BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'ABBOTT ELEMENTARY' CREATOR AND STAR QUINTA BRUNSON TO RECEIVE PHILADELPHIA KEY TO THE CITY AS PART OF MURAL ARTS DEDICATION CEREMONY ABC, Mural Arts Philadelphia and The City of Philadelphia announced today that Emmy(r) Award-winning "Abbott Elementary" showrunner, executive producer, writer and actress Quinta Brunson will headline a special event dedicating an  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, May 7 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Recognizes 92 Schools Extending Business and Accounting Accreditation AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 70 institutions have extended their business accreditation and 22 have extended their accounting accreditation. AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 70 institutions have extended their business accreditation and 22 have extended their  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Honors Teacher Appreciation Week Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is sending out special appreciation to teachers this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) and National Teacher Day (May 6)."Teaching is often a special lifelong calling. Every teacher has chosen a commendable path, and you are investing in the lives of our young people, yielding fruit for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Never Again: Addressing the Rise of Antisemitism and Supporting Older Americans": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, Members of the Committee, it is a pleasure to be before you this afternoon to testify in the Senate, across the Capitol from where I served for seven terms. I am honored to be here alongsi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Eliminate NEA, NEH & IMLS, Reed Leads Fight to Make Arts, Humanities, Libraries & Museums a Bipartisan Priority WASHINGTON, DC -- After the Trump administration issued a 2026 budget proposal that would eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and other federal agencies that support culture, the arts, and learning, dozens o more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 7 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Symposium marks fruitful year of research into lay governance of Catholic ministries Preliminary research into governance in the Catholic Church has found more than 100 religious institutes worldwide have transferred their ministries to canonical bodies overseen predominantly by the laity. Research led by Australian Catholic University theologians Dr Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF and Dr Jamie Calder  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Art of Science winner X-rayed a conch shell S3IP scientist wins top prize in annual Art of Science competition By Katie Liu Senior scientist Anju Sharma took first prize in the Visualizing the Unseen category and Best in Show at this year's Art of Science competition for her artwork detailing the intricate arches and cavities inside a conch shell. Sharma, who works at the S3IP Center of Excellence, accomp more PR

LONDON, England, May 6 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release: * * * More girls to study maths under plans to improve pathway into AI careers Government invests pound sterling8.2m to boost girls' advanced maths skills and AI careers. Thousands of the country's brightest girls will get the opportunity to study advanced maths and progress into AI-related careers, as the government invests in the skills young people need for the jobs of tomorrow. Currently o more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 7 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * By Popular Demand: Second Show Added for Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Aug. 16 Tickets On Sale Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Due to popular demand, Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. has added a second show for Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Tic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Cleaver, Graves Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers (Washington, D.C.) \- In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the dedication and lasting impact of America's teachers. This bipartisan resolution highlights the important role that teachers more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * Commander, U.S. Space Command visits Naval War College By Lt.Cmdr. Peter Pagano, U.S. Naval War College Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Commander, U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), visited the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) onboard Naval Station Newport, RI, May 02, 2025. In addition to meeting with NWC President, Rear Adm. Darryl Walker, Whiting delivered a lecture on space as a warfi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Statement on Appeals Court Decision Protecting TPS Holders Today's ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is more than a legal decision--it is a moral vindication for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, friends, and fellow Americans in all but paperwork. I stand with the families protected under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and I celebr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Consortium for School Networking issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * CoSN Releases 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership Report Key Findings Highlight Expanding Role of EdTech Leaders Amid Rising AI, Cybersecurity and Connectivity Challenges CoSN today released its 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership report, offering critical insights into the evolving roles and responsibilities of K-12 EdTech leaders across the country. Now in its twelfth year, t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's College of Nursing opens cutting-edge simulation lab to train future health care leaders By Kimi Wilcoxin, Chelsey Falb, Hillary Gaultney and Anna Prentiss Florida State University's College of Nursing officially opened the doors to its new nursing simulation lab at the start of the spring 2025 semester. The new state-of-the-art training facility is designed to connect theory with real-life scenari more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, May 6 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Murphy, NJIT, NJEDA Celebrate Launch of NJII Venture Studio, an NJ Strategic Innovation Center New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) marked a milestone in the state's innovation economy with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the NJII Venture Studio. The event featured remarks from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 6 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Signs Legislation Focused on Education, Veterans, and Military Families ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today presided over the third bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act--a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration's legislative agenda. The legislation signed today strengthens Maryland's public education system, ensure more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Innovation Career Pathways to 20 New High Schools Boston -- The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today new Innovation Career Pathway designations to 37 high schools, including 20 that are receiving a designated pathway for the first time. These new designations also expand the administration's Clean Energy pathway to five additional school more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Holocaust Survivors Foundation President David Schaecter from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Never Again: Addressing the Rise of Antisemitism and Supporting Older Americans": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand and Members of the Aging Committee. My name is David Schaecter, I'm 95 years old, a proud Jew, and a survivor of two Nazi concentration camps. I am a witness to the greatest  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Joins Alsobrooks, Maryland Democratic Delegation in Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump WASHINGTON, DC - As reported this week in The Washington Post (link is external), Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined a letter led by Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) along with the Maryland Democratic Delegation - U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (M more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Hybrid AI model crafts smooth, high-quality videos in seconds What would a behind-the-scenes look at a video generated by an artificial intelligence model be like? You might think the process is similar to stop-motion animation, where many images are created and stitched together, but that's not quite the case for "diffusion models" like OpenAl's SORA and Google's VEO 2. Instead of  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Expands AI Innovation With OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu Rollout First Medical School to Deploy Private and Secure Tool to All Students New York, NY (May 05, 2025) - In a national first for a medical school, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is providing all medical and graduate students, along with select faculty and staff members, access to OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu pri more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Long Island Fifth-Grade Educator is PETA's 2025 Elementary School Teacher of the Year Roosevelt, N.Y. - To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), TeachKind--PETA's humane education division--has named Washington Rose Elementary School educator Nicole Rivera its 2025 Elementary School Teacher of the Year for seamlessly incorporating compassion into her fi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Longtime dance professor Chris Burnside shares life stories in 'The Man from Figueras' Burnside, an alum who taught at VCU for 20 years, turns to the written word after a rich career telling stories through movement. By VCU Libraries staff For most of his adult life, Chris Burnside's creative language was kinetic movement. The choreographer and former chair of the Department of Dance and Choreogra more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 7 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Research project turns A.E. Phillips second graders into published authors Young minds at A.E. Phillips Laboratory School recently put their research skills to the test by diving into the world of animals. As part of a project in Kelly Hodge and Paige Harvey's second-grade classes, students selected an animal to study and conducted in-depth research based on specific scientific guidelines. Each student cho more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 7 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette engineering professor receives $1 million HUD grant to support construction and engineering workforce development, education Dr. Yong Bai, McShane Chair and Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for research and curricu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume Joins Letter Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump WASHINGTON, DC - As reported today in The Washington Post (link is external), Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) joined a letter demanding that the Trump Administration release the $98 million promised for education funding in the state and urging the Department to work with the delegation to ensure Maryland receives this vital funding. more PR

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 2 -- The Canadian Centre for Child Protection issued the following statement: * * * STATEMENT: Move toward stronger cellphone restrictions in Quebec schools puts student well-being to the forefront Statement on behalf of Noni Classen, Director of Education and Support Services The Quebec government has announced additional restrictions on cellphone use by students in schools starting next fall. Mounting evidence about the harmful effects of excessive cellphone use on  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * New Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence provides expanded resources for navigating college in the AI age The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Elon University have released the second publication in the Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence series. Like the widely adopted first publication, this resource is provided to students and institution more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 5 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Nutritional sciences student named College of Education and Human Sciences Orange Robe honoree Media Contact: Kirsi McDowell | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-8320 | kirsi@okstate.edu Leadership and service. Those two words reflect Victoria Smith's time at Oklahoma State University. In recognition of her achievements, the Houston native has been selected as the College of Education and Human Sci more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Peabody College spring 2025 notes and honors Marcia Barnes, professor of special education, was named the Dunn Family Chair in Psychoeducational Assessment. Deon Benton, assistant professor of psychology & human development, and Sophia Vinci-Booher, assistant professor of educational neuroscience, were named APS Rising Stars by the Association for Psychological Science. The award is presented to outstandin more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Forum Speakers Series announces 2025-26 lineup UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Forum Speaker Series has announced its lineup for 2025-26. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions. Invited to speak on topics of their choice are Jim Jimirro, former chairman and CEO o more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can leisure make us healthier as individuals and as a society? UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As a Penn State undergraduate student in the 1970s, John Dattilo said he felt pulled in two directions. He wanted to pursue a major in special education to help people with disabilities, yet he believed that leisure was a key component to health and happiness in life. So, when Dattilo saw that many pe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding contributions that Emily Mazzaro has made to our community through her volunteer service at Double Branch Elementary School. Emily is the PTA President at Double Branch Elementary School. There is no job too big or too small for her to take on. She can be seen most days on more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Glenn F. Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today not just with concern, but with alarm. In his first 100 days back in the White House, Donald Trump has unleashed a full-blown assault on America, on our institutions, on our workers, on the rule of law, and on democracy itself. This is not le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I am going to talk about the State and local tax deduction in some detail, but first let me just say generally that what we are talking about is so important. We have so many of our friends on the other side of the aisle who are constantly talking about how  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Delivers Keynote Address at Special Operations Forces Week 2025 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSETH: I cannot tell you how humbled I am to be in this room amongst the absolute and very best that our country produces. You could pick any other ballroom in the country, including in Washington DC, and you're not going to find the likes of Americans like we have in this room. So, go more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 7 -- Common Sense Media issued the following statement: * * * Steyer Statement on New York's Phone-Free Schools Announcement NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 -- In response to Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that New York will become the largest state to require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in schools, Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James P. Steyer issued the following statement: "We thank Governor Hochul for her leadership in laying the gr more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse University to Award 3 Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement A celebrated cartoonist, author and editor; an indomitable environmental steward and educator; and a visionary philanthropist and innovative businessperson will receive honorary degrees during Syracuse University's 2025 Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 11, at the JMA Wireless Dome. Robert "Bob" Mankoff '66, influential cartoonist with a  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Teachers Reject Trump's Education Agenda as Educator Optimism Plummets, Survey Finds On the heels of Trump's proposed historic education funding cuts, Educators for Excellence's 8th annual "Voices from the Classroom" survey shows teachers across political lines oppose his education-related actions and harbor deep concerns about his impact on K-12 education Educators for Excellence (E4E) releas more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M opens Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center Cutting-edge facilities to improve Texas, U.S. livestock success By Gabe Saldana Texas A&M AgriLife Research and The Texas A&M University System opened a new state-of-the-art Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS campus May 6. The roughly 27,000 square more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Here's a look at research generated by colleges and universities outside the U.S. Technical University of Munich: AI-based Image Analysis Detects Early Organ Damage UCL-Wits Partnership Empowers Researchers in Science Communication University of Bayreuth: Enhancing the Sustainability of Plastics Using Sulphur Waste University of Birmingham: Health Tech Firms Showcase Innovation to West Midlands Mayor and Edgbaston MP University of Bristol: Depression and Other Mental He more ST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 7 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announces U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025 The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, which will be honored and inducted in a special ceremony held Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bound by excellence and d more PR

EDMOND, Oklahoma, May 7 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * UCO's New Carnegie National Classifications Reflect Commitment to Workforce Development The University of Central Oklahoma's new classifications in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education reinforce UCO's commitment to meeting students where they are and providing access to a relevant, high-quality college experience focused on preparing students for the workforc more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * School of Nursing expands research, teaching with its first 'wet lab' By Charles Anzalone BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has opened its first wet laboratory, a milestone that expands the school's research capabilities and enhances training in molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopic anatomy. Located in G34 Faber Hall on the South C more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Economics for Everyone initiative adds new lessons, Spanish resources Free platform for foundational economics education expands with multilingual website and new partnership Whether making everyday choices in the grocery store, contemplating the cost of college or voting in an election, economic thinking can help us analyze the world around us to make more informed decisions. But how can we scale econom more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 6 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New immunotherapy trial focusing on older colon cancer patients Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial that could transform future practice. Individuals with a specific type of tumour will receive an immunotherapy drug called dostarlimab before surgery, rather than the standard procedure where surgery is carried out first, then sometimes followed up by chemother more PR

PERTH, Australia, May 6 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: * * * Accolades grow for world-leading agricultural scientist A globally renowned scientist, educator and collaborator from The University of Western Australia has been recognised for his contribution to international agricultural research. UWA's Institute of Agriculture Director, Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique AM CitWA FTSE has been awarded the 2024 Crawford Fund Medal, which recognises a consider more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul Announces New York to Become Largest State in the Nation with Statewide, Bell-to-Bell Restrictions on Smartphones in Schools Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is becoming the largest state in the nation to require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools. The Go more PR