CONWAY, Arkansas, May 24 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Ellie Black '18 named winner of Honickman First Book Prize Hendrix Alumna Dr. Ellie Black '18 was named winner of the 2026 American Poetry Review (APR)/Honickman First Book Prize with the submission of her book "Revelator." Black is currently a visiting assistant professor in English-creative writing at Hendrix College. As winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, Black will receive a cash prize of $3,000, a standard book publishing contract from Coppe more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * UMass Lowell Announces Appointment of Lynne Cossman as Provost Experienced Research University Leader to Oversee Academic and Student Affairs * A medical sociologist and university administrator with a track record of supporting students and faculty at large public research universities has been named the next provost of UMass Lowell. Lynne Cossman, who launched the College for Health, Community and Policy at the Univers more PR