BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 17 (TNSpar) -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: Binghamton University and BAE Systems today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that solidifies their mutual commitment to advancing power electronics and energy storage research and development, workforce development and testing initiatives. Under the agreement, they will collaborate on research and development in materials, performance modeling, manufacturing proce more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: The Bipartisan Policy Center is launching the Commission on the American Workforce, a bold initiative to address the urgent challenges facing America's most valuable asset: our people. Co-chaired by former Governors Bill Haslam (R-TN) and Deval Patrick (D-MA), the commission will meet throughout 2025 and develop a national, bipartisan strategy to strengthen the workforce, expand economic oppo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.--High schooler Ella Black never thought college was in her future. Born and raised in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for its rich Native American heritage, she faced structural inequities and cultural challenges that made higher education feel out of reach. That was until the Indigenous Education Youth Collective program, a research-practice partnership between the U more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Erica Kiduko self-secured an internship with the Global Peace Foundation to connect and enhance the research in her thesis with a hands-on summer internship. Erica Kiduko G'25, who grew up in Tanzania, decided to use her 2023-24 Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Award to help further her research and promote education around gender-based violence through a nonprofit in the country. Kiduko, who is pursuing a master more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Education and Human Sciences was well represented during Oklahoma State University's 2024 University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom. A total of 19 faculty and staff members received honors during the campuswide celebration. Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco awarded the faculty, staff and administrators, nominated by supervisors and colleag more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed in the University of Wyoming College of Law, has received a $25,000 donation from the Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation. "The Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation is proud to partner with the Firearms Research Center and its efforts to educate and provide valuable resources to students, staff and the community at large," says Laura Bucholz, president of the Gretch more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) proudly hosted Pennsylvania's First District 2024 Congressional Award Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of young community leaders who exemplify exceptional leadership, character, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to service. Established by Congress in 1979, the Congressional Award is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress u more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Digital library terminology like "accessible," "discoverable," and "searchable" usually presumes passive collections waiting to be found by motivated information seekers. Rarely do we envision collection managers initiating outreach with those most likely to benefit from the collections. "The High-Impact Digital Library: Innovative Approaches for Outreach and Instructi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following testimony by District of Columbia Council Chairman Phil Mendelson from a Dec. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "District of Columbia Budget for Fiscal Year 2025": * * * Thank you, Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Hoyer, and members of the Subcommittee. I am Phil Mendelson, Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia (Council). I am pleased to testify today. Thank you more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Michael Weiser, board chair of the Jack Miller Center, from a Dec. 4, 2024, hearing entitled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula": * * * Chairman Bean, Ranking Member Bonamici, distinguished members of the Subcommittee; thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today t more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Leopold prepares to make a journal note at the Shack near Baraboo, Wisconsin in 1946. Courtesy of The Aldo Leopold Archives in the UW-Madison Digital Collections. This year marks the 75th anniversary of "A Sand County Almanac," the collection of essays written by the famous naturalist Aldo Leopold. It's also the first year that the handwritten journals which informed Leopold's influential work  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of The Honorable Jill P. Carter to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals; Alverne (Chet) Chesterfield to the Maryland State Board of Education; and Lafe Solomon as chair of the Public Employee Relations Board. "Our state boards and commissions have a fundamental role in moving Maryland forward. I thank Senator Carter, Mr. Ches more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year's ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2025 honorees are exceptional librarians from academic, public, and school libraries who were nominated by community members for their expertise, dedication, and profound impact on the people in t more PR

EXETER, England, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A partnership between Cornish schools, researchers and local industries has successfully raised the status of creativity in schools, a new study shows. Over the past three years the programme has resulted in leaders and teachers changing their curriculums and classroom practice. All those who participated in the research said the project had helped them develop their understanding of the creative skills a more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 16 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Mark Guiberson, professor and director of UW's Division of Communication Disorders, receives the Editor's Award alongside Kyliah Ferris, a Northern Arapaho tribal member and UW alumna, while attending this year's American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention in Seattle. (Cameron Weishoff Photo) Mark Guiberson, professor and director of the University of Wyoming's Division of Communication Diso more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The fully-funded experience for history teachers is named for former Senator Lamar Alexander. Imagine being a high school history teacher and being given the opportunity to improve your teaching skills and classroom strategies through a one-week immersive experience featuring lectures by nationally known scholars of history and education, visits to historical sites, and investigating how to improve curriculum usi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The new scholarship will support advanced study by public school professionals who work in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Vanderbilt University Peabody College, one of the nation's top colleges of education and human development, is now offering a partial-tuition scholarship for public school educators in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Teachers and other education professionals who wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Celebrating U.S.-Africa Partnership Two Years After the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit In the two years since the December 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the Biden-Harris Administration significantly expanded engagement and partnership with African nations, driven by the conviction that the future of Africa and the United States depends on what we can achieve together. At the Summit, the United States p more PR