Thursday - January 29, 2026
Education (Colleges & Universities)

Here's a look at documents from public, private and community colleges in the U.S.

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Virginia Tech: How a 1990 Gift Enables Today's Breakthrough Research
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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How a 1990 gift enables today's breakthrough research

An endowed professorship is a catalyst for breakthrough research, unlocking innovations that transform what is possible in science and education.

Nowhere is this clearer than in the work of Giulio Menciotti. He creates stunning three-dimensional images of cats' hearts beating in real time--a sight that makes his students gasp, "Oh, wow." Their reactions highlight the remarkable progress that strategic funding can achieve.

This freedom to innovate comes directly ... Show Full Article

SHSU Online Programs Earn 'Best' Status From U.S. News & World Report
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:

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SHSU Online Programs Earn "Best" Status from U.S. News & World Report

Online education at Sam Houston State University has opened exceptional higher learning led by industry experts to individuals across the nation. For SHSU's continued demonstration of this commitment to high-quality, affordable online learning, U.S. News & World Report has once again awarded the university favorable rankings.

The annual report lists the top degree-granting distance-education programs at the undergraduate and graduate ... Show Full Article

SFA's Department of Biology to Host Darwin Day
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news:

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SFA's Department of Biology to host Darwin Day

Stephen F. Austin State University's Department of Biology is set to celebrate Darwin Day at noon Feb. 12 in the Kennedy Auditorium with special guest speaker Dr. James Albert from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Albert is a leading zoologist and evolutionary ecologist whose research focuses on the diversity and evolution of tropical freshwater fish. Using morphological and phylogenetic approaches, his work explores how fish species evolve ... Show Full Article

RCCD Distance Education Launches Podcast Series Spotlighting Innovation in Online Teaching and Learning
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 29 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news:

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RCCD Distance Education Launches New Podcast Series Spotlighting Innovation in Online Teaching and Learning

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Distance Education has launched a new podcast series designed to elevate conversations around online teaching, course design, and student engagement across the district. The series brings together RCCD faculty, staff, and experts in educational technology to explore topics that shape the future of digital learning.

Rooted in its mission ... Show Full Article

Georgetown Law: O'Neill Institute's Center for Health and Human Rights Hosts High Court Justices for Second Annual 'Judicial Dialogues on Health and the Law'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news:

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O'Neill Institute's Center for Health and Human Rights Hosts High Court Justices for Second Annual "Judicial Dialogues on Health and the Law"

High court judges from across Latin America and the Caribbean were joined last month at Georgetown Law by scholars and legal advocates for the second annual "Judicial Dialogues on Health and the Law" hosted by the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law's Center for Health and Human Rights.

The two-day event, held in partnership with Rios Strategic Lawyering ... Show Full Article

Dean of UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine Ranked Global Expert in Field
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news:

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Dean of UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine ranked global expert in field

Urges early detection for diabetic foot-related complications

By Karen Villarreal

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JAN. 28, 2026 - Dr. Javier La Fontaine, dean of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, has made it his goal to keep diabetic patients from losing their toes, feet and legs to untreated infections known as diabetic foot-related osteomyelitis. Through his research into early detection techniques, he's finding ... Show Full Article

Columbus State University: Getting to the 'Why' - Data Science Intern Impacts Decision-making at Fort Benning
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Columbus State University issued the following news:

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Getting to the 'why': Data science intern impacts decision-making at Fort Benning

Born and raised in Germany, Emily-Tabea Johnson moved with her family to the United States and Fort Benning in 2021 and soon enrolled at Columbus State University. After initially studying art, she shifted her focus to the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program. The program has allowed her to combine several interests--including data science and global communication--into a single program of study with a minor ... Show Full Article