BIRMINGHAM, England, April 10 -- Aston University issued the following news: Aston University and the Legacy Centre of Excellence have celebrated signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at supporting the local community in the Aston, Lozells and Newtown areas of Birmingham. The agreement was formally signed by Professor Mike Caine, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) at Aston University and Deirdre LaBassiere, Chair of the Legacy Centre of Excellence at a celebration event held a  more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, April 9 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: The Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence (Center) located at Bemidji State University, has been awarded a $750,000 Drive for Five Workforce Initiative grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This grant aims to grow Minnesota's manufacturing workforce by training and placing individuals in family-sustaining wage careers over the next 15 months. Eq  more

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, April 9 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: The annual Fuel the Growth economic development course, a collaborative effort between Black Hills State University (BHSU) and Rushmore Region Alliance (RRA), has received accreditation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This prestigious endorsement solidifies the course's reputation as a leading program in economic development in the country. Fuel the Growth has been providing  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 9 -- Brock University issued the following news: A Brock delegation embarked on a strategic visit to the Philippines recently to foster global partnerships and advance the University's reputation for academic excellence on the international stage. President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg was joined by Meaghan Rusnell, Interim Vice-President, External, and Christina Bosilo, Director, Brock International for the trip, which took place from Saturday, March 16 to Su  more

ARCATA, California, April 9 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: Cal Poly Humboldt and the UC Davis School of Medicine have created the state's first post-graduate education program to help prepare Native American students for medical school at UC Davis. The Huwighurruk (pronounced hee-way-gou-duck) Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program seeks to enroll pre-med students passionate about providing health care to American Indian and Alaska Native co  more

CRANFIELD, England, April 10 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: A new working group of industry and university partners is addressing the challenges around how to build the talent pipelines needed for a future of sustainable aviation. The workshop on Workforce Sustainability and Skills Shortages was the first event of the Global Sustainable Aviation Exchange (GSAE), a movement initiated by Cranfield University in partnership with the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), U  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 10 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: UNCSA and Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) today announced a multi-year partnership, uniting two esteemed institutions to elevate educational and professional opportunities for student dancers, and provide opportunities to revitalize iconic works from the DTH canon as well as co-curate new works and creative projects. The DTH-UNCSA partnership is mad  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, April 9 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: A new $25 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy and industry partners is set to enhance the capabilities of the Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center (METEC) at Colorado State University. Over the next five years the funding will be used to modernize testing equipment and further support research collaborations between industry and academia working to reduce methane leak  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 10 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI) will partner with the Center for the Study of Social Determinants of Health at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. This partnership is a four-year grant project with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to build a workforce resilience program focused on trauma awareness and training for the state's public health work  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kathleen Haughney Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare formalized their long-term partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will create a governance structure for a new academic health center in Tallahassee and a medical campus in Panama City Beach. The MOU is intended to create a new not-for-profit corporation to jointly oversee major strategic, research an  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel Before being called to activism, Juan Pablo Orrego was an ecologist and musician in Chile, and Phyllis Omido was a working mother in Kenya. Both noticed dangerous injustices taking place around them that harmed people and ecosystems. Instead of looking away, they decided to take action. And, together with their communities, they mobilized successful social ch  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, April 10 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * The discovery of the oldest pottery ever found in Australia on Jiigurru/Lizard Island off the Queensland coast is challenging the idea that Aboriginal Australian communities were unaware of pottery manufacture before European settlement. * * * James Cook University's Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm is Chief Investigator for the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Austr  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University is hosting a digital summit at Fort Riley for the local military community to explore digital innovation and next-gen academic programs. Transitioning soldiers, active-duty military members, veterans and their families from Manhattan, Junction City, Salina and surrounding communities are invited to the K-State Digital Summit at Fort Riley from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.   more

LEEDS, England, April 10 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: Construction innovation experts at Leeds Beckett University have partnered with Yorkshire's largest public sector procurement framework organisation to drive innovation in the construction sector and boost opportunities for small businesses in the region. Leeds Beckett University will work with YORhub to create a Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit. This aims to increase the number and diversity of regional small-and-m  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 10 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Miami Dade College (MDC) has forged a significant partnership with Excelencia in Education, the nation's premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. Today Excelencia is releasing "Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts," a series of fact sheets that hold a wealth of information on the profile of Latino students and their journeys to and through colleg  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 10 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: A learning centre designed to help young people from under-represented backgrounds in Newcastle progress into higher education has supported more than 1,200 students in the past year. Set up in 2021, the IntoUniversity Newcastle East Centre is a partnership between Newcastle and Northumbria Universities and IntoUniversity - the UK's largest university access charity - and connects many young people, who m  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 10 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Set up in 2021, the IntoUniversity Newcastle East Centre is a partnership between Northumbria and Newcastle Universities and IntoUniversity - the UK's largest university access charity. Based at the Monkchester Community Centre in Newcastle's east end, the learning centre provides young people aged between 7-18 with academic support, soft-skill development and experience of the world of work - al  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Palmer Museum of Art's new 73,000-square-foot building opens to visitors on June 1. The state-of-the-art facility, located within The Arboretum at Penn State, boasts unique design elements that bring the outside in, fostering a sense of connection with the landscape and inspiring visitors to reflect on the relationship between art and nature. Designed by Allied Works, the new building nearly d  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, April 10 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech and Siena Heights University (SHU) in Adrian, Michigan, have partnered to offer an articulation agreement that will benefit future global leaders. Starting immediately, graduates from Siena Heights University who have earned a master's in business administration, organizational leadership, higher education leadership or healthcare leadership are eligible for admission to Indiana Tech's Ph.D.  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 10 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Securing research and development funding for innovative solutions with high-impact potential can be a daunting task for newly formed startups. The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide a pathway for small businesses to secure non-dilutive federal investment, awarding more than $4 billion in funding annually. The   more

CALGARY, Alberta, April 9 -- SAIT Polytechnic issued the following news release: A new partnership between the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and BorderPass will offer new international students access to a trusted online platform, streamlining the study permit application process. From arriving in Canada to beyond graduation, BorderPass will complement services offered by SAIT's International Centre through a transparent and innovative platform -- guided by leading Canadian i  more

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, April 9 -- Thompson Rivers University issued the following news release: Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to benefit students in TRU's tourism management program and support the TRU Tourism Innovation Lab. The partnership prioritizes collaboration between TRU and TOTA to support students entering the tourism field through learning resources and opportunities, industry ment  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 10 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore will partner with WBFF FOX45 Baltimore and The Baltimore Sun to host the U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Forum on Friday, April 19, in a live broadcast from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on FOX45. The forum will be held at WBFF's studios in Baltimore. Rep. David Trone (D-MD) and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks are confirmed to p  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 9 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The University of Arizona is part of an international collaboration that is exploring how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to improve space operations, safety and sustainability. Roberto Furfaro, professor of systems and industrial engineering and deputy director in the College of Engineering of the Space4 Center, is the UArizona co-principal investigator on the approximately $1.9 million initiati  more

IRVINE, California, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * The finding may help policymakers respond to the crisis * * * A University of California, Irvine-led team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently gripping southern Madagascar. Their study appears in the Nature journal Climate and Atmospheric Science. "Using remotely sensed observations and climate models, we could   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 9 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business announced that its M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program's curriculum has been optimized to meet future market conditions and is now designated as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program. The University received the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission on April 4. It will begin offeri  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: Researchers from the University of Glasgow have teamed up with zookeepers at Blair Drummond Safari Park to explore whether interactive technology that lets zoo lemurs play sounds on demand could enrich their everyday lives. To test whether lemurs might choose to trigger sounds when given the chance, the researchers built what they called a 'LemurLounge' - a wooden box lined with infrared sensors that p  more

LA VERNE, California, April 10 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne's education and public administration graduate programs are recognized again as the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The university has been consistently ranked in Best Education School and Best Public Affairs Programs listings. Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * During a conference at the Miami Herbert Business School, sustainability officers charted the increased impact of environmental and social concerns on investment potential. * * * By Michael R. Malone Senior executives, sustainability professionals, investment managers, policymakers, community leaders, researchers, and students gathered April 5 for the Chief Su  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 10 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Professor Meryem Duygun, from Nottingham University Business School, has been named on the Innovate Finance Women in Fintech Powerlist for the third time. Professor Duygun was previously named on the list in 2022 and 2020, after making significant contributions to the fintech industry. The list, compiled by Innovate Finance, celebrates senior leaders, marketers and investors, all leading the way i  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Nottingham-based businesses are being offered the chance to access the wealth of talent and expertise available through the two universities on their doorstep, as part of a programme of grants and support aimed at driving innovation, productivity and skills in the city. Under the Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement, The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are w  more

HOBART, Australia, April 10 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news release: A new partnership between the University of Tasmania and Kina Bank will help build the capabilities of the next generation of business leaders and deliver new opportunities in Papua New Guinea. As part of this partnership, the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) will deliver tailored courses to Kina Bank to meet local needs in areas such as leadership capability development, sustainable b  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and leading peer-to-peer fashion rental site The Volte have announced a research partnership that will analyse the environmental impact of the peer-to-peer clothing rental model. Bringing together leading experts across Fashion, Design, Business and Sustainability, this world-first research collaboration is led by the Centre of Excellence in Sustainab  more

TYLER, Texas, April 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: Two teams of mechanical engineering students at The University of Texas at Tyler have won the collegiate track progress phase of the U.S. Department of Energy American-Made Community Energy Innovation Prize. UT Tyler is now among the top three finalists with one other U.S.-based collegiate team. Each team received an additional $20,000 and mentorship services for their activities to help ensure th  more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 10 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: As one of only four universities in the nation selected to participate in a pilot launch of the entrepreneurship program Sandbox, Utah Tech University is looking for students and prospective students interested in dedicating one year of their academic studies to launching a real tech company under the guidance of experienced mentors and industry experts. "Sandbox is your no-risk shot at launching a valuable startup o  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 10 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: The University of Washington and the University of Tsukuba have entered an innovation partnership with NVIDIA and Amazon aimed at furthering research, entrepreneurship, workforce development and social implementation in the field of artificial intelligence. This U.S.-Japan academic partnership is part of a broad, $110 million effort to build upon the strong ties between the U.S. and Japan and to con  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, April 10 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Julia Duvall Throughout Western North Carolina, there is a critical need for pediatric psychologists to conduct testing and provide other resources needed for children to be successful in and out of the classroom. Continuing a long tradition of partnership and community between Western Carolina University and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, WCU and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority deci  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, April 9 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: A new volunteer-led giving circle, created less than a year ago to support Emporia State University and its students, is already making a big impact. Women for ESU was formed to increase philanthropic investment and to provide a pathway for women who share a vision for leadership and financial growth to come together and create opportunities for Emporia State students. Members pool their contributions into a grant   more