GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: * * * $600,000 Grant Fuels Future of Arts and Technology at Grinnell A Four-year $600,000 grant will expand interdisciplinary teaching, creative technology, and student opportunities across the arts. - Grinnell College has received a $600,000 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to launch a four-year initiative that will expand the integration of technology throughout the College's arts curricula while creating new opportunities for collaboration, creative explora more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * 2026-2027 Academic Policy on Student Use of AI * Dear members of the Columbia Law School community, I am writing to share the Law School's updated default Academic Policy on Student Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the 2026-2027 academic year. The policy makes clear that Columbia Law students bear full intellectual responsibility for all submitted work, while preserving flexibility for instructors to adopt creative approaches to AI in their courses. It r more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * 5 Sentara hospitals ranked best in Hampton Roads in 2026 by U.S. News and World Report * Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is ranked No. 1 Best Hospital in Hampton Roads and No. 3 in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report in its annual hospital rankings across the nation. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital are tied for the No. 3 ranking as Hampton Road's Best Hospitals. Sentara CarePlex Hospital and more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A downtown Bryan mural brings art and science to life * Think back to the moment you first knew you wanted to be a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, whatever it is you grew up to do. For a lot of people, it started small. A book. A class. A stranger who showed up one day and made a subject come alive. Grace Martindale '23 '26 remembers her own version of that moment. "Someone cam more PR

DANVERS, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation posted the following news: * * * A New Chapter: Lisa's Journey with Scleroderma and Lung Transplantation * For more than 20 years, Lisa dedicated her career to helping children learn and grow. A Tampa-area teacher, wife, and mother of two daughters, she spent much of her career at Bevis Elementary School, making a difference in the lives of countless students and families along the way. Behind her commitment to her students, Lisa was also facing an increasingly difficult more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC's AI Leadership Spotlighted by The Chronicle of Higher Education * Austin Community College District (ACC) is earning national recognition for its innovative approach to preparing students to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively. In The Chronicle of Higher Education's examination of how colleges are adapting to AI in the classroom, ACC was highlighted for its student-centered approach to AI education. The article features more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Accomplished professor, leader and participant in the arts promoted to assistant dean of Tusculum's Humanities Division * GREENEVILLE - An accomplished professor and leader with a breadth and depth of experience teaching English, theater and communication and practical experience in those fields has been promoted to assistant dean of the Humanities Division at Tusculum University. Chris Allen Chris Allen will oversee the English, art and design and comm more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 5 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Advanced Mass Spectrometer Expands Research and Industry Partnerships at Cal Poly Pomona * A state-of-the-art mass spectrometer installed in April at Cal Poly Pomona promises both cutting-edge technology for the university's teaching laboratories and a regional service center that provides invaluable experience for students. With applications spanning pharmaceutical research to environmental monitoring to food safety, mass spectrom more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT, AAUP Respond to Trump Compact 2.0 * WASHINGTON-AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following response to the Trump administration's new higher education compact: "The Trump administration is back with a second version of its higher education compact. The reason is simple: The first one failed-and failed for good reason. This compact w more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Aimee Zoeller advances Phil Ochs research with IU grant Sociology Professor Aimee Zoeller spent her summer exploring the life and legacy of folk singer, songwriter and activist Phil Ochs, conducting grant-funded research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside colleagues from the Woody Guthrie Teaching Collective. - Zoeller's project, Teaching Phil Ochs: The Politics of Labor in Song, included an intensive week of archival research at the Woody Guthrie C more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction Albright College has been named a top national institution and a premier college in Pennsylvania by Colleges of Distinction. This recognition highlights the college's ongoing commitment to delivering a high-quality, accessible education that remains truly affordable for students. These accolades directly reflect Albright's innovative academic curriculum, supportive faculty, and vibrant campus community  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * All academic departments at Miami to integrate artificial intelligence into the curriculum by 2027-2028 * The goal of Miami University's AI in the Majors, a discipline-specific, faculty-led curriculum initiative, is for every undergraduate student to graduate with artificial intelligence (AI) competencies aligned with their professional fields. The first 13 departments, impacting an estimated 4,925 students, will start this fall for the 2026-2027 academic year. Those more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Teacher's Challenge to School District's "Gender Ideology" Mandate * America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools, et al, a case involving a Christian substitute teacher who was told she must follow Montgomery County Public Schools' (MCPS) "gender identity" policies or st more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Professor Gains Valuable Insights into AI Use in Cybersecurity Education During Exclusive Fellowship * Dr. Ahmet Kurt, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at East Texas A&M University, recently completed a coveted six-week fellowship that equipped selected cybersecurity educators with hands-on AI tools, technical resources and mentorship t more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge participates in aspiring law professor panels at SEALS * CARLISLE, PA-At the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge served on two panels oriented to helping aspiring law professors prepare for the job market. On each panel, Dodge shared his perspective as an associate dean for academic affairs and past member of th more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * At the Crossroads of Innovation and Humanity: UWG's Orsega Named Governor's Teaching Fellow for 2026 Symposium on AI and Human Skills * Selected as a Governor's Teaching Fellow (GTF) for the 2026 symposium, "Generative AI Skills and Human Essential Skills," the University of West Georgia's Dr. Michael Orsega is stepping into a statewide conversation about the future of learning - one that asks how emerging technologies can elevate, rather than ecl more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty in the classroom at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) -Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 12-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court supporting religious liberty for teachers. The case deals with a Maryland school district policy that requires teachers to use the "preferred pronouns" of students while also prev more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * History Professor Honored as a 2026 Piper Professor for State of Texas Stephen M. Sloan, Ph.D., recognized by The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation for dedication to teaching and outstanding academic, scientific and scholarly achievement By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations, Lori_Fogleman@baylor.edu Baylor University history professor Stephen M. Sloan, Ph.D., who also serves as director of the Institute for Oral History and executive director of the national Oral more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Beeson Alumni in Military Chaplaincy: James Drake * As Samford University continues to honor the 250th anniversary of America's founding, we continue a series highlighting alumni of Beeson Divinity School who serve their country in the field of military chaplaincy. Capt. James Drake U.S. Army Chaplain, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Lead Pastor, Christchurch Miami Drake '03, MDiv '10, wears a lot of hats. In addition to serving as a chapl more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Matches Mentees & Mentors Pairing the right student with the right faculty member is key to career success By Doug Fraser When she entered the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, second-year medical student Isabelle Joy (CAS'21, CAMED'24,'28) wanted to continue working in research as she had done as a BU undergrad. She discovered that her interest in molecular biology matched nicely with the school's Clar more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 31 -- The University of Mary issued the following news: * * * Brenda Tufte chosen to lead University of Mary's Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Award-winning educator, former North Dakota Teacher of the Year, and longtime University of Mary leader to guide the formation of future servant leaders - The University of Mary has appointed Dr. Brenda Tufte as dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, effective Aug. 15. Over the past 14 years at the University o more PR

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Brewing Better Health: Why positive experiences matter in childhood * A caring teacher. A bus driver who takes an interest. A safe neighborhood. A place to belong after school. These everyday relationships and environments may seem simple, but Kristen Clements-Nolle, Ph.D., MPH, has found they can play a powerful role in helping children thrive, even when they experience adversity. "It turns out that the more you can surround a child and a family with positi more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant recognized for nationwide AI leadership by Center for Public Sector AI * Bryant University has been named a 2026 AI 50 Awards honoree by the Center for Public Sector AI. The AI 50 recognizes the nation's top 50 organizations, projects, and individuals advancing responsible, measurable innovations in artificial intelligence across government, education, nonprofits, and the private sector. "This national recognition affirms Bryant's distinctive app more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Building an Efficient Offensive Game Plan Through Organization and Situational Football * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Kentucky State Offensive Coordinator Steve Wallace Jr. shared the organizational process behind building an efficient offensive game plan. Rather than focusing on a single offensive concept, Wallace centered his presentation on creating a weekly system that simplifies game planning, play calling, and communic more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced nine single-source cooperative agreement awards totaling about $6.7 million in federal fiscal year 2026 to strengthen influenza surveillance and infectious disease response in Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia. The recipients are Institut National Hygiene Publique in Cote d'Ivoire, Ministry of Health-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Egypt, Ethiopian Pu more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Incoming teachers' union president endorses book on activist teaching Newly elected National Education Association (NEA) President Princess Moss has endorsed a new book that argues teacher activism, in the classroom and beyond it, should be considered a central part of the teaching profession. Moss, who takes office as more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Pledges $1 Million to Support Teaching Kitchen at West Side Market * Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC) announced today that Cleveland Clinic has committed $1 million in support of the Market's Transformation Project. The funds will be used to build a teaching kitchen in a vacant space on the second floor of the market which will be named in honor of Cleveland Clinic. "At Cleveland Clinic, we believe foo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education's SCOPE sees its first second-generation student * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The College of Education's Summer College Opportunity Program in Education (S.C.O.P.E.) has been around since 2002, but it reached a new milestone with the 2026 cohort. For the first time, S.C.O.P.E. included a second-generation participant -Dyani Scott, of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, and a junior at Pocono Mountain East High more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following commentary by communications program coordinator Sydney Breakfield: * * * A.C.E. Fellows Growing and Building Power Together The CEA Advocacy, Civil Rights, and Equity (A.C.E.) Fellowship wrapped up its third year, and 2025-2026 was its biggest yet. The fellowship was created to support educators of color in Colorado. Over time, it has grown from a small program into something much larger:a community where educators learn, lead, and lift each other up. - Fo more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 31 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech appoints new Associate Deans for research and education * Cornell Tech has appointed two longtime faculty leaders to new academic leadership roles, naming Mert Sabuncu as Associate Dean for Research and Huseyin Topaloglu as Associate Dean for Education. The newly created positions will help advance Cornell Tech's strategic priorities in research, academic innovation, industry engagement, and student success as the campus continues to expand its im more PR

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * Cornell Tech Appoints New Associate Deans for Research and Education By Grace Stanley Cornell Tech has appointed two longtime faculty leaders to new academic leadership roles, naming Mert Sabuncu as Associate Dean for Research and Huseyin Topaloglu as Associate Dean for Education. The newly created positions will help advance Cornell Tech's strategic priorities in research, academic innovation, industry engagement, and student success as the campus continues to expand its i more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 3 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB welcomes Taiwan's Ming Chuan University in first-of-its-kind partnership * Cal State Long Beach and Taiwan's Ming Chuan University celebrated a historic milestone Friday with the opening of MCU's operations on the CSULB campus, marking the only California State University with a permanent on-campus presence of an international university. The MCU presence at CSULB creates a unique model for global education, bringing an i more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 27 -- The Desert Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Book Release - Holding the World in Balance: Indigenous Stories of Climate, Care and Continuance An anthology of non-fiction, poetry, and other creative works from DRI's Native Resilience project By Kelsey Fitzgerald, Native Resilience The Native Resilience project at DRI is pleased to announce the release of a new eBook, Holding the World in Balance: Indigenous stories of climate, care and continuance. This open-access publication is a collection of jo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies issued the following news release: * * * DFI Urges Supreme Court to Protect Parental Rights and Teachers' Free Speech in Montgomery County Public Schools Case The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools, urging the Court to hear a challenge to school district policies that require teachers to use students' preferred pronouns while conceal more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 3 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Disc golf hall of famer visits MSU Athlete Engineering for advanced insights on biomechanics, performance * STARKVILLE, Miss.-A world-renowned disc golf champion and influential teacher recently visited Mississippi State's Athlete Engineering Institute to better understand how the mechanics of throwing impact performance and injury prevention in one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Scott Stokely, a 17-time world and national disc golf ch more PR

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Jessi Haeft Hired as New Professor in Huntington University's Agriculture Program With years of teaching experience and expertise in soil health, sustainable agriculture, and experiential learning, Haeft joins the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies - Huntington University has hired Dr. Jessi Haeft as an associate professor in the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies. Haeft joins Huntington after 12 years at Ball State University more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karl Roeper Retires from Ferrum College Faculty Associate Professor of Media and Communication Karl Roeper has retired after fifteen years of teaching and academic leadership on the Ferrum College faculty. He has served a remarkable number of programs and organizations across the campus and community by sharing his skills with audio and video engineering and broadcasting. Karl Roeper in graduation line of faculty in black robe with velvet trim, red edging on bl more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Duncan Joins U of O Faculty * Chance Duncan was recently hired to join the University of the Ozarks faculty starting in the 2026 Fall Semester as an instructor of science and science education. Duncan has nearly 20 years of teaching experience in the areas of biology, medical sciences and natural sciences in the Arkansas River Valley, including at Russellville, Atkins, Greenbrier and Magazine school districts. He has also served as a staff educat more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Education Secretary McMahon's "National Call to Action" to University Presidents and Governing Boards: What Institutions Need to Know * Key Takeaways: * On August 3, 2026, Education Secretary Linda McMahon issued an open letter to all university presidents and governing board members asking institutions to publicly describe their commitments to "rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research, and national service" before the end of  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, posted the following news release: * * * Educators and Advocates Respond to Preliminary State Assessment Data Evan Stone, Chief Executive Officer of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to the New York State Education Department's release of preliminary English Language Arts and Mathematics assessment data: "The New York State Education  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 7 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Elementary education students REAP benefits of landmark MC-CPSD partnership * A new institutional partnership between Mississippi Christian University (MC) and the Clinton Public School District (CPSD) provides senior elementary education students at MC with a full year of classroom teaching experience under the guidance of a mentor teacher at CPSD. MC President Blake Thompson and CPSD Superintendent Andy Schoggin signed the Rising Educator an more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * Engaging Future Geologists to Explore the Past * When you watch an Indiana Jones movie, do you find yourself wanting to go on a dig and discover something fabulous? If your answer is yes, there's no need to head to Hollywood! Just connect with professor John VanRegenmorter of the Physical Sciences department and you'll have many opportunities to discover. "When I came to GRCC, I found boxes upon boxes of rocks, minerals and fossils in a back r more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * ETS Launches Praxis Foundations, a Next-Generation Solutions Suite for Educator Readiness ETS announced today the launch of Praxis Foundations, a next-generation educator readiness solutions suite that expands how educator preparation programs and school districts understand and support teachers. Praxis Foundations offers early insights into the academic readiness, professional dispositions, durable skills and AI literacy of more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kim Bynum * Dr. Kim Bynum is a professor of business at Flagler College and program director for the International Business degree program. She joined the College in 2023 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as both an enlisted Sailor and commissioned officer. Her teaching and research explore one enduring question: What does it truly mean to help another person grow? Dr. Bynum believes education is ultimately about helping students more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Family farm inspires sustainable agriculture research * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Growing up on his family's farm in Punjab, India, Simardeep Singh learned firsthand the challenges and rewards of agriculture. Watching farmers navigate issues such as weeds, pests and limited resources sparked his interest in finding practical, sustainable solutions to help growers succeed. That passion eventually led him to Clemson University, wh more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 1 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Celebrates 510 Graduates During Summer 2026 Commencement * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) celebrated 510 candidates for graduation during its Summer Commencement Ceremony on Friday, July 31, at the Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. The class included 416 bachelors, 72 masters, 11 Doctor of Pharmacy, nine Doctor of Philosophy and two Juris Doctorates. more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 31 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Fashion merchandising professor earns award for AI teaching integration * What started as an initiative for faculty to collaborate on ways to integrate AI into their teaching has now resulted in an award from The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles. Dr. Seung-Eun (Joy) Lee, Professor for the Fashion Merchandising and Design program, was recognized for her presentation, "Building AI Literacy in a Fashion Marketing Course: Pedagogical Implica more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This final rule will revise the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals; make changes relating to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; update the payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpat more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF prompts removal of religious displays from Michigan classroom The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded Michigan's Zeeland Public Schools to remove numerous religious displays from an elementary school classroom. A concerned community member informed the state/church watchdog that a Spanish immersion teacher at Lincoln Elementary School had displayed several religious messages and religious books. The displays included b more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Sends Letter to Governor Walz Expressing Concerns About Minnesota's Educational Performance * Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) recently sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz expressing his concern about the decline in Minnesota's educational performance. The letter cited a recent report that found Minnesota's education system has fallen in the national ranking from #7 to #21 in five years, noted declining reading and math proficiency, and cal more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 6 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Food scientist Carmen Moraru named senior associate dean in CALS Carmen Moraru, the Yongkeun Joh Professor of Food Science, has been appointed senior associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), effective Aug. 15. She will succeed Corrie Moreau, who left Cornell to become dean of collections and professor and curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. "Carmen has dist more PR

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, July 28 -- Franciscan University issued the following news: * * * Franciscan University Names Seven Inaugural Be Light Faculty Fellows Highly competitive awards recognize sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and impact on students. - Franciscan University of Steubenville has named seven distinguished professors as its inaugural Be Light Faculty Fellows, recognizing faculty members whose sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership has made an exceptional impact on students an more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * From Financial Planner to Teacher of the Year: How Ashley Hanks Found Her True Calling * For Ashley Hanks, the path to becoming an award-winning educator was anything but planned. In fact, for most of her college years, she was convinced she would spend her career helping people manage their finances, not teaching students how to discover their passions. Today, Hanks, an Anderson graduate and Belton-Honea Path High School business teacher, and  more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * From Learning to Leading: Two Oakland University alumni and longtime superintendents retire after careers shaped by partnership and purpose in public education * After decades of supporting students and cultivating their communities, two Oakland University alumni and longtime leaders of partner school districts are retiring. Ron Roberts, Ph.D. (SEHS '77) and Jim Schwarz, Ph.D. (SEHS '91, '94, '97 and '10), recently stepped down from their roles as superinte more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Alison Huppmann * Next to a sealed envelope on a table, Alison Huppmann places a small plastic plate of simulated agar gel, its surface dotted with clustered growths. On the next table, she places a cup of red fluid beside a folder of test results. Next table: X-rays and a video of a child coughing. As a clinical associate professor at the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine Greenvi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Georgetown Law Welcomes Dean M. Elizabeth Magill * "I cannot think of a more exciting time to lead this remarkable law school. Our country and our world urgently need what Georgetown Law offers," Magill said. An administrative and constitutional law scholar, Magill brings a wealth of academic leadership experience to the Law Center. She began her teaching career at her law school alma mater, the University of Virginia (UVA), and went on to serve as Dean more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 7 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Get Set Reset on Aug. 12 helps instructors at all levels be semester-ready * With UNM courses beginning this month, classroom preparation is top of mind for instructors across all of our campuses. And the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is here to help with its Get Set Reset virtual event coming up next week. Get Set Reset will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom, with sessions designed to appeal to instru more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Global experience shapes Meadows' approach to teaching * For two months this spring, Allison Meadows's third-grade classroom stretched far beyond the borders of one country. Her students at the International School of Trieste in northeastern Italy spoke English, Italian, Slovenian, Russian, French, Croatian and Serbian. Meadows taught English language arts, math, science and art in English, gaining firsthand experience in how culture and language shape the more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Historic Investments in Public Education Support Altoona Area School District's Full-Day Kindergarten Program and Readiness Camp for Children and Families Adequacy funding directed to Pennsylvania's most underfunded school districts has supported the Altoona Area School District's full-day kindergarten program by covering the cost of more than 20 teaching positions. Under Governor Shapiro's leaders more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University issued the following news: * * * Graduate Student's Journey Reflects NDMU's Mission of Learning, Leadership and Service Returning alumna Yvonne Mutshipayi Champions Trauma-Informed Care - When Yvonne Mutshipayi M'20, D'25, M'28 stood before an audience at the Baltimore Immigration Summit in summer 2026, she wasn't simply sharing her personal story-she was demonstrating how education, research and community can come together to create meaningful change. An international g more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires * The University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is proud to announce 21 faculty additions for the 2026-27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year. The appointments bring wide-ranging expertise in philoso more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- The Harvard Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * A Common Language for Improvement Now in its third decade, the Data Wise Project is innovating to help schools use evidence to improve learning, address inequities, and strengthen collaboration By Megan Maffucci When Gustavo Luna, Ed.M.'22, Ed.L.D.'25, first heard about the Data Wise approach, he was intrigued, if a bit cautious. The term "data" conjured images of massive spreadsheets, regression analyses, and, of course, test sco more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Head of UDC School of Education Selected for National Fellowship for Educator Preparation Leaders * Anika Spratley Burtin, interim dean of the University of the District of Columbia's new School of Education and Learning Sciences, has been selected as an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening educator preparation. Burtin joins a cohort of 24 education leaders from across the coun more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College's Big Read Lakeshore Announces 2026 Lineup * The Big Read Lakeshore, a Hope College program in collaboration with many community partners throughout Ottawa and Allegan counties, is showcasing a local author and his many books in the fall 2026 program. The featured Big Read book is The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt -a West Michigan author of middle-grade and young-adult fiction novels. He is professor emeritus of English at Calvin University and resi more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * How My Honors Research Is Teaching Kids Empathy * What started as an Honors capstone project at Bentley grew into something I never expected: a children's book and educational platform designed to help develop empathy. But I never could have written about empathy without experiencing it myself through professors who inspired my creativity and gave me the confidence to lean into what I love: writing, teaching, mentoring and entrepreneurship. It all came tog more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Secures NLRB Win for ArtCenter College of Design, Affirming Dismissal of General Counsel's Complaint * A Husch Blackwell litigation team secured a win for ArtCenter College of Design as the National Labor Relations Board agreed with the Administrative Law Judge that the General Counsel failed to establish ArtCenter violated the National Labor Relations Act when it implemented an academic realignment more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Charge to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks NEW YORK, ARMONK, N.Y. and RALEIGH, N.C. - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat today announced a new program providing Lightwell at no charge to over 185 leading research universities and 100 major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks. Eligible institutions can access Lightwell's library o more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Joanna Leapheart Newman * Joanna Leapheart Newman, a longtime faculty member in the Sam M. Walton College of Business' Department of Management who became its first assistant department chair, died July 20 at age 75. After joining the U of A in 1990, Newman devoted the next quarter century to teaching, mentoring and serving students, colleagues and the Walton College community before retiring in December 2015 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * IN THE NEWS: Kelly's Bills to Get More Men into Teaching, Mentorship, and Service Gain National Attention * Last month, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly introduced the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Actto 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. Since their introduction, the bil more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Inspired to teach the next generation of COSD clinicians * When Almara Hutchinson, M.A. '15, first arrived at Radford University as an ambitious graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, she planned to become a speech-language pathologist. Instead, inspired by caring mentors, she discovered a passion for teaching the next generation. Now, after earning her Ph.D. in higher education administration from West Virginia Universi more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 6 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU History Professor Featured on Journal of American History Podcast * Dr. Marie Stango, associate professor of history at ISU, was featured on the Journal of American History's podcast. Dr. Stango talked about her course, Women in U.S. History at ISU, and discussed innovative teaching strategies and assignments, including her years-long collaboration with the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded research project out of the University of Houston, Sh more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Jonathan Skolnik Appointed Editor of Association for Jewish Studies Magazine * Jonathan Skolnik, associate professor of German, adjunct associate professor of history, and adjunct associate professor of Judaic and Near Eastern studies in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has been appointed as co-editor of AJS Perspectives, the magazine of the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS). Skolnik's research and teaching focuses on German-Jewish more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Joya Misra Named ASA's 2026 Jessie Bernard Award Recipient * Joya Misra, distinguished professor of sociology and public policy, has been selected by the American Sociological Association (ASA) as the 2026 recipient of the Jessie Bernard Award.The Jessie Bernard Award is given annually in recognition of scholarly work inclusive of research, teaching, mentorship, community-building, and/or service that has enlarged the horizons of sociology to  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Katherine Reeves Named Dean of the Graduate School * Katherine Reeves The Office of the Provost has announced that Katherine Reeves has been named senior vice provost for graduate education and dean of the UMass Amherst Graduate School. Reeves will assume her office starting August 15, 2026. Reeves is currently associate dean of graduate and professional studies and professor of epidemiolog more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 7, 2026 Kennesaw State University professor Erik Malewski has received a national award for his decades of contribution to teaching and learning. A professor of curriculum studies in the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education, Malewski has been selected to receive the Curriculum & Pedagogy Group Lifetime Award. The national honor rec more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * Landscape Apprentices Celebrate Graduation and Bright Futures * On July 30, 2026, the first cohort of landscaping apprentices at Grand Rapids Community College celebrated a major achievement: graduation. After two years of paid training the students gathered at Lyon Square, one of their more notable landscaping projects, to walk across the stage and receive their certificates. #Building Impact From the Ground Up The program began as a partner more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Illinois' Juliana Stratton for Election to U.S. Senate * AFGE says Stratton values public service and will fight for workers' rights WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Juliana Stratton for election to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois. The general election is Nov. 3. A Chicago native who grew up in th more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Leading Nervous System Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Cell Biology * The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Bettina Winckler, PhD, a scientific leader in cellular neuroscience research, to lead its Department of Cell Biology. Winckler began her new role this week. "Dr. Winckler is not only a national leader in better understanding the nervous system, but also a leader at the School of Medicine and the Departme more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Fights to Protect Religious Freedom, Free Speech and Parents Rights in Schools * WASHINGTON -- Public schools cannot force teachers to speak against their religious convictions or force them to keep parents in the dark about significant decisions involving their children. The Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in Polk v. Mont more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * School of Behavioral Sciences announces interim dean Liberty University has announced that School of Behavioral Sciences Dean Dr. Kenyon Knapp has stepped down from his role as dean after eight years of service. He will remain on faculty with the school. Dr. Jeff Boatner, who previously served as associate dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences, has been named interim dean. "We are grateful for Dr. Knapp's service to the School of Behavioral Scienc more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Livingston to lead Faculty Senate, Cannon continues chairing Staff Council * Columbus State University's Faculty Senate begins the 2026-27 academic year with Dr. Judith Livingston serving as its executive officer, and Katherine Cannon, GCPCA continues to chair the Staff Council for a second consecutive year. Livingston, Faculty Senate Livingston will serve as the Faculty Senate's executive officer. The Faculty Senate provides a representative voice in  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on July 30, 2026, by Jennifer Weber entitled "One Size Does Not Fit All A Developmentally Appropriate Framework for AI in K-12 Education." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Since the early 20th century, many schools have enthusiastically embraced the use of emerging technologies in the classroom, long before educators, parents, or policymakers understood their effects on student learning and development. The first of these new technologies were film  more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 4 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE launches Mississippi Classroom to Career Network to connect classroom learning with future careers For the start of the 2026-27 school year, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is launching the Mississippi Classroom to Career Network, a new statewide initiative to help students connect what they learn in school to their future in college, careers and life. The network includes Mississippi's K-12 Workforce Model, whi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Meet the scientists behind the science, at Brown's Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -They are the engine that powers every laboratory-based biology course at Brown. They fix centrifuges, organize pipettes and prepare gels. They troubleshoot, suggest lab activities and find alternatives when supplies are unavailable. At Brown University, the scientists and technicians at the University's Multidisciplinary Teachin more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Megan Crossfield Maintains Cred for Yavapai College Tim Diesch With plans of becoming a teacher, Yavapai College's Director of Academic Initiatives Megan Crossfield obtained a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and then secured a master's in education with an emphasis in counseling and student personnel. She's in the final stages of pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership, which she hopes to complete in January or February. Crossfield has  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Methodist University issued the following news: * * * MU Scores 100% Pass Rate on National Nursing Exam Soaring above and beyond both state and national averages, the Methodist University Bachelor of Science in Nursing's Class of 2026 has earned a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). The recently released results are just another example of MU Nursing and other Health Sciences programs proving their value as graduates are highly sought after and moving into important profess more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff At 2026 Honors Convocation * Macon, GA Middle Georgia State University (MGA) recognized outstanding faculty and staff members during its 2026 Fall Convocation, celebrating individuals whose dedication to teaching, scholarship, service, and campus leadership exemplifies the University's commitment to excellence. The Champion Award, presented to a staff member who exemplifies MGA's core values of Stewardship, E more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Michael Haggen Featured in Language Magazine Michael Haggen, Chief Academic Officer for Scholastic Education, was published in Language Magazine with an article highlighting key practices that strengthen literacy instruction nationwide. In Optimizing Literacy Instruction with Time, Data, and Consistency, he upacks how giving students ample time to read, using data that truly guides teaching, and building steady routi more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Aug. 4 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Michelle Sabick to lead Utah Tech University's academic efforts as new provost * After conducting a national search, Utah Tech University has selected Dr. Michelle Sabick as its new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Sabick starts her tenure with Utah Tech on Aug. 3. "I am beyond excited to welcome Dr. Sabick to the Utah Tech University community and am confident her strong commitment to student success and academic excellence will not only  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 2 -- The Missouri State Board of Education issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Two Appointed to State Board -- Including First Active Classroom Teacher Michael McDonald, of Kansas City, and Vincent Schoemehl Jr., of St. Louis City were appointed by Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri State Board of Education (State Board). McDonald, a current math teacher in the Park Hill School District, becomes the first active classroom teacher to serve on the State Board. "Having a teacher representa more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 8 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * MSU Board of Regents Approves Academic, Campus Initiatives The Morehead State University Board of Regents approved several academic, campus and administrative initiatives during its quarterly meeting on Friday, Aug. 7. The Board elected its officers for the coming year and welcomed new regents with the administration of the oath of office: * Student Regent Molly Boyd, a senior finance major from Prestonsburg. * Faculty Regent Dr. DuWayne Dale (Class o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Announces Release of $41.3 Million for Alaska Native Education Program Grants * Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) has obligated $41.3 million in continuation awards through the Alaska Native Education Program (ANEP), providing long-awaited funding for 26 Alaska grantees. The continuation awards were expected to be released on July 1 but were delayed until Senator Murko more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * National organization names Maryville College a 'College of Distinction' for 15th year in a row * At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Maryville College offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Maryville College a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate exper more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Awards School of Excellence Honorees and Middle Ground Grant Recipients * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Aug. 1, 2026)-National PTA is pleased to honor 321 local PTAs and schools from across the country as 2025-2027 National PTA Schools of Excellence for building partnerships between families and their school that are enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. National PTA  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 3 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU professor shares innovative grading approach with the Chronicle of Higher Education * NDSU Biology Professor Jenni Momsen was recently featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education's Teaching newsletter, which focused on whether faculty members should reconsider traditional grading systems. As part of an ongoing series for the Chronicle Teaching newsletter, reporter Beth McMurtie is examining grading processes and whether traditional points-b more PR

MIAMI, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College issued the following news: * * * NEO Welcomes John Littlefield as New Agriculture Department Chair Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College welcomes alumnus John Littlefield back to his alma mater as the college's new Department Chair of Agriculture. With more than three decades of experience in agricultural education, Littlefield brings extensive classroom, leadership, and program development experience to the NEO Agriculture Department. A native of Salina, Oklahoma, Littlefield graduat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Neha Jain: A Global Career in International Law From law school in India to a Rhodes Scholarship in Oxford, from fellowships in South Africa and Germany to faculty positions at University of Minnesota Law School and the European University Institute, to her current permanent visiting professorship at the University of Copenhagen, Professor Neha Jain arrived at Northwestern University in 2023 with a career spanning  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Reimagining Legal Education in an AI Era Long before artificial intelligence became a defining topic in legal education, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor Emerson Tiller was asking a broader question: How should law schools prepare students for a profession that is rapidly changing? During more than two decades at Northwestern Pritzker Law, that question has shaped his work. Tiller serves as the J. Landis Marti more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Joins Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to Make it Easier for Out-of-State Educators to Teach in the Commonwealth, Strengthen Teacher Pipeline This initiative supports the Shapiro Administration's strategic investments targeted to strengthen Pennsylvania's educator workforce and make sure there are highly qualified teachers in every classroom. - Today, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secret more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine welcomes new Student Academic Success Center specialist By Christina Billie Amy Forsberg joined Penn State Brandywine as a Student Academic Success Center specialist for the Office of Academic Affairs in July. Coming from Delaware County Community College where she was the foundation coordinator, Forsberg said she is looking forward to getting to know the students and helping them navigate higher education. Forsber more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Summer programs connect AI, academic readiness and student success SMART and BRIDGE AI give incoming students an early start on college success through stronger academic foundations, artificial intelligence literacy, critical thinking and confidence By Ryan Abramson For students preparing to begin college, the transition to higher education can bring both excitement and uncertainty. Two summer programs at Penn State Le more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Phone-Free Schools: Baylor Expert Says Restrictions Can Restore Student Focus Thoughtful school phone policies can improve student engagement, behavior and well-being By Kelly Craine From buzzing notifications to social media, mobile phones constantly compete for students' attention. Even when a device is not being used, its presence can interfere with classroom learning and face-to-face interaction, said William L. Sterrett, Ph.D., professor and chair of educational more PR

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Pioneer PROfiles - Rebekah Kalladen * Seeing her younger sister's ultrasound before she was born inspired Rebekah Kalladen (Brewster, NY) to explore Diagnostic Medical Sonography, which combines technology with patient care. Alfred State's program offered a top-quality healthcare education at the affordability of a SUNY institution. "I wanted the same quality education I could get at a private school, but at a price that made sense." Rebekah and her clas more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Professor Dell Ann Janney Named IACBE Accounting Faculty of the Year * Dr. Dell Ann Janney, Professor of Accounting at Culver-Stockton College (C-SC), has been named the 2026 recipient of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education's (IACBE) Accounting Faculty of the Year award. The award recognizes an educator who demonstrates excellence in teaching accounting and a strong commitment to the accounting profession and the IACBE. Janney wa more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Professor, Staff Member, Student Recognized by Regents * A Sam Houston State University professor, staff member and student were all recognized during the Aug. 6-7 quarterly meeting of the Texas State University Board of Regents. The awards and their recipients are as follows. Regents' Professor Award: Craig Henderson, Psychology and Philosophy Honors professors who demonstrate a distinguished record of teaching, research or other scholarly activit more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Provost's Office Announces New CTL, IDEAS Directors * The Office of the Provost recently announced the appointment of new directors for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support (IDEAS).Brian Baldi has been named assistant provost and director of the CTL, a position he has filled in an interim capacity during the 2025-26 academic year. Baldi came to UMass Amherst in 2007 and was promoted to a more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Radical Pause invites UCCS to rediscover the value of stillness in an always-on world In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, notifications and optimization, doing nothing can feel almost impossible. Joseph Kuzma, Ph.D., teaching professor of philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences (LAS), believes that challenge is worth confronting. "Radical Pause: The UCCS Stillness Project," is the initiative led by Kuzma as more PR

WALESKA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Member Brings Mental Health First Aid Training to Campus Reinhardt faculty go above and beyond to bring educational excellence to their students, even during summer break. Wanting to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to students this Fall, Assistant Professor Hollye Petty took a summer certification course through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. MHFA training explains how to support, recognize, understand, and respond to signs o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson to Host Free Federal Job Fair for South Florida Job Seekers * MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will host a free Federal Job Fair with Commissioner Oliver Gilbert III on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Miami Dade College, 11380 Northwest 27th Avenue, Building 3. The event comes as recent teacher layoffs and federal workforce reductions have left many experienced workers searching more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces the August Face of Arkansas * CAVE CITY, Ark. -Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the ninth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor's office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve every day: the people of Arkansas. The series was launched to keep the focus of public service roo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Slams Trump's Latest Attack on Head Start, Calls on Teachers and Parents to Protect the Program Murray, a former preschool teacher and the Senate's leading advocate for child care, secured $12.35 billion for Head Start in the FY26 funding bill she negotiated Murray has sounded the alarm on Trump's leaked memo to gut Head Start and Trump's illegal impoundment of Head Start funds - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chai more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Smith Visits Taylor Center Garden in New Madrid County NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Taylor Center Garden in New Madrid County recently, touring the community garden and meeting with founder Robert Taylor Sr. to discuss the garden's work combating food insecurity and providing agricultural education across Howardville and Lilbourn. Congressman Smith said, "Robert and his family pour themselves into  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism and Lewis First Amendment recipients * The Society of Professional Journalists has named Kim Komenich, associate professor at San Francisco State University, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award and Julia Wildman, a senior at Colorado Mesa University, as the recipient of the 2026 Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award. The Disting more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Spotlight On: John O'Hara * Galloway, N.J. -As the nation prepared to commemorate its 250th anniversary, John O'Hara spent a year researching and writing a permanent exhibition that brings the evolving promise of American democracy home to South Jersey. O'Hara, a professor of Critical Thinking & First-Year Studies at Stockton, served as the lead researcher and principal author for "The Declaration's Promise," a permanent gallery at the recently restored Be more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 4 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Kate's renews accreditation from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board * St. Catherine University's education unit has renewed its accreditation from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), earning continued approval through 2032, and reinforcing the university's commitment to preparing highly qualified classroom educators. "This continuing approval reflects the strength of our programs more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 31 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Stacy Pearson, Jennifer Condon and Meghann Humphries receive UMSL Hero Awards * This month's Hero Award recipients are (from left) Stacy Pearson, senior academic advisor in the College of Nursing; and Jennifer Condon, technology resource associate in the Department of Communication and Media; and Meghann Humphries, associate teaching professor in the Department of Biology. (Photos by Derik Holtmann and courtesy of Jennifer Condon) U more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Steven Graff Appointed Inaugural Zimmerli Professor of Piano * Written by Karen Rhodes In recognition of his mentorship, transformative teaching, and impact in and out of the classroom, Dr. Steven Graff was recently named the inaugural recipient of the Zimmerli Professorship in Piano. Thanks to a generous gift given by Mrs. Nelly Zimmerli, this newly established endowed professorship represents an investment in excellence and a commitment to attrac more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Strong childhood friendships could be the antidote to lifelong social media harms, counsellor suggests * Book publication announcement 5th August 2026 #As the ban on social media for under-16s take effect in Australia, an education expert argues that teaching children friendship skills early may help with lasting protection against digital dangersby Jacob Lund on Alamy.is illustrative only. The key to p more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna awarded nearly $100,000 to advance AI education Susquehanna University has been awarded a nearly $100,000 grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education to prepare students to use artificial intelligence in the workplace. The grant will expand a campus-wide effort to educate students and faculty across Susquehanna's academic disciplines to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, building the sk more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 4 Faculty Earn Prestigious NSF Early CAREER Awards Faculty in the engineering, physics and mathematics departments earned National Science Foundation research awards in 2026 totaling almost $2.8 million. Diane Stirling Four faculty members in the early stages of their research careers have earned recognition and funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year through its Early CAREER award program. The CAREER program is among the most prestigio more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 29 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC faculty member receives Outstanding Teacher Award Brian Spence, director of TCC's Radiologic Technology program, received the Outstanding Teacher Award -- Undergraduate at the Anatomage, Inc. conference in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 24. Spence, a TCC faculty member since 2011, was one of four educators honored. The other recipients, from Brophy College Preparatory and Jacksonville State University and UC School of Medicine, teach at the high  more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Teaching Gen Z to Put Down the Phone and Talk * Is social media making Gen Z less social? The Akron Beacon Journal explored that question in a recent feature centered on Kent State University Senior Lecturer Aaron Bacue Maguire and his Communication and Conflict Management course in the School of Communication Studies. Maguire, who has taught at Kent State for 11 years, evolved his teaching after noticing the impact of constant screen time on students' ability to  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Friesen named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Dr. Rebecca Friesen has been selected as a 2026-27 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar for her dedication to teaching and enriching students' learning experiences. By Grace Dalton, Contributor Dr. Rebecca Friesen received the 2026-27 Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar award, which recognizes individuals who embody the spirit of lifelon more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Rethinking how batteries survive extreme cold A Texas A&M materials science and engineering doctoral candidate is developing next-generation batteries for aerospace applications and teaching the next generation of scientists how to ask better questions along the way. By Leon Contreras, Contributor Jaybelle Pranada grew up in the Philippines, asking, "Why?" Why does nature work the way it does? Why does a piece of technology  more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Theology Professor Releases New Booklet on Deification and the Luminous Mysteries * Christendom College theology professor Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas has released a new booklet, Meditations on Deification and the Luminous Mysteries, offering Catholics a deep spiritual guide to prayer and contemplation through the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. The booklet serves as a companion to his widely recommended 2025 work, A Catechesis on Deification, Transfiguration more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Third Way issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Third Way Statement on Legislation Recruiting Men in Education and Community Programs Third Way released the following statement from Lanae Erickson, Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, & Politics on the Senate introduction of legislation aimed at intentionally recruiting men into teaching and community-serving roles. "Students across the country are facing persistent academic challenges, with boys falling particularly behind in some areas. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Transition to Provost Model Advances Academic Innovation at William Peace University William Peace University has changed the title of vice president for academic programs to provost, signaling a larger trend of academic growth and momentum at Peace. Dr. Lynda Szymanski, who has served as the University's chief academic officer since 2022, will hold the title of provost. The change reflects Peace's continued evolution to meet the needs of today's stu more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 3 (TNSrpt) -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading * TROY elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality. The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at Troy University have earned "A" grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary  more PR

HOUGHTON, New York, Aug. 4 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * True Excellence & Entering the Next Chapter * #True Excellence By Emily Fausnaught'24 When I think back on what first drew me to Houghton, I immediately think of the equestrian and London Honors programs. I was drawn to the opportunity to be challenged academically while also pursuing my passion for horses in a setting committed to faith and excellence. During my first visit, I was struck by the professionalism, kindness, and strong sense of community withi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump Admin's New Head Start Rule Would Advance Its Long-Term Goal of Eliminating Program * Washington, DC -The Trump administration today proposed rolling back vital Head Start quality and safety standards, taking another step toward the Project 2025 goal of fully abolishing the early education program. The proposal -the latest in the administration's sustained campaign to undermine Head Start -would reduce the number of H more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Aug. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Trump Attack On Head Start Is An Attack On Our Children, Our Families, Our Future * Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on the proposed rule the Trump Administration issued yesterday gutting Head Start:  more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Introducing the New U.S. Naval War College Provost, Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Michael O'Hara, Ph.D. * The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) welcomed retired U.S. Navy Capt. Michael O'Hara, Ph.D., as its newest provost as of Aug. 1, 2026. O'Hara, who most recently served as the dean of the NWC's Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS), replaces retired U.S. Army Col. Stephen Mariano, Ph.D., who held the position since 2022. As dean of CNWS, O'Hara led a facult more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia * By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia. "VCU Health is where world-class discovery meets life-saving care. A more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia The report also recognized the hospital as the best in the metro Richmond area for the 16th consecutive year. Additionally, cardiology and orthopaedics are ranked among the nation's best. By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by the U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia. "VCU Health is  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Coveted Class - Applied Mechanics I * Even when walking her dog, Sarira Motaref, professor-in-residence in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SoCEE), is attuned to structures and forces -and to her classes. Looking at how her dog's tail moves and how the leash is being pulled might give her an idea for a real-world example that can help her students grasp a complex concept. "My teaching," she says, "is always at the  more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF welcomes experts in AI, bioinformatics, public policy, neuroscience among new faculty * The University of North Florida welcomes more than 30 new faculty members this fall. These educators and researchers add to UNF's expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including AI, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, coastal resilience, advanced manufacturing, public policy and neuroscience. They bring the University's active faculty count t more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Faculty Lenora Green-Turner Named President of Arkansas NATS Chapter The Department of Music is proud to announce that Lenora Green-Turner, teaching assistant professor of voice in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected president of the Arkansas Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM). These appointm more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC nationally recognized for degree pathway program The University of Illinois Chicago has received national commendation for its leadership in ensuring equitable student success along the path to completing a bachelor's degree. UIC is one of two inaugural recipients of the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities' Carl E. Wieman Award for Excellence, which honors university departments and offices for the more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July. That was the goal for organizers, Associate Professor of Education Victoria Russell more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Teaching AI--and humans--to prevent medication dispensing errors The medical mistake harms millions of Americans each year and costs billions RESEARCH TO WATCH - Researchers at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and College of Engineering are collaborating to solve the problem of medication dispensing errors and patient safety issues related to pharmacies. The team will develop artificial intelligence and imaging-based error-detection m more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Research explores new communication strategies for autistic youth By Chuck Green, Kindred Media For the nearly 7 million American children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and have not developed functional vocal speech, communication can be difficult -- and frustrating. One promising option is augmentative and alternative communication, including speech-generating devices that support, supplement or replace vocal speech. Research  more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Marine scientist, retiring chemist receive College of Arts and Sciences top honors for 2026-27 academic year This year's top awards go to two members of the UNE community whose work has shaped student learning and scholarship across decades Story by Emme Demmendaal The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New England has announced its highest annual faculty honors: the 2026-2027 Ludcke Chair of Arts and Sciences and the Distinguished Aca more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus has proposed transferring Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after determining no cultural affiliation or lineal descendants could be identified, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. Repatriation, transfer or reinterment may occur on or after Sept. 2. The notice covers the remains of at least 18 Native American ind more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI business professor explains 'financial unicorns' and SpaceX, Anthropic IPOs * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 04, 2026 - In mythology, unicorns are fictional. In finance, however, unicorns are very real. Just over a month ago, millions of people witnessed one financial unicorn, and another is quickly approaching. For the first time, privately held company SpaceX was listed on the NASDAQ. Valued at more than $1 trillion, the SpaceX IPO stands alone-a more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff * Emily Messer receives the E.J. Chapman Outstanding Service Award KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrated the accomplishments of some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and Extension experts at UTIA's annual awards luncheon. The 2026 ceremony was held on the UTIA campus in Knoxville on August 4. Many  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC alum Faith Rose becomes first graduate of UTC-Siskin Hospital geriatric physical therapy residency * From left: Dr. Stephanie Eton, Dr. Vickie Blalock, Dr. Kyle Binkley, Dr. Faith Rose, Dr. Matthew Annessi, Dr. Ross von Glahn and Dr. Douglas Daniel. Photo by Angela Foster. When Dr. Faith Rose received her framed certificate as the first graduate of the Siskin Hospital-University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Geriatric Physica more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC honors 41 teachers at 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet * Clifton Hills Elementary teacher and UTC alum Meghan McDougall was recognized as a Model Mentor Teacher at the 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet. Photo courtesy of Chris Brown. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Education honored 41 pre-K-12 teachers during its third annual Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet on Thursday, July 30, recognizing the educat more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Darden School earns 11 top-10 rankings in Princeton Review The University of Virginia's Darden School of Business earned top-10 placement in 11 categories in The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools 2027 rankings, the highest total in the school's history and its third consecutive year with 10 or more ranked categories. The results are led by the No. 1 ranking for Best Professors for the third consecutive year. The school also ran more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Career of Compassion: Celebrating the Retirement of a Dedicated Physician and Educator, David G. Harden, DO By Caroline Bennett After 22 years of teaching, healing, and mentoring at VCOM, David G. Harden, DO, is retiring as discipline chair for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and associate professor of OMM and Family Medicine at the Virginia campus. Although he is hanging up his white coat, Dr. Harden remains committed  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Working across borders: X-Culture prepares Ilitch School students for a global workforce Business today operates on a global level, with many teams spanning time zones, countries, or continents. The X-Cultures program, offered at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, seeks to prepare students for these realities in the workforce. X-Cultures is an organization that connects students, faculty members, businesses, and researchers across the world to foster conn more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * Hinnant-Crawford returns to CEAP as Bardo Distinguished Professor This August, Brandi Hinnant-Crawford will join the College of Education and Allied Professions faculty as the John and Deborah Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership. Her return is a homecoming that continues a nearly decade-long tenure as a Catamount and more than 12-year career as a researcher and professor. Hinnant-Crawford specializes in teaching educators ho more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * Wittenberg Names Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala as Matevia University Pastor New leader brings decades of experience in pastoral care, cross-cultural understanding, and a commitment to innovative campus ministry - Wittenberg President Christian M. M. Brady has announced that Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala, longtime global missionary with Lutheran Bible Translators, coordinator of strategic alliances with Seed Company, and current pastor of Rockway Lutheran Church in  more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 8 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * A new way of learning Wofford student researchers explore how generative AI enhances second-language skills - Dr. Yongfang Zhang thinks artificial intelligence -- with thoughtful integration -- can be a powerful tool for learning a new language. During July, Zhang, associate professor of Chinese and coordinator of the Chinese Studies program, led Armala Miller '27 and Anna Kerr Reavis '27 in a research project to determine how AI can aid writing proces more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * The Work Is Working: APS Ranks No. 1 in Atlanta Metro for Year-Over-Year Academic Gains In Math, Science and Social Studies Math, science, and social studies proficiency rose across every grade and nearly every student group, according to 2026 GMAS data. - Today, Atlanta Public Schools hosted "The Work Is Working," a press conference announcing that the district ranked first among metro Atlanta school districts in year-over-year (Y more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * A new journey * More than 40 recent Wright State University teacher education graduates who secured teaching positions in area schools received a boost as they prepare for their first year in the classroom -free classroom supplies from Crayons to Classrooms. The new teachers were invited to a special event on July 29, where they filled carts with supplies to decorate and stock their new classrooms. Abby Harris, who graduated from Wright State this spring and la more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Superintendent Degenfelder Convenes Working Group on Special Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder is convening a state working group on special education to develop guidance on federal and state requirements for educators serving students with disabilities. The working group will consist of representatives from the Wyoming Department of Education, the Professional Teaching Standards Board, the Associatio more PR