CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * 'Southward': Susan Bryant returns to APSU with Mann Wall of Legacy exhibition * Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant, who retired from APSU in 2019 after teaching photography for 37 years. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant for an exhibition on the Mann Wall of Legacy, located o more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'The band always wins': Paul Popiel, the new Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands, on why the time was right for his Notre Dame homecoming * It's a Monday afternoon in August, and Paul Popiel's team takes the field at an NFL stadium in 20 days. He doesn't know who will be on his final roster, nor has he had a moment to assess their abilities. Even once practice starts, he only sees his team for 90 minutes a day. That's just life for a marching more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * 27 Massachusetts Teacher Leaders Selected to Help Strengthen Literacy Instruction Statewide * #The 2026-27 Teach Plus Policy Fellows Will Advocate for Evidence-Based Literacy Materials, Multilingual Learner Support, Teacher Retention, and Improved Data Systems QUICK FACTS Who: 27 pre-K through 12th-gra more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 9/11 at 25: U-M experts can discuss University of Michigan experts are available to talk about a range of issues related to the 9/11 terror attacks and the quarter century since. Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, began teaching in 2018. His government career in Washington, D.C., spanned from 2002-18, where he held positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security before  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * A legacy that will shape the future: Honoring Mohan Kelkar's remarkable career * Thousands of petroleum engineers around the world share a common connection: At some point in their professional journey, Professor Mohan Kelkar shaped their future. For more than four decades, Kelkar served The University of Tulsa as a teacher, researcher, mentor and leader whose influence extends far beyond campus. His former stude more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * A legacy that will shape the future: Honoring Mohan Kelkar's remarkable career * Thousands of petroleum engineers around the world share a common connection: At some point in their professional journey, Professor Mohan Kelkar shaped their future. For more than four decades, Kelkar served The University of Tulsa as a teacher, researcher, mentor and leader whose influence extends far beyond campus. His former students now serve in leadership positions throug more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * A Lifelong Learner Comes Home to Lead CALL * For Erin Reynolds, learning has never been limited to a classroom or to a particular stage of life. A 1988 Calvin graduate, Reynolds' career spans hospital communications, corporate consulting, higher education, organizational development, teaching, and more. Now, she has returned to her alma mater as the new program manager of the Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL), taking the reins from Sonja DeJong more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 3 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * A Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Plain Potter * Dr. Stephanie Plain Potter joined San Jacinto College in 2020 as an adjunct professor and has been full time since 2023. She is an English and integrated reading and writing professor for San Jac Online. Being a lifelong learner helps her bring current knowledge and innovation into the classroom. Describe what you do for the College. I teach English and INRW courses online and serve as an advisor for the Texas State Tea more PR

POMONA, California, Sept. 4 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * ACTT Project Expands Bilingual Learning for Multilingual Children * In California, about 60% of young children come from households where a language other than English is spoken. Yet English monolingualism remains common in educational settings, leaving many multilingual children with limited access to learning materials that reflect their languages and cultures. Cal Poly Pomona's All Children Thrive through Translanguaging (ACTT) more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 3 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * AI in the Classroom: Tool or Threat? Or Both? By Olivia Rubino-Finn, Contributing Writer When the public talks about AI in the classroom, it's often to fret over students who get "chat" to write their essays. But the AI revolution in education is happening on an institutional scale--and it goes much deeper than homework shortcuts. Tech companies are releasing lineups of AI-focused education devices, and school districts are buying them in bulk. Educators  more PR

PIQUA, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news: * * * Adjunct Faculty Honored at Annual Banquet * Edison State Community College recognized 18 employees for instructing a combined total of 3,900 semester hours, or approximately 1,300 classes, in their careers at the College's annual adjunct faculty recognition banquet on Wednesday, August 19. William Loudermilk, Academic Senate Chair and Professor of English, served as the event's Master of Ceremonies. Edison State President Dr. Chris Spradlin provided a w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Survey Shows Teachers Are Stressed, Working Second Jobs and Still Paying Hundreds for Classroom Supplies * WASHINGTON-The AFT today released a new national survey that reveals a teaching profession in crisis, with educators stressed out, working second jobs, battling rising costs and forking out hundreds of dollars from their own pockets for classroom supplies and food for students, as they head back to school fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Kayleigh's Law to Give Victims Lifetime Protection from Their Abusers The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for the bipartisan passage of the Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026 (H.R. 8481) by voice vote. Kayleigh's law requires federal courts to issue, at a victim's request, a lifetime no-contact order against anyone convicted of a federal sex crime or violent felony--protection that stays in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- American University issued the following news: * * * Anti-Muslim Racism 25 Years after 9/11: What's Changed, and What Hasn't? By Amy Zawada Twenty-five years ago, Mariam Durrani watched in horror as the September 11 attacks transformed both our country and the experiences of Muslim and immigrant communities across the United States. The tragic events of that day, as well as what played out in the days and weeks that followed, became central to her research and teaching today at the intersections of war, migration, rac more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU announces 2026 A.J. Taylor Award winners * The 2026 A.J. Taylor Award winners, Drs. Matthew Farrell (left) and Al Tilooby (right). CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Austin Peay State University College of Business recently presented the 2026 A.J. Taylor Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Research, recognizing two faculty members for outstanding classroom innovation and scholarly work. Each recipient received an award and an academic stipend to  more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 31 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashland University, Columbus City Schools partnership reshaping educator preparation * ASHLAND, Ohio - A five-year partnership between Ashland University's Dwight Schar College of Education and the Columbus City Schools that began with a goal of strengthening education leaders has evolved into something much wider in scope: a collaborative effort to redesign educator preparation curriculum and new microcredentials in high-demand areas, which will benefit Ashland's more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Ashley Heinlein Joins Geneva Faculty as Instructor of Education Ashey Heinlein joins the Geneva College faculty as an instructor of education. She began teaching as an adjunct in Geneva's education program in the spring of 2026. Heinlein earned a Master of Education in Teaching English Learners from American College of Education. She graduated from Geneva with a BS in Pre-K-4 Regular/Pre-K-8 Special Education. While at Geneva, she served as a teaching as more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments to Reuters on landmark Meta settlement * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim provided legal analysis to Reuters on Meta's agreement to pay up to $16.68 billion and make significant changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims brought by states across the United States concerning harms to children. Yo more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates global AI and IP panel in Singapore * CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim moderated a plenary session at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property (GFIP) during Singapore IP Week 2026 on August 27. The session, "Litigate, Regulate or Co-Create? Building a New Paradigm for IP in the Age of AI," brought together senior leaders from technology, ind more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Enrollment Up 7 Percent; ATU-Ozark Sets Record * Arkansas Tech University has achieved 7 percent enrollment growth over the past year and is serving 9,516 students during the fall 2026 semester. The increases in the student body at ATU include a 9 percent increase in freshman enrollment, an 11 percent increase in transfer enrollment and the largest enrollment in ATU-Ozark Campus history. "Students from across the Natural State are discovering  more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 1 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Audry's Party Planning * Banners have become a popular way to send a message, celebrate a special occasion, or brighten up a space. Audrey Donovan '28 is using her artistic skills to ride the trend. Donovan, a creative arts major/marketing minor, recently launched Audrey's Party Painting (@audreyspartypainting on Insta) at the urging of her sister Anna Donovan '24. Banners are all over social media; people like to order them for party and holiday decor, and fo more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard Launches Search for Herbert and Florence Irving Professorships in Computer Science and Biology and Biophysics Newly-endowed faculty positions will advance interdisciplinary research focused on cancer and strengthen the sciences. - A generous $8.3 million gift from the Herbert and Florence Irving Foundation will establish two new professorships at Barnard, advancing the College's commitment to scientific discovery and excellence in both research and teaching. The  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Beyond the page: CLAS English professor brings books to life for students * By Fatima Salinas For Matthew Brown, studying literature means looking beyond the words on a page. His work explores the history of reading and the ways readers, physical books, and the world around them shape how people understand a text. As a professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Department of English, Brown brings that same  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * SOM receives transformational gift to create first endowed faculty fellowship in accounting Allan '62 and Diana Lyons investment will advance research and teaching By Shawn Ammann '24 Allan '62 and Diana Lyons have made a significant gift to establish the Allan '62 and Diana Lyons Endowed Faculty Fellow in the School of Management - the first endowed faculty fellowship for the accounting program. With a commitment of $500,000, the donor family has strat more PR

BLUEFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Bluefield University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield University Accepting Nominations for Goodness and Light Alumni Award * Bluefield, VA - Bluefield University is accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Dr. Donna Watson Goodness and Light Alumni Award. Recipients will be honored on Friday, October 16, as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend and the Education Department's 50th Anniversary Alumni Reunion. After bidding farewell to Dr. Donna Hardy Watson at the close of the 2016-2017 academic year more PR

BLUEFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Bluefield University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield University Education Department Celebrates 50th Anniversary * Bluefield University's School of Education and Social Sciences is celebrating 50 years of preparing teachers, leaders, and counselors to positively impact their classrooms, schools, and communities. When Bluefield College began offering bachelor's degrees in the 1970s, it established the Education Department as one of its first five baccalaureate divisions. Dr. Gerald Clay served as t more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Boren named interim dean of College of ACES at NMSU * New Mexico State University has named Jon Boren interim dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, following the retirement of Rolando A. Flores Galarza. NMSU Provost Joseph Bull announced Boren's appointment in a memo to college staff on Sept. 1. Bull said Boren was picked through a selection process that included feedback and nominations from ACES sta more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA celebrates faculty excellence at the Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration Six Cal State LA faculty members were recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during the university's first combined Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration on Sept. 4. The theme of the celebration was "A Sky Full of Stars: Every Star. Every Story. One Brilliant Community." The event also honored em more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * CCU faculty and staff selected for Interfaith America's Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort * Three Coastal Carolina University employees have been selected for Interfaith America's 2026-27 Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort. Justin Vaughn, Ph.D., professor of political science and director of CCU's Center for Applied Civic Leadership; Erika Tritle, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies; and Jennifer Shinaberger, faculty developm more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * It's time for teacher salary reform. What are Minnesota's options? Written by Josiah Padley Minnesota teacher pay is broken. It's time to refresh the entire system and pay teachers as professionals. The average Minnesota teacher makes a salary of $77,655 (plus benefits), according to the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board  more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 3 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU and D51 Expand Partnership to Grow Early College Opportunities for Local Students * GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -Colorado Mesa University and Mesa County Valley School District 51 have expanded their partnership to extend the network of qualified instructors delivering CMU courses at local high schools, allowing more high school students to earn college credit prior to graduating. Under a new teacher compensation agreement, qualified D51 instructor more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff Please join the College of Charleston in extending an official welcome to this group of new staff members. Alicia Lutz Whether they're arriving in Charleston for the first time or returning to campus after years away, these new staff members are thrilled to be here - and the College of Charleston is thrilled to have them! Please welcome these new colleagues to the Cougar family! Nicole Cockle Office more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * Colleges of Distinction Tabs WC for Continuing Membership In the often-cluttered world of college rankings and ratings, Colleges of Distinction prides itself as an "unconventional guide" featuring schools with engaging programs. Wilmington College recently received word of its inclusion again this year -- the eighth consecutive year -- as one of the nation's "Best Colleges," as selected by Colleges of Distinction. WC also earned program-specific recognition in  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news: * * * Preparing Educators to Prevent Hate A proven framework from the Interfaith Lab at TC positions educators as key to a more inclusive, resilient society - Creating a research-driven following across the globe, the International Lab for Research and Leadership in Interfaith Collaboration and Coexistence has steadily worked with educators and community leaders to curb hate and extremism through research and practice since its launch in 2022. The Interf more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell science educator David Kornreich, Ph.D. '01, dies at 52 * David Kornreich, Ph.D. '01, who taught physics and astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Aug. 30 in a plane crash near Ithaca. He was 52. An avid aviator and flight instructor, Kornreich was piloting the LA-4-200 Lake Buccaneer amphibious aircraft, which he owned; the plane appeared to experience a mechanical issue before crashing about an hour into its flight from the Tompki more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 1 -- Chippewa Valley Technical College posted the following news: * * * CVTC instructor becomes the lesson * Jen Struensee, Chippewa Valley Technical College EMS instructor, has been teaching at the college for 11 years. As one of the first on the scene of the most horrific 911 call in her career, she tells the story to students to make sure they take care of their mental health as they care for others. Today, Jen Struensee is teaching EMS hopefuls in her classroom at Chippewa Valley Technical College. But se more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Provost Announces Inaugural Leadership Fellows The three fellows will focus on such key university issues as AI and international partnerships. - Provost Santiago Schnell today named three professors as inaugural Provost Leadership Fellows, a signature initiative to empower Dartmouth faculty to contribute to institution-wide academic strategy, policy, and innovation. The Provost Leadership Fellows--Nathaniel Dominy, Roopika Risam, and Jo more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Faculty Award in Service: Dr. Lori Meier * East Tennessee State University professor Dr. Lori Meier has received the 2026 Distinguished Faculty in Service Award for her leadership in graduate education, faculty development and community outreach as a NASA Solar System Ambassador. From inspiring K-12 learners with solar system and space studies to creating meaningful hooding ceremonies for graduate students, East Tennessee Stat more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Distinguished University Professors honored by Ohio State Board of Trustees * The Ohio State University Board of Trustees named six professors to receive the university's highest faculty honor. Trustees on Thursday honored each scholar as a Distinguished University Professor. The permanent honorific title is awarded annually to tenure-track professors who have been at Ohio State for at least five years and have demonstrated truly exceptional records in teachi more PR

UTICA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Utica University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Christopher Riddle Awarded Prestigious Clark Endowed Professorship * The award is presented every 5 years to a faculty member who has faithfully served the University for at least ten years, who holds the rank of full professor, and who has an outstanding record of teaching scholarship and professional service. Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Dr. Christopher Riddle has been awarded the prestigious Harold T. Clark Endowed Professorship. The award is pre more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Laura Robertson earns 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching * ETSU science education professor Dr. Laura Robertson earned the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching for her superior teaching, impact on students, and leadership in innovative teaching practices and community-engaged learning. Dr. Laura Robertson, a professor of science education in East Tennessee State University's Clemmer College of Education a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSbrep) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * The teacher pay penalty remained high in 2025 Teachers made 25.2% less than similarly educated professionals - Teachers earned 25.2% less than comparable college graduates in other professions in 2025, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute and the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). The relative teacher pay penalty--which is adjusted for education, experience, and demographic characteristics--was a sli more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 2 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * EDGE Summit Coming to Arkansas Tech in October * Arkansas Tech University will host the 2026 EDGE Summit on its Russellville campus Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Wednesday, Oct. 28. EDGE stands for Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs. The ACC Capital Foundation launched the annual event in 2023. According to information from the EDGE Summit website, the conference is designed to "connect teaching faculty from institutions of higher education acros more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Edouard Kopp named director of the Johnson Museum * Edouard Kopp, chief curator of the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston, has been named the next director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell. He will begin his role as the Richard J. Schwartz Director on Nov. 1. In his seven years at the Menil Drawing Institute, part of The Menil Collection, Kopp oversaw administration, exhibitions, educational outreach and a collection of artwork from the 16th more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Education faculty research champions representation through literacy * As a first-generation doctorate holder, educator and Black woman, Assistant Professor of Education Latoya Teague grew up never seeing herself in the literature she studied. This formative experience would go on to shape her career in education and the questions that drive her research. Now, her focus is on creating learning environments where everyone feels s more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachussetts, Aug. 25 -- Education Next, an academic journal and magazine that says it focuses on K-12 education policy, reform, and research, posted the following commentary by Storyshares CEO Louise Baigelman and Timothy Shanahan, professor of urban education and literacy at the University of Illinois: * * * The Right Reading Level--or the Right Reading Challenge? Two literacy specialists spar over the role of leveled texts in reading instruction - Last year, Timothy Shanahan published Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives to broad more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Survey Finds Teachers Demand Protection of Students' Rights; Immigration Fears Continue to Disrupt Classrooms New survey of 2,000 public school teachers finds 9 in 10 say the federal government has an obligation to help serve students with the greatest needs, and nearly half report disruptions in student learnin more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 1 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU Exceeds Fundraising Record with $12.7 Million Raised * #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

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 3 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU Exceeds Fundraising Record with $12.7 Million Raised * #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, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Elmhurst U. Presents 2026 President's Excellence in Teaching Awards Elmhurst University has presented the 2026 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching to Crystal Paunan and Josh Rodriguez, two faculty members recognized by students for creating innovative, engaging classes that students are eager to attend. Paunan, of St. Charles, Ill., is program director of the Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Rodriguez, of Elmhurs more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Emory University Laney School of Graduate Studies issued the following news: * * * Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola reappointed to lead Laney Graduate School Jazmyn Burton At a time of significant change and uncertainty for graduate education nationally, Kimberly Jacob Arriola has provided steady, student-centered leadership for Emory's James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies. Following her recent reappointment as dean of the Laney Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs, Arriola is looking ahead to more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Estrus Synchronization Programs for Natural Service * Decorative Charting the Milky Way Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability Written by Anna Bentley Photos by Caroline Newbern Overhead view of several cows in a barn In 2023 alone, Georgia's dairy industry contributed nearly $4 billion to the state economy, fueled by 85,000 dairy cows spread across the state' more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms * East Texas A&M University alum Jill Nugent and colleagues will have an educational book published through Harvard Education Press on February 9, 2027. Nugent graduated from ETAMU in 2003 with her Master of Science in Biological Sciences. Her graduate education provided an important foundation for how she thinks about sc more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 1 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Every Saint Has a Story: Gabby Dowdall G'27 * Gabby Dowdall G'27 has an everyday study buddy. It's a blessing, but an exhausting one. Gabby never misses class, even on Fridays when ditching can be especially tempting. But on Friday, October 31 last year, Abby was a no-show for one of the final courses she needed to wrap up her bachelor's in English at SUNY New Paltz. As far as excuses go, labor induction is a pretty good one. "I went to the hospital on Friday more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Exercise Science major Nora Braun makes a lasting impact on Shippensburg Community Through Nourished Wellness, LLC * Exercise Science major Nora Braun first began teaching Pilates at Shippensburg University's Recreation Center, where she developed a strong passion for the exercise and turned her love for Pilates into a career path. When Braun started teaching at the Rec Center, she never expected that her classes would regularly fill up 45 minut more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty exhibition showcases the creative research of Clemson art educators * College of Architecture, Art and Construction The Clemson University Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, "Artists Teaching : Teaching Artists," will be on view in the Lee Gallery from August 31 - October 6, showcasing the creative research, artistic practices and educational activities of Clemson's art and design faculty. The exhibition explores themes of place, media, techn more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * 5 years in, a Pitt summer academy is helping students see themselves as teachers For five years, a University of Pittsburgh summer academy has been building something the teaching profession badly needs: young people who want to lead classrooms, and who reflect the students they will one day teach. The School of Education's Genius, Joy, and Love academy annually brings participants to campus for an immersive four weeks each summer. This year m more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Ali comments on upcoming 9/11 anniversary Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, began teaching in 2018. His government career in Washington, D.C., spanned from 2002-18, where he held positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security before joining the FBI. Before his government career started, he was in Washington on the morning of the attacks, a more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 3 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Former commissioner named interim dean of Pitt State's College of Education Longtime educator and former Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson will take on the role of the interim dean of Pittsburg State University's College of Education starting Oct. 1. "The future of our schools depends on our ability to attract talented people to education, prepare them exceptionally well, and continue supporting their growth throughout their careers," said more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 3 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Former U.S. Senator Jon Tester to speak at Dem-NPL Burdick Dinner Oct 10 in Fargo The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is excited to announce U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana will be the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Burdick Dinner on October 10, 2026, in Fargo. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Senator Tester has a long history of standing up for rural America. As a third-generation farmer an more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Four Texas A&M educators earn Association of Former Students honors * The Association of Former Students has named its 2026 College-Level Teaching Award recipients, recognizing four faculty members from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selected by their students and peers, the honorees are recognized each year for their command of their discipline, inventi more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 2 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * From classrooms to school leadership, Salve alumni are shaping education * There is no single path to becoming an educator - and for three Salve Regina University alumni, no single definition of what leadership in education looks like. Diane McBrier '91 found her calling teaching kindergarten, where she has built a career helping young students take their first steps in the classroom. Kate Gallahue '02 built a career in education after graduating f more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * From Olivet to New Mexico: Andrea Lozano '82 Brings the Land of Enchantment Home * For Andrea Lozano '82, art has been a lifelong journey-and one that has taken her from her college days at Olivet to the landscapes and culture of New Mexico. This fall, Andrea returns to her alma mater through The University of Olivet's Homecoming Exhibition, New Mexico, Land of Enchantment. The exhibition will feature her work through Oct. 15. Lozano studied at Olivet f more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 2 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * From State Capitol, Meagan Tokunaga Block '15 Develops Affordable Housing Strategies * As director of program development and strategic initiatives at the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), Meagan Tokunaga Block '15 conveys how the Golden State can provide better assistance to low- and moderate-income renters and homebuyers. Appointed to the role earlier this year by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Pomona College alumna distills technical concepts and cor more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Faculty Awards Presented at the 2026 Academic Convocation Four faculty members were presented with awards during Geneva's Academic Convocation on August 26, 2026. The annual awards celebrate exemplary scholarship, service, and teaching that embody the College's mission of equipping students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Each awardee is determined by student and faculty nominations. Provost Melinda Stephens, PhD presented the award more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School names four distinguished professors * Four new distinguished professors have been named at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Following the dean's recommendation and the provost's approval, all four were formally appointed by the UNC Board of Trustees on July 30, 2026. Endowed professorships are one of the highest honors the University bestows to faculty members who  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Announces Marcia Hultman as Senior Advisor * Kendra Ringstmeyer Named Interim DLR Secretary PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that current Department of Labor and Regulations (DLR) Secretary Marcia Hultman will continue to serve in the Rhoden Administration as a Senior Advisor in his office, effective September 14. Kendra Ringstmeyer will serve as Interim Secretary of DLR. "South Dakota is an incredi more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Celebrates Back-to-School with Visit to Katherine Johnson Global Academy * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today joined students and staff at Katherine Johnson Global Academy in celebrating the beginning of a new school year. During his visit the governor highlighted historic investments in Maryland's public education and touted the Statewide Coaching Program to accelerate academic gains in literacy and math. "I want us to hav more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW ranked third best rural college in nation * AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was named the third best college for rural America in a national ranking by Washington Monthly, recognizing GSW for its affordability, social mobility and impact on Georgia's workforce. The ranking began with more than 1,000 rural colleges across the country, focusing on four-year nonprofit colleges and universities tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Armstrong Introduce Legislation to Give Tribes More Flexibility to Hire Qualified Native Language Educators, Preserve Native Languages * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) introduced the Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act, bipartisan legislation to give Tribal Head Start programs greater authority to determine how qualified educators can meet Head Start teaching requirements -hel more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Help shape the future of Southwest Gainesville The City of Gainesville is inviting neighbors to help shape the long-term future of a portion of the city informally known as the "Southwest Study Area." Largely developed between the 1970s and early 2000s, the area is near the University of Florida and Butler Plaza, mainly consists of multifamily housing, and covers approximately 913 acres. Although it represents only about 2% of Gainesville's land more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Hillsdale College Graduate Student Receives Weaver Fellowship Vincent D'Angelo received a $15,000 graduate fellowship from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. - Hillsdale College graduate student Vincent D'Angelo has received a $15,000 Weaver Fellowship from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute to pursue his doctorate in politics at Hillsdale's Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship. Undergraduate alumna Kody Richards '25 also received a Weav more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * History Students Relive the Black Death * By the end, 60% of the class was dead. Not the students, of course, but Assistant Professor of History Meghan Woolley's class truly felt the impact of that number. "We took a moment to say, 'Look around,'" Woolley said, "consider how many of your classmates are gone. That moment really sank in." In her classroom, Woolley taught the Black Death in a real way-not just teaching the history, but asking her students more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT's newest academic hub * It started with a vision: Move MIT's School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) into the Metropolitan Storage Warehouse, an unoccupied, fortress-like brick building on MIT's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After all, SA+P needed more space and new facilities. And here, visible from its old offices across the street, was an unused building the size of a more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * How Kyle Allison Became a Licensed Teacher Through an Alternative Teacher Certification Program * Walk the halls of Edgewood Middle School in Warsaw, Indiana, and you'll find Kyle Allison teaching business and computer science to seventh and eighth graders in the very same building where he once walked as a middle schooler himself! After 11 years working in higher education athletics and administration, Kyle made the leap to the classroom through an alternativ more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Dean Ann Marie Mauro Receives National League for Nursing Award * The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is celebrating a major national recognition of its leadership and commitment to excellence in nursing education. The National League for Nursing has named Dr. Ann Marie Mauro, the Joan Hansen Grabe Dean and professor of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, recipient of the 2026 Mary Adelaide Nutting Awa more PR

ARMONK, New York, Sept. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * New IBM Study Finds AI Adoption Is Outpacing K-12 Readiness * NEW YORK, September 2, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new U.S. research examining AI readiness in K-12 schools and the launch of the IBM K-12 AI leaders fellowship. As schools begin a new academic year, AI is becoming a routine part of K-12 teaching and learning. Yet the survey*, commissioned by IBM and conducted by Morning Consult, finds that the systems supporti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Chicago-Kent Professor James Tierney Elected to The American Law Institute "Election to The American Law Institute is an extraordinary honor," James F. Tierney says. "For generations, the institute has played a central role in shaping and clarifying American law, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its work." Tierney, associate professor of law and associate dean for faculty affairs at Chicago-Kent College of more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 1 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * In the Spotlight: September 1 - 4 * Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form. * Running back Lindsey Graves was named Big Sky Co-Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday on the heels of his game-changing 100-yard kickoff return touchdown versus Eastern Washington. * Shannon Guerrero, professor in t more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 1 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * 10 new faculty join The Media School The Media School is pleased to welcome 10 new faculty this semester, whose backgrounds span journalism, sports media, audio storytelling, film, game design, advertising, and emerging media technologies. Their experience ranges from decades in newsrooms, broadcast production, and independent media to research and teaching focused on artificial intelligence, analytics, and digital communication. Several also br more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Charlie Scudder named director of student media Alumnus Charlie Scudder, a professor of practice and publications advisor at Southern Methodist University with an accomplished background in journalism, media innovation, teaching, and student mentorship, and a longstanding connection to IU student media, will be IU's next director of student media, beginning Dec. 14. A former student media leader, Scudder, BAJ'14, returns to IU after building a  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 3 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * International Programs welcomes three new faculty-directed affinity groups * Three new International Programs affinity groups are creating new opportunities for collaboration and global engagement across the University of Iowa (UI). The Southwest Asian and North African Studies Group (SWANA), the Food Studies Group (FSG), and the Global Exchange Network are the newest additions to International Programs' network of 12 affinity groups more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Investing in Michigan's dairy future: Brian Troyer * For Brian Troyer, supporting MSU's new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center wasn't simply a philanthropic decision. It was an investment in an institution that has shaped his career and connection to Michigan's dairy industry. A two-time College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) graduate, Troyer has spent much of his career working at t more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Iowa Education Innovation Hub launches * The newly launched University of Iowa Education Innovation Hub (UI EIH) aims to create meaningful partnerships that connect research, service, professional learning, and innovation in ways that directly support Iowa schools and communities. UI EIH Director, Kari Vogelgesang, centers a "research as service" philosophy for the initiative. "What are the biggest barriers, challenges, and questions y more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced * On September 3, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees heard an update on IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, including an introduction of the college's first four tenure-track faculty members. The new faculty introduced today were Marina Diioia, Cheryl Doane, Sophia Johnson, and Stephanie Klinesmith. "These faculty members bring extensive expertise in their fiel more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Offering Fall Lecture Series * The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a fall lecture series starting September 11. The programs are free and open to the community and are presented via Zoom from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., alternating between Wednesdays and Fridays. While the series is free, Zoom registration is required. The series runs through December. The Dessy more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 1 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech becomes first community college in nation to earn International Dyslexia Association accreditation * INDIANAPOLIS -Ivy Tech Community College's Elementary Education program has earned accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) for its literacy coursework, becoming the first community college in the nation to achieve the distinction. IDA accreditation recognizes educator preparation programs that meet rigorous standard more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 31 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * James Berry - Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Award 2026 * For as many years as English professor James Berry has been teaching, he is also still a scholar of teaching. It has been his own passion for improvement, and for learning all that he can to impact the learning environment, that reveals the kind of educator he strives to be. In composition and linguistics classes, Berry leads thought-provoking discussion more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 5 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * How community groups are helping to reduce violence in Baltimore With help from the Johns Hopkins Innovation Fund for Community Safety, grassroots organizations like East Baltimore's Tendea Family are fostering safer neighborhoods By Claire Goudreau Growing up in East Baltimore's McElderry Park, Elijah Miles's identity was closely tied to his neighborhood. He'd seen older boys join gangs as a way to rep their block. It seemed like the natural path to  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 1 -- Kamehameha Schools posted the following news: * * * Kamehameha Schools kumu: Roxanne Kala on growing 'aina momona in the classroom * Get to know the Kamehameha Schools kumu who are inspiring haumana and helping shape the future of our lahui. Meet Roxanne Kala, KS Hawai`i What inspired you to become a kumu at KS? Teaching is in my `ohana. I come from a family of educators; my mom was a teacher and my auntie was a teacher principal, so I look at all my kupuna as teachers. I got interested in teaching when I  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * The universal language of learning On a College of Education study abroad trip to Costa Rica, K-State students discovered that connection matters, no matter the classroom. By Rafael Garcia, K-State News and Communications Services For a little over a week this summer, several Kansas State University College of Education students walked through the rainforest each morning to get to school. The destination was about as different from a Kansas classroom as more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Fillman Named Recipient of 2026 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Dr. Robert Fillman, assistant professor of English, was awarded Kutztown University's 2026 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The award was presented during the university's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 21. The John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was establ more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Justeson Receives 2026 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching Dr. Jeremy Justeson, department chair of Music, received Kutztown University's 2026 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and service to the university. Justeson has served at Kutztown University for 25 years, beginning in 2001, in a broad range of teac more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University community members earn 2026 TSUS Regents' Awards By April Thompson Four members of the Lamar University community have been selected to receive 2026 Texas State University System Regents' Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service. Philip Cole, Ph.D., professor of physics, received the Regents' Professor Award. Junior biology major Isabella Tran was selected for the Regents' Student Scholar Award. Ashwini Kuckno more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Lessons from Liberia * Seventeen years ago was the last time second-year UConn dental students Faith Joy Kollie and Asonyu Nshanji visited Africa. Kollie was born in Liberia, while Nshanji briefly lived in Cameroon as a child. But this summer, both returned to the continent together, for one mission-to complete a five-day clinical internship and lead oral health workshops in Liberia. The idea to go back to her home country came to Kollie after d more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 5 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Exploring Social Justice in the Science Classroom through Storytelling * Edited by Gretchen Kraig-Turner, Lewis & Clark faculty emerita Liza Finkel, Jana Dean, and Jen Sauer, Science Teaching for Social Justice-a new book from Rethinking Schools-shares stories of educators and students who explore how social and political systems shape science. Rethinking Schools describes the stories as "intended to help students go beyond the standardized content that ma more PR

RIVERDALE, New York, Sept. 4 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University's Computer Science Program Earns ABET Reaccreditation Through 2032 Manhattan University's B.S. in Computer Science has earned ABET reaccreditation through September 2032, recognizing continued academic excellence. - Manhattan University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program, housed in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, has been reaccredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board of E more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University M.S. in Reading Science Earns International Dyslexia Association Accreditation * Recognition validates program's alignment with science of reading, structured literacy and national standards for teacher preparation Marian University's M.S. in Reading Science program has earned accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association, recognizing the program's alignment with research-based standards for preparing educators to teach readin more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University community to mark 9/11 National Day of Service with campus-wide service events * Marshall University students, faculty and staff will lead a three-day 9/11 Day of Service event Sept.10-12, benefiting local veterans and first responders and supporting campus beautification. The event is organized by the Marshall University 9/11 Day of Service Committee in partnership with 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps. One of only two National Da more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Finalists Announced for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Maryland State Board of Education announced the seven local school system finalists for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Alison Benkovic, Baltimore County Public Schools; Emily Brynes, Carroll County Public Schools; Michael James, Harford County Public Schools; Kacy Valent more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Media Services Modernizes Classroom Technology for Fall 2026 * As students and faculty return for the 2026-27 academic year, Seton Hall University's Media Services team has completed a series of technology upgrades designed to enhance teaching and learning across campus. The improvements include classroom technology enhancements in Corrigan Hall and Schwartz Hall, as well as a comprehensive refresh of instructional spaces at the Interprofessional Hea more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- Boston University issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Meet Boston University's New Provost, Colin Duckett In an interview with BU Today, he talks about his initial impressions and what's on his to-do list - A world-renowned immunologist and molecular biologist, Colin Duckett has joined Boston University as its new provost and chief academic officer, effective July 1. He arrived from Duke University, where he was executive vice president for research at the School of Medicine. His new duties e more PR

PRICE, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news: * * * Meet USU Eastern's New Arts and Sciences Faculty * Editor's note: In the first of a two-part series introducing new and transitioning faculty at USU Eastern, this feature highlights Jared Arnell, physics lecturer, and David Baca, professional practice assistant professor in criminal justice. Both bring unique professional and academic experiences to the classroom and a shared enthusiasm for helping students discover where their education can take t more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 31 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin Alumnus Appointed Director of Illinois Department of Natural Resources * Millikin University graduate Jim Montgomery '92 was appointed to lead the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) effective Aug. 31, pending Senate approval. Montgomery earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Millikin University in 1992 and then went on to earn a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. Montgomery currently serves as an adjun more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, joined by Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative artificial intelligence for public school students from 2-K through eighth grade, affecting roughly 600,000 children. The policy, unveiled at a press conference at the Brooklyn STEAM Center in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, also disables or removes AI features from more than 38 previously approved educational programs and bans companion chatbots across all grades. High schoolers will have limit more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Northern Ireland ballot results NEU teacher members have returned a strong yes vote to take part in industrial action in a dispute with the Department of Education following the failure to agree on the implementation action plan of the Independent Review of Teacher Workload. Pauline Buchanan Regional Secretary said "Our members have given us a clear directive that they are not prepared to continue to shoulder the burden of im more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * National Park Service announces programs honoring Flight 93 passengers and crew on 25th remembrance of September 11, 2001 SHANKSVILLE, PA - The public is invited to join the National Park Service to honor and remember the 40 heroes of Flight 93 on the 25th observance of September 11, 2001. A full day of programs, including a morning observance and an afternoon ceremony, will be held at the Memorial Plaza  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * NEA President Princess Moss begins term leading nation's largest labor union Moss represents nearly 3 million educators and education support professionals from every state and territory - Princess R. Moss begins her term today as president of the National Education Association (NEA), leading the nation's largest labor union and representing nearly 3 million educators and education support professionals in every state and ter more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Network on Vocation Grant to Enable Arcadia Faculty to Explore Intersections Between Vocation, Disruption, and Curriculum * Arcadia University has received a $20,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges Network on Vocation in Undergraduate Education (CIC NetVUE) to provide professional development opportunities for faculty to incorporate vocational exploration in their teaching. Dr. Jennifer Riggan, professor of Global Studies, and Dr. Tom Beren more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 31 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New Engineering Faculty: Brumfiel researches robotics and medical systems * With each passing generation, technical advancements in medical procedures have allowed surgeons to dramatically enhance outcomes for their patients. Through his research, Timothy Brumfiel wants to play a role in this noble development. Brumfiel, a new assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is researching ways to improve minimally invasive more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 31 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New Faculty: CEE assistant professor takes aim at 'forever chemicals' * Dilara Hatinoglu knows that removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water is only part of the solution. If the persistent compounds-commonly called "forever chemicals"-remain trapped in used filters, they have merely been transferred from one place to another. Hatinoglu, a new assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 1 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New Faculty: ISE associate professor brings AI to advanced manufacturing * Advanced manufacturing systems generate enormous amounts of data, but converting that information into better decisions -and more consistent products -remains a challenge. Haifeng Wang, a new associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, develops machine learning and optimization methods that can interpret complex engineering data and  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 3 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * New Logo Marks Kentucky State University's 140th Anniversary * Commemorative identity celebrates the University's history and carries its enduring mission forward FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky State University has unveiled a new commemorative logo marking 140 years of educating students, serving communities, and advancing the Commonwealth. Founded May 18, 1886, as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, Kentucky State began with a public charge to  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Next stop: art educator * As Sada Shilton '27 looks ahead to her final year at Calvin University, her path is clear: full-time student teaching in the Grand Rapids area and a future as an art educator. After years of classroom observations, internships, and studio courses, she's stepping into the role she's been preparing for since her first semester on campus. Why Calvin Although Calvin wasn't initially on Shilton's college list, one campus visit chang more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU remembers Eddie Williams, Jr., its first African American vice president * NIU is mourning the loss of Eddie R. Williams, Jr., a soft-spoken educator and passionate advocate of students who rose from an assistant professor of mathematics to become the university's first African American vice president. Williams is remembered as a mentor, adviser and friend to students, faculty and staff. After earning his Ph.D. from Columbia University in New Yor more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU alumni recognized for educational leadership, expertise * Two members of the NMU community have recently been recognized for their educational leadership and expertise. Dr. Joseph Lubig, who recently retired from NMU as associate dean and director for the School of Education, Leadership and Public Service, was inducted into Central Michigan University's Higher Education Hall of Fame this summer. Lubig served in multiple positions at NMU begi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 31 [Category: Union] -- Education Minnesota posted the following news release: * * * Nominations open for 2027 Minnesota Teacher of the Year * ST. PAUL, Minnesota. Aug. 31, 2026 - Everyone remembers a favorite teacher, someone who motivates and inspires students for a lifetime. Minnesotans have the opportunity again this fall to nominate that unique educator for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Online nominations are now open through Nov. 1. The 2027 Teacher of the Year will be named at a ceremony May 2, 2027, at t more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NSF grant aims to rethink how engineering students learn teamwork * Engineering students spend a significant portion of their education working in teams, but simply putting students together on a project does not necessarily teach them how to become better teammates. A new National Science Foundation grant awarded to Alexandra Werth, assistant professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, aims to devel more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Oregon's Education Equation: New school year, new curriculum * Happy mothers take important first day of school pictures at Rural Dell Elementary in the Molalla River School District on Monday, Aug. 31. Students and teachers will be tackling new curricula, an annual ritual all over the state. (Photo by Jake Arnold, OSBA) Many Oregon schools will be launching a new social studies curriculum this year as they open their doors more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news: * * * Montour County High School Students Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Career Preparation Supported by PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants The Shapiro Administration is investing in PA Farm Bill Ag & Youth Grants to give students the skills employers in Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion Ag Industry are seeking. Drones are among technologies funded under the Shapiro Administration's historic $30 million Agricultural Innovation Grant more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 31 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Pedagogy and Play: Professor Invents Game to Review Civil Procedure * Professor Richard Heppner has taught the complex subject of Civil Procedure at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University for nine years. While teaching students how a lawsuit travels through federal and state legal systems, he thought there must be a more entertaining way to learn about concepts like jurisdiction and venue. Heppner conjured the idea of a Civil  more PR

MONACA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Schreyer Institute awards Milasi grant for curriculum development project LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. -- The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has selected a curriculum development project led by Rasoul Milasi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, for Curriculum and Instructional Redesign Program (CIRP) grant support during the 2026-27 academic year. The CIRP grant provides selecte more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Brandywine appoints interim campus chief academic officer Holly Ryan, associate professor of English at Penn State Berks, has been appointed interim campus chief academic officer at Penn State Brandywine, effective Sept. 15. Ryan, who will serve in the interim role for the 2026-27 academic year, brings nearly 20 years of research, teaching and service to the position, along with faculty and campus leadership experie more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 1 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Pilot program lets ASU doctoral students gain industry research experience By Alicia Barron It's said that experience is the best teacher, and doctoral candidates at Arizona State University now have a new opportunity to gain that valuable resource. ASU is a founding partner in a new U.S. National Science Foundation-supported pilot program that unites universities and industry to co-invest in PhD students through joint funding, industry research experience more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton strengthens its support for AI and data science scholarship through Data and Intelligent Systems initiative By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Princeton has established a new academic unit, Data and Intelligent Systems (DaIS), to help accelerate the pace of discovery in artificial intelligence and data science and to support transformative research and teaching across disciplines. As part of the University's robust AI ecosystem, the ni more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Principal support helps teachers, but isn't enough to stop turnover from classroom violence * An ongoing national teacher shortage has created a sense of urgency to better understand why educators choose to stay in their positions -and why they leave. Does support from administrative leadership help keep teachers in their jobs by making them feel safer and less stressed? And when teachers experience violence from students in their classrooms, does it weaken t more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Stephen F. Ross welcomes three renowned international scholars to Sports Law class * UNIVERSITY PARK-Professor Stephen F. Ross left his Sports Law class on September 1 trying to recall a better teaching experience in his 41-year career (the last 21 at Penn State Dickinson). This year's class theme is a comparison of the chaos in American college football and in global soccer. Class No. 3's specific focus was  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Professors To Join UT System's Elite Teaching Academy By Amanda Siegfried Two University of Texas at Dallas faculty members in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) have been named fellows of the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Jigarkumar Patel MS'10, PhD'11 and Dr. Amandeep Sra will be inducted along with two other honorees in January at a ceremony in Austin. Established by the UT System in 2012, the academy re more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 31 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Northwest's Elementary Education program repeats national recognition for literacy preparation in teaching Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) undergraduate program in Elementary Education has once again earned national recognition for excellence in preparing future educators to effectively teach reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan research and policy organization, awarded PNW an A+ rating  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Q&A with the chancellor: Dr. Ed Martini answers seven questions as Blugolds begin the fall semester * #How would you describe your first two months on the job? Everything has been wonderful so far, but nothing compares to the joy of having the students come back for classes. This is such a welcoming campus, and the surrounding community is so proud of its university. The team here has done a great job bringing me up to speed on  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 31, 2026, involving teaching professor Andrew Jewett: * * * New book explores 150 years of Johns Hopkins University history Historian Andrew Jewett, author of 'Johns Hopkins: The First 150 Years,' discusses how the university has changed since its founding and what lessons it should take into the future Claire Goudreau The name "Johns Hopkins" can apply to many things: a university, a health system, a hospital, a man, and, as of this fall, a nearly 1, more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * Radiologists benefit from global teaching partnerships * When University of Wisconsin radiology experts volunteer to support their peers in under-resourced communities around the globe, they not only impart knowledge but also absorb valuable lessons and experiences. Jeffrey Kanne, MD, a professor of radiology who welcomes radiologists from Malaysia, Italy and Australia to the University of Wisconsin School of Medi more PR

WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Esteemed Professor Elevated Reinhardt announced the appointment of Kenneth H. Wheeler, Ph.D., as the University's Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Since 1999, the Reinhardt community has benefited from Dr. Wheeler's service as a professor, mentor, and academic leader. For the past year, Dr. Wheeler served as interim VPAA, and previously as the dean of the College of Humanities, Sciences, and Technology, and as a history professor. "Dr. Wheeler's c more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 1 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio Salado Leads the Way in Arizona Teacher Preparation College to Relaunch AACTE State Chapter By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer Rio Salado College is helping shape the future of teacher preparation in Arizona through strong academic programs, professional leadership and a commitment to improving educator preparation. One of the college's latest steps is the planned relaunch of its American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) state more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University's Montalbo-Lomboy named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow * Melissa Montalbo-Lomboy, Ph.D., an associate teaching professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, has been named a 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow. She is one of 30 engineering faculty across the U.S. to receive this year's honor. The national recognition is given for innovative education practices aimed at preparing e more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * In Poland, a Fulbright Recipient Teaches English and Scales Walls Christopher Slipiec, a rock climber and political science major who graduated from Rutgers-New Brunswick in 2025, plans to pursue a law degree By Mike Lucas Rutgers graduate Christopher Slipiec spent months in Europe reaching new heights - in the classroom and on rock walls. A recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program grant, Slipiec taught English as a foreign langu more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 31 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford English Faculty Explore Vocation Through Teaching and Scholarship * Jennifer West and Julianne Sandberg Two Samford University English professors are contributing to a national conversation about vocation, education and the formative role of the humanities through their scholarship with the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). Jennifer West, associate professor of English and director of Core Writing, and Julianne Sand more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * Six Projects Named Finalists for Superheroes of Development 2026 The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has announced six finalists for Superheroes of Development 2026, an award that highlights lessons learned from IDB Group-financed initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. The selected projects stand out for transforming complex challenges into opportunities to generate impact, draw lessons, and develop replicable soluti more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Speakers, Panelists Announced for Sept. 15 'Making Democracy Work' Conference * Amy Widestrom, Ph.D., executive director of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, will offer the morning keynote for Millersville University's Sustainable Development Goals Conference on Sept. 15 at the Ware Center in downtown Lancaster. "Making Democracy Work: Strengthening Institutions, Engaging Communities, Empowering Citizens" is open to the public. The sche more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D.: 1970-2026 Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D., associate professor of educational studies at Saint Louis University, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. She was 56 years old. Buehler joined the University in 2009 as an assistant professor in SLU's School of Education. She became an associate professor in 2015 and served as director of graduate programs in educational studies from 2017-2022. She taught a variety of courses about the methods of teaching more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 4 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * The Rise of Legal Engineering * A new kind of leader is emerging across the legal sector. These professionals combine legal expertise with an engineering mindset, helping shape how legal teams use AI and adapt to rapid change. Stanford Law School's Executive Education program and the Stanford Law AI Initiative are launching the Stanford Legal Engineering Academy to better prepare these leaders for this quickly evolving role. The selective, two- more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 3 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * State of the University Address Highlights Momentum of Past Year * The state of the University of Nebraska (NU) System is strong, President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., said Thursday during his second annual State of the University Address. Even so, continued investment is critical to ensuring that the state's only public university system can continue to serve Nebraskans through teaching, research and statewide engagement. During the program, he more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 31 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Student Life, work from Professor Zeggert's Art 225 Illustration and Art 116 classes * Join the Gallery at SUNY Broome for, on view through the month of September, with a formal reception held Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Cecil C. Tyrrell Library. Student Life presents a collection of work by Students in Art 225 Illustration and Art 116 Painting, developed through a thematic, narrative-based assignment exploring SUNY Broome cam more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * College of Law Unveils Wall Honoring 400+ Judicial Alumni New Judicial Wall of Honor in Dineen Hall celebrates law alumni who became judges across the country. - When Dean Terence Lau L'98 envisioned the Judicial Wall of Honor, he had a simple but powerful goal: to make visible what has always been true about Syracuse Law. That its graduates don't just enter the legal profession, they rise to lead it, including from the bench. The wall celebrates more than more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 3 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Talking in the library: The boom in podcasting at SDSU * Podcasts are rapidly becoming a part of everyday lives. This is true for students at San Diego State University, and the home for podcasting is in the Digital Humanities Center (DHC) at the University Library. Founded in 2017, the DHC brings students and faculty together to study digital technologies and culture, employ computational practices in research and tea more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release: * * * 46 Pennsylvania Educators Named to Shape Statewide Education Policy * #The 2026-27 Teach Plus PA Policy Fellows Will Advocate for Literacy, Equitable Funding, and Reimagining the Teaching Role QUICK FACTS Who: 46 preK through 12th grade educators Where: Greater Philadelphia & Southeast, Capital Regio more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Teacher Research Academy connects educators to LLNL science For nearly 30 years, LLNL has offered Teacher Research Academy (TRA) to middle school, high school and community college teachers looking for unique professional development experiences. At no cost to educators, TRA workshops offer classroom-focused applications of LLNL's groundbreaking science and technology. Over two weeks this summer, four diffe more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Sabine Kretzschmar * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we'll profile each speaker who will take the stage at the event. Meet Sabine Kretzschmar. Sabine Kretzschmar is an art historian and museum professional with more than 30 years of experience as a curator, museum educator, collections director and university lecturer. She is director of the Educat more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health doctoral student named a U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award recipient Okeoghene Marcel Edafetanure-lbeh bridges research, community engagement and policy in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship Ann Kellett, PhD Texas A&M University School of Public Health student Okeoghene Marcel Edafetanure-lbeh, whose work on patterns in antibiotic prescribing received national more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * The Art of Community: The Wang Fangyu Collection * What can a collection of artworks tell us about the people who created, collected and shared them? of Asian Art explores this question through a remarkable selection of works from Seton Hall University's Asian art collection. Built through the vision and friendships of influential scholar, artist and teacher Wang Fangyu, the exhibition reveals not only the richness of Chinese artistic traditions but  more PR

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 4 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * There's Still Time to Start College This Fall at Rockland Community College * SUFFERN, N.Y. (September 4th, 2026) -The Fall 2026 semester at Rockland Community College has begun, but there's still time to apply and register. Advisors are ready to assist students with applications, academic advising, course registration, financial aid, and more. No appointments are necessary. Prospective students can still apply online or for in-person assista more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College names alumna Anna Reinsel first William S. Dietrich II Professor * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College Professor of Environmental Science Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. '06 has been appointed the College's first William S. Dietrich II Professor, a new faculty professorship, established through the support of the Dietrich Foundation. The professorship recognizes a faculty member who is actively engaged with Thiel College's Dietrich Honors Institute and  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 1 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: * * * Tickets on sale for Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame banquet The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation has opened ticket sales for its Hall of Fame banquet in November, when the foundation will honor seven inductees. This year's Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Hall of Fame inductees are Athena Frank, Donna Metcalf, Virginia Sasser, Billy Scott, Fred Shultz, Eddie Smith and Ron Vandever. The ceremony will be more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Transforming the student experience: MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center * When Riley Barber came to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resource (CANR) as an undergraduate student, she had no experience in agriculture. Growing up in Rochester Hills, MI, Barber never imagined she would one day pursue a career in the dairy industry. But Barber quickly found a home in the Department of Anima more PR

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Melissa Mazan Named Interim Dean of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine An internationally recognized expert in equine medicine with decades of experience at Tufts, Mazan takes the reins on September 1 By Angela Nelson elissa Mazan, D.V.M., Diplomate ACVIM, V93, professor of large animal internal medicine and an internationally recognized equine veterinarian, researcher, educator, and longtime academic leader at Tufts University, has been na more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Staff Members Receive International Blackboard Catalyst Award * The most effective assessment work does more than measure progress. It reveals what is working, identifies where change is needed, and helps a university turn evidence into a better experience for its students. That work at UConn has now earned international recognition. Kaitlyn Anderson, of the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, and Sally Chamberland, of the Office o more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 2 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine Libraries expands support for affordable course materials through open educational resources * University of Maine students could see more free or low-cost course materials as UMaine Libraries expands its support for open educational resources, or OER. OER are teaching, learning and research materials that are openly licensed, allowing instructors to use, adapt and share them at little or no cost to students. They offer an alternative to tradit more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Computer Scientists Receive NSF Grant to Turn AI into Simulated Students for Teacher Training * Ask any teacher: Education is not a linear process. It's not as simple as "student gathers information, processes it, and applies it." In any classroom, there are questions and errors, sometimes even arguments. Different students learn differently. Education can be messy, even chaotic, because it's a human process, and humans are mess more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * University announces 2026 recipients of annual teaching awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has announced 15 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU's annual teaching awards. "Teaching is central to KU's mission," said Douglas A. Girod, chancellor of the University of Kansas. "This year's honorees exemplify what great teaching looks like. They inspire our students and prepare them to succeed and lead  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Educator Uses Leadership Degree, Fellowship Experience to Help Teachers Grow Hope Caruthers taught kindergarten in Monticello, Arkansas, for nine years. Then, while finishing a master's degree delivered online by the University of Arkansas, she moved into an administrative position. "It has helped my career," Caruthers said. "I moved from a classroom teacher to the preschool director at the end of last year. So, I have finished my first year, but  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Teacher Education Students and Faculty Represent at National Educators Rising Conference Students and faculty from the College of Education and Health Professions' teacher education programs recently represented the U of A at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference. Throughout the four-day conference this summer in Portland, Oregon, Cynthia Covington, clinical instructor of elementary education, and students Kylie Turbeville and Raegan Burge more PR

FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 3 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * UMF announces retirement of Katherine Yardley, longtime dedicated faculty member, dean and co-provost of the UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation By April Mulherin The University of Maine at Farmington has announced that Katherine Yardley, a longtime UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation faculty member, dean and co-provost who has helped lead Farmington's academic excellence in its teacher preparation progra more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 'That's not fair!': Young kids understand when punishment is unequal Children might feel relieved when their teacher spares them from punishment and allows them to go to recess despite sneaking in a cell phone or running in the hallway. That relief might fade, however, when they learn that a classmate did not get off as easily for the same behavior. Their initial happiness may then become mixed with guilt over receiving lenient but unfair tr more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 1 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Offers an Accelerated Path to Becoming an Educator Students can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching in just one year after completing their bachelor's degree - For students who dream of becoming middle school, high school or K-12 teachers, the path to the classroom doesn't have to begin with an undergraduate education degree. Instead, University of Missouri-Kansas City's 4+1 Master of Arts in Teaching program allows students  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Remembering the human: Encouraging unique voices in the age of AI As a USC study highlights the influence of AI tools on linguistic variety in writing, faculty share how they teach students to engage with artificial intelligence in ways that stimulate -- instead of stifle -- their creativity. By Beth Newcomb As students begin a new school year, USC experts are working to understand artificial intelligence's effects on the cla more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professor recognized by United Nations for classroom project on sustainability and supply chain * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 1, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island professor was recently recognized by the United Nations for an innovative classroom project that helps students tackle real-world sustainability challenges in supply chain management. Koray Ozpolat, a professor of supply chain management in the URI College of Business, received an more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC recognizes faculty earning professorships, grants, tenure, promotions and professional development leave * A message from Interim Provost Matt Matthews: As we begin the fall semester, I am pleased to recognize several faculty members who have been honored with new grants and professorships. These awards reflect UTC's continued investment in scholarship, research and creative work of the highest caliber. Please join me in c more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Learning Law in the AI Age Law School Will Offer More Classes Connected to Artificial Intelligence Than Ever This Year Cooper Allen From governance and ethical concerns to how artificial intelligence can be used in legal practice, the University of Virginia School of Law is offering a broad range of classes this academic year aimed at preparing students for a new era for the profession and society. With 12 courses available to s more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU collaborates with K-12 partners to launch new online teacher preparation bachelor's degree Vincennes University is establishing a game-changing approach to educator training through the launch of its Online Teacher Preparation Initiative. Designed to support K-12 partner schools facing critical shortages, this initiative provides a new online, high-quality bachelor's degree program designed to streamline the certification process and place future educator more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Cooperative Extension awards highlight innovation and impact across Virginia Seven award-winning Extension programs connect research-based knowledge with community needs, from youth education and food preservation to agriculture and healthy aging. By Devon Johnson From teaching children the science behind baseball to helping older adults understand how nutrition, sleep, and physical activity can support brain health, Virginia Cooperative Extension pro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Pinar Yanardag receives NSF CAREER award to democratize video production with artificial intelligence The research gives users director-like control, allowing a science teacher or a student to make a video that looks like it came out of a Hollywood studio -- minus the Hollywood budget. By Barbara L. Micale Today's artificial intelligence (AI) video generators are essentially black boxes. You type a prompt and hope for the best, but you have almost no control o more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship announces 2025-2026 Teaching, Research, and Service Award nominees * HAYS, Kan. - Each semester, Fort Hays State University's W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) recognizes outstanding faculty and staff members by nominating individuals who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. These nominations reflect the college's commitment to reco more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate * Walter Torous, senior lecturer in the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) and the MIT Sloan School of Management, and director of the Master of Science in Real Estate Development Program (MSRED), was recently named executive director of the MIT Center for Real Estate (CRE) -effective July 1, 2026. In announcing Torous' appointment, School of Ar more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 2 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Bring Faith, Excellence to Classroom By Scott Craig Five tenure-track professors, including a returning alumnus and an international design expert, join the Westmont faculty this fall, bringing a shared commitment to integrating faith with academic excellence. The new tenure-track appointments include Stephen Owusu (economics and business), Gregg Ten Elshof '92 (philosophy), Demetrius Tucker (English), Jarrett Walbolt (kinesiology) and Kriste more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Wildcat Scholar launches publicly, connecting K-State expertise to the world Kansas State University is home to researchers, scholars, educators, extension professionals and innovators whose work addresses some of society's most pressing challenges. From food security and animal health to education, energy and community development, K-State's discoveries are making a difference every day. The challenge has not been a lack of impact. It has been making tha more PR

MONROVIA, California, Sept. 3 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * New EU-Funded Project to Restore Safe, Inclusive Education for Over 22,000 Conflict-Affected Children in the West Bank World Vision, in partnership with the Teacher Creativity Center (TCC) and the Palestinian Ministry of Education, today announced the launch of a new two-year project to safeguard access to safe, inclusive and dignified education for the most vulnerable conflict-affected children across the West Bank. Funded with EUR 2.5 milli more PR