches Ambulance Communication System That Could Save Many Lives (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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A unique new electronic system could speed hospital transfers and improve accident victims' chances of avoiding death
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Ambulance crews in Rwanda's capital city could save more lives with the launch of a unique electronic system that could speed hospital transfers - reducing the likelihood of people dying unnecessarily from injuries caused by road traffic crashes, accidents, or violence, more PR
University of California's Los Angeles School of Law: Hiroshi Motomura Earns Prestigious Scholarly Residency in Italy (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news:
UCLA School of Law professor Hiroshi Motomura has been honored with an invitation to join the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center Residency Program, one of the world's most esteemed and highly selective projects for confronting complex challenges in government, science, the arts, law and more. Motomura will join 14 other residents during a month-long residency at the Bellag more PR
University of Colorado: Professor Lois Brink's Learning Landscapes Promote the Health, Well-Being, Sustainability, and Economic Value of Our Communities (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
By Carmen New
Landscape Architecture Professor Lois Brink began her research and the implementation of Learning Landscapes in 1998 when she experienced first-hand the inadequacies of her child's elementary schoolyard. Today, Learning Landscapes has become a $50 million design and construction initiative that has transformed all 96 Denver public elementary schools.
Founded on Brink's landsc more PR
University of Dayton Set to Confer Record Number of Undergraduate Degrees at Spring Commencement (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Dayton issued the following news:
The University of Dayton expects to confer approximately 2,170 degrees, including an all-time high of approximately 1,710 undergraduate degrees, during commencement ceremonies May 4-5 at University of Dayton Arena.
The record for undergraduate degrees is 1,582, set in 2021. The record for overall degrees awarded at a spring commencement ceremony is 2,185, set last year.
Final numbers will be confirmed in late June.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: New Venture Competition Awards $65,000 to Husker Student Startups (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Rural Drug Addiction Research Center Renewed for Five More Years (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Five years of initial research has given the Rural Drug Addiction Research Center a strong foundation, and its next phase will focus on building partnerships with communities across Nebraska.
The center, founded at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019, received an $11,597,682 Phase 2 renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health's Centers of Biomedical Research Excelle more PR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Votruba Earns CAREER Award to Study Legal Help Decisions (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The United States has one of the most acute civil justice gaps among western countries. Many more people need assistance with civil legal problems -- which include housing, health care, education and employment issues -- than those who receive it.
One unexplained factor driving this gap is the seeming choice to not seek legal services: Recent estimates indicate that although 74% of low-inco more PR
University of Phoenix Vice Provost to Serve as Advisory Committee Co-Lead for 2024 AACRAO Technology & Transfer Virtual Summit (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost of Strategy, Marc Booker, Ph.D., will serve as Advisory Committee Co-Lead for the 2024 Technology & Transfer Virtual Summit held July 9-11, 2024. The summit is presented by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). According to AACRAO, more than 500 higher education professionals attend the AACRAO Technology more PR
University of South Australia: Breakthrough in Complex Pain Management (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
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80% recovery with early diagnosis and best practice treatment
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people wo more PR
University of Witwatersrand: Global Collaboration Adds Up for Mathematician (10)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news:
Number theory specialist Professor Florian Luca is now a CNRS Fellow-Ambassador.
The National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) is France's national centre for scientific research.
Luca joined the School of Mathematics at Wits in 2014. He is a number theory specialist with a particular research interest in Diophantine equations and ari more PR
UNSW to Embark on Landmark Mangrove Regeneration Project in Fiji (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
A groundbreaking five-year mangrove research and rejuvenation program, Project Halophyte, has been launched in Suva, Fiji, with support from Swire Shipping.
Project Halophyte will develop innovative floating mangrove pontoons and undertake environmental restoration in partnership with local communities along the coast of Fiji's main island Viti Levu.
The collaboration between UNSW Sydney and Univ more PR
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Preventing Diabetic-Induced Foot Ulcers and Amputations (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Burgeoning startup DiabeTECH won this year's MEPC with a vision of creating stylish, high-tech footwear that would continuously monitor diabetics patients' feet and share important data with their podiatrists
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For Andrew Whigham, diabetes is personal. The USC Viterbi master's student in financial engineering watched his grandmother suffer from more PR
UTA Student Links Worm Behavior to Brain Disease (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Psychology student worked with biology faculty to study neurological diseases
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As an undergraduate student in The University of Texas at Arlington's Honors College, Hannah Selvarathinam knew she wanted to conduct research. Near the end of her first year at UTA, the Keller native reached out to the lab of biology Assistant Professor Piya Ghose.
"Hannah has been a very im more PR
Utah State University: ASSERT Hosts Natalia Vodianova, International Supermodel, Founder of Naked Heart Foundation (10)
LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Alicia Richmond
In honor of April's World Autism Acceptance month, USU hosted Natalia Vodianova, international supermodel, philanthropist and founder of the Naked Heart Foundation.
Vodianova visited the Autism Support Services: Education, Research and Training (ASSERT) classroom and learning from founder Tom Higbee, professor and department head of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, and his highly skilled ea more PR
UW-Parkside Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow (10)
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news:
Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who will make up the 2024-2025 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Alejandro Solis, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, was named as a member of the cohort.
The Newman Civ more PR
UWF Announces $150,000 Gift to Establish the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Endowment for Industrial Careers (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 1 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
A $150,000 gift to the University of West Florida established the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Endowment for Industrial Careers and named the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Analytical Lab, which will benefit undergraduate chemistry majors in UWF's Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. The endowment will focus on supporting women and Pell-eligible stude more PR
UWF Awarded a Nearly $1.7 Million Grant to Train Biomedical Students (10)
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
The University of West Florida has earned an approximately $1.7 million, five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health to mentor and train the next generation of biomedical scientists. The undergraduate research training initiative for student enhancement, known as U-RISE, scholars program promotes broader participati more PR
Vanderbilt Peabody College announces new online certificate in applied behavior analysis (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development will launch a new online certificate this fall designed to meet a growing demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts. The new program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality behavioral services and make use of behavioral technology, ultimately enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Peabody's more PR
Vanderbilt University and Metro Nashville Public Schools launch partnership to boost college admissions from Nashville schools (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Vanderbilt University is committed to improving high performing Nashville public high school students' access to top-tier universities, including Vanderbilt. As part of this commitment, Vanderbilt will collaborate with counselors, teachers and administrators to better guide students through the college search and admissions process through Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars--a new partnership between Vanderbilt and Metro more PR
VCU: Class of 2024 - Alyssa Sievers Turned Injury Into Opportunity and Found Her Passion for Physical Therapy (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College
Alyssa Sievers wants to help people the way she was once helped.
After invasive knee surgery that followed a dance performance injury during high school, Sievers was enrolled in physical therapy. The PT did more than help her recover - it intensified her previous interest in health care, and she realized she wanted to become a physical therapist.
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VCU: Class of 2024 - Family and Diversity Inspire Sheila Hernandez-Rubio on Her Path Toward Medicine and Community (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Amelia Heymann
Sheila Hernandez-Rubio grew up in Stafford County as a first-generation immigrant, and as a child that meant translating for her parents - from filling out legal documents to acting as an interpreter at medical appointments.
"I always knew that I either wanted to become a doctor or a lawyer, just because of how I was raised and the things that I saw growing up," Hernandez-Rubio said. "So more PR
Virginia Commonwealth University Campus Update (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following statement on April 30, 2024:
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VCU upholds and protects free speech. On Monday, individuals set up encampment structures that impacted campus operations, safety and violated our Reservation and Use of Space policy (summary below).
University staff and police respectfully and repeatedly asked individuals to comply with policies throughout the day. After the tents and structures went up, officers provided fou more PR
Vocal Music Education Major Sings Praises of WKU Program (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 1 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
As Maddie Miller looks back at her WKU experience, the graduating senior from Louisville says the classes, connections and community in the Department of Music have prepared her for the next step.
"I chose WKU because out of all the schools I auditioned at and toured this was the only one where I immediately felt like the faculty were invested in my future both as a student and as a person," said Miller, w more PR
Washington State University: ChatGPT Fails at Heart Risk Assessment (10)
SPOKANE, Washington, May 2 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Despite ChatGPT's reported ability to pass medical exams, new research indicates it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be hospitalized.
In a study involving thousands of simulated cases of patients with chest pain, ChatGPT provided inconsistent conclusions, returning different heart risk assessment levels for the exact more PR
Western Carolina University: Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Celebrates Students, Faculty With Impact Awards (10)
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, May 2 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
On Wednesday, April 17, several Western Carolina University programs, faculty and students were recognized by WCU's Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning during the 2024 Impact Awards ceremony.
"The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is honored to acknowledge and celebrate impactful partnerships between WCU faculty, staff and students and our regional communities," said J more PR
Western Illinois University Political Science Student Receives Best Paper Award at Conference (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University Political Science student and Teaching Assistant Seth Obiri has been selected as a winner of the Best Paper Award in the graduate category for the 31st Annual Illinois State University Conference for Students of Political Science.
"Obiri's project was named by several attending faculty at the conference as being among the best papers submitted by more PR
Western Illinois University: Clarke, McCann Named 2024 Distinguished Alumni (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, May 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University graduates Scott D. Clarke and Steven J. McCann will be recognized Saturday, May 11 at Western's Spring 2024 Commencement in Western Hall. McCann will be recognized at the 9 a.m. ceremony, and Clarke will be recognized at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.
The Distinguished Alumni Award, given since 1973, recognizes alumni who have b more PR
Western Welcomes Brescia Community (10)
LONDON, Ontario, May 2 -- Western University issued the following news on May 1, 2024:
By Megan Stacey
As students, staff and faculty members from Brescia University College officially join Western on May 1, the goal is clear - a warm welcome.
The university has paid careful attention to honour Brescia's academics, community and history amid the change.
Western is working to make the transition as smooth as possible for about 700 students and 80 staff members joining its ranks. Almost all fa more PR
Winthrop University and Clinton Pair With Local School Districts on STEM Training (10)
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 1 -- Winthrop University issued the following news:
Winthrop University, Clinton College and three local school districts will partner on a $1.4 million scholarship program to bolster the training of area STEM educators and interns through 2029.
Funds for the program, titled Working to Improve STEM Educator Recruitment and Retention through Relationships (to be known as WISER3), will come from the Division of Undergraduate Education in the National Science Founda more PR
Wright State University: Fortune Ranks Wright State's Part-Time MBA Program Among the Nation's Best Again (10)
KENT, Ohio, May 1 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
By Seth Bauguess
Fortune has ranked Wright State University's part-time MBA program among the nation's best for 2024, the third time the program has garnered such a ranking since 2022.
The part-time Master of Business Administration program, offered by the Wright State Raj Soin College of Business, was ranked No. 48 out of the nation's top 50 programs and is the only Dayton-area program included in the ranking.
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Writing the Route: OU Selected for National Humanities Center's Inaugural "Being Human" Festival Exploring Complex Route 66 History in Oklahoma (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 2 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
In classic Oklahoma form, spring severe weather the weekend of April 27 interrupted a planned excursion for University of Oklahoma scholars and almost 40 Oklahomans to explore by charter bus the cultural landmark of Route 66 in the state.
The weather didn't deter the participants' goal of engaging with Oklahoma's intricate cultural landscape, however.
When the decision was made at lunchtime to forego tra more PR
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