MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced * Thirteen UW-Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Distinguished Teaching Award. By Erin Celello January 20, 2026 Share this article Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor bestowed since 1953 to recognize some of the university's finest educat more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * An Exceptional Educator: Independent Women Announces 2025 'Teacher of the Year' * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Every year, teachers across the nation not only educate their students in the classroom, but also inspire generations of future leaders. In an effort to celebrate and recognize some of America's most formative educators, Independent Women began an inaugural " Teacher of th more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, Jan. 21 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * ANU continues to shine as a global research and teaching powerhouse * The Australian National University (ANU) is the number one ranked university in Australia for the Social Sciences (35 th globally) and the Physical Sciences (60 th globally) for 2026, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. ANU saw a rise in rankings across four su more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Honors Local Educator as Constituent Spotlight * Willowbrook, IL -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) honored Mrs. Sondra LaPointe, a 7th-grade teacher at Westview Hills Middle School in Willowbrook, as his most recent Constituent Spotlight. "Educators like Mrs. LaPointe have made such a positive impact on students and families in our community," said Rep. Sean Casten. "Mrs. LaPointe's ded more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 20 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education Strengthens its Partnership Efforts in Idaho Falls * The College of Education has been actively strengthening its partnership efforts with school districts in Idaho Falls. Recently, Interim Dean Esther Ntuli, along with a selected team from the College, participated in a series of meetings in Idaho Falls organized by the College of Education's Office of Field Experience. The College te more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU Great Lecture Series on Feb. 6 showcases faculty expertise * The work of East Tennessee State University faculty reaches far beyond the classroom -into clinics, communities and lives across the region. On Friday, Feb. 6, the ETSU Great Lecture series celebrates that impact by featuring newly promoted full professors from the colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, inviting the public to hea more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Makes Push to Create Pathway for More Veterans to Teach in Alabama Classrooms * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday continued her push to create a pathway for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms. Sen. Matt Woods and Rep. Rick Rehm officially filed Senate Bill 149, which will allow the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to issue temporary teaching certific more PR

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Jan. 20 -- Keele University posted the following news: * * * Keele Business School among select group awarded PRME champion status * Keele Business School has been recognised for its work to embed sustainability in its teaching and aligning with the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs). KBS is one of just 35 business schools worldwide to receive a Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) champion status for 2026/27, repeating its success from 2024 more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530749 B2, initially filed July 19, 2023) developed by Sung Jea Ko, Seoul, South Korea, and Sung Jin Cho, Seongnam-si, South Korea, for "Knowledge distillation-based system for learning of teacher model and student model." more PT

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Jan. 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * AI Dominates Conversation at Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Workshop The all-day event held Jan. 15 at Lehigh's Mountaintop Campus featured panels composed of business leaders, faculty and students. By Stephen Gross President Joseph J. Helble '82 spends a lot of his time traveling and meeting with those in the community, as well as alumni around the world. A few topics, such as Lehigh's Inspiring the Fu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * MacArthur Foundation supports UChicago initiative to explore future of the humanities * Building on the University of Chicago's longstanding leadership in the arts and humanities, the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society has received a grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to launch an initiative that will assess the current state of humanistic teaching and research in higher more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 20 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news wrap up: * * * In the Spotlight: Jan. 20-23, 2026 Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. * Lori Rubino-Hare, a research associate for the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning (CSTL), co-authored an article recently published in the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. The article, titled " Cultivating Data Fluency through Technology-Enhanced, Place-Based, Data-Rich Instruction: A Conceptual P more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Penguins honor outstanding principals * Four PennWest California alumni have been selected as 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Most Valuable Principal (MVP) honorees, a regional recognition celebrating outstanding leadership and commitment to student success. The Penguins Most Valuable Principal program, a partnership of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, and The Grable Foundation, honors p more PR

SHARON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Shenango occupational therapy teaching professor named a Fulbright Specialist Tammy Divens, teaching professor and program coordinator of Penn State Shenango's occupational therapy assistant program, has been accepted into the Fulbright Specialist Program. The Fulbright Specialist Program, which is a part of the larger Fulbright Program, deploys highly qualified academics and pr more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 20 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB launches a series of reports on Educational Studies with the aim of improving its education quality * The UAB Vice-Rector for Training and Teaching Innovation, through the Institute for Education Studies (ICE), will write up a new series of Educational Studies Reports that will offer an in-depth analysis of the factor influencing teaching processes within the university. This strate more PR

MACAU, China, Jan. 20 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * The UM equation for new faculty integration * As 2026 begins, scholars from around the world at the University of Macau (UM) are setting ambitious new goals in teaching and research. Achieving these goals, however, depends in large part on how well new faculty members are supported as they settle into the university. Beyond strong infrastructure and a solid reputation, universities need practical and comprehens more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM assistant professor's sculpture acquired by renowned Perry Art Collection Never Quite, Sweet Enough I * Assistant Professor Stephanie J. Woods is an interdisciplinary art professor in The University of New Mexico's art department, teaching in the sculpture and expanded practice area. She spent the summer of 2025 at the prestigious Bemis Center for the Contemporary Arts international reside more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 21 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * URochester renewed with Carnegie Community Engagement Classification The designation recognizes the University's institutional commitment and excellence to community engagement. By Sara Miller, Associate Vice President for Public Relations and University Spokesperson The University of Rochester has again earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement from the American Council o more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech earns national recognition for community engagement By Diane Deffenbaugh Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition highlighting the university's sustained, institutionwide commitment to building trusted, reciprocal partnerships that address real world challenges locally, across the commonwealth, and around the globe. T more PR