GREELEY, Colorado, April 17 -- Aims Community College issued the following news release: The Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program is designed for students interested in beginning their careers at a Ford or Lincoln dealership. Aims' program is the 41st Ford ASSET program in the country and the only one in Colorado. Aims Automotive Programs Chair Larry Baker sees the partnership between Aims and Ford as a win-win. "It's a way for Ford to get more trained technicia  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 17 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: National healthcare publication Becker's Hospital Review has named UVA Health to its 2024 list of "150 top places to work in healthcare." "This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfillment of their employees," Becker's said in its introduction to this year's honorees. "These   more

DEVON, England, April 17 -- Bicton College issued the following news: Bicton College is thrilled to introduce the newest addition to its licensed zoo: Herbert, a nine-year-old Indian Eagle owl. Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of the South West, Bicton College's zoo serves as a dynamic learning environment for aspiring animal experts, handlers and veterinary nurses. With a diverse array of species, the zoo offers unparalleled opportunities for hands-on experience and education, and w  more

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, April 17 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: CBU's Centre for Health, Wellness and Extended Learning, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health, recently hosted a student pitch event featuring students with innovative ideas to support healthy people and communities. The call for presenters was open to CBU students and recent graduates as well as those from Nova Scotia Community College. With training and mentorship from CBU's Island Sandbox, students presented  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, April 17 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news release: In a foundation merger signed from the desk of the late Congressman Wayne Aspinall, CMU Trustee Board Chair Tim Fry and President John Marshall announced that the Aspinall Foundation will join the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Foundation, doubling the endowment for scholarships aimed at students in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The announcement, made on Aspinall's birthday at   more

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Through the Guild and Team USA Learning Network, eCornell will be the preferred provider of professional education for Team USA over the next five years. The collaboration is designed to connect Team USA athletes--including Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls--with eCornell's professional certificate programs that can help them build new skills off the field and propel their careers beyond athletics. eCornell'  more

ELON, North Carolina, April 17 -- Elon University issued the following news release: The 135,000-square-foot center will be a hub for health and well-being within the university's Innovation Quad and is scheduled to open in summer 2026. As a reflection of its commitment to supporting the holistic health of all students, faculty and staff, Elon University has formally announced plans to build a 135,000-square-foot facility within its Innovation Quad to support the broad spectrum of dimensions i  more

MACAU, China, April 17 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: The University of Macau & Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition, organised by the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) of the University of Macau (UM), is now open for applications. Students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Macao and Macao residents studying in higher education institutions outside Macao are welcome to participate in the competition in teams.   more

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 17 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: An interdisciplinary team of faculty from UWF has served as the program evaluation team for the Florida Department of Health's Cancer Prevention and Control Implementation Program since 2018. The team's contract was recently renewed after it received strong feedback from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which funds the initia  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Coal River Coffee Company (CRCC), a dedicated community partner of the West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN), is set to receive the College Recovery Philanthropist of the Year Award at the 2024 ARHE Conference in San Diego, California. The Collegiate Recovery Philanthropist of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals or organizations that have made extraordina  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 17 -- Montgomery College issued the following news release: Montgomery College Professor Heather Bruce Satrom, English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP) instructor, received the American Association of Community Colleges' Faculty Innovation award earlier this month. Satrom's award is for her sabbatical project from last spring, an oral history project, which opens doors to deeper understanding and belonging for MC's immigrant and refugee students. "History in the   more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 17 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: By Sarah Doerr When Nazar Dudchak and Ilona Pekar arrived at Notre Dame Law School as exchange students from Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) for the spring 2024 semester, they were looking forward to an esteemed educational experience and the opportunity to bring valuable international perspectives to the Notre Dame community. Little did they know, they would also play a role in deepening   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Fatimah Moody '90 (left) and Rachel Vassel '91 G'21, associate vice president, Office of Multicultural Advancement, with Chancellor Kent Syverud. Syracuse University's Office of Multicultural Advancement has received the prestigious 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. This award brings national distinction to the team that supports and advocates for underrepresent  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 17 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Ohio Wesleyan University announced plans today to launch an annual Business Plan Competition this summer with a combined prize package of more than $250,000 - the most valuable contest of its kind statewide. "The Ohio Wesleyan University Business Plan Competition enables us to support entrepreneurs of all ages, across more communities, as we work to cement OWU as a hub for innovation and a  more

PARKVILLE, Missouri, April 17 -- Park University issued the following news: CiCi Rojas, co-founder of Kansas City, Mo., based Tico Productions and Tico Sports, will present the keynote address during Park University's Kansas City Area Commencement on Saturday, May 4. The ceremony will be held at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m. The event will include 687 Park University students eligible to participate in the ceremony -- 242 students are set to receive a master's de  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are collaborating to enhance academic and research ties through a series of workshops and a new seed grant program for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications for the seed grant program are open until May 20. Projects should foster collaborative and sustainable programs that integrate academics and students from both universities. The univers  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University has been designated an overseas partnership institution for global technology cooperation by the Republic of Korea. The South Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced this month that Purdue is one of only five U.S. institutions, and six worldwide, named as a formal academic partner to foster and promote joint research and development opportunities in critical technology sect  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Cynthia Hubert Sacramento State and the California Tribal College are teaming up to help more Native American students succeed in higher education. Beginning this month, the tribal college's administration will be based at Sac State, where Native students will receive campuswide support as they work toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees. The new alliance will help pave the wa  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University awarded the inaugural Research Excellence Awards to showcase the contributions to research and innovation within the University's community and the dedication of individuals advancing their knowledge and fostering collaboration. The awards presented by Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson, during a ceremony at the Davison Athletics Complex, included the Industry Partnership   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Students participated in the Digital Wellness Symposium at U-M North Quad. Image credit: Michigan Photography Sixth grader Sara Bergman confesses she spends a significant amount of time watching reels--and enjoys it, like most kids her age. Once she starts scrolling through the short videos, stopping is challenging. "When I am in the car, I think I will just watch a couple of YouTube shorts before I get som  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: A new study conducted by Tulane University's Newcomb Institute has uncovered the staggering economic toll of intimate partner violence experienced by women in Louisiana. The report, titled "The Costs of Intimate Partner Violence in Louisiana," found that intimate partner violence cost the state $10.1 billion in medical expenses, lost productivity and criminal justice spending in 2022 alone. The m  more

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: The University of Alabama and Shelton State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding creating the Shelton State Bridge Program for students transitioning from SSCC to the Capstone. The institutions' leaders held a ceremonial signing at Shelton State's Martin Campus on April 15. The Bridge Program creates a pathway to the University for up to 150 Shelton State students who meet the   more

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 17 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has signed an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to offer a discounted tuition to chamber employees and their families, and to extend the discount to chamber members, their employees and their families to complete college courses or specialized training. The agreement provides an opportunity not only for individuals associated with the chambe  more

EXETER, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A proposed vision to redevelop the University of Exeter's St Luke's Campus over the next 50 years will soon be open for public view. The ambitious long term vision is designed to enhance the University's local and global reputation as world-leading for health and wellbeing research and education. In November 2023, the University invited colleagues, students, strategic partners and members of the local com  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: The Founders Fund for Creatives programme supports the development of early-stage projects that could offer up commercial opportunities or be explored for wider social, community or creative impact. Researchers in arts and humanities are exploring applications for their work thanks to a new funding scheme that encourages entrepreneurial thinking in disciplines beyond science and technology. The Founde  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: New research has found that a natural predatory bacteria, long known to target its prey by burrowing inside of them, is actually able to kill by delivering a 'kiss of death, meaning it doesn't have to live inside its prey to kill it, as previously thought. The new study, led by experts in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Nottingham and published in Nature Communications, fo  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable. A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry and Faculty of Engineering have found that the surface of swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, is textured with tiny s  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: A traditional college professor is a "sage on the stage," which is a wise scholar who imparts the necessary knowledge - usually via a "chalk and talk" lecture - for their students to transform into competent professionals and well-rounded human beings. At the University of St. Thomas, faculty lean toward being a "guide on the side." This is a skilled coach who uses active learning, encourages critical think  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Univision Dallas-Fort Worth has awarded two incoming freshmen the Univision Tu Futuro scholarship, which covers the cost of an undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Arlington. Elizabeth Labrada, a senior from L.D. Bell High School, and Juan Vera, a senior from Palmer High School, also received a $500 gift certificate from Nebraska Furniture Mart, a new laptop  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * In a paper, academic ethicists criticize tech leaders and others who emphasize calamity thinking with artificial intelligence. * * * Tech-industry leaders and spotlight-seeking luminaries are monopolizing global discourse about artificial intelligence (AI), and often conveying that its adoption carries catastrophic risks beyond humans' comprehension. Doomsayers  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Chancellor Donde Plowman of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, joined Arizona State University President Michael Crow to discuss a groundbreaking partnership between the two institutions that will expand access to higher education. Their discussion was part of the annual ASU+GSV Summit, the preeminent global education innovation conference. ASU Executive Vice President and University Provost Nancy Gon  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Arlington will be on the international stage for a gathering of experts who aim to address the challenges facing the global pharmaceutical industry. UTA is a proud partner of this fall's Pharma Logistics Masterclass, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Founded by Pharma.Aero, which specializes in the safe transportation of medicines from manufacturing plants to the pa  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: White-tailed deer are one of Tennessee's most populous native species, commonly sighted in forests, fields and even residential and commercial areas. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's (UTIA's) School of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), is now in its second year of an ongoing study on d  more

WATERLOO, Ontario, April 17 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: For the sixth year in a row, Wilfrid Laurier University is the recipient of a Canada's Greenest Employers Award. The national recognition reflects Laurier's dedication to its sustainability-focused programs and initiatives, progress in reducing its carbon footprint, and the degree to which sustainability has become a part of Laurier's workplace culture, spanning operations, academics and community partn  more