STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eighteen students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology were awarded the Martin Family Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students involved in the Cyclone Cowboys and who have gone above and beyond in the promotion of wind energy in the community and advancement of wind energy research at Oklahoma State University. The award is part of the Renewable and Innovative Sustainable Ene more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 3 -- Annenberg Learner, the Annenberg Foundation's education division, issued the following news release: * * * High-Impact Tutoring Micro-Credential will serve as a measurement for tutor skill and help reinforce a national tutoring standard. * * * A coalition of education organizations unveiled a micro-credential for tutors designed to indicate competency while expanding tutoring best practices to ultimately improve student outcomes. Annenberg Learner, Arizon more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. 3 -- Behavioral Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, behavioral biology and behavioral genetics, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2024 edition (Vol. 14, Issue 11): * Article - A Circle-Drawing Task for Studying Reward-Based Motor Learning in Children and Adults * Article - A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Coping Self-Insights Associated with Resilience * Article - A Study more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Millions of Americans don't have access to healthcare services * * * By Ethan Knox More than 80% of American counties lack some form of healthcare infrastructure. These areas, known as "healthcare deserts," have inadequate access to primary, emergency, mental health or dental care, and they lack public transportation and public health services, according to a 2021 report by GoodRx. About 30 million people more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: Oregon State University scientists have found a way to more than double the uptake ability of a chemical structure that can be used for scrubbing carbon dioxide from factory flues. The study involving metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, is important because industrial activities, among them burning fossil fuels for energy, account for a significant percentage of the greenhouse gas in the Earth's atm more PR

CAMARILLO, California, Dec. 3 -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: Thanks to a $1.7 million grant from the Rapid Rehousing and Housing Security Program - part of the Basic Needs Initiative through the CSU Chancellor's Office - the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Basic Needs program can now better support students facing homelessness. The grant will be distributed in the amount of $400,000 annually from 2024 through 2028 with a one-time amount more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 4 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: The University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning and the Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile (College of Architecture and Urbanism, University of Chile) have signed an agreement in which the universities will establish collaborative teaching programs; host joint lectures, meetings, conferences, and summer travel opportunities; and promote cultural exchanges--all focused more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Danielle Voumard Monday, Dec. 2, is a significant day for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana as the organization welcomes two mobile medical units, expanding healthcare access for citizens across Northeast Louisiana. Local and VCOM-Louisiana officials gathered to celebrate the mobile medical units' arrival with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Monr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: As the author of the Dream Act, Durbin highlights his 157th Dreamer story on the Senate floor Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the urgent need for Congress to pass legal protections fornoncitizens who were brought to the United States as children, known as Dreamers, especially as President-elect Donald Trump campaig more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Elliott Finebloom The Learning Systems Institute (LSI) at Florida State University will co-host a global education conference in Morocco next summer. LSI will join the World Bank and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) to host the "Educators Shaping Futures: A Global Conference on Teacher Preparation and Development" conference on June 23-24 in Rabat, Morocco. The tw more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * New Study Confirms What Common Sense Tells Us About DEI By Tim Minella Students taught the key ideas in "anti-racism" and "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) efforts are more likely to imagine the presence of racism when there is no evidence for it. This is one important conclusion of a recently released psychological study (https://networkcontagion.us/wp-content/uploads more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Hampton University issued the following news: In an effort to strengthen the U.S. science and technology workforce, a coalition of engineering leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and major research institutions recently released a report on how to work together to expand research programs at HBCUs. Joyce T. Shirazi, dean of the School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation at Hampton University, co-led the effort. The re more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. 4 -- The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the International Society Doctors for the Environment and the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine that says it focuses on environmental health sciences and public health, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2024 edition (Vol. 21, Issue 11): * Article - A Longitudinal Study of the Relationship Between Lower Extremity Fi more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. 4 -- The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the International Society Doctors for the Environment and the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine that says it focuses on environmental health sciences and public health, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2024 edition (Vol. 21, Issue 10): * Article - "Private Hospitals Generally Offer Better Treatment and Facilities": more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For Jarod Powell, helping his peers with work in high school evolved into teaching students in higher education. "My original, 'realistic' dream was to be a teacher, but I can't pinpoint anything that made me want to choose this profession. I never seriously considered any other options." Powell, a Mathematics instructor at OSU Institute of Technology, received the 2020-2021 Regents Distinguished Teaching Awar more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: Kellogg Community College earlier today joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to announce a major new grant in which the College is participating in a first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership to offer state-of-the-art electric vehicle and semiconductor education and career opportunities to students across the KCC service area and beyond beginning in 2025. The g more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University is offering a new certificate in leadership for women during the Spring 2025 semester. The course, "Successful Women in Leadership: Clearing Common Hurdles," will be offered in three live interactive Zoom sessions from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 13, and 20. The sessions will focus on "The Power of Self-Reflection," "Making Self-Care a Priority," and "Encountering B more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- 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 November 2024. Joining forces with Lt. Governor Flanagan COPAL, an organization dedicated to advancing the Latine community, recognized Anahi Sanchez Lazcano '26 with the COPAL Power and Action Award for her work on immigration, housing, and e more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news wrap up for November 2024: * * * Authors, Accolades, and Achievements * * * Lisa Ellram was named a WISE (Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence) Legend at the recent WISE Future Leaders Symposium. Ellram was one of six educators to be named a Legend this year. Steven Conn, W.E. Smith professor of History, authored the chapter "Dreaming in Detroit" for the book "Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories th more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * FutureReadyNYC, Adams Administration's Signature Mentorship-Career Program, Expanding to Now Reach 15,000 Students New 'Pathways' in HVAC and Decarbonization and Human and Social Services Added to Established Offerings in Technology, Health Care, Education, Business, and Finance * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos today announc more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Dec. 3 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: Colorado State University and Front Range Community College have partnered to launch a program aimed at helping students with fewer financial resources complete their bachelor's degrees. The innovative program is designed to increase college access and success for underserved students. The new Ram Transfer Academy will help FRCC students prepare for a smooth transfer to CSU, working to break down bar more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following In the Spotlight news wrap up: Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. * Department of Anthropology professor Lisa Hardy joined the University of Arizona's College of Public Health and Campesinos Sin Fronteras, a farmworker support agency, to publish a special issue of the journal Practicing Anthropology centered on health research along the U.S.-Mexico border. The issue, titled "Community at the Heart  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Photo (front left to right): Oklahoma State Representative Daniel Pae, Beth Rogers| OSUIT Social Service Liaison/Interpreter, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garret, Oklahoma State Representative Mark McBride. The Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education has named Pete's Pantry, OSU Institute of Technology's campus food pantry, a recipient of the Oklahoma Hunger-Free Campus Act Prog more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Autumn Kujawa Children of parents with depression are two to three times more likely to develop anxiety and depressive disorders than children whose parents never experience depression, and some evidence indicates that these effects are particularly pronounced for maternal depression. That's according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University and Vanderbilt University, who are collaborating  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Margie Lee '82, DVM '86, who transformed poultry health research and broke barriers in veterinary medicine, will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Tech's University Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20. As associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Lee brings a unique perspective shaped by four decades of scientific innovation and a passion for pushi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Grants for Resources in Occupational and Workforce Training for Healthcare (GROWTH) Act, legislation to increase grant funding opportunities for nursing programs at community colleges. The United States is facing a critical shortage of healthcare workers, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projectin more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine received $65,000 for multiple sclerosis research from the Rampy MS Research Foundation during a ceremony today. This is the third year the Rampy MS Research Foundation has conducted the run. Jo and Scott Rampy, along with other runners and walkers, relayed a check f more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- PNC Financial Services Group issued the following news release: * * * Kyle Steinbuch named Regional President and Head of Corporate Banking for Arizona * * * PHOENIX, Dec. 3, 2024 - PNC Bank announced today that banking and industry veteran Cathleen Walker will retire from PNC as regional president and head of Corporate Banking for Arizona Dec. 31, 2024. Succeeding Walker is Kyle Steinbuch, PNC Corporate Banking sales leader for Arizona. Walker retires fo more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Donna Hoffman, Wyoming Master Gardener program coordinator, is organizing the 2025 online Master Gardener training. UW Extension has opened registration for its 2025 Master Gardener training, an online program for Wyoming residents interested in expanding their gardening knowledge and assisting fellow gardeners. (UW Extension Photo) University of Wyoming Extension has opened registration for its 2025 Mas more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: LOS ANGELES Yesterday, Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) hosted his seventh-annual Congressional App Challenge reception. Twenty students from 12 schools submitted 14 original apps for consideration. The winning app, NeuroGaze submitted by Markenever Dai and Mikenever Dai from Harvard Westlake School, is a web-based platform designed to help detect ADHD through analysis of the user's eye movements. U more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * As the author of the Dream Act, Durbin highlights his 147th Dreamer story on the Senate floor * * * U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the urgent need for Congress to pass legal protections fornoncitizens who were brought to the United States as children, known  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As a process of decision-making and representation, the shared governance system encourages community members to participate and share their perspectives on resolutions and processes that impact them. This system encompasses all five major constituent groups of the university faculty, staff, administrative and professional faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate and professional students, each of which has its own se more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan Student gamers at the University at Albany have two new academic programs to help turn their passion into a career. The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) has received approval from the New York State Education Department to establish a Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development and a Master of Science in Strategic Game Design and Applied Developme more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 4 -- The University and College Union issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Prime Minister Keir Starmer's indulgence of anti-immigration policies is not only a betrayal of the labour movement's fundamental principles, but an act of political and national self-harm. The stage for this intervention was set by the PM's praise of Italian premier Giorgia Meloni - a political descendant of Mussolini - for her "remarkable progress" in attacking immigrants. No La more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Guidance Brings Projects to Fruition * * * By Laurie Fickman With support from the University of Houston's Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing, two universities in India -- MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences -- have introduced the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, expanding advanced nursing education in the country. It is the fir more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Archival research examines five decades of political and social movements, with focus on domestic violence * * * A new research project will bring to life the forgotten and long-buried voices of the Illawarra's women's rights activists, illuminating the thread that ties the past to the present. Dr Emma Darragh and Dr Ellie Crookes have been named the 2024/2025 recipients of the Un more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Study on cardiovascular research received two awards from national health organization * * * University of Texas at Arlington senior Ken Perry has always been interested in how the heart works. This curiosity led the Arlington High School graduate to start working in the lab of UTA kinesiology Professor R. Matthew Brothers during his second year of college. Now, two years l more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * A division of the Council for Exceptional Children cites the university-wide commitment, including an embrace of the ACE-IT in College program. * * * By Lucian Friel An international organization that promotes career development and transition services for youths with disabilities has honored Virginia Commonwealth University for its employment practices. VCU recently received the more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * A half-century after her initial foray into college, the English major will follow in her son's footsteps with a degree from VCU. * * * By Sian Wilkerson When Virginia Commonwealth University student Barbara Kornhauser receives her English degree this December, it will be the culmination of a journey decades in the making. Kornhauser began working toward her bachelor's degree in 1972, the same y more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 4 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: Firm Reinforces its Commitment to Community Service Highlighting a Year-Round Culture of Philanthropy, Dedication to Education, and Pro Bono Service. In recognition of GivingTuesday 2024, Vinson & Elkins announced today that it has made a $100,000 donation split evenly among four national charities: * Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children diagnosed with critical illnesses; * Feeding  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Students in the International Education Policy and Management Master of Education program, 11/15/24 (Photo by Joe Howell/Vanderbilt University) On November 15th, international students in EDUC 5100: U.S. Education Concepts and Communication at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development kicked off International Education Week at World in Focus. Hosted by the International Mentors more PR