WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 27 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * AAAS honors two Wake Forest researchers as lifetime Fellows Two researchers at Wake Forest University have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Kimberley McAllister, Professor of Biology and Professor of Translational Neuroscience, who also serves as Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry and Creative Activity; and Professor of Chemistry A more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * AAAS members elect UW researchers new fellows Seven University of Wisconsin-Madison scholars have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society. This year, the AAAS membership chose 471 scientists, engineers and innovators to be AAAS fellows across 24 disciplinary sections. The honor, presented annually s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Announces Toor Scholarship Recipients CHICAGO - Four school librarians from across the country have been awarded an American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Toor Scholarship for Strong Public-School Libraries. The Toor Family, in honor of their parents, Jay and Ruth Toor, established the Toor Scholarships for Strong Public-School Libraries. The scholarshi more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Admitted Class of 2029 channels passions into knowledge Naomi Axelrod has been enamored with cryptography since fourth grade and runs fundraisers for disaster relief. Amanda Roach published a paper on how air pollution affects certain areas near her hometown in northern California and builds homes with Habitat for Humanity. Shaurya Patni is saving native pollinators and researching Crohn's disease Class of 20 more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, March 27 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: * * * AEU Welcomes Federal Budget The Australian Education Union (AEU) welcomes the Albanese Government's commitment to public education in the 2025 Federal Budget, which will see significant investment in public education across Australia. "By prioritising public schools, TAFE, and early childhood education, the Albanese government has demonstrated a commitment to building an education system  more PR

SURRY HILLS, Australia, March 27 -- The New South Wales Teachers Federation issued the following news release: * * * Albury teachers rally for fee-free TAFE NSW Teachers Federation President Mr Rajendra will join dozens of local Albury TAFE teachers for a campaign rally to highlight the critical importance of fee-free TAFE for the Farrer electorate and warn of the risks a Dutton Government would pose to vocational education in the region. The visit comes after a recent report revealing nearl more PR

ORONO, Maine, March 28 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Amid funding uncertainty, University of Maine pauses new financial offers to graduate students With changes in federal funding priorities and the Legislature advancing a state budget that flat-funds the University of Maine System for the next two years, the flagship is temporarily pausing new financial offers, including assistantships to graduate students, as it assesses what re more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, March 28 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Holds One Hundred Sixty-Fifth Commencement on Saturday, May 24, 2025 Former Prime Minister of Haiti Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis to Give Commencement Address ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.-- Bard College will hold its one hundred sixty-fifth commencement on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Bard President Leon Botstein will confer 485 undergraduate degrees on the Class of 2025 and 192 graduate deg more PR

WACO, Texas, March 28 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Anthropology Scientist Julie A. Hoggarth, Ph.D., Named AAAS Fellow World's largest general scientific society honors Dr. Hoggarth for meritorious contribution to the advancement of science By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin Noted Maya archeologist Julie A Hoggarth, Ph.D., associate professor of anthropology at Baylor University, has been elected to the rank of AAAS Fellow, a lifetime honor announced today by the Coun more PR

BAKERSFIELD, California, March 28 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Energy Innovation Building receives key approval Construction of $83 million facility anticipated to start this fall The California State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the designs for California State University Bakersfield's Energy Innovation Building, which will serve as the nexus for energy research, STEM education and community and industry collaborations wit more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Allstot, Choset, Gonzalez Elected AAAS Fellows Carnegie Mellon University's David Allstot, Howie Choset and Cleotilde "Coty" Gonzalez have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. The fellow distinction is a lifetime honor achievement within the organiza more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following news release: * * * CCSSO Board President Highlights Progress and Strength in Public Education System Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Board President and Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey today delivered a State of the States address at the Council's 2025 Legislative Conference, spotlighting the significant effort and progress states are making to improve student outcomes in ma more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's Harne and McInerny Explore the Power of Art for Major Speaker Series Christendom College recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the nature and significance of art, featuring philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny alongside College President George A. Harne, Ph.D. The event, part of the college's major speaker series, explored the question: "What is Art, and Why Does It Matter?"  more PR

NEW YORK, March 28 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * A Book About the Links Between Gold and Apartheid in South Africa Rosalind Morris digs deep via ethnography, history, personal testimony, and political thought to tell the story about the mines. What has gold done to people? What has it made them do? The Witwatersrand in South Africa, once home to the world's richest goldfields, is today scattered with abandoned mines into which informal miners known as zama zamas ven more PR

NEW YORK, March 28 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Eight Columbians Named AAAS Fellows The American Association for the Advancement of Science honored them for scientific excellence and service to their communities. Eight Columbia faculty and researchers were named honorary fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies, and the publisher of the Science family of journals. "This year' more PR

ELON, North Carolina, March 28 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * 2024 President's Report showcases innovation, teaching excellence This year's report underlines the university's efforts to redefine student success through bold initiatives, excellence in teaching and a commitment to shaping the future of education. For the fourth consecutive year, Elon University has been named the nation's leader in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report. That distinctio more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- Colorado BioScience Association issued the following statement on March 25, 2025: * * * Fitzsimons Innovation Community's Women in STEM Inspiration, innovation, and thoughts on the future from top women scientists. At Fitzsimons Innovation Community, women in STEM isn't just a buzz phrase. Many of the innovative companies on our campus are led, founded, and staffed by women scientists, physicians, and inventors doing remarkable work. In celebration of Women's Hi more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, March 28 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * Five UW researchers named AAAS Fellows Five University of Washington researchers have been named AAAS Fellows, according to a March 27 announcement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 471 newly elected fellows from around the world, who are recognized for their "scientifically and socially distinguished achievements" in science and engineering. A tradi more PR

NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Following Powerful Testimony from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Washington's Senate Law and Justice Committee Advances Permit to Purchase Legislation OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statement celebrating the passage more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 28 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Four Rutgers Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science They are among 471 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their achievements Rutgers faculty elected to the newest class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are addressing some of the most pressing health challenges of our time while deepening our under more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From the classroom to the clouds Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education is helping educators statewide bring aerospace education into their classrooms. Recently, OAIRE welcomed 52 teachers from across Oklahoma to a two-day, hands-on experienc more PR

HELENA, Montana, March 27 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Praises Investments in Education Discusses bill to raise teacher pay, promotes policies for "cell phone-free" schools * March 27 2025 HELENA, Mont. - During a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte today praised the history of Montana's investments in education over the last four years and discussed support for a bill to raise starting teacher  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 28 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Research and Innovation: March 2025 HIGH POINT, N.C., March 27, 2025 - Members of the High Point University community frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research and innovation initiatives. HPU Students Present Robots at Educational Technology Conference Three HPU students presented robotics as a tool for eleme more PR

WOOD DALE, Illinois, March 28 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Join HMH Leaders at ASU+GSV Summit 2025 Key Sessions to include fireside chat featuring HMH CEO Jack Lynch in conversation with NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos HMH General Manager of Supplemental & Intervention Solutions Matthew Mugo Fields to be honored with Innovator of Color Award BOSTON - Adaptive learning  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 28 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU Engineering department to host 75th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference LAWRENCE -- On April 16, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of environmental engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments. "This year's theme, 'Preparing to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges,' emph more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 27 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "Technology wasn't at fault - the human use of it was" - Cyber security expert explains how easily human mistakes can undermine even the best technical safeguards The security leak involving some of America's most senior officials and their military plans, shocked the world earlier this week. Atlantic magazine editor-in-chief Jeffery Goldberg had been inadvertently added to a group chat that r more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, March 27 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough's new development captures highly accurate 3D video in real time A development at Loughborough University, which can capture highly accurate, 3D video in real-time, could lead to significant changes across medical science and the automotive industry. The "Robot Eyes" project, within the University's Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, has seen t more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 28 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Governor Lombardo Announces Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Steve Canavero as the Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Nevada Department of Education. Canavero will officially begin on April 14, 2025. "It's a privilege to appoint Steve Canavero as our interim Superintendent of Public Ins more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Nine Ohio State scientists selected as AAAS Fellows Honor is one of the highest a U.S. scholar can receive Nine scientists at The Ohio State University in disciplines ranging from astrophysics to parasitic diseases have been elected to the 2024 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advan more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Twenty-Eight New Members WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Christian communicators, is pleased to announce the addition of 28 organizations and individuals as new NRB members in the first quarter of 2025. "We are honored to welcome each of these passionate media professionals and organizations who are united to adva more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, March 27 -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * Nurdle Patrol Funding Extended as Partnership with Texas A&M-CC, HRI Finalized CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Nurdle Patrol began in September 2018 when a nurdle, or plastic pellet, spill was found on the beaches of Corpus Christi on the Texas coast. There was no designated group for cleanup, impact monitoring, or addressing accountability for plastics entering the ocean. Within a week, five volunt more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, March 28 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center first in the region to offer new procedure providing better detection and treatment for lung cancer Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center commemorated the launch of this technology with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 27, at 10 a.m. Lafayette, LA - "Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has successfully performed its first procedure usin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research: * * * Oklahoma's Past Tax Cuts Are Hurting Services -- and More Cuts Could Make It Worse Years of income tax cuts in Oklahoma have already strained state services, and lawmakers are considering digging the hole even deeper. State lawmakers have filed at least 22 income tax cut bills so far this year, including several aimed at eliminating personal or corporate income taxes altogether. As budget p more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU CVM sparks passion for veterinary medicine at ExpOSUre workshop Media Contact: Sydney Trainor | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9782 | sydney.trainor@okstate.edu "Step right up and grab an eyeball." That's how Dr. Jerry Ritchey kicked off his station at the ExpOSUre: Livestock Docs workshop, where students glimpsed into the world of veterinary medicine during the Oklaho more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 27 -- The Ontario Teachers' Federation issued the following news release: * * * OTF and its Affiliates respond to report released by the Ontario Human Rights Commission on anti-Black racism in education TORONTO, March 27, 2025 -- A joint statement in response to the release of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Report "Dreams Delayed: Addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario's Public Education System" has been released by the Ontario Teach more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Perez earns AAAS honor for contributions to engineering Dean has helped college reach new heights in enrollment, research, facilities By Tiffany Lee University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineering Dean Lance C. Perez has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society. Fellows are selected by their peers for scientific more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 28 -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: * * * Poynter's MediaWise and PBS launch AI literacy video series for teens The new series called AI Unlocked includes five lessons to help students better understand the world of generative artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from chatbots and search engines to video games and face-swap apps. Young people are leading users of the tools, but many don't know the limitations more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: UTA expert on Texas' growing measles crisis Public health professor Erin Carlson says increasing vaccinations is key to containing state's largest outbreak in 30 years Measles is a highly contagious disease that was declared eliminated from the U.S. by the World Health Organization 25 years ago due to the success of vaccination efforts. Yet, Texas counties primarily in the Sou more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: As Sears, LaRock, and Chase Run Further Right, Virginians Are Left Behind on Key Issues This week the intensifying GOP Governor slugfest continued as Winsome Earle-Sears, Dave LaRock, and Amanda Chase race to the right taking extreme positions and tearing each other down all while leaving Virginians behind. SCHOOL BUS CROSSING Schoolhouse LaRock: On Monday, a Virginia t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Rainey: Transformation Requires 'Team of Teams' In its quest to transform, the Army is pledging to be a better customer as it looks to industry for the latest technology and equipment. "The only metric that matters is capability in the hands of the warfighter," said Gen. James Rainey, commander of Army Futures Command, and the Army must make it easier for industry  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following floor remarks on March 26, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor and celebrate the remarkable leadership and dedication of Nathan Monell, who will retire as executive director of the National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) this year. Nathan's tenure at the PTA has been defined by his steadfast commitment to advocating for the educational success and well-being of our Nation's children. His vision, expertise,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 28 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Seven Emory faculty named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Seven members of the Emory faculty have been named by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as 2024 Fellows. The AAAS selects fellows for their outstanding efforts in the advancement of science based on research, teaching, administration and technology, as well as communicating and inter more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news: * * * Thomas More Society Applauds U.S. Department of Education Investigation into California Gender Secrecy Regime's Alleged FERPA Violations (San Diego, California) Thomas More Society welcomes the U.S. Department of Education's investigation into the California Department of Education (CDE), announced on March 27, 2025, for alleged violation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - March 28, 2025: * * * Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wish Farms as the 2025 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitmen more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations and government - March 27, 2025: * * * Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced he has appointed Taylor C. Hoogendoorn as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition and Katherine White as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Hoogendoorn is a talented litigator with expertise in a wide range of litigation, including antitrust, tort, contractual, energy, and intellectual property m more ST

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Two Brown professors elected AAAS fellows PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Two members of the Brown University faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies. Election as a fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers, who nominate fellows for election  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Two MD Anderson researchers elected AAAS Fellows Lung cancer clinician and prevention expert recognized for their achievements in advancing cancer care and research In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Lauren Byers, M.D., and Paul Scheet, Ph.D., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected fellows  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 28 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Two University of Minnesota scientists elected as AAAS fellows The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) elected two University of Minnesota scientists among its 2024 class of Fellows. Carrie Haskell-Luevano, a professor in the College of Pharmacy, and Douglas Allchin, a long-standing resident fellow in the College of Liberal Arts, joined the class of 471 scientists, e more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, March 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researcher wins $500K NSF CAREER award to advance problem formulation in Systems Engineering Dr. Hanumanthrao "Rao" Kannan, an assistant professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award to reimagine foundational aspects of systems engineering, an interdisciplinary field that involves designin more PR

FLINT, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint receives $50K grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation to support students, new mothers By Tobias Kind The University of Michigan-Flint recently received a $50,000 grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation supporting two initiatives that benefit current students in need and new moms in the greater Flint community. The grant is split equally between Wolverine Es more PR

LONDON, England, March 27 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Twice as many men recover erectile function after improved prostate cancer surgery A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery means that almost twice as many men preserve their erectile function compared to those undergoing standard surgery, according to results from a clinical trial led by researchers from UCL and UCLH. The results of the NeuroSAFE PROOF trial, presented at the 2 more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 28 -- The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus issued the following news: * * * 4 Carolina faculty named AAAS fellows Four Carolina faculty members have been named 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the largest multidisciplinary scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of academic journals. The selection is one of the most distinguished honors in the scientific community. "We are proud  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, March 27 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age Whether it's an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and older adults. In the largest, most comprehensive umbrella review to date, researchers found that regular e more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Four Researchers Honored by AAAS as Lifetime Fellows Four faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. AAAS Fellows are elected to a lifetime appointment annually by their peers on the AAAS Council in recognition of their extraordinary achievements. Elected faculty are Professor Albrecht von Arn more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 27 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Gender differences in problem-solving may be linked to people-pleasing behaviour: Study Research by U of T psychologists could hold important implications for how children learn to solve problems By Josslyn Johnstone Girls may be likelier than boys to follow teachers' instructions even when those instructions are incorrect, while boys are more inclined to explore their own solutions - a tendency that co more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * University supports Ukrainian academics through Nonresidential Scholars Program UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State is one of nine Big Ten schools providing an academic lifeline to scholars in war-torn Ukraine. The University is sponsoring seven Ukrainian academics as part of the 2025 IU-Ukraine Nonresidential Scholars Program. Three of the scholars are being funded by the College of the  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's mining and minerals engineering department attends the 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Conference and Expo Each year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) brings together dedicated professionals from the mining and minerals industry at the annual MINEXCHANGE Conference and Expo. With a global membership of over 14,000, SME fosters connections among mining expert more PR