EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Carnegie Foundation selects USI for 2026 Community Engagement Classification The University of Southern Indiana has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, highlighting USI's commitment to community engagement. USI initially more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Jan. 14 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Educators Discuss Active and Integrative Learning at Niagara University's Conference on Teaching and Learning * Educators gathered on the Niagara University campus Jan. 13 to discuss active and integrative learning during the university's 19 th annual Conference on Teaching and Learning. Keynote speaker Carol A. Hurney, associate provost for teaching and learning at Colby College and founder of its Cent more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * EPSY Scholars Program Empowers Neag School Students to Pursue Research, Professional Interests * Securing a graduate assistantship is key for many Ph.D. students seeking employment while they complete their studies. Most students dedicate 10-20 hours a week to either research or teaching assistantships, the availability of which is often tied to department or grant funds. Since 2021, the UConn Ne more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Advocates for Education Bills * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is building on his track record of advancing legislation aimed at improving the teaching and learning experience in Nebraska's schools. This year, he is advocating passage of two separate bills - one that aims to remedy portions of LB705 passed in 2023, and the other, which more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mullin Expresses Support for the Iranian People on CNN * "In 1977, Iran was more western than maybe the United States. They had more women elected to public office... Now, women get stoned for teaching their girls arithmetic." Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined CNN's Kaitlan Collins on The Source to discuss the political unrest in Iran. The Senat more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU receives national recognition for community engagement James Madison University has been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification. The designation affirms JMU's commitment to sustainable, reciprocal community engagement by collaborating with local, regional, national more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Recognized with 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification NC State has once again earned the prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification from the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. This national distinction recognizes NC State's long-standing institutional commitment to fostering mutually be more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Jan. 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- 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, posted the following news: * * * Podcast: What is development? Rethinking progress in a changing world * The term 'development' has been central to global conversations for decades, but the way it is understood, practised, an more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 14 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Save the date and call for poster contributions: Open Education Symposium * On Tuesday 7 April, Utrecht University Library organises a lunch symposium about open education, the UU education model, and in which way open educational resources can play a part in this development. The programme * 12 noon - 1 p.m. Presentations by various speakers, for instance prof. Iris van der Tuin about the collection I more PR

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: License (1/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25) * SUNDAY, JAN. 25 10:00-10:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "License" (207) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25) Logline: When he finds out Carter's getting driving lessons, Matt's plan to prove he's the better teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired. Meanwhile, Riley's two worlds collide a more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 15 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * St. Kate's recognized by Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement The University was one of three private colleges in Minnesota selected for the recognition. * On January 12, the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced that St. Catherine University was selected as having met the criteria for the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classifi more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- The University and College Union issued the following news: * * * Strikes off at Lancaster and Morecambe College as staff win pay rise and improvements to working conditions * The negotiated deal will include: * 4% pay rise * Additional spine point at the top of the scale, combined increase totalling 7.74% * Starting salary to become PS30,366 * Agreement on workload protections including a reduction in annual teaching hours, additiona more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 12 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * UF earns Carnegie classification for community engagement efforts The University of Florida has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation that recognizes colleges and universities committed to meaningful community partnerships. The achievement highlights the university's efforts to align its mission, leadership, resources and practices arou more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * New 'EDUcation Unscripted & Xplored' podcast launches College of Education clinical professors Mark McDermott and Kari Vogelgesang have added another title to their CVs: podcast co-host. Their new podcast, "EDUcation Unscripted & Xplored," which debuted in January 2026, was created for anyone passionate about harnessing the power of education for positive change. McDermott, associate de more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Jan. 15 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * University of Maryland Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Prestigious national designation recognizes UMD's excellence in community-engaged teaching, research and service * The University of Maryland has earned one of the nation's highest recognitions for institutional excellence in community-engaged teaching, research and service. The 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (C more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Mind the Gap: How the Gender Imbalance Contributes to Nevada's Health and Education Shortages UNLV researchers offer solutions for bringing more men into healthcare, social services, and early-grade teaching fields. Author: Beth DeBouck Most will recognize Rosie the Riveter from the iconic poster to recruit women into male-dominated fields during World War II. When men were draf more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU receives national recognition for community engagement * By Brian McNeill The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has awarded Virginia Commonwealth University a national recognition for its commitment to community engagement. On Monday, VCU was one of 80 public, top-tier (also known as R1) research universities to receive the 2026 Carn more PR