PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * AAAI Symposium to Present the Latest on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) invites AI researchers, engineers, and practitioners to attend Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems, an Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) 2025 Fall Symposium. The symposium will be held in Arlington, Virgi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * AACTE Releases New Data Briefs on Degrees, Certificates, and Trends in Educator Preparation AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) has released new data resources examining the latest federal information on educator preparation programs across the United States. Authored by AACTE consultants Jacqueline King, Ph.D., and Chen-Su Chen more PR

ALFRED, New York, Oct. 17 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * William LaCourse delivers inaugural Varshneya Lecture on Glass William LaCourse, emeritus professor of glass science engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, delivered the first annual Varshneya Lecture on Glass Thursday morning, Oct. 16. The Varshneya Lecture on Glass was established in 2025 by Arun (emeritus professor of glass science engineering) and Darshana Varshneya to celeb more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 16 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University and the University of Oxford win pound sterling16.3m funding for infrastructure to improve people's health * The Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Thames Valley will work with healthcare professionals and the public to find solutions to local health needs * It will be co-led by Aston University's Professor Shivani Sharma and the University of Oxford's Professor Kam Bhui CBE * The pound ster more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Breaking the old model of education with MIT Open Learning * At an age when many kids prefer to play games on their phones, 11-year-old Vivan Mirchandani wanted to explore physics videos. Little did he know that MIT Open Learning's free online resources would change the course of his life. Now, at 16, Mirchandani is well on his way to a career as a physics scholar -- all because  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- British Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson outlined the core tenets of the upcoming schools white paper during her speech at the Confederation of School Trust Conference held in Birmingham, England. Phillipson emphasized a moral mission to reform the school system by shifting education to be "broad in ambition" and "broad in scope," particularly for underachieving students and those with special educational needs and disabilities. The plan focuses on ensuring childre more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 16 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Supporting universities in Palestine Cardiff University has partnered with universities in Palestine to support staff and students affected by conflict in the country. The Cardiff University - Palestinian Universities' Partnership is working with the Arab American University, An-Njah National University, and the Al-Azhar University Gaza, as part of efforts to collaborate with universities in conflict and catastrop more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Making space for faith: Understanding Minnesota released time By Catrin Wigfall Did you know that public school students can be released from school during school hours to receive Bible education? Released time programs -- where students are excused from public school classes for  more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Strict phone policies mean happier teachers, research finds By Josiah Padley Have you ever tried to talk to someone who wasn't concentrating on what you were saying because they had a phone in their hand? It's a frustrating experience, to say the least. Daily, teachers face classr more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Centre Film Festival returns as destination event for filmmakers and film fans * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A celebration of community and impact, thanks to the power of filmmaking, runs throughout much of the first half of November with the seventh annual Centre Film Festival -- which offers hundreds of viewing options along with question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers, special themes  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Chicago Public Schools Expands Dual Language and World Language Programs New Language Programs to Empower Students and Strengthen Community Connections * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King Thursday announced the District's expansion of Dual Language Education (DLE) and World Language Education (WLE) programs, aligned with the District's visio more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 16 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Civic ambition, global reach - From Manchester for the world, the University's strategy to 2035 The University of Manchester has today (16 October) set out a clear strategic ambition to be a great civic University for the 21st century: From Manchester for the World. This new strategy to 2035 is rooted in Manchester and the North, creating knowledge, innovation and solutions that bring local more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Oct. 16 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Driving Change: University champions Inclusive Education for Young Adult Carers The University of Wolverhampton is proud to be part of Driving Change in Higher Education, a national initiative led by Learning and Work Institute and Carers Federation. This three-year project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, aims to break down barriers to university access for young adult c more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * After Cancer: Study Explores Caring-Healing Modalities for Survivors By Gisele Galoustian, ggaloust@fau.edu As cancer survivorship rises, many people living with or beyond cancer face lasting physical and emotional challenges - particularly anxiety and depression, which affect about 30% of this population. Emotional distress is often unspoken, l more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Fifth Latin American Forum on Antisemitism Pushes for Legislative Action The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) held the fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism in Rio de Janeiro this week, co-organized by B'nai B'rith International. Held from Oct. 11-14, the forum brought together members of Congress from 17 Latin American countries, along with religious leaders and grassroots more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Four FSU students selected for prestigious Fulbright awards embark on global exchange experiences By Clara Celedon Four Florida State University students have been selected for the 2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. These accomplished students are traveling to Argentina, Colombia, the Slovak Republic and the United Kingdom to teach, study and engage in cultural exchange as part of the U.S. State Depa more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * From Comic Books to Combat Zones: Dr. Cord Scott Brings Military History to Life for UMGC Students Learning goes beyond textbooks--and Dr. Cord Scott proves it. As a UMGC professor of history and humanities currently teaching in Okinawa, Dr. Scott uses pop culture, comic books, and global perspectives to make military history resonate with today's students. His groundbreaking research, incl more PR

GOSHEN, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * GC enrollment stays steady overall, while local, first-generation and Mennonite numbers rise among new students In its fall enrollment for the 2025-25 academic year, Goshen College experienced steadiness in overall numbers of students in its academic programs with a total student body headcount of 847, the same as last year. This total included 234 new first-year and transfer undergraduate students. Although the numb more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Phil Scott Announces $3 Million in Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits * Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development announced at yesterday's press conference just over $3.3 million in funding for 34 rehabilitation and revitalization projects in 23 of Vermont's designated downtown and village centers. "Over the years, this program  more PR

NEWPORT, England, Oct. 16 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news: * * * Global farm research network receives United Nations recognition A pioneering international network of research farms and institutions - including Harper Adams University's Future Farm - has secured recognition from the United Nations. The collaborative Global Farm Platform is made up of 19 research farms and 28 institutions across six continents. It has been awarded prestigious Technical Recognition statu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Institute for Higher Education Policy issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * IHEP Leads Coalition of 50 Organizations and Researchers in Comments on IES Redesign Fifty members and partners of the IHEP-led Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData) recently shared nine key recommendations with the Education Department in response to its Request for Information about redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The coalition emphasize more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Important Update Regarding Centreville High School * Dear Centreville High School Staff and Families, In early August, a teacher at Centreville High School publicly alleged that others at the school in the past have encouraged, facilitated, and even paid for student abortions without parental knowledge or consent. As I stated in a letter to the school community two days following these allegat more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Oct. 17 -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * UK institute offers sanctuary to US health researchers amid academic restrictions American academics facing threats to their work on health equities can apply to temporarily relocate to the UK to co more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 17 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * ISU students design custom adaptive fashions for children with brain-based disabilities Designing a dress fit - and functional - for a princess. * As soon as Adeline Heilman, an Iowa State apparel merchandising and design student from Correctionville, learned about the needs and tulle-wrapped dreams of Cielo, a 10-year-old girl who uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility and an abdominal tube for nutritio more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 16 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University hosts groundbreaking AI in Education conference with South Korean educators Kingston University has hosted a landmark international conference aimed at equipping teachers from Kingston and the Republic of Korea with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. Running for its second successful year, the event brought together educators from the Royal Bor more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Standard Operating Procedures Essential tools for building a Learner-centered school culture By Laura Hilger KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Standard operating procedures (SOPs) provide the structure needed to cultivate student agency, foster peer collaboration and build a culture of shared accountability and belonging * To sustain a thriving learning environment, schools should focus on three foundational e more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * No loss of patient confidence in environmentally friendly doctors The doctor suggests opting for a treatment that is better for the environment. How do patients react to this? Doctors and psychologists together discovered that this has little impact on patient confidence in the doctor. The environmental impact of medical treatments is becoming an important issue for an increasing number of patient more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Limited Submission Opportunity: 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program * Applications due Nov. 6, 2025 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC faculty should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may nominate one faculty member in the Chemical Sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. Overview The Camille Dreyfus Teach more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Oct. 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Loughborough University and ai.io join forces to transform sports talent discovery Loughborough University and ai.io are teaming up for a new project that looks to revolutionise the world of talent identification and development. ai.io - a technology company that has developed a suite of AI-based innovative solutions to analyse and enhance amateur and professional sport data, providing real-tim more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Oct. 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * "The government have been told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050, but the temperatures we're likely to experience could feel much higher" warns climate risks expert. Independent climate advisors have warned the UK government that the country must be prepared to cope with weather extremes associated with at least 2 degrees C of global warming by 2050. Professor Rob Wilby, an expert in climate ris more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Marcel Cornis-Pop, a leader in VCU humanities education, dies at 79 * By Sian Wilkerson Marcel Cornis-Pop, the author, literary critic, theorist and educator whose ingenuity propelled interdisciplinary humanities education at Virginia Commonwealth University, died Sept. 23 at age 79. When Cornis-Pop, Ph.D., arrived at VCU in 1988, his career in academia was already marked by excellence despi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Demand for AI Travel Assistants * WASHINGTON (October 16, 2025) - AI is changing how we travel. Axel, a new AI assistant that reprices flights and hotels after you book, has reported saving users an average of $327 a year. To understand whether this indicates a shift to a new era for digital travel, please consider Jungho Suh. Professor Suh is a teaching assistant professor of manageme more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Oct. 17 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Meet Lehigh's Newest Faculty Members for the 2025-26 Academic Year Profiles have been compiled for the university's newest professors as a way to introduce them to the Lehigh community. Each year brings new faces into the classroom, and not just students. The university welcomes numerous new faculty members each academic year to fill openings that are created for various reasons, including faculty retiring more PR

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Oct. 16 -- Melia Hotels International issued the following news: * * * Melia Hotels International and Les Roches partner to attract and develop talent to lead the future of the hotel group Les Roches will create a tailor-made curriculum for Melia Hotels International, integrated into its bachelor's, postgraduate, and master's programs. The "Melia Future Talent Program" is designed to boost the next generation of Melia leaders. Co-funded by Melia Hotels International more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 16 -- The National Institute for Health and Care Research issued the following news: * * * NIHR awards Applied Research Collaborations pound sterling157 million to support transformation of the health and care system The NIHR has announced a pound sterling157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs). From April 2026, the new ARCs will support the transformation set out in the NHS 10 Year Plan, the Life Sciences Sector Plan and t more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU professor recognized as innovator improving access to science New Mexico State University's Assistant Professor Matthew Guberman-Pfeffer has been recognized as 2025 Trailblazer by Chemical and Engineering News -- a series that highlights chemists with disabilities who are solving problems in new and innovative ways. Through his research, teaching and development of accessibility tools more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Report Finds Stability and Shifts in New Jersey's Teacher Workforce New Jersey experienced rising teacher exits following the pandemic and faces shortages in subjects such as multilingual learning and computer science, according to Rutgers study By Robb Sewell New Jersey continues to face teacher shortages in critical subjects while overall workforce levels remain steady, according to a report more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Building a More Connected World: The Launch of Interdisciplinary Hub Dedicated to Advancing the Science and Sacredness of Human Connection By Widian Nicola-Jacobo When Widian Nicola, DSW, LCSW began teaching social work at Seton Hall University, she noticed a growing tension in the classroom: her students were learning the theories, models and interventions of the profession, yet still wondering how t more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New Business Degrees Prepare Students for In-Demand Financial Roles By Lorraine Joyce The Stillman School of Business is expanding its undergraduate offerings with the addition of two new undergraduate majors: Forensic Accounting and Wealth Management. Both programs were created in response to industry demand for graduates who are prepared to step into fast-growing, specialized roles in the financial  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * The Chesterton Institute announces the publication of 'An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning' - Father Ian Boyd's Essays on G.K. Chesterton By Fr. Ian Boyd on G.K. Chesterton The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture announces the publication of "An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning" Father Ian Boyd's Essays on G.K. Chesterton. The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture with sup more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New M.A.E. in Elementary Teaching Program Prepares Future Educators for New Jersey Classrooms The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media has introduced a new Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) in Elementary Teaching program, designed to prepare individuals for New Jersey K-6 teacher certification while earning a master's degree. The 36-credit program offers a flexible, blended learning form more PR

GOTTINGEN, Germany, Oct. 16 -- The Society for Threatened Peoples issued the following news release: * * * Escalation of Russian persecution in Crimea Concern for arrested Crimean Tatar women * The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) is deeply concerned about four Crimean Tatar women who were arrested on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) by the Russian secret service for political reasons. They are currently in custody, and a verdict is expected to be announced today. "At around 4 a.m., office more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Transcript: 2025-26 NBA Season Preview with ESPN NBA Analysts Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler and ESPN Senior Vice President, Sports Production Tim Corrigan * ESPN NBA analysts Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson and ESPN Senior Vice President of Sports Production Tim Corrigan previewed the 2025-26 NBA season on an October 16 media conference call. ESPN tips off its co more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Two different TEACH grants available to help UAH students fulfill their teaching dreams By Ann Marie Martin From early childhood classrooms to secondary schools, there's a growing need for dedicated, well-prepared teachers. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences (CESHS) helps meet that need through two TEACH grant programs that provide financial as more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint professors awarded $300K NSF grant for implementing cloud-based AI labs By Jeffrey Jones Two computer science professors at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology have secured a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to broaden student access to cybersecurity education. The two-year grant will enable Suleyman Uludag and Halil Bisgin to expand on their wor more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * From gatekeeping to gateways: NSF project focuses on making STEM curriculum more accessible By Kim Delker In recent years, efforts nationwide have made great strides attracting prospective college students to the STEM disciplines. Those recruitment efforts translate into students who are excited about the promise and potential of STEM, leading them to enroll in science, engineering and math-rela more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Oct. 16 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Global campaign to make anatomy teaching more inclusive Anatomy for All, led by the University of Plymouth, is reaching out to educators worldwide * The University of Plymouth is launching a global initiative to make anatomy teaching more inclusive. The Anatomy for All campaign, led by the University's Peninsula Medical School, aims to connect anatomists worldwide and help them learn best practice on  more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Oct. 16 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Architecture Graduate wins prestigious national award The University of Wolverhampton is celebrating a major win after Architectural Design Technology (ADT) graduate Joel Woodward was named winner of the Dissertation/Report of the Year category at the CIAT National AT Awards, held on the evening of Friday 26 September. Joel's final-year report investigated the optimisation of massive 3 more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 17 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Transforming Good Teaching into Great Learning The Herbert College of Agriculture Welcomes the First Cohort of the Faculty Teaching Fellowship Program * Select University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture faculty members have joined the first cohort of the college's Faculty Teaching Fellows -- a year-long program supporting faculty by deepening their tea more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * New greenhouses for the Botanic Gardens The Botanic Gardens of Utrecht University are set to receive a new greenhouse complex. The current greenhouses, which house research facilities and a unique collection of tropical plants, are outdated and no longer meet the requirements of modern research and education. The greenhouses will close on 1 December 2025, and the new complex is expected to open in 2028 at more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 17 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Oct. 16, 2025, by science writer intern Mahima Samraik with professor of medicine Matthew Ellman: * * * Teaching End-of-Life Care A Q&A with Matthew Ellman, MD * Every year, thousands of families sit in hospital rooms hearing words no one wants to hear: "We have done everything we can." What happens next, whether doctors stay engaged or step away, can transform one of life's most difficult  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 17 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * For 'preeminent' economic historian, the road to the Nobel began at Yale Joel Mokyr '74 Ph.D., a 2025 Nobel laureate in economics, says his years as a graduate student at Yale were among the best of his life. Joel Mokyr's intellectual journey to the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics began at Yale, where he was Ph.D. student in the early 1970s under the mentorship of the late William Parker, a path-breaki more PR