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GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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GREENEVILLE - An alumnus and longtime employee of Tusculum University who has an extensive record of teaching and mentoring has been promoted to dean of students at the higher education institution.
Steve Anderson
Steve Anderson will take the lead on assistance and support initiatives for students of concern and oversee the judicial process, work-study programs and intramural staff. He will also collaborate with faculty and staff members across the un more PR
'Exceptional Teaching' (10)
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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'Exceptional Teaching'
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes six tenure-track professors this fall, all committed to helping OWU students earn their bachelor's degrees and achieve their career and life goals.
"Ohio Wesleyan is committed to exceptional teaching," said Interim Provost Dale Brugh, Ph.D., "and these talented professors will help us to fulfill this mission. All are highly accomplished in their fields and will provide stud more PR
'Purdue Pursuits': Teaching and learning reading groups (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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'Purdue Pursuits': Teaching and learning reading groups
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Crafting meaningful and engaging course experiences has been at the top of Dielson Vieira's mind ever since he joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024.
As a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Vieira is already adept at applying innovative teaching practices to classroom environments, but that doesn't stop him from seeking out new ideas, appr more PR
A Chain Reaction (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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A Chain Reaction
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#A series of unexpected opportunities led Michael Babich, '78, from EKU to biotech entrepreneurship, where he now advances cancer research and treatment.
"One thing led to another," casually remarks Michael Babich, '78, about his life and career path starting at EKU and culminating in cancer research.
As a high school student in Michigan with "mediocre grades," Babich never imagined he'd end up in California working on innovativ more PR
A Life in Full Composition: How Trinity Tuned an Alum's Legacy of Creativity (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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A Life in Full Composition: How Trinity Tuned an Alum's Legacy of Creativity
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Tom Masinter '72, M'76 reflects on how Trinity gave him a "life-changing" education that set him down a path toward becoming an award-winning musicologist. For Masinter, giving back each year as a Trinity True donor means ensuring more creative minds can thrive.
Step into the Castle Hills home of Tom Masinter '72, M'76, and you'll find a sanctuary where music, history, and nature more PR
A STEM Scholarship Summer: York College Student Participates in Research Teacher Experience at Alma College (10)
YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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A STEM Scholarship Summer: York College Student Participates in Research Teacher Experience at Alma College
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Secondary Education Biology major Rylan Wolfe '27 was invited by the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program to Michigan for the summer. While there, he not only conducted research on human circadian rhythms but also learned valuable skills that could be applied to his studies and hands-on work as a teaching assistant and future teacher.
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A Summer of Discovery: Stephens College Wraps up Second Year of STEM Partnership with Mizzou (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 27 -- Stephens College posted the following news:
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A Summer of Discovery: Stephens College Wraps up Second Year of STEM Partnership with Mizzou
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As the academic year begins, Stephens College is celebrating the successful conclusion of its second year partnering with the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Through the Women in STEM Research (WiSR) program and its collaboration with Mizzou's Veterinary Research Scholars Program (VRSP), Stephens' students spent the summer doing more more PR
AI reminders for the new school year (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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AI reminders for the new school year
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As a new academic year begins, Clemson faculty and staff have more opportunities than ever to use artificial intelligence in teaching, research, information discover and daily work. Along with those opportunities come important responsibilities around data protection, academic integrity, and the appropriate use of University-approved tools.
The reminders below highlight key resources and practices to keep in mind t more PR
AI, STEM, Blended Learning: Vincennes University to Host 2026 Innovative Teaching Summit (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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AI, STEM, Blended Learning: VU to host 2026 Innovative Teaching Summit
STEM education, artificial intelligence, Science of Reading practices, blended learning, and inclusive instructional strategies are among the many captivating sessions that will be featured at the 2026 Vincennes University Innovative Teaching Summit for educators on Friday, Nov. 6.
The College of Social Science, Performing Arts and Communication invites current and future teachers, admin more PR
Albright College Named an Education College of Distinction (10)
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Albright College issued the following news:
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Albright College Named an Education College of Distinction
Teaching has never been a simple profession, but today's educators face a classroom shaped by more complexity than ever: shifting curricula, diverse learning needs, evolving technology and communities that need teachers who are both skilled and resilient. Colleges of Distinction has named Albright College a 2026-2027 Education College of Distinction, recognizing an undergraduate teacher preparation pr more PR
Allegheny College Alumna Heads to Germany on English Teaching Fulbright Award (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
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Allegheny Alumna Heads to Germany on English Teaching Fulbright Award
By: Roman Hladio
Recent Allegheny College alumna Mckenzie Hughes '26, joined an exclusive shortlist this spring by becoming the 23rd student in College history to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award.
Come the fall semester, Hughes will join the Albert Schweitzer School in Nienburg, Germany, as an English teaching assistant.
"I love the German language. I think it's beautif more PR
Alumna Kaitlynn Fears earns degree while balancing life (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Newman University posted the following news:
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Alumna Kaitlynn Fears earns degree while balancing life
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Kaitlynn Fears '26 was juggling an online education program at Newman, a job as a high school basketball coach, teaching as a long-term substitute and being a mom of two boys while her husband was deployed.
Fears relied on the support provided by her professors at Newman throughout her journey to earn her bachelor's degree in elementary education.
She had credits from a previous stint in college but wasn more PR
American University Washington College of Law Welcomes New Faculty (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- American University issued the following news:
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AUWCL Welcomes New Faculty
By Brice Helms
A remarkable group of distinguished scholars and practitioners brings their expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of legal professionals.
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Director, Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic
Danielle Burs returns to AUWCL, where she earned her J.D., to lead the Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic. She joins from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she served a more PR
APS Students Show Continued Progress on 2025-26 SOL Assessments (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news:
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APS Students Show Continued Progress on 2025-26 SOL Assessments
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released results on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, from the 2025-26 Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. Arlington Public Schools (APS) students demonstrated continued academic progress, with pass rates improving in four of the five subject areas and APS continuing to outperform the Virginia average in all five.
APS ranks among the top 20% of Vi more PR
APS, Arizona Diamondbacks Surprise Phoenix Teachers with $500 for Classroom Supplies (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news:
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APS, Arizona Diamondbacks Surprise Phoenix Teachers with $500 for Classroom Supplies
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APS Supply My Class celebration at Clarendon Elementary School brings a major-league surprise to two teachers and their students
On August 25, two Phoenix teachers walked into their classrooms expecting a typical school day. Instead, they were greeted by Arizona Diamondbacks player Ryan Waldschmidt, D-backs Legends Racers and APS representatives more PR
Arizona State University Issues Q&A: What Endures as AI Transforms Higher Education (10)
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 28, 2026, involving Nancy Gonzales, executive vice president and university provost:
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Provost Q&A: What endures as AI transforms higher education
From offering AI literacy courses in all colleges at ASU this fall to advancing new frontiers in research and discovery, Provost Gonzales reflects on how and why ASU is guiding the future of AI
By Kevin Kovaleski
As Arizona State University begins a new academic year, Nancy Gonzales is marking a milestone: f more PR
ArtSci at USU: September Events Preview (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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ArtSci at USU: September Events Preview
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LOGAN, Utah -September brings a full calendar of events from Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating the diverse ideas, talent, and work of the ArtSci community. Read below for more details about these coming events and subscribe to the weekly events reminder email.
#ArtSci Block Party
September 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TSC, Plaza
This event welcomes students from all areas to get to know more PR
Ask an Expert: Will Roman help reveal long-kept secrets of the universe? (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ask an Expert: Will Roman help reveal long-kept secrets of the universe?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On Sunday, Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The observatory will join the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, and the James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, in scanning the vastness of space and potentially finding answers to longstanding mysteries o more PR
Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, provided expert antitrust analysis to CTFN on Eli Lilly's proposed acquisition of AtaiBeckley. Lim discussed whether overlaps between the companies' drug-development pipelines could raise competition concerns.
Lim explained that more PR
August 'Out of the Blue' highlights Lead in Literacy partnership, hands-on teacher preparation [+VIDEO] (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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August 'Out of the Blue' highlights Lead in Literacy partnership, hands-on teacher preparation [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's monthly television magazine program, highlights Lead in Literacy, a partnership between MTSU's College of Education and Murfreesboro City Schools designed to better prepare future educators to teach literacy skills in elementary classrooms.
Program host Andrew more PR
Aysegul Zeren Named Acting Director of the International Studies Program at CWRU (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Aysegul Zeren named acting director of the International Studies Program at CWRU
Aysegul Zeren, PhD, has been appointed acting director of the International Studies Program at Case Western Reserve University for the 2026-27 academic year.
Zeren will lead the interdisciplinary program while the program's director, Damaris Punales-Alpizar, is on sabbatical during the fall semester and away on a Fulbright Award in the spring. In this role, Zeren will s more PR
Barbara Rolls reflects on career that transformed nutritional sciences (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Barbara Rolls reflects on career that transformed nutritional sciences
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -After 34 years of research, teaching and mentorship in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences, Barbara J. Rolls, Helen A. Guthrie Chair and professor of nutritional sciences, will retire on Aug. 31.
Rolls joined the University in 1992. She pioneered research on how food characteristics influence eating behavior, establishing the fou more PR
Bates College Welcomes New Faculty (10)
LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 29 -- Bates College issued the following news:
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Bates welcomes new faculty
By Meredith McCarroll
Bates is welcoming a number of new faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year, including 11 tenured or on the tenure track. Bates News will introduce these faculty over the next few weeks, beginning with those below.
Emily Culbreath, assistant professor of dance
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am a dance-theater practitioner, educator, choreographer, writer, and performer. Originally from Denver, Colo., more PR
Beyond the classroom, TSU's Dr. Kisha Bryan-Jordan to Shape Global Education in Vietnam as Fulbright Scholar (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Beyond the classroom, TSU's Dr. Kisha Bryan-Jordan to Shape Global Education in Vietnam as Fulbright Scholar
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - When Dr. Kisha Bryan-Jordan was a young girl growing up in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, her professional aspirations didn't shift with the visual trends of the day. While others cycled through dynamic career goals, her destination remained resolute: she wanted to be a teacher.
Now an associate pr more PR
Born Free USA Issues Commentary: Virginia School Fire Reminds Us Why We Should Not Keep Exotic Classroom Pets (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary:
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Virginia School Fire Reminds Us Why We Should Not Keep Exotic Classroom Pets
By Devan Schowe in Animals in Captivity, Blog, Captive Exotic Animals, Exotic Pets on August 28, 2026
Recently, a news story broke detailing the events of an overnight fire that broke out at Bedford County Middle School in Virginia. Upon entering the school, firefighters responding to the emergency were forced to encounter an unexpected obstacle in addition to quickly initiating more PR
Brown scientists help preserve a piece of World Cup history for Cape Verdean Museum (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown scientists help preserve a piece of World Cup history for Cape Verdean Museum
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PROVIDENCE, R.I [Brown University] -A month after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, Joe DaMoura received a priceless souvenir. The executive director of the Cape Verdean Museum in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was sent a piece of turf from the exact spot in the Miami Hard Rock Stadium where Cape Verdean national team player Sidny Lopes Cabral made the dramatic more PR
Building a Championship Kickoff Unit: Inside Monmouth's Teaching Progression (10)
WACO, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Building a Championship Kickoff Unit: Inside Monmouth's Teaching Progression
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At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Monmouth University special teams coordinator Coach Dennis Long broke down the drill work, teaching progressions, and in-season philosophy that have made the Hawks' kickoff coverage unit one of the most reliable units on the field. Coach Long built his presentation around a simple idea: with limited practice time, ever more PR
Campbell University: Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor Publishes Two Books (10)
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Pharmaceutical sciences professor publishes two books
Dr. Antoine Al-Achi, professor of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences in Campbell University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, recently published two books examining naturally occurring chemicals and their associated plants.
Published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Nature's Chemicals: Botanicals and Others and Nature's Chemicals and Associated Plants: Botanicals and Others expand upon Al more PR
Celebrating 20 years of Here for the Girls (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Celebrating 20 years of Here for the Girls
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The following originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
For Rene Roark Bowditch J.D. '82 and Mary Beth Morrill Gibson '86, the inspiration for Here for the Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting young women with breast cancer, began with a simple realization: They were not alone.
The two women, who unknowingly shared an alma mater, met at a retreat in 2006 for women with more PR
Center for Economic & Policy Research: Teacher Pay Penalty Remained High in 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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The Teacher Pay Penalty Remained High in 2025
Teachers earned 25.2 percent less than comparable college graduates in other professions in 2025, according to a new report (https://www.epi.org/324563/pre/3d9b278354de76e3fc04e6e097dd136981ae7aa2c2aea6e8d96ffb877c0785b2/) from the Economic Policy Institute and the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
The relative teacher pay penalty-- which is adjusted more PR
Chippewa Valley Technical College, UW-Eau Claire create seamless transfer for students to become teachers (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Chippewa Valley Technical College, UW-Eau Claire create seamless transfer for students to become teachers
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But it wasn't seamless. The courses didn't necessarily count toward a teaching degree, causing students to take additional credits and potentially extending the time and cost needed to get them to their goal.
A new transfer agreement between the two schools is designed to make that journey much clearer for aspiring educato more PR
College launches Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation (10)
DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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College launches Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation
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August 24, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, Research/Faculty
The NIU College of Education has unveiled the open-access, online Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation (JAERE) to publish scholars of all levels throughout the university and beyond.
JAERE focuses on high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship that bridges research, practice and policy across educational more PR
Colorado Education Association Endorses Phil Weiser for Governor as Colorado Heads Back to School (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 24 [Category: Union] -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release:
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Colorado Education Association Endorses Phil Weiser for Governor as Colorado Heads Back to School
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WATCH: Phil Goes Back-to-School Shopping With Denver Public School Teacher Phil Advocates for Passage of Prop NN
DENVER, CO - Today, Democratic nominee for governor of Colorado Phil Weiser announced that he has been endorsed by the Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado's largest labor union that represents nearl more PR
Common Threads: The Art of Charles Joyner (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Common Threads: The Art of Charles Joyner
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Across photographs, patterns, symbols and layers of color, Charles Joyner creates a visual conversation between Africa and African American life. His work explores the threads of ancestry, identity, spirituality and shared history that connect people across generations and continents. The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Art Museum brings that conversation home with "," on view Aug. 4 thro more PR
CSSE faculty member inducted into Sigma Xi research honor society (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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CSSE faculty member inducted into Sigma Xi research honor society
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Daniela Marghitu relishes the opportunity to access new resources and collaborative opportunities with colleagues worldwide. She'll get that chance as a newly elected member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Honor Society.
Marghitu, director of Auburn University's Laboratory for Education and Assistive Technology (ALEA) and a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science more PR
CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil (10)
NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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CSUN Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Research in Brazil
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Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
California State University, Northridge professor Nasrin Golshany will be traveling to Brazil over the next year to conduct research on creating healthier environments for aging populations after being named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026-27.
Golshany, an assistan more PR
CVTC, UWEC work together, create seamless transfer for students to become teachers (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 24 -- Chippewa Valley Technical College posted the following news:
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CVTC, UWEC work together, create seamless transfer for students to become teachers
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Until now, one of the best paths for aspiring teachers to begin at Chippewa Valley Technical College and transfer to UW-Eau Claire was through the University Transfer Liberal Arts associate degree.
But it wasn't seamless. The courses didn't necessarily count towards a teaching degree, causing students to take additional credits and potentially extending th more PR
David Gooblar puts teaching at the center of student success (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 25 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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David Gooblar puts teaching at the center of student success
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Universities serve many purposes, from advancing research to creating community.
However, David Gooblar, associate professor of English and director of general education literature, believes teaching is the most important function of universities.
"I think teaching is one of the most valuable, and most fascinating, things that humans do for each other," sa more PR
Dr. Brian Russell Named 2026 College of Liberal Arts Teacher of the Year at Tennessee State University (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Brian Russell Named 2026 College of Liberal Arts Teacher of the Year at Tennessee State University
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - For Dr. Brian Russell, teaching has never been just a job, it has always been the ultimate goal.
A Memphis, Tennessee, native who began his teaching career in 1999, Russell joined Tennessee State University in 2007. Over the nearly two decades since, the tenured assistant professor of political science has d more PR
Edison State Awarded Grant for AI Integration (10)
PIQUA, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news:
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Edison State Awarded Grant for AI Integration
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Edison State Community College is partnering with two Ohio community colleges, Clark State College and Southern State Community College, as a co-recipient of a $100,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Higher Education's AI Integration in Community Colleges Grant Program. The grant, titled "Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency into College Curriculum," supports efforts to expand AI knowl more PR
Education Dept. Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Use of Education Technology (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Dear Colleague letter on the use of education technology:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 20, 2026
Dear Colleague:
American education has always evolved alongside innovation. From textbooks to personal computers, from the internet to artificial intelligence, each generation has introduced new tools with the potential to strengthen teaching and learning. Today, education technology has become an integral part of that tradition, helping scho more PR
EKU Exceeds Fundraising Record with $12.7 Million Raised (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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EKU Exceeds Fundraising Record with $12.7 Million Raised
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#EKU raised a record $12.7 million from 10,925 donors in FY26. This includes more than $5 million for scholarships that help make education more affordable and accessible for students.
Eastern Kentucky University raised $12.7 million from 10,925 donors for the 2026 fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Surpassing last year's record of $12 million, EKU set a new recor more PR
Elmhurst University: Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture to Explore Migration From Venezuela to Chicago (10)
ELMHURST, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture to Explore Migration from Venezuela to Chicago
Antonio Ramirez directs the Chicagolandia Oral History Project, which documents the lives and work of Latinos in the Chicago suburbs.
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On Wednesday, September 16, he will present "From Venezuela to Chicago: The History of a Mass Migration" for this year's Sylvia Mendez Lecture, part of Elmhurst University's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
An associate professor of histor more PR
Faculty applauded for excellence in teaching, research (10)
KOKOMO, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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Faculty applauded for excellence in teaching, research
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KOKOMO, Ind. -Indiana University Kokomo applauded faculty and staff for outstanding research, service, and teaching at its annual fall convocation.
Nicholas Baxter, associate professor of sociology, received the junior faculty scholarship award. Paul Cook, professor of English, received the senior faculty scholarship award.
Karen Sallee, academic advisor for the School of Nursing and Alli more PR
Faculty Institute Explores Innovative Teaching Methods, Emerging Technologies (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Faculty Institute Explores Innovative Teaching Methods, Emerging Technologies
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Bowie State University faculty and staff began the 2026-27 academic year by exploring innovative approaches to teaching, emerging technologies and strategies to support student success during the annual Faculty Institute Aug. 17-20 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center.
Hosted and facilitated by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), the four-day prof more PR
Fall 2026 Kickoff Energizes College, Celebrates Award Recipients (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 25 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news:
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Fall 2026 Kickoff Energizes College, Celebrates Award Recipients
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Faculty Employee of the Year Katherine "Kat" Williams is flanked by WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe and English Professor/Faculty Senate Chair Jessica Rowe at the 2026 Fall Kickoff celebration.
Western Nevada College celebrated its Fall 2026 Kickoff on Aug. 19 as the college prepared for the opening of the semester on Aug. 31.
The Fall Kickoff & Benefits, BBQ Lunch and Wellness Fair bro more PR
Federal grant gives opportunity for local educators to incorporate primary sources in classrooms (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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Federal grant gives opportunity for local educators to incorporate primary sources in classrooms
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SHREVEPORT - One LSU Shreveport educator is working to attune middle and high school teachers and their students to Shreveport's rich history.
Dr. Chantee Earl earned a grant from the Library of Congress to demonstrate how teachers can use primary sources to bring topics alive for their students.
Earl is organizing a teacher field more PR
Fielding Graduate University Announces New Faculty Emeriti (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 25 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Fielding Graduate University Announces New Faculty Emeriti
By Marie Sonnet
Following review by the Board of Trustees, Fielding Graduate University has conferred Faculty Emerita/Emeritus designations upon three extraordinary colleagues whose contributions have helped define who we are as an institution. The Faculty Emerita/Emeritus designation reflects one of the highest recognitions our institution bestows upon faculty, honoring a career of d more PR
Five Utah State Faculty, Staff Selected for Fulbright Awards (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Five Utah State Faculty, Staff Selected for Fulbright Awards
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LOGAN, Utah -Five Utah State University faculty and staff members have been selected for 2026-27 Fulbright awards, earning opportunities to conduct research, teach, and further international partnerships around the world.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright awards support scholars, educat more PR
Florida Auditor General: Sarasota County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-015) on August 14, 2026, entitled "Sarasota County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination"
Here are excerpts:
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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 subsequently located for students in Basic with Except more PR
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary Entitled 'Empower a Teacher, Reach a Generation' (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by Education Manager James Redelsheimer:
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Empower a Teacher, Reach a Generation
FEE's Educator Engagement program and its impact in the classroom.
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As a former classroom teacher, I've seen firsthand how understanding personal finance and free enterprise can change the trajectory of a young person's life. My students still reach out to me years later, saying they've opened a Roth IRA, bought their first property, or chosen a career they more PR
Franklin & Marshall: Reckoning With Lancaster - Exploring Refuge, Migration, and Belonging (10)
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
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Reckoning With Lancaster: Exploring Refuge, Migration, and Belonging
By Chris Karlesky '01
What does it mean for a city to be "welcoming"? Lancaster has embraced that identity, but its history tells a more complicated story.
This summer, 10 Franklin & Marshall College students contributed to that story as part of Reckoning With Lancaster, a humanities-based project supported by a Humanities for All Times grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Founda more PR
Friends University Professor Selected for Prestigious National Religion/Theology/Vocation Seminar (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Friends University posted the following news:
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Friends University Professor Selected for Prestigious National Religion/Theology/Vocation Seminar
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WICHITA, Kan. - Friends University is proud to announce that Dr. Wendy Mohler Seib, Assistant Professor of Theology at Friends University, has been selected as one of just 12 participants nationwide for the 2026 Religion/Theology/Vocation Seminar sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (Net more PR
FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters
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Florida State University brought its approach to artificial intelligence in teaching and learning to national higher education conversations this summer, including back-to-back gatherings at Google's North American headquarters in New York City.
Paul Marty, professor in the School of Information within the College of Communication and Information and associate vice provost for Academi more PR
FSU researchers win $1.5M NSF grant to make K-12 math data more useful for educators (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researchers win $1.5M NSF grant to make K-12 math data more useful for educators
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Florida State University psychologists, education researchers and computational scientists have teamed up to transform raw data from educational research into a digital resource that can advance the teaching and learning of K-12 mathematics.
The interdisciplinary team will bring together six existing dataset covering about 90,000 elementary students and 3,000 teach more PR
FSU: College Announces Official Launch of 'pivotal' Healthcare Initiative (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news:
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College announces official launch of 'pivotal' healthcare initiative
Moving quickly to implement a top strategic priority, the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University has announced the official launch of its Business of Healthcare Initiative.
In alignment with FSU Health, the initiative applies the college's world-class strengths in research, teaching and industry engagement to address the Florida healt more PR
Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Betsy Blake (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Betsy Blake
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Before she was a professor of clinical pharmacy and outcome sciences in the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Betsy Blake was a family medicine pharmacist in Charleston. Before that, she was a pharmacy resident and primary care pharmacy resident at MUSC, following patients from inpatient service to discharge and tracking outpatient medications.
But before any of tha more PR
Gettysburg College: Summer Pedagogy Institute Explores the Value of Student-faculty Learning, Teaching Partnerships (10)
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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Summer Pedagogy Institute explores the value of student-faculty learning, teaching partnerships
Connecting faculty and staff across the Gettysburg College campus, the annual Summer Pedagogy Institute encourages the exploration of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. A keynote presentation and interactive workshops focused on the value of engaging students as pedagogical partners and co-creators in the curriculum.
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Goldwater Initiative Boosts U.S. History Instruction with Textbooks, Teacher Training (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Goldwater Initiative Boosts U.S. History Instruction with Textbooks, Teacher Training
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Two major school districts and thousands of students and their teachers are reaping the benefits of a groundbreaking new Goldwater Institute program to rekindle high-quality U.S. history and civics instruction throughout our nation's schools.
This month the Queen Creek Unified and Peoria Unified school districts in Arizona-alongside other public c more PR
Goshen College Welcomes 41 New Employees for 2026-27 (10)
GOSHEN, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Goshen College welcomes 41 new employees for 2026-27
Goshen College welcomed 41 new employees for the 2026-27 school year, some of whom began their duties earlier this year.
New teaching faculty:
* Justin DeWeese is an assistant professor of kinesiology. Since 2021, DeWeese has worked as the assistant athletic director of communications and operations at Goshen College. He earned his bachelor's degree in sports management and business analytics in 2020 and a master more PR
Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jacqueline Franklin as Judge of the 513th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Jacqueline Franklin of Bellaire is an attorney with Fanaff, Gonzales, Baldwin & Cunningham. Previously, she was an attorney more PR
Governor Healey, Whip Clark, Congresswoman Trahan, Congressman Auchincloss Sound Alarm on Trump's Research Cuts (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey, Whip Clark, Congresswoman Trahan, Congressman Auchincloss Sound Alarm on Trump's Research Cuts
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BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Congresswoman Lori Trahan, and Congressman Jake Auchincloss issued the following statement after meeting today to discuss how to oppose and overcome President Donald Trump's anti-science agenda.
"Science and medicine are cornerstones of the Massachusetts e more PR
Governor Whitmer Celebrates Districts Leading on Science of Reading (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Celebrates Districts Leading on Science of Reading
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August 25, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Seventeen districts set goal to jumpstart training all elementary educators in the science of reading building on record enrollment in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training.
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko in recognizing 17 distric more PR
GSW launches historic Rising Together, Shaping Futures $15 million campaign (10)
AMERICUS, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news:
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GSW launches historic Rising Together, Shaping Futures $15 million campaign
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AMERICUS, Ga. (Aug. 28, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) celebrated the public launch of the largest fundraising campaign in Hurricane history, Rising Together, Shaping Futures, on Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Storm Dome. During the celebration, GSW announced that the five-year campaign has already raised $12 million toward its original $12.5 million more PR
H-SC Begins 252nd Academic Year (10)
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news:
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H-SC Begins 252nd Academic Year
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The 2026 Opening Convocation ceremony began with President Larry Stimpert welcoming students back to the Hill. Centering his remarks on the idea of genius, President Stimpert highlighted the unique potential within the College and each of her students, encouraging them to look beyond perceived deficits, embrace hard work and exploration, and make the most of their time here to unlock the genius within themselves.
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Hannibal-LaGrange University Announces Athletic Leadership Appointments (10)
HANNIBAL, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Hannibal-LaGrange University posted the following news release:
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Hannibal-LaGrange University Announces Athletic Leadership Appointments
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Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Wright as Director of Athletics and Jason Durst as Associate Director of Athletics, effective September 1, 2026. Together, these longtime Trojan leaders bring decades of experience in coaching, athletic administration, recruiting, student development, fundraising, and Christian higher educatio more PR
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Focus on Culture, Not Strategy (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- The Harvard Graduate School of Education issued the following news:
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Focus on Culture, Not Strategy
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Having taught and worked as an administrator for more than 16 years in settings including private schools, public schools, charter schools, and Head Start programs, Jerusha Ignacio has seen any number of education strategies come and go. Known for her affable, adventurous, and dedicated approach, Ignacio often felt frustrated that the strategies she and her colleagues employed seemed to fall short.
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Herbert Professor's Research Appears in National Geographic Magazine (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Herbert Professor's Research Appears in National Geographic Magazine
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Entomologist tracks how blow flies could be used to detect pathogens in the wild
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - National Geographic magazine featured the work of University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture entomologist Charity Owings, who studies how blow flies could be used to detect pathogens harming elk and other animals in the Great Smoky Mountains more PR
Hofstra University: Mitch Kase Receives Grant to Study Impact of Faculty Microgrant Programs (10)
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 29 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Mitch Kase Receives Grant to Study Impact of Faculty Microgrant Programs
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Mitch Kase, EdD, executive director of Hofstra University's Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CELTA), has received a $2,000 POD Network Early Researcher Grant for his study, "From Funded Project to Published Scholarship: A Mixed-Methods Study of Faculty Microgrant Programs and SoTL Productivity."
The study will explore whether faculty members w more PR
How negotiation skills empower girls (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How negotiation skills empower girls
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Can teaching teenage girls how to negotiate help them stay in school, marry later, and form more equal relationships? The answer appears to be yes-and those gains add up to strong economic returns for each dollar of public spending.
In 2013, Corinne Low, business economics and public policy professor at Penn's Wharton School, introduced a negotiation skills course for eighth-grade girls in low-income more PR
In 'From Code to Cloud,' Maura and Fadi Deek Carry Forward the Teaching Legacy of NJIT Professor James McHugh (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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In 'From Code to Cloud,' Maura and Fadi Deek Carry Forward the Teaching Legacy of NJIT Professor James McHugh
Written by: Michael Giorgio
A new textbook by NJIT professors Maura and Fadi Deek and alumnus Wei Yao Ph.D. '24 brings to completion a project they began with the late James McHugh, a longtime NJIT professor, academic leader and mentor whose influence on computing education at the university spanned decades.
Published this summer, more PR
Incoming Trinity First-Year Chases His Childhood Dream (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Incoming Trinity First-Year Chases His Childhood Dream
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David Monds '30 is starting at Trinity University this fall excited to pursue his dream of becoming an author. He's looking forward to classes, clubs, and other opportunities that will help him grow throughout his time on campus.
David Monds '30 grew up with a wild imagination. From fierce characters to mysterious worlds, he was always thinking of ideas for a thrilling story.
He often kept these idea more PR
Indiana University-Columbus: Nursing Students Bring Overdose Prevention and CPR Training to the Community (10)
COLUMBUS, Indiana, Aug. 24 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news:
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Nursing students bring overdose prevention and CPR training to the community
This summer, IU Columbus nursing students addressed critical community health needs through two projects supported by grants from the East Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
As part of their Interprofessional Collaborative Practice senior nursing course, taught by Laura Watson, the accelerated nursing cohort learned about writing grant proposals and leading a more PR
Innovative Professional Development Program for Early Childhood Teachers Helps Tackle Education Disparities in New York City (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Innovative Professional Development Program for Early Childhood Teachers Helps Tackle Education Disparities in New York City
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Only half of all teacher training programs in the United States offer any formal instruction on how to engage with students' families-despite evidence that a strong school-home partnership is critical to boosting children's well-being and success in more PR
Ivy Tech Bloomington seeking network cable and fiber optics instructor (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech Bloomington seeking network cable and fiber optics instructor
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Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is launching new intensive skills training programs in fiber optic and network cable installation and is currently seeking applicants to teach the short-term training courses. Three years of experience in the field is required, no teaching experience necessary.
"This isn't a traditional faculty job. We need people who have pulled cable, more PR
Jacks in a Flash - Becky Pratt-Sturges (10)
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 24 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Jacks in a Flash - Becky Pratt-Sturges
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Becky Pratt-Sturges, an associate teaching professor of museum studies and art history, has led the revitalization of the museum studies program. She talked to The NAU Review about coming to NAU as a student, the pressing issues facing museums and why the President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow award, which she recently won, means so much to her.
Tell us about the Museum Studies program.
I designed the pro more PR
Jax State's Andrea Taylor Named Google Certified Innovator (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State's Andrea Taylor Named Google Certified Innovator
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By Brett Buckner
Andrea Taylor, the Alabama Technology in Motion specialist at Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies, was selected as a Google Certified Innovator, a distinction earned by only 3,307 educators across 67 cohorts in the program's 20-year history.
Taylor was one of 35 educators worldwide invited to Atlanta for Google's intensive, d more PR
JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026 (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026
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The Journalism Education Association names nine teachers as 2026 Rising Stars to recognize their dedication to scholastic journalism and media advising. They will be recognized at the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
Rising Star Awards are presented to advisers who are in their first five years of advising and have had success advisin more PR
JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026 (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026
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For making significant contributions to scholastic journalism, JEA will recognize Annette Johnson and the Los Angeles Times High School Insider as 2026 Friends of Scholastic Journalism during the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
#Annette Johnson
Annette Johnson has worked as a yearbook representative for Varsity more PR
JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year
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Principal Bill Woodard of Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California, is JEA's 2026 Administrator of the Year. He has served as principal since 2015, but before becoming an administrator, he was a professional sports journalist and later an English and journalism teacher and publication adviser who helped bring the school's newspaper online. He will be recognized at th more PR
JEA selects two Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship winners in 2026 (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 21 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA selects two Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship winners in 2026
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Vivian Landis and Victoria Kate Pursley are the recipients of this year's Future Journalism Teacher Scholarships(opens in new tab). Each will receive $1,000 from the Journalism Education Association.
Vivian Landis is entering her senior year as a secondary English education major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For the past three years she has se more PR
K-12 Education: Improved Oversight Could Help DOD Schools Better Support Students with Literacy and Math Skill Deficits (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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K-12 Education: Improved Oversight Could Help DOD Schools Better Support Students with Literacy and Math Skill Deficits
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Teacher support to address individual students' reading and math deficits or learning disabilities can improve academic outcomes. We visited Department of Defense schools in districts that serve about 60% of DOD school students with identified learning disabilities.
Staff at all the schools we visited sa more PR
K-State Partners With Atom Grants to Power Faculty Funding Discovery (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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K-State partners with Atom Grants to power faculty funding discovery
Kansas State University has established an institutional membership with Atom Grants, providing faculty, staff and graduate students access to an AI-powered platform that makes finding and securing external funding faster and less burdensome.
The new partnership directly supports one of the central commitments of the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan: growing K-State's annual research expe more PR
Kamehameha Schools kumu: Kemomi Ka`apana on carrying a legacy of teaching and aloha (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Kamehameha Schools posted the following news:
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Kamehameha Schools kumu: Kemomi Ka`apana on carrying a legacy of teaching and aloha
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Get to know the Kamehameha Schools kumu who are inspiring haumana and helping shape the future of our lahui.
Meet Kemomi Ka`apana, KS Preschools-Pahoa
What inspired you to become a kumu at KS?
A big inspiration in my life has been my mom, who has been a kumu at Kamehameha Schools for over 30 years. Watching her dedication, energy, and love for teaching deeply influenced m more PR
Kansas State University: Provost Names Search Committee for Graduate School Dean (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Provost names search committee for Graduate School dean
Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president, has appointed the search committee to lead a national search for the university's next dean of the Graduate School.
Chairing this committee will be Michael McClure, dean of the College of Architecture, Planning & Design. The university has engaged the services of Academic Career & Executive Search, or ACES, an executive search firm, to support more PR
Kent State Stark Gave Joe French the Foundation to Lead with Hope (10)
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Kent State Stark Gave Joe French the Foundation to Lead with Hope
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Joe French has spent more than three decades helping children believe that their circumstances do not define their future.
Whether as an elementary school teacher, nonprofit executive, behavioral health leader or, today, president of Stark County Catholic Schools, French always centered his career on a simple message: A child's today does not determine their tomorrow.
That philosophy, he said, more PR
KnowledgeWorks: Beyond Belonging - Relationships as a Pathway to Personalized Learning (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Beyond Belonging: Relationships as a Pathway to Personalized Learning
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Strong relationships are essential, but their greatest value comes from helping educators understand how students learn, not just who they are
* Relationship-building activities can become powerful tools for personalized learning when they reveal learners' strengths, needs, preferences and pathways to success
* When students understand their own learning needs and preference more PR
Law professor Randy Kozel to succeed Tricia Bellia as Chair of Faculty Board on Athletics and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Law professor Randy Kozel to succeed Tricia Bellia as Chair of Faculty Board on Athletics and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative
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University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., has appointed Randy Kozel, the Fritz Duda Family Law Professor, to succeed Tricia Bellia, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law, as chair of the University of Notre Dame's Faculty Board on Athletics and its NCAA faculty athletics representative. Kozel more PR
Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP (10)
POMONA, California, Aug. 25 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Learning Through History: Mary Anne Mendoza's Impact at CPP
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For Mary Anne Mendoza, an associate professor of political science, teaching isn't just about explaining history; it's about helping students understand how the past continues to shape their lives.
As a first-generation college student, Mendoza didn't originally plan to study political science. What started as an uncertain choice eventually turned into a passion after t more PR
Lee University: Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus This Fall (10)
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Lee University issued the following news:
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Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus this Fall
Lee University welcomes 14 new faculty to campus this fall: three to the Department of Natural Sciences, one to the Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities, one to the Department of Language and Literature, one to the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, one to the School of Business, one to the School of Engineering, three to the School of Music, and three to the School of Nursing.
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Lewis & Clark College: NSF Grant Powers Research on How Protein Engines Move Cargo in Cells (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 25 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news:
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main content NSF Grant Powers Research on How Protein Engines Move Cargo in Cells
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Nikolaus Loening, professor of chemistry, has received a three-year, $335,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how proteins work together to transport essential materials, keeping cells healthy and functioning.
The award, from NSF's Chemistry of Life Processes program, will support Loening's research on dynein, a motor protein that acts as a more PR
Locksley Edmondson, scholar of the African diaspora, dies at 92 (10)
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Locksley Edmondson, scholar of the African diaspora, dies at 92
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Locksley Edmondson, professor of Africana Studies, emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Aug. 18 in Ithaca. He was 92.
A political scientist with specialties in international relations and race relations, Edmondson joined the Africana Studies and Research Center faculty as an assistant professor in 1983, becoming a full professor in 1987 and retiring in 2017. An influential sc more PR
Loyola University New Orleans Convenes AI Braintrust to Help Shape the Future of Teaching and Learning (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- Loyola University posted the following news release:
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Loyola University New Orleans Convenes AI Braintrust to Help Shape the Future of Teaching and Learning
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As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the way people learn, work and lead, Loyola University New Orleans is taking a proactive approach to one of the most consequential questions facing higher education: How should universities prepare students not simply to use artificial intelligence, but to thrive in an AI-driven world?
Last Friday, Lo more PR
Luciano Tosta selected for KU's Woodyard International Educator Award (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Luciano Tosta selected for KU's Woodyard International Educator Award
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LAWRENCE -Luciano Tosta, associate professor of Spanish & Portuguese and director of the Center for Global & International Studies at the University of Kansas, has been named the recipient of the annual George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award.
Tosta will be recognized at a public celebration at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Alderson Room of the Kansas Union, where he will more PR
Maine Law Welcomes Professors Lisa Avalos and Alice Farmer (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news:
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Maine Law Welcomes Professors Lisa Avalos and Alice Farmer
This fall, two new professors will join the Maine Law faculty.
Professor Lisa Avalos joins the faculty as a professor of criminal law. A nationally respected scholar whose work centers on gender based and sexual violence, Avalos brings to Maine Law a deep commitment to justice, inclusion, and practice ready legal education. Her approach to teaching and scholarship closely aligns with more PR
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Press Freedom, DEI, and the Response to Cambridge's Jason Arday Controversy (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 28, 2026, by Joanna Williams to Daily Wire:
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Press Freedom, DEI, And The Response To Cambridge's Jason Arday Controversy
British academia is using Arday's suicide to justify more DEI training as necessary within a "racist" society.
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It was never going to end well. Jason Arday, the University of Cambridge's "youngest-ever black professor," was found dead, apparently by his own hand, on August 14. News of his death, at just 41, came after more PR
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Don't Let the UFT Fleece Taxpayers via Teacher-aide Bonuses (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by K-12 Education Policy fellow Jennifer Weber and legal policy fellow John Ketcham to the New York Post:
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Don't let the UFT fleece taxpayers via teacher-aide bonuses
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council are going to war in court over payments to Department of Education paraprofessionals -- even though they agreed on the issue not long ago.
At a 2025 press conference where the 200,000-member teachers' union endorsed him, Mamdani touted his s more PR
MC's fall 2026 Chapel lineup helps students 'reorient their hearts and minds toward Christ' (10)
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC's fall 2026 Chapel lineup helps students 'reorient their hearts and minds toward Christ'
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Mississippi Christian University's fall 2026 Chapel speaker schedule features local church pastors, notable seminary leaders, church planters and authors to help students integrate their faith with academic life.
"Chapel offers an opportunity to be refreshed in the middle of the week as our campus comes together for worship and the teaching of God's more PR
Media Tip Sheet: Canada's Tariff Fight With the U.S. Could Have a Tourism Cost (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Canada's Tariff Fight With the U.S. Could Have a Tourism Cost
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WASHINGTON (August 25, 2026) - The U.S.-Canada trade relationship is facing renewed tensions after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $27.6 billion in Canadian goods on August 22, following the collapse of trade negotiations, with Canada preparing matching retaliatory tariffs effective September 8. The latest escalation is putting additional pressure on Canadian b more PR
Meet the 2026-27 AI@Mines Faculty Champions and Faculty Advisory Board (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Meet the 2026-27 AI@Mines Faculty Champions and Faculty Advisory Board
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Preparing the next generation of engineers and scientists means preparing them to work, lead and solve complex problems in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Through the AI@Mines leadership team, Colorado School of Mines is integrating AI into the undergraduate educational experience in ways that reflect how technology is transforming engineering, science and in more PR
Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Ayse Ozturk (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Ayse Ozturk
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Ayse Ozturk is an unlikely poster child for the use of artifical intelligence in higher education classrooms.
A native of Turkey and former financial auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers with expertise in marketing and business analytics, she knows the technology is transforming the world of marketing and business. Nonetheless, she is also keenly aware of the downsides. She more PR
Mo. Elementary & Secondary Dept. Names 16 Semifinalists for 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
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DESE Names 16 Semifinalists for 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has named the semifinalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year award, highlighting educators who stand out for their impact in classrooms across the state.
"Missouri's teachers continue to demonstrate remarkable dedication, creativity, and compassion in their cla more PR
Morehead State University: Anthony Dotson Creates a Foundation for Students to Soar in Imaging Sciences (10)
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Anthony Dotson creates a foundation for students to soar in imaging sciences
For Anthony Dotson, imaging science sits at the intersection of technology and medicine, playing a vital role in nearly every aspect of modern healthcare.
"It is blending technology and medicine...Anything that can be done in healthcare can't be done without imaging," he said. "When I say it's the eyes of medicine, it is literally the eyes of medicine."
As an associate profes more PR
MSU honors faculty members with Giles Distinguished Professor, Grisham Master Teacher accolades (10)
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU honors faculty members with Giles Distinguished Professor, Grisham Master Teacher accolades
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STARKVILLE, Miss.-Four Mississippi State faculty members received two of the university's most prestigious teaching accolades Thursday [Aug. 27].
Lesley Strawderman is MSU's latest William L. Giles Distinguished Professor, and Iva Ballard, Peter Summerlin and Benjamin Tkach have received Grisham Master Teacher honors.
"Teachi more PR
MSU researcher Mojgan Nejad named Fulbright U.S. Scholar (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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MSU researcher Mojgan Nejad named Fulbright U.S. Scholar
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Mojgan Nejad, an assistant professor with a joint appointment in Michigan State University's Department of Forestry and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-27 academic year. The award will support her research in Sweden focused on advancing sustainable wood more PR
N.Y. State Education Department Appoints Academic Monitor for the Wyandanch Union Free School District Ahead of the 2026-27 School Year (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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State Education Department Appoints Academic Monitor for the Wyandanch Union Free School District Ahead of the 2026-27 School Year
New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today that she has appointed Dr. Lorna R. Lewis to serve as Academic Monitor for the Wyandanch Union Free School District. Dr. Lewis will work with Albert Chase, who has been the Fiscal Monitor for the district since more PR
Nashville Charter Schools Remove Books Referencing Same-Sex Marriage from Curriculum (10)
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Nashville Charter Schools Remove Books Referencing Same-Sex Marriage from Curriculum
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Nashville, TN-First Liberty Institute announced today that KIPP Nashville schools have removed several controversial books and materials from their curriculum after former teacher and First Liberty client, Eric Rivera, objected to teaching such books due to more PR
Navigating the AI Era with a CMU Focus on Critical Thinking (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Navigating the AI Era with a CMU Focus on Critical Thinking
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Carnegie Mellon University is weaving AI into coursework across campus to ignite student curiosity, creativity and critical rigor. Whether exploring the ethics of algorithmic decision-making or debating the societal impact of new technology, CMU faculty are equipping students with the agency to define and shape the AI of tomorrow, not just master the AI of today.
"At CMU, we train st more PR
NCCU Earns National Recognition for AI Teaching and Learning (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 24 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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NCCU Earns National Recognition for AI Teaching and Learning
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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been named the 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award winner in the Teaching and Learning category.
The national award honors institutions using artificial intelligence, data and technology to address institutional challenges and create measurable impact in higher education. NCCU was recognized for building an accessible, ethical and wo more PR
New Faculty Expand UConn Law's Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Faculty Expand UConn Law's Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy
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Four new faculty members are joining the UConn Law community this year, bringing a wide range of experience from academia, legal practice, advocacy, and the courts. As scholars, teachers, and practitioners, they will contribute to the law school's vibrant, intellectually rigorous, and engaged culture of teaching, research, and service.
The new appointments include G more PR
New faculty join the College of Education (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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New faculty join the College of Education
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The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community.
Heerak Choi
Assistant Professor
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Heerak Choi earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Michigan State University in 2024. She subsequently completed a two-year postdoctoral fell more PR
New Mexico Tech Honors Dr. Todd Wolford With the Distinguished Teaching Award (10)
SOCORRO, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Mexico Tech Honors Dr. Todd Wolford with the Distinguished Teaching Award
Dr. Todd Wolford, Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics, has been named the recipient of New Mexico Tech's 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award in recognition of his exceptional dedication to student learning and success. Selected through nominations from students, alumni, and faculty, Dr. Wolford is widely admired for his enthusiasm f more PR
New River Community and Technical College Offers Community Education Class on Grant Writing (10)
BEAVER, West Virginia, Aug. 18 -- New River Community and Technical College issued the following news:
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NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS ON GRANT WRITING
Individuals interested in learning how to successfully write and submit grant applications are invited to attend an upcoming community education class, Grant Writing: Writing Strategies and Methods for Writing and Submitting Grants, offered by New River Community and Technical College at the Nicholas County Campus in Summersville.
The workshop more PR
New Samford Business Faculty to Enhance Student Experience (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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New Samford Business Faculty to Enhance Student Experience
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Samford University's Brock School of Business welcomes four new faculty members in the 2026-27 academic year, bringing professional expertise and a commitment to student success.
Leff Bonney joins Brock School of Business as an associate professor of marketing. Currently an associate professor of marketing at Florida State University, Bonney teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in sa more PR
Northeastern State University Continues Partnership With American Indian Resource Center (10)
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 25 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news:
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NSU continues partnership with American Indian Resource Center
Northeastern State University College of Education continues partnership with American Indian Resource Center
Federal funding expands AIPEC program to include alternative teacher certification
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Northeastern State University's (NSU) College of Education will continue its partnership with the American Indian Resource Center Inc. (AIRC) through a new round of federal funding for the Am more PR
Notes of Distinction: News From Around Indiana University Northwest - August 2026 (10)
GARY, Indiana, Aug. 29 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news wrap up entitled "Notes of Distinction: News from around IU Northwest - August 2026":
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Notes of Distinction: News from around IU Northwest | August 2026
IU Northwest athletics administrators appointed to NAIA leadership roles
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Two IU Northwest athletics administrators have been selected for national leadership positions with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Robyn Griffin, assistant director of athletics for commun more PR
Noyce Program Provides IWU STEM Students with Mentorship and a National Teaching Community (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release:
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Noyce Program Provides IWU STEM Students with Mentorship and a National Teaching Community
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Five Illinois Wesleyan University students traveled to Washington, D.C. this summer to participate in a National Science Foundation conference alongside future and current STEM educators from across the country.
The students-Alex Miller, Sophia Stevens, Peyton Hilliard, Bella Zakrewski and Ben Zima-are Noyce Scholarship recipie more PR
Oklahoma Baptist University Announces Faculty Appointments in Language and Literature Division (10)
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Aug. 25 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news:
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OBU Announces Faculty Appointments in Language and Literature Division
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced three appointments to its Division of Language and Literature, strengthening its programs in English, literature, composition and creative writing.
Dr. Jonathan Callis joins the division as associate professor of English and British literature, Dr. Matthew A. Mullin joins as assistant professor of English and British literature and Peter Bi more PR
Oklahoma Baptist University Welcomes Dr. Kevin Gao (10)
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news:
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OBU Welcomes Dr. Kevin Gao
Oklahoma Baptist University has named Dr. Chaoyang "Kevin" Gao assistant professor of mathematics. He joins the Division of Mathematics to teach undergraduate courses and advise students.
His appointment supports OBU's continued investment in STEM education and the university's expanding engineering program.
Gao's mathematics degrees include a Bachelor of Science from Biola University in 2019 and both a Master of Science i more PR
Oklahoma Invests $500,000 in SWOSU's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release:
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Oklahoma Invests $500,000 in SWOSU's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has received $500,000 in Phase II funding through TeachForwardOK to support its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. The program helps school employees earn bachelor's degrees and become fully certified teachers while continuing to serve their communities. This investment will prepare more teacher more PR
Pa. Education Dept.: State Has Most Teacher Preparation Programs Accredited by International Dyslexia Association (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Pennsylvania Has Most Teacher Preparation Programs Accredited by the International Dyslexia Association in the Nation
Nine Pennsylvania universities are accredited by the International Dyslexia Association, the most of any state in the country.
Pennsylvania has made it a top priority to teach kids to read through structured literacy - a systematic approach to reading instruction that provides a strong core of found more PR
Pa. State Sen. Baker Calls for Action on School Bus Safety as New School Year Begins (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Baker Calls for Action on School Bus Safety as New School Year Begins
As students across Pennsylvania return to classrooms, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is urging the House of Representatives to take pass her legislation to strengthen protections for children getting on and off school buses.
Over the past five years, 25,136 Pennsylvania drivers have been cited for violations in school zones, including 8,302 drivers cited for overtakin more PR
Paula Grissom-Broughton Beyond The Notes (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Spelman College posted the following news:
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Paula Grissom-Broughton Beyond The Notes
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For generations, historically Black colleges and universities have played a significant role in shaping American music and developing generations of musicians and scholars. Yet, much of what happens inside HBCU music classrooms, studios and rehearsal spaces remains underrepresented in music education scholarship.
Paula A. Grissom-Broughton, Ph.D., C'1997, assistant professor of music at Spelman College, explores that his more PR
Penn State-Altoona: Poetry Prize Established in Honor of Penn State Altoona Professor (10)
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Poetry prize established in honor of Penn State Altoona professor
Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, was honored by fellow Liberian poets in the creation of the Patricia Jabbeh Wesley Poetry Prize.
On July 31, "We Write Liberia," an organization of dozens of young and emerging Liberian writers, organized a program and launched the new prize. The program included a poetry reading of Wesley's work by asp more PR
Pre-College Students Create in the Innovation Hub (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Pre-College Students Create in the Innovation Hub
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This summer, students participating in Seton Hall University's pre-college programs through Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) explored new ways to engage with course content through the technology and support available in the Innovation Hub. From accounting and entrepreneurship to investing and women's health, faculty partnered with members of the Teaching, Learning, and Technolog more PR
Preschool teacher turned researcher: Isaac Petersen's quest to understand childhood behavior problems (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Preschool teacher turned researcher: Isaac Petersen's quest to understand childhood behavior problems
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By Bri Brands
Isaac Petersen, an associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, started his career as a preschool teacher. There, he developed his current research interest in how children develop behavior problems.
"I'm interested in how children develop the capacity to control their behav more PR
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Francis Bremer Continues Academic Work Well After Retiring (10)
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Prof. Emeritus Dr. Francis Bremer Continues Academic Work Well After Retiring
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Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Francis J. Bremer, who retired from Millersville University's Department of History in 2011, has remained active in his research and teaching on 17th century religion.
This year (2026), he accomplished several noteworthy academic achievements, and in November, his career will be recognized with a one-day symposium in Boston sponsored more PR
Professor Julie Tedjeske Crane publishes on teaching legal research students to be the human in the AI loop (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Julie Tedjeske Crane publishes on teaching legal research students to be the human in the AI loop
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Julie Tedjeske Crane has an article in the current issue of Perspectives: Teaching Legal Research and Writing explaining her philosophy of teaching about artificial intelligence (AI) use in legal research. You can find her article in the current issue by clicking here.
It presents a framew more PR
Professor Paul Gewirtz Reflects on the Past and Future of Paul Tsai China Center He Founded (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Paul Gewirtz Reflects on the Past and Future of Paul Tsai China Center He Founded
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Professor Paul Gewirtz
After 50 years on the Yale Law School faculty, Professor Paul Gewirtz4 retired on July 1, becoming the Potter Stewart Professor Emeritus of Constitutional Law. An esteemed scholar and much-admired teacher, he has written and taught in multiple legal and policy fields, including constitutional law, antidiscrimination law, federal more PR
Professor Scott Bloomberg Awarded Tenure at Maine Law (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 28 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news:
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Professor Scott Bloomberg awarded tenure at Maine Law
On March 16, 2026, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved Maine Law's tenure nomination of Professor Scott Bloomberg, effective September 1.
"Professor Bloomberg has served on the Maine Law faculty since 2020 and has proven to be an indispensable member of our community," said Provost and Vice Dean Jeff Maine. "He maintains a record of accomplishment in teaching, scholars more PR
Program prepares Ablah to lead at a higher level (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 27 - The University of Kansas School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Program prepares Ablah to lead at a higher level
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Workplace wellness. Clean water supplies. Substance use disorder and a slew of other public health issues. A recipient of multiple teaching and public health honors. As a collaborator and leader, Elizabeth Ablah, Ph.D., MPH, CPH, has done much to improve the health of Kansans and communities in her two-decades-plus on the faculty at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. And all the while teachin more PR
Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
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East Texas A&M University psychology professor Curt Carlson has secured three competitive Research Excellence Fund (REF) grants totaling more than $581,000, bringing new opportunities, technology and research support to psychology students at ETAMU.
The grants, awarded through The Texas A&M University System, include $381,58 more PR
Remembering Dr. Mark Elrod (10)
CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news:
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Remembering Dr. Mark Elrod
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It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Dr. Mark Elrod, a lecturer in the Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies at UCA.
Dr. Elrod joined the department in 2014 after teaching political science courses at Harding University in Searcy for nearly three decades. At UCA, Dr. Elrod taught sections of the introductory U.S. government & politics course, along with upper-division courses more PR
Report Maps Barriers to Secondary Bilingual Education, Calls for Coordinated State and District Action (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The Migration Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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New Report Maps Barriers to Secondary Bilingual Education, Calls for Coordinated State and District Action
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More than 2.3 million English Learners (ELs) are enrolled in U.S. secondary schools, and in states such as California nearly 43 percent of all ELs are in grades 6 through 12. Yet bilingual education programs, which have been credited with strengthening language skills and academic outcomes for ELs, remain more PR
Report Urges Teachers to Study Student Work to Guide Instruction (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'The Power of Studying Student Work' by Paul Powell, founder of Arete Education Partners and founding director of the Florida Charter Institute at Miami Dade College. Published Aug. 24, the report argues that teachers should examine student work before, during and after lessons to identify misunderstandings, improve feedback and adjust instruction.
Powell distinguishes studying student work from grading it. Grading assigns a score and marks errors, while the report says more PR
Research by University of New England Business Professor Breaks Down What Makes NFL Fans Tick (10)
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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New research by UNE business professor breaks down what makes NFL fans tick
Why does one football fan obsess over every third-down conversion while another just wants to know when to start yelling? A new study co-authored by Aimee Vlachos, Ed.D., an associate teaching professor at the University of New England, suggests that it comes down to the distinct ways fans experience the game and process it cognitively and emotionally.
The study, "T more PR
Returning to Binghamton With New Perspectives (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Returning to Binghamton with new perspectives
Clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice Willie Eggleston to begin new tenure at SOPPS
By Ethan Knox '20
Sometimes, a little outside perspective is all you need to know that Binghamton is where you belong.
At least, that was true for Willie Eggleston, who is returning to Binghamton School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) this year with the benefit of added experience.
"For the last more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology Researchers Study Teamwork Skills in Engineering Education (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 27 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT researchers study teamwork skills in engineering education
NSF-funded research explores how engineering faculty help prepare students for today's workforce
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When Kriz George began his academic career in mechanical engineering, he was among a generation of engineering students being prepared to take on the identity of an engineer as a technical problem-solver.
Today, the doctoral student in physics is part of a research team at R more PR
Rose State College Professor Selected as Council on Foreign Relations Education Ambassador (10)
MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 29 -- Rose State College issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Rose State College Professor Selected as Council on Foreign Relations Education Ambassador
In today's interconnected economy, employers value graduates who can think beyond borders, understand global issues, and navigate an ever-changing landscape. Helping lead that effort is Rose State College's Dr. Emily Stacey, who has been selected as a 2026-2027 Higher Education Ambassador for the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).
The national prog more PR
School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs
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#Celebrating Excellence
The Merrick School of Business opened the new academic year by honoring 12 faculty members whose scholarship, teaching and service exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence. At the semester kickoff, Interim Dean Dan Gerlowski presented prestigious endowed chairs and professorships to faculty whose work is shaping their fields, transforming student more PR
Sharpening the Mind for the Fight: New Training Boosts Sailors' Resilience and Focus (10)
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 28 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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Sharpening the Mind for the Fight: New Training Boosts Sailors' Resilience and Focus
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U.S. Navy Sailors and leaders developed cognitive skills to improve focus, resilience and performance under pressure during a Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP)-hosted training initiative, Aug. 20, 2026, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
The training was led by U.S. Naval War College associate professors Dr. Leigh Ann Perry, a clinical and comm more PR
South Carolina youth continue to excel in national wildlife competition (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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South Carolina youth continue to excel in national wildlife competition
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When Clemson Cooperative Extension Service brought back the statewide competition for the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) in 2019, who knew the dynasty that it would create on the national level?
WHEP is a national hands-on environmental education program dedicated to teaching youth across the country about wildlife and more PR
South Carolina youth continue to excel in national wildlife competition (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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South Carolina youth continue to excel in national wildlife competition
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
When Clemson Cooperative Extension Service brought back the statewide competition for the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) in 2019, who knew the dynasty that it would create on the national level?
WHEP is a national hands-on environmental education program dedicated to teaching youth across the country about wildlife and more PR
South Dakota Mines Faculty Recognized as Rockstars (10)
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Mines Faculty Recognized as Rockstars
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From Star Wars-inspired aircraft tested in a wind tunnel to entrepreneurial tissue engineering competitions, artificial intelligence in the classroom and hands-on experiences deep underground, South Dakota Mines faculty are finding innovative ways to inspire students and bring learning to life.
Thirteen faculty members have been selected as the university's Teachi more PR
Southern Miss Alumni Association Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees (10)
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 25 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Southern Miss Alumni Association Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
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The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association will induct seven alumni who bring favor and distinction to the University into its Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities this fall.
The 2026 inductees include:
Jeff C. Bowman '93 of Hattiesburg, Miss.
President, CEO of Cooperative Energy
Shea Kidd Brown '02 of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Vice Presid more PR
SWOSU Professor Todd Wiggen Earns National Leadership Award (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release:
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SWOSU Professor Todd Wiggen Earns National Leadership Award
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Professor Todd Wiggen has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Susan R. Komives Collaborative Leadership Award. The national award recognizes a leadership educator whose work across campuses and organizations improves leadership programs, teaching and student experiences.
Wiggen is a professor of management and lea more PR
Syracuse University School of Management Whitman Welcomes New Faculty (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news:
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Whitman Welcomes New Faculty
Lena Blomkvist
Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting
Erin DiFabio joins the Department of Accounting as a non-tenured assistant teaching professor. A proud Whitman alumna herself, she will teach a range of accounting courses.
DiFabio previo more PR
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: BIMS Alumnus Guides Students Toward Diverse Healthcare Paths (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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BIMS Alumnus Guides Students Toward Diverse Healthcare Paths
Ever the Aggie, Ricardo Diaz '00 has grounded his career in service, leadership, and a deep appreciation for the people who keep healthcare running.
After two decades working as a hospital executive across the country, he returned to Aggieland in 2023 and now serves as assistant vice president for clinical affairs for the Texas A&M more PR
Texas Grant Strengthens Texas Woman's University Nursing Student Readiness (10)
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news:
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Texas grant strengthens TWU nursing student readiness
Texas Woman's University's College of Nursing has received a $749,977 state grant to transform how undergraduate nursing students practice, demonstrate and ultimately master clinical skills they will need before entering the workforce.
The two-year Nursing Innovation Grant Program award from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, announced by Gov. Greg Abbott this month, will fund a TWU Nursing pr more PR
The Wrap-Up: July/August (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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The Wrap-Up: July/August
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John Porchowsky, project manager in the Physical Facilities Department of Planning, Architecture and Engineering, received $1 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation, pass-through funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, for the project entitled "OXD EV Charging."
Sarah Watt, associate professor of Educational Psychology, and Racheal Rothrock, associate professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, receive more PR
Three years of advancing academic public health in Marion County (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 24 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news:
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Three years of advancing academic public health in Marion County
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In January 2023, the IU Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) formalized an Academic Health Department agreement; an intentional step toward deepening a long-standing relationship into a structured, sustained partnership.
An academic health department brings together a more PR
Tomorrow's Teachers Conference to Inspire Future Educators at Millikin University (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Tomorrow's Teachers Conference to Inspire Future Educators at Millikin University
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High school students interested in becoming educators will have an opportunity to explore the teaching profession through hands-on learning, interactive sessions, and conversations with education professionals during Millikin University's annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Monday, Oct. 19.
Hosted by Millikin's School of Education, the conference is designed to give pros more PR
Trevecca Nazarene University: Statom Appointed to Professional Educators of Tennessee Board (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news:
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Statom Appointed to Professional Educators of Tennessee Board
Dr. Yolanda Statom, director of teacher education and initial licensure certification officer at Trevecca Nazarene University, has been appointed to the board of directors of Professional Educators of Tennessee.
With 32 years of experience in education, Statom has served as a public school teacher, literacy coach and administrator. She currently serves as the Middle Tennessee Representa more PR
Turner Celebrates Opening of Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Celebrates Opening of Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Turner and Clemson University celebrate the opening of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, a transformative new campus that will welcome its inaugural class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students this fall.
The project reached a major milestone with the opening of the college and the first day of classes, officially welcoming studen more PR
Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students (10)
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students
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GREENEVILLE - An alumnus and longtime employee of Tusculum University who has an extensive record of teaching and mentoring has been promoted to dean of students at the higher education institution.
Steve Anderson
Steve Anderson will take the lead on assistance and support initiatives for students of concern and oversee the judicial process, w more PR
Two Alfred University faculty inducted into SUNY Distinguished Academy (10)
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 24 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Two Alfred University faculty inducted into SUNY Distinguished Academy
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Two faculty members in the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University School of Art and Design have been honored by the State University of New York with SUNY Chancellor's Awards.
At a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 17, in Albany, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. presented Distinguished Professor Awards for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026. S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor more PR
U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Obligation to Comply with Parental Rights Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Obligation to Comply with Parental Rights Law
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Today, as students begin a new school year, the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) reminding state and local education agencies receiving federal funding of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendme more PR
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Colorado on Returning Education to the States Tour (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Colorado on Returning Education to the States Tour
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Denver, CO - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Colorado on her Returning Education to the States Tour.
Secretary McMahon began her tour at Ascent Classical Academy, a K-12 public charter school serving nearly 1,000 students in Douglas County. The campus spotlights a content-rich classical education model that integra more PR
UCLA Health: Kymora B. Scotland Honored With the Endourological Society Arthur Award (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 29 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Dr. Kymora B. Scotland honored with the Endourological Society Arthur Award
UCLA Health's Dr. Kymora B. Scotland has been recognized by the Endourological Society's 2026 Arthur Smith Award, an honor granted to urologists who are within 10 years of completing their residency or fellowship.
The society gives the award annually to a physician "who has already achieved distinction through myriad contributions to the field of Endourology in research an more PR
University of Arkansas: Alumni and Faculty to Be Honored at 81st Alumni Awards Celebration (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Alumni and Faculty to Be Honored at 81st Alumni Awards Celebration
Each year, the Arkansas Alumni Association honors inspiring people who have dedicated their lives to building a better world through leadership, service, research and teaching. The Alumni Awards Program honors the accomplishments of 12 alumni, faculty and friends in seven award categories. The awardees have excelled in business, education, government, agriculture, law and architectu more PR
University of Arkansas: College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Share Moments That Shaped Their Careers (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026:
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New College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Share Moments that Shaped their Careers
The College of Education and Health Professions' 21 new faculty members recently reflected on the formative experiences that continue to shape their teaching and research today.
Across disciplines ranging from nursing and counseling to education, occupational therapy and exercise science, many traced their career trajectories to a singl more PR
University of Arkansas: History Department Publishes 2026 Issue of The Ozark Historical Review (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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History Department Publishes 2026 Issue of The Ozark Historical Review
The Department of History is thrilled to report the publication of the 2026 issue of The Ozark Historical Review.
Now in its 54th year of publication, the OHR is an academic history journal that showcases the work of the U of A's undergraduate and graduate history students. The entire U of A community is encouraged to browse this latest release, as well as past issues, at the O more PR
University of Arkansas: Rupesh Kariyat Named New Co-Director of Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Rupesh Kariyat Named New Co-Director of Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) and the Office for Faculty Affairs are pleased to announce that Rupesh Kariyat has been named a co-director of the center. Kariyat will serve a three-year term alongside continuing co-directors Edward Holland, associate professor of geosciences, and Aysa Galbraith, teaching associate professor in the F more PR
University of Arkansas: Teacher Uses Construction Management Degree to Help Students Build Better Futures (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Teacher Uses Construction Management Degree to Help Students Build Better Futures
Hunter Keller teaches drafting and architecture at Conway High School, which gives him a summer break with more time for himself. However, he also spends significant time with family activities and various projects as well as curating collections of items such as musical instruments, radios, music albums, toasters, cars, tools and more at his home in Lonoke.
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University of Cincinnati: DAAP Appoints Joseph Heathcott as New Associate Dean for Research (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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DAAP appoints Joseph Heathcott as new associate dean for research
DAAP brings in a nationally recognized voice in urban development and design
By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) has named writer and educator Joseph Heathcott as its new associate dean for research, succeeding Claudia Rebola after an impactful eight years.
Heathcott comes to the University of Cincinnati following tea more PR
University of Cincinnati: Designing With Cancer Patients' Needs in Focus (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Designing with cancer patients' needs in focus
For breast cancer patients, everyday clothing can become a challenge, but a University of Cincinnati professor is using design to create garments built around their needs, comfort and confidence.
Kristina Shin is an assistant professor of design in UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning (DAAP). Shin's interest in medical garment design began while she was teaching intimate apparel in Hong Ko more PR
University of Cincinnati: Developing the Cities of Tomorrow Through Pedestrian Urbanism (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Developing the cities of tomorrow through pedestrian urbanism
The cities of the future are being shaped by the ideas being explored today, and Hyesun Jeong wants students to be part of that process, using her work in pedestrian urbanism to encourage curiosity, creativity and sustainable thinking.
The future of cities is shaped not only by major plans and new buildings, but also by the everyday experience of streets, sidewalks, cafes, public spaces an more PR
University of Nebraska: Nolan Retires After 20-year Career Supporting Classroom Technology (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nolan retires after 20-year career supporting classroom technology
By Fran tenBensel Benne, Agronomy and Horticulture
Diane Nolan, information technology associate in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, will retire Sept. 4 after a 20-year department career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Nolan will be honored at a retirement celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Goodding Learning Center in Plant Sciences Hall. Snacks and refresh more PR
UNT faculty, students selected for Fulbright programs to advance global research, education (10)
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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UNT faculty, students selected for Fulbright programs to advance global research, education
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -More than half a dozen University of North Texas faculty members and students are representing UNT abroad through research, teaching and academic collaborations. They will travel to three continents through the Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar Programs through 2026 and spring of 2027.
This year, three UNT students and four facult more PR
USF Health expands emergency medicine simulation training in Tanzania ahead of Africa Cup of Nations (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news:
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USF Health expands emergency medicine simulation training in Tanzania ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
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As Tanzania prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Kenya and Uganda, its health leaders are working to expand the country's emergency medicine workforce to meet the needs of athletes, spectators and communities during one of Africa's largest sporting events.
In July, faculty and simulation experts from more PR
USU Elementary Education Program Earns A+ in Science of Reading Instruction (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Elementary Education Program Earns A+ in Science of Reading Instruction
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USU's elementary education program has received a national A+ ranking for teacher preparation using the core tenets of the science of reading.
The National Council on Teacher Quality gave the A+ ranking to USU's School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL), which is part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, after comparing nearly 700 teacher p more PR
USU's James Taylor Returning to His Roots Teaching in Wildland Resources Classrooms, Field (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU's James Taylor Returning to His Roots Teaching in Wildland Resources Classrooms, Field
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VERNAL, Utah -After spending the last three years as the vice president of Statewide Campuses and a decade of leadership, James Taylor made the decision to return to his faculty roots once again.
"James Taylor has two great professional loves: leadership and nature," said David Law, associate vice president for USU Uintah Basin. "I am excited for the impact James will ha more PR
UT San Antonio School of Nursing earns a second prestigious Center of Excellence designation (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release:
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UT San Antonio School of Nursing earns a second prestigious Center of Excellence designation
Adds an award in 'Student Learning and Professional Development'
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The University of Texas at San Antonio's School of Nursing has earned a second prestigious Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation from the National League for Nursing, a leading nursing education organization.
The school, which supports the university's more PR
UW-Stevens Point leads UW comprehensive campuses in doctoral education, continuing its legacy of strong education and healthcare programs (10)
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release:
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UW-Stevens Point leads UW comprehensive campuses in doctoral education, continuing its legacy of strong education and healthcare programs
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Known as a leader in teacher and healthcare education, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has taken these programs to the next level, offering the most doctoral degrees out of all the comprehensive Universities of Wisconsin (outside of the Madison and Milwaukee Research 1 campuses).
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Valdosta State University Issues Q&A: Meet Dr. Hoa Nguyen, Recipient of 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (10)
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- Valdosta State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 21, 2026, involving Hoa Nguyen, associate professor and clinical supervisor for the marriage and family therapy program:
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Meet Dr. Hoa Nguyen, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Dr. Hoa Nguyen with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
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VCU Honors Seven With 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU honors seven with 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards
Their work touches on medicine, the humanities, public service and education.
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Virginia Commonwealth University has announced seven recipients of the annual Distinguished Faculty Awards, which recognize achievement in teaching, scholarship, service and overall excellence.
"This year's Distinguished Faculty Award winners have not just distinguished themselves in teaching, scholarship and more PR
VCU Shift Education Lab Director Conrath Issues Q&A: Brings Innovation to the Evolving K-12 Landscape (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2026, involving Shift Education Lab Director Brandin Conrath:
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Shift Education Lab brings innovation to the evolving K-12 landscape
From STEM to study abroad, the VCU hub embraces creativity and collaboration with community partners.
By Kyle Pineault
For the Shift Education Lab, the classroom itself is the assignment. The Virginia Commonwealth University initiative is testing ideas and pursuing practical solutions to improve K-12 educa more PR
Virginia Tech Issues Q&A: Balancing a Love of Teaching and Writing (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Aug. 21, 2026, involving Jenna Zan, Associate Director of the University Writing Program and an instructor:
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Balancing a love of teaching and writing
Faculty spotlight on Jenna Zan
By Leslie King
Teaching is a siren song. But for Jenna Zan, the enticement did not dash her against the rocks. Instead, her passion and colleagues guided her into a career that took her from Virginia Tech Development, now the Office of Advancement, to the Department of English.
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W&M professor awarded NEH grant to manage Yorktown archaeological collections (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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W&M professor awarded NEH grant to manage Yorktown archaeological collections
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed.
Every artifact tells a story, but without careful preservation, those stories can fade with time.
In William & Mary anthropology department, Assistant Teaching Professor Kimberley Connor is cataloging and and digitizing archaeological collections from Yorktown and th more PR
Washington and Lee University: JT Torres Co-Authors Book Titled 'Nonviolent Response' (10)
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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JT Torres Co-Authors Book Titled 'Nonviolent Response'
Written with Sheri Rysdam of Eastern Oregon University, the book offers strategies for responding to writing in positive and motivating ways.
By Brian Laubscher
JT Torres, director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning at Washington and Lee University, recently co-authored a book published by the University of Pittsburgh Press.
Titled "Nonviolent Response: Strategies for R more PR
Wayne State School of Social Work Welcomes Interim Dean (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State School of Social Work Welcomes Interim Dean
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Smith as interim dean following the retirement of former SSW Dean Dr Sheryl Kubiak. Dr. Smith has been a valued member of the Wayne State community since 2010, serving as professor and associate dean for research within the School of Social Work. His scholarship advances the school's Grand Challenges, particularly the use o more PR
William & Mary launches Democracy Scholars, a new living-learning community (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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William & Mary launches Democracy Scholars, a new living-learning community
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As William & Mary marks its Year of Civic Leadership, the College of Arts & Sciences has launched a new residential learning community to help students explore the ideals and practice of democracy while building a strong foundation for leadership and engagement.
The new Democracy Scholars program welcomed its inaugural cohort of 24 first-year students this week. Inspired by the l more PR
Wright State hosts regional educators for film-focused learning (10)
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State hosts regional educators for film-focused learning
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Wright State staff, faculty, students and alumni led the Muse Machine Summer Institute at the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. (Photos by Sarah Babcock)
At Wright State University, K-12 educators traded their classrooms for the set of a documentary film studio, stepping behind the camera to explore how stories take shape.
Hosted by Wright State's Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, Muse M more PR
Yale Issues Q&A: Beyond Clinical Knowledge - Conversation on Mentorship and Humanistic Medicine (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2026, involving Cynthia McNamara, associate professor at Yale School of Medicine:
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Beyond Clinical Knowledge: A Conversation on Mentorship and Humanistic Medicine
By Janice Hur
Medicine is learned not only in lecture halls and hospital wards, but also in the everyday conversations and interactions where clinicians build lasting relationships with patients over time. For Cynthia McNamara, MD, associate professor of medicine (general medicine) at Yal more PR
Young Harris College professor wins academic excellence award (10)
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Young Harris College posted the following news:
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Young Harris College professor wins academic excellence award
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By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -A member of the Young Harris College faculty since 2011, Dr. Chris Sass was honored at the Young Harris College Convocation on Aug. 14 with the 2026 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award.
Established in 1991, the award recognizes outstanding professors on campuses of the Georgia Independent College Association.
"This year's Vulcan Award recipient holds degree more PR
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