BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * 2025 Faculty Awards The awards/recognitions/funding below were granted to faculty at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony: * Kaylea Blaise Berard, Senior Lecturer in Spanish | McPherson Fellow Award * Patrick Melvin, Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Rosalyn R. Schwartz Teaching Award * Alicia Walker, Professor of History of Art | The Catherine Fales Fellowship * Jiyoon (June) Kim, Associate Professo more PR

ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas, May 22 -- Henderson State University issued the following news release: * * * AACSB extends accreditation for Henderson's College of Business AACSB International has extended its accreditation for Henderson State University's College of Business. AACSB is the global standard-setting body for business education. "Henderson's commitment to maintaining its AACSB accreditation demonstrates that we are serious about delivering a quality education and constantly improving,"  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- A groundbreaking study conducted in Nigeria has revealed the transformative potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving learning outcomes, particularly in low-resource settings. The research, titled "From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Evaluating the Impact of Generative AI on Learning Outcomes in Nigeria," found that a six-week virtual tutoring program leveraging Microsoft Copilot (powered by GPT-4) significantly boosted English language proficien more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following written testimony by Thomas Miller, a resident fellow in health policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "The MATCH Monopoly: Evaluating the Medical Residency Antitrust Exemption." The MATCH is the National Resident Matching Program. * * * Summary Points * Projected problems of shortages and imbalances in physi more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, May 21 -- Antioch University issued the following news: * * * With New Poetry Collection, MFA Alum Shonda Buchanan Honors Nina Simone When Shonda Buchanan was in her twenties, she had a dream of writing a book of poems about singer, classical pianist, and Civil Rights activist Nina Simone, but the prospect of writing a book about someone else's story was intimidating. At the time, she was in the beginning stages of crafting her own first memoir--published years later as  more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, May 21 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State nursing program receives $1 million commitment from Bedford Falls Foundation By Courtney Roberts BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University has received a $1 million commitment from the Bedford Falls Foundation in support of its pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program in the Beaver College of Health Sciences. The funds will provide significant scholarship support for  more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, May 22 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * 5 School of Molecular Sciences students awarded prestigious NSF fellowships They are part of a group of 10 Sun Devils receiving the highly competitive honor for 2025 By Jenny Green The School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University is celebrating the outstanding achievement of five of its students -- Sukaina Al-Hamedi, Leslie Bustamante Hernandez, Lauren Harstad, Gabriella Cerna and Ikumi Ellis --  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Big Beautiful Bill Repeals IRS 1099-K Venmo Tax One of the biggest wins in the House Republican tax package, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," is the repeal of the Biden IRS 1099-K paperwork law. This change protects millions of Americans from being hit with surprise IRS forms just for using everyday payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App. Repeals the IRS 1099-K Venmo Tax P more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Bourque Named 2025 UW Haub Fellow at Ucross The University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources has selected Maggie Bourque as the 2025 Haub Fellow at Ucross. This distinguished residency supports work at the intersection of the environment, creativity and place-based inquiry. Bourque, a teacher and scholar whose work explores the relationships between people and the places they in more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 22 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * Criminal Defense and Advocacy Clinic Leads Charge in Getting Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors By Teresa Novellino After New York State's Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) passed, and Tammara "Kisha" McCoy was entering her 14th year in prison, she sought relief under the law, hoping her experience with domestic violence would persuade a judge to shorten the indeterminate life sentence she r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 21, 2025: * * * Episcopal Church Refuses to Help White South Africans By Kali Fontanilla Remember Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who rebuked President Trump to his face the day after his inauguration? This same bishop lamented the illegal aliens who "may not be citizens or have the proper documentation" but lower American wages by being our permanent underclass "who pick our crops and clean our of more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Celebrating impact: FIU recognizes faculty who are changing the world Campus & Community By Gisela Maria Valencia Panthers are at the helm of groundbreaking research and creative activities. Whether developing antenna systems for space exploration or leading research to preserve the Everglades or producing acclaimed literary works, FIU scholar more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, May 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 21, 2025: * * * MN pension fund continues to face contribution deficiency Written by Catrin Wigfall I previously wrote about the $7 billion elephant in the room plaguing Minnesota's Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension fund. As of the plan's latest valuation study, TRA says its funded ratio  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Unveil Plans to Keep Moving SUNY, and New York State, Forward Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees today announced further investments in SUNY students, faculty, staff, and research at a time of higher education cuts across the nation. SUNY is moving forward on all four pillars that drive the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * Chicago Student Wins NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Students win $3,550 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named six local student businesses as the winners of its annual Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs dis more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 21 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * President Kelly's Spring Commencement Remarks Editor's note: President Kelly gave the following remarks as prepared for delivery at the 2025 Conferring of Degrees on May 17, 2025 Good morning, It is a truly great day to be a Captain! Today is truly a day to celebrate. We celebrate and lift up the graduates of the Class of 2025. We celebrate the families and friends who stood beside you througho more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * A Book About the Complexities of Care and Caregivers In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams explores care as a form of work, a feeling, an ethic, and an art. From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams, a professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, examines the stories we tell about care, those who do the work, and those who depend on it. These narrativ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Command employees spend the day teaching students from 15 area elementary schools about the work they do each day at the shipyard BREMERTON, Wash. - Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees joined forces at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, May 13, in support of the 2025 Kitsap Water Festival. The educational event was open to third and fourth graders from 15 Kitsap County ele more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS JOINS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN HER DISTRICT TO FIGHT FOR SCHOOLS AND EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF RESISTING TRUMP-MUSK ATTACKS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, joined with community members on May 17, 2025, at a rally in her district to discuss Donald Trump's and Elon Musk's more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 21 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Converse Welcomes Opera Guest Director, Dr. Luke Browder '13 Converse University welcomes the 2025-26 Opera Guest Director, Luke Browder, '13. Dr. Luke Browder is a Lecturer of Choral and Vocal Studies at Clemson University where he directs the Men's and Women's Choirs, teaches applied voice, and is the music director for the Clemson Players musical productions. He has been an active musician and theat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * CPS Seniors Save More Than $9 Million on College Tuition at City Colleges Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools seniors will soon graduate from high school having already earned a semester's worth of college credits for free from City Colleges of Chicago. At the Early College Milestone Celebration at UIC Forum on Tuesday, May 20, the students were celebrated for their achievements and for saving time and money more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Don't Hit Snooze on New Research About Waking Up Each Morning Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 minutes on average snoozing Even though using the snooze function on an alarm clock isn't recommen more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Richard Abbas Alley Gives $2 Million to Wilkes University School of Education Wilkes University has received a $2 million gift to support its School of Education. The gift, given by local physician and philanthropist Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, will be used to support the University's mission of providing transformative educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the study  more PR

LONDON, England, May 21 -- The University and College Union issued the following news: * * * Edinburgh University staff overwhelmingly back industrial action in row over pound sterling140million cuts and job losses Staff at the University of Edinburgh have today backed industrial action in a dispute over senior management's plans to cut pound sterling140million from the university's annual budget and refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies. In the ballot of University and College Union ( more PR

EMPORIA, Kansas, May 21 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * National Spotlight Shines on Educators: 'CBS Mornings' Introduces the 2025 Class of the National Teachers Hall of Fame In a powerful moment celebrating the extraordinary impact of America's teachers, five exceptional educators were introduced this morning (Monday, May 19) as the National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on "CBS Mornings." With a collective 135 years of classroom experience spanning from Ne more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 ready to 'live every day like it's game day' Gettysburg College's 190th Commencement celebrated the diverse and accomplished Class of 2025 with inspiring reflections on connection, belief, and the impact of higher education. On Saturday, May 17, under the open and sunny sky on the north lawn of Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College proudly celebrated its 190th Commencement Ceremony, honoring more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by William B. Feldman, a pulmonologist and health services researcher at Harvard Medical School, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "The MATCH Monopoly: Evaluating the Medical Residency Antitrust Exemption." MATCH is the National Resident Matching Program. * * * Chair Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, Chair Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Membe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, released the following opening statement from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "Reimagining Education: How Charter Schools Are Closing Gaps and Opening Doors": * * * Over the past 25 years, charter schools have emerged as the single most impactful reform in American public education. Designed to provide public, tuition-free alt more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * How innovation is driving cancer prevention and early detection research A medical professional in a white lab coat with a stethoscope around their neck using a tablet, with superimposed icons of molecular structures, DNA helix, human anatomy, and other health care symbols. When it comes to cancer research, each discovery brings us closer to a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beata more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 22 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Defending democracy: In an era of executive overreach, Notre Dame conference explores how citizens can safeguard freedoms Democracy erodes worldwide when executive power expands, experts warned during the University of Notre Dame's second annual Global Democracy Conference May 12-13 in Washington, D.C. A mix of scholars, policymakers and practitioners gathered  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following written testimony by James Lin, president of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Institute for Successful Living, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "The MATCH Monopoly: Evaluating the Medical Residency Antitrust Exemption." The MATCH is the National Resident Matching Program. * * * Vaccination Mandate Fallout The termination of the General Surgery Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Sherman Marek, founder and principal attorney of Marek Health Law, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "The MATCH Monopoly: Evaluating the Medical Residency Antitrust Exemption." The MATCH is the National Resident Matching Program. * * * Dear Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportun more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, May 21 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Digital learning: In the hybrid classroom, tech meets teaching -- and enhances it By Fernando Carneiro On a fall evening in McMaster's Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH 104), instructor Mike Justason faced a group of 18 engineering students -- some in person, others tuning in from home. As he displayed his handwritten lecture notes using a digital tablet, a student's voice suddenly echoed through the classroom. It wasn' more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * MediaLab@FAU Partnership with PolCom, Mainstreet Sees Polls Published By Jonathan Fraysure Florida Atlantic University's MediaLab@FAU has seen continued success obtaining coverage for its students' original reporting. The program recently partnered with the FAU Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Re more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on May 21, 2025: * * * Governor Stein's Statement on the House Budget Proposal Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the NC House budget proposal: "The House's proposed budget isn't perfect. But I am pleased that the House raises teacher pay to make North Carolina's starting teacher salaries the second-highest in the Southeast and rewards our state employees with a rai more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 22 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Success Team at MSU supports professional growth, success STARKVILLE, Miss.--A new initiative focusing on Mississippi State's faculty members ensures they have an abundance of resources and support to thrive at the university, which has been cited as a "Great College to Work For" for nine consecutive years. The Faculty Success Team, under the umbrella of faculty affairs in the Office  more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, May 22 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NPSA Hosts Alumnus Dr. Michael Robinson to Speak on Lessons Learned During His Frist Year of Practice Ownership with NUHS Students By Giuliana Denicolo On May 9, the NUHS Naturopathic Professional Student Association (NPSA) invited Alumnus Dr. Michael Robinson, ND '19, MS, CNS, LDN, ONC, CFMP to speak with NUHS students about the lessons he learned in the first 12-months of opening his practi more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, May 21 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of animal species threatened by climate change, novel analysis finds CORVALLIS, Ore. - A novel analysis suggests more than 3,500 animal species are threatened by climate change and also sheds light on huge gaps in fully understanding the risk to the animal kingdom. The study (Link is external) was published today in BioScience. "We're at the start of an existential crisis for the Earth's more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon's Tillamook School District 9 to Enhance Science Curriculum with New EdTech Resources Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) --Oregon's Tillamook School District 9 (TSD) today announced that it has selected a suite of engaging edtech resources from Discovery Education to enhance science instruction in grades K-6. Discovery Educat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for summer 2025 From the art of landscape painting to the exploration of iconic movies and the history of beer, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is offering an exciting lineup of summer courses for the 50-plus community. With engaging topics in music, history, literature, wellness and more, OLLI provides a wealth of opportunities for l more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI WASHINGTON - Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI" : "Whitewashing history. Creating a conservative boogeyman. Using a racist dog-whistle. "These are the Left's  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Governor Shapiro Visits Scranton School District to Highlight Historic Investments in K-12 Education and Real Results for Pennsylvania Students, Underscoring the Need for his Budget Proposal As students across the Commonwealth benefit from historic funding secured by Governor Shapiro for K-12 education, the Scranton School District is putting those resources to work  more PR

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects By Joslyn Neiderer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary research projects. These grants support collaborative projects led by Penn State faculty who aim to generate innovative solutions to complex challe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Testifies Against Food Assistance Cuts at Middle of Night Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement before the House Rules Committee, as Republicans pushed forward with their plan to cut $300 billion from food assistance programs t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Registration Open for Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference July 8-10 in Las Vegas The inaugural SEICon event in 2024 featured this large contingent from the Falk College and Syracuse University. Representatives will once again play prominent roles during SEICon II July 8-10 in Las Vegas. The second annual Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon)--named by Zoomph as one of the best s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. David J. Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 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 to shine light on a critical subject that impacts each one of us, as well as the ones we love: mental health. Established by Congress in 1949, May was designated as Mental Health Awareness Month to increase awareness of the importance of men more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, May 21 -- The Seattle University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 jubilantly celebrates graduation, transition to legal careers By Nicole Jennings More than 170 JD, LLM, and MLS graduates, with their families and friends excitedly watching, marked the culmination of their legal education with the receipt of diplomas and hoods during Seattle University School of Law's May Commencement Ceremony at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall on Saturday morning. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Champions the Benefits of Community Colleges During HELP Committee Hearing Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) participated in a hearing today on the state of higher education in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP). As someone who attended a community college, Senator Marshall spoke about his own experience that allowed him to r more PR

STANFORD, California, May 22 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Student-led Initiatives Bridge Global Cultural Divides With funding from the Freeman Spolgi Institute for International Studies, students at Stanford University are making connections, learning, and listening to their counterparts in Japan, China, India, and Pakistan. As part of its efforts to teach and train future leaders and policymakers, the Freeman Spog more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Eva Moskowitz, CEO and president of national strategy and advancement at Success Academy Charter Schools, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "Reimagining Education: How Charter Schools Are Closing Gaps and Opening Doors": * * * Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. In 2006, more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Applications Open for E3 Fellowship, Designed to Enhance STEM Teaching ALBANY, N.Y. (May 21, 2025) -- For Mustafa Aksoy, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, taking part in the E3 Provost Fellowship program offered an opportunity to collaborate with fellow STEM professors and ultimately enhanced his teaching skills. "I feel that my courses are now better structured and more enjoyab more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Teacher Pensions Added to SeeThroughNY Include 26 Over $300k New York's two teacher pension systems last year had 26 retirees eligible to collect pensions of more than $300,000, according to data posted on SeeThroughNY, the Empire Center's government transparency website. Data reported from Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York (TRSNYC) reflect actual payments (which inc more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 21 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Dorte Olesen - A Scientific Pioneer Honoured with the H.C. 0rsted Bronze Medal Consultant at DTU Compute, Professor, Dr. Scient. Dorte Olesen is a female pioneer in the field of science. Her impressive career also includes nearly 40 years as the first female president of the Society for the Dissemination of Natural Science (SNU). Her tireless efforts for SNU have now been recognised with th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 22 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Timely Initiation of Statin Therapy for Diabetes Shown to Dramatically Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Mass General Brigham observational study of over 7,000 patients with diabetes showed those who started statin therapy immediately cut the risk of a cardiovascular event by a third compared to those who opted to delay statin treatment Taking a statin medication is an effective, safe, and low more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - May 22, 2025: * * * In Media PBS Honors David Attenborough with Beacon Award for Landmark Contributions to Natural History PBS has honored Sir David Attenborough with the prestigious Beacon Award, recognizing his pioneering contributions to natural history broadcasting and his lifelong advocacy for conservation. This accolade, the highest honor in public television, celebrates A more ST

BUFFALO, New York, May 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB students becoming proficient in digital dentistry techniques Courses use 3D printing, scans and virtual reality for range of dental procedures BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Not that long ago, a dentist would fill a patient's mouth with a goopy mixture of alginate or silicone to create a mold for implants, crowns or braces. It was messy, time-consuming and not always 100% preci more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Do TikTok's Viral Life Hacks Actually Help Your Mental Health? UC San Diego experts break down the science behind six of social media's most popular coping strategies and self-care trends By Sara Bock Social media is full of advice on how to feel calmer, happier and healthier: Just try a cortisol "cocktail," spend a day "rotting" in bed or manifest your dream life into reality. The more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * How to Teach in the Age of AI Academic integrity expert Tricia Bertram Gallant, director of UC San Diego's Academic Integrity Office and Triton Testing Center, answers this question in her latest book. By Jen Jordan In the age of AI, how can educators teach well and students learn best? Tricia Bertram Gallant, an internationally-renowned expert in academic integrity, answers those more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy's Future Leaders: Skaggs School of Pharmacy Celebrates Its Newest Graduates at Commencement By Monica May Smile, cheers and hugs abounded at the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Commencement celebrating the Class of 2025. Nearly 70 student pharmacists crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, buoyed by the support of family, friends and  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * SoCal LINK Leverages the Power of a Triangle to Transform Schools UC San Diego researchers, local educators and community partners join forces to advance learner-centered education in PreK-12 classrooms across Southern California By Melanie Poppel and Triveni Sheshadri A triangle is one of the strongest shapes, said Education Studies professor Alan J. Daly at the first meeting of t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 21 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: * * * UCLA Law in The Hague offers students hands-on international law experience For Ellen Park '26 and Aniq Chunara '26, spending a semester in The Hague, Netherlands, was more than an ordinary academic experience, it was a transformative immersion into the hub of international justice. The pair participated in UCLA Law in The Hague, a semester-long externship program thr more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Who Should Get an Information Systems Degree? Bridge Business and Technology with CU Denver's MS in Information Systems Whether a business is maximizing customer relationships, seeking market intelligence, or managing HR data, today's technologies are indispensable. That's why Dawn Gregg, who leads CU Denver's graduate-level information systems degree program, says the job market for AI-savvy, information more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 21 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * New book can help guide schools from overemphasis on STEM to 'STREAMS' Many students have the academic abilities to study challenging science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, but they do not feel like STEM is a place for all. The inclusion of arts, or STEAM, helped broaden the field. Now, in a new book, University of Kansas scholars reveal new ways to help all students feel like they belong  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 21 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker team narrows math teaching gaps via innovative program By Tiffany Lee A team of Husker researchers from the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education is partnering with a Nebraska-based, education-focused startup company on a project that paves the way for enhanced professional development opportunities for Nebraska's K-8 math teachers -- and better outcomes for students across the st more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * May grad looks to further climate research at Penn with Ben Franklin Fellowship Lillian Miller, a May graduate from the College, will begin graduate studies in the laboratory of Irina Marinov this summer, where she is leveraging big data to tackle ocean and climate-focused research. Key Takeaways * May graduate Lillian Miller from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, fin more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 22 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Communication students win big at Tennessee Golden Press Card Awards Inside the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Department of Communication, students spend countless hours working on projects ranging from news articles to documentaries--work that has been earning national recognition for years. On May 15, they broke their own record at the Tennessee Golden Press Card Awa more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC professor earns patent for new tech blending rehab and robotics Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu moves like someone with three calendars and no off switch--teaching, mentoring, inventing, and leading the Department of Engineering Management and Technology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His relentless pace paid off this spring when he secured his first U.S. design patent f more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, May 22 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Explore Trips immerses local elementary school students in hands-on science exploration A new program at the University of West Florida is giving local fifth grade students the opportunity to come onto UWF's campus for immersive, hands-on science exploration. UWF Explore Trips is part of the UWF Living Lab Initiative, which encour more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody students team up with Disney Books and Bloomsbury By Jennifer Kiilerich Marissa Tessier, Melanie Hundley and Elizabeth Seeker. Photo: Krystal Schmidt Convincing tweens and teens to read books can be an uphill battle. But a collaboration between two Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development students, their professor, and best-selling Disney Books author Jen Calonita more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, a professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "Reimagining Education: How Charter Schools Are Closing Gaps and Opening Doors": * * * Dear Chair and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about charter schools. My name is Genevieve Siegel-Ha more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 22 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Vitamin D Supplements Show Signs of Protection Against Biological Aging Mass General Brigham-led randomized trial suggests vitamin D can protect against telomere shortening, which is linked to risk of age-related disease Results from the VITAL randomized controlled trial reveal that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten during a more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 21 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB, ULB, UZ Brussel, and Hopital Universitaire de Bruxelles (H.U.B.) - Hopital Erasme / Institut Jules Bordet Launch Belgium's First Pancreatic Cancer Joint Research Group The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Universite libre de Bruxelles (ULB), in collaboration with UZ Brussel and Hopital Universitaire de Bruxelles (H.U.B.) - Hopital Erasme / Institut Jules Bordet, have established Belg more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 22 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on May 21, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Promotes Legislation to Help Veterans Become Teachers Hedgesville, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey held an event to promote recently-signed legislation to establish a Troops-to-Teachers program in West Virginia. The Governor was joined by students, lawmakers, supporters, and two teachers who previously served in the armed forces at He more PR