EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 Spartans earn top dissertation fellowships in education * Two Michigan State University Spartans earned Dissertation Fellowships from the National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation. The annual fellowships are bestowed to a selected group of doctoral students for furthering educational research through a rigorous process. Around 60 to 70 awardees are selected each year nationwide and are given a $27,500 stipend. Patrick Massey (College more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * A Lifelong Connection to Water Inspires a Legacy of Opportunity * Water has always been part of Daria Wightman's story. Summers spent at her grandparents' cabin in Big Springs, Idaho, left a lasting impression. Springs bubbled up from volcanic rock, fish swam beneath nearby bridges, and clear water flowed endlessly through the landscape. "It was an idyllic place to spend a couple weeks every summer," Wightman said. "Water was always present in my life." As  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * A Unified Journey Abroad: UWG, Chamber and Schools Strengthen Ties in Italy * The University of West Georgia joined leaders from the City of Carrollton and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on a weeklong mission to Italy, where the delegation worked to deepen relationships with the municipalities of Foligno and Spoleto while exploring new avenues for cultural, educational and economic collaboration. Building on years of exchange and shared more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, June 23 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State Chancellor's Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce * BOONE, N.C. -Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina's building trades workforce and cyber defenses have been selected to receive funding support through the university's 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Scholars Program. The faculty-led initiatives will give App State students hands-on experience protec more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Global Rankings Confirm University of Houston's Rise Among World's Best By Bryan Luhn The University of Houston continues to build momentum as one of the nation's leading public research universities, with a trio of new global rankings highlighting the University's growing influence in research, innovation and academic excellence. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, UH ranked No. 52 among public research universit more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Building a new model anchor institution for San Antonio * Editor's note: The following article was written by UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy. An abbreviated version also appeared in the commentary section of the San Antonio Express-News. For decades, civic leaders have used the phrase "anchor institution" to describe large, place-bound organizations, such as universities, that drive local economies. Historically, the term has been d more PR

LONG BEACH, California, June 24 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Carlos Vargas-Aburto Appointed Interim President of California State University, Monterey Bay California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred Garcia has appointed Carlos Vargas-Aburto to serve as interim president of Cal State Monterey Bay. Most recently, Vargas-Aburto served for 10 years as president of Southeast Missouri State University. "Dr. Vargas-Aburto has a strong record of supporting student achievement, fostering inclusive learning more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Nation-Leading ASAP|ACE College Completion Initiatives During Student Success Summit Summit Included More Than 100 Attendees from 44 Participating SUNY Campuses to Discuss Evidence-Based Practices that Enhance Student Retention and College Completion ASAP and ACE Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum so They Can Graduate on Time - SUNY to Reach 10,000 Students Across the Two Programs in Fall 2026 -  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Department of Physics and Astronomy names Greg Taylor as chair following Rich Rand's retirement * After three decades of service to The University of New Mexico, Professor Richard Rand is retiring from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, concluding a distinguished career that included more than seven years as department chair. Beginning July 1, Distinguished Professor Greg Taylor will assume the role of chair, bringing more than two deca more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Raymond Poff selected for Emerging Leaders Program * Dr. Raymond Poff, professor in the WKU School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, has been selected for the newest cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). He joins a group of 45 rising academic and administrative professionals from institutions across the country. "The past 24 years have provided many wonderful leade more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, June 23 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * ECU shines at Sovereignty Symposium 2026 * ADA, Okla. - The 38th Sovereignty Symposium was held on June 15 and 16 at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Ten East Central University faculty and students attended to hear panels and speeches by leading scholars and practitioners of federal Indian law. ECU Legal Studies major Nathan Sheppard won first place in the Blue Clark Student Poster Competition for his research entitled "The Impact of the McGirt and Castro Hu more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Eight faculty, 1 librarian join SUNY Distinguished ranks * By News Staff BUFFALO, N.Y. -Eight UB faculty members have been named State University of New Yor (SUNY) Distinguished Professors -the highest rank in the SUNY system -along with one member of the UB Libraries staff who was named a SUNY Distinguished Librarian. Joseph Balthasar, Suzanne Dickerson, Leonard Egede, Thomas Feeley, Melanie Green, Maria Kraim more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF's Syracuse Campus Levels Up with Striking New Look That Guides, Welcomes, and Stands Out * $310,000 Investment in Campus Signage Provides Clarity, Identity, and Impact SYRACUSE, N.Y. - June 23, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed a major campus enhancement project with the installation of 34 new exterior signs across its Syracuse campus, strengthening wayfind more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Faculty, Student Researchers Study Turtle Nests Amid Warming Climate * Caleb Lawrence was looking for a turtle. As he wandered the gently swaying grasses of a prairie in western Lucas County on a warm Friday in June, he was actually looking for one very specific spotted turtle. Caleb Lawrence, an environmental sciences senior, discusses his field research into the nesting habits of spotted turtles with Dr. Jeanine Refsnider, a professor of ecology and pri more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Five U of A Students Receive International Awards to Teach Abroad Four University of Arkansas students have received English Teaching Assistant Awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and one student has been named an alternate for the prestigious international exchange program. The students receiving Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards: * Madeline "Maddie" Gwinner, who will serve in Germany; * Daisy Rehbock, who will serve in more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Four NAU students selected for competitive summer BNI internships * There's nothing better than learning how to make a difference while on the job. This summer, four NAU students will be doing exactly that. The undergraduate scholars were selected for 10-week internships at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where they will work alongside neurological disorder, speech pathology and occupational therapy professionals in real-world medical environmen more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Four students head to Pittsburgh to learn key skills as John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars * This summer season, four students will be heading to the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health as part of the Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program. For eight weeks they will have the opportunity to take part in classroom-based and experiential learning experiences, including public health-based work at a communi more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Gardens at SIUE Featured among Illinois Hidden Gems; Read More SIUE Mentions in the Press in the SIUE Press Room * Tucked within the scenic campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the region's most peaceful and visually captivating destinations, the Gardens at SIUE, a 36-acre living laboratory where nature, art, education, and culture come together in unexpected ways. Recently highlighted among notewor more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Graduate voice: What it means to be a Spartan * Anastassiya Kan is a 2026 MSU graduate with a degree in psychology. Here, she shares about adjusting as an international student, fighting her way back after numerous health challenges and staying connected to MSU through it all. Her story shows the resilience and determination, which is at the heart of Spartans Will. In 2022, I arrived at Michigan State University as an international student from K more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Healthcare of the present: How AI can help improve health outcomes * The College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is accepting applications for two programs that train healthcare workers in the use of AI tools in public and clinical health. The aim, said program director Tim Curry, a lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, is to give healthcare providers the knowledge and skills they need to build AI tools that can more PR

FULLERTON, California, June 22 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Joya Salas Sows Vision for CSUF's Arboretum and Botanical Garden * Joya Salas' affinity for growing and nurturing plants blossomed into a nearly 20-year professional career managing urban green spaces. Now, Salas has brought her green thumb experience to the university to become the second full-time director of the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton. "I'm thrilled to be here. This position is a rare opportun more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU student helps bring a fresh approach to music education using colors * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 23, 2026 As a child, Kennesaw State University student Laurin McCoy loved music but struggled to understand traditional music notation. While she learned to play the piano by ear, the experience left her saddened that children might never discover or develop their musical talents simply because they were unable to read music. Years later, after perfo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How AI is helping emergency physicians learn from their patients "Tell Me What Happens Next" initiative helps clinicians follow up on patient outcomes - In emergency medicine, clinicians often see patients for only one critical moment in their care journey. They make decisions quickly, sometimes under life-or-death pressure, and then the patient moves on -- home, to a bed upstairs, to the i more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU sociometrics scholar receives national award for methodological research * Kenneth Frank, an MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor of Sociometrics, received the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award from the American Sociological Association. The annual honor recognizes scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the field of sociological methodology. He is the first scholar from Michigan State University to earn this national accolade.  more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 23 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Health celebrates progress on Indian Land medical center designed to expand access to care... * INDIAN LAND, S.C. (June 23, 2026) - MUSC Health leaders, physicians and community partners gathered Tuesday for a topping-out ceremony marking a major construction milestone for the future MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center and MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Pavilion. Indian Land is one of the fastest-growing commun more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T College of Education Earns Top National Rating in Science of Reading Teacher Preparation * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 22, 2026) - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in the College of Education (CoEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to t more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * New book explores history of graduate education at Clemson * Clemson Libraries Clemson University recently celebrated the 100 th anniversary of its graduate school. A new book published by Clemson University Press digs deep into the history of graduate education at Clemson, which helped transform Clemson College into Clemson University. " Graduate Education at Clemson and the Evolution to a University " by Frankie Felder details the successes and cha more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * New CMU geologist uncovers clues to a 280-million-year-old desert ecosystem * For Geologist Rickey Bartlett, geology has always been about asking questions that rocks have been quietly holding onto for millions of years. Now, as a new faculty member in Central Michigan University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Bartlett is leading research that could reshape scientists' understanding of one of the most famous rock formations i more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU receives grant to help Navajo communities increase food sovereignty * The New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington has consistently provided programs and support to the area's Navajo communities. A recent $500,000 grant will help the center continue that support by addressing food sovereignty and related health issues within the Navajo Nation. The center recently received a grant from the National Insti more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU accounting faculty member, alumni honored with OSCPA awards The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants honored a Spears School of Business faculty member and two alumni at the 2026 OSCPA Annual Awards Ceremony. Alyssa Vowell, Jacob Pasby and Craig Riffel received awards June 12 for their leadership as top CPAs advancing the state's accounting profession. Each recipient was nominated by peers or fellow OSCPA members. Vowell, assistant d more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Bian named head of School of Industrial Engineering and Management Dr. Linkan Bian has been named professor and head of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University. For Bian, the opportunity to lead IEM is about more than a position; it's about possibility. "This is a school with a deep history and a strong foundation -- but also real opportunity to shape more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 23 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU accounting faculty member, alumni honored with OSCPA awards * The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants honored a Spears School of Business faculty member and two alumni at the 2026 OSCPA Annual Awards Ceremony. Alyssa Vowell, Jacob Pasby and Craig Riffel received awards June 12 for their leadership as top CPAs advancing the state's accounting profession. Each recipient was nominated by peers or fellow OSCPA more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Morphological awareness in early childhood Researchers in the Department of Human Development and Family Science are recruiting children ages 4-7 for a study on language and reading development. Participants will attend one 1.5-2-hour visit in person on the Purdue campus. Children will do language- and rea more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news: * * * Rosalynn Carter's alma mater GSW named academic home of National First Ladies Day Commission Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the National First Ladies Day Commission (NFLDC) have entered a formal partnership that positions GSW as the Commission's official academic home and help advance the study, preservation and celebration of America's First Ladies. The memorandum of understanding was signed on April 25, 2026, during the Mi more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, June 23 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State's Louis Whitesides selected for prestigious national leadership institute * PSA vice president joins AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance Class of 2026-27 ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Dr. Louis D. Whitesides, South Carolina State University's vice president for public service and agriculture and acting vice president for research, has been selected for the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Institute for Leadership & Governance  more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * SRU business instructor achieves Fulbright U.S. Scholar award * Joveline Pettus, a Slippery Rock University instructor of business, received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. As part of the Fulbright international academic exchange program, Pettus will design and teach graduate-level coursework in digital ethics, lea more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 23 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Statement from Indiana State University on the Passing of Dr. Jan McCarthy * Indiana State University mourns the passing of Dr. Jan McCarthy, Professor Emeritus, pioneering educator, and one of the most influential figures in the history of early childhood education at Indiana State. For three decades, Dr. McCarthy dedicated her career to preparing generations of teachers, advancing research in child development, and championing the importance of qu more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Stroke survivor finds purpose and community in UNT Health's physical therapy program * Holli Richards When Holli Richards first entered physical therapy school at UNT Health Fort Worth, she already knew the profession could change lives. Years earlier, following two surgeries during high school, Richards spent months in rehabilitation. The experience introduced her to a physical therapist whose compassion and encouragement tran more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSjou) -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * New Study by William Paterson University Professor Identifies Factors that Affect African Americans' Willingness to Perform CPR Research led by public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey offers insights into reducing racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates By William Paterson, University News A new study led by William Paterson University public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey found that confidence, access to information, and famil more PR

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Family-based behavioral treatment for children who are overweight or obese can prevent metabolic disease later in life * Forty years of data from the University at Buffalo strongly suggest that this evidence-based program results in long-term improvements in health By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Every parent wants to raise healthy kids who then grow up to become healthy adults. But when a third of chi more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Celebrates Student Research Grant Recipients SUNY's Pettigrew Fellowship Advances Research on the Significant Impact Women have had on New York State and the Region Winners Selected from Buffalo State University, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Oswego - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the winners of the annual Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women's History Summer Research Excellence Grants for student resea more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Wins Delta Chapter's Chef Cook of the Year Award * Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won the Delta Chapter's Chef of the Year award during the Annual Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition at Saracen Casino Resort Event Center in Pine Bluff. The event was hosted by the American  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * This New App Helps Congenital Heart Patients with Specialty Care When kids outgrow pediatric specialists, their heart condition often goes untreated -- increasing the risks of hospitalization and death. UCSF scientists partnered with patients and community advocates to close the gap. - Congenital heart disease is a condition primarily associated with infants and children, but that is changing. More adult more PR

IRVINE, California, June 24 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Ann Southworth Elected to American Law Institute Ann Southworth, the Raymond Pryke Endowed Chair in First Amendment Law and Co-Director of the Center for Empirical Research on the Legal Profession at UC Irvine Law, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), an independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. The Institute is made up o more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS earns national recognition for preparation of future teachers in reading education The UCCS College of Education (COE) graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education: A (https://www.nctq.org/revie more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 23 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Alumni Association Names 25 Under 25 Honorees for 2026 * From Missoula to Paris and Dublin to San Diego, these young alumni prove that impact doesn't care about age or title. It depends on purpose and on the drive to use what they've learned to serve something larger than themselves. "We are proud to celebrate this remarkable class of young alumni," said LeAnn Layton, UM's associate vice president for alumni and community relations. "Their  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Siega-Riz Named Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition Anna Maria Siega-Riz, professor of nutrition and epidemiology and dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Induction as a Distinguished Fellow of ASN (DFASN) is the highest honor bestowed by the Society, recognizing indi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Apparel Merchandising's Cho Receives ITAA Teaching Excellence Award Apparel merchandising and product development professor Eunjoo Cho has been named winner of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award given annually by the International Textile & Apparel Association and was also named a Career Connector by the U of A Office of Career Connections. As a Teaching Academy Fellow, Cho holds the highest distinction for educational leadership at the U of A. Sh more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Ashley Hahn appointed as Aging Center Director Licensed clinical psychologist Ashley Hahn, Psy.D., has recently joined UCCS and the Aging Center as the Aging Center Director and Psychology Assistant Professor, bringing with her an extensive background in clinical leadership, behavioral health, program development, workforce training and community partnerships. Hahn's experience includes working at the intersection of clinical services, more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and student leaders help refine Bold Path Forward framework By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing More than 100 faculty, staff and student leaders gathered June 19 to help refine the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's "Bold Path Forward" strategic framework, marking a key step in a planning process shaped by thousands of contributions from faculty, staff, students and community members. The summer leadership retreat,  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 24 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Olsen recognized for decades of service to Nebraska research By Dan Moser, Research and Economic Development Kathie Olsen, a former deputy director of the National Science Foundation whose guidance helped University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty secure dozens of prestigious federal research awards, was honored June 11 for more than two decades of service to the university's research enterprise. The Office of Research and Innovation recognized Olsen with more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 24 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Faculty Who Earn ACUE Certification More Likely to Remain at their Institutions, Research Finds Research from The University of Southern Mississippi adds a powerful new dimension to the case for evidence-based faculty development - The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) announced the findings of a new study showing that faculty who earned ACUE's Certification in Ef more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news: * * * Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen International award recognizes teaching excellence, student success and innovative approaches to preparing future business leaders for a global workforce. When more than 6,100 students from 53 countries collaborated on international business projects this spring, University of the District of Columbia students stood out among their peers. Their performance h more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Research on the Root Causes of Sexual Violence in Utah * The Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University has released a white paper, "The Roots of Sexual Violence in Utah: A Framework for Understanding Harm," offering the most comprehensive synthesis to date of why sexual violence remains pervasive in the state and what cultural, structural and attitudinal factors allow it to persist. Despite Utah's strong family-oriented identity more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Vice President Scholl set to retire * Daniel Scholl, South Dakota State University's vice president for research and economic development, has announced he will retire, effective December 2026, concluding a distinguished career in research, education and administration including nine years overseeing the transformational growth of SDSU's research enterprise. Scholl has been with SDSU since 2011, when he was hired as the South Dakota Agricult more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * James Bridgeforth named vice president for student affairs at Middle Tennessee State University By Ashley Roberts James Bridgeforth, assistant vice president for Student Affairs and leader of ExperienceVT at Virginia Tech, has been named vice president for student affairs and dean of students, as well as assistant professor of education, at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He will assume his new roles on July 1. Bridgeforth joined Virginia Tech in Oct more PR

DANBURY, Connecticut, June 24 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Danielle King receives CSCU BOR Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) recently announced the names of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) faculty members who are recipients of 2025-26 Board of Regents Faculty Awards. The awards, presented for excellence in research and teaching, are given to assistant and associate professors in tenure-track or tenured positions more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, June 23 through Saturday, July 11. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, June 23 8 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551. 10 a.m.: Topper more PR