BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 28 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * 24 WKU Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad 24 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2025 application cycle, more than all other public universities in Kentucky combined. The Gilman Scholarship broadens the student population that studies or interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * A Legacy in Flight: Snake River Valley Chapter Hosts Inaugural 'Generations of Airpower' Panel In a powerful tribute to service, sacrifice, and aviation heritage, AFA's Snake River Valley Chapter hosted its inaugural Generations of Airpower Heritage Panel on May 22 at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho. Drawing more than 50 guests from across the Treasu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA-Honored Teachers Defy Gravity, Bring STEM Education to Space Four educators who have been honored by AFA's Teacher of the Year program were selected to participate in a unique microgravity research program through the "Embedded Teacher Program." Aboard a specially equipped aircraft flying at 20,000 feet, the teachers experienced microgravity through a s more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, May 27 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State awarded $2.3M to advance innovation in NC agriculture The AI-enhanced robotic microscope will streamline parasite analysis in livestock, poultry By Bret Yager BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University researcher Dr. Zachary Russell, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from NCInnovation (NCI) to develop an AI-enhanced rob more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ASCO: MD Anderson's Christopher Flowers honored for teaching and mentorship Christopher Flowers, M.D., division head of Cancer Medicine and chair of Lymphoma/Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will be honored with the Jamie Von Roenn Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 27 -- SICK AG, Waldkirch, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12315384 B2, initially filed Jan. 13, 2023) developed by three inventors Christoph Hofmann, Waldkirch, Germany; Jens Gebauer, Waldkirch, Germany; and Heiko Steinkemper, Waldkirch, Germany, for "Augmented-reality-system for teaching a user of an application." more PT

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Pamplin assistant professor named Governor's Teaching Fellow In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live, work and learn, Trent Kays, PhD, assistant professor and director of college composition in the Department of English and World Languages of the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is leading an important conversation on how educators can adapt more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 28 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana's Class of 2025 recognized at commencement ceremony On Saturday, Augustana College recognized 555 candidates for graduation at the 165th commencement ceremony. The commencement address was given by The Honorable Eric Sorensen, U.S. Representative, Illinois District 17. Ocean Keola Akau '25, a psychology major from Pana'ewa, Hawaii, was the featured student speaker. President Andrea Talentino: "You  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Psychology professor wins NSF CAREER award Major grant funds language learning research By Katie Liu Kids seem to pick up new languages faster than adults, which might feel especially grating after wrestling through another Duolingo lesson. But is there a different way to promote language learning in adults? This is one of the central questions of Sung-Joo Lim's work funded by a new National Science Foun more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 28 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Beyond words: A deep dive into nonverbal communication By Bob Curley In Japanese culture, a geisha is a traditional entertainer, highly respected for her skill in dance and singing. In the West, however, "geisha girls" are often wrongly viewed as women of the night -- a massively insulting stereotype and cultural faux pas. It's the kind of erroneous assumption students in Bryant's "Intercultural Communic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero delivered her farewell remarks today, reflecting on 23 years of federal service. Speaking at The Brookings Institution, Romero, who served under four presidents, expressed gratitude for her career dedicated to ensuring the financial system serves everyone, not just "powerful interests." * * * Here is the text of the remarks: Thank you to Brookings for inviting me to give my farewell remarks more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 27 -- An inventor from Tamarac, Florida, Jorge Luis Torres has been awarded a patent (No. US 12315385 B1, initially filed Nov. 30, 2021) for "Device for learning or teaching computer programming." more PT

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Kurt Miceli, medical director for Do No Harm, from a May 21, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Wilson, and members of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, thank you for the invitation and opportunity  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- The American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence issued the following commentary on May 27, 2025: * * * Encourage Summer Reading at Home: Parents Edition By Melanie Olmstead Summer offers a perfect opportunity for families to relax, recharge, and build strong habits. Without the chaos of the school year, kids can work on developing skills indepently--like reading! When parents actively encourage summer reading, they help their children avoid the sum more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Charles Marino, former senior law enforcement advisor of the Homeland Security and CEO of Sentinel, from a May 20, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining Threats to ICE Operations." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today to testify regarding the numerous curr more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on May 27, 2025: * * * Wow, what another great FCPS week!! So many amazing events and so little time ;>) As I travel across this amazing school division, I continue to be inspired by all that each of you do to provide a world class educational experience for each and every student in our care. I am often reminded of Helen Keller's thoughts: "Alone we can do so more PR

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 28 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Muller: It's the journey that stimulates me Bayern Munich stalwart on relentless preparation, his role as a 'space investigator' and enjoying Bavaria's beer gardens. * Thomas Muller talks all things FIFA Club World Cup * Bayern's 'space investigator' is looking forward to clashing with a variety of different teams * Tournament in the USA brings an end to Muller's time more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Grants for Maryland Institutions of Higher Learning to Help Address Teacher Shortage and Support Displaced Federal Employees ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission will provide $1 million in grants to 11 colleges and universities to support new career paths for displaced federal workers. Through the Teacher Quali more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released the following opening statement from a May 21, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Whitewashing history. Creating a conservative boogeyman. Using a racist dog-whistle. These are the Left's accusations whenever Americans call out the toxic ideolo more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 27 -- NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12311540 B2, initially filed Nov. 23, 2022) developed by three inventors Tamotsu Kuribayashi, Nagano, Japan; Tetsuya Inomata, Nagano, Japan; and Wataru Murata, Nagano, Japan, for "Industrial robot and teaching method for industrial robot." more PT

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Interdisciplinary Group to Develop New Strategies for Reducing the Nuclear Threat This week, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) will convene the first meeting of an interdisciplinary group of experts to consider new strategies to reduce reliance on nuclear weapons and less risky approaches to global security. The group will bring a unique approach to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute, in its issue brief titled "What Do College Students Do All Day? The Answer Isn't Studying," reveals a concerning trend of declining study habits among American four-year college students. Authored by Frederick M. Hess and Greg Fournier, the brief, issued in May 2025, argues that students are devoting far less time to academic pursuits than in previous generations, necessitating a fundamental reset of expectations by college leadership. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute, in its issue brief titled "The "Nation's Report Card" Is Out: Here's What the Results Tell Us About America's Schools," presents a comprehensive analysis of student achievement in reading and math across the United States. Authored by Jennifer Weber, the report, issued in May 2025, confirms a long-term crisis marked by stagnating or declining student performance despite significant federal spending and numerous reform initiatives over deca more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute, in its issue brief titled "It's Time for College Professors to Teach," argues that teaching and mentoring have become secondary concerns at many of the nation's four-year colleges, with detrimental effects on costs, student outcomes, and campus culture. This critical analysis, authored by Frederick M. Hess and Richard B. Keck, was issued in April 2025. The report contends that the nation's most expensive colleges often feature faculty teach more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 28 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette University wins three Public Relations Society of America Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter Paragon Awards The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University received three Public Relations Society of America Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter Paragon Awards, a competition that recognizes excellence in public relations and communications professionals from across the region. Marque more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke out today on WBLS 107.5 FM's "Caribbean Fever," addressing a recent federal investigation and drawing parallels to historical figures like Malcolm X, Dr. King, and Medgar Evers who faced targeting. Mayor Eric Adams recalled facing 35 years in prison for a seemingly minor inquiry, with the Justice Department ultimately intervening. He referenced the dropped charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin as another example of Bl more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 28 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College and Universidad Argentina de la Empresa Sign Memorandum of Understanding Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate academic collaboration between the two leading institutions on artificial intelligence (AI), business, technology, culinary and engineering. "We are excited to partner with Univer more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 28 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Quantum leap Miami student taking quantum computing by storm, helping university to lead in cutting-edge field By Shelly Kelley Miami University has long been celebrated as a national leader in its academic programs. Now, it embarks on a bold journey to establish itself at the leading edge of an exciting new frontier: quantum computing. Set to launch in August, the Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing program -- t more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 28 -- The Madison Metropolitan School District issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * MMSD Grow Your Own to Associate Degree Program Celebrates First Graduate, Paves Path for Future Educators The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is celebrating a significant milestone for its Grow Your Own (GYO) to Associate Degree program, which aims to support career advancement for current employees while addressing the continued workforce need for dedica more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, May 28 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NPSA Hosts Discussion on Upholding the Naturopathic Physician Oath By Giuliana Denicolo On May 9, NUHS Naturopathic Professional Student Association (NPSA) invited former NUHS instructor Louise Edwards, ND, LAc, to highlight the importance of equity, empathy and integrative medicine within the naturopathic physician's oath. Dr. Edwards owned a full-time private practice in Durango, CO until more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New SEMI M.Eng. pathway trains systems engineers for careers in tech As the worldwide need for efficient, resilient manufacturing systems grows rapidly, so does the demand for skilled engineers to develop these systems. The Cornell Systems Engineering M.Eng. program has developed the Semiconductor, Manufacturing, and Industrial (SEMI) Engineering pathway to meet this need. Students enrolled in the pathway will b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * PASSHE Universities Graduate 21,000 Students, Bolstering the Workforce and Filling In-Demand Jobs Nearly 70% of graduates earn degrees for STEM, health care, business and other jobs in high demand PASSHE universities serve the most Pennsylvania students of any four-year college or university system * Approximately 21,000 students graduated from univ more PR

NEW YORK, May 27 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Peacekeepers in Abyei Win Top United Nations Military, Police Awards The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award.  Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana will receive the Military Gender Advocate Award and Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone will receive the Woman Police Officer of the Ye more PR

SHARON, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Student awarded for excellence in Physical Therapist Assistant program SHARON, Pa. -- Patrick Connacher, physical therapist assistant student at Penn State Shenango, was awarded the 2024 Donna Boucher Award by the Northwest District of the American Physical Therapy Association - Pennsylvania (APTA-PA). According to the organization's website, Donna Boucher was a long-standing and more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 27 As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 18 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Jonna Belanger, associate teaching professor of kinesiology and chair of the University Fa more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale among 21 U.S. universities named top for research and opportunity CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is part of an extraordinary group. It is one of only 21 institutions in the country to be included on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education's lists for Research 1 and Opportunity Colleges and Universities. "Many institutions ca more PR

TURLOCK, California, May 27 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Kicks Off 65th Commencement with Celebration of College of Science Graduates Former NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez Receives Honorary Doctorate and Joins President Rios-Ellis in Recognizing First-Generation Graduates and Student Success Under a beautiful blue sky with cheers echoing across the University Amphitheatre, Stanislaus State kicked off its 65th Commencement Tuesday, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- The American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence issued the following commentary on May 27, 2025: * * * Support Summer Reading: Teacher Edition By Melanie Olmstead Summer Reading is Crucial: Practical Tips for Teachers Summer is a time when many students lose ground in reading. In fact, students can lose up to a month of reading progress over the summer if they don't read regularly. Encouraging summer reading is a shared responsibility. Certainly, more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 27 -- An inventor from Loveland, Colorado, Morgan D. Benedict has been awarded a patent (No. US 12315383 B1, initially filed Feb. 26, 2024) for "System for teaching grammatical structure of sentences." more PT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Predicting Underwater Landslides Before They Strike A new method for predicting underwater landslides may improve the resilience of offshore facilities. Below ocean wind farms, oil rigs and other offshore installations are mammoth networks of underwater structures, including pipelines, anchors, risers and cables, that are essential to harness the energy source. But much more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Timur Hammond's 'Placing Islam' Receives Journal's Honorable Mention A book authored by Timur Hammond, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, received an honorable mention in the 2025 International Journal of Islamic Architecture (IJIA) Book Award competition. The awards committee described his book, "Placing Islam: Geographies of Connecti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Appoints Kurt Blomgren to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Minnesota WASHINGTON, May 27, 2025-- The Trump Administration recently appointed Kurt Blomgren as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota. Blomgren joined the Minnesota FSA team on May 5, 2025. "When America's f more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 27 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Colorado. *** Device and Method for Atrial Tachyarrhythmia Detection ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 27 -- MEDTRONIC, INC., Minneapolis, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12311182 B2, initially filed Feb. 10, 2022) developed by eight inventors Saul E. Greenhut, Denver, Colorado; Mark L. Brown, North Oaks, Minnesota; Vincent P. Ganion, Blaine, Minnesota; Yanina Grinberg, Plymouth, Minnesota; Troy E. Jack more ST

PASADENA, California, May 27 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Michael Manta Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar Michael Manta, a fourth-year undergraduate in mathematics, has been awarded the prestigious Knight-Hennessy scholarship for graduate studies at Stanford University. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program supports students who demonstrate leadership, independent thinking, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world with  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 28 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Computer scientist wins Athlete of the Year Award for adaptive skiing technique By Carly Bowling Like many students, Mike Adams would tell you skiing down a snowy slope is the perfect activity to decompress from the stresses of life as a University of New Mexico Ph.D. student in Computer Science, but Adams's unique approach to skiing led him to become the Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico's (ASP more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Workshop on GenAI and learning assessment University of Phoenix academic leadership join national conference of Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education By Sharla Hooper Drs. Eric Page and Gretchen Meyers to lead a skill development workshop on using generative AI in learning assessment University of Phoenix academic assessment leaders Eric Page, Ed.D., senior mana more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Shaun Harper, a provost professor of education, public policy and business at the University of Southern California, from a May 21, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Culture centers and multicultural affairs offices, programs and activities, resources, and s more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 28 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * UOPX Establishes AI Research Group University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies leaders and scholars pursue Generative AI research By Sharla Hooper Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research leads multiple GenAI projects exploring the transformation of education The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies proudly announces the establishment of the Phoenix AI Rese more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Uplifting Caribbean Studies in the Life of Liberal Arts Education Bryn Mawr's Africana Studies program and the Tri-Co Caribbean Studies Working Group recently held a full day of public lectures on centuries-long hemispheric histories, cultures, and politics of Caribbean life in the archipelago and its diasporas. During the afternoon of April 22, the Program in Africana Studies hosted its inaugural Miriam J more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC professor's research on ancient sloths earns national recognition When Dr. Tim Gaudin arrived at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 30 years ago, his sights were set on teaching. "I wanted to be at a place where teaching was valued and important," said Gaudin, a UC Foundation professor in the Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science. "That's  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 28 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC to launch psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing will launch a new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program in fall 2025 to help meet urgent workforce needs across the region and state. The PMHNP concentration, part of UTC's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, offers two pathw more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Welcome Summer with Wellness Offerings This June at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole With the stunning backdrop of the Tetons as inspiration, reconnect with nature and wellness this June with The Spa at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole and a series of summer programs and new treatment offerings. "This summer, we're embracing the changing of more PR