WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Alan F. Schatzberg Receives National Academy of Medicine's Sarnat Prize for His Pioneering Research on the Biology and Treatment of Mood Disorders * WASHINGTON -- The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced that Alan F. Schatzberg is the recipient of the 2025 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health for his work advancing knowledge and treatment of depressive disorders, w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The AAMC, a nonprofit association representing U.S. medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals, emphasizes the need for improvements in CMS payment policies to maintain patient access to esse more ST

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University student connects local history to global research What began with research in Binghamton's Russian Orthodox churches has expanded into publication and international study. By Emma Young '26 Some students begin their college journey by figuring out how to get to their first lecture. Deniz Gulay began his by brushing dust off old church records in the Binghamton area. Born in Istanbu more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * How low-achieving students are sinking fast By Josiah Padley The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for 2024 have just been released, spawning a flurry of thinkpieces, op-eds, and research reviews. Why all the fuss? NAEP assessments measure students'  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * ChatGPT seemed to "think on the fly" when put through an Ancient Greek maths puzzle Breaking research 18th September 2025 * The Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, appeared to improvise ideas and make mistakes like a student in a study that rebooted a 2,400-year-old mathematical challenge. The experiment, by two education researchers, asked the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Cleveland Clinic, an integrated healthcare system, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining recommendations for key changes in the Medicare telehealth and payment policies. The organization emphasizes the need for more streamlined processes to enhance patient care and improve access to services. In its correspondence sent on September 12, Cleveland Clinic expressed s more ST

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 17 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Alumni Awarded Fulbright Scholarships * Five Colgate alumni will soon be departing on Fulbright scholarships around the world. Brooke Abeles '25, Giorgio Cavalli '24, Camryn Foster '25, janiiya hart '23, and Linda Wang '23 have accepted Fulbright awards. Brooke Abeles '25 Abeles received a Fulbright Study Award to France and will be pursuing a master's degree in physics, with a focus on biology an more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Constitution Day marred by administration's whitewashing of slavery history * Today, Constitution Day, is the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. It is also ironically the Trump administration's day to start removing "inappropriate" content that runs afoul of a March 27 executive order titled: "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American Hist more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 -- Education International issued the following news: * * * Education unions celebrate Democracy Day by mobilising and organising to defend it Democracy is a core value of education unions around the world. On the International Day of Democracy, 15 September, education unions from Education International came together online to reaffirm their commitment to defending and advancing democracy, sharing insights into the challenges they are facing and strategising the w more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Educator named Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year * A longtime educator was recently recognized with a top state honor when he was named Principal of the Year from the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP). Chickasaw citizen Jason Hayes serves as principal of Santa Fe High School, in Edmond, Oklahoma. For the past 13 years, Ha more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Aaron Polichnowski earns award for research in field of hypertension and chronic kidney disease By Jennifer Hill Dr. Aaron Polichnowski received East Tennessee State University's 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award in Research for his exceptional contributions to the field of hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Polichnowski is an associate professor in the Quillen College of Me more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - September 17, 2025 * Third grade students at Spring Hill Elementary School complete worksheets in math class. 262 FCPS Students Achieve Excellence, Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists Here's something to celebrate -- 262 students from 19 FCPS high schools are among the semifinalists named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2026. This marks a 40% increase more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Celebrates Legislative Victories in North Central Montana * * September 17 2025 GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Continuing his 56 County Tour in north central Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte today visited with legislators, teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers to celebrate several priorities from the legislative session. "Working with our partners in the legislat more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Constitution Day By Unveiling Benjamin Franklin Statue in Franklin County as Florida Commemorates America250 * APALACHICOLA, Fla. --Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the 238 th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by unveiling a new statue of Benjamin Franklin in Franklin County, Florida--honoring one of America's most influential foun more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Designate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week * ~ Resolution recognizes the role community school coordinators play in helping students succeed--statewide, there are dozens of community schools serving thousands of students ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and three other Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Betrays American Farmers -- Again -- While His Cabinet Profits From Their Pain * Donald Trump is once again abandoning American farmers. Trump's reckless trade war has devastated soybean producers, and new reporting this week reveals how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is cashing in while family farmers struggle to keep their finances from falling apart. In response, DNC People' more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 18 -- 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: * * * Books by Robert Chambers made open access IDS Researcher Robert Chambers books (authored or co-authored) have been made open access for all to read for free. We are thrilled to announce that the IDS Participation, more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Teachers: Dozens Arrested, Fired, or Sentenced for Peaceful Union Activity * At Least 45 Teachers Unlawfully Targeted During Summer School Break "The judicial proceedings and security pressures against these teachers have been completely unlawful" September 17, 2025 - Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on teachers and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Law Victim Comes Forward in Existing Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against MIT Israeli Scholar Pushed Out of Prestigious Postdoctoral Appointment * Today, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed an amended complaint against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on behalf of Jewish students, researchers, and faculty, bringing forwa more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 17 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University opens 5.8m pounds DigiLabs - transforming learning with AI, holograms, VR, and robotics Loughborough University has opened the doors of its new DigiLabs - a suite of cutting-edge digital learning spaces that will equip students with the skills and experiences needed for the rapidly evolving workplace. Backed by a pound sterling5.8 million Office for Students STEM Teachi more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette University professor receives $3.2 million R01 grant from NIH to study pediatric foot deformities Dr. Karen Kruger, research associate professor in the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health with an anticipated value of $3.2 million to complete a comprehensive study  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Media labs, makerspaces, and creative technology spaces in academic libraries * CHICAGO -- Beyond the loaning of laptops and phone chargers, libraries are branching out into supporting patrons by providing spaces and services that encourage art, communication, and innovation. Perhaps you've been tasked with building such a space in your academic library. It might be  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 (TNSrep) -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer professors publish book about impact of study abroad on students By Domonique King For many Mercer University students, studying abroad is considered a hallmark of their education. Through traditional study abroad programs and serving-learning opportunities like Mercer On Mission, undergraduate students have the chance to travel to new countries, immerse themselves in a new culture, and expand th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Medicine (MM) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns over the proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The comment letter highlights potential negative impacts on the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, as well as various suggested revisions to specific proposals from CMS. In its letter, Michigan Medicine expressed significant concerns regarding more ST

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 18 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * National Imagining America Gathering at NMSU in October, first time in the Borderlands More than 400 scholars, students and community members will converge at New Mexico State University Oct. 3-5 for the 25th anniversary of the Imagining America (IA) National Gathering. Imagining America is a national consortium of colleges and universities that promotes public scholarship and practice in more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to host policy forum on AI in rural Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Policymakers, educators and technology leaders will gather Sept. 24 at Penn State's University Park campus for a forum examining the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural Pennsylvania. "The Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education" will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Quantum Day Brings Together Researchers, Educators, and Students * Professor of Physics Xuemei May Cheng Students and faculty from high schools to major research universities, along with researchers from industry and government, came to Bryn Mawr College's Park Science Center on Friday, Sept. 12, to participate in Quantum Day, an event sponsored by Bryn Mawr's Quantum Materials, Sensing, and Education C more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice accelerates AI innovation to transform teaching, learning and research * With the 2025-26 academic year underway, Rice University is taking bold steps to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in teaching, research and operations. Guided by Momentous, the university's 10-year strategic plan, Rice is positioning itself as a global leader in the responsible development and applica more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Expands Virtual Reality Opportunities for Teaching and Learning By Renee M. Cicchino Over the past year, the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), in collaboration with academic and nonacademic departments, piloted the use of virtual reality (VR) to enhance learning experiences and student engagement. Building on the success of these efforts, two VR carts are now available to su more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Hosts Dynamic BAASANA Conference on AI and Society Over the summer, Seton Hall University welcomed global scholars, executives and students for the 2025 International Conference of the Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BAASANA), positioning the university and its Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) as leaders in convening high-le more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * College of Nursing Presents Interdisciplinary Research in Helsinki By Gabriele Zengewald Faculty from Seton Hall's College of Nursing took the global stage at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Conference (ICN) in Helsinki, Finland, to present two poster sessions on challenges in chronic illness care and nurse practitioner education. In the first poster presentation, Moira Kendra, D.N.P., ACNP more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Speech-Language Pathology Students Become Published Researchers Through Faculty Mentorship Three students in Seton Hall's dual degree B.S.E., elementary and special education/M.S., speech-language pathology program are published researchers, thanks to the mentorship of Nicole Hansen, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies. Their article, "Requirement Versus Reali more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * South Surprises Indian Springs Elementary with $1,000 Check and Pep Rally As part of the annual Sun Belt Conference Extra Yard for Teachers Week, the University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies partnered with South Alabama Athletics to surprise Mobile County Public Schools' Indian Springs Elementary with a $1,000 check and a Big Reveal pep rally. The school gy more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Announces Inaugural Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest * Chattanooga, TN (September 17, 2025) - Tennessee American Water announced today its inaugural Protect Our Watersheds art contest for fourth grade students at Whitwell Elementary School. "Source water protection is vital to keeping our watersheds safe and healthy, which  more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech associate chemistry professor honored with statewide teaching award A Tennessee Tech University associate professor of chemistry was named the 2024 Distinguished College/University Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Academy of Science. The award recognizes William R. Carroll, Ph.D., for his innovative approach to teaching and dedication to undergraduate research. Ca more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * The fly detective: Tomberlin's rise in forensic entomology From curious kid to crime scenes around the world and advancing the future of forensic science By Adam Russell Long before Jeff Tomberlin, Ph.D., professor of forensic entomology in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology, helped investigators solve murders with maggots,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Xu Zhang to develop environmental monitoring biosensors New plant pathology and microbiology faculty member bridges biology and technology innovation By Helen White Xu Zhang, Ph.D., has joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology as an assistant professor  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Fuels Student Success with up to $4.2 Million in Grants for Rocket City Schools Huntsville City Schools to Gain Hands-on STEM Programming through Driving Possibilities *  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2025) - For nearly 25 years, Toyota Alabama has assembled engines, invested in the workforce and strengthened the Huntsville community. Today, Toyota looks to the future with D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Releases Secretary McMahon's Patriotic Education Supplemental Priority * Today, in commemoration of the 238th birthday of the United States Constitution -- and in advance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026-- U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced her fifth proposed supplemental priority for the U.S. Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Discusses Dangers of AI Chatbots in Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing today examining some of the harms caused by AI chatbots. She discussed the dangers of adolescent usage, including recent reporting of AI chatbots engaging in 'sensual'  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Academic Freedom, Privileges, Limits and Obligations for Faculty and Graduate Instructors University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matthew Martens sent the following on Tuesday. Deans and Chairs, We are living in a period where we are regularly inundated with opinions on major events and key issues of the day. At times, our facul more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Employee free speech and responsibility University of Missouri President Mun Choi, Vice President of Human Resources Marsha Fischer and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matthew Martens sent the following message to staff members on Sept. 17. Dear Faculty and Staff, We are living in a period where we are regularly inundated with opinions on major events and key issues more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG launches Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning The Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning has been launched by the University of Glasgow with the announcement of a large-scale research pilot backed by the Scottish Government and the Turner Kirk Trust. The Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning has been launched by the University of Glasgow with the announcement of a large-scale research pilo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS honors Elie Wiesel with a stamp * NEW YORK -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service honored humanitarian and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel with a stamp. Wiesel dedicated his life to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, championing Jewish causes, and defending human rights. He is the 18th honoree in the Distinguished Americans stamp series. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held in New York City.  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Uintah Basin Internship Program Transforms Students Into Researchers By Marcus Jensen VERNAL, Utah -- For many undergraduate students, the thought of doing scientific research can feel daunting and unfamiliar. But at Utah State University Uintah Basin, students can gain firsthand experience early in their college careers, giving them a leg up as they turn textbook knowledge into hands-on learning. The Uintah more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Investigate Mathematics Teacher Retention in Utah High Schools By Jennifer Payne A team of Utah State University researchers has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to understand retention among the state's high school teachers. Willa van Dijk and Kaitlin Bundock, professors in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling in the Emma Ecc more PR