SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: AFT President Randi Weingarten, New York State United Teachers President Melinda Person and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew responded after President Biden announced a massive, multibillion-dollar direct investment under the CHIPS and Science Act to build two fabrication plants in Clay, N.Y., and Boise, Idaho, that will create over 70,000 jobs. The pla  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes up to Roughly $6.14 Billion for Micron to Expand Domestic DRAM Chip Production in Idaho and New York Micron's Full Vision Would Create Approximately 20,000 Jobs and Catalyze up to $125 Billion in Private Capital Over Two Decades, Including Commitments of $50 Billion in Capex Over Next Six Years Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Departmen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: by Bonnie Arant Ertelt The year 1974 brought a raft of cultural milestones to Nashville: Ike and Tina Turner performed at Municipal Auditorium in February, and Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton broke up their musical partnership the same month. President Richard Nixon played piano during the dedication ceremony of the new Grand Ole Opry House in March, only weeks after the Watergate Seven were indicted. Former B  more

OAKLAND, California, April 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a motion for final judgment in Bonta v. Chino Valley Unified School District seeking injunctive and declaratory relief to ensure that the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education (Board) does not reenact or implement their recently-rescinded forced outing policy - Policy 5020.1 - which was detrimental to the   more

FULLERTON, California, April 26 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: As a Cal State Fullerton undergraduate student, Melanie Garcia struggled with her academic and career path in biology. Garcia decided to take one last biological science course before giving up. By chance, Garcia ended up in an introductory genetics course taught by Parvin Shahrestani, associate professor of biological science, who helped her stay on track to graduate with a bac  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today sent a letter to the CEO of Novo Nordisk, launching an investigation into the outrageously high prices his pharmaceutical company is charging for Ozempic and Wegovy in the United States. In his letter, Chairman Sanders wrote, "The scientists at Novo Nordisk deserve great cr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association's industry development pipeline, CMA EDU, has selected its membership class of 2024-2025. Established in 2011, the program was created to develop and support the next generation of music industry leaders and is offered to a select group of students from around the country who demonstrate a drive to succeed in the music business. With programming customized to each mem  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, April 25 -- Coker University issued the following news: Coker University recently announced the approval of its Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Program, which aims to address the critical shortage of qualified educators in South Carolina. "We are thrilled to receive approval from the South Carolina State Board of Education for the Coker APEC program," said Dr. Lisa Stockdale, Dean of the School of Education at Coker University. "This program r  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: Laura Senturia, a fourth-grade teacher at Colin Powell Elementary School, has been named the 2024 Washington Post Teacher of the Year. This recognition is for educators who have exemplified excellence in their profession by inspiring learning, encouraging individual growth, demonstrating subject matter expertise, fostering collaboration, and leading by example. She was selected from a group of 19 finali  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * More than 30 undergraduate presenters highlighted the role of mentored research in inspiring and driving their self-evolution, the theme of this year's conference. * * * By Rin Braxton '26, WMSURE Student Fellow With a message centered on trust, determination and the transformational role research experiences have played in her life, keynote speaker Raven Pierce '23 opened the fourt  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: The House today passed two bills to support Colorado's educators. The 2024 School Finance Act (SB24-188), sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Shannon Bird, would fully fund Colorado's public schools and increase per pupil funding to record-levels. HB24-1320, sponsored by Representatives Meghan Lukens and Elizabeth Velasco, seeks to improve educator safety in c  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 25 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, the Senate passed Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, and Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter's, D-Broomfield, legislation that would better protect students by developing best practices for public schools to effectively respond to reports of harassment or discrimination. SB24-162 would require the Department of Education to partner with an organization to develop best pr  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for voting to confirm all seven of the governor's nominees to the Connecticut State Board of Education. The Senate approved the nominees on Wednesday, and the House of Representatives confirmed the members earlier this month. Dr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Dr. Seth  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 25 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the oldest scholarly honor society in the United States, has elected President Sian Leah Beilock as a member. President Beilock, a renowned cognitive scientist and one of the leading experts on the brain and body factors that influence learning and performance, was elected for her contributions to the social and behavioral sciences. She is one of 250 scholars and practi  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2024, entitled "Applications for New Awards; Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program - Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools." The notice was issued by Adam Schott, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Fun  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 26 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: Sixty years after she first entered Winthrop College as its first African-American student, Dr. Cynthia Plair Roddey '67 will stand before the latest Winthrop University graduates to give them advice. Roddey is the Commencement speaker for two undergraduate ceremonies on May 4 at Winthrop Coliseum. She will tell the Class of 2024 about lessons she has learned during decades of service in the education field.   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 26 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: The Outreach Design Education program's recent hackathon helped engage students from Lowe's Grove Middle School with the world of engineering and offered hands-on opportunities to tackle real world problems. The 5,000-square-foot design and learning lab, known as the Duke Engineering Design POD, is what initially drew Aaron Kyle, professor of the practice in the department of biomedical e  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 26 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Cadi Doyle, an adapted physical education (APE) teacher at Waples Mill and Oakton elementary schools, has been named the National Teacher of the Year for Adapted Physical Education by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE). Doyle received the award at the SHAPE America national convention, held in Cleveland last month. Her lessons are comprehensive and designed based on   more

FLORENCE, South Carolina, April 26 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: Francis Marion University's School of Education honored alumnus Roy Ann Jolley at its annual alumni awards ceremony at The Cottage on campus April 11. Jolley was presented with the prestigious Educator Alumni Award in recognition of her exemplary service to the children and families of the Pee Dee region. She has positively impacted the lives of countless students in her career as both a teacher and prin  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 26 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: For the second year in a row, Dallas ISD high schools earned the top three spots in Texas, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best High Schools rankings. Additionally, eight schools ranked in the top 50 in Texas. Out of 17,655 nationally-ranked schools and nearly 2,000 schools ranked in Texas, the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center was ran  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Anna Prentiss Justin Sevier, the Charles W. Ehrhardt Professor of Litigation at the Florida State University College of Law, has earned the university's most prestigious honor for teaching due to his interactive and captivating instructional style. Sevier received FSU's 2023-2024 Distinguished Teacher Award during the annual Faculty Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 23, at the Augustus B. Turnbull III  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 233, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," into law. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act" creates the Georgia Education Savings Authority and provides its composition, functions, duties and powers in administering the Promis  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 233, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," into law. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act" creates the Georgia Education Savings Authority and provides its composition, functions, duties and powers in administering the Promise Schol  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Governors Highway Safety Association issued the following news release: The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, are building upon a decades-long focus on youth traffic safety by awarding a total of $100,000 in grants to advance access to safe mobility for teens in underserved areas, even if a car isn't part of their journey. Additionally, the Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program,   more

GOSHEN, Indiana, April 26 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Amidst a growing awareness of neurodiversity in educational settings, Brooke Lemmon, professor of education and director of special education at Goshen College, stands as a beacon of advocacy and support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With a career spanning nearly two decades in the field of education, Lemmon has dedicated herself to creating an environment where neurodivergent students can flourish. "Col  more

HASTINGS, Nebraska, April 26 -- Hastings College issued the following news: During Hastings College's Celebration of Excellence Convocation April 24, 2024, students and faculty were recognized for their outstanding achievements. The Don and Nancy Seaton Faculty Achievement Award was presented to Jessica Allen-Pickett, assistant professor of teacher education. Dr. Amanda Solem, associate professor of biology, received the Vondrak Outstanding Advisor Award. Dr. Bobbi Buchholz, professor of mathe  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust issued the following testimony by Skye Lynn Perryman, president and CEO of the Democracy Forward Foundation, involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled ""Reining in the Administrative State: Agency Adjudication and Other Agency Action": * * * Thank you for the opportunity to be here today, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Ranking Member. My name is Skye Perryman. I am a lawyer and the  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following fact sheet on on April 24, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * Ryan Walters on X - A Platform for Hate, Ignorance, and Self-Indulgence Overview of Posts Since the start of 2024, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Education Ryan Walters has used his platform on X (formally known as Twitter) as a space to promote himself and bully folks who don't align with his discriminatory and inflammatory views. Though Okl  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 26 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Today, in an emotionally charged Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSDE) meeting, nearly every public speaker used their time to sharply criticize State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters for his failure to make appropriate use of public funding, protect the state's LGBTQ+ students, and keep Oklahoma schools safe. Their message was clear: Ryan Walters must be remov  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: * * * Supt. Walters leads a weakened Oklahoma Department of Education heading into Thursday's monthly Board of Education meeting To questions about his department's dysfunction, staff departures, and mishandling of grants, Walters can only muster: "There are two genders." * * * As advocates, educators, students, and parents prepare for another contentious Board of Education meeting at   more

BOISE, Idaho, April 25 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: Eighteen local education agencies in Idaho will receive full or part-time school-based nurses thanks to funding from the Healthy Schools Grant. The grant aids in supporting school- based nursing in underserved schools in Idaho. The Healthy Schools Grant is funded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid, and is administered by the Idaho Department of Education. The grant aw  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Amy Farnum-Patronis An internationally renowned physicist with an esteemed track record of research, teaching and service has been named Florida State University's 2024-2025 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor. Harrison Prosper, a professor in the Department of Physics since 1993, has been recognized by FSU faculty members with the highest honor they can bestow upon one of their own. He is the fifth  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, April 25 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news: Tracee Thompson, a 20-year English teacher at Jim Hill Senior High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The award is named after one of the organization's founders, Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. The Educator of Distinction recognizes outstanding role models who have made a l  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Sheila R. Jacobs is the next chancellor at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Her appointment was announced on Wednesday, April 24, by Dr. Russell Jones, ATU interim president. "Dr. Jacobs has an investment in and knowledge of Arkansas Tech University that is rare and special," said Jones. "Dating back to her involvement in the leadership programs implemented by Jimmy Ferguson during her time as an  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 25 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 438, establishing the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy, a Literacy Advisory Committee, and directing the Kansas Board of Regents to appoint a Director of Literacy Education. "The Kansas Blueprint for Literacy is an innovative piece of legislation that will transform how we prepare educators to teach reading and better equip our students with th  more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25 -- OpenMedia issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, nearly 60 leading civil society organizations, corporations, experts and academics released an open letter to Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, calling for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) to be withdrawn and given a full public consultation. AIDA is currently bundled into the government's proposed privacy legislation, Bill C-27 , res  more

LEEDS, England, April 25 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: An academic from Leeds Beckett University is to receive an honorary doctorate for her commitment to Arctic education research. Professor Mhairi C Beaton, from the Carnegie School of Education, is being awarded the title Honorary Doctor of Education by the University of Lapland. The University of Lapland confers honorary doctoral degrees on people who have developed their research and education, advanced internation  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Richmond, VA - Today, in honor of Care Workers Recognition Month, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) hosted a roundtable with members of Care in Action (CiA), the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Dreamer Mothers in Action, and SEIU512 to highlight her work to strengthen the care economy and hear from Virginian care workers' about the challenges they face. During the roundtable, McClellan   more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 25 -- Miami University issued the following news: Miami University Faculty Scholar Awards for 2024 have been presented to Katie Johnson, professor of English; John Bowblis, professor of Economics and research fellow of Scripps Gerontology Center, and Michele Navakas, professor of English. University Faculty Scholar Awards honor faculty whose sustained excellence in research or other creative activity has brought them prominence in their fields. Miami University Junior Facu  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after Governor Roy Cooper released his FY 2024-2025 recommended budget: "We need to do more to keep our towns and cities safe. I thank Gov. Cooper for including funding in his budget for a Fentanyl Control Unit so prosecutors in my office can work with district attorneys to tackle these comple  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: Smartphone and screen media usage among adolescents accelerated during the pandemic, increasing concerns about media exposure's harms to their physical, mental, and social well-being. More states are taking action to ensure students can analyze and navigate the complex media landscape. According to a new NASBE analysis, 19 states have enacted laws on education to a  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 26 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley Provost Fatma Mili announced the appointment of Linda Lewandowski as the new dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing, effective July 6. Lewandowski is a professor of nursing and former dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Toledo. She also served as the University of Toledo's vice provost for Health Affairs and executive director for University Health Services. Mili said Lewand  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Study finds possible value in class exercise breaks * * * A university professor has found a way to help students - and himself - power through long lecture classes: exercise breaks. In a new study, a professor at The Ohio State University showed that five-minute exercise sessions during lectures were feasible and that students reported positive impacts on their attention and motivation, engagement w  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 25 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to prohibit public school employees from using corporal punishment on disabled students. In a 31-11 vote, the Senate passed House Bill 1028 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB1028) from Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, that prevents school personnel from hitting, slapping, paddling or inflic  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, applauded new action by the Biden-Harris Administration to promote the health of America's children through school meals. Notably, the new standards allow schools to require fresh foods to be locally grown, raised, or caught when making purchases for school meals  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a showcase of student submissions to the Congressional Art Competition at Ramapo College. Gottheimer joined high school artists who have submitted art to the annual competition and their families at the showcase to view their submissions in a gallery setting. Talented high school artists from across North Jersey have submitted their art for a cha  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 3 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2024 legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $52.8 billion budget. "We've passed strategic legislation to cut taxes, invest in education, increase public safety, and strengthen Tennessee's workforce," said Gov. Lee. "The primary function of government is to steward taxpayer dollars and serve the people we  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Solidarity Center, an international worker rights organization, issued the following news: The global labor movement lost a friend and advocate, and the Solidarity Center a dear colleague with the passing of Laurence "Laurie" Clements on April 19 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Laurie is survived by his wife, Inja, a son, two daughters and two step-daughters. Before Laurie's impactful tenure at the Solidarity Center, he was a respected figure in t  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: Genealogy is about more than just building a family tree. It is a way to hold a mirror up to ourselves and distinguish between who we are and who we think we are. Andy Gaertner will present "Who am I? Researching Ancestry" for the May 2 Thursdays at the U lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Barron County. The presentation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 26 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Carolyn Mish For most, spring break brings to mind images of sun-soaked escapades and leisurely mornings. On March 23, fifteen students from UC Santa Cruz decided to redefine the essence of spring break. Opting out of traditional activities, they immersed themselves in a week-long critical service-learning experience, partnering with environmental and economic justice organizations   more

FINDLAY, Ohio, April 26 -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release: University of Findlay alumna, Janelle Morris '07 MAE '10, was on campus as the College of Education's visiting educator. Morris spoke with students about teaching as a profession, and about the "unteachable" skills teachers must have. The Visiting Educator Series is a semi-annual event that exposes Education students to real-world life experiences by guest speakers in a variety of teaching fields. Morris is  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 26 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The Iowa Department of Education identifies a shortage of teachers with special education endorsements in school districts across Iowa. To address this need, the University of Northern Iowa is now offering new flexible, online pathways for practicing teachers to become licensed as instructional strategist special education teachers. Interested teachers can begin coursework as early as May. This p  more

EXETER, England, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: The educational damage wrought by the Covid pandemic will impact on children well into the 2030s, with generations of pupils set for the biggest declines in GCSE results for decades. These are the devastating conclusions of a major new study which predicts that less than four in ten pupils in England in 2030 will achieve a grade 5 or above in English and mathematics GCSEs - lower than the 45.3% of pupils   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 26 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * More than 1,550 Workers Join AFT and AAUP to Win Voice at Work, Better Pay * * * Faculty at the University of Kansas have voted overwhelmingly for a union. United Academics of the University of Kansas (UAKU) represents more than 1,550 full-time and part-time tenured and nontenure-track faculty; teaching, research, clinical and online professors; lecturers; curators; li  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Four University of Kansas students received honors during the 21st annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka on March 22. Annie Chuning, Kara Hageman, Natalie Lind and Luke Parker were each honored for their exceptional research and presentations at an event that assembles the top graduate student researchers in the state of Kansas. Food insecurity, health and BMI Annie Chuning, doctoral student  more

LETHBRIDGE, Canada, April 26 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: A prominent Pincher Creek, Alberta family, along with physicians from a local clinic, have established a pair of University of Lethbridge awards that invest in the next generation of students and the health and well-being of their community. Drs. Beverly (BSc '03) and Tracy Burton (BSc '03), both physicians practising in Pincher Creek, together with their mother Christine (BEd '74, Diploma in Education '78)  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 26 -- The University of Mary issued the following news: The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC surprised University of Mary professor Dr. Donny Bungum during his class with the Crystal Apple Award as the 2024 Higher Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Bungum, an associate professor of Philosophy and Catholic Studies at the University of Mary since 2016, holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Saint Louis University. Bungum chairs the philosophy program and directs the g  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Engineers are increasingly eager to develop robots that mimic the behavior of animals and biological organisms, whose adaptability, resilience and efficiency have been refined over millions of years of evolution. In bringing bio-inspired robots to life, scientists must first create soft matter counterparts that match the softness and functionality of biological tissue. Universit  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, April 25 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: The University of South Carolina Aiken Psychology Department participated in the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) southeast regional conference in Orlando March 13-16, with two students bringing home prestigious research awards. Seniors Lea Bryant and Hannah Waterman were recognized by the Psi Chi Southeastern Psychological Society for their research presentations. The an  more

SARASOTA, Florida, April 26 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: The University of South Florida's recent Giving Week was a phenomenal success, breaking all records set in previous years. Alumni and friends came together to champion a wide variety of programs, from student scholarships to food pantry support. Of the record-setting 9,259 Giving Week donors, 1,408 gave to the university for the first time. The overall total included a 70% increa  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Andrea DeHaan Two Utah State University faculty are among this year's authors selected for inclusion in 2024 "best of" collections, placing them alongside some of America's most notable storytellers and essayists. Assistant Professor of English Amber Caron is the recipient of a 2024 O. Henry Prize for Short Fiction, an honor previously shared by the likes of Jhumpa Lahiri and Stephen King. Caron joined USU's Departme  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 26 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen A new book edited by Utah State faculty, Teaching and Generative AI, seeks to provide educators with guidance and resources for navigating the possibilities and challenges of teaching in an AI era. The book is the fifth installment in the Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series from the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence at USU. The book, which was released April 18, is titled Teaching   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin yesterday donated a quarter of the Governor's salary to The New E3 School in Norfolk, Virginia. The Governor and First Lady have pledged to donate the entirety of the gubernatorial annual salary to nonprofit organizations doing great work across Virginia and today they are preserving that promise. "I am proud to support  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: The Virginia Board of Education today approved the establishment of six additional Lab Schools across the Commonwealth, from Southwest Virginia to Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. The higher education partners include Emory & Henry College, George Mason University, Roanoke College, Old Dominion University - Newport News, Old Dominion University - Chesapeake, and Paul D. Camp  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, April 26 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: A future music teacher from East Hartford and an aspiring cardiac surgeon from Brookfield have been named recipients of the 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award by Western Connecticut State University. Desiree Velez, of East Hartford, is a high-achieving first-generation student who not only had to contend with the difficulties caused by Covid-19 as an incoming freshman, but also  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Van Buren, AR--April 24, 2024...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Dylan Gray, a senior at Haas Hall Academy, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District. Dylan's artwork, entitled "Jessica," will now be sent to D.C. and displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congressman Womack said, "The closer you look, the more interesting I find Dylan's piece. I'm i  more