MESA, Arizona, Dec. 5 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: AT&T supports the launch of Mesa Community College's (MCC) EmpowerEd for Student Success campaign with a gift of $70,000. The campaign is part of a three-year, $20 million fundraising effort by the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF) and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) aimed at increasing financial support and removing barriers to help students attain a college degree and strengthen t more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University has been named a member of the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative established by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center. This program honors institutions for developing honors-level academic and extracurricular projects that spotlight the legacy of Alfred Nobel and the achievements of Nobel Peace Prize laureates. The Partne more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Muslim civil rights group condemns 'Draconian' Police Raid on Family Home of Palestinian- American Students * * * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a "draconian" police raid on the family home of two Palestinian-American students at George Mason University who participated i more PR

HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Centenary University issued the following news release: * * * Award from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education will fund expansion of the University food pantry and outreach to connect students with other vital services. * * * Centenary University was recently awarded a $37,500 Hunger-Free Campus grant from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to expand efforts to combat food insecurity on campus. The grant more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * As a child, a civil war drove Mlen-Too Wesley out of Liberia. As an adult, he has returned and is applying what he learned in an MITx MicroMasters program to help the West African nation thrive. * * * By Marisa Demers, MIT Open Learning Mlen-Too Wesley has faded memories of his early childhood in Liberia, but the sharpest one has shaped his life. Wesley was 4 years more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University's Wexford Campus in Ireland has been invigorating educational, civic, business and trade opportunities between Ireland's southeast region and the state of Georgia since its establishment in 2022. The bicultural partnership has drawn the attention of state leaders in Georgia, prompting a recent visit to the international campus where Georgia Southern and its Irish pa more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 5 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: In October, Grambling State University (GSU) recognized its second class of Distinguished 10 alumni honorees, a distinction presented to alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their occupational fields and communities. Recently, one of those honorees joined her husband in recognizing what being a Grambling State graduate means to them by establishing a $20,000 endowment in their name. Dr. Cynthia Jackson more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres)-- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * New report showcases transformative giving, partnerships, and a thriving culture of "giving it back to pay it forward." * * * Hampton University is proud to announce the digital release of its 2023-2024 Philanthropy Report, marking a pivotal year of transformative gifts, strategic partnerships, and unparalleled engagement across the university community. The report highlights the growing impact of philan more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Toddlers may not be the first people who come to mind when thinking about scientists at Vanderbilt University, but that is exactly who the little tykes at the Susan Gray School are. The preschool recently opened a new STEM laboratory for kids ages one to five to explore a range of scientific fields, from physics to structural engineering and even coding! In the lab's interactive centers, kids can  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-ME), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today announced students at Southern Maine Community College, the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are eligible to apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA). The CSA provides scholarships for students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and related fields in exchange  more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. 5 -- Lamar University issued the following news: By April Thompson Lamar University has announced a $500,000 gift from Valero Energy Corporation to upgrade the Process Control Lab and Unit Operations Lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The donation, presented on Giving Tuesday, will fund innovative equipment and infrastructure improvements to enhance student training in critical industry skills. The upgrades include the addition of a PetroSkills simulator to t more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Students with an interest in research know that an REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) can provide the boost their resume needs for entry into graduate school or the career field of their choice. Despite limited REU offerings in the social sciences, Lycoming student Alex Jones '25, was able to secure a rare REU in criminology - the first from Lycoming College to do so - impacting the trajectory  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 4 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] If you have the freedom to become anything in the world, why not be yourself? After all, you're better equipped than anyone to do so.That's what fifth-year Brown-RISD dual-degree student Ann-Maree Quaynor and Brown senior Imani Stewart will urge their peers as they offer reflections at Brown's Midyear Completion Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7.The ceremony, over which Dean of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following NACUBO On Your Side news wrap up from Nov. 15-Dec. 2, 2024: * * * As things move quickly in Washington, DC, NACUBO is your constant advocate in action. NACUBO On Your Side covers important legislative and agency activity NACUBO staff are tracking, what we're currently advocating for, and how you can take action with us. Here are the issues we are tracking and advocating for this we more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Supporting Diversity through Collection Evaluation, Development, and Weeding: CLIPP #48," compiled and authored by Erika Barber, Julia Bauder, Micki Behounek, Chris Jones, Kayla Reed, and Elizabeth Rodrigues. This new book offers information on and examples for incorporating diversity more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 5 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A partnership between New Mexico State University's Department of Criminal Justice and New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will help students to complete their bachelor's degree and become commissioned police officers faster. The idea evolved when NMSP Chief Troy Weisler, an NMSU alumnus, and Dennis Giever, NMSU criminal justice professor and department head, came together to discuss police recruitment  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 4 -- Rice University issued the following news release: OpenStax, an educational initiative of Rice University, is celebrating 25 years of expanding access to research-informed educational tools and resources for learners and educators worldwide. Throughout its history, OpenStax has served 36.7 million students across 153 countries and has saved students over $2.9 billion in related education costs. Thanks in part to the work of OpenStax, textbook prices began to drop in 2 more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night's sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study by Oregon State University suggests. The research, led by scientists in the OSU College of Liberal Arts, is important because both insomnia and loneliness are serious public health concerns and are at epidemic levels among young adults in higher educa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated the Problem Solvers Caucus, a coalition of members aimed at fostering bipartisan cooperation in key policy issues, endorsement of their legislation to provide additional funding for nursing programs at community, Tribal, and junior colleges. The Grants for Resources in Occupational Workforce Training for Healthcare more PR

GLEBE, New South Wales, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Sax Institute, an organisation that says it improves health and wellbeing, issued the following news release: Two researchers whose work has had a direct effect on public health policy and practice in the areas of vaping behaviours in young people and alcohol harm minimisation have been honoured in the Sax Institute's annual Research Action Awards tonight. This year's winners are: * Associate Professor Becky Freeman, Sydney School of Public Healt more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Bonaventure University students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education. St. Bonaventure students are regular attendees at the Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Phys more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * With the new center, SDSU Imperial Valley faculty are partnering with area organizations to create evidence-based research to support local issues. * * * By Daniella Rodiles SDSU Imperial Valley faculty members launched the Regional Resilience (R2) Center, a dedicated space for faculty to conduct student-aided research and for collaborating with community partners on resiliency issues, suc more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a nearly $80,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a curriculum and digital education tools centered around Joe Jones' 1935 mural, "The Struggle in the South." "It is such an honor to know that we have received a competitive grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities," said Dr. Marta Cieslak, dir more PR

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing has formed a new academic partnership with the University of the Ozarks for students pursuing careers in nursing. Under the 2+2 articulation agreement, students complete the first two years of study at U of O and transfer all credit hours to UAFS to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). "The 2+2 agreem more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch University of the Ozarks has joined into a new academic partnership with the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing for students interested in careers in nursing. Under the 2+2 articulation agreement, students complete the first two years of study at U of O and transfer all credit hours to UAFS for completion of the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 5 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Eric Griffey The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is expanding its Doctor of Physical Therapy program by adding a hybrid pathway starting in July. The new program format, recently approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, combines online and in-person learning, offering students greater flexibility while maintaining the pr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Business is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Alumni Award. The honoree will be recognized at the College of Business's annual Recognition Dinner Thursday, April 25. This award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, careers or life's work while embodying the spirit of hard work, respect for diversity, leader more PR