FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * $1 Million Gift Launches Planning Effort for Future of U of A Museum A $1 million gift from University of Arkansas alumni Bob and Becky Alexander will fund a comprehensive effort to explore the future of the University Museum, including a feasibility study led by Lord Cultural Resources, a global cultural consulting practice offering services for museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions. The Bob and Becky Alexander University Museum  more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * $10,000 Grant to Expand UE Dance Program in Evansville Promise Neighborhood The University of Evansville (UE) Dance Company is one of the local organizations receiving funding through Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry's Forward Together GO Grants, with $10,000 awarded to support the expansion of its award-winning dance program throughout the Evansville Promise Neighborhood. The grant will help the UE Dance Company (UEDC) expand access to dance educa more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Project Hail Mary' at Cornell Cinema includes special talk, prize drawing * A Cornell Cinema screening of the box office hit "Project Hail Mary" will include a talk by Cornell astronomers on their search for real rocky worlds habitable for humans, as well as a prize drawing. The screening, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28, will be followed by an open house at the Fuertes Observatory for live viewing of the cosmos. "Project Hail Mary," directed by Phil Lord and Chri more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * 2026 Poverty Law Conference addresses scholarship, community * USC Gould School of Law hosted the 2026 Poverty Law Conference on February 20-21, welcoming scholars, educators and advocates to participate in a variety of conversations about modern developments in poverty law. Both days featured paper presentations, roundtable discussions about teaching and advocacy, and opportunities to build community across discip more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * 25 Educators Selected for Arkansas and Mississippi's First Joint Policy Fellowship * #The 2026-27 Teach Plus Policy Fellows Will Target Chronic Absenteeism and Advocate for Connected Data Systems to Drive College and Career Readiness QUICK FACTS Who: 25 pre-K through 12th-grade educators Where: Arkan 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

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * A Rescue Dog Inspires OU Engineering Students * NORMAN, OKLA. - A dog named Duck may someday get a new prosthetic leg thanks to engineering freshmen at the University of Oklahoma. Over four weeks this summer, teams of incoming engineering students designed mobility devices for Duck, a young rescue dog born without a front leg. Students in OU's Engineering Summer Bridge program designed and prototyped mobility devices tailored to Duck's needs, using CAD more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * A Sharper Image: At USC, better brain health outcomes begin with cutting-edge neuroimaging equipment * Editor's note: The University of South Carolina's Brain Health Center officially opened March 18, 2026\. The state-of-the-art research and outpatient facility boasts South Carolina's only 7-Tesla MRI dedicated to patient care, as well as a wide-bore 3-Tesla MRI scanner. When Marcus Ryninger tells people how his life changed on May 1, 20 more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Acclaimed educator to speak at IU Columbus Aug. 21 Indiana University Columbus will welcome nationally recognized author, educator and speaker James M. Lang on Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Columbus Learning Center lecture hall. Grounded in new research, Lang will discuss his acclaimed book Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It. - Educators and education students are encouraged to attend this presentation, which is free more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'Should Students Learn Science Through Inquiry?' by Adam Boxer, arguing that science classrooms should prioritize explicit instruction and systematic retrieval practice rather than asking novice students to learn primarily through inquiry. Boxer contends that an assumption behind inquiry-based science teaching confuses the work of professional scientists with the learning needs of students. Scientists use inquiry to test hypotheses and expand knowledge at the boundaries  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Anna-Leigh Stone Named Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management, Honoring a Career of Scholarship and Service * Anna-Leigh Stone has been named the Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management at Samford University's Brock School of Business, a distinction recognizing her excellence in scholarship, teaching and service. The endowed faculty position, previously held by longtime finance professor and former dean Howard Finch before his retirem more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU welcomes new CMCSS teacher residents at annual Grow Your Own signing day * Stefano Busico (center), signs his Clarksville-Montgomery County School System teaching contract on July 27, at Austin Peay State University. Busico is one of 23 CMCSS educational assistants entering the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency this year. | Photos by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education welcomed 23 in more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * AR-NETWORK Funds Externships for ATU Faculty * Fifteen Arkansas Tech University faculty members have been placed in externships by the ATU Center for Community Engagement and Academic Outreach as part of a new initiative designed to strengthen ties between the institution and the community. "Unlike a student internship, a faculty externship places faculty members within an industry, non-profit, government agency or community organization for a shor more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Joins Reigniting the American Dream Compact Focused on Entrepreneurship Arkansas is doubling down on its commitment to its innovative entrepreneurs by joining a compact of governors nationwide to advance entrepreneurship in the United States. The compact, "Reigniting the American Dream," is designed to promote the importance of entrepreneurship and establish strategies for increasing opportunities for entrepreneurs. The t more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Be First-Day Ready * The first day of school, Monday, August 24, is just around the corner! Review these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start. Also learn about what will be new this school year. Be sure to: Register Register any children who turn five before Wednesday, September 30, for kindergarten. Find out more about enrolling in kindergarten. Download the FCPS App Download the FCPS mobile app to f more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, Aug. 12 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Shares Message of 'Limitless' Potential Through Colorado * Following a performance in Colorado, a young girl ran up to Kylie Jorgensen and wrapped her in a hug. She told the BYU-Idaho dance major, from Gilbert, Arizona, that she dreamed of becoming a dance teacher herself someday. "It gave me so much motivation and so much joy in that moment to keep going and to keep striving to reach my goals," Jorgensen said. Jorge more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 14 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * BILA expands career opportunities for teachers In August of 2025, California Baptist University launched the Bilingual Authorization program (BILA) that equips students with a teaching credential to teach a bilingual class or a Spanish dual language immersion class. One year later, the program is celebrating the first 30 candidates to complete the courses. Sandy Cruz ('21,'25), a Spanish and math graduate, is no stranger to bilingual programs.  more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 11 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University to host GOP runoff debate between Franklin, Taylor for Oklahoma superintendent of education * Cameron University has agreed to host a debate between the two GOP candidates for state superintendent of public instruction ahead of this month's primary runoff election. Robert Franklin and James Taylor will face off in the debate scheduled for 7 p.m. this Thursday in the University Theatre on Cameron's Lawton campus. Franklin, a former Sa more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * New Trustee Amelia Lyons '93 Brings a Passion for Transformative Learning to Board * Amelia H. Lyons '93 has built a career studying history, migration and global change-but the foundation for her work began at Canisius University. A graduate of Canisius' History and French programs and a member of DiGamma Honor Society, Lyons is returning to her alma mater as a new member of the Canisius University Board of Trustees, bringing with her a deep commitment to  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Carmina Mares brings international perspective to alumni leadership The double alumna is strengthening connections across the CWRU community. - When Carmina Mares (LAW '01, MGT '20) talks about service, she returns to a fundamental lesson from her father: "It does not hurt to be good with people." That belief has shaped her path--from her early years growing up and studying the law in Bucharest, Romania, to her work in law, journalism, teaching an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act (S. 332). * * * S. 332 would require the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study on Holocaust education efforts in public schools in the United States and report its findings to the Congress. The report would include information on whether schools require or offer Holocaust education as part of the curriculum, the teaching methods and instructional resources used in those classes more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * Central Georgia Technical College Faculty Member Selected for Prestigious ASRT Educator Institute * Warner Robins, Ga. - Amanda Cobb, MSRS, RT(R)(M), Program Chair for Radiologic Technology at Central Georgia Technical College, was among a select group of educators from across the United States chosen to participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Educator Institute, held in the month of April at ASRT headquarters in Albu more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Aug. 11 -- Connecticut College issued the following Q&A involving Alex Gianninas, associate teaching professor of astronomy and campus director of the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium: * * * Space Talk Astronomy Professor Alex Gianninas is on a mission to debunk common misconceptions about space In addition to his work in the classroom, Associate Teaching Professor of Astronomy and Campus Director of the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium Alex Gianninas educates the public on social media, through a YouTube series more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students * After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell's AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff. The expanded program will feature four modules - "What is Generative AI?"; "Ethical Questions Surrounding Generative AI"; "GenAI and Learning"; and "Creating an AI Policy for Personal Use" -  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students By Jose Beduya After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell's AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff. The expanded program will feature four modules - "What is Generative AI?"; "Ethical Questions Surrounding Generative AI"; "GenAI and  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Couple cements a lifelong commitment to CWRU with scholarship for engaged students Alumni Chuck and Judy Brandman establish a university-wide scholarship supporting students who contribute meaningfully to campus life - For Chuck and Judy Brandman, Case Western Reserve University was never simply the place where they earned their degrees. It was where they learned to think, to serve and, eventually, to build a life together. Judy (WRC '73) arrived  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Crystal Levesque named inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production * Crystal Levesque, professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University, has been named the inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production. The appointment recognizes her strong research program and commitment to student success. "Dr. Levesque's research bridges the gap between basic and applied swine research. She integrates the teac more PR

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 12 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF School of Nursing Named National Center of Excellence * Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing has been named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, the highest honor in academic nursing. The school, which has a vision to "educate nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in dynamic healthcare environments serving diverse populations through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service," is the fir more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 14 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's Mike Stull receives 2026 IE ASPA Outstanding Educator Award Mike Stull, professor and director of CSUSB's Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, was honored for his commitment to education, leadership and service to the Inland Empire. - Mike Stull, entrepreneurship professor at Cal State San Bernardino, has received the 2026 Inland Empire ASPA Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing his commit more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Davenport faculty connect, collaborate and learn at annual Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute * Davenport University's academic faculty and staff gathered at the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids campus on August 12, 2026, for the Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI). Interim President Anthony W. Anderson The annual internal conference is dedicated to supporting faculty in their teaching, scholarship and professional administrative work. The da more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Davenport University launches First Responder Leadership Program * First responders gathered at Davenport University's W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus this summer as the initial cohort of its First Responder Leadership Program. The nine-week program is designed to equip local emergency service professionals with real-world leadership and management skills. "Leadership always carries weight, but for our first responder leaders, the stakes are life an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Jake Johnson on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District The DNC congratulates Jake Johnson on his victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Jake Johnson's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a high school math teache more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * East Stroudsburg University Earns Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at East Stroudsburg University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Certification (Pre K-4th): A+  more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news: * * * Experts Share Impacts of the High Touch High Tech Approach to Learning Empowering Education Teams & Systems The Learning Generation Initiative at EDC and Fab AI recently co-hosted a global virtual event that presented evidence on the positive impacts of the High Touch High Tech approach in three countries. A recording of the event has just been released on our YouTube channel. High Touch High Tech blends teacher professional development, ef more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: The role of empathy in teaching * Associate Professor Amy Simon is the William and Audrey Farber Family Chair in Holocaust Studies and European Jewish History. She holds a joint appointment with James Madison College and the Department of History in the College of Social Science and is a core faculty member of the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel in the College of Arts and Letters. Four years ago, I sat on a ro more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU Writing Across the Curriculum program earns National Exemplary Program Award * By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University's Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program has been selected by the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum for the 2026 Exemplary WAC Program Award - Established Program, a national recognition honoring outstanding and sustainable WAC initiatives. FHSU's WAC program  more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * Finding Greatness: Zayron G. Rivera Alvarez * Eastman, GA With a passion for aviation and a commitment to service, Zayron G. Rivera Alvarez is making the most of his Middle Georgia State University experiences. Rivera serves as a Knight Ambassador and student worker for the Student Life office. After graduating in spring 2029, he plans to pursue his goal of becoming a military fixed- and rotary-wing pilot. * Major: Aviation Science and Management more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- First Focus on Children, an advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions, issued the following news release: * * * Head Start Overhaul Would Gut Program, Advocate Says Effort represents administration's latest attack on children - A Trump Administration proposal to overhaul Head Start would strip core standards from the landmark early learning and health services program, argues the advocacy organization First Focus on Children, leaving behind a s more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Fisher begins tenure as interim president of PennWest University * Dr. James "JD" Fisher today began his tenure as interim president of PennWest University, returning to an institution and region that have shaped much of his life and career. A western Pennsylvania native and Edinboro graduate, Fisher spent 26 years teaching and serving in leadership roles at Edinboro and PennWest. In a message to the university community on his first day, he said he is grateful  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New 20-year study proves pre-K impacts a child's academic future By Michelle Marie Arean Students who attend public school pre-K perform better academically through high school than those in family-based childcare, according to new research from Florida International University. The study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0885200626000335?pes=vor&utm_source=scopus& more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Folklife Awards Return to Fairmont State August 23 * The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center will host their annual Awards Ceremony on August 23 at 2:00 pm. The awards honor local artists, scholars, and performers who are stewards of traditional culture. Following the awards ceremony will be an open house from 3:00-4:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. It will take place at the Folklife Centerlocated on Squibb Wilson B more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning * What began as a love for learning Spanish at Western Kentucky University has evolved into a career dedicated to transforming language education. Stephanie Knight, now Senior Director of Learning at LingroLearning, credits her time as a Spanish major at WKU as the foundation for a professional journey that has taken her from the classroom to educational leadership, research,  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From bioengineering to big bands, George Mason summer camps put the spotlight on health and well-being * Year-round, George Mason University's colleges, centers, and labs are taking a people-first integrated approach to human health and well-being that advances science, develops talent, and strengthens communities. That includes the summer, when labs and studios open their doors for the community to learn how innovations in art and science can make our wo more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * On the hunt for dark matter From Broadway to MIT's Laboratory for Nuclear Science, PhD student Jessica Fry doesn't do anything halfway. Now she's hunting for the universe's most elusive particle. - Physicists across the globe are on a quest for a particle that makes up nearly 85 percent of all matter in the universe, yet no one has ever directly detected it. Jessica Fry, a fifth-year physics PhD candidate in the Laboratory for N more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 11 -- The Central New Mexico Community College posted the following news: * * * From Courtroom to Classroom: How CNM Is Helping This Student Launch a Second Career * After practicing law for 20 years, Brigitte Thomas enrolled in the Teacher Licensure Program to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher https://www.cnm.edu/news/from-courtroom-to-classroom-how-cnm-is-helping-this-student-launch-a-second-career https://www.cnm.edu/news/from-courtroom-to-classroom-how-cnm-is-helping-this-student-launch-a-second-caree more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Fulbright Scholar's work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S. * A three-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar trip to Argentina wasn't just about bringing Texas know-how to South America for Gabriel Hamer, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and professor in the Department of Entomology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His time in Ar more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman Farm visitors highlight their day in the Simpsonville Sentinel * The Simpsonville Sentinel reports on a July visit by the Mauldin Garden Club to the Furman Farm, where members traded note-taking for weed-pulling on a "work and learn" morning. Farm manager Bruce Adams and student interns showed the group around the quarter-acre organic garden, teaching the group about on-campus composting practices before putting visitors to work weeding raised b more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Faculty Assembly Celebrates Achievement and Shared Vision * #Faculty Awards, New Faculty Introductions, and a Vision for 'ONE Webb' Mark the Start of the 2026-27 Academic Year BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University celebrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and mentorship during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Leading the list of honorees was Dr. Jeff Hartman, professor and internship coordinator in more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Stephanie Schaller * You enter the exam room. The patient in front of you, a 68-year-old male, is here because he feels dizzy and short of breath. You note his resting heart rate is elevated -108 beats per minute. He has had a bad cold for a few days, he explains between shallow gasps, but didn't think it was anything serious. What do you do next? If you're a University of South Carolina nursing more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news: * * * GW Law Now Has Two Chief Judges Teaching in the National Security Law Program The George Washington University Law School's faculty now includes the chief judges of the two highest courts in the U.S. military justice system. Lisa Schenck, associate dean for the National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law program and a distinguished professorial lecturer in law, serves as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Military Commission Rev more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Gift from longtime Tusculum professor and financial donor expands, enhances spaces for students to complete artwork * GREENEVILLE - When art students walk into their classrooms this year at Tusculum University, they will enjoy spacious rooms and beneficial natural lighting that will strengthen their academic experience. Clem Allison stands in the two-dimensional studio art laboratory. A generous $10,000 gift from Clem Allison, professor of art emeritus  more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 14 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Gift gives foster youth at The Beach a place to call home * Diego De La Cruz found belonging at Cal State Long Beach. The aspiring special ed teacher, a fourth-year liberal studies major, felt at home quickly upon arrival. De La Cruz's dreams -to lead a classroom and "show it's possible that anyone can do anything" -are taking shape, and the community and support conveyed by the CSULB Guardian Scholars Program has made the camp more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Global radiology partnerships provide critical medical support and shared learning * From Peru to Malaysia, radiology experts and programs from UW-Madison are helping under-resourced communities around the world. For the clinicians involved, the impact is mutual. Abigail Becker, August 13, 2026 Share this article #Share * Facebook * X (Twitter) * LinkedIn * Email Traditional Malaysian artwork hanging on the walls of Jeffrey Kanne's o more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Takes Action on Several Bills * Today Governor Stein signed four bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 445: "North Carolina is growing rapidly, and the cost of housing is increasing. We need to build more housing units of all types to drive down rents and mortgages. This bill cuts red tape to help produce more houses and apartments and deliver results for North Carolin more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 (TNSxrep) -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Releases Report by Secretary Dan Hamlin to Strengthen Oklahoma School Finance and Support Classroom Instruction * Governor Kevin Stitt released a report today prepared by Dan Hamlin during his time as Secretary of Education, pursuant to Executive Order 2026-12. The report offers recommendations to strengthen transparency, effectiveness, and accountability in Oklahoma's investments in its public education system. The r more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Distinguished Professor Wins Pascall Medal for Music Analysis * Distinguished Professor Kofi Agawu (Music), whose work has brought European classical traditions into conversation with the music of West Africa, has won the 2026 Society for Music Analysis Pascall Medal. The medal recognizes his significant contributions to musicological research grounded in analysis and to the teaching of music analysis. "It feels great to b more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Grant advances UTA teacher residency program * The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Education has received a $300,000 grant from the Fort Worth Education Partnership to support its new paid teacher residency program. The three-year grant will help UTA develop the program, which will give aspiring teachers the opportunity to spend a full academic year gaining hands-on experience in a classroom before graduation. The more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Offers Three-Course AI Certificate Program in Spanish * Funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and in partnership with the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is launching a 9-credit-hour AI Practitioner Certificate program delivered entirely in Spanish as a pilot cohort. The program is designed to provide business owners and employees with practical AI skills without requiring more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Heritage Magazine - Driven to Discover: SHSU's Research Journey * Research often starts with uncertainty. At Sam Houston State University, it is what we do with that uncertainty that defines us. We ask questions not only to understand the world, but to improve it. For generations, SHSU has been guided by a powerful ideal: The measure of a Life is Its Service. That calling continues to guide our work today through faculty pursuing bold questions, stu more PR

HAMBURG, New York, Aug. 13 -- Hilbert College posted the following news: * * * AI Won't Replace You. But Someone Who Knows How to Use It Well Might. * Read President Cornell's latest article, recently published in Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine. In "," President Michael R. Cornell discusses how Hilbert's Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence and new Bachelor of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Studies are preparing students to lead responsibly in an AI-driven workforce. Every once in a while, someone asks me the same nervous questi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes New Director of Academic and Bar Success * Bethany Lesniewski is the new director of Academic and Bar Success at IU McKinney Law. Lesniewski also will serve as a lecturer in law and has previously served as an adjunct professor at the law school. Lesniewski has dedicated her career to helping law students build the skills, confidence, and strategies they need to succeed in law school, on the bar exam more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Iowa State University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Industrial design students help shape aerospace innovations through M:2:I collaboration Author: Sky Wilson Last semester, Iowa State University industrial design students looked to the stars, helping envision how humans might one day live and work beyond Earth. Vyankatesh "Vee" Chinchalkar's junior studio class worked at the intersection of design and engineering: interviewing astronauts, collaborating with aerospace engineers, testing dro more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Read More about New slate of economics professors hired at Iowa State University Four new faculty members will join the Department of Economics at Iowa State University later this month, with a fifth arriving in January 2027. A search for a sixth faculty member will begin this fall, with a focus on candidates who have expertise in agricultural processing. These faculty appointments reflect the university's continued invest more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Iraqi educators visit Peabody to learn, collaborate and advance educator training * By Jennifer Kiilerich From July 27-31, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed Staff Excellence Fellows (SEF) from the American University of Iraq-Baghdad's new Center for the Advancement of Higher Education in Iraq (CAHEI). The visit was an inflection point in the collaboration between Peabody and AUIB as the institutions work to i more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Jessica Stansbury: 'We Have a Shared Responsibility to Use AI in the Right Way' * #'AI adapts to the user. It knows who you are, and it can intensify its interactions with you' Writing in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dr. Jessica Stansbury, director of The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and director of teaching and learning excellence for UBalt's Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Leadership Updates, Mission Statement Feedback & Back to School Events * Editor's note: the following message was sent to university employees on Monday. Dear Utah State Faculty & Staff, Whether you've been teaching, conducting research, serving communities across Utah, welcoming new employees, preparing our campuses, or supporting students, your efforts have positioned us for a strong start to the semester. With students returning soon, I want to share a few  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Learning the Art of Care through YSM's Simulated Participant Program By Dana Haugh, MLS Excellent communication skills are a fundamental part of practicing medicine. The art of asking questions, listening carefully, and communicating with compassion takes time and effort to master, ideally before real patient interactions. At Yale School of Medicine (YSM), one of the ways in which students and clinicians can practice patient-focused communication and care  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by fellow Danyela Souza Egorov and Jennifer Weber, fellow for K-12 Education Policy, to the New York Post: * * * Our children are failed by an education system that doesn't care -- and teacher unions are to blame New York spends more per student than any state in the nation. Yet fewer than half off of its third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students scored proficiently on the English Language Arts exam, according to the preliminary data released this week. more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Receives Federal Renewal of Animal Welfare Assurance Through 2030 * Renewal supports university's growing research enterprise and continued pursuit of federal funding Marian University has received renewal of its Animal Welfare Assurance through 2030, continuing a federal designation that supports the university's growing research enterprise. The Assurance, accepted by the National Institutes of Health's Office of Laboratory Animal Welfa more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $250,000 to Grow Massachusetts' Teacher Workforce Planning grants will help districts create new pathways to licensure for aspiring teachers through paid, on-the-job training and mentorship - EVERETT - The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $250,000 in planning grants to help 10 school district partnerships create Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 14 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC confers emeritus status upon five distinguished former faculty during Convocation * Five of Mississippi Christian University's (MC's) most accomplished former faculty members received emeritus status from the institution during the 2026 Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 10. Stephanie Busbea, MC interim provost, introduced the recipients while MC President Blake Thompson presented each with a plaque to mark their accomplishment. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: K-12 Schools are Rethinking Laptop Usage * WASHINGTON (August 13, 2026) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, students were given laptops to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Although most schools resumed in-person instruction in 2021, many schools still rely on online platforms and apps to help students do their work. As of July 2026, lawmakers in 17 states introduced/debated legislation addressing classroom screentime or use of d more PR

DAYTON, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Bryan College posted the following news: * * * Meet Bryan College's 2026-2027 Faculty Fellows * Bryan College welcomes several new Faculty Fellows to its academic community for the 2026-2027 academic year. These appointments strengthen academic programs across multiple departments and support the college's commitment to Christ-centered education. #Faculty Fellows Support Student Learning Faculty Fellows teach up to 12 credit hours each year while supporting students and academic departments. The program gives more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Kathy Quarles Moore * For one day each spring, a laboratory at the University of South Carolina transforms into a bustling pharmacy. Students rush around answering phones and helping customers who walk in with complex requests. Instructor Kathy Quarles Moore calls it "Chaos Lab." "It's a day that seems chaotic, like in a real pharmacy -think the first of the month, when everyone comes  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Michael Knodler Receives Distinguished Transportation Educator Award * Michael Knodler, William W. Boyer Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the University of Massachusetts Transportation Center, was recently presented with the 2026 ITE Distinguished Transportation Educator Award in Honor of Wilbur S. Smith by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).The annual award, which Knodler received July 21 at the I more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi State's Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine honors faculty, staff for excellence * Contact: Mary Kathryn Kight STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine recognized outstanding faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research and service during its annual Summer Summit awards ceremony this month. The annual awards celebrate individuals whose w more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to establish and lead a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) focused on materials technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation semiconductors, according to an NSF announcement released July 30. Expected to provide $18 million in research funding over six y more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Morehead State announces newest members of Board of Regents The Morehead State University Board of Regents recently welcomed its newest members. At its quarterly meeting on Friday, Aug. 7, the MSU Board swore in Dr. DuWayne Dale (Class of 1998, 2007) and Molly Boyd. Dr. DuWayne Dale is director of bands and an associate professor of music. He joined the faculty of Morehead State in 2017 after 18 years of teaching high school bands and orchestras in pu more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Morehead State Master of Music program earns OnlineU ranking for affordability Morehead State University music program, its online learning options and its dedication to affordability were all recently recognized on a national level. OnlineU, a website that comprehensively ranks and reviews online college degree programs, recently named MSU one of the most affordable schools to obtain an online Master of Music degree in 2026. MSU offers a Master of Mu more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * MSU Announces 2026 Distinguished Service Awards Recipients Morehead State University has announced the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, creative achievement, and service among faculty and staff. The awards honor individuals whose accomplishments exemplify Morehead State's commitment to academic excellence, student success, scholarship, creativity and service. The 2026 Distinguished Serv more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU College of Liberal Arts launches Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and Initiatives * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's College of Liberal Arts has established the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and Initiatives, a new institute that will house the college's more than 25 interdisciplinary minors while expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research and community engagement. Approve more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * New music, communication majors added to Wayne State University's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts curriculum Reflecting important changes in academic disciplines and the workplace, Wayne State University added four new degree programs in music and communication to further prepare Creative Warriors for future careers. After unanimous approval by the WSU Board of Governors, the Department of Music announces its new Bachelor of Arts in Musi more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * New Jersey Department of Education Announces County Teachers of the Year for 2026-2027 Ewing, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today announced the 21 educators who have been named New Jersey's County Teachers of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year. The educators were recognized at an awards ceremony today at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. "New Jersey's success depends on the strength of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following testimony by Anthea M. Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian's Efforts to Reshape the Past": * * * Chairman Burchett, Ranking Member Stansbury and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I know this Committee has questions about the National Museum of Ameri more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Deeply Concerned with Administration's Recommendations for Childhood Vaccinations * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Aug. 11, 2026)-Last evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would weaken childhood vaccination recommendations. National PTA President Dr. Bill Datema, who has had a decades-long career in public health and education, and National PTA Executive Director Howie Berman, MA,  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * FirstLook, an Alumni-Formed Technology Company, Helps Build New Oak Residence Hall Written by: Evan Koblentz FirstLook Services, a company that performs 3D drone mapping and laser scanning for construction sites, was founded by three childhood friends who went through NJIT together and is now helping to build the new Oak Hall. The maps and scans, known as orthomosaic imaging and point clouds, are assembled from stationary and drone-mounte more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Announces 20th Class of Fellows, Largest in Academy of Nursing Education History Forty-four distinguished nurse educators -- the largest number ever -- have been selected as the 20th class of Fellows for induction into the prestigious National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education. With the addition of the 2026 class, Academy membership now totals 473. These Fellows join a growing community of leaders in nursing education who teach  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 12 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * NSF grant worth $3 million helping retain Montana teachers in rural areas and reservations * BOZEMAN -For Christopher Quinlivan, a science teacher for Superior Public Schools west of Missoula, the most energizing part of his day is witnessing the "aha" moment for students - when the science content he teaches finally clicks for them. "The next generation needs to look at the world with a lens of wonder," said Quinlivan, who sees his teaching career as a  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Open Position: Landscape Architecture Teaching Specialist * Position Summary The Teaching Specialist in Landscape Architecture program will play a key role in advancing the program's educational mission. The successful candidate will address emerging issues in landscape architecture and contribute to a curriculum that emphasizes professional education in the field. Proficiency in teaching core courses  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest California alumnus finds his calling in conservation education * Jacob Pistner '14 is an avid outdoorsman, dedicated educator and published author. Somewhere at the intersection of those passions, the PennWest California alumnus has found his dream job. Pistner was recently named conservation education coordinator for the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, where he will oversee educational programming that connects thousands of students and visitors with Pe more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Peters Named 2026 Presidential Merit Award Winner * How is Methodism evolving in the country of its birth? Reverend Meg Gaston Peters '13, the recipient of Pfeiffer University's 2026 Presidential Merit Award, is providing some intriguing answers. She has been working in England for the British Methodist Church as one of its Ministers of Other Churches, having committed to do so over a five-year period that began in September 2025. She once aspired more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State and community celebrate opening of new Kelce College of Business, reimagined Besse Hotel Two ribbon cuttings on Tuesday celebrated a transformational milestone for campus and community with the dedication of the new home of the Kelce College of Business and the reopening of the historic Besse Hotel. Numerous city, county, and state leaders and elected officials joined alumni, PSU Foundation trustees, Kansas Board of Regents representative more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Timothy Roscoe Earns PA Special Education Teaching Certification in 13 Months Through ABCTE Program After years of working in fundraising and acting, Timothy Roscoe decided to make the switch to education. The connection between the two fields might not be immediately clear, but for Roscoe, it made sense. "Right after college, I took a long-term substitute teaching job and loved it, and I think ever since, teaching had remained at the back of my min more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Presidents' Alliance and 91 Higher Education Institutions and Associations File Amicus Brief in Support of Free Speech Rights of Noncitizen Students and Faculty Brief urges First Circuit to uphold protections against immigration actions based on constitutionally protected expression. - The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, joined by a robust and diverse group of 91 higher educ more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Princeton Review Ranks Isenberg Online MBA in Top 10 for 2027 * The Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Amherst placed in the top 10 for its online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs for 2027, according to The Princeton Review. The online MBA program was ranked ninth nationally according to the survey. In its evaluation, the Princeton Review called it a "cost-effective, highly regarded program for wor more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin presents fellowship project at ISGAP Summer Institute at Churchill College * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea J. Martin presented her fellowship project at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) Cambridge Summer Institute for the Development of Curriculum in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies, held at the Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cam more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * Provost grants enable UW-Platteville instructors to overhaul curriculum As part of UW-Platteville's commitment to fostering a transformative education, the Provost and Academic Affairs Office provides instructors and academic units with curricular improvement grants that can be used to redesign courses to better meet students' needs; update curriculum; and implement new teaching approaches that better prepare students for the w more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Questions with Mikaela Yoder * Whether she's organizing the launch of a new campus testing center, tackling a knitting project, or browsing the Grinnell Farmers Market for ingredients for dinner, Mikaela Yoder enjoys bringing creativity and organization to whatever she's doing. After arriving in Grinnell earlier this summer, the new Disability Resources Operations Coordinator in Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR) has quickly found a welcoming community bo more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 15 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * RIDE Secures More Than $18 Million in Federal Grants to Advance Literacy Achievement and Strengthen High-Quality Teaching and Learning Today, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced that the agency has secured more than $18 million in competitive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education's Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU assistant professor receives NSF CAREER Award to enhance software testing quality * NDSU assistant professor of computer science Ajay Jha has received a U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his project "Improving Software Test Quality and Developer Skills through Developer-in-the-Loop Test Optimization." NSF CAREER Awards support early-career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through the integration of research  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice launches SCOPE, a new science communication center * The Center for Science Communication and Public Engagement (SCOPE) is now open at Rice. Housed in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, SCOPE will offer educational programs for students, training and support for faculty and staff while creating outreach opportunities for the public to learn about scientific research and the role of science in society. Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Sabbatical Spotlight: UC Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice Courtney Crittenden * Dr. Courtney Crittenden stands in her Brock Hall office. Photo by Angela Foster. Sabbatical Spotlight highlights the meaningful and innovative work faculty pursue during professional development leave. The series also shows how leave can support scholarly, creative, teaching and professional endeavors. Professional development leave is an  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * EdLiNC Urges FCC to Keep Schools Connected: Protect E-Rate * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org ALEXANDRIA, VA -The Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC)-co-chaired by AASA, The School Superintendents Association; the American Library Association; and Bernstein Strategy Group-today reaffirmed its strong support for the E-Rate prog more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * Sean Ruppert - Academic Staff Excellence Award 2026 * Sean Ruppert's commitment to supporting instructors and creating accessible learning experiences has made him an indispensable part of the UW-Stevens Point community. This year, his dedication was recognized with a University Academic Staff Excellence Award, honoring his exceptional contributions to teaching, learning and instructional technology across campus. Since joining  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Announces 2026-27 Faculty Innovation Grants * Seton Hall University's Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), in partnership with the Faculty Senate IT Committee and the Center for Faculty Development, invites proposals for the 2026-27 Faculty Innovation Grants (FIGs). The grants provide faculty with funding, resources and support to develop innovative projects that advance teaching, learning and research across the University.  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Men's Soccer Teams Up with the Maker Studio * On Wednesday, August 5, Seton Hall men's soccer visited the Innovation Hub's Maker Studio for a creative team-building experience that gave student-athletes the opportunity to design, create and explore new technology together. Developed in collaboration with the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) and the men's soccer coaching staff, the hands-on activity challenged each student-athlete to cr more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate at Antioch University: A Q&A with Faculty Member Rick Lepore * As the mental health field continues to evolve, more clinicians are seeking approaches that address the connection between mind, body, emotion, and nervous system health. Antioch University's Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate is designed for licensed therapists and helping professionals who want to deepen their clinical skills through body-based, trauma-informed more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 11 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Earns Full Accreditation from CAEP The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University has been reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School earned a full seven-year accreditation from the Council, the sole nationally recognized accrediting body for educator preparation which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 12 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Leslie Ain McClure to be Honored for Work in Social Justice by Association for Women in Mathematics By Jay Veteto Leslie Ain McClure, Ph.D., will receive the 2027 Mary and Alfie Gray Award for Social Justice from the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Chicago, in January 2027. McClure, dean of the College for Public Health and Social Justice and a professor of biostatistics, is being awarded for her commitment more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Biology Professor Wins National Teaching Award The Society for College Science Teaching honored Jason Wiles, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, with the Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teaching Award. Sean Grogan Jason R. Wiles, a biology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has won the 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teaching Award, the top honor given by the Society for College Science Teaching (SCST). The organizat more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas Teacher Leaders Tapped to Join Join Governor Abbott's New Classroom Commission * AUSTIN, TX, August 10, 2026-Teach Plus congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas educators named to Governor Greg Abbott's newly formed 21-member Texas Classroom Commission. Policy Fellows more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1 For four years, professional barrel racer Halyn Lide and her quarter horse Keeper have competed together, relying on trust, teamwork, and communication to navigate the fast-paced rodeo sport. In November 2025, Keeper's challenges moved beyond the arena when he contracted equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a dangerous and highly contag more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Voters Believe Teaching K-12 Students About The U.S. Constitution Is Very Important & Overwhelmingly Support Increasing K-12 Civics Education Funding In Texas * A new report, Texas Voters and the U.S. Constitution, by Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center, provides timely information on the opinions of Texas voters on the importance of teaching about the U.S. Constitution in Texas's public schools and on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Brad Finstad * "Southern Minnesota needs a champion, and that's Jake Johnson: a public school math teacher, dad, and husband whose family lived the same struggles of too many Minnesota families. Brad Finstad sold out Minnesota families, voting with the special interests instead of fighting for his district. Jake will never forget where he came from and who he works for - he'll fight to tackle corruption and fraud, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Chris Shea * "The last thing Connecticut's 5th District needs is Chris Shea, a rubber stamp for Donald Trump who has cheered on Trump's reckless Iran war, his tariffs raising costs on Connecticut families, and the Big, Ugly Bill that will kick tens of thousands of families in the 5th District off their health insurance. There is no doubt the people of the 5th District will reject his extremism and reelect Jahana H more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * This SAIC intern Excels in and out of the classroom * Gabriella Lemus, a sophomore accounting major, entered George Mason University's Costello College of Business with a head start and no plans on stopping. Not only is she a year ahead in school thanks to college and AP credit, she's also been building her resume as a real estate agent and vice president of Mason Consulting Group. Now, she's tackling her first summer internship with that same determinati more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST's Madan M. Dey named International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade Fellow * Madan M. Dey, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University, has been named Fellow of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET). The honor comes in recognition of Dey's enduring contributions to the economics of aquaculture, fisheries, and seafood trade through research, teaching, service more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture * C. Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at the University of Georgia, has been named the 2026 Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year, the conference's highest faculty honor. Buell becomes the fourth UGA faculty member to receive this award, which recognizes scholarly excellence an more PR

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 13 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine Ph.D. student brings rural Maine special education perspective to national summit * Ten years into teaching general elementary education in his native Washington County, Sean Cavanaugh decided to try something new: special education. Cavanaugh, a 2013 graduate of the University of Maine, now primarily teaches students with special needs from prekindergarten to third grade at Calais Elementary School. When he decided to make the switch from the more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * UMSL's Teach in Residency provides flexible path to career in education * Patryce Jackson provides guidance to a 7th-grade student at Compton-Drew ILC Middle School during a cursive writing lesson, helping the student develop and strengthen handwriting skills in the classroom. Jackson is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis' innovative Teach in Residency program. (Photo courtesy of Patryce Jackson) Dennis Miller starte more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good * For Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, teaching computing at the University of North Florida means turning data and artificial intelligence into solutions that directly serve the community. For more than 18 years, Umapathy has taught in UNF's School of Computing, working with undergraduate and graduate students across Information Systems, Information Sciences and Data Scie more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH welcomes first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence to expand international chemical engineering education and research Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, marking a milestone in the university's international engagement, while opening new opportunities for global engineering education, research collaboration and student exchange. Pr more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AECT Groups Attend Two Education Conferences, Claim Multiple Honors Faculty members, students and former students from U of A's Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology attended two conferences this summer with several earning honors and awards. Chris Estepp, professor of agricultural education; Don Johnson, University Professor of agricultural systems and coordinator of the agricultural systems technology management pro more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Cleveland Publishes Book on Africa for Middle and High School Teachers Todd Cleveland, a faculty member in the Department of History, recently co-authored a book published by Bloomsbury Academic titled, Accessible Africa: Teaching and Learning about an Unfamiliar Past, with Dr. Michael Panzer. Accessible Africa is a public-facing project, in that it provides educators ranging from middle school to high school an accessible account of the major dev more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Education Reform Book Traces Arkansas' Education Evolution A new book from the College of Education and Health Professions' Department of Education Reform examines the evolution of Arkansas' educational landscape. Coming in November and co-edited by Harry Patrinos and Kristen Scott, The State of Education in Arkansas draws on original empirical research, statewide longitudinal data and decades of national evidence. "I am proud to share The St more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 14 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Breaking barriers for multilingual learners UD doctoral candidate Jon Kittle is working to transform support for multilingual learners Article by Jessica Henderson During a reading lesson, Mateo, an elementary multilingual learner (MLL) in a Delaware public school, read "sit" as "seat." Jon Kittle, his reading interventionist, walked him through the short vowel sound, but Mateo made the same "mistake" and grew frustrated. Kittle began to wonder more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * DU Faculty Earn Record Number of Fulbright Awards From teaching in Botswana to conducting research in Taiwan, five faculty members will soon take their expertise around the world as Fulbright U.S. Scholars, pursuing projects across six countries on five continents. Author: Heather Hein, Senior Editor Five University of Denver faculty members have been awarded prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year--the highest num more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 12 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii CC professor awarded Fulbright for marine science research Hawaii Community College Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Sims has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2026-27 academic year. She will teach and conduct research at the University of Malta. Sims' research focuses on microplastic pollution, plastic degradation and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled environmental monitoring, drawing connections between the sha more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Engineering a better way to explain scoliosis care * A scoliosis brace can often help a young person avoid surgery. But only if it's worn. For many young patients, that means wearing a rigid plastic brace for up to 16 hours a day over the course of two to three years -a difficult commitment for adolescents already navigating school, activities, and concerns about body image. "A scoliosis diagnosis itself can be a bit frightening," says Stuart  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * University of St. Thomas 2025-26 faculty awards The University of St. Thomas is proud to announce its 2025-26 faculty award recipients. St. Thomas Aquinas Excellence in Teaching Award: * Dr. Dan Hu Dr. Dan Hu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of St. Thomas, where she has taught since 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration-Finance from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Master of Science in Financi more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI faculty recognized with annual awards * The University of Southern Indiana has recognized the following faculty members as 2026 award recipients: Distinguished Professor Award Dr. Guoyuan Huang, Professor of Kinesiology and Sport, is the 2026 Distinguished Professor Award recipient. Huang, who joined USI in 2002, has been a dedicated and highly respected faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport within the Pott  more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI Math Department awarded IDOE AP Professional Development Grant * The University of Southern Indiana has received a grant from the Indiana Department of Education to support the professional development for AP math courses, improve student scores, elevate educator instructional practice and promote educator retention for Indiana teachers. "Our grant has two goals," said Dr. Mark Creager, USI Associate Professor of Mathematics, "to more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech is helping history teachers navigate AI's role in the classroom Professors will host AI workshops for history teachers this fall across the commonwealth. By Samantha Palmer Before attending the "Teaching History with Chatty Geeps" workshop, Megan Thompson was a self-described AI skeptic who believed the technology had no place in her classroom. "My skepticism was honestly at a 10 out of 10," said Thompson, a social studies teacher at Radford Ci more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Teaching Students to Think Like Lawyers in the Age of AI New required course gives W&L Law students the knowledge and judgment to use artificial intelligence responsibly from the first day of law school. - Before they read their first case or step into their first doctrinal classroom, every incoming student at Washington and Lee University School of Law will confront one of the most important questions facing the legal profession today: How can l more PR

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- West Chester University posted the following news: * * * CESW's PRIZE-Winning Solution to Pennsylvania's Teacher Shortage The summer issue of The WCU Magazine looks at teacher education at the University, including the PRIZE Program. - PRIZE -- Partnering in Raising Inclusive Zealous Educators -- is a dual-enrollment program launched in January 2023 for high school seniors interested in becoming teachers. High school students in partner districts can earn up to seven college credits in education class more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * WCU's College of Education, Allied Professions launches new teacher pathways Cam Adams For over a century, Western Carolina University has helped put teachers in classrooms across the region and beyond. Now, looking to address the state's ongoing teacher shortage, WCU's impact on education in North Carolina just grew stronger. The College of Education and Allied Professions has launched two new online pathway programs for new teachers: an edu more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What's so funny about higher education? * When Talia Argondezzi (Ph.D. '12, English) came to the Graduate Center, she wasn't thinking about satire. She wanted to study literature, teach, and build a life in academia. But when a pandemic writing experiment led to her first publication as a humor writer, her career took an unexpected turn. Today, she's director of writing and speaking at Ursinus College, a frequent contributor to The New Yor more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Where a Music Degree Can Lead * Explore career paths for music degree graduates, from performance and teaching to music production, arts management, and music therapy. Learn where to start. A music degree opens doors to careers that go well beyond the stage, from education and arts administration to music therapy and media production. Choosing a music degree is often a deeply personal decision, and it can come with real questions about where that path leads  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A involving Brad Yoo, professor of orthopaedics and rehabilitation in the School of Medicine and the trauma fellowship director: * * * Educating the next generation of orthopaedic trauma surgeons Since 2016, the Yale Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship has helped visiting fellows develop the in-depth knowledge, patient care skills, and surgical expertise they'll need for careers in orthopaedic trauma. By Meg Dalton This year marks 10 years of the Yale Orthopaedic Trauma  more PR