Tuesday - April 14, 2026
Education (Colleges & Universities)

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

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Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York
YORK, England, April 14 -- York St John University posted the following news:

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Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York

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York St John University is to host the premiere of a new historical documentary, PC Robert Smith - The Final Beat. The film tells the tale of Robert Smith, a railway police officer who was on duty the night York was targeted in the so-called Baedeker Raids in WWII.

The film is produced and directed by Mick Child as his MA Media Production Independent Project at York St John University. As a former railway ... Show Full Article

Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline
BRISBANE, Australia, April 14 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:

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Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline

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Key points

* A single episode of confusion and agitation in hospital is a significant risk factor for other serious health complications.

* Data was analysed from 30,000 patients and hospital records over 26 years to assess long-term clinical consequences of delirium.

* The study showed a persistently elevated risk of adverse health outcomes even after the delirium episode subsides.

A single episode of delirium - a state of confusion ... Show Full Article

'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe
TORONTO, Ontario, April 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:

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'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe

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Analysis of a 7.2-million-year-old thigh bone recovered from the Azmaka fossil deposit in Bulgaria suggests that the capacity to walk upright on two legs - a distinctly human trait known as bipedalism - existed in pre-human ancestors at least one million years earlier than previously thought.

The analysis by an international team of researchers, including University of Toronto paleoanthropologist David ... Show Full Article

'Not Your Parents' Cannabis:' Legalization Lights Up Innovation -- But Not Clinical Research
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:

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'Not Your Parents' Cannabis:' Legalization Lights Up Innovation -- But Not Clinical Research

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State-level cannabis legalization in the U.S. is producing a lot of innovative ways to get high, but little in the way of evidence-based medical research to improve public health, according to new research from economists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

The study, published in the International Journal of Industrial Organization, shows that while recreational cannabis legalization nearly ... Show Full Article

'Night at the Museums' to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:

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'Night at the Museums' to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly

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A wide variety of Penn State museums and special galleries will be open to the public during the spring "Night at the Museums" event, scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 23.

Organized by the Penn State Museum Consortium, this year's event will include the addition of the Penn State trolley, which will provide transportation among the various sites at University Park, courtesy of Penn State Outreach.

"This is ... Show Full Article

"No Exit," Co-Authored by Brian Broughman, Named One of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:

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"No Exit," Co-Authored by Brian Broughman, Named One of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025

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The Corporate Practice Commentator has selected "No Exit" as one of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2025.

The article, published in the New York University Law Review, was co-authored by Vanderbilt Law Professor Brian Broughman, Matthew Wansley of Cardozo School of Law, and Samuel Weinstein of Cardozo School of Law.

The Top 10 articles were selected from a list of more than ... Show Full Article

Texas A&M Engineering Graduate Supports Professors Through Endowment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:

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Engineering graduate supports professors through endowment

After a four-decade career in the energy industry, a Texas A&M University graduate chooses to invest in the professors who helped shape his path.

By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering

When Denzil West '81 left Midland for College Station in the 1970s, he was in search of the best engineering education he could find. Decades later, after a successful career and a thriving family, West is giving back to the university ... Show Full Article

Syracuse University: Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:

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Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants

The recognition in the 2026 rankings reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: that the best way to learn business is to practice it.

Meg Androsiglio

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been rated No. 1 for participation in experiential learning projects in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business School rankings.

The recognition reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: ... Show Full Article

OSU Paleontology Students Help Research Prehistoric Ecosystems
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:

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OSU paleontology students help research prehistoric ecosystems

Two anatomy and vertebrate paleontology students from the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences helped author studies examining the prehistoric food web and the broader ecosystem of a section of North America during the late Jurassic period.

Colin Boisvert and Andy Danison joined several other international researchers and paleontologists on two research papers that were published in the New Mexico ... Show Full Article

ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on April 9, 2026:

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ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves

By Jonah Grinkewitz

Quantum computing is a challenging subject. However, students at Old Dominion University now have access to a unique artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing tutor that helps them find answers independently, while keeping their professor informed of any areas where they might be struggling.

This innovative learning tool was supported by Old Dominion University's MonarchSphere ... Show Full Article

MUSC Board of Trustees Approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 11 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:

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MUSC Board of Trustees approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees today advanced the MUSC Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan, a long-term framework designed to guide the future evolution of MUSC's historic campus.

Centered on thoughtful urban design, connectivity and community well-being, the master plan intentionally stitches MUSC's campus into the surrounding city fabric through inviting public ... Show Full Article

Case Western Reserve University Named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:

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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' list

Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce

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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has been named to Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a group of 20 colleges and universities recognized for graduating students highly sought by employers.

The 2026 list--released this week--marks the first time Case Western Reserve has been included, placing it among 10 private and 10 public ... Show Full Article

Anderson University: Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 11 -- Anderson University issued the following news release:

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Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.

A group of 11 Anderson University Cybersecurity students participated in Career Discovery Week (CDW) in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with two global technology companies--Cisco and World Wide Technology--gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges. It was an opportunity to tour the companies, network with executive leaders, and compete in individual and team challenges ... Show Full Article