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84% of Marquette Class of 2024 Report Full-time Engagement Within Six Months of Graduation (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 9 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * 84% of Marquette Class of 2024 report full-time engagement within six months of graduation 96% of full-time employed grads report being on track to achieve career goals Marquette University reports that over 84% of its 2023-24 bachelor's degree recipients are employed full time or enrolled in graduate/professional school, part of a service program, or are active military within six months of conferra more PR

AAUW Fellowship Grant Will Support Trinity Professor's First Book Project (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 9 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * AAUW Fellowship Grant Will Support Trinity Professor's First Book Project By Abby Fortuin Trinity College Assistant Professor of Language and Culture Studies and Human Rights Studies Diana Aldrete recently was awarded a fellowship to continue her research and complete her first book, Between Land and Death: Women Writing for Justice in Mexico. The yearlong American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship Progra more PR

Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise urges graduates to live meaningful lives in service to others (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise urges graduates to live meaningful lives in service to others Actor Gary Sinise, the 2025 recipient of the Nichols-Chancellor's Medal, speaks at Graduates Day. (Vanderbilt University) Award-winning actor, philanthropist and champion for military veterans Gary Sinise called on the Vanderbilt Class of 2025 to consider how service to others can fill life with purpose and be a more PR

AG Nessel Launches Revamped Elder Abuse Task Force Webpage (10)
LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Launches Revamped Elder Abuse Task Force Webpage LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has unveiled a newly redesigned webpage for the Elder Abuse Task Force. The updated site offers a more accessible and user-friendly resource for individuals seeking information on how to recognize, report, and prevent elder abuse. Michigan's Elder Abuse Task Force launched in 2019 more PR

AI Tool Uses Face Photos to Estimate Biological Age and Predict Cancer Outcomes (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 9 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * AI Tool Uses Face Photos to Estimate Biological Age and Predict Cancer Outcomes Mass General Brigham findings suggest FaceAge tool could provide objective data to help inform treatment decisions in cancer care and other chronic diseases. Eyes may be the window to the soul, but a person's biological age could be reflected in their facial characteristics. Investigators from Mass General Brigham develo more PR

Alfred University: Chemistry Professor John D'Angelo Publishes 'CURE' for the Traditional Organic Chemistry Lab (10)
ALFRED, New York, May 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry Professor John D'Angelo publishes "CURE" for the traditional organic chemistry lab Alfred University Professor Chemistry John D'Angelo recently had a paper published in the Journal of Chemical Education, "Project Time! A Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience, a CURE for the Traditional Organic Lab." The paper reviews recent efforts to enliven student lab work in D'Angelo's organic chemist more PR

ASCE Honors Class of 2025 Distinguished Members (10)
RESTON, Virginia, May 9 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * ASCE Honors Class of 2025 Distinguished Members The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced its 2025 class of Distinguished Members, which is the highest honor the Society can bestow upon a member. This year's class includes 11 of ASCE's most distinguished and active members who have made significant contributions to civil engineering throughout their c more PR

Caged Classmates: The Ethical Issues of Using Wild Animals in Education (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, May 9 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Caged Classmates: The Ethical Issues of Using Wild Animals in Education By Devan Schowe This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week; a time dedicated to expressing gratitude to teachers for their crucial role in shaping students' lives, communities, education, and development. The responsibility that teachers hold is immense; many children discover their first passions during a lesson from a memorable teacher more PR

CAIR-MA Releases New Civil Rights Report Showing Escalation of Hate Crimes and School Violence Against Muslims in Massachusetts (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MA Releases New Civil Rights Report Showing Escalation of Hate Crimes and School Violence Against Muslims in Massachusetts The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) today released its 2024 Civil Rights Report, documenting a dramatic rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes, school violence, failures in police response, and workplac more PR

Carnegie Mellon: Where Research Gets to Work (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Where Research Gets to Work Carnegie Mellon University's research enterprise delivers progress where people live, work and learn Across disciplines and domains, Carnegie Mellon University research is tackling the world's most urgent challenges where humanity and technology meet. It powers startups, reshapes policy and fuels progress across America and around the world. "CMU's research supports thr more PR

Colorado Education Association: Educators Secure Historic School Funding Victory and Legislative Wins in 2025 Session (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 9 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Educators Secure Historic School Funding Victory and Legislative Wins in 2025 Session After months of advocacy, mobilization and engagement at the Capitol, educators are celebrating a landmark legislative session that resulted in a significant turnaround in investments in public education and meaningful progress on issues affecting educators, students and communities across Co more PR

Congressman Ivey Joins Maryland Delegation & Alsobrooks in Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ivey Joins Maryland Delegation & Alsobrooks in Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump WASHINGTON, DC - As reported in The Washington Post, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) led the Maryland Democratic Delegation - U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) more PR

Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Support and Protect Our Military Chaplains (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Support and Protect Our Military Chaplains Congressman Keith Self introduced the Military Chaplains Act of 2025 alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell in an effort to support and protect military chaplains across all branches of the armed forces. Various bad actors within the Department of Defense have undermined statutory protections and retaliated against milita more PR

Cornell writers inspire kids' poetry at Ithaca Children's Garden (10)
ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell writers inspire kids' poetry at Ithaca Children's Garden A crew of Cornell creative writers lent their time and experience to guide young poets during Nature Poetry in the Garden, an event held May 3 at the Ithaca Children's Garden. The dampness of the day added detail to the creative work, and a few raindrops on notebook pages. "One of the gifts of poetry is creating community across space and time and w more PR

Diaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Neeley Camejo, a sophomore at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School and a resident of Hialeah, Florida, as the winner of this year's 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the 26th Congressional District. Neeley's art, titled " Reverence in the Currents: An Eso more PR

Dr. John Lucich Named Emeritus Professor: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence at Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 8 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Dr. John Lucich Named Emeritus Professor: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence at Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine Congratulations to Dr. John Lucic, Chair of Internal Medicine at Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM), on being named Emeritus Professor. Dr. Lucich has been a cornerstone of the MU-WCOM, shaping the Introduction to Clinical Medicine more PR

Duff Goldman Takes on Food Network's Biggest Cake Build Competition Ever in Brand-New Series Super Mega Cakes (10)
NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Duff Goldman Takes on Food Network's Biggest Cake Build Competition Ever in Brand-New Series Super Mega Cakes Legendary chef and artist Duff Goldman has been battling top-tier opponents his whole career, but the new series Super Mega Cakes pushes his skill and talent to the next level. In the six-episode series, Team Duff goes up against six teams of the  more PR

Durbin, Smith, Schneider, Stevens Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Shortages In High-Need Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Smith, Schneider, Stevens Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Shortages In High-Need Schools May 08, 2025 The Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Act would create a fully refundable tax credit for educators WASHINGTON - During Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), along with U.S. S more PR

Education's Alison Cook-Sather Partners with Students on Education Research (10)
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Education's Alison Cook-Sather Partners with Students on Education Research Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather conducts collaborative research and co-authors articles and chapters with students in the College's Education Department and through the Bryn Mawr and Haverford Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI). "Some of this work builds on ongoing research in which I am engaged," explains Cook-Sather, " more PR

Electric School Buses Do Double Duty as Power Sources in Innovative PSE Partnership (10)
BELLEVUE, Washington, May 9 -- Puget Sound Energy issued the following news release: * * * Electric School buses do double duty as power sources in innovative PSE partnership New EV fast chargers transform electric school buses into mobile power stations Bellevue, Washington (5/7/2025) Remember when school buses just took kids to and from school? Those days are changing, thanks to an exciting new collaboration between Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and local school districts, with grant funding fr more PR

Expanded Mini Tests From KU Assessment Center Will Offer Kansas Teachers More Flexibility (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Expanded mini tests from KU assessment center will offer Kansas teachers more flexibility Assessment and Technology Solutions (ATS), a center within the University of Kansas' Achievement and Assessment Institute (AAI), is supporting Kansas educators with an expanded series of instructional mini tests. The Kite Suite is a web-based application system used by the Kansas Department of Education and other educat more PR

From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education President Trump recently signed an executive order focusing on educational opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence. Among other things, it establishes a task force to promote AI-related education and tools in the classroom. Jing Lei That is a major area of focus for Dr. Jing Lei, a Syracuse University School of Education professor w more PR

GECHS Students, TAMIU Faculty Involved in Innovative Critical Cancer Therapy Research (10)
LAREDO, Texas, May 8 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * GECHS Students, TAMIU Faculty Involved in Innovative Critical Cancer Therapy Research It's not often that young students have an opportunity to be part of developing an innovative drug delivery system for targeted cancer therapy. To add to that revelatory experience, these students are also high school seniors at the Hector J. Garcia Early College  more PR

Governor Gianforte Secures $100 Million To Raise Starting Teacher Pay (10)
HELENA, Montana, May 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Secures $100 Million To Raise Starting Teacher Pay Signs into law the STARS Act * May 08 2025 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today secured historic funding to raise starting teacher pay, signing into law the STARS Act to continue incentivizing school districts to increase to baseline teacher pay. The STARS Act, or Student and Teacher Advancement for Results an more PR

Governor Hochul Celebrates New York Future Farmers of America's 100th Anniversary and Announces Construction of New FFA Building at State Fair (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates New York Future Farmers of America's 100th Anniversary and Announces Construction of New FFA Building at State Fair Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the 100th anniversary of the New York FFA organization during the organization's annual Convention, held this year on the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse -- the same location the first-ever FFA Convention was  more PR

Governor Newsom, Superintendent Thurmond announce over $618 million to support another 458 community schools (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom, Superintendent Thurmond announce over $618 million to support another 458 community schools Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that the fourth and final round of community schools implementation grants - totaling more than $618 million - were unanimously approved at the May meeting of the State Board of Educ more PR

Historic Berger Cabin Added to National Register of Historic Places (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 9 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Historic Berger Cabin Added to National Register of Historic Places Cabin is one of two remaining residential designs of master architect Fritz Benedict DENVER -- May 8, 2025 -- History Colorado is proud to announce that the Historic Berger Cabin in Aspen, Colorado, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Located at the westernmost point of Aspen's Main Street, the Berg more PR

Historical Marker Unveiled Commemorating More Than a Century of Advocacy by the Georgia Chamber (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 9 -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Historical Marker Unveiled Commemorating More Than a Century of Advocacy by the Georgia Chamber MACON - Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Historical Society, unveiled the Georgia Chamber's historical marker, located outside the Macon City Auditorium. The first Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting took place on September 16, 1913, at Macon's more PR

Inclusive Excellence awards recognize Engineering community members (10)
ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Excellence awards recognize Engineering community members The Cornell Engineering Office of Inclusive Excellence recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, faculty and staff at their Annual Awards Banquet on April 28. The banquet was co-emceed by Chimdi Anude '25 and Jeremiah "JD" James, a Ph.D. candidate, and featured remarks by Jakobi S. Davis '25, who discussed  more PR

Indiana's Wawasee Community School Corporation Strengthens Science Instruction Through New Collaboration with EdTech Leader (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana's Wawasee Community School Corporation Strengthens Science Instruction Through New Collaboration with EdTech Leader Charlotte, NC (Thursday, May 8, 2025) --Indiana's Wawasee Community School Corporation today announced a new collaboration with Discovery Education that brings to the district engaging, new, standards-aligned digital more PR

KU Researchers Conducting Statewide Assessment to Inform Literacy Improvement Among Kansas Students (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU researchers conducting statewide assessment to inform literacy improvement among Kansas students About 1 in 3 Kansas students doesn't meet fundamental levels of reading. But without data about school and educator needs and readiness to expand their literacy instruction and resources, it's difficult to fully understand what would help resolve the issue. To help define needs across the state, a University o more PR

Library of Congress Acquires Major Photography and Manuscript Collection Documenting the Chicano Movement (10)
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Acquires Major Photography and Manuscript Collection Documenting the Chicano Movement The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs, manuscripts and periodical collection of Raul Ruiz, a leading figure in the Chicano Movement in Los Angeles beginning in the 1960s. Ruiz (1940-2019) was an activist, journalist, photographer, educator and political candidate who advocated for the rights of  more PR

Loughborough University: It Costs 1,000-a-year Pounds to Send Your Child to State Primary School and 2,300 Pounds for Secondary School - New Report (10)
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * It costs pound sterling1,000-a-year to send your child to state primary school and pound sterling2,300 for secondary school - new report New research reveals that families in the UK must now cover minimum annual education costs of over pound sterling1,000 for a primary school child and nearly pound sterling2,300 for a secondary school pupil - a sharp rise that far outpaces inflation and e more PR

Loughborough University: Physicists Use Artificial Intelligence to Reveal How Layered Gases and Metals Melt (10)
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, May 8 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Physicists use artificial intelligence to reveal how layered gases and metals melt A team of physicists - including a Nobel Prize winner - has used artificial intelligence to uncover how layered materials melt and shift between physical states when confined to two dimensions. The international team, which includes Professor Tapio Ala-Nissila from Loughborough University and Aalto University, and  more PR

Makerere University Embarks on Developing E-Learning Digital Transformation Roadmap (10)
KAMPALA, Uganda, May 8 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere University embarks on developing e-Learning Digital Transformation Roadmap By Ritah Namisango Makerere University has been selected to participate in Phase 2 of the e-Learning Initiative aimed at the development of a five-year digital pedagogy transformation roadmap (2025-2030). This noble task championed by the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) through its expert team at the Institute of more PR

Marian University Honors 61 Faculty and Staff at Annual Appreciation Awards Ceremony (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 8 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Honors 61 Faculty and Staff at Annual Appreciation Awards Ceremony Marian University celebrated its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards on Friday, April 25, 2025, honoring 61 faculty and staff members for their outstanding contributions to the university community. The recipients, nominated by both leadership and peers, were recognized for their dedication to student success and excel more PR

Mass General Brigham Awards Nearly $700,000 to Waltham Public Schools (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 9 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Mass General Brigham Awards Nearly $700,000 to Waltham Public Schools NEWTON, MA - The Waltham Public Schools (WPS) have been selected as the recipient of nearly $700,000 in community health impact funding by Mass General Brigham (MGB), building on years of collaboration between the organizations. The grant was announced at the Waltham School Committee meeting May 7. The three-year, $ more PR

New Ideas for Teacher Education: Bayreuth University Vice President Led Expert Panel (10)
BAYREUTH, Germany, May 8 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * New Ideas for Teacher Education: Bayreuth University Vice President Led Expert Panel Today, the Ministries of Education and Science presented the "Master Plan for Teacher Education in Bavaria." In summer 2023, the Bavarian Gourvernment commissioned an expert panel to develop proposals for the further development of teacher training. Chair of the commission was Prof. Dr. Martin Huber, Vice President more PR

OSU Graduates Recognized as Stillwater Public Schools' Top Educators (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Graduates Recognized as Stillwater Public Schools' Top Educators Media Contact: Christy Lang | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu Eight Oklahoma State University graduates were recognized as finalists for 2025 Teacher of the Year for Stillwater Public Schools, demonstrating the substantial impact OSU alumni continue to make in local education. Michael more PR

Pacific Upwelling Much Faster at the Equator Than Scientists Thought (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, May 9 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * Pacific upwelling much faster at the equator than scientists thought New discovery shows why global climate models overestimate warming in the tropical Pacific Ocean Winds blow east to west along the equator in the Pacific Ocean. Because the Earth spins, water on the surface rips like a seam and is pushed in two directions toward the northern and southern hemispheres. more PR

Penn Fourth-year and Recent Alum Named 2025 Hertz Fellows (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year and recent alum named 2025 Hertz Fellows Eric Tao in the College of Arts and Sciences and alum Suraj Chandran are among 19 in the country chosen this year for the doctoral fellowship in applied science, engineering, and mathematics niversity of Pennsylvania fourth-year Eric Tao and Class of 2023 graduate Suraj Chandran have each been awarded a 2025 more PR

Planting Seeds of Innovation: Mercyhurst Nets $400,000 PDE Grant to Expand STEM & Vine (10)
ERIE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Planting seeds of innovation: Mercyhurst nets $400,000 PDE grant to expand STEM & Vine Mercyhurst University's innovative STEM & Vine program, launched in 2022, was designed to make STEM education more meaningful and accessible to young learners by linking scientific concepts to students' local environment. Now, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's PASmart initiative, the  more PR

Pritzker School of Law: Northwestern Perspective - Criminal Law (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Northwestern Perspective: Criminal Law By Ed Finkel The research and teaching of criminal law scholars at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law covers a wide range of academic disciplines, from social psychology to economics, along with topical issues such as the death penalty, pretrial detention, and jury behavior; and, in some cases, intersections with sociolo more PR

Researchers Identify Measure of Pulse Rate That Can Predict Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 9 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Identify Measure of Pulse Rate That Can Predict Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Mass General Brigham study suggests the new measure is more sensitive than conventional ones. Healthy hearts are adaptable, and heartbeats exhibit complex variation as they adjust to tiny changes in the body and environment. Mass General Brigham researchers have applied a new way to measure the compl more PR

Science Committee Members Demand Answers From NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Science Committee Members Demand Answers from NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions (Washington, DC) - Today, Members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a letter to Brian Stone, Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). In the letter, the Members detail the tu more PR

Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 243 spellers for historic 100th anniversary (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 243 spellers for historic 100th anniversary By Rebecca McCarter A field of 243 top young spellers will converge on National Harbor, Maryland, from May 27-29 to compete in a historic Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic American competition, which was first held on June 17, 1925, more PR

Spiritual readiness: Army Reserve chaplains train for the battlefield (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Spiritual readiness: Army Reserve chaplains train for the battlefield FORT MCCOY, Wis. - U.S. Army Reserve chaplains and religious affairs specialists are stepping beyond the classroom and into the field to better prepare for the realities of large-scale mobilization. The 88th Readiness Division is spearheading this initiative, hosting and leading the training at Fort McCoy.  Army Reserve Cha more PR

SRP Awards $200,000 in Grants to 55 Arizona Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 9 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * SRP Awards $200,000 in Grants to 55 Arizona Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects Salt River Project (SRP) today announced it will award $200,000 in STEM, history and social science grants to support 55 elementary, middle and high school classrooms across the state through its Classroom Grants Program. The SRP Classroom Grants Program aims  more PR

Statement From Nev. Gov. Lombardo on Democrats Rejecting Charter School Teacher Pay Raises (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 9 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Lombardo on Democrats Rejecting Charter School Teacher Pay Raises Yesterday, legislative Democrats removed Governor Lombardo's charter school teacher pay raises from the education budget. Please see the statement from Governor Lombardo below: "I've been clear and consistent on this. I will not sign an education budget that does not include equal pay for public charter s more PR

SUNY University at Albany: Rockefeller Student Explores AI, Government Decision-Making (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller Student Explores AI, Government Decision-Making By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (May 8, 2025) -- Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy doctoral student Tzuhao (Howard) Chen first developed a fascination for reading, and then the love of sharing what he had learned with others. That gradually sparked his interest in teaching. "During college, I had the opportunity to work on several go more PR

Suzanne Loker, emerita professor of fiber science and apparel design, dies at 77 (10)
ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Suzanne Loker, emerita professor of fiber science and apparel design, dies at 77 Suzanne Loker, an innovator in apparel education and champion for sustainability and corporate responsibility, died April 12 at age 77, from cancer. Loker, a professor emerita in fiber science and apparel design in the College of Human Ecology (CHE), was awarded Faculty Fellow status by the International Textile and Apparel Associati more PR

Toyota Mississippi Experience Center Awarded LEED Platinum Certification (10)
PLANO, Texas, May 8 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Mississippi Experience Center Awarded LEED Platinum Certification One of Five in Mississippi for Green Building Council's Highest Level of Distinction BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (May 8, 2025) - Platinum is the new gold standard at Toyota Mississippi after its Experience Center received a LEED Platinum certification. The 15,000-square foot facility opened in June 2022 with an innova more PR

Two Notre Dame Law Students Awarded 2025 Shaffer Public Interest Fellowship to Advance Justice for Underserved Communities (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 8 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Two Notre Dame Law Students Awarded 2025 Shaffer Public Interest Fellowship to Advance Justice for Underserved Communities Published: May 07, 2025 Author: Sophie Miller Gwendolyn Loop and Noah Austin, both third-year students at Notre Dame Law School, have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 Thomas L. Shaffer Public Interest Fellowship. The fellowship will support their work advanc more PR

University of Aberdeen: Student's Wartime Diaries Reveal Vital Rooftop Role (10)
ABERDEEN, Scotland, May 8 -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: * * * Student's wartime diaries reveal vital rooftop role As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the wartime diaries of a University of Aberdeen student have revealed insights into how everyday life continued - as well as the rather unusual duties undertaken by undergraduates during the Blitz. Mary Newlands, who graduated in 1942 with a degree in English, history, more PR

University of Arkansas: Gift Establishes Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Gift Establishes Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce A $1.5 million gift to the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A established the Andy and Mary Murray Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce. The purpose of the gift is to attract and recruit a highly qualified faculty member to serve as chair, support industry-focused research, attend and host conferences on the future of commerce a more PR

University of Warwick Business School: Male Teachers Face Bias When Applying for Jobs, Study Shows (10)
COVENTRY, England, May 8 -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: * * * Male teachers face bias when applying for jobs, study shows Male teachers and teaching assistants face discrimination when applying for jobs in England's schools, new research from Warwick Business School shows. Netflix drama Adolescence has captured the public imagination with its stark portrayal of teenage life, prompting England football manager Gareth Southgate to call for more male rol more PR

USU Nurses Forge Readiness in Extreme Environments: Dive and Mountain Training Pushes Boundaries (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 8 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * USU Nurses Forge Readiness in Extreme Environments: Dive and Mountain Training Pushes Boundaries From the peaks of Vermont to the depths off Key West, specialized USU Graduate School of Nursing readiness training hones military nurses for any operational challenge. By Zachary Willis Forget the sterile halls of a typical hospital. For aspiring advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) at the Uni more PR

Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans aligned in opposition to federal funding cuts, deeply divided on presidential powers (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans aligned in opposition to federal funding cuts, deeply divided on presidential powers * Across party lines, Tennesseans overwhelmingly oppose cuts to major programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans services * There is broad opposition to cutting research funding for hospitals and universities * Inflation is a top concern, regardless of party affiliat more PR

Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2025 Founder's Medalists (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2025 Founder's Medalists In recognition of their remarkable scholarly dedication and outstanding achievements, Vanderbilt University celebrated the Founder's Medalists for the Class of 2025 during the Graduates Day event on May 8 as part of the university's Commencement celebration. Since 1877, the university has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with top  more PR

West Africa Women's Congress Inspires Faith, Unity and Empowerment (10)
LONDON, England, May 8 -- The Salvation Army International issued the following news: * * * West Africa Women's Congress inspires faith, unity and empowerment More than 1,600 delegates from Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso attended the conference, themed Woman, Do Not Cry, from 25 to 27 April. The delegates were joined by Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham (World President of Women's Ministries), Commissioner Shelley Hill (World Secretary for Women's M more PR