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Research & Education - Public Policy Groups Newsletter for 2026-07-20 ( 12 items )  
AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule A new accelerator program brings course scheduling reform to 12 more institutions, funded by Lumina Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation. - NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2026--The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) today announced the Student-Centered Course Scheduling Accelerator, expanding its course more PR

ACLS Announces 2026-27 Fellowship and Grant Competitions (10)
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Announces 2026-27 Fellowship and Grant Competitions The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce its 2026-27 fellowship and grant competitions. ACLS offers programs that promote research across all fields of the humanities and social sciences, as well as programs focused on public engagement beyond the academy. In 2026, ACLS proudly celebrates 100 years of grantmaking to individual scholars. Application de more PR

American Society for Radiation Oncology: Congressional Briefing Highlights Urgent Threats to Radiation Therapy Access and Bipartisan Solutions (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Congressional briefing highlights urgent threats to radiation therapy access and bipartisan solutions ASTRO joins House Cancer Caucus leaders to focus on Medicare reimbursement reform and protecting patient access to essential cancer care - With recent Medicare payment changes raising new concerns about access to radiation therapy, physician leaders from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will join House Can more PR

ASTRO Applauds the Introduction of the Patients First Act (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO applauds the introduction of the Patients First Act In response to today's introduction of the Patients First Act, legislation aimed at improving patient access to care, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from CEO Vivek Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO. "The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauds Representatives John Joyce, Greg Murphy and Kim Schrier, along with  more PR

Bear-Sized Step Forward for Grizzly Recovery: Conservation Groups Celebrate Novel Solution to Incentivize Conservation (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 15 -- The Property and Environment Research Center posted the following news release: * * * A Bear-Sized Step Forward for Grizzly Recovery: Conservation Groups Celebrate Novel Solution to Incentivize Conservation New federal proposal recognizes historic conservation win and offers a new model to reduce conflict and motivate recovery efforts - Washington, D.C. -- A coalition of sportsmen's and other conservation organizations today celebrated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule for grizzly bear manageme more PR

Center for Excellence in Education: Students Earn Top Awards at RSI India (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 13 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * Students Earn Top Awards at RSI India Thirty-two Indian high school students attended prestigious program to foster STEM education. - The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce the award winners for oral and written presentations at Research Science Initiative India (RSI-India) sponsored by the Adani Group, chosen from thirty-two participants by an eminent panel of judges. "The Adani Group is commended for  more PR

CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator (10)
TOWSON, Maryland, July 16 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities posted the following news: * * * CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is pleased to welcome Lexi Velte, M.A. as communications and member engagement coordinator. In this role, Lexi will help elevate the visibility of CUMU and our 120+ member campuses while providing support for engagement across the international network. Lexi's professional experience in h more PR

Demand Far Exceeds Access to Afterschool and Summer Programs in Kent County, New Study Shows (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Demand Far Exceeds Access to Afterschool and Summer Programs in Kent County, New Study Shows Parents give existing programs high marks, but most young people who could benefit are unable to participate - GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The majority of youth throughout Kent County whose parents want the learning and enrichment opportunities that afterschool and summer learning programs provide for them are not enrolled, most often because of cost: * Afterscho more PR

Netherlands 2027: ENA Announces First-Ever Global Education Event (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 13 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * Netherlands 2027: ENA Announces First-Ever Global Education Event In partnership with Elsevier, ENA plans three-day emergency nursing conference in Rotterdam By Dan Campana Known for delivering high-quality education and innovative learning opportunities at its education and networking events, the Emergency Nurses Association on Monday announced plans for the 2027 Global Emergency Nursing Conference, presented by ENA and Elsevier. Scheduled  more PR

NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education Winning Programs Will Be Honored During 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 - The National League for Nursing proudly announces the selection of five doctoral programs in nursing education as the inaugural winners of the NLN Program of Excellence for Research-Focused Doctoral Programs Award. This distinctive honor w more PR

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient City of Ocala Recreation & Parks to expand water safety education and swim lesson programs - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant: City of Ocala Recreation &  more PR

Wisconsin Historical Society Announces Winners of 2026 Board of Curators Awards (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 13 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Historical Society Announces Winners of 2026 Board of Curators Awards Door County Historical Society recognized as standout affiliate in annual program - The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the annual Board of Curators Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations across the state for exceptional work aligned with the organization's mission to connect people to the past by collecting more PR