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'Every Inch Full of Intention': Yale's Living Village Raises the Bar for Environmental Stewardship (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * 'Every inch full of intention': Yale's Living Village raises the bar for environmental stewardship Yale Divinity School this week marked the opening of the Living Village, a state-of-the-art student-housing complex designed to meet the world's most exacting standards for environmental sustainability. * The Living Village student-housing complex at Yale Divinity School (YDS) was built to foster communi more PR

AJC Hails Milestone in Fight Against Antisemitism in Public Schools (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Hails Milestone in Fight Against Antisemitism in Public Schools * In a watershed moment for Jewish communities across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 715 into law--paving the way for meaningful and immediate action to confront antisemitism in California's K-12 public schools. The legislation, passed without opposition on the final day of the 2025 legisl more PR

American Council on Education, 41 Higher Education Associations Oppose New Federal Admissions Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The American Council on Education (ACE) and 41 higher education associations, expressed opposition to the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey proposed by the U.S. Department of Education. While acknowledging the necessity for improved data collection to aid students and families in making well-informed educational choices, the organizations fear that the implementation of the ACTS could ultimately harm institutions of higher education. The letter  more ST

Aston University: Unlocking the Future - Case for Key-shaped Engineers - Public Lecture by Professor Claire Lucas (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the future: A case for key-shaped engineers - public lecture by Professor Claire Lucas * New report finds university maths schools improve the academic progress of female pupils, and those from under-represented and low socio-economic backgrounds * The study has been welcomed by the principal of the new Aston University Mathematics School * In addition to its sixth form, it also conducts out more PR

Atlanta Braves Announce the Hank Aaron Diamonds Initiative at Atlanta Public Schools (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Atlanta Braves Announce the Hank Aaron Diamonds Initiative at Atlanta Public Schools This major investment, through the Atlanta Braves Foundation's Henry Louis Aaron Fund, will provide turf infields and upgrades to all APS high school baseball and softball fields, furthering Hank & Billye Aaron's legacy supporting youth through sport and education * Today, the Atlanta Braves announce more PR

Augustana Invites Quad Cities Communities to Partner in Solving Regional Challenges (10)
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Augustana College issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Augustana invites Quad Cities communities to partner in solving regional challenges From lead pipes to sustainable energy, Quad Cities communities face urgent challenges. Augustana College invites local governments and nonprofits to share their biggest problems, and the college will bring the students, faculty and expertise to help solve them. Applications are due Nov. 15, 2025. The Augustana more PR

CAIR-CA Stands in Solidarity With K-12 Educators in California, Across the Nation Participating in Three-Day Hunger Strike for Gaza (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Stands in Solidarity With K-12 Educators in California, Across the Nation Participating in Three-Day Hunger Strike for Gaza * The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today expressed solidarity with the K-12 educators in California and throughout the nation who are participating in a three-day hunger strike for Gaza.  more PR

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces California Student Test Scores Improve Significantly, Signs Legislation to Further Bolster Student Literacy Success (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Governor Newsom announces California student test scores improve significantly, signs legislation to further bolster student literacy success What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced significant gains in student test scores across California. He also signed AB 1454 to roll out improved literacy support to schools to help students become stronger readers.  more PR

Clarence Cruz Leaves a Lasting Native Pottery Legacy at UNM (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 10 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Clarence Cruz leaves a lasting Native pottery legacy at UNM By Megan Borders If you've ever taken a traditional Native American pottery class at The University of New Mexico or gone hiking to gather natural earthen resources for making traditional Native pottery, chances are you've met Clarence Cruz. Cruz is Tewa from Ohkay Owingeh, formerly known as San Juan Pueblo. He is an associate profess more PR

Days Before Open Enrollment Begins, Senator Murray Joins Idaho Leaders, Residents Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits to Call on Republicans to Come to the Table to Prevent Health Care Costs From Skyrocketing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Days Before Open Enrollment Begins, Senator Murray Joins Idaho Leaders, Residents Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits to Call on Republicans to Come to the Table to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing Open enrollment in Idaho begins October 15th; More than 100,000 Idahoans rely on ACA tax credits * Today, on the ninth day of the  more PR

Des Moines School Board Approves Two-Year Contract for Interim Superintendent Smith (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 10 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Board Approves Two-Year Contract for Interim Superintendent Smith Long-Time DMPS Leader Brings Experience and Stability to the District * The Des Moines School Board met this morning and approved a two-year contract for Matt Smith to serve as interim superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools through the 2026-27 school year. Smith has served as associate superintendent since  more PR

Educational Institute of Scotland to Move Ahead With Statutory Industrial Action Ballot Over Workload (10)
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 9 -- The Educational Institute of Scotland issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * EIS to move Ahead with Statutory Industrial Action Ballot Over Workload The EIS is to move ahead with a statutory industrial action ballot over teacher workload, following a unanimous decision taken yesterday by a special meeting of the EIS Executive Committee. The move towards industrial action is an escalation of a dispute with the Scottish Government and local authority em more PR

Eindhoven University of Technology: 'Wellbeing Means Embracing Life as It Comes-with Its Losses and Its Joys' (10)
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 9 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * 'Wellbeing means embracing life as it comes--with its losses and its joys' Wellbeing series: Henny Romijn, Associate Professor in the Technology, Innovation & Society group at IE&IS, on loss, meaning, and wellbeing. * When life suddenly loses its certainties, what wellbeing really means can change overnight. Henny Romijn, Associate Professor at TU/e and a longtime researcher passionate  more PR

Exhibition Exploring Zoroastrian Identity Launches at SOAS Gallery (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- SOAS, University of London issued the following news: * * * Exhibition exploring Zoroastrian identity launches at SOAS Gallery Running from 9 October to 13 December at the SOAS Gallery, this exhibition investigates themes of identity, memory and historical continuity in the Zoroastrian tradition. This exhibition showcases the work of Karl Singporewala, 2025 Artist-in-Residence of the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies. By weaving intricate layers  more PR

From Stress to Serenity: OSU expertise helps Lucy the dog thrive again (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From Stress to Serenity: OSU expertise helps Lucy the dog thrive again * Media Contact: Bailey Horn | Marketing Specialist | 405-744-6728 | bailey.horn@okstate.edu Through the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital behavior medicine service, Dr. Courtney Bir and her 12-year old dog, Lucy, found the tools and support they needed to improve Lucy's quality of life. An OSU anima more PR

Governor Moore Delivers Keynote Address at the Zero to Three Conference, Uplifting Investments in Early Childhood Education (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Delivers Keynote Address at the Zero to Three Conference, Uplifting Investments in Early Childhood Education * ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore yesterday delivered the keynote address during the Zero to Three Learn Conference in Baltimore--a national gathering focused on early childhood education. After being introduced by First Lady Dawn Moore, the governor addressed an audi more PR

GVSU, Southwest Michigan Leaders Celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as Central to Innovation, Education (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, Southwest Michigan leaders celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as central to innovation, education By Michele Coffill Throughout its renovation, the 30,000-square-foot Battle Creek Innovation Hub (BCIH) was gaining a reputation as not just a building, but rather a central place for innovation, connections and education. Leaders from Southwest Michigan and Grand Valley celebrated the comple more PR

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to speak at Brown University in fall Ogden lectures (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to speak at Brown University in fall Ogden lectures * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleezza Rice -- two accomplished public service leaders who served as the nation's 67 th and 66 th U.S. Secretary of State, respectively -- will visit Brown University for speaking events six days apart in October and November. Clinton, who more PR

International Community-Engaged Learning at Utrecht University (10)
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 9 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * International Community-Engaged Learning at Utrecht University Launch of the Special Issue - 26 September Utrecht University recently celebrated the launch of a special issue on International Community-Engaged Learning (ICEL). The publication brings together research, reflective essays, and project accounts that explore how universities, students, and communities around the world can collaborate to tackle more PR

ISU College of Education Highlights Legacy and Growth at Educational Administration Meet & Greet (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 10 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU College of Education Highlights Legacy and Growth at Educational Administration Meet & Greet The Idaho State University College of Education leadership team hosted a Partnering for Progress: Educational Administration Program Meet & Greet on September 23, 2025, facilitated by Dr. Karen Appleby, professor and coordinator of faculty development. The occasion brought together retired faculty, local school ad more PR

Kingston University Makes Huge Investment in Industry Standard Computing and Engineering Facilities (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 9 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University makes huge investment in new industry standard computing and engineering facilities This year is set to be a landmark one for Kingston University's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment with several exciting new facilities being opened, as part of a significant investment by the University. At Kingston's dedicated engineering campus at Roehampton Vale, the University  more PR

KU Researchers Part of Project to Create Midwest STEM Alliance (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU researchers part of project to create Midwest STEM Alliance By Mike Krings Researchers at the University of Kansas have secured a National Science Foundation grant to create a Midwest STEM Alliance designed to elevate science education in rural elementary schools. NSF has provided a $5 million, five-year grant to researchers at KU, Northern Iowa University, Iowa State University and the Univer more PR

Lancaster Welcomes Maths School Report (10)
LANCASTER, England, Oct. 9 (TNSxrep) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Lancaster welcomes maths school report Lancaster University welcomes a landmark new study showing that University Maths Schools are having a transformative impact on the lives of young people across England. The independent evaluation by the Observatory for Mathematical Education (OME)finds that Maths Schools not only boost attainment and progression, but also significantly widen participation in ma more PR

Laser-Focused Learning: Bryant University Powers Up Acclaro Medical's Sales Force (10)
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Laser-focused learning: Bryant University powers up Acclaro Medical's sales force By Stephen Kostrzewa "We're covering a lot today and all of it is crucially important," Bryant University Professor of Marketing Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D. told Acclaro Medical's newest sales team members. "This is where you make the deal or you lose it to your biggest competitor." As the salespeople from around the company list more PR

Matthew Reichenbach Presents Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture On Innovative Steel Bridge Girder Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Steel] -- The American Iron and Steel Institute posted the following news release: * * * Matthew Reichenbach Presents Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture On Innovative Steel Bridge Girder Research * Washington, D.C. - Matthew Reichenbach, Ph.D., P.E., assistant teaching professor of the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department at Drexel University, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2025 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture more PR

McConnell Statement on the Passing of Retired Judge Walt Maguire (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on the Passing of Retired Judge Walt Maguire * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of retired judge Walt Maguire: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend, Walt Maguire. Walt and I attended law school together at the University of Kentucky, and his  more PR

McMaster Ranks Among the World's Best for Research Excellence and Industry Partnerships (10)
HAMILTON, Ontario, Oct. 9 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster ranks among the world's best for research excellence and industry partnerships The university placed No. 4 in Canada and among the world's top 100 public universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. By Lisa Polewski McMaster has been ranked fourth in Canada and is among the top 100 public universities globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings more PR

Medical students spread awareness about sun exposure risks (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Medical students spread awareness about sun exposure risks * By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine At the Virginia Commonwealth University, a student interest group is tackling the most common type of cancer in the U.S. -- one Richmond classroom at a time. Since its founding last year, UV&Me at the VCU School of Medicine has trained its members to become sun-safety experts. UV&Me is an internat more PR

New Analysis: Animal Welfare Act Enforcement Deteriorates Following SCOTUS Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Animals] (TNSrpt) -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Analysis: Animal Welfare Act Enforcement Deteriorates Following SCOTUS Ruling * Washington, DC --The US Department of Agriculture, long known for its lackluster enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), appears in recent years to have drifted even further away from enforcement efforts. Since mid-2024 in particular, according to an Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) repo more PR

NRB Welcomes Twenty-One New Members (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Twenty-One New Members * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Christian communicators, is delighted to welcome 21 new organizations and individuals who joined the association in the third quarter of 2025. "We're excited to see our NRB community continue to grow," said Troy A. Miller, NRB president & C more PR

OWN ANNOUNCES CAST FOR NEW SEASON OF THE HIT DATING SERIES 'READY TO LOVE' IN DETROIT (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * OWN ANNOUNCES CAST FOR NEW SEASON OF THE HIT DATING SERIES 'READY TO LOVE' IN DETROIT * (Los Angeles, CA) - OWN's hit dating series READY TO LOVE returns this November with 20 dynamic singles from Detroit who are putting their hearts on the line. This season's cast showcases the city's rich blend of artistry, intellect, and ambition, from a chef, a seam more PR

Pakistani delegation attends Vanderbilt Peabody College's STEM-Powered Immersion Conference (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Pakistani delegation attends Vanderbilt Peabody College's STEM-Powered Immersion Conference * By Jenna Somers In September, a delegation from Pakistan visited Vanderbilt University for the weeklong STEM-Powered Immersion Conference, hosted by Peabody College of education and human development. Six faculty members from Sukkur IBA University and Qasim Aslam, founder and chief executive officer of Beyond th more PR

Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2026 THE World University Rankings (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2026 THE World University Rankings * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State tied for No. 17 among U.S. public institutions and No. 39 among all U.S. universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released today (Oct. 9). Overall, the University ranked No. 108 globally, tied with three other institutions, placing Penn Stat more PR

Rhode Island Students Adrian Bautista and Evan Perez Win 2025 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Rhode Island Students Adrian Bautista and Evan Perez Win 2025 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge After three intense rounds of pitching, student entrepreneurs Adrian Bautista, 18, and Evan Perez, 17, from Providence, RI, emerged as champions of the 2025 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge for their innovative business, Color Your Life. They won $10,000 and a specia more PR

Science Journeys Opens the 2025-26 Season with Aeronautics Presentation for Families: "Flight School for Robots" (10)
PASADENA, California, Oct. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Science Journeys Opens the 2025-26 Season with Aeronautics Presentation for Families: "Flight School for Robots" * Everyone's journey into science is unique. Alejandro Stefan-Zavala's passion for engineering began in his childhood backyard where he used simple tools to tinker with homemade robots. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, students and families are invited to listen as Stefan-Zavala more PR

St. Bonaventure University: Duenyas Explores Music-Based Activities in Counseling Education (10)
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 9 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Duenyas explores music-based activities in Counseling Education Dr. Deborah Duenyas, professor of Counselor Education, presented on "Finding my Rhythm in Counselor Education: Integrating Music-based Activities into Teaching and Supervision," at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) conference in Philadelphia, on Oct. 9. Her work prepares counselor educators and su more PR

St. Catherine University: Visiting Researcher Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman Unpacks the "Double Tax" of Sexism and Racism (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 10 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Visiting researcher Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman unpacks the "double tax" of sexism and racism The writer and researcher spoke about her new book, The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid, at The O'Shaughnessy. * On October 1, Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman brought her new book, The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid, to The O'Shaughnessy at St. C more PR

State Funding Unlocks Rich Expertise for Teacher Preparation at UNM (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 10 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * State funding unlocks rich expertise for teacher preparation at UNM Focus areas include reading, math, special education, bilingual education and early childhood education * State investment in endowed faculty lines has created transformative momentum at The University of New Mexico's College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS), helping build urgently needed expertise in teacher preparation f more PR

Strategic Framework Agreement on Cooperation between the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw and Greenberg Traurig (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Framework Agreement on Cooperation between the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw and Greenberg Traurig * The Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw announces the signing of a strategic framework agreement on cooperation with the international law firm Greenberg Traurig. The framework agreement between the parti more PR

Strengthening Collaboration Between Makerere University and the University of Groningen (10)
KAMPALA, Uganda, Oct. 9 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Collaboration between Makerere University and the University of Groningen A significant development unfolded at Makerere University during a strategic, hour-long meeting in the vice chancellor's boardroom on 7th October 2025, marking a deepening bond with the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The primary goal was to move beyond existing collaborations and formalize a new Double Doctorate (P more PR

Supported by Philanthropy, ISU and Namibian Health Care Leaders Build Sustainable Training Programs in Namibia (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 10 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Supported by Philanthropy, ISU and Namibian Health Care Leaders Build Sustainable Training Programs in Namibia Since 2018, an evolving relationship between Idaho State University (ISU) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) has allowed health care leaders from both institutions to focus on reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Namibia. Through a generous donation from the Beckon Foundation, health care pro more PR

Swansea Professor Appointed Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (10)
SWANSEA, Wales, Oct. 9 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea professor appointed Chief Scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Swansea University's Amira Guirguis as its new Chief Scientist. Professor Guirguis, an accomplished pharmacist independent prescriber and internationally recognised expert in substance misuse, medicines safety, and pharmaceutical science, brings a wealth of experience to the prestigio more PR

Teaching and Research Quality Shine in ANU World University Rankings (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Teaching and research quality shine in ANU World University Rankings The Australian National University (ANU) has retained its 73rd position on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, remaining in fourth place nationally. The University's overall score increased by 0.4 points. This follows last year's 1.9-point fall, and marks an end to a decline in the University's  more PR

UA Little Rock Professor Honored With International Award for Pioneering Materials Research (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Professor Honored with International Award for Pioneering Materials Research By Justin Bates It may be one of the best-kept secrets in Arkansas. Inside a lab at UA Little Rock, chemistry students are designing everything from Alzheimer's and migraine drugs to next-generation materials stronger than Kevlar. The work, led by Dr. Jerry Darsey, is gaining international acclaim, most recen more PR

UAlbany's College of Integrated Health Sciences Opens Its Doors in the Pine Bush Building (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany's College of Integrated Health Sciences Opens its Doors in the Pine Bush Building By Erin Frick The University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences opened its doors to the community on Friday to celebrate its newly refurbished space on the Uptown Campus. The ribbon cutting event marked the official opening of the College's new wing in the Pine Bush building and doubled as an opportuni more PR

UC-San Diego: Ellen Browning Scripps Herbarium Collection Highlights the Intersection Between Art and Science (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Ellen Browning Scripps Herbarium Collection Highlights the Intersection Between Art and Science New collection of over 5,000 seaweed pressings serves as a resource for teaching, outreach, research and creative inspiration By Karissa Duran - kvduran@ucsd.edu The seaweed, or marine algae, that you find in the ocean and washed up on the shore is a valuable source of information and i more PR

UM Delegation Visits Several Australian Universities to Deepen Cooperation in Multiple Areas (10)
MACAU, China, Oct. 9 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM delegation visits several Australian universities to deepen cooperation in multiple areas To strengthen long-term partnerships between the University of Macau (UM) and Australian universities, UM Vice Rector Rui Martins led a delegation to visit several leading universities in Australia. During the visits, the UM delegation held meetings with representatives of the Australian institutions to discuss potential  more PR

University at Buffalo: Mitchell Lecture Reflects on the Evolution of Legal Education (10)
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Mitchell Lecture reflects on the evolution of legal education * One of the University at Buffalo School of Law's oldest traditions will feature one of its most familiar -- and most thought-provoking -- voices. This fall's James McCormick Mitchell Lecture will be delivered by UB professor John Henry Schlegel, whose talk, "Reflections on Legal Education and the Post- more PR

University of Nottingham: National Project Launched to Rediscover Henry VIII's Long-forgotten 'Tudor Domesday Book' (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * National project launched to rediscover Henry VIII's long-forgotten 'Tudor Domesday Book' Experts from the Universities of Nottingham and Exeter are to ensure that a nationwide survey, commissioned by Henry VIII on the property and wealth of 16th-century England and Wales, be made publicly accessible for the first time. The survey, known as the Valor Ecclesiasticus, set out to discover the fi more PR

University of Otago: Otepoti Inspiration for Arts Fellows (10)
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 9 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Otepoti inspiration for Arts Fellows The University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka Arts Fellows have been selected for 2026. Rachel O'Neill will take up the Robert Burns Fellowship and Jeremy Beck (Ngai Tahu) will take up the Caroline Plummer Fellowship in Community Dance. They will receive a stipend for one year and six months respectively, and space on campus to pursue their creative project more PR

University of Texas-Arlington: Old Tricks, New Tech - Scams in the Age of AI (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Old tricks, new tech: scams in the age of AI Gabriel Aguilar's research highlights AI scams and how technical writing can prepare students to spot deception * As a college student, Gabriel Aguilar fell victim to an elaborate scam. The fraudsters posed as employers offering job opportunities that provided quick income. He completed what seemed like a legitimate interview pr more PR

University Research Recognized in Latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University research recognized in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings By Jimmy Robertson For the fifth consecutive year, Virginia Tech has been ranked in the 251-300 range overall in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Virginia Tech was listed No. 63 among U.S. institutions in the annual rankings, which were released this week. And the university ranked tied for No. 15 amon more PR

UofG Experts Urge Immediate Action to 'Future Proof' Scottish Education (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * UofG experts urge immediate action to 'future proof' Scottish education UofG experts are calling for immediate action to 'future proof' Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children's futures. In their latest paper, Professor Chis Chapman and Professor Graham Donaldson argue that Scotland needs to simplify its approach to teaching, to give great more PR

VCU ecologist Chris Gough named new Rice Rivers Center executive director (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU ecologist Chris Gough named new Rice Rivers Center executive director * By Madeline Reinsel Chris Gough isn't afraid of heights, and his work has taken him to the treetops - literally. The ecologist and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Life Sciences and Sustainability professor has spent his career researching how forests and wetlands absorb and release greenhouse gases from the a more PR

Villanova Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD, Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study A global team of researchers using the new X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) telescope, launched in fall 2023, discovered something unexpected while observing a well-studied neutron star system called GX13+1. Instead of simply capturing a clearer view of its usual, pr more PR

Virginia Tech: Postdoctoral Associates and Faculty Recognized for Research, Service, and Mentorship (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Postdoctoral associates and faculty recognized for research, service, and mentorship By Lindsey Haugh Virginia Tech capped its 2025 National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week with a research showcase, luncheon, and presentation of awards recognizing outstanding postdoctoral associates and faculty mentors. More than 80 postdoctoral associates and university administrators were in attendance at the events held last  more PR

Virginia Tech: Thinkabit Lab Enters Era With Fairfax County Public Schools (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Thinkabit Lab enters new era with Fairfax County Public Schools The programs found a new classroom home at Alexandria's Bucknell Elementary School. By Noah Frank As some of Virginia Tech's K-12 programming embarks on a new era, it's fitting that it does so with one of the pioneers of STEM education at the helm. The successful implementation of the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at Virginia Tech helped introduce techno more PR

What is the MBL's Secret Sauce? (10)
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * What is the MBL's Secret Sauce? * What is the secret sauce of the MBL -- the ingredients that make it a hotbed for scientific discovery? At least 63 Nobel laureates have pursued science in MBL labs or classrooms. What has been the draw? Every scientist lucky enough to spend time at MBL may have a different answer to this ques more PR

Yale Public Health School: Finding Common Ground in Addressing the National Gun Violence Crisis (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Finding common ground in addressing the national gun violence crisis In August 2023, five months after the deadliest school shooting in Tennessee history, 11 strangers with diverse views on gun rights spent three days together hashing out recommendations to the state legislature for lessening gun violence. Since then, they've stayed connected through regular group texts and become a national model more PR