WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Acclaimed political scientist Francis Fukuyama to speak at Commencement * Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary's 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership. Fukuyama, best known for his book "The End of History and the Last Man," currently serves as the Olivier Nomellini Seni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Clarkson University has transitioned its Graduate Student Leadership Academy into a microcredential program to allow master's and Ph.D. students to formally document leadership development. Led by leadership development consultant Abrahm DiMarco of DiMarco Consulting, the academy consists of four interactive sessions focusing on practical communication skills for academic and professional settings. Participants in the program earn a digital badge to verify specific compe more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Health Professions dean receives national recognition for contributions * The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders has selected Jennifer Simpson, dean of The Herbert H. and Grace A Dow College of Health Professions, to receive its highest honors: the Honors of the Council. "This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Simpson's exceptional leadership and lasting co more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, March 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * How Mines alumni are helping to power industry collaboration and real-world research * At Mines, collaboration with industry is embedded in the university's DNA. For generations, Mines has maintained close ties with industry partners, many of them companies led and staffed by alumni. Those connections often translate directly into research opportunities that benefit both Mines and industry, shaping soluti more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, March 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines students tackle biomass challenge in partnership with local government and community organizations * Colorado School of Mines students are putting their engineering and entrepreneurship skills to the test to transform the byproducts of forest fire mitigation projects into viable business opportunities. The six-week Innov8x Biomass Challenge is a collaboration between Evergreen Fire/Rescue, Leaders more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Greek Councils recognized as national standard of excellence Student leaders from Oklahoma State University's four Greek Councils recently returned from the Association for Fraternal Leadership and Values West (AFLV West) Conference, where all four councils received national recognition. AFLV, which supports and empowers Greek chapters in problem-solving, inclusiveness and best-in-class chapter  more PR

MARION, Ohio, March 17 -- Ohio State University Marion Campus posted the following news: * * * University provides key research insights for landmark digital inclusion push * University of Liverpool research is supporting a new partnership involving Good Things Foundation, Autotrader, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to address digital exclusion. This collaboration will bring together regional leadership, national expertise, and private-sector insight to develop a UK-first, lo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Billions in March Madness betting pool is fodder for Brendan Dwyer's research Professor's latest findings confirm growing concern over younger sports bettors, whose impulsiveness makes them more likely to make irrational betting decisions fueled by overconfidence. * Brendan Dwyer, Ph.D., has spent his career studying sport consumer behavior and with the recent legalization of sports betting, he more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Development to Host Community Lab on Marketing * Continuing its commitment to strengthening community capacity across the region, the Center for Community Engagement & Leadership Development (CCE) at West Virginia Wesleyan College will host a Community Lab on Marketing titled " Marketing Strategies that Resonate," presented by Agency LMC,  more PR