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2026-09-13

Tipoffs: Teachers/Teaching (Weekly-e) Newsletter for 2026-09-20 ( 227 items )

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$1.2M Gift Fuels Faculty Excellence at University of Houston Law Center (10)

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * $1.2M Gift Fuels Faculty Excellence at University of Houston Law Center Philanthropy honors influential law professor for lasting impact on students By Bryan Luhn September 14, 2026 Key Takeaways * $1.2 million gift supports faculty excellence: UH Law alumni Scott and Jessica Armstrong are establishing an endowed professorship in tort law to support teaching, research and scholarship. * Honoring an influential professor: The professorship is named for more PR

'The Data Center Outrage': Panel Discussion, Oct. 14 (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * 'The Data Center Outrage': Panel Discussion, Oct. 14 * #What is AI costing us, today - and tomorrow? "The Data Center Outrage: Can AI Survive Without Data Centers?," a panel discussion on the growing national movement against the construction of large-scale centers for high-volume AI web traffic, will take place at The University of Baltimore on Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. ET in the H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, 1415 Maryland Ave. more PR

'When Worcester thrives, Clark thrives' (10)

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'When Worcester thrives, Clark thrives' * Clark University and the Worcester Public Schools today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that formalizes and strengthens a decades-long partnership dedicated to improving educational opportunities for Worcester students, supporting educators, and creating pathways to college and careers. The agreement, which was signed at a ceremony held at Claremont Academy, just a short walk from Clark, establishes a fram more PR

12 instructional faculty members promoted in past year (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 12 instructional faculty members promoted in past year * LAWRENCE -Twelve individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. These promotions are determined and awarded through school or departmental reviews, which concluded by early summer. Promotions for tenure-track faculty and scholarly positions follow a separate process that is reviewed by the University Committee more PR

2026 Distinguished Professors Recognized (10)

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Distinguished Professors Recognized * Three Sam Houston State University faculty members have been named distinguished professors for their extended periods of exemplary service to the university community through the form of teaching, research, service or a combination of the three this year. They are Madhusudan Choudhary, Craig Henderson and Hiranya Nath. Madhusudan Choudhary, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Since joining Sam more PR

2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning." Award recipients will collaborate with TLT to explore the affordances and constraints of the AI- more PR

A First Time Teaching Assignment Like No Other: Vietnam (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A First Time Teaching Assignment Like No Other: Vietnam * Just a few weeks after graduating from UConn Neag School of Education's Integrated Bachelor's/Master teacher preparation program, Lynna Vo '24 (ED), '25 (MA), began her first year of full-time teaching on the other side of the globe, in a country she felt unfamiliar with, yet deeply connected to. Vo, a Fulbright scholar and Vietnamese American from Meriden, Connecticut, served as an Engli more PR

A Legacy of Impact: Gillian White Goodrich '68 Gives Back to Her Alma Mater (10)

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of Impact: Gillian White Goodrich '68 Gives Back to Her Alma Mater * Written by Amanda Mathis Passionate about the future of Converse, Birmingham philanthropists Gillian and Mike Goodrich are donating $2 million to support the university's mission and strengthen its impact. A long-time supporter of Converse, Gillian White Goodrich '68 has given to her alma mater for more than half a century. The gift is deeply personal to Gillian, who g more PR

A new chapter for MIT Reads (10)

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * A new chapter for MIT Reads * As it marks its 10-year anniversary, MIT Reads is being reimagined for the age of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the need to foster social connection and a sense of our shared humanity, the popular MIT Libraries' program will turn its focus to fiction and memoir, and to the particular power of stories to help us understand ourselves and our place in the world. "At MIT, we spend a great deal more PR

AASL Commends Washington State Library and the Northwest Council for Computer Education (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Commends Washington State Library and the Northwest Council for Computer Education * CHICAGO - Acting upon resolutions submitted by the Washington Library Association School Library Division (WLA-ScLD), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Washington State Library for sustained support of school librarians through accessible professional development, leadership initiatives, more PR

Academic Excellence Attracts Distinguished New Faculty at Yeshiva University (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news: * * * Academic Excellence Attracts Distinguished New Faculty at Yeshiva University Sep 8, 2026 As Yeshiva University begins the 2026-27 academic year, it is welcoming an exceptional group of new faculty whose work spans Jewish scholarship, neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, engineering, fintech, marketing, law and social work. Their backgrounds include research and fellowships at Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and Oxford, leadership of Coo more PR

Accuracy in Media: 'It Was Mostly Cosmetic' - Missouri Professor Reveals How DEI Survives State Bans (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "It Was Mostly Cosmetic": Missouri Professor Reveals How DEI Survives State Bans September 14, 2026 Last year, Missouri banned DEI initiatives at its public universities. However, an Accuracy in Media investigation revealed that DEI ideology remains in university classrooms. Wayne Brekhus, Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Missouri, was recorded speaking with an AIM investigator about the status of DEI on campus. When asked abo more PR

Adrian College President Docking Presents 'What I Learned in Class' at Convocation (10)

ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Adrian College President Docking presents 'What I Learned in Class' at Convocation Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Author: Mickey Alvarado Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking addressed faculty, staff, and students on the topic of "What I Learned in Class" at Adrian College's Opening Convocation in the Dr. James Borland Convocation Series on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Herrick Chapel. Reflecting on his 21 years as President and his years teaching a lea more PR

AEI Report Alleges Ideological Imbalance in Graduate Teacher Training (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'Pedagogy of the Progressives: A Review of Syllabi from Graduate Schools of Education,' by Daniel Buck. Issued Sept. 9, 2026, the report reviews more than 400 assigned readings from 75 courses at eight graduate schools of education and argues that several teacher-preparation programs emphasize progressive and critical-theory frameworks over classroom instruction, subject knowledge and management practices. Buck examined graduate programs at California State University, more PR

AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use * Two new initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI) in Cornell classrooms will encourage experimental and balanced use, while exploring ways to deploy AI that align with the teaching needs and strategies of individual academic fields. The Cornell AI Initiative is launching AI Integration Pilots, which will enable colleges to experiment with AI to create innovations in teaching and le more PR

AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too? (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too? * By Jennifer Kiilerich Vanderbilt University's Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor of human-centered learning technologies at Peabody College of education and human development, partnered with Sarah K. Burriss (PhD'23, Peabody's Department of Teaching and Learning), assistant professor of the practice at the College of Connected Computing, to rethink how kids should learn about a more PR

Alumnae in the family: Mother-daughter duo teaching at the same school (10)

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Alumnae in the family: Mother-daughter duo teaching at the same school * By Gil Pound A nyone asking for Ms. Kitchens at Tattnall Square Academy this year is probably going to be met with a question - which one? Misty Kitchens ('01) has been molding kindergarten minds at the Macon, Georgia, private school since 2009. Her daughter, Maddie Kitchens ('25), joined the Tattnall Square faculty this year as a middle/high school science teacher after graduating more PR

America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: I Was Robbed Of My Innocence, Not Of My Voice. Congress Should Pass Kayleigh's Law. (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * I Was Robbed Of My Innocence, Not Of My Voice. Congress Should Pass Kayleigh's Law. Kayleigh Kozak September 15, 2026 Originally published by the Daily Wire I was 12 years old when I was robbed of my innocence. In 2003, my PE teacher at school began to sexually abuse me. And he continued to do so for two years. Children are taught to trust adults, especially their teachers, and to believe they will keep us safe. But how could a more PR

American University: The Building Blocks to Success - Putting Youngest Learners First Pays Dividends (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- American University issued the following news: * * * The Building Blocks to Success: Putting Youngest Learners First Pays Dividends Dr. Kim Jackson's Path to DCPS Interim Chancellor By Jason Pier | September 14, 2026 Kim Jackson, EdD '24, found an alignment of purpose when choosing the Doctor of Education program at American University's Linda A. and H. Kent Baker School of Education (BSE). Guided by the school's mission to prepare leaders who transform society, Jackson saw an immediate parallel to her life's work. more PR

Answering the teacher shortage: a young educator's path to a special education career (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Answering the teacher shortage: a young educator's path to a special education career * Lauren Schafer (BA '24, MA '25) is always on the go. The second-year elementary special education teacher covers more than 6 miles a day within the halls of Hoover Elementary School in Iowa City. While she treks a remarkable amount of ground between bells, her work with special education students-both in classroom and 1-on-1 settings-is more importa more PR

Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos promoted to Curators' Distinguished Professor (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos promoted to Curators' Distinguished Professor * Michael Cosmopoulos has earned international attention and acclaim for his work digging - often quite literally - into the history and culture of Ancient Greece. The longtime professor of archaeology and the Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professor in Greek Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis has been featured on the pages o more PR

Art Industry Veteran Catherine Edmonson Selected as Southern Miss Gallery Director (10)

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Art Industry Veteran Catherine Edmonson Selected as Southern Miss Gallery Director * Catherine Edmonson The University of Southern Mississippi School of Performing and Visual Arts has appointed Catherine Parker Edmonson as director of the Gallery of Art and Design. An art historian with more than two decades of international and local experience, Edmonson takes the helm of a space long celebrated as one of the Gulf South region's p more PR

Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association (10)

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association * UNC Pembroke assistant professor Ash Walker has earned the highest distinction awarded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, bringing more than two decades of leadership and expertise in the field back to students at his alma mater. Walker was named a Master of AACVPR, a distinction reco more PR

Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses law firm AI strategy with Bloomberg Law (10)

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses law firm AI strategy with Bloomberg Law * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was featured in a Bloomberg Law article examining Latham & Watkins' investment in its own artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure. You can read the article by clicking here. Lim discu more PR

Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium (10)

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will speak at an international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany, on October 7, 2026. The program brings together judges, practitioners, and ac more PR

At CSULB, Tony Baxter '69 learned to imagine Disney's future (10)

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * At CSULB, Tony Baxter '69 learned to imagine Disney's future * In November 2013, Tony Baxter '69 stood beside Mickey Mouse on Main Street, U.S.A., as a velvet curtain slipped from a second-story window. Behind it was his name, over the words: "Inventor: Imagination is in the Heart of our Creations." By then, Baxter had spent 42 years bringing some of Disney's most ambitious ideas to life. He'd co-designed Big Thunder Mountain more PR

Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday secured a final court order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs unlawful. Beginning in February 2025, California institutions received more PR

ATU Marks Constitution Day With Reading, Education (10)

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Marks Constitution Day With Reading, Education * Arkansas Tech University observed the 239th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States of America with a Constitution Day event at Mullens Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 17. Dr. Christopher Housenick, ATU associate professor of political science, presided over the U.S. Constitution reading. Elsewhere, the ATU observance of Constitution Day also included teaching lessons on t more PR

Award-winning Wertheim College teacher, healthcare scholar embraces visibility, FSU (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning Wertheim College teacher, healthcare scholar embraces visibility, FSU * #Key Points * Riley Krotz is an assistant professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business who primarily studies complex challenges at the intersection of healthcare, frontline employee management and public policy, with an emphasis on getting people to donate blood and save lives. * A charismatic professor who bleeds garnet and gold, Krotz's research align more PR

Awards honor Duffield Engineering faculty for teaching, advising (10)

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Awards honor Duffield Engineering faculty for teaching, advising * The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering celebrated faculty commitment to education at its 2026 Fall Faculty Reception, held Sept. 16 in the Statler Ballroom, honoring this year's Teaching and Advising Award winners for their contributions to outstanding curriculum design, teaching methods, student mentoring and faculty development. "It is inspiring to read the nominations, to learn about t more PR

Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance Opens 2026-27 Production Season With The Fantasticks, Sept. 17-27 (10)

MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance Opens 2026-27 Production Season With The Fantasticks, Sept. 17-27 * Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2026-27 production season with The Fantasticks, presented at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-20 and Sept. 22-26, with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, in Korsgaard Dance Studio, located in Ball Gymnasium, Room 213. With music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyr more PR

Barnard College Celebrates Official Opening of Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard College Celebrates Official Opening of Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center Behind a $250 million investment, NYC's first net-zero carbon, all-electric academic science building doubles research lab space and brings all five experimental science departments under one roof at the best women's college in the world. September 15, 2026 MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, New York -- Barnard College celebrated the opening of the Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center (RDSC) on Septe more PR

Belmont Law Announces 3 New Faculty Members (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Belmont Law Announces 3 New Faculty Members * Belmont University College of Law has welcomed three new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester. Nino C. Monea joins the law school as an assistant professor teaching National Security Law and Evidence. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he has served as a state supreme court law clerk, Army judge advocate, federal prosecutor and military prosecutor and continues more PR

Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members * New faculty bring courtroom, military and research experience to the law school this fall Belmont University College of Law new faculty for fall 2026: Nino C. Monea, assistant professor of law; Kaleigh Ruiz, faculty fellow; and Kathryn Booth, visiting professor of law. #Professor Nino C. Monea Professor Monea joins Belmont Law as an assistant professor, teaching Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, N more PR

Bethany College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients (10)

BETHANY, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Bethany College issued the following news: * * * Bethany College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Bethany College will honor three outstanding members of the Bethany community during the 2026 Alumni Celebration Dinner on Friday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m., as part of Back to the Future Homecoming. The awards recognize excellence in teaching and professional achievement and celebrate individuals whose accomplishments reflect the values and traditions of Bethany College. T more PR

BHSU Announces 2025-26 Faculty Awards (10)

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Sept. 15 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * BHSU Announces 2025-26 Faculty Awards * Black Hills State University Academic Affairs announced its 2025-26 faculty awards during the university's annual Welcome Week in August. "The Faculty Awards provide an important opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work our faculty do every day in teaching, mentoring, research and creative activity, and service," said Dr. Pam Carriveau, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. "Much of th more PR

Binghamton University: NSF-funded Projects to Introduce High School Students to Geoarchaeology (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * NSF-funded projects to introduce high school students to geoarchaeology Students and educators from rural communities will use remote sensing to investigate local archaeological sites By Jennifer Micale September 16, 2026 You never know what you might find in your backyard: remnants of old towns and bygone eras, covered by dirt and years. Binghamton University faculty have received a three-year, $730,000 grant from the National Science Foundation tha more PR

Bluefield University Mourns the Loss of Rev. Rod Hale (10)

BLUEFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Bluefield University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield University Mourns the Loss of Rev. Rod Hale * Bluefield University mourns the loss of Reverend Rodney "Rod" Hale, an advocate for Bluefield's Christ-centered mission who was always full of Ram spirit. Hale graduated from Bluefield University in 1960 when it was Bluefield College. He went on to serve as a member of the university's Board of Trustees and a President of its Alumni Association Board of Directors. He received Bluefield's Alumnus of more PR

Building Community and Bringing Back Field Trips (10)

WENHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Building Community and Bringing Back Field Trips * Christian Bollacke '22 Recognized with Gordon's 2026 Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Award. When Christian Bollacke '22 graduated from Gordon College, he wasn't sure he would spend his career teaching in an urban school district. In fact, after a challenging first year teaching, Christian wasn't sure where he should head next. But when one door closed and another opened in Lawrence, he began to wonder if more PR

CAIR Calls on State Dept. to Condemn Firing of Muslim Teacher in Belgium Over Refusal to Remove Hijab (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Calls on State Dept. to Condemn Firing of Muslim Teacher in Belgium Over Refusal to Remove Hijab September 14, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the U.S. Department of State to condemn the dismissal of a Muslim special education teacher in East Flanders, Belgium, who was fired after refusing to comply with a provincial ban on r more PR

CAIR-Texas Calls for Accountability and Reconsidering the Approved Social Studies TEKS After Substitute Teacher Allegedly Singled Out Muslim Students (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Calls for Accountability and Reconsidering the Approved Social Studies TEKS After Substitute Teacher Allegedly Singled Out Muslim Students September 16, 2026 The Austin Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas, Austin), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for accountability and reconsideration of the approved SS TEKS after a substitute teacher reportedly sin more PR

California Parents Resolve Case After Convincing School District to Notify, Provide Opt-Outs from Gender Ideology Lessons (10)

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * California Parents Resolve Case After Convincing School District to Notify, Provide Opt-Outs from Gender Ideology Lessons * San Diego, CA-First Liberty Institute and the National Center for Law & Policy agreed to end their lawsuit against the Encinitas (CA) Union School District after it agreed to change its policies to provide notification more PR

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Unions and School Districts Have Been Clumsy AI Regulators (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Unions and school districts have been clumsy AI regulators We should be wary of what governments, schools and teacher unions plan to do with artificial intelligence. And rather than worrying about AI in the classroom, shouldn't they worry more about the declining performance of the kids in their schools? by Kali Fontanilla September 18, 2026 - Nobody yet knows how much artificial intelligence (AI) will impact and change our society. We are still in more PR

Carolina Trustees Professorship for System Campuses: Wei-Kai Lai (10)

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Carolina Trustees Professorship for System Campuses: Wei-Kai Lai * After completing his doctorate in mathematics in 2008 in Mississippi, Wei-Kai Lai started applying for jobs. Location didn't matter that much to him -he'd already traveled from Taiwan to the United States for school, and he wanted to be a college professor no matter where that led him. "Just like other international students," Lai says, "when we were about to graduate, we more PR

Catawba College Announces Creation of the R. Paul Propst & Sara Jean Arey Propst Endowed Fund (10)

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Announces Creation of the R. Paul Propst & Sara Jean Arey Propst Endowed Fund * The children of R. Paul Propst '48 and Sara Jean Arey Propst '51 have established the R. Paul Propst & Sara Jean Arey Propst Endowed Fund at Catawba College, honoring their parents' lifelong commitment to education, faith, family, and service. Established by Robin Propst Blackwell and her husband, Robert Blackwell, and Robert Propst and his husband, Julian Cl more PR

Catch up with these two longtime CLAS professors (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 16 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Catch up with these two longtime CLAS professors * By Jessica Lien Some instructors stay with you long after the final exam. When the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) surveyed alumni and asked which faculty members they remembered and missed, two names that surfaced were Ron McMullen, associate professor of instruction in political science, and Marian Wilson Kimber, professor of musicology in the School of M more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Teacher Liability Insurance Makes Up Fraction of Union Spending (10)

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Teacher liability insurance makes up fraction of union spending Written by Catrin Wigfall | September 14, 2026 Professional liability insurance is often one of the main reasons teachers are told to stay members of their union. But it's a small fraction of Education Minnesota's total spending. According to the state union's most recent federal finan more PR

Chancellor McManus Charts Course for UMass Chan in Inaugural Address (10)

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Chancellor McManus charts course for UMass Chan in inaugural address 'When UMass Chan decides that something matters, this institution has an extraordinary capacity to make it happen. Our task now is to bring that capacity to the next generation of challenges.' By Pat Sargent September 18, 2026 At a glance * Chancellor David McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, presented his inaugural Convocation address at Convocation and I more PR

Clemson Online to become Office of Digital Learning and Technology (10)

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Online to become Office of Digital Learning and Technology * Office of the Provost Clemson Online, the University's online course development and learning technology unit, is now known as the Office of Digital Learning and Technology (ODLT). The office will continue to provide expertise, resources, tools and personalized support to Clemson faculty and staff looking to leverage technology and teaching together. The "Clemson Online" name will b more PR

Co-designing a STEM curriculum for Indigenous kids (10)

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Co-designing a STEM curriculum for Indigenous kids * They say success is nothing without someone to share it with. That's certainly true in Tuba City, an 8,600-person town in the Navajo Nation. "Members of the Navajo Nation love celebrating," said Anne Hamlin, a research associate at NAU's Center for STEM Teaching and Learning (CSTL). "They turn out to basketball games, parades, flea markets and fairs in droves. I once tabled at the Navajo Nation more PR

Coffee Hour talk to explore urban expansion in the Amazon (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Coffee Hour talk to explore urban expansion in the Amazon * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Roberta Mendonca De Carvalho, teaching associate professor in the urban studies program at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver a talk titled "500 Cities in 50 Years: Fragmentation and Urban Expansion in the Amazon" at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in 112 Walker Building at Penn State University Park. The talk will also be accessible via Zoom. De C more PR

College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Priya Sharma, associate professor of learning, design and technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty director for AI Literacy and Innovation. Her appointment began Aug. 1. In the new two-year role, Sharma will work with Susan Land, interim associate dean for faculty affairs, and faculty across more PR

College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Priya Sharma, associate professor of learning, design and technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty director for AI Literacy and Innovation. Her appointment began Aug. 1. In the new two-year role, Sharma will work with Susan Land, interim associate dean for faculty affairs more PR

College of Education recruits Clemson alumnus to lead new AI, learning sciences faculty position (10)

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Education recruits Clemson alumnus to lead new AI, learning sciences faculty position * College of Education Ibrahim Oluwajoba "'Joba" Adisa Ph.D. '24 joins the College of Education faculty this fall as an assistant professor of learning sciences with a focus on artificial intelligence and education. In addition to his roles in teaching and research, Adisa hopes this position will allow him to help frame AI as a useful tool for preservice te more PR

Columbia University Teachers College: Hip-Hop Education Enters a New Era in the Bronx (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news: * * * Hip-Hop Education Enters a New Era in the Bronx The Bronx School of Hip-Hop was co-created by TC's Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education, Christopher Emdin - This month, close to 100 ninth-graders began classes at the nation's first public high school dedicated to hip-hop. At the Bronx School for Hip-Hop, students will learn about the culture, music and business of hip-hop, gain access to industry internships and college o more PR

Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor 'Botany Bob' Robert Powell Jr. (10)

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse Mourns the Loss of Beloved Former Professor 'Botany Bob' Robert Powell Jr. * Written by Karen Rhodes Much beloved and known by his Converse alumni and colleagues simply as "Botany Bob," Robert W. Powell Jr., Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Biology, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Powell served on the faculty at Converse from 1963 until his retirement in 1999, almost always with a four-color retractable Bic pen in his pocke more PR

Cornell College Announces Faculty Promotions (10)

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Cornell announces faculty promotions 14 September 2026 Three Cornell College faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to associate professor beginning this academic year. * Tyler George - Associate Professor of Statistics * Melanie King - Associate Professor of Mathematics * Alex McKenzie - Associate Professor of Art Receiving tenure means a committee of their peers and college leaders has thoroughly evaluated their teaching, research, and service more PR

Cottonwood Field Station, Transient Animal Facility reopenings highlight new opportunities (10)

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 16 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Cottonwood Field Station, Transient Animal Facility reopenings highlight new opportunities * Story by Morgan Marketon The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will celebrate the reopenings of Cottonwood Field Station and the Transient Animal Facility at the end of September, highlighting investments that support research, teaching and extension across the college. The facilities serve distinc more PR

CPP Faculty Receive Inaugural CSU LIFT Awards to Advance Career-Ready Learning (10)

POMONA, California, Sept. 17 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Faculty Receive Inaugural CSU LIFT Awards to Advance Career-Ready Learning * Two Cal Poly Pomona faculty members among the inaugural recipients of the California State University's Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) awards. They will use their funds to translate classroom lessons into real-world career skills for students. Ellips Masehian, associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturi more PR

Cultivating Playfulness: A Stance for Inclusive and Engaging Learning (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news: * * * Cultivating Playfulness: A Stance for Inclusive and Engaging Learning * Playfulness can be a powerful way of teaching at every stage of primary education. Scotland's Playfulness Project shows how nine schools are reimagining playfulness as a pedagogical stance that brings joy, curiosity, agency, and meaningful engagement into learning across the curriculum. As teachers shift from simply delivering instruction to becoming facilita more PR

Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Named the Top Pediatric Cancer Program in the Nation for 2026-2027 (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Named the Top Pediatric Cancer Program in the Nation for 2026-2027 * U.S. News & World Report has recognized Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center as the #1 pediatric cancer program in the nation in its 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals report. Dana-Farber/Boston Children's has been recognized as one of the top three pediatric cancer centers in the coun more PR

Del Mar College Receives $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Teaching, Learning and Workforce Preparation (10)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * September 16, 2026 Del Mar College receives $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching, learning and workforce preparation Five-year Classroom to Career project will establish new Center for Educational Advancement and expand digital learning and responsible AI use Article by Jessie Chrobocinski Del Mar College (DMC) has received a five-year, $3 million federal grant to strengthen teaching and digital learning and help prepare students for a workforce more PR

Digital Twins Literacy Center to engage students in immersive technologies (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Digital Twins Literacy Center to engage students in immersive technologies * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Digital Twins Hub at Penn State has launched the Digital Twin Literacy Center, a centralized space for students at Penn State to learn about and engage directly with digital twin models -virtual representations of real-life systems -and other immersive technologies. The center will be led by Patrick Dudas, associate teaching professo more PR

Discover our MA Food Systems and Sustainable Development degree (10)

BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Discover our MA Food Systems and Sustainable Development degree * We are delighted to announce that our MA Food & Development - delivered in partnership with the University of Sussex - is changing name to MA Food Systems & Sustainable Develo more PR

Donors transform vision into impact with record $23.6M fundraising year (10)

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Donors transform vision into impact with record $23.6M fundraising year * Columbus State University reached extraordinary new heights in Fiscal Year 2026, receiving $23,634,627 in total gifts, commitments and planned giving from its philanthropic partners. This record-breaking total marks a 29% increase (+$5.3 million) over FY25 and a remarkable 280% surge (+$17.5 million) over FY24-along with noteworthy growth in the university's endowment. FY26 stan more PR

Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit (10)

MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit * #Martinez's Conocerla is on display at the Korn Gallery through October 16 September 2026 - Drew University's Art Department has welcomed Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez for a gallery talk and exhibit on campus. Enlarge Martinez will present an exhibit, Conocerla, which will be on display at the Korn Gallery in organized by Jason Karolak, associate teaching profes more PR

Duke BME Receives $500,000 Investment in Teaching Labs (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke BME Receives $500,000 Investment in Teaching Labs 9/17/26 This generous support will help strengthen the teaching labs that prepare students for the ever-evolving field of biomedical engineering Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering received a $500,000 investment to strengthen its teaching laboratories, providing new support for the hands-on, practical educational experiences that are a hallmark of a Duke B more PR

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Sonia Bansal Named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Sonia Bansal Named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow Michaela Martinez 9/16/26 Bansal was recognized for a final project proposal that challenges students to balance technical know-how and real-world challenges Sonia Bansal, an assistant professor of the practice in Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering, was named a 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN). The fe more PR

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Sonia Bansal Receives ASEE Biomedical Teaching Award (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Sonia Bansal Receives ASEE Biomedical Teaching Award Michaela Martinez 9/15/26 Bansal was recognized for her efforts to transform Duke BME's biomaterials and biomechanics curriculum Sonia Bansal, an assistant professor of the practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Duke University, received the Biomedical Engineering Teaching Award from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Conferred by th more PR

Echoes & Reflections Launches EchoesConnect, an AI Assistant Built to Support Educators Teaching the Holocaust (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * Echoes & Reflections Launches EchoesConnect, an AI Assistant Built to Support Educators Teaching the Holocaust New York, NY, September 14, 2026 -- Echoes & Reflections, a leading provider of curriculum and professional learning on the Holocaust, today announced the launch of EchoesConnect, an AI Assistant designed to help gr more PR

Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor (10)

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor * Autonomy to explore her own and students' interests is what drew Eckerd's new assistant professor of psychology to this liberal arts college. Vivian Hanwen Zhang (Zhang Han Wen ), Ph.D., will begin teaching courses this fall semester, from Introduction to Psychology to Neurodivergence. "Psychology can be as personal as you want and it can be as distant as you want," Zhang says, hoping students will connec more PR

EKU Students from Laurel County Prepare to Serve Their Communities (10)

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 16 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * EKU Students from Laurel County Prepare to Serve Their Communities * #Laurel County has the fourth-largest Kentucky student population at EKU, with 478 students in degree programs ranging from nursing and education to social work and criminal justice. While Laurel County, Kentucky, may be best known around the state for its World Chicken Festival and Laurel Lake, at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Laurel County is known for its service-minded s more PR

Engineering Professor Vilupanur Ravi Receives ASM International Distinguished Teacher Award (10)

POMONA, California, Sept. 15 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Engineering Professor Vilupanur Ravi Receives ASM International Distinguished Teacher Award * Vilupanur Ravi, professor of chemical and materials engineering, has received the Albert Easton White Distinguished Teacher Award from ASM International, recognizing his decades of teaching, mentoring and contributions to materials science and engineering. ASM International is a leading global professional association for materials scien more PR

Eric Bryan Named Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor at S&T (10)

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Eric Bryan named Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor at S&T Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 16, 2026 Dr. Eric Bryan, professor of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call attention to teaching excellence and foster improvements in teac more PR

Estate gift from Dr. Bonnie Karrigan ('71) establishes endowed fund for languages and literature at APSU (10)

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Estate gift from Dr. Bonnie Karrigan ('71) establishes endowed fund for languages and literature at APSU * The late Dr. Bonnie Karrigan, who served as an adjunct professor at APSU and taught English at Fort Campbell High School for over 40 years. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A generous gift from the estate of the late Dr. Bonnie Karrigan ('71) has established the Bonnie Karrigan Memorial Endowed Fund of Excellence at Austin Peay St more PR

Expertise, motivation and ethics: the trifecta of employee optimization (10)

BOTHELL, Washington, Sept. 17 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * Expertise, motivation and ethics: the trifecta of employee optimization * Learning to manage employees is not an easy feat. That's why there is no shortage of resources dedicated to the subject, from webinars and classes to self-help and management books. It is also a point of interest for researchers such as Dr. Sundar Balakrishnan. A professor and associate dean for the University of Washington Bothell's School of Business, Bala more PR

Faculty Exceed Expectations in Professional Development Ceremony (10)

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Exceed Expectations in Professional Development Ceremony * Tarleton State University faculty members' professional growth efforts were recognized in yesterday's Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Achievement Celebration. Presented by the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE), the celebration marked a milestone in ongoing professional development and growth. ACUE's certification offerings include Effective Teaching Prac more PR

Faculty Forum on Building Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms Set for Sept. 28 (10)

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Faculty Forum on Building Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms Set for Sept. 28 * The Office of the Provost, in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Assessment, Survey, and Effectiveness Research (ASER), invites faculty members and graduate students to the first of two Fall 2026 Classroom Equity Action Plan Forums on Monday, Sept. 28, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of Old Chapel. Attendees of the open forum on a more PR

Faculty Lightning Lounge set for Sept. 23 (10)

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 15 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Faculty Lightning Lounge set for Sept. 23 * The first Faculty Lightning Lounge of the 2026-27 academic year will be held 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in Centennial Engineering Center's Stamm Commons. Lightning Lounge gives faculty from a broad range of disciplines an opportunity to give short talks about their research, creative works, teaching or outreach. Time is available for questions during and after the event, and participants can meet new more PR

Faculty Panel - Rooted in Legacy. Driven by Purpose. (10)

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Panel - Rooted in Legacy. Driven by Purpose. * While technology and teaching methods have changed in 125 years, at least one thing has stayed the same in higher education -an eagerness to learn. At a faculty panel Thursday afternoon, Ryan Pitcher, clinical senior instructor in Energy Systems Technology, told the audience that when he offers online instruction with optional in-person lessons, his students seem eager to do both. "They're still sh more PR

For Over 20 Years, Northwest Adult Education Instructors Continue to Instill Hope and Education in Their Community (10)

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * For over 20 years, Northwest Adult Education Instructors Continue to Instill Hope and Education in their Community Sep 17 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College instructors Ada Armstrong of Calhoun City and Mary Cole of Calhoun City have worked at Northwest Adult Education for over 20 years and Margaret Mays of Pittsburg has volunteered for many years in Bruce helping educate their community and empowered students with more PR

Four candidates named for dean of LC State's CTE program (10)

LEWISTON, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Lewis-Clark State College posted the following news release: * * * Four candidates named for dean of LC State's CTE program * LEWISTON, Idaho - Four candidates have been named for the Lewis-Clark State College Career & Technical Education deanship. LC State faculty and staff are invited to attend candidate presentations on "Designing a Sustainable CTE Growth Model: Students, Employers, and Community as Shared Stakeholders." All presentations will take place on the LC State campus. The candidates and presentati more PR

Franklin University Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Instructional Coaching (10)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * Franklin University Recognizes Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Instructional Coaching * Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, Office of Community Relations (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Inclusive Teaching Excellence and Instructional Coach of the Year awards highlight Franklin University faculty who strengthen student success through connection, support and real-world learning Franklin University is recogniz more PR

From honeybees to healing pets: Rowan On, Season 2 debuts with Katie Krebs, DVM (10)

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * From honeybees to healing pets: Rowan On, Season 2 debuts with Katie Krebs, DVM * Rowan University's podcast, Rowan On, returns with a new season of guests who take smart risks, roll up their sleeves and do work that matters. In the first episode of Season 2, host Karen Holloway sits down with Dr. Katie Krebs, associate professor at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, to discuss caring for animals, supporting healthy bee colonies and teaching future more PR

From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship (10)

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship * In This Article * Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation * Leveraging AI for "Precision Education" * AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement * Meeting MHS Needs with Experts in Medical Education Teaching * Looking Toward the Future Medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science more PR

From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship (10)

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship * In This Article * Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation * Leveraging AI for "Precision Education" * AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement * Meeting MHS Needs with Experts in Medical Education Teaching * Looking Toward the Future Medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Healt more PR

Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University: Honoring the Legacy of Richard M. Osgood Jr. (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Honoring the Legacy of Richard M. Osgood Jr. A new commemorative plaque recognizes the pioneering scientist, mentor, and longtime Columbia Engineering professor whose work helped shape photonics and strengthen the University's research infrastructure. September 15, 2026 Xintian Tina Wang Columbia Engineering has installed a commemorative plaque honoring the late Richard "Rick" M. Osgood Jr., the Higgins more PR

Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education (10)

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education September 17, 2026 You might not believe it, but one of the current forefront ideas in Christian education started as a scribble on a napkin. Deana Mack, PhD, Geneva's associate professor of education and Education Department Chair, spent numerous hours in online meetings in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic as did many others. One of those meetings was an Internatio more PR

German Student on Study Abroad Loves Winthrop Culture and Art (10)

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * German Student on Study Abroad Loves Winthrop Culture and Art * #HIGHLIGHTS * Marika Klinck is at Winthrop on a Fulbright Germany scholarship. * One of the major reasons she decided to study at Winthrop was because she was impressed by the variety of art classes. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - German native Marika Klinck loves taking art classes at Winthrop University because they are so hands-on. Here for the fall semester, she is enrolled in 2D more PR

Gov. Evers visits UW-Oshkosh as part of annual back-to-school tour (10)

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Gov. Evers visits UW-Oshkosh as part of annual back-to-school tour * Governor Tony Evers interacts with students Tuesday at UW-Oshkosh. Evers stopped in Oshkosh as part of his back-to-school tour across Wisconsin. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was in Oshkosh this morning, stopping at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as part of his annual back-to-school tour. Evers arrived at the north entrance to Clow Academic Complex and made his wa more PR

Graduate Employability in Higher Education (10)

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Graduate Employability in Higher Education * Peer-reviewed article by University of Phoenix scholars identifies curriculum-career alignment, critical thinking, and experiential learning and mentorship as strategies graduates associate with career readiness. University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars affiliated with the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) have published a peer-reviewed study exam more PR

Gregory Donovan Retires After Four Decades of Inspiring Students and Helping to Shape VCU's Creative Writing Program (10)

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 14, 2026 Gregory Donovan retires after four decades of inspiring students and helping to shape VCU's creative writing program Donovan, the author of two poetry collections, was one of the forces behind online journal Blackbird and 'a passionate and committed teacher' during his tenure. By Joan Tupponce Students in Gregory Donovan's creative writing classes at Virginia Commonwealth University often heard him say "the sleeping student le more PR

Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc. (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $80,000 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP, leads an extensive network for Head Start services. "This HHS grant for $80,000 helps STEP suppor more PR

Highlight the Administrative Staff of the RUM With a Special Function of the Film Pearl (10)

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Sept. 19 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * They highlight the administrative staff of the RUM with a special function of the film Pearl By Javier Valentin Feliciano (javier.valentin@upr.edu) September 18, 2026 The Office of the Rector, in conjunction with the Office of Liaison with the Staff, of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), honored the collegiate administrative staff with a special presentation of the film Perla, starring more PR

Hillsdale College and Golden Thread Academic Release First Volume of Western Civilization Curriculum for Secondary Schools (10)

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Hillsdale College and Golden Thread Academic Release First Volume of Western Civilization Curriculum for Secondary Schools The curriculum is a framework for teachers using 'The Golden Thread,' a two-volume history of Western Civilization from antiquity to the present. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College and Golden Thread Academic, an educational imprint of Encounter Books, released the first volume of the Official Golden Thread Curriculum on Sep more PR

How an Internal Side Hustle Might Give You New Energy At Work (10)

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * How an Internal Side Hustle Might Give You New Energy At Work * Typically, a side hustle is an enterprise which employees run in their free time, often in a field unrelated to their profession. Some examples of side hustlers are an accountant who caters parties for friends on the side, a school teacher who works as a photographer on the weekends or a marketing director who teaches yoga classes in her neighborhood. Many use a side hustle like a hobby - as a stress more PR

How Long Does It Take to Become a Teacher? (10)

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How Long Does It Take to Become a Teacher? * If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, you might assume it means going back to school for four full years, putting your career on hold, juggling student loans and starting from scratch. For many people considering this career transition, that timeline feels impossible. How long it takes to become a teacher depends entirely on the path you choose. If you already have a bachelor's degree, you don't need t more PR

Human Rights Watch Q&A: Canada's Human Rights Obligations and the "Care Economy" (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 [Category: International] (TNSrep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Canada's Human Rights Obligations and the "Care Economy" * On September 01, 2026, Canada's New Society Institute released a report arguing that Canada's government needs to change its approach to developing policies that support women with disabilities across the country. The report is rooted in the fundamental insight that many women are both caregivers and people who need care themselves-and are poorly served by policy framewo more PR

IFA Names Lightbridge Academy's Rebecca Grovenstein as First-Ever Franchisee Cornerstone Award Recipient (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Names Lightbridge Academy's Rebecca Grovenstein as First-Ever Franchisee Cornerstone Award Recipient * North Carolina franchise owner recognized with top award for franchisees for building opportunities for families, educators, fellow franchisees and her local community WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Rebecca "Becky" Grovenstein, a multi-unit Lightbridge Academy franc more PR

Inside an Elementary School Teacher's Second Classroom at NECC (10)

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news: * * * Inside an Elementary School Teacher's Second Classroom at NECC * This week, as the National Coalition for Literacy marks Adult Education and Family Literacy Week -an observance started in 2009 to raise awareness of adult literacy, numeracy, and digital skills-NECC ESOL Instructor Gregory Blomgren's story offers a close-up view of what that work actually looks like, and why it matters far beyond the classroom. Gregory Blomgren spends his d more PR

Institute of American Civics Expands Constitution Day Programming Across Tennessee (10)

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Institute of American Civics Expands Constitution Day Programming Across Tennessee * Thousands of Tennessee students and educators will engage with the U.S. Constitution this fall through classroom resources, school programs, teacher training and public events led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Institute of American Civics, housed in the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. The institute's Constitution Day programming ex more PR

Introducing the 2026 Faculty Excellence Winners (10)

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Introducing the 2026 Faculty Excellence Winners * Sam Houston State University professors whose scholarly accomplishments, service and academic engagement stand out among their peers have been honored with the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards. The recipients are Felicia Mirghassemi, Excellence in Teaching; Kandi Tayebi, Excellence in Service; Mitchel Roth, Excellence in Scholarly & Creative Accomplishments; Lilibeth Al-Kofahy, Excellence in Non-Tenure more PR

Iowa Education Dept.: Lone Tree Community School District Business Teacher Named 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year (10)

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Lone Tree Community School District business teacher named 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year September 16, 2026 Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer on behalf of Governor Kim Reynolds today announced Jessica Howard, a 10-year business and computer science teacher who advances career-connected learning, as the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year during a surprise assembly at Lone Tree Community School more PR

Iowa State University dedicates LeBaron Complex project, advancing future of health and human sciences (10)

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State University dedicates LeBaron Complex project, advancing future of health and human sciences * 09/17/2026 Pictured left to right: ISU Foundation President and CEO Larissa Holtmyer Jones; College of Health and Human Sciences Dean's Chair Laura Dunn Jolly; ISU President David Cook; sophomore in fashion design and merchandising Rahela Luyobya AMES, Iowa -Iowa State University celebrated the dedication of the LeBaron Complex project on Thursday, S more PR

ISU Holds LOSA Student Safety Culture Training (10)

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Holds LOSA Student Safety Culture Training * Idaho State University, in partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), will bring Laboratory Operations Supervisor Academy (LOSA) Student Safety Culture to the university setting. LOSA, a program developed by Battelle Memorial Institute, is being adapted for the university environment. Participants will be given the opportunity to move beyond traditional lecture-based educational approaches and eng more PR

IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Looking for Logo Design (10)

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Looking for Logo Design * The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is looking for a new logo and invites submissions from students and community members. The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative is a cross-disciplinary resource at IUP dedicated to the study of myth in a myriad of forms-literary, visual, musical, and performative-with the intention of fostering dialogue acr more PR

Kansas State University: Jessica Canfield's Record of Student-centered Mentorship, Teaching Earns Her National Recognition as American Society of Landscape Architects Fellow (10)

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Shaping students' learning landscapes Jessica Canfield's record of student-centered mentorship, teaching earns her national recognition as American Society of Landscape Architects Fellow By Thom Jackson, College of Architecture, Planning & Design Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 For Jessica Canfield, a career centered on landscape performance, student mentorship, international education and professional leadership has provided countless opportunities to expl more PR

Kansas State University: People With Purpose - Lauren McDaniel (10)

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * People with Purpose: Lauren McDaniel For Lauren McDaniel, the best lessons are the ones students carry beyond the classroom and into the clinic, where knowledge, confidence and a passion for movement can change lives. By Abbigail Marshall, News and Communications Services Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 For Lauren McDaniel, a little movement can go a long way: whether it's a few minutes of physical activity or a step outside your comfort zone. McDaniel, kinesi more PR

Kelly co-sponsors resolution to recognize September 17 as "National Teach Ag Day" (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly co-sponsors resolution to recognize September 17 as "National Teach Ag Day" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored a resolution to recognize Thursday, September 17, 2026 as "National Teach Ag Day." The resolution supports teaching agriculture programs in schools to train and educate young Americans about the importance of agriculture and to jumpstart education for students who are interested in pursuing a care more PR

KnowledgeWorks: Education Glossary - Personalized, Competency-based Learning (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Education Glossary: Personalized, Competency-based Learning Common terms and phrases KnowledgeWorks uses when talking about personalized, competency-based learning environments September 15, 2026 - This education glossary from KnowledgeWorks defines commonly used terms related to personalized learning, competency based learning, student-centered learning and more. These definitions reflect the language KnowledgeWorks uses in research, thought leadership and w more PR

KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2026 (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by Oct. 22 for the next edition. Self-nominations are encouraged. Learn more about ho more PR

Leading with purpose, serving with impact: Founders Day honors 127 years of App State (10)

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * Leading with purpose, serving with impact: Founders Day honors 127 years of App State * BOONE, N.C. -Celebrating 127 years of educational leadership, Appalachian State University held its ninth annual Founders Day on Sept. 18, honoring its founders -B.B. Dougherty, D.D. Dougherty and Lillie Shull Dougherty -and the first day of classes held in 1899 at Watauga Academy, App State's predecessor. This year's celebration included the induction of eig more PR

Leslie Potter named Morrill Professor (10)

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Leslie Potter named Morrill Professor * Leslie Potter ('91 industrial engineering), College of Engineering Distinguished Teaching Professor, has been named Morrill Professor. The designation recognizes faculty for outstanding success in teaching and learning in undergraduate, graduate and/or extension/outreach programs. Potter is an exceptional engineering educator, committed to innovative curriculum development and student success. She ha more PR

Little Rock School District: Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Teacher Ms. Mattie Norman Named KATV Teacher of the Month (10)

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news: * * * Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Teacher Ms. Mattie Norman named KATV Teacher of the Month September 15, 2026 Article by: Stacey Spivey of KATV For 40 years, special education teacher Mattie Norman has been a steady presence for students and families at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy in Little Rock. Now, she's being recognized for that work as KATV's Teacher of the Month. Norman teaches in the Little Rock School District, where she said her foc more PR

Local School District Administrator Leads Workshop for BU Education Students (10)

BLUEFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Bluefield University posted the following news: * * * Local School District Administrator Leads Workshop for BU Education Students * Dee Dee Hill, a former assistant superintendent for Tazewell County Public Schools, visited campus on Tuesday, September 15, to speak with undergraduate students in Bluefield University's education programs. In the workshop "Wait... Who Decided That?!" Ms. Hill explored the processes behind school decisions. She drew from her 37 years as a teacher, school administrator, and di more PR

Longwood University: Diane Bottoms Boxley '72 Pays Tribute to Life-changing Math Faculty With Endowed Professorship (10)

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Diane Bottoms Boxley '72 pays tribute to life-changing math faculty with endowed professorship September 16, 2026 The student-faculty relationship is a cornerstone of higher education. Done well, bonds between teacher and student can awaken a passion for a subject or career that a student may otherwise have overlooked. For Diane Bottoms Boxley '72, that connection came during a calculus class taught by the late Dr. Merry Lewis Allen, a beloved Lo more PR

Mari Castaneda, Jeff Smith Named UMACC Co-chairs (10)

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Mari Castaneda, Jeff Smith Named UMACC Co-chairs * Mari Castaneda, dean of Commonwealth Honors College and professor of communication, and Jeff Smith, executive director of recreation and wellbeing, have been named co-chairs of the UMass Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC), with each to serve a two-year term. UMACC gives faculty, staff and retirees an easy way to support the nonprofits they care about through payroll deduction, check or cred more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a final court order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump administration's termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs unlawful. Beginning in February 2025, Maryland institutions received more PR

Meet Dr. Karen Acosta, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching (10)

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 Meet Dr. Karen Acosta, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VALDOSTA -- Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Dr. Karen Acosta with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching. The Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates a strong co more PR

Midwestern University: Strengthening Science Education in Rural Communities (10)

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Strengthening Science Education in Rural Communities Midwestern University welcomes STEM educators to explore innovative teaching strategies - Midwestern University Glendale Campus hosted the third annual National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3 and 4. The summit, organized by the Arizona Science Center and the SciTech Institute, brought over 200 educators together to enhance science education in rural communities across the country. In a more PR

Montalbano Named Executive Director of IU Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (10)

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Montalbano named executive director of IU Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching Lori Montalbano, associate vice chancellor for student and academic affairs and dean of students at IU Columbus, was recently appointed as the next executive director of Indiana University's Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (FACET). Sep 14, 2026 A FACET member since 2003, Montalbano has been a longtime advocate for teaching excellence, faculty develo more PR

Morehead State Offers More Affordable Course Materials Through Open Educational Resources Grant (10)

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Sept. 18 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Morehead State offers more affordable course materials through Open Educational Resources grant 17 September 2026 Morehead State University continues to prioritize an affordable college experience through a grant that helps make course materials more accessible. The Morehead State Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Camden-Carroll Library, is offering a grant program that allows faculty to more PR

MSOE Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction (10)

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 09.16.2026 MSOE named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction Milwaukee School of Engineering has once again been recognized as a College of Distinction. The annual list recognizes universities across the United States for their commitment to student success in a variety of different areas. This is the second year that MSOE has been recognized with this honor. Universities are measured based on College of Distinction's four distinctions--engag more PR

MSU Office of Research and Economic Development announces 2026-27 Faculty Leadership Program cohort (10)

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 15 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Office of Research and Economic Development announces 2026-27 Faculty Leadership Program cohort * Contact: Judy Middleton STARKVILLE, Miss.-Emerging academic leaders are taking part in Mississippi State University's Faculty Leadership Program, with the 2026-27 cohort recently launching the eight-month training. Led by MSU's Office of Research and Economic Development, the program supports mid-career associate and full professors from ac more PR

MSU Patterson Scholars implement Personal Reading Stylist outreach initiative in local schools (10)

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 16 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Patterson Scholars implement Personal Reading Stylist outreach initiative in local schools * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.-James Patterson Teacher Education Scholars in Mississippi State's College of Education are partnering with a local elementary school to implement a personalized literacy outreach initiative. Under the direction of Kristin Javorsky, Susan McLaren Brooks Endowed Professor of Elementary Education, the Patters more PR

MSU's Rokooei named secretary of national construction accrediting board (10)

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 15 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Rokooei named secretary of national construction accrediting board * Contact: Christie McNeal STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State Associate Professor Saeed Rokooei is the newly elected secretary of the American Council for Construction Education's Board of Trustees, the governing body of one of the world's most prestigious advocates of quality construction education. Rokooei, in his 10th year of teaching at MSU, serves as Department of more PR

Mungo Graduate Teaching Award winner: Qian Wang, chemistry and biochemistry (10)

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Mungo Graduate Teaching Award winner: Qian Wang, chemistry and biochemistry * Qian Wang says there is a lot to like about teaching graduate students at the University of South Carolina. Top of the list? The learning opportunities -for the student and the professor. Wang, Carolina Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and former department chair, has established a world-class research program in chemical biology, biomaterials science and n more PR

N.C. A&T College of Education Has Been Designated an Apple Distinguished School (10)

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T College of Education Has Been Designated an Apple Distinguished School * Recognized for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using technology EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2026) - The College of Education (COEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026-2029 program term. Sc more PR

NALC mourns the loss of F. John Miller, executive assistant to three NALC presidents (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news: * * * NALC mourns the loss of F. John Miller, executive assistant to three NALC presidents * NALC is deeply saddened to report the death of F. John Miller, an NALC Headquarters employee who retired in 2005 after a 28-year career serving America's letter carriers. Miller died at the age of 86 in Washington, DC, on Sept. 11 after a brief illness. "NALC mourns the loss of John Miller," NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said. more PR

National Education Union: Teacher Pay Rise Not at Expense of Support Staff (10)

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release: * * * Teacher pay rise not at expense of support staff 17/09/2026 Commenting on the press release issued today by the GMB union claiming support staff pensions have been raided to fund a teacher pay rise, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "It's disappointing that GMB are misinforming support staff who are rightly concerned about their pensions. "Not one support staff pension has been cut - this is a fall in wh more PR

NAU's commitment to free expression and policies supporting safety and mission (10)

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU's commitment to free expression and policies supporting safety and mission * Northern Arizona University is steadfast in our institutional commitment to free speech on our campus. Those rights belong to everyone in our community, and university policies exist to protect individual rights and to keep campus safe and able to carry out our mission of teaching, learning, and scholarship, while allowing all viewpoints to be expressed. Read the NAU's more PR

NDSU and Fargo Public Schools celebrate new Teacher Leadership Academy with signing ceremony (10)

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU and Fargo Public Schools celebrate new Teacher Leadership Academy with signing ceremony * NDSU News September 15, 2026 Officials from Fargo Public Schools and North Dakota State University gathered at the NDSU Library on Tuesday morning to celebrate a new Teacher Leadership Academy. The new academy will provide Fargo Public Schools educators the opportunity to earn a Master of Education in Educational Leadership through the completion o more PR

NEU Secures From Government Full Funding for Teacher Pay Offer (10)

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release: * * * NEU secures from Government full funding for teacher pay offer Published: 16/09/2026 The NEU has secured through negotiations with the Secretary of State for Education a fully funded pay increase for all teachers throughout England. This is a significant step. In a letter to the General Secretary of the NEU Lucy Powell outlined her proposals for funding alongside a willingness to address issues around accountability, workload, and well-being. more PR

New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success (10)

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen its commitment to high-impact scholarship, student more PR

New faculty: ECE assistant professor focuses on computing efficiency (10)

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New faculty: ECE assistant professor focuses on computing efficiency * Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how engineers solve complex problems, including the way computer hardware is developed and protected. Sujan Saha, a new assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, researches AI-driven hardware design, system verification and hardware security. Through his research, he aims to develop tools t more PR

New faculty: ECE assistant professor studies computing systems, security (10)

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 14 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * New faculty: ECE assistant professor studies computing systems, security * Modern computing systems are built from increasingly complex hardware, making it difficult to fully understand how circuits behave, what information they reveal and whether they function as intended. Researchers are developing new methods to analyze these systems, identify vulnerabilities and verify hardware integrity. Kaveh Shamsi, a new assistant professor in the more PR

NEW FACULTY: Professors explain what excites them about their transformative research (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: Professors explain what excites them about their transformative research * As part of a top academic and research university, Vanderbilt's faculty drive pioneering research across disciplines, making real-world impact. The university welcomed 83 new faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. Get to know some of our newest faculty members across our 12 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools-and our pathbreaking ce more PR

New Jersey Institute of Technology: Jocelyn Kranicka, Fintech Major, Wins Rising Star Award (10)

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jocelyn Kranicka, Fintech Major, Wins Rising Star Award Published: September 16, 2026 Written by: Evan Koblentz Jocelyn Kranicka, a senior financial technology major, spends her time analyzing data and performing community service -- and now she is a recipient of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association's Rising Star award. Kranicka, from Washington Township in Warren County, intended to study computer science after being inspired more PR

New Maker Challenges Offer More Ways to Create (10)

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * New Maker Challenges Offer More Ways to Create * The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) is introducing new weekly projects and monthly Maker Challenges this fall, giving students, faculty and staff more opportunities to explore technology and create in the Maker Studio. Each week, project-based workshops will introduce participants to a Maker Studio technology through a guided project, while a new Maker Challenge each month will provi more PR

New School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences brings together complementary disciplines (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * New School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences brings together complementary disciplines * The professional disciplines of social work and psychology share complementary strengths including applied learning and research, clinical practice and community engagement. The University of Missouri-St. Louis recently leveraged those shared assets by bringing together its social work and psychology programs in the new School of more PR

Nicole Hernandez: Learning from SUNY Broome's Littlest Learners (10)

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 15 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Nicole Hernandez: Learning from SUNY Broome's Littlest Learners * By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart Early Childhood/Childhood Education Studies student Nicole Hernandez never had the chance to visit SUNY Broome before Move-In Day. Instead, the Long Island native familiarized herself with campus buildings, like the Student Village and Titchener Hall, through virtual tours and photos online. She had no idea then that a building tucked away in the corner o more PR

OBU Welcomes Peercy and Blackaby to the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education (10)

SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * September 14, 2026 OBU welcomes Peercy and Blackaby to the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the addition of two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Kathleen Peercy has been named assistant professor of teacher education and online teacher education student success coordinator. Dana Blackaby has been named assistant professor of teache more PR

Out of the Lecture Hall & Into The Classroom: Meet Daniel McCutcheon '25 (10)

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Out of the Lecture Hall & Into The Classroom: Meet Daniel McCutcheon '25 * Written by Amanda Mathis Behind almost every great group of students is an even greater teacher who kindles a passion for learning. At Pine Street Elementary School in Spartanburg, SC, Converse University alum Daniel McCutcheon '25 is passionate about making a difference. After earning his B.A. in Elementary Education, he is making his mark as a third-grade teacher. And h more PR

Penn State Altoona Professor Offers Second Year of Metabytes AI Lab (10)

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor offers second year of Metabytes AI Lab September 17, 2026 ALTOONA, Pa. -- Penn State Altoona will hold the Metabytes AI Lab series from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursdays, from Oct. 1 through Nov. 19, in room 202 of the Eiche Library. Now in its second year, the series is an open laboratory for students, faculty and staff to engage in hands-on work with artificial intelligence. Each session centers on a ha more PR

Penn State Extension field survey workshop to help build conservation skills (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Extension field survey workshop to help build conservation skills * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Those interested in building practical field survey skills can attend an upcoming hands-on workshop from the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training, administered by Penn State Extension. The "Field Survey for Conservation Practices" workshop will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3, at the Agricultural Engineerin more PR

Penn State-Brandywine Welcomes New Adjunct Criminology Instructor (10)

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine welcomes new adjunct criminology instructor September 15, 2026 By Christina Billie MEDIA, Pa. -- Jennifer Green joined Penn State Brandywine as an adjunct instructor of criminology in August. She received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Widener University and her master's degree in criminal justice from Saint Joseph's University. After working in the Delaware County criminal justice system for more more PR

Penn State-Great Valley: Fox Graduate School Creates Mentoring Blueprint to Support Student Success (10)

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Fox Graduate School creates Mentoring Blueprint to support student success Resource highlights practical tips, discussion guides, case studies, and theoretical foundation of mentoring September 14, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Effective faculty mentoring and advising is the hallmark of the holistic development that comes with graduate education. To support graduate student success across the University, the J. Jeffrey and A more PR

Penn State-Lehigh Valley: 2026 Faculty Engagement Award Recipients to Explore AI-enabled Smart Glasses (10)

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses September 17, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning." Award recipients will collaborate with TLT to explore the more PR

Penn State-Shenango: 2026 Faculty Engagement Award Recipients to Explore AI-enabled Smart Glasses (10)

SHARON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses September 17, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning." Award recipients will collaborate with TLT to explore the affordance more PR

Pepperdine President Jim Gash Pens USA Today Op-ed on the Necessity of Reading (10)

MALIBU, California, Sept. 15 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine President Jim Gash Pens USA Today Op-ed on the Necessity of Reading September 14, 2026 As headlines across the nation report concern over declining literacy rates, Jim Gash (JD '93), Pepperdine president and CEO, has authored an op-ed in USA Today calling on educators to recognize the enduring importance of teaching the Great Books, which prepare students to be capable thinkers and to lead virtuous lives. "If literacy is indeed in decline--an more PR

Point Park University's Jennifer Schaupp Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University's Jennifer Schaupp Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster Monday, September 14, 2026 Jennifer Schaupp, Ph.D., a part-time professor at Point Park University, has been selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a three-year term. The Roster is a U.S. Department of State program that connects American academics and professionals with institutions worldwide. At Point Park, Schaupp teaches creative writing, theatre an more PR

Political science professor brings fun, games to classroom (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Political science professor brings fun, games to classroom * Games and simulations are a tradition in the courses taught by Phoebe Moon, Ph.D. A longtime lover of video and board games, the political science assistant professor helps her students better understand complex topics and keeps them engaged through unique activities. Moon first started incorporating these types of learning exercises as a teaching assistant for various political science courses at Un more PR

Postdoc Appreciation Week celebrates Clemson researchers (10)

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Postdoc Appreciation Week celebrates Clemson researchers * Clemson is celebrating its 150+ postdoctoral and early professional scholars as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Most of Clemson's postdocs are University employees who have earned a PhD and are conducting mentored research for the University, and some have teaching roles, as well. Postdoc Appreciation Week celebrates their contributions while connecting scholars with the people, pro more PR

Pratt Welcomes New Faculty and Administrators This Fall (10)

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 16 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Welcomes New Faculty and Administrators This Fall * From familiar faces in new roles to those joining the Pratt community for the first time, Pratt Institute is welcoming a number of new academic leaders and full-time faculty members to campus this fall. Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, they share a commitment to excellence in tea more PR

President's Spotlight: Dr. Vacchi, Dr. Zwilling and the Assessment Committee (10)

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * President's Spotlight: Dr. Vacchi, Dr. Zwilling and the Assessment Committee * Through the end of my time here at the U.S. Naval War College, I'm regularly highlighting someone or something that's caught my attention over the previous couple of weeks. It might be a person - student, faculty or staff - who deserves recognition, or it might be an occasion I want to draw more attention to. These short 'President's Spotlight' pieces will be posted about on more PR

Professional support for your lifelong journey (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Professional support for your lifelong journey * You are helping shape the future of education. Throughout your careers as educators, counselors, and leaders, you have access to a range of opportunities through the College of Education-from innovative resources and professional development to grant-supported programs that encourage growth, strengthen practice, and inspire lifelong learning. By connecting expertise, research, and commun more PR

Professor Boucher Publishes Peer-Reviewed Article in The Physics Teacher (10)

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Professor Boucher Publishes Peer-Reviewed Article in The Physics Teacher * Marywood University Professor Boucher has published a peer-reviewed article in The Physics Teacher, a leading journal dedicated to physics education. The article, "Using the Falstad Online Simulator to Help Teach the Kinetic Theory of Gases," provides a practical guide for physics instructors interested in using freely available online simulation tools to enhance their teaching more PR

Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson recognized by Education Law Association (10)

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson recognized by Education Law Association * CARLISLE, PA-The Education Law Association recently highlighted Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson as one of its Early Career Fellows and featured her current work in progress, "The Competency Crisis: Disrupting Traditional Accreditation Models to Promote Practice Readiness." The fellowship provides an opportunity to further develop scholars more PR

Remembering 9/11: Faculty Discuss the Day that Changed America (10)

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Remembering 9/11: Faculty Discuss the Day that Changed America * To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Department of Social Sciences presented "Remembering 9/11: Where We Were." The panel discussion, held Friday, Sept. 11 in Stembler Theatre, was organized by Associate Professor of History Gregory Taylor, and featured Assistant Professor of History Dr. Zach Bates, Assistant Professor of History Dr. Gina Bennett, Assistant Professo more PR

Representative John W. Mannion's (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion's (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced that his legislation, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bipartisan bill, also supported by Representative Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Representative Kev more PR

Representatives Garcia, Hayes and Senator Booker Introduce the DIVERSIFY Act (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Garcia, Hayes and Senator Booker Introduce the DIVERSIFY Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), reintroduced the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act, legislation that would strengthen and expand the TEACH Grant award and help build a well prepared and diverse educator workforce. more PR

Returning home to serve (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Returning home to serve * For Uriel Campos-Padilla, teaching is about the little moments. While student teaching at Woodbury Elementary, Campos-Padilla worked with a small group of third-grade students on a lesson about identity. One student was from Thailand, reminding him of friends from his hometown. Recalling a few phrases he'd picked up, he greeted her in her native language. "Mr. Campos, how do you know my language?" she asked, more PR

Rural education experts to speak at Montana State about school funding in rural states (10)

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 16 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Rural education experts to speak at Montana State about school funding in rural states * BOZEMAN -Montana State University will host a free, public lecture focused on school funding in rural states on Monday, Sept. 28, on the MSU campus. The Dr. John W. Kohl Distinguished Educational Leadership Lecture will be held in Inspiration Hall inside Norm Asbjornson Hall, with an online streaming option available. The program includes refreshments and mingling f more PR

Rural India Teacher Uses MIT Open Learning to Reach Absent Students Through Custom Apps (10)

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * "Technology is the equalizer" Using knowledge gained from MIT's free learning materials, an educator in rural India builds apps to reach students who can't make it to school. - Mohammad Imran Khan Mewati teaches grades 6-12 at a school in rural India. His students are largely from economically disadvantaged families, and the school itself has limited resources. But the biggest problem, he says, is absenteeism. "If a student i more PR

Rutgers: Before Law School, a Fulbright Grant Recipient Spends Months in Taiwan (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Before Law School, a Fulbright Grant Recipient Spends Months in Taiwan By Mike Lucas September 16, 2026 Between playing volleyball and running road races, Rutgers graduate Pauline Kung taught English to elementary schoolchildren in Taipei For Rutgers graduate Pauline Kung, the decision to pursue a career in the legal field wasn't a linear path, but one that included working abroad in Taiwan for nearly a year. A recipient of a Fulbright English Tea more PR

S&T Structural Engineering Expert Named Curators' Distinguished Professor (10)

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * S&T structural engineering expert named Curators' Distinguished Professor Author By Studyvin, Laura Publication date September 16, 2026 Dr. Mohamed ElGawady, a professor of civil engineering and Alard and Sheri Kaplan Faculty Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call more PR

Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center (10)

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center * EAST LANSING, Mich. -Michigan State University (MSU) has named Samantha Black as the new farm manager of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center. Black began her role Aug. 24. Black takes over for Paula Hitzler, who served as farm manager for 36 years before retiring on May 29. A 2019 MSU animal science alumna, Black more PR

Samford Business Faculty Integrate Faith, Leadership and Vocation through Teaching, Scholarship and Service (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Business Faculty Integrate Faith, Leadership and Vocation through Teaching, Scholarship and Service * Faith and learning are woven throughout the Samford student experience. They work hand-in-hand to shape research agendas, inform classroom discussions and guide learning opportunities that challenge students to think deeply about the relationship between Christian faith and business. Across disciplines, business faculty are helping students more PR

Samford's School of Education Celebrates Teacher Education Candidates in 10th Annual Lamp of Learning Ceremony (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford's School of Education Celebrates Teacher Education Candidates in 10th Annual Lamp of Learning Ceremony * Thirty-nine teacher education candidates took the next step in their preparation to become educators during the 10th annual Lamp of Learning ceremony hosted by Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education. The ceremony formally welcomed teacher education candidates into their majors as they prepared to begin professional field more PR

SEC Director Selway Issues Remarks at Roundtable on Preparations for 24 Hour Trading (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Director of the Division of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway: * * * Remarks at the Roundtable on Preparations for 24 Hour Trading Washington D.C. Sept. 17, 2026 Thank you, Chairman Atkins, and Commissioners Peirce and Uyeda, for your remarks this morning and for your support of industry and Division efforts to prepare for a 24-hour marketplace. Once again, I thank Commissioner Peirce for her idea of a roundtable on a timely, relevant topic. I wish more PR

SEMO History Program Expands Master's Degree With Fully Online Option (10)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 SEMO History Program Expands Master's Degree with Fully Online Option Southeast Missouri State University's (SEMO) Master of Arts in history is expanding its offerings to provide students with the option to complete the degree fully online. The new online option provides greater flexibility for students seeking to advance their education in history while balancing other personal and professional commitments, allowi more PR

Service Learning Ceremony Honors Anne Velliquette, WCOB (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 14 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Service Learning Ceremony Honors Anne Velliquette, WCOB * The Service Learning Initiative is excited to announce that the 2025-26 Outstanding Contributions to Service Learning Faculty Award ceremony will honor Dr. Anne Velliquette, associate teaching professor of marketing and retail program director in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The ceremony will take place from 1 - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in RCED 232. A more PR

Sweet Briar Launches New Center for Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation and Welcomes Director Laura Townsend (10)

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * Sweet Briar Launches New Center for Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation and Welcomes Director Laura Townsend * Sweet Briar College is launching a new Center for Excellence focused on business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Laura Townsend will join the college community at the end of the month to lead the center, including establishing a Business Council. Sweet Briar's new Center for Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation will prepare stude more PR

Swine Research and Teaching Center expansion enhances NDSU research opportunities (10)

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Swine Research and Teaching Center expansion enhances NDSU research opportunities * NDSU News September 16, 2026 NDSU recently celebrated the renovation and expansion of its Swine Research and Teaching Center and showcased the enhanced research and educational opportunities it will provide for students and researchers. The NDSU Foundation led a four-year fundraising effort to support a 600-head expansion barn and 50-seat classroom, both addi more PR

SWOSU Hosts Annual Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association Conference (10)

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * SWOSU Hosts Annual Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association Conference * Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) hosted the 2026 annual conference of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association (OSTCA) on Saturday, Sept. 12. About 60 faculty members, researchers, students and professionals from 12 colleges and universities came to Weatherford for the event. SWOSU students and faculty took an active rol more PR

TCU Celebrates Teaching, Mentoring Award Winners for 2026 (10)

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Celebrates Teaching, Mentoring Award Winners for 2026 September 18, 2026 University leadership recently recognized two Horned Frogs for their contributions to the campus community through teaching and mentoring. The awards, given at a private event, are part of TCU's larger efforts to recognize the ongoing work of faculty and staff across campus and beyond. Maryrose and Dan Short Award for Teaching Excellence The winner of the Maryrose and Dan S more PR

Teaching the immune system to control HIV (10)

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Teaching the immune system to control HIV * There is no cure for HIV. While scientists have made considerable progress in controlling the infection, patients still must take daily antiretroviral medication for the rest of their lives. Results from a clinical trial led by Rockefeller, Imperial College London, and the University of Oxford (RIO) have offered a new strategy, suggesting that just one or two doses of broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) can suppress more PR

Ten faculty members honored for teaching, research, mentoring, leadership and collaboration (10)

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ten faculty members honored for teaching, research, mentoring, leadership and collaboration * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences honored 10 faculty members on Sept. 15 for their contributions in teaching, research, mentoring, leadership and collaboration. Those honored were Daniel Wilson, Nigel Kaye, Michael Kiernan, Cheng Sun, Jessica Larsen, Yuhao Xu, Kapil Chalil Madathi more PR

Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year (10)

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year * The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human, Health, and Human Sciences at Utah State University is welcoming new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. "We deeply value the fresh perspectives, cutting-edge expertise, and energy that our new colleagues bring to our college," said Al Smith, Emma Eccles Jones endowed dean. "Their contributions to our student experience, scholarship, and more PR

Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former Camden Elementary School Employee Misused More Than $31,000 in Book Fair Proceeds (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Camden Elementary School Employee Misused More Than $31,000 in Book Fair Proceeds September 14, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found that a former Camden Elementary School media specialist misappropriated at least $31,404.68 in proceeds earned through the school's Scholastic Book Fairs. Camden Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) operates two Scholastic Book Fairs each more PR

Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former Clarksburg School PTO Officer Indicted for Theft (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Clarksburg School PTO Officer Indicted for Theft September 15, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found that former Clarksburg School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) treasurer and vice president Rachel Sawyers misappropriated funds intended to support students and teachers at Clarksburg School. The investigation began after PTO officials identified and reported questionable purchases. In more PR

Tennessee Tech receives nearly $180,000 grant to strengthen state's educator workforce through apprenticeships (10)

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech receives nearly $180,000 grant to strengthen state's educator workforce through apprenticeships * Tennessee Tech University has been awarded a $178,634 grant through the State of Tennessee's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP), creating nine funded apprenticeship positions designed to help address teacher shortages while expanding pathways to educator licensure. The funding will support four bachelor's more PR

The Human Side of Medicine: Dr. Eric McClintock (10)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Human Side of Medicine: Dr. Eric McClintock * Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Eric McClintock '21 MD Internal Medicine Physician, Corewell Health Troy and Corewell Health Royal Oak Dr. Eric R. McClintock is evidence that establishing Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine was exactly what Southern Nevada needed to address extraordinary needs in healthcare. The school's opening drew the Reno native back to more PR

The Kind You Don't Forget (10)

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * The Kind You Don't Forget * When Dee and Jamie Evans talk about their daughter, Stacey Lane Evans, MD, they don't begin with personal accolades or professional titles. They start with the constants of who Stacey was as a person and as a physician. Quietly principled. Deeply empathetic. Unwaveringly kind. The words are delivered, cloaked in the love and pride they feel, and surrounded by the shock of absence following Stacey's u more PR

The Knowledge Walking Out Your Door (10)

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * The Knowledge Walking Out Your Door * By Matt Healy, Director of Emerging Technologies, MassMEP Every shop has one. The machinist who can hear a spindle going bad through a closed door. The maintenance tech who knows the third press needs a quarter turn past spec when the humidity climbs. The setup guy whose numbers are always a little different from the print, and always right. None of it is writt more PR

The Office of Attorney General Alan Wilson celebrates victory over woke ideology in classrooms (10)

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * The Office of Attorney General Alan Wilson celebrates victory over woke ideology in classrooms * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - The office of Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an Oklahoma law that banned school employees from teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior to another. Attorney General Wilson led an 18-state friend-of-the-court brief arguing that the First A more PR

The Other Side of the Desk: An Anderson Story Comes Full Circle (10)

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * The Other Side of the Desk: An Anderson Story Comes Full Circle * In Spring 2022, Nathan Jones graduated summa cum laude from Anderson University with a double major in Accounting and Finance. During his time at AU, Jones distinguished himself not only academically, but also as a student leader, serving as Student Government president during his senior year, providing extraordinary leadership as Anderson University was navigating health protoc more PR

The People Who Power WP: Andy Gladfelter (10)

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * The People Who Power WP: Andy Gladfelter * Every month during the academic year, we will spotlight a different member of the WP faculty or staff who plays a powerful role in student success. Name: Andy Gladfelter Title: Associate Professor and Department Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work Years at WP: 10 Tell us about yourself: I am a first-generation college graduate, born and raised in Pennsylvania. After graduati more PR

Together We Lead: FAMU School of Business and Industry Earns UNCF Faculty Torchbearer Award (10)

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Tuskegee Community Mourns Loss of Student Advisor (10)

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee Community Mourns Loss of Student Advisor 17 September 2026 The Tuskegee University family mourns the loss of Donna Sue King, who served as Student First Financial Wellness Advisor in Tuskegee University's REACH Center. She joined Tuskegee University two years ago as part of the University's Student First initiative. She helped students learn to manage their personal finances, become responsible borrowers, manage debt and plan for the future. more PR

Tuskegee University: AI Workshops Outline Benefits and Cautions (10)

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * AI Workshops Outline Benefits and Cautions 17 September 2026 As the use of artificial intelligence becomes infused in daily activities, understanding the best practices in higher education and in general has become increasingly important. Tuskegee University is introducing a series of workshops to help students, faculty and staff understand how to use AI responsibly, use it in everyday life and how to properly add it to your workflow. The fist of five w more PR

Two University of Nebraska Teachers Receive Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Awards (10)

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 Two Nebraska teachers receive Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Awards By Elie Mapes | Education and Human Sciences Two Nebraska teachers and Husker alumni have been selected to receive the 2026 Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Award, presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. The award recipients are Shaun Hoover, Spanish teacher at Millard North High School, and Stacy Moore, s more PR

Two URI students create 'Rhode Island Elections Project' website to educate community on state races (10)

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Two URI students create 'Rhode Island Elections Project' website to educate community on state races * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 15, 2026 - For local voters, the endless barrage of messages and campaign promises from those seeking elective office can be overwhelming. So much so that voters may still be undecided as to who to cast their ballot for as they near election day. Two University of Rhode Island students, however, took the initiative ea more PR

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits West Virginia on Returning Education to the States Tour (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits West Virginia on Returning Education to the States Tour * BARBOURSVILLE, WV - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited West Virginia as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour, meeting with students, educators, and community leaders to learn more about the state's approaches to literacy, science, career and technical education, and workforce preparation. Secretary McM more PR

UK researchers study AI's potential to strengthen math teaching (10)

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers study AI's potential to strengthen math teaching * Helping students learn math requires teachers to tell students more than whether an answer is right or wrong. They need to be able to notice how students are thinking about the math problem. A new collaborative project between the University of Kentucky's College of Education and Rowan University's College of Education aims to strengthen teachers' development of that skill, with the p more PR

UMF Announces Top Level Leadership Positions for 2026-27 (10)

FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * UMF announces top level leadership positions for 2026-27 By April Mulherin FARMINGTON, ME (September 16, 2026)--University of Maine at Farmington President Joseph McDonnell announced new UMF senior leadership for the 2026-27 academic year. Dr. Pamela MacRae has been appointed UMF Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, as of July 1, 2026. She has served as a university administrator in both a largely residential campus as wel more PR

UMKC Law Professor Elected President of Legal Writing Institute (10)

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Law Professor Elected President of Legal Writing Institute Brad Desnoyer leads the largest organization of legal writing professionals and second-largest association of law professors - University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Professor Brad Desnoyer officially began his term as president of the Legal Writing Institute, or LWI, at the opening of the organization's 2026 conference. The LWI is the world's largest org more PR

Union College: Meet the new faculty (10)

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Meet the new faculty * Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are: #ANTHROPOLOGY: Suzanne Barber, assistant professor Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology Muhammad Saad Lakhani, visiting assistant professor Degrees: B.S. fro more PR

University of Arkansas: Education Reform Student and Professor Find That Social Media Also Affects Students in Developing Countries (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Education Reform Student and Professor Find that Social Media Also Affects Students in Developing Countries Sep. 17, 2026 Sometimes the best collaborations start with disagreements in class discussions. In Robert Maranto's graduate Politics of Education class in fall 2025, during a class discussion on the likely effects of social media accessible through smartphones in eroding student wellbeing, Professor Maranto suggested that the neg more PR

University of Arkansas: Kegley & Meullenet's 30 Years Top Faculty, Researchers Honored at Bumpers College Reception (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Kegley & Meullenet's 30 Years Top Faculty, Researchers Honored at Bumpers College Reception Sep. 16, 2026 Twenty-two faculty members, scientists and researchers in U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences were recently recognized with milestone service awards to the college, university, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and UA Division of Agriculture. Honorees were: * 30-Year Award - Beth Kegley, professor, more PR

University of Arkansas: Lady Church Returns - Symposium Revisits Forgotten Figure (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Lady Church Returns: Symposium Revisits Forgotten Figure Sep. 15, 2026 She has been a mother, a bride, a teacher, a scold and, in the hands of the English poet and cleric John Donne, something considerably more scandalous. For more than a millennium, writers imagined the Christian church as a woman. Then, gradually, Lady Church all but disappeared from cultural memory. A U of A symposium on Monday, Oct. 5, will bring her back into the conver more PR

University of Arkansas: New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement Sep. 15, 2026 When Jim Stevens was announced in June as the next dean for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A, he was teaching study abroad students at Clemson University's center in Genoa, Italy. Navigating the seven-hour time difference, he prepared for this transition over the summer. Once in Fayetteville in mid-August, he set up his offic more PR

University of Arkansas: Service Learning Ceremony Honors Anne Velliquette, WCOB (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Service Learning Ceremony Honors Anne Velliquette, WCOB Sep. 14, 2026 The Service Learning Initiative is excited to announce that the 2025-26 Outstanding Contributions to Service Learning Faculty Award ceremony will honor Dr. Anne Velliquette, associate teaching professor of marketing and retail program director in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The ceremony will take place from 1 - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in RCED 232. Anyone wishing more PR

University of Arkansas: WLLC Welcomes New Faculty, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio Director (10)

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * WLLC Welcomes New Faculty, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio Director Sep. 17, 2026 This year, the department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures welcomes two new Spanish Program faculty members: Dr. Lincoln Bain IV, teaching assistant professor of Spanish and digital humanities and director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, and Dr. Ricardo Martin Coloma, assistant professor of U.S. Latino/a literatures. more PR

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering: To Teach Quantum to Teens, Teachers Reach for Ice Cream and Cell Phones (10)

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * To teach quantum to teens, teachers reach for ice cream and cell phones By: Emily Ayshford Now in its sixth year, TeachQuantum helps teachers make quantum concepts accessible and engaging September 14, 2026 The teachers at James H. Bowen High School know how to get their students interested in abstract concepts like quantum science. The first step: use the right tools. That means lessons that incorporate ice more PR

University of Texas-Austin: Cary Granat Appointed Dean of Moody College of Communication (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Cary Granat Appointed Dean of Moody College of Communication September 14, 2026 The University of Texas at Austin has selected Cary Granat, the co-founder and former CEO of Walden Media and a prominent media executive, entrepreneur and educator, to serve as the next dean of the Moody College of Communication, effective Monday, Sept. 28. Granat brings more than three decades of experience at the nexus of storytelling, technology, education and enterprise. Hi more PR

UVA Opens a New Office in South Africa (10)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA opens a new office in South Africa By Emily Mellen, em6ks@virginia.edu September 15, 2026 The University of Virginia opened an office in Cape Town, South Africa, last week to serve as a platform for teaching, research, student engagement and partnership with academic institutions in the southern part of the continent. A delegation of 20 UVA faculty and staff members joined 75 attendees from South Africa and the region for a multi-day e more PR

UVA: Faculty Spotlight - This Professor Helps Students Practice Patient Care Before Seeing Patients (10)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: This professor helps students practice patient care before seeing patients By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu September 14, 2026 Dr. Vaia Abatzis has spent more than a decade at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, preparing the next generation of physicians to meet their first patients. As director of UVA's Medical Simulation Center, Abatzis oversees simulation-based experiences for medical students, resid more PR

Van Hollen, Bennet, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Bennet, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) reintroduced the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, which would drive evidence-based improvements and innovations for our schools, by making strategic investments in education research and development (R&D). The legislation would create a national cent more PR

Van Raalte Press Releases "The Endurance of Hope" (10)

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Van Raalte Press Releases "The Endurance of Hope" * The Van Raalte Institute announced a new collection of essays titled The Endurance of Hope, which is a follow-up to a 2005 edition that examined Hope College's historical journey in the "middle way." Both books explore how Hope College has balanced its Christian identity and academic rigor, while navigating changing cultural and higher education landscapes over the last several decades. The Endurance of Hope rele more PR

Vanderbilt University Peabody College: AI is Shaping Kids. What If Kids Could Shape AI, Too? (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too? A new AI teaching framework from Vanderbilt researchers goes beyond technical competency. It equips children with agency, creativity and a critical lens. Sep 16, 2026 By Jennifer Kiilerich Vanderbilt University's Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor of human-centered learning technologies at Peabody College of education and human development, partnered with Sarah K. Burris more PR

Virginia Tech: Karen Waldron, Shawn Ricci Donate $15 Million to Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Karen Waldron, Shawn Ricci donate $15 million to Animal Cancer Care and Research Center By Kevin Myatt 14 Sep 2026 Animal advocates Karen Waldron and Shawn Ricci of Shawsville are giving $15 million to the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center at Roanoke, supporting cancer treatment for pets and translational research that can also help people. The gift not only represents the largest sum ever donated to the cancer center, which opened in 2020, but also the more PR

Virginia Tech: Osman Balci Honored With Emeritus Status (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Osman Balci honored with emeritus status A member of the Virginia Tech community for 45 years, Balci has made significant research, teaching, and leadership contributions in engineering. By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 18 Sep 2026 Osman Balci, professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty m more PR

VSU's 2026 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff (10)

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * September 15, 2026 VSU's 2026 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VALDOSTA -- Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2026 Presidential Excellence Award. The Presidential Excellence Award for Faculty is an annual tradition at VSU, one that recognizes the diverse talents and contri more PR

Washington & Lee University: Art Goldsmith to Deliver 2026 Provost's Lecture (10)

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Art Goldsmith to Deliver 2026 Provost's Lecture The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in University Chapel. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 Art Goldsmith, the Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, will deliver the 2026 Provost's Lecture, titled "Reimagining Employment: A Long Overdue Conversation," at 5:30 p.m. on T more PR

What Male Role Models Bring to Elementary Education (10)

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * What Male Role Models Bring to Elementary Education * By Lukas Nier (BS 26) Male role models are critical for young students' development and education process growing up. However only one out of three boys in America have a male figure to ask for help with schoolwork. When you imagine those figures however, do you picture a football player teaching first grade? A man who spends his weekends fishing for science dissections? Zach Hill and Brock Rhodes may not more PR

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Monday, September 14, 2026 What They Are Saying: Senator Gallego Unveils his Plan to Strengthen America's Education System WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released his new plan to reform and strengthen America's public education system. The four-pillar plan, "Class in Session: A Plan to Fix America's Public Education System," provides a pathway to bolster public education for every American student -- especially those in rural, tribal, more PR

White House: First Lady Melania Trump's Special Visit to Ashe County, North Carolina Bearing Witness to a Community's Resilience (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's Special Visit to Ashe County, North Carolina Bearing Witness to a Community's Resilience September 15, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump returned to North Carolina to visit Mountain View Elementary School in Ashe County, nearly two years after her initial visit to a community devastated by Hurricane Helene. "True resilience means having the courage to look ahead and move society forward, creating a better future," the First Lady said. This visi more PR

Wildlife Society: Michael Rohde Earns Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy (10)

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Michael Rohde earns Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy The Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy will support work on integrating conservation, farming and healthy water resources September 14, 2026 - Michael Rohde has been awarded the 2026 Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy. Now in its fifth year, the fellowship is open to any full-time graduate student studying wildlif more PR

WIU Noyce Project Welcomes Four New Scholars at Fall 2026 Signing Day Event (10)

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Noyce Project Welcomes Four New Scholars at Fall 2026 Signing Day Event * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Noyce Project proudly welcomed four new Noyce Scholars at a signing day celebration held this fall in Morgan Hall. The event concluded a professional development workshop for area math and science teachers, current Noyce Scholars, and the incoming cohort, highlighting their shared commitment to teaching STEM in high-need more PR

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MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Research Opportunity Helps High School Student Reach National Competition * MACOMB, IL - Through the Bellott Research Group in Western Illinois University's School of Natural Sciences, high school students are gaining hands-on research experience and developing real-world laboratory skills alongside WIU students and faculty. High school students from the Macomb and Peoria areas have been paired with Brian Bellott, Professor of Chemistry, more PR

WIU School of Music to Present Faculty Trombone Recital Sept. 21 (10)

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU School of Music to Present Faculty Trombone Recital Sept. 21 * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital, "Trombone and Piano, Sans Piano," featuring trombonist Jett Walker at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the School of Music (COFAC) Recital Hall. Jett M. Walker, Doctor of Musical Arts, is currently an Assistant Professor of Trombone at WIU. In addition to his work with the WIU Trombon more PR

WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints New District Leaders (10)

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints New District Leaders September 16, 2026 The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has approved Dr. Kristina Mason as the new Interim Chief of Schools and Chad Williams as the new Executive Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management. Mason has more than 20 years of leadership experience in education, working as a teacher, a principal, a director of curriculum an more PR

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CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gordon's Statement on Wyoming Supreme Court Decision September 17, 2026 Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) made the following statement today regarding the Wyoming Supreme Court decision involving public education funding. "Since I first ran for Governor in 2018, I have been clear that Wyoming has a constitutional responsibility to provide every child with a quality education. That responsibility is not optional, and it is one we must ta more PR

Wyoming Arts Council Awards $162,500 for Creative Aging Programs (10)

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 18 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Arts Council Awards $162,500 for Creative Aging Programs CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Sept. 16, 2026 - The Wyoming Arts Council has awarded $162,500 in Creative Aging Project Grants to Wyoming teaching artists and nonprofit organizations to develop and deliver a total of 65 eight-week arts programs for older adults across the state. Programs will occur through June 2027. Creative Aging programs provide arts le more PR

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NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Faculty-Student Partnership Brings AI Ethics to the Classroom Liz DeRosa Tuesday, September 8, 2026 When AI became a recurring theme in Professor Julian Posada's Information, Ethics, and Society class, he was intrigued. Realizing that few courses examine the ethics behind the technology, he determined change was needed. Supported by an AI Course Revision grant from Yale's Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, Posada joined forces with undergraduate Yair more PR

Zoellner Arts Center Leads Kennedy Center Art Education Program in Pennsylvania (10)

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Sept. 14 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Zoellner Arts Center Leads Kennedy Center Art Education Program in Pennsylvania * In 2017, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts chose Bethlehem as the 24th site-and the first in Pennsylvania-for its Ensuring the Arts for Any Given Child program. The primary goal of the program is to assist communities in developing and implementing a plan for expanded arts education in their schools, ensuring access and equity for all students in grades K-8. more PR