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

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 17 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news on April 16, 2024: By Arienne Calingo Second-year Notre Dame Law student Adem Osmani has been selected as an American Constitution Society (ACS) Next Generation Leader. Each year, ACS selects a small group of law students from nearly 200 chapters to be part of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes and supports law school students who have shown exc  more

KEUKA PARK, New York, April 17 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: Keuka College will celebrate experiential learning in all its forms when doors open for this year's Keuka College Expo (KCx) on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. The expo, which debuted last year to highlight the College community's many scholarly and creative achievements, will once again showcase student, staff, and faculty accomplishments and highlight the College's signature Field Period(R) program with presenta  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

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 17 -- Bellarmine University issued the following news: For the fifth consecutive year, Bellarmine University has earned Gold-level designation from the Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) program. Bellarmine is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by EIM, an initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Of the 145 campuses, 83 received Gold-level design  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: The Berkeley College School of Health Studies honored a new generation of healthcare heroes entering the workforce at a pinning ceremony for its nursing graduates on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ. The ceremony recognized 27 graduates of the College's Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) and Practical Nurse (PN) programs. Eleven students also received n  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 17 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Sarah Mummert When you have a wide variety of topics and want every student to engage with all the material, what do you do? In Cedarville University's School of Nursing, one program has gone to speed dating. Based on the awkwardly termed get-to-know-you game, nursing professors Nate Kincaid and Nancy Stell put together this activity with a fun educational twist -- instead of students getting to know each other  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 17 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Ari Harris It's been more than three decades since Bob Oros crossed the commencement stage at Central Michigan University to receive his bachelor's degree in business administration and finance. Now, he's returning to campus to don regalia and share advice with a new class of CMU leaders. Robert "Bob" Oros, class of 1990, has accepted President Davies' invitation to address the class of 2024 at th  more

DARWIN, Australia, April 17 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: A new generation of thinkers and innovators will get a taste of what it's like to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) alongside real academics in the second year of a Charles Darwin University (CDU) mentoring program. This week students from Casuarina Senior College toured the University's Casuarina campus science and technology facilities for the beginning of CDU and Inspired NT's St  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 17 (TNSres) -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * New R01 Award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases May Lead to Better Treatment for Parasitic Infections * * * Dr. Bibo Li, a professor in the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES) and a member of the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD), has been awarded a new R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health  more

ORONO, Maine, April 17 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: The University of Maine will confer Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters to international leaders in the development of new communications technology Neera and Rajendra Singh during its 222nd commencement ceremony on May 4. "I am delighted to celebrate Neera and Raj, who are not only accomplished in advancing cellular and telecommunication networks internationally, but also with whom I've personally had the h  more

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) has partnered with two academic institutions to offer a free Microelectronics and Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program to veterans and their dependents. The 12-week program will be offered in the fall 2024 semester and will cover the basic technologies and skills used to fabricate microelectronic devices, including laboratory safety, vacuum technology, patter  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Jefferson Cowie The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the appointment of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships to a distinguished and diverse group of culture creators working across 52 disciplines. Jefferson Cowie, the James G. Stahlman Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, was named to this 99th class of Guggenheim Fellows. Chosen through a rigorous application and pe  more

LA PLATA, Maryland, April 17 -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently inducted seven nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM's chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The nursing students selected for this honor earned Bs or better in all of their nursing courses without repeating the courses and together completed a scholarly project related to the advancement of nursing a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Bonnie Arant Ertelt As the Earth's atmosphere grows warmer and creates conditions that provide challenges for food production and water resources, "living sustainably" has become something of a catchphrase. What does it mean? Put simply, it means to take responsibility for our use of the Earth's natural resources. At Vanderbilt, on a large scale it means carbon neutrality, or reaching a balance between the am  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Mayor of Florence, Italy, Dario Nardella, will deliver Syracuse University's 2024 Commencement address Sunday, May 12, in the JMA Wireless Dome. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. Nardella was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving his second term as mayor of the Renaissance city. He also serves as Special Rapporteur for Ukraine at the European Union (EU) Committee of the Regions and secretary general   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Marshall University officials announced today that Dr. Henry Collier has been named the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security at the university. Marshall Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Avinandan "Avi" Mukherjee said the university benefited from a strong applicant pool, with individuals eager to direct Marshall's future opportuni  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, business students are gaining hands-on experience while helping faculty move their research into the marketplace. The UTC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship launched these roles to give students practical experience while bolstering UTC faculty research and commercialization efforts. Juniors Jayla Terry and Brayden McBe  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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: During the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 11, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Andrea Capizzi presented awards to 10 faculty members who made a significant impact through scholarship, research, creative expression, service, teaching or mentoring. Capizzi, associate professor of the practice and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Special Education at Peabody College, welc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following Q&A on April 16, 2024, with student Javi Pineiro: Javi Pineiro (MPP/JD'24) was one of two students who comprised the U-M delegation for the U7+ Alliance, a coalition of universities in G7 countries and beyond that provide educational insight to G7 leadership, at the annual Next Milan Forum last month. The two-day international event in Milan, convenes future leaders to debate and shar  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: To improve how the Graduate School and Penn State are supporting graduate student success in a period of rising costs of living incurred by students, Levon T. Esters, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has convened a special task force to examine Penn State's current graduate student funding model and develop a new model for the University. The task force is char  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

AMES, Iowa, April 17 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: A resume that includes international experience and involvement with undergraduate research laid the foundation for Iowa State University student Emma Alstott to receive a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship this semester. Alstott, a global resource systems and horticulture major from Fort Dodge, received word that she'd been selected for the scholarship last week while she was studying in Greece. The Gold  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 17 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: Jimmie L. McMillian, J.D. '02, will deliver the address to graduating students at IU McKinney's graduation recognition ceremony on May 8. The event will take place at Murat Theater at the Old National Centre. McMillian is senior corporate counsel and chief diversity officer of Penske Entertainment, a subsidiary of Penske Corporation. In those capacities, he provides legal counsel  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University's College of Business Administration is supporting the success of 11 startup ventures by providing funds, training and other resources through the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program. The program is intended for early-stage companies and will provide the building blocks to turn the concepts into successful ventures. The selected businesses will participate in a virtual  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, April 17 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College in March was awarded a new $350,000 grant to continue helping revitalize the Emergency Medical Services workforce in Michigan. The Emergency Medical Services Workforce Diversified (EMSWD-2024) grant, issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, will cover the full cost of KCC Paramedic Certificate Program training for up to 20 students enrolling in the 2  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow Roy Scranton has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced their appointment of Scranton and the complete cohort of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships on Apr. 11. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review p  more

LAKE WORTH, Florida, April 17 (TNSres) -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news: By Joyce Edelstein Individuals seeking good careers in construction-related skilled trades will find enhanced training opportunities at Palm Beach State College through a $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Announced April 15 by U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel at a press conference on Palm Beach State's Lake Worth campus, the College is one of 16 community colleges nationwide, and the only   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University doctoral candidate Aalok Sharma Kafle secured second place at the Texas Water 2024 conference for his presentation titled "Advancing Flood Risk Management - Integrating Physics-Based Machine Learning with Multi-Criteria Decision Making." The conference, held in Fort Worth from April 9 to 12, is a collaborative effort between the Texas Sections of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and th  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, April 17 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: For the fourth straight year, Lewis-Clark State College has been recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation. The award is a recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation of LC State's commitment to effective urban forest management. LC State's campus is known for its unique beauty and is home to more than 1,000 trees. The college's Arboretum Committee is planning to ho  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: Professor Wendy Weber, senior lecturer of Political Science and chair of Human Rights and Humanitarianism, has been awarded the 2024 Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award that recognizes "a faculty member who has been identified by colleagues and students as exemplifying the teaching goals of Macalester College." Macalester President Suzanne Rivera announced the award and read from this citati  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: This spring, the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center named five people from the Vanderbilt community as recipients of its annual awards. Leadership Award The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center Leadership Award honors an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the achievements, interests and goals of women or that promote gender equity. This year, two students   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * Aligning complementary expertise, collaboration aims to develop off-the-shelf mRNA-based cancer vaccines for select hematologic and solid cancers * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CureVac N.V. today announced a co-development and licensing agreement to develop novel mRNA-based cancer vaccines. The collaboration creates   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments for Fischer v. United States today. This case will answer the question of whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstruction. Hundreds of pro-Trump rioters were charged in 2021 after disrupting the transition and certification of a new President for the first time in US History. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University issued the following news: House Republicans seek a clean slate for fiscal year 2025 government funding amid divisions and pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson. Despite challenges, the party aims to avoid chaos and delays in the appropriations process, though expectations for substantive progress before the election are low. Hard-line Republicans push for spending cuts, while internal tensions persist over leadership decisions and budget negotiat  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University issued the following news: House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure from within his party, as far-right members threaten to depose him through a motion to vacate. Meanwhile, Johnson's complex proposal to fund key foreign allies during wartime hangs in the balance. Republicans are divided over procedural votes and the substance of the aid measures, exacerbating chaos in the House during an election year. Faculty experts at the Georg  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A lot of eyes were on the WNBA draft last night, as Iowa Hawkeyes star and the NCAA's all-time leading scorer Caitlin Clark was selected first round by the Indiana Fever. According to The Washington Post, the "Clark effect" is driving ticket sales for the Fever and the national broadcast schedule will feature 36 of the Fever's 40 games. Over the last several months, viewership and interest in the women's game has sk  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Andrea Honaker For many, clean water comes as easily as the turn of a faucet knob. However, roughly 2 billion people in the world lack access to this resource that's essential to their life, health and food supplies, according to the World Health Organization. Mercer University professors have been working on solutions to pressing water issues and bringing clean water to communities in need, both locally and abroad.  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

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Survey: Perceptions of Large-Scale Solar Project Neighbors: Results From a National Survey Among residents living within 3 miles of large-scale solar energy developments, positive attitudes about the projects outnumbered negative attitudes by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, according to a new survey of nearly 1,000 large-scale solar neighbors across the United States. The nationally representative survey, led by Be  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 17 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: NBA veteran, University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Champion, and Change & Impact Founder, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will visit the Western Kentucky University Communications Sciences & Disorders Department on Tuesday, April 16 as a part of the Change & Impact Stuttering Advocacy Tour. Kidd-Gilchrist will meet with faculty and students at 3:15 in the Downing Student Union Nite Class to present his personal  more

WINNIPEG, Canada, April 17 -- The University of Manitoba issued the following news on April 16, 2024: Starting May 1, the University of Manitoba is switching from Telus Health to Kii by CloudMD for their Employee and Family Assistance Program. EFAP is a program available to all UM employees and provides free access to mental health and wellness services. These changes mean new and improved mental health services for employees, including extended coverage for everyone in their immediate family   more

SELDEN, New York, April 17 -- Suffolk County Community College issued the following news release: Nine Suffolk County Community College students have been honored for their academic achievements by three prestigious organizations that recognize academic achievement, excellence and leadership. Several of the students have earned multiple awards. Seven students were awarded The State University of New York's (SUNY) highest honor, The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence; eight are Phi Theta  more

BELMONT, California, April 17 -- Notre Dame De Namur University issued the following news release: Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), the third oldest college in California, will celebrate its 172nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, conferring degrees and credentials on 80 graduates. This year's keynote speaker is Sister Joan (Rosemary) Burke. Sr. Joan joined the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1962. After graduation from College of Notre Dame (now Notre Dame de Namur Unive  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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: An agricultural engineer in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is embarking on research to explore using plant-based materials for 3D printing, thanks to support from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Stephen Chmely, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, has received a $625,255 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the agency to spearhead t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, April 17 -- Ozarks Technical Community College issued the following news release: Growing up in Versailles, Mo., Jordan Williams always planned to become a physician. But in high school, he began working at a dental office in his hometown, mostly cleaning and stocking shelves. Occasionally, Jordan would help out during a procedure. "I saw a woman receive dentures, and she started crying," Jordan said. "She was so happy. I realized there is a lot of confidence in a smile  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication announced the recipients of its 2024 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grants. The 17 research projects will answer questions and offer insights in ethics education, practice and theory. The Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grant program is a primary function of the Page Center, a research center housed in the Donald P. Bellisario College of C  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

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: It can be demoralizing for a person to work in a climate of repetitive skepticism and doubt about what they know, a new study shows. "I'm not talking about healthy, well-founded skepticism. I'm talking about failures-of-exchange when a person is persistently overlooked, unheard, brushed off and explained to," said Laura Niemi, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), and co-author o  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- Regis University issued the following news release: Regis University is excited to announce the expansion of its athletic program with the addition of women's indoor and outdoor and men's outdoor track and field teams, Senior Vice President Senthil Kumar, D.B.A., announced this week. These new teams, which will begin competition in the 2024-2025 season, represent a significant milestone in the university's sports history. Evan Verbal, celebrated for his leadershi  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, April 17 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: It's no exaggeration to say that Joe Walker Jr. built one of the most successful - and highly regarded - collegiate track and field coaching careers in the history of American sports. During his 49-year career leading student-athletes, the Utica native and Mississippi College graduate won five straight Southeastern Conference championships at the University of Florida, led the University of Mississippi to 11 Top 2  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University, in collaboration with the University of Houston, IPTalons and the Society of Research Administrators International, will host a first-of-its-kind national workshop to examine the burgeoning field of research on research security to inform future laws, policies and guidelines aimed at enhancing research security around the world. Supported by the National Science Foundation's Office of the Chief of R  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, April 17 -- Rider University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Two leaders in the worlds of business and culture will be honored during Rider University's 2024 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 11. Joi Brown, the founder and CEO of Culture Creators, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and William M. Rue '69, the chairman of Rue Insurance, will receive an honorary D  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

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: University students from across Atlantic Canada learned about environmental research taking place in the region during the 2024 Science Atlantic Environment conference hosted by UPEI's Environmental Studies program last month. Seventy-eight students and faculty from universities in Atlantic Canada attended the conference. Forty-nine oral and poster presentations w  more

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Cornell Center for Social Sciences (CCSS) has selected 23 research projects spanning nine Cornell colleges and 17 departments to receive this spring's CCSS seed grants. Building trust in higher education, the future of seaweed as a low-carbon resource, and COVID-19's impact on participation in local government are among the diverse topics this semester's grantees will investigate. CCSS awards seed grants in the fal  more

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Even though solar home systems are becoming cheaper and easier to access, barriers to their adoption persist among remote communities in developing countries, where solar panels can promote health and education, according to a new study of two rural villages in Ethiopia. Affordable but uncertified and substandard solar panels, coupled with minimal government involvement in the rural energy-transition process, are among  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, April 16 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: This semester the Southeastern Louisiana University Professional Sales Program has experienced success at the local, regional, and national levels, achieving new milestones. Most recently sales team members Katelynn Brady of Walker, Hezekiah Chatelain of Madisonville, Kalynn Granier of Walker, and Victoria Hickey of Mandeville, coached by Tim Butler, competed at the National Collegiate Sales C  more

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: New climate-controlled animal respiration stalls in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - the only ones currently operating in the U.S. - will allow researchers to definitively measure, verify and monitor methane and other gas emissions from cows, information that will support a slate of investigations aimed at improving the sustainability and productivity of farms around the world. The chambers are similar to  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma students get more than instruction in reading, writing and arithmetic at school - it's also where they get a nutritious lunch. With the school year ending in a few weeks, families struggling with food insecurity will need to fill that gap. More than 208,000 students in Oklahoma are grappling with food insecurity. Confusion earlier in the year about what food programs will be available has left some   more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the expansion of the Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund. A total of $1.4 million will be invested to expand the number of paid internships from 150 to 170 for students from across six campuses. The internships will include 45 new experiences for students focused on Artificial Intelligence research. This is   more

LOCH SHELDRAKE, New York, April 17 -- Sullivan County Community College issued the following news release: The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024. The SUNY Board of Trustees stated, "Congratulations to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees for conducting a thorough, comprehensive search for the college's next president. Dr. Potash's accomplishments are many, a  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. David Potash as president of SUNY Sullivan. Dr. Potash's appointment is effective on or before July 1, 2024. The SUNY Board of Trustees stated, "Congratulations to the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees for conducting a thorough, comprehensive search for the college's next president. Dr. Potash's accomplishments are many, and we k  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: The American Educational Research Association (AERA) accepted the research proposal titled "Developing Teaching Candidates' Self-Efficacy Through Cross-Cultural Strategies," submitted by Dr. Kimberley Davis, Dean/Associate Professor of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), UAPB Associate Professor Dr. William Torrence, and Shippensburg University o  more

HAIFA, Israel, April 17 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 16, 2024: Last summer, the Technion women's futsal team reached new heights following its qualification for the European Championship. Their participation was ultimately canceled due to the war, but the coach and players believe the opportunity will return. The team's coach is Yasmin Awwad, a Technion graduate and a structural engineer at the Israel Electric Company. She grew up in Tamra  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: As the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital's (SATH) newest veterinary dentist, Dr. Adriana Regalado is advancing veterinary dental techniques while educating Aggie veterinary students on the importance of caring for patients' teeth. Regalado joins the SATH's Dentistry Service as a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M School of Veteri  more

LAKE WORTH, Florida, April 17 -- Palm Beach State College issued the following news: By Joyce Edelstein Palm Beach State College presented certified nursing assistant Jermya Adams, 23, a full scholarship for $25,000 at the College's Yvonne S. Boice STEAM Luncheon on April 16 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion. The annual event aims to increase scholarships, business partnerships and internship opportunities to support students pursuing science, technology, engineering  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, April 17 -- Pasco-Hernando State College issued the following news release: On Apr. 12 Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three new members to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees. John Allocco Jr., Ryan Brady and Gino Collura, Ph.D., were selected to serve alongside current DBOT members; Chair Lee Maggard, Vice Chair Marilyn Pearson-Adams, John Mitten, Jeffrey Harrington, Ph.D., Rebecca Schulkowski, Pharm.D., and Nicole Newlon, J.D. The trustees serve   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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Tracy Langkilde, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, has been named interim executive vice president and provost of Penn State, effective April 15. Langkilde succeeds Executive Vice President and Provost Justin Schwartz, who has been named as the sole finalist for chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder and will depart Penn State this summer. In the coming weeks  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca Nazarene University has introduced a new pathway for aspiring teachers who are entering education from other professions: a fully online option in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. The Master of Arts in teaching offers an initial licensure for the state of Tennessee in elementary education (K-5) or secondary education (6-12) for anyone who already has a bachelor's degree in another fi  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Trinity College issued the following news: Joanne Berger-Sweeney, an accomplished neuroscientist and experienced leader in higher education, today announced she will retire from Trinity College as its 22nd president on June 30, 2025, after serving the College for 11 years. She was inaugurated on October 26, 2014. The first African American and the first woman to serve as president of the college since it was founded in 1823, Berger-Sweeney has been a champion  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 17 -- Trinity University issued the following news: By Jeremiah Gerlach Trinity University chemistry professor Rebecca Rapf, Ph.D., wants to shine a light on environmental pollutants. Literally. Rapf has just been named a 2024 Cottrell Scholar, receiving a national-level award of $120,000 from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA). Her proposed project for the award, which will examine how chemistry of environmentally relevant pollutants changes at  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 17 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: Two Auburn University at Montgomery communication theatre students have earned invitations to the national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C., April 22-26. While representing AUM at national KCACTF, communication theatre majors Chason Marvin and Tiara Staples will cultivate new skills and collaborate with theatre professionals in their chosen fields. The an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoop houses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that growers can select various plastic film coverings on the structures -- depending on their desired light-filtering properties -- to protect plants and en  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 17 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: A University of Idaho student has received the Professional Achievement Award from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the U of I collegiate chapter of NAfME received the Chapter of Excellence Award for Service in April. Alexis Gist of Veradale, Washington, is a senior at Lionel Hampton School of Music and 2023-24 president of the Idaho Collegiate NAfME chapters. She has been a tireless   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 16 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University is recognized in the Top 100 outstanding physical therapy and physician assistant programs by U.S. News & World Report, providing more accolades for the Congdon School of Health Sciences. HPU's physical therapy doctoral degree program is ranked No. 74 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, which were released April 9. Physical therap  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the energy sector through education, workforce development, and innovation. The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in December 2022. The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecuri  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

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Russell Nelson A student team from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has been crowned national champion in the first Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) National Cyber Competition. The VICEROY Institute is a program of the Air Force Research Laboratory managed by the Griffiss Institute to provide su  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: A team of University at Buffalo researchers has received funding from the American Heart Association (AHA) for research that will focus on the implementation of innovative food prescription programs in older adults. The AHA has awarded UB $400,000 for the 18-month project as part of the organization's Health Care by Food initiative, which is leveraging research to  more

MERCED, California, April 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra, UC Merced A major route to UC Merced could soon begin to be much safer under a project to install, test and assess several bike lane and other safety interventions. The Bellevue Road safety project will be paid for through a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) program, with local matching funds for the $4 million effort  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Employing Humanities-funded undergraduate students have begun working with faculty in paid research opportunities that connect their classroom curriculum with hands-on training * * * By Gwen Jourdonnais For student Madeleine Powell, working as a research assistant on an applied linguistics project has not only been a worthwhile experience; it's also helped her build s  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 17 -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia Excellence in laboratory safety is the norm, not an exception, for the Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory (IHL) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The lab's superior risk assessments and fidelity to safety models were recognized by the university's Department of Environmental Health and Safety with the Lab of the Year award. Each year, the man  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy posted the following news on April 16, 2024: * * * * University of Michigan Poverty Solutions study released today shows Detroit's Black homeowners gained $2.8 billion in home value * Study based on 9 years or recorded home sales data * Neighborhoods with highest poverty and lowest home values in 2014 saw the largest gains, according review of recorded sales * Mayor says residents' work stabi  more

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release: As part of UMass Dartmouth's 2024 Commencement celebrations, the University will award honorary degrees--the highest award that the University can bestow--to Justice Geraldine Hines, Martin Kurzweil, and Steve Pemberton. Kurzweil and Pemberton will be awarded with Doctor of Humane Letters degrees during the Doctoral Commencement ceremony on May 16 at 4 p.m. in the Main Campu  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

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, April 17 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release: The University of Northern British Columbia continues to earn its place among the most sustainably focused employers in Canada for a 12th time, as it garners recognition in the 2024 Canada's Greenest Employers competition. UNBC is the only employer primarily based in northern British Columbia to obtain a spot on the Canada's Greenest Employers list (https://reviews.canada  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, April 17 -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University trustees have approved a new graduate theology program for the university. The Master of Arts in Bible and Theology begins the fall of 2024. The cohort-based, in-person classes will be taught at Union's Union Avenue campus in Memphis. The MABT is designed for pastors and church leaders who want in-depth biblical and theological preparation. The 42-hour degree will include 18 hours of biblical   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study charts family history of Arabica, world's most popular coffee species, through Earth's heating and cooling periods over last millennia * * * The key to growing coffee plants that can better resist climate change in the decades to come may lie in the ancient past. Researchers co-led by the University at Buffalo have created what they say is the highe  more

ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: Collaborators in a global research initiative to unlock the potential value of carbonaceous wastes and contribute to a greener future met for the first time earlier this year. HyWay - Hydrogen production from waste - is an international multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral integrated research and innovation programme that will promote collaborations and knowledge transfer among highly qualified indiv  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 17 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: By Stephanie Doster, Space 4 Center More satellites are being launched into space today than ever before. Capitalizing on this space gold rush, a new course at the University of Arizona is exploring international ground rules to launch students into an emerging legal frontier: space law. The three-credit course, Space Law and Policy, co-taught by faculty in the James E. Rogers College of Law and the Coll  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 17 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: KBIA-FM, the NPR-member station at the Missouri School of Journalism, has earned three Gracie Awards for its reporting. The prestigious awards from the Alliance for Women in Media match KBIA's performance from last year, when the station also took home three honors. "It's great to see the excellent local reporting coming out of KBIA continue to see national recognition," said Da  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: A team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln accounting students recently won the 22nd annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition, presenting analysis of a complex, issues-driven business tax case. The win follows the university's top finish in the eighth annual Deloitte National Audit Innovation Campus Challenge (https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/huskers-win-nation  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: When people think of structural engineering perils, they tend to imagine big-city bridges, skyscrapers and the like, but rural America has key vulnerabilities that could cause major economic upheaval regionally and even nationally. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is focusing on a specific piece of structural engineering so ubiquitous across rural America, they are ba  more

DENTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas held its sixth annual COMM Alumni Mentoring Program (CAMP) this spring. The program, which matches current communication studies majors with department alumni, aims to create networking and career-building opportunities for students -- especially those who are the first in their family to attend college. "I was a first-generation c  more

MOBILE, Alabama, April 17 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: In a major acknowledgement of its cyber research capabilities, the University of South Alabama School of Computing has been awarded a designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. "The designation places the School of Computing in an elite pool of just over 80 institutions across the nation that are CAE-R designated,"   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

WINDSOR, Ontario, April 17 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Graduate and undergraduate students setting out to creatively solve societal problems came together at the 10th Computer Science Demo Day at 300 Ouellette Ave. on Wednesday, April 10. Mainly hailing from the Master of Applied Computing (MAC) program, with some computer science master's students and undergraduates, the students shared their programming projects covering topics from how to best travel through France t  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: UPEI awarded research grants totaling $62,788 to 13 faculty members in 2024. Five faculty members received internal research grants (IRG), six were awarded Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore research grants (SERG), and two were awarded Levesque human health internal research grants. The IRG program supports research projects across a r  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 17 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: On Wednesday, April 10, six UPEI student teams pitched their business concepts in front of a live audience for a share of $62,000 in prize money during the annual MacLauchlan Panther Pitch Competition. The competition for entrepreneurial undergraduate and graduate students is coordinated each year by UPEI's Student Entrepreneurship Hub and is part of the Harry W. MacLauchla  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 17 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development at the University of Technology Sydney will partner with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on a five-year program to support the improvement of health services across the Pacific region. Part of a of a $45.5 million Pacific Health Systems Strengthening Program announced by Minister for Foreign Af  more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Justice won a $327,957 grant to strengthen the Elder Justice Coalition in Wisconsin. Wisconsin's Elder Justice Coalition collaborates with state agencies, statewide organizations, and non-governmental agencies to bridge gaps in needed services, raise public awareness, and advocate for elder justi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In a new series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Dwayne V. Elliott, the director of Arts & Campus Events in Student Affairs, who has worked at Vanderbilt for almost 20 years. Stay tuned for more Q&A sessions with the staff members of Vanderbilt,   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 17 (TNSres) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Alexis Elder, a graduating senior in Elementary Education, is WKU's third Fulbright US Student Program grantee of the 2024-25 award year. She has been awarded an English Teaching Assistantship for Spain. The Fulbright US Student Program offers full funding for graduating seniors and recent graduates to spend an academic year abroad in English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) or conducting resear  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