IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * A new chapter for Classics and Religious Studies in CLAS * This coming academic year, the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is bringing together two departments that have long helped students understand the ancient world and its lasting influence. The ne w Department of Classics and Religious Studies combines academic programs whose faculty have collaborated for years through shared teaching, resea more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 6 -- The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists issued the following news release: * * * AAPS Salary Survey Shows 1.4% Decrease in Base Salary in United States Yet Average Total Compensation Higher Due to Supplemental Income - The mean annual base salary of those employed full time in the pharmaceutical sciences in the United States as of January 1, 2026, was $189,200--a 1.4% decrease from last year, according to respondents of the 2026 annual AAPS Salary Survey. In comparison, U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * AAUP, Texas AAUP-AFT Seek Preliminary Injunction to Block Texas Tech's Unconstitutional Classroom Censorship Policies * Today, plaintiffs in the lawsuit Texas AAUP-AFT, et al. v. Creighton, et al., which challenges Texas Tech University System's censorship directives, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. The motion asks the court to immediately halt enforcement of university policies that restrict faculty teaching more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 16 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * ABCA Honors Tom Succow with 2027 Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award Longtime Arizona coach and educator Tom Succow has been selected as the recipient of the 2027 ABCA Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award, recognizing a career marked by leadership, integrity and service to student-athletes at the high school, collegiate and international levels. Succow will be formally recognized during the 83rd annual ABCA Convention, which  more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * After decade-plus leading MTSU School of Nursing, Sauls returns to classroom * By Davis Seal MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -After leading Middle Tennessee State University's School of Nursing since 2013, Jenny Sauls will step down as director on July 31 and return to the nursing faculty. Bethany Rhoten, a professor of nursing at Vanderbilt University, will become director on Aug. 1. Sauls' connection to MTSU predates her career by decades. She f more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 -- The American Musicological Society issued the following news: * * * Bradley Strauchen-Scherer Appointed Director-at-Large The AMS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Strauchen-Scherer to the role of Director-at-Large. She will serve as Director-at-Large on the AMS Board of Directors from November 2026 through October 2029. Dr. Bradley Strauchen-Scherer is Curator in the Department of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she led the renovation of the five permanent more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17 -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: * * * 2026 ASHS Fellows The American Society for Horticultural Science is pleased to announce the 2026 Class of Fellows of the Society. Election as a Fellow of the Society is the highest honor that ASHS can bestow on its members, in recognition of truly outstanding contributions to horticulture and the Society. Jinhe Bai - USDA/ARS, Horticultural Research Lab Dr. Bai's research focuses on preserving the post- harvest quality o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- American University issued the following Q&A on July 16, 2026, involving economist Jon D. Wisman: * * * AU Economist Jon D. Wisman Discusses His New Book, Why We Must Work In this interview, Wisman shares his perspectives on meaningful work, workplace democracy, economic security, and the future of employment By Patty Housman What makes work meaningful? In his new book, Why We Must Work: Economic Freedom, Fulfilling Work, and Workplace Democracy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2026), American University economist Jon D. Wisman  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: * * * APS Supply My Class Program Helps Teachers Bring Big Ideas to Life A few new classroom supplies can go a long way. They can turn a math lesson into a hands-on activity, help students see a concept click in real-time and give teachers more ways to bring learning to life. That is the idea behind Arizona Public Service's (APS) Supply My Class program, which helps K-12 public school and public charter school teachers within the utility's service territory p more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop * WHAT: Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K-12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implement the lessons and activities they learn during t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 18 -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: * * * ASHS Announces the 2026 Professional Achievement Awards The American Society for Horticultural Science is delighted to announce the following winners of the Professional Achievement Awards. These distinguished awardees will be honored at the Society's 2026 Conference in Dallas, Texas. The ASHS Esmaeil and Bahar Fallahi Award for Integrity and Professionalism This award recognizes professional horticulturists of any disci more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 13 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana expands global opportunities with Uppsala University partnership * Augustana College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uppsala University, gaining the rare distinction for an undergraduate U.S. institution to have a formal academic partnership with the Swedish institution. The agreement strengthens a longstanding relationship between Augustana and Uppsala University's Domain of Humanities and Social Sciences. The partnership establis more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders * Dr. John McConnell, dean of APSU's Eriksson College of Education, during a signing ceremony for the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. John McConnell, dean of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national nonprofit organizat more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, July 16 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * BHSU Foundation Announces Scholarship Honoring Legacy of Educators Shirley and Deanna Ridgway * The Black Hills State University Foundation is excited to announce a new endowed scholarship established by Barbara Ridgway in memory of her sisters-in-law, Shirley and Deanna Ridgway, two educators whose lives were dedicated to teaching and serving their communities. The Shirley and Deanna Ridgway Memorial Scholarship will support BHSU students pu more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 16 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Building Our Future, Preserving Our Legacy * Dear Thorobred Family, For generations, an enduring motto has greeted everyone who passed by or entered George Washington Carver Hall: "Enter to Learn, Go Out to Serve." Those words have long expressed the heart of Kentucky State University. They remind us that education is not an end in itself. It prepares us to discover, lead, innovate, and use what we learn in service to others. Named for pioneer more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, July 14 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Buron to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellow * The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that Bill Buron, Ph.D., APRN-CNP, FNP/GNP-BC, has been selected for induction as a 2026 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the nursing profession. Induction into the academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader's career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 7 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA becomes first campus in the nation to receive NACE Curriculum Endorsement Cal State LA is the first college campus in the nation to achieve the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Curriculum Endorsement, recognizing the university's innovative approach to integrating career readiness into the academic experience. "Being the first campus to achieve the NACE Curriculum Endorsement is a tremendous honor and af more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Irredeemable Zinn: Howard Zinn's miseducation of America To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the Zinn Education Project aims to teach only the nation's sins, none of its greatness, and to prevent our students from becoming proud of what we have and what we have accomplished. - America turns 250 this year. It should be a moment of pride and reflection on what we have built, the sacrifices that built more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges * 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

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Foundation To Give $2.3 Million to Smithsonian in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary Donation Brings Hands-On STEM Learning Resources to 40 Communities Across America - In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian received a donation of $2.3 million from the Caterpillar Foundation to produce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming and resources for 40 communities in 21 states over the n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Fiji's Early Childhood Leaders During ECE Week * Foundations Together: Strengthening Early Childhood Education Across Fiji As Fiji recently wrapped up its annual Early Childhood Education (ECE) Week celebrations, Childhood Education International (CE International) is excited to highlight educators and institutions there working every day to strengthen opportunities for young children a nd their families. Images  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * How Policymakers Can Scale CTE To Meet Workforce Demands Public interest in career and technical education (CTE) is surging, driven by mounting labor shortages in high-demand fields and anxieties over the future impact of artificial intelligence. Between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, K-12 enrollment in CTE programs increased by 10 percent. Still, federal support remains in decline. New analysis from the Center for Americ more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, July 15 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start celebrates 40 graduates * SULPHUR, Okla. -More than three dozen Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start students celebrated their graduation May 21 as a jubilant crowd of parents, friends and family members cheered them on in the Anoli' Theater at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Chickasaw Nation Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby and Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Education Nath more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Christopher Blesso Named Interim Department Head of Nutritional Sciences * Christopher Blesso '12 (CAHNR), associate professor of nutritional sciences, has been named interim department head for the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), effective August 2026. "Dr. Blesso's commitment to excellence across teaching, research, and community engagement has made him a valued leader wit more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 15 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Reaches New Missionary Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history. Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This historic missionary force comprises young teaching and service missionaries and senior mi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Lab Schools are open for enrollment * City Colleges of Chicago offers high-quality Child Development Laboratory Schools at five campuses, open to the public. CHICAGO- (July 13, 2026) - As education systems across the country seek more effective, research-driven approaches to early childhood development, Laboratory (Lab) schools have emerged as a cornerstone for shaping young learners. City Colleges of Chicago offers Child Devel more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson alumnus talks math education ahead of PBS show's second season premiere * Caroline Farkas M '19 is far too modest to call herself an innovator, but it's hard to argue the title given the facts. While teaching fourth-grade math during COVID after becoming a parent, she noticed a lack of quality math content designed for kids that could be delivered remotely. She researched what makes educational media effective for kids, drawing on engagement an more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, July 8 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * College Selects Noah Kellum as New Campus Minister Wilmington College named Earlham School of Religion graduate Noah Kellum as its next campus minister following a national search. He will succeed Nancy McCormick, who retired in June after serving the campus community for 10 years in that capacity. Sigrid Solomon, vice president/chief student affairs officer, led the search to fill the mission-related position. She said the search committee and others involved w more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New course examines engineering challenges, opportunities in women's health * When Cornell students enroll in Biomedical Engineering for Women's Health this fall, they will explore a question that has too often been overlooked in medicine and engineering: What happens when technologies are designed without fully accounting for female biology? Developed by Kayla Wolf, assistant professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, BME 4420/6420 introduces  more PR

POTSDAM, New York, July 14 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Christina Pizzino-Catalano '06 with Music Teaching Award * Christina Pizzino-Catalano '06 (left) of Glenville, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2026 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. She is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) at Reunion 2026 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following States Weekly news wrap up on July 15, 2026, by Aryan D'Rozario, associate fellow for the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics: * * * Big News: Gujarat unveils a Data Center Policy 2026-29; Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026; Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy 2026; Assam introduces Draft Assam Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Karnataka introduces a Permanent Resident Certifica more PR

SEASIDE, California, July 13 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * CSUMB offers new major: Interdisciplinary studies * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay is adding another bachelor's degree to its offerings this fall. Interdisciplinary studies, a new program in the College of Education, is being overseen by Scott Waltz, a professor and chair of the Liberal Studies department. Waltz said the recently approved major has been several years in the making and is targeted, in part, at stude more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 14 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Deaf Education Alumna Named Region's Top Teacher * A Kent State University alumna has been named one of Ohio's top educators. Rachel Johnson, who graduated from Kent State's deaf education program in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in education, was named the State Board of Education's Teacher of the Year for District 10, which includes Summit County and portions of Cuyahoga and Geauga counties. She is one of 11 teachers recognized across the state, and four of th more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 15 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact * Cindy Martinez, ED.D., dean of the College of Education at Western New Mexico University and director of the NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, was recently named an Impact Academy Fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact. Martinez joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator prepara more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 16 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Dean Selected for National Fellowship to Strengthen Educator Preparation * Galloway, N.J. - David Fuentes, dean of the Stockton University School of Education, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Fuentes, who started his role at Stockton on April 6, joins a cohort of 24 leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Department of Animal Science faculty and students earn national honors * Faculty and students from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science earned national recognition at the 79th Reciprocal Meat Conference, RMC. The conference was hosted by the American Meat Science Association, AMSA, June 21-24 in Amarillo. The RMC is the premier  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 14 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Distinguished business leader, devoted alumna Libby Connolly Alexander named chair-elect of Board of Tulane * Libby Connolly Alexander, a Tulane graduate, distinguished business leader, philanthropist and longtime university supporter, has been named chair-elect of the Board of Tulane, the university's governing body. Alexander's term will begin July 1, 2027, following the conclusion of the successful three-year term of current chair David M. Mussa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * The Doolittle Leadership Center Is Building Better Leaders Worldwide * For Dr. Patrick Donley, "Building Better Leaders" is a mission that has taken him across the world. As director of the Doolittle Leadership Center (DLC), Donley has stood in front of classrooms from Germany to South Korea-and all across the United States, teaching leadership skills to seasoned professionals and those stepping into pos more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 10 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Educators enhance knowledge, build tool kits, camaraderie at summer camp * A teacher. A classroom paraprofessional. A principal. A school district administrator. The four were among the close to 100 educators, including counselors and social workers, who came to the NIU College of Education to attend the Summer Camp for Responsive Education. Eunice Matos has taught sixth-grade for most of her nearly two decades in School District U-46, most recent more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act - A Primer:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Title II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders Title II includes programs centered on teachers, school leaders (e.g., principals), literacy, and American history and civics education. Programs focused on teachers  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Elizabethton High Students Investigate Cold Cases * A classroom in East Tennessee is the setting of a new true crime docuseries, "Murder 101" on Amazon Prime, and the students are the stars. According to Knox News, the series follows teacher Alex Campbell's Elizabethton High School sociology class as students try to solve the "Redhead Murders." The unsolved murders date back to the late 1970s. Many of the victims  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Examining the important and changing landscape of children's media * People who saw "Toy Story" in theaters as children in 1995 may now be taking their own kids to see "Toy Story 5," a movie that deals with themes of technology, making friends and fitting in, and feelings of obsolescence. But beyond this movie, what is the role of children's media in child development? What are the impacts of media at different ages? How does public poli more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 14 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty * Lander University celebrates the faculty members whose dedication extends far beyond the classroom, shaping student success, advancing knowledge and strengthening the campus community. Through its annual faculty awards, the University recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service -honoring educators whose commitment enriches the academic experience and reflects the highest  more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at SEMO In the Department of Anthropology, History and Political Science, faculty are actively researching the issues shaping communities across Missouri and the nation, from property rights and flood mitigation to artificial intelligence in classrooms and the future of civic engagement. Their work not only contributes to broader conversations, but also  more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, July 18 -- Wayland Baptist University issued the following news: * * * Faught begins leadership role at Wayland's San Antonio campus Phillip L Hamilton Dr. Jerry Faught II has begun serving as executive director and campus dean of Wayland Baptist University's San Antonio campus, bringing extensive experience in higher education, ministry and external campus leadership to the position. Dr. Faught succeeds Dr. Glenn Simmons, who retired June 30 after leading the San Antonio campus. In addition to overseeing Wayland's operat more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 17 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following commentary on July 16, 2026, by Michael Grafals, associate teaching professor in the Department of English and the director of the film studies certificate program: * * * Why does 'The Odyssey' still resonate three millennia later? Nearly 3,000 years after it was composed, Homer's The Odyssey continues to inspire readers, artists and filmmakers because it asks enduring questions: What does it mean to come  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Five students selected to engage in global research and teaching opportunities * For five UT San Antonio students, significant investment in their research and career ambitions will open doors to new opportunities across the world. As finalists of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the students will receive support to conduct research and work in countries across the globe during the 2026-2027 academic year. This matches an all-time high f more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 16 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * From Behind the Scenes to the Front of the Classroom: Joe Morris Finds His Calling as an Adjunct Instructor * When Joe Morris first joined Ivy Tech Community College in 2009, he never imagined he would one day stand at the front of a classroom. His career was behind the scenes, supporting college leadership, coordinating workforce initiatives, and serving in administrative roles. Teaching simply wasn't part of the plan. "I never even considered more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, July 13 -- Georgia Gwinnett College posted the following news: * * * Filling a special need * Rising Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) senior Fatoumata Bah didn't choose special education by chance-it became her calling through family, experience and a deep belief that every child can succeed. "The first time I stepped into the classroom, I fell in love. Teaching is a calling for me," she said. "My father was a teacher, and I saw the positive impact he had on his students." The mother of three, whose children range  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Estes, Ward To State Board For Educator Certification * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Cassidy Estes and Kathy Ward to the State Board for Educator Certification for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029 and February 1, 2031, respectively. The board oversees certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public-school educators. Cassidy Estes of Amarillo is an educator at Amarillo Independent School Di more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Hall To Texas Commission On Licensing And Regulation * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jana Hall to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031. The commission is the governing body for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation which is the primary state agency responsible for the oversight of businesses, industries, general trades, and occupations that are regulated b more PR

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 18 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on July 17, 2026, by clean energy specialist Lyla Hollis: * * * Speak Up for responsibly sited solar at the Wexford planning commission meeting July 27 With the proposed Wexford solar project Shipyard Solar gaining attention in northern Michigan, I want to share Groundwork's stance on this proposed project--and how you can get involved in the process. First, A brief background on the project. As you've probably read via Facebook  more PR

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Grove City recognized as College of Distinction * Grove City College is a 2026-27 College of Distinction, recognized for its overall excellence, Christian character, standout education, business, and engineering programs, career services, and support of international students. Colleges of Distinction, an online college search resource, draws on in-depth research to highlight schools that exemplify the Four Distinctions: engaged students, g more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 7 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release: * * * HMH Welcomes The Reading League's Review of Into Reading Learning company HMH today welcomed The Reading League's recent review of HMH Into Reading, Version 3 (2025), which gave the program many scores of 1--the strongest evidence of alignment with the science of reading under The Reading League's rubric--in overall design and delivery practices. This review highlights HMH Into Reading's strong fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 14, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, today the full Committee is holding a hearing titled by my colleagues, 'Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.' The three schools appearing before the Committee today were initially asked to r more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, July 18 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Huntington University Hires Dr. Aaron Wilkinson as Chair of Department of Business and Economics Wilkinson selected to lead undergraduate and graduate programs in business and economics - Huntington University has selected Dr. Aaron Wilkinson as its new chair of the Department of Business and Economics, directing the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Wilkinson brings a distinctive blend of academic leadership, administrati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: UNI President Joins Hinson to Highlight Bipartisan Bill Supporting Future Teachers * Washington, D.C. -During her weekly press call, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) was joined by University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook to discuss bipartisan legislation she introduced to modernize the TEACH Grant Program, making it easier for future teachers to afford college while ensuring proper guardrails for grant dollars. Rep. Hinson has met more PR

BRIGHTON, England, July 17 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * IDS response to FCDO Annual Report 2025-26 * The publication of the UK government's FCDO annual report 2025-26 reveals the Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA support per country per year, up to 2028-29. "Lays bare th more PR

BRIGHTON, England, July 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Implementing Burnham's 'Manchesterism': Four ideas to reduce inequality * The UK's incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, set out his vision for the country in a speech last month, with clear domestic policy aims around decentralising power,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news: * * * Inclusion Insights: Building More Inclusive Classrooms in Papua New Guinea Through Play-Based Learning * Inclusion Insights Building More Inclusive Classrooms in Papua New Guinea Through Play-Based Learning Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive alongside their peers. Yet for many children with disabilities in Papua New Guinea, barriers such as limited specialist services, geographic isolation, and the more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, July 17 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Conway receives Sidney Kobre Award for Lifetime Achievement Professor Emeritus Mike Conway received the 2026 Sidney Kobre Award for Lifetime Achievement by the American Journalism Historians Association Service Awards Committee. Conway will be formally recognized at the AJHA's 45th annual convention Nov. 5-7 at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina. Conway received almost 40 references in his nomination packet. Letters support more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, July 14 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Katherine Wills earns Professor Emerita designation Indiana University Columbus is proud to announce the appointment of Katherine Wills as Professor Emerita of English, an honor recognizing her distinguished service and lasting impact to the campus community. - "Dr. Wills' career reflects sustained achievement, national and international professional recognition, and meaningful contributions to the academic and civic mission of Indiana Univers more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 17 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University's Dr. Christine Hardigree Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Dr. Christine Hardigree, chair of the Education Department at Iona University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Hardigree joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all studen more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 17 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State's Dr. Candice Byers Named Global Teacher Education Fellow * National fellowship will support the integration of global perspectives into teacher preparation at Jax State. By Brett Buckner Dr. Candice Byers, assistant professor in Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies, has been selected as a Longview Foundation Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellow, a national professional development program  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * July staff recognition for dedicated years of service * This monthly feature celebrates Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue's reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue. Congratulations to the following individuals who  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Ashley Bradley * MACOMB, IL -Meet Ashley Bradley, a Special Education graduate who now teaches at Pikeland School District. Bradley was already serving as a paraprofessional in the district when she returned to Western Illinois University to earn her Special Education degree. She began teaching in her own classroom two years before graduating, making the transition into a full-time teaching role a natural fit for both her and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Announces Bipartisan Effort to Increase Male Educators and Mentors Bills strengthen paid teaching opportunities and national service programs to recruit more men - Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly introduced a two-bill package-the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Act -to expand pathways for Americans to serve as teachers, mentors, and volunteers. The bills bolster paid teaching opportunities and national servic more PR

KEUKA PARK, New York, July 9 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: * * * Keuka College Earns 12th Straight College of Distinction Honors The College is recognized for its commitment to engaged learning, academic excellence, and career preparation. - Keuka College has once again been recognized nationally for its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education, earning designation as a 2026-27 College of Distinction. In addition to the overall honor - which was received for the 12th successive year - the Colle more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award for work on reliable healthcare AI * LAWRENCE -Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, from search engines to classrooms. But in healthcare, where decisions affect human lives, the stakes are much higher. To help doctors safely trust these tools, Zijun Yao, assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science at the University of Kansas, is developing a more reliable fram more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Leading the Way in Sensory Inclusion * This spring, the School of Education launched a partnership with KultureCity, the world's leading nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility. As a result, 100% of students, faculty and staff now receive sensory-inclusive training, making Samford the first university to reach this level of preparation. The initiative ensures that graduates enter their professions with a shared understanding of how to recognize  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 7 -- Learning Forward issued the following commentary by Sharron Helmke, senior vice president of professional services: * * * Coaches can go deeper to support hesitant teachers Effective coaching requires a true partnership. Some teachers are slow to warm up to coaching and others offer reasons why they do not wish to engage. To reach all teachers, coaches need a variety of ways to invite them into a productive coaching partnership focused on solving their problems of practice. In a previous blog, I offered ideas for sta more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 16 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University faculty member helps shape the future of medical microbiology education * Samina Akbar, Ph.D., an associate professor at Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a co-author of a newly published paper updating the core microbiology knowledge medical students should master before beginning clinical training. The article, "Revised Microbiology Core Knowledge Objectives for Modern Undergraduate Medical Educ more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 14 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being provided to teachers through a digital wallet plat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Kids are Being Seriously Burned by Viral "Microwaved Squishy Toy" Trend * A dangerous social media trend involving gel-filled sensory toys like NeeDoh is sending children to emergency departments with painful burns, and pediatric experts are urging families to act before more kids get hurt. Children are microwaving the popular squishy toys after seeing videos online that claim heating them makes them softer. Instead, the toys can explode, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Wesley Barker appointed interim dean of College of Professional Advancement * Dr. Wesley Barker, chair and professor of liberal studies, has been appointed interim dean of the College of Professional Advancement, announced Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Lisa Murphey Lundquist. In making the announcement, Dr. Lundquist described Dr. Barker as a visionary leader whose ability to build community, inspire innovation, and support  more PR

WEST PLAINS, Missouri, July 16 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release: * * * World Wars and the Ozarks, topic of fourth installment of OHRC Conversation Series - Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks In addition to teaching history on campus, Dr. McCollom is actively involved in preserving Ozarks history - World Wars and the Ozarks is the topic for the fourth installment of "Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks" conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this ev more PR

MARSHALL, Missouri, July 6 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news: * * * Missouri Valley College Appoints Director of Marketing and Communications Missouri Valley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kassie Nickel as its new Director of Marketing and Communications. Nickel brings a diverse background in marketing, communications, education, and technology operations. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a master's degree in Marketing and has built her career on creating meaningful connections,  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou veterinarians give young racehorse a second chance After discovering an extremely rare cyst in the horse's windpipe, Mizzou experts successfully treated the condition, work that may help other veterinarians identify similar cases in the future. - Beso was born to run -- and veterinarians at the University of Missouri made sure she could. When the young racehorse from Rolla, Missouri, began struggling with noisy breathing and t more PR

PALOS HILLS, Illinois, July 13 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * Moraine Valley professor named 2026 HI-TEC Educator of the Year Dr. Kristine Christensen, professor of Computer Information Systems and director of Faculty Development at Moraine Valley Community College, was named the 2026 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) Educator of the Year. Supported by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Technological Education program, HI-TEC is a national conference where secondary and p more PR

BRIGHTON, England, July 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * MPhil class of 2006 reunites at IDS to reflect on a changing world * On 10 July, alumni from the IDS MPhil in Development Studies class of 2006 (MP28) gathered in Brighton for a 20-year reunion to reconnect with classmates and reflect on the  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 17 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T to Host Statewide Economics and Personal Finance Institute for Educators * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 17, 2026) - The Department of Economics in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the North Carolina Council on Economic Education's (NCCEE) Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) Institute, scheduled for Monday, July  more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 16 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Nation's Fastest University Supercomputer Opens New Doors for Tarleton State Research * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University researchers, faculty and students now have access to the nation's fastest university supercomputer, courtesy of The Texas A&M System. The A&M System's new VISION supercomputer is the most powerful university supercomputer in the United States, according to the June 2026 TOP500 list, which ranks the 500 most powerful  more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede: * * * National pupil projections provide opportunity to reduce class sizes Commenting on the Government's new projections for the change in pupil numbers, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "Falling pupil numbers provide a precious opportunity for the government to evolve towards smaller, more inclusive classes, meaningfully improving education for children and school staff alike.  more PR

LONDON, England, July 18 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede: * * * Oak National Academy funding increase Commenting on the announcement of increased annual funding for Oak National Academy, to pound sterling22.8 million for 2026/27, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "The government cannot plead poverty and shortchange schools on funding the pay offer to teachers, when projects like Oak continue to be kept alive. "This is another example of more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Denounces Continued Efforts to Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (July 17, 2026)-This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce advanced to the full House floor a package of bills that would codify the Administration's intent to dismantle the core functions of the U.S. Department of Education. National PTA President Dr. Bill Datema  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Support of Grad Students' Legal Challenge to Being Forced to Fund Radical Campus Union * Amicus brief at Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals argues NLRB coercion over bargaining means mandatory union dues requirement violates First Amendment Chicago, IL (July 16, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Seve more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Chemist Receives Krupshaw Award, Inducted as Washington Academy of Sciences Fellow U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Chemist Darryl Boyd, Ph.D., received the Washington Academy of Sciences Krupshaw Award for Non-Traditional Teaching during an awards ceremony held at the Center for Naval Analysis in Arlington, Virginia, May 7. The Washington Academy of Sciences gives awards annually to scientists to recognize scientific work of me more PR

LONDON, England, July 18 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release: * * * NEU snap poll confirms teachers are ready to take action on pay and funding In an online snap poll, conducted this week, teacher members of the National Education Union who work in maintained schools in England were asked their views of the government's plan to only partially fund the pay offer of 3.5 per cent for 2026/27 and 3 per cent for 2027/28. NEU pressure to date has resulted in the government shifting ground, from an unfunded to partial more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW CLIP: Ramaswamy Claims Black Americans Were Better Off in the 1960s During Jim Crow * Columbus, Ohio - In an unearthed clip, Vivek Ramaswamy claimed that Black Americans were better off in the 1960s during Jim Crow, called affirmative action a "cancer on our national soul" and claimed it was "a form of psychological slavery." WATCH THE CLIP HERE: Ramaswamy: "Supposed aid from Lyndon Johnson's Great Society that actually rolled back some of the bene more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 13 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * New Fund to Aid Education, Health Students in Need * Students in the Arkansas Tech University College of Education and Health have a new resource when they need financial assistance related to their degree pursuit. The Friends of United Commercial Travelers Education Fund has been established through the ATU Foundation. It will provide eligible ATU students with funds to defray the costs of experiential learning opportunities, testing, fingerprint more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 10 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU Summer Camp for Responsive Education explores state standards * Graham, Gabel, Cole and Patterson halls came alive the week of June 8 to welcome and host NIU's Summer Camp for Responsive Education. The eighth edition of the camp focused on the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education in March 2021 as "research-based best practices for closing achievement gaps." Examining pedagogies a more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, July 17 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * RPDC announces 2026-27 Regional Teachers of the Year The Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) at Northwest Missouri State University has announced two area teachers as its Regional Teachers of the Year. This year's honorees are Melanie Vulgamott, a sixth-grade English language arts teacher in the Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District, and Victoria Turner, a seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics teacher in the St. Joseph  more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Names Dr. Steve Maier Vice President for Academic Affairs Northwestern Oklahoma State University is pleased to name Dr. Steve Maier as the new vice president for academic affairs. Maier most recently served as dean of faculty, a position he has held since 2022. Before becoming dean, he served as chair of the department of natural science for 12 years and was promoted through the ranks, teaching physics for 24 years. "Dr.  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 16 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news on July 15, 2026: * * * How Gen Z Is Redefining Healthcare, and Why It Matters Now Healthcare leaders face a clear shift in patient expectations. Gen Z is influencing how people access care, choose providers, and define a good experience. At NRC Health's Human Understanding Beyond | HUB26 conference, held September 2-4 in Nashville, Tennessee, a featured mainstage session will focus on what this shift means and what leader more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 8 (TNSxrep) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Nutritional and mental health in young children is focus of MSUCOM global research Imagine being an impoverished child whose primary food source is cassava, a woody root vegetable that is toxic if not prepared properly. In some Sub-Saharan African countries families must grow cassava, gather their own firewood for cooking and retrieve water sometimes at a great distance. But they must also make a paste of t more PR

SEASIDE, California, July 16 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Osher course catalog available July 24 * By Mark Muckenfuss Michele Crompton is in the business of showing people it's never too late to learn. Crompton is the manager of Cal State Monterey Bay's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a nationwide program that promotes ongoing education for those in or approaching retirement. The fall course catalog becomes available July 24, and, as usual, there is a wide variety of academic,  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Outdoor skills courses popularity on the rise * Wilderness shows featuring life off the grid in remote parts of Montana or Alaska, living in harsh conditions below zero, have been popular to the point of having genre-specific channels, and may have a role in the increased interest in outdoors skills classes here in Iowa. Public interest in homesteading-type skills courses like learning about wild edibles, gardening, backyard chic more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 12 [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: * * * Pennsylvania's New Budget Bets Big on the Basics: Funding, Teachers, and Literacy * Teach Plus PA Applauds State Budget That Boosts Adequacy Funding, Literacy, and the Educator Workforce Harrisburg, PA, July 12, 2026-Teach Plus Pennsylvania today issued the following statement in response to the state b more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 17 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Pete Heidepriem Joins Knudson School of Law as Professor of Indian Law * The University of South Dakota's Knudson School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Heidepriem, J.D., as the new associate professor of Indian Law. "I'm thrilled to join the community at USD Knudson School of Law," said Heidepriem. "The people I've met have been welcoming and the keen sense of collegiality stuck with me. It seems like the ideal envir more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Projects for Peace recipient brings learning to Mumbai neighborhood * 'I can be more impactful in a place that doesn't have a lot' In Kamathipura, the streets are congested and noisy. This neighborhood in Mumbai, India, is one of the largest and oldest red-light districts in all of Asia. Toral Banerjee '28, a computer science and mathematics major, grew up in Mumbai and is well aware of the marginalization of people in Kamathipura. Inspired to support more PR

LONDON, England, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Radical reform of resident doctor training required to reduce prescribing errors, UK parliamentarians told * Taylor & Francis news 15th July 2026 Taylor & Francis policy briefing at Sense about Science Evidence Week highlights positive impact of feedback in education programs Professor Rakesh Patel (left) briefs Baroness Grey-Thompson on his research.credit: Sense about Science A cost-effective trai more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Steven Gassenberger: * * * Louisianians were right to reject a constitutional amendment to raise teacher pay. Now, a new state task force should finish the job. Amendment 3 was sold to voters as a teacher pay raise and a pension fix. It was neither. - Louisiana voters soundly rejected all five constitutional amendments on the May 16 ballot, including, for the second time, a scheme to liquidate roughly $2 billion from three education more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Slams GOP Efforts to Shut Down the Department of Education; Cut Funding From Michigan Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens blasted Trump and Republican efforts to shut down the Department of Education and cut funding from vital programs that support Michigan families. At a House hearing, Stevens railed against the efforts, highlighting the challenges Michigan teachers and students are alre more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 18 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: * * * Rhodes Named Among Forbes' Top Colleges, Earns High Marks on Financial Report Card Rhodes College is among the 500 colleges in America that shine, according to Forbes, which recently released its "America's Top Colleges List." Forbes' annual list showcases colleges that produce "successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt." Rhodes also made Forbes' College Financial Grades assessment released in May. more PR

BRIGHTON, England, July 15 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Shaping a new narrative for pastoralism and development * This year is the UN's International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) and to mark it, a new blog series from the PASTRES project, hosted by IDS, shares insights on the im more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 16 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Six LU graduates named among Nederland ISD Teachers of the Year By April Thompson Six Lamar University (LU) graduates have been recognized among Nederland Independent School District's 2026-27 Teachers of the Year honorees, highlighting the university's impact on educator preparation across Southeast Texas. Nederland ISD recently announced its campus and district-level Teachers of the Year, with five of the seven honorees earning degrees from Lamar University. A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Announces Bipartisan Effort to Increase Male Educators and Mentors * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) -Today, Washington Congressman Adam Smith introduced a two-bill package-the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Act -to expand pathways for Americans to serve as teachers, mentors, and volunteers. The bills bolster paid teaching opportunities and national service programs to boost recruitment, with a focus on in more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Strengthening ISU PA Studies: Faculty Advance Leadership and Education with Advanced Degrees * Four faculty members from the Idaho State University Physician Assistant Studies Program graduated on June 5 with their Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degrees from the College of Idaho. This milestone highlights the unique public-private partnership between Idaho State University and the College of Idaho. The two institutions originally partnered to expand ISU more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 11 Students, Alumni Receive 2026 Fulbright Awards The University's newest Fulbright cohort spans four continents and aims to build bridges through research and teaching. Kelly Homan Rodoski Eleven Syracuse University students and alumni have been selected as 2026 recipients of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, with three additional students named as alternates. The prestigious program, which funds English teaching assistantships and study/research gran more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: * * * TDEC Names Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Recipients 2026 Marks the 40th year for program that recognizes a commitment to preserving Tennessee's natural resources - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) as the recipients of the 2026 Governor's Environmental Stewa more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Teaching, Research and Resilience in Ukraine * Andrew Misura '13/M.B.A. '23, director of Media and Marketing Strategy in the Division of University Relations, recently returned from an impactful volunteer experience: teaching English to students at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv, Ukraine. This trip marked Misura's third summer of teaching, inspired by his familial connection to Ukrainian culture, interest in aid and volunteer opportu more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 17 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Constructing better teaching methods A new teaching method introduced by a Texas A&M biomedical engineering faculty member may help students bridge complex subjects for health care innovation. By Bailey Noah, Contributor Problem-solve like an engineer with the insight of a biologist -- that is the interdisciplinary expectation biomedical engineering students must meet to create solutions that revolutionize health care. Yet, more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 17 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Initial teacher certification garners national accreditation Texas Woman's University's initial teacher certification programs have earned accreditation from a national organization, putting them in select company with other educator prep programs recognized for meeting rigorous standards. The accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) complements the Texas Education Agency's approval process by evaluating educa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The enduring significance of 'The Odyssey' * Like its protagonist, "The Odyssey" has made a heroic journey through history, influencing untold creatives and providing scholars with boundless material for dissecting and teaching. Composed in the 8th or 7th century BCE, the work is one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It details the journey of Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca, as he ventures back to his home follo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Myatt Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-2027 Dr. Timothy S. Myatt, professor of information technology and management at Trevecca Nazarene University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in computer science and information technology from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Myatt will be traveling to Papua New Guinea from January to July of 2027 to complete a project entitled "Vic more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * The Turners: a rare specimen of Aggie generosity At the end of most days, Judy '78 and Tim '74, '77 Turner sit beneath the shade tree overlooking their ranch near San Angelo and watch the birds and nature spring to life. It's a simple ritual born from a lifelong love for nature and commitment to land stewardship, wildlife and conservation. That same appreciation eventually led t more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders Crystal Drake Dr. Brooke A. Burks '00, Dean of the School of Education, at Tuskegee University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Dr. Burks joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all st more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 6 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Two Gettysburg College students awarded prestigious Fulbright grants, three named semifinalists in 2026 Each year, Gettysburg College students continue represent the United States as Fulbright recipients, sharing the knowledge and skills they gained through our liberal arts and sciences education with new students all around the world. Every year, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers competitive fellowships to support students across the nation who  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 14 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumna Honored with Lifetime Educator Award * Ouida Newton recalls a time when a group of students walked into her classroom convinced they simply weren't good at math. They walked out believing in themselves. Helping students gain confidence in their own abilities defined Newton's 38-year career in education. Recently, the UA Little Rock alumna was recognized with the 2026 Lifetime Educator Award. "It was such more PR

MERCED, California, July 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Co-Hosts Institute that Sharpens Instruction of Reading, Writing * UC Merced has established its identity as a world-class research university that welcomes learners who historically have been left out of higher education. Nearly three-quarters of its undergraduates are first-generation college students. This distinction put the university in welcome company when it co-hosted one of a handful of institutes held nationwide that tra more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars and Specialists * Three University of Connecticut faculty members have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year by the U.S. State Department and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Additionally, four faculty were recently named Fulbright Specialists. Fulbright U.S. Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, July 16 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Earns A+ Ratings for Preparing Future Elementary Educators to Teach Reading * MISSOULA - The University of Montana recently earned an A+ grade for its undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs for excellence in preparing future classroom leaders to teach reading. The recognition for UM's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education comes from the National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan education policy orga more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * College of Nursing faculty earn Outstanding Presentation Award for innovative teaching approach By Evelyn Fleider, 513-5582996, evelyn.fleider@uc.edu Two University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing faculty members received the Outstanding Presentation Award at the ninth annual Learning and Teaching at UC (LT@UC) Conference for their interactive workshop, "Purposeful Teaching Through Scaffolded Learning, Belonging, and Communication." Assistant p more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * How Ryan Newman is using AI to assist in design thinking By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu UC professor Ryan Newman is integrating AI-driven technology into the classroom to help students turn their ideas into innovation. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries around the world, Newman is exploring how it can be used to transform the way students think about the design process and develop the skills necessary to find success after gradu more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * What's Behind the Mask: Mental Preparation for Ice Hockey Goalies Author(s): Alyssa Yost and Sara Campbell, PhD, CSCS, Assistant Teaching Professor Growing up watching ice hockey as a devoted Chicago Blackhawks fan, I was always fascinated with ice hockey goalies. As a six-year-old watching games on TV, I wondered what it was like to see that little black puck fly at you through helmet wires and try to move with 40-50-pounds of gear to make a sav more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 13 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * 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. Th more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA Provost named president of Clemson University Benjamin C. Ayers will assume new role after decades of service to UGA as faculty member, administrator - Following a 30-year tenure at the University of Georgia, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Benjamin C. Ayers has been named president of Clemson University, effective Aug. 1. "I would like to offer my deepest congratulations to Dr. Ayers on this significant personal and professio more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Henry Young appointed vice provost College of Pharmacy leader will help advance faculty excellence, student success and strategic priorities across the university By Mike Wooten Henry N. Young, Kroger Professor and department head of clinical and administrative pharmacy in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, has been appointed vice provost in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. He will begin his new role A more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Walcott selected as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost He will succeed Benjamin C. Ayers, recently appointed president of Clemson University - University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective August 1. Walcott, a more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 7 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: * * * University of Indianapolis named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, the University of Indianapolis offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named UIndy a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience sp more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Graduates Earn Fulbright Awards for Teaching and Research Around the World By Amy Jessee With encouragement from dedicated faculty mentors and ambition to aim for top honors, University of Mary Washington students are continuing a strong tradition of earning Fulbright awards - one of the nation's most prestigious international exchange honors. This year, four recent graduates will teach and conduct research around the world, reflecti more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New project explores multilingual students' engagement with science of reading By Kelcey Buck, Education and Human Sciences Lydiah Kiramba, associate professor of teaching, learning and teacher education, is beginning a project to explore how multilingual students engage with culturally sustaining Science of Reading aligned instruction. The one-year project is funded by the William T. Grant Foundation. Kiramba's study seeks to address persistent gaps more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix OpenAI collaboration * Collaboration will accelerate AI integration across teaching and learning, student services, operations, workforce readiness and collaborative research to help prepare working adult learners for the AI economy Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every profession, creating a vital need for working adults to continuously develop new skills while they are already in the workforce. Recognizing more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 13 -- The University of Portland issued the following Q&A involving Brian LeMaster, a graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program: * * * Rising to the Challenge: Lessons from a Graduate Student's MAT Journey at University of Portland Last spring, Brian LeMaster (MAT '25) was nearing the finish line of his MAT program and student-teaching at Roosevelt High School when the principal of Central Catholic came calling. What started as a substitute math teaching gig became an offer to join one of Portland's most prest more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 17 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Accomplished Innovator, Leader Begins Role as Provost Dr. Marc P. Christensen, who has earned international recognition as an inventor and a reputation for innovation and collaboration as an academic leader, is eager to use those qualifications to benefit The University of Texas at Dallas in his new role as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. "I am honored to serve UT Dallas at this pivotal moment in its history," said more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI chemistry professor receives $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 14, 2026 - Justin Pratt, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Rhode Island, recently received a $1,488,349 award from the National Science Foundation. The funded research seeks to advance the national goal of training future scientists by supporting faculty in accessing and implementing evidence-based laboratory teaching pra more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 15 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators for Digital Learning Environments * The University of South Dakota School of Education announced it has signed the Alliance for Innovation in Teacher Education pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid and online classrooms. "Preparing future educators today requires more than basic technology skills more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA launches Doctor of Social Work degree * The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work has launched a new online Doctor of Social Work program, with its first cohort scheduled to begin in fall 2026. The three-year, part-time program is designed for experienced social work professionals seeking advanced training in leadership and teaching. Delivered fully online, it combines asynchronous coursework with virtual dis more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Veterinarians upskill with musculoskeletal ultrasounds * 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

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 13 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * VP Michele Hancock retires, having built an inclusive environment at Carthage * Carthage College congratulates Michele Hancock, vice president of college culture for inclusion, on her retirement following a transformative educational career spanning decades. Her final day was June 30. Prof. Hancock came to Carthage in 2014 after devoting more than 30 years to K-12 school systems. Here, she worked diligently with colleagues to develop a m more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * What Pennsylvanians Are Saying About the Historic Investments in Education that Governor Shapiro Secured in the 2026-27 Budget "The 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget made historic investments in our students and educators, and I am so proud of the leadership of Governor Shapiro as we held the line on public school funding this year." - Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa "When we invest in students today, we're also investing in the teach more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * When You Don't See an Opportunity, Create One: Meet Amari Pollard '17 * Amari Pollard '17 believes firmly that if you don't see an opportunity, you should create one for yourself. It is a philosophy that has guided much of Pollard's career. To date she brought her talent and skill to bear as a writer for Inside Lacrosse, co-host of the Sound On with Tari and Amari television halftime show and Sufficiently Black podcast, and co-founder of Amari Dawn Crea more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 13 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Designated as Southwest Hub for Statewide Stem Innovation Network * Western New Mexico University recently received official designation as the Southwest Hub for the STEM Innovation Network of New Mexico, launching a localized effort to expand science, technology, engineering, and math education across the region. Tanya Rivers, MS, professor of mathematics at WNMU, will lead the initiative as the hub's director. The network, spe more PR