UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Ronald and Martha Tirpak know how to get projects off the ground. The Pennsylvania natives were both the first in their families to attend college, and even when Ron hit a financial setback -- a required summer term after his junior year prevented him from earning enough wages to cover his final year of tuition -- he persisted by taking an alternate route on his road to graduation: a six-month de more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When some schools are banning ChatGPT, Vanderbilt is embracing generative AI technology to unlock opportunities for research and learning. By Michael Blanding In her class on the politics of the French Revolution, Holly Tucker starts off by assigning a historical character to each student--Marquis de Lafayette, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Louis XVI--and giving them a multi-page role sheet detailing their alter ego's more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Addressing with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living and survival in the United States, street lit encompasses some of the most in-demand titles in American public libraries' collections. The thoroughly revised second edition of "The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature (https://alastore.ala.org/streetlit2)," published by ALA Editions, will help library worker more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Michael Cardona urging him to abandon his threat to shut down Grand Canyon University and instead meet with school leadership to iron out their differences. Horne describes Cardona's recent threat made before the U.S. House Appropriations committee as unworthy of his position as a Cabinet secreta more PR

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, April 23 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist Spreading awareness to the next generation about the importance of protecting planet Earth was the overall message of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's (ERDC) annual Earth Day event. More than 100 students from the Academy of Innovation, Porter's Chapel, and St. Aloysious High School attended ERDC's annual  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center hosted its third annual event to celebrate National Biomechanics Day on April 3. National Biomechanics Day is a worldwide celebration of biomechanics - the study of forces acting on and generated within the body. Participating biomechanics laboratories use the day to facilitate student outrea more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The wide-ranging findings of major Law School student research projects in health and family law and policy were presented to the Law School community, friends, and family members on April 19 by this year's Health Law & Policy Fellows (under the direction of Professor Karen Porter, Associate Dean for Academic Success and Student Success, and Executive Director of the Center for Health, Science and Public Pol more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Maureen Harke Annabelle Fortine ('23), has spent the last 8 months teaching English in Sofia, Bulgaria on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grant. As a Central Michigan University alumna with a bachelor's degree in education, Fortine was prepared to lead a classroom. However, she encountered some surprises too. "I have learned so much over the past year, both professionally and personall more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: "The final 2024/2025 Enacted New York State budget underscores the commitment of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable higher education, as well as their confidence in SUNY's role as the nation's leading statewide public system of higher education. As a result of the significant investments include more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund issued a 12-page report in April 2024 entitled "The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Benefit Payments on the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago." Here are excerpts: * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PURPOSE OF REPORT This report examines the impact that Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) educators have outside the classroom, and the economic benefit pensions have on the City of Chicago and the State of Illi more ST

TEANECK, New Jersey, April 23 -- Microsoft issued the following news release: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) and Microsoft Corp. announced an expanded partnership with the goal of making Microsoft's generative AI and Copilots available to millions of users, to transform enterprise business operations, enhance employee experiences and accelerate cross-industry innovation. Cognizant, a leader in digital transformation services, operates at the intersection of industry and technology, and in conjunctio more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. "I'm so proud to have worked closely with th more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. "I'm so proud to have wor more PR

WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 23 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application (https://education.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Student-Board-Member-Application-2024-25.pdf) can be found on the State Board of Education website (https://education.delaware.gov/community/governance/state- more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 23 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: Macalester College has been awarded a $1.77 million grant from the Department of Energy through its Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection Funding Opportunity. Macalester has the distinction of being the only higher education institution among the 17 awardees of the $125 million funding program, which is designed to increase consumer participation in battery recycling programs, improve the ec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the agency statement on April 22, 2024: * * * Last Friday concluded the Department's #FAFSAFastBreak Campaign. This Week of Action was a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. We were so thrilled to have over 200 commitments from high school counselors, principals, superintendents, after-school programs, parent groups, non-profit organizations, and other local and sta more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: State officials announced an agreement over the weekend to extend mayoral control of the city's educational system, a governance model in place since 2002. The renewed agreement maintains the mayor's majority control of the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), the primary decision-making body on major educational policies and contracts. Additionally, the mayor will continue to appoint the NYC Schools chancellor, ma more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 23 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on April 22, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What a great time of the school year!! So many exciting and inspiring events going on all across the district. As we continue through this glorious spring, I love the quote; "Always be on the look out for the presence of wonder." -- E.B. White. After visiting schools recently, I continue to see wonder aplenty. So ex more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, April 23 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: A Federation TAFE student's dedication and commitment has proved an inspiration for her Indigenous peers and shown that forging the career of your dreams is always possible. Ruby Bending-Norman thought she had no chance of ever studying at university but is now well on the path to further post-secondary education. "I just want to make a difference. I want to use what I've learned and pay it for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * The following statement regarding the Biden administration's changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 that redefines "sex" in federal law may be attributed to Justin Butterfield, deputy general counsel and chair of the education practice group at First Liberty Institute: The Biden administration's new rule puts thousands of students and teachers with religious beliefs tha more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Today, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., announced the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year, Florida Assistant Principal of the Year, and Florida School-Related Employee of the Year. Dr. Michael George of Atlantic Coast High School in Duval County was named the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year; John Chaires with Palatka Junior-Senior High School in Putnam County was  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Golf Coaches Association of America issued the following news: The third annual Folds of Honor Collegiate will be contested September 9-11 at the Jack Nicklaus-designed American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan. This year's tournament has expanded to 15 men's teams and 15 women's teams to better reflect the Folds of Honor mission, with 57 percent of scholarship recipients being female. There are 22 different colleges and universities representing the 3 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: James Patterson has published over 400 titles and sold more than 425 million copies of his books, but he first gained the confidence to pursue a career in writing while working toward a graduate degree at Vanderbilt. "Where I got the confidence is right here," the bestselling author told a large audience in Langford Auditorium on April 11. Patterson, who earned his master's in English from the university in 1 more PR

ELLISVILLE, Mississippi, April 23 (TNSres) -- Jones College issued the following news release: Jones College music and piano faculty, Dr. Theresa Sanchez of Hattiesburg, was recently honored by Music Teachers National Association as an MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow during the 2024 MTNA National Conference. The MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow program offers a meaningful method of recognition for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to music teaching. The award is bestowed when a peer or group of  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: University of Kansas School of Engineering alumni Zack Holland and Brian McClendon will receive the school's highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. May 2. The Distinguished Engineering Service Award (DESA) is given each year to individuals who have maintained close association with the school and have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to society. "Beyond their groundbreaking ach more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Maine Policy Institute issued a 91-page report in April 2024 entitled "The Decline of Main K-12 Education." The report was written by Jonah Davids. Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary 1. This report chronicles the decline of Maine K-12 public education over the last 38 years. In the 1990s, Maine students consistently ranked first or second on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for math and reading. By 2022, the state averaged a rank of  more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University senior Thomas Anthony Neely was selected for the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program and will serve as an Assistant English Language Teacher (ALT) in Japan for at least a year. The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work throughout Japan while representing the United States as cultural ambassadors. Fo more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) 24th annual Wings Over Wall Street Gala, will be held Thursday, June 6 beginning at 6pm with a cocktail reception, followed by 7:30-9:30pm dinner and awards program at The Edison Ballroom in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Funds raised will go towards MDA's ALS research, to keep the pipeline of promising therapeutics and a cure moving f more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell issued the following news release: State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) have issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking the public for help in lowering the cost of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. In January, the State Health Plan Board of Trustees (Board) voted to end coverage of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda for the purpose of weight loss starting on April 1, more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news on April 22, 2024: In an opinion released April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court made it easier for employees to challenge employer transfer decisions based on alleged discrimination. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, the Court resolved a split among federal appellate courts over whether an employee challenging a transfer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act must show "significant," "seriou more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, April 22, 2024 -- The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are challenging kids to get moving to support mental and physical health with the latest installment of NFL PLAY 60 Fitness Break broadcast series leading up to the live Draft coverage from Detroit.  more PR

HAMILTON, New Jersey, April 23 -- The New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association issued the following news release: The New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) celebrates April's School Library Month and the tremendous contribution school libraries make towards fostering literacy and creating a lifetime love of learning. With the observation of School Library month, NJPCSA calls on Governor Murphy and the Legislature to provide public charter schools with crucial school facili more PR

LATHAM, New York, April 23 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following statement on April 21, 2024: * * * NYSUT President Melinda Person released the following statement in response to this year's final budget agreement: "NYSUT and nearly 700,000 members across the state this year made their voices heard to win a budget that supports public schools, colleges and the labor movement. We thank the Legislature and governor for a final agreement that demonstrates these priorities.  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Attorney General Drummond is urging the United States Supreme Court to consider a case that could dramatically limit the immunity that shields Big Tech companies from civil lawsuits. The case, styled as Doe v Snap, involves a young man seeking to hold Snapchat accountable for its role in his being a victim of sexual abuse. The social media platform has so far been able to use Sec more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 23 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news: A tour of the Butte Falls Natural Resource Center alternates between examples of student lessons made real and visions of piles of rubble and cluttered old buildings becoming amazing education opportunities. The Butte Falls Charter School has turned a decommissioned state fish hatchery into a staff recruiting tool and a student point of pride -- a learning facility the likes of which "city schools" don't more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Today, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin visited Shippensburg University to highlight the important role future educators play in the Commonwealth, and how we can create opportunities for growth and success, keeping more alumni in Pennsylvania and filling the critical educator workforce shortage. "I am thrilled to be visiting Shippensburg University today, my alm more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, April 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Latosha Mulhall, who earned a bachelor's degree in education from Missouri S&T in 2023, won a Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow award from the Missouri Milken Educators on Friday, April 19. Mulhall teaches at Belle Elementary School in Belle, Missouri. Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow celebrates educators who have demonstrated high potential. The distinction aims to empower awardees by more PR

WINONA, Minnesota, April 23 -- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota issued the following news release: On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Her Excellency, U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara received the Very Reverend Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, at her residence in Kuwait. Father Burns was accompanied by Andy Dirksen, Ed.D., chief of staff, and Michael Hahn, Ph.D., assistant dean of the school of education, as well as Mr. Sevag Kendirjian and D more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Michael Klitzing Gloria E. Ciriza ('18, Educational Leadership) keeps a special reminder of her San Diego State University experience on her desk. In her San Diego County Office of Education office sits a framed photo of her as a small child at Coronado Beach. The memento harks back to a conversation with one of her mentors during her SDSU doctoral program orientation -- a brief but profound moment th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Fed Investment Awarded Through National Science Foundation Will Be Used To Train, Recruit, And Retain STEM Teachers - Bolstering Academic Opportunities In Underserved Communities & Creating Jobs In Southern Tier Schumer, Gillibrand: This Funding Is An A+ For Our Binghamton Students & New Teachers! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gilli more PR

GENESEO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Torianna Robleto '24, a childhood with special education major, has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student award to Honduras. Robleto, who uses they/them pronouns, will spend the year as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in either San Pedro Sula or the capital city of Tegucigalpa. They become Geneseo's 53rd Fulbright awardee and the second to Honduras (in addition to Elizabeth Fras more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Ellen Pikitch, PhD, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Science in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, has received the 2024 Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Research Award for her significant contributions to furthering scientists' understanding of the marine environment. Presented by the New York State Marine Educa more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, April 23 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University is set to recognize the W.W. and Lelia Reid (Billie) Stephenson family at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 10 at 6 p.m., in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. W. W. and Billie Stephenson were longtime residents of Ada, OK. W.W. grew up in Atwood. He was the sixth of nine children, the son of a peanut and pig farmer. Billie grew up in more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 23 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: A newly formed group of Kansas State University education majors from rural communities is taking the bull by the horns and addressing teacher supply by encouraging students from rural areas to return home after graduation and others to consider teaching in a rural district. Inspired by the Kansas motto Ad Astra, the group is aptly named ED ASTRA, an acronym for Education Advocates Supporting Teachers in  more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 23 -- Trent University issued the following news release: Trent University Board of Governors chair Debra Cooper Burger has been honoured with the 2024 Norma Rudy Award from AdvantAge Ontario, recognizing her contributions to the association and its members across the not-for-profit senior care sector. "As a healthcare professional and nurse by trade, Norma Rudy's legacy of compassion and dedication to senior and long-term care is inspiring. To be recognized in her more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The University of Lynchburg Alumni Association honored several individuals at their Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner, held on Saturday, April 20 during the inaugural Founders Week celebration. These are the award winners: The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named after one of Lynchburg's first graduates, is the highest honor given to a Lynchburg more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Dr. Nancy Halliday, a David Ross Boyd Professor in the Department of Cell Biology in the College of Medicine has been named the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2024 Stanton L. Young Master Teacher. Created by the late Mr. Stanton L. Young, and his wife, Barbara, the award is given to a truly inspiring teacher, one who goes beyond excellence in conveying knowledge, touching lives and changin more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in more light as needed, potentially reducing energy costs of large buildings by making them more efficient. This technology has already hit the market, but widespread adoption remains limited by cost and other factors. A study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to solve these problems through a new t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Emma Lee Utah State University Art + Design Professor Alvaro Ibarra has recently received large grants for his major curatorial project set to be displayed at Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art from August 2024 to February 2025. His Artepano/Kerchief Art Exhibition focuses on panos, which are drawings created by Chicano inmates on handkerchiefs and textiles and then sent to their family and friends. Ibarra's dedicat more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on April 22, 2024: By Amy Ostroth VCOM-Virginia is home to some pretty amazing faculty, which makes it difficult to choose just one each year for Researcher of the Year. This year's recipient, Harsha Bhagtani, MD, is the discipline chair for pediatrics and is devoted to making sure her students have ample opportunities to engage in research with her. "It is very important for  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 23 -- The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following bulletin (No. 029-24) on 2023-24 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification and High Poverty Schools Bonuses: * * * BULLETIN NO. 029-24 EDUCATOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO: Educational Service District Superintendents School District Superintendents School District Business Managers School District Personnel Managers FROM: Chris Reykdal, Superintende more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, April 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Western Illinois University Agricultural (Ag) alumni Riley Hintzsche and Kaylyn Schiber-Davenport have won NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS (NAAE) awards in their respective regions. Hintzsche graduated from WIU with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education in 2014. He accepted a position at Streator Township High School (STHS), taking over the Ag program. So far, t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 22, 2024: * * * Vice President Harris Announces Historic Advancements in Long-Term Care to Support the Care Economy Actions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to expand access to affordable, high-quality care Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and to have acces more PR