SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 'You need to be able to talk about AI and its use cases in a competent, coherent way' * Having a fundamental knowledge of how AI works provides an edge to students entering the workforce, which is why Bryant has made an Introduction to AI course a core requirement for all business students. "The impact of AI on businesses and industries has been quick and dramatic," says Todd Alessandri, Ph.D., dean of the Bryant College of Business. "It's transforming more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, July 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Dean's Awards for Excellence * July 20, 2026 jdonahue College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Preventive and Applied Health, School of Rehabilitation and Performance Sciences Faculty and staff are critical to our college's success. As a result, the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) annually recognizes current faculty and staff who have demonstrated exemplary per more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 24 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: Little's victory lap looks more like a walk of shame * Good governance depends on honesty. Anyone who has watched the Statehouse closely knows Idaho's budget is in trouble. Gov. Brad Little must think no one is paying attention, because he is trying to take a victory lap. Little signed deep cuts to higher education as Idaho students face the largest tuition and fee increases. He also cut the LAUNCH scholarship program, which help more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued the following statement on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup that included legislation that would have potential significant impacts on the nation's health workforce, as well as academic heal more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, July 22 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * AgCredit Gives $25,000 in Support of WC AgriScience Complex The emerging AgriScience Complex at Wilmington College continues to gain outside support as AgCredit presented a $25,000 check during a visit by company officials earlier this week. Last fall, the College purchased the shuttered, 120,000-square-foot hydroponic BrightFarms facility in Wilmington as the future site of the AgriScience Complex. The massive space -- two acres under roof -- is being transfor more PR

AURORA, Colorado, July 21 -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer issued the following news: [Category: Medical] * * * AI and the Diagnosis of TETs: Teaching Machines to See What Pathologists See * Imagine receiving a tissue biopsy from a patient with a rare thoracic tumor. The pathologist examines it under the microscope and provides a diagnosis, but the same slide, when reviewed by a colleague at another institution, might come back with a classification different from the original. For thymic epithelial tumors (T more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, July 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Alternative Teacher Certification: Complete Guide for Career Changers * You've built something meaningful in your career by gaining skills and experience that matter. Lately, the pull toward work that makes a real difference has grown stronger. Teaching keeps coming to mind, but the idea of starting over feels overwhelming. How would you even begin? Alternative teacher certification is designed for professionals who hold a degree and bring real-world sk more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * An office with a view: Meet MSU's carillonist * Call it his office or his stage -one thing is certain: Jonathan Lehrer has the most unique desk space of any Spartan employee. For the past four years, Lehrer is the man making music at the top of Beaumont Tower. Educated at the Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn," International Institute of Carillon Arts, in Mechelen, Belgium, Lehrer is Michigan State University's carillonist. What does your posi more PR

UNION, New Jersey, July 22 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * As Fulbright Scholar, Kean Graduate Will Bring Her Vision for Innovative School Libraries to South Africa * Kean University alumna Patricia (Patt) Dennis '21, M.A., has built her career as a school librarian, channeling her wide-ranging interests into learning experiences that are both imaginative and educational. Now, the Kean graduate will bring that same creative approach to the global stage as a Fulbright Scholar. Inspired to pursue the prestigious  more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 20 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Award-Winning Lander Alumnus Begins Second Year as Teacher, Coach * When Andrew Goforth walks into his classroom this fall, he will do so with an impressive honor on his growing resume. The 2025 Lander University graduate was named Greenwood School District 50's First-Year Teacher of the Year in the spring, an award that recognizes the impact he made to the teaching profession during his first year. As he prepares for his second year of teaching, coac more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 21 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Barber appointed to roles in Office of the Provost * Sarah Barber has been appointed vice provost for academic affairs and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost, taking on roles designed to enhance coordination, communication and operational effectiveness of UW-Madison's academic enterprise.  The appointment is effective July 27. "Sarah has a unique ability to serve as both a strategic advisor and an operational leader of complex campus-wide more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, July 24 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Announces New Tuition-Free Language and Thinking Program in Kyiv with Support from Nova Ukraine KYIV, UKRAINE--Bard College is launching Language and Thinking (L&T) Kyiv, a tuition-free three-week program for Ukrainian high school students, July 27-August 15, 2026. L&T is Bard's signature program that involves deep engagement with texts and an exploration of the iterative process between writing and thought. It is a core part of the c more PR

WILSON, North Carolina, July 15 -- Barton College issued the following news: * * * Barton College Honors Dr. Luis Carlos Ayarza with 2025-2026 Lincoln Financial Excellence in Teaching Award Barton College has named Dr. Luis Carlos Ayarza, associate professor of Spanish, the recipient of the 2025-2026 Lincoln Financial Excellence in Teaching Fund Faculty Member of the Year Award, recognizing his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and student success. For Dr. Ayarza, the award affirms something he has long considered the heart of education:  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Basic Cadet Training Prepares New Cadets for Academy Life * Every summer, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado introduces its newest basic cadets to military life through basic cadet training. Over 38 days, military training instructors and cadet cadre teach the customs, standards and teamwork that prepare them for the academic year and life in the Cadet Wing. "The basics are leaving an environment where they excelled and are joining a g more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, July 20 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Appoints Three New Faculty Members * From left: Brandi M. Lupo, Laura Portuondo, and Tomer Kenneth. On July 1, Brooklyn Law School officially welcomed three new legal scholars to its nationally recognized faculty. These distinguished academics - who bring expertise in a broad range of areas, including constitutional and family law; evidence; law and technology; civil procedure; and legal ethics -will begin teaching in the fall semester. more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, July 22 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Professors Lead Discussions at Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference * Professors Irene Ten Cate, Joy Kanwar, Alissa Bauer, Maria Termini, and Danielle Tully created a strong presence for Brooklyn Law School at the Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference. Professors in Brooklyn Law School's nationally recognized legal writing program shared their scholarship, teaching, and legal writing expertise with law professors from across more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Building Blackboard Together 2026 * Presentations explored learning technology, accessibility and online pedagogy as higher education adapts to an AI-enabled future University of Phoenix leaders shared insights on artificial intelligence, accessibility, online learning and student support at, Blackboard's flagship user conference, held July 13-15 in Dallas, Texas. The conference brought together educators, institutional leaders and industry exp more PR

NEW YORK, July 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Building the Future of AI at American Express: Meet Berta Rodriguez-Hervas, SVP of Enterprise AI Platforms * Berta Rodriguez-Hervas' path to a career in tech started early, inspired in part by her mother, a chemistry teacher. "Many of my toys growing up were science kits and physics experiments, things that nurtured my curiosity," Berta said. That curiosity led her to study and work in software engineering and AI -and eventuall more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, July 21 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * 'Dr. V,' associate dean of Adult & Online Education, dies at 56 Dr. Guy Vitaglione, the assistant and associate dean of Adult & Online Education at Campbell University for the last 11 years, died on July 15 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 56 years old. Vitaglione's career in higher education began at West Virginia University's Institute of Technology, where he was a tenured professor and founding department chair of p more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law names inaugural Burke Distinguished Visiting Professor The Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law is proud to announce that Professor Heidi Gorovitz Robertson, the Steven W. Percy Distinguished Professor of Law and Professor of Environmental Studies at Cleveland State University College of Law, has been selected as the inaugural Burke Distinguished V more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CBA faculty member challenges students to think beyond the answer * Professor Ekhomen Ehimen-Ebitibituwa didn't expect to be in the classroom, at least not yet. "I used to always tell my friends, even my husband when I got married that it was a retirement plan," she said. "Maybe I would like to teach when I turn 50 or when I turn 60, but it wasn't something I thought I was going to start now." Instead, her path into higher education came ea more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, July 20 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news: * * * CCU dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders * Jamia Richmond, Ph.D., dean of the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences at Coastal Carolina University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow by the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Richmond joins the fellowship's 11th cohort, a group of leaders selected for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teache more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Christ-Centered Praxis in Healthcare Education * This article originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of Christian Scholar's Review and is reprinted here with permission. While Samford University has long been committed to the integration of faith and learning, a coordinated, university-wide emphasis began in 2021 through Academic Affairs' Faculty Success Center with the launch of its Faith and Learning Initiative. A yearlong process led a facul more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Clark Atlanta University Establishes Endowed Sustainability Professorship with $500,000 Southern Company Grant Grant Underscores CAU as a Leader in Environmental Politics and Sustainable Urban Planning - Clark Atlanta University is set to enhance its academic offerings through the establishment of an endowed professorship in sustainability. This initiative is made possible by a $500,000 matching grant from the Southern Company Foundation as part of the H more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS professor blends education, clinical care, and community involvement * By Will Bower and Sam Wirth For Clinical Assistant Professor Laura Schmitt, clinical care and educating the next generation of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) go hand-in-hand. Schmitt, an SLP by trade, supervises cohorts of SLP graduate students as they undergo their neurological rotations. She also works with various organizations to prov more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University's Mashrur "Ronnie" Chowdhury earns prestigious national research award * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Mashrur "Ronnie" Chowdhury of Clemson University has received the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's S.S. Steinberg Award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to transportation education. Chowdhury, the Eugene Douglas Mays Chair of Transportation, is a nationally and internatio more PR

BRIGHTON, England, July 21 [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: * * * Climate resilience and poverty reduction must go hand in hand in Africa * Long-term poverty reduction in East and Southern Africa can only be achieved through integrated packages of support to help people on the lowest incomes cope with clima more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 24 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Clinical practice teaching award: Caroline Asbill * Caroline Asbill grew up in a family of educators. Her mother spent decades in early childhood education and administration, and Asbill was often with her at school after the students went home. She knew the sacrifice and the selflessness her mother poured into her students, and the experience gave her a great appreciation for teachers. But she also grew up knowing she was interested in  more PR

NEW YORK, July 24 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Names Pallavi Gogoi Executive Director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism NPR's chief business editor will soon lead the world's preeminent fellowship program for mid-career journalists devoted to the study of business and economics. - Columbia Journalism School (CJS) has appointed longtime newsroom leader and educator Pallavi Gogoi executive director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellow more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 23 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * HEART Force: students help solve community problems A unique Colorado program gives students a seat at the table--and helps communities become safer, stronger, and more connected - Across Colorado, HEART Force -- the Hazard Education, Awareness, and Resilience Task Force -- has been transforming how communities think about disaster preparedness. At its core is a simple idea: communities become more resilient when  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 23 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Department of Energy selects 5 University of Arizona research projects through new AI-for-science 'Genesis Mission' awards * Five University of Arizona projects have secured funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative aimed at applying artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in support of energy, national security and other critical national priorities. Spanning quantum science, Earth more PR

WACO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Developing Game-Changing Wide Receivers Through Mindset and Purposeful Practice * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Southwest Baptist University Wide Receivers Coach Donavan Newman shared the philosophy and teaching progression behind developing game-changing receivers. For Newman, becoming a game changer is not about statistics or highlight plays. It is about preparing every receiver to be ready when the biggest moment arrives.  more PR

KEY WEST, Florida, July 24 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * Dr. Brittany Snyder Named Interim President of The College of the Florida Keys At a special meeting on Monday night, the District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) appointed Dr. Brittany Snyder to serve as Interim President. Dr. Snyder previously served as CFK's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The appointment followed the Board's decision to end Dr. Jonathan Gueverra's tenure as President. Dr. Snyder  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Drexel University issued the following news: * * * Drexel University President Antonio Merlo's First Year as a Dragon During his first year on campus, the University leader connected with students, faculty and professional staff to bring his team together and start guiding Drexel through transformative changes. By Alissa Falcone When Drexel University President Antonio Merlo, PhD, met with students, faculty and professional staff during the first months of his presidency, he'd often share how he viewe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges His Colleagues To Oppose Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche Durbin: "Mr. Blanche's behavior surrounding the Epstein investigation is just one of the many reasons he should not lead the Department of Justice. I urge my colleagues to oppose his nomination."  - WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges His Colleagues To Oppose Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on his colleagues to vote against the nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General. During his remarks, Durbin recalled the second day of Mr. Blanche's nomina more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, July 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU Business and Accounting Programs Earn AACSB Reaccreditation Through 2031 EIU recognized for ongoing commitment to student success, continuous improvement, high-quality teaching - Eastern Illinois University's School of Business has earned reaffirmation of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, extending accreditation of its business and accounting degree programs through 2031 more PR

BRONX, New York, July 25 -- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Einstein Opens IGNITE Community Teaching Lab to Expand Access to Science Education in the Bronx Albert Einstein College of Medicine has opened the IGNITE (Inspiring Growth in Next Generation Investigation, Training and Education) community teaching lab--the first of its kind in the Bronx. The state-of-the-art research lab provides high school and college students in Einstein's pathway programs and across the Bronx with opportunities t more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 22 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU alumnus Aaron Wininger named a Fulbright semifinalist * ETSU English graduate Aaron Wininger is a Fulbright semifinalist for Bulgaria, inspired by cultural parallels between Appalachia and the Balkans. Cross-cultural connections are a driving force for Aaron Wininger, an East Tennessee State University alumnus and one of eight semifinalists from the university in this year's competition for Fulbright awards. Before graduating in May more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Every Open Door Led Back to the Classroom for Ivy Tech Adjunct Cheryl Piotrowski * Long before she became an Ivy Tech Community College adjunct faculty member, Cheryl Piotrowski already knew exactly what she wanted to do. "I think I decided in ninth grade that I wanted to be a teacher," she said. More than two decades later, that decision has led her through high school classrooms, school counseling offices, psychology courses and now one of Iv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * EXCLUSIVE: New Mexico Mother Warns Parents Are Being Shut Out of Their Children's Education * SANTA FE, NM - Families across New Mexico are continuing to expose the state's failing schools through firsthand experiences that reveal how the public education system has undermined transparency, eroded parental rights, and threatened girls' privacy, safety, and equal opportunities. Independent Women's Features (IW Features more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * We are giving notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs intends to reestablish the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Academic Affiliations Council for a 2-year period. The Secretary has determined that the Council is necessary and in the public interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee ACT, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs intends to reestablish the VA Nationa more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, July 17 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * FHU Celebrates First Graduating Cohort of National Institute for School Leadership Program * HENDERSON, Tennessee -Freed-Hardeman University has graduated the first cohort in its National Institute for School Leadership program, marking a milestone in the university's effort to strengthen instructional leadership across West Tennessee. Through a partnership with the National Center on Education and the Economy, parent organization of NISL, FHU's De more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 21 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Safeguarding Sleep By Catherine Ryan Fielding alum and Associate Faculty Christy Gliniak helps advance international NICU research on preterm infants, sleep, and early brain development. In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), sleep can get complicated. For a preterm infant, sleep is a crucial part of development, tied to early brain connectivity, growth, healing, and the fragile process of preparing for life beyond the hospital. Optimi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces First-in-the-Nation Resiliency Educator Endorsement * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the first-in-the-nation opportunity for educators to add the resiliency endorsement to their Florida teacher certificate. The State Board of Education approved the release of the Resiliency Educator Endorsement, a new learning opportunity designed to strengthen educators' abilities to help studen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Kyndall Brown from Osceola County Named 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Orlando, Fla. - Tonight, the Florida Department of Education named Kyndall Brown from Osceola County as the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year. Kyndall was selected from among five Teacher of the Year finalists through a rigorous selection process. As Florida's 2027 Teacher of the Year, she will serve for one year as the Christa McAuliffe Ambassad more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, July 25 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Four honored with Conn's highest faculty awards Four Connecticut College professors have been honored with 2026 Faculty Awards for excellence in research, teaching and leadership. The 2026 winners are: * Julia A. Flagg, Associate Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies JOHN S. KING FACULTY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Associate Professor of Sociology Julia A. Flagg is the winner of the 2026 John S. King Faculty Award for Excellence in Tea more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, July 13 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * Four Major Projects Reflect UNC Asheville's Investment in the Future The University of North Carolina Asheville continues to invest in the future of its campus through several major improvement projects designed to enhance teaching and learning spaces, expand accessibility, strengthen campus identity, and improve the student experience. They include renovating Lipinsky Hall, improving the entryway to Ramsey Library, building new  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From Hollywood to the UTA classroom * Accomplished television director and filmmaker Rachel Raimist recently joined The University of Texas at Arlington as the Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor of Film and Video in the Department of Art and Art History. An active director whose credits include Elsbeth, Bel-Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Sex/Life, Queen Sugar and numerous other television series, Raimist brings decades of exp more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 22 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * From substitute to full-time teacher, Emma Tupper finds her place in rural education * Growing up in Old Town, Maine, Emma Tupper was surrounded by forests, farms and the kind of close-knit community that defines rural life. At her small school, she immersed herself in theater, student council and National Honor Society, experiences that helped shape her future. "I knew from a very early age that I wanted to be a teacher," she said. That goal becam more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe * Eight William & Mary alumni continue to solidify the university's global outreach as Fulbright U.S. Student Scholars, traveling to locations from Spain to Indonesia in the 2026-2027 academic year. The Fulbright Program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. and more than 160 countries across the globe. Fulbright fellowships and scholarships provide opportunities for students more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Gaby Gilbeau Joins RV Industry Association As Director Of State Affairs * The RV Industry Association welcomes Gaby Gilbeau as its new Director of State Affairs. The RV Industry Association's Government Affairs staff are industry experts for our members, state legislators, regulators, and RV industry stakeholders. Their federal and state affairs teams champion the RV industry on Capitol Hill and closely follow relevant legis more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 23 (TNSrep) -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in The Science of Reading Elementary Education Program Achieves Top Marks in New Report from The National Council on Teacher Quality - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Gardner-Webb University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The council's report, " Teacher Prep Review: Decoding more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 20, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann: * * * A conversation with the Defense of Freedom Institute's Jay P. Greene (Part 1 of 2) The education scholar and reform advocate talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the K-12 school-choice and higher-education reform efforts, including philanthropic support of them--as well as the structural challenges for, and tax-advantaged status of, non more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 21, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann: * * * A conversation with the Defense of Freedom Institute's Jay P. Greene (Part 2 of 2) The education scholar and reform advocate talks to Michael E. Hartmann more about philanthropic support of higher-ed reform, including for non-billionaires, the risks and drawbacks of funding conservative "beachhead" centers within existing universities more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Gordon College Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction * National recognition honors institutions where students don't just attend college-they're transformed by it. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Gordon a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks for itself.  This award signifies a school's adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its F more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 20 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Speaks at American Federation of Teachers Convention * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today spoke at the American Federation of Teachers Convention to highlight his work building pathways to teaching apprenticeships, in addition to expanding and protecting collective bargaining rights for workers across the state. Governor Moore's American Federation of Teachers Convention remarks as delivered: Good morning, good morn more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 20 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State Digital Library Representatives Participate in Harvard Library HBCU Archivist and Librarian Program * GRAMBLING, La. - Adrienne C. Webber, dean of Grambling State University's University Digital Library and Learning Commons, and Felicia Burse, program assistant in the Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies and an archivist, participated in a weeklong professional development program hosted by Harvard Library from Jun more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 25 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news: * * * $140M worth of summer campus maintenance projects underway While students and teachers have been on summer break, facilities crews have been working on more than 150 campus maintenance projects at Hawaii's public schools statewide. From flooring, roofing, air conditioning and pavement repairs to electrical, plumbing and painting improvements, the work is focused on extending the lifespan of school facilities while creating environments wher more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator * Alumnus Truman Hensley '22 has been hired to join University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. His first day will be August 10, 2026. Hensley graduated with honors from Ozarks in the Fall of 2022 with majors in physical education and health science. A former standout soccer player for the Eagles, he has served as a self-contained special educ more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * How a Calvin student discovered a career in cybersecurity * Midway through high school Landon Faber '26 was looking for a class to fill his schedule. He didn't know what to take, so on a whim he chose "programming." What he didn't realize at the time is that that class and that teacher, Mr. Stasiak, would fulfill way more than his required credit load. "The way he taught the class and how fun he made it really sparked my interest for the entire thing," more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * How Amazon Shows Up for Chicago Amazon has been part of Chicago's fabric for over 15 years, with deep ties to local organizations across the city. We have facilities throughout the city and employ more than 5,000 people. Since 2021, Amazon has donated more than $24.4 million to over 120 Chicago-based organizations, funding education, health and wellness, arts programming, and food access. Showing Up for Students Amazon connects studen more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * How Calvin expanded one future teacher's world * In spring 2026, Anna Haverdink and 14 students were standing in Professor Jennifer Holberg's English class practicing reading through Canto 8 of Dante's "The Divine Comedy." "From chilly clouds, no seen or unseen winds ever shot down to earth with such rapidity as not to seem slow-motioned..." recited Haverdink. The moment they had been preparing for came on May 26 as they stood in Ravenna, Italy. Their  more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 20 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * How NAU researchers are tackling questions around AI * Can health coaching from an AI chatbot create a similar sense of connection as coaching from a human? A research project led by Buck Blankenship, associate teaching professor in the College of Education, and Natalie Papini, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, is collaborating with the Department of Health Sciences' UCAN program to train an AI chatbot to provide high-qualit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly Sits Down with Rev. Al Sharpton to Highlight Legislative Push to Get More Men into Teaching and Mentorship * Kelly also discussed the consequences of Trump's Iran war and Hegseth's continuing incompetence In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined MS NOW's PoliticsNation with Reverand Al Sharpton to discuss his push to get more men into teaching and mentorship. Earlier this month, Kelly introduced a two-bill package-the E more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Henry W. Lie, distinguished art conservator, teacher and mentor * Henry Lie, longtime conservator and former director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at the Harvard Art Museums, passed away recently at the age of 72. A pioneering objects conservator, teacher, and mentor, he helped shape modern conservation through interdisciplinary collaboration, early adoption of digital imaging, and influential studies of ancie more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Hosts Inaugural TeacherTok Sycamore Summit * Indiana State University's Bayh College of Education welcomed more than 100 educators from across the region on Thursday for the inaugural TeacherTok Sycamore Summit, a one-day professional development conference designed to inspire, support, and connect educators at every stage of their careers. Hosted at the Hulman Memorial Student Union, the summit brought together classroom te more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Inspiring the next generation one performance at a time * A music project that started as a way for a new teacher to connect with and engage students has grown into a traveling program that reaches millions of students across 12 states. It sounds like a movie, but for Central Michigan University alumnus Joe Vercellino, it's his reality. Joe, '12, a former music teacher who taught in the Detroit area for nearly a decade, founded The Lion Heart more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- James Madison University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving John Almarode, professor in the College of Education: * * * Creating connections through learning: Q&A with COE professor John Almarode John Almarode, a professor in the College of Education, was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History for a five-year appointment. Almarode said he is looking forward to his first experience serving on the board. "I  more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- James Madison University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Christine May, professor in the College of Science and Mathematics: * * * From classroom to commonwealth: JMU's Christine May joins state museum board Christine May, a professor in the College of Science and Mathematics, was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to a five-year term on the board of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. While this is her first appointment to the board, May has worked  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 23 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Melissa Glaser to serve as director of TRIO Educational Supportive Services and TRIO Student Support Services The Office of Student Belonging at Kansas State University has named Melissa Glaser as director of TRIO Educational Supportive Services and Student Support Services. Her leadership will span the Manhattan and Salina campuses, fostering holistic academic and well-being support for hundreds of students annually. Glaser brings a wealth of experience  more PR

SALINA, Kansas, July 24 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Comley '22 Joins Music Department for Upcoming Year Katie Comley '22 is familiar with the Kansas Wesleyan Music Department. She spent four years with the Philharmonic Choir and the Wesleyan Chorale, often as a soloist. She'll be the one holding the baton starting in August as the assistant professor of vocal music for this year. Comley earned her Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from Wichita State University this spring, where she also more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor earns Texas Innovator's Award for AI platform supporting student success * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 22, 2026 Kennesaw State University assistant professor Sagnik Dakshit, of the College of Computing and Software Engineering, has earned a Texas Innovator's Award for developing an artificial intelligence-powered platform that supports student success. He received the honor for creating VTA, or Virtual Teaching Assistant, a  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * 6 Ways a State Intermediary Is Driving Assessment Systems Change As shown by the Michigan Assessment Consortium KEY TAKEAWAYS: * State intermediaries drive assessment systems change by bridging the gap between policy and classroom practice, ensuring ideas are implemented and embraced locally * Effective intermediaries prioritize real-world use of resources, relationship-building and educator capacity to sustain meaningful, systemwide change * When assessment  more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 24 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Kordsmeier honored for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Greg Kordsmeier headshot about Greg Kordsmeier headshot IU Southeast Professor of Sociology Dr. Greg Kordsmeier has won the Hans O. Mauksch Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology from the Section on Teaching and Learning Sociology of the American Sociological Association (ASA). The ASA said the  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU one of two universities selected to present to Kansas State Board of Education on preparing school leaders * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Educational Administration PK-12 program was one of only two university programs in the state selected to present to the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) this month, an opportunity department leaders said reflected the program's growing reputation among practicing school and district leaders. Jennifer B more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Margot Gage on health, advocacy and research By April Thompson If you ask Dr. Margot Gage what she studies, the answer depends on when you catch her. One week, she's reviewing research for one of the nation's largest federally funded long COVID initiatives. Another, she's teaching Lamar University students how neighborhoods, governments, and public policy shape health outcomes. She's organized ceremonies honoring Vietnam veterans, and become one of the countr more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Leon Smith, an Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith, who in 2005 earned his master of education in instructional systems from Penn State, is the secon more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Leon Smith, an Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith, who in 2005 earned his master of education in instructional systems from Pen more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year By Brian D. Cox Leon Smith, an Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith, who in 2005 earned his master of education in instructional systems from Penn State, is the se more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library Announces 2026 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to six composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work. Winning composers for 2026 and the groups co-sponsoring their commissions are: Utku Asuroglu and Ensemble Dal Niente; Pascale C more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Lilly School summit helps high schoolers become next-gen philanthropists * - 1:View print quality image about IU alumna Ina de Mattos Miller (far right) oversees the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. She brought a group of high school student... IU alumna Ina de Mattos Miller, right, oversees the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. She brought a group of high school students to the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's in more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 23 -- Manna University issued the following statement on July 21, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano: * * * Why Mentorship Matters in Theological Education One of the few undergraduate courses that I still get to teach at Manna University is Mentoring and Coaching. Almost every undergraduate student takes the course, which means I get the opportunity to connect with nearly every student who journeys through our university. One of the things I tell students early in the course is that formation rarely ha more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Marcia Knoll, Hunter Longtime Associate Education Professor, 90 * Marcia Knoll, a longtime educator, school administrator, and professor who spent more than 25 years teaching future school leaders at Hunter College, died in Floral Park, NY, on July 3. She was 90. After a career as a school administrator on Long Island and in New York City District 4, Knoll joined Hunter College's School of Education in 1998. She  more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 23 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Biological sciences professor receives Fulbright award to study how light affects cellular metabolism * Dr. Deanna Arble, associate professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award to assess how light can induce sustained changes in cellular metabolism. The Fulbright Scholar Award allows faculty members to conduct research and teaching opportunities overseas. Arble's lab st more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Team: Rebecca DeGennaro * Rebecca DeGennaro, LVT, joins the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technical Educator. She says this is an opportunity to combine two of her greatest passions: veterinary medicine and education. DeGennaro is helping lay the foundation for South Carolina's first College of Veterinary Medicine while preparing future veterinarians for successful careers in the profession. "I just want t more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Meeting the Moment * Rodriguez had taken the helm as Yale Law School's 18th dean just a month before, but her new office was filled with a sense of calm. Her journey through Yale began almost 35 years ago when she arrived at Yale College in 1991 from San Antonio, Texas, where she grew up in a tight-knit family that argued over politics and world affairs at the dinner table. A committed and successful high school debater, she was determined to make it to the  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer College of Pharmacy bids farewell to 2 longtime faculty members * As Mercer University prepares to enter the upcoming fall semester, the College of Pharmacy will say goodbye to two long-serving faculty members. Dr. Susan Miller and Dr. Leisa Marshall have officially retired. "Dr. Miller and Dr. Marshall have committed their careers to training future pharmacists, improving patient care, and enhancing the college through their leadership and service," Co more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, July 22 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami graduate and Fulbright Fellow presents work at U.S. Embassy in Ghana * Rachelle Swan waited three years to take ART 335: Arts of West Africa, a class taught by associate professor of Art History Jordan Fenton that explores the visual and performed expressions of West Africa. It was definitely worth the wait - and led to an incredible opportunity for Swan. The 2024 Miami University graduate recently completed her Fulbright Fellowship in Ghana, which culminated more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Investments in Literacy, Free Meals, Career & Technical Education Highlight School Aid Budget State Superintendent Thanks Gov. Whitmer, Legislature for Collaboration That Puts Students First - Michigan students will greatly benefit from significant investments in literacy, school meals and Career and Technical Education in the fiscal year 2027 school aid budget signed today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The budget also  more PR

MARSHALL, Missouri, July 13 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news: * * * Missouri Valley College Names Dr. Zachary Templeton Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences Missouri Valley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zachary Templeton as the new Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences, bringing more than 25 years of educational leadership and a proven commitment to student success, innovation, and community engagement. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Templeton has served as a more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: * * * 35 Missouri Educators Selected as Regional Teachers of the Year The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the 35 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program. DESE's annual Teacher of the Year program highlights the positive impact excellent Missouri teachers have on their student more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Mobile Production Extends the Innovation Hub Across Campus * The Digital Media Team at the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) has developed a mobile production system that brings many of the Innovation Hub Production Studio's capabilities to events and programs throughout campus. Designed and built by the Digital Media Team, the self-contained system supports professional-quality production for live streaming and video recording. It ca more PR

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 13 -- Morningside University issued the following news: * * * Morningside University's Dr. Kelly Chaney Named 2026 NetVUE Grant Recipient for Vocational Exploration Dr. Kelly Chaney, dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University, has been named a 2026 recipient of a NetVUE Grant to Individuals for Vocational Exploration. The award recognizes Chaney's work helping students discover purpose and calling through their education. The grant is administered by the Council of Independent Colleges (C more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU on 2: MTSU educators share tips to help families prepare for smooth return to classroom [+VIDEO] * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -With the back-to-school season quickly approaching, education experts from Middle Tennessee State University and Homer Pittard Campus School offered tips on WKRN-TV's " MTSU on 2 " segment to help parents get their children ready for a smooth and successful return to the classroom. Katie Schrodt, a professor in MTSU's more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, July 24 -- National University issued the following news release: * * * California's Largest College of Education Unveils Framework for AI as a Companion to Teaching and Learning National University's RAISE 5 guidelines give faculty and students a clear, field-tested framework for when and how AI can be used, informing AI integration across academic programs - The Sanford College of Education at National University (NU) -- California's largest provider of teaching credentials and one of the ten largest education scho more PR

LONDON, England, July 22 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede: * * * NEU comment on new Education Secretary, Lucy Powell Commenting on the appointment of Lucy Powell as secretary of state for education Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "Lucy Powell's experience as shadow education secretary should put her in good stead and ensure that she can hit the ground running. There is much to do and no time to waste. "Schools have been told for too lon more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New AI Lets Robots Decide Which Collisions Are Safe * Most robots are trained to avoid touching anything at all. Reach into a cluttered fridge, and a standard robot will freeze rather than risk knocking something over, even if all that's in its way is an empty water bottle. A new system built by two USC Viterbi School of Engineering and USC Stevens School of Computing and AI graduate students from the Th more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * New understandings of type 1 diabetes * In the United States, more than two million people have diagnosed type 1 diabetes, according to the CDC, and, until recently, the role of a special protein in your body's nerve cells, a transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) was unknown. Often called the "capsaicin receptor," TRPV1 is activated by capsaicin in the body, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat. Research has shown that TRPV1 does more t more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * NFTE and BUILD Announce Merger to Drive Systemic Change in Education Combination creates one of the largest entrepreneurship education organizations, pioneering a new model for nonprofit growth and collective impact. - New York, NY and San Francisco, CA - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and BUILD.org today announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval, creating an organization that will serve more than 350,000 students a more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * The Block Museum of Art names Ainsley M. Cameron associate director of curatorial affairs Her expertise includes ancient cultures, Islamic art and South Asia - The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has named Ainsley M. Cameron as associate director of curatorial affairs, effective Sept. 1. Cameron joins The Block from the Cincinnati Art Museum, where she most recently served as director of curatorial affairs & initiat more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State receives A+ from National Council on Teacher Quality for reading preparation * The graduate and undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education programs at The Ohio State University have earned A+ grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. These two programs of Ohio State's College of Education and Human Ecology, and their grade descriptions, are: * Bachelor o more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 21 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: * * * Oklahoma FCCLA state adviser wins national award Oklahoma FCCLA students weren't the only ones honored at the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Oklahoma State Adviser Brittani Phillips was named the National State Adviser of the Year. The award honors a state adviser for professional management of the state association, dedication to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and support  more PR

NORTH NEWTON, Kansas, July 13 -- Bethel College issued the following news: * * * Olivarez to Join Bethel University as Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek Bethel University is excited to announce the appointment of Isaac A. Olivarez (Ph.D. candidate) as assistant professor of New Testament and Greek. He will join the faculty on August 10, bringing a distinctive combination of international scholarship, higher education teaching and nearly two decades of ministry leadership to the role. * * * "Isaac brings expertise and enthusias more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, July 23 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * Organ Performance Graduate to Pursue Master of Sacred Music at Notre Dame * After earning his bachelor of music in organ performance from BYU-Idaho this semester, David Djambov will head to Indiana to begin the University of Notre Dame's master of sacred music program. There he will focus on organ performance while studying sacred music history, analysis, and liturgy. Djambov will also serve as a graduate assistant organist at the Basilica of more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 22 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * Rinker College of Business Teacher of the Year Empowers Students to Think Beyond the Textbook In 2026, Dr. Emanuel Garcia Munoz was recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Rinker College of Business, an honor he called his greatest accomplishment of the year. Dr. Garcia Munoz is an assistant professor of economics In the Rinker College of Business. He teaches principles of microeconomics, American free enterprise, international economics, an more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news: * * * People Behind the Power - Meet Woody Bingham * Whether he is teaching a Bible class, painting a rock for his community to enjoy or restoring power for his electric cooperative, Woody Bingham is one of the people behind the power. Bingham was born and raised in Devonia in Anderson County. He now calls Deere Lodge in Morgan County home with his wife and their three children. For 17 years, he served as a police  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's new business building named Asha and Farid Virani Hall * Rice University announced today that the new building under construction for Rice Business will be named Asha and Farid Virani Hall in recognition of a gift from community and business leaders Asha Virani '89 and Farid Virani. Today's announcement builds on the Viranis' landmark 2024 gift, which established the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. Rice will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Rob Wittman's Cuts to Medicaid Could Cost Him His Seat [NOTUS] * New reporting is highlighting how Rob Wittman's vote for devastating health care cuts could cost him his seat in November. NOTUS reports that Wittman lied to Virginians when he initially promised he would not support steep health care cuts: " Wittman, a ten-term Republican, told party leadership last summer that he wouldn't support the "One Big Beautiful Bill" be more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan expands pathways into education careers with seven registered apprenticeship programs * Rowan University's College of Education announced seven U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs designed to help address educator shortages, strengthen school district partnerships and create new pathways into teaching and school leadership careers across New Jersey during the University's second annual Superintendent's Summer Convening on July 1 more PR

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, July 16 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Russom's CARSTAR Collision, Travelers and Local First Responders Help Make Mid-South Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council(R) First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.(TM)) Program Russom's CARSTAR Collision, Travelers and Hurst Jaws of Life(R) Hosted First Responder Education Event in Dyersburg, TN Demonstrating How to Extricate People from Today's Advanced Vehicles on July 11 - First responders from nin more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 22 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College * Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson's Interim appointment ensures continuity for scholars and academic programs. ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University has appointed Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson, an SC State alumna, educator and Orangeburg native, as interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College. Stephenson assumes leader more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine names Dr. Matthew Varn as Valdosta campus associate dean * Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean R. Sumner, M.D., MACP, announced that Matthew N. Varn, M.D., FACP, has been appointed associate dean of the School of Medicine's Valdosta campus, effective July 1. A respected physician, educator and Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) alumnus, Dr. Varn brings extensive experience in medical education, clinical leadership and phy more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Thune Reflects on His South Dakota Roots and Values that Shaped Him U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, over the weekend I headed back to Jones County, South Dakota, for my high school reunion. "It's been a few years since high school, Mr. President - just a few. "But it's amazing how  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Improving America's Literacy Act. This bipartisan legislation directs federal education funding toward instruction focused on teaching five essential pillars for literacy, based on the Science of Reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Sen. Cruz sa more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, July 23 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Sixteen Indiana State University Students Receive Prestigious Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship * Indiana State University is celebrating the achievement of 16 incoming and current Sycamores who have been selected as recipients of the highly competitive 2026 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, a prestigious state-funded program designed to strengthen Indiana's future teacher workforce. Awarded by the Indiana Commission for Hig more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf professor earns Fulbright award for research in France * When Associate Professor of Practice in Sociology and Anthropology Marc David arrives in France this fall as a Fulbright Scholar, he'll be investigating a question that has fascinated him for years -one that connects his own Louisiana roots with international diplomacy, language preservation, and cultural identity. David has received a Fulbright award to conduct research at CY Cergy Paris Un more PR

STANFORD, California, July 20 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Stanford Law School's Neukom Center for the Rule of Law Launches New Teaching Hub * As legal and democratic institutions come under renewed strain around the world, interest in the rule of law as a field of study has grown. But professors setting out to teach it face a sprawling and "essentially contested" subject, shaped by competing definitions and a wide range of possible approaches. They must decide which texts, countries, and historical mom more PR

AMES, Iowa, July 23 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Students ticking boxes, taking steps toward semiconductor workforce * AMES, Iowa - The students had ticked off the step-by-step boxes running down the guide for their first microfabrication lab of the first summer semiconductor workshop at Iowa State University. Wet Oxidation Push: check Ramp up: check Bubbler: check Oxidation: check Ramp down: check Pull: check The students took appropriate lab notes - oxidation was at 1,050 degrees Celsiu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Support Rolls in for Kelly's Bipartisan Effort to Increase Male Educators and Mentors * Last week, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly introduced 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 strengthen paid teacher training and national service opportunities, with a focus on recruiting men. Click to read the full text of the Educators for Ame more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, July 24 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Extends Application Deadline for New English Education M.Ed. Program * Prospective students interested in the new Master of Education in English Education program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) now have additional time to apply. The application deadline has been extended to Aug. 1, providing future students another opportunity to join the program's first cohort this fall. Offered through the Department more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Emeritus Professor Norman Lavers * JONESBORO - The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Dr. Norman Lavers, emeritus professor of English, who died June 8 in Tucson. Following an Army career, he earned a master's degree in English literature at San Francisco State University. After beginning his teaching career at Northern Illinois, he completed his Ph.D. more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Art Museum Names Four Faculty Fellows for 2026-27 The program pairs faculty with museum curators and staff to build object-based teaching into courses across the University. Taylor Westerlund Four faculty members have been named Syracuse University Art Museum Faculty Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. Now in its fifth year, the program pairs faculty with museum curators and staff to build object-based teaching into courses across the more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on July 20, 2026, Alexander Corsello, assistant teaching professor in the School of Information Studies: * * * Meet the iSchool Professor Honored as Undergrad Teacher of the Year Alexander Corsello spent three decades in the corporate world before finding his calling in the classroom. Dialynn Dwyer Alexander Corsello spent nearly 30 years climbing the corporate ladder, working his way up to a director-level role that took him traveling the world. So, when he arriv more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Examine the Invisible Hearing Struggle of Student Veterans Two University faculty, both certified audiologists, are the first to study how tinnitus impacts student veterans as they navigate college classrooms. Dialynn Dwyer Hearing loss and tinnitus are the two most common service-related disabilities among U.S. veterans, affecting more than three million people nationwide. Knowing military service members are routinely exposed to noise that ca more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Teaching Professor Maureen Quigley developing historical card game * Teaching Professor Maureen Quigley is surrounded by games - Calcio Storico, Settle the Dead, Dress That Duck and 1-2-3 Go! - designed by UMSL students in her class, Making Games: Design and Theory. Quigley began integrating games into her curriculum 10 years ago and first taught the game design course in 2020. At the end of the summer, she'll pitch her game, Dissolu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Teaching residents to carry the hardest conversation in medicine * There are moments that stay with healthcare workers long after the moment passes. For Richard Vigil, it was the drive home after his first code, when a pediatric patient didn't make it and the shift simply had to move on. ""I remember driving home," he said. "It was one of the first times I drove in silence." That quiet commute stayed  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026 announced, advancing Kentucky through innovative research * Thirteen University of Kentucky faculty members in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are the 2026 recipients of The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships. Through the generosity of The Bill Gatton Foundation's historic $100 million gift, these faculty awards are designed to support innovative research, teach more PR

PIQUA, Ohio, July 21 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news: * * * Three Edison State Employees Honored With SOCHE Awards * The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education has announced its 2025-26 Excellence Award Winners, which include Edison State Community College employees Jessica Edwards with a Campus Impact Award, Christina Raterman with a Staff Excellence Award, and Leah Wells with a Faculty Excellence Award. Edison State nominated Edwards, Raterman, and Wells for the awards based on the institution's criteria more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 (TNSrep) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Releases New Research on Schools of Education * AUSTIN -Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released new research revealing that America's schools of education are falling short in preparing future teachers. The report points to low admission standards, weak GRE scores, and widespread grade inflation as signs that many education programs are failing to equip teachers for success in the classroom. It also demonstrates tha more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 20 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * TRAIL Experience Broadens Perspectives for Rural Education * Traveling to the breathtakingly scenic, small city of Challis, Idaho, 11 Idaho State University students participated in the fourth annual Teaching in Rural Areas Immersion Learning (TRAIL) Experience. Led by Teaching and Educational Studies faculty Amanda Eller, Ph.D., and Suzanne Beasterfeld, TRAIL offers students the opportunity for a week-long excursion in a rural-remote school and community more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, July 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Transfer Your Credits to a Teaching Degree: How It Works * You've already invested time and money in college coursework. Maybe life got in the way, or your goals shifted. Now you're wondering if those credits can actually help you become a teacher or if you're starting from scratch. The good news is that your previous coursework has real value, and it can save you both time and money. Whether you earned credits at a community college, switched majors or more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Trustee Gordie Beittenmiller supports Gettysburg's entrepreneurial future Gordie Beittenmiller's lifelong connection to Gettysburg inspires his support for our College as a trustee, donor, entrepreneur, and filmmaker committed to strengthening the institution's future. Gordie Beittenmiller's connection to Gettysburg College did not begin with an acceptance letter, a residence hall, or a diploma. It began with a story. Growing up east of Gettysburg near more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. Navy TCCC leader honored with aerospace medicine fellowship * SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Cmdr. Thomas Sather, director of the U.S. Navy's Tactical Combat Casualty Care program, was honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine during the 2026 Aerospace Medical Association's 96th Annual Scientific Meeting. Sather's elevation to Fellow status honors his sustained professi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Law Welcomes National Legal Writing Scholars * Educators from across the country Discuss scholarship and strategies to strengthen legal education. This summer, UBalt Law welcomed legal writing faculty and scholars for the 2026 Capital Area Legal Writing Conference. Hosted at the Angelos Law Center, the conference drew legal educators from across the country for two days of scholarship, collaboration, and practical strategies to strengthen le more PR

MERCED, California, July 21 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Launches Communities of the Valley Series with Dutch American History * David Zwart hadn't even finished introducing himself as the keynote speaker for "The Dutch -American Story in the San Joaquin Valley" at the UC Merced event on July 14 before he'd found a connection in the audience. "Any connections?" the historian and associate professor at Grand Valley State University asked, rattling off the years he'd spent teaching in nea more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, July 22 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA's Arkansas Research Center selected as statewide CLASS third-party verification team * The Arkansas Research Center (ARC), a research unit within the University of Central Arkansas College of Education, has been selected by the Arkansas Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood (ADE-OEC) to serve as the statewide third-party verification team for the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). "Being selected for this work demon more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Steve Dubinett, dean at the University of California-Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Good morning, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee. The mission of the David Geffen School of Medicine is to improve health through education, re more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 21 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * UI alumna Brenda Gao awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan * Brenda Gao (BS psychology '25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for the 2026-27 academic year. Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa Could you give us a brief synopsis of what you'll be doing with your Fulbright? I will be teaching English in Penghu, an archipelago located in the southwestern Taiwan Strait. I will be placed in elementary a more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 24 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * UI Writing Enriched Curriculum pilot to begin in CLAS * The University of Iowa is building on its longstanding excellence in teaching writing and communication with the launch of a new Writing Enriched Curriculum (WEC) pilot program this fall. The program represents an important step toward integrating writing and communication into every discipline and developing a model that can strengthen student outcomes across the  more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 20 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * University alumnus off to Spain with Fulbright teaching program * Gabe Covington, a recent University of Nevada, Reno master's graduate with a degree in Spanish literature, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program teaching award. This honor will take him to Spain in the fall for a nine-month appointment to teach English through the Language Assistants Program. "Teaching is rewarding in ways that you can find in very few other place more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * $500K endowed professorship advances Asia-Pacific finance research at Shidler A new $500,000 endowed professorship at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Shidler College of Business will strengthen the university's role as a global leader in Asia-Pacific finance research. The transformational gift comes from distinguished finance scholars and Shidler faculty members S. Ghon Rhee and Rosita P. Chang. The Dr. S. Ghon Rhee and Dr.  more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Can you spot fake news or images? A University of Miami professor has developed two apps to test your knowledge in telling apart real or fake images or texts. By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, prevalent, and capable of producing more realistic images and text, it has become critical for the public to distinguish "real" texts and images from "non-real" ones. That is the premise behind tw more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Professor Tiffany Bourelle earns Fulbright Award * Tiffany Bourelle, a professor of writing and rhetoric in The University of New Mexico's department of English Language and Literature, recently received a Fulbright Award for the 2026-27 school year. The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious awards available in higher education, offering both students and faculty the opportunity to complete an exchange program in another countr more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education Students Charter Chapters of Two National Organizations * The University of South Dakota School of Education is the first institution in the region to establish both an Educators Rising Collegiate Chapter and an Aspiring Educators Chapter, expanding opportunities for future teachers to develop leadership skills, professional networks and a deeper connection to the teaching profession. Both organizations are affiliat more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 20 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Cultivating smart money habits: USF's Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic teaches financial management building blocks * TAMPA -The University of South Florida Muma College of Business community recently celebrated the launch of the Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic, a new initiative dedicated to expanding access to financial education and teaching students and the local community the fundamentals of p more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Moab Nursing Instructor Dianne Wright to Retire * MOAB, Utah -After 25 years in the nursing teaching industry, including nine years at Utah State University Moab, Dianne Wright has announced her retirement. Wright spent three years teaching part time and six years teaching full time as a professional practice assistant professor in the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at USU Moab. During her time at USU Moab, she also sp more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU President Invites All Employees to Campus Picnic * Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen has invited all faculty and staff across the university system for a campus picnic on the Quad in Logan to kick off the new academic year. Employees are encouraged to drop by for lunch when they can between 12:30 and 2 p.m. Aug. 18. "I'm so excited to connect with our university community and hear about the remarkable work our faculty and staff are doing in  more PR

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, July 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Professor Rasoul Rezvanian Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-27 Academic Year Rare three-time Fulbright recipient aims to expand global opportunities for UW-Green Bay students and strengthen impact at home - Rasoul Rezvanian, professor of finance and the Austin E. Cofrin Endowed Chair in Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Progra more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Rachel Gevlin earns AAUW fellowship to support book on sexual mores in domestic fiction 'Divorcing the Rake' will explore how late 18th-century authors portrayed adultery, bigamy and divorce and the cultural impact that their works had. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Rachel Gevlin has been named a fellow of the American Association of University Women for the upcoming academic year. During the one-year fellowship, Gevlin, more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Welcomes New Dean To Lead The College Of Education * Dr. Gerrelyn Patterson brings more than 25 years of experience preparing teachers, developing academic programs, and empowering future education leaders. Virginia State University has appointed Dr. Gerrelyn Patterson as Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Patterson brings more than 25 years of experience in P-12 and higher education, with a career dedicated to strengtheni more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alumni give to expand veterinary hospital where daughter is studying By Kevin Myatt Many things have changed at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine between the time Myron Bradley '86, DVM '90 and Ann Beaudin DVM '90 graduated and today, as their daughter, Grace Bradley, is entering her third year of studies at the college. But one thing that remains the same is the physical structure of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, completed in 1987 when  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Interactive 3D models expand veterinary learning Digital technology helps students explore equine anatomy beyond the classroom. By Chase Parker The University Libraries and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have transformed a collection of horse dental specimens into interactive 3D teaching models that students and anyone interested in equine health can study anytime. Open a cabinet in the veterinary college, and you'll find rows of preser more PR

HAYS, Kansas, July 21 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship announces 2025-2026 faculty of the year * HAYS, Kan. - Each year, Fort Hays State's W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) recognizes an outstanding faculty member from each of its four academic departments for dedication to teaching, mentorship, and student success. The selection process is led each year by the Robbins Ambassador students, who gather nomina more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Warner, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reintroduced the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to help schools defend against ransomware, data breaches, and other cyberattacks that can expose students' information, disrupt classroom learning, an more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, July 22 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What is a Teaching Pathway? Advice from a Former Superintendent * By Daniel Shadik, Director of Online and Graduate Recruitment Michigan schools continue to face teacher shortages in many subject areas. This is creating opportunities for individuals who have always dreamed of helping students succeed. The question is not whether schools need great teachers. The question is: Could teaching be your next career? You may be a recent high school graduate e more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When partnership becomes practice * On a Saturday in March at Penn, about 20 math educators from the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) were watching a video of an Algebra 1 teacher encouraging his ninth graders to "think like mathematicians" and make connections between graphs and chunks of equations-part of a lesson on equivalent quadratic functions. "Pay attention to what the teacher is doing to launch the routine to set students u more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 24 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Distinguished Teacher Wittenberg Alumni Association Board Honors Professor of Biology Richard Phillips With Top Faculty Prize - Looking to illuminate the many unique talents that each class brings to Wittenberg, Richard Phillips, associate professor of biology and director of the Environmental Science program, loves to see students grow and succeed in the world. For his many contributions to brightening classrooms using his own style of humor  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 21 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumna Represents Illinois at National Rural Education Summit * Western Illinois University alumna Ruth Owusu-Ansah, a special education teacher at Bushnell-Prairie City High School and a graduate of WIU's Organization, Leadership and Education (OJEI) doctoral program. [Download Print-Quality Image] Owusu-Ansah sits on a panel alongside other educators. [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University alumna (' more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 20 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WV Chamber Foundation Announces 2027 Teacher of the Year Finalists * Charleston, W.Va. - In partnership with the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is proud to announce finalists for the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY). Chosen from among 55 county finalists, these educators embody selfless dedication, commitment to academic excellence and passion for student suc more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WVDE Statement Regarding the Suspension of Educator's Certification * Statement from Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools Today, I entered an order summarily suspending Elliott Pritt's teacher certification as authorized under W. Va. Code SS18A-3-6(b)(2) as a result of the charge brought against Mr. Pritt in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia for enticement of a mino more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 25 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Xavier Speech Pathology faculty earn two of Louisiana's highest professional honors Xavier University of Louisiana's Department of Speech Pathology has added to its legacy of excellence as two faculty members received prestigious honors from the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LSHA) during the organization's 2026 annual state convention. Melissa R. Turner, professor in the Department of Speech Pathology, received the 2026 Jeanne more PR