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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "This year's NDAA roots out radical ideology in the military like removing Green New Deal climate footprint restrictions from our weapons systems and puts America First by bolstering our southern border, supporting our allies, and deterring our adversaries," sa 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

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

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

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 13 -- The Mastercard Foundation issued the following news release: Lusaka: CAMFED Zambia, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched a transformative initiative to enhance digital literacy and academic performance among young women from marginalized communities pursuing tertiary education. As part of this, 387 students enrolled in institutions of higher learning across the country have been provided with laptops, demonstrating CAMFED's unwavering commitme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA) led 24 lawmakers in sending a bicameral letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, revealing the results of their investigation into Navient regarding its cancellation process for the predatory, for-profit student loans in its portfolio and  more PR

LEICESTER, England, Dec. 14 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) is proudly celebrating making history after officially breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest online hand hygiene lesson (multiple venues) The record-breaking event, held on 15 October to mark Global Handwashing Day, brought together children from schools across the country for an online hand hygiene lesson. With thousands of youngsters participating, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: A diverse educator workforce has been shown to improve outcomes for all students CHICAGO U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Representative Matthew Cartwright (D-PA-8), today sent a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona urging him to include additional data on the diversity of the educator workforce in the annual Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC). Maintaining a diverse 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

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been awarded a Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship to expand her examination of citizen-led development projects in Serbia. The fellowship will support three months of field research in 2025 for a multi-year research project, "Civil Society Thrives in the more PR

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: From tomes on theology, critical theory, history, and social science to "GOATS," honey bees, stigmatists, and the flora and fauna of campus, Grove City College faculty authors wrote something for nearly everyone in 2024 - including romance novels. This past year saw 15 books written or co-written by 11 faculty and staff authors from a variety of academic departments. Their work reflects many more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran issued the following news release: * * * Hijab Mandated in All Spheres of Life, Cementing Gender Apartheid in Iran Punishments Include Heavy Fines, Lashes, Long Prison Sentences, and Execution Citizens Turned Into Spies and Enforcers, Paving Way for Vigilante Violence Against Women * * * With the full text of the Islamic Republic's new Law to Support the Family by Promoting the Culture of Chastity and Hijab finally released (see CHRI 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

KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 14 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Eight years ago, while working as a software engineer for a South Korean cybersecurity company, InChan Hwang watched a historic game of Go, a strategic board game, between a professional player and a computer using artificial intelligence (AI). It was then he realized the profound potential of AI following its victory. "AI technology is booming today, but even back then, research and eng more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNScapv) -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, issued the following news: First Five Years Fund (FFYF) and 127 national and state organizations have sent a letter to President Elect-Trump urging his administration to work with Congress and support working families' access to affordable child care by expanding the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDC 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

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Ahead of the twelfth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to honor the twenty children and six educators who were senselessly killed that day and the impact of America's gun violence epidemic. "I never really know what to say every year when I come down here to give this speech, but becaus more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University biology assistant professor Adriana Romero Olivares is among women from around the world featured in the book titled "Determined to be Extraordinary: Spectacular Stories of Modern Women in STEM." The book reveals the personal stories of 27 active female scientists who have overcome hurdles to achieve success. The women are from a range of backgrounds, ethniciti 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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- PBS issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Popular British historian Lucy Worsley is back on the case with a new season of LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES. Examining four new cases in forensic detail, Lucy follows the evidence to explore how some of the most dramatic and brutal chapters in British history unlock issues that speak to modern audiences, from the media treatment and scandalization of female victims, the vulnerabilities of the poorest in societ more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 13 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: Story by Misty Bouse On Friday, Dec. 6, Portland Community College's Cascade Campus hosted the 7th bi-annual Ethnic Studies Youth Conference, attracting approximately 150 middle and high school students from across the state. This gathering featured middle and high school student art, testimonies and research on today's key issues attracting the next generation of educators. "The focus of the conference is bri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after voting to support funding for our troops and in favor of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA)(link is external):"Ensuring our patriotic men and women in uniform have the resources they need to safely accomplish their missions is one of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) released the following statement announcing the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia's 11th Congressional District. The competition is designed for students who aspire to learn computer coding and may have an interest in the STEM fields. North Cobb Christian School students, Kameron Fournillier, Jason Osborn, Nathan Stinso more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the Inspire to Serve Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at fostering civic engagement, expanding public service opportunities, and strengthening national preparedness. This legislation would implement key recommendations from the bipartisan National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service, established by Rep. Panetta in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger released the following statement after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer committed to bringing the U.S. House-passed Social Security Fairness Act -- which she leads alongside U.S. Representative Garret Graves (R-LA-06) -- up for a vote to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). "I'v 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

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

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In southwest Oklahoma on a dryland cotton farm near Mountain View, the Terry family's legacy began. Brothers Bob, Jay and Phil Terry, grew up in production agriculture and joined FFA in high school. "All three brothers served as chapter presidents of Mountain View FFA," said Rob Terry, Rodger Howell Memorial Professor of Agricultural Education and son of Bob Terry. "My father decided very early he was going t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: This page features a series of tributes submitted to honor the memory of Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor Emerita, who died on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. There will be a public viewing at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service is planned for February. Details will be posted to this page as they become available. Read the in memoriam. Ayah Ali, a first-yea more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Dec. 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * At the heart of the Employing Humanities initiative is a commitment to experiential learning. By connecting students to both academic research and off-campus internships, the program bridges the gap between the classroom and real-world applications. * * * By Dan White Launched just a year ago, the Employing Humanities initiative at the University of California, Santa Cruz is a 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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today additional budget proposals that will bring state spending on K-12 education in the Commonwealth to more than $22 billion over this biennium, reinforcing his commitment to provide every student a world-class education. Building on record funding since taking office, the proposed investments announced today will expand innovative opportunitie more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 13 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: "Coach Ridley was not just a winner, not just a teacher and mentor, but a transcendent figure in our city's history," said Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee during the dedication of a new historical marker honoring Cornelius Ridley, the legendary Pearl High School basketball coach. Nearly 100 community members gathered outside of MLK Academic Magnet School, formerly Pearl High Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Throughout her six years in Congress, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger has been dedicated to delivering direct investments in the communities she serves -- earning widespread recognition from organizations and community leaders across the Commonwealth. Spanberger has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to direct, local engagement as part of the federal appropriations process. In Congres 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