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2026-04-28

Tipoffs: Teachers/Teaching (Weekly-e) Newsletter for 2026-05-03 ( 201 items )

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2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students (10)

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students * Provost John Zumbrunnen praised the winners for expanding what we know and understand about our world. By Charles Monroe-Kane The 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on April 28 honored 179 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin- more PR

2026 Collegiate Teaching Awards honor outstanding CLAS faculty (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * 2026 Collegiate Teaching Awards honor outstanding CLAS faculty * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is recognizing six faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the classroom and community during the 2025-26 academic year with Collegiate Teaching Awards. David Cunning is a professor in the Department of Philosophy. Known for making complex philosophic more PR

2026 NAU teaching awards (10)

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * 2026 NAU teaching awards College Teachers of the Year * Monica Acosta Alvarado, NAU Yuma * Nancy Barron, College of Arts and Letters * Ana Chaves, Steve Sanghi College of Engineering * Rory Faust, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences * Kaitlin Hublitz, College of Education * Karl Krotke Crandall, Honors College * Haylee McElroy, College of Health and Human Services * Mandy more PR

21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy (10)

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teacher Scholars Academy is celebrating 21 students graduating this spring with a special reception May 7 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall. The academy was established in fall 2019 to prepare teachers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive, c more PR

29 Mountaineers Honored With 2026 App State Awards of Distinction (10)

BOONE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * 29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman and Jessica Stump Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community me more PR

3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards (10)

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support stu more PR

3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards (10)

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support studen more PR

96 first-year PhD students named Presidential Excellence Award fellows through graduate program to advance their scholarship, research (10)

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 96 first-year PhD students named Presidential Excellence Award fellows through graduate program to advance their scholarship, research * Heather Hayen is not your traditional doctoral student. After earning a graduate degree in elementary education, Hayen spent several years as a teacher, including time in a middle school classroom for deaf students. Drawing from those experiences, she saw how cur more PR

AACTE Denounces Department of Education's Decision to Limit Student Loan Access for Educators (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release: * * * AACTE Denounces Department of Education's Decision to Limit Student Loan Access for Educators * Statement from AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D. (April 30, 2026, Washington, D.C.) - AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) is strongly dismayed by the U.S. Department of Education's decision to restrict acces more PR

Alfred University School of Art & Design welcomes Robert Turner Teaching Fellow Matthew Wilhelm (10)

ALFRED, New York, April 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University School of Art & Design welcomes Robert Turner Teaching Fellow Matthew Wilhelm * The Alfred University School of Art & Design announces the appointment of Matthew Wilhelm as the new Robert Turner Teaching Fellow. The Turner Teaching Fellow was established in honor of Robert Chapman Turner, distinguished Professor Emeritus at Alfred University. Each fellow, selected by the Division of C more PR

Altoona professor and poet Erin Murphy named 2026-27 Penn State Laureate (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Altoona professor and poet Erin Murphy named 2026-27 Penn State Laureate * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Professor of English Erin Murphy, an award-winning poet and prose writer, educator and community arts practitioner committed to collaboration, has been named the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate. The Penn State Laureate is a full-year position awarded to a full-time faculty member in the more PR

American Center for Law and Justice: Federal Court Arraignment for Would-Be Assassin (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 27, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Federal Court Arraignment for Would-Be Assassin This weekend most of us were horrified when we tuned into the White House Correspondents' Dinner and witnessed what clearly appeared to be another attempt on President Trump's life. Thankfully, the Secret Service stopped the would-be assassin and took him into custody with zero fatalities. O more PR

American University Rocketry Project Transforms Students Into Aerospace Researchers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Student researchers at Jackson-Reed High School are mastering engineering through the American Rocketry Challenge, a national competition that bridges the gap between classroom theory and flight physics. Managed by Chelsey Brown, program manager for the NASA DC Space Grant Consortium (DCSGC) and the Integrated Space Science and Technology Institute at American University, the program requires participants to design, construct, and launch functional rockets. Under the gui more PR

Anna Bosking '28 Named 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Anna Bosking '28 Named 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar * Anna Bosking has been selected as the 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar for the Class of 2028. Endowed through an estate gift from Jean Curry Allen (BA'44), the scholarship is awarded each year to a first-year student with a passion for international issues who plans to focus their upper-level studies on international law. The scholarship was named more PR

Antiracist Development Institute co-sponsors screening of parole system documentary and panel (10)

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Antiracist Development Institute co-sponsors screening of parole system documentary and panel * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-April is National Reentry Awareness Month, and the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law began the month by co-sponsoring a screening of the HBO documentary Nature of the Crime, which examines the U.S. parole system and its c more PR

APA Board Endorses AHA Statement on Restrictions on Teaching and Learning at Texas Tech (10)

NEWARK, Delaware, April 30 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * APA Board Endorses AHA Statement on Restrictions on Teaching and Learning at Texas Tech The APA has signed onto the American Historical Association's (AHA) statement strongly opposing the new Texas Tech University Course Content Guidelines, which impose a "strict prohibition" on content related to "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" in core and undergraduate-level class more PR

Arizona State University: Class of 2026 Sets Record With More Than 22,000 Students Graduating This May (10)

TEMPE, Arizona, April 28 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026 sets record with more than 22,000 students graduating this May Legendary actor and conservationist Harrison Ford to deliver spring commencement speech on May 11 By Elena Bras A stellar graduation is set for Arizona State University this spring. More than 22,000 students will earn degrees from ASU, headed for a dynamic range of in-demand careers in health, engineering, astrophysics, teaching a more PR

Arizona Supreme Court Says Third-Party Statements Can Count as Harassment (10)

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 28 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Says Third-Party Statements Can Count as Harassment The Arizona Supreme Court today ruled that statements made to third parties can count as harassment of another person under Arizona law when those statements are meant to cause harm to that person. The case, Hernandez v. Loarca, involved Briana Hernandez and Luis Arturo Loarca, who share a daughter and hav more PR

Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant Will Help Make Civil Discourse a Hallmark of the Skidmore Experience (10)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, May 1 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Arthur Vining Davis Foundations grant will help make civil discourse a hallmark of the Skidmore experience Skidmore College has received a $175,000 grant from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to support SkidMORE Discourse: Meaningful Open Respectful Engagement (M.O.R.E.), a campuswide initiative designed to make civil discourse a defining feature of the Skidmore experience. Beginning this June and runni more PR

As the first Barry Scholar in UF history, graduate Ryan James Sheehan brings the Gator legacy to Oxford (10)

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As the first Barry Scholar in UF history, graduate Ryan James Sheehan brings the Gator legacy to Oxford * Ryan James Sheehan has always believed that history is the magistra vitae -the teacher of life. As he graduates this weekend from the University of Florida with a master's degree in history, the academic world seems to agree. Sheehan has been awarded the prestigious John & Daria Barry Scholarship, more PR

At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music (10)

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -After renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma sat down on stage in the De Ciccio Family Auditorium in Brown's Salomon Center for Teaching, he immediately picked up his bow. In a somber start to his speaking engagement, Ma played a Bach cello suite for a few minutes as a way to recognize the tragic shooting th more PR

Austin Peay State University's College of Business achieves AACSB accreditation (10)

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University's College of Business achieves AACSB accreditation The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has announced that Austin Peay State University's (APSU) College of Business has earned AACSB accreditation, a distinction held by less than 6% of business schools worldwide. AACSB is the premier global accrediting body for business education and is more PR

Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors (10)

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors * Seventeen NYC public high schools recognized; student journalists honored across 10 categories at annual conference Baruch College hosted the 2026 Newsies Awards on Friday, April 24, recognizing outstanding high school journalism produced by students across New York City. Presented as part of Baruch's annual NYC Publ more PR

Beloved Presbyterian College professor Dr. Ann Stidham remembered for lifelong impact on students, colleagues (10)

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Beloved Presbyterian College professor Dr. Ann Stidham remembered for lifelong impact on students, colleagues * Professor Emerita of Psychology shaped generations through mentorship, experiential teaching, and deep personal connection Presbyterian College is mourning the loss of one of its most influential educators, Dr. Ann Barthold Stidham, a longtime professor of psychology whose legacy spans near more PR

BGSU Awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to Expand AI, Immersive Technology in the Classroom (10)

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 29 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to expand AI, immersive technology in the classroom The grant will support a university-wide effort to integrate AI and immersive technologies into the curriculum, preparing students for rapidly evolving industries * Bowling Green State University recently was awarded a Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to launch a university-wide initia more PR

Building Confidence Through Student Research: School of Education Students Present at Annual Research Colloquia (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Building Confidence Through Student Research: School of Education Students Present at Annual Research Colloquia * At Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education, undergraduate research is a defining part of the student experience. In fact, 100% of students in Teacher Education and Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) complete original research projects, exploring questions that conn more PR

Building Excellence Through Accreditation: How Samford's School of Education is Leaning Into the CAEP Process (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Building Excellence Through Accreditation: How Samford's School of Education is Leaning Into the CAEP Process * As Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education continues its accreditation cycle with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the process serves as more than a requirement. It provides a structured opportunity to reflect, refine and demonstrate the ongoing more PR

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on May 1, 2026 (10)

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Daisy Hughes, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Department of Rehabilitation. Hughes has been an Attorney Supervisor at the Department of Rehabilitation since 2025, where she has held several roles since 2007, including Attorney IV, Attorney III and more PR

CalState-Channel Islands: Faculty Melissa Miller Selected as a 2026 Johns Hopkins Sara D. Barder Fellow (10)

CAMARILLO, California, April 29 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Melissa Miller selected as a 2026 Johns Hopkins Sara D. Barder Fellow Melissa Miller, a lecturer in the School of Education at CSUCI, was recently selected as a 2026 Johns Hopkins Sara D. Barder Fellow. The fellowship recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong impact on student learning. Selected through a competitive more PR

CalState-Long Beach: 49 Under 49 Honorees Live Out an Education 'Tied to Purpose' (10)

LONG BEACH, California, April 28 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * 49 Under 49 honorees live out an education 'tied to purpose' By Andrew Edwards Cal State Long Beach is a place where many people find their calling, and the 49 Under 49 awards are a way to celebrate alumni who hold true to their passions and make their communities better places to live. 49 Under 49 honorees are prominent in several fields, including the arts, business, educatio more PR

Calvin University: Extending Hospitality, Forming Professionals (10)

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 30 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Extending hospitality, forming professionals Professor Elizabeth Oommen awarded Calvin's highest teaching accolade Authors: Amanda Greenhoe, Freelance Writer & Consultant, amanda.greenhoe@calvin.edu It's a busy weekday at Calvin University for Professor Elizabeth Oommen of the Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPAUD) department, fresh off the submission of a grant proposal and deep into the final weeks of t more PR

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Chicago Schools are Sending Students to a May Day Protest (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Chicago Schools are sending students to a May Day protest More than half of Chicago Public School students still can't read at grade level, but the local teacher union wants them to miss a day in the classroom so they can become political protest pawns during a radical left, socialist holiday. * Imagine a parent in Chicago. Their child is in third gr more PR

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Southern Poverty Law Center Suddenly Shoves Lesson Plans for School Children Down the Memory Hole (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Southern Poverty Law Center suddenly shoves lesson plans for school children down the memory hole The supposed charity has been criminally accused of using illegal means to fund the very hate they are supposed to be fighting. Now a public school teacher has discovered that they're also hiding what they used to promote as K-12 education. * One of the more PR

Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor (10)

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 28, 2026 Each year Kennesaw State University's Office of Undergraduate Research awards one faculty member the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. To be chosen, a mentor must have shown not only passion for research but also extraordinary dedication to their students. This year's outstandi more PR

Catawba College Honors Students, Faculty, and Staff at 2026 Awards Convocation (10)

SALISBURY, North Carolina, April 27 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Honors Students, Faculty, and Staff at 2026 Awards Convocation * Catawba College celebrated academic excellence, leadership, service, and campus engagement during its 2026 Awards Convocation, recognizing students, faculty, and staff whose accomplishments reflect the College's ideal: Scholarship with Character and Culture for Service. The annual convocation honors members of the Catawba c more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Higher State Spending Doesn't Guarantee Better Salaries for Teachers (10)

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Higher state spending doesn't guarantee better salaries for teachers The premise that higher spending will yield better academic results has, in practice, fallen short. So, too, has the idea that more funding reliably translates into higher teacher salar more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Sooner State Joins the Southern Surge (10)

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * The Sooner State joins the Southern Surge Oklahoma has just passed a comprehensive early literacy reform package that mimics the "best in class" legislation of the Southern Surge. The term Southern Surge denotes recent significant educational progr more PR

Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics * Following a national search, Charles Towe has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics ( ARE ) in the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ). Towe, who has served as interim head since January 2026, will now lead the department on a permanent basis more PR

Christendom College's Dr. John Cuddeback Releases New Book (10)

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 28 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College's Dr. John Cuddeback Releases New Book * Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. John Cuddeback has just published a new book with Ignatius Press, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter. Now available online and soon in stores, the book invokes timeless wisdom to breathe new life into homes, providing profound directions for crafting the shared life people naturally more PR

Cole-Dai retires after distinguished career of research, teaching (10)

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 28 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Cole-Dai retires after distinguished career of research, teaching * Jihong Cole-Dai, Distinguished Professor in South Dakota State University's College of Natural Sciences, is set to retire after more than two decades of service. After two decades of teaching and pioneering research into the chemical makeup of the atmosphere, South Dakota State University Distinguished Professor Jihong Cole- more PR

College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards (10)

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards more PR

College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions (10)

LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic more PR

College of Engineering Professor to Receive Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal (10)

LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Professor to Receive Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal * Utah State University Professor and Associate Dean Deepak Keshwani will receive the Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers at the society's annual meeting in Indianapolis in July. This award signifies outstanding dedication to engineering and technology education r more PR

Colorado Department of Education Presents 371 Awards to Colorado Schools and Districts (10)

DENVER, Colorado, April 28 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Department of Education presents 371 awards to Colorado schools and districts The Colorado Department of Education held a ceremony today to recognize and celebrate 63 school districts and 292 schools that won performance awards in the 2025 school year. State Board of Education members Lisa Escarcega, Kathy Gebhardt and Kathy Plomer and Colorado Education Commissioner Dr. Susa more PR

Creighton senior selected as Fulbright Finalist for Colombia (10)

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 28 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton senior selected as Fulbright Finalist for Colombia * Creighton senior Jordan Belton, Class of 2026, has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Finalist for the 2026-27 academic year. Through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Belton will travel to Colombia as an English Teaching Assistant, where she will teach post-secondary students while engaging in cultural exchange and community learning. The F more PR

CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain (10)

CAMARILLO, California, May 1 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain CSUCI is proud to announce that Ekin Pehlivan has been selected as a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Spain. Fulbright Scholar Awards are among the most prestigious international fellowships, supporting faculty in teaching and research abroad while fostering global collaboration and professional growth. Fulb more PR

David Eagerton, PhD Named Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas (10)

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * David Eagerton, PhD, Named Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas By James Nichols VCOM-Carolinas has named David Eagerton, PhD, its 2025 Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year, recognizing his leadership in research, teaching, and collaboration. The award honors faculty who make an impact across multiple areas, and Eagerton's work checks all of thos more PR

Disturbance this morning on campus (10)

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Disturbance this morning on campus * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on April 25, 2026. Dear Bryn Mawr Community, I am writing to share information with our campus community about events that happened this morning as our Board of Trustees was convening to conclude their April meeting. Shortly after 8:00 a.m., 30-40 individuals wearing masks gathered in front of the Hepburn Tea more PR

Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership (10)

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership * The 1.3-million-square-foot Scout Motors vehicle assembly plant under construction north of Columbia will begin building electric trucks and SUVs by 2028. But Scout's chief technology officer Burkhard Huhnke is already building ties with USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This past more PR

Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe (10)

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe * Over Spring break, Dr. Alison Feeney, Chair of the Department of Geography & Earth Science, and Dr. David Wildermuth, Professor of the Department of Global Languages & Culture, led a study abroad trip through Germany, Austria and Czechia. Students crossed borders from Munich to Salzburg, Ceske Budejovice, Plzen, Bamberg and severa more PR

Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment: Li to Receive Award for Excellence in Teaching, Mentoring Master's Students (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Li to Receive Award for Excellence in Teaching, Mentoring Master's Students The Nicholas School of the Environment has selected Binbin Li, associate professor of environmental sciences, to receive the 2026 Lynn Maguire Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring of Professional Students. * Binbin Li will receive the Lynn Maguire Award for Excellence in Teaching and Men more PR

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Teaching at the Speed of Semiconductor Research (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Teaching at the Speed of Semiconductor Research Aaron Franklin's ECE 512 course on emerging nanoelectronic devices gives students a current look at the fast-changing world of semiconductor device research. Andrew Tie Some courses in a college curriculum don't change that much over the course of a decade, let alone year-to-year. For example, ECON 101's fundamental lessons about suppl more PR

Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation To Streamline Collection Of Educator Workforce Data (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation To Streamline Collection Of Educator Workforce Data * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today, ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week next week, introduced bicameral legislation to improve the accuracy of educator workforce data. The Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act would esta more PR

Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation to Streamline Collection of Educator Workforce Data (10)

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation to Streamline Collection of Educator Workforce Data * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today, ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week next week, introduced bicameral legislation to improve the accuracy of educator workforce data. The Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act would establish a more PR

During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens (10)

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens A student answers questions from judges on her poster board as Montana State University hosts the annual National History Day in Montana state contest Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson * The Cold War. Musicians Coleman Hawkins and Louis Armstrong. Sputnik. The Greensboro sit-ins during more PR

East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage (10)

COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage * A new partnership and grant-funded program will make it easier for working professionals to earn teaching certification. East Texas A&M University is taking aim at the teacher shortage in Texas with a new initiative designed to help working adults and paraprofess more PR

Education Careers Week brings jobs, inspiration to George Mason's future educators (10)

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Education Careers Week brings jobs, inspiration to George Mason's future educators * Educators are in high demand, and the field offers myriad avenues for job seekers to explore. Given that demand and the diverse career opportunities, University Career Services (UCS) at George Mason University expanded its annual Education Recruitment Day into a full week of programming in February. Education Careers Week more PR

Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 27 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year * (Clockwise from top left) Stephanie Merritt, John McGrosso, Sandra Langeslag, Carissa Philippi, Annah Bender, Shannon Ahrndt, Marc Spingola and Laura Miller have been granted time to devote to research or course development during the fall or spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. (Ph more PR

Elementary Education Student Receives State Teaching Honor, Values Northwest Classroom Preparation (10)

MARYVILLE, Missouri, April 29 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Elementary education student receives state teaching honor, values Northwest classroom preparation Northwest Missouri State University student Reese Walker was in the midst of teaching her third-grade class at Mid-Buchanan Elementary School on April 13 when her school principal appeared at the classroom door with the dean of the University's College of Education, Health and Human Serv more PR

Elmhurst U. Names Vice President for Academic Affairs (10)

ELMHURST, Illinois, May 1 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Elmhurst U. Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs Elmhurst University announced on April 29 that Courtney Miller has been named the University's provost and vice president for academic affairs. A faculty member at Elmhurst for nearly 21 years, Miller has been serving since this past summer as the interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. "I'm proud of what we have accomplishe more PR

Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar (10)

ROLLA, Missouri, April 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar * Dr. Robin Verble, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, will spend part of this coming summer helping expand biodiversity in insect populations in Ecuador as a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar. Fulbright Scholar Awards are fellowships that offer scholars an opportunity to teach and conduct research abroad whil more PR

Expanding Learning Opportunities Through Two New Certificate Programs (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Expanding Learning Opportunities Through Two New Certificate Programs * As the landscape of education continues to evolve, educators are navigating new technologies, shifting instructional models and growing expectations to integrate innovation with purpose. In response to these changes, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education is developing two new credit-bearing certificate programs desi more PR

Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert more PR

Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards (10)

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2026 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center. The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and more PR

Former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to Speak at Georgetown Law Commencement (10)

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to Speak at Georgetown Law Commencement * Today, Georgetown University announced the individuals who will speak at its 2026 commencement exercises and receive honorary degrees. The speaker for the Georgetown Law commencement ceremony on May 17 is Morton Schapiro, who served as president of Northwestern University from 2009 to 2022. Schapiro will a more PR

Four Faculty Members Receive 2026 Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Service (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Four Faculty Members Receive 2026 Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Service * Professor Jay Thomas presented the Frank F. Flegal Award for Excellence in Teaching to Professor Dorothy Brown, L'83; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Professor Kristelia Garcia presented the Adjunct Professor of the Year Awards to Wayne Dale Collins and Jesse Kreier, L'86, F'86; and Interim Dean Joshua C. Teitelbaum pr more PR

From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World * Just because she's about to graduate doesn't mean that Hailey DeWalt '26 (CLAS) is taking it easy. When she spoke with UConn Today in late March, the molecular and cell biology (MCB) major was busy preparing for the end of her last semester, including putti more PR

FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award * A Florida State University professor at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is among the select few to win a prestigious international award for outstanding sustainability leadership. Eundeok Kim, a professor specializing in sustainability, social entrepreneurship and product management, is one of 10 faculty more PR

Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown (10)

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A $12 million gift from a family foundation founded and led by accomplished business leader and Brown University alumnus Orlando Bravo will fund the establishment of two endowed professorships and support research focused on pivotal economics and policy issues. The creatio more PR

Georgia State University: Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development Georgia State University has appointed Candace R. Kuby as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, effective Aug. 1. Her appointment represents a meaningful transition for the college and an opportunity to advance its next phase of growth and impact. A collaborative and community-engaged leader, she currently more PR

Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service (10)

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service * Leaders at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have announced the winners of four of the School's most prestigious awards - the John E. Larsh Jr. Award for Mentorship ; the Edward G. McGavran Award for Excellence in Teaching ; the Bernard G. Gree more PR

Gillings School honors 7 faculty members for teaching innovation (10)

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School honors 7 faculty members for teaching innovation * Students at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health voted last month to select the School's most innovative classroom teachers. First presented in February 2012, the Teaching Innovation Awards honor faculty members who students feel "improve the learning environment at th more PR

Governor Abbott Directs TRS To Lower Medicare Advantage Costs (10)

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs TRS To Lower Medicare Advantage Costs * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees to implement the maximum feasible premium reductions that both preserve the long-term financial stability of the TRS-Care fund and reduce Medicare Advantage insurance costs for retired educators. "Texas has long supported the retired pu more PR

Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Reforms to Support Education and Hold School Unions Accountable (10)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Reforms to Support Education and Hold School Unions Accountable * FORT MYERS, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1296 and HB 1279, strengthening transparency and accountability in teacher unions, supporting educators, and expanding opportunities for students and parents across Florida. "Thanks to our historic investments and common-sense policies, more PR

Governor Mills and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce Celebrate Budget Provision Boosting Maine Teacher Pay (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce Celebrate Budget Provision Boosting Maine Teacher Pay Governor also tours housing construction that will create over 350 affordable units in Downtown Portland thanks to Mills Administration investments Gorham, MAINE -Governor Janet Mills and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce today joined students preparing to enter Maine's education workforce to c more PR

GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 5 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 3 (10)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 27 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 5 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 3 * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 27, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt signed the following five bills into law, vetoing three: SIGNED SB 1221 An Act relating to driver licenses; requiring Service Oklahoma to enact certain license tracking system by or before certain date; requiring Service Oklahoma to enact certain expedited delivery of credentials by or more PR

Grassley, Reed Introduce Legislation to Modernize TEACH Grants, Increase Accountability for Higher Education Institutions (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Reed Introduce Legislation to Modernize TEACH Grants, Increase Accountability for Higher Education Institutions * Click HERE for audio WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) introduced the TEACH Improvement Act to strengthen the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program by increasing financial support and training more PR

Hartwick College to Hold 94th Commencement May 16 (10)

ONEONTA, New York, April 30 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College to Hold 94th Commencement May 16 * During the ceremony, President's Medals for Extraordinary and Exemplary Loyalty to the College will be presented to Kathleen Fallon '88 and Colleen Connery '83 for their significant and unwavering commitment and contributions to Hartwick. The Margaret B. Bunn Award for Outstanding Teaching will also be announced. The award is presented to an outstandi more PR

Hendrix College Names 2026 Faculty Award Winners (10)

CONWAY, Arkansas, April 29 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix College names 2026 Faculty Award Winners Each year at Honors Day Convocation, Hendrix College recognizes its faculty award winners. This year's recipients, Dr. David Hales, Dr. Lilian Contreras-Silva, and Dr. Laura MacDonald '09, were celebrated during the April 23 ceremony. * * * The United Methodist Church's Exemplary Teaching Award: Dr. David Hales The United Methodist Church's Exemplary Teach more PR

Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship (10)

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University will honor Dr. Javier Izquierdo, professor of biology, as Mentor of the Year for Research and Scholarly Activity and Dr. Jingsi Christina Wu, associate professor of journalism, media studies, and public relations, as Mentor of the Year in Creative Disciplines. Both will be recognized at the Celebration of Scholarly more PR

Hofstra Office of Equity and Inclusion Celebrates Inaugural IMPACT Awards (10)

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Office of Equity and Inclusion Celebrates Inaugural IMPACT Awards Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University marked a milestone in its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the launch of its IMPACT Awards, presented to 40 Hofstra faculty, students, and staff, chosen from more than 70 nominations across campus. Dr. Cornell Craig, Hofstra University vice president for equity and inclusio more PR

How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn (10)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn * Gabrielle Fine, a fourth year from Long Island, New York, comes from a family steeped in real estate careers. Her father? A mortgage banker. Her mother? A real estate agent. Her brother? A real estate lawyer. Fine, however, had a different vision for herself. "I knew since high school that I was really passi more PR

Howard Payne University recognizes personnel for dedicated service to the university (10)

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 30 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University recognizes personnel for dedicated service to the university * BROWNWOOD - April 30, 2026 - Howard Payne University recently recognized members of faculty and staff at an annual personnel luncheon held on campus. Wendy Grooms, associate professor of mathematics, received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Jayla Devery, student accounts coordinator, received the Outstanding Staff more PR

Indiana State Dedicates Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room (10)

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State Dedicates Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room Indiana State University celebrated the dedication of the Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room on April 24, recognizing the generosity and lasting impact of Bobbie and Tim O'Neill on students preparing for careers in early childhood education. Established in 2026, the Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room honors the O'Neills' enduring c more PR

Indiana University Kokomo: Graduating Teachers Honored at Recognition Ceremony (10)

KOKOMO, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Graduating teachers honored at recognition ceremony Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo Division of Education, along with the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year, welcomed 50 new teachers into the profession at its annual recognition and pinning ceremony. Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor of academic affairs, congratulated the graduates on becoming teachers, noting they have a grea more PR

Indiana University: Largest Undergraduate-managed Real Estate Private Equity Fund Raises Additional $7.8 Million (10)

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Largest undergraduate-managed real estate private equity fund raises additional $7.8 million Over 100 IU students have gained real estate asset management experience through Kelley School's Sample Gates Management fund * Following up on their initial success in raising and investing $4.2 million in real estate projects across the country, undergraduate students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Bu more PR

Innovation on Display: Catalyst Research Day 2026 (10)

BUFFALO, New York, April 29 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * Innovation on Display: Catalyst Research Day 2026 * The Health Professions Hub was the central venue for Catalyst, D'Youville University's annual research day. This year's event brought together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to present original research, creative scholarship, and new teaching innovations. The sheer range of inquiry on display was a testament to the diverse curiosity of the more PR

Iona University Explore Meaningful Careers in the AI Age (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Labor economist David Autor opened a conference at Iona University to examine the transformation of the workplace and education in the era of artificial intelligence. Hosted by the Gabelli Center for Teaching and Learning, the event focused on finding meaningful careers as technology changes the nature of professional expertise. Autor, a professor at MIT, argued that the central issue is how technology alters the domain-specific knowledge required to accomplish valuable more PR

Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching (10)

BROOKLYN, New York, April 29 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching * Professor Joel Gora is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or send greetings to Professor Gora, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu with the subject line "Professor Gora Retirement." Fascinated with government and politics since he was a teenager, Professor Joel Gora kne more PR

Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony (10)

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony * Kennesaw State University leaders on Wednesday presented awards to five of the institution's most outstanding employees at its annual staff awards event at the KSU Center. Supporting the faculty and students in Kennesaw State's core mission of teaching, learning, and discovery through research are thousands of people workin more PR

KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas celebrated 10 exceptional students at the 2026 Student Leadership Dinner, recognizing extraordinary leaders who are leaving an indelible mark on the Jayhawk community. Hosted by KU Alumni and the Student Alumni Ambassadors, the awards were presented April 15 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center to honor more PR

Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows (10)

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows * By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University's Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the "graduation" of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Va more PR

Lamar University Announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award Recipients (10)

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award recipients By April Thompson Lamar University has announced the recipients of the 2026 University Professor and Merit Awards, recognizing exceptional faculty achievements in teaching, research and service to the university and academic community. These awards represent some of the highest faculty honors at Lamar University, celebrating both sustained caree more PR

Lamar University: Dockens Named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education (10)

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dockens named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education By John Rollins Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at Lamar University, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026. According to Vevox, the No. 1 rated polling and Q&A platform for educators and businesses, this distinction honors prominent educators, academic leaders, and i more PR

Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools (10)

CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools * University of West Georgia alumna Dr. Jessica M. Ainsworth '06 '16 has been named superintendent of Carroll County Schools. The Carroll County Board of Education announced Ainsworth's appointment this spring, citing her leadership and commitment to the district's mission of ensuring every student graduates enrolled, more PR

Louisiana Tech University: Szymanski Honored With Professorship Award for Outstanding Service, Teaching, and Research (10)

RUSTON, Louisiana, April 30 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Szymanski honored with Professorship Award for outstanding service, teaching, and research Dr. David Szymanski was presented the Louisiana Tech University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of exceptional teaching, service, and research at the Foundation's Benefactors Luncheon during its inaugural Donor Summit on April 17, 2026. "The Louisiana Tech University Foundation exists to advance the more PR

Maine State Sen. Talbot Ross Bill to Support African American Studies Signed Into Law (10)

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 2 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland: * * * Sen. Talbot Ross bill to support African American studies signed into law This month, a bill sponsored by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills. LD 1202, "Resolve, Requiring the Department of Education to Develop Professional Opportunities for Educators in African American Studies," will strengthen the teach more PR

Makerspace Helping Future Teachers Serve All Students (10)

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Makerspace Helping Future Teachers Serve All Students * Arkansas Tech University is in the process of developing a makerspace that will help ATU education students learn how to better serve students with autism and other exceptionalities. "Autism is something that I am very passionate about," said Dr. Katie Myers, ATU assistant professor of curriculum and instruction and program director for speci more PR

Making Structural Biology Visible Through VR and 3D Printing (10)

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Making Structural Biology Visible Through VR and 3D Printing * For years, David Calianese, Ph.D., assistant professor in Seton Hall's Department of Biological Sciences, has been fascinated by the role molecular structure plays in biological function. At the same time, he recognized how challenging it can be for students to fully grasp these concepts when complex biological structures are presented as more PR

Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference (10)

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference * Junior psychology major Malaki Schaeffer presented research on distracted listening while studying at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston, MA. His findings challenge the belief that distracted listening strongly impacts academic performance. "Distracted learning is defined as mult more PR

Mary F. English Scholars present work during Student Research Symposium (10)

DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Mary F. English Scholars present work during Student Research Symposium College of Education students in pursuit of teaching professions can apply for the Mary F. English Technology Award, which supports and encourages them in that goal while also furthering their use of classroom technology. Participants - called Mary F. English Scholars - are given current technology for their academic, personal a more PR

Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival, returns May 15-19 (10)

ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival, returns May 15-19 * After a two-year break, music faculty are bringing back Mayfest, featuring music from Bach to Kurtag, including works by Arensky, Dvorak, Puccini, Brahms and a new commission by Cornellian Joseph Phibbs, a tribute to his teacher, Steven Stucky. A through-line of the festival underscores the generational impact of music instruction: t more PR

Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots * At Tokyo Airport, your bags may be loaded into a plane by humanoid robots. More than 60 million passengers pass through this airport every year and, amid a labor shortage, these robots offer a solution to overburdened employees. Jungho Suh, teaching assistant professor of management at the George Washington University, specializes in strate more PR

Missouri S&T student selected for national engineering educators program (10)

ROLLA, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T student selected for national engineering educators program Darya Pirmohammadi, a Ph.D. student in chemical engineering at Missouri S&T, has been selected for a national professional development program designed to prepare future engineering educators. Pirmohammadi, of Iran, will attend the 2026 Emerging Engineering Educators (EMEE) workshop this summer -part of the Kern E more PR

Monmouth University: Zafira Demiri Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027 (10)

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 30 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Zafira Demiri Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027 Zafira Demiri '24, an English graduate student at Monmouth University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in the Czech Republic for the 2026-2027 academic year. As an ETA, Demiri plans to begin a community engagement project in the form of a student-run art and more PR

More Than 'Being Green': Seton Hall Honors Essay Winners (10)

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * More Than 'Being Green': Seton Hall Honors Essay Winners * The Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University has announced the winners of its 2026 New Jersey Catholic High School Essay Contest, "St. Francis and 'Integral Ecology': More Than 'Being Green.'" The contest invited high school students in New Jersey to reflect on care for creation as a spiritual and moral calling, not merely an environmen more PR

Morrow-Howell, Distinguished Professor of Social Policy at the WashU Brown School, Guide to Foster Age Inclusivity in Higher Education (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Nancy Morrow-Howell, Betty Bofinger Brown distinguished professor of social policy at the Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School, authored a guide to help colleges and universities communicate more effectively about aging. The document, titled Age Inclusivity in Higher Education Quick Start Guide, was released by the Gerontological Society of America. It builds upon tools from the National Center to Reframe Aging and the Age Inclusivity Doma more PR

MSU's College of Education honors faculty, staff with teaching, research, service awards (10)

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 28 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's College of Education honors faculty, staff with teaching, research, service awards * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.- Mississippi State's College of Education is honoring faculty and staff with annual awards for their outstanding contributions that advance the mission, effectiveness and impact of the college. "I am incredibly proud of this year's award recipients and the mean more PR

Music Education faculty member presents at National Orff Conference in Canada (10)

TROY, Alabama, April 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Music Education faculty member presents at National Orff Conference in Canada * Dr. Scott Sexton, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director Troy University's John M. Long School of Music, presented at the Carl Orff Canada National Conference held on April 23 -26 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference is held every two years in various cities around Canada and is attended by music teachers from al more PR

N.Y. State Department of Labor Commissioner Reardon Visits Buffalo Schools, Awards Funds for Teacher Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week (10)

ALBANY, New York, April 29 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Reardon Visits Buffalo Schools, Awards Funds for Teacher Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week Visit Highlights Registered Apprenticeships as a Proven Pathway into High-Demand Careers NYSDOL Awards More Than $19,000 to Support Expanding Programming in Western New York * New York State Department more PR

National FFA Foundation Announces 2026 Sponsors' Board (10)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April May 1 -- The National FFA Organization issued the following news release: * * * National FFA Foundation Announces 2026 Sponsors' Board Cargill's Rob Stewart Named Chair for National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Board * National FFA Foundation recently announced its new 2026 Sponsors' Board members. The board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization. During their three years of service, board more PR

NAU faculty who earned promotion in the 2025-26 academic year (10)

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU faculty who earned promotion in the 2025-26 academic year Promotion to senior lecturer * Julia Berry * Emma Canning * Ian Williams Promotion to associate teaching professor * Steven Acton * Tyler Brock * Jennifer Duis * Brad Fobar * Helen Hawley * Rachelle Huntington * Heidi Kloeppel * Natalie Landman * William Mahan * Jessica Manzone * Seth Muttler * more PR

Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar (10)

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar * A Swiss researcher is spending the spring in Lincoln to learn more about an innovative program designed to improve children's academic, social and behavioral outcomes while building stronger, more effective relationships among parents and teachers. Caroline Villiger, professor and head of the Family-Education-School research program more PR

New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom (10)

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom * LAWRENCE -Sometimes a multiple choice test is the way to go. Other times teachers need another approach to judge what their students have learned. A University of Kansas researcher has written a new book designed to guide and inspire teachers in using methods of assessment that balance best practi more PR

NIU celebrates community engagement: COE ingenuity, initiatives take spotlight (10)

DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU celebrates community engagement: COE ingenuity, initiatives take spotlight NIU's two-day Community Engagement Exemplar Symposium put several College of Education faculty front and center. Held April 15 and 16, and hosted by the Division of Outreach, Regional Engagement and Development, the event gathered "impactful NIU community-engaged scholars, practitioners and community partners for shared le more PR

Northwestern Alumna Returns to Taiwan as a Second-Year Fulbright Scholar (10)

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 30 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Alumna Returns to Taiwan as a Second-Year Fulbright Scholar Elaina Carsten, a Northwestern alumna and 2025 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award recipient to Taiwan, has been selected to return as an English Teaching Flagship Plus awardee. Carsten shared her enthusiasm in a message to the Department of Teacher Education, stating, "Thank you for showing me to this amazing op more PR

NRCC: Cuellar Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash (10)

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Cuellar Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico is facing backlash over resurfaced social media posts and behavior that many Texans find deeply inappropriate for someone entrusted as a teacher and role model. It's another embarrassing reminder of how far Texas Democrats have fallen. But instead of speaking out, self-serving Henry Cuellar more PR

NRCC: Gonzalez Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash (10)

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Gonzalez Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico is facing backlash over resurfaced social media posts and behavior that many Texans find deeply inappropriate for someone entrusted as a teacher and role model. It's another embarrassing reminder of how far Texas Democrats have fallen. But instead of speaking out, out of touch Vicente Gonz more PR

Nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect (10)

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect At its best, nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect. At UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing, Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, FNAP, brings that philosophy to life one patient at a time. As the assistant dean of clinical and outreach affairs, Taylor does not simply oversee curricula from her office. S more PR

Ole Miss Names Poet, Physicist as 2026 Faculty Laureates (10)

OXFORD, Mississippi, May 1 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Names Poet, Physicist as 2026 Faculty Laureates Luca Bombelli, Beth Ann Fennelly to bring expertise to the public through laureate program * The University of Mississippi Faculty Laureate program is bringing science and arts education to the state with a novel approach: a poet, a physicist and a portable planetarium. The Mississippi Lab, a project of the Office of the Provost, selects two more PR

Pa. Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA (10)

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: "Today's advancement of Senate Bill 1014 is an important step toward restoring focus more PR

Penn State-Lehigh Valley: 2024-26 Teaching and Learning With Technology Faculty Fellows Recap Projects (10)

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2024-26 Teaching and Learning with Technology Faculty Fellows recap projects Five Penn State instructors from three campuses worked in teams with Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) over the past two years as part of the 2024-26 TLT Faculty Fellows program. Their goal was to enrich the student engagement experience through technology, addressing themes more PR

Penn State-Schuykill: 33 Faculty Members Earn Opportunity Grant Awards (10)

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * 33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards By Sean Yoder UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development more PR

Penn State: Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year, to Speak at Education Commencement (10)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year, to speak at Education commencement By Brian D. Cox 2025 National Teacher of the Year and Penn State alumna Ashlie Crosson is the keynote speaker for the Penn State College of Education's spring commencement ceremony. The College of Education's spring 2026 commencement ceremony for undergraduate students is scheduled for 9 more PR

Pfeiffer University Awarded $1.5 Million to Establish Regional Literacy Training Center for Rural North Carolina (10)

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, April 29 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Awarded $1.5 Million to Establish Regional Literacy Training Center for Rural North Carolina * Pfeiffer University has been awarded $1.5 million to launch a Regional Literacy Training Center that will strengthen early literacy instruction and teacher preparation across rural North Carolina. The multi-year investment by the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation will support teachers more PR

Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production (10)

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 1 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production * By Steven Krolak Dr. Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks delivered an eye-opening Pinnacle Presentation on the magic-and the reality-of stagecraft to members of the IU Southeast community. Recounting her own journey in the field, Meixner-Hanks revealed not only a mastery of her art but also a dedication to prepar more PR

Point Park University Paves the Way for Accelerated Education Degree With Educators Rising Partnership (10)

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University Paves the Way for Accelerated Education Degree with Educators Rising Partnership High school students enrolled in an Educators Rising program can earn up to 21 college credits before they even set foot on campus, thanks to a new partnership between Point Park University and Phi Delta Kappa International. Point Park accepts the highest transferable credits from Educators Rising i more PR

Pursuing Purpose Through Law: Aaron Gordon's Story (10)

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Pursuing Purpose Through Law: Aaron Gordon's Story * Before entering the legal field, Aaron Gordon built a career in communications, but something was missing. That realization led him to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law, where he discovered his purpose. Now a graduating third-year law student and editor-in-chief of the "North Carolina Central Law Review," Gordon's p more PR

Radiating Trust (10)

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Radiating Trust * Ethical leadership is not a checklist or a policy. It is a way of being. At its core, ethical leadership is a lived virtue, an embodied commitment to truth, love and courage. It does not live only in boardrooms or political stages. It shows up in quiet moments when no one is watching: the nurse who stays late to comfort a grieving family, the CEO who chooses transparency over spin, more PR

Rep. Andrea Salinas Calls out Trump Admin's Affordability Crisis for Harming Working Mothers and their Families (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Calls out Trump Admin's Affordability Crisis for Harming Working Mothers and their Families * Click here to watch Rep. Salinas' full remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) heard from mothers about the strain of President Trump's affordability crisis and what it would mean for their families to cap child care at 7% of their income. Ahead more PR

Rep. Greg Stanton Joined by Mesa Teacher as Guest for King Charles III's Address to Congress (10)

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Greg Stanton Joined by Mesa Teacher as Guest for King Charles III's Address to Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) was joined by Hermosa Vista Elementary School teacher Juanita Hernandez for King Charles III's address to Congress. The address came as the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence, a milestone that honors the n more PR

Rev. Patrick Reidy Named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient (10)

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Rev. Patrick Reidy Named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient * Rev. Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C., associate professor of law, has been selected by the Notre Dame Law School Class of 2026 as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award. He will deliver the commencement address during the Law School's Hooding Ceremony on May 16. The Distinguished Teaching Award, awarded annual more PR

Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research (10)

ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2026 cohort of student scholars, supporting emerging researchers whose work advances the study of public opinion and its role in shaping policy and society. The center appointed three Kohut Research Scholars and one W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar. The program supports more PR

Rutgers: How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis Researchers with the Rutgers Cancer Institute find that teaching tactical problem-solving skills significantly lowers anxiety for young adult cancer patients By Patti Zielinski A cancer diagnosis can upend any life. For young adults already navigating a step into independence, it can be especially distressing. But the more PR

Rutgers: Successful Faculty Training Program Returns (10)

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Successful Faculty Training Program Returns By Kardelen Koldas The Rutgers School of Dental Medicine relaunches its "From Practice to Preceptor Faculty Training Program," preparing practicing dentists for academic careers After two decades in private practice, Class of 2000 alumna Deanne Confalone often thought about teaching. Without formal training, she hesitated - until she saw an ad for Rutgers more PR

Sandra Roberson receives 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award (10)

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 29 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Sandra Roberson receives 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award * Furman University's Sandra Roberson is the 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Each year, SCICU recognizes outstanding professors from each of the 21 institutions the organization represents. Recipients were honored April 21 at an award dinner in Columbia, South Car more PR

Seeding Connection: How Hunter's Grants Grow Into Citywide Change (10)

NEW YORK, April 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Seeding Connection: How Hunter's Grants Grow Into Citywide Change On a spring evening in Harlem, neighbors gathered for a free documentary screening -- followed by a conversation that braided history, activism, and lived experience. Across the city that same week, students sat with community leaders to talk about climate resilience, while others led dialogues in hos more PR

Senior and alumnus selected for prestigious Fulbright Awards (10)

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Senior and alumnus selected for prestigious Fulbright Awards * Five Students Selected as Alternates, Semifinalists MACON, Ga. - Mercer University senior Lainey Hunt and Class of 2024's Thomas Neely were selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for the 2026-27 academic year, with three additional students selected as alternates. Mercer's latest Fulbright students bring the University's t more PR

Skidmore College: Ciancio Award Honoree Pushkala Prasad Brings Global, Liberal Arts Approach to Business Education (10)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 30 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Ciancio Award honoree Pushkala Prasad brings global, liberal arts approach to business education In Pushkala Prasad's classroom, students encounter a rigorous and transformative approach to business education -- one shaped by a global perspective and deeply rooted in Skidmore's liberal arts tradition. Prasad, Zankel Professor of Management for Liberal Arts Students, is the 2026 recipient of the Ralph C more PR

Social Media Influencer, College Advisor to Speak at SFA Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies (10)

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * Social media influencer, college advisor to speak at SFA spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies Two recent Stephen F. Austin State University graduates, Julia Whitehead and Ireland Bramhall-Ragland, will give the commencement addresses during SFA's spring graduation ceremonies for undergraduates. Whitehead, fifth-grade teacher and social media influencer, will address graduates at 2 p.m. more PR

Southern Illinois University: Saluki Pride - Brent Pease Receives Early Career Faculty Excellence Award (10)

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: Brent Pease receives Early Career Faculty Excellence Award Brent Pease has an impressive start to his career at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research into the effects of light pollution on avian activity has gained national and international media attention - and he's the first faculty member in the forestry program to be published in the prestigious journal Sc more PR

Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees (10)

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees * Across all grades, the hurdle a teacher often faces on the first day of class is not lack of knowledge, but intimidation. In many cases, their students are reluctant to step up in front of classmates and risk making a mistake, cowed by Imposter Syndrome or the challenges of the coursewor more PR

Spring '26: MFA grad turns life into art (10)

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26: MFA grad turns life into art * Paula Currie has held a lot of special titles in her life: military wife, dedicated mother to her three children, grandmother to her eldest son's baby, teacher guiding young artists in the classroom. She's spent a lot of time caring and doing for others. Always knowing she wanted to do more for herself, she added university student to more PR

St. John Fisher University Hosts Second Annual Psychology Teaching Conference (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The St. John Fisher University Department of Psychology hosted the second annual Greater Rochester Teaching of Psychology Conference to foster the exchange of educational innovations among university and high school faculty. The event, known as RocTOP, provided a platform for educators to share assignments and address common challenges within the discipline. Meredith Martin, associate teaching professor of psychology at Syracuse University, delivered the keynote address more PR

Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego (10)

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego * More than 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the University of California San Diego's new artificial intelligence major took their first major-specific course, CSE 25: Intro to AI, over winter quarter. The class aims to introduce AI principles that the students will see repeatedly over the next four years, a more PR

Supporting Education in Ecuador Through Professional Development (10)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Supporting Education in Ecuador Through Professional Development * Classrooms in Quito, Ecuador, may look different, but the heart of education remains the same. Students learning together. Teachers leading with purpose. Communities built through shared experiences. During spring break, faculty and staff from Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education traveled to Quito to provide professio more PR

Tarleton State University: Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week (10)

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week Tarleton State University faculty and staff exchanged fresh ideas and innovative instructional solutions during Educational Excellence Week April 20-24, hosted by the Center for Educational Excellence. Professional development presentations on technology and pedagogy explored topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) in t more PR

The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care (10)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care * Kathleen Thimsen has found a way to provide an unforgettable learning experience for her nursing students while addressing a critical need in the community: better care for an aging population. A forensic nurse and associate professor-in-residence at the UNLV School of Nursing, Thimsen develops her curricu more PR

The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose (10)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose * WashU researcher Douglas Chalker almost never misses the Undergraduate Research Symposium. After 25 years of teaching and mentoring hundreds of students, he knows it's important to show support. But a different reason pulls Chalker back each semester. "There is no better place to experience the breadth of the schola more PR

The Wrap-Up: April (10)

OXFORD, Ohio, April 30 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: April * Michael Robinson and Chung Liang, professors of Biology, received $467,969 from the National Eye Institute for a project entitled "FOXE3 in Creating Lens Chromatin Architecture and Transcriptional Identity." Daniela Inclezan, associate professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Nazan Bautista, professor of Teacher Education, received $171,429 from the Ohio Department of Higher more PR

TIP program builds momentum at S&T (10)

ROLLA, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * TIP program builds momentum at S&T S&T students are tackling cybersecurity threats and modernizing banking systems this semester, thanks to Kummer College's new Team Innovation Projects (TIP) program. "This program is giving students the opportunity to work on real industry problems while they're still in the classroom," says Dr. Shou Wong, director of corporate partnerships. "They'r more PR

Trembath Antiracist Research and Policy Center Director Receives Inclusive Excellence Award at American University (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sarah Trembath, interim director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, received the Inclusive Excellence Award for her work in advancing equity through teaching and institutional leadership. Along with this honor, Trembath accepted an appointment to serve as Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center for a three-year term. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Linda Aldoory stated that Trembath's teaching addresses equity and justice more PR

Trine Day shatters records (10)

ANGOLA, Indiana, April 30 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine Day shatters records * Trine University's annual Trine Day, a celebration of the university as well as an opportunity to support its mission, set records for number of donors and funds raised, bringing in more than $160,000 for scholarships, academic and athletic needs, and student organizations. Held for 1,884 minutes from April 24-25, the effort raised $160,218, given by 669 donors. "Once again, the Tr more PR

Tuberville Promotes April as Financial Literacy Month (10)

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Promotes April as Financial Literacy Month * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing a resolution designating April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month. Since 2004, Financial Literacy Month has been recognized by the Senate as a national celebration of financial empowerment that raises awareness of the importance of financial more PR

Two Johns Hopkins Faculty Members Named Guggenheim Fellows (10)

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Two Johns Hopkins faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows Sociologist Allison Pugh and English professor Mark Christian Thompson are among the 223 fellows recognized for their exceptional scholarship and art * Johns Hopkins faculty members Allison Pugh and Mark Christian Thompson have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, a prestigious award that supports trailblazers in any field as they pursue their more PR

Two students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to cultivate research studies (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Two students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to cultivate research studies * Two UT San Antonio students have been named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious recognition for promising undergraduate sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in research. Olivia Aubone, a junior mathematics major, and Jorge Vanegas, a junior chemical engineering major, are among more PR

UA Among National Leaders With AI-Readiness Initiative Launch (10)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, April 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * UA Among National Leaders with AI-Readiness Initiative Launch The University of Alabama will be among the first higher education institutions in the country addressing the steady growth of artificial intelligence campuswide when the UA AI Experience launches this fall. Led by the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education in collaboration with the UA Teaching Academy, the new platform more PR

UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond (10)

MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond * Students who arrive at UC Merced planning on specific careers often discover along the way that their interests -and strengths -are broader than they first imagined. A new initiative called Education Tracks, or EdTracks, is designed to give students a flexible, low-risk way to explore careers in education without del more PR

UC School of Education Student Wins Fulbright Award to Teach Abroad (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC School of Education student wins Fulbright award to teach abroad Allison Korniak will deepen her perspective teaching English in the Czech Republic By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu Allison Korniak's laptop was broken. This is definitely an inconvenient situation for a college senior closing in on graduation (it also delayed setting up this interview), but, as she'd later learn, while the com more PR

UCA Student Earns Fulbright Award (10)

CONWAY, Arkansas, April 28 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UCA student earns Fulbright Award Kyle Urban to spend a year in Spain as Fulbright English Teaching Assistant * University of Central Arkansas graduating senior Kyle Urban of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State. Urban, a May 2026 graduate who majored in linguistics with minors in Spanish, more PR

UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty (10)

STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty * On April 29 second year medical and dental students gathered together in the Academic Rotunda to present their annual awards honoring their 2026 outstanding faculty. At the Second Year Awards Ceremony the following honors were bestowed: Dr. Heiko Schmitt is the winner of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching UConn CLIC Preceptor Award. This awa more PR

Ufuk Ersoy named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in Clemson's College of Architecture, Art and Construction (10)

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ufuk Ersoy named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in Clemson's College of Architecture, Art and Construction * College of Architecture, Art and Construction Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction ( CAAC ) has selected Ufuk Ersoy, Ph.D., as its new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, recognizing his commitment to faculty development, collaboration and academic leadership. Er more PR

UMass-Boston: CEHD Professor Receives National Award for Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teacher Education (10)

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * CEHD Professor Receives National Award for Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teacher Education Madeline Kaprich Associate Professor and Department Chair of Urban Education, Leadership, Dr. Abiola Farinde-Wu has received Division K's 2026 Innovations in Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teaching and Teacher Education Award for her work in advancing understanding of e more PR

UMD President and Political Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences (10)

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 23 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * UMD President and Political Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Darryll J. Pines, Janelle Wong to Be Inducted for Educational Leadership, Study of Asian American Experience * Two members of the University of Maryland faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies, the institu more PR

UMN Crookston Hosts University of Minnesota Board of Regents for Campus Visit (10)

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, May 1 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Crookston Hosts University of Minnesota Board of Regents for Campus Visit The University of Minnesota Crookston welcomed current and new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to campus on Thursday, April 30 as part of the University's systemwide onboarding process. New Regents visiting Crookston included Joel Bergstrom, Sam Heins, Ellen Luger, and Kowsar Mohamed, more PR

UMN Morris faculty and staff honored (10)

MORRIS, Minnesota, April 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris faculty and staff honored * University of Minnesota Morris faculty and staff members were honored at the annual Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, April 29. Hosted by Chancellor Michael C. Rodriguez, the event provided the campus community a chance to congratulate faculty and staff award recipients and to thank retirees for their service to the campus. AWARD WINNERS John Tate A more PR

UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti (10)

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, th more PR

UNCW Celebrates 2026 Faculty Award Recipients (10)

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Celebrates 2026 Faculty Award Recipients Ben Blumenthal UNC Wilmington honored outstanding faculty achievement, dedication and academic success at the third annual Faculty Awards Celebration, now titled "Soaring Together: Celebrating Our Faculty," on April 28. Chancellor Aswani K. Volety, Interim Provost Rob Burrus, the deans and other academic leaders were present to more PR

University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach (10)

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach * The University of Toledo recently recognized its outstanding advisors and teachers and announced the recipients of the Edith Rathbun Award for Outreach and Engagement for the 2025-26 academic year, as well as both the Student Employee and Student Employment Supervisor of the Year. "We are honored to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge t more PR

University of Cincinnati: Five Students Earn 1819 Innovation Awards at DAAPworks 2026 (10)

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Five students earn 1819 Innovation Awards at DAAPworks 2026 Winners included sensory chairs for neurodivergent children and toys teaching kids to 3D print By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Brilliant projects filled the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning during DAAPworks, the school's signature senior showcase. Creativity was everywhere, but what stood more PR

University of Colorado Boulder: Leeds' Graduate Experiential Projects Expo Highlights Applied Research (10)

BOULDER, Colorado, May 1 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Leeds' Graduate Experiential Projects Expo Highlights Applied Research By Erik Jeffries Graduate students and industry partners filled Kittredge Central on April 24 as Leeds hosted the inaugural Graduate Experiential Projects Expo, a dynamic poster showcase highlighting applied research across the school's graduate analytics programs. Leeds graduate students closed out th more PR

University of Denver Research Identifies Gaps in Youth Sport Coaching (10)

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- University of Denver researchers are highlighting how coaching environments must be purposefully constructed to support the diverse ways neurodivergent and neurotypical athletes process information. A report by Michi Garay and Sara Campbell, assistant teaching professor, examined the athletic experience through the lens of Universal Design for Learning to move beyond a one-size-fits-all coaching concept. The research indicates that while sporting venues are often noisy a more PR

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Professor Rong Su Receives Prestigious Honor for Academic Accomplishments (10)

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 28 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Professor Rong Su receives prestigious honor for academic accomplishments Rong Su, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship and Mahoney Fellow in the Tippie College of Business, has been elected a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), one of the highest professional distinctions in psychological science. APS Fellow status is conferred on a select more PR

University of Minnesota-Duluth: 2025-26 Faculty and Staff Award Winners (10)

DULUTH, Minnesota, April 28 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * 2025-26 Faculty and Staff Award Winners A ceremony to celebrate faculty and staff achievements and years of service. Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Kirby Ballroom The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) held a ceremony on April 23, 2026, to celebrate the exceptional efforts and milestones of its faculty and staff. These awards recognize individuals who exemplify the University's comm more PR

University of North Carolina-Charlotte: Updated Unit Name Reflects Expanded Digital and Professional Learning Work (10)

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Updated unit name reflects expanded digital and professional learning work Digital & Professional Learning is the updated name for UNC Charlotte's Academic Affairs unit responsible for advancing online learning, professional programs and teaching innovation across the University. The unit powers a broad set of learner-facing portfolios and platforms, including Cha more PR

University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication Research Confirms Effectiveness of Sepsis Training Platform (10)

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSjou) -- University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers have found that an interactive distance learning platform significantly reduces pediatric sepsis mortality in low-resource medical settings. A study of providers in Ghana utilized Annenberg Hotkeys, a free tool developed in 2020, to train clinicians on recognizing and managing septic shock. Vanessa Denny, assistant professor of anesthesiology, critic more PR

University of Washington Veterans Clinic Director Goldberg Testifies Before Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (10)

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Rose Carmen Goldberg, director of the Veterans Clinic and associate teaching professor at the University of Washington School of Law, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the pressing topic of how we can better serve justi more PR

UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership (10)

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership * Anderson Associate Professor Lisa Marchiondo is bringing renewed attention to critical issues through her recently released book, Gender and Leadership: Shattering the Status Quo. Serving as editor, Marchiondo collaborated with leading scholars from around the world to present research that challenges common misconcep more PR

URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3 (10)

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3 * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 28, 2026 - Approximately 420 K-12 and higher education Chinese language educators from around the world will come to the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus for the Chinese Language Teachers Association - USA's Annual Conference on May 1-3. CLTA promotes the study of Chinese languag more PR

US, Tunisia forge stronger cyber shields at African Lion 2026 (10)

STUTTGART, Germany, April 30 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * US, Tunisia forge stronger cyber shields at African Lion 2026 * TUNIS, Tunisia -As part of U.S. Africa Command's largest annual exercise, African Lion 2026, approximately 550 service members in Tunisia participated in a multinational training event that included significant focus on strengthening cyber defense capabilities in Nor more PR

USCA Welcomes Teaching Fellows (10)

AIKEN, South Carolina, April 28 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA welcomes new Teaching Fellows Leslie Hull-Ryde USCA's 2026-27 Teaching Fellows cohort includes a dozen high school seniors from around the region. "The School of Education is excited to welcome these future educators and looks forward to working with them as they begin their professional development and educational journey in the fall," said Dr. Tim Lintner, campus direct more PR

USD Honors Julia Hellwege With New Political Science Department Professorship (10)

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Honors Julia Hellwege With New Political Science Department Professorship * The professorship was established with a gift from USD alumni Diane Jones Meier, J.D., and Ken Meier, Ph.D. The position is designed to support a faculty member in teaching, conducting research and performing public service, with an emphasis on gender and public policy. Hellwege is recognized as a leader in thi more PR

USD School of Health Sciences Names 2026 Award Winners (10)

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Health Sciences Names 2026 Award Winners * Each year, the school presents awards to individuals, nominated by their peers, who exemplify excellence in student-centered values. Nominees are selected based on their noteworthy contributions to the School of Health Sciences in teaching, research, leadership, service and academic excellence. "The School of Health Sciences is incre more PR

UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards (10)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards * UT San Antonio announced this year's University Excellence Awards recipients during a live event on Tuesday attended by staff semi-finalists, faculty nominees and their peers. This annual program celebrates the achievements of academic campus faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research more PR

UW-Green Bay Expands Pathways for Future Educators (10)

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Expands Pathways for Future Educators New statewide transfer agreement offers a seamless, affordable route from technical college to teacher licensure * Aspiring educators across Wisconsin now have a clearer, more affordable pathway to becoming licensed teachers, thanks to a new statewide articulation agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and pa more PR