ELMIRA, New York, Aug. 6 -- Elmira College issued the following news: * * * 14-Year Partnership Continues to Support Tioga County Students For the 14th consecutive year, The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation is helping Tioga County students pursue an Elmira College education, awarding a $15,000 grant that has now supported 55 students since 2013. Among the recent students to benefit from the grant are Wyatt Blauvelt '27, a Biology major from Barton, New York, and Gabrielle Boots '29, a Biology major from Waverly, New York. In their thank- more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 7 guidelines for leading open organizations * John Meluso, assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering's Systems Engineering Program, is lead author on a new perspective paper discussing the history of "openness" and offering guidance on how organizations and researchers can use and manage open practices effectively. Published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, Meluso and eight collaborators from institutions in the U.S., U. more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Faculty and students weave art into vocational research * What if vocation is less about finding the right answer and more about learning to ask better questions? That idea is at the heart of "Alive: Journeys in the Making," a collaborative research project in which Dr. Caglar Cetin-Ayse and three Augustana students explored vocation through art, conversation and reflection. Dr. Cetin-Ayse, a visiting assistant professor of sociology, was awarded a vocati more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 11 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Barbara Colombo, core faculty in the PhD in Applied Psychological Science program: * * * The Science of Resilience By Catherine Ryan At the intersection of neuroscience, health psychology, and emotion science, Fielding faculty Barbara Colombo explores how cognitive reserve, brain stimulation, music, movement, and self-compassion can help people adapt, remain resilient, and thrive. What helps one person remain resilient th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Researchers Add a Piece to the Puzzle of How Labor Begins Aging placenta offers insight into causes of preterm birth, potential therapeutic target By Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Scientists studying pregnancy haven't yet solved the complex puzzle of what determines when labor begins, including the causes of preterm labor (delivery before 37 weeks). But a team led by researchers at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Me more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * How to Become an Early Childhood Educator: Steps, Education, and Credentials * Explore the education, certifications, and hands-on experience needed to become an early childhood educator, from degree options to classroom-ready preparation. Preparing for a career in early childhood education starts with understanding what the role involves and what kind of training can help you succeed. The educators who guide children through their earliest years of learning  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * In Vanderbilt STEM internship, teens engineer clean water solutions, study lung cells * In a Hillsboro High School science lab in Nashville, Tennessee, a group of teens from Metro Nashville Public Schools spent their summer exploring whether filtration with peanuts could aid in creating safe, sustainable water for Ugandan communities. Despite about 7,000 miles between the locales, that work was very real for the juniors and seniors participating  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn GSE and Milken Family Foundation Announce Finalists for Prestigious Global Education Venture Competition Seven finalists will compete at the live pitch event on Monday, September 14, at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the first year the competition finals and Catalyst Innovation Summit join together. - Catalyst @ Penn GSE--a global center for education innovation and impact at the University of Pe more PR

MALIBU, California, Aug. 11 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Boone Center for the Family Welcomes Noe Rivera as Director of RelateStrong Program The Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University is pleased to welcome Noe Rivera as the new director of RelateStrong, effective July 27, 2026. Rivera brings a distinct combination of clinical expertise, ministry leadership, and longstanding experience with the Boone Center's relationship education initiatives. Over the past three years, he has served as a congrega more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice receives gift from Kraft family to advance athletics and Jewish studies * Rice University has received a generous gift from alumna and trustee Patti Lipoma Kraft '87 and her husband, Jonathan Kraft, to support two university priorities. The gift will support the construction of a state-of-the-art, covered football practice pavilion and establish the Kraft Family Professorship in Jewish Studies, strengthening both student-athlete development and academic more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation * Siena University is now number one in the nation for its Instagram engagement, according to data from Dunroe Social, an industry-specific social media analytics platform that benchmarks Instagram performance across all NCAA Division I colleges and universities. Siena ranked #2 among all higher education Instagram accounts for engagement in the first quarter of this year. By the second quarter, it pulled into the #1 sp more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 11 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU, NGA to Host Geo-Resolution Conference September 10 By Maggie Rotermund ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will co-host the 2026 Geo-Resolution conference, "Securing the Future with Geospatial," at SLU's Busch Student Center on Sept. 10. Geo-Resolution is designed to provide participants -- especially students -- access to geospatial experts from government, academia, innovation hubs, start-up companies  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Thinking outside the bot * When associate professor Seiji Isotani-a leading expert in intelligent tutoring systems and educational technology-arrived at Penn's Graduate School of Education (GSE) last summer, he was met by a campus that was already deeply invested in understanding, creating, and leveraging AI. Faculty members like associate professor Bodong Chen were creating web applications, curricula, guidelines, research, and practical  more PR

TROY, Alabama, Aug. 10 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY ranked in Best Colleges with Online Graphic Design Degrees in America by Niche * Troy University's Graphic Design degree program has earned recognition as one of the nation's best, according to Niche, an education research website. TROY was ranked 3rd in Niche's recently released "Best Colleges with Online Graphic Design Degrees in America." Niche determines its rankings on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and student reviews. The degree program more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Cabrini Campus: Fast Facts * General Information Location: Radnor, Pa. Total Acreage: 112 acres (45 hectares) Date Acquired: June 28, 2024 Opening Date: August 24, 2026 Number of Buildings: 21 Distance from Villanova Campus: 1.9 miles (point-to-point) Academics and Research Undergraduates from all class years, and several graduate programs, will regularly be in class on the Cabrini Campus, which boasts outstand more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Opens Doors to its Cabrini Campus, Marking a Historic Milestone in 184-Year History * VILLANOVA, Pa. (August 10, 2026) - A new chapter in Villanova University's history has begun with the opening of the Villanova University Cabrini Campus. This addition of a second campus marks a transformative expansion of the 184-year-old institution, further strengthening the University's ability to advance its Augustinian Catholic missi more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do with a Political Science Degree? * Explore careers for political science majors in government, law, business, nonprofits, and international relations. Learn which skills employers value most. Choosing a college major often means weighing what you love to study against what you can actually do with it after graduation. For students drawn to politics, law, public policy, or global affairs, a political science degree connects those interests to a more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Skills Do You Learn in a Data Science Degree Program? * Discover the programming, statistics, machine learning, and professional skills students build in a data science degree program and the careers they lead to. A data science degree prepares you with analytical thinking, programming fluency, and communication skills that help graduates turn complex information into meaningful decisions. Choosing a degree program means understanding what you will actu more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Young Harris College issued the following news: * * * New program helps students with career journey Taking that next step after graduation can be an intimidating experience for a college student. That's why Young Harris College is launching Professional Readiness & Experiential Programs. PREP is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed for success after graduation. "It's all part of the academic journey for a college student," said Dr. David Jones, associate vice president for PREP more PR