MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 16 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Sister Helen Prejean, award-winning author and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States, will be the featured guest for an "On the Issues" conversation to be held Friday, April 19, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School's Eckstein Hall. Registration for the free public event is required and available online. Members of the media who are interested in attending should contact Kev  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five Syracuse University students have been selected as recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), through which they will immerse themselves in intensive language study this summer. The recipients and the languages they will study are: Christian Bevilacqua '24, a social studies education and geography major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences and School  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) welcomes Alex K. Jones as the Klaus Schroder Endowed Professor for Engineering and chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department (EECS). Jones joins Syracuse from the University of Pittsburgh, where he had a 21-year career in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) with courtesy appointments in computer scie  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 16 -- Antioch University issued the following news: By Lauren Arienzale The PsyD programs based on Antioch's New England and Seattle campuses sent six faculty and one student to the midwinter conference of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), the premier conference for professional psychological training programs. The conference was held on January 15-18 in Denver, Colorado. In a special honor, third-year doctoral student   more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Back when she was a graduate student at Yale planning her life trajectory, Anne Higonnet couldn't have predicted that the study of clothing would become one of the defining pillars of her career. All she knew was that anything she put forth had to have its own unique spin -- she even promised herself that she would never write the same kind of book twice. Her goal was, and has always been, to break the untold narratives of history  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 16 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee as a finalist for the "Trustee of the Year" award as part of the organization's annual Awards of Excellence program. The honor recognizes Blakeslee as one of the top three trustees in the nation, celebrating those who make "significant contributions to their college ... includin  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Emily Maldonado Ryon Batson '21 always has maintained a strong passion for business, and during his time as an undergraduate at Binghamton University, he was conflicted about what path to choose in life. During his sophomore year, Batson pursued electrical engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. Although he enjoyed it very much, he still craved a path that involved a b  more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, April 16 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: Bemidji State University will host its Community Partner Meet-and-Greet networking event and service-learning information session on Monday, April 22 at the Mayflower Building in downtown Bemidji from 4 - 6 p.m. BSU faculty, staff and students will share service-learning and community-engagement opportunities designed to bring together students and community organizations. BSU students will also showcase a vari  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: The State University of New York (SUNY) System launched the Institute for Local News at SUNY in February 2024, the first systemwide effort to cover news in rural and other underserved communities while also providing students with rich applied learning opportunities. Most rural areas in the United States--home to many of SUNY's 64 campuses--contain significant gaps in news coverage, a result of widesprea  more

ARCATA, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and student researchers are joining a nationwide effort to save a critically endangered keystone species along the West Coast of North America. * * * The research is in partnership with The Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the California Academy of Sciences, the Sunflower Star Laboratory, The Nature Conservancy, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquari  more

FULLERTON, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Town Hall Inspires Students to Research Homelessness, Climate Change, Voter Engagement * * * Anthony Rendon can tell you exactly when he first became interested in the environment. "It was a geography class that I took during my junior year here at Cal State Fullerton," said Rendon. "I never really thought much about the environment until I took that class, and   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 (TNSres) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on April 15, 2024: The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today released the 2023 SEI Year in Review, a report highlighting some of the SEI's most noteworthy accomplishments of the 2023 fiscal year. The Year in Review spans the institute's technical portfolio of research and development in software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) at   more

HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, April 16 -- Centenary University issued the following news release: Centenary University has introduced a course that prepares students for the test to earn the new American Management Association (AMA) Certified Professional in Management(R) designation. Registration is underway for the course, which is called AMA Certified Professional in Management. Classes will begin on April 29. Centenary is the only four-year educational institution in New Jersey affiliated with  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on April 15, 2024 with English alumna Ashley Schaaf, by Department of English, Language and Literature faculty member Robert Fanning: * * * Department of English, Language and Literature faculty member Robert Fanning caught up with Central Michigan University English alumna Ashley Schaaf, '18, to discuss her work as an Expressive Arts Therapist. The San Francisco resident recently spoke to current CMU s  more

DARWIN, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: The first live sightings of two significant marine species in NT waters and the urgent need to monitor sea temperatures will be discussed at a new research talk at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. This week, Charles Darwin University (CDU) Senior Research Associate Dr Carol Palmer and Tiwi ranger James DeSantis will speak in Marine Mammals of Northern Australia - a talk about Indig  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: Three Griffith University researchers are among the 19 scientists who will propel discoveries in their respective fields by sharing in $5.56 million of funding. The 2023 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships have been awarded to Griffith researchers: * Dr Fawad Ali from the Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security - his project aims to reinvigorate the coffee industry in Tropical North  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, April 16 -- Coker University issued the following news: Coker University has received $2 million to expand healthcare education as part of multiple projects across South Carolina that have received funding from the Second FY 2024 Spending Package. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made funding requests from applications to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Other institutions, counties, and hospitals across the state also received aid to expand health  more

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, April 16 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: College of The Albemarle (COA) is proud to announce the receipt of substantial start-up funds to establish a dental assisting program in collaboration with East Carolina University's (ECU) Dental Community Service Learning Center. The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) recently allocated $239,746 to COA to address the critical need for dental education programming in Northeastern  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Hiccups and failures of consumer cyber-physical systems like smart gadgets and appliances are inconvenient and annoying. But in mission-critical applications for the Department of Defense, any system weakness or flaw could have serious consequences, such as disruption, damage or even loss of life. To help mitigate the problem, a group of Purdue University researchers has launched a multidisciplinary proje  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 16 -- The Dunwoody College of Technology issued the following news release: Dunwoody College of Technology, a leader in hands-on technical education, today announces an innovative new partnership with Raise The Barr (RTB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing opportunity and economic mobility for single-parent families through higher education. This partnership, Raise The Barr's newest program in Minnesota, will provide eligible single-parent students i  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, April 16 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Eastern Connecticut State University's 2024 CREATE conference will take place April 19 in the Student Center. This event provides an opportunity for students across disciplines to present research and creative works. CREATE, which stands for "Celebrating Research and Creative Activity at Eastern," is the University's foremost undergraduate research event. Some 278 students, mentored by 66 facu  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The 34th annual Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute was held April 9-11. The event, organized and co-hosted by the Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE), attracted 550 attendees from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector. Col. Dave Gray, director of the CLE, served as master of ceremony for the event. According to Justin Spear  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 16 -- Fleming College issued the following news release: In a strategic move to support Peterborough's student housing needs, Fleming College and Trent University have announced a new partnership with SpacesShared, Canada's renowned home sharing platform. This initiative will increase safe, affordable housing solutions for students while fostering community engagement and support for the adult and older adult population in the region. Partnered with over 20 post-se  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Chelsey Falb As the nation faces a growing shortage of skilled trade workers, the Florida State University Facilities Department has launched a work-based learning program for local high school students. The new program, Pathway to Success, provides practical, hands-on experience and a resource for the potential employment of student trainees upon completing the program and graduation. Students from Waku  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Graduate-level learning, research and creative activities can also occur throughout the community as students work with local residents of all ages and backgrounds through partnerships with a variety of local organizations. Graduate-level learning, research and creative activities take place in classrooms, labs and studios on the Syracuse University campus, but they also occur throughout the community as graduate st  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 16 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: Reducing road noise through research that helps the Ford Motor Company better understand vibration absorbers drove Michael Kennedy to his full-ride scholarship at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Kennedy, who earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Cedarville University in 2023, began his doctoral research program at the University of Tennessee through the Bredesen Center -- a joint program with the  more

BRONX, New York, April 16 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Sejla Rizvic Fordham Law's Black Law Students Association (BLSA) won top national and regional honors in recognition of its leadership at two recent awards celebrations. "As a student organization, we dedicate significant effort into organizing our programming. We're very intentional about targeting, and organizing events and programs that are impactful for our students," said BLSA President Raissa Ebe  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 16 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University alumnus, Frankie Crawford, is set to be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 10 at 6 p.m., in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A 1985 graduate of ECU, Crawford received his bachelor's degree in Accounting. He left ECU as a four-year letterman for the university's tennis team, former president of the ECU Presidential Leadersh  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Invent Penn State's LaunchBox & Innovation Network has launched a free, online, self-guided entrepreneurship education resource available to all. This digital curriculum, titled Customer Discovery 101, is for people with business ideas looking to get started, as well as those with existing small businesses looking to develop new products or services or to expand into new markets. The program is  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 16 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Pete Reinwald Colleen Harmeling, a Florida State University College of Business researcher, points to photo filters, overly edited photos and other distortions of user-generated content as impediments to consumer trust. In turn, they are potential barriers to the performance of products that users present and discuss online. Harmeling, FSU's Dr. Persis E. Rockwood associate professor of marketing  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Amy Farnum-Patronis Florida State University graduate programs in speech-language pathology, social work and public affairs are the best in Florida and among the top in the nation, according to the latest rankings published in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of "Best Graduate Schools." The three programs join the university's graduate program in education and the College of Nursing's Doctor o  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 16 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Thomas Garrett Grand Valley received a $20,000 grant from the Truth Initiative to adopt and implement a 100% tobacco/vape-free policy. The Truth Initiative is America's largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to a future without nicotine or tobacco. The grant, from the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program, provides funding to more than 220 colleges and universities to advocate for and adop  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: In a significant milestone for quantum communication technology, an experiment has demonstrated how networks can be leveraged to combat disruptive 'noise' in quantum communications. The international effort led by researchers from Griffith University's Centre for Quantum Dynamics highlights the potential of quantum networks in revolutionising communication technologies on a quantum level. Researchers   more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 16 -- Griffith University issued the following news on April 15, 2024: The first cohort of Griffith University's new climate risk management short course for local government will be on their way to making their organisations 'climate ready' when the course launches today. Becoming Climate Ready - developed by Griffith's Climate Ready Initiative, the practice arm of the Climate Action Beacon and housed under Griffith Business School - is a 10-week online micro-cred  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 16 -- Hope College issued the following news: Two recent Hope College graduates, Sarah Grimes and Charles Soucey, have received honorable mention recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year. Grimes, a 2023 graduate who majored in biology and psychology, is pursuing a Ph.D. in forestry and natural resources at Purdue University, where she is studying the use of acoustic detection tools to mo  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Each year the Idaho State University College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni, and advancement partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. This year's Celebrating Excellence event is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center. The research p  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 16 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: The only physician-only MBA program from a top-ranked business school has launched new innovations to make the program more accessible to physicians nationwide while also enhancing curriculum to prepare physicians to be the voice of health care reform. For 10 years, the Physician MBA Program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has equipped physicians nationwide with the business and managem  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Rebecca L. Walkowitz -- a dedicated scholar and teacher and currently the Dean of Humanities and distinguished professor in the Department of English at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences -- has been named Barnard College's new Provost and Dean of the Faculty. Walkowitz will assume the new role on June 1. Walkowitz, who specializes in the study of global modernism, contemporary Anglophone and multilingual fiction, w  more

AMES, Iowa, April 16 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Iowa offers a successful model for serving youth exiting foster care, according to a new study. Lead author Carl Weems is a professor and chair of human development and family studies at Iowa State University. He researches the risks and effects of trauma, along with prevention and interventions to bolster resilience. "Youth are typically in foster care for what most people would consider a traumatic exp  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, April 16 -- Ozarks Technical Community College issued the following news release: Local information technology firm JMARK and Ozarks Technical Community College partnered to create the JMARK Cybersecurity Lab. JMARK's strategic investment in the college's cybersecurity program helps create career avenues for students to work at JMARK or other local companies. Cybersecurity debuted at OTC in the fall of 2022. Immediately, cybersecurity was one of the most in-demand progr  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 16 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University senior chemistry major Peregrine "Perin" Schray has been named Outstanding New Supplemental Instruction Leader by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Schray is the supplemental instruction (SI) leader for Chemistry 205 at Marshall, a class that covers general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry and serves healt  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Natalie Koch, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, recently gave an address for the State of Arizona Research Library's 2024 Arizona Author Series on connections between desert agriculture in the Southwest United States and Saudi Arabia. Natalie Koch The March 14 talk explored the exchange of colonial technologies in agriculture between the deserts of A  more

MARIETTA, Ohio, April 16 -- Marietta College issued the following news: Marietta College has announced the nine recipients of five endowed experiential education summer awards totaling more than $25,000. These awards support Marietta College students pursuing professional development opportunities over the summer, such as internships, research projects, study abroad programs, and conference presentations. The awards are made possible through the generous donations of Marietta College's alumni   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: As former President Trump faces his hush money trial in New York, President Biden is launching a three-day campaign in Scranton, Pennsylvania, focusing on the economy. The campaign aims to highlight Biden's support for the middle class and his commitment to addressing their needs, contrasting it with Trump's policies perceived as favoring the wealthy. Pennsylvania, along with other key states in the "blue wall," rem  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Iran launched 300 missiles and drones towards Israel this past weekend. Israel, with the help of its allies, was able to successfully dismantle most threats before they were able to strike. These developments have lead to Israel to weigh its military response of a ground invasion in Rafah as others tensions in the Middle East rise. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight,   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: House Democrats are leveraging internal polling data indicating abortion as a significant issue for voters to frame their strategy for the upcoming midterm elections. Despite potential challenges in linking swing-district Republicans to state-level abortion restrictions, Democrats aim to highlight the perceived threat of GOP control leading to nationwide abortion bans. Faculty experts at the George Washington Univ  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Senators from both parties are voicing concerns over the potential impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign on the upcoming election. While Democrats fear Kennedy could serve as a spoiler candidate, Republicans believe he may ultimately harm President Biden's chances more than former President Trump's. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer commentary,  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: In the dark corners of the internet, a loose-knit group of predominantly Western-based hackers known as Scattered Spider, has emerged as a powerful force in cybercrime. Teaming up with notorious Russian ransomware gangs like BlackCat, Scattered Spider leverages its social engineering skills and Western cultural fluency to target companies worldwide. Their collaboration represents a new frontier in cybercrime, with  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial begins today with Jury Selection in New York. Trump is making history as the first former president to be charged in a criminal trial case. Experts at the George Washington University Law School are available to provide explanation, commentary and analysis on these historical cases. If you wish to speak with an expert, please contact Media Relations Specialist Shann  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 16 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Seven-day writing intensive for mid-career journalists will help them cross over into writing their first novels * * * Twelve writers have been accepted into the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The workshop will take place in Evanston   more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 16 -- Miami University issued the following news: By Josh Chapin, University Communications and Marketing The Miami University Alumni Association is one of 32 recipients to be featured in an upcoming edition of Insight Into Diversity representing the magazine's 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award. The alumni award recognizes programs, cultures, and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all alumni. "I'm e  more

ROLLA, Missouri, April 16 (TNSres) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Missouri S&T will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate a major expansion and renovation of the Engineering Research Laboratory building at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 18. "This project marks the beginning of a new era for solution-inspired research at Missouri S&T," says S&T Chancellor Mo Dehghani. "We're not just enhancing our facilities - we're also creating a showcase for our cut  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, April 16 -- Methodist University issued the following news release: While Methodist University has long-standing agreements with community colleges in the state and region - making for smooth transitions for students from those colleges to the opportunities and degrees available at a premier four-year institution - MU continues to walk alongside its partners to create every pathway possible. Such was the case, April 15, as Methodist University President Stanley T.  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A University initiative that aims to provide Syracuse-area high school students with experience in emerging technologies has been awarded nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) program. The funding comes through the NSF's Directorate of Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, which was established two years ago and c  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 16 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: On Friday, NAU's Office of Sustainability held its 12th annual Sustainability Leadership Awards ceremony. Since 2012, the office has conferred more than 100 awards to individuals and organizations dedicated to making campus a more sustainable place. About 60 attendees gathered to honor this year's 16 winners. The top three undergraduate and graduate students received a cash prize from the Henry O. Hooper Su  more

WELLAND, Ontario, April 16 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), led by Niagara College, has been awarded $266,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for year two of its pilot program, further augmenting the capacity of Ontario postsecondary institutions' innovation and commercialization efforts. This program is part of the Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework, which was first introduced by  more

NEW YORK, April 16 (TNSres) -- The New School issued the following news release: * * * A new study commissioned by the NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice presents key findings and recommendations for addressing future climate change impacts in New York City * * * An 18-month study highlights the likelihood of increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent extreme weather events in New York City and provides the city with critical information for prioritizing  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Niagara University's Vincentian tradition will inform the work of a new living-learning community designed to empower students to pursue justice in their personal and professional lives. The Vincentian Center for Justice, located in Bailo Hall on the NU campus and established along the lines of the University of Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns and the NYU School of Law Center for Human R  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Arrani Senthinathan is an assistant professor in Niagara University in Ontario's MBA program. She brings over a decade of experience applying strategic management principles to research, quality improvement, and implementation science in the healthcare sector. Her research utilizes health administrative and electronic medical records data to explore contemporary challenges within medicine and  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Faculty and students from Niagara University's College of Education were featured presenters at the annual conference of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education, April 3-6, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. Assistant professor Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and TESOL program teacher candidates Amanda Ackley and Nick Endres discussed teacher candidates' experiences learning about culturally responsive teaching and ho  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund training for undergraduate researchers at New Mexico State University over the next five years. The award, under the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences, will support NMSU's Undergraduate Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (U-RISE) Program. The program promotes broad participation in the biom  more

NAMPA, Idaho, April 16 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news: Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ron Curtis, an esteemed alumnus, as the new Director of Choral Activities. With 30 years of teaching experience in choral music and a deep commitment to music education, Curtis brings a wealth of expertise and passion to this new role. Curtis has a longstanding connection with NNU, having graduated from the University with a Bachelor  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 16 -- Northwood University issued the following news on April 15, 2024: Arthur C. Brooks, a best-selling author, Harvard University professor, columnist for The Atlantic, and free-market advocate, will keynote the President's Freedom Celebration on June 6 at Northwood University. President Kent MacDonald stated: "The President's Freedom Celebration, honoring Northwood's steadfast endorsement of values consistent with the pursuit of personal development, human progress,  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 16 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Five Ohio Wesleyan University students presented research at the annual meeting of the Ohio Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, with two Bishops tying for the best undergraduate student poster award. OWU students Jack Gensler and Natalia Molotievskiy shared the society's Allan A. and Jann. M. Ichida Award for their research posters. The award is named in honor of two former Ohio Wesley  more

ALFRED, New York, April 16 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Two Alfred University seniors were recipients of the 2024 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Olivia Gilbert and Emilia Donenberg Smith were among 193 students from 62 SUNY campuses to receive the award from SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. during an April 11 ceremony in Albany. The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence acknowledges students for outstanding achievem  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State's first master's degree in social work will be offered online and welcome its initial group of students in the fall 2024 semester. Students of the new Master of Social Work program can choose between two areas of specialization, one in children and families and another in mental health and substance use. The degree program is specifically designed to prepare graduates for clinical soc  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: Four University of Pennsylvania students in the College of Arts and Sciences have been chosen for a Kathryn Wasserman Davis Projects for Peace grant for their community health care project in Philadelphia addressing reproductive justice and menstrual equity. The grant provides $10,000 in funds to pursue "innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Pennsylvania College of Technology's Construction Management Association was named Student Chapter of the Year during the Associated Builders and Contractors Convention, held March 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. The ABC Student Chapter of the Year award recognizes an outstanding chapter for its accomplishments in programming, community service, communications/public relations, and interaction   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: In partnership with SEMI, Semiconductor Industry Association, Semiconductor Research Corp. and Global Semiconductor Alliance, Purdue University will this spring once again host a CHIPS summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together global allies as well as industry and academic stakeholders to examine wide-ranging solutions at scale to address the future of U.S. innovation in microelectronics and the semico  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock Researchers from around the country came to Florida State University this week to discuss the cutting edge of quantum science and engineering. The Dirac Quantum Discussions, hosted from April 11-13 at the FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), brought together more than 70 faculty, students and postdoctoral researchers for the latest event in the FSU Quant  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 16 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT's Australian Translational Genomics Centre (ATGC) will help link Queensland patients with clinical trials to evaluate treatments to improve outcomes for people with cancer, thanks to a new collaboration with non-profit research organisation Omico and the PrOSPeCT program. The initiative will provide free access to personalised tumour analyses for 1600 Queensland cancer patients over the next  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 16 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Building on a rich tradition of developing university leaders, 19 Mississippi State faculty members completed the Faculty Leadership Program this academic year. Sponsored by MSU's Office of Research and Economic Development and the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Faculty Leadership Program helps outstanding faculty members further develop the skills needed to lead the university  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: Leading historians from across the country have delved into ACU's renowned Historical Children's Book Collection as part of a new fellowship program. Scholars are using the collection to research a host of topics including motherhood in Australia, charity in the 19th century and the life of school children. As part of her fellowship, Dr Miranda Francis explored constructions of motherhood i  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 15 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University will launch a Master of Energy Transition and Sustainability (METS) program this fall designed to equip students with the tools needed to thrive in the evolving energy industry landscape. A joint initiative of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, METS is an opportunity for both recent college graduates with a science or engineering background and energy  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT third-year biochemistry student Aidan Miller has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious undergraduate research scholarship in the United States, given to students pursuing a career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Miller, who is from Rochester, N.Y., is one of 438 recipients out of 1,353 nominees. The award is based on academic merit   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health researchers publish largest study on outcomes associated with hospital-based peer support programs after opioid overdose * * * By Patti Zielinski People with a nonfatal opioid overdose who have access to a peer support program while in the emergency department are more likely to initiate treatment and less likely to have repeated overdoses, according to a Rutgers Health study.   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Mike Lucas Between her research and rigorous coursework as a biomedical engineering student, Katie Lynch has dedicated her time to speaking up for Indigenous communities at Rutgers. The 22-year-old, a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma, is finishing her senior year at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering at the School of E  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 16 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's upcoming graduating class in the Dental Hygiene program has received a 100% pass rate on their clinical board examinations, Allied Health Science officials announced. "These students have accepted every challenge throughout the rigorous two years of dental hygiene and excelled," SSU Dental Hygiene Director, Georgeann Kamer said. "They are the definition of success. As their faculty and   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 16 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: The challenge is to connect the dots for high school students between the technology in their cell phones and the career options manufacturing the devices. To that end, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) grant to SMU professor Lin Lipsmeyer and colleagues toward developing one of the first game-based semiconductor curricula for  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 16 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Stevens Institute of Technology recently unveiled the Stevens Undergraduate Core Curriculum: Essential Skills for Success (SUCCESS), an ambitious but considered plan to ensure all its students, regardless of major, are well prepared to meet the changing job market. Rolling out in Fall 2024, the SUCCESS curriculum lays the groundwork for graduates to be both well-versed in their fields of study and creat  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: An Irwin Goldman class session involves planting the "Three Sisters" of indigenous tradition -- Corn, squash and beans. Most of the learning at UW-Madison is done in lecture halls, labs, and discussion sections. But, in some departments on campus, the professors know how to spice things up and create unique learning experiences outside the classroom. Professor Irwin Goldman in the Department  more

FREDONIA, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Hayden Backus, a senior Geology major from Westfield, NY, has been awarded a prestigious Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This summer, Mr. Backus will be a research associate at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV, a U.S. national laboratory under the DOE. "I will be constructing a detailed description of wel  more

GENESEO, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Andrew Biittig '23 has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Germany. Biittig graduated in December with a major in history with adolescence education and becomes the 51st Geneseo Fulbright US Student awardee and the fifth to Germany. "I grew up in Scotia, NY, which has a vibrant German American community dating from the mid-19th century,"  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 16 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Seventeen years after studying at Sam Houston State University as part of a master's exchange program, Swiss criminal justice professor Nora Markwalder returned to Huntsville for her sabbatical during the spring semester. Her story highlights the importance of global understanding in an ever-changing field as well as the university's commitment to fostering international relations. "I have always encouraged   more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Tugba Sevin, Associate Professor in the SWOSU College of Arts and Sciences has recently been named the 2024 DaVinci Fellow by the DaVinci Institute. The DaVinci Fellowship Award recognizes higher education faculty whose creative projects reflect a higher degree of innovation and creativity. The DaVinci Award Cer  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Two decades after the launch of its sport management program, Syracuse University today announced that as a result of its significant growth and academic excellence, the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics will become the David B. Falk College of Sport. The first-of-its-kind college will focus exclusively on sport-related disciplines, making the University among the leading academic institutions for pre  more

PENDLETON, South Carolina, April 16 -- Tri-County Technical College issued the following news release: Tri-County Technical College's (TCTC) student chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) brought home the first-place award for its Student Community Involvement Project--an annual pet adoption event--at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) conference in Myrtle Beach. There are three Veterinary Technology programs among the state's 1  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 16 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Jonathan Anotado Gapilango was honored by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) during its Diva and Don Gala at Pines Manor in Edison, N.J., on April 11. Gapilango was among 19 nurse leaders in the state who were celebrated for their high standards of excellence and professional achievement  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 16 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has climbed the veterinary school rankings to No. 4 in the United States and No. 7 in the world, according to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in veterinary science. Of the top 10 veterinary schools in the world, the VMBS is the only one that rose   more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 16 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Indiana University South Bend has selected the next head coach to lead the volleyball team on campus. Cali Topolski (BS '20) took the reins of the team today. Topolski spent the past two seasons as the assistant volleyball coach at IU East, compiling an overall record of 53-15 and earning a berth to the NAIA national tournament last year. Prior to her time at IU East, she was an assistant c  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 16 -- Trent University issued the following news release: In a strategic move to support Peterborough's student housing needs, Trent University and Fleming College have announced a new partnership with SpacesShared, Canada's renowned home sharing platform. This initiative will increase safe, affordable housing solutions for students while fostering community engagement and support for the adult and older adult population in the region. Partnered with over 20 post-s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Two University of Chicago scholars have earned 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships, honored in recognition of their innovative work and exceptional promise as scholars. Profs. Sianne Ngai and Robyn Schiff are among the 188 fellows selected in this year's class from nearly 3,000 applicants to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Their respective fellowships will include a monetary stipend to support p  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Whitley Small The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's undergraduate programs in health and wellness and economics have been recognized as some of the best in the country by University HQ. University HQ is an online resource for students to find top-rated colleges, scholarships, and potential salaries for their career choices. The site provides information on colleges, entrance requirements and care  more

ALBANY, New York, April 16 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan Several programs at the University at Albany have once again been ranked among the top in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 "Best Graduate Schools" rankings. UAlbany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy was recognized as a national leader among public affairs colleges in the latest U.S. News rankings, rising two spots from last year to No  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Shashank Kraleti, M.D., in the Dr. Algernon Sidney Garnett Chair in Family Medicine during an April 10 ceremony. Kraleti is chair of the UAMS Department of Family and Preventive Medicine in the College of Medicine and serves as the director of primary care clinical services, providing oversight   more

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Annie Pierce As one of the first health systems in the country to pilot the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to draft replies to patient messages inside the Epic Systems electronic health record, UC San Diego Health is a pioneer in shaping the future of digital health. The results of a new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study indicate t  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Sandra Messick, Rose Miyatsu and Emily Cerf UC Santa Cruz announced the recipients of the 2023 Chancellor's Innovation Impact awards, recognizing the outstanding research and creativity taking place across the university. Awards for Innovator of the Year, Lifetime Achievement in Innovation, and Community Changemaker were presented at a celebration on April 11. The recipien  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Mike Emery Student Mielad Ziaee's passion for helping others inspires his insightful research and leadership at the University of Houston. Likewise, his career ambitions in the worlds of public health and medicine have earned national awards and acclaim from faculty and peers alike. Ziaee, a junior psychology major, earns another exclusive honor as he becomes just the third Harry S. Truman Scholar from the Uni  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Richard Westlund Research shaping the future of cancer care will be highlighted at the 2nd Biennial Miami Precision Medicine Conference, presented by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth -- University of Miami Health System. Register now for the Miami Precision Medicine Conference (https://umiamihealth.org/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center/healthcare-pro  more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: University of Dayton graduates continue to find success after graduation, with a record-tying 98% reporting being employed, pursuing a graduate degree or participating in a service program within six months of graduation. The number ties the mark set last year. UD's success rate has been at least 95% in seven of the last eight years, with the outlier being 93% the COVID-19 year of 2019-20. Other items of no  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: By Louise Templeton Megan Lord has been recognised for developing the UNSW program that's turning out higher degree research graduates who are job-ready. UNSW Sydney Professor Megan Lord has won the Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) 2024 Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Leadership. The ACGR Awards announced tonight in Adelaide recognise outstanding higher degree research  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 16 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma has been selected to join the U.S. Space Command's Academic Engagement Enterprise. This program fosters collaboration between the Space Command's enterprise and academic institutions to cultivate space-focused research, innovation and education. "By partnering with the U.S. Space Command, the University of Oklahoma continues to showcase our commitment to the defense and securi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 16 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The School of Social Work at the Morrison Family College of Health just received a $622,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to help attract and prepare students for a career in K-12 school social work. Facing a shortage of support services staff in schools across Minnesota and the nation, the funds will allow the University of St. Thomas to develop a more robust pipeline of students pursui  more

PERTH, Australia, April 16 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A program that provides industry engagement opportunities and training in biomedical design thinking, while giving industry access to research talent has won a national award. iPREP Biodesign, administered by The University of Western Australia on behalf of nine universities across the country, has been recongised with the 2024 Australian Council of Graduate Research Award for Excellence in Promoting I  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 16 -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news on April 15, 2024: By Mary Ellen Gabriel The first day of classes must have felt like a leap of faith. It was 1924 and just three faculty members charged with teaching three medical students made up the new surgery academic department in the University of Wisconsin's new School of Medicine. At the Wisconsin General Hospital, community surgeons were called in to help teac  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 16 -- The University of Wisconsin's Milwaukee Campus issued the following news release: An event on Friday, April 19, at the Milwaukee County Historical Society will celebrate the opening of "Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice," an international traveling multimedia exhibition and web platform (http://www.climatesofinequality.org/). Featuring local Milwaukee stories gathered by UWM students, the exhibit runs through May 31 at the historical soc  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: By Marc Ballon and Michael Speier The 45th annual Viterbi Awards, "the Academy Awards of engineering," took place on Thursday, April 11, in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Friends, faculty, alumni, students and staff of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering gathered to honor several distinguished Viterbi Award winners and to celebrate milestones and   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: Universities are engines for economic growth that today are supporting technology development, innovation and economic advancement as never before. With the launch of its Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development (CETD), The University of Texas at Arlington is beginning a new era of support for student and faculty entrepreneurship. The center, whose mandate also includes suppo  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Gardens is hosting "Sow to Grow," a three-week vocational summer program for youth with disabilities. Parents of teens ages 13 through high school are encouraged to register their child to attend from June 3 through June 24, 2024. The Sow to Grow program will be a fun, socially engaging summer program that involves a variety of fun gardening ac  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Agreement will create opportunities for research, study abroad, guest teaching and more * * * The University of Texas at Arlington is working with National Taiwan University (NTU) to establish a student exchange program and collaborate on faculty research, offering the UTA community more academic options. The agreement is a product of the strong connection among the facul  more

REHOVOT, Israel, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Weizmann Institute of Science issued the following news release: * * * The Weizmann Institute establishes an MD-PhD program in a joint initiative with the Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Fund * * * The Weizmann Institute of Science, in a joint initiative with the Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Fund, is set to establish a medical school, through which it will launch a unique program to train the next generation of physician-scientists. The program, which will be  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 16 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following WFU in the News wrap up: * * * FEATURED NEWS What O.J. Simpson and his murder trial told us about race in America (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/11/oj-simpson-racial-divisions-murder-trial/) By Emmanuel Felton, Rachel Hatzipanagos | The Washington Post Assistant professor of media studies Phillip Lamarr Cunningham said many of his students view Simpson as a true-crime figure rath  more

MOLINE, Illinois, April 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: After graduating from Western Illinois University with a degree in English in 2018, Raymond Norris found a journey that led him back to academia. His path took unexpected turns, including working in his mother's bar and grill, teaching guitar lessons and freelancing, before finding his way back to his passion for literature. Norris reflects on his time at WIU, citing the camaraderie and shared interest  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as one of the top online programs in Human Resource Management. Western is ranked two on the top 10 highest-ranked list for colleges and universities across the country. WIU was selected based on strict criteria from the National Center for Education Statistics and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. An advisory board made up of experts  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University School of Nursing proudly announces that all 27 graduates from the Nursing Class of 2023 have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) on their first attempt. This remarkable achievement places WIU among the top Baccalaureate Nursing programs in Illinois, with only three institutions statewide boasting a 100% passage rate. The NCL  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 16 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Students from the Glasgow-Barren County region who want to complete their degree close to home will have two new options beginning this fall. WKU in Glasgow will increase offerings to 11 majors. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) are majors that will be added. Other majors include Criminology, Elementary Education, Special E  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 16 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Students from the Owensboro-Daviess County region who want to complete their degree close to home will have two new options beginning this fall. WKU in Owensboro will increase offerings to 11 majors. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) are majors that will be added, as these offerings return to the campus. Other majors include  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 16 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The WKU College of Health and Human Services and Department of Social Work are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Whitney Cassity-Caywood as the newest tenure-track faculty member. Dr. Cassity-Caywood will be a pedagogical faculty member and serve as program director for the Bachelor of Social Work, effective July 1, 2024. With a wealth of experience in teaching and leadership, Dr. Cassity-Caywo  more