UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * A message from Provost Sotiropoulos: Homecoming and shared commitment to Penn State's future * Dear Penn State community, Today marks a meaningful homecoming for me. As a first-generation student who arrived in State College from Athens, Greece, nearly four decades ago, Penn State transformed my life. I found in this University not only a world-class education, but also the support, cha more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * AI Research and Real-World Impact Take Shape at UMW's Center for AI and the Liberal Arts By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has long been a leader in higher education adapted to a global digital environment. Now with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), it has centered this work, bringing together faculty and students from communication and digital studies, comput more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Art Museum Faculty Fellows Leverage Collections to Enhance Teaching * Four faculty members have been named Syracuse University Art Museum Faculty Fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. The fellows program, now in its fourth year, supports innovative curriculum development and the fuller integration of the museum's collection in University instruction. It was established to further the museum's mission to be a more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * The Art of Teaching: USU Alum Billie Sessions Uplifts Future Educators By Maren Aller For Billie Palmer Sessions, art has always been more than a subject -- it's a way of seeing, thinking, and connecting with the world. A proud alumna of Utah State University, Sessions has devoted her life to visual art as an educator, curator, artist, researcher, author, and advocate. And now, through the creation of an endowmen more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 12 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Tribal Leaders Gather for a Week of Learning and Networking Native government officials share wisdom and build lasting connections at Dartmouth's Tribal Leadership Academy. * Dartmouth hosted the second Tribal Leadership Academy during the final week of July, preparing 26 Indigenous officials to confront many of the most complex issues before their communities, such as economic development more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Daniel Alonso, inaugural Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar dean, dies * Dr. Daniel R. Alonso, dean emeritus of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and professor emeritus of pathology and laboratory medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, died July 31 in Norfolk, Va., at age 88. An esteemed physician, administrator and teacher, Dr. Alonso served both institutions with distinction for more than 40 years. A native of Argenti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued the following information collection: Title: Post-Hurricane Research and Assessment of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Communities in the U.S. Caribbean. OMB Number: 0596-0426. Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2026. Type of Request: Renewal without change of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Agriculture and forestry systems in the U.S. Caribbean provide many goods and ser more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Get to know Vanderbilt's residential faculty: Jesse Spencer-Smith * Vanderbilt's residential college experience is a special aspect of student life at the university that is rooted in authentic connection and engagement. Undergraduate houses and colleges are led by faculty who live with their families and pets in special suites within the residence halls and lead programming to create another vibrant laye more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Signs Executive Order To Strengthen Montana's Workforce * Launches 406 JOBS initiative * August 11 2025 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today launched 406 JOBS, an initiative led by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry's (DLI) State Workforce Innovation Board (SWIB), to meet national education and workforce development goals established by President Dona more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Harvey Kent Bowen, ceramics scholar and MIT Leaders for Global Operations co-founder, dies at 83 * Harvey Kent Bowen PhD '71, a longtime MIT professor celebrated for his pioneering work in manufacturing education, innovative ceramics research, and generous mentorship, died July 17 in Belmont, Massachusetts. He was 83. At MIT, he was the founding engineering faculty leader of Lead more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jessika Trancik named director of the Sociotechnical Systems Research Center * Jessika Trancik, a professor in MIT's Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, has been named the new director of the Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC), effective July 1. The SSRC convenes and supports researchers focused on problems and solutions at the intersection of technology and its so more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Journalism That Goes Deep: Applications Open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships * Applications are now open to join the third cohort of the Ocean Reporting Network (ORN), a fellowship program that gives professional journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. "After almost 100 years more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * LCV and State Partners Launch Nationwide Mobilization to Fight Against Trump's Attacks on our Public Lands and Waters This weekend, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), in partnership with state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), announced a nationwide tour to highlight some of the public lands and waters under threat from the Trump Administration's r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Secures Over $12 Million for New Mexico Projects in Committee-Passed Appropriations Bill * Total Investments for FY26 is $300,585,000 Investments Include Workforce Development, Health Care, and Education Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced over $12 million in federal funding secured for New Mexico through the Appropriations Committee's bipartisan passage of F more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 11 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Collaboration with SAP Labs India Milestone in Expanding TUM's Global Engagement in Asia Together with SAP, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is expanding its presence in one of the world's most dynamic growth regions. The new initiative in Bangalore, alongside TUM's existing office in Mumbai, marks another milestone in the university's global growth strategy. Asia in Focus: Advancing Rese more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Shippensburg students conduct complex research through SURE Grants By Emma Durnin Shippensburg University students spent the summer completing complex and detailed research. From analyzing wireless communication systems to exploring potential cancer treatments, the Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE) program has enabled students to collaborate with faculty and mentors to uncover solutions to real more PR

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news: * * * Stronger Together: 86 MDG and German SWAT partner for medical training * The 86th Medical Group held its second iteration of Tactical Combat Casualty Care training for German SWAT members from different states throughout Germany, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 28 - Aug. 1, 2025. The five-day course followed the success of last year's training, which was inspired by Rheinland-Pfalz Spe more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS! Wow, what another amazing summer week here in this great school division. I enjoyed spending time at the kick off meetings for a wide variety of staff this past week. We have so many hard working professionals in this school division who form the pillars of support that enable success in the classroom for our students, each and every one o more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Tennessee middle schoolers investigate a Nashville watershed while trying on STEM roles * By Jenna Somers and Krystal Schmidt This summer, around 30 middle-school students from the Tennessee Nature Academy explored upstream and downstream Mill Creek, which flows 28 miles from Nolensville to the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Some students moved as quickly as algae-covered rocks would allow, while others more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech education scholarship honors lifelong educator and public servant Steve Bivens On July 11, flags at the Tennessee State Capitol flew at half-staff - a quiet but powerful tribute to a man whose life was defined by service, integrity and an unwavering belief in the power of education. Steve Bivens, a proud Tennessee Tech alumnus, began his career as an educator, before e more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary * Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | hallie.hart@okstate.edu Editor's note: The Spears School of Business is releasing a series of feature stories to celebrate the 2025 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni. This is the second of si more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center National Leadership Award Fred Rankin, the director of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and end user services at Lane Community College in Oregon, received a National Leadership Award from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). Rankin was honored for his leadership in founding and  more ST

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 11 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Explore everything from Indigenous skies to animal behaviour at Science Festival From the secret life of sheep to how birds build their nests, ancient knowledge of the skies to pioneering chemistry laboratories - this year's University of Melbourne Science Festival has something for everyone. Running now for over a decade, the week-long festival, held 11-15 August as part of National Science Week, c more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 11 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Teaching Profession: New Co-operation with Indonesia The University of Wurzburg is further expanding its international cooperation in teacher training. To this end, a delegation from the Professional School of Education has now been on a trip to Indonesia. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 42.2 per cent of pupils at general and vocational schools in Germany had a migrant background i more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Hudson Valley School Leaders Highlight Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions This Fall * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with Hudson Valley school leaders, parents and students to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. The rou more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mary Marchant honored with emerita status Mary Marchant, professor of agricultural and applied economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary s more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * VUB launches Facts & Figures 2024: growth, impact and international ambition "In a turbulent world, these figures offer hope" - Rector Jan Danckaert * The Free University of Brussels (VUB) has published its annual Facts & Figures 2024. The document provides a clear overview of key developments within the university in education, research, and societal engagement. The data show tha more PR