BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 16 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * "Schools must remain safe spaces of learning and growth - never of fear" * * MEPs observed a minute's silence for the victims of the school killings in Austria and the stabbing of a school assistant in France * * Statement by President Metsola on 40 years of the Schengen area MEPs remembered the school killing victims in Austria and France and marked the Schengen area's fortieth anniversary, afte more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A brief history of the global economy, through the lens of a single barge * In 1989, New York City opened a new jail. But not on dry land. The city leased a barge, then called the "Bibby Resolution," which had been topped with five stories of containers made into housing, and anchored it in the East River. For five years, the vessel lodged inmates. A floating detention center is  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * In Win for Academic Speech, Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Higher Ed is Off-Limits from Censorship Law The court also left in place a preliminary injunction preventing K-12 schools from implementing confusing bans on teaching related to race and gender * OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled today that the state's 2021 classroom censorship law  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Testifies In Support Of The STUDY Act To Promote Safe Technology Use And Protect Youth Mental Health * Boston -- Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell submitted video testimony to the Joint Committee on Education in support of the STUDY Act, a bill that seeks to create a statewide phone-free policy in schools and sets sensible standards for social me more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Reduced Textbook Costs Part of Tinerella's Legacy As Sherry Tinerella prepares to retire and conclude her 17-year tenure as a member of the Arkansas Tech University library staff, she can do so with the knowledge that she made an authentic and sustainable difference in student access. Tinerella was a driving force in the introduction and implementation of open education resources at Arkansas Tech. Th more PR

FULLERTON, California, June 18 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Future Computer Engineers Propose Purification System to Make Clean Air a Universal Right for All Students Win First Place in Engineering Social Justice Competition * Future computer engineers Tony Amin and Festo Bwogi came up with the idea to design an affordable, portable air purification system to improve indoor air quality in vulnerable communities and promote health e more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * CEAT making academic changes to propel the college forward * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is expected to see academic and leadership changes within the Division of Engineering Technology, the School of Materials Science and Engineering, the School of Civil and Environmental Engin more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * New certificate blends cultural understanding, curriculum Program helps new educators understand Indigenous experiences By Aya Ahmed Future teachers can start their careers with a better understanding of the language, culture and history of Indigenous communities. The nine-credit Indigenous Studies for Social Studies Educators certificate introduces students to basic Ojibwe, history of Indigen more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * College Republicans Slam Lombardo's Veto of Bipartisan Anti-Gun Violence Legislation, Calling It a "Betrayal" As Gun Lobby Praises Lombardo * After Joe Lombardo vetoed common-sense, bipartisan anti-gun violence legislation for a second session in a row, UNLV College Republicans president, Alex Silva, slammed him for his veto of a bill that would have helped curb gun violence by developing preve more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Comer, Greene Launch Investigation into Longstanding Security and Management Failures at U.S. Agency for Global Media WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) are conductin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Earthday.org, part of the environmental movement, issued the following news release: * * * Earthday.org Heads to Bonn for Climate Talk to Champion Global Climate Education Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. - [June 17, 2025] - EARTHDAY.ORG, EDO, the world's largest recruiter to the environmental movement, announced today that it will participate in the upcoming United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Climate Talks in Bonn, Germany, to advocate for the i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid offered a reflection on the final week of the academic year, celebrating the Class of 2025 during graduation ceremonies across the district and highlighting the achievements of students and staff alike. Reid praised the dedication of educators, the creativity of young innovators like the national ExploraVision winners from Willow Springs Elementary, and the athletic and academic successes of multiple schools. She more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * For Patients with Multiple Cancers, a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Could be Lifesaving -- or Life-Threatening For patients with colorectal cancer, outcomes differ based on the number of cancers and the order of diagnosis Key Takeaways * Order matters: The sequence of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis matters for patients with multiple primary cancers. Patients diagnosed with CRC first fare more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, June 16 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Four Luther alumni receive international English teaching assistant awards * Four Luther College graduates were awarded English teaching assistantships in Europe for the 2025-26 academic year. Kellen DeKok, Lydia Gruenwald, Alexia Murano and Cassandra Norton were selected to be teaching assistants by three different organizations with similar missions. Teaching assistants act as cultural ambassadors and promote mutua more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * From Coding a Robot to Valuable Life Skills: ORISE Boe-Bots Academy Has Something for Everyone June 17, 2025 - In today's world of technology and scientific discoveries, it's never too early to introduce children to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, especially how to understand coding. Coding is intertwined into just a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * How FSU's Stavros Center is distributing economics education around the world By Montse Zeron The study of economics transcends language and geographic barriers across the world, as individuals rely on its teachings to make better choices and live a more satisfying life. At Florida State University, the Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education is leading mu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Democrats should be more open about their faith, Senator Coons tells Jesuitical podcast * WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined Jesuitical, a podcast from America Media hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis, for an in-depth interview on Friday. Senator Coons reflected on his Protestant upbringing, expressed his belief that Democrats should be mo more PR

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * In Win for Academic Speech, Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Higher Ed is Off-Limits from Censorship Law * OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled today that the state's 2021 classroom censorship law does not apply to academic speech more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 18 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Shanahan's new book explores the role of sitcoms in shaping society By Paromita Bhattacharyya With his new book, Media School professor James Shanahan invites readers to look beyond the laugh track of sitcoms and consider how they both mirror and mold society. "Sitcoms and Culture" explores how seemingly lighthearted television comedies reflect, challenge, and/or conform to the sociopolitical un more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: * * * A providential calling By Kate Chester Flora Gicquel's work over the past nearly nine months can be described as a labor of love: the opportunity to combine her professional interest in peacebuilding with her personal values as a Catholic. As a research fellow at Caritas Internationalis in Rome since October 2024, Gicquel is leading a study  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 18 (TNSrpt) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Mass General Brigham, Greater Boston Food Bank Release Food Access Study, Revealing 2 Million Food-Insecure Adults in Massachusetts Key takeaways * Report quantifies cost of hunger on household health, productivity, and healthcare spending * Estimated $2 billion annual investment required to address food insecurity * Mass General Brigham and The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) have rel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Club World Cup 2025 Kicks Off in DC Tomorrow * WASHINGTON (June 17, 2025) -DC's Audi Field will host three Club World Cup games this summer. Kicking off tomorrow, Wednesday June 18, Abu Dhabi-based Al Ain FC will play Turin, Italy's Juventus. Sunday, June 22 Audi Field will see Wals-Siezenheim, Austria-based FC Salzburg will compete against Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. And lastly, on T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: US and UK Reach a Trade Agreement * US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday they are signing a trade agreement that will "slash" tariffs on goods from both countries, excluding steel.  Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact Media R more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2025 University Staff Recognition Award winners * Ten University Staff members have been honored with 2025 University Staff Recognition Awards for their contributions to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The recipients have been recognized by colleagues for teamwork, dedication to excellence, problem-solving abilities and innovative approach to their jobs. The following  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 18 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU School of TPAL celebrates advancement, successes in fostering future educators The School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership at New Mexico State University has taken strong steps in recent years to elevate its preparation for future teachers in the area of reading instruction and to align programming more directly with techniques associated with the science of readin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Training AI to see more like humans Supported in part by the U.S. National Science Foundation, Brown University researchers are teaching AI to see more like humans, opening doors to more accurate AI solutions. At Brown University, an innovative new project is revealing that teaching artificial intelligence to perceive things more like people may begin with something as simple as a game. The projec more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State 3rd in US, 64th globally in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings * Penn State ranks No. 3 in the United States and No. 64 overall among the top international institutions assessed by the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. The rankings, released June 17, aim to assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 18 -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: * * * Poynter creates Roy Peter Clark Chair for Writing and Editing in honor of writing coach $500,000 fundraising campaign begins to expand writing programs * ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (June 16, 2025) - For more than 40 years, Roy Peter Clark, writing teacher to thousands, author or editor of 21 books and ambassador for public writing, has been synonymous with the nonprofit Poynter Institute. Now, t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * The history behind Brown historian's Pulitzer finalist 'Plantation Goods' * In his much-lauded book "Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery," Seth Rockman offered a compelling insight on antebellum history by exploring a little-known link between the North and South: the Northern business of making, selling and marketing clothing, tools and even whips to Southern plantations.  Rockman,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - June 17, 2025: * * * Individual Awards The Greenberg Traurig Courage Award was presented to Tamar Shlezinger, a volunteer with United Hatzalah, at the organization's Annual New York Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Shlezinger received this award for her extraordinary bravery, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping child survivors of the October 7 mas more ST

TUCSON, Arizona, June 18 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval By Stacy Pigott Medical students who want to specialize in primary care can take advantage of an accelerated pathway to residency training. Top takeaways: * New three-year medical degree pathways at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and College of Medicine - Phoenix are the first in the state.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A Global Surgical Reach By Jodie Nicotra Two Miller School plastic surgeons performed complex reconstructive procedures abroad to help patients in underserved areas. Two facial plastic surgeons from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine recently traveled abroad on separate humanitarian missions, performing complex reconstructive plastic surgery procedures to help patien more PR

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, June 17 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * Unique research collaboration sees fine arts summer class support neuroscience project Instead of preparing for the stage, students in drama instructor Dave Smith's summer class are practicing for brain health research in an innovative research collaboration between the fine arts and the sciences at the University of Lethbridge. Smith's course, Theatre for Scientific Purposes, is a hands-on class th more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 17 (TNSjou) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western study shows mindfulness law course positively impacts student well-being Professor Thomas Telfer began teaching the practice, inspired by his lived experience By Keri Ferguson When Thomas Telfer was first introduced to the concept of mindfulness more than 10 years ago, he was skeptical. The Western law professor was hospitalized for the depression and mood disorder he had been battling since his more PR