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'Triple Owl' turns passion for teaching into doctoral success (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, June 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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'Triple Owl' turns passion for teaching into doctoral success
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For high school chemistry teacher Ashley Thomas, coming back to Kennesaw State University to earn a third post-graduate degree was an easy decision.
A science teacher in DeKalb County Schools, Thomas is now a 'Triple Owl,' having previously earned a master's and education specialist degree in instructional technology, and now a Doctor of Education in more PR
'You Are Never Done Learning,' Two-Time UT Health Sciences Doctoral Grad Says (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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'You Are Never Done Learning,' Two-Time UT Health Sciences Doctoral Grad Says
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Brittany Grayless holds not one but two doctorates from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences.
Already a Doctor of Audiology (AuD), she graduated in May with a PhD in Speech and Hearing Science from the university.
"You are never done learning," says Dr. Grayless, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Path more PR
13 CLAS students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27 (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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13 CLAS students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27
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Thirteen University of Iowa students have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year.
The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizations, and conducting research and graduate studies. Th more PR
2026 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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2026 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards
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LAWRENCE -Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award this spring.
"Great teachers change lives," said Rick Ginsberg, dean of the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences. "The Wolfe Award is significant since the awardees are nominated by former students, who take the time to explain in some detail ho more PR
A Message from the Chair: Republican Agenda Leaves Our Children Behind (10)
BOISE, Idaho, June 12 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: Republican Agenda Leaves Our Children Behind
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Raising a family takes work and sacrifice. Parents should be able to trust that their elected representatives are giving their kids a fair shot. In Idaho, Republican politicians are making that harder than it needs to be.
As summer begins, parents are already thinking about the classrooms their children will return to this fall. Idaho is giving them reason to worry. The state ranks l more PR
A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center
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The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
Step inside William & Mary's new Music Arts Center on Jamestown Road, and you'll see a shining glass room filled with historic keyboards. The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawthorne.
To Hawthorne, William & Mary seemed the per more PR
AACTE Responds to Release of NCTQ's Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation Report (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release:
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AACTE Responds to Release of NCTQ's Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation Report
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Statement from AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D.
As the nation's leading association representing educator preparation programs (EPPs), AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) is committed to advancing evidence-informed teaching practices, supporting continuous improvement more PR
AASM Announces the 2026 High School Video Contest Winners (10)
DARIEN, Illinois, June 3 -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release:
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AASM announces the 2026 High School Video Contest winners
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2026 AASM "Sleep for Success" High School Video Contest. The contest focused on helping teens understand the importance of prioritizing sleep to improve their academic and athletic performance, enhance their physical and mental health, and set themselves up for long-term succes more PR
Adams State Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
ALAMOSA, Colorado, June 10 -- Adams State University issued the following news:
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Adams State earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading
Linda Relyea
Elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Adams State University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students more PR
Adjunct Faculty Christi Hein Earns Heterodox Academy Award (10)
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 11 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Adjunct Faculty Christi Hein Earns Heterodox Academy Award
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Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Adjunct Faculty Member Christi Hein has been awarded the 2026 Teaching Award from Heterodox Academy for her work integrating free speech and civil discourse into the classroom and across campus. Her efforts include founding CMU's Free Speech and Civil Discourse Committee and training students, faculty, resident assistants and athletes in the practice of civ more PR
AI and generative design class debuts at Ohio State (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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AI and generative design class debuts at Ohio State
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When Gaetan Robillard arrived at The Ohio State University last August, he was excited about the opportunities awaiting him. Ten months later, he is teaching one of the university's new AI-focused classes: DESIGN 5193, AI and Generative Design - the first in the design department.
"The field is very narrow in France, where I came from," said Robillard, assistant professor for computational visual design. more PR
AI, virtual reality give students a taste of study abroad experiences (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 8 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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AI, virtual reality give students a taste of study abroad experiences
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -In an innovative food science course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, students wandered through street markets in Veracruz, Mexico, and Taipei, Taiwan ; and toured a coffee plantation and artisanal chocolate factory in a mountain village -all without leaving the Illinois campus.
By leveraging 360-degree video and virtual re more PR
As registered apprentices, aspiring K-12 teachers find unique career path through IU program (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 9 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news:
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As registered apprentices, aspiring K-12 teachers find unique career path through IU program
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- 1:View print quality image about Apprentice Lucy Ponce interacts with students while teaching in a classroom Lucy Ponce, a teacher apprentice from Logansport, was able to finish her bachelor's degree from IU Kokomo because of the flexibility of IU's K-12 Teacher Registered Apprentice Program. Photo courtesy of Lucy Ponce
As a top suppli more PR
Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence & Research Nominee Vance Testifies Before Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael Vance, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for intelligence and research, from a June 2, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Cotton, Vice Chairman Warner, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored to be considered for the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research.
I have too many people to thank to gi more PR
Associate Dean Daryl Lim invited by Korea High IP High Court to discuss global IP litigation (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim invited by Korea High IP High Court to discuss global IP litigation
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CARLISLE, PA- Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will participate as the special guest in the IP High Court of Korea's International Intellectual Property Law Research Center 2026 Special Seminar on June 18, 2026. The program will focus on current issues and more PR
Associate Dean Daryl Lim presents at LG AI Research-Yulchon Seminar (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim presents at LG AI Research-Yulchon Seminar
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CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will present "The Hidden Copyright Risk in AI Training" at the LG AI Research | Yulchon LLC Joint Seminar, "The Hidden Legal Risks of AI Training Data: Strategies for Licensing, Copyright, and Dispute Response," on June 23, 2026. The sem more PR
Associate professor earns Associated Schools of Construction regional educator award (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, June 8 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Associate professor earns Associated Schools of Construction regional educator award
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Kennesaw State University associate professor Minsoo Baek has earned the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the construction education profession.
Presented at the 62nd Annual ASC International Conference, the award honors faculty members with at least more PR
Assumption University: Education Department Receives Grant to Develop Future Teachers' Instructional Practices in Early Literacy (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 11 -- Assumption University issued the following news:
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Education Department Receives Grant to Develop Future Teachers' Instructional Practices in Early Literacy
Olivia Boudreau
Assumption student teachers worked directly with students at Nelson Place Elementary School this spring semester with the help of $10,000 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The funding, through the Early Literacy Consortium Grant, was awarded in collaboration with Worcester more PR
AUTeach program in Auburn's College of Education and College of Sciences and Mathematics prepares the next generation of science educators (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, June 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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AUTeach program in Auburn's College of Education and College of Sciences and Mathematics prepares the next generation of science educators
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An AUTeach student is pictured sharing a presentation with classmates, reflecting on her experiences visiting elementary and middle school classrooms this spring.
As the demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent continues to grow across Alabama and the nation, Auburn University is leading the more PR
Award-Winning Architect, Designer, and Educator Francine Monaco Named Chair of Interior Design (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, June 10 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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Award-Winning Architect, Designer, and Educator Francine Monaco Named Chair of Interior Design
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Francine Monaco has been named chair of the Department of Interior Design within Pratt Institute's School of Design. Monaco has been a dedicated faculty member of the Pratt Institute community for twenty-five years, alongside a thriving professional practice as an arch more PR
Bestselling Author Matthew Dicks Visiting Hendrix College to Deliver Lecture and Lead Gill Preaching Workshop (10)
CONWAY, Arkansas, June 10 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
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Bestselling Author Matthew Dicks visiting Hendrix College to deliver lecture and lead Gill Preaching Workshop
Matthew Dicks, an internationally bestselling author and an award-winning teacher and storyteller, will speak on the campus of Hendrix College Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event, to be held in Worsham Hall in the Student Life and Technology Center (building 2 on the campus map), is free and open to the public.
He will also serve as the fe more PR
Biggio Center, Air University collaborate through Course (Re)Design program (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 11 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Biggio Center, Air University collaborate through Course (Re)Design program
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Educators and academic leaders from Air University joined Auburn University faculty for the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning's (Biggio Center) Course (Re)Design (CRD) program in May. More than 80 participants explored active learning strategies and course innovation through a collaborative course design experience.
Through the partnership, Air University par more PR
Biggio Center, Air University collaborate through Course (Re)Design program (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Biggio Center, Air University collaborate through Course (Re)Design program
Educators and academic leaders from Air University joined Auburn University faculty for the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning's (Biggio Center) Course (Re)Design (CRD) program in May. More than 80 participants explored active learning strategies and course innovation through a collaborative course design ex more PR
CARTER REMEMBERS GEORGIANS KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CALL FOR ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING ON HOUSE FLOOR (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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CARTER REMEMBERS GEORGIANS KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CALL FOR ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING ON HOUSE FLOOR
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Rep. Carter speaks on the Secure America Act
Watch the Floor Remarks Here
"Madame Speaker, I rise today, infuriated by my Democratic colleagues who have put the safety and the security of American citizens last.
"First, they opened the border to millions of unvetted illegal immigrants; now, they have repeatedly refused to fund Im more PR
Case Western Reserve: College of Arts and Sciences' Pete Moore to Study One of Europe's Newest Nations Through Fulbright Award (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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College of Arts and Sciences' Pete Moore to study one of Europe's newest nations through Fulbright award
Story by: Nina Pettry
When Pete Moore, PhD, arrives in Montenegro next spring, he'll be stepping into a new region of the world--and a new chapter in his research career.
Moore, the Marcus A. Hanna Associate Professor of Politics at the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences, recently received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award more PR
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: MN Teacher Prep Programs Better Aligned to Science of Reading But Full Picture More Complicated (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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MN teacher prep programs better aligned to science of reading but full picture more complicated
A new analysis by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) gave 93 percent of 15 elementary teacher preparation programs in Minnesota an "A" or "A+" for adequately covering the five core components of more PR
Christy Hancock Elected Fellow of American College of Mortgage Attorneys (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 9 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Christy Hancock Elected Fellow of American College of Mortgage Attorneys
Bradley is pleased to announce that Charlotte partner Christian W. Hancock has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). Newly elected Fellows will be formally inducted into membership at ACMA's Annual Meeting taking place September 17-19, 2026.
Ms. Hancock regularly works with mortgage servicing and financial institution clients. She has a more PR
Clemson elementary education program earns top marks in report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson elementary education program earns top marks in report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Clemson University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. The grade applies specifically to the College of Education's Bachelor of Arts in elementary education.
The report, T more PR
Cleveland State University Teacher Preparation Programs Earn A Grades in Reading Instruction (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Cleveland State University Teacher Preparation Programs Earn A Grades in Reading Instruction
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Cleveland State University (CSU) graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), recognizing excellence in preparing future educators to teach reading.
CSU was recognized for its Bachelor of Science in Education PK- more PR
CMU recertified by National College Testing Association (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU recertified by National College Testing Association
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Central Michigan University's Certified Testing Center has completed an intensive recertification process with the National College Testing Association. The recertification takes effect immediately and extends five years.
In a press release issued by the NCTA, CMU was recognized for having "set the bar high for other post-secondary test centers and has achieved national status in excell more PR
COEHD Teacher Preparation Programs earn top marks in reading instruction (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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COEHD Teacher Preparation Programs earn top marks in reading instruction
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The National Council on Teacher Quality recognized Augusta University's College of Education and Human Development with top national ratings for evidence-based reading instruction.
The NCTQ's 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation was released on June 9, awarding COEHD's elementary education programs with A grades for their strong alignment with the more PR
Cole Announces OK-04 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole Announces OK-04 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners
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Oklahoma - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma's Fourth District:
Katelyn Estes of Stratford, Oklahoma has been named the first-place winner. Estes attends Stratford High School and studies art under her teacher, Shea Meyer. For the Congressional Ar more PR
CRC News: Southern Poverty Law Center Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on June 9, 2026:
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CRC News: SPLC Coverage
A compilation of recent coverage of of the SPLC scandal that uses CRC research.
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In late April the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for (according to the U.S. Department of Justice news release) "wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering." Among its claims, the government alleges that the SPLC was secretly funding the very racist extremists that the more PR
Davenport University Professor Michigan Chronicle's Men of Excellence Honoree (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 9 -- Davenport University issued the following news:
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Davenport University professor Michigan Chronicle's Men of Excellence honoree
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Davenport University's Rashid Faisal, department chair and associate professor in the College of Urban Education, has been named a 2026 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence honoree.
Faisal, whose commitment to improving education and advancing culturally responsive educational practices has been widely recognized, was chosen for his outstanding leadership and ded more PR
Dinsmore & Shohl: Alan Sanders Admitted to the Texas Bar College (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 11 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Alan Sanders Admitted to the Texas Bar College
Dinsmore is pleased to share attorney Alan Sanders has been admitted to the Texas Bar College. The organization is a professional society of legal scholars who are leaders in the Texas legal community and champions of legal education. To earn membership attorneys must log more than three times the Texas Bar Association's minimum annual CLE credits.
Based in Dinsmore's Houston office, Alan is a more PR
DNC Congratulates Aaron Ford on His Victory in the Nevada Gubernatorial Primary (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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DNC Congratulates Aaron Ford on His Victory in the Nevada Gubernatorial Primary
The DNC congratulates Attorney General Aaron Ford on winning the Democratic nomination to be the next governor of Nevada. Democratic voters throughout the state backed candidates like Ford who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and fighting for working families. Democrats are fired up to elect more PR
Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator (10)
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 11 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator
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Dr. Donna Phillips had the opportunity to attend Hunan Book City's Children's Day in Changsha, China. Dr. Phillips, and retired professor Dr. Mike Smith, are currently in China teaching at Hunan First Normal University. At Children's Day, Dr. Philips was able to meet Cai Gao, China's first Hans Christian Andersen Award winner.
The Hans Christian Andersen Award is a lifetime achievement award giv more PR
Dr. Xiaoguang Ma Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Teaching Award (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
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Dr. Xiaoguang Ma Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Teaching Award
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science proudly announces that Dr. Xiaoguang Ma, associate professor, of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as the 2025-2026 recipient of the EMS Excellence in Teaching Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Ma's exceptional effectiveness in the classroom, un more PR
E4E Statement on Newly Released NAEP Long-Term Trend Reading and Math Assessments (10)
NEW YORK, June 10 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following statement by co-founder and CEO Evan Stone on the National Assessment of Educational Progress' Long-Term Trend data:
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"Today's results, which demonstrate improved student performance among 9-year-olds, are yet another promising indication that our schools are benefiting from the national shift toward high-quality instructional materials in the more PR
East Georgia Chapter Honors AFJROTC Teacher of the Year (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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East Georgia Chapter Honors AFJROTC Teacher of the Year
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The East Georgia Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) recognized Master Sgt. Ed Berenguer, USAF (Ret.), of Brantley County High School, as its 2026 Teacher of the Year, during the school's AFJROTC summer STEM camp on June 3.
AFA East Georgia Chapter President Laurie Orth traveled to Brantley County High School to present the award more PR
EKU Recognizes 2026 Society of Foundation Professors (10)
RICHMOND, Kentucky, June 10 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news:
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EKU Recognizes 2026 Society of Foundation Professors
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Every year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognizes faculty who demonstrate the highest standards of teaching through the Society of Foundation Professors. For 2026, the Society inducted Dr. Ray Richardson, professor of engineering and technology, and Dr. Brad Wood, professor of history. Dr. David Hayes, professor of biological sciences, received the Dr. John D. Rowlett Award for Faculty Sch more PR
Elementary Education program earns national recognition (10)
RUSTON, Louisiana, June 11 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Elementary Education program earns national recognition
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Louisiana Tech University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
* Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate - Grades 1-5: A+ (View grade page)
The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decodi more PR
Elmhurst University: Biochemistry Student to Participate in National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Program (10)
ELMHURST, Illinois, June 11 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Biochemistry Student to Participate in National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Program
Elmhurst University biochemistry major Hannah Cardenas '27, of Des Plaines, Illinois, received a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) award to participate in a 10-week summer research internship at the University of Texas at Dallas.
These NSF-funded summer research internships are hosted by schools across the country in a more PR
Faculty Explore Augustine and Modern Idolatry (10)
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Faculty Explore Augustine and Modern Idolatry
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Seton Hall University faculty gathered May 26-28 for the Center for Catholic Studies ' annual Faculty Summer Seminar, a three-day program designed to support faculty formation through sustained conversation, shared reading and engagement with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
This year's seminar featured William T. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., professor of Catholic Studies and director of the Center for World more PR
Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2026-27 are Approved by Board of Trustees (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 8 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2026-27 are Approved by Board of Trustees
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JONESBORO - Arkansas State University has promoted 21 faculty members in academic rank and awarded tenure to 14. The ASU System Board of Trustees Thursday approved the recommendations from the Promotion, Retention and Tenure Committee and university administration, announced Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice president.
The actions are effective July 1, the be more PR
Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: A Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact
What does it look like to learn from faculty who are actively shaping their fields?
At Calvin, professors aren't just teaching--they're researching, publishing, presenting, and contributing to conversations happening across the globe. From local communities to international conferences, our faculty are bringing expertise, curiosity, and faith-informed perspective into the wide more PR
Federal Register: DOEd Issues Information Collection Notice on Targeted Teacher Shortage Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following information collection:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a reinstatement without change of a previously approved information collection request (ICR).
The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimat more PR
Federal Register: DOEd Issues Information Collection Notice on Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following information collection:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a reinstatement without change of a previously approved information collection request (ICR).
The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimat more PR
Federal Register: NOAA Issues Information Collection Notice on Teacher at Sea Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection:
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public co more PR
FHU Receives A+ Ratings for Preparing Future Elementary Reading Teachers (10)
HENDERSON, Tennessee, June 13 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news:
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FHU Receives A+ Ratings for Preparing Future Elementary Reading Teachers
Freed-Hardeman University's undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs earned A+ ratings in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), recognizing the university's commitment to preparing educators to teach reading using evidence-based practices.
The report, "Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation," awarded A+ more PR
Five Ball State Graduates Earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards; Undergraduate Receives Udall Scholarship (10)
MUNCIE, Indiana, June 9 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Five Ball State Graduates Earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards; Undergraduate Receives Udall Scholarship
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Five Ball State University graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, and one undergraduate has been selected for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, continuing the University's recent success in nationally competitive scholarship programs.
Em Allen, Roman Hughes, Trey Michael Mathews, Jack Tagle, and Kade Wereley-Bross have b more PR
Five UTEP Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards (10)
EL PASO, Texas, June 11 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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Five UTEP Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Awards
Four Additional Students Selected as Alternates
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Five recent graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program, earning opportunities to teach, serve and conduct research as cultural ambassadors in Taiwan, Spain, the Slovak Republic, Peru and Nepal.
The Fulbright Program is one of the nation's most compet more PR
Florida Auditor General: Manatee County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-177) on June 3, 2026, entitled "Manatee County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination."
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION
Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently located more PR
FSU names Kirk Foster dean of the College of Social Work (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU names Kirk Foster dean of the College of Social Work
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Florida State University has named nationally recognized scholar and academic leader Kirk A. Foster as the next dean of the College of Social Work.
Foster currently serves as dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and will begin his role at Florida State on Aug. 17.
With more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, teaching and resea more PR
FSU therapist examines the evolving roles of fathers (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU therapist examines the evolving roles of fathers
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As Father's Day approaches on June 21, a Florida State University licensed marriage and family therapist is examining how cultural and societal changes have reshaped modern fatherhood.
Long viewed as the "helper" or "secondary parent" in raising children, fathers are increasingly taking on a more central role in family caregiving. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, most Americans ( more PR
FSU to host premier global entrepreneurship conference (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU to host premier global entrepreneurship conference
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Florida State University and the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) will welcome entrepreneurship educators, center directors, researchers, startup ecosystem builders and innovation leaders from around the world for the 2026 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Conference Oct. 15-17 in Tallahassee.
The conference marks the 30th anniversary of the GCEC, the world's prem more PR
Georgia College earns A+ in literacy education by national council (10)
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 9 -- Georgia College issued the following news:
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Georgia College earns A+ in literacy education by national council
By Ian Wesselhoff
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia College & State University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality, placing the institution among the nation's best in preparing future instructors to teach reading to elementary students.
The report, published June 9, spotlights Georgia College for exceeding the standards set by lite more PR
Google Gemini Pro is available for faculty and staff beginning week of June 15 (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Google Gemini Pro is available for faculty and staff beginning week of June 15
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Purdue University will begin the next phase of its partnership with Google, providing Google Gemini Pro licenses to interested faculty and staff.
The university is working on an onboarding system to release licenses as they become available, with the first licenses set to be provisioned as early as next week, beginning June 15. Faculty and staff who have already req more PR
Goshen College Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary School Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
GOSHEN, Indiana, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Goshen college earns national recognition for preparing future elementary school teachers in the science of reading
The Goshen College Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Certification program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, published on June 9, spotlights more PR
Governor Abbott Announces $750 Million In Teacher Incentive Allotment Awards (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces $750 Million In Teacher Incentive Allotment Awards
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds have been awarded to more than 65,000 Texas teachers across more than 800 school systems. These funds, administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), bring total TIA awards to more than $1.8 billion since its inception.
"Texas is blessed with teachers who have educ more PR
Haslauer Participates in Program to Improve Experiential Learning for Multilingual Students (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville posted the following news:
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Haslauer Participates in Program to Improve Experiential Learning for Multilingual Students
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education Associate Professor Edina Haslauer recently attended Faculty College at Elkhart Lake where she participated in the 2026-27 University of Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars program. Haslauer is this year's Teaching Scholar from UW-Platteville. Through the Scholarship of Teaching and more PR
Hayes, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship and Training to New Teachers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship and Training to New Teachers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act, legislation that would provide funding for school districts to enhance and or establish mentoring and induction programs for new teachers and school leaders with less than two years of experience. Companion legislation has been introdu more PR
Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Wearing a cooling cap for 30 minutes may improve a person's sense of well-being, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.
In a recent publication in Acta Psychologica, the researchers demonstrated that head cooling may reduce depressive symptoms and alter the types of brain waves people produce. While no medical recommendations can b more PR
High marks on national scale for UW-Eau Claire's 4K-9 teacher preparation (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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High marks on national scale for UW-Eau Claire's 4K-9 teacher preparation
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The June 9 report from NCTQ spotlights UW-Eau Claire for excellence in meeting the standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction. Programs were rated for preparation of aspiring teachers in all five components of scientifically based reading instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, c more PR
HMH Appoints Laura Smith as General Manager of Customer Experience (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 9 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release:
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HMH Appoints Laura Smith as General Manager of Customer Experience
Experienced education leader to help strengthen customer outcomes and support effective implementation for educators and students
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Learning technology company HMH today announced the appointment of Laura Smith as General Manager of Customer Experience. In this key role, Smith will lead HMH's end-to-end customer experience, overse more PR
Holmes named W&M Libraries Faculty Scholar (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 11 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Holmes named W&M Libraries Faculty Scholar
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The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary Libraries. - Ed.
Marcus Holmes, professor of government, has been named the next William & Mary Libraries Faculty Scholar.
His project will use W&M's archives and the history of Williamsburg to help students understand diplomacy not as something that happens only in distant capitals, but as a human practice rooted in particular places, more PR
House Education & Workforce Committee Ranking Members Scott, Sen. Sanders Lead Democrats' Opposition to Trump Effort to Halt Pay Increases and Benefits for Head Start Teachers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Ranking Members Scott and Sanders Lead Democrats' Opposition to Trump Effort to Halt Pay Increases and Benefits for Head Start Teachers
House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Bernie Sanders led 69 Congressional Democrats in demanding that the U.S more PR
HPU Awards and Honors: June 2026 (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Awards and Honors: June 2026
High Point University (r) students, faculty, staff and alumni recently completed service projects and received the following academic and professional awards.
Chemistry Professor Honored by N.C. Biotech Center
Dr. Heather Miller, associate professor of biochemistry, was presented with the Academic Development Excellence Award by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center at Triad BioNight on May 27. Triad BioN more PR
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Hungarian Prosecutors Drop Pride-Related Charges (10)
NEW YORK, June 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by senior Europe researcher Kartik Raj:
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Hungarian Prosecutors Drop Pride-Related Charges
Positive Move for Civic Space, LGBT Rights, and Rule of Law
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Hungarian prosecutors announced on June 4 that they had dropped charges against a mayor and a civic activist for their roles in organizing 2025 Pride events in Budapest and Pecs. The charges, which were brought under Fidesz-era anti-LGBT legislation, were part of the former government's cra more PR
Huntington University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
HUNTINGTON, Indiana, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Huntington University issued the following news release:
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Huntington University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
Huntington elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Huntington University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach rea more PR
HYDE-SMITH HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION BILL (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION BILL
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Legislation Would Fund Workforce Training, Education Programs at Community Colleges
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week helped introduce bipartisan legislation to expand agricultural workforce training and education programs at community and technical colleges across the nation.
The Community College Agriculture Advance more PR
Idaho State University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Idaho State University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Idaho State University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
* Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: A View grade page
The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decod more PR
In Memoriam: Barry Bowman (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 9 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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In Memoriam: Barry Bowman
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Barry J. Bowman, professor emeritus of molecular, cell, and developmental biology and a devoted supporter of UC Santa Cruz and of scientific discovery, died May 9 at his home in Santa Cruz surrounded by loved ones.
Bowman joined the faculty in 1979. For nearly 40 years, he and his wife, Emma Jean (Rusty) Bowman, worked side by side in UC Santa Cruz's Sinsheimer Laboratories, conducting research to b more PR
In Memoriam: Nancy G. Siraisi (10)
NEW YORK, June 9 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Nancy G. Siraisi
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Nancy G. Siraisi, an alumna and distinguished historian of medieval and Renaissance medicine who taught for decades at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center, died on April 24 in New York City. She was 93.
A storied scholar, Siraisi wrote eight books and more than 150 articles, chapters and reviews, including Taddeo Alderotti and His Pupils (1981), Medieval and Early Renaissance Medicine (1990), and His more PR
Indiana State University Earn National Recognition for Preparing Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State University Earn National Recognition for Preparing Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
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Indiana State University's undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, spotlights theBayh College of Edu more PR
Indiana University Southeast earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 10 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Indiana University Southeast earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading
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New Albany, Ind. -The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Indiana University Southeast has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for more PR
Invest in Education and Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law (10)
NEW YORK, June 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Invest in Education and Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law
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A new UNESCO report illustrates how education can empower children and their communities to access their human rights. It also shows that education and justice can uphold the rule of law in contexts where it's in decline and where children live in conditions of extreme injustice.
Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences of restricting teachers' ability to deliver quali more PR
James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026
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James M. Redfield, a University of Chicago scholar renowned for his groundbreaking research on the ancient Greek world and revered for shaping generations of students, died May 28 at the age of 91.
The Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Literatures, in the Committee on Social Thought, the Committee on the Ancient Mediterranean Worl more PR
John Walz Named Inaugural Dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing (10)
ELON, North Carolina, June 9 -- Elon University issued the following news release:
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John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing
The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success.
A former president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and longtime leader in engineering and technology education has been named the inaugural dean of Elon Univ more PR
Kaine, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship, Training to New Teachers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship, Training to New Teachers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) introduced the Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act, legislation that would provide funding for school districts to enhance and or establish mentoring and induction programs f more PR
Kentucky elementary schools compete in UK's 5th annual GEN-EV race (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Kentucky elementary schools compete in UK's 5th annual GEN-EV race
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Eight student teams from across the Commonwealth gathered May 2 at the Orange Lot of Kroger Field for the annual GEN-EV electric car race, hosted by the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER).
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School competed with two teams that took both first and second place in this year's competition. Cassidy Elementary finished thir more PR
KnowledgeWorks: Permission Granted - How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 9 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Permission Granted: How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Even with strong policy frameworks, innovation stalls when educators believe they need explicit permission, highlighting the importance of clarifying existing flexibility
* Arizona's "Permission Granted" initiative bridges the gap between policy and practice by making flexibility visible, actionable and grounded in real examples from schools
* Turning policy into practical tools more PR
KU Department of Mathematics announces 2026 spring awards (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Department of Mathematics announces 2026 spring awards
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Mathematics recently recognized students and faculty for outstanding academic and teaching achievements.
Graduate summer scholarships and research assistantships were awarded to 25 graduate students. Academic year 2026-27 scholarships were awarded to 77 undergraduates. Funds for the awards and scholarships are administered through the KU Endowmen more PR
La Roche University Receives National Recognition Across Eight Colleges of Distinction Categories (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- La Roche University issued the following news release:
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La Roche University Receives National Recognition Across Eight Colleges of Distinction Categories
La Roche University has once again been recognized by Colleges of Distinction, earning national and specialized honors across eight categories for the 2026-27 academic year. The recognitions reflect the University's commitment to student success through engaged learning, career preparation, inclusive excellence and global engagement.
In addition to more PR
Lander Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions (10)
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 9 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Lander Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions
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Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino has announced the names of nine outstanding members of the faculty who have been promoted and/or granted tenure, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.
Promoted to the rank of Professor is Dr. Carol Hoyle, of the College of Education.
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor is Prof. Rachel Coats, of the School of Nursing.
Promoted to the rank of more PR
Letlow Introduces Students Over Paperwork Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Letlow Introduces Students Over Paperwork Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - With administrative burdens in education at historic highs, Congresswoman Julia Letlow is filing legislation (link is external) to remove excess paperwork requirements on public school teachers.
Letlow's Students Over Paperwork Act would extend waivers to paperwork requirements in education required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill would incentiviz more PR
Lewis Katz School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy collaborate to improve global health education (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Lewis Katz School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy collaborate to improve global health education
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Through the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Ghana, Temple faculty and students work closely with students, pharmacists and healthcare educators in Ghana to address gaps between classroom learning and clinical practice.
The summer after Gabrielle Stuart's first year as a student at Temple's School of Pharmacy looked different fr more PR
Lipscomb University College of Education Among the Top in the Nation for Preparing Future Teachers in the Science of Reading (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Lipscomb University College of Education among the top in the nation for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
Elementary teacher prep programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
Kim Chaudoin
Lipscomb University's College of Education has once again been recognized for having one of the top teacher preparation programs in the nation.
Lipscomb's undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation more PR
Marian University Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Instruction Preparation (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 9 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian University Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Instruction Preparation
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Marian University has earned national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers to teach reading using evidence-based instructional practices grounded in the science of reading.
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) awarded A+ grades to both Marian University's undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs in its newly r more PR
Meredith Meyer Grelli Named Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Meredith Meyer Grelli Named Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President
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Meredith Meyer Grelli has been appointed Carnegie Mellon University's inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship and associate vice president, effective July 1, 2026.
Currently serving as managing director and interim executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (opens in new window), assistant dean of entrepreneurship initiatives in t more PR
Miriam Kienle: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 9 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Miriam Kienle: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky's 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Miriam Kienle, Ph.D., associate professor of art history in the School of Art and Visual Studies in more PR
Mont. Department of Environmental Quality: State Mine Recognized Nationally for Reclamation and Safety (10)
HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Montana Mine Recognized Nationally for Reclamation and Safety
On Tuesday, May 19, mining company Navajo Transitional Energy Company was recognized by the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) for excellence at their coal mining operation, Spring Creek Mine, in Big Horn County. IMCC honored Navajo Transitional Energy Company at a banquet in French Lick, Indiana.
Navajo Transitional Energy Company was celebrated for their more PR
N.H. Education Dept.: Pinkerton Academy Educator Named 2027 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 11 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Pinkerton Academy Educator Named 2027 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year
Christa Powers, a math teacher at Pinkerton Academy, was named New Hampshire's 2027 Teacher of the Year during a surprise celebration on Wednesday.
"Congratulations to Christa Powers, New Hampshire's 2027 Teacher of the Year! Her dedication to student growth and use of innovative approaches to teach complex mathematical concepts demonstrate her dedicati more PR
N.M. Public Safety Dept.: State Law Enforcement Academy Appoints New Director (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 13 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release:
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State Law Enforcement Academy appoints new director
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the appointment of Fabian M. Valdez as the new director of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
Valdez was selected following an extensive and highly competitive search process that spanned more than a year and attracted candidates from across the country. After a comprehensive evaluation of leadership experience, tra more PR
National heritage, statewide research, local impact (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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National heritage, statewide research, local impact
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The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's long history of supporting the state's producers and its future outlook
Today, American agriculture is a global powerhouse, exporting food to the rest of the world and consistently leading innovations that improve farm productivity and efficiency. Agriculture provides the U.S. economy with over $1.3 trillion annually and is a foundational more PR
National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members
MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council.
"At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science education," said Bob Lay, Chief Executive Officer, NS more PR
National Speaker Leads VU Science of Reading Symposium for Local Teachers (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, June 10 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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National speaker leads VU Science of Reading Symposium for local teachers
National Literacy expert and author Lindsay Kemeny speaks to an audience of educators at Green Activities Center.
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Vincennes University is aggressively tackling the state's early literacy challenges by continuing to align its resources with Indiana's goal of having 95 percent of third-grade students reading proficiently by 2027. The VU Education Department hosted its annual Science more PR
Neb. Economic Development Dept.: Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 9 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news:
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Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI
After doing graduate studies at Stanford University in California, Adam and Alexa Sparks moved home to Nebraska to launch their startup business, Short Answer. Their educational technology (ed tech) platform helps K-12 students improve writing skills. Just three years after launching, Short Answer is used by over 80,000 educators in all 50 U.S. state more PR
Nebraska Department of Education Builds Momentum in Growing the Educator Pipeline (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Nebraska Department of Education Builds Momentum in Growing the Educator Pipeline
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Midland University and the College of Saint Mary as the recipients of Round 4 funding through the Nebraska Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Subgrant Opportunity.
Supported by an investment from the Nebraska Legislatu more PR
Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:
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Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting
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WILMINGTON, Delaware (May 26, 2026) - When families are concerned that their child may have autism, the wait for answers can feel endless-often 6 to 12 months to get an initial screening appointment. But an innovative Nemours Children's Health program is changing that story by teaching medical residents to conduct diagnostic assessments more PR
Nese College of Nursing chosen for national program on workforce well-being (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Nese College of Nursing chosen for national program on workforce well-being
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has been selected by the National Academy of Medicine as a member of the second cohort of its Change Maker Accelerators program, a yearlong initiative designed to help health organizations implement and measure professional well-being efforts.
The college is one of 26 organizations named more PR
North Shore University Hospital Device Helps Wean Patients Off Ventilator Faster (10)
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 9 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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North Shore University Hospital device helps wean patients off ventilator faster
Northwell Health is first on the East Coast to deploy Lungpacer's AeroPace neurostimulation device to help patients breathe on their own faster after being placed on a mechanical ventilation
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A critically ill patient at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) has been one of the first in the United States -- and the first on the East Coast -- to be successf more PR
Oakland University appoints dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (10)
ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 8 -- Oakland University issued the following news:
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Oakland University appoints dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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Amy Thompson, Ph.D., executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Oakland University, has announced that Bradley J. Swanson, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective August 1, 2026, pending Board of Trustees approval.
Swanson's faculty appointment will be as professor in the biology department with tenure.
Swanson joins OU from Centr more PR
Pa. State Sen. Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to strengthen the effectiveness of eye health exams in Pennsylvania schools was passed by the Senate Education Committee today.
"Untreated visual impairment in children has proven to be a factor in behavioral development, academic success and issues with self-esteem and confidence," more PR
Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School
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Patrick Webb, a globally influential scholar of nutrition, food and agriculture policy, and humanitarian assistance, will join Cornell July 1 as the inaugural executive director of the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Webb is currently the Alexander McFarlane Professor at the more PR
Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School (10)
ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School
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Patrick Webb, a globally influential scholar of nutrition, food and agriculture policy, and humanitarian assistance, will join Cornell July 1 as the inaugural executive director of the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Webb is currently the Alexander McFarlane Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Pol more PR
Penn State-Beaver: Commonwealth Campus Faculty Honored for Excellence (10)
MONACA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news:
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Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Four faculty members at Penn State Commonwealth Campuses were recognized with five awards at the end of the spring semester for excellence in teaching, research, service and innovative instructional practices.
Three faculty members received University College Faculty Council Awards for research, teaching and service, while two faculty members received the Jack more PR
Polk State Education Grad Earns Teacher of the Year at Scott Lake Elementary (10)
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, June 10 -- Polk State College issued the following news:
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Polk State Education grad earns Teacher of the Year at Scott Lake Elementary
Polk State College alumna Courtney Bedsole has been a teacher for just two years in Polk County Public Schools. At Scott Lake Elementary School, she has made an immediate impact.
A fourth-grade teacher, Bedsole was named Scott Lake's Teacher of the Year in April.
"It's so special because there are so many great teachers and wonderful people who work so hard every day," Bedsole sa more PR
Pratt Shines at NYCxDESIGN 2026 (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, June 11 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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Pratt Shines at NYCxDESIGN 2026
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Across NYCxDESIGN 2026, the annual celebration of global design that took place in venues around the city this spring, members of the Pratt community displayed creative work, participated in dialogues, and made connections with peers and industry professionals.
Graduate and undergraduate students from the School of Design won a more PR
Professor Tom Sharbaugh retires after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Tom Sharbaugh retires after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic Director Tom Sharbaugh, a professor of practice at Penn State Dickinson Law and an active member of Penn State's entrepreneurial community, will retire on June 30.
Sharbaugh joined the Law School in 2015 as a full-time professor after initially teaching as an adjunct. He taught two courses that more PR
Rand Report: State of the American Teacher Survey (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- State of the American Teacher Survey - A report from Rand - Juhne 8, 2026, (20 pages) - Sy Doan, Elizabeth D. Steiner, Ashley Woo, Phoebe Rose Levine
Here are excerpts:
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This technical report on the 2026 State of the American Teacher (SoT) survey and American Life Panel (ALP) companion survey includes descriptions of the survey content, survey administration, and survey weighting for the SoT and ALP, as well as univariate descriptive tables of the SoT and ALP survey results.
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Rand Report: Teacher Well-Being, Pay, and Intentions to Leave in 2026 (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Teacher Well-Being, Pay, and Intentions to Leave in 2026 - A report from Rand - June 8, 2026, (35 pages) - Elizabeth D. Steiner, Phoebe Rose Levine, Sy Doan
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In this report, the authors present selected findings from the 2026 State of the American Teacher survey, an annual survey of kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) public school teachers across the United States. The authors track teachers' reported well-being over time and compare teachers' responses with those of si more PR
Recent Publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English Program Alumni (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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A 2026 roundup of Binghamton University's literary voices
Recent publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English program alumni
By Ethan Knox '20
Binghamton's creative scholars are extraordinary in their field. Whether recent alumni, long graduated, or current students, Binghamton's Creative Writing (CW) and English programs contribute to the literary landscape every year with new publications.
To celebrate the programs, the indi more PR
Recognizing Champions of Student Well-Being (10)
DAVIS, California, June 9 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Recognizing Champions of Student Well-Being
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Four faculty members and five teaching assistants have been named Aggie Well-Being Champions in recognition of their efforts to integrate the health and wellness of their students into their teaching practices.
"Students' well-being is significantly impacted by their academic experience," said Shantille Connolly, an organizer of the award and associate director of Health Promotion in Student Health more PR
Regis College Named 2026-2027 College of Distinction (10)
WESTON, Massachusetts, June 9 -- Regis College issued the following news:
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Regis College Named 2026-2027 College of Distinction
Regis has been recognized in several areas of excellence by Colleges of Distinction, showcasing the university's dedication to exemplary academics and the undergraduate student experience.
Regis was recognized for excellence in undergraduate nursing education, career development, commitment to equity & inclusion, and excellence in transfer student support.
To earn the distinction, Regis was evaluated in fou more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Joins Rep. Pressley, Congressional Black Caucus Members, Advocates to Demand Reparative Justice Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Joins Rep. Pressley, Congressional Black Caucus Members, Advocates to Demand Reparative Justice Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 12, 2026 -Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and advocates for an Equity Week press conference calling on Congress to advance a comprehensive reparative justice legislative more PR
Rooted in agriculture: Clemson doctoral candidate Shalini Etukuri cultivates a future in plant breeding (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Rooted in agriculture: Clemson doctoral candidate Shalini Etukuri cultivates a future in plant breeding
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
When Shalini Etukuri thinks about the path that led her to Clemson University, she begins with her parents.
Growing up in rural India, Etukuri watched her mother and father balance two demanding callings: farming and teaching. Their days often began before sunrise in the fields, continued in the c more PR
Russell Named Dean of Career and Technical Education at MSU-WP (10)
WEST PLAINS, Missouri, June 13 -- Missouri State University West Plains campus issued the following news release:
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Russell named Dean of Career and Technical Education at MSU-WP
The dean of career and technical education oversees agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, and technology programs.
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University officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced the appointment of Dasha Russell as dean of career and technical education.
The dean of career and technical education oversees agriculture, b more PR
Rutgers: Meet the Professor Who Turned a Student's Childhood Curiosity Into a Career Path (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Meet the Professor Who Turned a Student's Childhood Curiosity Into a Career Path
Suzanne Sukhdeo leaves behind a legacy carried forward by the Rutgers students she inspired
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Suzanne Sukhdeo has overseen myriads of students during her career at Rutgers, whether as an associate teaching professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources or as a coordinator for the Student Success Initiative.
After 37 years at Rutgers, she is set more PR
Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry
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This is a story of two Spartan MFA poets, born six decades apart. Sage Short '26 MFA, a Myrtle Beach native with roots in West Virginia, grew up in post-9/11 America. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University, she got a master's at Clemson, where she was assistant editor of the South Carolina Review. There, she was awarded the English department's best thesis award and t more PR
Should hitters change their swing based on the count? Rice study weighs in (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Should hitters change their swing based on the count? Rice study weighs in
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When baseball fans watch a batter strike out with runners in scoring position, the reaction is often immediate.
Shorten the swing. Put the ball in play. Stop swinging for the fences, they lament.
But new research suggests the answer may not be that simple.
A newly published study co-authored by Scott Powers, assistant professor of sport analytics and statistics at Rice, and Ron more PR
Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news:
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Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards
Six Penn Staters have received awards in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program -five finalists and an alternate.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university more PR
Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards
Six Penn Staters have received awards in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program -five finalists and an alternate.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching more PR
Smithsonian STARS Pilots in Arizona (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release:
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Smithsonian STARS Pilots in Arizona
This spring, the Smithsonian Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS) initiative completed its pilot program in southeastern Arizona. STARS educators tested the program's lesson plans and materials and gathered student and teacher feedback in preparation for the full Arizona rollout this fall.
Educators from the program visited six schools, ranging from a one-room schoo more PR
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence (10)
KENT, Ohio, June 12 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
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Three Wright State University employees were recognized by the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact.
Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025-26 SOCHE Excellence Awards, joining 52 honorees from 21 member institutions across the region. Each member institution selected recipients more PR
Southern Miss, Forrest Health Partner to Enhance Nursing Education (10)
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 12 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss, Forrest Health Partner to Enhance Nursing Education
By: David Tisdale
Students in The University of Southern Mississippi's College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) can get invaluable experience in an active patient care setting through a new partnership with Forrest Health in Hattiesburg, potentially opening doors for them to careers with the local healthcare system.
The Forrest Health Scholars program transfo more PR
SPJ-led coalition urges Florida school district to revise media policy that restricts press access (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 8 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ-led coalition urges Florida school district to revise media policy that restricts press access
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The Society of Professional Journalists, joined by a coalition of news media organizations, has called on Orange County (Florida) Public Schools to revise a district media policy that threatens press freedom, limits transparency and chills constitutionally protected speech.
In a letter to district leaders, the coaliti more PR
Students' Pet: Aggie Alumna Finishes Among 8 Finalists for 'America's Favorite Teacher' (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Students' Pet: Aggie Alumna Finishes Among 8 Finalists for 'America's Favorite Teacher'
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Utah State University alumna Ryah Larsen Dowdy says the past several months have been a whirlwind, since she decided to compete for the title of "American's Favorite Teacher 2026."
Results of the national competition were announced June 5, and while the Logan High School math teacher wasn't the winner, she made an impressive finish among the top eight finalists in a field more PR
Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - Research shows that when preschool teachers participate in professional learning workshops and ongoing coaching with experienced early childhood educators, students improve their language and literacy skills, and their social-emotional development.
However, when it comes to executive function-the cognitive skills that ena more PR
Teach Plus Commends the Introduction of the READ Act (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 9 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
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Teach Plus Commends the Introduction of the READ Act
Washington, D.C., June 8, 2026--Teach Plus issued the following statement on the introduction of the READ (Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development) Act in Congress. The bill would modernize federal literacy grants to ensure teacher preparation and instruction are ro more PR
Teacher Fellows' Lessons Inspired by Global Health Reporting Reach Over 1,000 Students (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Teacher Fellows' Lessons Inspired by Global Health Reporting Reach Over 1,000 Students
Author: Sushmita Jaya Mukherjee, Pulitzer Center Staff
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"The impact of this program is it is transforming how I view my role as an educator. I have already started to transform my biology lessons by increasing awareness of others globally through underreported stories."
-- Rebecca Brewer, Michigan
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In Oct more PR
Teaching the Teachers: MCPS Educator Brings Real-World Experience to UM (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, June 10 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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Teaching the Teachers: MCPS Educator Brings Real-World Experience to UM
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MISSOULA - After more than 15 years teaching elementary students, Joseph Crider spent this school year helping prepare the next generation of educators at the University of Montana's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education.
Crider, who worked as a third grade teacher at Rattlesnake Elementary School in Missoula County Public Schools, served as a visiting faculty membe more PR
The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global (10)
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global
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Denis Leonti did not set out to become an influencer. After decades of working with clay and teaching ceramics at Roger Williams University, Leonti had begun seeing pottery videos circulate online that, to him, missed the mark. Some were beautiful. Some were popular. But too many, he thought, offered incomplete instruction or techniques that could lead beginners in th more PR
The perfect pair (10)
KENT, Ohio, June 9 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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The perfect pair
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As a child growing up in Fairborn, Matt Cline hid holes in his shoes by coloring the toes of his white socks black with a marker.
Today, the 2018 Wright State University marketing graduate is sharing that experience through his new children's book -while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes.
"Miles and the Magic Shoes" tells the story of a young boy who is bullied at school b more PR
This VCU Professor's Extracurricular Gig? Wikipedia Editor (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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This VCU professor's extracurricular gig? Wikipedia editor
School of Life Sciences professor Peter Uetz, Ph.D., uses the online encyclopedia as a teaching tool, both inside the classroom and out.
By Sian Wilkerson
Wikipedia, the Internet's free encyclopedia, has long been a favored resource for curious web searchers across the world. Since launching in 2001, there are now more than 300 wikis, with nearly 70 million articles written in hundreds more PR
Three LU Alumni Named Teachers of the Year for Bridge City ISD (10)
BEAUMONT, Texas, June 11 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Three LU alumni named Teachers of the Year for Bridge City ISD
By April Thompson
Three Lamar University alumni have been recognized as Teachers of the Year for the 2026-27 school year in Bridge City Independent School District.
The honorees, all graduates of Lamar University's interdisciplinary studies program, were selected by their campuses for their dedication to student success and excellence in the classroom.
Brandi (Arnold) Clark, a 1999 graduate, was name more PR
To the Classroom and Beyond: USC Viterbi Students Develop Highly Accurate Spinal Disc Teaching Models (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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To the Classroom and Beyond: USC Viterbi Students Develop Highly Accurate Spinal Disc Teaching Models
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Studying the human body is an ever-evolving process. As we continue to advance our understanding of how the body functions, a group of students at the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering has developed a new model to help medical professionals.
The more PR
U.S. Department of Education Probes Colorado School District Amid Reports of Rampant Racially-Discriminatory Programming (10)
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Probes Colorado School District Amid Reports of Rampant Racially-Discriminatory Programming
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) initiated investigations into Cherry Creek School District (the District) in Colorado amid allegations that it allows or sponsors a wide range of racially-discriminatory programming. OCR will determine whether the District violated Title VI of the Civil R more PR
UAH Professor Emeritus Ramon Cerro Inducted Into Latin American Academy of Science (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 13 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAH Professor Emeritus Ramon Cerro inducted into Latin American Academy of Science
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of The University of Alabama System, is celebrating a major international honor awarded to Professor Emeritus Ramon Cerro who has been inducted into the Latin American Academy of Science (ACAL), one of the most distinguished scientific academies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The group brings together lead more PR
UC San Diego's Astronomy Department Celebrates Its First Graduating Class (10)
LA JOLLA, California, June 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego's Astronomy Department Celebrates Its First Graduating Class
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When UC San Diego's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics was launched in 2023, it wanted to capitalize on the rich history of space research and teaching at the university while also rethinking the needs of modern-day students. In fact, one of the motivations in establishing the new department was creating a new undergraduate program that allowed stude more PR
University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Sekyung Jang as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes Sekyung Jang as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy
Jang becomes CCM's first hire in Music Therapy
By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Sekyung Jang, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Music Therapy. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026, and Jang will work with college leadership to develop a new program in Mu more PR
UNT professor earns Educator award thanks to collaborative work with cities and students (10)
DENTON, Texas, June 11 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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UNT professor earns Educator award thanks to collaborative work with cities and students
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -With a lifelong passion for wanting to preserve Dallas-Fort Worth's natural ecoregions, Clinical Associate Professor Jaime Baxter-Slye is being recognized on the state level for her collaborative work with students and local governments.
"It completely took me by surprise," Baxter-Slye said. "It's so rewarding to watch your students more PR
URI music professor a 'Guitar Hero' in teaching children around the world for past decade (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI music professor a 'Guitar Hero' in teaching children around the world for past decade
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 9, 2026 - Adam Levin, an associate teaching professor of classical guitar in the University of Rhode Island's Department of Music, is well-versed in delivering the dulcet tones of the classical guitar to audiences around the world.
Though he has achieved success as a Billboard-charting recording artist-three albums appearing on th more PR
USCA Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Teacher Preparation (10)
AIKEN, South Carolina, June 11 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news:
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USCA Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Teacher Preparation
Leslie Hull-Ryde
The National Council on Teacher Quality gave USCA a grade A for its elementary education curriculum and programs, which prepare Pacers to teach reading to elementary students.
"We are proud of this recognition because it reflects the hard work of our faculty and the strength of our elementary education program," said Dr. David Buckma more PR
USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw will join the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences this fall as a full-time faculty member, bringing one of the region's most accomplished law enforcement leaders into the classroom.
In his faculty role as associate professor of instruction, Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing more PR
USU Blanding Hosts DRUMM Teacher Workshop, Cultural Exchange (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Blanding Hosts DRUMM Teacher Workshop, Cultural Exchange
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BLANDING, Utah -Utah State University Blanding hosted the DRUMM Teacher Workshop and Cultural Exchange on April 10-11, bringing together educators, students and community presenters for two days focused on mathematical modeling, cultural learning and collaboration.
DRUMM, which stands for "Data-science in Rural Utah with Mathematical Modeling," is supported through a nearly $3 million NSF Noyce Gran more PR
UTulsa alumna, grad student receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Awards (10)
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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UTulsa alumna, grad student receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Awards
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The University of Tulsa is proud to announce that one student and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Xayda Alexander of Owasso graduated in 2025 with bachelor's degrees in Spanish and psychology. Chris more PR
Virginia Commonwealth University: Garret Westlake Selected for Google AI Faculty Fellowship (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Garret Westlake selected for Google AI faculty fellowship
The VCU administrator and professor will join a global network of academic leaders focused on responsible AI adoption and improved student success in higher education.
By David Slipher, Office of the Provost
Garret Westlake, Ph.D., vice provost for innovation and strategic design at Virginia Commonwealth University, will join the inaugural Google Higher Ed Faculty AI Fellowship for North more PR
Virginia PTA Honors FCPS Superintendent with 2026 Power Partner Award (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Virginia PTA Honors FCPS Superintendent with 2026 Power Partner Award
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Commitment to community involvement and family engagement are two of the reasons the Virginia Parent Teacher Association honored Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid with a 2026 Power Partner award during its June 5 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
The award recognizes a school principal or division superintendent who demonstrates that strong family-school partnerships are more PR
Virginia State University Earns Top Marks For Preparing Future Teachers To Teach Reading To Elementary Students (10)
ETTRICK, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Earns Top Marks For Preparing Future Teachers To Teach Reading To Elementary Students
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VSU's elementary education program received an A+ rating in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Virginia State University is proud to announce that its undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for excellence in preparing future elementary teachers t more PR
Washington University in St. Louis: Provost announces leadership transitions (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Provost announces leadership transitions
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Several faculty members have been appointed to new leadership positions in the Office of the Provost at WashU, effective by July 1, Provost Mark West announced.
Andy Butler, a professor of education and of psychological and brain sciences, both in Arts & Sciences, has been appointed vice provost for undergraduate education. He will provide strategic leadership across undergraduate education, includ more PR
Wayne State University: Division of Health Affairs AI Task Force Charts Path for Responsible Innovation (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Division of Health Affairs AI Task Force charts path for responsible innovation
As artificial intelligence continues to transform health care, education and research, Wayne State University's Division of Health Affairs (DHA) has taken an important step toward ensuring the technology is adopted thoughtfully, ethically and strategically.
Over six months, the Division of Health Affairs Artificial Intelligence Task Force brought together faculty, staff and aca more PR
Westchester Drivers Challenge County Police Department's Warrantless Mass Vehicle Surveillance System (10)
NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release:
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Westchester Drivers Challenge County Police Department's Warrantless Mass Vehicle Surveillance System
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-Today, New York drivers are challenging the legality of a mass vehicle surveillance system operated by the Westchester County Police Department (WCPD) that indiscriminately tracks their personal vehicle data and driving patterns. The class-action lawsuit, filed by the Policing Projec more PR
Westchester Drivers Sue County Police Department Over Mass Vehicle Surveillance System (10)
NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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Westchester Drivers Sue County Police Department Over Mass Vehicle Surveillance System
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Today, on behalf of New York drivers whose personal vehicle data has been tracked, monitored, and collected by the Westchester County Police Department (WCPD), the Policing Project at New York University School of Law, the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) more PR
What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance
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"Constitutional law is to government actors like law is for citizens," says Barclay of one of the arguments central to her forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy, which draws on her studies at Oxford University, where she is currently completing a Ph.D. in Law. The book is also grounded in her experience litigating constitutional cases a more PR
Why Is Everyone 'Regulating' Their Nervous System? (10)
LA JOLLA, California, June 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Why Is Everyone 'Regulating' Their Nervous System?
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Your job is "bad for your nervous system." So is your relationship. Your overflowing inbox. Your packed social calendar. Maybe even your group chat.
Across social media, people are increasingly using the language of "nervous system regulation" to explain stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm. Videos about being "dysregulated" and sharing ways to calm the body -from cold plung more PR
Wittman Congratulates Congressional Gold Medal Award Recipient (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Wittman Congratulates Congressional Gold Medal Award Recipient
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with a winner of the 2026 Congressional Gold Medal Award, Sanaya Bothra. Ms. Bothra is a student from Glen Allen.
"It was my privilege to meet and congratulate Sanaya Bothra on her outstanding achievement," said Rep. Wittman. "Ms. Bothra spent over four hundred hours teaching science, technology, engineering, and ma more PR
WNIJ partnership with Rockford's Kennedy Middle School helps create authentic learning experiences for students (10)
DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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WNIJ partnership with Rockford's Kennedy Middle School helps create authentic learning experiences for students
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Thanks to a partnership with WNIJ 89.5, eighth-grade language arts students at Rockford's Kennedy Middle School turned classroom lessons into hands-on media experience. Guided by experienced WNIJ reporters, the students practiced interviewing, active listening and audio production. They put their language arts skills into action with real-w more PR
Work Aimed at Increasing Computer Security Earns CAREER Award (10)
MERCED, California, June 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Work Aimed at Increasing Computer Security Earns CAREER Award
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Electrical engineering Professor Qian Wang has received a CAREER award for her research into quantum computing.
She is the 42nd researcher from UC Merced to earn a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
CAREER awards are among the NSF's most prestigious awards. They are given through the Faculty Early Career Development Program to recognize untenured faculty more PR
Yale University: Stacy Malaker Selected as 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 9 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Stacy Malaker selected as 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar
Stacy Malaker, Associate Professor of Chemistry, will be working on a project titled "Cracking the Glycocode through Next-Generation Glycoproteomic Technologies."
By Michaela Herrmann
Stacy Malaker, Associate Professor of Chemistry, has been selected as a 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
Malaker is one of seventeen teacher-scholars selected this more PR
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