PASADENA, California, Oct. 13 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A Breath of Fresh Air: Bacteria Confined to Droplets Form Complex Patterns * Even in an environment as seemingly simple as a drop of water, bacteria can organize themselves into complex patterns or arrangements. Through experiments, theory, and computational modeling, scientists from Caltech and Princeton University have found that the way these cells arrange themselves is shaped by oxyge more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 13 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * After Nearly a Four Decade Detour, New WVWC Graduate Completes What She Started * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A college journey that began at West Virginia Wesleyan College four decades ago is now complete for Patricia Murray '25. With hard work, perseverance and the desire to leave a legacy for her family, Murray earned her Bachelor's in Educational Studies from WVWC, joining her husband, more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University economics professor Peter Howitt wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Brown University Professor Emeritus Peter Howitt the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction." Howitt is a professor emeritus of economics at Brown, where he joined t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown's newest Nobel laureate: What faculty, alumni and others are saying * On Monday, Oct. 13, Brown University Professor Emeritus of Economics Peter Howitt woke up to the news that he had earned a share of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. By late morning, Brown community members were celebrating his award with congratulations and reflections about his many contributions as a scholar, teacher, m more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * Governor Newsom issues legislative update Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 70 by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) - Solid waste: organic waste: diversion: biomethane. * AB 82 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego) - Health care: legally protected health care activity. * AB 224 by Assemblymemb more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * Can we blame vacationing teachers for chronically absent students? By Josiah Padley Chronic absenteeism (when a student is absent for 10 percent or more of the school year) has reached crisis levels, leading experts to scramble for explanations. Nationally, chronic absenteeism gr more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * Controversy as national teachers' union shares then deletes antisemitic materials By Catrin Wigfall The largest national teachers' union is facing backlash after promoting resources linked to antisemitic rhetoric and organizations with ties to extremist groups -- leading the union  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Bringing energy and perspective to the classroom BIS faculty member Jerry DiMaria draws from real-world experience and a passion for student success to create engaging learning experiences. Author: Alisha Draper When students walk into Jerry DiMaria's classroom, they're met with more than lectures and assignments. They encounter a professor who shows up ready to challenge them, listen to them,  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 14 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * From Competition to Collaboration: How BYU Athletics Shines Christ's Light Through Service When the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars football team travels for games, it turns competition into collaboration to help those in need. The most recent example came October 11, 2025, on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson. The pregame party included more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Former EY partner to lead pioneering M&A Research Centre Ex-EY UKI man will lead the Bayes M&A Research Centre when its founder, Professor Scott Moeller, steps down to focus on teaching and research. By Chris Mahony (Senior Communications Officer), chris.mahony@city.ac.uk Michel Driessen, a former Senior Partner in the Strategy and Transactions Group at EY UKI, will replace Professor Scott Mo more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 14 -- 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

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Diplomacy Alumnus to Seton Hall Professor: Shaping the Next Generation at Seton Hall By Mary Burke Prashant Suhas, Ph.D. teaches Comparative Foreign Policy and International Relations at Seton Hall's School of Diplomacy and International Relations, where he combines academic rigor with practical insight drawn from years of research and policy experience. An alumnus of the School of Diplomacy himself,  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * From Student to Professor: Adam Gogeun's Journey Back to Seton Hall By Mary Burke Professor Adam Gogeun's path from Seton Hall University student to faculty member is a story that comes full circle. Currently, he teaches Introduction to Law and Legal Research I and Legal Foundations of Business. Next semester he'll be teaching classes focusing on the Common Law and Statutory law. Professor Gogeun's j more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker physicist studying how disordered materials may advance microelectronics By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation A University of Nebraska-Lincoln physicist is studying how disordered, noncrystalline materials could power the next generation of microelectronics, including computing systems that mimic the human brain. Robert Streubel, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has been awarded a more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Oct. 10 -- 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 statement on community-centered humanitarianism: * * * Community-centred humanitarianism: Reconnecting aid with people In every crisis - natural or man-made, short or protracted, ordinary people and their local structures help  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Alumni Bonnie and Alan Frantz Continue Legacy of Service with New Scholarship Endowment With deep Bengal roots and a lifelong commitment to education and service, ISU alumni Bonnie and Alan Frantz have established a new scholarship endowment at Idaho State University, continuing their legacy of giving back to the campus where they first met. Bonnie Frantz joined ISU in 1987 as assistant director of the P more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Joel Mokyr wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story Joel Mokyr, the Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and professor of economics and history in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, today (Oct. 13) was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded The Sveriges Riksbank  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * Centering Humanity in the Age of AI By Katherine Prince KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Global education leaders are urging thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence (AI) that aligns with instructional goals and community values. * AI presents both promise and risk, making it essential to examine its impact on learning design, student experience and human rights. * Maintaining education as a public g more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Oct. 13 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists' electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit - while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi (CEO) and Professor Benjamin more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Marc and Lynne Benioff, Salesforce Announce New Investments in Healthcare and Education, Surpassing $1B in Lifetime Contributions to the Bay Area * $100 million gift to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital will advance world-class pediatric care Salesforce pledges $39 million to equip educators and students with AI skill more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette University researchers offer the first empirically supported explanation for loss of tropical forest carbon storage, decaying tropical forest carbon sink 10-year study observed more than 117,000 plants to provide first direct empirically supported explanation * An increasing abundance in woody vines--or "lianas"--reduces canopy tree growth and survival in tropical forests, which more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: California Bans Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools * California just made U.S. history with the passage of the "Real Food, Healthy Kids Act," the first law in the nation to define and phase out ultraprocessed foods from school meals. Starting next year, the law will impact more than 1 billion meals served annually to California students. Faculty experts at the George Washington University a more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 14 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU awarded $1.2 million MDE grant for Mississippi Teacher Residency program Mississippi State University-Meridian's Division of Education is receiving a $1.2 million grant from the Mississippi Department of Education to help strengthen and expand the state's teacher pipeline. MSU is among nine Institutions of Higher Education awarded a total of $2,968,855 in grants through MDE's Mississippi Tea more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 13 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Northumbria University STEM outreach project wins Institute of Physics award Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University are celebrating after winning a prestigious 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) award recognising their work with children and young people across the North East and beyond. NUSTEM works closely with schools to develop and provide activities and opportuniti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams used his "Hear From The Mayor" radio show on WBLS 107.5 FM to launch a strong defense of his administration's accomplishments against what he called a coordinated media effort to "hijack our story." In response to a caller who praised the mayor for confronting the press, Mayor Adams highlighted concrete achievements benefiting Black and brown communities. Adams cited a 20% drop in Black and brown unemployment, the removal of nearly 24,000 i more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * Career Entrepreneur Ohio Wesleyan Graduate to Discuss Founding, Leading Several Successful Healthcare Firms * Scott D. Milligan, a 1990 Ohio Wesleyan University alumnus and serial entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple healthcare start-ups, will discuss his career path Oct. 27 when he presents OWU's 2025-2026 Robert L. Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture. Scott Milligan wil more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Outstanding Principals Build Empathy and Community * This National Principals Month, we celebrate two outstanding FCPS principals who demonstrate what exceptional leadership looks like: Justin Simmons of South County Middle School and Georgina Aye of Fairfax High School. They were honored last spring at the FCPS Honors celebration. They are focused on helping students grow and feel like they bel more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara chief of cardiology named Physican of the Year * Superman. Angel on earth. Heroic. Kindhearted. Hardworking. Mentor. Friend. Those are just a few of the terms patients and colleagues use to describe the John J. Krueger Foundation 2025 Physician of the Year, Deepak Talreja, M.D. Dr. Talreja is the clinical chief of cardiology for Sentara Health and the director of the Cardiovascul more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Yale University issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2025: * * * Shared ambitions: Yale launches 'Planetary Solutions Strategic Vision 2050' Yale welcomed partners from the city, state, and region to campus as the university launched a strategic planning process that will guide its climate and sustainability goals. * Yale University last week welcomed leaders from the city of New Haven, the state of Connecticut, and beyond to campus as it launched more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Well, we certainly are enjoying this weekend weather, even if a bit blustery at times. I must say I will take a bit of liberty in celebrating the Seattle Mariners as they continue in the baseball playoffs ;>) What an example of resilience to win a 15 inning game, the longest in MLB playoff history, this weekend, apologies to Detroit fans.. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - Oct. 14, 2025: * * * Association of American Publishers International Freedom To Publish Award The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has presented the 2025 International Freedom to Publish Award to Freedom Letters, an exiled Russian and Ukrainian language publishing house founded by Georgy Urushadze. Based across several countries including the U.K., Latvia, and Ukraine,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - Oct. 14, 2025: * * * COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS: Akshay Patel has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the College of American Pathologists, effective October 28. Patel, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, brings a strong background in laboratory quality programs, finance, and information systems. His appointment follows the depar more ST

MACAU, China, Oct. 13 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM, University of Coimbra hold joint conference on public law The Joint Conference between University of Macau and University of Coimbra was commenced at the University of Macau (UM) today (13 October), bringing together over 100 experts and scholars from the Chinese mainland, Macao, and Portuguese-speaking countries to discuss cutting-edge issues in the development of the rule of law. Yonghua Song, rector of U more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham researchers awarded 2025 Institute of Physics prizes Professor Cristina Lazzeroni, Professor Mark Dennis and Dr Lok Yiu Wu have received medals in this year's awards. * Three researchers from the University of Birmingham have been recognised by the Institute of Physics in their annual awards, alongside a team from University of Birmingham spin-out company, Delta-g. The Ins more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Researchers return to Britain's Jurassic 'Highway' to uncover new dinosaur footprints Further excavations at Oxfordshire's 'dinosaur highway' continued this summer to uncover Europe's longest sauropod dinosaur trackway. * In Summer 2024, a major new dinosaur track site was uncovered at Dewars Farm Quarry, near Bicester in Oxfordshire. The story of this excavation was featured on BBC Two's Digging f more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 14 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Three Delta.g team members awarded 2025 Institute of Physics Clifford Paterson Medal & Prize The spin-out team members have been recognised for exceptional early-career contributions to the application of physics in an industrial or commercial context. * Dr Andrew Lamb, Jonathan Winch, and Dr Benjamin Adams, members of the Delta.g technical team, have been awarded the 2025 Institute of Physics Clif more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * From Student to Staffer: Karla Flores Uses Personal Experience to Help Others Karla Flores knows from experience how daunting it can feel to pick a career. When she was thinking about what to study as an undergraduate student at CU Denver, she knew she wanted to help people. As the first person in her family to go to college, she didn't always know what questions to ask as she navigated her academics. S more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Poverty in Australia increases to 1 in 7 people: new report The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new report released today - at the start of Anti-Poverty Week. As many as 14.2% of the population - or 3.7 million Australians - were living below the poverty line in 2022-23, according to the Poverty in Australia 2025: Overview, opens in more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * University Maths Schools driving social mobility and success in mathematics, new report reveals A new study led by academics at the University of Nottingham has shown that University Maths Schools are having a transformative impact on the lives of young people across England by boosting attainment and progression and significantly widening participation in mathematics and STEM. The  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 14 (TNSrep) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies releases white paper on mentoring programs to strengthen worker autonomy and competitive edge Author Dr. Louise Underdahl links Career Optimism Index study insights to actionable mentoring strategies employers can implement now * University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announced a new white paper, "Autonomy and Competitive Edge: more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Home-based coaching brings "remarkable improvements" for people living with breathlessness A pilot program co-designed by patients, carers, clinicians and researchers has established a service model that can help people living with breathlessness to better manage their daily activities. One in 10 Australians has long-term debilitating breathlessness, with many regularly seeking emergen more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 14 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM awarded Department of Education grant for new special education teachers By Bridgette Wagner Jones The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) has received a major award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to launch the E3 Program -- Effective Evidence-based Education, a comprehensive initiative designed to prepar more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ARTSCI Students Take Learning Beyond Classroom With Experiential Learning Fund By Andrea DeHaan For this year's A Day of Giving campaign at Utah State University, the College of Arts and Sciences (ArtSci) is encouraging support for its Experiential Learning Fund -- a resource that opens doors for students by helping them cover costs tied to internships, research, study abroad and professional development. This pa more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 13 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's AHC Forms New Education and Outreach Department The University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center (AHC) has created an Education and Outreach Department, designed to connect Wyoming residents, students and visitors with the center's world-class collections and resources. Brigida "Brie" Blasi, who has served as the AHC's public history educator for the past five years, will lead the new department  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 13 -- The United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe issued the following news: * * * World Food Day Poster Contest * Join the and show FAO your creativity! Use your skills to show how better foods create a better future - and how together we can build a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure world where everyone has access to a healthy diet. Let your poster inspire action for the future we can build hand in hand with people, communities more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 13, 2025, by Lisa Prevost with Neta Alexander, assistant professor of film and media: * * * 'Interface Frictions': Examining technology and the body In a Q&A, Yale scholar Neta Alexander discusses her new book, an examination of the frictions between digital interface features and the human body, both abled and disabled. * Like many people during the COVID pandemic, Neta Alexander began spending much of her  more PR