PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * '1776 Across the Americas': Exhibition at Brown examines year of American Revolution * The Continental Congress's confirmation of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in July of 1776 happened in the context of events and milestones across the Americas in that consequential year -a theme explored through books, documents, maps and artifacts in an exhibition at Brown University.  On view through the end of 2026 at the John Carter Brown Library, more PR

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

STORRS, Connecticut, June 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 2026 Malka Penn Award Recognizes 'The Teacher of Nomad Land' and 'Coming Home' * A novel and a picture book have been selected as the two recipients of the 2026 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature, presented by UConn's Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute. This year's winning novel is The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel Nayeri and published by Levine Querido. Set in 1941, The Teacher of Nomad Lan more PR

NEW YORK, June 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * A Classic Social History Textbook Goes Open Access * For more than three decades, Who Built America? Working People and the Nation's History has helped students understand the country's past through the lives of ordinary people. Now, the textbook that contributed to defining U.S. "history from below" is free, fully digital, and updated. The new open educational resource (OER) edition, developed by the American Social History Project/Cente more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * A Soundtrack of History: USD's National Music Museum Celebrates America's 250th * For the National Music Museum, located on the campus of the University of South Dakota, historical periods come to life as audiences experience firsthand the craftsmanship and cultural significance of over 14,000 instruments that have influenced music across centuries and continents. A museum dedicated to research, teaching and preservation, the NMM shares st more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release: * * * AACTE Statement on the Transfer of Special Education, Civil Rights Responsibilities from the U.S. Department of Education * Statement from AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D. (June 23, 2026 - Washington, D.C.) - On behalf of all American educators, students and families, and especially the more than 8 million students with disabilities served by the Individuals with Disabilities E more PR

ADRIAN, Michigan, June 23 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Adrian College Teacher Education Department achieves exceptional MDE/EPI Performance Score Adrian College's Teacher Education Department received its Michigan Department of Education Preparation Institution (MDE/EPI) Performance Scorecard and earned scores that met or exceeded statewide expectations in almost every reported category. Highlights for Adrian College came in the categories of Performance as Classroom Teachers -- Demonstrated Teaching Knowledge  more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, June 26 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Graduate Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award to Kenya * Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., June 26, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU), Georgia's largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU), proudly announces alumnus Justin Clements, Class of 2024, has been selected for the highly competitive Fulbright Program. Clements will serve as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in Kenya for the 2026- more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The American Association of Law Libraries issued the following news release: * * * The American Association of Law Libraries Announces 2026 AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers Award Recipients The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers Award, which promotes the scholarship of AALL members and students across a range of topics relevant to law librarianship. The award program recognizes outstanding written work in four categories more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on June 16, 2026 by Karlyn Bowman and Nicole Penn entitled "America at 250: Surveying Change and Continuity on Civic Values." Here are the key points: * * * Americans across demographic groups embrace many ideals of the American founding, although their knowledge of historical milestones is uneven. Twenty-six percent report that they have not read the Declaration of Independence, but 74 percent have read it in part or in full. Americans want to r more PR

HAMILTON, New York, June 22 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Anna Sims Bartel Named 2026-27 Gretchen Hoadley Burke '81 Endowed Chair for Regional Studies * Anna Sims Bartel has been appointed to serve as the Gretchen Hoadley Burke '81 Endowed Chair for regional studies for the 2026-27 academic year. Bartel, who will work closely with the English department and environmental studies program, brings exceptional qualifications that align with both the Burke Chair mission and Colgate's broader commitment to community eng more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Michael Vance, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for intelligence and research, from a June 18, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored to be considered for the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research. I have too many people to thank to give  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's AI future Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, appeared on Morning Wave in Busan to discuss why global AI companies are increasingly turning to Korea. The interview aired on BeFM, Busan's English-language radio station, on June 15, 2026. You can listen to the interview by clicking he more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * New endowed chair honors father-daughter legacy in science and teaching Dr. Diane Edmund '62 Griffin, who passed away in 2024, had asked her family to proceed with an endowment named for her father, Dr. Rudolph Edmund, Class of 1934. She was a pioneering infectious-disease virologist. Her father's long career alternated between the worlds of geology and teaching. The endowed chair will be an important position in the new Department of Environment, Geography more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, June 23 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Biology Professor Helps Lead 'Nature' Study on What Tooth Enamel Reveals About Human Evolution * A Ball State University faculty member helped lead a new study that sheds light on how tooth enamel changed as human diets evolved over millions of years. Dr. Mackie O'Hara-Ali, an assistant teaching professor in Ball State's Department of Biology, is a corresponding author of " Enamel nanocrystal misorientation increased with meat-eating and  more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, June 26 (TNSrpt) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top Ratings in Science of Reading Reviews * Ball State University's elementary education, early childhood education, and special education teacher preparation programs have earned top marks in two reviews focused on how well future educators are prepared to teach reading through evidence-based, scientifically grounded instruction. Following an intensive review by Teacher Prep Inspection-US, or TP more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Baltimore Sail250 more than just a fleet week * Editor's Note: click images to download BALTIMORE -Long before the first ship arrives in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Coast Guard personnel have spent months coordinating operations, building partnerships and planning for every possible scenario. While families and visitors will see ships, aviation demonstrations and festivities, they won't see all the planning it took to make  more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, June 26 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Faculty and staff excellence recognized By Meredith McCarroll Many Bates faculty have received grants, awards, and other acknowledgements of their strong teaching and research. Earlier, we highlighted two English faculty -- Jessica Anthony and Myronn Hardy -- who received Guggenheim Fellowships and two faculty Fulbright grantees -- Elena Maker Castro and Michel Droge. Read on for more great faculty news. Professor of Digital and Computational Studies Carrie Diaz E more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Faculty Selected for National Seminar on Vocational Exploration * Dr. Lauren Lunsford joins distinguished NetVUE program focused on helping students discover purpose and calling Dr. Lauren Lunsford, senior capstone coordinator and professor in Belmont's College of Education, was recently selected to participate in the 2026 Enhancing Vocational Exploration Seminar hosted by the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). Lunsford wa more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Investment in the future: Endowment to aid Watson College faculty Cheryl and John Mirabito Family Faculty Scholar Endowment will help the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering By Chris Kocher As a business leader in the Binghamton region, John Mirabito knows a good investment when he sees one. That's why he and his wife, Cheryl, are investing in Binghamton University and Watson College with the new Cheryl and John Mirabito Family Faculty more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ on June 23, 2026: * * * NHS trusts have failed to account for over pound sterling400m to train future doctors Concerns that money is being used to prop up frontline care Medical leaders urge trusts to stop treating universities like a "cash cow" - Hundreds of millions of pounds given to NHS trusts for educating future doctors is falling into a "black hole" and the majority of trusts have failed to explain how they are spending it all, reveals a  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 24 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Calvin appoints Paul Nagelkirk as dean of School of Health Calvin University has appointed Paul Nagelkirk '94, PhD, as the next dean of its School of Health. Nagelkirk, who will step into the role on July 1, brings nearly two decades of leadership, teaching, and research experience in kinesiology and exercise science. Nagelkirk, who currently leads the School of Kinesiology at Ball State University, was selected following a national search that engaged a b more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Macquline King, superintendent and CEO of Chicago Public Schools, from a June 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's Schools": * * * I am honored to speak about my background, the amazing strides we are making at Chicago Public Schools, and how we are serving the over 300,000 students in our district every day. I did not come to this work through p more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Choosing Fulbright: U of A Graduate Maddie Gwinner Begins Career in Germany Recent U of A graduate Maddie Gwinner is starting her career in Germany this fall, and she had the fortunate problem of choosing between two prestigious programs: the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. The CBYX Program is a year-long cultural immersion fellowship that provides 65 American and 65 German young profession more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Club for Growth Action, an arm of the Club for Growth, posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * SFF Opposing Vicki Schmidt in KS-GOV with New Ad & $2 Million In case you missed it, School Freedom Fund has launched a new ad targeting anti-school freedom RINO Vicki Schmidt in Kansas's Gubernatorial race. This is the first ad in a $2 million ad buy and will run in the Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka media markets. Caroline Vakil covered the announcement in an exclusive report for The Hill. "Vicki Schmid more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education News: June 26, 2026 * Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements. * Alyssa Adams, administrative support assistant, was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Penn State. * Sophia L. Angeles, assistant professor of multilingual education, is lead author of a brief, "Supporting Immigrant Youth: A Guide for  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 25 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Creating joyful new--and therapeutic--connections through dance * "Being in class with our participants reminds me of the pure joy of dance," said School of Dance senior Emma Simons of her time interning with Dance for PD (r). Dance for PD is a movement-based class for people with Parkinson's disease, which offers physical benefits to the participants and helps reduce the social isolation associated with the neurological disease. George Mason University more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 25 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Cultivating Dynamic Leadership: MSU pilot program helps DAFVM faculty build institutional perspective * Contact: Mary Kathryn Kight STARKVILLE, Miss.-When Nicole Ashpole arrived at Mississippi State University a year ago to launch the new One Health program in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she brought enthusiasm, a long to-do list and years of academic experience. What she gained this spring was something her previous career hadn't give more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * David Felipe: Empowering communities through access to education, mentorship * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When David Felipe thinks about the impact of mentorship, his mind is immediately pulled into a boba tea shop on Thayer Street in Providence, where a stranger tapped him on the shoulder one day. It was a local high schooler Felipe had met the year before, when he was volunteering for College Day, an immersive one-day program that brings Rho more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 26 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * David Glew to Lead Cameron School of Business as Interim Dean * The University of North Carolina Wilmington has selected David Glew to serve as interim dean of the Cameron School of Business, effective July 1. Glew succeeds David Mautz, former chair of the Department of Accountancy and Business Law, who served as interim dean for the 2025-26 academic year. Glew, a familiar and trusted leader within the Cameron School  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. Wes Moore Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Maryland DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. Wes Moore securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Maryland: "Congratulations to my friend Gov. Wes Moore on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Maryland. Under Gov. Moore's leadership, violent crime has reached a historic low, the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Hosts the Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the office of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) hosted Bryan Santizo, a sophomore from Hialeah attending Florida's iMater Charter Middle and High School, who is this year's winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 26th Congressional District. Bryan, joined by his mother, toured the U.S. Capitol, where he viewed his piece more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, June 25 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Deirdra Robinson named new director of MSU at Prestonsburg A long-time educator who has prepared many social workers to make a positive impact in Kentucky is the new director of Morehead State University at Prestonsburg. Dr. Deirdra Robinson, who has worked as an assistant professor of social work and social work facilitator at MSU at Prestonsburg, took on this new role this summer. Growing up in Paintsville, Robinson was inspired by an unlikely s more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 25 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Manoj Mohanan Named Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Programs Manoj Mohanan has been appointed vice provost for interdisciplinary programs, effective July 1, Provost Alec D. Gallimore announced Wednesday. Mohanan is the Creed C. Black Professor of Public Policy and has served as interim dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy since 2024. He also holds faculty appointments in economics and global health. Mohanan joined the Sanford faculty in 2011 and more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 25 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University announces 36 faculty research fellows for 2026-27 Written by: Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University has awarded 36 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year, supporting faculty scholarship across disciplines ranging from ancient manuscript authentication to digital language pedagogy to virtual reality cardiac imaging. The University's Board of Regents approved the annual fello more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 27 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Faculty leaders expand their skills and network through USG's Executive Leadership Institute By Amanda Respess G eorgia College & State University once again sent top leadership talent to the University System of Georgia's prestigious Executive Leadership Institute. Dr. Harold Mock ('06), director of Georgia College Leadership Programs and interim assistant vice president for international education, and Dr. Joanne Previts, professor of middle grades educat more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 25 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Retreat Explores Human Dignity * Seton Hall University faculty gathered June 11-12 at San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, New Jersey, for the annual Faculty Summer Retreat hosted by the Center for Catholic Studies. Grounded in the 2026-27 Catholic Intellectual Tradition theme, "Irreplaceable: The Dignity of the Human Person," the retreat invited participants to reflect on the dignity, unique identity and vocation of every person, and  more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Fearless and Faithful: An Interview With Dr. Rob McDole * by Rob McDole This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue. As Director of Cedarville's Center for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Rob McDole helps faculty members develop and refine course content using the latest technologies and teaching practices. Recently, his role has includ more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 27 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Susan G. Goldberg Appointed 2026-27 Josselson Chair for Qualitative Inquiry By Catherine Ryan Fielding Graduate University has appointed Susan Goldberg, JD, PhD (CLIN PSY '07), core doctoral faculty in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program, as the 2026-27 Ruthellen Josselson Chair in Qualitative Inquiry. Dr. Goldberg, a Fielding alum whose career spans psychology, law, anthropology, community-engaged research, and social justice, wi more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 24 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Five A-State Students Travel to Dominica in Inaugural Research Trip A group of five students from Arkansas State University returned this week from a research trip to the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica is an independent country in the Southern Caribbean. The study abroad trip was the first of its kind for students in their study of environmental management. Dr. Jason Post, assistant research professor of geography, led the students in their resea 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

MANOA, Hawaii, June 23 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Founder's family makes historic $630K donation to UH Manoa Writing Center New endowment will expand peer tutoring and empower student voices across campus - The University of Hawaii Foundation has received a $630,000 estate gift--the largest in the history of the UH Manoa Writing Center--to establish the center's first permanent endowment, ensuring long-term support for student writing services. The gift was directed by historian Lisa O more PR

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, June 17 -- Franciscan University issued the following news: * * * Franciscan University Establishes AI and Human Flourishing Chair Franciscan launches national search for scholar at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and the Catholic intellectual tradition. - Franciscan University of Steubenville has established a new AI and Human Flourishing Chair that will contribute a leading Catholic voice to one of the most consequential intellectual, cultural, and technological debates of the 21st century. The n more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * From classroom to global career: Honors College graduates head to Japan to teach through prestigious cultural exchange program * Four recent UT San Antonio graduates are using their academic experiences and cross-cultural skills to succeed in their new international career opportunities after being selected for the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program. Arwen Addison '26, Ian Caldwell '25, Peter Vasquez '26 and Richardson (G more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * From smartphone to studio * Have you ever looked at a picture and assumed it was taken with an expensive professional camera, only to discover it was captured by a smartphone? For National Camera Day on June 24, Beth Anne Staub, assistant teaching professor of photography, who recently won first place in the photography section of the Arizona Treasures art show, answered some questions about how you can make phone pictures look like professional phot more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's FCR-STEM celebrates 20 years of impacting teaching and learning in Florida * For 20 years, the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) at Florida State University has helped shape how STEM is taught and learned in classrooms across Florida, developing research-based tools and technologies that support teachers and prepare students for a future workforce. FCR-STEM was created by the Florida Leg more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 22 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Program Names 14 Pomona Finalists * Fourteen recent Pomona College graduates have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2026-27. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange initiative. "The Fulbright Program's goal of promoting educational and cultural exchange aligns closely with Pomona's vision for global, experiential learning that prepares our students to address chal more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Jay Neikirk: Challenging Students Toward Political Thought Under Scripture Reagan Shields Frederick "Jay" Neikirk, PhD, professor of political science and department chair, is retiring after 34 years of service at Geneva College. His dedication has impacted thousands of students as he has faithfully sought not only to teach knowledge within his discipline, but to guide students in wise thinking about government, politics, and their intersection with God' more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 22 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Georg Professorship Funds Luscier's European Research on Bird Biodiversity * As part of research related to his Georg Endowed Professorship, Jason Lusicer, professor of Biological and Environmental Science, spent six weeks researching urban bird diversity in Cork City, Ireland, Bristol, England and Bruges, Belgium. The research is meant to address a major gap in urban ecology by examining how biodiversity patterns vary among cities with different envi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Recipients Of 2026 Outstanding Women In Texas Government Awards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards. This biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by contributing their notable talents and skills. "Congratulations to the four remarkable women who have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Outstand more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Signs Legislation to Improve Early Literacy Instruction in Massachusetts * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today signed An Act Relative to Teacher Preparation and Student Literacy, legislation designed to improve student literacy across Massachusetts and provide schools and educators with additional tools to support early reading success. Massachusetts is home to the nation's top-ranked K-12 school system, and Gover more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard Medical School's MEDscience Inspires Next Generation of STEM Leaders * The 22-year-old college student was in severe stomach pain and struggling to stay awake. Her care team quickly assessed her, took her medical history, and explained that they could not administer anything for her escalating pain until proper testing was complete. While scenes like this play out every day in emergency rooms, and on popular medical dramas like "The Pitt," thi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lummis Introduce Legislation to Improve Teacher Pay at Tribal Schools * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to help improve teacher pay at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. New Mexico is home to 45 BIE-funded schools, which serve students from the state's 23 federally recognized Pueblos, Tribes, and more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 19 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news: * * * HIDOE expands Kaiapuni program amid growing demand for Hawaiian immersion education In response to growing demand for Hawaiian language immersion education, the Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) has expanded its Kaiapuni program by adding schools, strengthening teacher recruitment and retention efforts and implementing a new streamlined enrollment process for students. Following the launch of a new priority placement process in more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 23 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * The Debate Over i-Ready in K-8 Classrooms Ginny Greenberg Dr. Roberto Joseph, chair and professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Technology, spoke to Newsday about the role of the i-Ready K-8 educational program in the classroom. While some parents and educators are pushing back against the use of technology such as i-Ready in schools, there are others who say the program offers personalized online instruction and diagnostic assessments that help more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released the following opening statement from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI": * * * In just a few years, AI use has grown dramatically across every segment of campus life. Students are using it to study, write, and problem-solve. Faculty are using it to redesign courses and rethink instruction, and administrators are usi more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 15 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Hudson County Community College Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance Council Puts the College at Forefront of Technological Advances Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we learn, work and live. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is addressing the advantages and challenges posed by this rapidly evolving and transformative technology through the formation of the HCCC Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance Counc more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 26 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * In the news: Elementary Education alumnus finds his calling * Growing up with a mother and father who were both teachers, University of Iowa College of Education alumnus Seth McGrane was inspired to join the profession from an early age. McGrane, who is a graduate of the college's Elementary Education program (BA '07), has found a home and a career in Northern Iowa where he is currently a 4 th grade teacher at Shell Rock Elementary in  more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast alumna Mady Searcy completes partnership pathway from JCPS high schooler to elementary teacher * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Teacher surrounded by young students about Teacher surrounded by young students IU Southeast alumna Mady Searcy is the first student to complete a full circle journey from a Jefferson County Public Schools high schooler on the education pathway to obtaining a position as an elementary school t more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, June 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Science of Reading Preparation * Jax State's elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach  more PR

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Joe Foelsch Retires After a Decade Leading Public Safety at Hunter * When Joseph D. "Joe" Foelsch, Jr. retired from the FBI at age 57, it marked the end of a high-profile federal career. But it became the beginning of a new chapter at Hunter College -one that would quietly reshape how the campus thinks about public safety. Now, after more than a decade as Hunter's director of public safety, Foelsch has retired, c more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Joe Foelsch Retires After a Decade Leading Public Safety at Hunter * When Joseph D. "Joe" Foelsch, Jr. retired from the FBI at age 57, it marked the end of a high-profile federal career. But it became the beginning of a new chapter at Hunter College -one that would quietly reshape how the campus thinks about public safety. Now, after more than a decade as Hunter's director of public safety, Foelsch has retired, c more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Wyatt to Retire After Decades of Service * Judge Thomas Wyatt will retire at the end of June after 12 years on the Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims and a legal career spanning more than four decades. Wyatt earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law in 1980 and served as a law clerk to the late Court of Appeals Judge Herschel P. Franks before entering pr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Laura Schiavo Named Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design * WASHINGTON (June 26, 2026) -The George Washington University's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design has named Laura Schiavo as its next director, effective July 1, 2026. Schiavo, who currently serves as deputy director of the Corcoran and associate professor of museum studies, will succeed Lauren Onkey. Onkey will conclude her tenure as director on June 30 and will continue at th more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026, with Legendary Entertainment: * * * Legendary Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment to Bring Ms. Frizzle & Her Magic School Bus to the Big Screen Live-Action The Magic School Bus Film Starring Elizabeth Banks as Ms. Frizzle Currently in Development from Director Rob Letterman - Legendary Entertainment, the leading independent media studio, and Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of the gl more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Looking Back: One Year of Campuswide AI * by Cedarville University This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue. Nearly one year ago, Cedarville University announced it would become the first Christian university to provide campuswide access to ChatGPT Edu through a partnership with OpenAI. Guided by biblical principles, Cedarville  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis, Heinrich Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Tribal Schools Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Indigenous Students Excel Through Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to study and modernize the Bureau of Indian Education's Indian School Equalization Formula to ensure Bureau-funded schools have the resources needed to recruit and retain high-quality educators an more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, June 27 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * Mandy Haag named Dean of VU's College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Vincennes University Provost Jaci Lederman announced the appointment of Mandy Haag as the new Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. Haag has served as the college's interim dean since August 2025. Lederman said, "Dean Haag has provided exceptional leadership and vision during her tenure as interim dean. Her continual dedication to VU made her the clear ch more PR

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * New Scholarship Fund Carries J. William Bordeau's Legacy Forward As MMC enters a new chapter with Northeastern University, alumni and friends of the College have established a scholarship fund to honor late Theatre professor J. William Bordeau, whose teaching and leadership helped shape the liberal arts tradition that drew generations of talented students to 71st Street. Bordeau joined MMC's faculty in 1968, teaching Acting, Directing, and Communication Arts,  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Civics Education Training for Massachusetts Educators New Teaching for Civic Empowerment Initiative designed to strengthen statewide civics instruction - EVERETT - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced Teaching for Civic Empowerment, a new professional learning initiative designed to strengthen civics instruction. This new more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, June 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Mathematics education faculty named interim dean of College of Education, Health and Human Sciences University of Idaho named Julie Amador interim dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Amador will transition into this role immediately. Amador came to University of Idaho in 2012, after serving as a postdoctoral researcher at Indiana University. She currently serves as associate dean for research and faculty development in the col more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE Awards Grow Your Own Grants for Teacher Certification Pathways Around Michigan Program Supports Statewide Efforts to Address Teacher Shortage by Providing $70M for 74 School Districts, Charter Schools - The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has selected 74 school districts and charter schools to receive a combined $70 million under new educator development grants to grow their own staff. In partnership with state-approved e more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU on 2: College of Education, Murfreesboro City Schools partnership strengthens literacy training for future teachers [+VIDEO] * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's College of Education is partnering with local schools to transform literacy in the classroom. On Wednesday, June 24, professor Katie Schrodt in MTSU's Department of Elementary and Special Education appeared on the " MTSU on 2 " segment, part of the statio more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU spring graduate earns rare international relations post in Japan Recent Middle Tennessee State University graduate Tristan Howard has been selected as a coordinator for international relations with the highly competitive Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, or JET, placing him among the top tier of applicants worldwide. Fewer than 10% of all JET participants are chosen for these coordinator positions, commonly referred to as CIRs, mak more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * MURKOWSKI VOICES SUPPORT FOR INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES NOMINEE MARK CRUZ DURING NOMINATION HEARING U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led a nomination hearing to consider Mr. Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and expressed her intent to suppo 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

LOS GATOS, California, June 25 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Netflix Unveils Trailer for its First Telugu Original Series: 'Super Subbu' Premieres 2 July Subbu may have come prepared with his lesson plans for Maakipur, but Maakipur has other plans in store for him! - Netflix has just unveiled the trailer for its first Telugu comedy series, Super Subbu. Created and directed by Mallik Ram and starring Sundeep Kishan, Mithila Palkar and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles, Super Subbu premieres o more PR

VALHALLA, New York, June 25 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * Roger Chirurgi, M.D., FACEP, Changes Uniforms, Never the Mission For More Than 40 Years, Dr. Chirurgi has Answered the Call to Serve - Roger Chirurgi, M.D., FACEP, has spent his life changing uniforms, but never his mission. Whether protecting, healing, teaching, or mentoring, service has remained constant in his life. As chair and associate professor of the Department of Emergency Medicine at New York Medical College (NYMC), he draws on decades of exp more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, June 25 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * Nicholls State University Earns National 'A' Rating for Teacher Preparation in Reading The elementary teacher education program at Nicholls State University has earned an "A" from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how effectively it prepares future educators to teach children to read. In the national report "Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation," Nicholls was recognized for fully aligning its curriculum with more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 25 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * The Nielsen Center for the Liberal Arts Supports the Next Generation of Liberal Arts Faculty * For professors, it's a question that rarely comes up day to day amid lesson planning, committee meetings, advising appointments, and the countless other responsibilities that fill a day. Yet for many faculty members at small liberal arts-focused colleges, reconnecting with that sense of purpose can be just as important as the act of teaching itself. In 2021, Ecke more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 18 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: * * * Nine New Tenure-Track Professors Join Macalester's Faculty The new faculty members span a wide range of disciplines and academic departments. - Nine new tenure-track professors will be joining the Macalester faculty in the coming months: Samantha Blatt, anthropology; Ruth Isenberg, biology; Abby Loe, mathematics, statistics, and computer science; Rory Solomon, media and cultural studies; Inga Chinilina, music; Amanda Evans, philosophy; Melina Singh, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by David Prouty, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board, from a June 10, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you. I am honored by President Trump's nomination, and by your consideration of me for a second term as a Member of the National Labor Relations Board. I am joined he more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, June 25 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern's Oswald Receives Statewide Education Leadership Award Dr. Jen Oswald, chair of the Division of Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has received the Jane M. Morse Leadership Award from the Oklahoma Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE). The honor was announced during OACTE's state meeting on June 5, where Oswald also was installed as OACTE president for the 2026-2027 term. The Jane M. Mors more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 25 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Noteworthy Achievements * The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month. Danielle Arigo, Psychology, received $25,000 from Mental Research Institute to support the study "More than menopause: Fostering healthcare relationships that empower women in midlife." Angela Beale-Tawfee more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 26 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School Announces Faculty Promotions for Susan Azyndar and Msgr. John Paul Kimes Two members of the Notre Dame Law School faculty, Susan Azyndar and Msgr. John Paul Kimes, have been promoted effective July 1, 2026. "Susan Azyndar and Msgr. John Paul Kimes both embody Notre Dame Law School's commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service," said G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law. " more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: * * * NSTA and STAC Partner to Empower Educators in the Age of AI New professional learning workshop helps educators understand and thoughtfully leverage artificial intelligence to support student sensemaking and critical thinking in science classrooms - RICHMOND, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the Science & Technology Advancement Center (STAC) have teamed up to provide science educators with high-qualit more PR

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, June 20 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * NWCC Instructor Dr. Regan Sellers Chosen as Moody Institute Fellow Northwest Mississippi Community College Social Science Instructor Dr. Regan Sellers of Senatobia was chosen as a Moody Institute Fellow, and as part of the honor will receive an award to help fund her advancement. The Moody Institute is funded by the Mississippi Community College Foundation as a faculty enrichment program which helps fund a project, advancement 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 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

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Overview Effect and Sense of Place * New peer-reviewed article explores how sense of place and perspective may support student engagement and understanding University of Phoenix College of General Studies announces the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies ; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., full-time faculty, Environmental Science Program; Tomas more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest earns national recognition for preparing future teachers * PennWest University has earned national recognition for its commitment to preparing future educators to teach reading through evidence-based instruction grounded in the science of reading. A recent review by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) awarded PennWest's Early Childhood and Elementary Education teacher preparation program an "A+" rating for Reading Foundations, placing the un more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 26 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona Faculty Members Receive Promotions, Tenure * Fourteen faculty members have been promoted, recognizing the exceptional work and impact of faculty across departments. The Pomona College Board of Trustees approved the promotions during meetings on December 12 and May 15-16. They take effect July 1. Promoted to Associate Professor Ellie Anderson was promoted to associate professor of philosophy and awarded tenure. Anderson specializes in continental Eur more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * Public Health Leader Takes Helm of National PTA * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (June 23, 2026)-Public health leader Dr. William (Bill) Datema was installed as the 59th president of National PTA, at the 2026 National PTA Convention in Pittsburgh. Dr. Datema will serve as president of National PTA until June 2029. Starting as a student member, Dr. Datema has been involved in PTA for over 50 years, including serving in  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 22 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * A Retirement Tribute to UCF's Online Learning Pioneer, Longest-Serving Faculty Member Chuck Dziuban came to UCF (then Florida Technological University) to teach statistics in 1970 at 29 years old, fresh off earning his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. Over the course of 56 years, he wound up putting the university on the global map for a wide range of innovations. At the threshold of retirement on June 30, UCF's first Pegasus Professo more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, June 23 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * What to Look for in an Online College By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer Choosing the right online college is a big decision-- one that can shape your career, finances, and personal growth. With so many options available, it's important to know what truly matters when evaluating online programs. Here's a breakdown of the essential factors every prospective student should consider. Accreditation Before anything else, check for accreditation. This is y more PR

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, June 23 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Geology Professor Selected for Prestigious STEMSEAS Faculty Expedition San Juan College (SJC) Professor of Geology John Burris has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2026 STEM Student Experiences Aboard Ships (STEMSEAS) 2-Year College Faculty Expedition. STEMSEAS is a national initiative that provides immersive research experiences for community college faculty and students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The exped more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 26 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million to Reward Teacher Excellence * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today announced that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be awarded to educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. This year, nearly 5,000 outstanding educators will receive up to $10,000 in merit pay - an increas more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, June 22 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Setting the Tempo for Kentucky's Future Teachers * Kentucky continues to face a teacher shortage, creating challenges for school districts across the state. The 2025 Kentucky Educator Shortage Survey noted more than 2,400 total vacancies across school districts in the Commonwealth, including 671 certified teacher vacancies. Also in the survey, 72% of districts reported an observed decrease of the number of qualified candidates applying for positions  more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, June 26 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Student Applies Engineering to Advanced Manufacturing Systems * Jacob Leslie, a junior at Shawnee State University, is earning degrees in Electromechanical Engineering Technology and Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Technology. While completing his coursework, Leslie works as a Data Acquisition Technician at GE Aerospace, where he supports jet engine testing. "I was drawn to the Electromechanical Engineering program becau more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 25 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Six Faculty Members Honored with New Titles * Six Brooklyn Law School faculty members received new titles effective July 1, including (clockwise from top left): Professors Cynthia Godsoe, Richard Winchester, Anna Roberts, Ryan Williams, Christina Mulligan, and Yuvraj Joshi. President and Joseph Crea Dean David D. Meyer announced that-effective July 1-the achievements of six standout members of the Brooklyn Law School faulty will be recognized with new titl more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Renovation at University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida The 77,600-square-foot renovation creates modern classrooms, teaching labs and collaborative spaces that will enhance academic experience for both students and faculty - Orlando, FL - Skanska, a leading development and construction firm, today announced the completion of an extensive renovation at the Univers more PR

GEORGETOWN, Texas, June 16 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: * * * Southwestern University Earns National Recognition as a 2026-2027 College of Distinction Led by high marks for strong career development, business, and education programs, Southwestern has once again been honored by Colleges of Distinction. - Colleges of Distinction, a nationwide college guide, has named Southwestern University a 2026-2027 College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience spe more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 24 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Special Education Advocate Named New Haven Public Schools' Teacher of the Year * A New Haven educator whose work has helped expand special education services for students across multiple grade levels has been named New Haven Public Schools' 2026 Teacher of the Year. Catherine DiGioia, '18, M.S. '20, SYC '21, a special education teacher at Lincoln Bassett Community School, was recognized by the New Haven Board of Education for her outs more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 23 -- Spelman College issued the following news: * * * Spelman College Joins Select Group of Research Colleges and Universities in Carnegie's Redesigned Classification System What Our Carnegie Classifications Reveal For decades, the most widely used classification framework in American higher education had no formal language for what Spelman College was doing. Not because the research wasn't happening -- it is. Not because the faculty were not highly engaged in research and creative pursuits -- they are. Not because  more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf historian nationally recognized for two decades of student mentoring * The Association of Ancient Historians has recognized St. Olaf College Professor History Tim Howe for his dedication to mentoring and providing hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate students interested in history. The association presented Howe with the Randall Howarth Award, which honors his significant contributions to the professional development of his students and more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf welcomes new associate chaplain * Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith '04 will join the St. Olaf College Ministry Office as the new associate chaplain. She will begin her role on August 17. Semmler Smith has 16 years of ministry experience, seven of which have been in college ministry. After majoring in religion at St. Olaf, she earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and a Master of Arts in clinical mental health counse 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

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: Teacher unions remain powerful, but influence is slipping * Teacher unions have long played a key role in not just classrooms but also in local, state and national politics. The strength of their influence does vary by state, combined with legal rulings and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers last evaluated teacher union strength in 2012; now, over a decade later, Michigan State University researchers have more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Hails Governor Healey's Signing of the Right to Read Act into Law * Teacher leaders celebrate a generational win for Massachusetts students and turn their focus to classroom implementation Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 2026-Teach Plus Massachusetts celebrates Governor Maura Healey's signing more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Teaching Generative Artificial Intelligence: Inside Hunter College's Camp AI * As generative AI rapidly reshapes higher education, Hunter College has brought together faculty across disciplines to rethink how they teach, assess, and engage students using the new tools. At the center of the effort is Camp AI, a multi-day professional development initiative that quietly has grown into a campus-wide -and, increasing more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 24 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Thirty-Three Faculty Members Receive ACUE Certification * JONESBORO - A new group of Arkansas State University faculty recently earned the prestigious Effective Teaching certification after completing training with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). ACUE is nationally recognized for its year-long professional development program, which provides educators with evidence-based teaching practices. "Each ACUE graduate represent more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, June 24 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Two Teachers, One Belief: Learning Happens When It's Personal At first glance, Anita Hanawalt, PhD, and Matthias Regan, PhD, seem to inhabit different worlds. One is retired organist, pianist, and music scholar who has spent decades encouraging students to explore cultural contexts of music they love; the other is a poet and literary scholar whose classroom is built around the written word. But they share the conviction that education is f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Andre Bauer, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Belize, from a June 18, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, thank you for the honor and privilege to appear before you today as the President's nominee to serve as United States Ambassador to Belize. I am honored by the confidence President Trump has placed in me through this nomination.  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 19 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumnus Named Associate Dean at Clemson University * Andrew Pyle's passion for teaching and student success has guided his career in higher education and recently led to his appointment as associate dean of undergraduate learning at Clemson University. Pyle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Communication Studies from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2011. "I was honored to be selected," Pyle said.  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 25 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Law mourns the passing of alumnus Henry Irvin Greenberg, J.D. '66 * Mr. Greenberg died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Mr. Greenberg's connection to the University of Baltimore School of Law extended far beyond his own legal education. A proud alumnus, he established a family legacy at the law school that spans three generations. His son, Larry Greenberg, earned his J.D. from UBalt Law in 1994 and currently serves on the law school's De 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

STORRS, Connecticut, June 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn School of Medicine's Newly Elected Alpha Omega Alpha Class * UConn School of Medicine is delighted to announce its newest elected members to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society based on merit, each demonstrating the characteristics of excellent physicians in alignment with AOA's mission and values. Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the esteemed national medical honor society. Its mission is dedicated to the belief that in the  more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, June 22 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD in the News June 6-19 * Faculty contributed pieces to Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, Catholic World Report, Liberty and School Business Now. Dayton Business Journal featured UD's new health and wellbeing center in its "Story of the Week." Great laboratories of hope? Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion Meghan Henning, provost's office Legal issues: IDEA eligibility beyond the age of 1 more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 25 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE faculty member's 'orphaned' novel gets new chapter on storied literary holiday Alan Bennett A UNE faculty member's "orphaned" debut novel has found new life through both a new publisher and a symbolic home within literary circles around the world over. "Unwrap Your Candy," by Jesse Miller, M.F.A., associate teaching professor in the University of New England School of Arts and Humanities, was republished June 16 by LJMcD Communications, coinci more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 25 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE student earns literary award for poem inspired by study abroad experience Alan Bennett University of New England student Cally Gudroe (Communications and Media Arts, '28) has been awarded the Mille Fontaines Best Literary Prize for her poem, "House of Green," published in Mille Fontaines (p. 46), the literary magazine of The American College of the Mediterranean in Aix-en-Provence, France. Gudroe wrote the poem while enrolled in a poetry course  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 22 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF and River City Science Academy Partner to Strengthen Literacy Instruction * The University of North Florida's Silverfield College of Education and Human Services and River City Science Academy (RCSA) have partnered to create a customized graduate certificate program designed to strengthen literacy instruction across RCSA's five elementary and middle school campuses. The impact of the program shows up in everyday moments: a teacher using  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading * The University of North Florida's elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing it among a select group of programs nationwide recognized for excellence in preparing future educators to teach reading. The recognition comes from NCTQ's latest report, which highlights UNF for  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

DAYTON, Ohio, June 26 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for June 20-26, 2026: * * * The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted UD in its "Teaching" newsletter. Inside Higher Ed featured Flyer Farm in a story. Faculty also contributed expertise to The Conversation and The National Desk. Teaching: How AI is forcing professors to overhaul the way they teach (https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/teaching/2026-06-25) The Chronicle of Higher Education Sidaard Gunasekaran, School of Engineering * * *  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Maag retires after 38 years of advancing special education By Shaun Platt, Special Education and Communication Disorders Once a student who struggled through high school with a D+ cumulative GPA, John Maag has built a national reputation in special education and is concluding a 38-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maag is the Larry and Sharon Roos Professor in Special Education in the Department of Special Education and Communication 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

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * UNL, UNMC enter new era of shared national recognition, research strength Federal recognition of joint accreditation allows combined reporting in national research and academic metrics By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing For the first time in 58 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be measured together in national rankings, following federal approval of a shared accreditati more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 25 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Introduces the 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 * The annual 30 Under 30 program celebrates young Coyotes whose accomplishments reflect the spirit of USD and highlight the value of a USD education. Selected from a competitive pool of nominees, this year's honorees are advancing their professions, strengthening their communities and inspiring those around them through their dedication and achievement. USD recognizes the following individuals a more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 26 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education Celebrates First Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program Graduates * The program is designed to create accessible pathways for educators to earn credentials while working in schools. Presley completed the M.A. in secondary education plus certification program and now serves as an English language teacher at Washington High School. Tuttle also completed the M.A. in secondary education plus certification program and i more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD's Jing Williams Publishes New Book on the Pedagogy of War * The upcoming book emphasizes the importance of teaching about global wars as a social studies teacher in grades 6-12. Readers will find lesson planning examples, teaching strategies, teachers' reflections and additional teaching resources on specific wars. Williams sat down with us for a conversation about her book and the impact it will have on social studies classrooms. W more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Mineola ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities * The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Mineola Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. UT Tyler remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the regional and statewide teacher shortage. "This partnership with Mine more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA launches paid teacher residency program * The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Education is launching a paid teaching residency program to transform how future educators are prepared for the classroom. Through the program, aspiring teachers will have the option to spend a full academic year in a classroom, gaining extensive hands-on experience and sustained support during their final year of undergraduate study.  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP College of Education Earns National Recognition for Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading Elementary education program achieves top marks in new national report - The undergraduate program for elementary teacher preparation at The University of Texas at El Paso has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). This grade recognizes how well the program prepares future teachers to teach reading to elementary stud more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB AI innovators win international hackathon with radiology viewer and teaching tool * What began as a vibe coding side project for a small team of developers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) became one of 50 winners out of 4,096 entries in the Google DeepMind Kaggle hackathon. Vibe coding builds software through plain language prompts rather than traditional code -the user describes what they want, and AI does the  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Japanese Culture Course Earns International Blackboard Exemplary Course Award * A University of Toledo course that introduces students to the richness and diversity of Japanese culture recently earned international recognition for excellence in online teaching and learning. JAPN 1090: Introduction to Japanese Culture, taught by Dr. Kasumi Yamazaki, received the 2026 Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, which recognizes outstanding courses worldwide th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings The university was ranked in the top 25 percent globally in six Sustainable Development Goals. By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech ranked in the 201-300 range out of more than 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess participating universities again more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education recognizes S.B. Chandler, digital accessibility officer The annual Impact Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Virginia Tech. By Lauren Budhu According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, impact is defined as "the strong influence of one thing on another; a significant or major effect." And that is exactly what the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education (CRCPE) team has se more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Webb, Wamsley Receive Faculty and Staff Member of the Year Recognition * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - The West Virginia Wesleyan College Student Senate recognized two outstanding faculty and staff members whose contributions shape both the heart and the mind of the campus community. Faculty Member of the Year is Joanna Webb '07, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at WVWC. In addition to teaching, Webb also directs the  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

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 27 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * WS/FCS Board of Education Approves New Principal The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has appointed Angela Reeves to be the new principal of Petree Elementary School. Reeves joined WS/FCS in 2005 as a teacher at Union Cross Elementary School. She holds a Master of Educational Leadership degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education, both from High Point University. She most recently serve more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, June 23 -- The Wayne State College Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WSC Named a College of Distinction for 2026-27 The recognition signifies Wayne State's adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Wayne State College offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-27 academic year, Co more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 22 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WV Dept. of Ed and Chamber Foundation Announce 2027 School Service Personnel of the Year Finalists * Charleston, W.Va. - In partnership with the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is proud to announce finalists for the 2027 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year (SPOY). Chosen from among cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, mechanics, secretaries, maintena more PR