CUMBERLAND, Maryland, April 24 -- Allegany College of Maryland issued the following news release: Allegany College of Maryland's new cosmetology program begins on June 3. It is a 12-month program that combines online and in-person evening classes. The evening classes will be held at ACM and the Allegany County Public Schools' Center for Career and Technical Education. ACM will use the Milady(R) cosmetology curriculum and feature instructors who are licensed senior cosmetologists. By the close  more

ORONO, Maine, April 24 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: "Climate change is occurring faster in the Arctic than anyplace on Earth," said University of Maine associate professor of glaciology Seth Campbell. "And with that, there opens a whole range of concerns." Campbell is the lead scientist on a new $260,000 research partnership between UMaine and the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to improve the nation's ability to monitor Arctic regions. Reduction of ice in th  more

KARACHI, Pakistan, April 24 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news: The Aga Khan University (AKU) is proud to announce yet another significant achievement, this time by its Internal Audit Department (IAD). In a recent competition organized by the Institute of Internal Auditors - Kenya Chapter, aimed at recognizing outstanding Internal Audit functions, AKU's IAD stood out among a pool of competitive contenders. The competition, which drew participants from both public and private inst  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Amherst College issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Amherst College announced today that Martha M. Umphrey, currently the Bertrand H. Snell 1894 Professor in American Government in the Department of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought, will serve as its new Provost and Dean of the Faculty, effective July 1. She succeeds Catherine A. Epstein, who served as dean of the faculty since 2014 and provost since 2019. In the position, Umphrey will   more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 23 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Professor Bobby Rettew was recognized for excellence as an educator. South Carolina Independent Colleges and Schools (SCICU) presented Rettew with the 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award. Rettew, who is an assistant professor of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, teaches classes that include Podcasting for Business Communication, Media Ethics, Introduction to Digital Photography   more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 23 -- Antioch University issued the following news: By Carrie Lynn Hawthorne "There's a sense of fear that teachers have about getting their kids to think critically, or really challenge the narratives that are the common tropes that we hear, that aren't actually true," says Heather Cheney. This fear can come from trying to find ways to tackle difficult subjects like environmental catastrophes and wars, but it also comes out of the fear of discipline from state laws  more

AZUSA, California, April 24 -- Azusa Pacific University issued the following news release: Azusa Pacific University appoints Matt Elofson, PhD, as vice provost for academic effectiveness, as announced by Anita Fitzgerald Henck, PhD, provost and chief academic officer, effective July 1, 2024. "Dr. Elofson's 25 plus year investment in APU provides a breadth of expertise paired with strong analytical skills and a deep commitment to evaluation and assessment," Henck said. "This uniquely prepares h  more

AZUSA, California, April 24 -- Azusa Pacific University issued the following news release: Azusa Pacific University appoints Glendora, Calif., resident Louise Ko Huang, PhD, vice provost for academic services, as announced by Anita Fitzgerald Henck, PhD, provost and chief academic officer, effective July 1, 2024. Huang brings a deep commitment to student academic success, faculty development, and research. "Dr. Huang's breadth of roles since arriving at APU in 2009 uniquely prepares her to ser  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: Matthew Chezum '25, from New Windsor, Ill., won the Student Audience Choice Eddy Award in the 2024 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF), held April 5-7, for his short film "S'mores." "S'mores" features a witch burning in the marshmallow universe. The short film was one of 57 entries from across the country. View Chezum's film and a Q&A about his project at www.augustana.edu/academics/areas-of-study/film/s  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 24 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: Recognizing this urgent moment for American higher education and our democracy, Benedict College President and CEO, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education's pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus. "The years that students spend on campus often involv  more

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, April 24 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: Black Hills State University recognized several exemplary students during the annual Student Volunteer Awards that took place in the Jacket Legacy Room April 16. View More Images of the 2024 Student Volunteer Awards (https://photos.bhsu.edu/Campus-Events/SVAC-Awards-2024) Organized by the BHSU Student Engagement and Leadership Center, this celebration gives out several individual and organization awar  more

ROBINA QUEENSLAND, Australia, April 24 (TNSres) -- Bond University issued the following news: Bond University academics are among a team of researchers awarded almost $4 million to reduce the overprescription of antibiotics for common conditions such as sore throat, sinusitis and colds. About 1600 Australians die every year from antibiotic-resistant infections which proliferate because of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. The team, led by Professor Paul Glasziou, the Director of Bond Un  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 24 -- Brock University issued the following news on April 23, 2024: By Stephen Leithwood Brock University honoured its student leaders with the prestigious President's Surgite Awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 23. A group of 10 students were recognized for their leadership, academic reputation, contributions to student life and service to the University and Niagara communities during a luncheon with Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg. "The  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 24 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Cathy Majtenyi The months following birth can be challenging for mothers experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is usually a successful PPD intervention, says Brock researcher John Krzeczkowski (BSc '15), who is leading a team to find out how and why it works. Krzeczkowski says PPD affects one in five mothers and has negative effects on a child's ability to regul  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: By Daniel Wilson Sacramento State's College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) recently achieved a major diversity milestone. The college received a Bronze award from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program (DRP). The designation from the national, Washington D.C.-based organization recognizes engineering colleges making "significant, mea  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) has undertaken over a dozen projects spread across campus in support of the initiatives of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan. Several projects are still underway, with more to come in the 2024-25 academic year. The projects vary greatly in size and scope-from elevator renovations  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 24 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: The School of Medicine has awarded its Flourishing Diversity Equity and Inclusion Wellness Grant to Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant (PA) students Victoria Larranaga and Natalia Rangel, founders of the healthcare advocacy group PA SALUD (Physician Assistant Student Advocates for Latino and Underrepresented Diversity). In March, PA SALUD partnered with the Span  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 24 (TNSres) -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Carlos Diaz, CCS Professor Emeritus in Photography was recently awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2024. Diaz is former chair of the Photography Department where he taught for 37 years. Before taking his position at CCS, Diaz taught at Bowling Green State University and the University of Michigan, School of Art (now the Penny Stamps School of Art). Prior to his teaching career Diaz was a drafts  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 24 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: Students majoring in industrial and innovative design (IID) at Cedarville University spend their junior and senior years at the International Center for Creativity (ICC) in Columbus, Ohio, working on projects that can have a real-world impact. These students will showcase their work at a special open house on Friday, May 3. The event will take place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at ICC, which is located at 4675 Lakehurst Ct.  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 24 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator, in collaboration with the U.S. Army, announced the inception of the Defense Hardtech Accelerator Program. Designed to bolster domestic product development and manufacturing, the initiative focuses on mitigating supply chain gaps, particularly in ground defense and commercial mobility technology. Backed by a $4.9 million grant from the Defen  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, April 24 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: Four finalists for the Threlkeld Prize for Excellence have been selected from a pool of candidates nominated by CSU Pueblo faculty and staff across multiple departments. The finalists include Ryem Ansaf, Che Casados, Jr., Katherine Higgins and Per Emil Toerje Joensson. The Threlkeld Prize for Excellence was established in 1990 in memory of respected faculty member and beloved community membe  more

ATHENS, West Virginia, April 24 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord Esports has been selected as a finalist for two awards presented by EsportsU for Program of the Year and Program Impact. This nomination helps promote the program to a wider audience and establishes Concord as a leader on the collegiate Esports scene. It's also an opportunity to further support the Esports structure in West Virginia and showcase local talent. EsportsU, owned and operated by Collegi  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 24 -- Creighton University issued the following news: Collaboration in healthcare is essential in ensuring quality patient care, so health sciences students at Creighton receive an interprofessional education. The Creighton University Health Sciences Campus - Phoenix recently hosted an interprofessional event in its dedicated simulation space. Faculty and staff divided students into groups to run through a stroke simulation with standardized patients. Each group included  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 24 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke's Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF) is an integral part of RTNN and its outreach efforts * * * The Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN) has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award at NC State University. The award ceremony, scheduled for April 29 at the Park Alumni Center, will recognize RTNN's outstand  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin speaks to attendees at the Earth Fest Kickoff Celebration and discussion panel. Photo by: Bryce Richter A panelist speaks to attendees at the Earth Fest Kickoff Celebration and discussion panel held in the Discovery Building. Photo by: Bryce Richter Attendees look at information booths at the Earth Fest Kickoff Celebra  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The last thing ETSU student Mattie Smith expected was her name on a massive projected screen, listed under the title "NODA's 2024 Region VI Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader." She didn't even know she was nominated. But that's exactly what happened at the National Orientation Directors Association 2024 Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW). Smith was attending the workshop as part of  more

WACO, Texas, April 24 -- Baylor University issued the following news on April 23, 2024: By Lori Fogleman Following a successful national search, Baylor University Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., announced today the appointment of Elisabeth R. Kincaid, J.D., Ph.D., as director of the Institute for Faith and Learning (IFL), effective Aug. 1. She also will serve as associate professor of ethics, faith and culture in Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary and affiliate faculty member in t  more

ELON, North Carolina, April 24 -- Elon University issued the following news release: Outstanding students, faculty and staff were recognized on Saturday, April 20, at the 31st annual Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Awards, which are presented by the Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education. The ceremony included an invocation by Kenneth Brown, assistant director of first-generation student support services, and opening remarks from President Connie Ledoux Book, who was introduced by D  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Humanities Division issued the following news: By Melanie Kieve The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has awarded a 2024 ACLS Fellowship to Marissa Nichols, a postdoctoral fellow at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. The ACLS Fellowship Program supports scholars poised to make significant contributions to knowledge in any humanities or interpretive social sciences field. The program selected 60 ear  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 24 -- Bellarmine University issued the following news: Bellarmine University's nurse practitioner programs are among the 10 best online programs in the United States, securing the eighth spot on Forbes Magazine's rankings. The programs stand alongside institutions such as Duke University, Villanova University and George Washington University. Forbes, a leading source of business and education news, evaluated numerous RN-to-NP programs across the country. Bellarmine   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Last fall, five Ford School students in the Strategic Public Policy Consulting class launched a research project on a Michigan criminal justice reform bill called the Second Chance Sentencing Act. At the time, no one imagined the students would become enmeshed in a statewide legislative debate. But, in fact, that's exactly what happened. The students--Noah Attal (MPP/  more

BRONX, New York, April 24 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Suzi Morales Dean Matthew Diller and alumnus Richard Saenz '10, who has advocated for trangender people and incarcerated individuals with HIV, were honored for their dedication to public service at the 33rd annual Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC) Awards. The awards are held annually at Fordham Law School to recognize members of the Fordham Law community for their contributions to public service.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Several international scholars visited Vanderbilt University this spring as part of the third cohort of the Global Scholars in Residence program. Introduced in November 2022, the program is designed to boost the university's global profile through scholarly partnerships and collaboration. Visiting scholars are selected through an application process that prioritizes new scholarship, collaboration across departme  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Several international scholars visited Vanderbilt University this spring as part of the third cohort of the Global Scholars in Residence program. Introduced in November 2022, the program is designed to boost the university's global profile through scholarly partnerships and collaboration. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Visiting scholars are selected through an application process that prioritizes new scholarship, c  more

ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Professors Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer and Stephen Yale-Loehr have secured a $1.5 million grant from Crankstart for their groundbreaking initiative, the Path2Papers project. Housed at Cornell Law School, this new nonprofit venture helps DACA recipients in the San Francisco Bay Area pursue work visas and other pathways to legal permanent residency. Cornell DACA recipients can also receive consults through this project. Since i  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 24 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Two Bard College Students, William Helman '25 and Declan Carney '26, have been awarded Hertog Foundation Fellowships in Political Studies for 2024. Helman '25, a joint major in History and Film, and Carney '26, majoring in Global and International studies, will study the theory and practice of politics during six weeks of intensive seminars that will take place this summer in Washington, DC. The sessions   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 24 -- Herzing University issued the following news: Herzing University announced this week that students can now pursue their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and become a certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). This program features 100% online coursework with hands-on clinical practicum experience. The MSN-WHNP program will be offered through two distinct pathways: * MSN-WHNP: Designed for RNs with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), this  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University's Stout School of Education received a 100% pass rate on the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) for a third consecutive year. The HPU Class of 2024 from the Bachelor of Arts teacher licensure programs recorded a perfect pass rate on the edTPA, compared to the national average pass rate of 72% for this multi-part assessment, which is required for teacher licensure  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 24 (TNSres) -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Renowned scholar and activist Menah Pratt-Clarke will visit Illinois Wesleyan University while on a tour for her new book "Blackwildgirl: A Writer's Journey to Take Back Her Superpower." Pratt-Clarke will be at IWU from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, April 26 in Young Main Lounge at the Memorial Center. Copies of her new book may be purchased and signed at the event, which is free and open to the p  more

GARY, Indiana, April 24 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * How an IU Northwest alumnus and professor's partnership is advancing the region * * * Cynthia Torres had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, but she thought it was out of her reach. "I honestly thought I never could," she said. "I thought people were going to laugh or think it was a joke." After working as a health care receptionist for five years, she attended retirement parties   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 24 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Joe Friend, forester for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been chosen to receive the Presidential Field Forester Award by the Society of American Foresters. The award recognizes foresters for their innovative methods and record of excellence in the profession. Friend was hired by UAPB in 2016 as part of the university's "Keeping it in the Family" (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry and A  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 24 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: A study analyzing a large sample of Medicare admissions at nearly 2,000 acute care hospitals nationwide during 2019 found that most hospitals--nearly four out of five--admitted a significantly different proportion of Black fee-for-service Medicare patients age 65 and older compared to the proportion of the same group of patients admitted to any hospital in th  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 24 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: University of Missouri officials announced today that Laird Veatch has been named as the next director of athletics for Mizzou, effective May 1, 2024. Veatch has served in the same role at the University of Memphis since October 2019. "AD Veatch is a proven leader with the vision we need to achieve our championship goals," University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. "I want to thank Curator Blitz   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: A pair of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students have created paths to learning new languages after landing national competitive scholarships. Lauren Graves, a senior English major and Brock Scholar in the UTC Honors College, will spend about a year in Japan as part of the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program, which brings university graduates to Japan as assistant l  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 24 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release: Estela Zarate, a nationally recognized higher education leader whose commitment to student success, anti-racism, equity, and civic engagement embodies the Loyola Marymount University mission, will be the next dean of LMU's School of Education, the university announced today. Zarate, a senior faculty fellow at the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at the University of Texas,   more

LAREDO, Texas, April 24 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: A surprise highlight of the 8th Annual International Mariachi Festival performance this Saturday at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) was the announcement of a $100,000 gift from Eduardo and Juanita Garza. Garza Robles was named the Embajador Internacional del Mariachi during the performance featuring the internationally renow  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Unlike electrons, particles of light are uncharged, so they do not respond to magnetic fields. Despite this, researchers have now experimentally made light effectively "feel" a magnetic field within a complicated structure called a photonic crystal, which is made of silicon and glass. Within the crystal, the light spins in circles and the researchers observed, for the first time, that it forms di  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 24 (TNSres) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Bob and Kim Eck, an alumni couple, have made a $1.5 million gift to Marquette University through the Eck Family Foundation that will impact two areas across campus, President Michael R. Lovell shared today. The gift will provide seed funding and focus on highly innovative projects within the College of Health Sciences aimed at applying new technologies, novel therapies and research to help address  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 24 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University and its Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine selected ten high school seniors from across West Virginia as the newest class of students for the B.S./M.D. program. The program was established in 2015 as a pathway for high-performing West Virginia students to finish both their Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees in seven years. The new class joins 32 B.S./M.D. students cu  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five exceptional alumni and a milestone anniversary will be celebrated during an upcoming event in the heart of the nation. The Maxwell School centennial celebration will be held Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m. in the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery. It will mark the school's 100th anniversary as well as honor alumni and friends who have demonstrated a commitment to Maxwell's ideals of engaged citizens  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A year ago this month, Vanderbilt University announced a collaboration with 16 of the nation's most prominent universities and colleges in a new effort to help students from small-town and rural America enroll in, succeed at and graduate from the undergraduate programs of their choice. With a $20 million gift from philanthropist Byron Trott, the STARS (Small-Town And Rural Students) College Network initiative co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A year ago this month, Vanderbilt University announced a collaboration with 16 of the nation's most prominent universities and colleges in a new effort to help students from small-town and rural America enroll in, succeed at and graduate from the undergraduate programs of their choice. With a $20 million gift from philanthropist Byron Trott, the STARS (Small-Town And Rural Students) College Network initiative co  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison recognizes outstanding academic staff members who have excelled in leadership, public service, research and teaching. These exceptional individuals bring the university's mission to life and ensure that the Wisconsin Idea extends far beyond the campus and the state. The following 10 employees are recipients of 2024 Academic Staff Excellence Awards.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Atlanta-based YKK AP America Inc., a designer and manufacturer of high-quality windows, doors and architectural products for the residential and commercial building industries, recently signed on as the inaugural Gold member of the new Mercer Corporate Partners Program with an annual gift commitment to support the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business, the School of Engineering and the Center  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, April 24 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University will hold its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 27, in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel. A total of 250 degrees will be awarded, including bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The Fide et Amore, Milligan's highest acknowledgement of service, will be awarded to Milligan President Dr. Bill Greer and First Lady Edwina Greer. The 10 a.m. commencement  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 24 -- Millikin University issued the following news: By Matthew Flaten The Millikin Community Arts Academy (MCAA) has opened enrollment for 2024 summer events. MCAA offers summer camps for children from pre-school through 12th grade and private and group lessons for children from six through adult in the performing arts, music, and writing. The summer programming offers a unique selection of quality instruction for beginners or advanced learners. The Mission of MCAA i  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, April 24 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: When Kate Learned initially enrolled in Mississippi College, she dreamt of a career in the medical field. This fall, the graduating senior will find herself entering the Mississippi College School of Law instead. Why the change in degree programs from medicine to law? "The pre-med classes were challenging," Learned said, "but I discovered the administration of justice classes I took at MC were more interesting.   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 23 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: Missouri School of Journalism students had a major presence in the university-wide Show Me Research Week, which ran from April 8-12. Seven students were named as finalists in the Visual Arts and Design Showcase (VADS) and others presented their research, with two students coming away with competitive awards. "Students at the School of Journalism have skills to create a wide vari  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Angelina Parrillo, MIT News correspondent Growing up in Colorado Springs, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Mikayla Britsch was encouraged to care deeply about the area's natural resources and the people who lived there. She followed the news from a young age, as did her parents, who were vocal about current events and worked in "people-centric" positions that served member  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 23 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: In a comparison of differently sized poultry farms, researchers at North Carolina State University found that rates of Salmonella in fecal and environmental samples were more prevalent on larger commercial farms than on smaller backyard farms. Perhaps more importantly, multidrug resistance was found in Salmonella samples from both types of production systems, even though antibiotics  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 24 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Northern Arizona University has entered into a formal partnership to offer additional higher education opportunities for Native American students and to enable scholarly collaboration through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) signed with San Carlos Apache College on Monday, April 15. The agreement will strengthen collaborative opportunities at all levels between the two institutions, including for academi  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Getting closer to the finish line, Alan Aguilar looks forward to earning his bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University's College of Business in May, but has already been applying and utilizing what he's learned outside of the classroom. "I didn't really know what to expect, because supply chain management has been somewhat of a new major in the last 20 years," Aguilar said. "Before, mos  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The New Mexico Technology Student Association, managed through New Mexico State University's College of Engineering, is the STEM career technical student organization for the state of New Mexico, and NMSU hosted the inaugural NM TSA state leadership conference April 12-13 in Las Cruces. More than 200 students from middle and high school chapters across the state showcased their projects and pract  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 24 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: NAU is now home to a new way to reduce campus waste. The USEFULL program uses stainless steel containers and a digital tracking system to provide meals from campus restaurants without the accompanying waste of disposable containers. The Green Fund, which is providing financial backing for the program, anticipates that USEFULL will prevent about 25,000 pounds of single-use plastic from entering landfills in it  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: * * * * Northwestern will focus on inflammation's role in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) * HFpEF accounts for more than half of all heart failure cases in the U.S. * Goal is to understand why some people experience unresolving inflammation while others do not * * * Northwestern Medicine scientists have been selected to lead one of only three research centers nationally  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Student Experience Division has announced the selection of Mark Nzasi and Yifan "Ivan" Shen as the 2025 Senior Class Marshals. In this honorable role, Nzasi and Shen will lead their graduating class during Commencement, help to recommend the Commencement speaker, meet with senior University administrators to discuss their student experience and offer insights and suggestions, in addition to representing their cla  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, April 24 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: Jakob Pallesen has rejoined the Small Business Development Center at Southeast Missouri State University as director. Pallesen was first named director in 2018 before stepping away in 2023. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of SEMO's division of Economic and Workforce Development, focused on aligning workforce and non-credit training programs with academic, industry, and publ  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Janine Kwapis, Paul Berg Early Career Professor in the Biological Sciences at Penn State, has been selected to receive a Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Award in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research from the American Federation for Aging Research. The three-year, $375,000 grant will support Kwapis's research on understanding age-related impairments in how memories are updated, an understudied   more

ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Mark Tarazi '24 crunched over the gravel at Ithaca's East Shore Park marina with the new stack of 3D-printed shackle-alignment tabs. Out in Cayuga Lake, 250 feet down, there was an octagonal 4-ton screen aimed at keeping animal life and debris out of an intake pipe that feeds Cornell's Lake Source Cooling (LSC) system. Its two metal loops had to be hooked to chains so it could be pulled out of the depths and set down   more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 24 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: The Rockaways, a coastal community in Queens, New York City, stands on the front lines of climate change. As tides rise, underserved and geographically vulnerable communities like those in The Rockaways are at particular risk, facing disparities in access to aid and resources during flood events. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, recovery support reached The Rockaways, one of the most severely impacted areas   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Fiona Ellsworth, a PhD candidate at the University at Buffalo, has been selected by the Department of Energy to conduct research at a national laboratory on how drought changes the amount and type of carbon plants send to the soil. Ellsworth is one of just 86 graduate students from across the U.S. chosen for the DOE's Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) pro  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 24 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: For Luke Wininger, a Mahurin Honors College student from Bowling Green who graduates in May, coming to WKU was an easy decision. "I chose to attend WKU because of the merit scholarship opportunities, study abroad programs through the Mahurin Honors College and to stay closer to my brothers for a little longer as they positively influence and motivate me," Wininger said. Following his innate curiosity,   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Startup companies led by Purdue University students received a combined $18,500 in cash prizes during the April 18 finals of the New Venture Challenge, a program led by Purdue Innovates Incubator. Justin Renfrow, Incubator director, said participating startups also included students from other universities and Purdue researchers. They crafted a solid value proposition, developed their go-to-market strateg  more

QUINCY, Illinois, April 24 -- Quincy University issued the following news release: Quincy University has announced Brad Hoyt as its next head men's basketball coach. Hoyt comes to QU from John Wood Community College, where he has been the Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director since 2011. His JWCC record is 269-156, and he is the all-time wins leader for JWCC Men's Basketball. "Brad Hoyt's accomplishments as a coach and teacher of the game are hard to overstate," said Brian McGee,   more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Liberal Arts and University of Rochester's Warner School of Education have established new 3+2 and 4+1 admissions agreements, providing RIT undergraduate students with expedited pathways to launch their careers in teaching, higher education, or counseling. These agreements streamline the process for eligible students to earn both their bachelor's a  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT President David Munson will retire in 2025 after leading the university for eight years and capping an illustrious 40-plus-year career in higher education. His last day in office will be June 30, 2025. Munson announced his intentions to retire to the Rochester Institute of Technology community April 23 after informing the Board of Trustees and RIT leadership organizations. "Over the next   more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 24 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: Senior Will Madigan-Kolstad's journey spans continents and academic interests. From his upbringing in various corners of the world to transferring to Roger Williams University's Department of Politics and International Relations, his time in Bristol has been defined by constant exploration, immeasurable growth, and a steadfast pursuit of his passions. A Political Science and French double major from Brewster  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 24 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: Senior Casidhe Hughes, a Biology major with a double minor in Chemistry and Visual Arts: Sculpture and Ceramics from New Hartford, Conn., will pursue her Ph.D. in pathobiology at Brown University this fall. Faculty Mentorship: "I've been doing research almost my entire undergraduate experience, and I've just fallen in love with it. I've always been interested in microbiome science, and now I want t  more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 24 (TNSres) -- Royal Roads University issued the following news: Donations totaling over $3 million from three vital philanthropic funders--Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, Founders Pledge's Climate Change Fund and Rethink Charity Foundation's RC Forward Climate Change Fund donors--are seeding a first-of-its-kind-in-Canada ultradeep geothermal (UDG) research program through Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University. The funding mass  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Kevin Lorincz Mariana Simpson, a Rutgers-New Brunswick sophomore, applied for a Scarlet Service internship because she believes that understanding all kinds of people will help her become a better health care provider in the future. As one of 153 Rutgers students chosen for paid internship experiences at government offices and public service-oriented nonprofit organizations this summer, the double major,   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 24 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news on April 23, 2024: By Leslie L.J. Reilly Sergio Rey, a San Diego State University geography professor whose innovative geospatial data science software has garnered more than two million downloads worldwide, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Rey is among 502 scientists, engineers, and others named to the 2023 class of fellows, a lifetime honor.   more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 24 (TNSres) -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Bryana Quintana Our bodies are teeming with bacteria -- in fact, we have almost as many microbes as we do cells. From the moment we're born, the various types of bacteria we interact with throughout our lives shape our individual microbiome and different forms of bacteria carry out distinct functions depending on where they live in or on our bodies. "The vast majority of bacteria are in the lo  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 24 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By La Monica Everett-Haynes San Diego State University will receive $125,000 as part of a more than $4.6 million in allocations of one-time dollars the California State University system is allocating to advance Black student success and elevate Black excellence across the system. "Thanks to the efforts of many - staff, faculty, student leaders and alumni - our university has become known as a bellwether  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, April 24 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: Danville Community College (DCC) has proudly announced that Senator Frank Ruff will be awarded an honorary degree during their upcoming commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024. Senator Ruff's remarkable dedication to education, public service, and his profound impact on the community make him an outstanding recipient of this prestigious recognition. Elected to serve in the Virginia Senate in November 2000, Sena  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 24 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program partnered with the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) to provide community education through in-person presentations that took place throughout Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, and Scioto counties. In the past, the two organizations have worked together to provide community education through AAA7's "Matter of Balance" falls prevention progr  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 24 (TNSres) -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University senior Ashlynn Pfau presented her own project of increasing environmental awareness through childhood literacy at this year's Celebration of Scholarship conference. A Natural Science major concentrated on Biology, Pfau's project "You Can Be An Earth Warrior Too", a children's book she created from scratch, was recognized with the Trustees' Award by the conference committee. "The   more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 24 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: Southwestern University was well represented in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program selections. Education major Leora Ammerman '24 and political science graduate Sierra Rupp '23 both earned spots in the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program in Spain. Spanish and Latin American and Border Studies double major Ella Stewart '24 has also been recognized as an alternate for the Program. Ammerman and Rupp w  more

TURLOCK, California, April 24 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: The growth in Stanislaus State's footprint in the world of academia was evident when students, faculty and staff gathered on April 17 in the J. Burton Vasche Library to celebrate a year of achievement during the Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (RSCA) Celebration. The numbers tell the story: 119 peer-reviewed publications in 2023 compared to 102 in 2022; 101 conference presentations c  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 24 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Hospital has awarded Eleanor Lollo from Stony Brook as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Since 2015, Eleanor has contributed more than 700 hours of service to patients and their families, exemplifying the spirit of compassion and selflessness that defines the hospital volunteer program. Eleanor first joined the volunteer team to assist with patien  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: Roosevelt University recently hosted the 6th Annual RU Student Research & Inquiry Symposium. The multi-day event featured student research presentations representing all four colleges from the University. This year, the symposium included the "Celebration of Academic Excellence at RU: Living Our Mission," featuring a student panel discussion followed by a faculty awards ceremony. This event was organized by the Offic  more

ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Student teams from eLab, Cornell's student startup accelerator, and Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute Runway Startup Program at Cornell Tech pitched their innovative ideas at San Francisco's Autodesk Gallery on March 28. The event brought together Cornell Silicon Valley, eLab, Runway Startups, Entrepreneurship at Cornell and the Student Agencies Foundation to highlight innovation throughout the Cornell community. Corn  more

ALPINE, Texas, April 24 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: Sul Ross State University hired Dr. Milton Crotts, a native of North Carolina, as a new associate professor of music and the director of bands. He begins work on the Alpine campus next fall. Crotts holds both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a doctorate in Musical Arts in instrumental conducting from the University of South Carolina at C  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has long been known for its scenic beauty, but now the university has a sought-after credential to prove it: newly-certified arboretum. The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) officially recognized Tech's 270-acre campus as a level 2 arboretum based on a rigorous set of criteria that includes tree diversity, upkeep and the quality of experiential education that  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Ethan Knox Joe Schatz usually teaches students on Binghamton University's campus how to compete in speech and debate tournaments -- a role that has led his team to victory at the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) Nationals tournament. Recently, though, his pupils at York Correctional Facility have been behind bars rather than desks. "Debate gives people the tools to express themselves to audiences   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Three Mississippi State students, all from the College of Education, are 2024 Fulbright finalists--the university's 11th, 12th and 13th finalists in the last eight years. Hanna Clark, a master's student from Chelsea, Michigan, and two graduates--Jenny Baldwin of Madison, Alabama, and Valencia Epps of Starkville--are receiving Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2024-2025 academic yea  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga today announced that Tim Gritten, who has spent the last six years as Executive Director of the Library and Special Collections at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, has been appointed Dean of the UTC Library. The appointment is effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Jerold L. Hale, UTC provost and senior vice chancellor for academic a  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 24 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: The public is invited to experience the many ways University of Idaho engineering students are making a difference and solving real-world problems during the 31st Engineering Design EXPO Friday, April 26. Student teams will present projects from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 26, in the ICCU Arena on the Moscow campus. Project details are available to browse online. Team projects are the culmination of the U o  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 24 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: Josephine Severance, a digital animation major at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), will study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan this summer as a participant in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. Six other UAH students were previously chosen for the CLS program, an initiative of the State Departme  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 24 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: UAPB is excited to announce that six scholars from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff STEM Academy have been chosen to attend Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. This marks the first time in the 21st century that UAPB has had this many scholars accepted to such a prestigious medical institution. The UAPB STEM Academy is a specialized program aimed at nurturing educational growth and l  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The Helen Edison Lecture Series, hosted annually by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, has a long history of making an impact. The memorable events are known for bringing poignant and influential speakers to the stage-luminaries such as Al Gore, Terence Blanchard, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. As part of Extended Studies' commitment to engaging with critical i  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF experts highlight leadership in innovative cancer research and education. * * * Leading cancer researchers from UC San Francisco presented talks about advances in targeted therapy, cancer genomics, eliminating treatment disparities and other cancer research topics at this year's annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) co  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn The University of Houston was crowned national champions at the 2024 ITA National Wheelchair Tennis Championships, the premier competition in all of collegiate wheelchair tennis. In a remarkable display of skill, determination and teamwork, the No. 3 Cougars defeated No. 1 San Diego State in a three-hour match at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Florida, to win the school's first wheelchair te  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: Renowned artificial intelligence and robotics expert Holly Yanco, who leads UMass Lowell's Richard A. Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences, has been elected as a 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science by the organization. The lifetime honor recognizes Yanco's "distinguished contributions to the field of human-robot interaction  more

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release: Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of UMass Dartmouth convened in the Marketplace on campus to honor five Corsairs for their outstanding professional and community contributions. The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association held the 51st annual Alumni Awards on April 17 to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of five Corsairs who have hearts of blue and gold: Paula Cruz '1  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 24 -- The University of California's Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: UCLA School of Law has received a $1 million gift from alumna Alicia Minana de Lovelace '87, chair of the UCLA Foundation board, to significantly bolster the law school's Critical Race Studies program and its forward-looking efforts to promote Latinx scholars and scholarship. The donation is the largest-ever single contribution to the program, which was founded at UCLA Law in  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * These areas also have the highest proportions of adults on Medi-Cal Key takeaways * In Los Angeles County, areas with the highest rates of potentially preventable hospitalizations and emergency department visits are the same areas with the highest percentages of adults insured by Medi-Cal. * High rates seen in South Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley suggest better outpatient  more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 24 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: Nikki Bechtold's spring semester is one for the books. Along with a group of students, faculty and staff from CU Boulder, the senior business major traveled to India in March for an unforgettable meeting with the Dalai Lama. "It was just so humbling," said Bechtold, who is graduating in May. "I learned so much from both a cultural and personal-insight perspective." "Compassi  more

IRVING, Texas, April 24 -- The University of Dallas issued the following news release: The Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas has reached its goal of establishing a $7.5 million permanent endowment, a key need in the effort to improve preaching in the Catholic Church. This endowment, held as a designated fund at The Catholic Foundation in Dallas, will contribute funds in support of the Institute's annual operating budget. "The generosity of our donors can never be underestima  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 23 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The University of Houston and Rice University continue their 11-year collaboration to support Houston entrepreneurship by announcing the latest cohort of their respective startup and small business accelerators, RED Labs and OwlSpark. This summer the accelerators will host their ventures at the Ion, the heart of the Houston innovation corridor in Midtown. By uniting forces, the University of Houston and Rice provide  more

ALLIANCE, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: The University of Mount Union is proud to announce Braydon Lazzara '24 and Aaliyah Kinnard '24 as its 2024 Outstanding Seniors. Lazzara, an exercise science major of Munroe Falls, Ohio, has held leadership positions in the Honors Council, Student Senate, Active Minds, American Chemical Society, Data Science Club, Exercise Science Club, Inter-science Research Club, Lifting and Fitness Club, Pre-Physical Therapy  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 24 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Nebraska spans 430 miles east to west, totaling 77,327 square miles, with a population of 1.96 million people. And the University of Nebraska-Lincoln impacts every corner of the Good Life through Nebraska Extension. Nebraska Extension is the connective tissue between the campuses of the state's land-grant universi  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 24 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: Professor Robyn Stremler, a renowned nursing researcher, will become the next dean of the University of Toronto's Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing following an extensive international search. Stremler, who is currently the acting dean for the faculty, will serve a five-year term that begins May 15, 2024 and extends until June 30, 2029. "As a Bloomberg Nursing alumni and faculty member, I am honoured to ser  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: Stimulating a small cluster of neurons in the brain appears to create a response in mice that mimics nociplastic pain, a type of unexplained chronic pain that can affect people, researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle have found. "When we stimulate these neurons, the mouse behaves as though gentle touch is very painful, which is one o  more

DENTON, Texas, April 24 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Three University of North Texas computer science and engineering researchers were selected to participate in the National Institutes of Health's 2023-24 All of Us Research Scholar Program. Cagri Ozdemir, a postdoctoral fellow, was a mentor in the program. Yahshu Vashishath and Most Tahmina Rahman were selected as student researchers and were guided by a mentor. All three are members of associate profess  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: The Teaching Fellows Program at the University of South Carolina Aiken will soon reach a special milestone anniversary. The program, which launched at USCA in 2015, turns 10 years old next year. In recognition of this milestone, the university plans to celebrate all Teaching Fellows past and present. The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is a fellowship for qualified Sou  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: In a groundbreaking phase one clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center, a short interfering RNA (siRNA) drug directed to tumor cells effectively disrupted HIF2a, a key driver of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Published in Clinical Cancer Research, the findings illustrate the potential of siRNA for cancer therapy. Developed by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals  more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 24 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: To fill workforce and student needs, Utah Tech University is adding six new academic programs this fall. "As a comprehensive polytechnic university, Utah Tech constantly surveys employers' needs and not only adds programs that meet our region's workforce demands, but also ensures all our programs teach current best practices that prepare our students to graduate career ready," Michael Lacourse, provost and vice presi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University junior Rincon Jagarlamudi is one of 60 students nationwide selected as a 2024 Truman Scholar and will receive $30,000 in scholarships for graduate school. Jagarlamudi is also eligible to participate in professional development programming to help prepare him for a career in public service leadership. He will receive his awards during a ceremony at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library an  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson As identical twins, Gabby and Anna Carter have been in each other's pockets for their entire lives. The Virginia Commonwealth University students live together, go to the same classes and, in May, will both graduate with degrees in anthropology. "I did do it first, though, I will say," Gabby said. Indeed, though they've ended up in the same place, the Carters didn't get there by trav  more

BAYREUTH, Germany, April 24 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: The VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e. V.) Bavaria is organizing its Future Forum 2024 at the University of Bayreuth. The topic is artificial intelligence. Keynote by Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs, MdL Dr. Fabian Mehring. Under the patronage of the Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs, MdL Dr. Fabian Mehring, the VDE Future Forum offers various sessio  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 24 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Dr. Noah Cohen Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine, and Dr. Glen Blodgett Chair of Equine Studies in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) -- is one of 502 individuals elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Sci  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: In support of its commitment to fighting health inequities, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has launched an ambitious campaign to raise and match $1 million to support health disparity research. Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, Dean and Valere Potter Distinguished Professor of Nursing, recently announced the school's Nursing Health Equity Fellowship program, setti  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * In the last five years, five William & Mary students have been selected for James C. Gaither Junior Fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. * * * Graduating high school in 2020, Annabel Richter '24, an international studies major at William & Mary, felt that many opportunities were drying up. "There was a lot of uncertainty about the future of studying abroad  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 24 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Moderated by Sarah Woodrum, DrPH, interim dean, senior associate dean for administration and assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management   more

LONDON, Ontario, April 24 -- Western University issued the following news: By Keri Ferguson An icon of Canadian athletics, a globally recognized champion of science and an internationally acclaimed novelist are among the nine individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Western during spring convocation. The degrees will be conferred during convocation ceremonies running from June 10 to 21, with addresses from the following recipients. * * * Stephen Baker and John Smallwood June 10,   more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, April 24 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Marlon W. Morgan Earlier this year, Western Carolina University was ranked 34th on Forbes' list of Best Mid-Size employers for 2024. On Tuesday, April 24, the university's faculty and staff were celebrated during the annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards ceremony. "Our faculty and staff have worked incredibly hard to make this year a successful and memorable one for our students," Chancellor  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 24 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: At WKU's Innovation Campus last week, Holley Performance Brands (NYSE:HLLY) showcased the Company's 1992 Chevrolet 1500 which has been converted from internal combustion to EV. This particular truck has been in the Holley family for nearly 20 years in Bowling Green and many at the Company affectionately call the truck Thumper - recalling fond memories driving on Power Tour and using the truck in trade sh  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 24 (TNSres) -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: WKU senior Vivian Rivera of Burlington earned the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. NSF Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance to the scholar's graduate institution. Rivera, the daughter of Michael and Dr. Jennifer Rivera, is a 2024 graduate in biology with a minor in chemistry. Sh  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 24 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: The Winthrop University men's golf team captured the program's first Big South Conference Championship on Sunday, April 21, by defeating Gardner-Webb to earn the conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals. Head Coach Kevin Pendley '98 became the first former Big South individual champion (1997, 1998) to win a team championship as a head coach. The Eagles endured two weather delays that lasted 96 min  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Forty-eight emerging leaders from across Syracuse University were honored on April 12 as the Women in Leadership (WiL) initiative celebrated its two cohorts for the 2023-24 academic year. The cohorts were the second and third to complete the experience, which fosters professional and personal development through lectures from University and community leaders and national experts, experiential learning, and engagement  more

ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: To preserve affordable homes and help families build intergenerational wealth, the city of San Antonio, Texas, enlists contractors and volunteers to help lower-income residents restore windows, repair gutters and address other issues in aging homes. Another community-based organization in the city is working with local university researchers to search for evidence of racial bias among demolition orders, while creating   more

VANCOUVER, Washington, April 24 -- Washington State University's Vancouver Campus issued the following news release: Washington State University Vancouver will honor 784 graduating students this year. The honorees include graduates from the fall 2023 and spring and summer 2024 terms. Commencement begins at 1 p.m. May 4 at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield, Wash. No tickets are required, and parking is free. The seating area opens at 11:30 a.m.; parking opens at  more