NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * 32-Year-Old Westchester Mom Treated for Breast Cancer While Pregnant, Thanks to Multidisciplinary Team of Experts * C hristina, a former teacher, was 32 years old when she found out she was pregnant with her second child. Two weeks later, she received the shocking news that she had breast cancer. Christina's journey began  more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Adelphi University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 29, 2025, by Liza N. Burby with Vice President of Finance Michael Rhattigan: * * * Smart Money Moves: Q/A with Michael Rhattigan, VP of Finance Michael Rhattigan, vice president of finance, shares how Adelphi University is staying ahead of the many challenges in higher education today. To say that 2025 is a tumultuous time in higher education is an understatement. But amid widespread instability, some colle more PR

BEEBE, Arkansas, Oct. 30 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news: * * * ASU-Beebe Dedicates Memorial Bench to Honor Michael Kelly A memorial dedication was held at Arkansas State University-Beebe earlier in the fall semester to remember and honor a beloved English professor, Michael Kelly, who passed away in 2018 after a battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis--commonly referred to as ALS. Kelly's colleague Suzanne Lindsey, assistant professor of English, gathered a sm more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Pamplin professor honored for dedication to mentorship, community impact When it comes to leadership, empathy and creative empowerment, Clarissa Gainey truly embodies the spirit of the Woman Who EmpowHers award she was honored with during the annual EmpowHer Summit held as part of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business series. Gainey, an assistant professor in the Department of Art and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Australian Public Policy Institute issued a policy insights report addressing the rising rates of school exclusion in New South Wales (NSW) public schools and its disproportionate impact on marginalized students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and those with disabilities. The report highlights the harmful effects of suspensions and expulsions, which research shows do not improve student behavior but rather increase the risk of furthe more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ballard Shipbuilder Joins Cantwell for Hearing on Reviving Commercial Maritime Industry * 10.28.25 The U.S. is falling behind on shipbuilding In 2022, the U.S. had only 5 commercial ocean-going ships under construction. China had 1,794. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, was joined by more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 30 -- The British National Institute for Health and Care Research issued the following news: * * * New internship programme awards pound sterling10.5 million to help build research careers NIHR has funded 12 regional programmes to develop and deliver innovative research internship programmes to inspire registered health and social care professionals to build a research career. The 12 regional programmes are part of the Health and Care Professional (HCP) Internship Progr more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Mirror Imaging * There are roughly 12 inches and 2,000 years between the high-tech scanner and the hand-engraved bronze mirror spinning slowly under its flashing lights. Not everyone may have the chance to handle this mirror, an Etruscan artifact that dates to between the 3rd and 2nd century B.C.E. But with the help of technology, they could have the opportunity to hold a version of the object, gaze at t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jeanne M. Lambrew, director of health care reform and a senior fellow at the Century Foundation, from an Oct. 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Modernizing Health Care: How Shoppable Services Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on health care shopping and its impact on cost more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 29, 2025, by Columbia News with Katharina Pistor, Edwin B. Parker professor of comparative law: * * * Can Capitalism Be Transformed Before It Is Too Late? Yes, says Columbia Law School Professor Katharina Pistor, who shows in her book how the legal underpinnings of the system must be altered. * Even though capitalism has been described as an economic system, it is a deeply entrenched legal regime, argues Katharina Pis more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * ACLJ Defends Wyoming Families' Right to Choose: School Choice Under Attack By Nathan Moelker The ACLJ has filed a critical amicus brief at the Wyoming Supreme Court defending the fundamental right of parents to direct their children's education - and to use their own tax dollars to do it. This case represents yet another front in the ACLJ's ongoing battle to protect par more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Oct. 30 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Council of Europe's anti-racism commission issues monitoring reports on Romania, Slovenia and Spain Numerous recommendations from European Commission against Racism and Intolerance * The Council of Europe's anti-racism body, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), has published today reports on Romania, Slovenia and Spain, assessing the progress they have made in their legal and inst more PR

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 30 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Emeriti: 50 Years of Fellowship and Supporting Student Scholarships $350,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 175 Titans Over the Decades * For the past five decades, retired faculty and staff honored with emeriti status have gathered for fellowship and paid it forward to support students with scholarships. Through the Emeriti of California State University, Fullerton, many emerit more PR

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 29 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin Dean of Global Futures elected to prestigious Fellowship Curtin University's Dean of Global Futures Professor Farida Fozdar has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to sociology and social inclusion research, being elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). The Academy brings together more than 700 of Australia's leading researchers across the social sci more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education Drives Student Engagement and Career Exploration with New National STEM Day Resources * Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, October 29, 2025) - Discovery Education, the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, offers educators new resources and a unique career event to drive student more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news wrap up: * * * FCPS This Week - October 29, 2025 * A kindergarten student works to get seeds from a pumpkin at McNair Elementary School. After gathering them, the students counted the seeds and practiced math skills. Reid Reflects: The FCPS Mobile App In her Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared an update on the FCPS mobile app. It provides a custom district-branded platform f more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 29 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Four UNSW academics join Academy of Health and Medical Sciences By Stefanie Menezes The researchers have been recognised for their significant contribution to paediatric oncology, intellectual disability, youth mental health and cardiovascular disease. Professor Valsamma Eapen, Professor Alta Schutte, Professor Julian Trollor and Conjoint Professor David Ziegler are among 29 of the nation's top  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following news: * * * $117K Paywall: School Hides Curriculum After Teacher's Anti-Kirk Comments By Kamron Kompani In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Rhode Islanders were understandably alarmed when a local social studies teacher posted a disturbing video mocking the conservative activist's death. But when one mom requested records to find out what students were being taught in his classroom, Barrington Public Schools l more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Six Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced appointments to fill one county office vacancy and five appointments to various boards and commissions. Jami Adams, of Springfield, was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board. Ms. Adams is a former school counseling professional with extensive experience in st more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Dr. Patrick Miller as Director of the WVU Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship * Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Dr. Patrick Lee Miller as the first Director of the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. The Washington Center was established through House Bill 3297 signed into  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The International Monetary Fund posted the following news: * * * Grenada: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission * A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or 'mission'), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Op-Ed: No American Should Go to Bed Hungry * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned the following op-ed on his legislation to fund food benefits that are set to run out on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Read the full op-ed here or below. The federal government has been shut down for 28 days and counting. That's 28 days too long and already the second more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Heads Together: Hansen Life Sciences Retreat Fosters Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration * Utah State University's inaugural Hansen Life Sciences Retreat was a small, modest affair, when it started some 15 years ago. "At our first retreat, we gathered at the American West Heritage Center and held breaks outdoors, helping ourselves to snacks out of the back of Professor Joanie Hevel's car," said Lance Seefel more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 29 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Hearing aid banks provide learning, service experience for Husker audiology students * Since 2011, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Barkley Memorial Center has been home to the state's three Nebraska Hearing Aid Banks, providing access to hearing technology for low- to middle-income individuals of all ages across the state. The Nebraska Hearing Aid Banks not only benefit Nebraskans across the stat more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 29 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker students, alumni revive Pulitzer winner's forgotten novel * An undergraduate class project from spring 2024 is now a published book and brings forth a forgotten story from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and novelist Susan Glaspell. Twenty-seven University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and alumni are listed as associate editors for the new annotated edition of Glaspell's 1915 novel, "Fidelity, more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 30 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency posted the following news release: * * * IAEA Mission Finds Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Nuclear and Radiation Safety in Kenya An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts observed a strong commitment to nuclear and radiation safety in Kenya, reflected in its legal and regulatory framework. The team also encouraged further enhancements, including the development of a national policy and strategy for s more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 29 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * Joint declaration on the elevation of UK - Viet Nam relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership * 1.Over more than five decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973 and fifteen years since the adoption of the Strategic Partnership framework in 2010, Viet Nam and the United Kingdom have built a strong and enduring partnership, underpinned by mutual respect and a sha more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State designated a Military Spouse Friendly School by Viqtory * KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 29, 2025 Kennesaw State University has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Spouse Friendly School by Viqtory, a leading organization dedicated to connecting military communities with civilian opportunities. The Military Spouse Friendly School designation is awarded to institutions that demonstrate ex more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Oct. 29, 2025: * * * 8 Reasons Teachers Are Embracing Personalized Learning By Sarah Jenkins, Shelby Taylor KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Personalized learning fosters trust and collaboration, creating safe spaces for risk-taking and teamwork among educators and students * It empowers teachers as designers and leaders, elevating their role and encouraging professional growth through shared innovation * It reignites passion and more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University and the University of Limerick Establish Global Academic Partnership La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland, establishing a strategic academic partnership that will advance collaboration in research, education, cultural exchange, and international mobility. A central compone more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Leads Fort Recovery and Antwerp Middle Schools on U.S. Capitol Tours During Government Shutdown * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students for Fort Recovery Middle School in Mercer County and Antwerp Middle School in Paulding County. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended unt more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 29 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Timo Kos on the cuts and elections: 'We're fighting for the future of our university' The university may seem a bit subdued in the run-up to the Dutch elections on 29 October. The media has barely mentioned education as an election issue, but behind the scenes the university is lobbying hard, says acting President of the Executive Board, Timo Kos. 'We're fighting for the future of our university.' Leiden i more PR

OXFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- Lincoln University issued the following news: * * * Lincoln University Showcases Student Research at Delaware Data Science Symposium Five Lincoln University students from the Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences departments, Adeoluwa Afolabi, Agustina Lorda, Ashley Stringer, Lamoy Spencer, and Abdourahim Sylla, showcased their research at the Delaware Data Science Symposium on October 24, 2025. One of their posters was recognized as the symposium's sole  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * NCGOP Effectively Cuts Teacher Pay North Carolina teachers are already the lowest paid in the South and among the lowest paid in the nation but thanks to Republicans in the General Assembly, their take home pay is only decreasing. Because of Republicans' inability to pass a real budget and cost increases on the State Health Plan, teachers across North Carolina are effectively having their  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New from ACRL - "Library Publishing: How to Launch, Enhance, and Sustain Your Program" * ACRL announces the publication of " Library Publishing: How to Launch, Enhance, and Sustain Your Program " edited by Jonathan Grunert, offering perspectives from diverse publishing programs, processes, and challenges that can help you scale content to meet your campus's needs. S more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New York wool goes to fashion school * Happy sheep trotting toward a fresh pasture inspired fiber science major Miriam Lourie's wool sock design: a creamy white stripe across a textured green knit that puckered like a gently rolling field. Lourie is one of 9 budding fashion designers in Knitwear Design and Other Applications, a College of Human Ecology class where students are working with New York sheep farme more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Opening ceremony held for Predock Center for Design + Research * On a sunny afternoon, Oct. 19, The University of New Mexico's School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) marked a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Predock Center for Design + Research (PCD+R). This ceremony was eight years in the making. Constance Dejong and Antoine Predock in a photo t more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU-OKC open house to showcase hands-on learning and career opportunities * This Thursday, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City will host an Allied Health Open House for the School of Health Sciences from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Allied Health Building and the John Kirkpatrick Building. The School of Health Sciences prepares students to enter high-demand careers across nursing, imaging, allied health,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Physician to Appeal Dismissal of Case Challenging Macalester College's Fatal Animal Experiments * ST. PAUL, Minn.Dr. Neal Barnard, the Macalester College alumnus and plaintiff in the case against the school for its outdated "show and tell" animal laboratories announced his plans to appeal an Oct. 28, 2025, Hennepin County District Court decision affirming the  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Professors Awarded Grants to Explore Math, Literacy Teaching Methods of Utah's Exceptional Teachers * Tye Campbell and Qi Si, assistant professors in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, were recently awarded ULEAD (Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education) grants from the Utah State Board of Education t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Protect agencies that ensure we do right by every student * The following is a Guest Opinion written by Congressman John Mannion that ran in the Syracuse Post Standard. Read here (link is external). In every administration, no matter which party is in power, there are certain promises that should always be kept. Whatever you like or dislike about our current government, I know we can find consens more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Retired public school teacher leaves UCLA a $4.2 million estate gift to support students * Although she never attended UCLA, Gertrude Pomish lived and breathed its mission of public education. When she died at the age of 101 last January, the number of students whose lives she had touched was incalculable both as a Los Angeles public school teacher for more than 50 years and through he more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Innovation Hub Renovation Reaches Key Milestones Seton Hall University's creation of the new Innovation Hub, located within the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center on the ground floor of Walsh Library, has reached an exciting midpoint, with major interior work well underway and exterior construction set to begin. Launched this spring, the project will create a dynamic, technology-rich environment more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan S. Hartley, an economics doctoral candidate at Stanford University, from an Oct. 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Labor Law Reform Part 2: New Solutions for Finding a Pro-Worker Way Forward": * * * Thank you, Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee. My name is Jon Hartley. I'm an economist and currently an economics PhD candidate at Stanford  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Oct. 29 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Partnerships for Transformative Education: Makerere University Hosts Delegation from University of Malmo By Caroline Kainomugisha This morning, the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, hosted a delegation from the University of Malmo, Sweden, marking another milestone in the growing collaboration between the two institutions. The delegation comprised Catrin S more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Teach Wyoming Day Nov. 7-8 at UW * Wyoming high school students interested in teaching careers will visit the University of Wyoming for Teach Wyoming Day Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Teach Wyoming Day is a collaboration among UW's College of Education, the Wyoming School-University Partnership and UW's Office of Admissions. The two-day event gives students the opportunity to stay in the UW residence more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune to Schumer's Shutdown Senators: This Isn't a Political Game, It's People's Livelihoods * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, thank you. "Reserving the right to object. "Let me just point out, if I might, that we are  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - Oct. 29, 2025: * * * ORACLE: Oracle announced that its PeopleSoft Campus Solutions became the first student information system to achieve 1EdTech Edu-API certification, marking a milestone in standardizing data exchange for higher education institutions. The certification was driven by Oracle's collaboration with 1EdTech, a nonprofit focused on creating open standards for educational tec more ST

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 (TNSrep) -- The Missouri National Education Association issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2025: * * * Top Takeaways: MNEA State Board & School Funding Task Force Report - October 2025 Teacher of the Year Kimberly Sixta and the Missouri Teacher of the Year finalists were recognized at the State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2o25. In addition to Sixta's address to the board, the State Board of Education adopted a resolution in Sixta's  more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Oct. 29 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * $1-Million Grant to Advance Trauma-Informed Care in Long-Term Care Dr. Kimberly Ritchie in the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing receives funding from Canadian Institutes for Health Research to support multi-year research project * Trauma-informed care practices will be introduced into long-term care homes through a $1-million research project led by Dr. Kimberly Ritchie, an assistant professor in the  more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Oct. 29 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * $359,000 Grant from TD Bank Group Supports University Green Network New funding will advance land-based learning, habitat restoration, Indigenous Knowledge integration * Trent University has received more than $359,000 in new funding from TD Bank Group (TD) to support conservation and learning on the University Green Network (UGN), a large and interconnected 868-acre system on Trent's Peterborough ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * UDC Professor Pawan Tyagi Ranked Among World's Top 2% Scientists By Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen Pawan Tyagi, a professor of mechanical engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), has been recognized by the World's Top 2 Percent Scientists Network. The honor highlights researchers whose discoveries continue to shape their disciplines and inspire innovation across the s more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty Unite to Advance STEM Teaching and Research Inaugural STELAR Conference Brings UML Educators Together for Hands-On Learning and Collaboration By Ed Brennen Faculty, staff and graduate students from across UMass Lowell came together for the inaugural STEM Teaching, Educator Learning and Research (STELAR) Conference, an afternoon devoted to sharing innovative approaches to more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 29 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Learning cannot be outsourced to AI - This is how AI is transforming university education Those teaching at the University must consider both the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. Training students in the responsible use of AI is important, but learning still requires traditional reading and writing skills. These cannot be outsourced to generative AI without harm to learning. * In recen more PR

WISE, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators Through STREAMWISE By Dedra Duty Tucked in the heart of Southwest Virginia, a bold and innovative program is helping students kindergarten through high school gain experience in science, technology, research, engineering, the arts and mathematics. STREAMWISE was founded during a pivotal computer science education initiative led by Heather Askea more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 30 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building By Laura Kneski, USF Innovative Education The University of South Florida is offering a new, free microcourse focused on artificial intelligence. Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to buil more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 30 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF School of Education receives $579K NSF grant, leads national STEM teacher preparation project The University of West Florida School of Education has received a $578,792 grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a collaborative project aimed at improving undergraduate teacher education in the fields of science, technology more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * Victor McCrary Reflects on Seven Years of Research and Innovation at UDC By Rachel Perrone "Let me just say, it has been a great seven years here at the University of the District of Columbia--the people's university." As he concludes his tenure as vice president of research, Victor McCrary leaves behind a transformed institution--one where research and innovation now stand at the heart of UD more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Veterinary professor promotes pathology without borders By Andrew Mann Francisco Carvallo returned to Nicaragua this summer to provide veterinary pathology education, trading his comfortable classroom for 100-degree heat and outdoor necropsies, building on his ongoing efforts to bridge veterinary knowledge gaps across international borders. Carvallo, a clinical professor in veterinary pathology at the Virginia- more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Wiley makes her voice heard -- through audiobooks Students who pursue theatre degrees may find a foothold in a field that's booming: audiobook narration. By Susan Corbett To the perennial question undergraduate actors get about what they can do with a degree in theatre, professor emerita Elizabeth Wiley has (at least) one answer: Read books. Aloud. Wiley, who taught acting at William & Mary for 27 years, h more PR