BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * 'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership * #Story highlights * Sept. 1 marked one year since Kevin Haworth, PhD, became associate dean for baccalaureate education at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine (CoM), succeeding Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founding director and associate dean. * CoM welcomes its largest-ever incoming baccalaureate clas more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * 25 years: How USF students are honoring 9/11 through service * By Savannah Ruiz, University Communications and Marketing intern [Photos by Savannah Ruiz and Bryan Stark, USF Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement] This year marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks when nearly 3,000 people were killed after hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center and Pentagon and a fourth plane crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * 77th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards Honors Twelve Public Servants * Venerated journalist and former C-SPAN CEO, Susan Swain to Emcee November 8 ceremony in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., September 8, 2026 - Seven public servants from various federal agencies will be honored at the 77th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their exceptional civil service. The winners are recognized for outstanding performance in the disciplines of applied science and more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * A Pirate's Journey: Welcome Week 2026 * The beginning of a new school year is upon us! With the beginning of the school year came plenty of opportunities to welcome new and returning students to campus. The many opportunities that were a part of Campus Ministry's Welcome Week included: the Student Servant Leader Mass, Move-In Days and Masses, Student Leadership Retreat, Mission Orientation for Freshmen, Cornhole Tournament, Welcome Back Mass, First D more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Accounting Professor Kris Allee Named Faculty Director of Walton Honors Program * Dr. Kris Allee, professor of accounting and Doyle Z. Williams Chair in Professional Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, was recently named faculty director of the Walton Honors Program. In this leadership role, Allee will work with faculty across all Walton College majors, building on his years of teaching and mentoring ho more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Across sectors and borders: Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative welcomes 55 senior leaders to its 2027 cohort * As a new academic year gets underway at Harvard, the Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI) is welcoming 55 senior leaders from around the world who bring decades of experience to the challenge of creating meaningful social change. During the yearlong fellowship, members of the 2027 cohort will draw on their experience across sectors and en more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School Launches The Daniel P. Nolan '78 Institute for Innovation in the Legal Profession Albany Law School announced today the formal launch of The Daniel P. Nolan '78 Institute for Innovation in the Legal Profession. Established through the visionary leadership and philanthropic support of longtime trustee, alumnus, and business leader Dan Nolan '78. The new Institute will serve as a hub that will explore not just the future of legal education, but al more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant Student Selected as AAPA National Student Committee Chair * Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant graduate student Delaney Alyse is taking her leadership beyond the classroom and onto the national stage. Alyse, a St. Louis, Missouri native, has been selected to serve as Chair of the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) Student Committee for the 2026-2027 term. Currently comple more PR

BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * Apply for 2027 Presidential Medal Awards * University of Cincinnati President Neville Pinto invites eligible students to apply for two of our university's top awards -the Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence (for undergraduate students) and the Presidential Medal of Graduate Student Excellence (for graduate and professional students). UC President Neville Pinto These awards are bestowed upon those students who best exemplify sc more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and Spurlock Judicial Fund Launch Pioneering International Initiative to Strengthen Judicial Virtue and Ethical Leadership in Mongolia Three-year research and training project funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation will engage 500 judges and attorneys with American scholars and students while advancing global understanding of character, justice and democratic institutions September 10, 2026 The John Templeton Found more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * Brandeis University to open Robert K. Kraft Family Center for Jewish Life and Leadership By Judy Jaeger Robert Kraft is transforming Jewish life at Brandeis University with a $10 million gift that names a new center that will help prepare the next generation of Jewish leaders. The gift to create the Robert K. Kraft Family Center for Jewish Life and Leadership is part of a fundraising campaign that has received significant support from early leadership  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Brittany Houston Selected for National Public Policy Leadership Cohort, Named Social Equity Center Board Member * Brittany Houston, assistant professor in the School of Public Policy in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been selected for the 2026-27 Network of Schools of Public Policy (NASPAA) NEXT cohort, a national leadership development program for early-career faculty in public service education. Houston has also been nam more PR

SEASIDE, California, Sept. 8 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Cal State Monterey Bay students receive laptops through AT&T partnership * By Melissa Anderson On a clear afternoon, a group of middle and high school students from across Monterey County and their families gathered outside Cal State Monterey Bay's Otter Student Union with a mix of college students, community leaders and educators for the second annual Leadership Fellows kickoff, Sept. 4. Through generous donations from AT&T and more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin student orgs help students get involved and find community * With another academic year underway, first-year and returning students have started classes and are beginning to find their footing on campus. While students are finding community in class, through athletic teams, and in their living communities, one of the most significant ways students feel a deep sense of belonging is through involvement in student organizations. With more than 300 st more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Chief of National Guard Bureau visits Purdue to discuss national security, military education * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Purdue University leadership and toured key facilities Aug. 28 to see firsthand how Purdue is helping address the nation's evolving defense and security challenges. As Indiana's sole land-grant university, Purdue maintains more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Choosing Tech: Newest Class of Huskies Ready to Run * This fall, Michigan Technological University welcomes a new class of Huskies who bring strong academic preparation and leadership experiences from beyond the classroom. As colleges and universities nationwide navigate long-anticipated demographic shifts affecting the number of traditional college-age students, Michigan Tech enrolled 7,054 students for fall 2026, a drop of 4.8% from more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * City Colleges Leader Selected for National Leadership Fellowship * For Community Relations Strategist Sandra Payan Catano, leadership is about learning how to better serve students, communities, and her colleagues. That's why she applied for the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) Leadership Fellows Program, a national leadership development program for community college professionals, and was excited to learn she's more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark announces new faculty, administrators * Clark University welcomed several new faculty members and administrators this semester, and also announced that several current faculty are taking on administrative roles. #Undergraduate scholarship Cyril Ghosh, professor of political science and the Lloyd B. Politsch '33 Chair of Law, has been named interim associate dean of undergraduate scholarship, a new part-time position. In this role, Ghosh will pr more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news: * * * Partnership with ICAN Creates Leadership Pathway for Women OMAHA, Neb. - College of Saint Mary (CSM) has partnered with the Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) to expand leadership pathways for women in the Omaha community. "College of Saint Mary is uniquely positioned to serve as Omaha's college home for women's leadership. Through partnerships with organizations that support girls, women, athletes, professionals, entrepreneurs and civic leade more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Sees Significant Growth in New Student Enrollment DECATUR, Ga. -- Columbia Theological Seminary has welcomed one of its strongest incoming classes in recent years, with enrollment nearly doubling over last fall. The increase signals growing interest in Columbia's distinctive approach to theological education and leadership formation. The incoming class represents a diverse and dynamic community of students who bring a rich array of gift more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * What a 9/11 Hero Can Teach Columbia SIPA Students About Crisis Leadership On September 11, 2001, Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY battalion chief to report to the World Trade Center with his unit. By Eve Glasberg Sometimes when Joseph Pfeifer, an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, is in the classroom talking to his students about September 11, 2001, it hits him that some of them were toddlers or not even born yet on that day 25 yea more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Launches Searches for Key Academic Leadership Roles * Last week, searches opened for two CU Denver deans and three Office of the Provost associate vice chancellor roles. Dean Searches * The School of Public Affairs is recruiting applicants for its next dean. Distinguished Professor Christopher Weible will continue to serve as interim dean until a new dean begins. College of Architecture and Planning Dean David Rifkind is chairing this nati more PR

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Dutchess Community College posted the following news: * * * DCC promotes Dr. Irene Okwang to roles of Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Chief Human Resources Officer * POUGHKEEPSIE - Dutchess Community College announces the promotion of Dr. Irene Okwang as its Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. She has been with the College since 2024, when she was hired as Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Through this ex more PR

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Dutchess Community College posted the following news: * * * DCC promotes Felicia Ellzy-Smith to Chief of Staff * POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -Dutchess Community College (DCC) announces the promotion of Felicia Ellzy-Smith to chief of staff, effective September 1. Ellzy-Smith joined the College in January 2025 as chief diversity and compliance officer. Through this expanded leadership role, Ellzy-Smith will provide strategic support and advisement to DCC President Dr. Peter Grant Jordan. She will focus on institu more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dean's Leaders Program spotlight: Tristen Ventura * The Dean's Leaders Program, sponsored by the Office of Community Belonging and Well-being, is designed to advance academic readiness, professional success, and leadership skills. This cohort-based program is supported by the deans, faculty, and staff of the College through community-building, well-being activities and mentorship, along with academic, professional, and leadersh more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 9 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * Delaware State University Welcomes Military-Affiliated Students at Second Annual MASO * By Lolita Treadwell Delaware State University reaffirmed its commitment to those who serve at its Second Annual Military-Affiliated Student Orientation (MASO), welcoming 50 students and family members to campus. The University's military-affiliated community includes active-duty members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses, and dependents. H more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Dillard University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Dorian Williams Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Dorian Williams has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Williams has served as Interim Provost since September 2025, and this appointment reflects both his strong performance in that role and the confidence expressed by faculty, staff, campus stakeholders, and the Board of Trustees, who weighed in to finalize the permanent appointment. Earlier thi more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Diverse Leadership Strengthens the Board of Trustees at William Peace University Before the 2026-27 academic year, William Peace University welcomed two influential leaders to its Board of Trustees: Josh Smith, chief financial officer (CFO) at Element451, and Doug Warf, senior advisor for business engagement to N.C. Governor Josh Stein. Their distinct backgrounds in business and finance will bring diverse perspectives and approaches to the Board as more PR

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Willimantic native Maebel Haynes receives prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship by Kyle Berson '26 Willimantic, CT (09/10/2026) -- Eastern Connecticut State University student Maebel Haynes, a junior political science major from Willimantic, has been selected to represent Eastern and advocate for the Willimantic community through the Newman Civic Fellowship. The competitive, year-long leadership program is sponsored by Campus Compact,  more PR

PIQUA, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news: * * * Edison State Hosting Fall Leadership & Supervisor Development Workshops * The Edison State Community College Workforce Development & Work-Based Learning office will host three Leadership & Supervisor Development workshops during the fall of 2026. Designed for leaders at every level, these interactive and engaging learning experiences help participants strengthen critical skills, enhance team performance, and drive organizational success. Through practic more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership * Tulane Law School begins the new academic year with a distinguished chair appointment and a group of new scholars, practitioners and a visiting professor whose expertise ranges from artificial intelligence and intellectual property to environmental law, criminal defense, tax policy and international law. Professor Ronald J. Scalise Jr. (L'00) has been named the Eason-Weinmann more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Elmore J. Jones Jr. Named as University's Compliance Officer * Retired U.S. Army Colonel brings three decades of leadership, policy and higher education experience to Hampton HAMPTON, Va. -Hampton University has appointed Elmore J. "Jay" Jones Jr. as its new Compliance Officer, bringing an accomplished career in military leadership, policy, personnel management and higher education administration to the University. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, Jones served  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU student named to 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship * East Tennessee State University Student Kenley Green has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow, recognizing her commitment to civic leadership, community service and improving the well-being of rural Appalachian communities. Green, a Quillen Honors Scholar majoring in biology and history with a minor in culture and health, connects her academic pursuits with a deep commitment to s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Leaders Selected for Prestigious Harvard Programs * Tallahassee, Fla.-Sept. 8, 2026-Florida A&M University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., and Professor Natalie Arnett, Ph.D., have been selected to participate in leadership development programs at Harvard University. Supported by FAMU President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., their selections reflect the Uni more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Five New Studies Extend Kentucky State's Leadership in Pawpaw Research * Peer-reviewed publications build on more than three decades of research and highlight student contributions FRANKFORT, Ky. -A short shelf life, vulnerability to disease, and the difficulty of establishing young trees have long constrained pawpaw's commercial potential. Five new studies by Kentucky State University researchers address those barriers and deepen the scientific und more PR

BRONX, New York, Sept. 9 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Launches Federal Habeas Clinic to Expand Access to Justice for Incarcerated People By Suzi Morales Under the leadership of Clinical Associate Professor of Law Adam Murphy, Fordham Law School has launched the Federal Habeas Clinic, which gives students the opportunity to tackle criminal appellate and post-conviction matters while filling a critical gap for incarcerated people at a stage when there is no constitutional right to counsel.  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Brown on democracy, leadership * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will deliver Brown University's 106th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. '60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In an open-to-the-public talk titled "Leadership, Democracy and the Evolving Global Landscape," Trudeau will reflect on his time in office and discuss the f more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Freshman Leadership Experience Creates Connections * Nineteen new Arkansas Tech University students acclimated themselves to their peers and the on-campus opportunities available to them during the 2026 ATU Freshman Leadership Experience, which was held Aug. 26-28. The participants in the 2026 ATU Freshman Leadership Experience were: * Scarlett Allen * Anisa Anand * Lanee' Bailey * Charity Blaylock * Madelynn Cameron * Ron'nia Evans * more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, Sept. 12 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * From Athlete to Assistant Professor in Gonzaga's M.A. In Sport & Athletic Administration September 11, 2026 From the baseball field to a Ph.D. in Sport Administration, Brian Fowler's career has been shaped by a passion for sport and leadership. After graduating from Gonzaga's M.A. in Sport and Athletic Administration in 2017, he continued to build on that foundation through coaching, research, and higher education. In this Q&A, Brian shares insights from h more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * From Pullias Scholar to Higher Education Leader: UCSB Dean Jaime Lester Reflects on her Time at USC By Krisha Sikka For Jaime Lester, in choosing USC Rossier as the institution where she would expand her knowledge about higher education and leadership, the decision was an easy one. "USC became the place where I began to see higher education not just as a field I wanted to work in, but as something I wa more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * From Resilience to Campus Leadership, First-Generation Students are Building Their Legacies at TSU * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - For Samson Cook, stepping onto the campus of Tennessee State University was far more than an individual milestone, it was the culmination of a journey defined by resilience. Cook, a senior political science major from Jacksonville, Florida, grew up navigating severe family instability while caring for his ill m more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * From SWAT to the Statehouse: Thaddeus 'Toby' Yurek * William S. Boyd School of Law: Thaddeus "Toby" J. Yurek '08 Juris Doctor Managing Partner, GGRM Law Firm Toby Yurek's career reflects a steady focus on community-first leadership. Over the years, he has supported the Las Vegas community in multiple roles -as a police officer, government official, practicing attorney, and mentor. His training at the William S. Boyd School of Law  more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Lindsay Courteau Named Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Government Relations Geneva College announces Lindsay Courteau as the vice president of strategic partnerships and government relations. Courteau has served as the College's associate vice president of strategic partnerships and community engagement since February 2024. Previously, she served as Geneva's director of marketing and public relations. The inaugural role facilitates Geneva-wid more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Appoints Martha Kim as General Counsel ATLANTA--Georgia State University has announced the appointment of Martha Kim as the university's new General Counsel, effective Oct. 15. Kim will lead the Office of Legal Affairs and serve as Georgia State's chief legal officer and as a member of the university's senior leadership team. Kim joins Georgia State from Stanford University, where she has served in the Office of the General Counse more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Greg Couch's EKU Football Journey Launched a National Leadership Career * Greg Couch, '96, turned his Eastern Kentucky roots and standout EKU quarterback career into a global football journey and ultimately a successful role as founder and CEO of Meridian Wealth Management, all while continuing to give back to his home region. Like many Kentuckians, Greg Couch, '96, grew up playing basketball. He also competed on the Leslie County High School track more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program * AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 18 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, which was established to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These students are the eighth cohort to enter the program since its creation in 2019. The newest cohort members were more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * GW Law Names First Director of Modern Practice and AI Innovation & Launches Dean's Recognition for AI and Legal Technology in the Practice of Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 8, 2026) -GW Law has named Professor Anita M. Singh as its first Director of Modern Practice and AI Innovation. She will partner with the Law School leadership, faculty, staff, and students to integrate AI and other legal technologies into GW's lawyering curriculum and deepen the Law  more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Harley Buff Discovers New Strengths Through Leadership, Faith and Community at Gardner-Webb * #By Embracing Theater, Communications and Service, Student Pursues Goals with Confidence BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-The first time Harley Buff, of Hickory, N.C., heard about Gardner-Webb University, she was immediately drawn to the school's size and Christian mission. After meeting GWU Admissions Counselor Reilly Morgan at a college fair hosted by her h more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Heart of the University, Faculty Retreat Series * The Heart of the University Retreat Series gives faculty and administrators of all faiths the opportunity for input and guided reflection. The series is co-sponsored by the Office of Mission and Ministry and the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership. The first retreat, given by Gloria Thurmond, Ph.D. on the theme of Carriers of Meaning: The University Community - Communal Intersubjectivity, will more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * How Bentley Students Made the Most of Summer * Bentley students love using LinkedIn to share their experiences and accomplishments, and this summer was no exception. Beyond the hands-on learning from internships and fellowships, common themes emerged in their reflections: gratitude, personal development and human connection. Students' skills and passions were in action across industries such as asset management, energy, pharmaceuticals and residential s more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * How to Lead a Team Effectively: Graduate Degrees That Make the Difference * Discover how to lead a team successfully with a graduate business program. Learn why a leadership MBA builds strategic and soft skills. Managing people rarely comes with a manual. Many professionals step into leadership roles and face disengaged employees, team conflict, unclear expectations, and inconsistent performance. If you've ever searched for how to lead a team more effectiv more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson President Named to Austin Business Journal's 2026 Power Players List * Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University President and CEO Dr. Melva K. Wallace has been named to the Austin Business Journal's 2026 Power Players list, which recognizes individuals whose leadership and influence are helping shape Austin and their respective industries. Wallace joins fellow honorees including billionaire Robert F. Smith and actor Matthew McConaughey.  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University Unveils Brand Refresh * Updated brand signals a new chapter of growth and momentum Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University (HT) today unveiled a refreshed brand, signifying a new chapter in the University's 151-year legacy and its vision for the next era of leadership, learning, and community impact. The refresh follows a historic $150 million gift from the Moody Foundation, announced during the university's sesquicentennial more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Illustrious Alumni Award Recipients to Be Honored Nov. 5 * They have made a difference in real estate, philanthropy, the arts and business -and on Nov. 5, five Illustrious Alumni Awards recipients will return to the University of California San Diego to receive one of the university's highest alumni honors. The Illustrious Alumni Awards for 2026-27 celebrate extraordinary leadership, innovation and impact by UC San Diego alumni  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * In the Lead Magazine Explores Leadership Judgement * Seton Hall University's Buccino Leadership Institute has released the 12th edition of In the Lead magazine, exploring how leaders develop and apply sound judgment in an era defined by uncertainty, abundant information and rapidly evolving artificial intelligence. The Fall 2026 issue, themed around leadership judgment, examines how leaders interpret information, weigh consequences and make decisio more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Paint the Campus Green and Gold Contest * Arkansas Tech University will conduct its inaugural Paint the Campus Green and Gold spirit competition in conjunction with Homecoming 2026. Inspired by a group project in the Leadership Tech professional development program, Paint the Campus Green and Gold seeks to build upon the success of the Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit competition by bringing the celebration of all things Ark more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 8 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees * Indiana State University is proud to recognize Joe Evelo, Rachel Leslie, and Steve Zink as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Honored for their professional achievements and commitment to their communities, this year's recipients will also lead the Blue and White Homecoming Parade as Grand Marshals. "Joe Evelo, Rachel Leslie, and Steve Zink exemplify the very b more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 8 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast welcomes two new Board of Advisors members * The IU Southeast Board of Advisors is welcoming two new board members: Chip Pfau of Geo. Pfau's Sons Company, Inc., and Chris Smith, Taco Bell franchise owner. "We are excited to welcome Chip Pfau and Chris Smith to the IU Southeast Board of Advisors," said IU Southeast Vice Chancellor for University Relations Joe Glover. "Both bring a deep commitment to Southern Indiana, a strong r more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Evansville Names Leslie Fella Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Community Relations * Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has named Leslie Fella as its new Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Community Relations. Fella will begin her new role on September 24. Leslie Fella brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience spanning marketing, communications, advancement, community relations and organizational growth across the public, corporat more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Extended Learning relaunches in-person Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course * OVERLAND PARK -The University of Kansas is holding its Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course in person for the first time since 2019. The three-day course is built for Green Belts ready to move from running individual projects to leading Lean Six Sigma at the operations and business level. Students can expect to learn advanced Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Cont more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * The business behind the game September 11, 2026 As an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Leadership, Jeff Levine, J.D., Ph.D., is set to become an integral part of shaping the University's Sport Management Program. Jeff Levine, J.D., Ph.D., has always been passionate about the sports industry. That passion is something he's been growing since his days as an undergraduate student. "My path has really given me an opportunity  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Levine Scholar Jasmine Oliver named Newman Civic Fellow * Jasmine Oliver, a senior environmental studies major and Levine Scholar dedicated to addressing community-based challenges through environmental advocacy and research, is among the 2026-27 recipients of the Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students for their leadership potential and  more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University launches new leadership specialization on Coursera * Marshall University is expanding access to President Brad D. Smith's proven leadership philosophy with the launch of The Principles of Leadership: The Five P's, a new three-course specialization available through Coursera. Built around Smith's "Five Principles of Leadership, Potential, Purpose, People, Playbook and Pay It Forward," the specialization combines decades of more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries this fall * George Mason University Korea welcomed its newest Patriots at the Fall 2026 Convocation on August 22, bringing together students, faculty, university leadership, and members of the Incheon Global Campus community to mark the start of a new academic year. This fall's incoming class includes students from nine countries: Korea, the United States, Mongolia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Spain, Tajikis more PR

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 10 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Matt Lawrence honored with America 250 Community Heroes Award * Matt Lawrence, Alfred State's Interim Dean of the School of Architecture, Management & Engineering Technology, was honored by Congressman Nick Langworthy as an America 250 Community Hero. Lawrence was honored with dozens others that embody America's founding ideals through service, sacrifice, leadership, and love of community. Lawrence was nominated in the category of education by members o more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet some of CWRU's newest faculty members September 11, 2026 Case Western Reserve University is proud to welcome its newest cohort of accomplished faculty members across our schools and colleges. From pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum gravity to advancing suicide prevention, pediatric surgery, and sustainable energy, these distinguished scholars, researchers, and practitioners bring a wealth of expertise and innovatio more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 12 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Mormile earns ASM Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 11, 2026 Dr. Melanie R. Mormile, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, has earned the 2027 ASM Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women. The American Academy of Microbiology, the honorific leadership group and scientific think tank within ASM, offers a range of awards via the ASM Awards program to high more PR

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Returns Full Time to His Alma Mater, Cal Poly, After Historic Artemis II Mission * Glover's administrative position will focus on strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships and philanthropy Cal Poly, ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities, has announced that alum and recently retired U.S. Navy captain and emeritus NASA astronaut Victor Glover has taken on a full-time administrativ more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 9 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU alumnus leads journey of leadership and lifelong learning * NDSU News September 9, 2026 When Jay Peltier graduated from NDSU in 2006 with degrees in communications and business administration, he knew one thing for certain: he wanted to build a career centered on people. Today, he does exactly that. As the architect of the Learning and Development program at Breckenridge Grand Vacations, Peltier designs programs that help more than 700 e more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New book 'Leading Without Apology' provides guidance to women to advance to educational leadership roles * LAWRENCE -Although they comprise about 75% of the PK-12 teaching workforce, women remain underrepresented in administrative and district-level leadership roles. A new book from University of Kansas education experts addresses that phenomenon, aiming to empower women to take leadership roles in schools. Authors Jennifer Perez Bessolo, professor of t more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, Sept. 11 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * New College of Florida Conferred Honorary Master's Degree to Kay Daniels at August 13 Board of Trustees Meeting September 10, 2026 SARASOTA, FL -- As the nation solemnly approaches the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New College of Florida conferred Honorary Master of Education in Educational Leadership on Kay Daniels. The degree was officially presented during the College's Board of T more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Office of Research Compliance and Safety Established * Research excellence is a strategic priority and remains central to the mission of ACPHS and the future Russell Sage University. As we move closer to completing the merger, a new Office of Research Compliance and Safety has been established with Dr. Vir Singh serving as director and also as the institution's OLAW Institutional Official. The office will provide centralized more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * New report highlights civic learning at UD, others * A national coalition that includes the University of Dayton is demonstrating how colleges and universities can intentionally prepare students to become informed, engaged citizens. The new College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Impact Report highlights the work of institutions that collectively serve more than 1 million students. UD contributes experience from initiatives including the Dialogue Zone, t more PR

VALHALLA, New York, Sept. 11 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * SLP Student Selected for ASHA Student Leadership Program Lizbet Rodriguez, SLP Class of 2027, to Join Students from Across the Country for Leadership Training at the 2026 ASHA Convention. September 10, 2026 Lizbet Rodriguez, SLP Class of 2027, has been selected for the Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP) at the 2026 American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, in Indianapolis, Indiana, this November. Chosen through a competi more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Nonprofit professionals examine leadership styles at LSUS regional conference * SHREVEPORT -A road map to yourself. Through all the definitions, explanations and knowledge shared in Dr. Heather Carpenter's speech as part of the 2026 North Louisiana Nonprofit Impact Conference on Thursday, a key aspect of Carpenter's presentation was that local nonprofit professionals discovered what type of leaders they are. Carpenter, executi more PR

MACON, Georgia, Sept. 8 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * Nursing Student, Akira Lawrence, Becomes First CGTC Student Accepted Into Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City * Warner Robins, Ga. - Akira Lawrence, a nursing student at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), is the first CGTC student to be selected to participate in the Summer Global Leadership Institute in New York City, hosted by the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The Institute is a week-long program set in the hear more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * Oakland University professor serves as executive producer for new documentary, publishes research on social justice education * Dr. Chaunda L. Scott, a professor in Oakland University's Department of Organizational Leadership, continues to make a national impact through her work in both film and scholarship focused on diversity, equity and social justice. Dr. Scott recently served as executive producer for Spotlight on Minnesota's Triumphant African Americ more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio's Next Chapter in AI Education Takes Shape * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Dr. Adam Voight, Director of Cleveland State University's Center for Urban Education, is helping high school students across Ohio bring youth voice into one of the state's most urgent education policy conversations: how schools should respond to artificial intelligence. The AI in Schools project grew out of two related student leadership and youth research p more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Penn Nursing Faculty Appointed to AAN Science Leadership Bodies The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has appointed four Penn Nursing faculty members to leadership roles within AAN Science--a new partnership-focused initiative succeeding the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) to advance nursing research and evidence-informed policy. The appointed Penn Nursing experts include: * Antonia M. Villarruel, P more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. student follows mentor into biomaterials leadership * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences A Ph.D. student who is developing sensors to monitor chronic wounds is serving in the same national leadership position that his advisor did 13 years earlier. Md Salauddin Sk was voted by his peers to serve as the president-elect of the Society for Biomaterials' national student chapter this year and president next year. The same path wa more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * This Pitt sophomore's passion for community health won her a Newman Civic Fellowship September 10, 2026 Avni Khandelwal, a sophomore biochemistry major in Pitt's Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and David C. Frederick Honors College, received a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship. This national honor from Campus Compact recognizes student leaders who are making a difference in their communities. Khandelwal earned the honor for he more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue celebrates new Pickett-Chaney Pickleball and Tennis Complex, responds to growing campus demand * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University students now have access to the Pickett-Chaney Pickleball and Tennis Complex, a new outdoor facility named in honor of two families with deep ties to Purdue. The complex bears the names of Martin and Janice Pickett and Jean Anne "Jeannie" and James Chaney, whose support made the project possible. Purdue R more PR

OBERLIN, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * Reyna Berry '27 earns a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship * Reyna Berry '27 has earned a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship, a year-long program that supports student public problem-solvers through mentorship, leadership development, and virtual and in-person events. "Over the last two years, Reyna has exemplified the Oberlin ethos that one Obie can change the world, modeling for current and future students ethical community engagement, leadership, and  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's new Center for Space Technologies aims to accelerate Texas space innovation * Rice University's new Center for Space Technologies, or CSTx, is strengthening Texas' leadership in the space economy, supported by a $14.1 million Texas Space Commission grant. The center, within the Rice Space Institute, brings together research, technology transfer and innovation, statewide partnerships, workforce development and space-focused education to move space tec more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Robotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction * Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center ()(RIC) is the first CMU project to earn Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council()'s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design() (LEED) program. Steve Guenther, assistant vice president for Facilities Management Services() (FMS) and University Engineer, said he is as excited  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Senior awarded transportation engineering scholarship * MACON, Ga. -Mercer University civil engineering student Gracy Padgett, EGR '27, has been awarded a Georgia ITE (GAITE) Transportation Engineering Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership and commitment to pursuing a career in transportation engineering in Georgia. The scholarship supports Georgia students pursuing careers in transportation engineering and recognizes academic exce more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * SGA president's second term to focus on student leadership, involvement * When Colby Manrodt '26 stepped up to become president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Florida Polytechnic University in the fall of 2025, he prioritized strengthening students' sense of community and restructuring the organization. Now in his second term, the now graduate student aims to take those goals even further. "We want to cement that foundati more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Sharpe Named ATU Faculty Member of the Month * Dr. Tori Sharpe, Arkansas Tech University associate professor of English, was recognized as ATU faculty member of the month by ATU Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Sharpe was cited by Dr. Carl Brucker, ATU Faculty Senate chair, for her work as Nebo literary magazine advisor in the ATU Department of English and World Languages, her leadership as Arkansas Governor's School Area I coordinator, her sele more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU strengthens student success collaboration with Georgia State CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders met Sept. 1 with Timothy M. Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, to discuss SIU's progress in student retention. The meeting continued a relationship that began with an SIU leadership visit in June 2023. Since then, S more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Six honored with John P. Reardon Jr. Alumni Award for outstanding service * Since 1990, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) has recognized alumni for outstanding service to the University through leadership and engagement activities. Formerly known as the HAA Award, in 2025 the distinction was renamed the John P. Reardon Jr. Alumni Award in honor of Jack Reardon's deep commitment to Harvard and its alumni community, and was endowed through a generous g more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student view: Baking a business from passion * Jade McLellan is a senior at Michigan State University majoring in business management with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. She is the founder of Baking By Jade, a custom cookie and cake business. With help from the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Dashney Women's Leadership Accelerator, and her experiences in professional bakeries and as a product development inte more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Tatum, Northwest featured in August issue of Ingram's business magazine Northwest Missouri State President Dr. Lance Tatum is included among "50 Missourians You Should Know" in the latest issue of Ingram's, a Kansas City-based business magazine. In the magazine's profile of Tatum, who began his tenure as Northwest's 11th president in 2023, he reflects on the leadership potential a high school English teacher recognized in him and ho more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Teaching Innovators: Edwin Nii Bonney * Edwin Nii Bonney serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Educational and Organizational Leadership Development at Clemson University. Bonney works to prepare current and future school leaders with the tools and knowledge to improve school systems to better serve all students and families. Originally from Ghana, a country in West Africa, Bonney earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and Spanish from more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Ten benefits of being a Michigan 4-H member * Michigan 4-H is about much more than projects, meetings and fairs. As part of the nation's largest youth development organization, Michigan 4-H members gain access to unique opportunities that help them build skills, discover interests, develop leadership abilities and prepare for future success. From statewide events and scholarships to national travel expe more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M launches online Master of Food Technology and Leadership degree * Food industry professionals can advance their careers through a new online Master of Food Technology and Leadership degree offered by the Department of Food Science and Technology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The fully online, non-thesis master's program serves professionals more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Title of Teaching Professor and new award announced * The College of Arts and Sciences has established a new title, that of Teaching Professor, to recognize the quality of instruction and leadership provided by current A&S faculty in lecturer and senior lecturer positions. "The title of Teaching Professor offers a level of recognition that is well deserved for those committed to a career in teaching, advising and service to our academic mission," said Peter Jo more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 11 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY faculty members remember the events of 9/11 during panel discussion * On September 11, 2001, Dr. Duane Gunn was in The Pentagon, a short distance away from where American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the building, igniting a huge fire that would burn until the following Saturday. "I was in my third week at The Pentagon, and I was about 300 to 400 feet from impact," Gunn said during a panel discussion held at Troy University on Thursday. Gunn, a faculty mem more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve leadership appointments, campus construction projects at September meeting * During its first public meeting of the new academic year held on Friday, Sept. 11, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees took action on several agenda items including approval of university leadership appointments and moving forward with several construction projects. Trustees approved Dan Bartholomae as MSU's next vice president and director o more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB School of Nursing launches $2 million William R. Kenan Jr. Scholars Program * Scholars will conduct research, participate in enhanced leadership development, and complete projects that help underserved communities. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. The program will accelerate the path to practice and prepare nurse leaders By Sarah Goldthrite BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo S more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- University of Charleston posted the following news: * * * UC Organizational Leadership Program Ranked First in the Nation * Program also Ranked First in West Virginia Charleston, WV -The University of Charleston School of Leadership's Organizational Leadership program has been ranked the top program in the nation, recognizing the exceptional value the program delivers to students. The ranking highlights not only the program's academic quality, but also the real-world outcomes graduates achieve, includi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine names Kimyatta Washington Chief Operating Officer of AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion * UChicago Medicine has appointed Kimyatta Washington as Chief Operating Officer of the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion, expanding her leadership responsibilities as the health system prepares to open the 575,000-square-foot facility in April 2027. Washington will continue to serve as Vice President and Chief Administrative Office more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Accounting Professor Kris Allee Named Faculty Director of Walton Honors Program Dr. Kris Allee, professor of accounting and Doyle Z. Williams Chair in Professional Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, was recently named faculty director of the Walton Honors Program. In this leadership role, Allee will work with faculty across all Walton College majors, building on his years of teaching and mentoring honors students. He will continu more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership Kevin Haworth, PhD, succeeded Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founder Story highlights * Sept. 1 marked one year since Kevin Haworth, PhD, became associate dean for baccalaureate education at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine (CoM), succeeding Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founding director and associate dean. * CoM wel more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions Davis' appointment begins on Oct. 1 By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Jordan M. Davis, MA, as the college's new Assistant Dean of Admissions. In this role, Davis will be responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of all undergraduate and graduate recruitment and admissions for CC more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Global leaders visit Iowa Engineering to learn about agricultural sensor research Leaders from across the globe visited the University of Iowa College of Engineering as a stop on a tour of U.S. agriculture and technology innovation that is supporting farmers. The visit was part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, which brings emerging and established leaders to the United States to exchange ideas more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs * The University of Lynchburg is opening its next chapter on solid ground: fall first-year enrollment is up, the FY26 budget closed with a surplus, and Dr. Sally Selden, the University's 12th president, has begun her tenure with momentum across academic programs and an ambitious long-term growth plan. In recent years, University l more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Sept. 11 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * Association of International Education Administrators welcomes Chrissie Faupel to the 2026-2027 Presidential Fellows Program UMD's director of international affairs selected for prestigious mentorship opportunity - The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) announced that Chrissie Faupel has been selected as a 2026-2027 AIEA Presidential Fellow, one of the field's most competitive and prestigious mentorship opport more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 (TNSrep) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 11, 2026 Community pride is strong in rural Nebraska, poll shows By Becky Vogt | Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Most rural Nebraskans continue to think positively about their communities, according to the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll. Many respondents to the poll -- conducted annually by Rural Prosperity Nebraska with funding from Nebraska Extension -- say it would be difficult to leave and most have a positive  more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 12 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Future hospital administrator named Rotary Club of Aiken's September Student of the Month Friday, September 11, 2026 - Caleb Cunningham The Rotary Club of Aiken named USCA's Chelce Dicks as its Student of the Month for September. After she earns her degree in public health, Dicks plans to pursue a master's degree in health administration, followed by a doctorate. "I can use my education and leadership skills to improve heal more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Shared Equity Leadership Start-Up Toolkit Offers a Road Map for Campus Change By Sheryl MacPhee Drawing on research and consultation with dozens of campuses across the country from 2020 to 2026, the new Shared Equity Leadership Start-Up Toolkit from the Pullias Center provides higher education leaders with a comprehensive guide for developing a shared institutional commitment to equity. The Toolkit hel more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Graduate Education, Global Engagement Leader Retires By Jessica Good Dr. Juan Gonzalez, who served as dean of graduate education and vice provost for global engagement at The University of Texas at Dallas since 2018, retired Aug. 31 after 30 years with the University. "In eight years of leading UT Dallas' graduate programs and global engagement, Dean Gonzalez has promoted a culture of service that has had a profound impact on student succe more PR

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 10 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * University Police to host the International Save a Life Tour on Sept. 16 * The Alfred State University Police Department will host the International Save a Life Tour on Wednesday, September 16. The safe driving program that includes hands-on virtual reality impaired and distracted driving simulators will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Small Event Space in the Student Leadership Center. "We are pleased to welcome the Save a Life Tour back to campus more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 10 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate names Cliff Sweatte as director of UAS Operations Cliff Sweatte has been named director of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) operations at Upstate Medical University, where he will lead the academic medical center's growing drone program and its use of unmanned aircraft technology in health care. Sweatte brings nearly two decades of experience in aviation, unmanned aircraft systems and emerging aviation t more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Foundation Welcomes Three Alumni to Board of Directors Published September 11, 2026 The University of Wyoming Foundation has appointed three distinguished UW alumni to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership experience and a shared commitment to advancing the university's mission through philanthropy. Bryan Hassler, Richard Lynch and Peter Sherman began their terms on the UW Foundation Board in July. Together, they bring extensive exp more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Fellows Program brings together educators and administrators For nearly a decade, the VCU initiative has been expanding perspectives and creating career opportunities. By William Lineberry, Honors College Like many professors, Tim L. Davey, Ph.D., was focused squarely on teaching and research. When he was a junior faculty member in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Work, he served on the occasional universitywide comm more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * VSU Students Rise to the Top at FBLA National Leadership Conference * National championships, top 10 finishes, and Outstanding Chapter recognition highlight a historic showing for VSU Collegiate FBLA. Virginia State University's FBLA Collegiate chapter established itself as one of the top-performing chapters in the United States following an exceptional showing at the FBLA National Leadership Conference this past summer. VSU students earned multiple na more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Skills Do BSN Nurses Gain? (And How They Change Your Nursing Career) * As a registered nurse (RN), you're already confident with assessments, IVs and the daily rhythm of patient care. Bring your expertise to the next level with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). With BSN nursing leadership skills, you can go from providing care to helping improve how care is delivered. Earning your BSN helps you understand why healthcare systems work the way the more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Williams named interim director of Cameron Psychology Clinic * Dr. Joe Williams has been named interim clinical director of the Cameron Psychology Clinic. Williams, an assistant professor of psychology at Cameron University and a licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor, assumed his duties Aug. 10. "Dr. Williams brings a wealth of clinical, academic and leadership experience to the role," said Dr. Stephanie White, chair of the CU Department o more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Sept. 11 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Regents Advance Housing Plans, Review Compensation, Celebrate Enrollment Growth * The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents met in a hybrid session at the J. Cloyd Miller Library on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Chair Steven Neville presided over the meeting, joined by Regents John V. Wertheim, Keana Huerta, J. Dean Reed and Gregory Trujillo, as well as the executive leadership team. The Regents tackled critical infrast more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Sept. 11 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Promotes Megyn Felton to Police Lieutenant Chris J. Minnick 11 September 2026 Prescott, Arizona -- Yavapai College has promoted Megyn Felton to lieutenant with the Yavapai College Police Department, recognizing her extensive experience, leadership and commitment to the safety of the college community. Felton's career with Yavapai College began as a student in the Administration of Justice program. She went on to build her career with the Yavapai more PR