SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University is currently accepting applications through Jan. 31 for the 2025 campus qualifier competition for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) InVenture Prize. Four finalist teams will be selected from the applicant pool to compete in the live (virtual) question-and-answer session on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. The competition is open to undergraduate students or students who received their undergraduate degree within 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

ARCATA, California, Dec. 7 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt Geography Professor Amy Rock is on a mission to build more inclusive spaces for women in academia. Rock is a co-principal investigator (PI) on a $1 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support foreign-born women faculty in geospatial sciences, a groundbreaking project aimed at fostering equity and inclusion in U.S. universities. "It is ou 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

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees re-elect Chair Regis for 2025 * * * In its final meeting of 2024, Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees heard from CMU's president and received updates on academic and student support initiatives. The Board also re-elected its Chair for another year. Trustee Isaiah Oliver began the formal session Thursday with a remembrance of James Span, Jr., who served as executive more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University recently hosted its Aspiring Educator Pathway Program (AEPP) On-Campus Day, welcoming 120 aspiring educators from across the region. High school students from Commonwealth Charter Academy, Delaware Valley School District, East Stroudsburg School District, as well as those from Easton, Stroudsburg, and Northern Tioga participated in this semester's event, themed "L more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Suzi Baugh At Florida State University's College of Law, faculty are at the forefront of groundbreaking research that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and law, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by these emerging technologies. By integrating AI research into the curriculum, the college equips students to meet these challenges head-on and empowers them to  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2024: Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointees to the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Effective January 4, 2025. Board Appointments: Christopher Masingill Quincy Cawthorne Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Reggie Abraham Donald Ray Henry Domoine Rutledge "These folks have the background and leadership necessary to help this board succeed. more PR

IRVINE, California, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine School of Social Ecology survey examines voter attitudes * * * In last month's general election, Orange County voters picked Democrat Kamala Harris for president and Republican Steve Garvey for Senate, as well as Democrat Dave Min for the 47th Congressional District and Michelle Steele for the 45th. Produced by the School of Social Ecology at the University of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Patty Cox and Amy Farnum-Patronis Florida State University President Richard McCullough reflected on the university's record-setting achievements and heralded ambitious plans during his annual State of the University address Wednesday. McCullough praised the collective effort driving FSU's momentum -- including historic highs in graduation rates, research expenditures and fundraising -- during an  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Alan Meenan will receive a degree in industrial engineering and management from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology this fall. Although he began his college career as a marketing major, he decided to follow in his mother's footsteps and become an industrial engineer. Meenan, a native of Southlake, Texas, was excited to explore creativity, business strategies and consumer behavior and wan more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The American Public Health Association Press issued the following news release: Communities experiencing poor health have voiced the detrimental impacts racism has on their overall health, and leaders in the public health community are working to address health inequities caused by racism. As the American Public Health Association continues to champion efforts to address public health issues facing our nation, the second edition of the best-selling APHA more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 7 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University broke ground Friday on two construction projects that support the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation's mission to grow the allied health workforce and address health disparities across New Mexico. The work includes an expansion of O'Donnell Hall that will add more than 15,000 square feet of new space to the existing building, originally built in 1968. more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 7 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Although they're the ones at the front of the classroom, teachers in the Western New York chapter of New York State's Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP) are committed to lifelong learning. Through ongoing professional development and collaboration, these educators continually sharpen their skills to become leaders in teaching. Master teachers are exemplary K-12 educators who demonstrate strength and articula more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class distributed $58,900 in grants to local nonprofits this year at a ceremony held Dec. 3, nearly tripling the awards from last year. The course, taught by Carla Ingrando in the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, is designed to provide students with instruction and experience in philanthropic leadership with a special emphasis on personal giving and nonpr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * ABLE Tomorrow Act Protects and Strengthens Tax-Free 529A Accounts for the Next Generation * * * Today, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) introduced the bipartisan ABLE Tomorrow Act to protect and strengthen tax-advantaged 529A savings accounts for people with disabilities. This legislation builds on the landmark Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Exp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: This week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Grants for Resources in Occupational and Workforce Training for Healthcare (GROWTH) Act, which seeks to increase grant funding opportunities for nursing programs at community colleges. The bipartisan legislation was co-led for Problem Solvers Caucus endorsement by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), an original  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Dec. 7 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: Southeast Missouri State University and The Wyman Center signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create more support for Wyman students on SEMO's campus. Both institutions encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education and student success. This partnership expansion will allow them to support even more students with dedicated SEMO staff to help guide them through their college career. more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: The Slippery Rock University council of trustees recognized several SRU student-athletes with commendations, among other executive actions, at its quarterly business meeting, Dec. 6, at the Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center. The trustees recognized the following student-athletes: * Jennifer Cichra, a junior mechanical engineering major from Renfrew, for winning the NCAA Elite 90 Award. C 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

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Trinity College issued the following news: Throughout the past two years, Clark Alejandrino's students researched a notable Trinity College alumnus to understand climate change throughout history. Their investigation into Andrew E. Douglass, Class of 1887, led to the following paper shared by Alejandrino, assistant professor of history. Students on the project include: Lucy Bailey '26, CC Cohen '25, Edward Cohen '27, Zach DelGaizo '25, Charles Dewey ' 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

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Thursday with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to date. UWs President Jay Rothman reminded Regents of the four guiding strategic objectives under the plan adopted by the Board in December 2022: * Enhance the student experience and social mobility * Foster civic engagement and more PR

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, Dec. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release: At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Rock County campus, construction is complete on two state-of-the-art spaces where the next generation of students will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Edgewood College, the result of a collaborative nursing degree program. These graduates will be primed for high-paying jobs -- and ready to fulfill a critical regional workforce n more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional board appointments. BOARD APPOINTMENTS AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY COTTON BOARD * Joey G. Doyle of Emporia, Owner/Operator, Doyle and Doyle Farms AUTHORITY HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL ARENA AUTHORITY * Coleen Santa Ana of Chesapeake, CEO/Partner, Alere Healthcare Solutions, LLC and Luminary Lens, LLC COMMERCE AND TRADE BOA more PR