HELSINKI, Finland, Sept. 23 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Euros900,000 endowment supports professorial breakthroughs - LocalTapiola and University of Helsinki initiate partnership Funding offered to five professors at a time enables them to focus, for one term, on promoting innovations in research and teaching that benefit society. * LocalTapiola Group and the University of Helsinki are embarking on a collaboration to support thinking that generates  more PR

KARACHI, Pakistan, Sept. 23 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: * * * AKU's F4L Project Transforms Education in Tanzania A three-year journey to revolutionize primary education has culminated in a powerful success story. The Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) recently celebrated the conclusion of its groundbreaking Foundations for Learning (F4L) project (2022-2025), a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing teaching quality and promo more PR

PROVO, Utah, Sept. 24 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Apostle Shares Five Keys to a Stronger Family "Decide right now to put the Lord Jesus Christ at the center of your family," Elder Rasband says * "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" is "the Lord's plan for the eternal destiny of all His children." Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared this message and more as he spoke to students at Brigham Yo more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * A Better Way to Do College: Maricopa Community Colleges' Save Students Over $270 Million on Textbooks Maricopa Community Colleges has reached a milestone in its commitment to student affordability, with over $270 million in savings for students through the use of Open Educational Resources (OER). Launched over a decade ago, this cost-saving initiative continues to make higher education more access more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Rebecca Winthrop, a senior fellow and director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution, from a Sept. 18, 2025, hearing entitled "The State of K-12 Education": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of the Committee-- thank you for the opportunity to testify on the state of K-12 education. My name is Rebecca Winthr more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown ranks among nation's top universities * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In recognition of its exceptional teaching, high-impact research, generous financial aid and signature student experience, Brown University continued in 2025 to place among top schools in national and international rankings of universities. Brown was given top marks for its innovative approach to teaching and learning,  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The Business Council of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Business Council warns Victorian work from home legislation risks jobs and investment The Business Council is urging the Victorian Government to abandon its plan to legislate a mandatory entitlement for employees to work from home two days a week, warning it will further damage the state's economy and risk jobs leaving the state. Business Council Chief Executive Bran Black said the pr more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Chemists Can Discover New Materials More Quickly With AI By Kirsten Heuring Everyday items like car tires, plastic bags and foam cushions come from materials called polymers that can take years to develop and test. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a new approach to create better rubber-like materials more quickl more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 23 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's delivers strong showing in first KEF results as merged institution The University has achieved impressive results in the fifth iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5), reflecting its overriding focus on business, practice and the professions By Chris Lines (PR & Communications Manager) City St George's, University of London has achieved a positive outcome in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Scott Muri, superintendent emeritus of Ector County Independent School District, Florida, from a Sept. 18, 2025, hearing entitled "The State of K-12 Education": * * * In the summer of 2019, the West Texas school district featured in the movie Friday Night Lights for its football prowess on the athletic field was on the verge of a state takeover because of its poor performance more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * AI plus mathematical modeling equals a new tool for teaching By Sarah Holland "Where am I going to use that?" is, according to Jennifer Suh, a common complaint in math classrooms. The real-world applications of algebra, geometry, and probability are often lost in the shuffle of textbook questions and equations. But this professor of mathematics leadership education is hoping to change the narrati more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Opens New Aircraft Prototyping Laboratory Georgia Tech celebrates the opening of its new Aircraft Prototyping Laboratory, a facility dedicated to advancing research in electric and autonomous flight in collaboration with academic, government, and industry partners. Georgia Tech celebrates the opening of its new Aircraft Prototyping Laboratory, a facility dedicated to advancing res more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New Jersey Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents Issues Final Report * TRENTON - The New Jersey Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents has issued its report on approaches that communities may consider to address issues such as cyberbullying, addictive use, sleep disruption, and mental health decline that may be linked to ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner from a Sept. 18, 2025, hearing entitled "The State of K-12 Education": * * * Indiana's goal is clear: to meet every child where they are and ensure each has access to the quality education needed for lifelong success. This commitment extends to all 1.13 million Hoosier students attending more than 2,200 schools across our state. Ev more PR

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 23 -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release: * * * Institutional Partnership: Heidelberg and Harvard Sign Memorandum of Understanding State of Baden-Wurttemberg funds the intensifying of existing cooperative relations with ten million euros * On the basis of the cooperative relations that have developed over time, Heidelberg University and Harvard University are going to deepen and expand their cooperation. Prof. Dr Alan M. Garber, President of H more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State student named Newman Civic Fellow With a passion for serving others, Kennesaw State University senior Deja Boney has been named a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow, a national recognition honoring students who demonstrate leadership qualities and a strong commitment to community service. Boney, who is pursuing a degree in information systems with a minor in information technology, has led  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT's work with Idaho National Laboratory advances America's nuclear industry * At the center of nuclear reactors across the United States, a new type of chromium-coated fuel is being used to make the reactors more efficient and more resistant to accidents. The fuel is one of many innovations sprung from collaboration between researchers at MIT and the Idaho National Laboratory (I more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Multiple Discovery Education Solutions Win 2025 Tech & Learning Best for Back to School Awards * Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, September 23, 2025) - Multiple solutions by Discovery Education are winners in the 2025 Best for Back to School Awards from Tech & Learning. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Net $96.2M in Research Contracts and Grants for FY25, $350M Over Past Three Years By Jamie Crockett North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty earned nearly $96.2 million in research contracts and grants for fiscal year 2025 - just a tick below last year's total of $102 million - despite funding headwinds that research universitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, from a Sept. 18, 2025, hearing on the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act (H.R.309): * * * Good morning, Chairman Tiffany and Ranking Member Neguse. My name is William Alexander, and I am the Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. T more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Research, coursework inspires alumna's participation in Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, enhances teaching By Sydney Bentz, communication assistant With a new school year beginning this fall, a Northwest Missouri State University alumna is reflecting on her summer journey to Poland with the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, which equipped her with the knowledge and tools necessary to teach he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Introduces 'Mary Church Terrell Day' Resolution, Honoring the Life of Civil Rights and Women's Rights Activist * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day," recognizing Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights moveme more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals Honors Seven Long-Term Care Residents for National Centenarian Day Celebration * NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur recognizes six residents over the age of 100; NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler celebrates centenarian resident Carmen Augustin at age 111 Sep 23, 2025 New York, NY -- In celebration of National Centenarian Day on September 22, NYC Health more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU RET Site empowers Okla. teachers to inspire future semiconductor talent * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu When a teacher learns something new, hundreds of students benefit. By equipping Oklahoma educators with cutting-edge skills in photonic microchip fabrication, Oklahoma State University is multiplying the impact of semiconductor  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Bill to Expand Head Start Early Learning Program for Working-Class Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the Trump Administration continues to attack and undermine Head Start, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), in introducing the Head Start for America's Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Community Partners Celebrate $425K Delivered for Childcare at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center * With Trump Admin. Attacking Head Start and Gutting Essential Resources, Federal Funding Secured by Pressley Will Support BCNC's Early Education and Care Video (YouTube) | Photos (Dropbox) BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) visited Chinatown to celebrate the $425,000 more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 23 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Proposal to Scrap Roadless Rule Draws Public Outcry * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' plan to repeal the Roadless Rule -- which would open the door to widespread destruction of cherished national forestlands -- is proving to be extremely unpopular. With the agency reporting on Monday that it had received 625,737 comments at the close of a publi more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 23 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Protecting the Grid: Engineering in Action * On April 28, 2025, a major power outage affected millions across Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France due to what authorities described as a " severe disruption." Although the exact cause was not immediately confirmed, concerns quickly arose about the possibility of a cyberattack. Such trepidation highlights how in today's interconnected world, something a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Takano, Meng and Senator Hirono Recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Week While the Trump administration cuts funding for Minority Serving Institutions, Members of Congress recognize the importance of AANAPISIs in expanding access to higher education for all *  Last week, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Emerita Judy more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Takano, Meng and Senator Hirono Recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Week * Washington, D.C. - Last week, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Emerita Judy Chu (CA-28), First Vice Chair Mark Takano (CA-41), and Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution (link is external) recognizing Asi more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Revitalizing introductory physics labs with NSF support * Introductory physics labs are a little different at Cornell. Instead of doing labs that demonstrate physics concepts they already know to be true, first-year physics students conduct experiments to discover answers for themselves. This approach, developed through eight years of active learning work at Cornell, emphasizes how experimental physics works  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice rises in US News rankings, recognized for value, teaching and innovation * Rice University continues its upward trajectory in national and international rankings, earning the No. 17 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released today. The university also ranked among the top 10 nationally for Best Value Schools (No. 5) and Undergraduate Teaching (No. 8), reflecting Rice's ong more PR

PASADENA, California, Sept. 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Scott Cushing Named a Moore Inventor Fellow * Scott Cushing, assistant professor of chemistry, has been named among the final class of five Moore Inventor Fellows by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. This 10th cohort of fellows marks the fulfillment of a 10-year $35 million commitment by the Moore Foundation to support "50 inventors to shape the next 50 years." Cushing is the fourth more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall and Ukrainian Catholic University Sign Memorandum of Understanding By Andrew Misura Seton Hall University and Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a partnership aimed at expanding academic collaboration, joint research and cultural exchange between the two Catholic institutions. "This partnership opens new opportunities for collaborati more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New Licensure Prep Seminar Strengthens Path to Practice for Graduate Social Work Students For graduate students in social work, passing the master's licensing exam is one of the most pivotal steps in advancing their career. Starting this year, Seton Hall University's Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program now offers an intensive licensure preparation seminar, designed to help students approach the exa more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Study Abroad Fair Continues to Encourage Ospreys to Go Global For Theo Elefante, a first-year Communication Studies major, Sept. 18's Study Abroad Fair came at a perfect time. The Galloway resident was already interested in studying abroad and now had all of the various opportunities, resources and programs available to Stockton University students in one centralized hub. "One of the reasons I came to Sto more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Inaugural Sustainability Faculty Fellows During New York Climate Week Faculty Fellows from Multiple Disciplines Hold First Meeting to Assist other Faculty in Incorporating Climate and Sustainability Topics into Existing Courses and Develop New Applied Learning Opportunities * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today recognized New York Clima more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- FANUC CORPORATION, Yamanashi, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12420402 B2, initially filed Feb. 16, 2022) developed by Takashi Satou, Yamanashi, Japan, and Hiromitsu Takahashi, Yamanashi, Japan, for "Teaching device." more PT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC * The Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic simulation unit to Brooke Army Medical Center. Four BAMC nurses completed the 12-week online training followed by hands-on learning in the mobile simulation unit to receive their Sexual Assaul more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * The Kids Aren't Alright: Minnesota's expanding efforts of mental health support in schools * Nostalgia colors many of our memories of our childhood years, yet many of us will readily admit to feeling confused, frustrated, and disempowered during these critical times. The expe more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on WBAI's "What's Going On!" Isaac Ferguson: Good morning, Mayor Adams. Welcome to WBAI. Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, how's it going? Great to be on with you. Ferguson: It's been some time since we've talked, mayor. It's my pleasure. Mayor Adams: Thank you for allowing me to come on and chat with you. Ferguson: Mayor Adams, you go straig more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * System allows Trine to train students on electric vehicles Trine University has purchased an electric vehicle trainer system that will be used to teach electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and robotics students about electric vehicle components. The EV Trainer Cart, manufactured by EVWest, is a fully assembled, operational electric vehicle (EV) training system designed for educators seeking hands-on teac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Announces 2026 Best Colleges Rankings * Washington, DC - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Serving as a guide for prospective students and their families, the national and regional rankings evaluate nearly 1,700 colleges and universities usi more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH applied behavior analysis program sees 100% first-time pass rate plus accreditation recognition By Ann Marie Martin The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has reached a milestone achievement. All program graduates who took the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination for the first time in 2024 passed. That makes UAH one  more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC and Michigan Community College Association Partner to Expand Access to Affordable Teacher Preparation Pathways University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a national leader in workforce-relevant online education, and the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), representing Michigan's 28 public community colleges and 3 tribal colleges, have announced a new partnership focused o more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 23 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joseph Gordon recognized with national Open Science research award Dr. Joseph Gordon, Biomedical Sciences with AVC and Anatomy Lead for the Memorial Regional Medical Program at UPEI, has received national recognition for his innovative use of Open Science in biomedical research. Dr. Gordon was awarded the 2025 CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence Prize for Op more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings * The University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked among the top 40 institutions in the country for undergraduate education for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings released today. UW-Madison was ranked 36th overall out of 438 public and private doct more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's WWAMI Medical Education Program Strengthens Global Ties with Cardiff University The University of Wyoming's WWAMI Medical Education Program is deepening its global partnerships through an exchange program with Cardiff University in Wales. Established in 2023 as part of a strategic initiative from UW's Office of the President and Global Engagement Office, the collaboration has expanded rapidly, enric more PR