WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Across America, Indigenous communities are working to advance programs that honor their people's cultural, societal and economic values. One of the ways that the U.S. National Science Foundation supports this is through Tribal Enterprise Advancement (NSF TEA) Centers, which strengthen the STEM expertise of the tribal college or university they are associated with to serve the surrounding communitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties issued the following news release: Faculty members and coaches at the Mansfield campus of Commonwealth University are slated to take a no-confidence vote on University President Bashar Hanna in early February. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties' Mansfield chapter executive council voted in late November to send the vote to chapter members. "Students and faculty are f more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Brian Dunn Austin Peay State University announced today that it will launch its new Tuition-Free at Austin Peay program in Fall 2025. This initiative will enable eligible Tennessee students to pursue their undergraduate education without the burden of tuition and related educational fees. "Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams through higher education, regardless of their fina more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: The 2024 Hoosier Survey, conducted by the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University, identifies Indiana residents' top three policy priorities heading into the new year: school safety, public safety, and healthcare. Notably, this year's Hoosier Survey--an annual, non-partisan public policy study that gauges public opinion on key social and political issues--found that these priorities are shared  more PR

ELLISVILLE, Mississippi, Dec. 6 -- Jones College issued the following news release: The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges (MACC), which includes Jones College and the 14 community colleges in Mississippi, have signed an agreement with Belhaven University allowing Mississippi community college students a seamless pathway to earning their Bachelor of Science in Elementary Teacher Education. Effective immediately, the agreement allows students with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the alleged doxxing of two University of Maryland College Park students by a pro-genocide roommate, and is calling for an investigation and appropriate disciplinary action following these troubling reports. According to the st more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 -- Emory University's Candler School of Theology issued the following news: Candler School of Theology at Emory University and LaGrange College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will offer LaGrange students the opportunity to earn both their bachelor's degree and master of divinity degree in six years--one year less than if the degrees are pursued separately. Called "the 3+3 Accelerated Ministry Track," the program is designed to allow students to pr more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: The University of California San Diego's Division of Extended Studies and the Rady School of Management have partnered with the City of San Diego to offer free and discounted tuition as well as scholarships to city employees over the next five years. "We are thrilled to announce a partnership between the City of San Diego and the UC San Diego Rady School of Management," said Lisa Ordonez, d more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: In today's world, mathematical models are an integral part of the study of biological systems. But with the increase in the ability to collect data at various scales of resolution, modern mathematical biology must actively integrate rigorous statistical, data science, and computer science frameworks as well. With the new Virginia Tech Center for the Mathematics of Biosystems (VT-CMB), administered by the College of Scie more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 6 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University continues to see a rise in interest for the university's inaugural doctoral program. The Doctor of Education in Rural Education (Ed.D.) at ECU is designed to focus on the needs unique to rural school leaders and working adults. Since the announcement of the Ed.D. in Sept., applications have been accepted for 31 students. "We are excited about the number of students enrolled in the new Ed.D. as more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 6 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 4 for Esperanza Hall, the first new academic building to be constructed at the Round Rock Campus since Willow Hall opened in 2018. TXST President Kelly Damphousse and Vice President for Round Rock Julie Lessiter delivered remarks at the event. "During the last legislative cycle, TXST was given funds to help plan and build our newest academic buil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- G.E. HealthCare issued the following news release: * * * * More than 80 percent of all health system visits include an imaging exam,[i] making radiology an essential part of diagnostics and healthcare and image quality a cornerstone of medicine. * GE HealthCare is at the forefront of leveraging deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), to benefit clinicians and patients with the latest technologies and solutions. * * * GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Researchers at the Institute for Water and Health (IWH) at Georgia Southern University initiated a new project in Marion, Alabama, to address the city's aging water infrastructure and its impact on human health with a focus on community-based research, workforce development and environmental justice. The pilot project in Marion, Alabama, is a collaborative effort between Georgia Southern and  more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Dec. 6 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * George and Sallie Gill of Barrington, Illinois, Honor Their Brother and Brother-in-Law * * * Hendrix College proudly announces a transformative gift from George and Sallie Gill of Barrington, Illinois, to support the College's pre-law program in honor of their brother and brother-in-law, John Gill. This generous contribution will officially rename the program as the John Gill Pre-Law Program at Hendrix Coll more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 6 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Grambling State University students Keith Jackson and Lea Elena Hebert have been selected as winners of the AT&T Rising Future Makers Showcase. This prestigious recognition highlights their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impactful contributions to their communities while underscoring the university's commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. Now in its fourth year, the Rising Future Ma more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: The development of attitudes toward science and technology: a longitudinal analysis of Generation X (DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scae051) Science fascinates us as children and challenges us as adults, a 33-year study by University of Michigan researchers reveals. From the spark of curiosity in middle school to nuanced understanding in midlife, our attitudes toward science and technology shift dramatically, sha more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * A major new research project led by Imperial and partners in Africa aims to strengthen the climate change resilience of cities across the continent. * * * By Stephen Johns The pound sterling6million project is funded by Wellcome and will help to significantly enhance resilience to the health impacts of climate change in Africa's cities. As extreme weather events increase in magnitude and frequency  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Joel M. Malina, who has led Cornell's communications and government relations efforts through leadership transitions, a global pandemic, a far-reaching reimagining of universitywide communications functions and historic financial agreements with the city and town, will depart Jan 5. After retiring from Cornell, Malina will join the global strategic advisory firm Brunswick Group on Feb. 3 as a partner in its D.C. office.  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she has made numerous staff changes, promoting team members who have been part of the Kelly administration for some time. "I have built a team of talented and hardworking individuals who are committed to making life better for Kansans," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Their dedication is instrumental to the success of my administration, and I look f more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 6 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Kennesaw State University is launching a new Rural Management concentration for its Evening Master of Business Administration program in Fall 2025. The program, which is the first rural management MBA program in the country, will empower rural communities to create economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents. The University System of Georgia this week approved two new concen more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Bloomberg Opinion on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * The Oxford Curriculum That American Universities Need By Allison Schrager One of the world's oldest universities offers a degree program to help students navigate the uncertainties of modern life. Of all the hallowed American institutions that have experienced a loss in public esteem over the last few years, perhaps none has suffered a bigger drop than higher more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 6 -- The Minnesota Office of Higher Education issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: In an effort to ensure they have the supports they need to succeed, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has awarded $5.3 million in Student Parent Support Initiative Grants to 13 organizations. The funds will be used to support the academic goals, health, and well-being of student parents. "If we want  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Dec. 6 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: Mississippi University for Women students who seek to become attorneys have an accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a newly signed partnership with Mississippi College. Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi College School of Law signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement on Nov. 21, allowing qualified W students to enter MC's Juris Doctorate program before fully completing a bac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03) in calling on the U.S. Department of Education to discharge student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of students who wer more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 5 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer The rising cost of higher education is a common concern for those seeking college experience. How can universities make earning a college degree more affordable? Cedarville University, ranked among the top three evangelical universities in America in the Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S., is transforming its delivery model by adding entirely online u more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 5 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: University of Notre Dame students and faculty from the College of Science and the College of Engineering embarked on a study abroad trip to the Galapagos Islands. The students conducted an observational research project of their own design and learned about principles of evolutionary biology, ecology and environmental geoscience. (Photo by Gary Lamberti/University of Notre Dame) The University of Notre Dame  more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University has been awarded its fourth - and largest - Choose Ohio First grant, receiving $1,199,940 for scholarships for Ohio students pursuing degrees in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. OWU's grant is among the four largest awarded to colleges and universities statewide this cycle. The State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Higher Education announced the Fis more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: University leaders announced at Tennessee Tech University's Dec. 5 Board of Trustees meeting plans for a bachelor's degree in live audio engineering that would be the first such program in the country to be dually accredited by sanctioning bodies in both music and engineering. Jennifer Shank, dean of the university's College of Fine Arts, explained during the board's Academic and Student Affa more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 6 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The National Science Foundation - as part of its Future of Semiconductors, or FuSe2, program - recently awarded $3.8 million for two projects involving University of Arizona engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma. Energy use in technology with semiconductors - from data centers, computers and smartphones to solar cells, electric vehicles and medical equipment - has doubled ever more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Amy Geduldig The University at Albany has been selected as one of the 2025 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. The annual recognition -- awarded by ACPA - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education -- celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive and committed to staff work-life balance, professional development and inclusive excel more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 6 -- Universities Canada (formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) issued the following news release: The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and Universities Canada are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program (QES) call for proposals. $6.2 million in program funding from the prestigious QES program will support international collaborative projects at 22 Canadian universities and colleg more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Michigan families with annual incomes up to $125,000 to qualify for free tuition The University of Michigan is expanding eligibility for its Go Blue Guarantee, enabling nearly 2,200 additional in-state, current undergraduate students to qualify for tuition-free education at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. The university announced Dec 5 that eligible incoming and returning full-time, in-state stude more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Louise Underdahl joined global event focused on cultivating community and leadership practices to discuss findings of career planning research for working adult learners * * * University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies' Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) Senior Fellow and Doctoral Instructor Louise Underdahl, Ph.D., MPA, MSLS, joined the proceed more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * The new study was carried out through a partnership between Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth Business School * * * By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager The construction sector is keen to do its bit to support the quest for net zero but faces several challenges - from the cost and availability of materials to the levels of support available to companies - which often ha more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Selected Students Will Test Curriculum in Drones, Robotics and Other Smart Agriculture Technologies * * * Future farmers and leaders in agriculture need to understand and implement technologies that use artificial intelligence. A team of University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture faculty are working toward creating new curriculum to train the next generation o more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 5 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Fourteen educators and students from the University of Wyoming participated in the recent 43rd Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, which is among the nation's most renowned conferences centering on the scholarship of teaching and learning. The UW cohort composed of faculty across disciplines as well as two undergraduate learning assistants attended the conference in Oxford, Ohio. UW's contingent more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Dec. 6 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Regents approve emeritus appointments * * * The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc. presented Western Kentucky University with a $2 million gift during the calendar year's final quarterly meeting of the WKU Board of Regents today (Thursday). The donation established two new endowed scholarships: the Robert and Mary Tincher Housing Scholarship and the Robert and Mary Tincher Lady Top more PR