MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 12 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: GARDEN CITY and MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In an innovative educational partnership, Garden City Community College and Kansas State University are joining forces to make bachelor's degree programs available to students in southwest Kansas without requiring them to relocate. This collaboration will allow students to complete their education locally, addressing a critical need in a region where only 17.9% of residen more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Pete Sprague turned the pages of a Marvel Adventures comic book and entered a world he never wanted to leave. At age 4, before he could read every word, he was already holding the item that would launch his business path. Sprague is a co-founder and co-owner of Sparky's Comic Shop, which has quickly grown into a hub for collectors since its April 13 opening in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Sprague, a December 2023 Spea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release: * * * Expert Consensus Decision Pathway provides new diagnostic criteria and a new four-stage classification of myocarditis * * * The American College of Cardiology has issued guidance for the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis in adult patients, delivering a streamlined decision-making framework that reflects recent advancements in clinical practice. The Expert Consensus Decision more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * SURI Elevates Student Research and Academic Excellence * * * Undergraduate students at Bowie State showcased their research on Dec. 6 by presenting original projects developed during the 9-week Fall 2024 Semester-based Undergraduate Research Institute under the guidance of faculty mentors. The SURI Symposium featured exciting and diverse research projects across various departments at the un more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 12 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Programs from within SDSU's School of Nursing and SDSU Global Campus will expand to the City's Millenia Library building. * * * The Chula Vista City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a Letter of Intent with San Diego State University to bring SDSU School of Nursing and SDSU Global Campus programs into the lower level of the city's Millenia Library building. The new partnership will bring in-dema more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Michelle Jarvis-Lettman Appointed as the Inaugural Student Loan Ombudsperson * * * Governor Ned Lamont today announced the establishment of the Connecticut Office of the Student Loan Ombudsperson, a new entity statutorily assigned to serve as the state's chief authority and specialist on all issues related to student loans. Created by legislation approved by the Genera more PR

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news: Expanding on its current undergraduate offerings in agriculture and cannabis, Delaware Valley University is launching three non-credit certificate programs to prepare individuals for a variety of careers in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. These new programs (https://cannabistraining.delval.edu/) are offered through DelVal's Office of Continuing and Professional Studies (CPS) in partnership with na more PR

RIVER FOREST, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- Dominican University issued the following news release: Empowering more students, particularly Latine students, to pursue advanced degrees in healthcare is the goal of a new academic initiative from Dominican University. As the recipient of a five-year, $3 million grant from the federal Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans program, the university is building Pathways to Wellness, a program designed to create new graduate degrees a more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: By Makalah Wright Being able to work for one of the largest public health agencies in the world would probably never cross anyone's mind. But for Dr. Dali Davis '19, she knew her hard work and dedication would pay off, thanks to her time at the University of West Georgia and her research achievements. For as long as the UWG alumna can remember, she knew that choosing a science-related major in  more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Research at NIH is Next Before Push for Corporate Position * * * Tanviban Patel's academic journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Graduating this December with a Doctor of Science in Computer Science, Patel reflects on her time at Bowie State University as a transformative period that prepared her for her next steps in research and development. "Bowie State plays an important role in  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 11 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Patrick Hardigan A University of Wyoming alumnus who has extensive experience as an administrator in health care education and research has been chosen as dean of UW's College of Health Sciences. Patrick Hardigan, currently the senior associate dean for research at Nova Southeastern University's Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine in Florida, will return to UW in his new role Thursday, Jan. 2 more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: From the moment she arrived at Kennesaw State University, Jazmin Dozier knew she wanted a science-based career. Now, she's an aspiring researcher on the rise. Through undergraduate research with assistant professor of molecular and cellular biology Brandon Carpenter, she learned about careers in science while conducting groundbreaking research in epigenetics, resulting in conference presentation more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: A new articulation agreement between La Roche University and Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) offers transfer students a streamlined and cost-effective path toward a bachelor's degree. The new agreement, effective immediately, has several key advantages for CCBC students who transfer to La Roche with an associate degree: * 40 percent tuition discount: CCBC graduates will pay $500 per credit, s more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 11 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University's Office of Marketing and Communications and The Ferguson Agency have achieved noteworthy success, securing two silver awards in the competitive 12th annual EDM Awards (Education Digital Marketing Awards). The awards, revealed in November 2024, recognized excellent vision in video production for Marian's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine's Pre-Med commercial "Marian University is Indiana's Only C more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 12 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news release: * * * The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri. * * * The University of Missouri-St. Louis is building a new UMSL School of Engineering as it continues to address the high demand for trained engineers across the St. Louis region and the state  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news: Congress avoided a government shutdown in late September by passing a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps federal agencies, including the Department of Education, funded at current levels until December 20, 2024. While this temporary measure prevented an immediate funding crisis, uncertainty remains as lawmakers attempt to reach a longer-term budget agreement. Failure to do s more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 11 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: WILMINGTON, Del. (December 11, 2024) A quality improvement program designed to increase earlier uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine raised vaccination rates significantly, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health researchers. In a new study published in Academic Pediatrics, Caitlin J. Miller, medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and Jonathan M more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Grand Valley leads state in funds received from MI Future Educator Programs * * * By Brian Vernellis Developing the next generation of teachers isn't only vital for the state's efforts at retaining college graduates, but a central tenet to the mission of GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation. For Mikayla Durham, the teaching profession is deeply ingrained in her family, so there w more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * ReadySave 529 App Makes It Easier Than Ever to Send Gift Contributions to Bright Start Accounts * * * Stuck on what to get a child or grandchild for the holidays? Investing in their future is a great gift, and it's easier than ever to contribute to their Bright Start 529 college savings account. You can even do it on your phone. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging family me more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Lt. Gen. Joe Hartman, deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command, meets with members of the UW community, including Gurindar Sohi (center left), a UW professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer sciences. Photo: Bryce Richter The University of Wisconsin-Madison plays a leading role as a research and education partner for national cybersecurity. It reinforced this commitment recentl more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Dec. 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Grant fuels equity-focused STEM education experiment * * * The University of California, Riverside, is transforming undergraduate chemistry, allowing students multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge while reducing the high stakes of traditional exams. Educators believe the approach will improve outcomes for underserved students. The three-year project is supported by a $ more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Dec. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * LINC Partner Builds on University's Cyber Expertise and Collaboration with National Defense Community * * * UMass Lowell and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a global leader in technology integration, have signed an agreement to establish a cyber center that will strengthen the resilience of the defense industrial base and expand the pipeline of skill more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Dec. 12 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies led a statewide effort to support teachers in the implementation of the Alabama Numeracy Act of 2022. The University brought together more than 60 deans, department chairs and professors from 35 higher education institutions, along with representatives from the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Commiss more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech has been accepted into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, part of the broader Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. The program includes more than 850 military-friendly employers committed to hiring and retaining military spouses. The partnership connects military spouses with hundreds of employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Phil Scott today announced new appointments within the administration and on his senior policy team. "Throughout my career, in both construction and politics, I've seen how important it is to build a good team to focus on the fundamentals and achieve results," said Governor Phil Scott. "Vermonters sent us a clear message about what matters most to them, and I'm confident ea more PR