RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 17 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * $2.7 Million in Grants Awarded to ATU SSS Programs Arkansas Tech University has earned more than $2.7 million in anticipated grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to continue two TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs on its Russellville campus through August 2030. The grant funding will allow ATU to continue the SSS program it has offered on its Russellville campus since 2010 and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * 30 Higher Education Leaders Selected for AASCU's 2025 Becoming a Provost Academy WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 - The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has chosen 30 talented higher education leaders to participate in the 2025 Becoming a Provost Academy (BAPA), which is designed to prepare them to handle the areas of most critica more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on July 17, 2025: * * * AAMC Statement on CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Jonathan Jaffery, MD, AAMC chief health care officer, issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule: "Th more PR

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Honorary Membership Awarded to Jeremy Stanley * Rosemont, Ill. -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will present Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF, with an Honorary Membership during its 2025 Annual Congress, Aug. 9-13, in Nashville. AANA Honorary Membership recognizes and pays tribute to an individual's commitment to the profess more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The American Academy of HIV Medicine issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * The American Academy of HIV Medicine Announces 2025 Dr. Dawn K. Smith HIV Prevention Clinical Fellowship Class WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine welcomes the second class of the Dr. Dawn K. Smith HIV Prevention Clinical Fellowship. These Fellows demonstrate the passion and dedication to HIV prevention for which Dr. Smith was well-known. The 2025 class inclu more PR

WESTON, Massachusetts, July 18 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Arlington Public Schools and Regis College Partner to Enhance Staff Development and Recruitment Initiatives New Partnership Expands Access to Affordable Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees * Regis College and Arlington Public Schools announce a strategic partnership that will support school employees with unique development programs, employee recruitment through access to Regis graduates, collaboration opportun more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBCs "Morning Joe" * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a Guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Willie Geist, MSNBC: Joining us now here in Studio New York's Democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul. Governor, great t more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, July 17 -- The Australian Department of Education - Minister for Education, Jason Clare MP, issued the following news release: * * * New Regional University Study Hub opens on King Island A new Regional University Study Hub officially opened today on King Island, bringing university closer for local residents. Nearly half of young people in Australia have a degree but not in regional and remote Australia. On King Island, only around 22 per cent of young people have a deg more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 17 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Bandier Students Explore Latin America's Music Industry * Thirteen students from the Bandier Program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications recently returned from a three-week journey through Latin America, where they explored the region's dynamic and rapidly evolving music industry. The immersive trip, led by Bandier Program Director Bill Werde and Imraan Farukhi, associate professor of telev more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 17 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Banks, Crawford recognized for their decades of service * Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Executive Director Dan Carreno recognized team members of the Radio Frequency Technician Support Branch, Ken Banks and Archie Crawford, with length-of-service awards during a recent ceremony at China Lake. Carreno congratulated both and praised their readiness to support the warfi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation released the following written testimony by Brenda M. Rubenstein, an associate professor of chemistry and physics and director of the Data Science Institute at Brown University, from a June 24, 2025, hearing entitled "Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks": * * * First and foremost, I would like to thank Chairwoman Mace, Ranking Memb more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services released the following written testimony by Erec Smith, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, from a June 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Chairperson Grothman, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi, and members of the Committee, thank you for allowing me to give my thought on  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Schenectady as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Schenectady Computer Science Degree Program and the Recently Opened Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Program * Schen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences grant program supports student learning, experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A grant program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences aims to enhance student learning by empowering faculty and students to design immersive, hands-on projects that bridge classroom knowledge with real-world partnerships. The college's Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, July 18 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Jed Dearybury '03 Publishes Children's Book Jed Dearybury '03 has written and illustrated a children's book to be released in July of 2025. The Rainbow Tree is described as a story of love and community in the face of adversity. You can purchase it online or locally at Hub City Books. Dearybury, a Converse MAT graduate, was awarded the The Converse 100 Award in 2024 from the Converse University Alumn more PR

CRANFIELD, England, July 17 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield technician wins prestigious Papin Prize A Cranfield University technician has won a national award at the 2025 UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS), recognising her outstanding contributions to science and education. Hannah Charlotte-Smith, Senior Science Technician in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was named winner of the Apprentice category at this year's Papin  more PR

LONG BEACH, California, July 17 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Prepares Students, Faculty and Staff for an AI-Driven Future A systemwide strategy is driving innovation, equity and ethical AI adoption across California's largest four-year public university system. By Alisia Ruble As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global workforce, the California State University is taking bold steps to ensure its students and employees are prepared  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Calls on Dept. of Education to Restore $7 Billion in K-12 & Adult Education Funding * CARNEGIE, PA - Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education and the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget demanding that they reverse their decision to illegally withhold nearly $7 billion dollars of funding for K-12 schools and adult educat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Are Fighting Back As Republicans Rubber Stamp Trump's Incompetent Lackeys In response to the Senate Judiciary Democrats walking out of the votes to advance Jeanine Pirro and Emil Bove's nominations, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Donald Trump is trying to stack the legal system with lackeys who will help him evade the law, but Senate Democrats  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On The Way AI Interacts With Copyrights * July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI Industry's Mass Ingestion of Copyri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On The Way AI Interacts With Copyrights U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI  more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, July 18 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * East Central University drives economic growth and community impact in Ada and beyond By Cody Baggerly ADA, Okla. - East Central University (ECU) has been a cornerstone of Ada's economy and identity since its founding in 1909. With the support of state and local leaders, ECU was established just two years after Oklahoma achieved statehood and has grown from a modest teacher-training school into a distinguished more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, July 17 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * From classroom to control room: Ontario Tech fast-tracks mid-career talent into Canada's nuclear sector University partners with Palette Skills to launch nuclear career accelerator * With Canada actively expanding its nuclear energy capacity and targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the demand for nuclear expertise is surging. Projects like reactor recommissioning, new nuclear stations an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Massive Data Institute drives community efforts to preserve at-risk data The Institute is working to save data vital for shaping evidence-based public policy. * The McCourt School of Public Policy's Massive Data Institute (MDI) is leading an interdisciplinary, community-driven effort to safeguard at-risk data critical to informing public policy. This work is crucial at a time when s more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 17 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly, 17 Governors, Demand Trump Administration Release $6.8 Billion in Withheld Education Funding * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined a coalition of 17 governors in sending a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate release of approximately $6.8 billion in federal education funding. Although the funds were already appropriated b more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Increase Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety * MAPLEWOOD - Today, Governor Murphy signed A4765/S4146, legislation that strengthens requirements for driver education and testing on safely and responsibly sharing the roads with pedestrians and cyclists. The Governor was joined in Maplewood by vehicular crash victims, advocates, community members, and local and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Create the Advanced Air Mobility Initiative, Supporting Good-Paying Jobs Across Michigan * July 17, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Funding coincides with Gov. Whitmer's executive directive to advance the testing, production and integration of uncrewed aircraft systems technologies LANSING, Mich. \-- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer an more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Helping cities evolve * Growing up in Paris, Vincent Rollet was exposed to the world beyond France from an early age. His dad was an engineer who traveled around the globe to set up electrical infrastructure, and he moved the family to the United States for two years when Rollet was a small child. His father's work sparked Rollet's interest in international development and growth.  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Team Members Embark on Life-Changing Experiences Through Thrive Sabbatical and Reset * MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton has announced the recipients of its 2025 Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs, designed to support Hilton team members' professional, physical and mental well-being by providing time to pursue meaningful experiences or recharge. Now in its ninth year, th more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, July 17 -- Holland College issued the following news release: * * * CSK Receives National Research Grant Canada's Smartest Kitchen (CSK), the research arm of Holland College's Culinary Institute of Canada, has been awarded more than $185,000 through a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council's Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grant. ARTI grants support the purchase of research equipment to foster and enhance the capacity of colleges  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 17 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * How to cover the growing field of telesurgery * Earlier this year, urologists at the Cleveland Clinic orchestrated a novel procedure in which a doctor delivered high-intensity, focused ultrasound waves to a patient with prostate cancer 7,000 miles away at another Cleveland Clinic hospital in Abu Dhabi. During the intervention, a urologist on site in Abu Dhabi launched  more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * We shouldn't ban smartphones in the classroom for older teens, new research reveals A new study challenges the belief that banning smartphones in classrooms improves older teenagers' academic attainment. Instead, it shows that when teachers actively integrate smartphones into lessons, they can enhance learning and narrow academic gaps. The more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 18 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette University education professor receives $2.4 million HRSA grant to continue behavioral health workforce training Dr. Lee Za Ong, associate professor of counselor education and counseling psychology in Marquette University's College of Education, has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services worth $2.4 million to develop and expand experiential training opportun more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Leads Broward County Colleagues Pressing Administration to Release Public Education Funding * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) this week led his Broward County-area colleagues pressing the Trump Administration to release critical funding currently withheld from public education programs. It comes as the Trump Administration has enacted an abrupt and unprecedented  more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, HPD, Institute for Community Living Advance 103 Units of Affordable and Supportive Housing in Brooklyn to Help Parents Experiencing Mental Health Challenges Reunite With Their Children * July 17, 2025 $77 Million Redevelopment of Emerson-Davis Family Residence Will Create 61 Supportive Apartments and 41 Affordable Units Follows Historic Invest more PR

PERTH, Australia, July 17 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * WA-first research project to track calves of resilient Nguni cattle breed Murdoch University has welcomed the first calves in an innovative new breeding and research program, marking the introduction of the Nguni cattle breed to Western Australia. The cattle will be used for veterinary teaching purposes and as part of a special research project undertaken by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students to determine th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New tool gives anyone the ability to train a robot * Teaching a robot new skills used to require coding expertise. But a new generation of robots could potentially learn from just about anyone. Engineers are designing robotic helpers that can "learn from demonstration." This more natural training strategy enables a person to lead a robot through a task, typically in one of three  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation, under the auspices of the National Science Foundation, has introduced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing research in engineering formation. The initiative, titled PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation, is designed to support innovative investigations that promote the development of engineering education and pedagogical methods. With an award floor of $200,000, this grant is targeted at educating future engineers by e more ST

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's ITAC program honored with national student and alumni awards * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Industrial Training and Assessment Center is making a name for itself as a leader in energy engineering and workforce development, as two Cowboys have been recognized with U.S. Department of Energy's ITAC honor more PR

NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: * * * The OU Women's Initiative Awards Grants for Creative Tehillim Programming Nationwide Five women receive funding and support to bring innovative, experiential Tehillim experiences to their communities * The OU Women's Initiative, a division of the Orthodox Union that has galvanized women worldwide through its widely popular Torat Imecha: Nach Yomi more PR

HONG KONG, July 17 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU initiates cognitive remediation programme using memory encoding strategies to provide early intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment With its ageing population, the prevalence of dementia in Hong Kong is expected to increase. Healthcare researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed an innovative mobile application-based cognitive remediation pr more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, July 17 -- Radboud University issued the following news: * * * Erasmus+ grant awarded for four international mobility projects Four projects at Radboud University have been awarded an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) grant, The total award of around 165000 euros will enable 35 students and staff to go abroad in order to participate in international study, internships, teaching, and research. The Erasmus+ ICM programme supports academic collaboration wit more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 18 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University receives $600K grant to launch Highlander Center for Character and Public Impact By Justin Ward Radford University has been awarded a $604,396 grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) through the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. This three-year Institutional Impact Grant will help the university expand its distinctive work in cultivating chara more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, July 18 -- Rand issued the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * For the UK's Early Years Education Workforce, Professional Development Should Be a Priority, Not a Perk By Elena Rosa Speciani The early years education sector in the United Kingdom asks a lot of its workforce. Practitioners are expected to support children's language, numeracy, social-emotional development, and more--often in settings stretched for time, staff, and resources. The training and p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Opening Remarks on Defense Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following remarks on the House floor during debate over the Fiscal Year 2026 defense spending bill: "Thank you, Mr. Chair. "I yield myself as much time as I may consume. "I rise today in opposi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * REMARKS: Senator Coons condemns deep cuts to humanitarian and disaster aid in moving speech on Senate floor * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered a floor speech today condemning proposed Republican-led efforts to axe humanitarian and disaster relief funding, and eliminate publicly broadcast emergency alerts for rural communities in the latest budget rescission package. The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ansari Named Chair of Lowering Costs Progressive Caucus Task Force * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) was named Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) Lowering Costs Task Force. The four newly constituted Task Forces are aimed at helping Democrats reclaim the House majority in 2026--with a sharp, populist, pro-working-class agenda that meets more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Presses Trump Administration to Release Federal Funds for Valley School Districts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation are demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $7 billion in federal funding already appropriated by Congress for K-12 schools and adult education, including $928 million owed to California more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following floor remarks on July 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the attack on every American's right to a quality public education in this country. Families have been promised the right to send their kids to good public schools, regardless of where they live, how much money they mak more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Defends Public Education, Demands Release of Critical Funding for California Schools * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45), alongside Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35), Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CA-18), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), led the entire Californi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Lofgren, Torres, Jacobs, and Tran Lead Entire CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Immediate Release of $928 Million Education Funding Owed to California * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CA-18), Norma Torres (CA-35), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Derek Tran (CA-45), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Norma Torres and Pete Aguilar Lead Call to Reopen Inland Empire Job Corps Center Following Abrupt Closure and Court Orders * Washington, D.C. - Today, Inland Empire Representatives Norma Torres and Pete Aguilar, joined by Reps. Raul Ruiz, Judy Chu, and Mark Takano, sent a letter demanding immediate action from the Department of Labor (DOL), Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to full more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Torres, Lofgren, Jacobs, and Tran Lead Entire CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Immediate Release of $928 Million Education Funding Owed to California * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35), Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CA-18), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Derek Tran (CA-45), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- In a deeply polarized America where neither major political party holds a stable majority, a new report from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) suggests that the "liberal patriotism" championed by Robert F. Kennedy in his 1968 presidential campaign offers a powerful framework for unifying the country today. Authored by Richard D. Kahlenberg and Ruy Teixeira, "Bobby Kennedy, Liberal Patriot: What RFK's Approach Could Teach Political Leaders Today," released i more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- The Royal Academy of Engineering issued the following news: * * * West Midlands schools and colleges celebrate future engineering talent Students demonstrate their engineering prowess at event in Coventry. * On Wednesday 16 July 2025 pupils and their teachers from schools and colleges across the West Midlands converged on the National Automotive Innovation Centre in Coventry to celebrate the impact of a programme that is inspiring young people to learn about engi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Kelly, Rosen, Hyde-Smith and Reps. Houlahan, Baird Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Workers Entering or Returning to STEM Careers * Legislation would help businesses bring on mid-career workers seeking to return to or transition into STEM jobs Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 17 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * The 3D Pursuit of Proton Spin * * Yiyu Zhou awarded the 2025 JSA Postdoctoral Research Prize to help map the proton in 3D NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The mystery of how the proton acquires its spin lies at the very heart of nuclear physics. Now, a quest to solve this mystery has earned Yiyu Zhou the prestigious 2025 JSA Postdoctoral Research Prize, sponsore more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - July 17, 2025: * * * New York Legal Award John Scalzo and Mark Goldstein of Reed Smith from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, were honored at the New York Legal Awards 2025. John Scalzo, a litigator and managing partner of the firm's New York office, was shortlisted for the Best Mentor Award for his role in successfully mentoring dozens of litigators and transactional lawyers at all car more ST

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - July 18, 2025: * * * American Council of Engineering Companies New York Diamond Award Parsons Corporation, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm, received the Diamond Award in the Structural Systems category from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York for their leadership as prime design consultant on the Brooklyn Bridge  more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees committee advances 2026-27 operating budget, tuition schedules * ABINGTON, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment today (July 17) advanced a proposed 2026-27 University budget that would continue to hold tuition steady for Pennsylvania resident undergraduates at the Commonwealth Campuses and maintain the University's balanced Education and Gen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Hellenic Republic, from a July 7, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Hagerty and esteemed Members of this committee, it is with a profound sense of honor and deep humility that I appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to serve as the United States Ambassador to Greece. I extend my sincerest gratitude to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Michael Waltz, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. representative to the United Nations, from a July 15, 2025, confirmation hearing: Thank you, Chairman Risch and Ranking Member Shaheen. It's an honor to be here as President Trump's nominee. First, I want to thank my family. My wife, Julia, a fellow combat veteran and herself an accomplished diplomat, comes from a Jordanian Catholic immigrant fam more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 18 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Earth scientists author children's book, support O'ahu keiki to malama 'aina A researcher-keiki collaboration aims to foster a deep connection to the land and community through storytelling. The Coastal Research Collaborative (CRC) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa developed The Sand Dance, a storybook that was inspired by a play researchers co-created with students at Ka'a'awa Elem more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 (TNSrep) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Rural Schooling Study White Paper University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies releases white paper on rural schooling characteristics Author Dr. James Lane discusses G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce(TM) report findings in exploration of rural schooling By Sharla Hooper University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "The G more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Anali Silva Puentes Receives Student Scholar Award She will expand her research while leading summer programming with Pittsburgh migrant youth. * Anali Silva Puentes, a fourth-year doctoral student in the School of Education studying urban education, was recently awarded the Student Scholar Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law's Center for Civil more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 17 -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Andrew Forbes awarded prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award Forbes shares the honours with UCT's Professor Anthony Figaji as recipients of a dual award for 2025. Two South African scientists are doing such internationally trailblazing research that the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has granted each of them its most prestigious honours: the R2.5-million Harry Oppenheimer Fellowshi more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 18 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM's Global Education Office expands global reach with immersion programs By Megan Borders The University of New Mexico's Global Education Office is UNM's link to the world. The office focuses on creating a globally engaged community by offering international education programs, fostering cross-cultural understanding and preparing students, faculty and staff to thrive in a connected, modern wor more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * College of Health Professions faculty bring science to life at Fort Worth elementary school By Eric Griffey With colorful markers, yarn and plenty of glue, students at Alice E. Carlson Elementary School explored the wonders of the human body--one organ system at a time--thanks to a creative collaboration between UNT Health Fort Worth and the school's enrichment program. As part more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 18 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * USC launches South Carolina's premier center for civic leadership and thought By Bryan Gentry The University of South Carolina is creating a new academic center to promote broad understanding of the core ideals and values that have shaped American government and history. The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse will generate scholarship and new academic programs explori more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations issued the following news release: * * * USCMO Calls for Georgetown to Reinstate Jonathan Brown After Smear Campaign The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), America's umbrella group of Muslim associations, strongly denounces Georgetown University's removal and investigation of esteemed Muslim scholar, Dr. Jonathan Brown, as chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service based on a willfully misinterpreted  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Alumna Andrea Decker Champions Cultural Heritage at Library of Congress By Emma Lee LOGAN, Utah -- Utah State University alumna Andrea Decker is helping preserve and share some of the most important cultural materials in the world through her work at the Library of Congress. As a reference librarian at the American Folklife Center, Decker plays a key role in making music, oral histories, dance and folklore col more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * $500,000 ARC Grant Supports Growth of Tennessee RiverLine in Appalachian Communities A Total Investment of $1 Million Will Strengthen the Rivertowns Program, Support Tourism Planning and Expand Access To Outdoor Recreation * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee RiverLine has received a $500,000 planning grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to strengthen its more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Michel Gelobter, executive director of the Yale Center for Environmental Justice, from a June 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Justice for Whom? Examining the Justice40 Initiative's Oversight and Implementation": * * * Good morning. Thank you to Chair McCormick and Ranking Member Sykes for having me here today. My name is Michel Gelobter and I'm grateful fo more PR