BRISBANE, Australia, April 23 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: Students from ACU's Western Civilisation program undertook a unique study tour in Rome, exploring the literature inspired by and written in the Eternal City. Associate Professor Andrew Poe led the trip, taking students on a literary tour back through time, from Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley and Henry James' travel journals to Keats' poetry, the works of Dante and ancient Roman tales of   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When some schools are banning ChatGPT, Vanderbilt is embracing generative AI technology to unlock opportunities for research and learning. By Michael Blanding In her class on the politics of the French Revolution, Holly Tucker starts off by assigning a historical character to each student--Marquis de Lafayette, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Louis XVI--and giving them a multi-page role sheet detailing their alter ego's  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: "Always remember, there is a patient on the other side of every lab test." That was the advice provided by Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Cytotechnology Program Director, Jenna LeBlanc '13, as she and Clinical Lab Sciences Program Director and Associate Professor, Michelle Parent, ushered cytotechnology and clinical lab sciences students along their academic journ  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Antioch University issued the following news: By Stefanie Paredes Each year, the Minority Fellowship Program awards $20,000 fellowships to roughly 40 doctoral and graduate students from around the country with the aim of increasing diversity in the counseling practice. This year, three of those fellowships went to students from the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision based out of Antioch University's Seattle campus. Says Stephanie Thorson-Olese  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nutrition in the West is a young discipline - only 100 years old. Artificial intelligence is even newer. Combining the two could create a powerful tool to customize health advice, instead of the current one-size-fits-all approach. "We can harness the power of AI to now personalize nutrition recommendations efficiently to a single person or group of people accounting for their biology, and importantly, we can also cont  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Ashland University issued the following news: Ashland University has entered into a formal partnership with Shimadzu, a multinational leader in the manufacturing of precision scientific equipment, that will transform AU's capability for research and teaching within the College of Arts and Sciences. AU has acquired four new Shimadzu scientific instruments, valued at more than $500,000, that have been installed in the Kettering Science Center. In addition, AU   more

FLINT, Michigan, April 23 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady According to the National Foster Youth Institute, less than 5% of youth raised in foster care obtain a college degree. So when Alizia Hamilton, who spent a portion of her adolescence in foster care, earned an associate degree while working and raising her own children, it was cause for celebration. And after taking an extended period of time working toward that associate in management, she  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Scott Sasina Binghamton University has approved a new program through the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Pharmacy Technician Program Microcredential is a 19-week, 420-hour Binghamton University Microcredential (noncredit) that will prepare graduates to start their career confidently in an expanding healthcare field. School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Dean Kanneboyina Nagaraju   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: By Sofia Romero Three BU Wheelock faculty members were recently promoted to full professor. Kimberly Howard, Melissa Holt, and Yasuko Kanno represent the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development and Language & Literacy Education programs at BU Wheelock. * * * Melissa Holt, Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Melissa Holt is a counseling  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 23 -- Brock University issued the following news on April 22, 2024: By Mel Smith Brock International, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will co-host a live Q&A event this week to provide international students with information on potential pathways to permanent residency in Canada. Attendees from Brock and 10 other Ontario universities will have a rare opportunity to have their questions answere  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The wide-ranging findings of major Law School student research projects in health and family law and policy were presented to the Law School community, friends, and family members on April 19 by this year's Health Law & Policy Fellows (under the direction of Professor Karen Porter, Associate Dean for Academic Success and Student Success, and Executive Director of the Center for Health, Science and Public Pol  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 -- The University of Louisville issued the following news release: "This project hurt my brain," College of Arts and Sciences student Haley Hartley said with a smile, pulling up images of her design work. "Welcome to the design world," Michael Di Tizio, a senior graphic design specialist with Canon U.S.A., replied with an affirming chuckle. "If your brain isn't hurting, you're not designing." On March 22, University of Louisville senior graphic design students e  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 23 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Sarah Mummert Dr. Aleda Chen, associate dean of the school of pharmacy at Cedarville University, was awarded the 2024 Rufus A. Lyman Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). This honor recognizes Chen's 2023 research paper that was named the best published paper by the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE). Selected by a group of their peers in the AACP, Chen an  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Maureen Harke Annabelle Fortine ('23), has spent the last 8 months teaching English in Sofia, Bulgaria on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grant. As a Central Michigan University alumna with a bachelor's degree in education, Fortine was prepared to lead a classroom. However, she encountered some surprises too. "I have learned so much over the past year, both professionally and personall  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: "The final 2024/2025 Enacted New York State budget underscores the commitment of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable higher education, as well as their confidence in SUNY's role as the nation's leading statewide public system of higher education. As a result of the significant investments include  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 23 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: By Brianna Parker Dr. Gary Metts, assistant dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and director of the criminal justice graduate program, was appointed historian of the South Carolina FBI National Academy Board of Directors in early March. Metts said, "I am excited and blessed to represent Charleston Southern University and my fellow law enforcement officers throughout the state of  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 23 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: Twice a year, the Clark community comes together to celebrate the work of undergraduate student scholars. On Wednesday, April 24, more than 100 students will showcase their research and creative work at ClarkFEST, a campuswide event featuring presentations, interactive media, and poster displays. ClarkFEST presenters have completed their work under the mentorship of Clark faculty and staff, often with th  more

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 23 -- Canadian Mennonite University issued the following news release: Dr. Joss Reimer, Chief Medical Officer of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and incoming president of the Canadian Medical Association, will be recognized with the 2024 Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) PAX Award. CMU President Cheryl Pauls will present the award to Reimer at CMU's convocation ceremony on April 27 at Bethel Mennonite Church, where Reimer will also give the graduation address  more

SARASOTA, Florida, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Marc R. Masferrer, University Communications and Marketing An international training conference on cyberfraud at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee this week highlighted the university's expanding role in preparing students and others to meet growing cybersecurity challenges and threats. Among the presenters at the two-day conference were campus faculty  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 23 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: President David McFaddin joined Congressman Andy Barr to announce that Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)'s application for $3.5 million in federal funding was awarded to construct a $4.5 million general aviation terminal at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport. Congressman Barr advocated for and secured this funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding process. The funds were awarded out of Com  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: By Bri Parker and Jan Joslin Oral and poster presentations were presented April 16 at Charleston Southern's Annual Spring Symposium, highlighting student and faculty research. Alessandro Russo, a junior mathematics major, presented his project for the second time. His research was funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and he presented the research at the SCI  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, April 23 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news: Members of campus leadership and the Office of Campus Ministries at University of the Cumberlands were honored to receive a Faith-Based Governor's Service Award for 2023. The awards ceremony was held in April 2024, with Governor Andy Beshear recognizing the award recipients. Serve Kentucky, an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, coordinates the annual awards ceremony. The fai  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 23 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: Macalester College has been awarded a $1.77 million grant from the Department of Energy through its Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection Funding Opportunity. Macalester has the distinction of being the only higher education institution among the 17 awardees of the $125 million funding program, which is designed to increase consumer participation in battery recycling programs, improve the ec  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, April 23 -- DePauw University issued the following news: A new grant will help DePauw University articulate an innovative vision for a business and leadership education that is anchored in the liberal arts and humanities. The $50,000 planning grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities allows an interdisciplinary team of faculty and students to establish curricular structures that will integrate humanistic teaching and scholarship with business and leadershi  more

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, April 23 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: Ronnie Barnes, vice president of medical services for the National Football League (NFL) and head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker at East Carolina University's spring commencement ceremony. More than 3,800 students along with their friends and family will gather to celebrate Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Barnes has been with the Giants   more

EMORY, Virginia, April 23 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler The director of the Office of International Education at Emory & Henry College has been granted a Fulbright award for international education administrators, allowing her to participate in a two-week seminar in France during the next academic year. During the seminar, Dr. Celeste Gaia, who has led the College's international education program since 2007, will participate in briefings led by inter  more

EMORY, Virginia, April 23 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Billy Chandler Work on a multi-million-dollar Food City Sports Complex at Emory & Henry College continues on schedule toward phase one completion in time for use by teams this fall. College administrators report progress in a variety of areas of the construction at the location for the $13.5 million sports facility near exit 26 along Interstate 81. Workers currently are completing work on drainage systems, curb  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Bornheimer's team hosted a table with suicide prevention resources and hopeful activities for attendees at the 2023 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Community Walk. From left: Katie Hoener (CMH Program Administrator), Maura Campbell (CMH Provider and Clinical Coordinator in Dr. Bornheimer's STaR Lab), Nicholas Brdar (STaR Lab Manager and Project Coordinator), and Dr. Lindsay Born  more

DARWIN, Australia, April 23 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: Teegan Wattam is carving history with every step she takes across the graduation stage this week. It will be the first time a First Nations graduate has received Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy at Charles Darwin University (CDU). A proud Larrakia and Wadjigan woman, Ms Wattam has her sights set on addressing healthcare challenges in the Northern Territory, particularly in helpi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Dena Reddick Florida State University is bringing together scholars from across humanities disciplines for a conference this week that will explore how Indigenous people have interacted with their environment in religious practice and what this means for us today. The conference, "More-than-human Religion: Indigeneity, Objects, and Ecologies," which features expert presentations, panel discussions, a publ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Falk As a high school student, Sarah Boyer knew she wanted to do research as soon as she got to college. And she knew Mercer University would be the best place for her to do that. During her freshman year, Boyer began working in the lab of Dr. Garland Crawford, associate professor and chair of chemistry. Now a junior, she's been recognized for her scientific pursuit as one of two Mercer recipients  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The third annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium offers participants opportunities to learn about the systems that impact the lives of Black boys and men and discover how to create equitable transformation through education. Hosted by Grand Valley, the symposium is June 12-14 at the Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids. Registration details and information about the June 13 Sneaker   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: UCLA School of Law has received a $1 million gift from Alicia Minana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, to significantly bolster the law school's Critical Race Studies program and its forward-looking efforts to promote Latino scholars and scholarship. The donation is the largest-ever single contribution to the program, which was founded at UCLA Law in 2000 and remains the   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: A total of four graduating seniors from Hope College have received recognition through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Ava Asmus of Muskegon and Alyson Davis of Palatine, Illinois, have received fellowships. Rory Campagna of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Elizabeth (Autumn) Kim of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, each received recognition as alternates. Asmus, who is majoring i  more

ELLISVILLE, Mississippi, April 23 (TNSres) -- Jones College issued the following news release: Jones College music and piano faculty, Dr. Theresa Sanchez of Hattiesburg, was recently honored by Music Teachers National Association as an MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow during the 2024 MTNA National Conference. The MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow program offers a meaningful method of recognition for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to music teaching. The award is bestowed when a peer or group of   more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: Twelve Augustana College juniors have been selected for the prestigious Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program. Philosophy Professor Dr. Heidi Storl said participation in this internship celebrates the achievements of selected students and launches their class-based skills into the world of topnotch labs, clinics, hospitals and related departments. "With placements in medical illustratio  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000. The current students selected for the program are Kalea Nippert, senior in ecology and evolutionary biology, St. George; Kale Stahl, senior in applied mathematics and physic  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Kissing bugs, or triatomine bugs, are the primary vector for Chagas disease, a major public health concern in Central and South America and even the southern United States. However, there aren't many good treatment options available, which means that to stop the spread of the potentially life-threatening disease, it's essential to control the organisms that carry the parasite. New research from   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: University of Kansas School of Engineering alumni Zack Holland and Brian McClendon will receive the school's highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. May 2. The Distinguished Engineering Service Award (DESA) is given each year to individuals who have maintained close association with the school and have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to society. "Beyond their groundbreaking ach  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: ERIE, Pa. -- KYOCERA AVX, the electronic component manufacturing company, has started construction of a 49,000-square-foot manufacturing and design center in Penn State Behrend's Knowledge Park. The facility, which is expected to open in April 2025, will annually produce more than 1.2 million high-precision crystal oscillators for use in aerospace, military, autonomous vehicle and commercial dron  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: Every commencement is notable for Melissa Goitia. As executive director in the Office of University Events and Protocol, she's in charge of the army of people it takes to pull off graduation ceremonies at Arizona State University. This year is extra special, however: Not only is it her 25th year of planning and executing commencement, but one of those in cap and gown will be h  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As part of Cornell's "Freedom of Expression" theme year, Cornell University Library is holding events throughout the day April 26 to promote diversity of thought and expression found in books of all kinds. "The freedom to read is an essential part of a vibrant democracy," said Elaine Westbrooks, the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian. "And it's essential for a research university to have a library that collects a wide  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 23 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: For the first time, a group of Lawrence Technological University students exhibited their designs last week at one of the world's premier design shows in Milan, Italy. "Milan Design Week is the world's prestigious design event," said Nur Saltik, assistant professor of design in the LTU Department of Architecture and Design and director of its product design program. "Salone Internazionale Del Mobile,  more

DECORAH, Iowa, April 23 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College announces changes to the nursing program curriculum in order to better meet the needs of students and of the nursing profession. Beginning with the cohort entering in fall 2024, nursing students will spend their senior year working at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, rather than their junior year, to ease the transition into professional nursing after graduation. During the Rochester year, students a  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Engineering and IPG Mediabrands, the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group, announced a unique partnership on April 18 to leverage marketing investments to accelerate Cornell-led sustainability research. At their second annual Sustainability Forum, IPG Mediabrands unveiled a new Climate Action Accelerator Program to provide their clients and media partners with streamlined access to sustai  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 22 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, which launched in the fall of 2021, is seeing its first five graduates this semester. The program's director, Dr. Doohee Lee who is also a professor of management, offered his congratulations to the cohort. "I am incredibly thrilled to see our inaugural cohort graduating after three long years of hard work, dedication and sacrific  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: Nicolas Gonzalez, a first-year student and member of the AI & Robotics Club at Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus, has been selected for a coveted internship at the prestigious NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The internship spans nine weeks, starting on May 27, providing Gonzalez with an immersive and hands-on learning experience within the heart of NASA's operations. Mentored by Prof  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: House Speaker Mike Johnson faces escalating pressure from within his party, with far-right members threatening to oust him over his handling of legislative matters, particularly regarding foreign aid packages. Despite divisions among conservatives on supporting the motion to vacate, growing discontent underscores challenges for Johnson's leadership as tensions rise within the GOP. Faculty experts at the George Wash  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The House advanced efforts to potentially ban TikTok in the United States when it attached the bill as part of a broader package sending aid to Israel and Ukraine. The bill would force the company of the social media platform to be sold or face a national ban. The maneuver to attach the ban to the foreign aid package could expedite its path through Congress. The bill's passage marks a significant escalation in the   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Twelve jurors were selected in the historic Trump Hush Money Trial. The former president, familiar with court rooms of recent, had to sit and listen to jurors speak on his 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 at [email protected] Law  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Research finds that nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, more so for diverse populations. * * * By Ryan Huff With 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It made her wealthy, too, amassing an estimated net worth of $300 million. But fame, fortune, and fitness didn't protect her from a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University senior Thomas Anthony Neely was selected for the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program and will serve as an Assistant English Language Teacher (ALT) in Japan for at least a year. The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work throughout Japan while representing the United States as cultural ambassadors. Fo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Last January, president Santa J. Ono set the university on a path to imagine what aspirations the University of Michigan could achieve in the next 10 years. Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and local community members. U-M's vision to be the defining public university outlines four areas where the un  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine shared the following news: Dr. Courtney Carignan has been named the recipient of the Community Engagement Scholarship Award. This award is given in recognition of mutually beneficial and sustained campus-community research partnerships. Carignan is being recognized for her work with the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, which is a coalition led by people impacted by perfluoroalkyl substances (  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson On the third floor of the Sundquist Science Center, a group of enterprising Austin Peay State University students are pushing the boundaries of virtual reality, one molecule at a time. The pioneering project to create a 3D library of chemical compounds began as an offshoot of STEM Scholars - a program run by Drs. Anuradha Pathiranage and Mike Wilson - that gets aspiring researchers into  more

PERTH, Australia, April 23 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: Murdoch University Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science students were given the opportunity to gain practical experience by delivering elite level sports testing to high school students at SEDA College's annual 'Draft Day'. The day allowed Murdoch students to apply their classroom learning using cutting-edge technology to deliver a professional level sports testing program in a live setting. Using state of the a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Penn State Lehigh Valley's new partnership with a leading international biotech company will help develop qualified researchers of tomorrow. Jacqueline McLaughlin, Lehigh Valley professor of biology and founding director of the Penn State CHANCE program, and Yu Mi Jeong, lab technician, co-developed a new Course-Based Undergraduate Experience (CURE), which focuses on develo  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Allison Arteaga Soergel One of UC Santa Cruz's newest research centers, the Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies (CUES), builds upon a long history of UC Santa Cruz thought leadership in urban-environmental politics to tackle converging 21st Century crises, like climate change and housing affordability. The center focuses on the interconnections between urb  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, April 23 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University has named five acclaimed speakers for the University's Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 7, 8, 9 and 11. Approximately 4,200 students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during five ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah. Candidates will have the option to choose the location where they would like to  more

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nine students and recent graduates representing Cornell's four contract colleges were selected to receive the 2024 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The award acknowledges outstanding achievements demonstrating excellence in academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service and the arts, or diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. A recognition ceremony for awardees ac  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, housed at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, SunCruces Angels and the Southwest Healthcare Executives Association (SHEA) are joining forces to host the event, "Meeting the Needs of Today's Healthcare Consumer." The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship is committed to growing the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the region by empowering diverse groups of  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, April 23 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: Dr. Michael Steiner, who has served Northwest Missouri State University in multiple roles since joining its faculty in 1997 has announced he will retire July 31. "Dr. Steiner's impacts on students, faculty, staff and academic programs will continue to uplift Northwest for many years," Provost Dr. Jamie Hooyman said. "His leadership will be missed, and Northwest is a better place because he w  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, April 23 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumnus Mark Brace, president of BancFirst Lawton, will deliver the commencement address at his alma mater during the University's spring commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Ranger Field. Brace is a fifth-generation Oklahoman from Vici. He graduated from Northwestern with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance in 1982. "My   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 23 -- Northwood University issued the following news: The Sales Education Foundation has named Northwood University a top North American university for professional sales education. "We are honored that The Sales Education Foundation recognized Northwood University as a top North American university for professional sales education," stated Dr. Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice president and provost. "This acknowledgment underscores Northwood's track record of giving st  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The development of a new pathway program for community college students interested in engineering recently got a boost from a $100,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) planning grant. The pathway program, "Roadmap Into Syracuse Engineering Undergraduate Programs and the Profession" ("RISEUP2"), aims to attract academically talented, low-income students from Central New York who historically have been excluded from   more

PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Each year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) selects students to receive Graduate Research Fellowships that fund three years of graduate study in master's or doctoral programs including research in science or engineering. This year, 23 current Caltech students and 17 recent alumni have received these fellowships. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GFRP) is designed "to help ensure the  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 23 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: Oregon Health & Science University faces a challenge in balancing the budget before the end of the fiscal year, even as patient demand has never been greater, the academic health center's board of directors heard Friday, April 19, during a regular public meeting. Through the end of March, OHSU recorded an operating loss of $44 million on a $4.9 billion annual budget. Expenses have been driven higher b  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma will award honorary degrees to four outstanding individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievements and generous service to others. Receiving honorary degrees are: * Barbara Ann Posey Jones, of Atlanta, Georgia, a distinguished educator, economist and activist whose participation in the Oklahoma City sit-ins helped in the desegregation of many public establishments  more

LAKELAND, Florida, April 23 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Florida Polytechnic University has announced that its founding president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, will be its 2024 commencement speaker. This year's commencement comes as the University marks its 10th anniversary. Avent was appointed to his position as the institution's leader in June of 2014, just two months before the campus opened its doors for its first fall semester. He plans to step down from his  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 23 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on April 22, 2024: A new project in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) aims to centralize the University's substantial but widely dispersed research, teaching, and programming on present-day political issues in Europe. SPIA's Initiatives on Contemporary European Affairs (ICEA) was established by faculty members Rafaela Dancygier, S  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Professor Qinru Qiu has been named a distinguished professor by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Qiu previously received the Associated for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGDA Distinguished Service Award and the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. She has also been a distinguished member of ACM since 2022 and was recognized as a fellow   more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: The culmination of a six-week program aimed at educating third through fifth graders about asthma at Albany's Giffen Elementary School is happening Thursday, April 25 at 1:30 pm. The pilot program connected public health students from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with elementary school students at Giffen weekly to implement the American Lung Association's Open A  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 23 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Dr. Amber Fort, a critical care physician who practices in North Dakota and North Carolina, is also a student at Purdue Global Law School with a passion for advocating for those who can't advocate for themselves -- a situation Fort says is particularly common in rural areas. "It's been frustrating me for a long time," Fort said. "I thought that the best way to sit at the table with the people who make the  more

BRISBANE, Australia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT researchers have developed a robot to count and capture images of baby tank-grown corals destined for the Great Barrier Reef. The system will help keep the corals happy and healthy before they are deployed and save researchers thousands of hours of coral counting time. Associate Investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics and Research Fellow for the QUT School of Electrical Enginee  more

ALFRED, New York, April 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: World-renowned economist Nadarajan "Raj" Chetty, whose research focuses on designing effective government policies which address social and economic disparities, will deliver the keynote address for Alfred University's 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. Commencement begins at 10 a.m. in the Galanis Family Area, McLane Center. Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics at Harvard U  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 23 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) will host a group exhibition, Residence VIII, in partnership with New Harmony Clay Project, Saturday, April 27 through Saturday, June 1. The exhibition features ceramic works by recent residents of New Harmony Clay Project: Tom Belden, Katie Botterman, Audra Lynn Clayton, Christie Cooper, Gary Greenberg, Alex Le  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 23 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 11, awarding 471 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to the 2024 graduating class. Six students from Roberts Wesleyan's Bridge to Earning, Learning and Living (BELL) program, an inclusive postsecondary certificate program for students age 18-26 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will also walk the stage during the t  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Ian Robertson, Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison After more than 11 years steering one of the nation's top engineering programs through a period of growth, Ian Robertson, Grainger Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, announced today he will step down from his post once a successor has been chosen. Robertson became   more

ROLLA, Missouri, April 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Latosha Mulhall, who earned a bachelor's degree in education from Missouri S&T in 2023, won a Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow award from the Missouri Milken Educators on Friday, April 19. Mulhall teaches at Belle Elementary School in Belle, Missouri. Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow celebrates educators who have demonstrated high potential. The distinction aims to empower awardees by  more

WINONA, Minnesota, April 23 -- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota issued the following news release: On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Her Excellency, U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara received the Very Reverend Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, at her residence in Kuwait. Father Burns was accompanied by Andy Dirksen, Ed.D., chief of staff, and Michael Hahn, Ph.D., assistant dean of the school of education, as well as Mr. Sevag Kendirjian and D  more

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 23 (TNSres) -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news release: A year ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) sent shockwaves through the astronomical community with reports of unexpectedly massive and ancient galaxies in the distant universe. The existence of such massive galaxies so soon after the Big Bang suggested that the universe could be much older than the 13.8 billion years the astronomers had come to accept. Now, a new study led by Saint Mary  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Jeff Ristine Whether it's nursing or any number of other high-demand occupations in California's Imperial County, it can be hard to recruit workers to relocate to a remote, predominantly agricultural region where average daily high temperatures reach 99 degrees in early June and stay there well past the beginning of the school year. Accordingly, "We went to the grow-your-own model," said Erika Rodrigue  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 23 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Michael Klitzing Gloria E. Ciriza ('18, Educational Leadership) keeps a special reminder of her San Diego State University experience on her desk. In her San Diego County Office of Education office sits a framed photo of her as a small child at Coronado Beach. The memento harks back to a conversation with one of her mentors during her SDSU doctoral program orientation -- a brief but profound moment th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Three years ago, Trey Reeves walked across the graduation stage in Gallagher-Iba Arena on the same court where he spent countless hours with his Oklahoma State University men's basketball teammates and coaches. Reeves was both a crowd favorite during games and a standout student at the Spears School of Business. The Gans, Oklahoma, native was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 Conference selection,  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, April 23 -- The College of St. Scholastica issued the following news release: The College of St. Scholastica Library has been celebrating the tenth year of its annual Bede Award. Established in 2014, the award recognizes excellence in undergraduate research and the application of information literacy. It is currently the longest-standing all-college academic award for undergraduates at St. Scholastica. Overview of the award Librarians at the College started this unique awar  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has once again been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), HHS shared that SBUH was one of more than 130 organization  more

GENESEO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Torianna Robleto '24, a childhood with special education major, has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student award to Honduras. Robleto, who uses they/them pronouns, will spend the year as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in either San Pedro Sula or the capital city of Tegucigalpa. They become Geneseo's 53rd Fulbright awardee and the second to Honduras (in addition to Elizabeth Fras  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Ellen Pikitch, PhD, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Science in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, has received the 2024 Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Research Award for her significant contributions to furthering scientists' understanding of the marine environment. Presented by the New York State Marine Educa  more

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major investments and initiatives to increase access to higher education in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget. The Budget takes key steps to expand access to financial aid and invest in State University of New York and City University of New York campuses. "When my dad got his college degree, our family's life was changed forever. I want every New Y  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: Swarthmore is joining forces with eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to bring a large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky, called Sebree Solar II. By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, and Wake Forest University  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: Tarrant County College dominated an industry-standard aerospace maintenance competition April 9-11, with six Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) students collecting individual and team honors. The team -- Madison Glassett, Alexander Jones, Eric Lee, Victor Martinez, Michelle Michaelson and Gilbert Sanchez from TCC Northwest, advised by AMT faculty Stuart Riley and Mike Vitek -- won the Overall School cat  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Jennifer K. Morita Ten Sacramento State students will receive $500 a month for a year thanks to the United Way California Capital Region's new Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program for former foster youth. United Way announced the new program, surprising student recipients in the audience, during its United in Purpose Gala at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on April 20. The students,  more

FREMONT, Ohio, April 23 -- Terra State Community College issued the following news release: Terra State Community College student Dara Harrison has been named the College's Rotary Student of the Month for April. Harrison, originally from Akron, Ohio, was homeschooled, graduating in 2022. She played sports at Kenmore-Garfield High School all four years and received awards for most dedicated, servant leader award, leadership award, and the sportsmanship award. She was awarded 2019 all-city Hono  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Felysha Walker Dr. Robyn Woollands '16, a former student from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, recently received a Young Investigator Program (YIP) award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). She is among only 48 scientists and engineers awarded this year. The AFOSR is awarding approximately $21.5 million in grants this ye  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 23 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University is set to recognize the W.W. and Lelia Reid (Billie) Stephenson family 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. W. W. and Billie Stephenson were longtime residents of Ada, OK. W.W. grew up in Atwood. He was the sixth of nine children, the son of a peanut and pig farmer. Billie grew up in  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, April 23 -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More University women's basketball head coach Jeff Hans has accepted the head coaching position at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Hans is the winningest coach in Thomas More women's basketball program history, guiding the Saints to a 339-42 record (.889), eight conference regular season titles, eight conference tournament titles, and 11 national tournament berths including two NCAA Div  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Three Penn State Board of Trustees committees met virtually on April 18 in a series of off-cycle meetings. The committees meeting included Legal and Compliance; Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life; and Outreach, Development and Community Relations. The Committee on Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life: Received an update from Jeff Adams, interim vice provost and dean for Unde  more

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, April 23 -- Trent University issued the following news release: Trent University Board of Governors chair Debra Cooper Burger has been honoured with the 2024 Norma Rudy Award from AdvantAge Ontario, recognizing her contributions to the association and its members across the not-for-profit senior care sector. "As a healthcare professional and nurse by trade, Norma Rudy's legacy of compassion and dedication to senior and long-term care is inspiring. To be recognized in her  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 23 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Tuskegee University students grabbed first place during the National HBCU/MI Entrepreneurship and Innovation Business Plan Competition held in Atlanta last weekend. The students edged out 22 other HBCUs in developing written business plans that were presented to professionals and entrepreneurs in a "Shark Tank" protocol. The team presented an innovative project of a digital comic book software program to promote   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Tusculum University students showcased their creativity, research and presentation skills Friday, April 19, at the Academic Symposium on campus, an event that highlights the high-quality hands-on learning they receive from the higher education institution. Thirty-four students exhibited multiple forms of art, research papers and posters that revealed their talent and the knowledge they   more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, April 23 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Tuskegee University has won a $60,000.00 campus improvement grant in the 2024 Home Depot Retool Your School contest. With this latest win, Tuskegee University also received what is called the Record Smasher Award, having the most wins. The university has won twelve grants totaling $440,000.00 over the past fifteen years to improve student life on campus. Kym Holland, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs, stated, "Receiv  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: Kristine Guillaume, a Ph.D. student in Yale's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Ananya Agustin Malhotra, who will pursue her J.D. at Yale Law School are among 30 individuals selected as 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, a merit-based program that supports graduate study for immigrants or children of immigrants. Selected from 2,323 applicants, the 2024 Soros fellows are chosen for  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 23 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) is collaborating with UAMS Health ARConnectNow, the American Red Cross, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer's Association, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) and Edward Jones to present a community event on "Disaster Preparedness for Older Adult  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: By Jeanna Vazquez When visiting a UC San Diego Health hospital cafeteria, one wouldn't be able to miss the rainbow of beautiful food dazzling the counters. From fresh salads and ripe fruit to hearty meals and sweet (healthy) treats, the delectable food offered in the hospital is there to provide nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff that can aid in the healing process. "I tr  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, Slugcast is the official UCSC podcast. Slugcasters are made up of undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about life as a banana slug. From news to engaging stories, Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student experiences no matter where they are. Recen  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia For 50 years, the Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum (ESRF) has highlighted exceptional student scientific research. This year, more than 150 abstracts filled Schoninger Research Quadrangle, showcasing novel findings from young researchers nationwide. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine co-sponsored the forum with the American Physician Scientis  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 to call attention to air and water pollution. Over 50 years later, Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability and encourages collective action for a healthier planet. The University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 is the world's largest indoor controlled environment dedicated to understanding the effects of climate ch  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 23 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following commentary on April 22, 2024: * * * US Inflation Reduction Act: Yet Another Green Industrial Policy on Trial at the WTO By Alexander Orakhelashvili On 28 March 2024, China requested consultations with the United States regarding certain aspects of its Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This is the latest in the ever growing list of trade disputes over green industrial policy (GIP) measures. IRA entered into force   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: The University of Colorado Board of Regents met at CU Denver for its April meeting, where the regents approved aspects of the 2024-25 budget, engaged with a student panel, and held a deep-dive conversation on research. Tuition, fees, and compensation scenarios for 2024-25 Increased state funding and spring enrollment that was stronger than expected in February framed CU Denver's revised budget proposal for t  more

MANOA, Hawaii, April 23 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: In response to Gov. Josh Green proclaiming April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program (Hawaii Sea Grant) partnered with organizations across the state to promote tsunami preparedness by creating a new 2024 Hawaii Tsunami Preparedness video. This year marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated tsunami waves   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The University of Lynchburg Alumni Association honored several individuals at their Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner, held on Saturday, April 20 during the inaugural Founders Week celebration. These are the award winners: The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named after one of Lynchburg's first graduates, is the highest honor given to a Lynchburg  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix is pleased to share that it offers qualified students enrolled in its traditional online Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Management (MM) programs an opportunity to earn credit for prior learning towards specific graduate degree courses in these programs. Recognizing the diverse experiences and expertise of its students, the university offers CPL at the graduate l  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in more light as needed, potentially reducing energy costs of large buildings by making them more efficient. This technology has already hit the market, but widespread adoption remains limited by cost and other factors. A study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to solve these problems through a new t  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: Across Washington state, heroin use has dropped considerably, fentanyl use has climbed, and methamphetamine continues to be highly prevalent -- all according to a new survey of syringe-services program participants. These and other findings emerged from the Syringe Services Program Health Survey in a report published by researchers at the University of Washington Scho  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 23 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis College of Education named higher education veteran Michael T. Miller as its new dean today. With a career in higher education spanning nearly four decades, Miller comes to the UofM from the University of Arkansas, where he is the David and Jane Gearhart Endowed Faculty Fellow. He most recently served as Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 23 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Paige Campbell, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student at UPEI, is marking Earth Day, April 22, with a painting of species at risk on PEI. Students in the Environmental Studies 4010 Public Scholars on Environmental Issues capstone course were given the choice to do a semester-long research project with a local community partner or a creative project. "Paige is the fi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release: Seacology has been named the winner of the 2024 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from approximately 130 applicants around the globe, Seacology protects threatened island ecosystems all over the world by working directly with communities to help improve their quality of life while saving precious island habitats. Founded in 1991, Seacology's unique approach funds co  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC Viterbi biomedical engineers have designed a new protein that targets and disables tumor cells' defenses while marking cancer cells for death. * * * By Greta Harrison Tumor cells are "cunning," according to Peter Yingxiao Wang. They have a nefarious way of evading the human immune responses that fight back against these cancerous invaders.   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Shelby Ruud Jarman Utah State University and Salt Lake Community College have created a transfer agreement aimed at giving fashion and design students opportunities to pursue further education and careers in the growing outdoor industry. The new transfer agreement allows students who complete two years at SLCC's Fashion Institute to apply to USU's Outdoor Product Design and Development program after submitting a port  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 23 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate student Mckenna Menard grew up around 30 foster children her parents took in at their Knoxville, Tennessee, home but plans to make her occupational therapy living by working with adults with disabilities. Menard will graduate in May with an occupational therapy doctoral degree. Menard is so committed to working with children now that s  more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 23 -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release: UVic has become one of only 14 post-secondary institutions in the world to reach a STARS Platinum sustainability rating. The ranking celebrates UVic's holistic approach to sustainability and how it's integrated in everything we do. "We're thrilled to reach platinum status with STARS at UVic," says Mike Wilson, Director of Campus Planning. "Each point earned reflects our dedication to sustainab  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: The University of Washington is at the forefront of an international effort to innovate the semiconductor industry while building a skilled U.S.-based workforce to design and manufacture chip technology. Part of a landmark education partnership that was announced in May 2023 at the G7 meeting in Japan, the effort brings together researchers and faculty from the U.S. and Japan to support th  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida placed second in the 2023 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution. The award was announced at the 2024 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium held in Louisville, Kentucky, on Apri  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Two William & Mary undergraduates are throwing their lab coats in the ring to identify potential solutions to the most pressing environmental concerns of our time. * * * As scientists all over the world grapple with the impact of global climate change, two William & Mary undergraduates are throwing their lab coats in the ring to identify potential solutions to the most pressing envir  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: Wake Tech is extremely pleased to announce the addition of Fayetteville State University's Bronco Benefit program to its university transfer options. The program guarantees admission to FSU to Wake Tech graduates who want to complete a bachelor's degree and creates a supportive and seamless transfer process. Wake Tech and FSU officials celebrated the new partnership Monday at a signing ceremony  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Western Illinois University Agricultural (Ag) alumni Riley Hintzsche and Kaylyn Schiber-Davenport have won NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS (NAAE) awards in their respective regions. Hintzsche graduated from WIU with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education in 2014. He accepted a position at Streator Township High School (STHS), taking over the Ag program. So far, t  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The life and impressive career of WIU alumnus Cliff Becker are being memorialized through a new fund for the School of Agriculture. Becker, originally from Oak Park, IL, graduated from WIU with a degree in Agriculture in 1984. He was a fourth-generation farmer who had an impressive 39-year career in the agricultural field. Becker spent more than 10 years as executive vice president at Farm Journal and   more

BELLINGHAM, Washington, April 23 (TNSres) -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: * * * Expanding research and knowledge to protect the Salish Sea, the institute welcomes a new cohort of eight Fellows from Washington state and British Columbia * * * Western Washington University's Salish Sea Institute has announced its second cohort of Salish Sea Fellows. Following a competitive selection process, this group of eight individuals with varied expertise will advance  more

WATERLOO, Ontario, April 23 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: Climate change, artificial intelligence and the science of addiction will be on the agenda for nearly 800 high school students when they gather May 1 at the "2024 Vision into the Future Conference." The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) event at Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus will provide future undergraduate students from Brantford and the County of Brant a   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers for finalizing a budget that makes UB home to the new public-private Empire AI research center for the public good, which is aimed at putting New York State at the forefront of responsible artificial intelligence innovation. "University at Buffalo is delighted and hono  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 23 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: WKU's Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on Sunday (April 21) at E. A. Diddle Arena. The following awards were presented: * Randall H. Capps Greek Man of the Year: Nick Brunner, Phi Delta Theta; and Harrison Snyder, Sigma Chi * Susan Stockton Greek Woman of the Year: Kate Joyce, Phi Mu * NPHC Greek Man of the Year: Jeanbosco Tuysenge, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. * NPHC Greek Wo  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: By Mallory Locklear Proposed changes to the United States' Medicare and Medicaid programs could lead to thousands of additional deaths each year, a new Yale study reveals. Recent proposals to reduce program costs include a recommendation to raise the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 67 -- put forward by a 2022 report from the House of Representatives' Republican Study Committee -- and a proposed wor  more