YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Antioch University issued the following news: Six artists, scholars, and activists from a wide range of disciplines recently gathered for a panel broadcast over Zoom where they discussed the interplay between democracy and the arts. The panel, "Cultural Practices, the Arts, and Democracy," marked the first presentation on the recent book, Democracy as Creative Practice: Weaving a Culture of Civic Life, which was edited by two of the panelists, Tom Borru more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Dec. 7 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Catherine Ann (Marshall, '94) Rudowsky's career journey in higher education "had a wonderful start at AU." "I think the single greatest thing I learned is critical thinking," said the 1994 Ashland University graduate who was recently named the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. "I also gained confidence while at AU. Like most college students, those years are an opportuni more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today designated Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Portland State University (PSU) as "Institutions of Particular Concern" for targeting anti-genocide protesters and creating a hostile environment by repressing free speech and academic freedoms on campus. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Join CAIR-Ohio in calling on Ohio House lawmakers to vote against the anti-Free Speech Bill. Representatives Hall and Seitz have introduced a bill that includes an amendment that would criminalize certain acts under an expanded definition of antisemitism. While addressing hate is critical, this legislation conflates legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitism, threatening fr more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 7 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following letter on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Dear faculty, staff and students, On behalf of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Congrong "Ron" Yu, PhD, as the new chair for the Department of Neurosciences. The department's faculty are known for using state-of-the-art techniques to study diverse aspects of the brain and its neurotransmission sys more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology * * * Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative may lie in zinc-based batteries. In a study published recently in Angewandte Chemi more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 14 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news: FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is The Satanic Temple for combating LifeWise Academy's Ohio release time programs by offering students a nonreligious alternative. Release time programs are not necessary or appropriate for a more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 14 (TNSpro) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Next step is approval by Ohio Department of Higher Education * * * During its regular meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, the Miami University Board of Trustees approved the new Quantum Computing major, the first of its kind for an Ohio institution. Following approvals from University Senate and the Board of Trustees, the next step is approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. "It is with great enthusi more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: Australia's federal opposition Coalition today released modelling from Frontier Economics for its plan to establish nuclear reactors at seven sites across Australia. The following quotes are attributable to Johanna Bowyer, Lead Analyst, Australian Electricity at IEEFA. Coalition Opposition's forecast of nuclear costs is unrealistic "The Coalition Opposition's forecast of e more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- Learning Forward issued the following news: Student math scores in a set of Maryland classrooms have significantly improved, thanks to a transformative approach to educator professional learning, according to a new report released by Learning Forward during its national conference. Learning Forward is the nation's leading organization dedicated to advancing professional learning for educators. Results Offer Opportunities for Expanding Professional Learning Across Maryl more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Award given for focus on serving rural communities * * * Miami University's Physician Associate (PA) Studies program has ambitious goals when it comes to serving Ohio's rural communities. The program has taken active steps in an effort to create compassionate, dynamic, and well-rounded clinicians with an interest in rural medicine -- and the Ohio Rural Health Association (ORHA) has taken notice. Miami's PA program  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: Mount St. Joseph University is proud to announce the receipt of a $2 million grant to create an open-source, comprehensive English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for early elementary education. This transformative grant will enable the MSJ Center for Reading Science to develop high-quality, accessible instructional materials grounded in the Science of Reading. Initially, the work will focus on kindergarten and 1 more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Dec. 6-13, 2024: Five marketing faculty jointly wrote for The Conversation about how social media and flexible work can save careers. Local media featured Christmas on Campus, UD's Nativity exhibit and graduation. * * * How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows (https://theconversation.com/how-to-combat-toxic-bosses-social-media-and-f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: The Air & Space Forces Association Wright Memorial Chapter (AFA WMC) in Dayton, Ohio, continues its commitment to fostering STEM education through targeted grants that create meaningful change for students. Led by Carl "Shof" Shofner, the AFA WMC Vice President for Aerospace Education, the grants aim to advance individual development, workforce readiness, and nati more PR