CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * 103 Esteemed Surgeons Inducted into the Eighth Cohort of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators New members will support the Academy's programs and mission to advance the science and practice of surgical education * The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators(R) inducted 103 esteemed surgeon educators Septembe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Mitchell J. Prinstein, chief of psychology at the American Psychological Association, from a Sept. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Harm of AI Chatbots": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the psychological impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on youth, includ more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 29 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Every Retail Store in Nebraska Selling THC-Containing Products * Lincoln--Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office issued cease & desist letters to 12 retail locations and franchised stores that sell synthetic THC-containing products in Auburn, Beatrice, Columbus, Plattsmouth, Schuyler, Tecumseh, and York, N more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Research in Brief: Why Some Sinus Polyps Keep Returning and How To Tackle Them Scientists Uncover the "Cellular Conspiracy" Behind Chronic Sinus Disease * Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a surprisingly common but under-recognized disease that affects nearly one billion people worldwide, or about 12 percent of the population. Defined as a long-lasting inflammation of the nose and more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW leads AI integration for Cleveland small business marketing As faculty and students engage businesses in generative AI and automation, the University will also launch a parallel track of on-campus training to expand AI mastery for students and faculty at BW. Baldwin Wallace University is rolling out workshops this fall to teach Northeast Ohio small businesses how to harness artificial intelligence (AI) ap more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Stoops CFC Center awarded federal grant to expand behavioral health workforce in Florida's Panhandle By Lauren Antista Florida State University's Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC), housed in the College of Social Work, was awarded a $2 million multiyear federal grant to address the urgent mental health crisis facing children and families in  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * 'Not Just Entertainment--a Proven Teaching Tool': How Immersive Tech Is Changing Public Health Education By Katie Pearce A few years before virtual reality became a cornerstone of George Mason's approach to public health training, Bethany Cieslowski already saw its power to improve training for all students, but she wanted evidence to prove it. Cieslowski, chief inno more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 29 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: * * * Governments of Canada and the Yukon sign bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction * WHITEHORSE, September 29, 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-language educ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Ali Hopper, president and co-founder of Guard Against Trafficking, from a Sept. 17, 2025, hearing entitled "Another Biden Blunder: Missing Unaccompanied Alien Children and Criminal Sponsors": * * * Chairman Cornyn, Ranking Member Padilla, and distinguished committee members, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Ali Hopper - President & co-founder of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * K-12 Education: Most States Require Public Schools to Teach Substance Use Prevention * Fast Facts Adolescents' use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco has declined nationally over the last decade, but remains an issue. We surveyed all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; and 8 territories about substance use prevention in public schools. 56 completed the survey. 45 reported requiring schools to more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * KEN BURNS JOINS STUDENTS TO DISCUSS THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION * Newark, NJ - September 17, 2025 - The filmmaker Ken Burns today will join 1,000-plus students from across the state of New Jersey to commemorate Constitution Day and to discuss the importance of New Jersey to the larger story of America's founding, as part of a national tour leading up to the broadcast of his new film, THE AMERICAN R more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 29 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Launch of Apply completes roll out of Kingston University's transformative Future Skills programme All undergraduate students at Kingston University are now benefiting from a radical new model of education designed to equip them with the Future Skills employers most value. The University has reached a significant milestone with the roll out of Apply - the final phase of its sector-leading Future Skills p more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Honors the Life and Legacy of James Ferguson, Legal Visionary and Beloved Civil Rights Champion * Honoring James E. "Fergie" Ferguson II 1942-2025 The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) deeply mourns the loss of James E. "Fergie" Ferguson II, the legendary and pioneering civil rights champion whose extraordinary legal advocacy reshaped the fight for racial justice in North  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Tillis, Gillibrand, Mullin Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Schools Serving Students in Military and Tribal Communities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) reintroduced the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act, bipartisan legislation to advance Impact Aid programs more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 29 [Category: Union] -- The University and College Union issued the following news: * * * Maintenance grants 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' * On the maintenance grant, UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'Treating international students as cash cows to fund maintenance grants amounts to robbing Peter to pay Paul. This country is already charging international students through the roof to prop up our crumbling education infrastructure. Instead of attacking foreign student more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Physical therapy students bring compassion, positivity to service work By Andrea Honaker Service-learning has been an integral part of Mercer University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program since its inception. Students assist long-standing partner organizations with their programs, allowing them to apply their knowledge in the real world and gain valuable experience working with clients of all ages. During th more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami, Butler Tech collaborate on teacher education pathways Initiative will reduce both time and cost to becoming a licensed educator * Miami University and Butler Tech are teaming up to help reduce both the time and cost required to become a licensed educator. Butler Tech students will begin their teacher education pathway in high school, earning college credit to continue seamlessly into Miami's teacher preparat more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New one-hour, low-cost HPV test could transform cervical cancer screening in Africa and beyond * A team of researchers led by Rice University, in collaboration with colleagues in Mozambique and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has developed a simple, affordable human papillomavirus (HPV) test that delivers results in less than an hour with no specialized laboratory required. The breakthroug more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New Research Examines Recruitment and Retention of Black Female School Librarians * CHICAGO - Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interviews and research methodology to analyze successful collaborations between school librarians and teachers. Articl more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 30 -- Niagara University issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Niagara University Hosts 4th Annual Careers in Education Conference By Lisa McMahon On Oct. 14, 2025, Niagara University, in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES, local school districts, and higher education institutions, will welcome high school juniors and seniors from school districts across Western New York to explore the diverse opportunities within the education field during the 4th Annu more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 30 -- Niagara University issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Niagara University Hosts Summit Focusing on Collective Impact for Early Learners By Lisa McMahon Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is hosting the 2025 Early Childhood Summit on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons on campus. Educators and community organizations working in early childhood settings are invite more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 30 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Shawn Daly Completes Fulbright Specialist Assignment in Zimbabwe Dr. Shawn Daly, professor of marketing and international business at Niagara University, spent five weeks this summer on assignment in Zimbabwe as a Fulbright Specialist, working alongside faculty at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology to accelerate the institution's Education 5.0 mandate--a Zimbabwean national initi more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Accelerates Robotics Research and Development With New Open Models and Simulation Libraries * News Summary: * The open-source Newton Physics Engine -- codeveloped with Google DeepMind and Disney Research, and now available in NVIDIA Isaac Lab -- helps researchers and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-CA, has introduced the NSF AI Education Act of 2025, aiming to enhance educational opportunities in artificial intelligence through scholarships, fellowships, and partnerships between educational institutions and industry professionals. The bill seeks to address the growing demand for skilled workers in artificial intelligence by establishing scholarships and fellowships for students pursuing degrees related to AI. This initiative is designed to suppor more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice, Houston Methodist launch NSF-funded program to build Texas' digital health workforce * Rice University's Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM), the Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute and Houston Methodist are launching a three-year program that equips Houston-area high school and community college students and the teachers who serve them with practical skills in biomedical hardware and artifi more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Kumbaraci-Jones Summer Assistantship Empowers Chemical Biology Students in the Lab The newly established Kumbaraci-Jones Summer Assistantship helps undergraduate chemical biology students spend summers focusing on lab work, honing their research abilities while diving more deeply into their discipline. When Dr. Nuran M. Kumbaraci-Jones was considering how best to honor the memory of her husband, more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Support for Faculty Sparks Innovative Learning and Research Fueled by the generosity of donors, Stevens faculty are empowering students and driving innovation with real-world impact. From exemplary teaching and hands-on student mentorship to leading-edge research in critical fields, our faculty are shaping tomorrow's leaders and driving progress on a global scale. Behind these achievements are de more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, What an amazing weekend we have had!! As September winds to an end, it is hard to believe that October is right around the corner. My late maman used to say the days are long but the years are short; as the years roll on, I find this to be more and more true. Last Monday morning, we held the kickoff meeting for year three of the Lightho more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * The President's Religious Liberty Commission Hears From Teachers and Coaches Regarding Threats to Religious Liberty * First Liberty Senior Counsel Keisha Russell and First Liberty clients testified at a meeting before the President's Religious Liberty Commission. All client testimonies descri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $153 Million in American History and Civics Seminars Grants * The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today announced over $153 million in new grant awards through the American History and Civics Seminars Program. Grants are largely being awarded to institutions of higher education with independent civics centers and non-profit organizations foc more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Downtown to Host AI Ethics Panel Discussion Oct. 9 By Angelita Faller UA Little Rock Downtown will host an interdisciplinary panel discussion on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. The event, titled "The Ethics of AI," is free and open to the public. The panel will bring together experts from computer science, philosophy, history, and i more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 29 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska Engineering launches state's first robotics major By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has launched a robotics engineering undergraduate major, the first of its kind in the state and a milestone in the university's long-term investment in interdisciplinary, hands-on engineering education. "This program positions Nebraska at the forefro more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Surpasses Fundraising Goals With $68.8 Million Raised By Maren Aller From July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, Utah State University achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone, securing $68.8 million through more than 29,500 contributions -- a significant rise in donations since 2019. All gifts were part of the university's ongoing "Create Your Aggie Impact" campaign, which focuses on strengthen more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 30 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Decoding Addiction: Alejandro Ramirez Explores the Science of Substance Use By Nina Marijanovic When Alejandro Ramirez came to WKU from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, he wasn't sure how far his ambitions would take him. Now, as a double major in Psychological Sciences and Biology in the Ogden College of Science & Engineering, he is charting a path toward a PhD in neuroscience and pharmacology, blendin more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 30 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU Offering New Certificate for AI and Educational Technology As Artificial Intelligence becomes more commonplace in school settings, the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has developed a new graduate certificate for educators of all grade levels to learn the skills to provide effective implementation and use of artificial intelligence (AI), educational technology, best practices  more PR