MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Announces $35 million Alumnus Gift; Largest Gift in College History Will Transform Historic Hall into A Cutting-edge Center for Innovation Allegheny College, one of the nation's most historic and innovative four-year colleges for interdisciplinary learning and research, announced the largest single gift in the College's history of $35 million from the estate of esteemed entrepreneur, phil more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, March 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * 16th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium taking place April 8 ASHLAND, Ohio - About 100 students from Ashland University's College of Arts and Sciences will present their scholarly work at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium Tuesday, April 8. The public is welcome to attend the 16th annual event, in which presenters will display original research, read original creat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Warren Warns Trump Administration's Attacks on Military Diversity Are "Wildly Self-Destructive" Warren: "Tying the hands of the academies as they compete with other top universities for talented faculty will undercut the academies and, over time, undercut the leaders the academies are teaching." Video of Remarks (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board approves New Business Building, sets tuition at quarterly meeting The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved design plans and authorized construction of the New Business Building, the second academic facility in the Global Business and Analytics Complex, at its quarterly meeting held today. The 92,000-square-foot building will support Pamplin College of Business's relocation and growth, offering spaces  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU Sargent College Team Helps Design New Middlesex Jail Unit for Incarcerated Older Adults Faculty advise on a wide range of issues, from accessible furniture to treatment, education, and training By Amy Laskowski Roger Richardson has been in and out of jail for nearly 40 years for various offenses, including drug possession, and most recently, probation violation. In October, while incarcerated at the me more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR in the News, March 26, 2025 CAIR-Ohio calls for investigation after Muslim woman attacked in 'possible hate crime' - Columbus Dispatch CAIR: Montgomery County teacher under fire for allegedly harassing, humiliating 8-year-old Muslim student - DC News Now CAIR: Complaint Alleges Mistreatment of 8-Year-Old Muslim Student by MCPS Teacher - The MoCo Show C more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Program Alumni Named Coca-Cola Scholars The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that six of CEE's Research Science Institute (RSI) 2024 alumni are among the 150 high school seniors who are named Coca-Cola Scholars. "These young scholars are building upon the extraordinary RSI experience as scholars," said Joann DiGennaro, CEE President. "I am so very proud of these more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 24, 2025: * * * Written by Bill Walsh Capitol Watch: Walz budget still unbalanced Governor Walz made news last week traveling around the Midwest holding tightly controlled town meetings in front of friendly audiences. It feels like he's searching for the meaning of life after an embarrassing nat more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2025: * * * Written by Bill Glahn Feeding Our Future: 'that math ain't mathin" Truer words were never spoken. The six-week-long second trial of Feeding Our Future defendants wrapped up late this afternoon. Now the matter is in the hands of the jury to render a verdict. Your correspondent was more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 21, 2025: * * * Written by Catrin Wigfall New license would require teachers to 'analyze relationships through decolonial lens' Gov. Tim Walz's Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) wants a new Ethnic Studies teaching license that would require teachers to "analyze social a more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 25, 2025: * * * Written by Katherine Kersten Why all Minnesotans should support H.F. 29 The Minnesota Legislature is currently considering H.F. 29, a bill that does two important things: It repeals Minnesota's K-12 liberated Ethnic Studies mandates enacted in 2023, and It suspends implementati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cory Mills Announces Florida's 7th Congressional District 2024 App Challenge Winners WASHINGTON - Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) announced the winners of the 2024 App Challenge competition for Florida's 7th Congressional District. The annual Congressional App Challenge competition allows middle and high school students to participate in the most prestigious competition in student compute more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Secures Revised Providence Hospital Deal That Protects $5 Million in Healthcare Resources for the District OAG Rejected Initial $1 Sale Proposal and Negotiated New Terms to Support Healthcare Services in DC, Including Plans for Potential Ward 5 Urgent Care Center & Millions of Dollars in Medical Equipment Attorney General Brian L.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Dive into Alaska Aquaculture Seaweed farmers in Alaska with their crop. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Marine aquaculture--the farming animals and plants in the ocean--is a promising and emerging industry in Alaska. In recent decades, shellfish and seaweed farming in Alaska has grown steadily with an increasing number of applications for new farms and farm site sales. NOAA Fisheries is at th more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Randall Wilson wins Book Prize in American History Award-winning Environmental Studies professor offers readers a deeper understanding of the natural world and the change we can affect by detailing the history of environmental progress, policy, and conflict in Yellowstone National Park. Environmental Studies Prof. Randall Wilson has been named the winner of the 2025 Barbara and David Zalaznick Boo more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 27 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Students to Present Creative and Research Projects on April 11 Original research by Hope students on topics ranging from the foraging efficiency of sparrows, to the effect of high-tempo music on sprint swimming, to anti-immigrant violence in the United Kingdom, to Don Quixote and social media will be highlighted during the college's annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor The first time Katrina Powell visited Virginia Tech in 2006, she knew she found where she was meant to be. "I just remember driving away," she said. "It was late afternoon and the sun was setting behind me and shining into my rearview mirror. And I just remember having this chilling - in a good way - feeling of I really want to be here." In the nearly 2 more PR

HELENA, Montana, March 26 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Advocates To Raise Teacher Pay Urges legislative support for STARS Act, schools to adopt cell phone-free policies BONNER, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today visited Bonner Schools to advocate for raising starting teacher pay as well as to urge Montana schools to adopt cell phone-free policies.  "In order for our students to reach their full, outstanding potential, we  more PR

HELENA, Montana, March 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Justin Ailport: Protests are about to get even bigger MDP Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport: "Senator Daines, Senator Sheehy, Congressman Zinke, and Congressman Downing are cheering on the Trump administration like a bunch of brainless frat bros watching a keg stand." Helena, MT-- In a new column, Montana Democratic Party Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport slams President Trump a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Roy Cooper spurns North Carolina for Harvard's Ivory Tower North Carolina's former Governor, Roy Cooper, is "teaching" a class at Harvard starting tomorrow while making Chuck Schumer and out of touch Washington Democrats beg him to run for U.S. Senate. Spending time at Harvard is certainly a choice. If you're Cooper, though, maybe it's better than getting questioned about why fa more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 26 -- The Ontario Teachers' Federation issued the following news release: * * * OTF announces the resignation of Tim Hodgson as a member of the Board of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan TORONTO, March 26, 2025 -- The Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF) has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Tim Hodgson as a member of the Board of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) effective March 25, 2025. Since his appointment to the Board in 2023 and throughout his tenu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 25, 2025: * * * Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians in Clinical Setting at Torrance State Hospital, Helping to Address Urgent Need for Rural Health Care Workers "Training opportunities at a top-notch facility like Torrance State Hospital will greatly enhance the student experience and benefit patients." - IUP President Dr. Micha more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Penn Arts & Sciences receives $8M commitment from The Robert K. Johnson Foundation The gift will endow the Integrated Studies Program, which offers an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience for Benjamin Franklin Scholars students pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Robert K. Johnson Foundation has contributed $8 million to name an more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Physicians continue their education at 13th annual Staab Symposium Dr. Robert Busch, endocrinologist with Albany Medical College and Albany Med Health System in Albany, New York, is one of the most anticipated speakers each year at the Richard C. Staab, DO Memorial Symposium. Media Contact: Monica Collington | Assistant Vice President for External Affairs and Strategic Communications | 918-561-1888  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 27 -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: * * * Poynter announces next group of newsrooms working to transform crime coverage The 18 newsrooms will go through a 7-month process to refocus coverage on public safety ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 26, 2025) -- The Poynter Institute is proud to announce the newsrooms selected for the 2025 cohort of Transforming Local Crime Reporting into Public Safety Journalism, led by Kelly McBride, the nation's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, for decades, Washington has poured trillions of dollars into the education system of America with actually very little to show for it. Since the Department of Education was created by Jimmy Carter in 1979, it has spent over $3 trillion, yet student achievement hasn't actually improved. It has only gone down in that time. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA, has introduced the Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act to enhance teacher and school leader quality partnership grants under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill aims to address the ongoing challenges in teacher preparation and educational leadership, particularly in underserved communities. The Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act responds to the pressing need for qualified educators in high-n more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ, has introduced the Black History Matters Act, aimed at enhancing educational efforts related to Black history in public elementary and secondary schools. The bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to assess the current state of Black history education across the nation. The need for this legislation arises amidst ongoing debates regarding diversity and inclusion  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces the 'Protecting Students with Disabilities Act' to Ensure Special Education Programs at the Department of Education are Administered as Congress Intended Mannion's first bill in Congress pushes back on Trump administration's illegal attempt to dismantle the Department of Education Legislation Backed by Leading Education and Disability Advocacy Orga more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC to celebrate official launch and lab opening The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will hold an event to celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5, following a Rice University presidential lecture on the significance of innovation at Rice delivered by Robert Langer Jr., biotech entrepreneur, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and founder  more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law. In 2021, SIU Law established an electronic discovery or "eDiscovery" pro bono program to aid nonprofit legal aid organizations with the anal more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, March 27 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Launches Delta Change Agent Network with 11 Teachers from Across the Mississippi Delta Region Change Agents will focus on improving postsecondary opportunities for students in their schools Teach Plus Mississippi has launched the second cohort of the Delta Change Age more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations and government - March 26, 2025: * * * The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) announced Melanie Storey as its new President & CEO, effective May 1, 2025. With decades of experience in federal higher education policy and implementation, Storey brings a depth of knowledge of financial aid operations, innovative leadership, and operational management to the position. After a monthslong se more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Forms New Partnership with Delhi Technological University The institutions aim to share internship opportunities, research in newly signed alliance By Jonathan Adams The University of Houston prides itself on its global reach, as it attracts students from around the world to study at one of the country's top research institutions. The school's ability to build interest international more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 27 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Cultural conservation centre to become part of world-leading research institute Transforming the cultural health of the nation and our region and responding to emerging threats to cultural legacies will be the core focuses of a new institute in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne. The establishment of the Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation, which will expand upon the p more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, March 26 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: * * * Spring Commencement set for May 17 By Larry Isch University of the Ozarks is expected to confer degrees on approximately 140 graduates during its 2025 Spring Commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on the campus mall in front of Robson Library. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Mabee Gymnasium. The ceremon more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn's Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges-informed by behavioral science-could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. American students have been falling behind in math for decades--with test scores that consiste more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt contributes $22.13 billion to Tennessee, Nashville economies since 2019 As the largest private employer in the Nashville area and the second-largest private employer in Tennessee, Vanderbilt's reach extends far beyond its campus to shape the region's economy, quality of life and future growth. Between 2019 and 2024, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medica more PR