WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing NIH Grant Terminations to Proceed The AAMC issued the following statement regarding a 5-4 decision from the Supreme Court of the United States that allows the termination of hundreds of NIH grants by granting in part an application by the government to stay a district court's ruling. The AAMC and other associations filed a more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 21 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * 4+1 Programs Add Up to Student Success Students can earn a bachelor's and master's degree in just five years with Adelphi's time-and-tuition-saving 4+1 accelerated programs. Students at Adelphi can speed their path to a career with an option to skip a full year of time and a full year of tuition. Our accelerated 4+1 programs, which give students the opportunity to earn some of their graduate credits as an u more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) released a report showing Pennsylvania's independent nonprofit colleges and universities generate $29 billion annually for the state economy and support 195,120 jobs through operations, capital projects, student and visitor spending, and associated ripple effects. The analysis, conducted by Parker Strategy Group using IMPLAN input-output modeling, covers more than 80 member instituti more ST

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Bequest from U of A alumnus to benefit math, veterinary medicine students A $2 million gift from the estate of John A. Brown will fund scholarship endowments in the College of Science and College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona. Brown, a real estate developer, pilot and U.S. Army veteran, earned his master's degree in mathematics at the U of A in 1969. Brown was a Florida native more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 22 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Storied television writer and producer aims to inspire with script donation By Emma Gauthier Bryant students will soon have the opportunity to learn about sitcom writing from one of TV's most prolific writers, thanks to a generous donation. Don Reo, TV writer and producer of hit shows like Blossom, Everybody Hates Chris, and My Wife and Kids, recently donated a vast collection of scripts, notes, and other more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 21 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State's Kitchen Confidence Camp empowers local high school students Local Akron High School student Alexander Parisi was disappointed when remote learning deprived him of a home education class. "It was shut down during COVID and never replaced," Parisi said, "which is ironic because kids became homebodies for those three years." With the support of a teacher who was willing to teach the more PR

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Aug. 21 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: * * * Newly Funded Climate Literacy Research Calls on Teachers to Participate in National Networked Classroom What if classrooms could rethink climate education by listening to the land, learning from each other and co-creating policy? Dr. Carrie Karsgaard's work, using a 'networked classroom' concept, is doing exactly that, turning worldmaking into action across provinces and oceans. Funded by a $326,614 grant more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Awards, Virchow Prize, Pew Biomedical Scholar, and More From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently. * Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and mil more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * The Orange Alternative By Hannah Langdon How Dwarves laughed Communism out of Poland. After years of Nazi occupation in World War II, followed by life under Stalin and subsequent Soviet leaders, the Polish people had suffered enough. By the 1980s, the resistance movement had swelled to a climax. History celebrates the Solidarity Movement, strikes, and international ne more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * In Blair County, Governor Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Redding Visit Kulp Dairy Farm to Highlight Administration's Work to Speed Up Permitting, Support Farmers, and Strengthen Rural Communities Kulp Dairy Farm received a key permit four months ahead of schedule for their expansion project thanks to the Shapiro Administration's work to cut red tape, speed up go more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Helps Drive Record Gains in Indiana Literacy Rates * Indiana's third-grade literacy rate made its largest single-year leap since the IREAD assessment began in 2013, climbing nearly five percentage points to 87.3 percent proficiency. The gain marks the fourth consecutive year of improvement and a return to pre-pandemic reading levels. A key contributor to this progress is the Indiana Liter more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- Air University issued the following news: * * * Mathies NCOA instructor named Outstanding Airmen if the Year By Brian Ferguson, Barnes Center for Enlisted Education For Master Sgt. Ryan Girard, a civil engineer Airman turned military education instructor, the thought of being named Outstanding Airmen of the Year never crossed his mind. "I do not see myself as someone who stands out," Girard said. But stand out, he did. Girard, was named one of the Air Force more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Details of U.S. and E.U. Trade Deal Released * WASHINGTON (August 21, 2025) - According to an agreement released today, once the E.U. removes tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, the U.S. will cap tariffs on European pharmaceuticals, lumber, and semiconductors at 15%. The George Washington University has experts available to discuss all aspects of this story. To schedule an interview, please  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Israel Approves New Settlements in Occupied West Bank * WASHINGTON (August 21, 2025)-Despite global disagreement, Israel approved new settlements in the occupied West Bank and plans to move into Gaza City. The New York Times reports that "an additional 60,000 reservists would be told to report for duty in September" as the Israeli military is advancing. Experts warn this move will raise qu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13088) on Aug. 20, 2025, by health care financing analyst Marco A. Villagrana. Here are excerpts: * * * Medicare Graduate Medical Education, 2025 Medicare makes a significant investment in medical residency training (or graduate medical education [GME]). It paid an estimated $21.2 billion in FY2023, primarily to hospitals. The Government Accountability Office has found that Me more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Aug. 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T's Global Engineering Program has a new focus Future engineers who aspire to work globally can prepare for their careers through Missouri S&T's newly revamped Global Engineering Program. Students can enroll in the program starting in the fall 2025 semester. S&T's Global Engineering Program will allow students to earn two degrees simultaneously in five years as they increase  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * National Principals Organization Welcomes New Leaders to Strengthen School Communities The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), elected four new board members and appointed Dr. Evelyn Edney as its president to advance initiatives that build stronger schools and brighter futures for students. With more than 16,000 school leader  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- NOLA Public Schools issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * NOLA Public Schools Celebrates Benjamin Franklin High School as Louisiana's Top-Ranked High School NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce Benjamin Franklin High School has been ranked #1 in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report in its latest Best High Schools rankings. It is also the only school in the state to make the national Top 100 list. This prestigious recognitio more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Physics and Math secure $3M NSF grant to train next-gen quantum and AI workforce * Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Dr. Yingmei Liu is lead principal investigator on this $3M NSF grant. Professors from Oklahoma State University's Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics received a $3 million National Science  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Communication Professor Attends National Convention Thursday, August 21, 2025 School of Communication Professor Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., took part in the national convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) held in San Francisco, Calif., Aug. 7-10, 2025. As a co-chair of AEJMC's History, Legacy and Impact Task Force, Dumova participated in the business meetin more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Returns to AAC&U AI Institute By Michael Soupios Seton Hall University has been invited to participate for a second year in the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This continued involvement affirms the University's growing leadership in exploring ethical and innovative uses of artificial intelligence in higher education.  more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Oh publishes in top-tier journal, presents at conference Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, co-authored an article in the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (JTPE). The article, titled "What Makes Preservice Teachers Learning Effective? Unveiling Characteristics of Practice-Based Teacher Education," examined meaningful teaching and learning charac more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * $280,000 State Grant Brings AI, Robots into K-12 Classrooms Patty Weeks remembered when computers were first brought into K-12 classrooms three decades ago. "I was probably one of the first people to even get a computer at Stockton," said Weeks, who has worked to educate teachers for nearly 30 years as the director of the university's Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (S more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Aug. 21 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Research to improve teaching skills in healthcare boosted by Livery Company award A Swansea University expert researching how to improve teaching skills among healthcare professionals has won a travel scholarship from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow him to share his findings internationally. Dr Ross Davey's research focuses on improving how future doctors and healthcare professionals are t more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Restoring mined lands through research and training Texas A&M AgriLife supports surface mining reclamation with science-backed expertise and collaborations By Kay Ledbetter In Texas, surface mine reclamation is a decades-long process - one that requires scientific precision, environmental insight and strong collaboration. For ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - Aug. 2021, 2025: * * * NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has named Don Cravins, Jr. as its interim CEO, succeeding Ying McGuire. Previously, he was the Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency. Cravins has also served as a valued NMSDC Board member and Chair Designee over the past yea more ST

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 21 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane's Digital Media Practices receives grant to upgrade equipment, expand access Tulane University's Digital Media Practices program has received a $700,000 grant from the Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund to modernize cinema technology and expand opportunities for aspiring filmmakers. The grant will fund the acquisition of professional cameras, sound recording devices and high-performance more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the University of Melbourne highlights collaborative mentoring and teaching as cornerstone strategies to strengthen teacher capability and student learning, urging systems to redesign time, roles and recognition so teachers can plan, teach and reflect together at scale. The report argue that structured collaboration between experienced mentors and early career teachers accelerates instructional expertise, improves classroom climate, and supports re more ST

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 21 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * New facilities enable scientists and students to answer key questions around sustainable food production The Marie Lebour Marine Biology Research Facility is named after a pioneering scientist who spent much of her working life in Plymouth By Alan Williams The University of Plymouth has created a state-of-the-art aquatic laboratory that will transform its research and teaching in sustainable aquacultur more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Combating the hidden health crisis of childhood inactivity how to reverse eight hours of sitting with evidence-based movement strategies Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a new UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this inaugural edition, we explore pediatric medicine's overlooked epidemic, childhood inactivity, and t more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Aug. 21 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI nominee awarded prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Katie Koralesky, nominated by UPEI for a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, has been awarded one of the 2024-2025 fellowships, valued at $140,000 over two years. She will work with Dr. Caroline Ritter, Canada Research Chair in Social Epidemiology for Healthy Animals at UPEI. The Banting P more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Virginia Wesleyan University Will Be Renamed Batten University Renaming honors Frank and Jane Batten's philanthropic legacy Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) will be renamed Batten University, university officials announced August 20. The renaming is aimed at honoring Frank and Jane Batten's philanthropic legacy. Located near the mouth of the Bay, Virginia Wesleyan Univer more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 21 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Ivey research shows 'compliment sandwich' no longer effective Direct feedback leads to growth, strengthened relationships and more trust * Few tasks are more dreaded than delivering negative feedback. Yet feedback, especially the tough kind, is essential. When done well, it helps employees grow, strengthens teams and builds managerial confidence. In theory, it's a win-win. In practice? Not so much. To soften th more PR