ITHACA, New York, March 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Collaborative creativity' of Gamelan inspires student band Behind a door in a nondescript hallway in Lincoln Hall, four musicians in stocking feet thread slowly through a maze of antique wood and bronze instruments. Two sit on rugs and pick up mallets. The others strap on electric guitars. A stream of sound builds as modern guitar melds with a traditional Indonesian musical form known as Gamelan. Credit: Tw more PR

WACO, Texas, March 19 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2025 Convention Recap | Derek Day, EKU | Special Teams Phiosophy Derek Day is the Special Teams Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach at Eastern Kentucky University. Before joining EKU, he coached at Butler, Tennessee, Iowa State, and Western Kentucky. During his college playing career, he was a Defensive End at Butler. In this presentation, Coach Day delves into the culture of special tea more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ACRL Opposes Elimination of IMLS CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) strongly supports the American Library Association's (ALA) statement regarding the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). ACRL deplores the executive order issued by the Trump administration on March 14, 2025, and acknowledges the negative i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news: * * * NACAC Advocacy and Policy Updates for March 19, 2025 NACAC is actively monitoring executive orders that pertain to education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and their potential impacts on the field of college admission counseling. NACAC also is advocating on behalf of its 28,000 members for its policy priorities (https://www.nacacnet.org/advocacy/). Review previous a more PR

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, March 19 [Category: Science] -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory posted the following news: * * * Anne Churchland donates $50K prize to CSHL student "I would not have become the scientist I am today were it not for my time at Cold Spring Harbor," says Anne Churchland. The pioneering neuroscientist has received the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 2025 Pradel Research Award. Now at the University of California, Los Angeles, Churchland credits her time at Cold S more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Coppell ISD for Illegally Teaching Woke and Hateful Critical Race Theory Curriculum Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District ("ISD") officials for illegally teaching critical race theory ("CRT"). The lawsuit was filed after a video was published showing Evan Whitfield, Director of Curriculum and Instruction  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Action Alert: Call on Harvard, UNH to Cancel Professorships for War Criminals from Biden Administration CAIR sent Letters to Havard & UNH calling for revocation of academic appointments for former Biden foreign policy aides Jake Sullivan and Brett McGurk (WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/19/25) - Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in calling on the U more PR

BAKERSFIELD, California, March 20 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Kegley Institute of Ethics announces 2025-26 Faculty Fellows Four faculty members receiving support for ethics projects Four California State University, Bakersfield faculty members will have the opportunity to conduct their own ethics projects after being selected for the Kegley Institute of Ethics' Faculty Fellows Program. The institute has announced that its 2025-26 Faculty Fellow more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * 'My America' Documents Places Where Lives Were Lost to Lethal Encounters Diana Matar's collection of photos offers a quiet memorial to people killed by police who are often unmemorialized in the U.S. My America by Diana Matar, a distinguished artist in comparative literature at Barnard College, is a quiet, chilling critique of the United States, an archive of, and a memorial to, those who have died in lethal police en more PR

FULLERTON, California, March 20 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUF Advocates for Budget Support Amid Statewide Financial Challenges President Ronald S. Rochon Leads Delegation to Sacramento for CSU Advocacy Days With the California State University system facing unprecedented financial challenges, Cal State Fullerton President Ronald S. Rochon joined hundreds of students, faculty and staff at the state capitol to advocate for critica more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 19 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Education Bills into Law March 19, 2025 Contact: Josie Harms PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed four education bills into law. "We are investing in our state's talented students. They are the future of our workforce and the future of South Dakota," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "As kids grow up here in South Dakota, it is my hope that they will ha more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.19.25 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Emily Warren, of Orinda, has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility Solutions at the California State Transportation Agency. Warren has been an Advisory Venture Parter at Fontinalis Partners, LLC since 2019. She was Head of Public Policy at E more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * How artist residencies help shape the Virginia Tech experience For college students, learning from professional artists is often not just about art -- it's about developing the creative mindset, problem-solving skills, and adaptability needed to excel in any industry. At Virginia Tech, the Moss Arts Center gives students from all disciplines the opportunity to connect with artists through a range of engagement ac more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 20 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Innovation and Impact: MSU generates $3.9 billion annually for Mississippi's economy STARKVILLE, Miss.--A new study shows Mississippi State continues to generate a high return on investment for stakeholders with an estimated $3.9 billion annual economic impact. University leaders announced the results of the latest economic impact study during a Wednesday [March 19] press conference at MSU. The more PR

BRIGHTON, England, March 20 -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, issued the following news on March 19, 2025: * * * Community initiatives vital for addressing Brighton & Hove food poverty Initiatives led by grassroots organisations and community projects in Brighton & Hove are filling in the gaps left by failin more PR

BONN, Germany, March 20 (TNSres) -- IZA - Institute of Labor Economics issued the following discussion paper (No. 17728) in February 2025 by Simon Calmar Andersen, Bastien Michel and Helena Skyt Nielsen entitled "Coaching and Implementation: Insights from a Field Experiment in Danish Schools." Study Examines Impact of Peer Coaching in Schools A new study from the IZA Institute of Labor Economics investigates the effectiveness of peer coaching as a tool for teachers to implement new teaching te more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kaplan Fellowship recognizes Ahmann's community-engaged work for environmental justice Decades of toxic industrialism have left a deep mark in South Baltimore, making it one of the most polluted zip codes in the nation and affecting generations in the multiracial, working-class community. Chloe Ahmann, assistant professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is helping local organizers in their q more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Long COVID could be costing U.S. $2.0-$6.5 billion annually The cost of an individual long COVID-19 case can range from $5,084 to $11,646 per year New York, NY | March 19, 2025: The current number of long COVID-19 cases may already be costing the U.S. $2.01-6.56 billion dollars per year, according to a study recently published in the Journal of I more PR

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- Tufts Medicine, an integrated health system that says it brings together academic and community healthcare to deliver accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Lowell General Ball Raises $52K for the Wish Project, Providing Diapers + Other Critical Needs in Greater Lowell Community. The Wish Project provides critical immediate assistance to homeless families and victims of fire or disaster and more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Push to Protect Students from Bullying and Harassment Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined colleagues in introducing the Safe Schools Improvement Act, legislation that would provide protections against bullying and harassment in schools, especially for vulnerable students. "Every student deserves a school environment where they feel safe, welcom more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, March 20 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * MDE announces state finalists for 2025 Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi Department of Education announced today the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2025 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates su more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Adela Cojab, a legal fellow with the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from a March 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Never To Be Silent: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America": * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, members of the committee, good morning. My name is Adela Cojab, and I am a legal fellow with the National Jewish Advocacy Center. My family is originally from Syria and Lebanon, the more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Educating Future Teachers: DCEPS Offers Support for Students By Kelsey Kendall At Old Dominion University, future educators find hands-on learning opportunities and support through the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies (DCEPS). In Virginia, the teacher shortage has prompted lawmakers in recent years to take steps to address the issue, whether through budgetary action or regulatory change more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- PennWest issued the following news: * * * Official opening set for Center for AI PennWest University is set to unveil its groundbreaking Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies with an official launch event 2-3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Baron-Forness Library on the Edinboro campus. A panel of experts in the field of artificial intelligence will discuss the impact of AI on education, industry and society: * Dr. Camille Dempsey  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 18, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James Doherty--a remarkable public servant and family man whose perseverance and loyalty will continue to serve as an example for all those hoping to make a change in the world. A graduate of Bishop TimonSt. Jude High School and Buffalo State University, Mr. Doherty we more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 18, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, in the last election, then-candidate Trump ran on lowering costs for American families. He owned the issue on the campaign trail, and he won. I had hoped that he would follow through on his promise to "lower costs on day one." But instead of working to lower costs, the President has waged an unprompted  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, March 20 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * Walter Rand Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Solutions for South Jersey By Eileen Reinhard Creating impact across South Jersey, the Institute's community-facing research strives to improve quality of life for all. The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) at Rutgers University-Camden is a longstanding and trusted regional community partner. The Institute is celebrating 25 years more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-NV, has introduced the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act, aimed at improving Holocaust education across public elementary and secondary schools in the United States. The proposed legislation mandates a comprehensive study to assess current educational efforts, requirements, and challenges regarding Holocaust curriculum. The bill comes at a time when antisemitism is on the rise, prompting concerns about how well American students underst more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- TEACHING STRATEGIES, District of Columbia won a federal contract award for $49,000 from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, Albuquerque, New Mexico, for creative curriculum cloud for face. Contract Award Number: 140A2325P0106; ueiSAM: J3XBPSH6ZX79; NAICS Code: 611710; Product Service Code (PSC): De10; Solicitation Number: DOIAFBO250026 more CTR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Team Vance Working Dog Team patrols United Nations * 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The shadows peel away at the end of a corridor, giving way to the vast Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. There is no roaring crowd to greet Senior Airman Tyler Dash and his military working dog, Ddelarge - only Secret Service agents. Dash, a military more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * United By Disaster Two researchers connect 12 years after Hurricane Katrina to aid disaster-damaged communities. Abbey Hotard '19, '23 was just a kid when she and 1.2 million other Americans left New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina. Just over an hour northwest of New Orleans, Ashley Ross '03, '10 worked on her political science thesis at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. Neither were pre more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Texas sues Coppell ISD after Accuracy in Media exposes illegal CRT teaching By Tim Worstall Texas is taking legal action against Coppell Independent School District after an Accuracy in Media undercover investigation revealed school officials openly defying state law banning Critical Race Theory in classrooms. The investigation, which captured Coppell ISD Director of Curriculum and Instruction Evan Whitfield admittin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - March 19, 2025: * * * Two University of Central Oklahoma Department of Mass Communication student-led projects received Awards of Excellence at the Broadcast Education Association's (BEA) 2025 Festival of Media Arts, a national competition recognizing outstanding work in media production and storytelling. The winning projects were: "Modus Operandi" - written, directed, produce more ST

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Here's a look at research generated by U.S. colleges and universities: Alvernia University Partners With Berks Coalition to End Homelessness to Improve Youth Housing Stability Boston University School of Public Health: New Database Captures Laws Since 1849 Governing Minors' Legal Capacity to Consent to Sexual Health Services Boston University: Five Years Later, Scientists Study Novids-People Who've Never Had COVID Case Western Reserve: Bacteria Invade Brain After Impl more ST

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, March 20 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC graduate student Andrew Calkins finds his calling through Noyce Fellowship For Andrew Calkins, discovering a passion for teaching was a journey that began with a simple act of helping others. After earning his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in December 2022, Calkins initially set his sights on a career in data analytics o more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 19 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Improving education with research: Rahul Pandit on Team-Based Learning In the world of educational development, research into one's own teaching practice, also called Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), plays a crucial role. It offers teachers an opportunity to improve their teaching based on systematic research and reflection. Lecturer Rahul Pandit decided to try something new in his teaching a more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 20 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * McInnis inauguration: A celebration of tradition, community, knowledge -- and the future On April 6, Maurie McInnis will be inaugurated as the 24th president of Yale University. Yale University will inaugurate Maurie McInnis as its 24th president -- a role she officially assumed in July -- with a week of events for the Yale and New Haven communities, culminating in an installation ceremony on April  more PR