MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Women of Whitely' Event Honors Black Women's Legacy and Leadership in Muncie, Feb. 26 * The Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project will host "Women of Whitely: At the Heart of Muncie's Black History " at the Shaffer Chapel Museum, 1501 E. Highland Ave., in Muncie at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. This free public program celebrates the leadership, resilience, and creativity of Black women who shaped Mun more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Associate Professor of Psychology Launches Podcast to Enhance Online Education * Jennifer Grewe, associate professor of psychology at Utah State University, has launched a new podcast focused on online instruction, A Curious Learning Curve, as part of her participation in the Dean's Leadership Fellow Program within the Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services (CEHS). Drawing on her decades of experien more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters -- Jan. 28 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Jay Arcuri, chief student affairs officer at Penn State Mont Alto, whose nominato more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * School of Ed. Faculty Examine Impostor Phenomenon's Impact on Black and Latinx First-Gen Students A new study co-authored by Monmouth University faculty in the School of Education explores how impostor phenomenon affects the mental health, academic success, and sense of belonging of Black and Latinx first-generation college students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). Nicole Pulliam more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Amy Orville elevates teacher preparation through award-winning research A Slippery Rock University faculty member is a leading researcher into the effectiveness of teacher preparation models who was recognized for her student-centered approach and collaborative achievements. Amy Orville, SRU assistant professor of curriculum, instruction and educational leadership, received the Outstanding Diss more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M students host national agricultural communications conference * The Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications hosted the 2026 National Professional Development Conference for Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, ACT, on Jan. 15-18. The conference attracted more than 130 students fro more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 28 -- Trinity College posted the following news: * * * Trinity Welcomes HartBeat Ensemble as the College's Resident Theater Company * Trinity College and HartBeat Ensemble -the Hartford-based professional theater company-have formed a partnership that will bring HartBeat to Trinity's Austin Arts Center as its Resident Theater Company through at least 2028. HartBeat Ensemble, under the leadership of Artistic Director Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. and Managing Director  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * Online master's programs move up in national rankings Two of the University of Iowa College of Education's online graduate programs have earned national recognition by U.S. News & World Report. The college's online master's programs--Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC), and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership--are now ranked No. 25 in the nation,  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M announces 2026 Charter Day award winners * Two students and two faculty members will be recognized at William & Mary's Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 6 for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. This year's honorees are: * Thomas Jefferson Award: Professor of Biology Randolph "Randy" Chambers * Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award: Associate Professor of English Jennifer Lord more PR