BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 15 -- 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 observed a minute's silence in honour of the victims of the school killings in Austria and France (c)European Uni more PR

SEATTLE, June 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Day: where future aviators learn how to take wing * This weekend, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air wrapped up their annual Aviation Day events in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco. With nearly 4000 participants and over 600 volunteers in attendance across the three cities, Aviation Day provides local youth with the opportunity to learn about ca more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 19 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Becoming 'AI-ready': U of T's task force on artificial intelligence releases recommendations The task force's report aims to establish U of T as a post-secondary leader in its implementation of AI across its operations By Diane Peters The University of Toronto's artificial intelligence task force has released several high-level recommendations aimed at making the university an "AI-ready" institution whi more PR

LONDON, England, June 19 -- The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development issued the following news release: * * * CAFOD statement on the approval of the 'Compromiso de Sevilla' by UN member states Yesterday, UN member states wrapped up negotiations and gave the green light to the Compromiso de Sevilla, recommending it for formal adoption at the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), which takes place in Seville in two weeks' time (30 June 30 - 3 July). A more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 19 -- The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority issued the following news on June 17, 2025: * * * CDFA Awards $6.6 Million in Tax Credits to 21 New Hampshire Nonprofits Funded Projects Underscore New Hampshire's Significant Need for Affordable Housing, Child Care and Revitalization Efforts to Drive Economic Development * (Concord, N.H.) - The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced today it has awarded $6.6 million  more PR

NEW YORK, June 20 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * A New Book Traces the Rise of the Vietnamese Language John Phan shows how modern notions of language history are often hampered by nationalist narratives. * The Vietnamese language provides singular insight into the dynamism of premodern Asia. As John Phan, associate professor of Vietnamese Humanities in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, shows in his book, Lost Tongues of the Red River, modern notio more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 20 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Polson Institute for Global Development funds 11 new projects Announced this month, the Polson Institute of Global Development announce its spring 2025 grant winners, including support for students and faculty to undertake research in the U.S., Africa, South Asia and Latin America. "Never has support for development been more pressing than now," said Mildred Warner, d more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 18 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Dufur sets national example for healthier and more efficient schools * A Seismic Rehabilitation Grant made a 2024 Dufur School District roofing project possible. The district was also able to add insulation to the old gym, making it more energy efficient and comfortable for students. (Photo courtesy of the Dufur School District) Updating school district buildings to improve more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 20 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Yes, you can train your brain to like exercise The science behind mental strength and resilience: How pushing through a little physical discomfort gives the brain new 'reference points' of tolerance By Angela Nicoletti If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you're not alone. Let's be honest: It's called working o more PR

CAIRO, Egypt, June 20 (TNSrep) -- The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued the following news release: * * * Global Gender Gap Report 2025: Egypt Among the Worst Ten Countries Worldwide in Gender Equality The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) expresses its deep concern over Egypt's continued decline in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025 (https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2025/). Egypt ranked 139th out of 148 countries, p more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 20 (TNSrpt) -- The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities issued the following statement on June 18, 2025: * * * Guild publishes its 2024-2025 Annual Report With major elections shaping new political agendas over the past year, The Guild worked to ensure that universities' voices were heard, placing research, innovation, and education at the heart of Europe's future. * Our annual report reflects how universities are navigating and shaping key challenges: a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on PIX 11's "News at 6" to discuss several city initiatives. Adams addressed the expansion of the NYPD's Quality of Life Division to improve response times and address non-emergency issues like noise complaints and illegally parked vehicles, aiming for consistent standards across all neighborhoods. He also highlighted a plan to incorporate financial literacy education into schools, partnering with banks to teach students about more PR

OXFORD, England, June 20 -- Oxford Economics, a corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders adviser, issued the following consulting report: * * * Forecasting demand for higher education graduates in Australia Oxford Economics Australia modelled Australia's higher education qualification needs to 2052 for the Federal Department of Education and Training as part of the Australian Universities Accord Taskforce commission. * Background: Addressing Australia's Long-T more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College educators inspire future teachers Three Pennsylvania College of Technology educators presented at two recent conferences hosted simultaneously by the Pennsylvania State Education Association at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Kaysey L. Beury, coordinator of student success solutions, and Jennifer R. Wahl, instructor of social sciences, delivered presentatio more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 20 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute, Tufts Medical Center, and The University of Manchester Develop First Risk Prediction Model for Early-Stage Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma Research Published in NEJM Evidence and presented at the International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma * New Brunswick, N.J. and Boston, M.A., - Researchers from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Inst more PR

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, has introduced Ellie's Law, aimed at enhancing comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This legislation seeks to allocate $10 million annually for five years to study this prevalent yet often overlooked medical condition. The motivation behind Ellie's Law is rooted in alarming statistics that reveal approximately 6.8 million Americans live with unrupture more ST

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Cory A. Booker, D-NJ, has introduced the Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators Act of 2025, aimed at providing a refundable tax credit for teachers as a meaningful supplement to state efforts to enhance their wages. This bipartisan bill seeks to address the growing challenge of teacher compensation, recognizing the essential role educators play in shaping future generations. The RAISE Act proposes a tax credit of up to $1,000 for eligible educato more ST

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-IL, has introduced the RETAIN Act, a legislative proposal aimed at addressing the significant shortage of qualified educators and school leaders in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. The bill seeks to provide a refundable tax credit to incentivize the retention of educators working in high-need areas, thereby improving the quality of education for underserved students. The RETAIN Act responds to a national crisis where many sch more ST

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-NH, has introduced the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act aimed at modernizing STEM education in the United States. The legislation seeks to enhance mathematics teaching through a coordinated federal research and development effort focusing on advanced methods such as statistical modeling, data-driven and computational thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. The bill addresses the growing STEM skills shortage underscored by  more ST

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 20 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Hidden Bias Pushing Women Out of Computer Science Stevens professor's research reveals systemic undervaluation of applied research that disproportionately affects women * Hoboken, N.J., June 17, 2025 - At the dawn of computing, women were the early adopters of computational technology, working with punch cards in what was then considered secretarial work. As computer science evolved more PR

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - June 20, 2025: * * * Organization Awards Oper8 Global Group, a global leader in the data center industry, received Frost & Sullivan's 2025 European Customer Value Leadership Recognition in San Antonio, Texas, for its excellence in edge data center solutions. This award recognizes the group's outstanding achievements in customer-centric innovation, strategic execution, and techno more ST

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 19 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Couple and Family Clinic broadens reach of mental health services By Kristina Jackson Sometimes healing starts with an attentive, non-judgmental and well-trained ear, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Couple and Family Clinic, housed in the College of Education and Human Sciences, works to expand access to that resource. The clinic offers mental health services for individuals, couples and famil more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Unmasking the 'hidden curriculum' Culturally responsive teaching supports refugee students beyond resettlement * They're the subtle cues and behaviours that shape student success - easily picked up by local students, but often unfamiliar for those from refugee backgrounds. This Refugee Week, human rights and education experts at the University of South Australia are shining a more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * Unlocking mysteries with science: ORISE's Forensic Chemistry Mini-Academy inspires future STEM leaders June 19, 2025 The crime scene tape only indicated an immersive learning environment--not a real crime. Students who participated in the ORISE Forensic Chemistry Mini-Academy, held June 16-17, 2025, at ORAU's Pollard Conference Center in Oak Ridge, T more PR