STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University recognized seven faculty members with the Regents Distinguished Research Award during the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom. This award recognizes faculty who have shown unusually significant achievement in their research field. This year's recipients are: Dr. Liuling Yan Plant and Soil Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture Dr. Mich more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Candidates held their breath as the presidential position was the last to be announced at the 2023 National FFA Convention. The crowd quieted as the announcer approached the microphone. Amara Jackson began her term as the 2023-2024 National FFA President with excitement and tears as she rushed to the stage, even losing her shoes as she joined her new national officer teammates. Jackson grew up in Corunna, Mi more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonathan Heeter Geri Tucker '24 spent a career working with words. She started crafting poems in high school and college before embarking on a longtime career as a newspaper reporter and editor, piecing together national headlines for more than 30 years at USA Today. A lifetime spent on storytelling will continue through her latest achievement, a master's degree in education with a concentration in reading  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos," Nov. 29. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander and a University of Texas alum, along with Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, AFRS deputy commander and Tex more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. J. Kevin Pidkowicz has spent more than four decades practicing medicine, a journey that has taken him from the halls of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to military bases in Europe, private clinics across the United States and teaching residents while he was an assistant professor at the University of Arizona. As a retired Navy commander and accomplished dermatologist, Pidkowi more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University Libraries is now accepting applications for the 2025 round of Intelligence++ Ventures funding. Grants of $5,000 are available to undergraduate or graduate students to commercialize innovative products, services and technologies for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Intelligence++ program is an interdisciplinary initiative that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the li more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec. 13 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Marquette University's men's and women's Division I NCAA tennis programs received their second major philanthropic gift in just over a year, furthering their momentum as the university prepares to open its renovated and expanded Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility. President Kimo Ah Yun announced that alumnus Ross Sprovieri and his wife, Susan, have committed $3 million to grow additional endowed tenni 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

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Augustana College issued the following news: Augustana announces the selection of Dr. Erin Kempker to lead the newly launched Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship. She will start at the college Feb. 3. Augustana's Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship (CELTS), will support professional development for all educators on campus, both faculty and staff. The center supersedes the college's Center for Faculty Enrichment, which will  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As Newlin Humphrey completed her master's degree, she did so as a teacher in the Czech Republic, thanks to the Oklahoma State University Master of International Agriculture Program. Most graduate programs have a preset roadmap with core classes a student must take. However, about one-third of the classes in MIAP are required. The remaining classes are flexible, including a capstone, an international experienc more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 13 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] On Friday, Dec. 13, Brown University invited 906 students who applied through its early decision program to become the first members of its undergraduate Class of 2029.The pool of 5,048 early decision applicants demonstrated a tremendous array of skills, talents and academic achievements and reflected the University's sustained commitment to making a Brown education more accessib more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When presented with a job opportunity to move his family from Booneville, Arkansas, to Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2012, Randy Raper called lifelong friend, Raymond Huhnke, for some advice on the new position. Little did he know a decade later the phone calls between these friends would be more than just friendly advice. In 2021, Raper called Huhnke for help planning and overseeing construction activities relat 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

FRESNO, California, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: Lizette Miramontes sometimes zones out after 10 minutes of sitting in a lecture. It's hard to retain the information, then memorize it, take a test and remember it again down the road, she said. But the way students are learning is changing thanks to high-impact practices -- programs and activities to increase student engagement, to foster mentorship and encourage cooperation  more PR

FULLERTON, California, Dec. 13 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: Financial literacy is an essential part of every college student's journey, but Tran Nguyen knows firsthand that it can be difficult to know where to start. "Approaching your finances isn't an easy thing. I remember when I first started looking at mine, it was scary to see how much I wasn't saving," said Nguyen, a second-year business administration student with a joint emphasis i more PR

SAN MARCOS, California, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- California State University's San Marcos campus issued the following news release: American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in California have made significant progress in some areas but still face persistent challenges that demand immediate attention. That's the top-level finding of a groundbreaking study released Friday by the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) at Cal State San Marcos. The "State of American Indian an more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Name: Griffin Armstrong College: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Major: Human nutrition, foods, and exercise Hometown: It's complicated. Armstrong was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, but as the son of an Army officer, he has lived all over the world in Hawaii, Spain, and Korea. His family now lives in Blacksburg. The pathway to being a Hokie Armstrong came to Virginia Tech in January 2023, after transferring from more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Dec. 14 (TNSadm) -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: In an effort to expand access and boost enrollment, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) will offer a tuition rate equal to the university's in-state rate to new students in bordering states and California, Nevada, and Texas as well as five countries, marking one of the institution's most ambitious recruitment initiatives to date. Reduced Tuition Rate The Regional In-State more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 14 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Hope Baptiste When ShuDon Brown, 25, walks into her future as a newly minted Ph.D. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Greensboro's First Horizon Coliseum, she will become the youngest person to earn a doctorate in leadership studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. N.C. A&T will confer more than 300 graduate degrees at the ceremony, each repres more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas A&M University Commerce campus issued the following news release: Dr. Albers is poised to build on the College of Business's tradition of excellence. After a competitive national search, Dr. Nancy Albers has been named dean of the College of Business at East Texas A&M University. The College of Business houses the Departments of Accounting and Finance, Management and Economics, and Marketing and Business Analytics. It offers ten undergraduate degrees, 11 grad more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's new Agricultural Hall is not just meeting accessibility standards it's exceeding them. The building, which became operational in Fall 2024, includes wide corridors, gentle access ramps and spacious classrooms. These features offer a thoughtfully crafted space to support a wide range of needs, from physical mobility to mental well-being, said Jana Phillips, university architect. U more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When Ashley Mattison thought about her future, she knew she wanted to wear orange. A third-generation Clemson University graduate, the symbolic color brought her from the valleys of Tennessee and South Carolina to the plains of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Now an assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mattison has a dual role in teaching and as an OSU  more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Dec. 14 -- Flagler College issued the following news: By Anna Boone Flagler College's Criminology program prepares students to tackle society's most pressing crime-related issues, offering transformative experiences that mold them into visionary and responsible leaders. "Since its inception, Flagler College's Criminology program has integrated a rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal education with practical, hands-on experience," said Associate Professor of Criminology J more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following Faculty and Staff Achievements Roundup: Throughout the month of November, faculty members from Buffalo State's School of Education continued to engage with high school seniors participating in the New Visions Education Pathways Academy. The program, which is a collaboration with Erie 1 BOCES, allows high school students to explore careers in education while earning college credit. The class is held five days a  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 13 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: This month, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing celebrates the first graduating class of its new Nursing Scholars Program. The 40 graduates will go on to work at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, helping to reduce the shortage of nurses, who typically make up about one third of a hospital's workforce. Designed to help the college provide the hospital with a continuous pipeli more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Joseph Battista and Nelson Caballero and the reappointment of Jeff Cross, Troy Stefano, and Burton "Tra" Williams III to the Commission for Independent Education. Joseph Battista Battista, of Heathrow, is the Vice President of Workforce, Career, and Professional Education at Valencia College. He currently serves as a member of t 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

HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 14 (TNSpar) -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * This program has grown to help support the broader Hampton community with financial wellness and investment resources. * * * Hampton University and Stackwell, an innovative fintech platform dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by increasing the financial wellness and ownership of financial assets by diverse Americans, today announced the expansion of the Hampton Investment Program. Following the more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The sound of laughter rings through the crisp morning air as students meet to discuss a class project. Vivid colors of orange, pink, yellow and red stand out against the overcast morning atmosphere. Bees buzz gently by on their way to inspect the growing plants and blooming flowers of the new living plant wall, outside the recently opened Agricultural Hall. The 186-square-foot green space, tucked neatly away more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 14 -- The International Journal of Communication, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the study of communications from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, published research articles on the following topics in 2024. Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * * Cross-Cultural TV Drama Viewing, Parasocial Acculturation, and Host Country Branding: Empirical Evidence and Implications * Divisive, Negative, and Po more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Samantha Jacoby, deputy director of federal tax policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Building on the Success of TCJA: The 2025 Tax Policy Debate". TCJA is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. * * * Chair Heinrich, Vice Chair Schweikert, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you this morning at this important hearing. I am Sam more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 13 -- The Kansas Court of Appeals issued the following news release: Court of Appeals Judge Henry Green Jr. will retire March 3 after 32 years on the bench, making him the longest-serving judge on the court to date. A native of Leavenworth, he was appointed to the court in 1993 after a career in private practice in his hometown and working for the federal bankruptcy court in Kansas. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the court, and it has been a very gratifying and a  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Lilly Endowment issued the following news release: Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded grants to 12 organizations across the United States to help them nurture and deepen the faith of Christian young people by engaging them in intentional acts of service and in reflection about the meaning of service in their lives. The Endowment made the grants through its National Youth and Young Adult Initiative on Faith and Service (Faith and Service Initiative). Totaling more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Dec. 13 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: In support of students, Lin's grocery store donated $20,000 in groceries to Utah Tech University's Blazer Food Pantry, meeting the pantry's need of nonperishable food for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. "This remarkable contribution will not only meet immediate needs but will also have a lasting impact on the well-being of our student community," Dru Bottoms, director of the Utah Tech Student Resource Cent more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: Rural communities across North Carolina face a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, creating an urgent need for innovative solutions. In response, the North Carolina Community College System has introduced the Rural Healthcare Partnerships Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to strengthen collaboration among healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and workforce dev more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 14 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Winston-Salem, NC For Winston-Salem State University, Friday, Dec. 13, was Commencement Day. For State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, it was a homecoming of sorts. For University Chancellor Bonita Brown, it was Christmas come early. Treasurer Folwell, who attended the Historically Black College during his early pursuit of a higher education degree as a nontraditional stud more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez alongside Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators in 2024 during the University Awards Convocation held Thursday at the Student Union Ballroom. Recipients were recognized in 22 different categories, each nominated by supervisors and colleagues. "This annual celebration recognizes and commemorate more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When Hartwill "Bill" Pass left the cotton fields of southcentral Oklahoma, he changed the destiny of his family. Pass grew up in Springer, Oklahoma, and worked in a cotton field for most of his high school career, said Joyce Taylor, his daughter. "We still haven't really figured out how he got to Stillwater," she said. To honor her father and his role in crop research and genetics in the agronomy program at more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Created Tech Hubs Program With Upstate NY In Mind, Fighting For Years To Land The Designation For Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Region As America's Semiconductor Superhighway & For Binghamton As A Major Battery Research Cluster New Funding Schumer Has Secured In NDAA Will Help Continue Critical Work For EDA To Boost Regions Across The Country, Including Upstate, NY That  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Victoria Grdina | School of Computing Nebraska educators are preparing tomorrow's teachers for today's technology-driven learning landscape by integrating more computer science curriculum into the courses they're taking now and will teach in the future. With a new $1,999,675 grant from the National Science Foundation, an interdisciplinary team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, including Le more PR

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University prepares students for tomorrow's careers. * * * Though it traces its rich history back to 1840, Southwestern University is redefining the liberal arts for the 21st century. For nearly 200 years, Southwestern students have been developing the art of creative thinking while honing their skills of reasoning, analysis, and cross-cultural communication--skills that are preparing them for more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch Every time University of the Ozarks Professor of Spanish Dr. William Clary taught a class, it was a learning experience not only for his students, but for him. Clary is retiring this month at the end of the Fall 2024 Semester after 18 years at Ozarks and a total of 30 years as a college professor. The recipient of the University's Richard and Katherene Bagwell Outstanding Faculty Award in more PR

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: The Rio Grande College of Business (RGCOB) at Sul Ross State University announced its membership in the preeminent and global Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This marks a significant step as RGCOB embarks on its journey to achieve ACBSP accreditation, a distinction earned by only 7.5 percent of business schools worldwide. ACBSP accreditation represents the highest standard in busine more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The first West Texas A&M University (WT) student to complete his dissertation work with the Texas A&M Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) program is graduating with a doctorate this weekend. Daniel Young, a Pendleton, Indiana, native, officially will be granted his Ph.D. in agriculture after successfully defending a dissertation that  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Dec. 7 -- Transylvania University issued the following news: Transylvania University has appointed Erin Craig as its new senior vice president for enrollment management. Craig will begin her role on Monday, Dec. 9. "I am excited to welcome Erin Craig to the Transylvania family," said President Brien Lewis. "Her experience in higher education enrollment management, coupled with her proven track record, will be invaluable as we work to build upon our success in attracting Ke more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: University of Idaho is leveraging three unique laboratory capabilities in an interdisciplinary effort to grow understanding of human tendon development and healing after injury. A group of U of I faculty members from the College of Engineering and the College of Science, led by College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Distinguished Professor Carolyn Hovde Bohach, were recently awarded a $598,537 gra more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the City of Little Rock are assessing current sexual violence prevention efforts in the community. UAMS received nearly $65,000 from the Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program. The completed needs assessment will inform the best more PR

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news release: Last month, two teams of UDallas students took first and second place at the first DFW AI Agent Hackathon event beating out a total of 17 entries including students from UTD and UNT. The event was sponsored by a consortium of AI companies including Intelligage. At the event, Bryan Plaster, Intelligage co-founder and CEO, and the jury of panelists lauded the applicability and creativity of our students' entri more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 13 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: The University of New Orleans will offer a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience after the new program was approved this week by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The degree program will prepare students for employment or graduate school in the broad field of neuroscience, which is the study of the nervous system, its functions and its disorders. Neuroscientists focus on the brain and how it generat more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: Three University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka researchers have received inaugural Mana Tuanuku Research Leader Fellowships from the Royal Society of New Zealand. They are among 10 Aotearoa New Zealand researchers to be awarded the honour and will each receive $1,160,000 over the next four years. The fellowships are designed to help mid-career researchers firmly establish themselves as exper more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The university's fall commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, Dec. 20, in Blacksburg. More than 3,100 Hokies will graduate Dec. 20 during Virginia Tech's fall commencement ceremonies, which will be held in Cassell Coliseum. The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Graduate School ceremony will follow at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act, legislation they sponsored to improve the reporting and prevention of prevalent hazing on college campuses. Since 2000, there have been more than 50 hazing-related deaths on America's college campuses, including that of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who died in a frater more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act, legislation they sponsored to improve the reporting and prevention of prevalent hazing on college campuses. Since 2000, there have been more than 50 hazing-related deaths on America's college campuses, including that of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who died in a fratern more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 14 (TNSpro) -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Leavitt School of Health aims to train 3,000 new nurses in Texas and adjacent states by 2028 * * * HOUSTON, TX, DECEMBER 13, 2024 - The Western Governors University (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) today announced the expansion of its Clinical Learning and Simulation Center in Houston, a nursing lab created to clinically train students across Te more PR