WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on July 2, 2026: * * * AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on the calendar year (CY) 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule released today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): "The AAMC is deeply troubled by provisions in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed CY 2027 hospital OPP more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued the following statement about the Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R. 9504), which was passed by the House Ways and Means Committee today: "The AAMC is deeply disappointed by the House Wa more PR

THOUSAND OAKS, California, June 30 -- California Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Acclaimed Scholar-Administrator Joins California Lutheran University as College of Arts and Sciences Dean Matthew Gordley brings a collaborative leadership style, fostering an inclusive academic environment. Matthew Gordley, PhD, is an accomplished scholar-administrator with decades of success at faith-based, private, mission-driven universities. His background and experience will be an asset to California Lutheran University in his new rol more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * ACSA Announces June Williamson as 2026-2027 President The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce June Williamson, AIA LEED-AP, as the organization's 2026-2027 president. Williamson is a Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in Architecture at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture of The City College of New York (CCNY). June Williamson is a longtime supporter of ACSA and ha more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: June 2026 * Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award The Full Measure Award (FMA) program is progressing well. We received a strong pool of qualified applicants and are now selecting the best of the best. We expect to name the first recipient soon and plan to present this prestigious award at the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference in September. Chapter presidents and vice preside more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 28 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Supporting the Next Generation of Teachers New Teacher Academy summer program gives teachers practical strategies, planning time and mentorship to help them succeed in the classroom and stay in the profession. - As Albuquerque Public Schools prepares for another school year, dozens of new educators are spending part of their summer sharpening their skills through the New Teacher Academy. Hosted by the Mentor/Peer Assistance and Review team, the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following statement: * * * Teaching America: 250 Years of Public Education As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) proudly launches, an initiative to honor the educators, institutions, and movements that have shaped our nation's past -and will define its future.  America's story cannot be told without educators. For more than two centuries, educators more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 2 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Applied Research, Community Impact * Dear Thorobred Family, At moments of change, it is important not to lose sight of the momentum that continues to build at Kentucky State University. That momentum did not appear overnight. It has been earned through years of research, teaching, outreach, service, and partnership. It has also been built by students who prepare for lives of leadership and service, faculty who pursue competitive grants, staff who s more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Blocks Weaponization of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Attorney General Kris Mayes today released the following statement after a judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from denying loan forgiveness to teachers, nurses, and other public servants whose employers are not aligned with the administration's ideology: "Public servants who dedicate their careers to teaching our childre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Kaveh Farzad, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Energy for international affairs, from a June 23, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for considering my nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs. I am deeply honored to appear before this Committee with its long record of bipartisan accomplishmen more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 1 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Bahamas Study Abroad program inspires education majors to innovate in the classroom By Margaret Schell  F our Georgia College & State University students ventured to San Salvador Bahamas -a remote island located southeast of Nassau -for 12 days this summer. They engaged in an immersive study abroad program: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Educational Contexts in the Bahamas. "This program offers a culture different from their own," said Dr. Miriam  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Spelman College issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Digital Divide: Spelman Alum Earns Fulbright Award for Research in Kenya Journei Ferguson's Summer in Kenya Inspired a Fulbright-Funded Year of Research and Community Impact - More than 8,000 miles from Spelman College's campus in Nairobi, Kenya, Journei Ferguson, C'2026, spent her summer teaching middle and high schoolers their first lines of code. Ferguson was named a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Program Research Award, which will fund a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Spelman College issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Digital Divide: Spelman Alum Earns Fulbright Award for Research in Kenya * More than 8,000 miles from Spelman College's campus in Nairobi, Kenya, Journei Ferguson, C'2026, spent her summer teaching middle and high schoolers their first lines of code. Ferguson was named a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Program Research Award, which will fund a year of work and research in Kenya with the Angaza Center, a Kenya-based organization expanding digit more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair * Five-Time Teaching Award Winner Takes Leadership Role The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business announced that Dr. Ting Zhang, professor of economics and entrepreneurship, has been appointed Chair of the Faculty, effective July 1, 2026. Zhang, who holds the Harry Y. Wright Chair and serves as associate director of the Jacob France Institute, brings extensive research, teaching and le more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * CAIR-Chicago & U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) Condemn Anti-Palestinian Smears and Fearmongering by Illinois Officials The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) in condemning inflammatory and anti-Palestinian remarks made by Illinois Comptroller Su more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * CAIR-MA Concerned About Censorship of Middle East Conflict Instruction in Sharon Public Schools Statement follows CAIR-MA's condemnation of anti-Muslim campaign targeting Newton Eid celebration - For the second time in as many weeks, the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Massachusetts (CAIR-MA) is calling on elected officials and community leaders to condemn anti-Muslim campaigns targeting Massachusetts children and  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Can robots "fail forward"? Teaching AI to learn from its mistakes * Editor's Note: This work relates to Department of Navy award N000142212474 issued by the Office of Naval Research. For years, the gold standard for training artificial intelligence has been to show it how to succeed. Whether it was Google DeepMind's AlphaGo learning from millions of human professional moves or a robot being trained on motion-tracking data from humans in a m more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Americans want more history. Minnesota is giving more ideology instead. A new national poll shows broad, bipartisan consensus that teaching history and civics matters, and that schools aren't delivering enough of either. The May survey, commissioned by Morning Consult on behalf of EdChoice, found that more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * St. Paul Public Schools balances budget, accepts teacher cuts Saint Paul Public School District, the second largest district in the state, has just passed a new budget that narrowly avoids any budget shortfalls. It hasn't always been sunshine and roses lately for the district. Faced with a similar demographic decline as more PR

MONROVIA, California, June 26 -- World Vision International posted the following news release: * * * CFAO Mobility, Paratus and World Vision Zambia, Hand Over Two 1x3 Classroom Blocks, Teachers' Houses and Ablution Facility to Mphande Primary School Lusaka District - CFAO Mobility Zambia and Paratus, alongside World Vision Zambia, today officially handed over key educational infrastructure to the Ministry of Education at Mphande Primary School in Chipapa Community. These include two 1x3 classroom blocks, one refurbished classroom block, two  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 1 -- Catholic Legal Immigration Network issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * CLINIC Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship The Supreme Court issued a decision in Trump v. Barbara on June 30, 2026, striking down the Trump administration's order rescinding birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are here unlawfully or temporarily. This decision in support of birthright citizenship confirms over a century of legal precedent. "We are relie more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Elementary Education Program Earns National Recognition for Reading Instruction CMU elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Colorado Mesa University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for preparing future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Arts i more PR

HAMILTON, New York, July 1 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Prof. Mark Stern Wins 2026 Balmuth Award * Professor Mark Stern, professor of educational studies and director of the Office of Undergraduate Studies, has received the 2026 Jerome Balmuth Award for Teaching. The Balmuth Award was endowed by Mark Siegel '73 to recognize excellent teaching. The language of the gift states, "The prize will be awarded to a faculty member whose teaching is distinctively successful and transformative, recognizing that such distinc more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Community members invited to conservation-focused Oak Lake Field Day * All are invited to learn more about conservation research projects and how South Dakota State University is preparing the next generation of conservationists at the upcoming Oak Lake Field Station Field Day. Hear from SDSU experts on a variety of conservation topics on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 19862 483rd Ave., Astoria. While most of South Dakota State Univ more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 22 -- The Cardinal Newman Society, a Catholic organization for religious and educational purposes, issued the following news: * * * Courage Priest Says 'Pride Month' Events Inappropriate for Catholic Schools, Colleges By Adam Cassandra Responding to The Cardinal Newman Society's request for guidance on "Pride Month" celebrations at Catholic schools and colleges, Fr. Colin J. Blatchford, Associate Director of Courage International, warned that such celebrations are not appropriate for Catholic institutions and caus more PR

LA PLATA, Maryland, June 25 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: * * * CSM Appoints Distinguished Faculty for Commitment to Leadership and Engagement The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announced the 2026-2029 Endowed Distinguished Faculty appointments recognizing campus leaders committed to teaching, faculty development, and community engagement. The Endowed Distinguished Faculty program awards professors who have demonstrated outstanding performance and commitment in the areas of leadership, innovation, equity more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU's Davis Gates on the Supreme Court's Decision Allowing States to Ban Transgender Student Athletes A statement from the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates on the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to ban Transgender Students Athletes:  Today's Supreme Court decision is about more than athletics. It is about whether some students will be told they belong less than others more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 2 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Danelle Stevens-Watkins: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., a licensed health service psychologist and professor of counseling psychology in the University of Kentucky College of Education, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. After completing an American Psychological Association-accredited internship at the Federal Medical Center, Stevens-Watkins began honing her passion for research more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotions Fourteen faculty were promoted to full professor this year, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. - The Dartmouth Board of Trustees approved promotions for faculty across the Arts and Sciences on June 12. This year, 14 faculty members were promoted to full professor, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. "I'm delighted to congratulate these excepti more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Dean Derek McLean Brings Leadership Skills, Passion for the Land-Grant Mission to USU * One year after longtime Utah State University departments were merged to become the S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the college is led by Derek McLean, the university's first Janet Q. Lawson Endowed Dean. An animal physiologist by training, McLean brings wide-ranging experience in higher education as a student, faculty member and admini more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following written testimony by Delaware Education Secretary Cynthia Marten from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today about one of the most important questions facing education today: how we ensure that artificia more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 2 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Department of Labor names new economist for southwestern Idaho Knox Freedman is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for southwestern Idaho, covering Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Washington counties. He replaces the previous economist, Jan Roeser. Freedman earned two bachelor's of business administration degrees in economics and finance from Idaho State University in 2022. After being in more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, June 30 -- McNeese State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Jan Robichaux Named Dean of McNeese's Burton College of Education * Dr. Jan Robichaux has been named dean of McNeese State University's Burton College of Education, according to Dr. Michael Buckles, provost and vice president for academic affairs. The college includes the department of education professions and the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology. Robichaux received her doctorate in education theory, policy and practice from Louisiana State U more PR

TROY, New York, June 25 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * Dr. John Eisler Named Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Hudson Valley Community College Hudson Valley Community College has appointed Dr. John Eisler as dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) following a national search. His appointment was approved by the college's Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 23, and he will begin his new role on July 1. As dean, Dr. Eisler will p more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sharon Augustine appointed interim dean of Tift College of Education * MACON, Ga. -Sharon Murphy Augustine, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean of Mercer University 's Tift College of Education, effective July 1, announced Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Lisa Murphey Lundquist, Pharm.D. In making the announcement, Dr. Lundquist described Dr. Augustine as an accomplished scholar, teacher, and leader whose deep understanding of th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * eero Contributes to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation to Support Student Success and Expand Internet Access eero, an Amazon company, donates $75,000 in financial support and 250 eero devices to extend connectivity for teaching and learning  - The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation today announced a contribution valued at $124,000 from eero, an Amazon company, including $75,000 in financial support and 250 eero Pro 6E devices. The contribution will su more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 30 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * April Cage Appointed Assistant Superintendent for Region 2 * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of April Cage as the new Assistant Superintendent for Region 2, which includes the schools in the Falls Church, McLean, and Justice High School pyramids. Cage brings more than 25 years of experience in Fairfax County Public Schools and a distinguished record of advancing student achievement, strengthening in more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, July 2 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Fairmont State Celebrates New National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology Inductees Across Campus and Community * Fairmont State University is proud to announce its latest lifetime inductees into Gamma Sigma Theta, the National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology, in West Virginia. This prestigious honor recognizes both students and faculty for excellence in geospatial technology and applied geographic research. This year, seven students more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 30 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * First Lady of Liberia Joins Church Leaders to Break Ground on Maternity Hospital Milestone moment comes during Strengthening Families Conference in Monrovia - Liberia first lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai participated in the eighth annual Strengthening Families Conference (SFC) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held June 19-20 in Monrovia. As part of the conference, the first lady joined Elder Adeyinka Ojed more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * State Board of Education Welcomes Interim Commissioner of Education Dr. Paul O. Burns Today, the State Board of Education appointed Senior Chancellor Dr. Paul O. Burns as Interim Commissioner of Education. His appointment was unanimous following his 8 years of service at the Department of Education, where he has worked closely with the members of the State Board enacting the nation-leading education agenda of the DeSantis Ad more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Four UC San Diego Music Faculty and Alumni Receive American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards Two faculty members and two alumni from the University of California San Diego Department of Music have received fellowships and awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a prestigious honor society that recognizes exceptional achievement among contemporary composers, writers, visual artists and architects. Distinguished Prof more PR

APPLETON, Wisconsin, June 23 -- Fox Valley Technical College issued the following news release: * * * FVTC Board of Trustees Appointments One new member selected and two reappointed - The Fox Valley Technical College District Board Appointment Committee selected one new board member and reappointed two current members to fill upcoming openings on the FVTC District Board of Trustees. The Appointment Committee is comprised of the school board presidents from the 28 K-12 public school districts in FVTC's service area. Jennifer Haydon, Vice P more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 30 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Fredette, Reep, Shupe Honored by SOCHE * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) has announced 52 Excellence Award recipients from 21 member institutions for the 2025-26 academic year. Cedarville University Recipients of 2025-26 SOCHE Excellence Awards Each member institution selected one Faculty Excellence Award recipient who demonstrated excellence in teaching, service and/ more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 1 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Student Transforms Classroom Through Research and Innovation Linda Thornhill's Work in Artificial Intelligence and Economics Shapes Student Learning While Gaining International Recognition from Academic Peers - When Linda Thornhill began Gardner-Webb University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program in Summer 2024, she wasn't just pursuing a doctorate-she was looking for a way to g more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Blair Bradley, Sean Milligan, and Tracey Stockwell to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees. Blair Bradley Bradley is a former Analyst for North American Reserve Corporation. Active in her community, she serves as a STEM tutor and volunteer for the local Pa more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 1 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Grow Southwestern Indiana Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp hosts local educators * The University of Southern Indiana Outreach and Engagement Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training partnered with the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and the SwISTEM Resource Center to participate in the annual Grow Southwest Indiana Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp on June 8. This immersive, two-week program provided educators a more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Herb Innovation Center to Host Professional Development Conference on AI in Education on July 30 * The University of Toledo will welcome educators to explore how to best integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms ranging from preschools to universities on Thursday, July 30. The Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education's Herb Innovation Center (THInC) will present the THInC Forum: Education in the Era of AI, encompassing hands-on work more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release: * * * HMH Into Reading Earns Recognition from The Reading League for Evidence-Based Literacy Practices The Reading League's newest review gives the highest possible scores for the overall delivery and design of HMH Into Reading. - Learning company HMH today welcomed The Reading League's recent review of HMH Into Reading, Version 3 (2025), which gave the program scores of 1--the strongest evidence of a more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects' * Publication title Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concepts, and Key Events for Designing, Managing, and Prototyping Successful Products Purdue author Alejandra J. Magana Publisher World Scientific Publishing Publication date March 2026 About the book (from the publisher) "Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concept more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC and partners launch PlayMatters 3.0 to expand Learning through Play across East Africa The International Rescue Committee (IRC), together with consortium partners Plan International and War Child Alliance, and with support from the LEGO Foundation, is launching PlayMatters 3.0, the next phase of a flagship education initiative supporting teachers improve holistic learning and wellbeing through Learning through Play,  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Maya Johnson, a fourth-year student in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), spent Maymester in Washington, D.C., helping high school students think critically about racial justice. The experience was part of the D.C. Social Justice Fellowship through the Penn State College of Education. T more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * IU Kokomo faculty receive promotions, tenure The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 10 faculty members on the Kokomo campus. Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended the faculty members. "Advancing in rank and achieving tenure are profound milestones that require perseverance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching," he said. "I extend my deepest congratulations t more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members * IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank. Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as a visiting assistant clinical professor. Professor more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members * IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank. Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as a visiting assistant clinical professor. Professor more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering * Contact: Camille Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State has named Professor Julie Jessop as director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1. "It is an honor to serve as director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering," Jessop said. "This school has a proud history of preparing outstanding engineers and conducting impactful research more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * July Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV * Thursday, July 2 * AEW: Collision on TNT - 8PM Friday, July 3 * Friday Night Vibes on TBS * Bad Teacher - 8PM * NASCAR Practice on truTV - 6PM * Banana Ball on truTV- 8PM Saturday, July 4 * July 4 th Movie Marathon on TBS * Bad Teacher - 3:45PM * Couples Retreat - 5:30PM * Just Go With it (DINNER AND A MOVIE) - 8PM * July 4 th  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Jada Lathen * Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has incredible alumni who are making an impact in the workforce. This series features students from around the world who are hired post-graduation. MACOMB, IL - Meet Jada Lathen, a new fourth-grade teacher at Edison Elementary School in Macomb after completing her Elementary Education degree at West more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 29 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Katelyn Williams: A Story of Faith, Purpose and God's Intentionality * 2015 Gardner-Webb Alumna Shares Journey of Grief and Trust in God's Plan BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-In the face of deep loss, Katelyn Shepherd Williams, a 2015 alumna of Gardner-Webb University, has learned to trust God with her story. Her faith was tested in 2025 when her 24-year-old brother died from injuries sustained in a car accident. "I was deeply grieved, but also j more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Kelly Kamm Honored with Faculty Distinguished Service Award for Public Health Initiatives * For her leadership and development of a contact tracing program during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelly Kamm has been selected to receive Michigan Technological University's 2026 Faculty Distinguished Service Award. During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health departments and healthcare systems were overburdened as they navigated the pandemic's shift more PR

PALO ALTO, California, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on June 17, 2026 by April Holton entitled "How Supercourses Are Used to Prepare Paraprofessionals to Become Teachers." Here are excerpts: * * * The brief from EdPrepLab describes how the Teaching Fellows program at Arizona State University (ASU) creates an accelerated pathway for paraeducators to earn a teaching degree and certification while continuing to work in schools. Designed in response to barriers such as time constraints, fi more PR

PALO ALTO, California, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on June 22, 2026 by Susan Kemper Patrick, Tiffany S. Tan, Julie Fitz and Cathy Yun entitled "Teacher Residencies in California: Enrollment, Preparation, and Outcomes of Residency-Prepared Teachers." Here is the summary: * * * Teacher residencies offer a comprehensive preparation model addressing local needs. Residents work alongside an experienced mentor teacher for a full year while completing credential coursework. California has i more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Clemson horticulture lecturer Ellen Vincent looks forward to life after teaching As the clock ticks closer to Ellen Vincent's Aug. 5 retirement date, a lot of things have started to cross her mind. What will it feel like to no longer teach students? What will it be like not working for the first time in her life? How will she spend her time? But as she ponders what her career as a principal lecturer of horticulture and an environmental landscap more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Longtime Tennessee Tech guitar instructor and Grand Ole Opry fixture Doc Stone to step down after 25 years of university service * Kerry "Doc" Stone, a veteran Nashville musician, longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry house band and adjunct faculty member at Tennessee Tech University, will step down after 25 years as the university's guitar instructor. Over a career that spans decades, Stone has performed alongside legendary artis more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 29 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Love of culture leads to international teaching * Calvin Older, a Central Michigan University graduate ('25) from Clare, Michigan, has a deep interest in learning about other cultures, as well as sharing his own. As an undergraduate, he completed an internship and language study abroad which strengthened his commitment to building an informed worldview. Older was teaching at a bilingual private school in Shenzhen, China early this summer when h more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 1 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami awarded $750,000 grant for Center of Excellence in Literacy, Advancement, Education, and Development * The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded $750,000 in Third Frontier Research Incentive funding to support Miami University's Center of Excellence in Literacy, Education, Advancement, and Development (MU-LEAD). The award is part of Ohio Governor and Miami '69 alumnus Mike Dewine's effort to bring the Science of Reading to classrooms all over the state.  more PR

MINOT, North Dakota, June 22 -- Minot State University posted the following news release: * * * Minot State earns an A+ in preparing teachers to teach reading from NCTQ Minot State University's teacher education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future elementary educators in reading instruction. The recognition comes as part of NCTQ's 2026 Teacher Prep Review, which evaluates how well teacher preparation programs equip future teachers with evidence-based reading instr more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 1 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU graduates 25 staff members in latest DAWG cohort Twenty-five Mississippi State staff members are the latest graduates of the Office of Research Development's DAWG program, a professional development initiative for those working with research grants and contracts. DAWG-short for Departmental Administrators Working Group-classes are taught by high-level MSU staff members, with topics including proposal preparation, budgeting and regulations. P more PR

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, June 22 -- Northern Essex Community College issued the following news: * * * NECC Alumna Named New Dean of Business and Professional Studies Melissa Bouse Haverhill, MA -- Northern Essex Community College is welcoming a new Dean of Business and Professional Studies. Heidi Getchell-Bastien will officially join the college in the role as of July 1. For the Amesbury attorney, the position represents a full-circle moment. Getchell-Bastien earned her associate degree in Liberal Arts from Northern Essex in 1992, before t more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on June 29, 2026: * * * NFTE Capital Region Advances Two Student Businesses to National Stage Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase competitors to represent region at National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase this fall in New York City - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the top student ventures from its Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, with two outstanding young entrepreneurs earning spots at the U.S. National Y more PR

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * NYMC Faculty Undertake Medical Missions to Improve Global Health New York Medical College (NYMC) faculty provide care, free of charge, for the professional and personal satisfaction of giving back - Over mud-packed roads in Yantalo, Peru, on motor taxis and bicycles, parents ferry their children to and from pediatric surgical care. In Lusaka, Zambia, patients line the halls of the country's largest hospital for stroke evaluation or treatment. In Puerto  more PR

POMONA, California, June 29 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference Focuses on AI in Higher Education * Faculty and staff from Cal Poly Pomona and outside universities gathered for the 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference, themed "Human at the Core: Navigating AI in Higher Education." The two-day event, June 3-4, focused on exploring the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities associated with artificial intelligence in teachin more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 22 (TNSxrep) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Old Dominion University Researchers Define AI's Role in Transportation Nationwide Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to solve real-world problems, improving efficiency, strengthening decision-making and addressing complex challenges that affect everyday life. At Old Dominion University, researchers across disciplines are applying AI to develop solutions that benefit communities and society. In Fall 2025, the University debuted Mo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Online Course Rigor * Published in the Journal of Educators Online, the literature review examines teaching, grading, course management and faculty support in online learning environments for nontraditional students. University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the publication of a new article by scholars Jennifer L. James, Ph.D., Karen Myers, DNP, and Olivia Miller, M.A., in the Journal of Educators Online. The article, "Studyin more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 2 -- Polk State College issued the following news: * * * Polk State's Early Childhood baccalaureate program partners with Early Bird kindergarten readiness initiative Polk State College's Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Program has partnered with Polk County Public Schools to deliver hands-on literacy support through the Early Bird initiative, giving incoming kindergarten students a strong start while providing future teachers with classroom experience. At Willow Oak School in Mulberry, the Early more PR

CLAREMONT, California, June 29 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Faculty in Politics, Chemistry, Biology and English Appointed to Endowed Professorships * Four faculty members have been awarded endowed professorship positions. "These donor-funded professorships are a vital resource for supporting faculty research and teaching excellence, and appointments are made to recognize exemplary scholarship and service to the College," says Brent Carbajal, interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College. The P more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Preparing students for an AI-driven future * Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of teaching, research and workforce development at Missouri S&T, with Kummer College playing a key role in preparing students to work with the technology in various ways. One example is the Kummer Colloquium course recently taught by Dr. Daniel Reardon, professor of English and technical communication and associate dean of the College o more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, July 1 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Sarah Haan Plans to Tap Into Brooklyn Law School's Tremendous Advantages as Vice Dean * Professor Sarah Haan, who teaches corporate law and is a pioneering scholar on corporate governance and democracy, will be moving her office to the dean's suite as the Law School's new vice dean, effective July 1, 2026. The role was previously held by Professor William Araiza, the Stanley A. August Professor of Law, who temporarily stepped in to fill an opening  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 2 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford faculty share expertise on fighting corruption and Biblical beasts * From fighting corruption worldwide to exploring the giants and monsters throughout religious texts, two Radford University professors shared their vast experiences and expertise in interviews recently on public radio. Tay Keong Tan, professor of political science and director of Radford's international studies and leadership studies programs, joined the "With Good Reason" pro more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Remembering Dr. Michal Wargo, Assistant Professor of Education at Geneva College Our Geneva College community mourns the passing of Assistant Professor of Education Michal Wargo, EdD, who went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2026. Wargo faithfully served Geneva College's Department of Education, where she prepared future teachers with excellence, compassion, and a deep commitment to Christ. A gifted educator in reading, literacy, and special education, she  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $66 Million for Head Start Programs in San Bernardino County The grant will support quality early learning programs for children in the Inland Empire, regardless of financial background  SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced a $66,447,189 grant award for San Bernardino County's Head Start Programs to ensure quality early education for children in the Inland Empire and set them up for academic more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Balint Says Congress Must Do More to Protect Kids Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after voting against the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, saying the bill falls short of meaningfully addressing the mental health harms fueled by Big Tech: "As a parent and former teacher, I know firsthand how deeply families worry about the impact social media is having on th more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * REP: AI training shaped by teachers * The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future innovations and more competitive proposals for ext more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) Welcomes Four New Faculty Members Roosevelt's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) is pleased to welcome four new faculty members to the school for the fall 2026 semester. Sharvin Maisuria will be the new Paralegal Studies program director, taking the place of Carrie Lausen. Before joining Roosevelt, Maisuria was the dean of academic affairs at Generations College (form more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on June 30, 2026, involving Emily Trujillo, a graduate of the School of Arts and Sciences: * * * Fulbright Recipient Takes Her Literary Research to Vienna Before Heading to Graduate School Rutgers alum Emily Trujillo traces aphasia, a language disorder, in the works of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and playwright and novelist Elfriede Jelinek By Mike Lucas Emily Trujillo's research involves the works of two famed Austrians - reason enough for the Rutgers Univers more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford's School of Education Earns Top Marks from National Council on Teacher Quality * Once again recognized among the nation's leaders in teacher preparation, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education earned an A+ rating for its undergraduate programs and an A rating for its graduate programs by the National Council on Teacher Quality's (NCTQ). The ratings reflect the school's commitment to preparing future educators in the science  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 24 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Scaling Success at APS High Schools Through cross-sector collaboration and new teacher externships, the Academies of Albuquerque initiative is bridging the gap between classroom learning and career readiness. - Albuquerque Public Schools is continuing its transformative journey to reshape the high school experience, moving from the planning phase to implementation of the "Academies of Albuquerque." Following a productive year of collaborative  more PR

LONG BEACH, California, June 29 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Seven books by CSULB faculty worth packing this summer * Summer is here, and the sound of waves rolling into the shoreline can be a beckoning call to spend a relaxing day at the beach with a good book. Anyone looking for something to read can turn to, well, The Beach. Cal State Long Beach has many writers among its faculty who share knowledge and creativity on the page. Recent works include an award-winning history of the CIA, more PR

HILLSBORO, Ohio, July 3 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release: * * * Southern State Awarded AI Grant to Expand Student Success and Workforce Innovation Southern State Community College is the corecipient of a $100,000 grant being awarded by the "Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency into College Curriculum" project through the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) AI Integration in Community Colleges Grant Program. A consortial effort between Southern State and two other community colleges more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * State budget delivers more than $180 million in priorities for Florida State University * Florida State University secured more than $180 million for nearly all of its top legislative priorities in Florida's 2026-27 state budget, including major investments in engineering, research, FSU Health, student success and campus infrastructure. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the state's $117.6 billion budget, approving dozens of Florida State initiative more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Student teacher from Illinois elected NEA Aspiring Educators Chairperson Stephanie Chavez, member of NEA Board of Directors, will mobilize future teachers to shape the direction of public education and grow our movement - DENVER -- Future teachers from across the country came together today to elect Stephanie Chavez, a student teacher from the suburbs of Chicago, to serve as the next chairperson of NEA Aspiring Educators. She  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Tanner named DEO of Teaching and Learning * Samuel Tanner writes, teaches, improvises, and now he leads. Tanner, professor of English Education, has been named Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa College of Education. His appointment takes effect July 1, 2026. Tanner succeeds Lia Plakans, professor of Multilingual Education, who has served as the DEO of Teaching an more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Teacher Education earns A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality * Shippensburg University's Teacher Education Department has earned an A+ rating for reading instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality, exemplifying the program's commitment to preparing future educators with evidence-based skills rooted in the "science of reading." For Cheryl Slattery, professor of Teacher Education, the honor r more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 2 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's Julie Baker reflects on 20 years of university service and the power of education * Before each Tennessee Tech University commencement ceremony, Julie Baker can often be found on the arena floor exchanging hugs, taking selfies and sharing conversations with graduating students. For Baker, Tech's associate provost and dean of the College of Graduate Studies, those moments are among the most rewarding parts of a care more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 1 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * National award honors Djire's excellence in research and teaching Dr. Abdoulaye Djire has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a national honor recognizing exceptional early-career faculty. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Dr. Abdoulaye Djire received the prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a national recognition that honors exceptional faculty who excel in both gr more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 2 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Kitchen workshops stress dairy's role in health The ovens in the Neva Hudiburgh Cochran Wellness Kitchen are heating up thanks to a new three-year partnership between Texas Woman's and Dairy MAX, a nonprofit dairy council. The collaboration aims to elevate evidence-based nutrition education within the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences dietetics degree track while reinforcing dairy's role in health, sustainability and food-as-medicine frameworks. Dai more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Tracy Weber appointed vice president and chief information officer at Notre Dame * Tracy Weber has been appointed vice president and chief information officer at the University of Notre Dame, effective July 1, following an extensive national search. She will lead the Office of Information Technology (OIT), one of higher education's most respected and forward-looking IT organizations, and play a key role in defining how technology can contribute to  more PR

TROY, Alabama, June 29 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY alumna earns Houston Symphony's award for excellence in music education * Eun Sung Kim, a 2005 music education graduate, received the Houston Symphony's Spec Charitable Foundation Award for Excellence in Music Education. She was honored during the symphony's annual Salute to Educators performance on March 29. Kim is a strings teacher and Magnet Coordinator for Carter Academy, which is part of the Aldine Independent School District (ISD) in Houston, Texas. Kim, more PR

TROY, Alabama, June 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University and American Village welcome educators for Teacher Institute Workshop 2026 * Troy University and American Village partnered to provide educators with a week of professional learning featuring expert-led presentations, collaborative workshops, and classroom resources designed to strengthen the teaching of American history at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, last week. Throughout the week, teachers from across the region explored the history o more PR

TROY, Alabama, June 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University and the American Village welcome educators for Experiencing America's 2026 Teacher Institute, "Manifest Destiny: Going West" * Through the Troy University and American Village partnership, the Experiencing America Initiative provided educators with a week of professional learning featuring expert-led presentations, collaborative application sessions, and classroom resources designed to strengthen our civic foundation through the teaching of American h more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Two Dartmouth Computer Scientists Win NSF CAREER Awards SouYoung Jin and Yujun Yan are pursuing AI research in two directions: Jin toward systems that sense and feel, Yan toward models that reason. Written by Matt Shipman Two Dartmouth computer scientists have won National Science Foundation CAREER awards for two different approaches to artificial intelligence. SouYoung Jin and Yujun Yan, assistant professors in the Department of Computer Science, each  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to host 5th annual teaching Black History conference LaGarrett King, conference leader and director of the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education in the Graduate School of Education, welcomes attendees to the Teaching Black History Conference.  By Vicky Santos The Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at the University at Buffalo will host the 2026 Teaching Black Histo more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society * Highlights * UCF School of Teacher Administration Director Andrea Borowczak '92 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Pre-College Engineering Education (PCEE) division. * Borowczak has dedicated more than 20 years to researching integrated STEM education and has been  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 30 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Students Reimagine Clothing Through Adaptive Design * Highlights * UCF students across disciplines partnered with patient volunteers and caregivers to design clothing that makes daily tasks easier and more accessible for people facing medical, mobility and sensory challenges. * The project transformed classroom learning into real-world solutions that empower people to live more independently, while teaching students that impactful innov more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award * The Provost's Office has announced the recipients of the 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award, recognizing faculty and staff members whose sustained contributions have strengthened the University of Connecticut and advanced its mission of service to the state and beyond. While teaching and research are often the most visible aspects of university life, service is what h more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 1 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading * UNC Pembroke's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program has received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), the organization's highest rating for preparing future elementary teachers to deliver evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. The recognition places UNCP among a  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education Long before he was teaching design, leading graduate programs and shaping research at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Jinoh Park was fascinated by something completely different: film. Growing up in South Korea, Park imagined a future behind the camera, inspired by cinematic worlds such as Jurassic Park and Titanic. He was drawn to storytelling, special effects and the more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Al-Shawaf appointed as member of the President's Teaching Scholar Program Laith Al-Shawaf, Ph.D., was recently appointed to the President's Teaching Scholar Program (PTSP), a CU initiative made up of faculty of a variety of disciplines and from all four CU campuses. The program endorses excellence in teaching by honoring faculty throughout the university who excel and embody teaching, scholarship, creative work and research with excellen more PR

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news: * * * Dr. Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell receives teaching excellence award This past spring, the Eastern Communication Association awarded Danielle Mehlman-Brightwell, PhD, the Donald H. Ecroyd & Caroline Drummond Ecroyd Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes sustained excellence in college-level teaching and a demonstrated commitment to student success through communication education. The award letter stated, "Your record of teaching e more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 3 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Making Democracy Flourish in the Classroom A Karsh Institute fellowship for K-12 educators is exploring how civic learning can prepare students for democratic life. By Natalie Ermann Russell Last August, a group of K-12 civics teachers and educators from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County gathered in a circle on the floor. They were reflecting on what they had learned during the first day of the Karsh  more PR

DENTON, Texas, June 29 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT hosts symposium on project-based and work-integrated learning * DENTON (UNT), Texas -Educators and staff from the University of North Texas and other institutions gathered at UNT to learn about project-based learning at a faculty-led symposium. "Learning That Works: Transforming Teaching for Impact through Work-Integrated and Project-Based Learning" explored how the teaching method unites classrooms, community partners and workplaces to su more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI alumnus named Rhode Island Teacher of the Year 2027 * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 29, 2026 - Those early morning University of Rhode Island rowing practices have stood Michael Cook '02 in good stead. The discipline, resilience, and determination they taught him have played a big role in his career. Now he'll use that drive for success to steer his way through the year ahead as Rhode Island's next Teacher of the Year. Cook learned of his select more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio names interim dean of College for Health, Community and Policy * Provost and Senior Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Shipley today announced the appointment of Rob Tillyer as interim dean for the College for Health, Community and Policy, effective July 1. A professor of criminology and criminal justice, Tillyer has served as the college's associate dean for student success since 2024, after previously ser more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Board of Trustees Confers Emeritus Status on Nine Retired Faculty * The UToledo Board of Trustees approved nine retired faculty members for emeritus status during its June 2026 meeting. Conferred by the Board of Trustees, emeritus status is a distinction intended to honor the outstanding service of retired faculty members. "These nine distinguished faculty members have dedicated their careers to advancing the mission of The University of Toledo," s more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA names Darden vice dean as business school's new leader A longtime professor and current vice dean of the Darden School of Business will become the first woman permanently appointed to lead the school in its 70-year history, University of Virginia officials announced Monday. Yael Grushka-Cockayne, an award-winning teacher, scholar and academic leader, will become the business school's 10th dean on Aug. 1. Grushka-Cockayne, the Landmark Comm more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire groundwater workshop offers unique insight, access * Dr. Sarah Vitale, associate professor of geology and environmental science, guided her second group of K-12 educators through a day of exercises and discussions on June 26. She explained how water moves from the earth's surface into wells, aquifers, rivers and lakes, and then showed participants how to measure water depth and determine its flow. Later, she organiz more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt mourns the death of economics professor Adugna Olani * The Vanderbilt community is mourning the death of Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics, who died June 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Olani was a revered professor and mentor who had been teaching at Vanderbilt since 2018. Olani was born in Arjo, Ethiopia, and worked as a researcher for the National Bank of Ethiopia early in his career. After earning a Ph.D. in economics from Q more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Where You Are Is Where We Begin * History and language, taught where they come alive At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in Asia, the classroom is rarely a classroom. It might be a battlefield site in Okinawa, a Japanese cultural festival, or the street outside a learner's front door. For Michelle Fukuyama, PhD, and Nanako Matsumoto, the real world isn't a supplement to learning-it's the point of departure. Both adjunct prof more PR