RESTON, Virginia, April 18 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * 4 School Leaders Named National Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year * The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has named its 2026 National Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year-four educators whose work offers a ground-level answer to some of the most pressing challenges in American schools today: men more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * A Career of Purpose: Reflections from Professor and Former Dean Howard Finch as Retirement Approaches * Howard Finch, Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management and former dean of Samford University's Brock School of Business, has built a distinguished career marked by thoughtful leadership, academic rigor and a lasting impact on students. Having served in higher education since 1986, Finch joine more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release: * * * AACTE Announces New Member Benefit That Expands Financing Options for Future Educators * New member benefit provides private loan options to help education students bridge funding gaps and complete their degrees AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) announced a strategic partnership with College Ave, a leading provider of more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Academic honors abound across the global network * Academic honors abound for students and faculty across the global network Each year, Northeastern celebrates students and faculty who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, research, or teaching. by Cyrus Moulton April 16, 2026 It was hard to tell whether Northeastern student Sima Bou Jawde or her brother Samer were more excited when they more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 13 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up * "My career's been pretty varied," said Alex Gutman, Ph.D., '07, '09. He is, to wit: a director of data science, a college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer -all from originally wanting to be a math teacher. Gutman is also a friend of Wright State University who returns to campus to share his professional experiences with science and math more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for April 17 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by JC Andrews, Nathan Bicak, Nosakhare Idiaghe, Izuchukwu Iwuamadi, Kala Mueller, Kristen Olson, Bo Peng, Sedoten Ogun, Hiep Vu, Eric Weaver and Xinpeng Zhang. Honors JC Andrews, a doctoral student in English, was named by Yale University Press as winn more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP celebrates winners of 2026 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships * SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2026 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) is honoring six chief residents as winners of the Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships at Internal Medicine Meeting 2026, ACP's annual scientific meeting taking place April 16-18, a more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 20 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * AI Teaching Innovation Showcase Celebrates USD Faculty * Held in collaboration with school and college leadership, as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning, the AI Teaching Innovation Showcase highlighted creative, ethical and impactful uses of AI that enhance student learning across disciplines. "This showcase offered an opportunity for faculty to explain how they are using AI with more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * At Somos Reception, Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Evelyn Linares Legacy Scholarship to Support CUNY Students Pursuing Teaching Careers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the Evelyn Linares Legacy Scholarship, a new $50,000 fund housed at CUNY City College, to support New York students entering the teaching profession. This initiative is a direct continuation and expa more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Award-Winning Senior Mason Zuelzke Prepares for Next Step in Biochemistry * Mason Zuelzke When senior bio chemistry major Mason Zuelzke first arrived at Samford University, he planned to pursue medical school. But, through hands-on experiences and meaningful mentorship, his calling took a new direction. Now, as the recipient of the 2026 Morgan Ponder Outstanding Senior Award in chemistry and bioc more PR

WACO, Texas, April 14 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor's 2026 Centennial Professors Awarded Funding for Summer Research Awards expand faculty research efforts and create a positive impact through their work By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Baylor University faculty members Kelly C. Johnston, Ed.D., associate professor of curriculum and instruction in the Moody School of Education, and Alexander J. McNair, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish in the Col more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU Student Innovators Are Reimagining How We Eat, Dress, Work, and Even Treat One Symptom of Brain Disorders Campus spaces, programs, and contests across Boston University help students turn their big ideas into reality By Amy Laskowski A clothing company that turns recycled tennis strings into performance wear. A citrus alternative that replaces fresh--and expensive--limes behind the bar. A wearable devi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * California, Native American tribes break ground for California Indian Heritage Center What you need to know: After the final Tribal Nations Summit of the Newsom administration, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announced the groundbreaking of the first phase of the California Indian Heritage Center. * Following the California Tribal Nations Summit, Go more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Campus Collaboration Cultivates Fresh Produce and Opportunity Through Hydroponic Garden * A growing partnership between Campus Ministry, the Science Department, and the SOAR program is making a meaningful impact on campus-providing fresh produce to the food pantry while creating hands-on learning opportunities for students. The collaboration first took root last school year between Campus Ministry and  more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Classrooms Without Borders: Unwavering Faith at Home and Abroad * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer A student's quiet sentence turned an ordinary day into a defining moment for Cedarville University alumnus Craig Beatty. "I know your God is the one true God," she said. A Nepalese student's confession strengthens a teacher's mission The student was from Nepal, where more than 80% of the  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Recognizes Educational Leaders Across Campus * Each spring, the Carnegie Mellon University community gathers for its Celebration of Education Awards (opens in new window), which honor outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching, mentorship, service and educational innovation. This year's ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 15. The 2026 Celebration of Education Award recipients are more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Teams Recognized in Moonshots AI Competition * From the lab to deployment, Carnegie Mellon University researchers build tools designed to make tangible differences in how people live, learn and work. That research recently earned top recognition in the Laude Institute (opens in new window) 's Moonshots competition, which concentrates on applying AI to some of society's most pressing challeng more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 14 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Coffee By Design co-founder brings 32 years of values-driven business wisdom to UNE Story by Emme Demmendaal The University of New England College of Business welcomed Mary Allen Lindemann, co-founder of Portland-based Coffee By Design, to the University's Biddeford Campus, on Tuesday, April 8, for the latest installment of its Spark Conversations series. The event, titled "Business Brewed Right,"  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Arts & Sciences Celebrates Faculty Promotions for 2026-27 * The College of Arts and Sciences at Utah State University is congratulating its faculty members who have earned a promotion in rank for the 2026-27 academic year. These promotions recognize sustained excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, outreach and service, as well as meaningful contributions to the mission of the university,  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 14 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Results of 2026 TLCC Survey show improvement in educator perceptions of working and learning conditions The Colorado Department of Education has released the results of the 2026 Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey. Based on responses from more than 42,000 teachers and school-based staff (a 48.1% response rate), participants feel more positive about their school envir more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, April 15 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the Class of 2026 Columbia Theological Seminary is just over a month away from the pinnacle of the academic year, celebrating the Class of 2026 during Baccalaureate and Commencement weekend. This year's Baccalaureate service will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at Decatur Presbyterian Church in downtown Decatur, Ga., with a reception to follow, serving as a sacred time of r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney, Kaine Lead Bicameral Resolution to Stop the Politicization of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced introduction of a bicameral Congressio more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Creative Teaching Awards celebrate experiential learning, community connections * Beebe Lake at dawn. Central New York berry farms. A local middle school. An art museum in Queens. The Cornell Teaching Dairy Barn. These are just a few of the places this year's Creative Teaching Awards faculty recipients have taken students for hands-on, local learning experiences well beyond the classroom walls. Now in their more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 15, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, Scholl Chair emeritus with the Economics Program: * * * Everything Is Connected Part II I suspect I have written this column before. At my age, memories flood the zone and bump into each other, with some inevitably getting crowded out. I do not--yet--have fake invented memories, but I do find recent ones sometimes slipping away before I can rec more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 15 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * CTL Announces 2026-27 TIDE Ambassadors Faculty Fellows * The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has announced the 2026-27 cohort of TIDE (Teaching for Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Equity) Ambassadors. The selective fellowship empowers outstanding faculty to transform student learning across cultural, social and learning differences through strength-based, inclusive teaching approaches.  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 17 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * David Fuentes Named New Dean of School of Education * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University has appointed David Fuentes as the school's new dean of the School of Education, effective April 6. Fuentes comes to Stockton with more than two decades of experience as a leader, scholar and academic leader. Most recently, he was the Associate Dean of the College of Education at William Paterson University in Wayne more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, April 20 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Mark Tonelli's 'Brasiliana' Project Blends Global Music, Film, and Performance Learning * DECATUR, Ill. -For Mark Tonelli, music has always been about connection -but his latest project takes that idea across continents, cultures, and artistic mediums. Tonelli, Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Guitar Studies in Millikin University's School of Music, has released "Brasiliana," a new album  more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, April 15 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Nicholas Cheper to be recognized as 2026 ECU Distinguished Former Faculty * ADA, Okla. - East Central University former faculty member, Dr. Nicholas Cheper, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. Born in Louisville, Ky., Cheper was raised there before moving to New York. He ear more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Illinois Educators To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges * April 17, 2026 Today's letter marks the thirteenth consecutive year Durbin has warned about the risks of for-profit colleges directly to Illinois education professionals CHICAGO - As high school seniors finalize their postsecondary education plans for the upcoming school year ahead of College Decision Day on May 1 more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 15 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news: * * * East Tennessee intermediate school wins $27,500 in ORAU's 2026 Extreme Classroom Makeover A Dolly Parton-inspired classroom performance has earned a Sevierville teacher $27,500 in new technology for his students. ORAU surprised Logan Woods, a sixth-grade math and science teacher at Sevierville Intermediate School, on April 14, 2026, announcing him as the grand prize winner of the 2026 Ext more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University invests $480K in faculty research through 2026 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University has awarded 40 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards to faculty members for 2026, supporting 39 special projects. Thirty-eight awards went to individual applicants, and two supported group projects. The program provides more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 15 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Excellence Awards Celebrate Impact Beyond the Classroom * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Friends, family and faculty gathered April 8 for the 2026 Celebration of Faculty Excellence Awards at the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom at Cleveland State University, where the event honored CSU faculty for their impactful work and recognized their achievements. The Celebration  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Five Vanderbilt Law Professors Honored with 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards * Five Vanderbilt Law professors - Farhang Heydari, Francesca Procaccini, Christopher Serkin, Sean Seymore, as well as adjunct professor John Richmond - were honored with Hall-Hartman Awards for Outstanding Teaching from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Hall-Hartman Awards are based on a student poll administered by the VBA. The annual more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Five Vanderbilt Law Professors Honored with 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards * Five Vanderbilt Law professors - Farhang Heydari, Francesca Procaccini, Christopher Serkin, Sean Seymore, as well as adjunct professor John Richmond -were honored with the 2026 Hall-Hartman Awards for Outstanding Teaching from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Hall-Hartman Awards are based on a student poll administered by the VBA. Th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on April 17, 2026: * * * State Board of Education Removes Sociology from General Education in the Florida College System Naples, Fla., April 17, 2026 - Today, the Florida State Board of Education took decisive action to remove Sociology courses from the general education course lists across the Florida College System (FCS). With this action, the FCS is now fully aligned with the State University S more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 15 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Former Samford Provost, Business Professor Mike Hardin Reflects on a Career of Leadership and Learning Ahead of Retirement * After more than four decades in higher education, J. Michael Hardin, professor of quantitative analysis, will retire at the end of the spring semester, concluding a career defined by academic leadership, scholarly impact and service. Hardin came to Samford University in 2015 wh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * Georgetown Honors Professor Whose Research in Breast Cancer Saved Lives On April 8, Georgetown honored Dr. Marc Lippman, a professor whose breakthroughs in breast cancer research have led to life-saving treatments for millions of patients, at its annual spring faculty convocation. Lippman received the President's Award for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers, which recognizes faculty members for their excellence in tea more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 17 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Signs Bills to Enhance Benefits for Alabama Military Members, Veterans and Their Families * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation passed this session to expand benefits for Alabama Guard personnel, veterans and their families. These new laws will improve education and workforce training assistance for Guardsmen, offer temporary teaching certification for  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Hitchcock and Karin Montini and the reappointment of Emery Gainey and Caridad "Carrie" Lee to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees. Robert Hitchcock Hitchcock is the Vice President of Hitchcock & Sons,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Spotlight: Charlotte Whitehead * Charlotte Whitehead is graduating from Mercer University's College of Professional Advancement with a Bachelor of Science in human resources administration and talent development. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, I plan to pursue a master's in instructional design and technology at Mercer while continuing my professional work in higher educatio more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Eva Novik: * * * Belarus Escalates Punitive Use of 'Extremism' Legislation * Belarusian authorities are systematically using vaguely defined "extremism" laws to target dissent, including Belarusians in exile. Most recently, on April 14, the Belarusian Supreme Court designated the Lithuania-based European Humanities University an "extremist organization," claiming it was "destabilizing the  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 14 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Indiana bishops issue letter on integral ecology with key contributions from theologian Rev. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C. The Indiana Catholic Conference, composed of the state's five bishops, has issued a pastoral letter on integral ecology with key contributions from Rev. Terrence P. Ehrman, C.S.C., assistant teaching professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Published  more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Innovation of Upgraded X-Ray Tool to Enhance Research Experience for Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering Students * A new instrument that significantly enhances chemistry, physics, and engineering research capabilities, a Rigaku Smart Lab SE X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will allow researchers to "see inside" opaque materials at an atomic level. It directs a beam of X-rays at a material and measures how  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Introducing ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Training for ISU Faculty * A major shift in digital accessibility is coming to higher education-and it directly impacts how courses are designed and delivered at Idaho State University. Beginning April 2026, new ADA Title II regulations will require that all university digital content, including Canvas courses, be fully accessible to all learners. What Is Bei more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Investing in adult learners: Banker turned education professor focuses on professional learning and mentoring A workplace need and a chance meeting on an airplane led Kathy Peno to her role on the faculty in the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein College of Education.  A professor of adult education, Peno prepares professional adult educators who teach in adult literacy, the military, hig more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 15 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 17 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners * MIT Associate Professor Jacob Andreas of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science [EECS] and MIT Associate Professor Brett McGuire of the Department of Chemistry have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award. Established in 1982 as a permanent tribute to more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Justin Coles Wins AERA Early Career and Outstanding Book Awards * Justin A. Coles, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion and associate professor in the College of Education, won two major awards at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual convention, held earlier this month in Los Angeles.On April 9, Coles was presented with the Early Career Award from the divi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Karikari's crop system research prioritizes farmers' needs * Growing up in Kwapong, a farming community in Ghana's Ahafo region, and attending university in Ghana helped Benjamin Karikari develop an appreciation for agriculture and sustainable food systems. He earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Cape Coast in 2008 and a master's degree in agronomy from Kwame Nkrumah Univers more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Kate Stephens '26: Advocating for ag research, extension and teaching in DC * * Agriculture * Communication * Global Development Kate Stephens '26, a CALS senior from north-central Montana studying global development and communication, was selected as a student delegate for the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET) conference held more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State, Fulton County Schools teaming to create pathways into teaching careers Kennesaw State University and Fulton County Schools are partnering to create new opportunities for high school students to accelerate their college education and pursue careers in teaching. Through the dual enrollment initiative, Fulton County students can earn college credit while in high school, gain early c more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kit and Diana Smith pledge $3 million to support KU Law students and student-athletes * LAWRENCE -Christopher "Kit" and Diana Smith have tapped into their passions for the law and student athletes and pledged $3 million to the University of Kansas -$2 million to create the Dean Davis Law School Scholars Fund and $1 million to create the Kit and Diana Smith Athletics Scholarship. The Smiths' law gift hon more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU research lab provides KC high school students with unique learning experience The Unckless Lab at the University of Kansas recently conducted a final analysis on a yearlong outreach program with Blue Valley North High School in work funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation supporting STEM education. Robert Unckless, KU associate professor of molecular biosciences and director of the  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 10 -- Learning Forward issued the following commentary by Suzanne Bouffard, senior vice president of communications and publications: * * * President's budget proposal would slash funding for professional learning On April 3rd, President Trump released his fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget request, which includes requests for the U.S. Department of Education. Although the budget request maintains funding for some major education programs like Title I and IDEA, it requests tha more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Scholar of Faith and Technology to Deliver 2026 Baccalaureate Address Timothy Beal will explore AI, ethics, and the role of higher education in shaping a just and sustainable future. * Lehigh University is pleased to announce that Timothy Beal, Distinguished University Professor, Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, and Director of h.lab at Case Western Reserve University will deliver the University's more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, April 19 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * Lorin Bucur '26 receives Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for Taiwan * After graduating from Carthage, Lorin Bucur '26 will leave the Midwest for Taiwan to spend a year teaching at a school on a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. Lorin has a way with words. She's been a leader in the Carthage Model United Nations organization and has made important contributions to tha more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Madeline Duffy Named as the 2027 Region 8 Teacher of the Year * Virginia Department of Education announced today that Madeline Duffy, a Nottoway High School special education teacher, has been named the 2027 Region 8 Teacher of the Year -recognizing her dedication to supporting students with disabilities and helping all students succeed. "Madeline Duffy exemplifies the very best of more PR

NEW YORK, April 15 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * Former Professor Jennifer Brown Returns, Reads From Her New Novel On Tuesday, April 13, former Professor of English & World Literatures Jennifer Brown returned to MMC for a reading of her new novel, The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton. The reading was well-attended by former colleagues, students, and friends of Dr. Brown's, who were treated to complimentary copies of the novel! The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, April 19 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * MDE announces 2026 Mississippi Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the 2026 Mississippi Administrator of the Year is Dr. Matthew Fulton, principal at Sumner Hill Junior High School in the Clinton Public School District, and the 2026 Mississippi Teacher of the Year is Lauren Zarandona, a t more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 20 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University hosts 'Liberty's Echoes' conference exploring global impact of the Declaration of Independence * Miami University's Center for Civics, Culture, and Society hosted Liberty's Echoes: Global Reverberations of the Declaration of Independence, a two-day conference held April 9-10 at the Armstrong Student Center. The event brought together leading scholars, educators, and students to examine the enduring more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 19 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * New Standards Approved to Increase Quality in Educator Mentoring and Induction Programs Western Michigan University, MDE Partner to Retain School Staff * New standards approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for educator mentoring and induction programs will help the state improve teacher retention. The standards are part of Michigan's efforts to add more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- Emily Hayashia, a graduate student and research and teaching assistant at the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, highlighted her research focus on the mental health and well-being of NCAA Division I international student-athletes. Hayashi described how her background as a Japanese-American former athlete and her experiences with concussions shaped her interest in overlooked challenges such as stigma, cultural pressures and invisible injurie more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following Q&A with Agustin Rayo, dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences: * * * Q&A: MIT SHASS and the future of education in the age of AI * The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) was founded in 1950 in response to "a new era emerging from social upheaval and the disasters of war," as outlined in the 1949 Lewis Committee Report. The report's findings emph more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 20 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * More Than 25 Individuals and Groups Honored by Division of Student Affairs * HIGHLIGHTS * Seniors Olivia Spivey and Dylan Thomas won top awards at the recent Student Life Awards ceremony. * Students, faculty and staff were celebrated for their outstanding efforts during the 2025-26 year. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Two seniors who worked as resident assistants captured top honors at the 2026 Winthr more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 16 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * More than a project: the mentors behind Miami's Undergraduate Research Forum * Julia Moore '25 came to Miami as a Creative Writing major, not a researcher. But by the time she presented her analysis on themes in middle grade fiction at last year's Undergraduate Research Forum (URF), she had become both. Molly Weeldreyer, a senior double-majoring in Urban and Regional Planning and Creative Writing, had a similar exper more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 16 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU Faculty Showcase highlights faculty-student innovation, academic impact By Nancy DeGennaro Middle Tennessee State University recently brought together faculty, students and MTSU Board of Trustees members for a collaborative Faculty Showcase designed to highlight the depth and impact of academic work across campus. Held in the Miller Education Center atrium following the quarterly MTS more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * National Award-Winning Children's Book Highlights Camaraderie Between Moravian Math Professor and Amateur Researcher Professor Emerita Doris Schattschneider knows that math has a way of bringing people together. Early on in Schattschneider's 34-year teaching career at Moravian University, a chance correspondence over a geometric puzzle brought a math discovery to light and blossomed into a lifelo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSrpt) -- The National Council on Teacher Quality issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * New framework pinpoints three evidence-based shifts teacher prep programs can make to address classroom behavior challenges Updated research and expert guidance give teacher preparation programs a roadmap for equipping aspiring teachers with essential classroom management skills * Too many teachers enter the classroom without the tools they need to manage class more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, April 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU doctoral student accepted into Harvard Business School's Foundry Bootcamp * Aditya Goyal, a doctoral graduate student at NDSU, has been accepted into the Harvard Business School's Foundry Bootcamp, which helps founders turn research breakthroughs and early-stage ideas into fundable ventures. Goyal is a student in NDSU's Materials and Nanotechnology program and was nominated for the bootcamp more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Oceanography: A Portal to Understanding Climate Change * A tiny sea creature floats weightlessly in the deep ocean. Its fins ripple as it glides through the water. Its translucent body glows from the center in neon hues of blue and orange, giving it an ethereal, angel-like appearance. Gymnosomata, better known as " sea angels," are a type of swimming snail that often dwells in deep water  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Oden centers growth en route to speech-language pathology career * Focused on a career as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), Emily Oden has shaped her Hilltopper Journey around opportunities for growth. Majoring in Communication Disorders, Oden left her hometown in Guthrie, focused on learning from each experience to be the best in her future career. "From a young age, I knew that I wanted to more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. John Hu earns NSF CAREER Award for advancing AI assisted circuit debugging Dr. John Hu, assistant professor for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University, has received a National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, NSF's most prestigious honor for early career faculty.  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 16 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Names Political Science Department for Ray Mabus * OXFORD, Miss. - Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus has been called "one of the outstanding public servants of our time." Now his legacy at the University of Mississippi is being acknowledged with the naming of its Department of Political Science in his honor. The Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees approved the naming of th more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 14 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine Honors Two with Stanton L. Young Awards * OKLAHOMA CITY - Two University of Oklahoma College of Medicine faculty members, Mary Moon, Ph.D., and Priyabrata Mukherjee, Ph.D., were honored recently for their excellence in teaching and research. Moon received the 2026 Stanton L. Young Master Teacher Award, and Mukherjee received the Stanton L. Young Excellence in Research Award. Thi more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 15 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine Honors Two with Stanton L. Young Awards Two University of Oklahoma College of Medicine faculty members, Mary Moon, Ph.D., and Priyabrata Mukherjee, Ph.D., were honored recently for their excellence in teaching and research. Moon received the 2026 Stanton L. Young Master Teacher Award, and Mukherjee received the Stanton L. Young Excellence in Research Award. Th more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA House Democratic Leaders Applaud Landmark Opinion on Reproductive Health * Harrisburg, April 20 \- Pennsylvania House Democratic Leadership today issued the following statement on the Commonwealth Court's landmark opinion in the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Department of Human Services case challenging the statutory ban on the use of Medical Assistance funds for abort more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody-Jordan collaboration expands to advance teacher development and curriculum design * By Jennifer Kiilerich As part of Jordan's nationwide education reform initiative, scholars at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are partnering with four Jordanian universities through the Early Grade Education Activity (ASAS) to co-create curricula and support professional deve more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will embark on a focused, institution-wide assessment to identify opportunities to deliver even greater value to students and the commonwealth and invest in high-growth, high-impact areas that will further position the University as a leader among research institutions. Repre more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following Q&A on April 20, 2026, involving fourth-year english major E Connor: * * * Abington student researcher explores the disappearing American Dream In this Q&A, E Connor, a fourth-year English major at Penn State Abington, discussed their undergraduate research project "Not Saving Places: Route 66 at 100" and what they discovered along the road. The project traces the evolution of the highway,  more PR

SHARON, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Occupational therapy employees learn to integrate AI into coursework Allied Health Program Assistant Amy Beveridge, and Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy Geralyn Wallace, recently completed of the Penn State Provost Endorsement Program: AI-Enhanced Pedagogy. The duo participated in the program during the fall 2025 semester. As part of the program, participants more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following Q&A on April 13, 2026, involving Peter Aeschbacher, associate professor of architecture and landscape architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture: * * * Helping students rediscover creativity through online learning Peter Aeschbacher, associate professor of architecture and landscape architecture in Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture, is shaping the online learning ex more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * Online finance majors earn recognition outside the virtual classroom By Emily Kelsey Recently, four online learners from across the country were part of a Penn State student team that competed against students from top universities, winning the CFA Society Pittsburgh local challenge in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global equity research competition. Another onlin more PR

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, April 18 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * PPG extends partnership with Dutch education nonprofit C3 Funding will support, inspire students in STEM education focused on chemistry * AMSTERDAM - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced a two-year extension of its partnership with Dutch education nonprofit Centrum JongerenCommunicatie Chemie (C3), which introduces children and young people to chemistry, life sciences and process technology. more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Priscilla Riggs ('26) Awarded Fulbright US Student Program Grant * Priscilla Riggs, a first-generation college student in English and Marketing, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to South Korea. Riggs will serve as a cultural ambassador and English teacher during 2027-2028 academic year. Riggs is the daughter of Hannah Jenkins of Elizabethto more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, April 20 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * Racine partnership to alleviate special education teacher shortage * Carthage College and the Racine Unified School District have established the Racine Initiative for Special Education (RISE), a program designed to address the critical shortage of special education teachers in Racine. Shown here with faculty and administrators from Carthage College and the Racine Unified School District more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Bill Renaming Post Office Honoring Heroic Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown Passes House Unanimously * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam's (VA-10) bill, the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building Act (H.R. 5058), has passed the House unanimously. It will rename the post office on Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia after Firefighter Trevor Bro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following Q&A on April 16, 2026, involving Yesenia Lisette Munoz, science teacher at San Marcos High School: * * * Reporting on Long COVID in Mexico Sparks Students' Discussions About Global Health Care Yesenia Lisette Munoz is a science teacher at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California. Munoz created the lesson plan "COVID-19 and the Long-Term Impact on the Nervous more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan faculty and staff honored at Celebrating Excellence Awards * Rowan University recognized employees for their outstanding contributions to the institution during the annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 8. Together, the recipients reflect the values that define Rowan, demonstrating excellence and innovation in teaching, service, mentoring, teamwork, engagement, student-cen more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 17 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * School instructional hours executive order meets resistance by State Board of Education * Gov. Tina Kotek announces her executive order to protect school instructional time to the media while accompanied by (from left) Stand for Children Executive Director Sarah Pope and parent Kate Lupton. (Photo by Jake Arnold, OSBA) Oregon's urgency to address its public education syste more PR

LOMA LINDA, California, April 20 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * School of Pharmacy professor receives national 'Innovation in Teaching' award * Ike De La Pena, PhD, associate professor at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy received the 2025-26 Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Founded in 1900, the AACP is the national organization advancing pharmacy education in the United States. Pharmacy is t more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall's Continued R2 Status Reflects Research Strength * On March 12, 2026, the newly designed Carnegie Classification seals arrived for Seton Hall. The University continues to hold Carnegie's R2 designation -"Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production" -within the Carnegie research classification framework, while also continuing to be recognized as an "Opportunity Colleges and Universit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Shenandoah University highlights the advantages of global virtual exchange in a report exploring cross-border academic partnerships. The study focuses on collaborative online international learning (COIL) as a tool to enhance preparation for educational leaders. The research appears in the Journal of Educational Administration under the title Crossing the ocean virtually: a pilot exchange between universities in the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Catherine Dun more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Staff Spotlight: Eva Gabriella Flynn, College of Arts and Sciences * Eva Gabriella Flynn is the education and outreach coordinator at New Mexico State University's Art Museum. She graduated from NMSU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio arts and a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages and received a Master of Fine arts from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She returned to more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 14 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * State Superintendent Appoints New Leadership for Upshur County Schools * Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Tim Derico as the new Superintendent of Upshur County Schools, effective July 1, 2026. He currently serves as the county's assistant superintendent and will succeed Christy Miller, who has served as superintend more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Teaching Artificial Intelligence by Questioning It * Inside a Merrick Classroom In Professor Mikhail Pevzner' s recent MBA economics class at the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, the conversation began with a provocation rather than a conclusion. The Professor of Accounting assigned an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal written by U.S. Senator, Bernie Sanders, in wh more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, April 16 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * Exploring AI Together Greg Chandler As artificial intelligence accelerates into higher education, Dr. Chris Benedetti didn't want Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi faculty to face it alone. Instead of one-time workshops or policy-first conversations, Benedetti, Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs and an AI Faculty Fellow, helped launch an AI-forward Community of Pract more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College concert band to present "Emotions & Dances" for spring performance * GREENVILLE, Pa.-The Thiel College Music Department will present the Thiel concert band's 2026 spring concert, "Emotions & Dances," at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center. The concert is free and open to the public. The performance will feature the Thiel concert band, continuing its tra more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Three CLAS faculty win the Hubbard-Walder Award * The University of Iowa Council on Teaching has named five UI faculty members as the 2026 recipients of the Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching: Theresa Bechtel, Stella Elias, Elizabeth Heineman, Brian Lai, and Jan Steyn. The award is given to up to five UI faculty who have demonstrated excellence in various a more PR

TROY, Alabama, April 20 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University kicks off second annual Trojan Research Week * Troy University kicked off its second annual Research Week with a ceremony, presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs, on Monday in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor on the Troy Campus. Each of the University's five colleges will have research days throughout the week, beginning with the College of Arts and Humanities on Monday. "Research begin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A financial contribution from Professor Emeritus Thomas Tyson will bolster the Archives and Special Collections at St. John Fisher University. This gift aims to enhance resources for research and scholarship while continuing to amplify untold stories within the university curriculum and student experience. The Lavery Library facility houses materials documenting the history of the institution from its 1946 planning by the Basilian Fathers to the present day. These collec more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 16 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards * UCF has recognized 100 faculty members with promotion and tenure for the 2025-26 academic year, marking a significant milestone in their academic careers and contributions to student success and the university. Over the course of nearly a full academic year, peers, departmental and college leadership, and the university p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago announces 2026 Alumni Award honorees * The University of Chicago Alumni Association and the Alumni Board have announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. The awards recognize accomplished UChicago graduates for their outstanding professional achievement, service to society and contributions to the UChicago community. This year's honorees span a wide range of fields, including global e more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, April 16 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * UG Student Research Spotlight shines on Lexi Koehl, special education major When Lexi Koehl began her research on federalism and education policy, it started as an honors component for her Political Science course. As the project developed, however, it became clear that her work addressed timely and meaningful issues with lasting relevance, especially for educators entering the field today. Koehl,  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Center for Education Policy to Host Third Annual Civic Summit on April 30 * The Center for Education Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Education will host its third annual Civic Summit on Thursday, April 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Carney Family Auditorium in Furcolo Hall on N. Pleasant St. The in-person event is free and open to the public.Individuals more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 15 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE's Outdoor Business and Innovation program puts student marketers to work Aimee Vlachos, Ed.D., is building a workforce pipeline between UNE's College of Business and the state's eco-tourism industry -- one class project, client pairing, and investor pitch at a time. Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires When Aimee Vlachos reached out to Maine outdoor business owners to ask if they needed help with the more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 17 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF surprises four local teachers with Gilchrist Berg's $17K Gladys Prior awards The University of North Florida Silverfield College of Education and Human Services (SCOEHS), on behalf of philanthropist Gilchrist Berg, today surprised four Jacksonville teachers with the 2026 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence and $17,000 each, one of the largest monetary awards for teachers in t more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * University Distinguished Professor honored with prestigious award * Kalpana Katti, University Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2026 FMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award. The honor was officially presented by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) during their annual conference held in San Diego, Californ more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for April 11-17, 2026: * * * How UD prepares students for AI continued to receive national publicity. National Jurist featured the School of Law in its story about the online law school experience. Geologist Zelalem Bedaso wrote for The Conversation. Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans' early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago The Conversation Zelalem Bedaso, Earth an more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 15 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * University of Memphis Sales Course Immerses Students in Pro and Collegiate Sports Experience Students at the University of Memphis are getting real work experience and a rare opportunity to learn about the inner workings of pro and collegiate sports through a sports sales course in the Sport and Entertainment Management program in the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management. "It is a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI helps instructors give better feedback but can't replace them Written By: Emily France, Computer Science and Engineering A randomized trial in a large economics course found that AI-mediated feedback improved students' revisions when teaching assistants stayed in control Key takeaways * AI tool FeedbackWriter suggests rubric-aligned feedback on student essays, but teaching assistants de more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 14 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM educators honored at annual Teaching Excellence Awards * A total of 22 educators -including faculty and graduate students -were honored April 8 at the annual UNM Teaching Excellence Awards. The awards were held as part of the Spring Teaching Conference, held April 8-9 by the Center for Teaching and Learning in partnership with the Teaching Enhancement Committee and the College of Arts and more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM-Valencia team presents innovative teaching partnership model at international conference * A team of faculty and students from The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus recently brought a unique approach to teaching and learning to an international stage. Recently, five members of UNM-Valencia's Pedagogical Partnership Program presented their research at the 68th World Social Science A more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice issued the following Q&A by Carson Easterly with Assistant Professor ChiaKo Hung: * * * Equipping Students and Nonprofits for Impact: A Q&A with Dr. ChiaKo Hung Assistant Professor Dr. ChiaKo Hung brings a passion for data-driven decision-making and real world impact to his teaching and research at Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). Through his work on nonprofit financial m more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, April 16 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * URochester launches interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering The collaboration between the Eastman School of Music and Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences bridges audio technology and artistry. Jessica Kaufman The University of Rochester has launched the Department of Sound Arts and Engineering, a new interdisciplinary academic department bringing together two of URoche more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Student Teaches Entrepreneurs Internationally Through SEED Program * A Utah State University Eastern student is gaining hands-on international experience through the Small Enterprise Education and Development program, offered through the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. The program connects students with entrepreneurs around the world to help build and grow small businesses. Dresden Miller is cur more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Mourns Passing of Professor Michael Lyons * LOGAN, Utah - Dr. Michael Lyons, a revered professor of political science at Utah State University whose teaching shaped generations of students and leaders, passed away March 31 from complications related to a recent cancer diagnosis. He served the university for more than 40 years and had an active teaching schedule at the time of his passing.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Veterans Committee Witnesses Support Senator King's Mental Care Legislation Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today vetted legislation he recently introduced that would allow the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) to provide mental health services to incarcerated veterans. In a conversation with the Director of the Veterans Justice Commission, Brigad more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 15 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Vice Provost Vivian Wang receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award * Vivian Wang, Ph.D., vice provost for global engagement at The University of Tulsa, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award in International Education Administrators (IEA) to Japan for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The IEA awards are funded seminars for U.S. higher more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: As an Earth science teacher, Linda Le carries forward the spirit of curiosity With two VCU degrees - including her new master's from the School of Education - she will bring her classroom passion to new generations. By Joan Tupponce Linda Le's high school science teachers did more than instruct her. They supported her and inspired her to think about her future. "I was drawn to t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Sydney Hilovsky takes occupational therapy to the pool for children with autism Hilovsky has been pursuing two doctoral degrees in the College of Health Professions, and her aquatic therapy project already has had real-world impact. By Joan Tupponce With both parents in teaching careers, Sydney Hilovsky thought she wanted to follow a similar path. Then she saw an occupational the more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Naren Ramakrishnan honored as University Distinguished Professor Ramakrishnan's 25-plus year career at the university blends traditional research and teaching with needs of urban and metropolitan areas. By Barbara L. Micale Naren Ramakrishnan, the Thomas L. Phillips Professor in the Department of Computer Science, is a highly accomplished academic and researcher specializing in recommender systems, forecasting more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M faculty join innovative artificial intelligence network * As part of its leadership in the realm of human-centered artificial intelligence, William & Mary has joined the inaugural cohort of the CAA AI Technologies Champion Network. The network was implemented by the CAA Academic Alliance to elevate faculty and staff who are creatively and responsibly integrating artificial intelligence in teaching, le more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M faculty research leads to landmark Indigenous Language Symposium * On Feb. 21 -International Mother Language Day -65 tribal members from across Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard gathered at the Muscarelle Museum of Art for William & Mary's first Indigenous Language Symposium, hosted by the American Indian Research Center and the Powhatan Algonquian Intertribal Roundtable (PAIR). The daylong convening  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University student Emma Marvelli has received a Goldwater Scholarship to fund a career in science and engineering research. The award provides $7,500 to support undergraduate students who show promise of becoming leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and intend to pursue a doctorate. Marvelli, an earth and environmental geoscience major, plans to pursue a doctorate in karst hydrogeochemistry with the goal of teachi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * What does teaching writing look like in the classroom? * Research led by MSU Professor Gary Troia examined how teachers varied in teaching writing practices -and whether their teaching experiences, preparation, knowledge and beliefs about their ability impacted how they taught. The work was published in January 2026 by Scientific Studies of Reading. Troia and colleagues utilized observation to as more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 20 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * While National News Dominates Headlines, Local Government Shapes Daily Life More Directly, CSUN Prof says * In an era when national issues often dominate public attention, some of the most immediate challenges affecting daily life are occurring at the local government level. Local government is responsible for providing essential services, such as public safety, education, inf more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Driven by Discovery: Psychology Faculty Partner With Their Students on Research When senior Amelia Lawrence first volunteered to join assistant professor Micayla Lacey's lab, she didn't realize research was an integral part of study in the Wilkes Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. "I didn't even think it was an opportunity that undergraduate students had, so I had no expectations," La more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 14 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Receives Largest All-Cash Gift in University's History in Honor of Late Educator * HIGHLIGHTS * The family of the late Virginia Bellune Collier '30 made the gift in her honor, ensuring $2 million will go toward teacher education scholarships, preferably in STEM disciplines, and $500,000 will fund a professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences. * Collier had long held the dream of b more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 15 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * With expanded programs, SDSU sees significant growth in education majors * Story from Pigeon605 Even early in her career, high school chemistry teacher Lindsay Kokenge has learned there are multiple formulas for success as an educator. The Sioux Falls native graduated from O'Gorman High School in 2020 and enrolled at South Dakota State University planning to become nurse. "I had toyed wi more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 15 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WV Chamber Foundation Partners with WV Dept. of Education to Launch "Champions of Learning" Education Recognition * Charleston, W.Va. -The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Chamber Foundation are excited to announce the Champions of Learning awards, which will replace the Excellence in Education Celebration. The West Virginia Department of Educat more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 14 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming County Students Win $100,000 Prize in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Competition * Charleston, W.Va. - State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt congratulates the student team from Huff Consolidated Elementary and Middle School (Wyoming County) after the group placed among the top three teams nationally in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition and more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Yoga may enhance traditional recovery programs, Brandywine researchers find The team includes fourth-year psychology student Kendall Taylor, who recently presented the findings at a regional conference By Christina Billie Yoga may help support individuals recovering from substance use disorders, according to researchers at Penn State Brandywine. The team includes Kendall Tay more PR