BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Jan. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 2026 CUSA Faculty Award * Dear WKU Faculty, The Conference USA Presidents and Chancellors believe in the importance of recognizing, honoring, and advancing exceptional achievements of institutional faculty members at the conference level. The Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award honors an institutional professor from each CUSA school who demonstrates a record of outstanding teaching, resear more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Establishes STEM Education Center to Grow Indiana's STEM Teacher Pipeline Ball State University today, in conjunction with Ball State Day at the Statehouse, officially launched its new STEM Education Center, creating a dedicated hub for advancing STEM teaching and learning across Indiana. The STEM Education Center's mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM instruction, grow the pipel more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 13 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * The sequel paradox: Research shows less innovation sells more tickets -- but only at first Binghamton marketing expert discusses his research on movie sequels and what makes them work...or fail By David Hermanovitch You may think that the goal of movie studios is to churn out as many sequels as quickly as possible, but there's so much more strategy that goes into sequel production than what meet more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Carnegie Foundation selects ASU for 2026 community engagement classification This is 3rd time university has earned the distinction, reflecting its status as a socially embedded institution By Emma Greguska In an announcement that bolsters Arizona State University's reputation as a socially embedded institution, the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ha more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 14 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification The classification is leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. By Ryan Real Clemson University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baumgartner Announces 2nd Annual State of the Union Ticket Contest for Outstanding Teachers * WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) is proud to announce the second annual State of the Union Ticket Contest, titled "Classroom to the Capitol," celebrating the outstanding educators of Washington state's 5th Congressional District. This annual tradition recogniz more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Holds Teacher Roundtable Highlighting Impact of Cell Phone-Free Classrooms * Today Governor Josh Stein visited East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte to hear from teachers about the impact of cell phone-free classroom environments. Last summer, Governor Stein signed into law a bill that established cell phone-free classrooms. The law took effect on January 1, 2026 more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Jan. 14 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * IU Southeast Earns Prestigious 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Faculty University Relations Campus Life Administration Jan 12, 2026 Indiana University Southeast has earned the prestigious 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, placing the campus among a select group of colleges and universities nationwide recognized for deep, sustained partnerships that advance more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * John Carroll University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification John Carroll University has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious national recognition that affirms the University's institutional commitment and excellence in community engagement. John Carroll is one of just 277 institutions nationwide to earn the classification, underscoring more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Kansas School Tells Students Charlie Kirk and President Trump Are "Not a Hero" and Orders Students NOT To Tell Their Parents By Nathan Moelker A Kansas elementary school crossed a constitutional line that should alarm every parent in America. A teacher asked the class to name their heroes, but when students said Charlie Kirk and President Trump were their heroes, they were scolded. After ce more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * More YES to community engagement: UA earns prestigious Carnegie reclassification The University of Akron (UA)'s excellence in community engagement efforts on campus, in the city of Akron and around Northeast Ohio has been recognized nationally with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU earns 3rd Carnegie classification, recognizing leadership in community engagement * MSU's commitment to exemplary community engagement has been nationally recognized through its selection as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The awarding organization more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- SHANDONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Qingdao, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12525143 B2, initially filed July 7, 2023) developed by Wei Zhang, Qingdao, China, for "Multifunctional teaching demonstration device for economic management." more PT

DEKALB, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * CITL releases student guide to artificial intelligence As we gear up for the spring semester, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) is excited to highlight a timely new resource designed to support student success in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. The Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence offers students a comprehensive introduction to the opportunities and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- STAFFING SURGES AND STUDENT OUTCOMES: RETHINKING UNIONS, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, AND SCHOOL CHOICE IN AMERICAN EDUCATION - A report from Reason Foundation, Los Angeles, California - January 2026 (47 pages) * * * The Reason Foundation issued a report analyzing the relationship between K-12 education staffing levels and student outcomes, highlighting significant growth in non-teaching roles despite stagnant academic performance across U.S. school districts. The stud more ST

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification * Texas Southern University has been awarded the nationally recognized Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a highly selective designation that recognizes institutions where community engagement is deeply embedded across research, teaching, service, and institutional practice. Fewer than 10-percent of the nea more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Rhode Island on History Rocks! and Returning Education to the States Nationwide Tours * WEST GREENWICH, RI - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Exeter-West Greenwich Regional Junior High School and High School in West Greenwich, Rhode Island in support of both the Department's History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour and her  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news: * * * University of Baltimore Earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement The University of Baltimore has received a 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, placing UBalt among the nation's institutions that are "deepening partnerships, leveraging community assets, and addressing urgent societal challenges," according to the American Council on Education and  more PR

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 14 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * University of Nevada, Reno recognized with Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement The University is one of only 277 institutions to earn distinction from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching * The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced today that the University of Nevada, Reno is among only 277 institutions across the country recognized as belonging more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * Winners of the 2026 Naomi Henderson Legacy Awards for Teaching & Learning Announced * The recipients of the third annual Naomi Henderson Legacy Award for Teaching & Learning have been announced by the founding organizations: RIVA Training Institute, QRCA, and the Insights Association. The awards are presented in honor of Naomi Henderson, co-founder of the RIVA Training Institute, as well as more PR