LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 2025 LLNL summer programs inspire the next generation of innovators This summer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) hosted science education programs that provided students with hands-on experience related to several LLNL research themes. The science education offerings for this summer included three standout programs: the Manufacturing Workshop, S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * AASCU Chooses 34 Education Leaders for the Department Chair Leadership Institute The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected 34 higher education leaders to participate in the fourth cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). Launched in 2024, the program is designed to address the unique needs of dep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Thompson, Cuellar, Panetta Lead Effort to Bolster Agriculture Education * Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), as well as Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) today introduced the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act to improve agriculture education opportunities in our schools. The GO Ag Act woul more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, Aug. 13 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: * * * PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION MISSES THE MARK The Productivity Commission has recommended the wrong solution with its suggestion in a newly released report that off-the-shelf lesson plans should be developed for teachers to help them save time and teach outside their area of expertise. The Australian Education Union said the Commission had correctly identified unsustainable workloads and teacher more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Meditation Apps Deliver Real Health Benefits, Research Finds By Jason Bittel Backed by emerging research, digital mindfulness tools are proving to be more than just a wellness trend. Studies show they can lower blood pressure, ease repetitive negative thinking and even influence gene expression related to inflammation. With thousands of options available worldwide, the top 10 meditation apps have more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Third-grade reading: How does your district measure up? By Catrin Wigfall The ability to read by the end of third grade is a critical skill for a child's success -- not only for the remainder of his or her K-12 journey and later educational outcomes but for future career opportunit more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Niagara 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 * Sanborn, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Niagara as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King is visiting SUNY c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced the launch of the Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) Program, aimed at enhancing arts education across various educational institutions. This initiative will provide vital funding for K-12 schools seeking to improve their arts education programs and integrate the arts into the wider curriculum, fostering a well-rounded educational experience for students. The AAE Program will enable schools to develop innovative programs tha more ST

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * DMC hosts Texas Workforce Commission's JET grant presentation to seven South Texas schools on Aug. 8 Over $1.6 million combined in Jobs & Education for Texans grant funding awarded to DMC, Victoria College and five ISDs for career and technical education training By Melinda Eddleman On Friday, Aug. 8, Del Mar College (DMC) hosted the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) during a check presentation event recognizi more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 14 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty to help strengthen K-State's international partnerships and impact through prestigious Fulbright Scholar program By Kate Kennedy Two Kansas State University faculty members have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. Shawn Hutchinson, professor of geography and geospatial sciences and co-director of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced A more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University launches new modern languages, literatures, and cultures degree for Fall 2025 By Kendall Cooper Florida State University has restructured and expanded upon its degree opportunities for students studying languages and linguistics, broadening graduates' career prospects in fields such as foreign affairs, entrepreneurship, language teaching and the military. This fall, the Depart more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Food Network Cooks up Halloween Thrills and Chills This Fall With New Seasons of Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars * Food Network, the go-to destination for holiday programming, is kicking off the season with the return of two fan-favorite, Halloween-themed competitions full of outrageous challenges and spine-tingling, edible creations.  more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Student Researches Nixon's Influence on Modern Politics and Journalism by Peter Durantine Before arriving at Franklin & Marshall College, Lily Andrey '27 followed the news, nurturing an interest in history, particularly the Cold War, but not so much in journalism. "I knew I wanted to be a writer, but not a creative writer," the American studies major says. The Hackman Summer Scholar and edito more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * From early computers to AI, Binghamton grad helps students embrace new frontiers John MacDonald teaches School of Management students how to grow their strategic business communication skills By Anthony Borrelli John MacDonald '92, MS '98, knows how to embrace new technological advancements. During 23 years at IBM Corp. and most recently with Cisco Systems, John MacDonald has enjoyed a front-row seat to more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Headed to Williamsport: ESPN Begins Exclusive Coverage of 2025 Little League Baseball World Series Presented by T-Mobile * * Karl Ravech, Jessica Mendoza, and Little League Hall of Excellence enshrinee Todd Frazier to call the Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game Presented by T-Mobile, with Jess Sims and Sebastian Salazar reporting. ESPN's exclusive more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * InfluenceWatch Podcast #375: Revisiting Episode #348 with Corey DeAngelis By Sarah Lee and Michael Watson Ed. Note: Michael Watson is on vacation this week, so in honor of the birth of a new school year, we're re-upping a past episode on school choice and how to fix education bloat with the fantastic Corey DeAngelis. Hopefully, it leads to twice the enjoyment the s more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 14 -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, issued the following news: * * * Major conference looks at social and humanitarian assistance in crises From 16 to 18 September 2025, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) will be hosting an international conference organised by the BASIC (Bet more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Learning by doing: How Shane Hathaway '24 turned a senior thesis into a career What began as a class assignment turned into a published study, a life-changing summer in California, and an unlikely passion for ants. By Tracy Wamarema In 1998, a graduate student in San Diego carried out a study on the spread of Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) across southern California, documenting where the in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * LibTech Insights announces new blog series with the Ontario Council of University Libraries * MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice is pleased to announce a new blog series beginning in mid-August, AI Tools for Academic Libraries, initiated by Dr. Kari D. Weaver, the program manager for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCU more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- 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

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Marks Fourth Straight Year with 100+ Peer-Reviewed Publications * # Marian University has once again reached a major benchmark in scholarly activity, recording more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in Academic Year 2024-2025. This is the fourth consecutive year and the fourth year in the university's history that MU scholars have collectively achieved this milestone. This year's tot more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Marriage and family therapist Julie Frumin issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education asserting that artificial intelligence tools present a pressing risk to the safety and development of young people. The therapist, with over a decade of experience, described the current digital world as a toxic environment for children, a reality that is increasingly straining family relationships across the country. The letter from the therapist to the departmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Spirit Airlines' Turbulent Year * WASHINGTON (August 13, 2025) - Spirit Airlines has warned investors it may not survive the next 12 months, just months after filing for bankruptcy. The budget carrier also announced plans last month to furlough 270 pilots in an effort to preserve liquidity. For expert insight on what this means for travelers, airlines, and the broader hospitality industry, more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Three finalists selected for New Hampshire's 2026 Teacher of the Year CONCORD, NH -- The New Hampshire Teacher of the Year selection committee is pleased to announce the three finalists for New Hampshire's 2026 Teacher of the Year. The finalists are: * Justine Dube of Raymond teaches first grade at Lamprey River Elementary School in Raymond. She has been t more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Agriculture marks one year in new Agricultural Hall * Media Contact: Mandy Gross | Sr. Manager of Strategic and VP Communications | 405-744-4063 | mandy.gross@okstate.edu OSU Agriculture is celebrating a transformative year inside its new home, Agricultural Hall, embracing the expanded opportunities the space has brought to teaching, research and Extension. The updated and improved building fo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * PFT Urges School District to Accelerate Negotiations, Avoid Teachers Strike at Start of the School Year PHILADELPHIA (August 13, 2025) - With staff scheduled to return to work in five days, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) on Wednesday called on the School District of Philadelphia to show greater urgency toward contract negotiations so that the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Visits Tennessee on Returning Education to the States Tour * KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Knoxville, Tennessee on her Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon visited Grand Oaks Elementary School and participated in a roundtable discussion with local education leaders. Secretary McMahon later toured the Universi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 13 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig to Present the Gieselman Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award * # Louisa County farm family to be recognized at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Gieselman Family of Louisa County on Friday, Aug. 15. The award presentation will  more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Student Activities Center to honor legacy of Dr. Robert Alexander, former USCA chancellor By Leigh Thomas On September 5, the University of South Carolina Aiken Student Activities Center (SAC) will be re-named in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Robert Alexander, who served from 1983 to 2000. The selection of the SAC to bear Alexander's name and honor his legacy is representative of more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * TERA Welcomes New Executive Director * Amy Owen The Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA), a research-practice partnership between the Tennessee Department of Education and Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development, is pleased to announce Dr. Amy Owen as its new Executive Director. Owen succeeds Dr. Laura Booker, who will transition into the role of TERA research  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - Aug. 13, 2025: * * * American Association for Crystal Growth Gentile Service Award Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist Luis Zepeda-Ruiz was honored with the Gentile Service Award from the American Association for Crystal Growth (AACG) for his long and meritorious service to the crystal growth community. This is only the fourth time the award, which includes one of f more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Women In Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence Frances Churchill, a professor of practice in the department of grain sciences and industry at Kansas State University, was named a recipient of the 2025 Demeter Award of Excellence by Women in Agribusiness. The award honors outstanding women who have achieved significant professional success, broken down bar more ST

ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Responds to Workforce Needs with New Programs and Certificates in Fall 2025 Throughout its history, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has strived to offer quality programs that transform students' lives. As UMGC prepares to start its Fall 2025 term, several new programs will launch to prepare students in some of the fastest growing fields. "UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Art more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * El Paso PTA and College of Education drive leadership, advocacy and impact The spirit of collaboration was alive and well on August 9 as PTA (Parent Teacher Association) leaders from across the El Paso region came together at UCCS for the El Paso Council Fall Leadership Training. Hosted in partnership with the UCCS College of Education, the event brought together a powerhouse of advocate more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 13 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Humanities building demolition makes way for state-of-the-art Humanities & Social Sciences Facility Throughout the remainder of 2025, the Humanities Building located on the southern edge of Smith Plaza on UNM Central Campus will be demolished to make way for the new state-of-the-art Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) Facility. A construction barrier has been installed around the Humanities Build more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Global UNVEIL Initiative Launches to Fast Track Lassa fever Vaccine Development Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch's Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international research consortium to crack one of the toughest problems in infectious disease science: determining which immune responses protect people against  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Could Rice Production Take Root in Tennessee? Farmers Look to Diversify Crops, Improve Profitability DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Rice is the primary staple for more than half the world's population, with the United States alone estimated to plant almost 3 million acres in 2025, according to the USDA. Most is grown in the Rice Belt, which includes Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana  more PR