CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following 2024 in Review: From the health benefits of Ozempic to the historic presidential election--as well as the ever-evolving frontiers of science and engineering--Case Western Reserve University faculty were part of the year's biggest stories. In 2024, our faculty continued to be key contributors to the national and international dialogue on a range of critical issues, from the growing influence of artificial more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Together, we shape the future of education--this is the mission embodied by The Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, or AdvancED. AdvancED was created by Provost C. Cybele Raver in late 2023 to revolutionize how Vanderbilt faculty teach, transcending the traditional constructs of education and reimagining learning experiences for Vanderbilt students around the world. The purpose of AdvancED is to l more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: RECORD-BREAKING ENROLLMENT 5,030 freshmen 4,890 Graduate College students 3,564 Honors College students 2,703 OSU Online students 120% growth among nursing students When Oklahoma State University launched the We Are Land-Grant strategy in fall 2022, the first imperative was to enroll over 5,000 first-time freshmen by 2026. This fall, the university hit that goal two years ahead of schedule. Representing a more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 19 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame has received a $640,108 grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. This funding, provided through the Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF), is part of a total award of $1,001,812, with 63.895 percent financed by federal sources and 36.105 percent by nongovernmental sources. The grant will support the more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute issued the following 2024 Year in Review: * * * 2024 marked yet another year of growth and impact for the ARM Institute! Check out just a few, quick highlights from 2024 in the article below. Thank you to our 400+ member organization consortium, internal team of experts, government advisors and stakeholders, Board of Directors, and partners for enabling our impact and collaborating with us to more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Boston University's College of Communication issued the following news: Americans surveyed just before the presidential election held stronger negative emotions about Donald Trump than Kamala Harris, running counter to the results days later, according to the latest survey by Boston University's College of Communication. Nearly half of respondents said they would describe their feelings about Trump as "disgusted" (48%) or "repulsed" (45%). In contrast more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Hector D. Abruna, the Emile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, will receive the Enrico Fermi Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. government. The award will be shared with two other scientists, Paul Alivisatos and John Hopkins Nuckolls. Abruna is being recognized "for revolut more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: At Oklahoma State University, 20-25% of students identify as first-generation, meaning their parents or guardians did not earn a four-year college degree. These students often encounter unique obstacles, ranging from difficulty navigating financial aid and academic requirements to feeling isolated in an unfamiliar environment. However, OSU is dedicated to supporting these students and enhancing their college more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When you donate to scholarships, you equip students with the financial and academic support that allows them to pursue their orange passions. Your support offers life-changing experiences to help students have success at OSU and beyond. Emily Sowah, Graduate Emily Sowah Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma Major: Emergency Management What are you passionate about and how do you plan on pursuing that passion? My g more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $4.2 million in grants under the Highway Construction Training Program for 16 programs to recruit, train, and place highway construction jobs. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Highway Construction Training Program fills critical shortages in highway constr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town in Vermont. I spent most of my childhood outside in nature, driving my interest in environmental science. Being from a landlocked state, I was always eager to visit and explore the ocean. This ultimately motivated me to study both marine and environmental sciences in college. Kelsi conducting a creel intercept survey with a shore fisherman in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation have awarded funding through the NSF Research in the Formation of Engineers program for five projects to integrate sustainability topics into engineering curricula. Supported in part by a $3 million, three-year investment from The Lemelson Foundation, this partnership aims to prepare future engineers to address critical challenges li more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association honored seven deserving alumni with 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards at a ceremony on Aug. 30 in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. The award recognizes members of the Cowboy family who have distinguished themselves through their particular field or profession and the betterment of their community. Brian Callahan Brian Callahan Callahan graduated from  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Support from pharmaceutical firm UCB will accelerate development of therapies to combat condition that disproportionately affects women and people of color. * * * Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that disproportionately affects women and people of color. It begins in adolescence and can be debilitating, negatively impa more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: Two University of Memphis researchers of applied linguistics recently received a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Professional Development program to address the critical need for highly-qualified licensed ESL teachers in the Memphis area. Over the next five years, researchers Rebecca Adams and Emily Thrush will use funds from the grant to recruit bilingual and multili more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Less than 2% of the global population is responsible for feeding the world, which becomes increasingly daunting as Earth anticipates an increase of 1.8 billion people by 2050. This surge demands not only more grain and crops but also a significant rise in livestock production. Farmers work tirelessly to nurture their animals and cultivate the land, but their success can't be achieved without a vital partner  more PR