SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * A music educator takes her career to the next level (VIDEO) * Prior to starting her graduate studies, Paige De La O worked locally as a flute instructor. Wanting to grow as both a musician and educator, she decided to pursue a master's degree in music at UT San Antonio to expand her teaching skills and create new music education opportunities. "Before coming here, I had my own studio with about 40 students, and I knew I wanted to keep growin more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB Recognizes 38 Schools Extending Business Accreditation and 7 Schools Extending Accounting Accreditation * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 38 institutions have extended their business accreditation and seven have extended their accounting accreditation. AACSB now has 1,085 accredited institutions in 71 countries and territories, and 195 institutions with AACSB accreditatio more PR

GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Rewriting the Script: How Professor Stephen Shore, EdD, Turned Lived Experience With Autism Into an Emmy Award By Leanne Potts, UCOMM Contributor A globally renowned expert in the field of autism has now earned an Emmy Award for his work on a PBS children's show. Dr. Shore, who is on the spectrum, advised the show's creators on how to accurately portray neurodivergence. As a child, professionals recommended that young Stephen Shore be institutionalized. Se more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Gabriel Chapter Teacher Reinvents Gym, Wins VA ToY * Forget dodgeball and whistle blows-Katie Moeser is redefining what physical education looks like in the elementary school gymnasium, and it earned her one of the state's highest education honors: the Virginia State Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Teacher of the Year award. AFA Charles Gabriel Chapter President Mike Winters presented the award  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Teacher of the Year Honoree Advances Alabama's Cyber Education * As the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) prepares to announce recipients of the 2026 AFA/Rolls-Royce National Teacher of the Year Award next month, the educational impact of Kala Grice-Dobbins, the second-place recipient of the 2025 AFA National Teacher of the Year Award, continues to grow. The AFA/Rolls-Royce National Teacher of th more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, July 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Jones '01 * Named 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Jones '01 says the professors at UMN Morris modeled the kind of teaching she still strives for. Jones, a graduate of the secondary education program at UMN Morris, teaches English at Lee's Summit West High School in suburban Kansas City, MO. She fondly recalls an Intro to Computer Science class she took at UMN Morris and the professor's passion for the s more PR

ANDERSON, Indiana, July 23 -- Anderson University issued the following news: * * * Anderson University Earns Top Distinctions in Science of Reading Review Elementary teacher preparation programs receive the highest ratings from two national science of reading review organizations - Anderson University's undergraduate and Transition to Teaching elementary programs have earned top distinctions through two science of reading review processes. Both programs received A+ ratings through reviews conducted by the National Council on Teacher Qualit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11352) by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole: * * * Appellate Courts Divided on Scope of Title IX Liability for Schools in Cases of Sexual Harassment Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Recipient schools can be liable under Title IX for an insufficient response to sexual harassment by a teacher more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU professor selected as American Academy of Nursing Fellow * Dr. Debra Rose Wilson, professor and Lenora C. Reuther Chair of Excellence in APSU's School of Nursing. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -For Dr. Debra Rose Wilson, nursing has never been about treating a diagnosis. It has always been about caring for the whole person. That philosophy has guided decades of teaching, research and clinical practice, earning the Austin Peay Sta more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's role in global AI * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, appeared on BeFM's Morning Wave in Busan on July 27, 2026, to discuss the San Francisco AI Summit and Korea's emerging role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. He explained how Korea is progressing from being primarily an a more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Arraignment of Pelham Man for Stealing Over $143,000 in Pension Benefits * July 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and arraignment of Danilo Pesce, 60, of Pelham, for stealing over $143,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) to his deceased neighbor, Jack Lee Morgan. An investigation by  more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Research Explores How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Learning & Leading in K-12 Schools Award-winning "digital" principals highlight AI's potential while emphasizing need for responsible use By Kelly Craine Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, teachers teach, and principals lead, according to new Baylor University research examining the experiences of award-winning school leaders. The study, published in Frontiers in Education, was led by Wil more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BREAKING: Michael Whatley "Turning Up Alongside" Another Church Involved In Child Abuse Scandal * Breaking reporting is exposing that DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has ties to a church "at the center of an abuse scandal" that included punching and choking children. MeidasTouch Network: "A yearslong Associated Press investigation that found members, including children, subjected to a practice called "blasting," an hour more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Brewing Community * Posted on July 28, 2026 Alan Tolson '04, a Mobile native, graduated from South's Mitchell College of Business in 2004 with a degree in management. Alan Tolson '04 helped Carpe Diem grow from Mobile's first roasting coffeehouse into a city staple. Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co. hums with espresso, open laptops and fresh-roasted beans. For Tolson, it is the backdrop to a life's work. Opened in 1995, Carpe Diem was Mobile' more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, July 28 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Building Antioch's Front Porch: How RCT@AU is Redefining Connection in Higher Education * This summer, the organizers of the Relational-Cultural Theory at Antioch University (RCT@AU) initiative are looking back on their first year. In ways large and small, the initiative has established itself as a transformative hub for students, faculty, and alumni.Through formal, university-wide programming as well as efforts to support students and faculty using RCT in  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * CAFLS faculty recognized for 2026 tenure and promotion * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is proud to recognize faculty members who received promotion and/or tenure in 2026. These individuals have demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching, research and outreach that advances knowledge and serves the people and communities of South Carolina and beyond. "Recognition through prom more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Calculated Confidence * Posted on July 28, 2026 "I know you're not hiring, but you should hire me anyway." Dr. Misty A. Sabol wrote the above email to the dean of the Mitchell College of Business five years ago. This bold move opened the door to her current role as an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Analytics. Prior to teaching in higher education, Sabol worked as a stock analyst specializin more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * College of Arts and Sciences' Elina Gertsman appointed art history book review editor Elina Gertsman, Distinguished University Professor, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities, and Professor of Medieval Art in the Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University was appointed book review editor for art history of Speculum, the flagship journal of the Medieval Academy of America. Speculum is the premier publication in me more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, July 29 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Earns National Accreditation for Teacher Preparation Programs * Catawba College has earned full seven-year accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, recognizing the strength, effectiveness, and continued growth of the College's teacher preparation programs. The AAQEP Accreditation Commission awarded the accreditation following an extensive process of institutional self-study and peer review. At its  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Growing Demand for Faith-Formed Business Leaders, Busch School Dean Abela Says During a recent interview for a faith-based leadership series, Busch School of Business Dean Andrew Abela said there is growing demand for well-formed Catholic entrepreneurs, due to widespread recognition that faith practice and long-term business success go hand in hand. On Legatus' "The Eleven Talents" podcast, Abela said entrepreneurs across industries want to know the  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 31 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by senior policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Incoming teachers' union president endorses book on classroom activism Newly elected National Education Association (NEA) President Princess Moss has endorsed a new book that argues teacher activism should be considered a central part of the teaching profession. Moss, who takes office as NEA pr more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * New class to examine how art captures climate change over centuries #Students will probe themes of power and access in landscape paintings Two years ago, while teaching courses that examined many 19th-century works, Art History Professor Kristina Wilson noticed that her students were drawn to landscape paintings. "They're very intrigued by it as an avenue to explore critical issues in colonization and who has access to what spaces, how the landscape gets more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS alumna Brenda Gao awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan * Brenda Gao (BS psychology '25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for the 2026-27 academic year. Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa Could you give us a brief synopsis of what you'll be doing with your Fulbright? I will be teaching English in Penghu, an archipelago located in the southwestern Taiwan Strait. I will be placed i more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education News: July 29, 2026 * Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements. Janice Byrd-Badjie, associate professor of counselor education, has been selected to serve as an associate editor of the American School Counselor's scholarly journal, Professional School Counseling -the flagship journal for the profession. In addition,  more PR

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Kristofer Rios, '12 M.S., Named James Madison Visiting Professor on First Amendment Issues The alumnus returns to Columbia Journalism School as a member of the faculty that helped launch his journalism career. - Emmy Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Kristofer Rios, '12 M.S., has joined Columbia Journalism School as the James Madison Visiting Professor on First Amendment Issues. Rios has spent his career reporting on immig more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Curating the 250th: History Professors Mark Country's Anniversary with Museum Exhibitions * When C-SPAN asks UConn's Manisha Sinha each year to participate in its ranking of U.S. presidents from best to worst, her favorite - Abraham Lincoln - often comes out on top. "I've read every word he ever wrote," she says. "I actually have the multivolume set of Lincoln letters on this shelf up here. Before it was digitized, I'd literally get sucked into L more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 27 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Dean Tracy Mulvaney Appointed to State Board of Education Task Force on Teacher Preparation * Dr. Tracy Mulvaney, dean of the School of Education at UNC Pembroke, has been appointed to the State Board of Education's Task Force on Educator Licensure and Advancement, a statewide initiative charged with strengthening how North Carolina prepares, licenses and supports educators throughout their careers. Established as part of State S more PR

WACO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Developing Productive Wide Receivers Through Fundamentals and Purposeful Practice * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Coach Terrence Samuel shared the teaching progression he uses to develop productive wide receivers. Rather than relying on elaborate drills or trends, Samuel emphasized mastering the fundamentals that consistently appear on Saturdays. Throughout the clinic, he reinforced a simple message: every drill should have  more PR

SAN JOSE, California, July 22 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Donors Help San Jose State Exceed FY26 Fundraising Goal San Jose State University exceeded its fiscal year 2026 fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of 5,090 donors who contributed $45,280,590 to expand opportunities for students, strengthen teaching and research, and advance the university's mission. Donors from across the Spartan community -- including alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, students, corporations and foundations -- came tog more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- The Maryland State Board of Education issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joshua Michael, Dr. James Bell Elected to Lead State Board of Education The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to re-elect Dr. Joshua L. Michael as President and elect Dr. James C. Bell as Vice President for the 2026-2027 term. Dr. Michael and Dr. Bell were appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore. During Dr. Michael's two years as President, the Board has advanced an ambitious agenda to strengthen teachi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dr. Peter Schulman Reflects on UConn Health and Cardiology's Revolution * For the last 44 years Peter Schulman, MD has been a mainstay at UConn Health practicing cardiology and teaching the next generation of physicians in the UConn School of Medicine's Department of Medicine and its Division of Cardiology. "I love working here in cardiology and at UConn Health," shared Schulman. "We have a great leader in CEO Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CMO Dr. Scott All more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 1 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, Kip Coonley, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering: * * * Kip Coonley Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow Kip Coonley, a faculty member of mechanical engineering and materials science (MEMS) and electrical and computer engineering (ECE), received a fellowship to create electromechanical teaching aids. Meet Kip Coonley, an assi more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, July 22 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * The Education Artificial Intelligence Makes More Necessary * A recent Chronicle of Higher Education article asks whether colleges can "AI-proof" their students. The premise is provocative, but its most important observation is not really about technology. Jose Antonio Bowen, the former president of Goucher College, offers this candid assessment of higher education's claims about critical thinking: "We don't teach it well, we don't teach it spec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Enduring Legacy of Miner Teachers College Educator Jane Ellen McAllister Lives on in Smithsonian Screening * Nearly a century after Jane Ellen McAllister began transforming teacher education as a leader at UDC predecessor institution Miner Teachers College, a documentary celebrating her extraordinary impact is inspiring a new generation of educators. On July 17, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture hosted  more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, July 28 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * Enrollment Open for Fall 2026 SWOSU Music Academy * Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has opened enrollment for the Fall 2026 term of the SWOSU Music Academy. The academy offers music instruction for children, teens, and adults through group classes and ensembles, private lessons, and specialized instruction. Enrollment is open through Aug. 24, and the fall term runs from Sept. 14 through Nov. 22. The Music Academy more PR

BRIGHTON, England, July 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Essential reading and listening 2026 * IDS staff and students have put together an essential reading and listening list for the year so far. From AI and climate change to colonialism and gender, these books and podcasts tackle the ideas shap more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, July 29 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * Excellence in Reading: VU earns high national acclaim for teacher preparation The elementary teacher preparation bachelor's degree program at Vincennes University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Special Education Mild Intervention K-12th/Elementary Education K-6th: A+ VU is part of a growing group of teacher prepa more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 30 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators By Polly Burks The Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education (CHHRE) at Florida Atlantic University has announced the recipients of the 2026 Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards. This year's honorees will be recognized on Thursday, Nov.5, at the 17th annual award din more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 1 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Fielding Graduate University Announces 2026-2027 Co-Chairs of the Malcolm Knowles Chair in Adult Learning Fielding Graduate University is pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Guilarte, PhD, and Malcolm North, PhD, core faculty members in the Human and Organizational Development (HOD) program, and Katrina S. Rogers, PhD, President Emerita and core faculty member in the School of Leadership Studies, as Co-Chairs of the Malcolm Knowles Ch more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-006) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Pasco County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * For Deborah Gray, golf is about more than a game * Some business relationships begin in conference rooms. Others develop over four hours walking a golf course. For Deborah Gray, professor of marketing at Central Michigan University, that reality helped spark years of research, teaching and outreach centered on one question: Who has access to the informal spaces where professional relationships are often built and who gets left out? Gray began  more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 30 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Four-Time Graduate Steps Into Ohio's State Superintendent Role * Philip Wagner's story begins in Northeast Ohio, but the arc of his career has always bent toward Kent State University. A first-generation and four-time college graduate, BA '88, MEd '90, Ed.S. '92, and Ph.D. '06, Wagner embodies the university's century-long commitment to preparing exceptional educators. Now, as he assumes the role of Ohio's State Superintendent of Public Instruction in August 2026, more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * From first-generation student to future professor: Hwang prepares to inspire the next generation * When Erika Hwang crossed the stage to earn her bachelor's degree from Clemson University in 2018, she thought she was closing one chapter, not beginning an academic journey that would eventually lead to three Clemson degrees and a career in higher education. Now, the first-generation college graduate is earning her doctorate in animal science, completing a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * New FSU institute trains the next wave of autism educators * The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, underscoring the need for educators who are prepared to support autistic learners in a range of classroom settings. Recent data shows that 1 in 31 children age 8 -about 3.2% of that population -has been diagnosed with ASD, making autism-focused training an increasingly important part of professional deve more PR

NEWBERG, Oregon, July 21 -- George Fox University issued the following news release: * * * George Fox University Dean Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Dr. Shawn Daley, dean of the College of Education at George Fox University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Daley joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all students. Educato more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason hosts the 2026 Virginia Data Science Teacher Institute * In June, more than 225 educators, higher education partners, industry experts, and students gathered at George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus in Manassas for the fifth annual Virginia Data Science Teacher Professional Learning Institute. The 2026 theme, "Data Science, Computational Thinking, and Modeling in the Age of AI," reflected growing demand for data literacy and more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University awarded numerous merits for undergraduate excellence from Colleges of Distinction For the 2026-27 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Georgia Southern University a College of Distinction for Eagle Nation's commitment to serving undergraduate students and championing the leaders of the future. These merits signify a school's adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its Four Distinctions: Engaged more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Four professors appointed to endowed professorships this fall Recognizing faculty excellence and scholarship, Gettysburg College has announced four appointments of faculty members to endowed professorships. These donor-supported positions allow faculty to pursue their academic passions through scholarly activities. The Gettysburg College Board of Trustees approved the following four appointments of faculty to endowed professorships beginning with the 20 more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * History Prof. Hannah Greenwald selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow History Prof. Hannah Greenwald has received a 2026 ACLS Fellowship to support new research and strengthen connections among faculty scholarship, student learning, and mentorship at Gettysburg College. Gettysburg College History Prof. Hannah Greenwald has been selected as a 2026 fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), one of the nation's leading supporters of scholarship in t more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Classroom Commission Membership * Governor Greg Abbott today appointed 21 exemplary educators from across the state to the new Texas Classroom Commission. The Classroom Commission brings together accomplished educators who will help shape the future of public education, strengthen student achievement, and ensure Texas becomes the No. 1 state for educating children. "Texas teachers have the talent, understanding, and more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 30 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to the State Board of Education * Jefferson City - Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two gubernatorial appointments to the State Board of Education. "We are proud today to appoint two new members to the State Board of Education, including an active classroom teacher," said Governor Kehoe. "Our administration will continue to support and work with the Board on efforts to modernize and improve M more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 31 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Granted Tenure, Promotions, and Distinguished Professorships Ginny Greenberg Dr. Charles G. Riordan, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that Hofstra University's Board of Trustees has approved awarding of tenure, promotions, distinguished professorships, and distinguished professorship reappointments to faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the University. The follo more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 27 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Honors College names Erik Byker interim associate dean * The Honors College has named Erik Byker interim associate dean, effective Aug. 1. Byker, a professor in the Cato College of Education's Department of Reading and Elementary Education, will serve a two-year appointment in the role. Byker succeeds Cindy Gilson, who is returning to the Cato College of Education faculty after serving two years as associate dea more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University and Teachworthy Partner to Expand Pathways to Texas Teacher Certification * Austin, Texas -Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has partnered with Teachworthy to provide Education students with a streamlined pathway to Texas teacher certification while earning their bachelor's degree. Beginning this fall, students majoring in education will have the option to pursue either a certification track through Teachworthy's state-approved more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 1 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Professor Receives College Theology Society's Highest Honor Elena G. Procario-Foley, Ph.D., takes home Presidential Award recognizing decades of leadership, scholarship and service - Throughout her career, Elena G. Procario-Foley, Ph.D., has devoted herself to advancing theological education through scholarship, teaching and service. This spring, the College Theology Society recognized that commitment with its Presidential Award, the organiza more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 30 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State of Teaching Names Two Faculty to Administrative Positions * Two faculty members have been selected to support Jax State of Teaching, the university's quality teaching initiative. Beginning August 1, Dr. Candice Byers will serve as the Assistant Director of Faculty Training, and Dr. Laura Pitts will serve as the Director of Experiential Learning. Dr. Byers, an assistant professor of teacher education, will assist Faculty Commons with i more PR

IRVINE, California, July 31 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Julie Washington appointed dean of UC Irvine School of Education Award-winning researcher has been recognized for contributions to advancing equity - The University of California, Irvine has named Julie A. Washington dean of its highly ranked School of Education. She has served as interim dean of the school since April 2025. "Since its founding in 2012, the UC Irvine School of Education has grown into one of the nation's fine more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Katherine Reeves Named Dean of the Graduate School, R. Karl Rethemeyer Re-appointed as Dean of SBS * The Office of the Provost has announced that Katherine Reeves has been named senior vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, and that R. Karl Rethemeyer has been re-appointed as dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences an additional five years.Reeves will assume her office starting August 15, while Reth more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Kendra Detwiler Becomes Associate Professor of Nursing at Geneva Kendra Detwiler joins the Geneva College faculty as associate professor of nursing. She began teaching Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Ethics as an adjunct in Geneva's nursing program in the fall of 2022. Detwiler has worked for 25 years at UPMC Passavant Hospital. She has over 35 years of experience as a professional nurse, including med-surg, emergency, school, long-term care, neurosurg more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College President Rev. Thomas P. Looney Elected Secretary/Treasurer of AICUP Board of Directors Kaitlin Hall Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., Ph.D., president of King's College, has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), with his term beginning July 1, 2026. The AICUP Board of Directors is composed of presidents from independent nonprofit colleg more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU to host THATCamp 2026, a day of hands-on digital humanities collaboration * LAWRENCE -The Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH) at the University of Kansas will host THATCamp 2026 on Aug. 28 at the Hall Center for the Humanities. The free event, open to all KU faculty, staff, students and community members, encourages exploration at the intersection of technology and humanities. Unlike a traditional conference, THATCamp -short for " more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 25 -- The Louisiana Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * LOUISIANA NAMES 2027 TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AT 20TH ANNUAL EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE GALA Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year, New Teacher of the Year among those honored at the 20th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala - NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), in partnership with Dream Teachers, honored the state's most outstanding educators tonight at the 20th Annual more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk: * * * New law introduced by Sen. Rafferty to protect student athletes takes effect Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature last year. LD 587, "An Act to Require School Boards to Adopt a Policy on Automated External Defibrillator Access at School-sponsored Athletic Events," requires school administrative unit more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth: * * * New laws championed by Sen. Pierce to increase teacher salaries, strengthen public safety and support conservation efforts take effect Today, July 29, new laws championed by Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. LD 2003, sponsored by Sen. Pierce, will upgrade the state's public emergency broadcast infrastru more PR

PALO ALTO, California, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on June 30, 2026, entitled "California's Teacher Shortages: Trends in Supply, Demand, and Turnover." Here are excerpts: * * * California faces long-standing shortages of fully prepared teachers. Using data from the California Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), this brief analyzes supply- and demand-side factors shaping staffing challenges over time. Despite declining enrollment, teacher demand  more PR

PALO ALTO, California, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on July 20, 2026, entitled "Redesigning Teacher Education Core Courses to Align With SoLD." Here are excerpts: * * * This brief from EdPrepLab describes how the University of South Carolina's College of Education redesigned its teacher education core to create a more integrated preparation program grounded in the science of learning and development (SoLD) and informed by state-level educator workforce data. Through a year-long interd more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 27 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University: Meeting Missouri Where It Matters Most * Bryan de Valdivia demonstrates how to operate a BCS two-wheel tractor before attendees gain hands-on experience using the equipment themselves. Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) fulfills its land-grant mission of providing education opportunities through teaching, research and extension by providing education and resources that strengthen communities across the state. Through Cooperative Ex more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Linda Koh Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing * Linda Koh, assistant professor at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).With more than 3,400 fellows, the AAN represents some of nursing's most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice and academia. Selected based on their outstanding contributions to improve health locally and globally, this y more PR

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Maika Pollack Named New Director of Baruch College's Sidney Mishkin Gallery * Maika Pollack brings decades of experience in curation, art history, teaching, and leadership to Baruch College. Earlier this year, Dr. Maika Pollack was named the new director of Baruch College's Mishkin Gallery. She brings with her decades of experience in curation, art history, teaching, and gallery leadership. Prior to arriving at Baruch, Pollack held faculty and gallery leadership position more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Murphy applauds slate of education measures going into effect today Five key measures supported by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, House chair of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, will go into effect today. Together, the new laws aim to strengthen K-12 education in Maine by banning the use of cell phones during the school day, backfilling lost federal funding for the Building Assets, Reducing Risks Prog more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The History Behind The Odyssey * WASHINGTON (July 27, 2026) - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey brings one of history's most famous epics back into the spotlight, renewing interest in the author Homer's enduring tale and the ancient world that inspired it. Thought to have been composed around the eighth century BCE, The Odyssey follows Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War while exploring themes of resilience, loyalty, identity, an more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * New members appointed to UGA Foundation Board of Trustees University leaders, volunteers assume new roles in support of UGA's mission, while longtime trustees are recognized for distinguished service By Rachael Andrews The University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees has welcomed new members and announced updates for the coming year, strengthening a network of alumni and supporters dedicated to advancing the university's teaching, research and serv more PR

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees * Regional Leaders Bring Expertise in Business, Philanthropy, and Community Service to University Governance DALLAS, Pa. -Misericordia University has appointed Carmen Magistro and David Pedri to its Board of Trustees, adding two accomplished leaders with extensive experience in banking, philanthropy, public service, and community engagement. The University's Board of Trustees provi more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * MLSC Grant to Fund Integrated Science Building Lab Renovation * The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) has awarded a Post-secondary Education and Training Grant of more than $300,000 that will fund the renovation of laboratory space in UMass Amherst's Integrated Sciences Building (ISB).Part of an announcement of 68 awards totaling over $12.3 million through its Education and Workforce Development Grant Program, the Post-secondary Educa more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State students gain access to powerful geologic modeling software thanks to donation from SLB * BOZEMAN - Beginning this fall, Montana State University students will have access to the same geologic modeling software used by some of the world's leading energy companies, thanks to an in-kind donation valued at $76 million from the global energy technology company SLB. "It's incredibly exciting from both a research and a teaching perspective," said more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 30 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * More than 1,100 degrees will be conferred at Charlotte's summer commencement * UNC Charlotte will hold its summer commencement for 2026 graduates Friday, Aug. 7, in Dale F. Halton Arena in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. During the ceremony, the University will confer more than 1,100 degrees and certificates at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Graduates represent 13 countries, 23 states, 63 No more PR

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 22 -- Morningside University issued the following news: * * * Morningside University Dean named to National Fellowship Dr. Kelly Chaney, Dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Dr. Chaney joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all students. Educator-preparation le more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 31 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Move to new Health Sciences Academic Building expands opportunities for Health, Sport, and Human Physiology * By Jessica Lien The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology (HSHP) moved into the Health Sciences Academic Building this summer, with classes and operations beginning in earnest this fall. The move brings the department's classrooms, teaching laboratories, faculty o more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 27 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award: Aaron Vannucci * Aaron Vannucci doesn't have a sophisticated teaching philosophy to explain his award-winning teaching style. He merely points back to his own high school chemistry teacher, Mr. Ballauer. "Every day he was so excited to teach and clearly interested in the topic," says Vannucci, a 2026 recipient of the University of South Carolina's Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award. "That mad more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 1 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * NHED awarded more than $8M to expand evidence-based writing instruction Identified as one of New Hampshire's highest literacy priorities - The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has been awarded an $8.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to significantly expand evidence-based writing instruction for students across the state. The highly competitive federal award will support a five-year initiativ more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 29 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policy Delivers Powerful Results in First Year Nearly one year after the implementation of New Hampshire's bell-to-bell cell phone law, educators and school leaders report that the change has been effective in reducing distractions in the classroom and improving student focus. Nearly 80 percent of teachers recently surveyed about the first year of implementation said that the new policies i more PR

LONDON, England, July 29 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede: * * * Changes to technical education are welcome but require proper investment Commenting on the announcement of plans to launch new technical education pathways, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "Andy Burnham's first announcement should have been that he will end austerity in education. These proposed changes to technical education are welcome, but they will hit the skids unless  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress Selected Teachers Represent 21 States - Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants. Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a select group of K-16 educators to attend  more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, July 29 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Meziani embracing role as first Goeders Endowed Professor in Chemistry Dr. Mohammed Meziani remembers being drawn to the practical applications of chemistry when he was a student and being enthralled with the discoveries it advances. He transferred that interest into a teaching career and engages his Northwest Missouri State University students in research and co-curricular opportunities that foster a similar passion for learning. "I more PR

SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, July 29 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news: * * * OBU Hosts State Early Literacy Teacher Academy to Strengthen Reading Instruction Across Oklahoma Oklahoma Baptist University recently hosted the Early Literacy Teacher Academy on Bison Hill, a weeklong professional development program designed to equip kindergarten through third-grade educators with evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with new requirements under Oklahoma's Strong Readers Act. OBU was one of only seven universities selected by more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, July 27 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Center Selects Inaugural STEM Teacher Leaders in Mississippi * OXFORD, Miss. - The Mississippi STEM Education Alliance has selected 16 teachers from across the state to serve as the inaugural members of the National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program, an effort to improve science, technology, engineering and math education. Over the next four years, the University of Mississippi's Center for Mathematics and Science Education will provide p more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * OLLI members churn up creativity during Clemson Ice Cream Innovation Experience * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences For most people, Clemson ice cream is a campus tradition. For members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), it became an opportunity to experience firsthand how teaching, research and student learning come together at Clemson University. About 15 OLLI members recently participated in the One Clemson Ice Cream  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Professor Bun B is back on campus: Trill Burgers coming to Rice University * Trill Burgers, the award-winning smashed burger concept from legendary rapper and entrepreneur Bernard Freeman (Bun B), is coming to Rice University. Beginning Aug. 17 for new student orientation (O-Week), Trill Burgers will serve at the Rice Memorial Center throughout the fall and spring semesters, bringing its beef and vegan burgers to the Rice campus. The move is a homecoming f more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 28 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Chris Peterson to direct the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs * Professor Chris Peterson, a consumer finance expert, has been nominated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill to serve as the director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Peterson will begin serving as acting director on Aug. 3, pending his formal nomination to the position, which is subject to state Senate consent. He previously served  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * She was fired for teaching English literature in an English class. Now she's suing. * SEBRING, Fla., July 29, 2026 -In a story stranger than fiction, a Florida college fired an English professor for nothing more than teaching literature in a literature class. After professor Vinita Prabhakar assigned a commonly-taught short story for her freshman English course, South Florida State College President Fred Hawki more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 30 -- Stockton University posted the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving Noel Criscione-Naylor, professor of hospitality and tourism management studies: * * * Spotlight On: Noel Criscione-Naylor * Galloway, N.J. - Hospitality is about more than a hotel stay, restaurant meal or special event. At its heart, the industry depends on meaningful service, human connection and professionals who understand how to create memorable experiences. Noel Criscione-Naylor, professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Radiology Pioneer Still Teaching at 90 * Dr. Harold Moskowitz is 90, losing his vision, and no longer drawing a salary, but, motivated by a "love of teaching," he still shows up to UConn Health a couple times a week to mentor trainees. A professor emeritus since his retirement in 2016, Moskowitz primarily gives lectures for students and first-year radiology residents. His time at the UConn School of Medicine goes back to 1969, when he joined the  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Rafael A. Villalobos Chosen to Lead M-DCPS as the Next Schools Superintendent At Wednesday's special meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County selected Rafael A. Villalobos as the next superintendent to lead Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Mr. Villalobos started his career as a high school teacher at M-DCPS 32 years ago and showed remarkable leadership at four high schools and in several administrative positions. As South Regi more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on July 14, 2026, by Benjamin K. Master, Claude Messan Setodji, Gerald P. Hunter, Samantha E. DiNicola, and AK Keskin entitled "Technical Documentation for the Thirteenth American School District Panel Survey." Here are excerpts: * * * The American School District Panel (ASDP) is a member of RAND's American Educator Panels (AEP). The AEP began in 2014 and also includes the American Teacher Panel (ATP) and the American School Leader Panel (ASLP). AEP desig more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Basic Cadet Training program prepares basics for Academy life * U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) - Every summer, the U.S. Air Force Academy's Basic Cadet Training program introduces its newest basic cadets to military life. Over 38 days, Military Training Instructors and Cadet Cadre teach the customs, standards and teamwork that prepare them for the academic year and life in the Cadet Wing.  "The basics are leaving an environment where they excelled and are joi more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Renaissance and Discovery Education Announce Partnership to Advance Instructional Coherence and Unified Assessment Insights * Collaboration brings Discovery Education Science Techbook assessment content into Renaissance, helping districts connect curriculum, assessment, and instruction. BLOOMINGTON, MN, and CHARLOTTE, NC (July 28, 2026) -Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K-12 asses more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adam Smith Introduces Resolution Calling for Equal Tax Treatment of Wage Income and Capital Gains * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2026) - Today, Rep. Adam Smith introduced a resolution built on a simple idea: a dollar earned should be a dollar taxed, full stop. This resolution calls on Congress to start simplifying the tax code so working-class Americans and the ultra-wealthy play by the same rules. "For decades, we've asked working families to more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 29 [Category: Education] (TNSrep) -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * Report Finds Business Schools Globally Are Entering a New Era of AI Transformation * Inspire Higher Ed, in collaboration with AACSB International (AACSB), the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), and the Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable (GBCR), announced the release of the July 2026 update to A Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Business Education: Exemplars and Cr more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 30 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Retirements: Bonnie Sunstein * Professor Bonnie Sunstein, who influenced countless writers, teachers, and scholars over the course of her 57-year career in higher education, retired at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. Sunstein joined the University of Iowa in 1992 where she held dual appointments with the College of Education's English Education program as well as the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Scien more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy prepares grad students to lead in the classroom * Graduate teaching assistants (TAs) from UT San Antonio are gaining more than just classroom experience. Through the Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy (RTAA), they are cultivating the teaching, leadership and communication skills needed to succeed in future opportunities in academia, industry and professional leadership. The professional development pr more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * Ronald and Patricia Sarner Establish Endowed Scholarship for First-Generation Computer Science Students * UTICA, NY - After more than half a century of teaching, mentoring, and serving the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) community, Professor Ronald Sarner and his wife, Patricia, have created a $25,000 endowed scholarship to support future generations of SUNY Poly students. The newly established Ronald and Patricia A.  more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Saint Francis University issued the following news: * * * Saint Francis University's Edward Zovinka Named 2026 Fellow of the American Chemical Society Saint Francis University is proud to announce that Dr. Edward Zovinka, professor of inorganic chemistry in the University's Department of Chemistry, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS) -- one of the highest honors the Society bestows on its members. Established by the ACS Board of Directors in 2009, the ACS Fellows Program rec more PR

LONDON, England, July 29 -- The Salvation Army International issued the following news: * * * General appoints Commission on Membership, Covenant and Belonging A new Commission will work to strengthen The Salvation Army into the future. - Following fruitful discussions at the International Conference of Leaders in March, the General has appointed a Commission on Membership, Covenant and Belonging (CMCB). The Commission's principal purpose, as outlined in its Terms of Reference, is 'to analyse and determine The Salvation Army's membership  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 27 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Appoints Gary Stark to the Arkansas State Board of Education * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark, whose term will expire on June 30, 2033, is replacing Adrienne Woods. "Few people understand what it takes to build great schools better than Gary Stark," said Governor Sanders. "Spending more than th more PR

REXBURG, Idaho, July 27 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * Searching for Something Different, Graduate Finds Peace and Direction at BYU-Idaho * Esther Huang was searching for something different when she began looking for a new college. After starting her education in Boston, she wanted a place where she could find peace and focus on her future. "I Googled schools without weed or partying, and BYUI was at the top of the list," Huang said. "I went back to southwestern China, I saved, I worked, and then more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Fights to Bring Our Schools Back to Basics, Introduces PLEDGE Act to Instill Patriotism and the Pledge of Allegiance in D.C. Schools Senator Ashley Moody is fighting back against the anti-American indoctrination in schools. Currently, there are schools in Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, that do not display our flag or set aside time for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but they do teach them t more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 27 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Several SPH faculty earn tenure, promotions * Eight faculty will begin the 2026-2027 academic year with a new recognition of their expertise in research and education. The positions go into effect in July and August. "These well-deserved promotions demonstrate the high bar our University of Maryland School of Public Health faculty set in providing topnotch teaching and advancing groundbreaking research on topics from impro more PR

WINCHESTER, Virginia, July 31 -- Shenandoah University issued the following news: * * * Shenandoah University Announces Bill Stewart As Interim Director of Athletics DeShon Foxx, who led Shenandoah Athletics for two years, to join athletics administration at Tennessee Tech - Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., announced today, July 30, that Bill Stewart will become the university's interim director of athletics beginning Aug. 15. Stewart's appointment comes after DeShon Foxx, Ph.D., announced that he is resigning as  more PR

SEWELL, New Jersey, July 29 -- The Rowan College of South Jersey posted the following news: * * * Single-mom, Blanca Garcia, Affirms Academic Ambitions are Worth Pursuing * If there's one thing that Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) alumna, Blanca Garcia, knows, it's that dreams are worth holding on to. "After 23 years, I managed to get my associate's degree," Garcia shared with emotion. "I graduated this past May." Garcia moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Puerto Rico in the sixth grade, becoming fluent in Spanish. After she moved, she  more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 29 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Professor Recognized as a KEEN Rising Star * Engineering is more than solving complex problems; it is combining technical skills with empathy and compassion to make decisions that improve communities. That focus on human-centered engineering has been Cristian Vargas-Ordonez's teaching model since joining the South Dakota Mines faculty in 2024. That guiding principle has also earned Vargas-Ordonez, more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale, Black alumni, begin Black Archives Project By Pete Rosenbery Heralded for its longstanding commitment to diversity that began when Southern Illinois University Carbondale was a teacher's college back in the 1870s, a project is underway to highlight the success and cultural history of SIU's Black alumni, faculty, staff and students. In serving "as a lasting testament to the significant role Black Salukis have played in shapi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * State grant funds Harrisburg program to train teachers for air quality research * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -A new state grant will enable Penn State Harrisburg to help prepare teachers to lead hands-on air quality monitoring projects in their classrooms, giving students opportunities to engage in authentic scientific inquiry while helping schools implement Pennsylvania's new science and technology standards. The $30,000 grant from the Departmen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Leader Earns Education Excellence Award * The Virginia Department of Education recognized Tony Frazier, vice president for aerospace education for the D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association and Virginia AFA Teacher of the Year, with a statewide education award. On June 11, Frazier was honored in Richmond as the Region 4 winner of the Virginia Department of Education more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release: * * * Burchett Opens Hearing on Extreme Political Activism at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian's Efforts to Reshape the Past." In his remarks, more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Professors Awarded NSF Grant to Advance AI, Financial Literacy in Schools The $50,000 planning grant will fund a game-based platform teaching third and fourth graders to evaluate AI advice while practicing budgeting. Martin Walls Moon-Heum Cho and Alexander Corbitt, professors in the University's School of Education, have been awarded a $50,000 planning grant from the National Science Foundation's FINDERS Foundry program to develop a game-based digital lear more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC launches bachelor's degree in early childhood education this fall State, regional approvals clear the way for TCC's newest four-year pathway, expanding affordable teacher preparation in Tarrant County - The teacher shortage facing North Texas schools has a fresh answer, and it starts at Tarrant County College. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges are tackling more PR

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * New Teacher Survey: Overwhelming Opposition to Dismantling Department of Education and Strong Support for Federal READ Act Educators for Excellence releases new data from a national survey of more than 2,000 K-12 public school teachers and calls for federal action to stop agency transfers and pass the READ Act.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Forged in Blue--The Foundational Impact of the Coast Guard on Arnold Palmer's Legacy * To the world, he was simply "The King," a golf icon known for his aggressive style and the loyal legion of fans called "Arnie's Army." While his name is synonymous with major championships and the famous iced tea lemonade drink, the foundation of Palmer was forged in the United States Coast Guard. His military service from 1951  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * The value of experience * Melvin Pouncy '92 has been a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county agent, a high school agriculture teacher in two different states, and now, he's serving as the executive director for the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, ATAT, representing educators across the state. Regardless of the position or location, Pouncy's personal mission hasn more PR

MONACA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Three Penn State Beaver professors receive research seed grants The grants will support projects conducted with undergraduate students, providing experiential learning opportunities - Three Penn State Beaver have professors have received seed grants from the Office of the Vice President of Commonwealth Campuses to conduct research with undergraduate students during the 2026-27 academic year. Associate Teaching Professor of Enginee more PR

FULLERTON, California, July 30 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Titan Alum Named 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year * Wendy Saldivar began shaping her teaching philosophy at Cal State Fullerton, where she learned that "every student is unique in their approach to education." Today, the Titan alum employs that philosophy in her own classroom. As a fifth-grade teacher in Loara Elementary School's Spanish Dual Language Immersion program, she empowers students to use their voices and embrace more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine faculty take part in Actuarial Teaching Conference * COLUMBUS, Ohio -Two Trine University faculty members recently participated in the biennial Actuarial Teaching Conference (ATC), held July 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Smith, assistant professor of mathematics at Trine, also moderated a roundtable discussion titled "Add Ons and Off Ramps," focusing on support for students whose career goals might shift away from their major. "Session topics included A more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine team to work with national experts in AI Institute * Trine University has been selected to be part of a national program to help campuses respond to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses, curricula and higher education in general. A university team will be part of the 2026-2027 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Trine team members are Ke more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 26 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Two UNM students earn Fulbright awards * Two UNM graduate students will spend the next year on exchange after receiving Fulbright Awards for the 26-27 school year. Micah Chavez and Esteban Rangel were the two University of New Mexico students to receive the award. Fulbright seeks graduating seniors and graduate students across all disciplines eager to pursue graduate study, research or creative projects, or English language instruction abroad more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, July 31 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Students and Faculty Discuss Uses, Potential of Artificial Intelligence * The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held a series of lectures and workshops on artificial intelligence (AI) for incoming students and for faculty members on July 30 and 31, 2026, respectively. "The Naval War College is a place where military leaders can learn how to use AI to optimize their effectiveness as warfighters," said NWC President Rear Adm. Darryl Wal more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * UI Writing Enriched Curriculum pilot to begin in CLAS * The University of Iowa is building on its longstanding excellence in teaching writing and communication with the launch of a new Writing Enriched Curriculum (WEC) pilot program this fall. The program represents an important step toward integrating writing and communication into every discipline and developing a model that can strengthen student outcomes across the u more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 28 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine project explores how teachers can shape AI use in Maine classrooms * A Maine teacher may have an idea for an interactive science demonstration, a classroom game or a multimedia lesson that could help students understand a difficult concept. Turning that idea into a working digital tool, however, can require programming experience that many educators do not have. "Teachers have lots of great ideas for the technology they and their students cou more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, July 20 (TNSrpt) -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Millennial Campus Development Advisory Committee Issues Recommendations for Future Development The UNC Asheville Millennial Campus Development Advisory Committee has released its recommendations for the future development of the University's Millennial Campus properties, concluding a five-month planning process that engaged approximately 2,700 stakeholders from across the University and broader community.  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 29 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Turner receives 2026 Harriet Hylton Barr Alumni Award for outstanding leadership and service * The UNC Gillings Alumni Association has named Katherine L. Turner, MPH '96 (health behavior), as the 2026 recipient of the Harriet Hylton Barr Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring her exceptional achievements in leadership and innovation, impact in her practice areas, mentorship, and enduring commitment  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for July 31 Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Tami-Brown-Brandl, Andrea Cupp, Amy Desaulniers, Stephen Kachman, Joe Louis, Tianning Ma, Reece Riewerts, Clemencia Rojas, Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, David Wishart, Yizhou Zhao and Chanasei Ziemann. Honors Andrea Cupp, Irvin T. and Wanda R. Omtvedt Professor of Animal Science, has earned an Award of Excellenc more PR

WISE, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Announces Faculty Promotions Genna Welsh Kasun Last month, the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced a new professorship to support service to students. Funded by Richard B. Gilliam Sr. and the Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation, the Dana G. Kilgore Endowed Professorship in Accounting was established with a gift of $1.5 million and helps to attract and/or retain a scholar in the field of accounting. This more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researcher Receives NSF CAREER Award to Advance Robotic Systems Robots are increasingly capable of helping people complete physical tasks, but many current systems are designed to assist with task execution rather than teach people to develop independent motor skills. Existing robot-assisted training systems can guide movement, provide physical support or improve short-term performance, but these forms of assistance do not fully address how human lear more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Molly Burchett Receives National Excellence in Teaching Award Molly Burchett - the University of Wyoming's Smyrnios Family Sales Professor, an assistant professor of marketing and a President's Distinguished Scholar -- has been named the recipient of the 2026 American Marketing Association (AMA) Sales Special Interest Group (SIG) Excellence in Teaching Award. Burchett received the national honor Saturday, July 25, during the AMA Summer Academic Conf more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM teacher preparation programs earn top marks for preparing future elementary reading teachers * Strong readers begin with strong teachers, and two University of New Mexico teacher preparation programs are being recognized nationally for helping future educators build the knowledge and skills needed to teach reading effectively. The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences has earned top grades from the National Counci more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo-Led Initiative Gathers Science Teachers in Kentucky * Eighteen science teachers explored new ideas and hands-on tools in Kentucky in mid-June, continuing a five-year initiative led by The University of Toledo. The teachers comprise a cohort of master teaching fellows that have been participating in research-based professional development under the initiative since it launched with $2.3 million in support from the National Science Foundation's Robert  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, July 28 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Names Block as 2026 Ingo Swann Research Fellow * The University of West Georgia's Ingram Library recently announced Courtney Block as the Ingo Swann Research Fellow for 2026. The Ingo Swann Research Fellowship was established in honor of artist, author, practitioner and teacher of remote viewing, Ingo Swann, to advance scholarship in the field of parapsychology and to encourage use of the human consciousness collections in Ingram Library's  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New VCU graduate certificate helps professionals harness AI in the workplace Designed for working professionals, the 12-credit online graduate certificate helps students apply artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges without a technical background. By Konrad Solberg Keeping pace with artificial intelligence can feel daunting for professionals across all career levels, who may think that learning complex coding or computer engineer more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 27 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * VDOE Issues RFP to Modernize and Deliver a High-Quality K-12 Assessment System * Contact: communications@doe.virginia.gov  RICHMOND, Va. -The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) announced today a Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued for the Commonwealth's K-12 assessment system, building on years of support and direction from the General Assembly to ensure that the design and delivery of Virginia's assessment system will  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Pet pig hogs the family couch again thanks to treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital By Kevin Myatt Halloween brought a horror story for Elmer the pig. Elmer typically splits his time between free ranging in the yard with two canine housemates and holding down his favorite spot on the living room couch, where he stretches out the full length of the cushions most days. But last fall, Alyce McAllister and her husband David found their beloved pet pig in mis more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo selected to lead next chapter of Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies Wayne State University has named Dr. Nathalia Jaramillo the next director of the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS), one of the oldest scholarly units dedicated to the study of the Latino/a experience in the United States. A nationally and internationally recognized educator, scholar and equity leader, Jaramillo comes to Wayne State fro more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * What Is the Science of Learning in Education? * The science of learning draws on cognitive and neuroscience research to improve teaching and leadership. Learn what it studies and why it matters. Every day, educators make decisions that influence how students learn. They choose instructional strategies, evaluate curriculum materials, design interventions, and determine how to support learners with different strengths and needs. Yet many educational practices h more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * When Physical Therapy Means First Names and Open Hearts * Charles Clardy had one instruction for his son before the dinner at the Peabody Hotel. Tell Ray I said hello. Doctor of Physical Therapy Carlos Clardy, EdD, spent years hearing his father speak of Dr. Ray Patterson, the young physical therapy educator at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences who had meant so much during a time that demanded more than good teaching more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 31 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Ag Ed Program Honored with Outstanding Postsecondary Program Award * The Western Kentucky University Agricultural Education program has officially been named the Outstanding Postsecondary Agricultural Education Program by the Kentucky Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE). This prestigious award reflects WKU's commitment to preparing students through hands-on, experiential learning and leadership development. Housed within the WKU De more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 31 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Nursing Professor Joline Lowe Honored with Statewide NMNEC Faculty Teaching Award * WNMU Nursing Instructor Joline Lowe, RN, MSN-Ed., DNP(c) recently earned statewide recognition for transforming high-stress nursing training into interactive, hands-on games that build critical thinking in future healthcare workers. The statewide honor is awarded by the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium leadership council to recognize educat more PR

MONROVIA, California, July 31 -- World Vision International issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Nearly 24,000 Palestinian Children, Teachers and Caregivers Reclaim Safe Learning in the West Bank World Vision has restored safe access to education and psychosocial support for nearly 24,000 children, teachers and caregivers across the West Bank. Today, the organisation marks the end of a two-year project that made this happen: 'Safe Access to Inclusive and Dignified Education and Protection Services for Children in Crisis' more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 30 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia helps shape the future of academic medicine * Madhavi Kadakia is a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Boonshoft School of Medicine and College of Science and Mathematics. When research deans from medical schools across the country need to compare notes on federal funding or workforce shortages, Madhavi Kadakia, Ph.D., has had a seat at that table. Kadakia, professor of biochemistry and molecular biolo more PR