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At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers (10)
ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers
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Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 30 to July 2 at Cornell.
Co-hosted by the university and New York State 4-H, the annual event brought more than 200 4-H'ers to campus to learn about emerging career paths from Cornell students, faculty and researchers, and to experienc more PR
At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers (10)
ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers
By Juan Vazquez-Leddon, Paul Treadwell, Marc Ducharme, Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 30 to July 2 at Cornell.
Co-hosted by the university and New York State 4-H, the annual more PR
Bowdoin College: Summer Fellowships Include the History of History, Machine Learning Approach to Alzheimer's Research, and the Cost of AI Data Centers (10)
BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 16 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Summer Fellowships Include the History of History, a Machine Learning Approach to Alzheimer's Research, and the Cost of AI Data Centers
By Tom Porter
Bowdoin undergraduates are pursuing a wide range of funded academic projects during the break. In all, 180 students have received research fellowships this summer, many of whom are undertaking their work on campus, advised by a faculty member.
They are among the 456 polar bears who have secured funding during the br more PR
Brock School of Business Launches New Initiatives to Shape Career-Ready Leaders (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Brock School of Business Launches New Initiatives to Shape Career-Ready Leaders
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In a business landscape that demands both competence and character, Brock School of Business continues to expand experiential learning opportunities that prepare students to lead with purpose. The 2025-26 academic year marked the launch of two new initiatives designed to do just that: the Brock Impact Investment Fund and the Brock Consultancy. Together, these programs p more PR
BSN vs. ADN in Michigan: Which Degree for Your Career? (10)
OLIVET, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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BSN vs. ADN in Michigan: Which Degree for Your Career?
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Choosing between a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) isn't just about picking a degree. It's about setting the foundation for your entire nursing career. If you're wondering which path will give you the strongest start, the most opportunities and the best financial future, you're in the right place.
How Your Degree Choice Fuels Your Career Growth
Under more PR
Calvin University: How Research, Mentorship, and Faith Shaped a Future in Tech (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 14 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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How Research, Mentorship, and Faith Shaped a Future in Tech
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This fall, Ael Lee '24 will begin a master's program in computer science at Johns Hopkins University.
Graduate education was on Lee's radar when she originally arrived in the United States back in 2021 to study at Calvin University. But her path to grad school proved to be less linear than she anticipated.
A gut feeling
She describes a path shaped more by instinct than certainty: as a chil more PR
Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges
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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced that Learnvia, its nonprofit learning collaborative, will expand to military colleges, bringing AI-enabled courseware and decades of Carnegie Mellon research in learning science to the education of America's future military leaders.
The expansion will begin with Valley Forge Military College (), Pennsylvania's only military college, with ad more PR
Catholic University of America: Dean, Vice Provost and Program Leadership Appointments (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news:
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New Dean, Vice Provost and Program Leadership Appointments
In a message to the University on June 30, Aaron Dominguez, executive vice president and provost for The Catholic University of America, announced new dean appointments, vice provost changes, and new directors for the University's Cornerstone and Honors programs.
Deans: Schools of Theology and Engineering, Physics, and Computing
J. Steven Brown is now the permanent dean of the College of Engin more PR
Center for Mental Health in Entertainment Hosts Inaugural Leadership Cohort for Industry Changemakers (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Center for Mental Health in Entertainment Hosts Inaugural Leadership Cohort for Industry Changemakers
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 14, 2026) -The Center for Mental Health in Entertainment at Belmont University hosted The Collective: A Leadership Cohort Workshop for Industry Changemakers on July 13 in Nashville, in partnership with the Country Music Association (CMA). The Center, a collaboration between Belmont's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Busine more PR
India's immunization program reduced child mortality but highlights need for coordinating health, education policies (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 14 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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India's immunization program reduced child mortality but highlights need for coordinating health, education policies
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Each year, approximately 700,000 children worldwide die from diseases that vaccines could have prevented, nearly all of them in low- and middle-income countries. New research from University of Notre Dame economist Santosh Kumar Gautam finds that India's national childhood immunization program helped address this persistent global more PR
Is a BSN Worth It for RNs? Benefits, Salary and Career Growth Explained (10)
OLIVET, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Is a BSN Worth It for RNs? Benefits, Salary and Career Growth Explained
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If you're already managing assessments, IVs and shift chaos like a pro, it's natural to wonder whether earning a BSN is really worth it. You've worked hard for your RN license and already deliver excellent care under pressure. So why go back to school?
The short answer: it's absolutely worth it.
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), earning a BSN i more PR
Johnson C. Smith University: From Research to Regional Impact - Dr. Bryan Patterson Presents Sloan Foundation Research at National Cityscapes Summit (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news:
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From Research to Regional Impact: Dr. Bryan Patterson Presents Sloan Foundation Research at National Cityscapes Summit, Advancing HBCUs' Role in Clean Energy and Inclusive Innovation
JCSU-led research team delivers a featured workshop at the national economic development summit in New Orleans, presenting findings on expanding HBCU participation in the clean energy innovation economy.
By: Bryan Patterson
Johnson C. Smith University continues t more PR
KU Medical Center Academic Leader Named Provost at Kansas City University (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- Kansas City University issued the following news:
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KU Medical Center academic leader named provost at Kansas City University
By Jennifer Lindholm
Kansas City University (KCU) and the University of Kansas Medical Center announce the appointment of Abiodun E. Akinwuntan, PhD, MBA, MPH, MIH, as provost and executive vice president for Academic, Research and Clinical Affairs at KCU.
Serving as the dean and professor in the School of Health Professions at KU Medical Center since 2016, Akinwuntan has led si more PR
Media Tip Sheet: College Grads Affected by AI Hiring (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: College Grads Affected by AI Hiring
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WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026) - According to new research from Goldman Sachs, college graduates could feel the effects of AI in the near term, since adoption is moving fastest in industries like finance, management, and professional services, where they make up more than 60% of the workforce.
In addition, researchers believe AI will create new jobs to replace some of the jobs it takes away, as other emer more PR
MIT Sloan School of Management launches Evening MBA (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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MIT Sloan School of Management launches Evening MBA
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The MIT Sloan School of Management has launched a new program, the MIT Sloan Evening MBA, to expand access to the MIT Sloan MBA to those who want to earn their degree while continuing their careers. The Evening MBA, offered primarily in-person and with a cohort-based design, joins four other MBA offerings at MIT Sloan: The traditional, two-yea more PR
Psychology Careers in Michigan: Jobs and Salary Guide (10)
OLIVET, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Psychology Careers in Michigan: Jobs and Salary Guide
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A psychology degree is a practical choice for a stable career in Michigan. This field is one of the most versatile and in-demand in the state. It opens doors to meaningful work in healthcare, education, business and social services.
Whether you're drawn to counseling, research, human resources or community support, your background will equip you with skills employers actively seek.
If you're expl more PR
Registration Deadline Nears for University of the Aftermarket's Leadership 2.0 (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, July 15 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Registration Deadline Nears for University of the Aftermarket's Leadership 2.0
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Two-session program equips emerging aftermarket leaders to strengthen their organizations, navigate industry challenges and gain a lasting professional network.
Automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket professionals have limited time to register for Leadership 2.0, an immersive executive-development program offered by the University of the Aftermarket at Northwood University.
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School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs
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Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean R. Sumner, M.D., MACP, announced that Helen King, M.D., FIDSA, has been appointed as associate dean for student affairs on the Macon campus, effective June 15. A respected physician and leader in infectious diseases and internal medicine, Dr. King brings a deep commitment to medical education, student mentorship and p more PR
Troy University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Djuana Lynn Burns, Dedicated Nursing Educator (10)
TROY, Alabama, July 15 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Djuana Lynn Burns, Dedicated Nursing Educator
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The Troy University College of Health Sciences and School of Nursing are saddened by the passing of Dr. Djuana Lynn Burns, DNP, FNP-BC/FNP-C, who served as an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. Dr. Burns passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 61.
"Dr. Burns' personal and professional impact on her colleagues and students will continue for many years. She embrac more PR
University of Evansville Announces Final Total of Historic FORWARD Campaign: $133,300,829 (10)
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 13 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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University of Evansville Announces Final Total of Historic FORWARD Campaign: $133,300,829
The University of Evansville (UE) has completed and officially closed its historic FORWARD Campaign, with donors generously providing $133,300,829 in philanthropic support to expand scholarship support, strengthen academic and community programming, invest in faculty and teaching, enhance learning and athletic facilities, and support the student experience.
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University of Miami: Nutrition Lessons for the Digital Age (10)
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 13 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Nutrition lessons for the digital age
Sophomore Mason Margolis and lecturer Michelina Witte developed a digital health literacy workshop that teaches young consumers to identify nutrition misinformation and make more informed health decisions.
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, jnt38@miami.edu
When Mason Margolis was in high school, he recalls drinking protein shakes and eating extra meat after his workouts because he thought it was the best way to gain musc more PR
Veterinarians upskill with musculoskeletal ultrasounds (10)
ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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Veterinarians upskill with musculoskeletal ultrasounds
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Head bent over the anatomical specimen of a leg, Dr. Margret Lenfest cross-checked what she was seeing with ultrasound readouts while talking with colleagues about their training.
"As residents at Cornell, we kept saying, we're here, we're doing this useful training, and more people should have this skillset," Lenfest said.
It was wishful thinking back then, but now that more PR
VFIC Launches Presidential Scholars Program to Cultivate the Next Generation of Values-Based Leaders (10)
HAMPTON, Virginia, July 15 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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VFIC Launches Presidential Scholars Program to Cultivate the Next Generation of Values-Based Leaders
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Richmond, VA. (July 14, 2026 ) The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) announces the launch of the VFIC Presidential Scholars Program, a new statewide initiative designed to develop the next generation of values-based leaders across Virginia's independent colleges and universities. In its inaugural year, the program recognizes one exceptional more PR
Where Do Music Therapists Work? (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Where Do Music Therapists Work?
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A look at careers in music therapy in various settings
Music therapists work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, mental health clinics, nursing homes, hospice programs, memory care facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, private practices and community organizations. They can also be found in less traditional settings, including correctional facilities and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Music t more PR
Your Guide to Nursing Degrees in Michigan: Careers and Salaries (10)
OLIVET, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Your Guide to Nursing Degrees in Michigan: Careers and Salaries
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Choosing a career path takes careful thought, especially when you're investing your time and money into education. If you're considering nursing, you're looking at one of the state's most stable and rewarding fields. Healthcare continues to grow across the state, creating steady demand for skilled nurses.
Pursuing a nursing degree in Michigan opens up various career opportunities and sala more PR
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