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'The Anthropocene Reviewed' Selected as U of I's 2024-25 Common Read (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
University of Idaho has chosen "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green as its Common Read for 2024-25.
"The Common Read committee, composed of students, faculty and community members, felt this selection was a perfect choice to accentuate the scholastic strengths of the institution, explore the current issues facing our planet and develop balance in our global view of the world," said Dean Panttaja, U of I' more PR
3 UA Students Earn Boren Scholarships for Foreign Study (10)
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, April 26 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release:
Three University of Alabama students have received Boren Scholarships for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
Aparna Bhooshanan, of Madison; Hari Gunda, of Montgomery; and Madeleine Luther, of Cincinnati will be part of a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal security arena.
Aparna Bhooshanan is more PR
Advanced Mathematical Modeling Research Using Machine Learning Gets Started at Idaho State University (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 26 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news:
Building accurate models relating to climate, machines, or the cosmos requires sophisticated mathematics. That's where folks like Idaho State University Professor Yury Gryazin and his students are stepping in.
Recently, Gryazin, an expert in numerical analysis and scientific computation, and his collaborators at the Berkeley Lab in California and Rice University in Texas started researching novel machine l more PR
Aggie Legend, 'A' Mountain Award Recipients Celebrated on NMSU Founders Day (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 26 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
New Mexico State University hosted its annual Founders Day to celebrate NMSU's heritage and commemorate its rich history. NMSU's Employee Council hosted the event April 24 at Traders Plaza.
The "A" Mountain Staff Award was presented to Freddie Romero, academic adviser with the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support, and the Aggie Legend recognized the late Herb Wimberly, longtime NMSU m more PR
Alzheimer's and Arab Americans: More research needed (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
EXPERT Q&A
Study: Arab American cognitive aging: Opportunities for advancing research on Alzheimer's disease disparities
Middle Eastern and Arab American populations may have higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive impairments, but researchers don't exactly know because these populations aren't identifiable in national datasets.
That's because historically, Middle Eastern and Arab America more PR
Ball State University's Dr. Jason Rivera Selected to AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance Class of 2024-25 (10)
MUNCIE, Indiana, April 26 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Jason Rivera, vice provost for student success and dean of University College at Ball State University, has been named among the distinguished participants of the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education's Class of 2024-25.
The AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance offers a comprehensive six-month program designed to empower future higher education leaders through mentorship, peer more PR
Bard Professor Craig Anderson Awarded $375,699 Grant From the National Science Foundation (10)
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
Craig Anderson, Wallace Benjamin Flint and L. May Hawver Professor of Chemistry and director of undergraduate research in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing at Bard, has been awarded a Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The proposal has been awarded $375,699 in funding, and focuses on examining the effects that ligand architectur more PR
Baruch College: Professor Theordore Joyce Receives $19,646 Grant From American Talent Initiative (10)
NEW YORK, April 26 -- Baruch College issued the following news:
The American Talent Initiative (ATI) has awarded a $19,646 grant to Theodore Joyce, PhD, Professor of Economics at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, to support his research project titled "SEEK-ing a Better Future: An Evaluation."
This project aims to evaluate the academic outcomes of first-time undergraduates enrolled in The City University of New York's Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge more PR
Baylor College of Medicine: Scientists Unveil Genetics Behind Development of Gliding (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
People say "When pigs fly" to describe the impossible. But even if most mammals are landlubbers, the ability to glide or fly has evolved again and again during mammalian evolution, in species ranging from bats to flying squirrels. How did that come about? In a study published in the journal Nature this week, a team of researchers led by Princeton University and Baylor College of Medicine explains the more PR
Bergen Community College: Commencement a Capstone for Bergen Grads (10)
PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 26 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release:
Bergen Community College will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2024 during the institution's 55th annual commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. MetLife Stadium. The College expects approximately 2,000 students will graduate with associate degrees and certificates this year, with more than 7,000 family, friends, faculty, staff and special guests in attendance at the stadium. The East more PR
Binghamton University: Biomedical Engineering Department Celebrates Research Expo, Other Spring 2024 Successes (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Chris Kocher
The spring semester at Binghamton University is nearly over, and Commencement ceremonies in May will celebrate this year's graduates. The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science continued to excel in education and research during the 2023-24 academic year.
Research Expo
The BME Department organized another successful Resea more PR
Biomedical Engineering Professor in Joint Marquette, MCW Department Receives NSF CAREER Award to Develop a Heart Valve That Grows With Patient (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 26 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
Dr. Brandon J. Tefft, assistant professor in the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award with an anticipated value of $572,770 to produce a growing heart valve that can reduce the need for repeat surgery for individuals with congenital heart valve defects.
The goal of this project, "CAREER more PR
Blair's Kathryn Plummer celebrates 50 years of teaching and performing with May 4 concert (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
by Bonnie Arant Ertelt
The year 1974 brought a raft of cultural milestones to Nashville: Ike and Tina Turner performed at Municipal Auditorium in February, and Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton broke up their musical partnership the same month.
President Richard Nixon played piano during the dedication ceremony of the new Grand Ole Opry House in March, only weeks after the Watergate Seven were indicted.
Former B more PR
Boston University: Combating Loneliness and Creating Healthy Relationships (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 25 -- Boston University issued the following news:
By Alene Bouranova
The reports are in, and they're grim: young people in this country are struggling.
The United States recently dropped out of the top 20 on the world's happiest countries list, a fall driven by Americans under 30 reporting feelings of loneliness and general dissatisfaction with the world. Last year, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness an epidemic, pointing to its debilitating eff more PR
BW Students Elect 112th Student Body President and Vice President (10)
BEREA, Ohio, April 25 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news:
BW students elected Brenna Holliday of Medina, Ohio, as student body president and Stephanie Neff of Seven Hills, Ohio, as vice president for the 2024-25 academic year.
Holliday, a junior music education major with a vocal primary, and Neff, a communication studies major with minors in legal studies and political communication, are enthusiastic about their new roles and eager to make a positive impact on campus.
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Cal State Fullerton Awarded $250,000 Grant to Advance Black Student Success and Foster Inclusive Excellence (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 25 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
To advance Black student success and elevate Black excellence, Cal State Fullerton was awarded a one-time grant of $250,000 from the California State University system that will be used to expand pathways for first-year students, support learning communities and inclusive curriculum, and reinforce equitable searches for tenure-track faculty.
The grant is part of a systemwide initi more PR
CalArts Appoints Katy Dammers Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Performing Arts at REDCAT (10)
VALENCIA, California, April 26 -- California Institute of the Arts issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
The Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT) announced the appointment of Katy Dammers as Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Performing Arts after an extensive international search. Dammers begins her work as a key member of REDCAT's leadership and creative team on May 1.
A curator of dance, theater, music, performance, and digital experiences, Dammers has worked across t more PR
CalState-Fullerton: Expanded Investment Research Center to Prepare Business and Economics Students for Wall Street Success (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 25 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
The world-class Titan Capital Management program at Cal State Fullerton's College of Business and Economics has an expanded home in 2024, the brand-new Investment Research Center.
On April 26, alumni, faculty and friends will gather to dedicate the nearly 2,000-square-foot space, which will give investment-focused students access to state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals, t more PR
CalState-Fullerton: Expert in the Biology of Aging Applauded for Achievements in Teaching (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
As a Cal State Fullerton undergraduate student, Melanie Garcia struggled with her academic and career path in biology.
Garcia decided to take one last biological science course before giving up.
By chance, Garcia ended up in an introductory genetics course taught by Parvin Shahrestani, associate professor of biological science, who helped her stay on track to graduate with a bac more PR
CalState-Fullerton: Geologist Recognized for Reconstructing Past Climates to Inform the Future (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
As one of the leading paleoclimatologists, Cal State Fullerton's Matthew E. Kirby focuses on unraveling clues about California's climate history over the past 120,000 years.
Kirby, professor of geological sciences, starts by collecting mud in long tubes from a natural lake and then analyzing the lake sediments in the lab to reconstruct past climate.
His research in paleoclimato more PR
CalState-Fullerton: Political Science Professor Puts Collegiality at the Center of His Work (10)
FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release:
When Stephen Stambough walked into his first Academic Senate meeting at Cal State Fullerton, he looked around the room to find that it was filled with smart, dedicated faculty members who brought unique perspectives to the table.
"Shared governance only works when there is a venue for all voices and not just the most experienced voices, the loudest voices, the familiar voices, or more PR
Calvin University: Stacia Hoeksema Named Professor of the Year (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 25 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
Stacia Hoeksema has been teaching in Calvin's social work department for more than two decades.
"Stacia is the best of us," said Professor Mark Mulder, a colleague of hers. "She gives an incredible amount of herself to her colleagues, but even more so to her students."
On Tuesday, April 22, 2024, those words were validated when a gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and current and former students showed up more PR
Camosun College: Addressing Mental Health, Addictions and Criminal Justice Challenges (10)
VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 24 -- Camosun College issued the following news release:
Working professionals will come away equipped with the skills to support people and communities facing mental health, substance use and criminal justice challenges through a program available in September at Camosun College.
The Advanced Certificate in Mental Health, Addictions and Criminal Justice comes at a time when media seems filled with increased reports of people with mental health, addictions and more PR
Cape Breton University: A Partnership Built for Success - Meet Ahmed Elsharkawey (10)
SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, April 24 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news:
As a child growing up near the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Ahmed Elsharkawey always had a passion for learning. "I wanted to figure out how computers work, and I genuinely enjoyed learning about new technologies," says Ahmed. "Even back then, I knew I needed to find the right educational opportunity that would help me channel my passions into a challenging and rewarding career."
His research soon led him to the CIC more PR
CCU Recognizes 2023-2024 Student Involvement and Leadership Awards Winners (10)
CONWAY, South Carolina, April 26 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news:
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Singleton Building, Allen Ballroom. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
Rachel Jeric, an interdisciplinary studies majo more PR
Celebrating 'quiet greatness,' Cornell Tech dedicates Feeney Way (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Cornell celebrated the life of Charles F. "Chuck" Feeney '56, founding chairman of The Atlantic Philanthropies, during an event April 19 at Cornell Tech to commemorate the university's most generous donor and officially name the main thoroughfare of the New York City campus in his honor.
More than 200 guests attended the event, which recognized Feeney's $8 billion in philanthropy worldwide and nearly $1 billion in giv more PR
Central Michigan University: MITTEN-CI Project Unravels Dynamics of Thunderstorm Formation in Western Michigan (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 26 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
By Robert Wang
A groundbreaking research initiative known as MITTEN-CI, short for Maritime to Inland Transitions Towards ENvironments for Convection Initiation, is set to shed light on the intricate mechanisms behind thunderstorm formation in Western Michigan. Spearheaded by a team of distinguished scientists from Central Michigan University, the University of Illinois, Texas Tech, CU Boulder, more PR
Central Michigan University: Scientist Developing Modeling Tool to Track Carbon Emissions (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 26 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
By Robert Wang
Dr. Tao Zheng, a professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Center Michigan University has been developing modeling tools to track carbon emissions with his collaborators. Their research in developing global online chemical transport model MPAS-CO2 system was funded by NASA's Carbon Monitoring System program.
Now with both the forward and adjoint models MPAS-CO2 develo more PR
Central Michigan University: Your Mini Sabbatical - Quit Your Life - Temporarily (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 26 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
"I graduated in 1992 with a journalism major and political science minor, although several of us liked to say that we really majored in CM LIFE," said author Colleen Newvine of her time at Central Michigan University.
In 2017 she was inducted into the CMU Media Hall of Fame, an institution that recognizes those who have made a difference in the world, who have remained true to the ethics and e more PR
Christy L. Brown, JD, Will Be Inaugurated as the Ninth President of Alverno College (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 26 -- Alverno College issued the following news release:
Christy L. Brown, JD, will be inaugurated as the ninth president of Alverno College on Friday, May 3. The event will take place in the Pitman Theatre, and will begin at 10 a.m.
The installation will include an interfaith prayer service in keeping with Alverno's alma mater - Where All Belong. Delegates from Duke University, where Brown earned her Master of Arts and her Juris Doctor, will be on hand, as will rep more PR
Coker University to Launch New Program to Address Need for Qualified Educators in South Carolina (10)
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, April 25 -- Coker University issued the following news:
Coker University recently announced the approval of its Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Program, which aims to address the critical shortage of qualified educators in South Carolina.
"We are thrilled to receive approval from the South Carolina State Board of Education for the Coker APEC program," said Dr. Lisa Stockdale, Dean of the School of Education at Coker University. "This program r more PR
College of William & Mary: WMSURE Conference Highlights Self-Evolution Through Research (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news:
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More than 30 undergraduate presenters highlighted the role of mentored research in inspiring and driving their self-evolution, the theme of this year's conference.
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By Rin Braxton '26, WMSURE Student Fellow
With a message centered on trust, determination and the transformational role research experiences have played in her life, keynote speaker Raven Pierce '23 opened the fourt more PR
Columbus State University: Communication Students to Learn From Industry Veterans Through New Professional-in-Residence Program (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, April 26 -- Columbus State University issued the following news:
A name and face familiar to the Chattahoochee Valley will soon take on a new role in Columbus State University's Department of Communication.
Through the department's new Professional-in-Residence program, students will learn from and shadow seasoned journalists, broadcasters and other communication professionals as part of their classroom studies and through internships and practicum experiences. In some case more PR
Community Engagement Awards honor exceptional people, projects (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Collaboration was the theme of the evening at the second annual Community Engagement Awards, held April 16 in the Statler Hotel Ballroom. Hosted by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, the event celebrated excellence in local and global university-community partnerships.
"Nearly 80% of this year's graduating seniors have participated in community-engaged learning. This impressive reach takes the dedication of more PR
D'Youville University Features AI Robot Commencement Speaker (10)
BUFFALO, New York, April 26 -- D'Youville College issued the following news:
D'Youville University announced their spring 2024 commencement speaker will be an Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot, capping their year-long campaign generating awareness and education around AI. The social humanoid robot, named Sophia, was created by Hanson Robotics, an engineering and robotics company founded in Dallas, Texan in 2007. Over 2,000 students, faculty, staff, family, and friends will witness this unique more PR
Dartmouth College: Hurricanes Jeopardize Carbon-Storing New England Forests (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 25 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Study finds carbon-offset programs insufficiently account for future storm risks.
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As American companies and public policies strive to mitigate their carbon dioxide emissions, many are relying on carbon offsets to reduce their carbon footprint, especially organizations that have pledged to achieve "net-zero emissions."
Sequestering carbon in forests is an example of a nature-based solution t more PR
Decker College Showcases Innovative Research During Binghamton University Research Days Event (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Natalie Blando-George
Binghamton University Research Days is an annual, week-long series of events that present research from across the University. Faculty and students from Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences participated in the University's celebration April 15-19, and, for the first time, Decker College held additional programs during the week to highlight the work of its researchers.
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Dr. Beverly Clark III of Red Rocks Community College Selected for the Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship (10)
LAKEWOOD, Colorado, April 26 (TNSres) -- Red Rocks Community College issued the following news release:
The Aspen Institute of College Excellence Program (Aspen) recently announced that Dr. Beverly Clark III, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer at Red Rocks Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship (link is external). Applying lessons from over a dozen years researching exceptional community colleges, the Aspen fell more PR
Dr. Shanda Blackmon Named Director of The Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
Dr. Shanda H. Blackmon, renowned in the field of thoracic surgery, specializing in minimally invasive lung segmentectomy and complex thoracic surgery, has been named director of the Lung Institute at Baylor Medicine. She joins the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine in the David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Blackmon more PR
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Middle School Hackathon Helps Fuel Interest in Engineering and Design (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 26 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
The Outreach Design Education program's recent hackathon helped engage students from Lowe's Grove Middle School with the world of engineering and offered hands-on opportunities to tackle real world problems.
The 5,000-square-foot design and learning lab, known as the Duke Engineering Design POD, is what initially drew Aaron Kyle, professor of the practice in the department of biomedical e more PR
Durham College: Project Management Students Embrace Experiential Learning With Annual Symposium (10)
OSHAWA, Ontario, April 26 -- Durham College issued the following news:
Earlier this month, Project Management graduate certificate students gained practical experience by organizing the program's annual Student Symposium.
With support from DC's Faculty of Business, Durham College Student Association (DCSA) and the Durham Highlands chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the students organized the event as part of their curriculum. Guest speakers from DC and PMI shared their experien more PR
Eastern Connecticut State University: National Nurses Week Celebration Will Highlight Eastern's New Nursing Program (10)
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, April 26 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
Eastern Connecticut State University will celebrate National Nurses Week on May 6-9 in recognition of the University's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and its partnership with Hartford HealthCare to prepare more nurses to work in eastern Connecticut.
The National Nurses Week celebration will open May 6 at 11 a.m. in the Johnson Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library with remarks by Terr more PR
Eindhoven University of Technology: 'Looking Together at How We Spend Our Money Smartly' (10)
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 25 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
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TU/e has grown considerably in recent years and wants to continue to grow to 15,000 students in 2027. This requires additional investments for more space, especially laboratories for education and research.
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TU/e has doubled in student numbers over the past decade, and that growth will continue through to 15,000 students in 2027. "Growth is also accompanied by growing pai more PR
EKU Becomes First Kentucky University to Accept SNAP Benefits on Campus (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story:
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Aramark, the school's food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest Region with a convenience store (POD) accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement t more PR
EKU is Breaking Barriers With Free Textbooks (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 26 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story:
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million. This move is a game-changer considering that the average undergraduate spends over $1,200 annually on books and materials, a cost that often influences students' degree choices.
Traditionally, high textbook expenses have steered students awa more PR
Ford School of Public Policy: State Bans on 'Divisive Concepts' Could Stifle Population Health Research (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
Ten states have passed legislation that prohibits teaching and mandatory training for students, faculty, and staff in public higher education on specified 'divisive concepts' related to race and sex. In four of these states, the bans extend to all public employees.
In a new Milbank Quarterly Opinion, Ford School health policy professor Paula Lantz and graduating master more PR
Four Macalester Students and One Recent Graduate Receive 2024 Fulbright Awards (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 26 (TNSres) -- Macalester College issued the following college news:
Four Macalester seniors Jane Skjonsby '24, Zoe Scheuerman '24, Rio Osorio Nava '24, and Carly Carte '24, as well as recent graduate Ronan Wallace '22, have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
As Fulbright participants, all recipients will study, conduct research, and teach abroa more PR
Four VMI Retirees Recognized For Their Inspiration (10)
LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 26 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
A hallmark of Virginia Military Institute is cadets marching in parades. Whether on post, in a Christmas parade, or in a presidential or gubernatorial inaugural parade, marching VMI cadets are always a favorite to spectators, and can evoke feelings of pride, patriotism, and valor. One particular parade that brings out mixed emotions of melancholy and celebration though, is the annual retirement parade for st more PR
Friedrich-Alexander University: Winter Semester 2024/25 Brings New Degree Programs and Part-Time Options (10)
ERLANGEN, Germany, April 25 -- The Friedrich-Alexander University issued the following news:
Changes are coming to the range of degree programs offered at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU): As well as two new Bachelor's degree programs, FAU is also offering the option of studying part-time for some degree programs.
Bachelor's degree program in Artificial Intelligence
One of the new degree programs is the Bachelor's degree program in Artificial Intelligence, that can be c more PR
From Aspiration to Acceptance: Launch Your Health Care Career at UTC (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news:
The journey into professional health care programs is tough--just as tough as the careers they kickstart.
It's why the Pre-Health Professions Advising program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga exists, serving as a bridge for students determined to become tomorrow's leaders in tomorrow's health care landscape--whether as doctors, dentists, physical therapists, occupational more PR
FSU Center for Global Engagement Names 2024 Global Citizen Award Recipients (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Seamus Toner
Nadia Rassech, an undergraduate student studying international affairs and Middle Eastern Studies, and Yeimy Roberto, a Ph.D. candidate majoring in Hispanic linguistics, received the 2024 Global Citizen Award from FSU's Center for Global Engagement (CGE).
The award recognizes outstanding students who have actively engaged in intercultural initiatives on campus or abroad and who have exemplif more PR
FSU Historian Named Stanford Humanities Center Fellow (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Dena Reddick
A Florida State University associate professor of history has earned a competitive humanities award for the 2024-25 academic year in support of a book project on the Ottoman Empire.
Nilay Ozok-Gundogan, an associate professor in the Department of History, was elected a fellow of the Stanford Humanities Center in support of her book tentatively titled "Forging Empire: Mineral Extracti more PR
FSU to Hold Six Commencement Ceremonies May 3-4 (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Patty Cox
Four distinguished graduates of Florida State University and a U.S. congressman will be the featured speakers during FSU's spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
President Richard McCullough will preside over five commencement ceremonies in addition to a doctoral hooding ceremony for Ph.D. graduates from all disciplines. About more PR
Georgetown Law: First-Year Students Face Judges in 2024 Beaudry Moot Court Competition (10)
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news:
Having beat out some 70 competitors, four finalists faced a panel of real-life judges and practitioners as they made their arguments in the last round of the 73rd annual Robert J. Beaudry Moot Court Competition on April 3. The competition is held each spring and offers first-year students the chance to practice their written and oral advocacy skills -- with top performers earning an invitation to join the Appell more PR
Gonzaga University Selected for The Allstate Foundation Youth Service Stimulus Grant (10)
SPOKANE, Washington, April 25 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news:
Gonzaga University is excited to announce that it received a $20,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation in collaboration with the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) to support youth-led, youth-driven community service among students. This grant is part of The Allstate Foundation's national efforts to transform how we engage, equip, and prepare youth to participate in community service.
"The Allstat more PR
Goshen College's Neurodivergent Students Find Valuable Support and Connection (10)
GOSHEN, Indiana, April 26 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
Amidst a growing awareness of neurodiversity in educational settings, Brooke Lemmon, professor of education and director of special education at Goshen College, stands as a beacon of advocacy and support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With a career spanning nearly two decades in the field of education, Lemmon has dedicated herself to creating an environment where neurodivergent students can flourish.
"Col more PR
Gov. Youngkin Approves Emory & Henry and Regional Partners to Move Forward With Southwest Virginia Lab School Plans (10)
EMORY, Virginia, April 26 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news on April 25, 2024:
Dr. Lou Fincher, Senior Vice President and Dean for the School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry College left Richmond today with good news to carry back to Southwest Virginia about the future of the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Excellence Academy Lab School (SWVA-HEALS) moving forward. The original plans were unveiled in February 2023 at a press conference held at Emory & Henry with the communi more PR
Grand Canyon University Celebrates Another Graduating Class of Nearly 30,000 (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release:
Grand Canyon University produced nearly 30,000 graduates again in 2023-24 - the third-straight year the university has approached that milestone.
GCU will celebrate a 2023-24 graduating class of 28,985 during commencement ceremonies on April 25-26 for traditional students and May 1-3 for online students. The graduating class includes those who completed their degrees in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and projected more PR
Grove City College: Ari Campbell, Alarie Findley Earn Man, Woman of the Year Honors (10)
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
The 2024 Grove City College Senior Man and Woman of the Year awards were presented, respectively, to Ari Campbell and Alarie Findley on Wednesday, April 24 during the College's annual Recognition Convocation.
Findley, a Mechanical Engineering major from East Earl, Pa., is a Trustee Fellow and gifted violinist who played for three years in the String Quartet and is currently the concertmaster for bot more PR
HPU's Trial Advocacy Program Achieves Success in Competitions Throughout 2023-2024 (10)
BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 26 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news:
Students in Howard Payne University's Trial Advocacy program, comprising Moot Court and Mock Trial teams, earned honors in competition against students from across the U.S. in a wide range of events during the 2023-2024 academic year. The program is under the direction of Kenan Boland, assistant professor of government, and is part of the Experiential Learning program offered through HPU's Guy D. Newman Honors Acad more PR
HSC to Host HIV Symposium (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Eric Griffey
HIV remains a major global health issue, with an estimated 40 million people living with HIV worldwide. About 10 million of them, including about half of infected children, do not have access to treatment.
From 9:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, health care providers working on the frontlines of the HIV epidemic and a panel of experts will be discussing these issues and more more PR
Hudson County Community College Receives $1.75 Million Training Grant From United States Department of Labor (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 25 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news:
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has named Hudson County Community College (HCCC) the recipient of a $1.75 million Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant (SCCTG). The funding will expand the College's Gateway to Innovation program's capacity to provide training that addresses the skill needs of employers in the Hudson County Financial Services and Technology sectors. The grant w more PR
Internationally Acclaimed Physicist Named FSU Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
By Amy Farnum-Patronis
An internationally renowned physicist with an esteemed track record of research, teaching and service has been named Florida State University's 2024-2025 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor.
Harrison Prosper, a professor in the Department of Physics since 1993, has been recognized by FSU faculty members with the highest honor they can bestow upon one of their own. He is the fifth more PR
ISU Trio Headed Abroad After Selection for Prestigious Fulbright Awards (10)
AMES, Iowa, April 25 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
Two Iowa State University students and one recent graduate will travel abroad after they were selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
The Fulbright awards, announced this month, give grants to participants who wish to pursue graduate studies, conduct research or teach English abroad. The three awardees accepted into the program this year with ISU connections are:
Summer Awad, a graduate stude more PR
Ivy Tech Community College Selects ECampus.com as New Ivy+ Textbooks Equitable Access and Campus Retail Partner (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news:
Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited community college, has selected eCampus.com, a leader in online bookstores and collegiate retail solutions, to support the institution's Ivy+ Textbooks equitable access program and campus retail operations.
Ivy+ Textbooks is Ivy Tech's award-winning program that provides students 100% of require more PR
Jacobs Named ATU-Ozark Campus Chancellor (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
Dr. Sheila R. Jacobs is the next chancellor at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.
Her appointment was announced on Wednesday, April 24, by Dr. Russell Jones, ATU interim president.
"Dr. Jacobs has an investment in and knowledge of Arkansas Tech University that is rare and special," said Jones. "Dating back to her involvement in the leadership programs implemented by Jimmy Ferguson during her time as an more PR
Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball Accepts Invitation to Join Heart of America Conference (10)
SALINA, Kansas, April 25 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball will make the move to the Heart of America Conference starting with the 2025 season.
KWU spent its first three seasons playing in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).
"Making the move to the Heart of America is a feather in the cap for our program," said Kansas Wesleyan Athletic Director Miguel Paredes. "There are many advantages for us making this move. The Heart more PR
KU Announces New 2024-2028 Self Graduate Fellows (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Fifteen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the 35th anniversary of the program since its establishment in 1989. This incoming group of fellows matches the largest cohort, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 200 students throughout program's history. In fall 2 more PR
KU Professor of Anthropology Receives Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship to Work on 2nd Book (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Jennifer Raff is on a mission to make genetic research on human evolution something everyone can understand.
Raff, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Kansas, was recently awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for her work on the history of human populations through sequencing the genomes of contemporary peoples and their ancestors.
The fellowship will allow Raff to work on he more PR
Le Moyne Colleg: Norrell Edwards Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Development Grant (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
Norrell Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor of English and the 75th Anniversary Endowed Professor of Humanities, has been awarded a $60,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program.
The two-year grant represents the maximum award possible under this highly competitive program; in this round of competition, the NEH received n more PR
Limited Submission Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator) (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Applications due May 22
These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site.
Vanderbilt University may submit two nominations to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards--one nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Each nomination can be f more PR
LMU Introduces Doctor of Business Administration Program (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 26 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Loyola Marymount University College of Business Administration is adding a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program in the fall. This part-time, hybrid program is designed for accomplished professionals eager to deepen their expertise and address complex business challenges through rigorous research and practical application.
At a time when the business world demands inn more PR
Making Waves: U of T Entrepreneur Uses Quantum Chemistry, AI to Purify Drinking Water (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, April 25 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:
By Rahul Kalvapalle
It's not a bullet point that appears many resumes, let alone one belonging to a teenager: "Utilized quantum computing to discover a molecule that could revolutionize water treatment."
But that's exactly what Diana Virgovicova accomplished at age 17 when she modelled a molecule that can eliminate pollutants from water when exposed to sunlight.
Originally from Slovakia, Virgovicova later made more PR
MCC Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Bolster Computer Information Systems and Manufacturing Programs (10)
MUSKEGON, Michigan, April 26 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news:
Muskegon Community College (MCC) has been designated as a Sub-recipient of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant, securing over $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. This allocation is part of the efforts led by Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).
On April 10, 2024, GRCC received notification through United States Senator Gary Peters' office regarding the approval of their Department more PR
Mercer University: Senior Elizabeth Stinson Selected for Peace Corps Service in Botswana (10)
MACON, Georgia, April 26 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
Mercer University senior Elizabeth Lyle Stinson was recently selected to serve in the Peace Corps in Botswana, Southern Africa, beginning this summer. She will serve in Botswana through September of 2026.
"I am so excited and so grateful to learn more about Botswana culture and apply my learning at Mercer to my work," Stinson said.
From Newnan, Stinson is double-majoring in global development studies and global health st more PR
Mesa Community College: SRP Gifts Electric Vehicle to College, Spurs EV Training Course (10)
MESA, Arizona, April 26 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release:
The Salt River Project (SRP) donated a 2017 Ford Fusion from its fleet to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation for the Automotive Service Program at Mesa Community College.
"There are more than 3.3 million electric vehicles on the road today in the U.S., and that number is expected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030," said Kate Kochenderfer, senior director of Supply Chain, Transportation and Flight Se more PR
Miami University Faculty Scholar and Junior Faculty Scholar Awards Announced (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 25 -- Miami University issued the following news:
Miami University Faculty Scholar Awards for 2024 have been presented to Katie Johnson, professor of English; John Bowblis, professor of Economics and research fellow of Scripps Gerontology Center, and Michele Navakas, professor of English.
University Faculty Scholar Awards honor faculty whose sustained excellence in research or other creative activity has brought them prominence in their fields.
Miami University Junior Facu more PR
Miami University: Forbes Ranks Miami No. 16 Overall on America's Best Employers for Diversity List (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 25 -- Miami University issued the following news:
Miami University has been recognized on Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024 list, reinforcing its reputation as a workplace that embraces inclusive excellence.
Miami, which employs about 3,700 people, was ranked No. 16 overall. It is the only "Education" industry listed in the top 29, followed by Brown University at No. 30 and Cleveland State University at No. 33.
Forbes partnered with Statista, a market rese more PR
Miller School Pathologists Recognized at International Pathology Conference (10)
MIAMI, Florida, April 26 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
Rhonda Yantiss, M.D., and Elizabeth Montgomery, M.D., faculty members of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, were honored at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology's (USCAP) annual meeting in March.
Dr. Yantiss, professor and co-chief of the Division of Anatomic Pathology and director of the Surgical Pathol more PR
Mind, Body, Nature: Senior promotes holistic healing for peers (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Drawing from her personal struggles with anxiety and depression, Joanne Wang '24 has dedicated much of her undergraduate journey to helping peers find wellbeing through the outdoors and physical movement. As a graduating senior, her hope is to leave a legacy at Cornell for current and future students to benefit from her experience with the healing power of the outdoors.
Wang is currently working on the proposal of a "M more PR
Monmouth University: Prof. Veit Named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (10)
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 25 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
Richard F. Veit, Ph.D., professor in the Department of History and Anthropology, has been appointed as the new provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Monmouth University. Veit previously served as interim provost.
"I look forward to Dr. Veit's continued contributions as provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, and to working alongside him in support of our students towards more PR
More Than $395,000 Committed Toward Ivy Tech Day (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news:
Ivy Tech Day - the annual statewide Day of Giving supporting the greatest and most immediate needs for students attending Indiana's largest, open access postsecondary institution - resulted in 2,892 individual contributions over 24 hours totaling more than $395,000. Contributions received on April 23 far exceeded 2023 results and will create opportunities for Ivy Tech students to improve their lives while d more PR
More Than 1,500 Set to Graduate at UW-Whitewater's Spring Commencement Ceremonies (10)
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news release:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates on Saturday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 14, as proud families and friends gather for the 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
On the university's Whitewater campus, a total of 1,437 May and August graduates will cross the stage on May 11 to receive thei more PR
Morgan State University Welcomes International Business Executive and University Chancellor Sir Samuel Esson Jonah to Keynote the 147th Spring Commencement (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 26 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release:
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today the selection of Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, chancellor of the University of Cape Coast Ghana and executive chairman of Jonah Capital, to serve as keynote speaker at the university's 147th Spring Commencement. Ranked among the world's most influential businesspeople, Sir Jonah is recognized throughout the continent of Africa and internationall more PR
Nationwide Power Outage Data System Initiated by Alfred University's Simmins (10)
ALFRED, New York, April 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
A system that facilitates the sharing of power outage data among utility companies--so that they can better respond to interruptions and restore power--was initiated by John Simmins '84, PhD '90, Alfred University alumnus and executive director of the University's Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology.
The Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN) program is led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the U. more PR
Nebraska Law to Award 150+ Degrees During May 3 Ceremony (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 26 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska College of Law will award more than 150 degrees during a May 3 commencement ceremony.
The Bob Devaney Sports Center, 1600 Court St., will host the ceremony at 4 p.m. Doors open to the public at 3 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last about 90 minutes.
Dean Richard E. Moberly will preside over the ceremony, and Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett will confer degrees. more PR
New Dean of Nursing at GVSU Will Bring Extensive Leadership, Research Experience (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 26 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
Grand Valley Provost Fatma Mili announced the appointment of Linda Lewandowski as the new dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing, effective July 6.
Lewandowski is a professor of nursing and former dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Toledo. She also served as the University of Toledo's vice provost for Health Affairs and executive director for University Health Services.
Mili said Lewand more PR
Niagara College and Willow Arts Community Partner on Inclusive Art Project (10)
WELLAND, Ontario, April 26 -- Niagara College issued the following news release:
Inspiring artwork created by Niagara College students and members from the Willow Arts Community will brighten up an on-campus space dedicated to supporting students this spring.
Four large-scale canvases - each created through a diversity and inclusion lens - were revealed on April 22 at an event hosted by NC's Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services (HWAS).
The artwork was commissioned by HWAS with a goal o more PR
Niagara University: Dr. Derron Hilts Awarded Grant to Explore Student-to-School Counselor Ratios on Student Outcomes (10)
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news:
Dr. Derron Hilts, assistant professor and school counseling program coordinator at Niagara University, along with his colleague, Dr. Yanhong Liu, associate professor at Syracuse University, received a $5,000 grant from the New York State School Counselor Association to examine the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and student-to-school counselor ratios on student outcomes. Their research aims to illumina more PR
NIC Students Get Hands-on Learning Opportunity to Inform New College Website (10)
VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia, April 26 -- North Island College issued the following news:
NIC is in the process of revitalizing its website, and it has been looking for ideas right on campus to make the online experience better.
Three classes of UX/UI (user experience/user interface) students have been working on assignments that have helped to inform how NIC's Marketing and Future Students (MFS) team re-designs the site. In turn, the students get a real-world opportunity to work behind more PR
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: University of Minnesota, A&T Kick Off Research Partnership Program (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news:
University of Minnesota (UMN) officials have announced a new research partnership program with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities.
"Solving complex grand challenge problems requires research universities like ours to actively seek out collaborators and talent to pu more PR
Notre Dame Law School and University of Cape Town Establish Historic Partnership (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 26 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news:
On April 24 in Cape Town, South Africa, Notre Dame Law School and the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Law signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement, marking a new and historic collaboration between the two schools. The MOU will focus on faculty collaboration and research.
G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean of Notre Dame Law School, Danwood Chirwa, Dean of t more PR
OCCC, USAO Announce Innovative Educational Partnership (10)
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news:
In a significant move toward advancing higher education in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, the fourth largest institution in the state, and the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, a premier four-year liberal arts college, are excited to announce a partnership set to redefine the academic landscape in the state.
This partnership is a testament to the institutions' commitme more PR
Ohio State: A University Lecture, With a Dash of Jumping Jacks (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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Study finds possible value in class exercise breaks
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A university professor has found a way to help students - and himself - power through long lecture classes: exercise breaks.
In a new study, a professor at The Ohio State University showed that five-minute exercise sessions during lectures were feasible and that students reported positive impacts on their attention and motivation, engagement w more PR
Ohio State: After Spinal Cord Injury, Neurons Wreak Havoc on Metabolism (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news on April 24, 2024:
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Mouse study finds common drug prevents injury effects on fat tissue
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Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to leak and pool in the liver and other organs, a new animal study has found.
After discover more PR
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Expanding to Tulsa to Serve Northeast Oklahoma (10)
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release:
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center today announced its expansion to the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, marking a significant milestone in providing access to research-driven cancer care to northeastern Oklahoma residents. As the state's sole National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center, Stephenson Cancer Center's expansion will offer local patients unparalleled access to advanced cancer treatm more PR
Penn College Golfers Defending UE Crown (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
When the Pennsylvania College of Technology men's golf team won the United East Championship last spring, coach Rob Lytle called it a "great, great tune-up because I believe we'll be doing this again, year after year."
After one of the most competitive fall and spring seasons in program history on some of the most challenging courses several of his players have experienced, Lytle has his t more PR
Penn College Nursing Grads Boast High Licensing-Exam Pass Rates (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Pennsylvania College of Technology's nursing graduates again bested state and national pass rates on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses.
Among Penn College associate degree graduates who took the exam between Oct. 1, 2022, and Sept 30, 2023, 95.52% passed on their first attempt. Similarly, 95.12% of Penn College bachelor's degree grads taking the exam during the same more PR
Penn College Students Team With Lycoming Engines for Project (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Lycoming Engines recently employed the talents of Pennsylvania College of Technology students for a project that will have lasting benefits for the renowned company.
At the request of Lycoming, welding students - as part of a class project - fabricated an access platform designed by Tyler J. Gustafson, of Warren, majoring in engineering design technology. The aluminum structure will span b more PR
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Ciocca Donates Door Panel to Collision Repair Lab (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Ciocca Collision Center in Montoursville recently donated a Honda door outer panel to Penn College's collision repair lab, and it has been put to good use.
"The door outer panel is a task the collision repair students are required to complete within their second year in our program," explained Loren R. Bruckhart, collision repair instructor.
"The donation was used to educate second-year more PR
Pfeiffer University: 20th Annual Symposium Highlights Student Research (10)
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSres) -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news:
Pfeiffer University's Department of Natural and Health Sciences, in partnership with the Milton Rose Research Fellows Program and the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation, hosted the 20th annual George Pfeiffer Research Symposium on Friday, April 12th. Each year, the symposium, named in honor of George R. Pfeiffer - former University trustee and past president of the Pfeiffer Foundation more PR
Pfeiffer University: Nursing Program Hosts Disaster and Poverty Simulations (10)
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, April 25 -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news:
Simulation offers students an opportunity to make high-risk decisions in a no-risk environment. It is considered a valuable teaching tool, and this month, Pfeiffer's nursing program hosted a two-day disaster and poverty simulation series on campus.
"There is no substitute for simulated training experiences," said Dr. Martha Bramlett, Chair of the Department of Nursing. "These real-life scenarios give our st more PR
Q&A: UW Research Shows Neural Connection Between Learning a Second Language and Learning to Code (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following Q&A on April 23, 2024, with psychology professor Chantel Prat and psychology student Chu-Hsuan (Iris) Kuo:
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As computer programming becomes an increasingly valued skill in the workforce, there is a greater need to understand how people learn to code most effectively.
Statistics show that up to 50% of students who enroll in introductory programming courses in the United States eventually drop out, more PR
Record Number of Applicants for the New University of Helsinki Doctoral Researcher Positions (10)
HELSINKI, Finland, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release:
Over 1,300 applications were received for the 236 doctoral researcher positions available in the doctoral education pilot at the University of Helsinki. The most applications were received by the field-specific education pilot Precision Cancer Medicine.
The application period for the three-year doctoral researcher positions funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture ended at the Universit more PR
Rollins Health Education Institute Launching Summer 2024 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release:
This summer, Rollins is proud to launch the Rollins Health Education Institute (RHEDI). RHEDI offers continuing education for anyone who is interested in expanding their public health knowledge and skills.
"We have heard from many of our alumni and colleagues a desire to have access to Rollins courses that can inform the work they are currently doing," says Dean M. Daniele Fallin more PR
Rutgers Grad Wins Backing on Shark Tank for Therapeutic Soap (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 25 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
By Bev McCarron
A therapeutic soap massage bar cooked up in the kitchen of a Rutgers physical therapy graduate earned the backing of a billionaire on the TV show Shark Tank.
"It's been a crazy few weeks," said Daniel Staats, who created the soap bar in his kitchen in Point Pleasant that is specially shaped to soothe aches and pains. He cofounded SorSoap with David Restiano, who had been a physical therapy pat more PR
Sacramento State Alumnus's Legacy Lives on Through Powerful New Campus Sculpture (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, April 26 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news:
By Jonathan Morales
In 2020, Sacramento State alumnus Stone Singh began creating a sculpture highlighting inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. Two years later, struggling to find a home for the sculpture, Singh reached out to his alma mater to see if there was space for it there.
Less than a year later, Singh was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle. The sculpture - an impo more PR
Santa Clara University: NCIP Report Details Lack of Compliance With Eyewitness ID Laws (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, April 25 (TNSres) -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) released its latest report today entitled "Blind Acceptance", a groundbreaking review of law enforcement eyewitness identification policies in California. The report shows that most law enforcement agencies are failing to adhere to California Penal Code Section 859.7, a law that was passed in 2018 and enacted in 2020.
"Our s more PR
Schaeffer Center Researchers Make an Impact in Washington (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 26 -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news release:
Darius Lakdawalla waited more than three hours before he got his chance to speak at a recent Senate hearing. When he finally got his opportunity, he made it count.
He made Sen. Bernie Sanders laugh.
Near the end of a marathon hearing on drug prices, Sanders asked Lakdawalla - the research director at the USC Schaeffer Center for Healt more PR
Shippensburg University: Minds@Work Conference - Celebrating Ship's Student Research, Scholarship and Creativity (10)
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 (TNSres) -- Shippensburg University issued the following news:
On April 23, 2024, the Minds@Work Conference was showcased at Shippensburg University. This annual event provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their academic research and creative knowledge across various fields and disciplines. Both students and faculty worked together to provide their unique perspectives and research on a given topic. The event included departme more PR
South Dakota Mines & Southeast Tech Sign Articulation Agreement (10)
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
Officials at Southeast Technical College (STC) and South Dakota Mines (SDM) solidified a new articulation agreement with a signing ceremony on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the STC campus in Sioux Falls.
The agreement allows graduates of STC's civil engineering technology program to transfer 40 credits and continue their education to earn a bachelor's degree from Mines.
"This more PR
St. Francis Xavier University: Graduating Student Jessica Gaudette Wins the Cost of Her X-Ring Through Senior Survey (10)
ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, April 26 (TNSres) -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news:
Jessica Gaudette, a graduating applied forensic psychology honours student, has won the cost of her X-Ring thanks to her participation in an annual survey for senior students that gauges student satisfaction and experience. All those who participate are eligible for a prize draw to win the cost of their X-Ring.
The survey is administered by the Academic Vice-President and Provost's office and more PR
Students from Brown University and Tougaloo College investigate public health challenges in rural areas (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 25 -- Brown University issued the following news:
In a spring semester course called Rural Public Health, students have been investigating the health impacts of a wood pellet manufacturing plant on a community in Gloster, Mississippi. Nine of the students are based at Tougaloo College, and the other 12 are based at Brown University.
While analyzing their findings, the students are learning about the process of conducting a participatory research project in a rur more PR
SUNY's University at Albany: Noteworthy - Research Grants, Awards and Publications (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
* Carl J. Bon Tempo, associate professor in the Department of History, won an Organization of American Historians/Japanese Association of American Studies Japan Residencies Fellowship for 2024. As part of the two-week fellowship, Bon Te more PR
SUNY-Stony Brook: On the Horizon - A Robot to Assist ALS Patients (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release:
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Interdisciplinary research team using AI, engineering, and knowledge of disease complications to create "CART"
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The debilitating disease of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) leads to loss of mobility and an inability for patients to complete even basic tasks like lifting their arms, eating, or moving their hands. This brings great stress to pat more PR
SUNY-Stony Brook: Port Jefferson Is Now Officially Seawolves Country (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, April 26 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release:
On April 24, at the Port Jefferson Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis and members of the university's leadership team were presented with a proclamation by Port Jefferson Mayor Lauren Sheprow declaring Port Jefferson as "Seawolves Country."
In addition to President McInnis, the other university leaders in attendanc more PR
Swarthmore College: Fashion Designer, Documentarian, and Science Journalist Named 2024 Honorary Degree Recipients (10)
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news:
During Swarthmore College's 152nd Commencement ceremony on May 26, Co-Acting Presidents Tomoko Sakomura and Robert Goldberg will award honorary degrees to three distinguished individuals: a Doctor of Arts to Joseph Altuzarra '05, founder and creative director of the Altuzarra and Altu fashion brands; a Doctor of Arts to Louis Massiah, documentary filmmaker and founder and executive director of Scribe Video Cente more PR
SWOSU Rover Dawgs Compete in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Rover Dawgs recently participated in NASA's 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. on April 19-20, placing 4th among all U.S. teams and 11th internationally.
The HERC competition challenges students to design and construct human-powered rovers to navigate a demanding ha more PR
TCC Connect ELearning Instructional Design Team Lauded for Excellence (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 26 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release:
Tarrant County College's online campus, TCC Connect, has won another award for curriculum development. The Texas Digital Learning Association presented its Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Digital Learning (2 Year Higher Education) award to the TCC Connect eLearning Instructional Design Department at the annual TxDLA conference in March.
The award celebrates significant advancements i more PR
Technical University of Munich: New Degree Programs Starting in the Winter Semester 2024/25 (10)
MUNICH, Germany, April 25 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news:
State-of-the-art teaching is didactically innovative, methodically sophisticated - and changing constantly. After all, when the world evolves, teaching that enables us to understand it needs to evolve too. The degree programs taught at TUM reflect this. Thus, in the winter semester 2024/25, additional programs dedicated to crucial issues of our time, such as artificial intelligence, big data, and food sec more PR
Texas A&M: Problems Worth Solving Empowers Student Entrepreneurship (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 25 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
By Abriana Ciabattari
The Meloy Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program hosted the second annual Problems Worth Solving, a College of Engineering pitch competition that invites Aggies of all majors to explore critical problems that could potentially serve as the basis for new startups or investments.
The Problems Worth Solving Competition does not ask students to find a so more PR
Texas State Researchers Examine Relationship Between Bone Structure and Body Mass Index (10)
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 26 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Texas State Anthropology researchers are using grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Justice to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and bone structure.
Their research could have medical and forensic implications, including helping investigators identify human remains more easily.
The team of researchers includes Danny Wescott, Deborah Cunnin more PR
The Art of Adaptation: A Transfer Student's Path to Success at WKU (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
As the final semester draws to a close at Western Kentucky University (WKU), one student's journey through academia culminates in a momentous milestone: graduation. Amidst the bustling campus life and the familiar sights of Bowling Green, Alex Lahman (Class of 2024) reflects on her transformative years at WKU. From navigating the intricacies of transfer student admission, to coursework, to forging lifelo more PR
Through service, students deepen Cornell's ties to community (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Beyond Cornell's main campus, thousands of students can be found serving others in the Ithaca area, from tutoring in schools to assisting in animal shelters to language translation and interpretation. The Einhorn Center for Community Engagement helps Cornellians make a positive impact both locally and globally - through learning courses, research and student programs. To celebrate National Volunteer Week, a few students more PR
Trent University: B.A in Human Rights & Global Justice Launching Fall 2024 (10)
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 26 -- Trent University issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
Trent University's newest degree program, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Rights & Global Justice - launching fall 2024 - will provide students with opportunities to explore human rights as a matter of universal significance while benefiting from paid co-op placements and field study opportunities in Ghana or Bolivia.
With a comprehensive yet focused curriculum, the new B.A. program exe more PR
Tusculum University's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Prepares a Record of More Than 1,000 Returns (10)
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Tusculum University issued the following news:
People needing assistance with their income tax return preparation turned to Tusculum University in record numbers this year.
Tusculum students and community volunteers completed 1,017 returns as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This was the first time Tusculum's VITA program, which provides free income tax return preparation to eligible participants, has cracked the 1,000 barrier and fulfills more PR
Tuskegee Students Design Birmingham Stadium Through NFL Partnership (10)
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 25 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news:
Tuskegee University students from different majors worked together to complete a reimagined design of Legion Field Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The project is part of a partnership with the NFL and the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science that was announced last fall.
The students participated in this multi-disciplinary initiative that created opportunities for students to focus on more PR
Two Mayo Clinic Health System Physicians Will Receive Honorary Doctorates at UW-Eau Claire (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news:
Two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians will receive honorary doctorates at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's spring commencement ceremonies on May 18.
Dr. Richard Helmers, regional vice president for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin, and Dr. Tim Nelson, director of innovation for Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin, will receive honorary doctorates of science. Ne more PR
U of I Boise Grad Student Earns Exclusive 'T' Space Architecture Residency (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, April 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
Mason Miles, a fifth-year University of Idaho Boise architecture master's student, has been admitted to the 2024 'T' Space Architecture Residency. The residency program is extremely competitive, with only five residents -- including students and young professionals in architecture, design and visual arts -- selected worldwide.
The program, founded by internationally acclaimed architect Steven Holl, will take more PR
U-M Researchers Partner With District of Columbia Public Schools for Pre-K Curriculum Implementation Study (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
University of Michigan researchers from the Education Policy Initiative (EPI) at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Marsal Family School of Education have partnered with MDRC, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), and the Urban Institute to launch a study on the implementation of high-quality, domain-specific Pre-K curricula. The project builds on previous more PR
UAH Researcher Wins $279K NSF EPSCoR Fellowship to Explore Preventing Catastrophic Failures in Lithium-Ion Battery Packs in Electric Vehicles (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Fellowship totaling $279,105 to study ways to enhance the safety, efficiency and longevity of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles (EV). Lithium-ion batteries are subject to overheating and catc more PR
UAlbany Announces Annual Terra Awards for Commitment to Sustainability (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
The annual Terra Awards, which honor students, faculty and staff who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability on campus, were handed out Monday in the sun-filled atrium of the Science Library. Monday was Earth Day, and the event included informational tables, games and giveaways -- including potted pansies from the University Libraries.
Aviva Bower and Nyssa Knvarik, both in more PR
UAMS Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Child Development Center in Little Rock (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 25 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the UAMS Child Development Center in Little Rock, a 20,000-square-foot facility that is scheduled to open in early May.
The center will provide services for about 200 children, from infancy through prekindergarten, of UAMS employees and students. Of those slots, 10% are reserved for more PR
UArizona-Led CyVerse Part of $20M NSF Award to Catalyze Biosciences Discoveries (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
CyVerse, an open science platform led by the University of Arizona, will provide the computing infrastructure for a new center focused on molecular and cellular biosciences that has received a $20 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
The NSF funding will support the creation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences, or NCEMS. The center will more PR
UB School of Management Students Complete Another Year of Free Tax Service (10)
BUFFALO, New York, April 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
During the 2024 tax season, 97 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought nearly $307,000 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Students from the UB Accounting Association and UB's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the international honors organization for accounting and finan more PR
UC Irvine to Lead Study of How DNA Genetic Variations Might Influence Nicotine Addiction (10)
IRVINE, California, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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Findings may improve prevention and treatment strategies for smoking, vaping habits
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A three-year, $1.19 million grant from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program will allow University of California, Irvine researchers to explore how specific sections of DNA might influence nicotine addiction. Deeper insights into these neurological processes may lead to mor more PR
UC Santa Cruz Students Partner With Community Groups for a Service-Learning Spring Break (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
By Carolyn Mish
For most, spring break brings to mind images of sun-soaked escapades and leisurely mornings. On March 23, fifteen students from UC Santa Cruz decided to redefine the essence of spring break. Opting out of traditional activities, they immersed themselves in a week-long critical service-learning experience, partnering with environmental and economic justice organizations more PR
UC-San Diego: Foreign-Born Doctors Help Serve Rural and Low-Income Communities (10)
LA JOLLA, California, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Story by: Christine Clark
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Flexible visa requirements for international doctors helps the U.S. deal with medical shortages and do not reduce the employment of U.S.-trained M.D.s, according to new research
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Although about 20% of the United States population live in rural areas, only 11% of physicians practice in these locations. New research from the University of Cal more PR
UC-San Diego: Higher Resolution Brain Mapping Tech Wins Big at Research Expo (10)
LA JOLLA, California, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news:
Story by: Katherine Connor
University of California San Diego electrical and computer engineering PhD student Andrew Bourhis won the top prize at the 42nd annual Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo for his work to integrate thin film transistors into easier-to-use flexible electrode arrays, which could enable much more precise mapping of human brain activity. He was select more PR
UCalgary Welcomes New Provost and Vice-President Dr. Sandra Davidson (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, April 26 -- The University of Calgary issued the following news release:
The University of Calgary is proud to announce the five-year appointment of its new provost and vice-president (academic) with Dr. Sandra Davidson, current dean of the Faculty of Nursing, stepping into her new role on July 1, 2024.
Dr. Davidson was appointed dean of UCalgary's Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary in 2018 and she also served as deputy provost for the university from 2021 to 202 more PR
UF Seniors Honored for Philanthropy and Supporting Scholarship for New Students (10)
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 26 -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release:
The University of Findlay's Graduating Class Gift Philanthropy Cord program honored 190 seniors this year with philanthropy cords, which they will wear during Commencement as a symbol of their commitment to the Oiler culture of philanthropy.
President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and Kenneth McIntyre Jr., vice president of University advancement, presented green cords to the students at a ceremony April 22, thank more PR
UMass-Dartmouth: Marketing Majors Partner With Local New Bedford Businesses (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
This spring, 25 senior marketing majors enrolled in "MKT 441: Marketing Management" functioned as a nonprofit marketing agency, working with local businesses in New Bedford through the NB100! program to create marketing plans for organizations without much of a budget or personnel for advertising.
"I wanted to connect our exceptional marketing students here at UMass Dartmou more PR
UNCSA Names John Langs Dean of the School of Drama (10)
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 26 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release:
UNCSA has named alumnus John Langs, artistic director of the ACT Contemporary Theatre in Seattle since 2016, the next dean of the School of Drama, effective July 1. Langs will lead the conservatory's highly ranked Drama program with a focus on interdisciplinary work, new technologies, inclusion in the arts and a focus on student well-being while preparing students more PR
Understanding the Upstate: Ron Rash, Clemson Scholars Convene to Talk Unique Region (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 24 -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news:
Distinguished Clemson University scholars convened over two days to better understand what defines the rapidly growing region of the Upstate.
The College of Arts and Humanities, College of Architecture, Art and Construction and School of Architecture hosted five informative and collaborative roundtable sessions on April 4-5 in the Barnes Center. Renowned author and Clemson alumnus Ron more PR
Underwater robot pioneers new energy-efficient buoyancy control (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
A remotely operated underwater robot built by a team of Rice University engineering students pioneers a new way to control buoyancy via water-splitting fuel cells. The device, designed and constructed at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen over the course of a year-long senior design capstone class, offers a more power-efficient method of maintaining neutral buoyancy a critical component in underwater operations.
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University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 25 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
By Angelita Faller
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is happy to announce Dr. Constance Meadors as the new director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) and NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.
Meadors has taken over for Dr. Keith Hudson, who is still serving the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium in a director emeritus role. Meadors' new role comes wi more PR
University of Birmingham: Congratulations to Clark Bates (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, April 25 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
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Clark Bates, a doctoral student in Theology and Religion on the AHRC Midlands4Cities program, has been recommended for the award of PhD.
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The latest graduand from Birmingham's Institute for Textual Scholarship and Electronic Editing is Clark Bates, whose thesis on the Greek manuscripts of Ephesians with a commentary in the form of a catena includes the first-ever critical text, translation and more PR
University of Kansas: Jayhawks Recognized for Research at 2024 Capitol Graduate Research Summit (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Four University of Kansas students received honors during the 21st annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka on March 22. Annie Chuning, Kara Hageman, Natalie Lind and Luke Parker were each honored for their exceptional research and presentations at an event that assembles the top graduate student researchers in the state of Kansas.
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Annie Chuning, doctoral student more PR
University of Lethbridge: Burton Family, Pincher Creek Clinic Establish Awards Supporting Future Students, Rural Health Care (10)
LETHBRIDGE, Canada, April 26 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news:
A prominent Pincher Creek, Alberta family, along with physicians from a local clinic, have established a pair of University of Lethbridge awards that invest in the next generation of students and the health and well-being of their community.
Drs. Beverly (BSc '03) and Tracy Burton (BSc '03), both physicians practising in Pincher Creek, together with their mother Christine (BEd '74, Diploma in Education '78) more PR
University of Mary: Dr. Donny Bungum Awarded Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 26 -- The University of Mary issued the following news:
The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC surprised University of Mary professor Dr. Donny Bungum during his class with the Crystal Apple Award as the 2024 Higher Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Bungum, an associate professor of Philosophy and Catholic Studies at the University of Mary since 2016, holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Saint Louis University. Bungum chairs the philosophy program and directs the g more PR
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Awarded Florida Department of Education 'Linking Industry to Nursing Education' Grant for Second Year (10)
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 26 -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news:
The University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) has been awarded a $125,000 grant under the Florida Department of Education's "Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund" to increase the number of nursing professionals prepared to enter Florida's nursing workforce.
In collaboration with Jackson Health System (JHS), SONHS will implement th more PR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Federal Award Supports Markvicka's Work on Soft Materials for Robotics, Stretchable Electronics (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Engineers are increasingly eager to develop robots that mimic the behavior of animals and biological organisms, whose adaptability, resilience and efficiency have been refined over millions of years of evolution.
In bringing bio-inspired robots to life, scientists must first create soft matter counterparts that match the softness and functionality of biological tissue. Universit more PR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Velez is a Leader in Genetic Technology to Contain Corn Rootworm (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Husker scientist Ana Maria Velez is pioneering a genetic technology to contain the western corn rootworm, which annually causes up to $2 billion in yield loss and control costs in the Corn Belt. The research seeks to contain agricultural pests by targeting rootworm genes.
This genetic technique, known as RNAi, increases rootworm larvae mortality to protect the corn plant.
Velez more PR
University of North Texas Health Science Center: New TCOM-Affiliated Internal Medicine Residency at Paris Regional Health Gains ACGME Approval (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
By Steven Bartolotta
In a significant move to help address the growing primary care physician shortage in Texas, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and Paris Regional Health are now approved for a new Internal Medicine Residency Program.
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved the program more PR
University of Olivet: Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program Continues (10)
OLIVET, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news:
The University of Olivet (UOlivet), in partnership with the Eaton Conservation District (ECD), was recently awarded a maintenance grant of $2,964 for sustaining the activities of the Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program. The program engages UOlivet students and community scientists in water quality monitoring in the Upper Thornapple River watershed, part of the large Grand River watershed that even more PR
University of South Alabama: Dr. Matthew Pettway Named Fulbright Scholar (10)
MOBILE, Alabama, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
Dr. Matthew Pettway, associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature at the University of South Alabama, has been selected as a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar.
The Fulbright Program is devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright is the world's largest and mo more PR
University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee: Giving Week 2024 Breaks All Campaign Records (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, April 26 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news:
The University of South Florida's recent Giving Week was a phenomenal success, breaking all records set in previous years.
Alumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increa more PR
University of Tennessee: Vice Provost Selected for AGB Institute (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news:
Amber Williams, vice provost for student success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named to the 2024-25 AGB Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education. She is one of 21 higher education leaders selected from across the nation to attend an intensive symposium in Washington, D.C., in September.
"I am deeply grateful to Chancellor [Donde] Plowman, Provost and Senior Vice Cha more PR
University of Texas-Arlington: A Maverick Who is Deaf Advocates for Accessibility (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
The University of Texas of Arlington, which is launching a new minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, has appointed the University's first student mentor who is deaf.
Lei-Sea Sky, who is pursuing majors in both social work and political science, is supporting students looking to achieve their higher education goals.
"As a deaf individual, I've faced unique challenges, and that' more PR
University of Texas-Arlington: Rising Researcher Honored by Texas Scientific Community (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) recently recognized a University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor as an emerging researcher.
Justyn Jaworski, assistant professor of bioengineering, was named a TAMEST protege, a program that sends early-career researchers to the TAMEST conference, which bills itself as the premier gathering of the Te more PR
University of the Cumberlands Students Saved $6.1M Through Free Textbook Program (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, April 26 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news:
Every on-campus student who is graduating from University of the Cumberlands this spring can honestly say they never had to pay for college textbooks. This is the fourth year the university's free textbook program has operated for on-campus undergraduate students.
On-campus and online students at University of the Cumberlands saved a total of 6.1 million dollars during the 2023-2024 academic year more PR
University of the Ozarks: Rev. Keppel Levy to Serve as Visiting Pastor (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, April 26 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news:
The Rev. Elana Keppel Levy, co-pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bixby, Okla., will visit campus on the week of April 29 through May 3 as part of the University of the Ozarks' Struthers Visiting Pastoral Study Leave Program. She will lead the University's weekly Chapel Service at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30.
From a very young age, Keppel Levy was drawn to study the Holocaust, particularly thos more PR
University of Wales Trinity St. David: A Graduate Who Turned His Life Around is Honoured at Sport Gives Back Awards (10)
LAMPETER, Wales, April 24 -- The University of Wales Trinity St. David issued the following news:
Dan Ley, a graduate of BA Sports Recreational Management, is a prime example of how education and sports can change lives by helping individuals conquer personal challenges and attain professional success.
Graduating from UWTSD's Swansea campus in 2012, Dan's journey has been transformative.
From overcoming barriers throughout his upbringing, with his degree, Dan's resilience and determination ha more PR
UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Investigating Homelessness (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis.
It's almost unimaginable now, Jennifer Egan says, but during the 1970s, throughout her entire adolescence, she never saw a single person sleeping outside. Egan grew up in San Francisco, a city that now has almost 8,000 unhoused people. more PR
UPenn-Wharton School Executive Education Brings Managers a Roadmap for Effective AI Oversight With New Strategies for Accountable AI Program (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release:
It's well established that artificial intelligence (AI) has changed and will continue changing the way we work. Yet with so many organizations rapidly adopting AI technologies, risks are growing as well, including well-known concerns such as bias, hallucinations, privacy and intellectual property issues, legal liability, and regulatory penalties. What are companies doing to more PR
Upstate Will Award 430 Degrees, Certificates During Commencement May 5 (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
Upstate Medical University will award 430 degrees, certificates during Commencement May 5.
The event will be held at the SRC Arena and Events Center, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Live stream of the Commencement will be available here (https://youtube.com/live/E-hUT_GehYs?feature=share%20).
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering: A Life of Productivity and Purpose (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 25 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news:
At an April 10 ceremony inside Ronald Tutor Hall, Dean Yannis Yortsos hosted Viterbi Awards honoree Augustine Esogbue, Ph.D. '68, to celebrate the newly established Augustine O. Esogbue and Richard E. Bellman Endowed Fellowship in Engineering for USC Viterbi graduate and Ph.D. students.
Surrounded by friends, family and former colleagues, Esogbue, now professor more PR
UST Wins SCAC League's Change for the Better (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news:
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office has announced that the University of St. Thomas-Houston Student-Athlete Advisory Committee won the league's "Change For The Better" campaign, marking the first time in school history the Celts have earned top honors.
St. Thomas won the 2024 competition with a total of $2,127 raised for the Celts to Cure campaign. The fundraising efforts were dedicated to UST al more PR
USU Creative Writing Faculty Win Prestigious Literary Awards (10)
LOGAN, Utah, April 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
By Andrea DeHaan
Two Utah State University faculty are among this year's authors selected for inclusion in 2024 "best of" collections, placing them alongside some of America's most notable storytellers and essayists.
Assistant Professor of English Amber Caron is the recipient of a 2024 O. Henry Prize for Short Fiction, an honor previously shared by the likes of Jhumpa Lahiri and Stephen King. Caron joined USU's Departme more PR
UT Institute of Agriculture: School of Natural Resources Team Receives Grant to Remove 'Forever Chemicals' From Water (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Mi Li, assistant professor in the University of Tennessee Center for Renewable Carbon and the UT School of Natural Resources, received a $75,000 research grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a two-year project using a cellulose-functionalized adsorbent to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. Li has built a student more PR
UTMB Galveston Campus Now Home to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Center of Excellence (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, April 25 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
Under the leadership of Dr. Sarah Samreen, assistant professor and director of bariatric surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch, the UTMB Galveston Campus is now home to a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Center of Excellence, as approved by the American College of Surgeons.
This designation means that patients seeking surgical treatme more PR
UW-Green Bay Philanthropy Class Announces Recipient of $10,000 Grant (10)
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, April 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release on April 25, 2024:
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Philanthropy class announced today at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Wintergarden Atrium that a $10,000 grant will be given to the nonprofit organization COMSA. COMSA is a resource center serving immigrants and refugees; it is committed to fostering the growth and success of immigrant youth in our community. Half of the fu more PR
Vanderbilt students participate in Bush Institute democracy listening sessions (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
Students from across Vanderbilt joined representatives from the George W. Bush Institute to share their thoughts and views on democracy, leadership and practicing good citizenship.
"I was encouraged by how participants brought a palpable passion and strong feelings to the conversation without stepping over the edge into incivility," said Chris Walsh, global policy director for the George W. Bush Institute. "Dis more PR
Vast DNA tree of life for flowering plants revealed by global science team (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
Scientists use 1.8 billion letters of genetic code to build groundbreaking tree of life
Angiosperm Tree of Life. Image credit: RBG Kew
Study: Phylogenomics and the rise of the Angiosperms (DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07324-0)
The most up-to-date understanding of the flowering plant tree of life is presented in a new study published today in the journal Nature by an international team of 279 scientists, includi more PR
VCU Data Science Lab Wins Inaugural National Institutes of Health Award for Promoting Trust in Research (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The honor highlights a team that has enhanced scientific rigor and transparency across the breadth of campus projects.
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By David Oglethorpe
Virginia Commonwealth University's Data Science Lab has won an inaugural award from the National Institutes of Health for cultivating a culture of robust, high-quality research in neuroscience.
Founded in 2016, the lab supports what the NIH more PR
WCSU Announces 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award Recipients (10)
DANBURY, Connecticut, April 26 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
A future music teacher from East Hartford and an aspiring cardiac surgeon from Brookfield have been named recipients of the 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award by Western Connecticut State University.
Desiree Velez, of East Hartford, is a high-achieving first-generation student who not only had to contend with the difficulties caused by Covid-19 as an incoming freshman, but also more PR
Western Kentucky University: Civil Engineering Major Builds Strong Foundation for Career Through Applied Learning Experiences (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
By honing skills during project-based learning opportunities, cultivating a strong support network on campus and giving back through leadership roles, graduating senior Carelynn Hartmann built a strong foundation for her future during her time at WKU.
Hartmann, a Civil Engineering major from Dry Ridge, realized a passion for her future major early in her life.
"I fell in love with the construction and more PR
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