RICHMOND, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 31, 2025: * * * 'It feels real': Simulation training provides safe and realistic environment for learners At VCU's Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, current and future physicians get hands-on clinical experience and practice soft skills that translate into improved patient care. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine On the ninth and 10th floors of the McGlothlin Medical Educati more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 1 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * 'It never would have happened without Buff State': Q&A with playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez When he enrolled at Buffalo State as a psychology major, Marco Antonio Rodriguez, '97, could never have predicted the trajectory his career would take. After graduating with a theater degree and completing his master's in fine arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, Rodriguez worked more PR

NEW YORK, April 1 -- Asian American Scholar Forum, an organization that says it promotes academic belonging, openness, freedom and equality for all, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Asian American Scholar Forum Alarmed by Termination of New College of Florida Professor Under Florida's SB 846 The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is alarmed by the recent termination of Professor Kevin Wang from New College of Florida under the state's controversial SB 846 law. Wang, more PR

PARIS, France, March 31 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Azerbaijan: from behind bars, journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi embodies the resistance of the free press Imprisoned for over a year, Abzas Media editor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifgizi faces a new hearing tomorrow in an unfair and politically motivated trial. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns this judicial harassment based on the unfounded charge of "smuggling foreign currency," and pay more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on March 31, 2025: * * * Collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to develop and scale sustainable energy systems The MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance includes research, education, and career opportunities across the Institute. By Zach Winn, MIT News MIT and GE Vernova today announced the creation of the MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance to help develop and scale  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Announce Bill to Establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Cesar Chavez Day, Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced bicameral legislation to create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. Th more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Daniel E. Rosner, LAW '83, makes $1.5 million gift to support Temple National Trial Team In recognition of the gift, the team will now be known as the Temple Rosner National Trial Team. The team regularly places in both regional and national competitions. Temple University Beasley School of Law has announced a $1.5 million gift from Daniel E. Rosner, a 1983 graduate of Temple Law School and a 1980 gradu more PR

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, April 1 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Disney Dreamers Academy Concludes 18th Year with Magical Commencement and Life-Changing Opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort Celebrities such as Tyler James Williams of "Abbott Elementary," TV and radio personality Rickey Smiley, and actors/gospel couple David and Tamela Mann lent their support toward energizing the students' career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that o more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 31 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Family of late artist Carl Gaertner to Donate Artwork to West Virginia Wesleyan College BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College's Sleeth Gallery will host an exhibit in April from an artist who found inspiration in Appalachia. The exhibit, "Exploring West Virginia: Sketches, Studies and Finished Works" by the late Carl Gaertner will run Thursday, April 3 through May 3 in S more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, March 31 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Welcomes All-City Jazz Fellowship for a Spring Music Series at SkyHigh Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia announces a limited-time music series with Ensemble Arts Philly, launching next month to further enhance the Hotel's dynamic music offerings at SkyHigh. This spring, the Hotel will introduce the Spring Jazz Series, a new addition to its  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 1 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason launches Virginia's first public master's degree in AI By Nathan Kahl George Mason University will offer a master of science in artificial intelligence (AI) starting this fall, becoming Virginia's first public university to offer a stand-alone master's degree in this field. Recently approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the degree will equip the next g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following news: * * * Georgian Dream and the People's Republic of China Pursue Strategic Relationship By Beka Chedia Executive Summary: * Georgian Dream has shifted from an initially anti-People's Republic of China (PRC) stance to embracing the PRC's development model, formalizing ties through a strategic partnership signed in 2023. * Bilateral trade and PRC investment have surged in Georgia, including a free trade agreement, infra more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 31 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Murphy Tours Kittatinny Regional High School Holocaust and Genocide Research Center Press Pool Coverage PRINT HAMPTON - At 6" 4" Gov. Phil Murphy had no problem signing the top of the wall of visitors as he helped dedicate the Kittatinny Regional High School's new Holocaust and Genocide Research Center on Monday. The brainchild of 2024 Sussex County Teacher of the Year Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Chair Travels to Florida to Mobilize Voters Ahead of Special Elections This weekend, DNC Chair Ken Martin traveled to Florida to be on the ground and mobilize voters for Florida's special elections tomorrow, April 1, because candidates Josh Weil (FL-06) and Gay Valimont (FL-01) will fight for Florida's working families. The country is seeing Democratic momentum in special elections ac more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 1 -- The Maryland State Board of Education issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * State Board President, State Superintendent Issue Statement on USDE Decision to Rescind Pandemic Recovery Funds Reimbursement BALTIMORE (March 31, 2025) - Today, State Board of Education President Dr. Joshua Michael and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright issued a statement about the U.S. Department of Education's decision to rescind reimbursements f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Close Call at Reagan National with Delta Plane and Air Force Jet The FAA is investigating what was a close call at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Friday afternoon. A triggered warning was issued from air traffic controllers between a Delta passenger plane and an Air Force Jet. Air traffic controllers issued "corrective instructions" to both aircrafts. The Delta flight, taking  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic WASHINGTON (March 31, 2025) - The Supreme Court will hear arguments for Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The judges will deliberate over whether the Medicaid Act's any-qualified-provider provision unambiguously confers a private right upon a Medicaid beneficiary to choose a specific provider. Recently GW ex more PR

IRVING, Texas, April 1 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news wrapup entitled "AARC Members In The News": * * * Members in the News | Research Updates, Respiratory Care Awareness Events, and Unique Teaching Methods AARC member Kim Bennion, MsHS, RRT, CHC, FAARC, was featured in an article and video on the KSL-TV website about a study on home monitoring for same-day surgery patients going home on opioids that she and her colleagues just published in Respirat more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Office Vacancy Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six appointments to various boards and commissions and the appointment of the Andrew County Circuit Clerk. Tannah Buhman, of St. Joseph, was appointed as the Andrew County Circuit Clerk. Ms. Buhman is curre more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 1 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * State Education Department Hosts Professional Learning Event on Holocaust and Genocide Education Today, the New York State Education Department hosted a transformative professional learning event for educators statewide, focusing on effective strategies to engage students in learning about the Holocaust and other genocides. The event took place at the newly opened An more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on March 31, 2025: * * * New Alliance for Data, Evaluation and Policy Training will advance data-driven decision-making in public policy ADEPT brings together universities, governments, and other members to empower the next generation of policymakers with the tools to innovate, test, and scale effective public policies and programs. On March 25, the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab ( more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Padilla, Rep. Ruiz to Introduce Bill to Establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Park Washington, D.C. -- On Cesar Chavez Day, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) in introducing bicameral legislation to create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement Natio more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 1 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Drummond comments on Gov. Stitt's latest executive order OKLAHOMA CITY (March 31, 2025) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks today after Gov. Stitt issued an executive order presuming to be about religious liberty. "Gov. Stitt has been clear that he supports our tax dollars funding radical Muslim schools teaching Sharia Law, and I more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Ruiz Introduce Bill to Establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Cesar Chavez Day, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) introduced bicameral legislation to create the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. This bill would preserve the nationally significant sites more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 1 -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Poynter tackles "The Future of Facts Online' to help consumers navigate what to trust on the internet The Community Conversation takes place May 6 in St. Petersburg; tickets on sale now ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 31, 2025) -- Poynter, a global leader in journalism, is bringing together experts to address one of today's most pressing questions: Can you trust what you read onli more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue computer science PhD student in Indianapolis thrives using AI to model human cognition and learning INDIANAPOLIS -- As a Purdue University master's degree student in electrical and computer engineering in West Lafayette, Karen D'Souza was impressed by the depth and breadth of the research offered through the university's Department of Computer Science. So much so that D'Souza was convinced to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Mrvan Statement on Women's History Month Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released his statement on Women's History Month. A video of his remarks on the House floor is available here, and the text of the full statement is below. "It is with great respect and sincere admiration that I rise to celebrate Women's History Month and its 2025 theme - Moving Forward Tog more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 31 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * School of Social Work Honors Jessica Perusse With Rubenstein Social Justice Award Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award honoree Jessica Perusse (center, with plaque) with graduate students and faculty from the School of Social Work. In the front row, from left, Taylor Koennecke, Chair and Professor Carrie Smith, Perusse and Madeline Heintz. In the back row, from left, Undergraduate Director and Ass more PR

CANTON, Ohio, March 31 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Stanford hires ex-Colts, Panthers HC Frank Reich as interim football coach Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor, the school announced Monday. "I could not be more excited for our coaches, staff and players to have Frank as our head football coach for the 2025 season," Stanford general manager Andrew Luck  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - April 1, 2025: * * * Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced six finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest award for teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Established by Congre more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Mike Huckabee, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Israel, from a March 25, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the privilege of coming before you today as you conduct your Constitutional obligation of "advise and consent" of those nominated by the President to serve as an Ambassador of our beloved nation. more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, April 1 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Wos to Deliver Dare to Learn Lecture The Honorable Aldona Wos, M.D., member of the UNCW Board of Trustees and president of the Institute of World Politics, will speak at the Spring 2025 Chancellor's Dare to Learn Lecture. Wos has served in national and international roles including vice chair of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, presidential appoint more PR

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, March 31 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO, ICAN Partner To Launch Sexual Assault Support Group The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma has partnered with the Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network (ICAN) to launch a four-week sexual assault support and education group for USAO students. The first session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 from 6-7 p.m. The series will continue the subsequent three Tuesdays and more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Joint Agreement Signed to Collect, Study and Plant Tree Seedlings UTIA Tree Improvement Program and Two State Agencies Work Together to Protect and Conserve the State's Forest Resources KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A new, five-year agreement establishes how the State of Tennessee and a program in the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will study and produce tre more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 1 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Governor Phil Scott Announces Leadership Appointments Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced three leadership appointments: Kaj Samsom as commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), Jill Briggs-Campbell as deputy secretary of the Agency of Education (AOE) and Neil Kamman as deputy commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (D more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 31 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Why Faculty Reputation Matters: Choosing the Right Ed.D Program Pursuing an Ed.D. is an exciting journey, but what truly sets a program apart is the faculty behind it. While most students focus on curriculum, resources and support, it's the professors who have the power to shape your experience. Faculty reputation influences your learning, research and career path, making it an essential factor to c more PR