BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 12 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * 150 WKU Students and Alumni Competed for Nationally Competitive Scholarships in 2024-25 WKU students and recent graduates earned recognition in the nation's most prestigious scholarship competitions during the 2024-2025 academic year. One hundred fifty Hiltoppers submitted 199 applications for nationally competitive scholarships, earning recognition 69 times and more than $570,000 in funding for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * AASCU Statement on Department of Education's Decision to Eliminate Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) adamantly opposes the Department of Education's decision to stop awarding over $350 million in grants to all Minority-serving Institutions (MSIs). These colleges and universiti more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Represent a Broad Range of Disciplines Adelphi welcomes 14 new faculty members to four of our colleges. "Adelphi is delighted to welcome our new faculty members to our community this fall," said Interim Provost Susan E. Dinan, PhD. "Experts from a broad range of disciplines, including audiology, English, psychology and nursing, are joining us and will expand the offerings of departments and enrich  more PR

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept. 11 -- The African Union issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Liberia Launches Roadmap for Strengthened and Modernized Education Data Systems The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education (MoE), has successfully concluded a transformative week-long engagement to strengthen and modernize the country's Education Management Information System (EMIS). The process was supported by the African Union Commission, through its Pan African more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Americans' Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Survey Finds * Americans are more knowledgeable this year in answering basic civics questions, according to the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, conducted annually by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. More than two-thirds of U.S. adults (70%) were able to  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Agnes nurses to protest Catholic hospital chain's unfaithful financial investments * Registered nurses employed by Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. will hold a rally and press conference on Monday, September 15 to protest Ascension Health's financial investments, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Sept. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * AskTupper, one of Bryant's AI-powered chatbots, debuts for public use By Stephen Kostrzewa Curious about who Bryant University's first president was? Or maybe when the school moved from Provide to its Smithfield campus. Or perhaps you're just hungry and want to know when Salmanson Dining Hall is open. You can AskTupper -- and your answer is just one click away. Developed in collaboration with Alliant D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Votes to Strengthen Military, Secure Border, and Counter China * Washington, D.C. --Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included a 3.8% pay raise for our military members, eliminated woke politics from the military, and protected Kentucky's defense initiatives like the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD). The NDAA delivers key national  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * BFI announce programme highlights for late October and November 2025, including seasons dedicated to Melodrama, Laura Mulvey, Terence Davies and Frederick Wiseman * Special guests on stage at BFI Southbank in late October and November will include Laura Mulvey, plus Michael Palin, Robert Ross and Terry Jones's daughter Sally Jones, writer and actor Brett Goldstein and filmmaker J more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Deadly Attack on Animals Prompts PETA's Offer of $5,000 for Local High School to Switch to Plants-Only Ag Program * Amarillo, Texas - Following reports that half a dozen goats and sheep were killed after dogs broke into Amarillo ISD's Future Farmers of America (FFA) barn, TeachKind, PETA's humane education division, sent a letter today to Caprock High School more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Do students learn about 9/11? By Catrin Wigfall I was in 5th grade when our country was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Fast forward to my first year of teaching 5th graders about that fateful Tuesday morning and I discovered that they had no background knowledg more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Empowering student volunteers in the school library * CHICAGO -- Juggling the responsibilities of teaching, budgeting, curating, programming, planning, and advocating, it's no wonder that school librarians feel overstretched. Training student volunteers in leadership skills is the solution you've been looking for. Empowering students will not only assist you in balan more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Heads to Rocky Top for Week 3 SEC Showdown * * College football's premier pregame show makes its 12th visit to Knoxville, Tenn., ahead of the Vols' matchup with Georgia * Special on-site guests: Lady Vols great Candace Parker joins as guest picker, UT head coach Josh Heupel joins live on set and Russell Dickerson perf more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 11 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * First TUM Alumni Chapter established in Singapore With the opening of the first official TUM Alumni Chapter in Singapore, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is further expanding the active integration of its international alumni community. The ceremonial opening on September 10 brought together committed alumni who want to keep their connection to TUM alive across continents and actively sha more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 12 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Freedom of Words - Words of the Free: Highlights from PEN International's 91st Congress in Krakow, Poland "At this Congress in Krakow we saw the importance of our shared mission. Writers from across the world came together to defend freedom of expression, to stand with those silenced by war, censorship, and exile, and to make sure that words remain free. Our solidarity and our words are our greatest strength." Bur more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces 34 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 34 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. * * * Board of Governors of the Georgia L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Natasha Bell, Brian Daniel, Glenn Hicks, Aaron McWhorter, Bill Russell, Doug  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 11 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: * * * Governments of Canada and New Brunswick sign bilateral agreement on minority language education and second official language instruction * OTTAWA, September 11, 2025 Our two official languages are at the heart of Canadian identity. They make us unique, unite us and enrich our culture and economy from coast to coast to coast. Promoting and protecting them starts with education. Supporting minority-langu more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey: 9/11 Should be Taught in Massachusetts Public Schools * On the anniversary of 9/11, Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement about teaching the tragedy in Massachusetts public schools:  "All students should be taught about 9/11 and its aftermath, which is a tragic and important piece of both our state and our nation's history. I've directed the Depart more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Historical Marker Celebrates Decades of Service at Louise Archer Elementary School * This story and photos are courtesy of Fairfax County Government (link is external). Students, educators, community members, and former students of Louise Archer attended the dedication of a historical marker on September 6 at Louise Archer Elementary School. The marker celebrates Archer's decades of service a more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Homework time for parents: Know your rights and exercise them * A new school year is underway and parents have some homework of their own -- knowing what rights they have within the public education system and how to exercise them so they can play an active role in their chil more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Honors Program Interim Director, Working Group Announced * Laura Machia College of Arts and Sciences Dean Behzad Mortazavi has announced the appointment of Laura Machia, associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum and professor of psychology, as interim director of the Renee Crown University Honors Program. In this role, Machia will be responsible for program administration, student advising and more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 12 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * How NAU professors are using AI in their research Generative AI is in classrooms already. Can educators use this tool to enhance learning among their students instead of undercutting assignments? Yes, said Priyanka Parekh, an assistant research professor in the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning at NAU. With a grant from NAU's Transformation through Artificial Intelligence in Learning (TRAIL) prog more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 12 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * College of Arts and Letters Professor Debuts Book at International Book Fair of Lima Maria Claudia Huerta Vera, Ph.D., assistant professor of Spanish, has published a new book examining the role of film in shaping cultural memory of Peru's internal armed conflict. Her book, Historia, memoria y cine documental. Imagenes del conflicto armado interno peruano (History, Memory, and Documentary Film: Images of th more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 12 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * College of Technology Professor Pioneers A New Frontier In Physical Therapy The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recently featured Darin Jeringan, a clinical professor in the College of Technology and department co-chair of the Health Occupations Department on the cover of its national magazine. The feature highlighted his groundbreaking work in wilderness physical therapy -- a niche specialty J more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 12 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Southeast Idaho Retired Educators Association Donated Record-Breaking Scholarship to College of Education The Southeast Idaho Retired Educators Association (SEIREA) donated a record-breaking $6,000 in scholarships to the Idaho State University College of Education last February. This gift funded six $1,000 scholarships for education students studying to become teachers in Idaho, and the scholarships were awa more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Daniel Griffith's Book on Everyday Mediation Just Published Daniel Griffith, J.D. '90, has written a book, Everyday Mediator: Seven Practices for Navigating Conflict, which is available on Amazon. Griffith teaches mediation practice as an adjunct professor at IU McKinney. "This book is intended as a guide for professionals and other individuals to develop and utilize thei more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 12 -- 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 on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Identity-based narratives fuelling rise in autocracy A new IDS Bulletin 'Democracy Contested' reveals how identity-based narratives centred on religion, race, gender, and nationalism are influenci more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * John M. Carethers, MD, FAACR, Recognized with 2025 AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities * BALTIMORE - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will award John M. Carethers, MD, FAACR, with the 2025 AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities during the 18th AACR Confere more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for National Defense Authorization Act, supports pay raise for service members * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual comprehensive package of legislation that supports American defense and military service members. The bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State looks to bring Interactive Research Methods Lab to high schools Surrounded by colorful dry-erase walls in a room on the fourth floor of the Bagwell Education Building, more than two dozen first-year students from McEachern High School are learning about the research process. "Please close your eyes for a few seconds," said Ivan Jorrin-Abellan, research catalyst associate dean and  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU wins grant to increase Lawrence campus awareness of university values By David Day The University of Kansas won a nearly $700,000 grant to help raise awareness and extend the impact of KU's IRISE Culture Charter for the Lawrence campus. The IRISE Culture Charter was developed in 2023 to articulate five shared values -- integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship and excellence -- Jayhawks embody as me more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Reps. Garbarino, Gottheimer in Calling on All 50 States to Require 9/11 Curriculum in Schools * Washington, D.C. - 9/11/25... Yesterday, in advance of the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Reps. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in reintroducing a House resolut more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Library's 'plant-based' exhibit opens Sept. 18 with talk, reception * Plants - as objects of admiration and scientific study and materials for creative expression - are the focus of a new Cornell University Library exhibit, "Plant-Based: Botanical Innovations from Paper to Poison." "Plant-Based" showcases a variety of documents and artifacts from different cultures and periods, drawn from the library's Rare a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Miami-Dade School Board Approves Budget for 2025-26 The Miami-Dade County School Board has approved a $7.4 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, reinforcing its commitment to student success, safety, and fiscal responsibility. "The budget approved continues to protect what matters most: our classrooms, our students, and our workforce," said Superintendent of Schools D more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 12 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University College of Education Awarded $437,000 Grant to Advance Educator Preparation in the Science of Reading Niagara University's College of Education has been awarded a $437,000 grant to strengthen educator preparation programs and ensure alignment with the Science of Reading. The grant was awarded to Dr. Lisa Kilanowski, professor of school psychology, and Dr. Kathleen McGrath, associate pro more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU College of HEST assistant professor awarded Fulbright to Vietnam Marisa Gonzalez, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at New Mexico State University, has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar award. Gonzalez, who is also pursuing a Ph.D. in social work at Colorado State University, will spend 10 months at Dalat University in Vietnam during the 2025-26  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College offers certificate pathway for high school students With the support of a National Science Foundation grant, Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a pathway for high school students to earn 32 college credits and a certificate in polymer processing at no cost. "Polymer processing is the means by which we utilize polymer materials - most commonly plastics - and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Mourns the Tragic Assassination of Charlie Kirk * Charlie Kirk, 31, was tragically shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event. Rep. Burlison issued the following statement: "Charlie Kirk was instrumental in leading the conservative youth movement across our country. He led the charge across college campuses, defending individual liberties and teaching a generation of young  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice opens Sarofim Hall, a transformative new home for the visual arts * Today, Rice University celebrated the grand opening of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, a 94,000-square-foot facility designed to serve as the new home of the Department of Art. The building consolidates Rice's visual arts programs, long scattered across campus, into a single state-of-the-art space that emphasizes collaboration, transparen more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT Archives exhibit honors early woodworking alumna Ellen Swartz A clock with a human face, a lamp base with a hidden compartment, and an Art Nouveau-inspired high chair are among the objects featured in a new RIT Archives exhibit honoring a trailblazing alumna. "Carving a Legacy" celebrates the late Ellen Swartz's achievements as an artist and a role model for women woodworkers and f more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 12 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Storytelling Excellence: MSU faculty members rake in national awards Mississippi State University's Department of Communication, Media and Theatre is making waves nationally with Assistant Professors Rex Jones and Marty Lang earning two of the four Best of Show awards in the Broadcast Education Association's 2025 Creative Media Competition. Jones won top honors in the documentary competition fo more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 11 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Swedish journalist Joakim Medin for #PressTalks: "Journalism is not a crime, and it should stay that way" * In a new EFJ "#PressTalks" episode, Swedish foreign reporter Joakim Medin for the newspaper Dagens ETC shares his story as a journalist imprisoned for 51 days in a Turkish prison on terrorism charges. Joakim is a member of the Swedish Union of Journalists (SJF) and benefitted from s more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 12 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Three KU students, alumni receive Fulbright awards By Dan Oetting Three current or former University of Kansas students have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2025-2026 academic year, providing funding to study, conduct research or teach English abroad. The recipients, representing political science, English and physics, are Nick Caterine, Levi Van Ryder and Julia Cummings,  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * New free screening tool helps kindergarten teachers spot student needs early University of Missouri researchers designed the tool to be simple, effective and suitable for all classrooms nationwide. * Starting kindergarten is a big step for young children. It can also be a key time to spot which students might need some extra help with that life transition. A new, free screening tool more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * School of Computing introduces AI graduate certificate By Victoria Grdina The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Computing in the College of Engineering has launched a new graduate certificate program in artificial intelligence. The certificate is designed to equip students with a foundational understanding of AI along with a practical proficiency in exploiting AI technologies in the context o more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Blanding Child Care Receives National Recognition By Marcus Jensen BLANDING, Utah -- The Jr. Aggies Academy, an early care and education program for the children of faculty, staff and students who attend Utah State University Blanding, has received national recognition. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) officially recognized the child care center for its commitment to quali more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Participates in National Study Analyzing Microbial Communities, Environmental Factors Impacting Cotton Development Findings Could Improve Crop Production Practices, Overall Yield * JACKSON, Tenn. - Soil microbial communities play a vital role in plant health, influencing root development, disease resistance, nutrient and soil water uptake and more. In a pion more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * VCU announces recipients of 2025 faculty awards for scholarship, teaching excellence Interim Provost Beverly J. Warren today announced 30 winners of VCU's National/International Recognition Awards and 25 winners of the Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Awards. * Virginia Commonwealth University today announced the 2025 recipients of VCU's National/International Recognition  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * VMI Chemistry Professor and Cadet Present Research in D.C. Lt. Col. Kevin Braun, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Military Institute, and 1st Class cadet Charles McLaughlin '26 presented their research at the American Chemical Society's (ACS) fall conference held at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. in August. As one of the largest scientific org more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Cayelan Carey awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Cayelan Carey, professor of biological sciences in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship was established in 2019 with a generous gift from its namesake to advance the national and international prominence of the College of  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Innovative approach helps new mothers get hepatitis C treatment 'Meds to Beds' model dramatically improves cure rates among postpartum women, study finds * Giving postpartum mothers with hepatitis C the opportunity to start antiviral treatment while still in the hospital after giving birth -- and delivering the medication to their bedside before discharge -- signif more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 11 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Weaves of Tradition: Shaping Heritage at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle * Rich in tradition and steeped in culture, the Golden Triangle region of Northern Thailand boasts a notable history. From tea and coffee plantations to varied hilltribes, diversity underscores every aspect of daily life as Northern Thai people continue to hold on to a revered culture tha more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 11 -- CAE, a manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, defense customers, mining companies and healthcare specialists, issued the following news release: * * * WestJet and CAE sign contract to bring world-class aviation professional training facility to Calgary WestJet and CAE announced today the signing of a 15-year training agreement under which CAE will establish the Alberta Training Ce more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Baseball diplomacy project launches trivia game bridging U.S.-Japanese history The trivia game is nearly three years in the making and plays a vital role in the U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy Project, which studies the relationship between the two nations. By William Oster "Play ball!" takes on an entirely different meaning with William & Mary's new Baseball Diplomacy Game, taking players  more PR