STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 5 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * (Mine)Crafting reality: MSIS researchers use video games to study vicarious experiences Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu What can you learn from a room of Oklahoma State University students engaging with popular video games Minecraft and Fortnite? A lot, if you ask four researchers in the Spears School of Business Department of Managemen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Texas AG is suing Austin ISD because of AIM's investigation Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Austin ISD in response to Accuracy in Media's undercover reporting that found the school district is violating the state's ban on teaching critical race theory. Accuracy in Media's investigation discovered Adrienne Aldaco, the interim director of DEI for Austin ISD, revealing "there are options" to get around the ban on more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, May 6 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: * * * AEU Congratulates Albanese Government on Re-Election Australian Education Union (AEU) congratulates the Albanese Government on its re-election and renewed mandate to support a fair and inclusive education system. "The AEU congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Government on its historic election result," said AEU President Correna Haythorpe. "The Prime Minister's vision more PR

ALFRED, New York, May 6 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Graduate student Naimul Haque develops top AI program in company competition Alfred University graduate student Naimul Haque has created a start-up company that utilizes artificial intelligence to ease the process of applying to graduate school. He hopes the experience he gained in the AI space while collaborating with undergraduate mechanical engineering student Jesse Buck will help him grow his fledgling v more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action Against Austin ISD for Teaching Radical, Anti-American Critical Race Theory in Violation of State Law Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against Austin Independent School District ("ISD") for violating state law by teaching woke critical race theory ("CRT"). The action was filed to begin the legal process of deposing the Superinten more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Urges ICE To Improve Treatment Of Detained Scholar Badar Khan Suri U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today pressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reevaluate its detention of his constituent, Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Dr. Badar Khan Suri. In a letter, Beyer urged ICE to consider Dr. Khan Suri's eligibility for release and to reevaluate his custody classification. Dr. Khan Sur more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Auburn-Opelika, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.98 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California applies to expand essential health benefits to include IVF, hearing exams Sacramento, California - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, through the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), submitted an application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to update California's benchmark plan. The new benchmark plan would expand coverage requirements for essentia more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * CU Denver's Engineers are Innovating a Smarter Transportation Future And encouraging the next generation to find inspiration in their daily lives--just like they did. What do you picture when you hear the phase, "helping profession?" Maybe a teacher, a social worker, or a therapist? What if there were other ways to serve your community? For College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC) professors Jac more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 6 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * David Lee Roth is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, July 31 Tickets On Sale Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. David Lee Roth is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, July 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access the venue  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 5 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Decker College highlights faculty and student research during University Research Days From substance use to language and literacy, Decker research projects showcase community partnerships By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University Research Days is an annual week-long series of events showcasing research across the University. From April 29 to May 2, faculty and students from Decker College of Nursing  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 6 -- The National Council of Teachers of English issued the following news release: * * * Dozens of Teachers to Attend NCTE Annual Convention through New Scholarship Program Rise Up Foundation grant expands professional development, peer collaboration opportunities for K-8 educators Fifty teachers in classrooms from kindergarten through eighth grade will receive funding to attend the country's defining gathering of English language arts educators through a new schol more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 6 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Guided Discovery Labs Help Students Cement Engineering Intuition Hypothesizing the underlying principles of mechanics and putting them to the test helps students solidify fundamental concepts. There's an old adage that one of the best ways to reinforce your own understanding of a topic is to teach it to somebody else. But there's another, less common method for cementing knowledge in more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 6 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Eden Prairie educator Linda Wallenberg is 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year ST. PAUL, Minnesota., May 4, 2025 - Linda Wallenberg, an English teacher at Eden Prairie High School, is the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Wallenberg - known affectionately as "Wally" by generations of students - is now in her 49th year of teaching. She is the 61st recipient of the prestigious award and t more PR

PARIS, France, May 6 -- The European Commission issued the following remarks on May 5, 2025, by President Ursula von der Leyen at the 'Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne: * * * It is an honour to be here in the Sorbonne - surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the world. Dear Emmanuel, you once said that before being a university, the Sorbonne was an idea. An idea of scientific excellence, collaboration and - if I may add - of opportunity. And no story encapsulates this bett more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on May 5, 2025: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections Wow, it is so amazing to have the spring weather and the opportunity to be part of such an amazing season !! I trust that each of you have taken the opportunity to get outside and revel in the sun and warmth; it is so renewing ... Quality, well-resourced public education is our best hope for the next g more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Leads National Teacher Appreciation Week Resolution WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 5, 2025, through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" and highlighting key priorities and perspectives of educators across the nation. Congresswoman Hayes also announced the launch of the Congressional Teac more PR

ABILENE, Texas, May 6 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * HSU Receives $15,000 Grant to Support AISD Teacher Development Hardin-Simmons University receives a $15,000 grant to launch a new teacher development workshop. Hardin-Simmons University has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Abilene to support the Dream-Makers Professional Development workshop for Abilene Independent School District teachers. The workshop, scheduled for June 9-12, 2025 more PR

NEW YORK, May 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Seven new Schools Opening in 2025-2026 Academic Year May 5, 2025 New Schools Will Add More Than 3,842 New Seats, Innovative Learning, and Advanced Curriculum Across Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island Announcement Expands Access to Additional Career Technical Education Opportunities to More New York City Public School Students New York - New York City M more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 6 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2025: * * * Modernizing Education Policy with Paid Family Leave for the Teaching Workforce By Justine Morina Paid family leave is often discussed in the context of private-sector jobs or broader workforce benefits, but it's equally important for educators and schools. Research show more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 5 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley to Speak at the Falk College Convocation May 10 At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles by 4/100th of a second over the favorite, Shirley Strong from Great Britain. Olympic gold medalist and visionary executive Benita Fitzgerald Mosley says it has been her lifelong mission to help people win  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 5 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Couple Teaches the Importance of Bee-Positive Environmental Practices By Kitta MacPherson A Rutgers research duo conveys the critical importance of honey bees to students and the public through teaching and research Michael Haberland stood at the edge of a towering granite cornice on a boom lift high above a playground in Paterson, N.J. He was there to remove a massive honey bee hive that threatened the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alliance for Excellent Education issued the following news release: * * * Statement from All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd on President Trump's FY26 "Skinny Budget" Proposal Last week, President Trump released his proposed "skinny" budget for fiscal year 2026--a plan that makes deep and damaging cuts to education funding across the board. From early childhood to adult learning, this proposal threatens programs that millions of students and families depend on every day. In response more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 6 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * Supporting hope, healing and connection in Alaska through GCI Suicide Prevention Fund $100,000 in grants available to support Alaska organizations working to prevent suicide and promote mental wellness ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- GCI has opened applications for its 2025 Suicide Prevention Fund, continuing its commitment to mental health support across Alaska. The $100,000 annual grant program has more PR

NEW YORK, May 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on ABC 7's "Up Close With Bill Ritter" May 4, 2025 Bill Ritter: Mayor Adams, our guest this morning on UpClose. Mr. Mayor, good to see you and thank you for joining us once again on UpClose. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. itter: Good to speak with you. Okay. Let's start with the budget. You called it the "Best Budget Ever" in the history of the planet or something like that.  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 6 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * American Studies Faculty Member's Book Explores Misunderstood Histories By Christine Sanni Assistant Professor of American Studies Juliet Nebolon discusses the World War II period in Hawaii, martial law, and settler militarism, a term she developed to describe intertwining regimes of settler colonialism and militarism. Momo Djebli '25, who studied with Nebolon, uses concepts developed in Nebolon's new book, Sett more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego Humanities Scholars Make Sense of Complicated Histories Three faculty explore global histories of addiction, Pan-Africanism and cinema as contraband By Erika Johnson In 2020 amid a growing global pandemic, Claire Edington was lecturing on the frightening experiences of people during the bubonic plague that ravaged Europe and the Middle East over 600 years ago. "It was s more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * $1 Million Awarded to Galvanize Workforce with Electronics Education The Arkansas Department of Higher Education awarded the University of Arkansas $1 million to expand electronics education through development of credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in the semiconductor industry. Alan Mantooth, a Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering, will serve as the principal invest more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 6 -- The University of Missouri Board of Curators issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * University of Missouri Board of Curators honors former Gov. Mike Parson with naming of new Meat Sciences Lab The facility will offer additional education and workforce development opportunities to contribute to one of Missouri's largest industries COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted today to name the developing meat sciences laborat more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Deeply Rooted models effective community-academic partnership to advance health and environmental justice in Philadelphia In partnership with over 25 community organizations, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and School District of Philadelphia, the Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joint initiative planted 1,000+ trees, greened 1, more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio named official sports medicine partner of San Antonio Missions baseball SAN ANTONIO, May 5, 2025 - UT Health San Antonio has been named the official sports medicine partner of the San Antonio Missions, marking the latest in a series of strategic partnerships that strengthen its commitment to expert care, community wellness and support for ath more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA professor named fellow of world's oldest chem group Rasika Dias is UT Arlington's second chemist to join the ranks of the Royal Society of Chemistry Rasika Dias, a distinguished research professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named a 2025 fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry for his outstanding cont more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Utah School District Will Now Allow First Grade Teacher to Post Prayer Chain Invitation in Faculty Lounge Heber City, UT --First Liberty Institute and the law firm Mayer Brown LLP announced that the Wasatch County (UT) School District will now allow first grade teacher Taryn Israelson to post a v more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A W&M degree, a half-century in the making Lynn Trott '25 earns her degree after a lifetime learning her art By Susan Corbett Gap years are common. How about 51 of them? After graduating from high school in 1967, Lynn Trott '25 attended one year of college at the University of California-San Diego. Lyndon Johnson was president. The Vietnam War was raging. Apollo 8 was readying for its mission to circumnavig more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Washington National Opera Announces 2025-2026 Season Cafritz Young Artists The 13 Talented Opera Artists Will Participate in WNO's Productions of The Marriage of Figaro, November 15, 2025 The Little Prince, December 12-14, 2025 American Opera Initiative, January 24, 2026 The Crucible, March 19-29, 2026 (WASHINGTON)-- Washington National Opera (WNO) announces the more PR