LOGAN, Utah, April 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * 'The Language of Business': USU Eastern Instructor on Why Accounting Opens Doors * Numbers don't have to be scary. Just ask Ryan Murray, Utah State University Eastern's newest accounting instructor. Murray is making it his mission to demystify numbers and make math fun again. "A lot of people look at accounting with dread because they're not good at math," he said. "I would tell people, give it a try. There's more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * 2025-26 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award Winners Announced * The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has announced the five recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor presented for more than 60 years to instructors at UMass Amherst who demonstrate exemplary teaching at the highest level. Jenafer Andren-Kazunas Chef-Professor/Senior Lecturer II, Hospit more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 9 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Achievement Awards * This year, UNT Health Fort Worth's Faculty Achievement Awards looked a little different. Instead of having a finalist from each college with one winner, the awards were expanded to five categories. The categories are the Provost's Outstanding Teaching, Outstanding Research, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Clinical, and Outstanding Community Engagem more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support * Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships. The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced four doctoral students selected to receive the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship and four more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * A Different Way to Challenge Anti-CRT Legislation: A Workable Constitutional Rule for Combatting Pedagogical Censorship * Since 2021, twelve states have passed laws designed to prohibit the teaching of "divisive concepts" such as Critical Race Theory, an academic concept developed in the 1980s that gained recent notoriety in the wake of George Floyd and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. These b more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: * * * ABEM's New BRIDGE Program ABEM is pleased to introduce the Building Resilient Inclusive Development for Growing Physician Equity Leaders (BRIDGE) Program, designed to support early-career emergency physicians pursuing professional development or research opportunities to foster careers aimed toward improving health equity in Emergency Medicine. Application Window: April 17 - May 29, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Sponsors GROW Event to Empower STEM Lessons for Texas Students * More than 70 fifth- and sixth-grade students at Sulphur Springs Elementary School in North Texas participated in an engaging, hands-on science lesson focused on the effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, as part of the GROW (Girls Recognizing Our Worth) program. The March 26 event, one of f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten and AAUP's Wolfson on The University of Illinois Springfield Faculty Strike * SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement: "Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield are on strike because their administration is failing to invest in more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * AI Week Brings the University Together to Discuss Artificial Intelligence The week of March 23 marked a significant time for the growth of Sam Houston State University's AI education. Leaders across campus came together and hosted AI Week, five days of workshops and informational sessions for the Bearkat community to learn about the opportunities, and challenges, of utilizing AI in higher education. " more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus hopes historical lessons boost civic engagement * As a young immigrant who narrowly avoided being sent to Auschwitz by fleeing Nazi-occupied Belgium and Vichy France for New York City, Fred Rubinstein '52, LLB '55, knows very well what America - at its best - can offer. "The opportunities available, the ease with which I went from French-speaking immigrant to graduate and practicing lawyer and where I  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * April Insley Named as the the 2027 Region 2 Teacher of the Year * RICHMOND, Va. -Virginia Department of Education announced today that April Insley, a Yorktown Elementary Library Media Specialist, has been named the 2027 Region 2 Teacher of the Year -recognizing her commitment to creating engaging, inclusive learning environments where young learners thrive. "At the center of April more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU biology lab finds dignity for forgotten skeleton "friends" * From left: biology major Kani Almousa, graduate student Lydia Gann, and Dr. Amy Thompson, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Biology. | Photo contributed by Dr. Amy Thompson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -What began as student concern about an aging skeleton in an Austin Peay State University physiology lab has evolved  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Association of Christian Schools International announced the release of "Redemptive School Discipline", a practical resource authored by Melissa Wetzel. The publication provides Christian educators with alternatives to secular exclusionary discipline by focusing on restoration grounded in the gospel. This guide equips U.S. schools to prioritize heart change over behavior modification through actionable strategies for classroom and administrative use. Wetzel, who se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Association of Christian Schools International announced the release of "Teaching Christianly", a guide authored by Mark T. Witwer to help educators integrate faith into classroom instruction. As school choice options expand across the U.S., increasing numbers of students are enrolling in Christian institutions. This publication equips teachers to align their educational methods with the mission of Christ-centered education. Witwer, an adjunct professor of Christian  more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, April 8 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State's Women of Beneficence Awards 2026 Grants to Support Student and Community Impact * Ball State University's Women of Beneficence has awarded its annual round of grants to Ball State faculty and staff members. The grants, announced during the group's annual meeting at the Ball State Alumni Center, will support projects focused on school gardening, teacher preparation, and middle school lite more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 9 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation to host 2026 Art of Caring * WHAT: Baptist Memorial Health Care will host the 27th Art of Caring, benefiting the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief. The event will include live music, food, a photo booth and the opportunity to create personal works of art. An online auction featuring original works of art by local and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett, Agriculture Secretary Rollins Meet with Lansing Area Farmers and Livingston County Emergency Dispatchers * Lansing, Mich. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in mid-Michigan to meet with local farmers who are benefiting from both the tax relief and farm provisions Barrett and the president delivered through the Working Families Tax C more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 10 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU graduate programs remain among the nation's best in 2026 US News and World Report rankings University's graduate business programs earn top honors in this year's rankings By Michael Bratton Bowling Green State University has been recognized once again by U.S. News and World Report as home to some of the nation's best graduate programs, highlighting the strength and breadth of its academic o more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, April 10 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: * * * BHSU Alum Calvin Campbell Establishes Rapid City Teachers Scholarship Black Hills State University (BHSU) alum Calvin B. Campbell, '58, has established a new scholarship for future Rapid City Central High School graduates who attend BHSU and pursue a degree in education. The Calvin and Betty Campbell Teacher Education Scholarship will assist with tuition costs and is renewable for up to four yea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Graduate students at Brandeis University competed in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition to present complex research to a general audience in under 180 seconds. The event, held at Spingold Theatre, featured ten finalists from various PhD and master's disciplines who were tasked with summarizing years of study using only a single slide. The international competition format requires participants to communicate big ideas clearly. Marika McCann, Associate Director of Pr more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Bringing the lessons of 'Abbott Elementary' to life Practicing resilience, embracing humor amid adversity and finding community are a few of the life lessons that "Abbott Elementary, " the popular ABC-TV mockumentary, conveys.  Abigail Henry, a second-year doctoral student and Arthur A. Schomburg fellow in the Graduate School of Education, and Erin Kearney, PhD, pr more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Campus forum highlights well-being as a driver of institutional success * Well-being at Rowan University isn't a single program or initiative, said Kha' Sadler, Psy.D., associate provost for wellness & inclusivity. It's a shared commitment that requires collaboration across the institution. "It's not an add-on-it's a driver," she said. At the March 26 Thriving Together forum, that commitment brought toge more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 13 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Carlson Alum Leverages Network to Inspire Business Students * By Charly Haley Sumaya "Sam" Mohamed, '21 BSB, wants her young business students to know that their future holds infinite possibilities. Mohamed takes a hands-on, personable approach to her work teaching at the Academy of Finance -the same high school business education program that she attended before  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Millions of Dollars for JEDCO Food and Beverage Incubator in Jefferson Parish * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined the leaders of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and Greater New Orleans (GNO), Inc. to celebrate the $3.65 million he secured for JEDCO's Food and Beverage Incubator. "People travel from around the worl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy to Host Roundtable with Parents to Improve Child Literacy, Support Students with Dyslexia U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will host a roundtable on supporting students with dyslexia and ensuring all students ha more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 9 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Championing Public Education: Holden's Journey to Statewide Impact * When Samford University alumnus Chad Holden, EdD '18, steps into his new role as executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) on July 1, he will bring more than a title. He will bring perspective shaped by more than two decades in public education. Holden has spent 24 years serving in nearly every corner of more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson continues to build the foundation for a human-centered approach to AI * As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in daily life, Clemson's AI Initiative is developing a purpose and foundation for how the University approaches AI. Established earlier this year as a cross-disciplinary effort to bring together students, faculty and staff, the AI Initiative is facilitating an overarching hum more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 13 -- Clemson University posted the following Q&A with Corrine Sackett, professor of counselor education in the College of Education: * * * Teaching Innovators: Corrine Sackett * Corrine Sackett is a professor of counselor education in the College of Education and has served as faculty at Clemson since Fall 2013. Sackett brought years of experience in various settings as a licensed marriage and family therapist to academia, so her master's-level clinical mental more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Collective Impact: How Employee Giving Strengthens Utah State University * At Utah State University, the spirit of giving isn't just something encouraged -it's something lived out daily by the very people who power the institution. Through the Employee Giving program, faculty and staff are shaping the university's future not only through their work but also through their personal commitment to giving back. Facul more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences faculty elevate industry and community partnerships to transform lives statewide and beyond * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) elevates research, teaching and service initiatives across its seven academic departments through unique industry and community partnerships. Accord more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 9 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education is Reinstating its Master of Education in Literacy Graduate Program * The College of Education is reinstating its Master of Education in Literacy program, beginning in the fall semester. For students seeking to become literacy leaders, the program offers a fully online (synchronous or asynchronous) experience, engaging hands-on field research. Amanda Eller, Ph.D., department chair and  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Cracking the code on a productive, fun spring break * In March, Professors Neil Sigmon and Anthony Dove jetted, with a small group of students, across the Atlantic Ocean to England and France to visit and explore locales where some of the most significant and calculating moments in mathematical and human history have occurred. The journey was part of a World War II-themed studying abroad cryptography  more PR

LA PLATA, Maryland, April 6 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: * * * CSM AI Task Force Working Towards Ethical, Strategic AI Integration The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) AI Task Force is developing policies to guide the use of AI and its strategic integration into academic and administrative tasks. Formed in spring 2025, the AI Task Force is made up of CSM faculty, staff, and administrators to research AI applications with a focus on ethics, security, privac more PR

SEASIDE, California, April 10 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news: * * * CSUMB and Montage Health celebrate $15 million partnership Representatives from Montage Health and CSUMB, nursing students and alumni, elected officials and community members attended the celebration. By Mark Muckenfuss Leaders of Montage Health and Cal State Monterey Bay celebrated a new partnership on Thursday, April 9, hailing a $15 million gift from the healthcare leader tha more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Danny Joudrey Awarded 2026 Margaret Mann Citation * Danny Joudrey has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Margaret Mann Citation, sponsored by OCLC and Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. Joudrey is currently the Professor and Director of Libraries and Librarianship Concentration at Simmons University, School of Library and Information Science, Boston, M more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Deedra Robinson Named as the 2027 Region 4 Teacher of the Year * Virginia Department of Education announced today that Deedra Robinson, a Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School educator, has been named the 2027 Region 4 Teacher of the Year -recognizing her impact in preparing students for success as they begin their postsecondary pathways.  "We are incredibly proud to see one of our tea more PR

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, April 10 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Adds 15 Endowed Faculty Positions * Through the commitment of donors, DePauw University is honored to establish 15 new endowed faculty positions across multiple academic departments and programs and spanning all three schools. These positions represent the generous investments of friends and alumni whose contributions deepen DePauw's commitment to faculty excellence. "DePauw has always been set apar more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education Wins Three 2026 EdTech Awards for Driving Innovation and Impact in Teaching and Learning * Cross-curricular, science, and career-connected learning solutions recognized for delivering measurable learning progress and student engagement Charlotte, NC (Friday, April 10, 2026) -Discovery Education earned three 2026  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 9 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Malinee Neelamegam receives national epidemiology award from the Society for Epidemiologic Research * Malinee Neelamegam, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Society for Epidemiologic Research's Sherman A. James Diverse and Inclusive Epidemiology Award. The national award recognizes an indivi more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 10 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Dr. Omar Attum shares research on biodiversity value of cultural, agricultural landscapes By Steven Krolak Dr. Omar Attum, professor of biology, delivered a heartfelt Pinnacle Presentation on the biodiversity value of cultural and agricultural landscapes to members of the IU Southeast community. Blending reminiscences from his family history, research projects, and study abroad experience more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Robert Baron named associate dean for APSU's College of Arts and Letters * CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's College of Arts & Letters has named Dr. Robert Baron as associate dean, starting Aug. 1. Baron, a professor of communication and former department chair, has spent over a decade building programs and partnerships at Austin Peay. Since arriving in 2012, he has grown t more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 3 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Eleven educators selected as 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalists The 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a group of 11 teachers who have been named finalists in the program. An independent selection panel of 22 leaders in the areas of education, business, government and nonprofits selected the finalists from a group of 30 semifinalists. There were 128 candidates for this pr more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 10 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Eight from IU McKinney Law Named to IU Indianapolis Elite 50 * Eight students from IU McKinney Law have been named to the Indiana University Indianapolis Elite 50. The program honors exceptional graduate and professional students. The students are: Matthew Durthaler, Amy Gaisser, Anastasia Luc, Shibani Mody, Janelle Peters, Alishah Salman, Michele Trivedi, and Stacia Tyso more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 8 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * F.O. Butler Award winner Hellwig brings real-world storytelling to teaching * Despite being the recipient of numerous awards over the years, including this year's F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Teaching, Tadd Hellwig, a professor of pharmacy practice in SDSU's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, didn't always picture himself as an educator. When he arrived at South Dakota  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 7 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Focus: Angela Owens, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation * Angela Owens is the director of the Glass Family Research Institute for Early Childhood Studies and works with early childhood and special education teacher candidates at NMSU's College of Health, Education and Social Transformation. Her research interests include caregiver experiences with the special  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Summer Seminar with William T. Cavanaugh, Ph.D. * The Center for Catholic Studies, in collaboration with the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture, will host the 2026, of DePaul University. The seminar, titled "Modern Misenchantments: St. Augustine's Wisdom for Challenging the Idols of Consumerism and Nationalism," will take place Ma more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, April 9 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with North St. Louis Program Partnership helps Jennings students build lifelong money skills St. Louis, MO - A quiet but impactful effort in the Jennings School District is helping students build lifelong money skills -- teaching them how to budget, save, and make smart financial decisions from an early age. During Financial Literacy Month in more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU delegation visits Republic of Panama campus to deepen partnerships, expand opportunities for students * A delegation from Florida State University's Tallahassee campus recently visited the university's regional branch campus in the Republic of Panama to strengthen collaborations, expand student opportunities and deepen academic partnerships. FSU Panama offers four undergraduate degree programs,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU students named worldwide champions after earning first place at international forensics tournament in Greece * Two students in Florida State University's Forensics Program were recently named worldwide champions after competing at the International Forensics Association tournament, which took place March 8-12 in Athens, Greece. FSU students Harleigh Demchak, a junior studying economics, and Zoey  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence touts impressive year of national fellowships and grants * Florida State University recognized graduate student achievement and leadership at the Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence, sponsored by The Graduate School and the Congress of Graduate Students, on April 6 at the FSU Alumni Center. The celebration honored graduate students who have earn more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 10 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Goldstein Lecture Series Honors Legacy of Influential Hofstra Educator Lindsey Angioletti Honoring the enduring legacy of Stanley Goldstein, a pioneering educator whose impact continues to shape a generation of students, Hofstra's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science has launched the Stanley Goldstein Annual Distinguished Lecture Series. Established through a philanthropic gift from Prof more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 7 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Gordon Ford College of Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics Program Earns National Recognition * BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -Western Kentucky University's Gordon Ford College of Business graduate Cybersecurity Data Analytics program has been ranked No. 2 among the Top 10 Cybersecurity Analytics master's degree programs by Programs.com. The ranking highlights GFCB's growing reputation for preparing stu more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How MSU is teaching students to spot misinformation * You're scrolling through social media and see a photo of a public figure with a quote attributed to them. It elicits an emotional response -making you angry, happy or sad. Something, however, seems off. Would that public figure say such a polarizing thing? You dig deeper and quickly discover there are no references to the quote in any news outl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New Report Shows Literacy Coaches Yield Positive Results * LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted a new report from Michigan State University' Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) showing that teachers who receive literacy coaching produce better instruction in the classroom. For this study, EPIC analyzed how literacy coaching was implemented in 8 more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 8 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Students study switchboard phone system in Internet Ecosystems course Abby Whited Located within the fourth stack of Franklin Hall sits an old switchboard phone system, its origins and history relatively unknown. Believed to have been donated by the Smithville Phone Company to the university decades ago, the switchboard used to sit in the Radio-TV Building, but many of its facts of time and orig more PR

NEW YORK, April 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Investors Favor Companies That 'Do the Math,' Baruch Professor's Research Discovers * Associate professor Dexin Zhou's research findings showed that the greater the proportion of numerical data disclosed during a conference call, the higher that company's stock price rose over the short term. If you've ever had a math teacher ask you to show your work, Dexin Zhou's research will probably resonate with you. In a paper p more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa youth artists recognized for fish drawings and essays * About 300 Iowa students from kindergarten to high school seniors participated in the Iowa Fish Art and Essay Contest; a collaboration between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wildlife Forever. The Iowa Fish Art and Essay Contest uses art and creative writing to ignite children's imagination while teachi more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 13 -- 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

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Announces First Congressional District Art Competition Winners * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi's First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School, earned this honor for her watercolor painting titled "Legacy." Her art teacher is Jennifer LeGo more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 14 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * AI in K-12 Education: Policy, Literacy and the SAFE Framework KEY TAKEAWAYS: * As AI tools become more common in K-12 classrooms, educators and policymakers are seeking clear guardrails to ensure AI in education is safe, ethical, effective and worthy of public trust * KnowledgeWorks is on the steering committee of the EDSAFE AI Alliance, whose SAFE framework offers schools, districts and states a practical road more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, April 8 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Lander Communication Alumna Receives Emerging Artist Grant for Intricate Fiber Art Hannah Lovett Often, a Lander University education leads graduates to new and exciting career opportunities they never expected. Such is the case for Dia Robinson, who graduated from Lander with a communication degree, and obtained a Master of Science in Higher Education - Student Affairs from Fort Hays State University.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ELIOT ENGEL * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Chairman Eliot Engel: For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Eliot Engel was a champion for the people he was privileged to represent in the Bronx and Westches more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ELIOT ENGEL * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Chairman Eliot Engel: For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Eliot Engel was a champion for the people he was privileged to represent in the Bronx and Westchester County. The grandson o more PR

PALO ALTO, California, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on March 27, 2026 by Sarah Klevan, Laura E. Hernandez, Natalie Spitzer, Cassandra Rubinstein and Walker Swain entitled "Community Schools in Los Angeles Unified: Transforming Teaching and Learning." Here is the summary: * * * The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) funds local education agencies to develop and support networks of schools that integrate community  more PR

PALO ALTO, California, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on April 8, 2026 by Charlie Thompson entitled "Oakland High School Redesign: How a Community-Centered Campus Created Pathways for Student Success." Here is the summary: * * * Although Oakland High School (Oakland High) is the sixth-oldest high school in California and the oldest in the city of Oakland, sustained redesign efforts have positioned the school clearly toward the future. O more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 10 -- The Organization of American Historians issued the following news: * * * MacArthur Foundation gifts $250,000 to the Organization of American Historians Gift recognizes the OAH as a leading institutional voice for U.S. historians and the public's understanding of, relationship to America's past * The Organization of American Historians (OAH) has received a $250,000 gift from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, reinforcing the organization's st more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 7 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Mahurin Honors College: Thesis of the Year & Honors Teaching Award * On Thursday, April 2nd, the Mahurin Honors College (MHC) community gathered together for a night of celebration. Alongside dinner and remarks from director Dr. Lindy Davidson, the MHC sought to recognize the faculty and students that are dedicated to service, leadership, creativity, and innovation. In particular, two mathematic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Sudan's Civil War Enters its Fourth Year * The Sudanese war is entering its fourth year, as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues. More than 400 thousand people have been killed and more than 11 million people have been displaced, making it the worst displacement crisis in the world. Millions of Sudanese people have fled to neighbo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer remains top private pharmacy school in the South in U.S. News' 2026 rankings * ATLANTA - Mercer University 's College of Pharmacy has once again been recognized as the top private pharmacy school in the South, according to the latest 2026 rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The College is ranked No. 62 overall nationwide, placing Mercer among the top 10 private pharmacy schools in the U.S., a distinc more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 8 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Miami Law earns high marks for business, commercial, and clinical programs in 2026 U.S. News specialty rankings Seven of the University of Miami School of Law's programs are ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. By Lauren Beiley The University of Miami School of Law continues to demonstrate national strength across key areas of legal education with multiple more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 7 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Dr. Aranda-Hughes Wins Teacher-Scholar Award JJ Thomas Dr. Vivian Aranda-Hughes, Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University (MSU), has earned the 2026 Teacher-Scholar Award from the MSU Office of the Provost. The Teacher-Scholar award is reserved for faculty early in their careers who have shown dedication and skill in teaching. Dr.  more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, April 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin welcomes playwright Kira Rockwell for residency, student production of 'Holy Chicken Sandwich' * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University's School of Theatre and Dance welcomed playwright Kira Rockwell to campus this week for a residency centered around the student production of her original play, "Holy Chicken Sandwich," at Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre. Rockwell, an Atlanta-based playwright and educator,  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, April 10 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: * * * U.S. News taps MC Education, Law among nation's finest graduate school programs U.S. News and World Report, one of the most respected digital media publishers of consumer advice, rankings and analysis of education, has included the Mississippi College School of Education and Human Sciences the MC School of Law among its "2026 Best Graduate Schools" rankings. U.S. News released its listings on April 7. MC w more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 14 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU's Animation program ranked No. 1 in Tennessee for 3rd consecutive year By Stacey Tadlock For the third year in a row, Middle Tennessee State University's Animation Program has been ranked the No. 1 animation program in Tennessee by Animation Career Review, reinforcing its position as a leader in preparing the next generation of creative professionals. Housed within the Scott Borchett more PR

MERCED, California, April 13 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * New Liberal Studies Major Expands Paths for Degree Completion and Future Teachers * A highly customizable degree that rewards curiosity, reaches out to a diverse set of learners and prepares scholars for people-centered careers has arrived at UC Merced. Liberal studies, a bachelor's program that taps into disciplines in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, debuts in the fall  more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, April 11 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * Nicholls Professor Returns from Paris After Teaching the Future of AI and Media Dr. Andrew Simoncelli, a professor at Nicholls State University, recently returned from Paris, France, where he was the only professor from the United States invited to teach at De Vinci Higher Education's International Teaching Week. During this event, which brings together global experts to share new ideas with more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 8 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Honey, life is just a classroom * Rhetoric is one of the oldest academic subjects, so when you hear the word, you might picture a bunch of men in togas gathered in an ancient amphitheater. That dusty, fusty mental image? Shake it off. When it comes to teaching rhetoric, pop royalty works just as well as Plato. "Taylor Swift is so famous, so prolific, so omnipresent," said Kim Hensley Owens, a prof more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Twenty-Eight New Members in First Quarter of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the largest association of Christian communicators, welcomed a group of 28 new organizations and individuals who joined the association in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued growth across the Christian media landscape. "God is raising more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, April 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Baton Rouge adds new specialty physicians and advanced practice providers * BATON ROUGE, La. - As part of its continued investment in specialty care access for the Baton Rouge community, Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians and advanced practice providers who are now accepting new patients. John Bates, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Ochsne more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 7 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Paula Duncan Named as the 2027 Region 1 Teacher of the Year * RICHMOND - Virginia Department of Education announced today that Paula Duncan, a Powhatan High School social studies teacher, has been named the 2027 Region 1 Teacher of the Year-recognizing a dedication to student learning, academic excellence, and global engagement. "Mrs. Paula Duncan brings learning to life in ways tha more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State announces 2026 University-wide faculty and staff awards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Each spring, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the University's faculty and staff who go above and beyond in their work at Penn State. This year's honorees will be recognized at an invitation-only award more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Brandywine joins the Commonwealth Arboreta Network By Ava Clements Penn State Brandywine is deepening its connection to nature and sustainability through its membership in the Commonwealth Arboreta Network. Founded in 2023, the Penn State Commonwealth Arboreta Network is a community dedicated to uniting campuses across Pennsylvania through environmental and tree kn more PR

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * Corporate communications professor named 2026 Global Learning Fellow Penn State Scranton's Stephanie Longo will participate in a year-long professional development opportunity supporting full-time Penn State faculty who want to implement global learning in an existing undergraduate course. By Rebekah Howells Penn State Scranton Assistant Professor of Corporate Communication Ste more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Preparing Students for the AI Workforce: Higher Ed Confronts a Rapidly Changing Future * UBalt takes the 'critical embrace' approach to AI literacy This article was written by Tamara Ward-Lucas, a graduate student in The University of Baltimore's M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business program. Below the article, read her reaction to a recent forum on the state of AI in higher education. AI more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Pulling Back the Curtain: Grisham Master Teacher Moser unpacks 'magic' of teaching at upcoming lecture * STARKVILLE, Miss.- Mississippi State's Grisham Lecture Series continues this month with a talk by 2025-26 Grisham Master Teacher Kelly Moser on purposeful practices in teaching. Scheduled for April 23 at 3 p.m. in Mitchell Memorial Library's John Grisham Room, the Department of Classical an more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, April 10 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University designation Purdue University Northwest (PNW) researchers have earned over $70 million in research and development funds since 2021, a major achievement that has helped the university earn the Research Colleges and Universities designation from the American Council for Education (ACE) and Carnegie Foundation for the Advanc more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 13 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Names Adviye Tolunay as 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Adviye Tolunay, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Moreno Valley College, will deliver the Riverside Community College District's 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Her lecture, titled "Anti-Social" Media: Memes, Echo Chambers, and Toxic Anonymity, will examine how algorithm-driven social media platforms influence mental  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Real-world experience that builds confident business leaders * Jeffrey Hoyle didn't originally see himself in the classroom, but he found his way there through experience. "When I came out as an undergrad, I was just adamant," he said. "I said, I am never going to be one of those people." Those people, he added with a laugh, "are what I am now as the professor." Today, Hoyle serves as market more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, April 10 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Regional campuses prepare IU students for professions critical to small communities The IU Impact: Innovative workforce development programs at Indiana University's regional campuses give high schoolers a headstart on their career and Hoosiers a clear pathway to high-demand fields. * The country is experiencing severe labor shortages in education and healthcare. Indiana is no exception, and the c more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Riccio College of Engineering Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni * The Riccio College of Engineering has announced the 11 recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards (OAA). The awardees represent the college's five departments and this year include five Distinguished Alumni and six Outstanding Young Alumni. Visionary leaders in their field, recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: * * * ROTC cadets subdue shooter, honor fallen Army professor By Joe Lacdan On a cool March morning in Old Dominion University's Constant Hall, Army ROTC cadets attended class like any other day. Cadet Wesley Myers arrived to class early to set up a presentation. Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, ODU professor of Military Science, briefed the class on cadet command briefings, an exercise that prepares cadets for officer lead more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 7 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU public health programs, speech-language science rank among nation's best in graduate school rankings * San Diego State University's graduate program in epidemiology, which seeks to prepare students to become public health practitioners as well as for careers in teaching and research, made a top-25 debut in new national rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans" at 3:30 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at 418 Dirksen Senate Office Building: WITNESS LIST Panel I * Clyde "Butch" Tate, Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.), Chief Counsel, All Rise * The Honorable Lawton Nuss, Chief Justice (Ret.), Kansas Supreme Court * Corey Schramm, Veteran, U.S. Army * David "Mac" MacEwen, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Re more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 13 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State Bachelor of Social Work Program Director Presents Research at National Conference * Dr. Courtney Ruggles, director of Shawnee State's Bachelor of Social Work program and assistant professor of social work, presented at The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) conference in New Orleans in February. Ruggles began her academic journey at Shawnee State University, e more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Shippensburg announces Michele Kluk as the 2026 Grad Commencment speaker * Shippensburg University is proud to announce Michele L. Kluk, JD, '24M as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Graduate Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Kluk, is an accomplished attorney, educator, and community leader dedicated to advancing justice, ad more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * SHU-TV Debuts First Student Production in the Innovation Hub * The Innovation Hub Production Studio recently served as the setting for a milestone in student media, with the recording of SHU-TV's Campus Nightly. The production marked the first student-led show filmed in the space, made possible through collaboration with the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC). More than a standard tapin more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, April 14 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * SOU, PSU collaborate on climate resilience Southern Oregon University and Portland State University held a joint faculty workshop in Ashland last month that focused around water, fire, climate research, teaching and community engagement. SOU and PSU both are well-known for their dedicated, community-engaged research and education in climate resilience and sustainability. To further develop collaborative  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Digging Deeper In the desert of Ethiopia, Michael Rogers, professor of anthropology, and his students have spent almost two decades uncovering artifacts. Closer to home, a field site at West Rock Nature Center in Hamden is also a land of discovery, where Rogers teaches the tools of the trade to undergraduates and graduate students in Southern's new master's program in archaeology more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 10 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Faculty Contribute to Second Book on Teaching Public Health *. Cover of the book Teaching Public Health Vol. 2. Released April 7, Teaching Public Health, Vol. 2 features insights from 51 public health experts-including nine SPH faculty, two alumni, and a current student-to address the evolving needs of public health educators and learners. The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentall more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Sports Generate More Data Than Ever. CMU's Sports Analytics Center Asks What It Means * Today's sports analysts have access to more -and better -data than ever before. Carnegie Mellon University experts are turning that data into insight, using statistics and data science to help professional teams gain a competitive edge. "Every tenth of a second, the NFL's Next Gen data chips provide informat more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students, faculty, staff recognized with leadership awards * "We wouldn't have the campus community we have without the leadership of our students, faculty and staff," said Lauren Crouse, associate director of Leadership & Engagement at Susquehanna University. "We thank the Baylor family for their continued reinforcement of the value of personal development both inside and outside the classroom."  more PR

POTSDAM, New York, April 11 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam English Professor Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein Accepted to Prestigious Rare Book School SUNY Potsdam Professor of English, Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein, has been accepted to attend an upcoming session, "Material Foundations of Map History, 1450-1900," at the Rare Book School, an internationally recognized program based at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Law Professor Brings ADA's Global Legacy to Campus Symposium C. Cora True-Frost G'01, L'01 delves into why universal design is the responsibility of institutions and not individuals. Dialynn Dwyer C. Cora True-Frost G'01, L'01, the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence 2024-2027 at the College of Law, has spent her career teaching at the intersection of constitutional law, disabil more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell School Ranked No. 1 for Public Affairs by U.S. News The honor is determined by surveys of deans and program directors at 266 schools--a distinction that reflects the Maxwell School's standing among public affairs educators. Cort Ruddy The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has again earned the No. 1 overall ranking, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Sc more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Vincent Longhi Jr. '78 Establishes Scholarship for Music Education Students The lifelong special education teacher is helping future generations of students fulfill their potential and excel as musicians and teachers. Matt Michael When Vincent "Vinny" P. Longhi Jr. '78 started to consider ways to give back to Syracuse University, he thought about his father, Vincent Sr., and his son, Matteo. His father died more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Takano, Simon, Schatz Reintroduce Day of Silence Resolution to Demand Fair Treatment of LGBTQI+ Students * April 10, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Representative Mark Takano (CA-39), Representative Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Day of Silence resolution to bring attention to bullying, harassment, and discrimi more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New Jersey State Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Take the NJSBA Leadership and Experience Council Survey * The NJSBA invites experienced attorneys to complete a survey on retirement and succession planning, as well as ways to stay engaged through teaching, mentoring and educational programs. Results will help the Association better support attorneys in the later stages of their careers. All responses ar more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news on April 10, 2026: * * * TDCI Securities Division: Jumpstart Your Child's Financial Future with a Trump Account A 530A Account, Also Known as a Trump Account, Can Help Tennessee Children Build Long-Term Savings * The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Division of Securities reminds Tennessee parents they can get started building their children's financial wealth  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 11 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Teach Plus Massachusetts and Teach For America Massachusetts Host Teacher-Led Literacy Summit in Springfield "The Next Chapter: Advancing Literacy Instruction Across the Commonwealth" convenes educators, policymakers, and community leaders to build momentum ar more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Teaching partnership earns MSU's Distinguished Partnership Award * Advertising students are using their creative skills to address a difficult but critical issue: preventing child sexual abuse. Through "Imagine a World Without Abuse: Advertising for Social Change," a long-running class project in the advertising course Advanced Creative: Media II, students develop public awareness campaigns in pa more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Testing a Tiny Skin Patch is Teaching UConn Researchers About Your Aging Immune System * As we age, we can begin to notice wrinkling and thinner, thirstier, more sensitive skin. This is because our aging bodies can experience a slower immune system response due to our usually protective immune T-cells no longer working well or simply becoming exhausted. Our aging skin is then more prone to chronic  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 8 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Veterinary Team Saves Kitten From Rare Congenital Abnormality When Kalyn Scott picked up her Sphynx kitten, Kai, at 7 weeks old, she immediately fell in love with his playful personality and big heart. The last thing she could have imagined for her fun-loving and affectionate kitten was having him undergo major surgery to save his li more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Think Fast and Build Things: How to Innovate for Sustainability * The Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at USC Viterbi is associated with a culture of entrepreneurship - the Innovate x LA: Das Family Student Competition (30 April, 2026) has become a staple of the USC calendar, challenging student teams to develop startup concepts more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Trustee Bob Pavey commits $5 million to establish Case Western Reserve University's first 'eminent professorship' The Pavey Family Eminent Professorship will support the research of CWRU's Paul Tesar to accelerate discoveries and therapies with global impact * Bob Pavey, a Case Western Reserve University trustee and nationally respected venture capitalist, together with his wife, Trisha, and their f more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Twenty-seven educators selected for STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps The Penn State College of Education's Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS) has announced the 27 members selected for the STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps, a program made possible by a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National STEM Teacher Corps Regional Alliance Pilot Prog more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Two UC San Diego Bioengineers Named AIMBE Fellows * Two bioengineering faculty at the University of California San Diego were inducted into the 2026 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Kiana Aran, associate professor of bioengineering and medicine, and Alyssa Taylor, a teaching professor of bioengineering, are among the 175  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor Announce First Grant Competitions Under Elementary and Secondary Education Partnership * Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitions for the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program. These competitions represent the next ste more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits South Dakota on Returning Education to the States and History Rocks! Nationwide Tours * Sioux Falls, S.D. \-Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Colman-Egan High School and the McCrossan Boy's Ranch in support of her Returning Education to the States Tour and the Flandreau Indian School in support of the U.S. Department of Educa more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Debuts First AI Scholar-in-Residence * What does it mean to study the mind in the age of artificial intelligence? For the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the answer begins with a first. The department has welcomed Bahareh Jozranjbar as its inaugural artificial intelligence scholar-in-residence. The role grew out of more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 7 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What Does It Mean To Learn With AI? * It's a familiar moment in many large college courses: a student working through a problem suddenly gets stuck. In Christopher Day's introductory genetics class at the University of California San Diego -which enrolls nearly 400 students -help from an instructor isn't always immediately available. This year, they have another option. Day is pi more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Receives $1.5 Million Gift from Estate of Late Classics Lecturer Caroline Hill Horvitz to Endow Professorship in Her Honor * Jeffrey Horvitz, father of Caroline H. Horovitz and executor of her estate, has pledged $1.5 million to establish the Caroline H. Horvitz Professorship in Mediterranean Archaeology in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) at the University of Massac more PR

DAVIS, California, April 7 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Program Helps Instructors Infuse Courses with Global Content * Josephine Wilson didn't know about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, when she started her "Advanced Composition" course last quarter. But by the end of the class, she was among 24 students confidently presenting posters with their research and recommendations on California issues related to at least one  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 7 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Burk Krohe with Shea Kerkhoff, associate professor of literacy in the College of Education: * * * Ask an Expert: Associate Professor Shea Kerkhoff discusses AI in the classroom Kerkhoff and Sam von Gillern, a colleague at the University of Missouri-Columbia, have been meeting with Missouri educators to explore how they can use AI appropriately to support teaching and learn more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 12 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM School of Law Professor elected fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers * The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) announced UNM School of Law Professor Cliff Villa was recently elected as a fellow of this prestigious organization. This distinction recognizes prominent practitioners from private practice, academia, not-for-profit organizations and government. Pr more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professor honored with Outstanding Faculty Award by national education group for excellence in research, teaching and service * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 7, 2026 - Assistant Professor Lazaro Camacho Jr., of the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein College of Education, was recently honored with the 2026 Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Association of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Education and US Department of Labor announce first grant competitions under elementary and secondary education partnership * Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitions for the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program. These competitions represent the next step in the more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Uintah Basin Professor Charles Hanifin Touts Mentorship in Inaugural Lecture * ROOSEVELT, Utah -Utah State University Uintah Basin faculty, staff and students were on hand on March 27 to celebrate the inaugural lecture of Charles Hanifin, newly promoted professor of biology in The College of Arts & Sciences. Hanifin delivered his lecture, titled "Teaching, Research or Mentorship: Lessons Learned from a Caree more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 11 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Vincent Nestler is CSUSB's 2025-26 Outstanding Professor Award recipient The award signifies excellence as a frontline instructor along with contributions to the professor's discipline through scholarship and research, and also service to the campus and larger community. * As a few dozen faculty, administrators and staff entered a classroom to join Vincent Nestler's stu more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Redefining architecture for accessible design By Anne Kroemer Hoffman For most people, architecture begins with what they see. For Andrew Gipe-Lazarou and his students, it begins with sound, touch, memory, and movement. This year, Gipe-Lazarou, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, is expanding his work in accessible design for people who are blind or visually impaired through a set of interconnect more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, April 9 -- Whitworth University issued the following news release: * * * Whitworth Online Transitions All Undergraduate Programs for Adult Learners to Accelerated 90 Credit Degrees Whitworth University is committed to expanding access to high quality education for working adults and responding to regional workforce needs. That's why the university is launching accelerated, 90 credit degree pathways for its adult undergraduate programs through Whitworth Online. Approved b more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * William Maxwell, computer simulation pioneer, dies at 91 * William L. Maxwell '57, Ph.D. '61, the Andrew Schultz Jr. Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering and a pioneer in the field of simulation and scheduling, died March 31 at Saint Andrew's Village in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was 91. Maxwell spent his entire academic career at Cornell, where he earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees b more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 7 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Windham Community Memorial Hospital Employees Vote Overwhelmingly to Remove AFT Union 'Representation' * Despite last-ditch effort by teacher union lawyers to overturn vote, over 300 hospital employees are officially union free Willimantic, CT (April 7, 2026) - Employees at Windham Community Memorial Hospital are officially free from the unwanted "representation" of more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, April 3 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Donates Surplus Computers and Technology to Local K-12 Districts Nearly 50 Computers and 90 Displays Support Classrooms in Humboldt Unified, Cottonwood-Oak Creek, and Yarnell Schools * Yavapai College has donated surplus computers and related technology equipment to three local K-12 school districts, strengthening its ongoing commitment to community partnership and student success across the count more PR