ATLANTA, Georgia, March 14 -- The American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence issued the following commentary: * * * American Board Now Available in Alabama Alabama has officially approved a new alternative pathway to teacher certification, allowing professionals with a bachelor's degree to become certified teachers without returning to a traditional university program. As of March 13, 2025, American Board is now authorized to certify teachers in Alabama, providing a fast, fle more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 14 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve warrant officer profile: WO1 Jenna Russell - Strength in Service and Community Warrant Officer Jenna L. Russell embodies resilience, leadership and service, balancing a 21-year Army Reserve career with an unwavering commitment to her community. From enlisting in 2003 to becoming a Warrant Officer, her career has been defined by mentorship, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 14 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Cultivation of Talent and Moral Compass Guide University Trustee Richard Alexander L'82 Richard Alexander Over the last decade, Richard Alexander L'82 has navigated his chosen profession (the law) and his chosen passion (Syracuse University and its law school) through incredibly challenging waters. As partner, managing partner and chair of one of the nation's most prestigious law firms, Arnold & Porter, and more PR

DOVER, Delaware, March 15 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * AG Jennings sues to protect Department of Education, students Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 of her colleagues have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that the Department of Education would be firing approximately 50 percent of its workf more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, March 15 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: * * * New 'Earn and Learn' course to lift Gippsland teaching workforce The Gippsland teaching workforce is set to get a boost with Federation University Australia now offering an innovative employment-based teaching degree in Gippsland in 2025 thanks to the support of the Victorian Government. This year, students can enrol in Bachelor of Education Studies at the West Gippsland Arts Centre in W more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * From Lab to Learning: Grad Students Bring Hands-On Science to NYS Classrooms Graduate students at Cornell University are gaining confidence in science communication and bringing hands-on learning into K-12 classrooms across New York State. Through the Graduate Student School Outreach Program (GRASSHOPR), graduate students partner with teachers in Tompkins, Ontario, and surrounding counties, using hands-on materi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Graduate School hosts workshop on artificial intelligence to explore the impact of AI on teaching and research By: Rodrigo Santa Maria, Anna Prentiss Florida State University recently held a Lunch and Learn graduate workshop on artificial intelligence (AI), bringing together graduate students from various disciplines to explore the impact of AI on teaching and research. Students from across cam more PR

NEWPORT, England, March 15 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Teachers' help sought for National Curriculum food and farming research A lack of food and farming knowledge among young people has led a student researcher to investigate ways agriculture teaching could be boosted in the National Curriculum. Final year BSc (Hons) Agri-Food Marketing with Business student Darcy Johnson works as an NFU Farmers for Schools Ambassador, going into schools across the country to more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Excellence Podcast: insights from the other hill In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel welcome Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish, President of Ithaca College, to discuss her journey in higher education. From her undergraduate years at Goucher College to teaching in the Baltimore City Public Schools to now at the helm of a higher education institution,  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 15 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU to welcome School of Business dean candidates to Lawrence campus LAWRENCE -- Four candidates striving to become the next dean of KU's School of Business will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their outlook for the future of the school. The name of each candidate will be announced approximately two business days before their respective campus visits. The public presentations will all take place i more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, March 15 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * 'Coach is a legend' -- Theresa Burns retires after 34 extraordinary years By Jay Barlett McMaster University's Theresa Burns, one of the most accomplished coaches in Canadian university basketball history, is retiring after 34 seasons at the helm of the Marauders women's basketball program. Burns' career is synonymous with McMaster's rise to national prominence in U SPORTS women's basketball. Since taking ov more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * A Message from ACSA The 113th Annual Business Meeting on March 5 was ACSA's first opportunity to publicly address the decision to halt work on issue 79.2 of the Journal of Architectural Education titled Palestine. We invite members who have not read the written report following the meeting to do so here. The board acknowledges the disagreement and disappointment among members with th more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 15 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU-Meridian Physician Assistant Studies students receive first white coats MERIDIAN, Miss.--In a longstanding tradition, 25 Mississippi State University-Meridian Master of Physician Assistant Studies students received their first white coats on Thursday [March 13], signaling their readiness to move from the didactic phase of education into clinical rotations. The ceremony was held with hundred more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 14 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Members of Task Force for Child Care and Early Education On Monday, Governor Josh Stein announced the new North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education. The task force seeks to identify solutions to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and early education across North Carolina and to support and grow the child care workforce.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 14 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Delivers State of the State Address: "We Have the Chance to Build Something Forward-Looking Right Here" "The state of the state is strong - because our people are strong." Tonight, Governor Josh Stein delivered his first State of the State Address, highlighting the ongoing work to recover in western North Carolina and urging the General Assembly to invest in economi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 15 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * National PTA Deeply Concerned with Administration's Dissolving of the U.S. Department of Education through Mass Layoffs Association urges Congress to preserve the Department's role and protect federal funding for public schools This week, the Trump Administration announced that nearly 50% of the positions in the U.S. Department of Education will be terminated,  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 14 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Nature Sustainability Article Highlights 30+ Years of Data on Hunting Patterns in Cameroon KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Data collected by a University of Tennessee research associate nearly 30 years ago is part of a new extensive study that focuses on wild animal hunting patterns in African tropical forests. Adam Willcox, a research associate professor in the UT Institute o more PR

WACO, Texas, March 15 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * NCAA Seeking Division II Director Of Football Officials The NCAA seeks a qualified independent contractor to further the NCAA's ongoing commitment to improving the overall quality and consistency of officiating throughout collegiate football. The Division II Director of Football Officials is responsible for managing and coordinating officials for the Division II Football Championship. Additiona more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, March 14 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University Launches Master's Degree Program in Nursing Education By Lisa McMahon The US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that job opportunities for certified nurse educators will increase by 18% through 2033. Niagara University's College of Nursing has launched a new online master's degree program to prepare nurses for this growing career. Designed for nurses who want to transition into a r more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Senator Murray Urges No Vote on House Republicans' CR Murray : "House Republicans are saying give Trump all this power, or we will shut down the government. But let's be very clear: that is and always has been a false choice." Murray : "Before I close, I want to say to my constituents who are frightened or scared: I understand your fears.... But your voice matters. Speaking out more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, March 14 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Oregon State Board of Trustees approve 2025-26 tuition rates CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates and student fees for the 2025-26 school year. The average undergraduate tuition and fee increase is 4.9% for students at Oregon State's Corvallis campus and OSU-Cascades in Bend. Continuing students will see a 4.8% increase, and rates for new more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 14 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Officially Introduces Extension School, Expanding Access to Workforce and Professional Education Rebrand from University College to RWU Extension School reinforces commitment to lifelong learning and industry partnerships. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After a year-long development, Roger Williams University is proud to officially introduce the Roger Williams University Extension Scho more PR

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, March 15 -- SETI Institute, a research and education organization whose mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the Universe, issued the following news release: * * * SETI Institute Announces Recipient of the Beyond Silos STEAM Education Residency The Beyond Silos residency supports STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) educators to create a more inclusive way of teaching. The SETI  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Teachers-Turned-Democratic Governors Blast Trump for Gutting The Department of Education On the heels of Donald Trump effectively gutting the U.S. Department of Education, former teachers-turned-Governors Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Matt Meyer of Delaware, and Tim Walz of Minnesota condemned Donald Trump's attacks on public education and his ultimate goal of dismantling this critical agency. Read more  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 [Category: Education] -- Education Trust posted the following news release: * * * The Continuing Resolution Is Not a Win for Students Friday, March 14, 2025 Contact: media@edtrust.org Failure to Specify Funding Priorities Gives the Trump Administration Dangerous Authority WASHINGTON - While a federal government shutdown is never in the national interest, the continuing resolution currently before the United States Senate fails to protect students. Instead of provid more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 15 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Reese named next dean of Education and Human Sciences By Julie Kundhi Jeff Reese has been named the next dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. He will also hold a faculty position as a professor of educational psychology. Reese, an academic leader at Auburn University, will officially assume the dean position on July 1, pending University of Nebraska Bo more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Innovative in vivo imaging offers new treatment, hope for sufferers of chronic TMJ-related pain A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ injury and inflammation, the discovery cou more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 14 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Expert Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee Robert Burns Is Serving a Fifth Term on the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A biosystems engineer with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is serving a fifth two-year appointment on a task force that advises the USDA on issues related to agricultural production and air qualit more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's Graduate Education Week 2025 begins March 24 Virginia Tech's 25th Graduate Education Week will feature six days of activities and events highlighting the work of Virginia Tech's more than 7,000 graduate students across the university's campuses. This year's theme, Create Your Own Adventure, encourages students to take ownership of the process of learning and research as they earn their degrees.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Women for Gun Rights founder Dianna Muller from a March 4, 2025, hearing entitled "The Right to Self Defense": * * * Thank you for inviting me to discuss self-defense and the role of the 2nd Amendment. For decades now, gun control advocates push for more laws and more restrictions. It's time to look at the evidence and acknowledge the truth. Guns save lives  more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 14 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Governor Gordon Signs Eight Bills into Law Governor Mark Gordon signed eight bills into law today. The Governor signed House Bill 316 - School Finance - model recalibration-2, establishing a legislative committee and funding a study to review and update Wyoming's K-12 school funding model. Recalibration, required by the Wyoming Supreme Court, ensures the state's education fu more PR