LOUGHBOROUGH, England, July 9 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * 'Even one is too much' - Loughborough University helps lead international effort to eliminate fatalities in construction With construction topping the list for fatal workplace injuries in the UK, researchers from Loughborough University are calling for urgent action to achieve a zero-fatality target in construction. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 138 people lost their lives  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 10 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * New accreditation and specializations for Benedict College's MBA program A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, July 15 * COLUMBIA, SC - July 9, 2025 - The Benedict College Master in Business Administration degree has received the highly coveted accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a global business education accrediting b more PR

NEW YORK, July 10 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * Fewer Americans Have a Side Hustle in 2025 Younger generations are more likely to have side hustles compared to older generations * NEW YORK - July 9, 2025 - Just over a quarter of U.S. adults (27%) say they have a side hustle (defined as extra money earned beyond one's main source of income), according to a new Bankrate survey. This marks the lowest percentage since 2017 (19%) more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 10 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * A summer of discovery: Royal Academy camps connect students to future careers Over 160 students step onto Bethel's campus this summer to explore careers, build friendships, and experience college life--all while discovering more about who they're called to be. By Meckenna Holman For many high school students, summer time means a break, but for some--and for Bethel--it's an opportunity to pivot and experience  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * 'I hope my students and I leave the world better than we found it': Sophia's Legacy completes training for pilot cohort of teachers Today's educators face numerous challenges, not the least of which being how to teach and discuss difficult topics and events--particularly those that may be triggering for students. High school English as a Second Language teacher Matt Lapennas said he feels equipped more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CAUGHT IN THE ACT? Lawler's Top Aide Accused of Infiltrating Opponents' Private Chat to Incite Chaos * LoHud : "A mobile phone number belonging to Rep. Mike Lawler's deputy district director was used to infiltrate an anti-Lawler's organization's private Signal chat group and urge disruptive behavior at a Town Hall." An explosive new report from LoHud reveals that the phone number  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the UM Centennial: The Evolution of the Miller School of Medicine During the University of Miami's centennial, we look back at some significant Miller School of Medicine history. * In 1952, as Florida's first medical school opened its doors to its inaugural class of 28 students, including two women, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in the United Stat more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Mnookin on expanding pathways for student belonging and success * The following message from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin was shared with all students and employees in an all-campus email on Wednesday, June 9, 2025. This message is being translated into multiple languages. Please check back for updates. Dear campus community, We are in the season when we welcome thousand more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Changing the conversation in health care * Generative artificial intelligence is transforming the ways humans write, read, speak, think, empathize, and act within and across languages and cultures. In health care, gaps in communication between patients and practitioners can worsen patient outcomes and prevent improvements in practice and care. The Language/AI Incubator, made possibl more PR

NEW YORK, July 10 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Teachers College Lab Looks at the Links Between Media and Social Change Lalitha Vasudevan directs MASCLab, a hub for creating, curating, and supporting multimodal and digital scholarship. * Lalitha Vasudevan plays a number of different roles at Teachers College (TC): She is a professor of technology and education, a vice dean for digital innovation, and managing director of TC's Digital Futures Institute. Additionally more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Christopher A. Wolf, a professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University, from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "The Aging Farm Workforce: America's Vanishing Family Farms": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to be part of this hearing. I currently serve as the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics in the Charles  more PR

LONG BEACH, California, July 9 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Announces Winners of Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge 63 faculty-led projects highlight the potential of AI to transform education in and out of the classroom. * The California State University (CSU) today announced the winners of its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge (AIEIC). Sixty-three faculty-led projects were selected for their p more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 10 -- The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Global Educators Gather at First-Ever Joint ISTE+ASCD Conference to Transform Learning and Advance AI in Education More than 17,200 participants joined in San Antonio and online to share bold ideas, strategies, and tools for reshaping the future of teaching and learning. * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - More than 17,200 participants from across 82 countr more PR

NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Halt human rights abuses: Safaricom and its shareholders must ensure transparency and accountability in Kenya * Access Now, alongside several human rights organisations, is calling on the Vodacom Group, as a major shareholder in Safaricom, to launch an urgent, independent, and publicly accessible assessme more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, July 10 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State streamlining services, expanding programs in Coeur d'Alene COEUR D'ALENE - To capitalize on existing and emerging opportunities and synergies, and to help meet some of the region's greatest needs, Lewis-Clark State College is streamlining and expanding its operational and programmatic focus in Idaho Region 1. Administrators have announced that the school is expanding its efforts, energy a more PR

MARIETTA, Ohio, July 10 -- Marietta College issued the following news: * * * $150K grant provides a tuition-free bridge to an Ohio teaching career for veterans and military personnel Online program for those who already hold a bachelor's degree. * Active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses who already hold a bachelor's degree can transition to a teaching career through Marietta College's Military Bridges to Careers pathway to teaching licensure. Now, a $150,000 grant from the more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL EDUCATION LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO SERIES: LOOK AT THIS! The New York State Office of Cultural Education is excited to announce the launch of a new video series, "Look at This!"--a lively, behind-the-scenes journey that pulls back the curtain to show viewers the often unseen quirky, captivating, and surprising collections housed in the state's cultural more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Association for Family Child Care has urged the U.S. Department of Education to recognize family child care educators as public servants and expand their eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs. In a public comment submitted to the Department, the NAFCC advocated for crucial changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, arguing that excluding these vital educators based on business structure is inequitable. Ronald Jarrett, director of poli more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Jewish heritage reception on July 8, 2025, at Gracie Mansion, New York, where he condemned rising antisemitism and vowed to protect all communities from hate. Adams drew parallels between historical struggles of Jewish people and other marginalized groups, emphasizing the shared fight against intolerance. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring New York City remains a safe and inclusive home for its diverse population, including i more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-COM student aims to inspire others as an ElevateMeD Scholar * Media Contact: Kayley Spielbusch | Digital Communications Specialist | 918-561-5759 | kspielb@okstate.edu Jada Lusk found herself on the path to medicine because of the physicians who cared for her as a child. Growing up, Lusk was an athlete, which resulted in her having three knee surgeries before she turned 14, with her first surge more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Partners for Rural Impact, Berea, Kentucky, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the preservation of federal programs that enhance higher education accessibility and affordability in rural communities. Partners for Rural Impact emphasizes that initiatives like Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, income-driven repayment plans and federal student aid are crucial for rural development. Dreama Gentry, president and CEO of Partners for  more ST

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 10 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Introducing the Inaugural Cohort of the InnovAIte Academy Transforming Research, Teaching and Operations with Generative AI * Portland State University is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the InnovAIte Academy, which commenced in July 2025. This innovative program empowers faculty and staff across all departments, regardless of their previous experience with generative AI, to harness  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Find Surgical Technique Reduced Risk of Early Preterm Birth for Patients with Cervical Insufficiency * A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham adds evidence that the most effective way to prevent preterm birth among patients with a history of cervical insufficiency is to place a cervical stitch higher in the abdomen rather than vaginally. This difference in sur more PR

TURLOCK, California, July 9 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Among CSU Leaders in AI Instructional Innovation Four Faculty-Led Projects Selected in Inaugural Systemwide Challenge * Stanislaus State faculty are leading the way in responsible and creative uses of artificial intelligence in higher education. Four projects from across disciplines have been selected for funding through the California State University's first-ever Artific more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Kelly Demand Trump Administration Release Frozen Funds for Arizona Schools * WASHINGTON--U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) are demanding the Trump Administration immediately release more than $118 million of frozen grant funding to Arizona schools. In a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 10 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens President Discusses AI's Impact on Job Market in CBS News Interview Farvardin emphasizes teaching students "to learn for the rest of their lives" * Stevens Institute of Technology President Nariman Farvardin was featured on CBS News discussing how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market and what institutions can do to prepare students for this evolving landscape. The CBS seg more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 10 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural Bruin Giving Day rallies UCLA donors Around the world and around the clock, fundraising challenge nets more than $2.2 million in essential support Key takeaways * Students, alumni and staff served as peer-to-peer ambassadors to get the word out to prospective donors. * From trivia games to giving challenges and friendly competitions, a sense of play underscored donating as a  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 10 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * A Whole New (Virtual) World By teaching problem-solving and strategic thinking as well as hard skills, the digital media program at UH prepares students for an ever-evolving technological future. By Shawn Shinneman When it comes to innovation, the digital media landscape advances in dog years. The core competencies students learned even a decade ago -- say, website design or video editing -- now only scrat more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 10 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * New book delves into bigotry in critical, nonpartisan manner seeking to analyze how hate is taught American popular culture tends to think of bigotry as the product of ignorance that can be cured by increased education. But what if popular culture is wrong? A University of Kansas professor has written a new book that takes a deep dive into the topic of bigotry and how it functions in a critical, nonpartisan more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 10 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Saurav Rahman receives $3,500 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 9, 2025) -- Master's student Saurav Rahman has earned the Missouri School of Journalism's $3,500 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting. Named for the 1951 School of Journalism graduate, donor, Missouri Honor Medal recipient and former business writer at Fortune, the  more PR

GUILFORD, England, July 9 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Artificial solar eclipses in space could shed light on Sun Recreating artificial solar eclipses in space could help astronomers decipher the inner workings of our Sun much quicker than if they had to wait for the celestial show on Earth. The plan, part of a UK-led space mission unveiled at the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting 2025 in Durham, would involve the use of a mini-sat more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, July 10 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * USPOULTRY to Offer First-of-Its-Kind Sanitation Safety for the Poultry Industry Certification Program USPOULTRY is offering to its members a first-of-its-kind Sanitation Safety for the Poultry Industry certification program designed for workers across all parts of the poultry industry. The goal of the certification program is to provide safe and sanitized worki more PR

NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Vodacom must launch an investigation into Safaricom for enabling potential human rights abuses * Mohammed Shameel Aziz Joosub, Chief Executive Officer, Vodacom Group  CC: Stephen Chege, Chief External Affairs Officer, Vodacom Group; Dr. Peter Ndegwa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom PLC; Fred  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Volusia County Schools Adopts Discovery Education's Science Techbook for Florida for Use in Grades K-8 * Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, July 9, 2025) --Florida's Volusia County Schools (VCS) has announced the adoption of the Science Techbook for Florida for use in the district's K-8 classrooms. Built from the ground up for Florida classrooms more PR