OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 21 (TNSpar) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Affiliation agreement first signed in 2005 as one of the first of its kind in the country * * * By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing For nearly 20 years, Miami University and the Knolls of Oxford have partnered for a mutually beneficial relationship - one that will extend into the foreseeable future, too. The university and the Knolls recently re-signed an affiliation agreement that con more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 20 -- Marian University issued the following news: Aaliyah Keil, a first-year student at Marian University's Ancilla College, is combining her love for sports and academics as she begins her college journey. She chose Marian to continue playing basketball and track, two sports she is passionate about. Aaliyah graduated from Highland High School in Highland, Indiana, and was recently inducted into the Highland High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Aaliyah describes her  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 20 -- The Association for Financial Professionals issued the following news release: * * * Partnership signals AFP's commitment to expanding its training offerings on essential topics for finance professionals. * * * ROCKVILLE, Md. -- December 19, 2024 -- The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business have partnered to provide AFP members with discounted access to the Smith School's open enrollmen more PR

ORONO, Maine, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate last week passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing hazing on college campuses nationwide. The legislation previously passed the House of Representatives, and has been sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. The act requires colleges and universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs and to publicly report incidents in their annu more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Division of Higher Education Commissioner Ken Warden, and Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, awarded 14 recipients nearly $26 million in HIRED training grants to support workforce development efforts. "There's no one-size-fits-all approach to education and the HIRED Grant Program helps us meet Arkansas students,  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Dec. 20 (TNSeve) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: The 2025 American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section Annual Conference, hosted by the Mississippi State's Bagley College of Engineering, will bring together educators and students from across the region to engage in meaningful discussions on the future of engineering education. The March 9-11 conference will explore innovative solutions for enhancing teaching and learning in more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 20 -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news: * * * Vocational School's Leaders Share Vision for Healthcare Career Training, Enhanced Opportunities * * * As the Cedars-Sinai Chuck Lorre Allied Health School prepares to enroll its first students, the school's leaders say their goals go far beyond producing the technicians and therapists that keep hospitals running. "This innovative allied health school contributes t more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: The America 250 - Colorado 150 commission is created in History Colorado to develop programs and plan for the official observance across Colorado of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the founding of the United States, as marked by the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the sesquicentennial anniversary of Colorado statehood. for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSpro) -- D'Youville College issued the following news: D'Youville University has announced that it is a part of a groundbreaking New York State initiative, the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program, which offers eligible students the opportunity to earn a degree for free. The CPT Program is a workforce investment under the New York Health Equity Reform 1115 Waiver to strengthen the healthcare workforce. This innovative program aims to alleviate the financial burde more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, the United States Senate successfully passed the bipartisan, bicameral Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act--advancing four bills led by House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse to President Biden's desk for signature, including the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act, the Biking On Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act, the Improving Access t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Evans to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. This appointment is effective January 7, 2025. John Evans, Ed.D. Evans is the Co- Founder and President of Promising People, LLC. and the Founder and President of Evans and Evans Consulting. He previously served as the Head of Business and Corporate Partner Devel more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For many years, William T. "Ted" Frantz '80, P'13 has been a faithful contributor to his alma mater, donating annually to the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) where he earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. But this year, Frantz made a philanthropic decision and a substantial investment in ECS that is designed to be transformative for the college and the region. A gif more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For Jackson Capenos, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the University's newest school certifying official with the Office of Veteran Success, life has been a journey shaped by resilience, hard work and an unwavering commitment to service. Jackson Capenos Hailing from Central New York in a small town just north of Syracuse, Jackson grew up immersed in a close-knit community. His early life revolved around family, sport more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following Faculty and Staff Briefs for November and December 2024 on Dec. 19, 2024: By Logan Lowery, Jenny Ralph and Anna Prentiss Florida State University's faculty and staff are central to its mission and the key to its countless accomplishments. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly to recognize more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Pacific Northwest Center for Cryo-Electron Microscopy and OHSU Multiscale Microscopy Core provide some of the most advanced imaging in the country, world * * * By Angela Yeager When Claudia Lopez, Ph.D., first arrived at Oregon Health & Science University in 2003 as a postdoctoral fellow, she never imagined the trajectory her career would take. Originally trained in biology and biophy more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Capt. Charles Dana, Air Force Institute of Technology Lt. Col. Jack Skoda, a dedicated educator and cybersecurity expert, has recently marked his 15th and final year of impacting the United States Department of the Air Force and joint cyberspace workforce at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). As a professional continuing education instructor, Skoda has positively i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Five MIT faculty and staff, along with five alumni, are honored for electrical engineering and computer science advances. * * * By Alex Shipps, Joanna Chen, Daniel Darling, Anne McGovern, MIT CSAIL, MIT News, Department of Biological Engineering, Lincoln Laboratory The IEEE recently announced the winners of their 2025 prestigious medals, technical awards, and fellowships. more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 20 (TNSgra) -- National University issued the following news: * * * National University's Sanford College of Education launches a multi-year initiative designed to create a pathway to careers in teaching and school administration for teachers working in underserved communities * * * National University (NU), one of the largest Minority-Serving universities in the U.S. and one of the largest providers of teacher credentials in the United States, today announced tha more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 20 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: A Colorado rancher and conservation advocate Evanne (pronounced Evan) Caviness has been hired as the Conservation Division Director at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Caviness has been a leader in conservation policy and has been in agricultural production her whole life. "Evanne is a rancher, policy and conservation leader, with a deep commitment to agriculture and supporting the fut more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Leadership and Organizational Performance (LOP) master's degree program held its 8th annual White Paper Symposium at the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center on November 14. Faculty, alumni, and business leaders as well as family and friends gathered to watch students present highlights from their capstone projects. The Symposium is a tradition that reflects the focus of the LOP program in supporting students to become e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. After decades of neglect, the United States has a weakened more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses. Speaker John more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses. Speaker Johnson announced th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairman Jason Smith, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into anti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: From Lt. Cmdr. Peter Pagano Newport, R.I. - The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the 11th iteration of its Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Symposium onboard Naval Station Newport, Dec. 16-17. The symposium, themed "Rethinking Global Security in a Complex World," aimed to broaden understanding of complex global security challenges and the critical importance of gender perspectives across the continuum of national and int more PR

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Dec. 20 (TNSgra) -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been awarded a $1.7 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) grant, one of just three universities in the state to receive awards from both the Division of Higher Education and the Department of Commerce tracks of the HIRED program. "Receiving this $1.7 million HIRED grant from the Division of Higher Education i more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Dec. 21 (TNSeco) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Due to increased undergraduate enrollment over the past two years and substantial interest in housing from continuing students and incoming freshmen for fall 2025, the University of South Alabama has purchased the Traditions apartment complex at 6201 Old Shell Road. The total purchase price for the complex and land - conveniently located across the street from the University's recreation cent more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Amelia Heymann When James Orr steps across the commencement stage this month, having earned his master's degree in social work, the Virginia Commonwealth University graduate will recall another memorable walk he made - when he left jail. Orr's issues with addiction started at age 13 and continued into his 20s, as he struggled to express his emotions and sought an escape. That led to committing crimes more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 20 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia today announced Deputy Administrative Director Keith Hoover will become Administrative Director for the state's unified court system effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hoover will replace Joe Armstrong, who is retiring Dec. 31. Armstrong has served in the role since 2019. "My fellow Justices and I appreciate the outstanding wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) and John Garamendi (D-CA-8) introduced theShipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. After decades of neglect, the United States has a weakened ship more PR