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College Programs Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Saturday April 27, 2024 ( 118 items )  

A powerful stage for learning: Vanderbilt and TPAC celebrate successful wrap of InsideOut events
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Apr 23, 2024, 9:44 PM Vanderbilt and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center concluded their 2023-2024 InsideOut series with an impactful event showcasing The Color Purple on Apr. 12. InsideOut is a free community learning program sponsored by Vanderbilt, which celebrated 21 years of partnership with TPAC in February. Throughout the series, Vanderbilt faculty and staff engaged in panel conversations with cast, cre  more

Architecture Student Named to Future100 List in Metropolis Magazine
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Linxi (Jenny) Zhang Linxi (Jenny) Zhang '24--a fifth-year bachelor of architecture degree student in the School of Architecture--has been selected for Metropolis magazine's Future100, an elite group of architecture and interior architecture students from the United States and Canada. Launched in 2021, the award recognizes the top 100 graduating students in North America who, as rising leaders, are defining and reim  more

Arkansas Tech Earns $365,000 ESOL Institute Grant
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University has received an Arkansas Department of Education grant of approximately $365,000 to fund the 2024-25 ATU English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Institute. The grant will cover the full cost of tuition, materials and one attempt at the Praxis 5362 examination for up to 50 qualified K-12 teachers in Arkansas. Participants will be responsible for a $40 application fee. The in-  more

Arkansas Tech University: Land, Broussard, Manning Win Inaugural Staff Awards
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University Staff Senate has established a recognition program for ATU staff members on the Russellville campus and identified the inaugural winners of three new awards. Daniel Land, assistant director of academic computer support and database administrator, was named ATU Outstanding Employee of the Year for 2023-24. Land has served on the Arkansas Tech staff since 2006. He holds a Bachelor of  more

Ashland University: Student, Faculty Accomplishments Awarded at Academic Honors Convocation April 21
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: About 75 Ashland University students were recognized individually for their academic achievement and two faculty members were honored for their outstanding work at the annual Academic Honors Convocation, held April 21 at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. The purpose of the convocation is to celebrate academic achievement, promote community and recognize sophomores, juniors and seniors with Outstanding Student Awards. The cr  more

BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: EQUIPPING HER FOR HER CALLING - RAELYNN SIMPSON
GRACEVILLE, Florida, April 23 -- Baptist University of Florida issued the following statement: * * * How is the Baptist University of Florida (BUF) maximizing its kingdom impact? How are we magnifying the glory of God? We are accomplishing these goals by faithfully equipping the men and women entrusted to us to make a gospel impact in both vocational ministry and corporate workplaces. Our students are being prepared to glorify God locally, nationally, and even internationally. With this in min  more

Brown in Paris marks 30 years of innovative, immersive study abroad
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 26 -- Brown University issued the following news: Since 1993, more than 1,000 students have traded the familiarity of College Hill for the bustle of Paris in an unforgettable semester of language and cultural immersion. At an event held on Thursday, April 25, Brown in Paris program alumni (from left) Ivy Scott, Alex Tomkinson, Tierra Peguero, Nikhil Kumar and Anna Timone discussed how their time in France helped shape their identities, futures and careers. Pho  more

Butcher receives 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Josh Butcher, an Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, was awarded the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award. The award honors faculty mentors for their success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students. Butcher obtained his master's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2009 and continued his education at West Virginia University, where h  more

Capilano University Announces New Certificate in Financial Planning for Finance Professionals
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26 -- Capilano University issued the following news release: Capilano University is pleased to announce the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Financial Planning--Professional beginning in Fall 2024. The part-time, five course program is designed for people who work in financial services, have a degree and want to advance their financial advising career with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) designation.   more

Capital News Service and VCU InSight, Two Powerful Proving Grounds for Journalism Students, Reach Notable Milestones
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson For decades, Virginia Commonwealth University's journalism students have taken on the mantle of local and state news coverage, reporting on real issues for real readers. Now, as the award-winning Capital News Service and VCU InSight programs celebrate important milestones, educators are more focused than ever on introducing budding reporters to the realities of the industry. CNS, whi  more

Carnegie Hall Chief Marketing Officer Sara Villagio '04 Named VPA Convocation Speaker
SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sara Villagio '04, Carnegie Hall's chief marketing officer, will deliver the convocation address to bachelor's and master's degree candidates of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) during the college's Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. Sara Villagio Villagio is charged with overseeing all marketing strategy, creative and customer service e  more

Carthage College: The Aspire Program Receives National Award
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, April 27 -- Carthage College issued the following news: Carthage College has received the 2024 Career Services Pursuit of Excellence Award, a nationwide honor that strongly endorses the college's innovative approach to career development. The Career Leadership Collective, a thought partner that provides support for career services professionals, presented the award Tuesday, April 23, during its national conference in Austin, Texas. It's given to select institutions "that em  more

Chowan University: Alumna Qeashaunda Johnson '18 Returns to Campus to Inspire Accounting Students
MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, April 27 -- Chowan University issued the following news: Chowan University welcomed back Qeashaunda Johnson, a member of the class of 2018, on April 18th. Johnson, currently serving as a Senior Consultant/Forensic Accountant within Risk & Financial Advisory at Deloitte, spoke to accounting students and shared her journey at Chowan and beyond. From the uncertainty in choosing a major to the invaluable support she received from Chowan's faculty, Johnson ultimately le  more

College of The Albemarle and Elizabeth City State University Announce New Opportunities for Student Success
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, April 27 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: Transferring to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) from College of The Albemarle (COA) is now easier than ever thanks to three new memorandums of understanding (MOU) signed by both institutions on Thursday. In a brief ceremony, ECSU Provost Farrah Ward and COA President Jack Bagwell signed two bilateral agreements - one for the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science with a concentration  more

Colorado State University Natural Heritage Program Receives $7.8 Million for Biodiversity Survey
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, April 27 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: The Colorado Natural Heritage Program at Colorado State University has received $7.8 million from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to conduct a statewide survey of wildlife and natural resources. The grant is part of a record $117 million awarded March 15 to conservation, recreation and outdoor access projects and represents GOCO's largest investment in data essential for conservation and recreation p  more

Columbus State-U.S. Army Partnership Fast-Tracks Adjutant General School Grads' Pathway to a Master's Degree
COLUMBUS, Georgia, April 27 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: In yet another step toward making graduate school more accessible to the nation's military, graduates of the U.S. Army Adjutant General School at Fort Jackson in South Carolina now qualify for nine hours of master's-level course credit at Columbus State University. A new agreement between the Georgia-based university and the U.S. Army underscores Columbus State's commitment to supporting military education and   more

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Meet the 25 Media Leaders and Innovators of the Inaugural AI Journalism Lab Cohort
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: The AI Journalism Lab at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, created in collaboration with Microsoft, is thrilled to introduce its inaugural cohort of 25 journalists, media leaders, academics, and artificial intelligence practitioners. These individuals are finding ways to navigate and harness generative AI in ethical ways that reinforce trust from communities and   more

Dallas College Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers
DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: Dallas College's six in-person 2024 commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 9, through Saturday, May 11, at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland. The six graduating students chosen as speakers will share their experiences, challenges and triumphs. They will tell their fellow classmates about fortitude, passion and overcoming adversity. This year's speakers (profiled below) are:  more

Delatte selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar focusing on improving structural safety in Italy and US
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 25 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Norb Delatte -- M.R. Lohmann Endowed Professor and Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology -- has received a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach and conduct research in Naples, Italy. In spring 2025, Delatte will travel to the University of Naples Federico II to teach a graduate course on nondestructive evaluation, which use  more

DTE ENERGY'S CHIEF NUCLEAR OFFICER TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF INDUSTRY AT MCCC NUCLEAR TECH PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE
MONROE, Michigan, April 27 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College will host an open house for its Nuclear Engineering Technology program on May 15 that will feature a keynote presentation by DTE Energy's senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, Peter Dietrich, who will speak about the future of the nuclear energy industry. The Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Open House will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the student concourse  more

EKU Ranks for Best Occupational Therapy Programs
RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 27 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is home to one of the top Occupational Therapy (OT) programs in the nation, boasting a 99% graduation rate since 2020. Recently, EKU ranked No. 22 in Best Occupational Therapy Programs for 2024 Best Health Schools by U.S. News & World Report, moving up from a previous No. 29 position. The new Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program was recently accredited by the Accredi  more

Equine-Assisted Learning Prepares VSU Students for Success
VALDOSTA, Georgia, April 27 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: Valdosta State University is harnessing the wisdom of horses to help students develop the essential skills needed to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. VSU's new STRIDES (Students Together Reaching Individual Development and Educational Success) Equine-Assisted First-Year Student Experience is designed to help students develop self-awareness, goal-setting strategies, as well as proble  more

Eric Bejarano of EAC's SBDC Honored With the Spirit of Excellence Award
THATCHER, Arizona, April 27 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release: Eric Bejarano, director of Eastern Arizona College's Small Business Development Center (EAC SBDC), has been awarded the Spirit of Excellence Award. This distinguished honor is presented annually to an outstanding individual by the Arizona Small Business Development Center (AZSBDC). The Spirit of Excellence Award is determined by peer evaluation within the AZSBDC Network, making it a genuine reflection of   more

Faculty, Staff Invited to Participate in This Year's 'On My Own Time' Celebration
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University is pleased to announce its participation in "On My Own Time"--a celebration of local visual arts that highlights the often-unsung artists who create art on their own time. This year is the 51st anniversary of this program, organized by CNY Arts, and faculty and staff are invited to showcase their talents along with other employers and businesses in the region. All eligible artwork submitted will be d  more

Four Sinclair Community College Students Named to 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team
DAYTON, Ohio, April 27 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release: Four Sinclair Community College students are being recognized for their excellence in academics, leadership, and community service as part of the 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team. Sinclair Community College students chosen for the 2024 All-Ohio Academic Team: * Robert Schultz - 1st Team * Robert Schatzer - 2nd Team * Meagan Gegner - 3rd Team * Angelica Serrato - 3rd Team Sinclair's honorees are members of P  more

Fulbright UK Summer Institute Award Goes to Hendrix College Art Student
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 27 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: Hendrix College art major Campbell Christensen '26 has received a place on the Fulbright UK Summer Institute to study at the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde in the UK at one of the most prestigious and selective summer scholarship programs operating worldwide. Christensen, who is a Hendrix-Murphy Scholar in Literature and Language at Hendrix, has been selected by the US-UK Fulbright Comm  more

Georgia Congressman Tours Georgia Tech's Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: When U.S. Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter from Georgia's 1st District visited Atlanta recently, one of his top priorities was meeting with the experts at Georgia Tech's 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF). Carter was recently named the House Energy and Commerce Committee's chair of the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee, a group that concerns itself prim  more

Georgia Institute of Technology: Dimitri Mavris Receives 1934 Distinguished Professor Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Aerospace Engineering's Mavris is awarded the highest honor given to a Georgia Tech professor. * * * By Brittany Aiello and Steven Gagliano In 1980, Dimitri Mavris left his hometown of Athens, Greece, for Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. He did not realize it at the time, but his first day of class at Georgia Tech would mark the beginning of a career that w  more

Governor Hobbs Awards Pima Community College $900,000 in Scholarships for Workforce Programs
TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- Pima Community College issued the following news release: Pima Community College will receive $900,000 in state funds for scholarships for students entering high-growth workforce fields such as advanced manufacturing, information technology and construction and trades. The scholarships are part of Governor Katie Hobbs' Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in hi  more

GVSU Sets Tuition, Room, Board Rates for 2024-2025, Again Among First of Public Universities to Do So
ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 27 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: As part of a commitment to finalize tuition, room and board earlier in the year to provide certainty to students and supporters about the costs to attend, Grand Valley's Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition and room and board rates for 2024-2025. This pledge takes on even more importance this year given changes with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which has caused nationwide   more

Inaugural Empire State University Student Awarded Norman R. McConney Jr. Award
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 27 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: A student at Empire State University has been awarded the prestigious Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award. Congratulations to Jo Young, the first student at SUNY Empire to receive this award. The award recognizes students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance, fulfilling the premise of Norman R. McConney, Jr.'s  more

Influential Trailblazers Honored at Utah Tech University Presidential Awards
ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 27 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: Influential members of the Utah Tech University and Washington County communities were recently recognized at the university's Presidential Awards banquet for blazing new trails and making a difference in Southern Utah. Utah Tech gave the category of Community Engaged Awards to individuals committed to service learning, community engagement and campus-community partnerships to promote civic responsibility, service, c  more

Ken Jacome Named Pima Community College Athletic Director
TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- Pima Community College issued the following news release: The Pima Community College Athletics Department has a new leader. Ken Jacome, PCC's baseball head coach for the past six years, has been named as the College's new Athletic Director. He is replacing Jim Monaco, who served as PCC's Athletic Director since 2018, and is retiring this year. Jacome is 214-90 in six seasons of leading the PCC baseball team. He will remain as the program's head coach for the upcomi  more

Lakeshore Technical College Spring Graduation Set for May 11
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, April 27 -- Lakeshore Technical College issued the following news release: The first graduates of Lakeshore Technical College's information technology-cybersecurity specialist associate degree program are ready to graduate. The seven students will be among more than 325 students set to celebrate their educational achievements on Saturday, May 11, during the college's spring graduation celebration taking place on the college's Cleveland campus. A majority of the almost 500  more

Langara Welcomes Back Indigenous Students to Financial Management Program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 23 -- Langara College issued the following news: Over 35 Indigenous students from around the province came together this week as two cohorts of the Indigenous Financial Management Certificate Program met at Langara College. The welcome event on campus opened the next phase of study for the second and third cohorts of the program. The Indigenous Financial Management Certificate is the first step towards the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designa  more

Lee University: Hill to Speak at May Commencement
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Lee University issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Lee University will hold its 190th commencement ceremonies May 3-4. Dr. Nancy Hill, professor of education at Harvard University, returns to campus to deliver the commencement address on Saturday morning at 9:30. Hill also spoke at the university's 2016 graduation. Hill is a nationally renowned developmental psychologist whose research focuses on parenting and adolescent development. She is t  more

Margaret Knotts, USCA's First Spanish Degree Graduate, Shares Her Experiences in Mastering Communication
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 27 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: Graduating senior Margaret Knotts will make history within the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department as the first student to graduate with a Spanish degree from the University of South Carolina Aiken. "I believe this is a beautiful thing," Knotts said. "This is a testament that we still have success stories and students going on to graduate and go into different fields with   more

Marshall University: School of Medicine Conducts 44th Doctoral Graduation, 2nd Physician Assistant Hooding Ceremony
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine awarded 61 doctoral degrees and recognized 23 Master of Medical Science graduates at ceremonies this week. At its 44th annual doctoral graduation and investiture Friday, April 26, at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), vice president of health   more

MD Anderson and RUSH Unveil RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and RUSH University System for Health today announced a partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing RUSH patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in  more

Mercer University: Senior Awarded Lewis Scholars Position to Help Advance Health Equity
MACON, Georgia, April 27 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer University senior Jamyah Janise Combs has been awarded a CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (Lewis Scholars) position at the University of Pittsburgh this summer. The Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program's (PHUSP) goal is to advance health equity by increasing public health workforce diversity. The eight-week residential program is designed to encourage historically underserved coll  more

MSU Outreach to Offer 2 New Education Degrees at MSU-WP
WEST PLAINS, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri State University's West Plains Campus issued the following news release: Area educators interested in learning how to hone their teaching skills or prepare for leadership roles among their peers are encouraged to enroll in two new degrees being offered locally by Missouri State University's (MSU) Outreach office on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL) and the Specialist in Educa  more

MSU Radio Station Best in Nation for Sports Talk Program
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State students' dynamic skills are known as "best in the country" after three broadcasters from WMSV--MSU's radio station--won first place in the nation for Best Sports Talk Program at the 2024 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System convention in New York City earlier this semester. Senior communication major Elizabeth Keen of Vicksburg, communication graduate student Tanner Marlar of Corinth   more

National Broadcast Historian Award Presented to MSU Communication Head
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Terry Likes, head of Mississippi State's Department of Communication, is the winner of the national 2024 Broadcast Historian Award from the Library of American Broadcasting's Foundation, in conjunction with the Broadcast Education Association. Established in 2015, LABF and BEA developed the annual award to recognize an educator who has produced a documentary or multimedia project specifically related t  more

Newly Published Edition of Tusculum University's 'Sit Lux,' a Student-Led Journal, Focuses on Personal Experiences and Lives
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Personal reflections, profiles and perspectives combined with art of varying styles fill the pages of the newest edition of "Sit Lux," a student-led publication that highlights the clever and creative writing and design that permeates Tusculum University. The publication features 29 pages of nonfiction and poetry crafted by six students and two alumni as well as four pieces of digital art and one graphit  more

NMSU Criminal Justice Department Partners With Tulsa Police Department
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University is partnering with the Tulsa Police Department (TPD) for a student internship program. TPD also will be on campus later this month. The paid internship offers students hands-on law enforcement experience while earning the final 15 credit hours needed for their bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. "Being in the criminal justice   more

Northwestern Polytechnic: A Great Sign for a Healthy Partnership
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Canada, April 27 -- Northwestern Polytechnic issued the following news release: The outlook for rural medicine in northern Alberta brightened as Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the University of Alberta (U of A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize an innovative medical education partnership in Northern Alberta. More than 100 eager witnesses gathered at Northwestern Polytechnic's Health Education Centre, located in the state-of-the-art Grande Prairie Regional Ho  more

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Judicial Clerkship Program Celebrates Record Year for Placements
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is pleased to share the latest news from the judicial clerkship program, which continues to enjoy tremendous success. The current 2023-24 term is the Law School's best year to date, with an impressive 83 graduates clerking in 25 states and D.C. This exceeds last year--the Law School's next best term--by more than 20%. The map below conveys the  more

Novelist Lauren Groff, Artist Jason Moran and Four Others To Be Honored at Amherst College's Commencement
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 27 -- Amherst College issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: A groundbreaking mathematician and physicist, an award-winning novelist, a pioneering Asian American studies scholar, a renowned environmental activist, an acclaimed musician and a fearless civil rights advocate will each receive an honorary degree from Amherst College during Commencement on Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. on the school's main quad. Amherst President Michael A. Elliott will deliv  more

Occidental Alumni Earn NSF Recognition for Graduate Research
LOS ANGELES, California, April 26 (TNSres) -- Occidental College issued the following news: Three Occidental alumni received 2024 fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to support their ongoing academic research. An additional three alumni earned honorable mentions. The GRFP recognizes outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathema  more

Oklahoma State University appoints Morgan dean of Graduate College
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Melanie Morgan as dean of the Graduate College following a national search. Morgan has served as professor and associate dean of the Graduate School at Purdue University since 2018. The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved her appointment during their April meeting Friday in Miami, Oklahoma. "President Kayse Shrum and I are confident we succeeded in identifying the  more

OU Student Named Pulitzer Reporting Fellow
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Maddy Keyes, a senior from the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been chosen as a Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow to explore the ecological grief caused by climate change for the Inuit in Greenland. "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from those at the Pulitzer Center, which continues to do incredible and impactful work," Keyes said. "C  more

OVPR Awards 3 Ford School Staff Members for Research, Leadership
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 27 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Office of the Vice President for Research will recognize three of the Ford School's research center staff--Jasmina Camo-Biogradlija (Education Policy Initiative), Molly Kleinman (Science, Technology and Public Policy program), and Kyle S. Kwaiser (Education Policy Initiative)--for their outstanding service and leadership in advancing research, scholarship, and creative pract  more

Penn State campuses to hold spring 2024 commencement ceremonies May 3-5
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during its spring 2024 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5. This spring Penn State expects to award approximately 14,249 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 177 associate, 11,461 baccalaureate, 1,793 master's, 410 law, 244 doctoral, 134 medical and 30 me  more

Radford University: Spring Commencement 2024 - Julia Buccola, Artis College of Science and Technology
RADFORD, Virginia, April 27 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Fresh out of high school, Julia Buccola didn't know what to expect from her upcoming college experience at Radford University. Reflecting back on those anxious feelings now four years later, right before she is set to graduate from Radford, the senior physics major from Roanoke, Virginia, knows now her time here was all about the experience. Before she came to Radford, Buccola had already been bitten by the p  more

Radford University: Waldron Symposium Connects Students, Faculty Through Research, Scholarship, Service
RADFORD, Virginia, April 27 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University's Waldron College of Health and Human Services held its ninth annual Interprofessional Symposium on April 11, offering a unique opportunity for students and faculty from various disciplines to learn from one another and explore the many ways in which they can work together to best provide care for the community. Two hundred and twenty graduate and undergraduate students registered f  more

Regents name Cro dean of College of Arts and Sciences
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Melinda Cro as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Friday, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved Cro, who is currently the assistant dean of student success, engagement and undergraduate studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University. "I am looking forward to working collaboratively to build on the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary   more

Roberts Wesleyan College: Bowman Symposium 2024 Focused on Education Early Childhood Educators Benefited From Free Training on April 25-26
ROCHESTER, New York, April 27 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University's Teacher Education Department hosted the Bowman Teacher Education Symposium, providing educators with free professional development. This year's symposium focused on building teachers' knowledge regarding evidence-based literacy instruction for the youngest learners through LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning. The event was held on Thursday and Friday, April   more

Rochester Institute of Technology: Ahndraya Parlato Named a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
ROCHESTER, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded Senior Lecturer Ahndraya Parlato a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. According to the foundation, this year's fellowships were granted to a "distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines." Parlato, who has taught photography in RIT's College of Art and Design for 13 years, is one of 188 recipients   more

Rouser recipient of 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Kurt Rouser, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award, an award honoring faculty mentors for success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students. He was recognized at the 2024 OSU Undergraduate Research Symposium held on April 16 i  more

RWU's Second Annual Real Estate Symposium Explores Industry Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 27 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: Addressing powerful forces facing the real estate industry today - from destabilizing rises in interest rates to shortages of affordable, basic housing - leading experts in construction, planning, real estate, law, and sustainability gathered on Thursday to discuss challenges, current trends, and potential rewarding opportunities in the rapidly changing industry. The convening was part of the second annual   more

SAIT Debuts Canada's First 'FinTech' Major Within Bachelor of Business Administration Program
CALGARY, Alberta, April 27 -- SAIT Polytechnic issued the following news release: The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has launched a unique new major, Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation, within its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. The first-of-its-kind business major in Canada will equip students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of FinTech. "This program is unique across Canada so students will have the chance t  more

SBU Honors Three Faculty Members With Awards of Excellence
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 27 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented with awards of excellence at the university's annual Staff & Faculty Excellence Awards celebration on Thursday, April 25. Dr. Jose Manuel Medrano, assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies, received the Junior Faculty Award; Dr. James Pientka, professor of Physics and department chair,  more

Seven Vanderbilt faculty members named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: After a rigorous nomination and review process, seven distinguished Vanderbilt University professors were named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The class of 2023, announced on April 18, included 502 scientists, engineers and innovators spanning all 24 of the AAAS disciplinary sections who were recognized for their scientific achievements. "At Vanderbilt, we're thrilled to celeb  more

Skigin Recognized for Contributions to Kellogg
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 27 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, part of the Keough School for Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, is proud to announce that Natan Skigin has won the 2024 Kellogg Institute Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student Contributions. The honor was given at the Institute's year-end reception yesterday. Inau  more

Students From All Disciplines Take a Bow at BW Ovation 2024
BEREA, Ohio, April 27 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: The annual Ovation celebration put an exclamation point on 2023-24 Baldwin Wallace student achievement. The end of the academic year at Baldwin Wallace University marks a time to celebrate diligent work, innovation, creativity and exceptional achievements. The Ovation Day of Excellence, held this year on April 25, showcased original scholarly and creative projects, performances and research. Ovation, open to all BW  more

Summer Session Spotlight: Dr. Chip Gagnon on "Making Sense of World Politics"
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Seeking a way to better understand international events? Consider enrolling in the three-week summer course GOVT 1817 Making Sense of World Politics. Taught online by Dr. Chip Gagnon from June 24-July 12, this three-credit class will examine ways to think critically about global politics and develop informed ways of discussing them. The course is open to undergraduates and adults though Summer Session and high school st  more

TAMIU Students Win Top Awards at 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference
LAREDO, Texas, April 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) International Business Administration doctoral students and an undergraduate Business student won cash prizes for the Best Student Paper Award and Honorable Mentions at the 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade (WHT) Conference, hosted both virtually and in person recently by TAMIU's A. R. Sanchez, Jr. Schoo  more

Texas A&M University: Benika Dixon Named Kavli Fellow for Cutting-Edge Public Health Research on Vulnerable Populations
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * This National Academy of Sciences award recognizes the brightest young scientists * * * Benika Dixon, DrPH, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University School of Public Health, has been named a Kavli Fellow. This prestigious fellowship, awarded annually by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), recognizes the brightest young scientists who are 45 years old or younger  more

Texas State Alum Pablo Mejia Awarded Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Toward MFA in Film
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University alum Pablo Mejia, '17 advertising and mass communication major, was selected for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a program honoring the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Mejia, born in Mante, Tamauilipas, Mexico, is the first undergraduate from TXST named as a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow. They are also one of 30   more

Texas State: USBR Grant Funds Research Into Photobiological Process to Improve Desalination
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Keisuke Ikehata, an assistant professor in the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the United States Bureau of Reclamation's (USBR) Desalination and Water Purification Research program to further development of a photobiological process to improve freshwater recovery at desalination and water reuse facilities. Ikehata's project, "Pilot Ph  more

The College of Saint Rose Will Celebrate Final Graduation Ceremony, Marking 100 Years Since First Graduation Ceremony in 1924
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- The College of St. Rose issued the following news: The College of Saint Rose will celebrate its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 11. The ceremony will occur at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany, where 1,736 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study will be conferred. This will be the College's final commencement ceremony, marking 100 years since the College's first graduation ceremony in 1924. More than 5,000 graduates and their famili  more

These jacks-of-all-trades are masters, too: Yeast study helps answer age-old biology question
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Photos of magnified yeast colonies, clockwise from upper left: Alloascoidea africana, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Peterozyma xylosa, Blastobotrys adeninivorans, Blastobotrys buckinghamii, Lipomyces sp., Sporopachydermia lactativora, Candida boleticola, Hanseniaspora guilliermondii, Ascoidea asiatica, Ambrosiozyma cicatricosa, Candida berthetii. Photos by Amanda Hulfachor In a landmark study base  more

Today's Top 5 From Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 27 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news wrap up on April 26, 2024: "Purdue News Now" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nBCGVrfanY&_ga=2.181456487.1503783482.1714209790-969068346.1706607961) From transformative semiconductor research enhancements at Birck Nanotechnology Center, to another record-setting Purdue Day of Giving, Trevor Peters has the big headlines from a busy week at Purdue. Plus, check out five good stories below you may have mis  more

Tri-County Technical College: RN and LPN Graduates Report Perfect Pass Rate on NCLEX
PENDLETON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Tri-County Technical College issued the following news release: The latest graduates from TCTC's associate degree nursing and practical nursing programs report a perfect first-time pass rate on the new NGN (Next Generation) National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for the first quarter of 2024. The NCLEX is a nationally recognized licensure examination required to become either a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) or a licensed practical nurse (NCLEX-PN). Graduat  more

Trinity University: Teaching, Research Drive Chemistry Professor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 26 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news: By Jeremiah Gerlach As a scientist at a liberal arts university, Adam Urbach, Ph.D., walks a fine line between gathering new knowledge and sharing that knowledge with undergraduates. That's an important designation to make, because not every university gives professors the chance to conduct high-level research at the same time as making a high-level impact on their students' lives. But that's why Urbach,   more

U of T Initiative Encourages Computer Science Students to Incorporate Ethics Into Their Work
TORONTO, Ontario, April 27 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Krystle Hewitt Computer science students at the University of Toronto are learning how to incorporate ethical considerations into the design and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence with the help of a unique undergraduate initiative. The Embedded Ethics Education Initiative (E3I) aims to provide students with the ability to critically assess the societal impacts of the technologies  more

U of T, Hospitals Launch Pilot Program to Boost Commercialization of Medical Innovations
TORONTO, Ontario, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Rahul Kalvapalle The University of Toronto is collaborating with the University Health Network, the Hospital for Sick Children and Sunnybrook Research Institute on a new program that aims to leverage the expertise of entrepreneurs and business leaders to advance commercialization of emerging medical technologies and regenerative medicine research. Funded by the Government of Ontario, the Entrepreneu  more

UB President Tripathi Named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and other revolutionary leaders, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States. Current members represent innovative thinkers across various fi  more

UC-San Diego: Computer Scientists Unveil Novel Attacks on Cybersecurity
LA JOLLA, California, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Katie E. Ismael Researchers have found two novel types of attacks that target the conditional branch predictor found in high-end Intel processors, which could be exploited to compromise billions of processors currently in use. The multi-university and industry research team led by computer scientists at University of California San Diego will present their work at the  more

UH Hilo Honors Employees, Student at Annual Awards Celebration
MANOA, Hawaii, April 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently recognized recipients of various UH Hilo and UH System awards at its 2024 End of Year Awards Celebration April 24 on campus. The event also recognized retired employees and faculty and staff for various years of service. Award recipients include: * Kerri Inglis, Professor of History, UH System Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award * Jennifer Tu  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Class of 2024 Displays Research Excellence at Scholarly Concentration Capstone Symposium
MIAMI, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Joey Garcia The Class of 2024 put their NextGenMD scholarly and research skills on display at the inaugural Scholarly Concentration Capstone Poster Symposium that concluded their University of Miami Miller School of Medicine academic year. Nearly 150 digital posters were submitted, with 40 selected by the dual-degree program directors and the pathway directors for full displa  more

University of Arkansas-Little Rock: Lee Selected for Prestigious Science Communicators Fellowship
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has been selected for an academic fellowship that supports early-career researchers studying science communication related to water issues. Dr. Kyungsun Lee, assistant professor of geography and coordinator of the geography minor at UA Little Rock, has been named to the second cohort of the SciComm Identities Projects Fellowship  more

University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business: Celebrating Excellence - Honoring Rising Stars in Teaching and Research
BOULDER, Colorado, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: By Anneli Gray Up-and-coming faculty receive ringing endorsements by way of the new Faculty Scholars initiative. When Vijay Khatri became the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean of the Leeds School of Business, he was already well aware of the caliber of Leeds' faculty. But as he began to learn more about the teaching innovations of the non-tenure track faculty and needle  more

University of Hawaii Manoa: AquaHack Workshop Aims to Boost Sustainable Blue Economy in Hawaii
MANOA, Hawaii, April 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: In an effort to advance a sustainable blue economy in Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Climate Resilient Aquaculture Innovation Megahub (CliRAIM) and Hatch Blue, the world's first aquaculture accelerator, hosted the AquaHack workshop in Kona, Hawaii on April 18. The blue economy refers to coastal- and ocean-based industries such as aquaculture, biotechnology or blue carbon, in which carbon dioxid  more

University of Miami: Stress? It Matters What You Think
CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami issued the following news: By Michael R. Malone University of Miami specialists in health psychology and in mindfulness practices offer tips to help reframe how we perceive stress and shift our response to build resilience and support well-being. You're striding to the podium, heart pounding, hyper-aware, about to give that commencement address in front of a packed room. Are you "energized" and "excited," ready to meet the ch  more

University of North Texas Health Science Center: College of Pharmacy Students Land Dream Fellowships
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Libby Maness Rachel Clark, Sulin Kamt, Haley McKeefer and Elise Vo might be nearing the end of their time at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's UNT System College of Pharmacy, but their time learning what the pharmaceutical industry has to offer is far from over. After graduation in May, they are heading to places like New Brunswick, New Jer  more

University of Northern Iowa to Offer Fully Online MBA Degree With Updated Curriculum
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 27 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: Following unanimous approval by the Iowa Board of Regents, working professionals will now be able to earn their Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Northern Iowa fully online. The move comes with a revamped curriculum to meet the demands of modern business professionals. The top-ranked MBA program offered by the Wilson College of Business highlights the university  more

University of Richmond Anthropology Professor Miguel Diaz-Barriga Named AAAS Fellow for Research on Borders
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: University of Richmond anthropology professor Miguel Diaz-Barriga has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The AAAS Fellows program honors AAAS members whose research has contributed significantly to the advancement of their field. Election as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor. Diaz-Barriga has been recognized for "his distinguished contributi  more

University of Richmond Recognized Nationally for Health & Well-Being Efforts, Creating a Culture of Wellness on Campus
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 26 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: The University of Richmond has received a gold-level award from Exercise is Medicine(R) for its efforts to foster health and well-being for students and employees. Exercise is Medicine(R) launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for creating a culture of wellness. Schools earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their activities. UR, which has worked with Exercise is Medicine(R)   more

University of Toronto: Domes Near Highland Creek Valley Offer a Space to Link Indigenous Knowledge, Community and Entrepreneurship
TORONTO, Ontario, April 27 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Alexa Battler Four 24-foot domes resembling giant golf balls have been erected beside the tennis courts in the Highland Creek Valley at the University of Toronto Scarborough - high-tech greenhouses equipped with solar panels, irrigation systems and geothermal tubes that run deep underground. The domes were constructed as part of the Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Garden Project, an initiative that aims to o  more

University of Windsor: Fellowship Supports Student Research in the Humanities
WINDSOR, Ontario, April 23 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: The Humanities Research Group Student Fellowship Program is growing this fall to provide funding of $1,000 for three graduate students and $500 for three undergraduates. The student fellows will also be mentored by the 2024/25 HRG Fellow, Gregg French, meeting monthly as they develop their research plans. They will receive guidance in applying to research-based competitions, including the SSHRC Storytellers  more

UofM Honors 2024 Faculty Award Recipients
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 27 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis recognized its 2024 Faculty Award recipients on Thursday in the Maxine A. Smith University Center. Dr. Sanjay R. Mishra received the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award -- the highest distinction given to a faculty member by the UofM. Since joining the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the UofM in 1999, Mishra has been consistently productive in research, inst  more

UPEI Co-Operative Education Program Announces Award Winners for 2023
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, April 27 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Each year, the UPEI Co-operative Education Program recognizes its exceptional students and employers with the UPEI Co-op Awards. Winners of the 2023 awards were Roshna Roby, UPEI Science Co-op Student of the Year; Ruth Cano, UPEI Arts Co-op Student of the Year; Sev Thi, UPEI Business Co-op Student of the Year; and Pamela MacEachern, Pensions and Capital Management Division   more

UPenn School of Arts & Sciences: Humanizing the Hospital Experience for People With Substance Use Disorders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: By Erica Moser Every Wednesday evening for three hours, fourth-year students Anooshey Ikhlas and Brianna Aguilar head to Love Park to volunteer with The Everywhere Project, a Philadelphia-based harm reduction organization that works to decrease the stigma against people with substance use disorders. At different stations, volunteers hand out a variety of food options; t  more

USU Moab Offering ESL Classes to Aid Burgeoning Hispanic Population
MOAB, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: As the cultural landscape of Moab evolves, so do the educational initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of its diverse population. The latest endeavor comes from Utah State University Moab, which has inaugurated a community education English as a Second Language (ESL) class tailored to serve the burgeoning Hispanic immigrant community. According to data from the U.S. Census, the Hispanic population in Moab has surged over  more

Utah State University Awards 2024 Community Engagement Champions
LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The USU Center for Community Engagement recognized the work of outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners as part of the Annual Community Engagement Awards Ceremony and Poster Session on April 17. The individuals and organizations recognized exemplify collaboration between USU and the greater community and demonstrate ongoing commitment to community engagement and positive change. In her opening  more

Utah State University Students Excel at National Aviation Maintenance Competition
LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Lynnette Harris A team from Utah State University's aviation program had an impressive showing at the recent National Aviation Maintenance Competition in Chicago, which included other school teams and industry professionals. Led by faculty mentor Mikhail Maxfield, professional practice assistant professor, USU team members Matt Tweedy, Bill Brown, Joe Swanson, Gavin Webb, Addien Ko, and Austin Joy as alternate, showc  more

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Opens Newly Renovated Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: UVA Health today announced the completion of a long-awaited, two-year renovation to one of two cardiac catheterization labs at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. The lab will now be a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) lab. This transformation includes updating and replacing essential equipment, as well as introducing new technology th  more

UW-Green Bay to Honor Recently Retired Phoenix Women's Basketball Coach Kevin Borseth With the Unveiling of 'Kevin Borseth Way' on the Green Bay Campus
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will update Green Bay campus maps, naming "Kevin Borseth Way" near the Kress Events Center. Honoring one of the most decorated coaching careers in collegiate women's basketball, the new street name celebrates recently retired Phoenix Women's basketball coach Kevin Borseth. The official unveiling will be held on Tuesd  more

Variety Names School of Filmmaking at UNCSA a Top Film Program in North America for 2024
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 27 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release: The School of Filmmaking at UNCSA has been recognized by Variety in its annual list of "Top Film Schools in North America." The widely read industry publication noted the School of Filmmaking's 30th anniversary, the soon-to-be-launched Story Art Studio, and the new Dean's Advisory Council. The article quotes Deborah LaVine, dean of the School of Filmmaking, sayin  more

VCU Students and Alums Deliver the Entrepreneurial Pitch at Demo Day
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein From a car sun visor to a language translation system - and with healthy pet treats in between - the eighth annual Demo Day at the da Vinci Center for Innovation on April 19 showcased the impressive breadth of student and alumni entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on TV's "Shark Tank" program, Demo Day is framed around entrepreneurs pitching their product and  more

VCU: Class of 2024 - Lasting Friendships Put Angela-Marie Rone on a Path to Social Work
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Sian Wilkerson The friendships of her youth have made a powerful impression on Angela-Marie Rone. Growing up in Yorktown, she became interested in child welfare based on the experiences of friends who had spent time in the system. Now, as Rone graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University in May with a master's degree in social work, those close ties continue to power her journey. "Growing up, I   more

VU Celebrates the Illustrious Career of Retiring Athletic Director and Hall of Fame Women's Basketball Coach Harry Meeks
VINCENNES, Indiana, April 26 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: After 33 years of outstanding service to Vincennes University, Athletic Director and Hall of Fame Women's Basketball Coach Harry Meeks will retire in June 2024, leaving a legacy of excellence and unparalleled impact on VU Athletics and beyond. According to VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, Meeks' leadership has elevated VU Athletics and profoundly influenced the lives of many. Johnson said, "In Harry Meeks, Vincenne  more

VUSN Faculty Honored With Advocacy Award, Fellowships
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Three Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty members were recently recognized for excellence across various nursing disciplines with fellow designations and major awards. Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, MCCM, was honored for nurse practitioner advocacy. Assistant Professor Michael Gooch, DNP, MSN'05, and Assistant Professor Mulubrhan M  more

W&M Board of Visitors Confirms Leadership
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously voted Friday to confirm its current leadership: Charles Poston J.D. '74 P '02, '06, Barbara L. Johnson J.D. '84 and Ardine Williams were elected to new terms as rector, vice rector and secretary, respectively. "I am honored to continue in this role during such an important time in the university's history," Poston said. "I very much appreciate the con  more

W&M Classical Studies Professor Receives Highly Selective Rome Prize
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 27 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: By Erin Jay The American Academy in Rome has named Chancellor Professor of Classical Studies Vassiliki Panoussi among this year's recipients of the prestigious and highly selective Rome Prize. The fellowships support advanced independent work and research in the arts and humanities by providing the "gift of time and space to think and work," according to a press release. Panoussi, chair of the Depa  more

Waynesburg University: On-Demand Ride Sharing Program to Launch in Greene County
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news on April 25, 2024: The Rural County Mobility Platform (RAMP), a pilot program testing the concept of on-demand shared mobility in rural areas, will launch in Greene County Wednesday, May 1. Managed by Blueprints and developed by Carnegie Mellon University, the program will offer free, on-demand transportation in Greene County for essential services including healthcare, work, grocery shopping and conducting g  more

Western Kentucky University: Graduate Student in Biology Receives Minton Award
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Matthew J. Bowers, a Biology graduate student from Kenhorst, Pennsylvania, is the 2023-24 recipient of WKU's John D. Minton Graduate Student Award. Bowers is completing his master's thesis, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Kenya: An Assessment of Factors Influencing Crop Development and Productivity, as part of Dr. Bruce Schulte's Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya (ESAK) research progr  more

Western Kentucky University: Leaders in Law Academy Scheduled for June
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The Western Kentucky University Professional Legal Studies program and the WKU Pre-Law Student Association is hosting a Leaders in Law Academy from June 4-6. The academy is a three day immersion experience into the world of law. It is a great opportunity to become acquainted with law and its processes. The Leaders in Law Academy provides students the opportunity to meet with state legislators, interact w  more

Westmont College: New Nurses Head to a Hospital Near You
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 27 -- Westmont College issued the following news: By Scott Craig Eighteen new nurses are heading to serve on the frontlines at a hospital near you! Westmont graduated 18 nurses May 2 from its 16-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. 12 of the 18 graduates are staying to work in the Central Coast. The Westmont Downtown | Grotenhuis Nursing Program, which began in January 2022 operates in partnership with Cottage Health and Sansum Clini  more

Westmont College: Students 'Reach Beyond Boundaries'
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 27 (TNSres) -- Westmont College issued the following news: Students presented their findings from research projects that spanned topics from running on slanted surfaces, the effects of music on heart rate, subliminal advertising, and racial identity in study-abroad programs at the Spring Student Research Symposium on April 18 in the Winter Hall Atrium. Kim Denu, Westmont provost and dean of the faculty, spoke to the more than 40 student researchers and attendee  more

Whitman School Welcomes New Director and Associate Director to Defense Programs
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Thomas Constable and John G. Dean IV The Defense Programs at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management welcomes Thomas Constable G'04, G'04, as its director and Ltc. (ret) John G. Dean IV G'04 MBA, G'04, as associate director. Both Constable and Dean are both graduates of the Defense Comptrollership Program (DCP) and earned dual master's degrees--an MBA from the Whitman School and a master's degree in public admi  more

Whitworth Student Makenna Falkenstein-Barker Receives Governor's Student Civic Leadership Award
SPOKANE, Washington, April 27 -- Whitworth University issued the following news: Whitworth University is proud to announce Makenna Falkenstein-Barker '24, a community engagement advocate for Whitworth's Dornsife Center for Community Engagement, is a recipient of the 2024 Governor's Student Civic Leadership Award. Each year, the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good asks its member institutions to select two students to receive the President's and Chancellor's Student Civic Leadership  more

Willamette Law Launches Innovative New Immigrant Justice Scholars Program
SALEM, Oregon, April 27 -- Williamette University issued the following news: By Jessica Rotter Willamette Law is proud to announce the launch of the Immigrant Justice Scholars (IJS) program. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at supporting social justice-minded students in a specialized course of study and community participation, leading to post-graduate attorney positions in funded fellowships. The program includes an immigration-specific curriculum, experiential learning opportunities  more

William Tomek, innovator of ag commodity forecasting, dies at 91
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: William Tomek, a professor emeritus in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, died March 3 in Ithaca, New York. He was 91. Tomek's innovations in econometric analysis improved forecasting of agricultural commodity prices. These forecasts helped farmers, governments and international organizations understand the effects of market shocks, like natural disasters and price fluctuations in other m  more

WPSU, journalism student, alumni win Excellence in Broadcasting Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: WPSU, a Penn State student and several recent graduates will receive a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Award for a series of stories they produced in 2023 as part of a collaborative project between WPSU and the News Lab at Penn State, housed in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. The Judges' Merit Award will go to WPSU's "Navigating Infla  more

Yale University: Study Identifies Driver of Liver Cancer That Could Be Target for Treatment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 26 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Inhibiting a certain protein in mice reduced obesity-induced liver tumor development, Yale researchers found. It could reveal a future treatment route. * * * By Mallory Locklear Metabolic diseases like obesity can increase the risk of developing liver cancer, research has shown. But how one disease predisposes to the other is unclear. In a new study, Yale researchers uncovered a key role played by   more

Yeshiva University Launches Accelerated Transfer Initiative for Students Who Feel Threatened at Current Universities
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Yeshiva University, the nation's flagship Jewish University for over 140 years, today announced that in light of ongoing antisemitism and harassment on college campuses, YU is reopening its transfer portal for undergraduate applicants, including its Honors program, through May 31st, 2024. The 2024-2025 admissions cycle was already closed and has seen students choosing YU over other elite institutions. This tre  more