ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: 2024 brought opportunities for engaged learning with an expansion of Augustana's Augie Choice program, a grant supporting the development of a business-liberal arts scholars program and the unveiling of a new state-of-the-art film production facility. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program earned full accreditation and Erickson Residence Hall received a $6.7 million grant for continued re more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Lydian Bernhardt Biomedical researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will benefit from a new $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education designed to expand the university's research and teaching capacity in the biomedical life sciences. Andrea Gentry-Apple, D.V.M., a professor in the N.C. A&T College of Agricultu more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Dec. 19 -- Auburn University issued the following news: The Auburn University KickStart Fund, a designated fund within the Auburn University Foundation, has received a grant from Truist Foundation that will help provide direct, non-dilutive funding to select Auburn-affiliated companies exhibiting best-in-class potential for success. The Truist Foundation grant marks the first corporate donation to the AU KickStart Fund, which is designed to bridge the gap between new business  more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 16 -- BJPsych Bulletin, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features psychiatry, management of psychiatric services and education and training in psychiatry from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2024 special issue (Vol. 48, Issue 5) entitled Mental Health in Criminal Justice and Correctional Systems. Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * Editorial * Mental health in criminal justice: presentations, more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Naomi Caselli and Michael Marani explore the promise and challenges of using AI tools in the classroom * * * The growth of AI signals some positive opportunities for both students and teachers, including automating tasks such as grading and providing greater access to resources. At the same time, it's not without significant concerns, including t more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Lance Nuique Targets Texas A&M University as Next Step * * * For Lance Justin Nuique, a native of the Philippines, the excitement of receiving his bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from Bowie State University on Dec. 19 is amplified by the opportunity to enter the Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University. With a goal of contributing to impactful research, Nuique is also considering opportuni more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Dec. 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * DEI Training and Its Dangerous, Counterproductive Impacts Written by Catrin Wigfall Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives typically purport goals of combating bias and promoting inclusivity, but an experiment on the topic has found that its pedagogy produces hostile at more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education office hosted its annual Fall Conference on Nov. 14-15 at the Roger J. Panciera Education Center. The Fall Conference is held each year for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to earn the continuing education credits required to renew their licenses. This year, on the conference's final day, there were 622 registrants. Ea more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Alan Glustoff, co-owner of 5 Spoke Creamery in Goshen, New York, describes Rob Ralyea as a detective, assessing clues others overlook. As manager of the Cornell Food Processing and Development Laboratory, Ralyea oversaw dairy extension programs throughout the state for the past 20 years, specializing in cheese and artisan cheese production and safety. "He helped my company get to the bottom of a pathogenic bacteria pr more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Dec. 19 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: As the Colorado State University Rams gear up to play the Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks Dec. 28 at The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, the game's new sponsor is getting almost as much attention as the teams themselves. The game is being sponsored by its namesake, Snoop Dogg and presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, just one of the rapper's many non-musical collaborations with businesses and organi more PR

ALPINE, Texas, Dec. 19 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University is celebrating the success of its Lobos LEAD program, which launched in Fall 2023. Data shows that SRSU retained freshmen participating in the LEAD program from 2023 to 2024 at a rate 23.5 percent higher than their peers. The program integrates academic resources, peer mentoring, financial literacy and community engagement opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded experience for students at S more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Sembach, Germany -- Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe director for student excellence, announced that Dr. Sara Schmidt was selected as the next community superintendent for the Wiesbaden/Sembach/Baumholder DoDEA-Europe Central District. "Dr. Schmidt is an accomplished leader and dedicated professional. I am pleased to announce her se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Last night, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. It now heads to the president's desk. The legislation would give Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) greater input over federal funding discussions that impact them by requiring at least one of NACIE's members be the president of a Tribal College or Univ more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: William G. Axinn is the interim director of the Ford School's International Policy Center. He recently published "Early-life risk factors for depression among young adults in the United States general population: Attributable risks and gender differences" in the Journal of Affective Disorders and "Intergenerational associations of maternal depression with daughters' family format more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: On December 16, 2024, Ford School Associate Professor Sarah Cohodes testified before the New Jersey Senate Higher Education Committee. She was called on to speak at a public hearing to assist lawmakers in evaluating the status of charter schools within the state of New Jersey, specifically the impact of the Charter School Program Act of 1995 on New Jersey's students. For the pas more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Increasing degree completion to strengthen Oklahoma's workforce pipeline in education, health care and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields continues to be the state system of higher education's top priority. That was the message delivered by Chancellor Sean Burrage as he presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's 2025 legislative agenda and FY26 budget request to an a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) celebrated House passage of three bills to help children and students: S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law; and S. 5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Improvement Act. S. 3448, the Nev more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University scientists are collaborating with colleagues in Iowa, Nebraska and Arkansas to advance weather intelligence, strengthen climate resilience and address the impacts of environmental change in agriculture-based communities. Xiaomao Lin, professor of agronomy and state climatologist for Kansas, and Abigail Langston, assistant professor of geography, are leading K-State's partic more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) reintroduced the Magnet Schools Accessibility, Growth, and Nonexclusionary Enrollment Transformation (MAG more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21 * * * Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce development leader and former state refugee coordinator, as the first director of the Maine Office of New Americans (ONA). Ahmadov has more than 20 years of experience in employment more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * MetOx International will invest $193.7 million * * * Governor Roy Cooper announced today that MetOx International Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting wire, will build a major production facility in Chatham County, creating 333 jobs. The company will invest $193.7 million in North Carolina. "Many cutting-edge technologies power the c more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Dec. 19 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: The Al Danos College of Business at Nicholls State University is expanding its MBA program to offer three new concentrations: Data Analytics, Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Management. Applications for the new concentrations are now open for the spring 2025 semester. These concentrations were designed with guidance from top industry leaders across the region to ensure graduates are well- more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Faculty and staff from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture and OSU Extension were honored at the 2024 University Awards Convocation on Dec. 12. OSU Provost Jeanette Mendez and Vice Provost Chris Francisco acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators across the university. Supervisors and colleagues nominated award winners in 22 different categories. "I'm so  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Global helping address pilot shortage, proving flight program works in an online environment * * * As a young child, Chris Huber would fly internationally with his parents to their home countries of Mexico and Canada, all while dreaming of piloting big airplanes. "We would travel at least twice a year to go see family," said Huber, who earned his degree in professional flight from Purdue  more PR

WESTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 -- Regis College issued the following news: Regis College and Waltham High School have developed a new program that provides Waltham students with an easier and more direct route to higher education, financial support, and guaranteed admission into one of Regis's academic programs. "This partnership with Waltham High School will provide new and guaranteed pathways for students to earn acceptance to Regis where they may continue their learning journey in pursuit o more PR

RENO, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- Renown Health, a healthcare network, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Renown Health announced the official opening today of the Renown Transplant Institute, a multidisciplinary team of leading surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals working together to bring essential services, hope and life-saving treatment to people with end-stage kidney disease. Today's press conference announcement was attended by physicians, clinical staff, area heal more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 18 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate will host a new speaker series for the spring semester sponsored by the Office of the President titled The University and the Public Good: The Role of the American College in Our Time. This series will bring together experts in higher education to discuss many of the issues facing colleges and universities today and to help unpack how the public perception of higher education has evolved through the years. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Lt. Cmdr. Peter Pagano NEWPORT, R.I. -- The U.S. Naval War College hosts the 11th annual Women, Peace and Security symposium. The symposium, themed "Rethinking Global Security in a Complex World," aimed to broaden understanding of complex global security challenges and the critical importance of gender perspectives across the continuum of national and international security. "In addition to forging more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 19 -- The University and College Union issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: The University and College Union (UCU) has today responded to reports that university tuition fees are set to rise above pound sterling10,000. UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'Yesterday it was reported that the highest outstanding student debt has now climbed above pound sterling250k so it is obvious the student fee system is broken. Therefore it is very worrying to hear fees could now more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Ronica Stromberg, School of Natural Resources With a grant from the National Science Foundation, Jenny Dauer is helping students think bigger about science, communication and civic engagement. Dauer, associate director for undergraduate education in the School of Natural Resources, received $400,000 in NSF funding this fall to further examine how the Science Literacy 101 class can encourage civic engagement more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * The Fall 2024 issue explores capacity of transformative research in artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, business and employee wellness * * * University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released the Fall 2024 edition of its Phoenix Scholar(TM) academic research periodical. The periodical highlights the commitment of University of Phoenix faculty, students and alumni  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 18 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Members of the inaugural class of the UW Leadership Academy, here accompanied by academy organizers, recently completed their experience by making presentations about challenges facing Wyoming's key industries. (UW Photo) The inaugural University of Wyoming Leadership Academy has come to a successful conclusion, with participating students delivering final presentations addressing key industries and cha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University is expanding its distinguished partnership with Fulbright Canada through a new, five-year memorandum of understanding. The agreement, signed by university and Canadian officials during a Dec. 3 ceremony at Vanderbilt's Special Collections and University Archives, marks the second five-year collaboration between the two organizations and reaffirms their shared commitment to advancing academic  more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU has surpassed $100 million in endowment funds and exceeds national averages for financial support per student. * * * Virginia State University is proud to announce that it had the seventh-highest endowment among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in 2023. This recognition is based on data from the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) endowment st more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) spoke in favor of his bill, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives today and reauthorizes a program that provides funding and resources for schools to properly educate students about the horrors of the Holocaust. Watch Rep. Carter's remarks here Read Rep. Carter's full remarks, as prepared for delivery, in favor of the  more PR

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 19 -- Weber State University issued the following news: Weber State University graduated its first cohort of physician assistants last Friday, adding 19 new clinicians to the workforce. The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions launched the program in January 2023, aiming to fill healthcare shortages by placing qualified medical providers in the community. The PA program focuses on primary care and adult hospital medicine. "I'm incredibly proud of this inaugura more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following Year in Review: By Amy Farnum-Patronis Florida State University experienced another outstanding year in 2024, making unprecedented progress in several key areas. The university set records for four-year and six-year graduation rates, recorded research expenditures of nearly $455 million and posted its second-best fundraising year in FSU's history. FSU also began construction on the FSU Health academic heal more PR