Monday - March 9, 2026
Education (Colleges & Universities)

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

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Faculty Friday: Miriam Ragland
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 13 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:

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Faculty Friday: Miriam Ragland

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Presbyterian College theatre professor shares excitement about strengthening the performing arts program to better support students

The performing arts have been a lifelong passion for professor of theatre Miriam Ragland, who grew up dancing until a broken ankle put an end to her ballet career.

Ragland wasn't stopped by her injury, though. Still feeling called to perform, she auditioned for a play in her senior year of high school, where she fell in love with theatre ... Show Full Article

Faculty Friday: Dr. Lincoln McGinnis
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 13 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:

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Faculty Friday: Dr. Lincoln McGinnis

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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Program professor and medical director makes a difference in healthcare by teaching the next generation

Dr. Lincoln McGinnis didn't always have his heart set on the medical field, but his own experiences with the healthcare system ignited a spark within him.

"I had some health problems," he said. "My parents were elderly and both had health problems, and I wasn't completely satisfied with the care that we were all getting." ... Show Full Article

Faculty Friday: Dr. Kara Shavo
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 13 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:

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Faculty Friday: Dr. Kara Shavo

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Presbyterian College mathematics professor sets an example for students to follow their passions

Dr. Kara Shavo has always had a love for mathematics, but her high school calculus teacher opened the door that led to her pursuing it as a career.

"There was just something about calculus that was sort of mysterious and magical to me," she said. "It sounds a little over the top, but that's really how I felt."

When she entered college, she was initially an art major, ... Show Full Article

Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador
CALLAGHAN, Australia, March 9 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news:

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Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador

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A University of Newcastle academic has been honoured with Lake Macquarie's top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.

Professor Tamara Blakemore was named as the city's new Ambassador at Friday evening's 2026 Lake Mac Awards, which recognise quiet achievers and local legends who embody the spirit of Lake Macquarie and inspire positive change across the city.

Professor Blakemore was ... Show Full Article

UAPB Museum Preserves the Legacy of Elizabeth Cash Green, Honoring a Life That Spanned Slavery to the Civil Rights Era
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:

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UAPB Museum Preserves the Legacy of Elizabeth Cash Green, Honoring a Life That Spanned Slavery to the Civil Rights Era

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A framed photograph donated by alumnus LTC (RET) Amos King Jr. ensures the story of his great-grandmother-recognized by some historians as one of the last surviving formerly enslaved women in the United States will be preserved for future generations through the UAPB Museum and Cultural Center.

As Black History Month transitions into Women's History Month, the University ... Show Full Article

FMU Board of Trustees Meets, Names Facility for Longtime Faculty Member
FLORENCE, South Carolina, March 8 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news on March 6, 2026:

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FMU Board of Trustees meets, names facility for longtime faculty member

The Francis Marion University Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting Thursday at The Cottage on FMU's main campus. During the meeting, the Trustees approved the naming of a facility in the FMU Performing Arts Center in memory of a longtime faculty member.

The D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre, located inside the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence, is named for longtime FMU Professor D. Keith ... Show Full Article

Cal State LA Hosts AI in Filmmaking Symposium to Prepare Students for the Future of Visual Storytelling
LOS ANGELES, California, March 8 -- California State University issued the following news release on March 6, 2026:

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Cal State LA hosts AI in Filmmaking Symposium to prepare students for the future of visual storytelling

More than 80 students, staff, and faculty from multiple California State University campuses converged at Cal State LA for the AI in Filmmaking Symposium, a full-day event exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in visual storytelling.

The Feb. 20 symposium was organized by Cal State LA Professor Nidhin Patel of the Department of Television, ... Show Full Article