CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A magnetic pull toward materials Growing up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with engineer parents who worked in the state's silver mining industry, MIT senior Maria Aguiar developed an early interest in materials. The star garnet, the state's mineral, is still her favorite. It's a sheer coincidence, though, that her undergraduate thesis also focuses on garnets. Her research explores ways  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Announces 2025 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and collaborate with educators. The list can be found at www.ala. more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, May 23 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release: * * * Albanese Government investment in defence industry provides critical support for local manufacturing and jobs The Albanese Government has awarded grants to more than 50 businesses across the country that provide priority defence capabilities with the funding supporting hundreds of jobs and a future made in Australia. The first rounds of the Defence Industry Development Grants program  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Votes No on Republican Budget that Cuts Medicaid WASHINGTON - Early this morning, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) voted no on Republicans' dangerous Republican budget that cuts essential benefits including Medicaid and SNAP. WATCH Ansari speak following the bill's party-line passage. "House Republicans just pushed through a budget that betrays the American people," said Rep. Ansar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Adam R. Telle, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, from a May 13, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, members of the Committee, and the staff of the Armed Services Committee. It is an honor to have been nominated by President Trump to serve as the 14th Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. I would li more PR

WACO, Texas, May 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Expert: Top 3 Effects of Tariffs on the Global Supply Chain Supply chain expert Ade Oyedijo, Ph.D., explains how tariffs are reshaping the global trade environment By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin and Abbey Ferguson Tariffs - broadly defined as government-imposed taxes placed on imported and export goods - are a central force in shaping supply chains, especially in today's interconnected global economy. The broader i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Hirono Introduce the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act (REAHYA), legislation to authorize federal grants for comprehensive sex education programs and youth sexual health services, and end funding for harmful Title V abstinence-only p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Congratulates 2025 OK-04 Congressional Art Competition Winners | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Oklahoma - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma's Fourth District: Lillian Dai of Norman, Oklahoma has been named the first-place winner. Dai attends Norman North High School and studies art under he more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Driven by values: Administrator guides OSU Agriculture's research path Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu A career can be shaped not only by the work you do, but also by the people you met and the lasting impact you leave. Now serving as associate vice president of agricultural research for OSU Agriculture, Scott Senseman l more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 23 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College celebrates nearly 500 graduates at 62nd Commencement By Robbyn Hopewell The familiar lilt of distant bagpipes drew family and friends into a frenzy under the massive white tent on South Beach Field at the start of Eckerd College's 62nd Commencement on May 18. They rushed to get photos of the 497 graduates as they processed across campus for the final time--passing by Armacost Library, residence more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Educational leaders recognized at Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine's top educational leaders were honored at Faculty Awards Day, held Wednesday at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital. "Our faculty are improving health outcomes, training the next generation of healthcare and biomedical research leaders, and serving our community and com more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Delivers Historic Results for American Workers in First 120 Days Under New Leadership, Federal Agency Coordinates Vigorous Campaign Against Discrimination and Harassment at Work, Including DEI-Related Race and Sex Discrimination; Antisemitism, Anti-Christian Bias, and Other Forms of Religious Bias; and National Origin WASHINGTON - Over the past 120 days of the second Trump Adminis more PR

CALOOCAN, Philippines, May 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Elder Kearon and Cardinal David Reconnect, Minister to Parolees in the Philippines Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with His Eminence Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David in a warm and meaningful visit at the San Roque Cathedral Parish in Caloocan City on May 21, 2025. Cardinal David, affectionately  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Engaged Humanities Network Community Showcase Spotlights Collaborative Work The positive impact of community-engaged research was on full display at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) on May 2. CFAC's galleries showcased a wide array of projects, including work by the Data Warriors, whose scholars, which include local students from Nottingham High School, use math to explore societal and health issues in Syra more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 22 -- The European Economic and Social Committee issued the following news release: * * * Green skills key to meet EU's current twin transition The extraordinary Bureau meeting of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), held in Copenhagen on 19 May, underlined the importance of skills, education and lifelong learning in successfully navigating the EU's green and digital transitions. At its meeting to prepare for the upcoming Danish Council Presidency, the Bu more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 23 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Experts for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season By Gisele Galoustian The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, and forecasters are predicting an above-average year. Several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss a range of hurricane-related topics such as preparedness, evacuation planning, storm impacts more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Ferguson College alumnus protects New Mexico range in Bureau of Land Management role Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu A range management education from Oklahoma State University set Nolan Craun on the path to a career at the Bureau of Land Management. Seven years after earning his bachelor's and master's degrees from the OSU Dep more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 23 -- Florida International University Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work issued the following news: * * * How a once aspiring animal caretaker became an award-winning social work educator Dr. Nicole Fava, an associate professor at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, was named Miami-Dade County's 2025 National Association of Social Work's (NASW) Educator of the Year. The award recognizes a social work educator who has demonstrated exc more PR

BRONX, New York, May 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Celebrates the Class of 2025 at 118th Diploma Ceremony By Anna Currell Fordham Law School's graduation speakers encouraged the class of 2025 to pursue their legal careers with integrity, discernment, and compassion. "As lawyers, what will you profess?" asked Dean Joseph Landau. "And as people and attorneys, what will you become? ... Will you commit to lifelong inquiry, in service of your more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Faculty Earn Recognition Across Range of Academic Fields By Kim O'Brien As Franklin & Marshall students catch a breath during summer break, members of the faculty and professional staff continue to earn accolades for their research and create an enriching academic environment all year long. This spring, faculty members across various disciplines received numerous grant and fellowship opportuni more PR

BRIGHTON, England, May 23 (TNSrep) -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, issued the following news: * * * Grassroots projects provide more dignified alternative to food banks, research suggests A new study (https://www.ids.ac.uk/publications/grass-roots-innovation-for-justice-in-urban-food-provisioning/) of inno more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Growing successful spores: Leader in mushroom production has a lasting impact Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu Redefining local agriculture, Virgil Jurgensmeyer used his personal experiences to create a farm-to-table success story. Now, his company, J-M Farms, is considered a national force in mushroom production, growing more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Announces Pay Raise for Army Paratroopers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers today during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hegseth made the announcement during the 82nd's All American Week, a four-day event that brings past and present paratroopers together to celebrate their service through co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Two Fallen Alabamians Ahead of Memorial Day "We may never have met Michael or Jason, yet they courageously were willing to give their lives for their fellow Americans. We will continue to share their stories to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten." WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) honored two of Alabama's fallen soldiers and their fami more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 23 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Natalie Moerer Honored with College of Education Spring 2025 Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Award Idaho State University's Department of Teaching and Educational Studies recently awarded the Spring Outstanding Cooperating Teacher award to Natalie Moerer at a surprise assembly at Hansen Elementary School. The Department of Teaching and Educational Studies maintains strong and meaningful partnerships with sch more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Innovation and dedication: Ferguson alumnus provides honorable service to agricultural engineering Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu From small-town beginnings to groundbreaking research, Michael Buser has dedicated his career to improving the field of agricultural engineering. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Buser watched hi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 23 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, Department of Education, award over $200,000 to expand career-connected opportunities for students this summer 12 STEM BEST Program model partner schools will each receive up to $20,000 to extend work-based learning experiences through new summer pilot program * The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Educati more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Learning how to predict rare kinds of failures On Dec. 21, 2022, just as peak holiday season travel was getting underway, Southwest Airlines went through a cascading series of failures in their scheduling, initially triggered by severe winter weather in the Denver area. But the problems spread through their network, and over the course of the next 10 days the crisis ended up strandin more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, May 23 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: * * * MC's Principals' Institute offers advanced training to bolster school admins' professional growth The Principals' Institute at Mississippi College will host a diverse group of school administrators from across the state for an intensive professional development seminar Sunday-Friday, June 1-6, in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center on MC's Clinton campus. Housed within the MC Department of Teache more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Meating demands: USDA-funded training boosts skills and efficiency Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu When the Oklahoma meat processing industry faced the challenge of finding qualified workers, Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center team sought a way to help. "After COVID-19, many  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 23 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * School of Medicine graduate honored with Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award By Katherine Lybarger Mercer University presented Doctor of Medicine graduate Myles Nicholas Duncan with one of its highest honors, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, during medical school commencement on May 3 in Macon. This elite recognition is awarded annually to one graduating senior from Mercer's undergraduate programs and one graduatin more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Department of Nursing Awarded $1M Grant from Bedford Falls Foundation Transformational Funding to Advance Need-Based Scholarships, Faculty Development, and Student Success Initiatives BALTIMORE - Morgan State University's (MSU) School of Community Health and Policy (SCHP) Department of Nursing has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation DAF to supp more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * N.C. Farm to School calendar contest winners announced Thirteen budding student artists were recently chosen as winners in the annual Farm to School Calendar Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Grange. Each month depicts the art of a student and represents a different commodity. The calendar also includes daily facts about agricult more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI Today, 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. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.1 Million to Environmental Education Projects that Foster Environmental Stewardship Among Youth and Adults The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $1,173,789 in Environmental Education Grants to 68 environmental education projects that will promote environmental stewardship across Pe more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Everything you need to know about W&M's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics William & Mary's first new school in 50 years launches this summer. By Susan Corbett William & Mary's first new school in 50 years -- the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics -- launches this July. Bringing together four of the university's units -- applied science, computer science, data science and physics -- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSq) -- Data reveals notable differences between traditional public schools and charter schools when it comes to teacher unionization rates, retention, and salaries. Generally, traditional public school teachers are significantly more likely to be union members and tend to have higher retention rates and salaries compared to their counterparts in charter schools. Union Membership Statistics consistently show a substantial gap in union membership between teachers in traditi more ST

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Raising the bar: Assistant professor helps expand environmental science curriculum Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu Growing up in Norman, Oklahoma, Julie LaBar never imagined she would find herself in Stillwater, shaping the next generation of environmental scientists. However, as an assistant professor for Oklahoma State U more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 23 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Develop Gene Therapy That Can Target Airway and Lungs via Nasal Spray For gene therapy to work well, therapeutic molecules need to be efficiently delivered to the correct locations in the body--a job commonly given to adeno-associated viruses (AAV). To improve the AAV's ability to deliver therapeutics specifically to the lungs and airway, Mass General Brigham researchers developed and a more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 22 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Snapshots From Route 66: One Student's Journey to Newhouse LA Malcolm Taylor prepares to embark on a 2,000 mile trip on Route 66 to get to the Newhouse LA program. "If you ever plan to travel west, travel my way, take the highway that's the best." It's been nearly 80 years since Nat King Cole uttered the now famous lyrics, "Get your kicks on Route 66," but still to this day long distance drivers are enjoying  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Building while battling headwinds Don Torry and SIU's ascent in research At first glance, the story of Dr. Don Torry's career reads like a classic academic success: a small-town kid from Washington, Illinois, inspired by great teachers and a love of learning, rises through the ranks to become a leading researcher in reproductive immunology. But behind each achievement lies a de more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 22 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Students from Ray, Miller and Veterans Memorial high schools celebrate certification awards via DMC's Continuing Education Health Care Programs with pinning ceremony at Richardson Performance Hall on Pinning event is one of 30 ceremonies highlighting health care education partnerships between college's CE division and area ISDs and academies Article by: Richard Guerrero, Jr. The partnership prepares high schoo more PR

LONDON, England, May 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Study finds unfair expectations place extra pressure on new teachers Breaking research 22nd May 2025 # Peer-reviewed Literature review This additional information is included as part of a press release labeling system introduced by the Academy of Medical Sciences and Science Media Centre. For more details click here. Brooke Cagle for unsplash * ' more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - May 23, 2025: * * * In Public Policy Groups The Environmental Business Council of New England adds Donny Goris-Kolb, Senior Environmental and Sustainability Planner at VHB Inc., to its Climate Change Committee leadership team. Goris-Kolb brings extensive expertise in environmental planning and sustainability to the committee, which focuses on addressing critical climate change issues imp more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Here's a look at research generated by U.S. colleges and universities: Antioch University: With New Poetry Collection, MFA Alum Shonda Buchanan Honors Nina Simone Baylor College of Medicine: Cell Painting Identifies Flavonoids That are Toxic to Bladder Cancer Cells Baylor College of Medicine: Ready for Space Travel? GENESTAR Can Track How Space Affects Your Health Binghamton University: Open Source - How a Classroom Assignment Can Help Improve Wikipedia Boston Universi more ST

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 23 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Transformative gift from Dr. James D. Moore '68 will benefit Eckerd College students and faculty for years By Tom Zucco A self-described "farm boy from the Appalachians," James D. Moore '68, M.D., recently made a lasting and decidedly impactful mark on Eckerd College. Made possible by a $4 million commitment from Moore and his wife, Judy: After 38 years, the Ford Apprentice Scholars Program at Eckerd has shif more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 23 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Learning Commons Earns CRLA Tutor Training Certification UA Little Rock's Learning Commons has earned certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This designation affirms the university's commitment to providing high-quality tutoring services that meet rigorous international standards. "T more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Students with Dependents Navigate College and Caregiving Three UC San Diego scholars provide insight into the student-parent experience By Tori Acuna Fresh out of high school and four months pregnant, Daisy Villanueva arrived at UC San Diego in fall 2018. Debilitating nausea and vomiting, isolation from loved ones and issues with transcripts had her convinced that her only option w more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 23 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news: * * * Rock Star: Geology Alum Helps NASA Spot Trouble from Space William Stefanov '88 Leads Disaster Mapping, Astronaut Training and Remote Sensing From the ISS By Ed Brennen When devastating wildfires swept through Southern California earlier this year, Los Angeles officials needed fast, accurate information: Where were the fires spreading? How severe was the burn damage? And where was more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 Selects Teacher of the Year Department of Health and Human Performance faculty member Michael Landram, Ph.D., received the Teacher of the Year award at Class Night. Ten years of hard work and service to The University of Scranton paid off with Michael Landram, Ph.D., earning some well-deserved and coveted recognition. Dr. Landram, associate professor in the Department of Health and Hu more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Brannon awarded Fulbright for global health AI research UTA communications scholar will teach in Germany, study how patients across cultures interact with AI in health care Grace Ellen Brannon, associate professor in the University of Texas at Arlington's Department of Communication, has received a 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbrig more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Up with the pines: NREM assistant professor brings forestry experience to OSU Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu On the west coast of India in Gir National Park, Aalap Dixit found himself as a high school student volunteering to collect Asiatic lions' scat. "It shows how simple work like that can give great insights on what more PR

BERKELEY, California, May 22 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Visionary partnership between UC Investments and Berkeley Institute for Data Science UC Investments and UC Berkeley's Institute for Data Science today (May 22) announced the formation of the AI Futures Lab, a new hub for groundbreaking research and collaboration at the intersection of AI, science and society. Backed by UC Investments, the University of California's investment arm, and the B more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 23 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * State selects 24 students for West Virginia's prestigious teaching scholarship Incoming college freshmen will receive $40,000 Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars award * Twenty-four high school seniors who graduated this year have been selected as West Virginia's sixth cohort of Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars. These students will receive the state's new more PR