LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Great Teacher' Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom * This February, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association honored six recipients of this year's Great Teacher Awards. Launched in 1961, the awards are the longest-running UK recognition program for accomplished and passionate educators. To receive the honor, teachers must first be nominated by a student. The UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award Committee, in coop more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'Lifelong learners': In Yale seminars, public school teachers build new expertise and find inspiration The Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute and the Yale National Initiative offer public school teachers the opportunity to strengthen their curriculum and build collegial relationships with Yale faculty and each other. By Andrea Thompson Peed On a sunny May day, 10 New Haven public school teachers, part of a Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute seminar, were on more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 [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: * * * 18 Colorado Teacher Leaders Selected to Close Gaps From Early Learning to Career * #The 2026-27 Teach Plus Policy Fellows to Focus on Strengthening Foundational Learning, Expanding Postsecondary Pathways, and Building a Sustainable Educator Workforce QUICK FACTS Who: 18 preK through 12th grade educator more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 21 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * A Degree Without Putting Life on Hold: How Para to Pro Helped Tyrice Whitaker Become a Teacher * Through Lincoln University's Para to Pro program, Columbia native Tyrice Whitaker overcame financial barriers to earn his teaching degree and pursue his dream of becoming an educator. Tyrice Whitaker has been drawn to teaching for as long as he can remember. In sixth grade, he crossed over from his school to a nearby elementary school to read to younger kid more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * A Legacy Built to Last: Engineering Alumnus' Posthumous Gift Supports Student Success * Jeffrey McDonnell ('85, civil engineering) spent three decades building the infrastructure that moves Southern California's water, and just as much time teaching anyone who asked how it was done. A $500,000 posthumous gift ensures his legacy for years to come. #Always Learning, Always Teaching McDonnell studied his golf swing the way he studie more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * A Lewisian Option: Apologetics, the Church and the Global Digital Culture * The universality of digital technology means-for good or for bad-it has become part of most everyone's context around the world. This dawned on me years ago while teaching at a Bible school in Zambia, where all my students had phones and were online. Amid all the cultural diversity around the globe, we are increasingly bound together by our digital liturgies. Yet to escape be more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A summer of research and teaching with Scribe Video Center * At the Jubilee School in West Philadelphia, undergraduate Sarah Attia sat with a few students-entering grades four to six this fall-and pulled up the website of Temple University's Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection. "I want you to scroll through and find one source from these 19 that you want to take a closer look at," she said. Attia and Tiffany R. Smith, humanities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release: * * * AACTE Releases National Framework on Artificial Intelligence in Educator Preparation * (Aug. 20, 2026 - Washington, D.C.) -AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) today released the AI Framework for Educator Preparation, a national resource to help educator preparation programs (EPPs) navigate the rapidly changing role of artificial intelligence in education. The framework,  more PR

ALAMOSA, Colorado, Aug. 20 -- Adams State University issued the following news: * * * Adams State names educator Brian Domina Outstanding Alumnus Article by Julie Waecther Adams State University was founded as a teacher's college, so it's more than fitting that almost 100 years later the 2026 Outstanding Alumnus is an accomplished and respected educator. Brian Domina '07 will accept the honor at the Homecoming Awards Luncheon, Friday, September 18. Visit Homecoming for reservations or more information. For the last 27 years, Domina has tau more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces Top STEM Educators for 2026 * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA), in partnership with Rolls-Royce, proudly announces the 2026 national winners of the Thompson-Mallett National Teacher of the Year award, recognizing three extraordinary educators for their innovative contributions to aerospace-focused STEM education. Through creativity, hands-on learning, and strong community partnershi more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * AI progress, possibilities the focus of Sept. 3 campuswide kickoff event * The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence tools and technology is reshaping all aspects of life, including in higher education, impacting teaching, learning, research and administrative operations. To provide an opportunity for The University of New Mexico community to shape how AI will impact the campus, the UNM AI Steering Committee is holding the UNM AI Conversa more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Announces Faculty Promotions Fulfilling the Strategic Priority of Leading Academic Innovation in the College's Second Century of Excellence - Albertus Magnus College is proud to announce the promotion of three distinguished faculty members across key academic disciplines, effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Evaluated against the highest benchmarks of teaching excellence, meaningful service, and innovative scho more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The American University School of Communication posted the following news: * * * Celebrating a Year of Generosity in Action Philanthropy Activates Campus-Wide Opportunities Alumni and donors enabled AU to exceed its goal and raise over $61 million in FY26 for vital student support, faculty excellence, and campus initiatives. - With its new innovative pledges for student readiness and experiential learning, renowned distinction in teaching and research, and a global capital at its doorstep, American University is cha more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Angela Gott named to FCCLA National Board of Directors * Angela Gott, Instructor for the WKU Department of Applied Human Sciences, has been appointed to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term. Gott will serve as Communications and Membership Committee Chair on the FCCLA Board of Directors and is the LEAD FCS Education Representative, bringing her expertise in FCS education, more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * Anne Douglass Advances Leadership in Early Childhood Education * 08/18/2026 | Madeline Kaprich Anne Douglass, professor of early childhood education at UMass Boston, is a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education research, policy, and leadership development. As a professor and the founding executive director of the Early Education Leaders Institute, she has been awarded more than $50 million in research and trai more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2206, by House speaker Steve Montenegro: * * * Speaker Montenegro: Union-Backed Attack on Arizona School Choice Fails House Speaker Steve Montenegro today issued the following statement after the union-backed initiative targeting Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account program failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot because it did not gather enough valid signatures: "The teacher unions came after Arizona parents and lost. "They set out to  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Swanson Middle School Teacher Named Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Arlington Public Schools proudly congratulates Swanson Middle School science teacher Daniel Bernhardt on being selected as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow and appointed Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress for the 2026-27 school year. Administered by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship recogn more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashland University named a 2026-27 College of Distinction, earns five program distinctions * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, a designation reserved for "only those institutions whose campuses reflect a genuine, student-first philosophy" according to the college resource guide for students, parents and counselors. Ashland also received program distinctions in five categories: business, e more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by PBS News on Meta youth-safety trial * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by PBS News in an August 18, 2026, article examining major multistate litigation against Meta over youth safety, privacy, and allegedly harmful social media design practices. You can read th more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 19 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU First Gen Institute Provides Head Start for College * Arkansas Tech University freshman Loral Shapter of Conway was one of 29 incoming students who participated in the ATU First Generation Institute in preparation for the fall 2026 semester. She described it as a pre-orientation orientation. "It's been really educational and very helpful," said Shapter. "Before I came on campus, I was really nervous. I only knew five people here beforehand. Th more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn hosts educators for Material Handling Teachers Institute * Faculty members from more than 30 universities and seven countries recently gathered at Auburn University for the Material Handling Teachers Institute (MHTI), a biennial professional development event designed to strengthen education in logistics, supply chain management and material handling. Hosted July 28-30 by Auburn's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, th more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * August 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Entrepreneurship Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence NFTE's latest NEXUS policy brief is "Entrepreneurship Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How AI Literacy, Entrepreneurial Learning, and Human Skills Can Prepare Students for the Future of Work." As generative AI rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, the question for schools is increasingly shifting from whether stud more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay honors faculty for excellence during annual awards ceremony * APSU President Mike Licari delivers remarks during the university's annual faculty meeting, where several professors were recognized with awards. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University hosted its annual faculty awards ceremony on Aug. 10 in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. President Mike Licari and Provost & Vice President for Ac more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Back to school: U-M experts can discuss a range of topics University of Michigan experts are available to comment on critical topics facing schools this academic year. Their areas of expertise include student mental health, concussions, school safety, AI in the classroom, recovery from learning loss, teacher retention, Black girls' schooling experiences, school meal funding, immigration, and college campus speech and protest. Literacy, challenges and more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont University and Tennessee Board of Regents Launch Transfer Pathways for Students Who Want To Become Teachers * New agreements create seamless routes for Tennessee community college students pursuing careers in elementary and middle school education NASHVILLE (Aug. 18, 2026) - Belmont University and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) today announced new statewide articulation agreements that create seamless transfer pathways from community colleges more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Gates and Back Again: Lyrric Jackson, C'2013, Returns to Lead Spelman Dance Theater * There is a particular kind of full-circle moment that happens at Spelman. A student arrives, discovers her voice, builds alongside her sisters, takes what she learned beyond the gates and, sometimes, finds her way back. For Lyrric Jackson, C'2013, coming back is not simply about returning to the place that helped shape her. It is about making sure what Spelman gave he more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * The Biggest AI Mistake Students Are Making Right now * As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, students face a new challenge: learning how to use AI without letting it do the thinking for them. Employers increasingly expect graduates to know their way around AI, but they also want problem-solvers who can adapt as the technology evolves. Jeremiah Contreras "If students learn how to use AI to c more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Bridging the health gap between language and culture * Good healthcare is not only about medical knowledge, but also about human connection. Understanding patients' needs and histories goes a long way toward providing high-quality care. A new undergraduate certificate at NAU aims to give students a unique set of tools to help them succeed in the industry by bridging the gap between language and culture in healthcare. Juliana Suby, teaching professor more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Cadaver Lab Named to Honor Alum Stacey M. Fink '72, '77M, MD, PhD * The cadaver lab in Caputo Hall was recently named in honor of the late Stacey M. Fink '72, '77M, MD, PhD, and his wife, Karen, who are longtime supporters of Millersville University in a dedication ceremony on July 30 that celebrated Dr. Fink's life and legacy. Karen, family members, friends and Millersville faculty and staff were in attendance for the dedication of the Stacey Fi more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 20 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, Aug. 19 Included in recent news coverage were Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Timothy Pytell (history), Meredith Conroy (political science), Jose Navarrete-Cruz (accounting and finance) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus). Also, the following faculty have had their research published: Cary Barber (history), Jacob Jones (psychology), Zachary Powell (criminal justice), Eri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * CfA Files Ohio Bar Complaint Against Attorney Behind Teachers' Pension Scheme Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA) filed a bar complaint asking the Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio to investigate James Seth Metcalf, an Ohio-licensed attorney and former Deputy Treasurer and Executive Counsel to then-Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel. In February, a Franklin County judge found that two board members of the State  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 21 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius Invests in Innovation to Strengthen Student Success * Buffalo, NY - Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced today 12 projects selected to receive support from the President's Innovation Fund (PIF) for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards include two new faculty-led projects and the renewal of 10 projects led by faculty and staff. The initiatives span professional development, research and experiential learning, with a shared focus on ac more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Casey Metoyer Connects Sport Science, Performance and Purpose * For Casey Metoyer, sport science involves turning data into decisions that help athletes perform their best. He brings this passion for knowledge and application to Samford University's new Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS), where he helps students connect scientific principles with real-world performance. Metoyer brings experience from professional and more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Names Ross Roberts Director of Tom Smith Business Fellows Program * Catawba College's Ralph W. Ketner School of Business (KSOB) has named Ross Roberts, Associate Professor of Accounting, as the next Director of the Tom Smith Business Fellows Program, one of the school's signature student development programs. Roberts succeeds Dr. Christine Lynn, who helped build the program during her tenure at Catawba and has since joined the Rowan Count more PR

PELLA, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- Central College issued the following news: * * * Central College Adds Faculty for New Academic Year Central College welcomes two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Central continues its solid reputation for encouraging students to be leaders in their chosen career paths and engaged citizens. These new faculty members will nurture Central students during their journey at Central. "Welcoming talented new faculty each year strengthens the vibrant learning community that defines Central," says Aaron Roerd more PR

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Aug. 19 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Central selected as partner in National Center for STEM Education initiative * The National Center for STEM Education is launching a new partnership with Central Connecticut State University and the City University of New York (CUNY) to strengthen pathways into STEM teaching and address persistent shortages of qualified middle and high school STEM educators. The three-year initiative, Building Onramps to STEM Teaching, is supported by more PR

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 17 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Classroom solution evolves into public resource for navigating AI tools * AMES, Iowa -By midsemester last spring, Wei Le could see it on her students' faces -not confusion, exactly, but a kind of volume-induced whiplash. Le, a professor of computer science at Iowa State University, was teaching an advanced artificial intelligence course at a moment when AI tools were multiplying faster than anyone could reasonably track. New demos dropped daily. Models up more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * College of Optometry unveils new academic home in J.C. Penney Building * Alumni and donors gather at a reception and dedication of the College of Optometry's new academic space in the J.C. Penney Building. (Photos by Janice White/UMSL College of Optometry) Dozens of alumni and supporters of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry gathered Friday evening to get a peak at its new academic home in the J.C. Penney Buil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Carter Honors the Life of Jerome "Big Duck" Smith * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, New Orleans lost a giant, and I lost a friend. Jerome "Big Duck" Smith was a freedom fighter, a mentor and a servant of this community who loved his people deeply. Duck didn't have much patience for excuses. If our children needed something, he was going to fight until somebody listened. That was Big Duck. It was never about Jerome. It was always about so more PR

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Students create marketable AI solutions for real-world problems Liam Boukris '28, Cole Craffey '29 and Mikey Magyar '28, three Connecticut College students in the Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway, spent eight weeks this summer exploring the possibilities and problems of artificial intelligence (AI) through the Interdisciplinary Summer Bridges Program at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The program demonstrates the core mi more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Aug. 19 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Teaching art in the age of AI In rooms across Cornell's campus, professors are incorporating various types of artificial intelligence (AI) into their classes and research. The relevance of this cutting-edge tool extends beyond science and engineering and is also appearing in humanities courses, such as those taught by Associate Professor of Studio Art Alex McKenzie. McKenzie said many computer programs in digital arts classes, like Photoshop, which has offered c more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 21 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Saying Goodbye to Retiring Faculty and Staff Seventy-three longtime employees across Dartmouth retired in fiscal year 2026. - During fiscal year 2026, 73 Dartmouth employees from across the divisions retired after at least one--and in some cases several--decades of service. They include faculty from the Geisel School of Medicine, the School of Arts and Sciences, Thayer School of Engineering, and Tuck School of Business, and staff representing dozens of  more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Del Mar College announces 2026 recipient of Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence Peers select Journalism Professor Robert Muilenburg for coveted DMC faculty recognition, choice based on Muilenburg's long-standing impact on students' successes and careers Article by Richard Guerrero, Jr. If Robert Muilenburg's service to Del Mar College (DMC) could be summed up succinctly in one word, that word would be an obvious one to the faculty and staff wh more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Professors Ask "What Won't Go Into the Record?" * #Fifty-five collaborators answered, and a Drew project was born August 2026 - A social worker sits with someone to talk about an incident. Afterward, the file holds what the format allows-a few lines or paragraphs, data centric and technically accurate. But ask the social worker what happened in the incident and what it felt like, and they will likely go beyond those lines. And for the better pa more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 21 -- Friends University issued the following news: * * * ECI Grant Flourishing as Friends Press Release * Friends University has been awarded a $200,000 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a part of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The three-year project, Flourishing as Friends: Cultivating Character in Communities of Practice, includes multiple university-wide and regional initiatives designed to augment the University's strategic plan, Vision F more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has selected Penn State College of Education faculty member Ashley Patterson as the 2026-27 AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator. Beginning Sept. 1, Patterson will serve through June 4, 2027, supporting national programming and strategic initiatives more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Education programs at Ivy Tech provide multiple pathways to teaching * Despite its critical importance, early childhood education continues to face workforce challenges in Indiana and across the country, with the primary issue being the ability to recruit, retain, and compensate qualified teachers and caregivers. It's part of the reason why Ivy Tech was awarded nearly $22 million by the Lilly Endowment in 2024 to strengthen Indiana's early childh more PR

COCOA, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release: * * * EFSC Announces 2026 Endowed Faculty Chair Awards * Eastern Florida State College leadership recently named Dorothy McCalla, Julie Manuel and Maria Strawn as the recipients of the 2026 Endowed Faculty Chair Awards. This distinguished recognition honors full-time faculty who demonstrate exceptional teaching excellence, innovation, and commitment to student success. The program celebrates faculty whose work reflects the highest standard of instru more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU celebrates opening of new Academic Building * East Tennessee State University opened its new Academic Building in the heart of campus. For college students, the start of the academic year means new faces, new classes and new opportunities. For East Tennessee State University's Class of 2030, the start of the year brings another first - a brand-new academic home. Today, ETSU celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its new 67,000-square-foot  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU presents Distinguished Faculty Awards * At East Tennessee State University's annual Faculty Convocation, three faculty members were recognized with the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and service. The Distinguished Faculty Awards are the highest honors bestowed upon ETSU faculty. Each honoree receives a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass piece and a $7,500 honorarium provided by the ETSU more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Father-son computer science professors lead Mercer On Mission program * This summer, a father-son duo was at the helm of one of the University's Mercer On Mission programs abroad. Computer Science Professor Bob Allen, Ph.D., and son John "Joey" Allen, Ph.D., a computer science professor at St. Louis University, led a group of Mercer University students teaching computer science skills and concepts to local children and teachers in Cape Town, South Africa. Bob A more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Opens Nearly $70 Million College of Education, Investing in the Future of North Carolina Educators * FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Nearly 160 years after Fayetteville State University was founded with teacher education at the heart of its mission, the university opened a new $69.3 million College of Education building today, positioning FSU to prepare the next generation of educators while expanding its capacity to serve a growi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-011) on August 11, 2026, entitled "Collier County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION The Collier County District School Board (District) complied, in all material respects, with State requirements relating to the classification, assignment, and verification of the full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment, inc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-010) on August 11, 2026, entitled "Hendry County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequent more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Four Wake Forest students awarded Fulbright Scholarships * Four Wake Forest students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to conduct research and teach English during the 2026-2027 academic year. Since 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided nearly 450,000 students, scholars, scientists, professionals, teachers, and artists with life-changing opportunities to study, conduct research, and teach in over 160 countries and territ more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From NOVA to NNSA, this student is putting people first in cybersecurity * Siddartha Shakya believes that there's more to cybersecurity than just hacking. The George Mason University Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's Applied Science student spent his summer interning with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and now he's even more confident in the importance of balancing humans and machines. After graduating from high school, Shakya took more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * From the Army to the Bookshelf: How RT Torry Is Honoring His Mother's Legacy * After a distinguished military career, Lincoln alumnus RT Torry is carrying his mother's lifelong commitment to education into a new generation through children's books. Before there was a book series, there was a teacher. Ramon "RT" Torry's life reads like a study in service. The 1986 Lincoln University graduate is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, a combat veteran a more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Celebrates Faith, Learning and Achievement During Fall Convocation * #Teaching Excellence Award Recipient Dr. Paula Qualls Challenges Community to 'Cultivate Good Soil' While University Honors Top Students and Scholars BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-The Gardner-Webb University community celebrated the formal opening of the academic year with Fall Convocation on Aug. 19. Led by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Nicole Wa more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2026-2027 State Budget * COLUMBIA, S.C. -Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 stage budget. The final budget includes 92% of the governor's executive budget proposals, including an income tax cut, teacher and law enforcement pay raises, a college tuition freeze, and key investments in conservation, education, infrastructure, an more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to Maricopa County Superior Court * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of David Keys-Nunes, Joseph M. Rhoades, and Joshua M. Whitaker to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Commissioner Keys-Nunes has served as court commissioner in the court's Family Department since 2025. Prior to his appointment as a court co more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces $14.7 Million in Grow Your Own Educators Grants, Supporting 845 Educators * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced the second round of Grow Your Own (GYO) Educators Grant Program awards, providing $14.7 million to 13 local school systems to expand teacher preparation pathways for non-licensed school staff and strengthen Maryland's educator workforce. "I want Maryland to have the best public schools in the n more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Becomes First State in the Nation to Respond to Federal Call to Action on Academic & Operational Excellence * SARASOTA, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis hand delivered a joint statement signed by all public postsecondary presidents to the U.S. Department of Education, becoming the first state in the nation to affirm its commitment to academic and operational excellence in response to the National C more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Delivers School Supplies to W.M. Irvin Elementary School * Today Governor Josh Stein visited W.M. Irvin Elementary School in Concord to deliver school supplies collected by the Governor's Office during the annual Governor's School Supply Drive. During back-to-school season, Governor Stein is also highlighting the state budget's investments in raising teacher pay and expanding programs that improve student outcomes.  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Honors 2026 Excellence in Education Award Recipients * Three Grand Rapids Community College employees whose work strengthens the student experience, supports their colleges and extends GRCC's impact into the community have been selected as the 2026 Excellence in Education Award recipients. The awards were presented during GRCC's Opening Day celebrations, which bring faculty and staff together to mark the start of a new academic year. Es more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $890,000 in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants * EVERETT -The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it is awarding nearly $890,000 in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants to 28 school districts to expand high-quality civics education for students across Massachusetts. The funding will support educator professional development, strengthen civics curriculum, and give students more o more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Honors College Welcomes 10 New Students for Path Program * The Honors College at the University of Arkansas has selected 10 exceptional freshmen for the Path Program, which offers financial support and personalized guidance to students who are first-generation college students, have significant financial need or come from less-served areas of the state. In addition to receiving scholarships, mentorship and academic advi more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Hugh Williamson, director of the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * Pro-Peace Politician Jailed in Russia Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years for Criticizing Russia's War in Ukraine - A court in northwestern Russia, on August 17, sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison for repeatedly "discrediting" and spreading false information about the Russian army. Shlosberg is the deputy leader of the op more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 18 -- The International Centre for Tax and Development, an independent research centre that says it focuses on improving tax policy and administration in lower-income countries, issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * ICTD suspends flagship course on Research on Tax and Development The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) will not be running its flagship Research on Tax and Development course, due to start in autumn 2026. The difficult decision to suspend the course is due to a reduction in fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On Civic Cipher, Kelly Talks About Why America Needs More Male Teachers and Mentors, and What He's Doing About It * "I think all successful men should be looking for opportunities to help young men." "My goal is to get this legislation passed. This will have a positive impact on people's lives." In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined the Civic Cipher podcast with Ramses Ja and Q. Ward to talk about the positive impact of ge more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- The Institute of World Politics issued the following news release: * * * In Memoriam: Norman A. Bailey, Ph.D., IWP Professor * IWP mourns the loss of Dr. Norman A. Bailey, a longtime Professor of Economics and National Security at IWP. Dr. Bailey had a diverse career in the government, military, business, and academia. He served as Senior Director of International Economic Affairs on the National Security Council under President Reagan, and in that capacity was one of the principal architects of more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * In NC Strong Update, Governor Stein Highlights Investments in Student and Teacher Success * Today as students and teachers prepare to return to classrooms across North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to highlight how the state is investing in student learning and teacher recruitment and retention. Governor Stein welcomed a student, teacher, and principal to underscore the importance of these investme more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Grad student Khamadi publishes study on integrating AI into journalism curriculum Doctoral student Shitemi Khamadi co-authored "Examining generative artificial intelligence integration in journalism education: Insights from journalism educators in Kenya." (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14648849261459719) The study examines how journalism educators in Kenya use and perceive generative artificial intelligence. Drawing on the U more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees Bronxville, N.Y. - Continuing to build on the momentum, Iona University today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA, chief executive officer of Paraco Gas, to its Board of Trustees. "We are grateful for Joe's willingness to serve Iona in this important capacity," said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. "His professional experience and dedication to the Iona mission wil more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Law Launches Virtual Lecture Series to Introduce Potential Students to U.S. Law * Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is hosting a new Intro to U.S. Law series, a weekly virtual classroom experience designed to introduce viewers to the U.S. legal system and the IU McKinney faculty. "Our hope with this lecture series is to make the IU McKinney community feel more accessible to students around t more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 18 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State Professor Jennifer Burgett Earns National Outstanding Teacher Award * #Athletic training professor recognized for using innovative technology to create engaging, clinically relevant learning experiences By Brett Buckner Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett's "ability to transform complex scientific concepts into engaging, clinically relevant, and interactive learning experiences" has earned her national recognition. Dr. Burgett, Coordinator more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * John Carroll University and Earlham College Establish New Accelerated Pathway for Aspiring Teachers * John Carroll University and Earlham College have announced a new articulation agreement that creates an accelerated pathway for Earlham students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with teaching licensure in just four years. The partnership connects Earlham's undergraduate programs with John Carroll University's Scho more PR

POMONA, California, Aug. 18 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Junior Entrepreneurs Turn Big Ideas into Reality at SIIL Summer Camp * This summer, 160 young innovators discovered how to transform creative ideas into real world solutions through Student Innovation Idea Lab summer camps. Hosted by the Student Innovation Idea Labs (SIIL), the Junior Entrepreneurship Summer Camp immersed campers in hands-on experiences centered on innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Through interacti more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 20 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Budget and compensation initiatives in action Fiscal year 2027 performance-based merit pool update - As a next-generation land-grant university, K-State remains committed to investing in one of our greatest strengths -- our people. It is our faculty and staff who drive impact in teaching, research and engagement every day, which is why recognizing and rewarding performance is an important component of our institution's recently articulated compensation p more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 20 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Warrick named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences Cynthia Warrick, a skilled interim leader with extensive experience in guiding higher education institutions through challenges and change, has been selected to oversee the College of Arts and Sciences as interim dean. Warrick will arrive on campus on Aug. 24. Following a search, Warrick was appointed to the position by Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president, who has been more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * Kathryn McGarry - University Scholar Award 2026 * Associate Professor, Kathryn McGarry, chemistry, is proud of the confidence developed in the students she invites into research and the communal spirit they build together in her lab. In her own time as a graduate student immersed in materials research, McGarry grew passionate about her discoveries. She brought her curiosity to her role teaching in the Department of Chemistry and more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 20, 2026 Momentum provided the theme as Kennesaw State University's faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch '26. Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU's future, illustrated by visions of continued growth, academic excellence, ascendant and relevant research, and continued student  more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Learning from humanitarian research as it happens * How do humanitarian practitioners turn real-world frustrations into research questions? To mark World Humanitarian Day, IDS Research Fellow Philip Proudfoot joined students Romy Massaad and  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Faculty and Staff Prepare for Academic Year at Fall Institute 2026 * The annual event brought faculty and staff together for university updates, professional development and collaboration ahead of the fall semester. Lincoln University faculty and staff gathered Aug. 10-11 for Fall Institute 2026, an annual event held during the week before fall classes begin. This year's theme, "Building Greater, Better, More Beautiful Futures," refl more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Lion Student Hits the High Notes During Summer Opera Program in Italy * East Texas A&M University senior music major Lynzie Van Fleet recently returned from a month-long stay in Italy, where she performed opera and honed her craft as a musician. Van Fleet took part in Opera Seme, a young artist residency program that aims to give vocalists and pianists an immersive Italian experience through lan more PR

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Aug. 19 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * Lisa Strong Chosen as Northwest's Sandy Grisham Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient At Northwest Mississippi Community College's Convocation on Aug. 10, Northwest's President, Dr. Michael J. Heindl announced the newest recipient of the Sandy Grisham Excellence in Teaching Award which was accepted by science instructor Lisa Strong, who received the award from Grisham herself. Grisham, who was in attendance with her husband Va more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Lisa Werner Is America's Top STEM Teacher * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) and Rolls-Royce National Teacher of the Year program recognizes exceptional educators who inspire students through innovative aerospace and STEM education while helping strengthen America's future workforce. The award celebrates teachers whose creativity, leadership, and community engagement expand opportunities for stud more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * M-DCPS Schools earned seven International Gold School Awards in chess education from the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) earned seven of the 11 Gold International School Awards in chess education awarded globally by the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE), standing as the only recipients in the United States. FIDE, the international governing body for chess, created the honor to ce more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Maple Grove, Minn., native named University of North Dakota's Certified Flight Instructor of the Month * August 17, 2026 Eric Lundstrom, a University of North Dakota graduate originally from Maple Grove, Minn., was named UND's Certified Flight Instructor of the Month for July 2026. Photo courtesy of UND Aerospace.* GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Eric Lundstrom, a University of North Dakota graduate and certified flight instructor from Maple  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer named 2026-27 College of Distinction * #Six Programs Recognized MACON, Ga. -Mercer University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. Mercer was recognized as a private university on both the state and national levels and in the categories: * Business -Affirms a dynamic and ethics-driven business education  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts' second-largest school district. - It turns out the best way to teach students how DNA works may be to start at the end. That's the idea behind a hands-on curriculum from the MIT Edgerton Center: Teach proteins first so that students understand what the DNA will be  more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Moscaliuc Publishes Fourth Poetry Collection Mihaela Moscaliuc, Ph.D., professor of English and graduate program director at Monmouth University, has published her fourth poetry collection, "Heartmoor," with Alice James Books. Informed by Moscaliuc's coming of age during and immediately following Nicolae Ceausescu's repressive regime in Romania, "Heartmoor" is a "lush, formally diverse collection that explores what moors and unmoors us psychologica more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Morgridge graduate assistants launch podcast to give voice to rookie teachers * August 17, 2026 Mark McGowan Alumni, enewsletter, SEED, Student Success Last fall's Morgridge Endowed Chair Office-produced documentary, "A Teacher's Shoes," showed a day-in-the-life of three seasoned NIU College of Education alumnae at various stages of their school careers. Now a new podcast will keep tabs on May 2026 graduates as they enter the profession. "The Rooki more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nearly 50 VCU faculty honored for their research and teaching The 2026 NIRA and PEIA awardees elevate VCU's reputation and the student learning experience. By David Slipher, Office of the Provost Honoring faculty who challenge conventions, open pathways to discovery and transform student potential, two Virginia Commonwealth University award programs are recognizing dozens of educators who push the boundaries of their disciplines, forge collabo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * New Book by Dr. Ross Offers Window into Criminal Justice * #What criminologists actually do-and why it matters beyond the classroom In April, Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross, professor in The University of Baltimore's School of Criminal Justice, published Letters to a Young Criminologist. It's the latest of more than thirty books he has written or edited during his tenure in the field. The book's title places it within a long tradition of similar works, in wh more PR

SANFORD, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * New CCCC Excellence in Teaching awards honor exceptional faculty * SANFORD, N.C. -CCCC recently honored 16 faculty members with the college's new Excellence in Teaching awards. The college is giving these awards in addition to the Faculty Member of the Year and Adjunct of the Year awards, which will be announced later. These teaching awards honor full-time and part-time faculty members from across the college, who won high praise from th more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * New Publication Explores Augustine and Modern Idolatry * The Center for Catholic Studies has published Modern Misenchantments: St. Augustine's Wisdom for Challenging the Idols of Consumerism and Nationalism, a 72-page conference proceeding featuring 10 essays developed by participants in Seton Hall University's 28th annual Faculty Summer Seminar. Drawing on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the volume carries the seminar's reflection into teachin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Honors Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award Winners Two Recipients Will Be Honored during NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 - In a quest to promote lifelong learning, faculty development and excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing created the Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award: Honoring the Pursuit of Excellence & Advancement of Nurse Educator Certifications in 2023. In each annual award more PR

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * NSU hosts Early Literacy Teacher Training Academy through statewide partnership BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -- Northeastern State University (NSU) recently hosted an Early Literacy Teacher Training Academy at its Broken Arrow Reading Clinic as one of seven Oklahoma universities selected to participate in a statewide initiative led by the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Paul Muldoon, Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish Poet, to Teach Course at Barnard Esteemed Irish poet, Paul Muldoon, will teach a course on sonnets beginning fall 2026. - Paul Muldoon, an acclaimed Irish poet and Pulitzer winner, will bring his expertise to Barnard beginning fall 2026. His course, "Advanced Poetry Writing," will introduce inquisitive students to the craft of poetry and creative writing. Muldoon, who spent more than 30 years at Princeton University, is eager more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Valley faculty and staff recognized for excellence and contributions Recipients honored for contributions to teaching, research, service and student success at All Campus Day - Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized eight faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, research, service, student success and the campus community during its annual All Campus Day. The awards recognize faculty and staf more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * PhilWP Summer Institute gives teachers space to write, reflect, and reimagine learning * In an era of AI-assisted assignments, scripted curricula, and relentless pressure to do more with less, a group of educators gathered at Penn's Graduate School of Education this summer to do something increasingly rare: slow down. The Philadelphia Writing Project's (PhilWP) 2026 Invitational Summer Institute (ISI), themed "Inquiry-Based Writing Pedago more PR

BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Climate resilience and poverty reduction in Africa * As climate shocks become more frequent across East and Southern Africa, building resilience is critical to reducing poverty and improving wellbeing. Listen to this episode on your more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * President's Spotlight: Assoc. Prof. Chris Hauver and CLE's Curriculum Teaching & Assessment Committee * Starting now and continuing at least through the end of my time here at the U.S. Naval War College, I'd like to regularly highlight someone or something that's caught my attention over the previous couple of weeks. It might be a person - student, faculty or staff - who deserves recognition, or it might be an occasion I want to draw more attention to.  more PR

TURLOCK, California, Aug. 18 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * Psychology Professor Selected as 2026-27 STEM-NET Faculty Fellow * Esteban Montenegro, an associate professor of psychology at Stanislaus State's Stockton Campus, has been selected as one of 11 California State University STEM-NET Faculty Fellows for 2026-27. His appointment began July 1, 2026, and continues through June 30, 2027. The fellowship includes a $5,000 summer stipend and three units of reassigned teaching time per semester in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Illinois Students Examine Poverty Through Inter-School Exchange Author: Rivanna Jihan, Guest Contributor Rivanna Jihan is a high school social studies teacher in Chicago. Jihan created the lesson plan "Bold Promises to End Poverty," as a part of the spring 2025 Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship program, "Global Issues, Local Contexts: News for Civic Knowledge and Engagement." Her lesson reached 14 stud more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How Brown University is navigating the rise of generative AI use in the classroom * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -In just a few short years, generative artificial intelligence tools have made a leap from novelties that produce stilted text to genuine societal disruptors that may alter the way people learn, work and even think. At Brown University, academic leaders and faculty recognized immediately that generative AI would have a profound imp more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green kicked off the Attendance Matters RI campaign for school year 2026-27, announcing the 4th consecutive year of decreased chronic absenteeism. Validated year-end dat more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered Providence and Central Falls mark historic all-time lows in chronic absence rates since tracking began - Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green kicked off the Attendance Matters RI campaign for school ye more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 18 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by Education and Employment Program Director Julia Kaufman, American Educator Panels Director Elizabeth Steiner, senior policy researcher Benjamin Master, and associate policy researchers Melissa Diliberti and Ashley Woo: Kaufman, Steiner and Master are also professors of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. * * * The State of Public Education in 2026 in Five Charts AND has spent more than a decade surveying educators across the Unite more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Randal C. Picker, renowned legal scholar, 1959-2026 * Prof. Randal C. "Randy" Picker, an influential legal scholar and beloved teacher whose ties to the University of Chicago began nearly five decades ago as a College student, died Aug. 15. He was 66. Picker, AB'80, AM'82, JD'85, was the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law. He joined the UChicago faculty in 1989 and helped shape intellectual and institutional life both there and in more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 20 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Ryan Deuel Named Outstanding New Teacher at Clarkson University Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Honors Ryan P. Deuel has been awarded the Outstanding New Teacher Award for 2026. Established by the University Committee on Improvement in Teaching in 1991, the award recognizes an outstanding teacher within his or her first four years at Clarkson University. Criteria for selection include excellence in the classroom, capacity to motivate and challenge  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU expands AI tools to support teaching, tutoring, student success * Consider this scenario: An SDSU student taking a history course is reading about the American Revolution, and something doesn't make sense. Instead of leaving the course to search online or ask a general artificial intelligence chatbot, the student can turn to an AI tutor already embedded in the class. The tool can help summarize the reading, identify key points or talk th more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * Seeing Bare Norway Maples Already? Fungal Diseases Are Mostly to Blame * SYRACUSE, NY -Aug. 18, 2026 -A hallmark of Central New York is the fall foliage. This year, however, the Norway maples seem to have got a jump start on autumn, but not in a good way. Most Norway maples in the Central New York landscape, especially the purple-leaved cultivars such as Crimson King and Queen, have few if any functional leav more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Six Gettysburg faculty earn honors for mentorship, teaching excellence With passion and purpose, Gettysburg College professors remain committed to supporting students through mentorship and excellence in and out of the classroom. - Inspiring and empowering students to Do Great Work are hallmarks of Gettysburg College's first-class faculty. During the Spring 2026 semester, six faculty members were recognized for mentorship and teaching excellence. Lear more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Six UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards * The 2026 excellence awards, sponsored each year by Markquart Motors, were presented to: * Dr. Seungbin Oh, associate professor of accounting * Brian Drollinger, director of risk management, safety and sustainability * Dr. Pedro Sottile, professor and chair of accounting and finance * Dr. Dorothy Chan, associate professor of English * Nicole Owen, ac more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman College Opens Academic Year With Faculty Honors at Opening Convocation * Spelman College held its annual Opening Convocation ceremony on August 20, 2026, welcoming students, faculty and staff to Sisters Chapel for a celebration of academic achievement and faculty excellence. The ceremony formally launched the 2026 - 2027 academic year. It featured an address from Spelman's 12th President, Ayanna Howard, Ph.D., and recognized faculty members who reached si more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Aug. 19 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU education programs earn accreditation from AAQEP St. Bonaventure University's educator preparation programs have earned national accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), affirming the quality and effectiveness of programs in the university's School of Education. AAQEP awarded St. Bonaventure five-year initial accreditation in July for three portfolios of programs: initial teacher prep more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * State Superintendent Appoints New Harrison County Schools Superintendent * Charleston, W.Va. -State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Dr. Sheena Van Meter to serve as the new superintendent of Harrison County Schools (HCS), effective Oct. 1, 2026, following the retirement announcement of HCS Superintendent Dora Stutler. Dr. Van Meter has served as the superintendent of Hardy County Schools since 201 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Highlights AFA Opportunities at Education Expo * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter participated in the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Education Expo on August 4, helping connect Airmen, Guardians, and their Families with educational opportunities and resources that support professional development, academic achievement, and lifelong learning. Representi more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 17 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Summer Teaching Summit Yields Success for A-State Faculty * JONESBORO - Eighteen faculty members at Arkansas State University completed the inaugural Summer Teaching Summit, organized by the A-State Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). "This retreat reflects interim Chancellor Calvin White Jr.'s vision of elevating teaching as a defining strength of Arkansas State University," said Dr. Jill Simons, CETL director. "Teaching has alway more PR

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 21 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Announces Return of Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series * SUNY Potsdam will welcome back guests and faculty for the 2026-27 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series again this academic year. The line-up of speakers for the Fall 2026 semester will cover a range of topics, including mathematics education, preservice teacher experiences and the importance of extracurricular activities, all led by facu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Supporting 'We the People' for the summer * On a school field trip in elementary school, Penn Arts & Sciences undergrad Pelham Tennant remembers gazing up with a sense of awe at the words "We the People" etched into the exterior of the National Constitution Center (NCC) at Philadelphia's Independence Mall. Little did she know that as a rising second-year, she would intern in that very building, through Penn's Summer Humanities Internship P more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna welcomes new faculty in the arts, humanities, sciences and business Susquehanna University has welcomed several new faculty members in the School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the Sigmund Weis School of Business, all with strong backgrounds in teaching and research. School of the Arts Sean Ironman, assistant professor of creative writing, holds a doctorate in English with an emphasis in crea more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 20, 2026, involving Preeti Jagadev, professor in the School of Information Studies: * * * Q&A: iSchool Professor Earns State Award for Work in Classroom Preeti Jagadev says listening to student feedback each semester has transformed how she runs her courses. Dialynn Dwyer Preeti Jagadev always knew she wanted to be an educator. That passion carried her from India to a postdoctoral position at the University of Michigan, where she conducted research related  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC trustees approve balanced FY 2027 budget, consider proposed tax rate Tarrant County College is serving more students, awarding more credentials and strengthening the region's workforce, even as state funding changes and declining taxable property values create new financial challenges. The TCC Board of Trustees today approved a balanced $429.4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, effective Sept. 1. The budget protects teaching and lea more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [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 Names Dr. David Fossett Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada * Las Vegas, NV, August 20, 2026-Teach Plus today announced that Dr. David Fossett has been named Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada. Dr. Fossett will lead the organization's statewide strategy, working with educators, communi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 [Category: Education] (TNSrpt) -- 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 Texas Teacher Leaders Outline Legislative Priorities in a New Report * "Teaching Towards Tomorrow" Calls on Texas Policymakers to Invest in Teacher Preparation, Guaranteed Planning Time, Affordable Healthcare, and AI Frameworks for Schools Executive Summary: * Findings: 80% of educat more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Teaching drones to play tag * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The rules of tag are simple enough for a playground: catch or be caught. But when the players are autonomous drones, the game becomes a test of machine learning, split-second decision-making and cooperative strategy. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories recently used reinforcement learning, a kind of machine learning, to teach drones how to play a st more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms After three years of testing a new approach to teaching in elementary classrooms across four states, Temple researchers are reporting encouraging results. The finding suggests classrooms built around connection, curiosity and student voice can strengthen students' reading and math skills while also helping them develop the creativity and critical thinking they'll need to succee more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 19, 2026 The Honorable Don Huffines Comptroller Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts P.O. Box 13528, Capitol Station Austin, Texas 78711-3528 Dear Comptroller Huffines: As Texas continues to make crucial investments in public education, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars directly reach students, classrooms, and te more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * The Long Fuse: MTU Student Research Sparks Award-winning Community Service * Michigan Tech's EmpowerUP program is only five years old but has involved nearly 700 Huskies in community-engaged research. This year, the program received national recognition for its civic engagement and community service. What started with two curious, caring and community-focused business students at Michigan Technological University has evolved into a mul more PR

MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * The Rev. Dr. Meredith Hoxie Schol to Lead Drew Theological School * #Hoxie Schol assumed her term on July 1 August 2026 - Drew University is pleased to appoint the Rev. Dr. Meredith Hoxie Schol to lead Drew Theological School, effective July 1. Enlarge Hoxie Schol joined Drew in 2018 as Director of Doctoral Studies and Assistant Teaching Professor of Religious Education and Leadership. Under her leadership, Drew's Doctor of Ministry (DMin) and Doctor of Phi more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * The Science of Inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes Honored for Impact on Students, Community * Dr. Melissa Hayes, a Lander University associate professor, has found that teaching microbiology can't be confined to a laboratory. Often the lessons with the greatest impact are found in student research opportunities and in the greater Greenwood community and beyond. For her teaching, research and service achievements, Hayes has been named the recipient of the p more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27 * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law has added two new assistant professors of law and one law librarian to the resident faculty for the 2026-'27 academic year. Patrick J. Glen and Jenny Kim join the Law School in the Carlisle location as assistant professors of law, teaching courses in legal writing. Erin Seeton joins the facul more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Tony Frazier Named 2026 Second Place National STEM Teacher of the Year * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) and Rolls-Royce National Teacher of the Year program recognizes educators whose innovation, leadership, and passion are preparing students for future careers in aerospace and STEM. Anthony "Tony" Frazier, Aviation Technology instructor at Arlington Career Center in Arlington, Va., exemplifies more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU Welcomes Record Influx of Students During High-Energy Move-In Week * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - The atmosphere across the campus was nothing short of electric this week. Music echoed near residence halls, golf carts zoomed across campus lawns loaded with suitcases, and smiles as hundreds of incoming Big Blue Tigers officially made TSU their new home. The annual move-in tradition was special this year as the university celebrates a mas more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter * The chapter grew from an unexpected connection between Dr. Paula Seymour, associate professor of social entrepreneurship and coordinator of Flagler's Social Entrepreneurship Program, and Michael Bracken, chair of the Earth Charter International Board and president of Medcom Benefit Solutions. Bracken introduced Seymour to the Earth Charter and its leadership certificati more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Responsible Use of Education Technology in the Classroom * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) released new guidance to help states, school districts, educators, families, and education technology providers make informed decisions about the responsible use of technology in classrooms. As technology increasingly plays a key role in education, states and local communities sho more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 17 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH welcomes 30 new faculty members as classes begin for fall 2026 semester Ann Marie Martin Thirty new faculty members have joined the academic ranks at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) for the fall 2026 semester, which begins with the start of classes on Aug. 19. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "We're thrilled you are here," said UAH Provost Dr. David Puleo, executive vice president for Academic Affairs. "You have jo more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researcher recognized for work on innovative chatbot SnehAI, designed, implemented and evaluated between 2018-2021, preceded generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude  By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Helen Wang, PhD, a professor of communication in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers and technology developers that received an innovatio more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn School of Medicine Grows its Career Mentorship of Hartford Youth * Thanks to Dr. Kwame Amankwah, chief vascular surgeon at UConn Health, this summer twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons middle school students participating in Horizons at Westminster School were mentored by volunteering UConn School of Medicine faculty teaching them about the different available careers across medicine and with hands-on learning experiences. "Than more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Alumna Leads the Carolina Theatre * Greensboro's Carolina Theatre, originally a vaudeville theater featuring silent films, has made the city vibrant for a long time. "2027 will be our centennial of the theater," says Executive Director Allie Arpajian '18 MS, '18 PBC. The Spartan double alumna is leading the beautiful theater into its 100th birthday year. What drew her to UNCG and its School of Health and Human Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Under pressure, under fire: Training preps medics to save lives on the battlefield * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas (AFNS) - Before military medical personnel face the chaos of a battlefield, they must learn to provide lifesaving care when conditions are anything but controlled.  At Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, the 937th Training Support Squadron prepares active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve medical personnel for those challenges  more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 17, 2026, involving Bernard J. Firestone, professor of political science and dean from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: * * * Firestone Reflects on 50 Years at Hofstra Ginny Greenberg Dr. Bernard J. Firestone, professor of political science and former dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS), is retiring from the University in December 2026 after 50 years of service. A specialist in international relations and the American presi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * John Clark Receives American Society for Horticultural Science Lifetime Achievement Award The American Society for Horticultural Science recently honored John Clark, a Distinguished Professor emeritus of horticulture for the U of A Division of Agriculture, with one of its first Lifetime Achievement Awards. Internationally known for his work in fruit breeding with the Division of Agriculture's research arm, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Stat more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for Aug. 21 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Jisella Brough, Erica DeFrain, Bedross Der Matossian, Dan Duncan, Jack Hoffman, Rebecca Jack, Laura Weakly, Paige Wernick, and the Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board. Honors Bedross Der Matossian, professor of history and Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies, was appointed director of genocide re more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA library dean helps Aiken County educators balance creativity and AI in the classroom Fine arts educators from across Aiken County attended an AI-related program presented by the dean of the Gregg-Graniteville Library at the University of South Carolina Aiken. During the summer break, Dr. Lisa Ennis presented "AI Literacy in the Arts Classroom" to approximately 125 Aiken County Public School District K-12 visual arts, music, more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA students conduct biology research in the heart of Harvard Boston may seem like a long way from Aiken but not for Hayden Driver and Joseph Suazo, both USCA '28. The two biology majors spent the summer interning at Harvard Medical School, where they conducted research with a USCA alumna in the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. This teaching hospital, with almost 800 beds, located in  more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 17 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * UNO Honorees Earn 2026 President's Excellence Awards * The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Department of Computer Science and Sajda Qureshi, Ph.D., have earned 2026 President's Excellence Awards, the University of Nebraska (NU) System's most prestigious faculty awards for teaching, research, engagement, and commercialization. The annual, systemwide President's Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and teams whose contributions have  more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston names Kevin A. Morano, PhD, provost Kevin A. Morano, PhD, a distinguished scientist, educator, and academic leader at UTHealth Houston for more than 25 years, has been appointed senior vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. As provost, Morano will serve as the university's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for academic programs, student success, faculty development, educational innovation, and more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Valdosta State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 19, 2026, involving Hank Rion, professor of theatre in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Media: * * * Meet Hank Rion, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Research Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Hank Rion with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Research. The Presidential Excellence Award for Research recognizes a faculty member with a strong record of creative scholarship. Rion  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Vice Chancellor Andrew Mangels to Retire at End of 2026 * Andrew Mangels, vice chancellor for administration and finance, will retire at the close of the calendar year, ending 25 years of service to UMass Amherst.Mangels joined the university as controller in 2001 after nearly 11 years at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he served for as director of accounting. He moved into his current role as UMass Amherst's chief financial and  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Society of American Foresters honors four forestry faculty members Awards recognize excellence in forest science research, silviculture instruction, and landowner technology transfer. By Chris Moody The Society of American Foresters has been impressed by the work within the College of Natural Resources and Environment, naming four faculty members from the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation as recipients of the organization's annual a more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- VoteVets issued the following news release: * * * VoteVets Endorses Callie Barr for Congress in Michigan's First District Today, VoteVets announced its endorsement of Callie Barr in Michigan's First Congressional District. Barr won the Democratic nomination on August 4th and will face Republican Rep. Jack Bergman in the November 3rd general election. "Callie Barr has spent her life taking care of a wounded Marine and fighting for the families who carry that weight," said VoteVets Senior Adv more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU builds momentum through AI initiative * WashU is committed to providing students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in academics, research and operations. The university has built momentum in several key areas, maintaining its focus on the WashU mission, the needs of the academic community and the preparation of future-ready leaders. Led by Provost Mark West, the univ more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, Aug. 19 -- The Wayne State College Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wayne State Ranked No. 6 Nationally for Industrial Arts Teacher Education in 2027 Wayne State College ranks No. 6 nationally and No. 1 in Nebraska for technology and industrial arts teacher education in College Raptor's upcoming 2027 rankings. - Wayne State College has been recognized as one of the nation's best colleges for technology and industrial arts teacher education, earning the No. 6 national ranking in College Raptor's 2027 list more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 18 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * College Launches Year-Round, All-Ages Music Academy By Scott Craig Building on a decade of successful summer youth programming, Westmont launches a year-round community music school designed for every age and skill level. Joanne Kim, who teaches clarinet at Westmont and Santa Barbara City College, directs the Westmont Music Academy (WeMA), which begins its inaugural session Aug. 28 on the Montecito campus. WeMA builds on the foundation of the Westmont A more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Where literature and lived experiences meet: Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder's path as a scholar and educator * By Fatima Salinas For Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder, curiosity has often been a way of finding connections. Her interests have taken her from literature to visual culture, from labor and immigrant communities to the history of the Civil Rights Movement. As an associate professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sc more PR

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 18 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * William Dean honored with SUNY Distinguished Professor Designation * Alfred State College Professor William Dean received the SUNY Distinguished Professor designation at a ceremony held in Albany. The designation is the highest academic honor in the SUNY system and represents the highest level of faculty accomplishment. Dean has been a faculty member at ASC since 2001. During his 25 years of service, he has been promoted through the academic ranks and re more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Texas Appeals Court to Block Trial on Federally Rejected Qui Tam Theory * Click HERE to read WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Yesterday Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) urged Texas's Fifteenth Court of Appeals to grant mandamus relief and direct summary judgment for Gilead Sciences. WLF contends that the trial court's unexplained denial of summary judgment forces a punitive trial on a kickback theory that Texas law a more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * WNC Machine Tool Technology Graduates Take Skills in Many Directions * WNC alum John Henry McDonald is living his dream, working on trains at the Ely Railroad Museum. Learning machining skills at Western Nevada College's Woody Wurster Machine Tool Technology Center has helped students scatter into a variety of professions following their classes in the program and graduation. WNC Machine Tool Technology Instructor Ronald Beller now has former students  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Heather Tookes appointed inaugural vice provost for faculty and academic affairs Tookes, a professor of finance at the Yale School of Management, will provide strategic leadership for policies, programs, and services that support faculty excellence. - Heather Tookes, a professor of finance at the Yale School of Management (SOM), has been named the university's inaugural vice provost for faculty and academic affairs, Provost Scott Strobel announced this wee more PR