WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris Administration today released new data showing the breakdown of borrowers approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) by Congressional District. The data showcase how every district across the country has borrowers that are part of the 876,000 individuals who have been approved for $62.8 billion in relief through this program. By contrast, at the start of this Administration on  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Brown University issued the following news: The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- During its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 24 to 26, Brown University will confer honorary doctorates on nine candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The candidates are: H  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 3 -- The California Building Industry Association issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) today announced the bills identified as Housing Killers and Housing Creators for 2024. The purpose of CBIA's Housing Killers and Housing Creators list is to highlight legislative efforts related to California's housing policy crisis that should be dropped, improved, or championed. Bills on the Housing Killers list wo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 3 -- The California Teachers Association issued the following news release: On April 29, 2024, the Attorney General (via two individual Relators) filed a lawsuit to challenge the right of Paul Keefer to hold office as a Trustee on the Sacramento County Board of Education (SCBOE) while simultaneously serving as the President, CEO and Executive Director of the Pacific Charter Institute. The lawsuit alleges that Keefer's two positions are incompatible in violation of th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: * * * At Cedars-Sinai's Center for Medicine, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Scholars Share Historical Research to Help Shape and Strengthen Integrity and Moral Compass * * * What can a Jewish hospital learn from World War II-era medical experiments carried out by Nazis? A lot, as it turns out. When the Center for Medicine, Holocaust and Genocide   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Chamber of Progress, McLean, Virginia, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written and posted on April 30, 2024. The comment was signed by Jess Miers, Senior Counsel. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2023-0030-0031. * * * Federal Trade Commission | Request for Public Comment on Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Artificial Intelligence and Impersonation Impersonation SNPRM, R207000 Submitted by: Jess Miers, Senior  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, May 3 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The Cherokee Nation honored 13 exceptional educators recently during the annual Teacher of the Year awards banquet held at the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah. The honorees were recognized for exemplifying traditional Cherokee attributes and values integral to leadership and achieving shared goals. "Our educators are nation-builders, shaping the minds  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 73, announced Wednesday a tentative four-year contract agreement to better compensate the support staff professionals who serve the District's more than 328,000 students, including many of our most vulnerable students. Under the agreement, every full-time SEIU member will earn at least $40,000 a year, a mutual p  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 2 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology recognized faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching, research, performance and service during the 2024 Faculty, Staff and Student Awards Banquet, held on Tuesday, April 30. Faculty/Staff Award Recipients Excellent Teacher Award -- recognizes significant achievements in teaching, as evidenced by innovative pedagogy, st  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milestones from March 21 to May 1, 2024. If you have an accomplishment you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please email newsteam@columbia.edu with your name, title, school, department,   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: In Nevada's public schools, 14% of the students are English language learners Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) are renewing their fight to address the shortage of teachers certified to teach English language learners (ELLs) and better support ELL students. Their bipartisan Reaching English Learners Act would create a competitive grant program to fu  more

NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts, May 2 -- Curriculum Associates issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has earned recognition for being a Customer Service Department of the Year in the Public Services and Education category by the Stevie Awards. * * * Curriculum Associates has earned Gold in the Customer Service Department of the Year in the Public Services and Education category for the 18th annual Stevie Awards. Curri  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific West District Superintendent Dr. Jacob Sherwood is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Merilee Debus as Instructional System Specialist for Professional Learning at the district's Guam Field Office, effective June 16, 2024. Ms. Debus is a native of Savannah, Georgia with 24 years of experience in education. Sh  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 3 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Louisiana's Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting student learning, development, and achievement. The continuation of this partnership enables teachers across CPSB to build dynamic classroom experiences that nurture student curiosity and p  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on May 1, 2024: * * * Minority-Serving Institutions' Faculty Play a Pivotal Role in Advancing STEM Education * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of the first faculty cohort for the groundbreaking Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) Program. This program aims to bridge the gap between DOE laboratories and the academic commu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024, entitled "Applications for New Awards; Student Support Services Program." The notice was issued by Nasser H. Paydar, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for the Student Support Services (SSS) Program  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: This evening, First Lady Jill Biden is hosting the first-ever "Teachers of the Year" State Dinner at the White House. This event will honor the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman from Tennessee, and the State Teachers of the Year from across the country for their excellence in teaching and commitment to students' learning. Ahead of tonight's dinner and Teacher Appreciation Week, the Biden-Harr  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The White House issued the following remarks on May 1, 2024, by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 New York Stock Exchange Women's Health Summit: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Lynn. You lead this organization always looking to the future - for the next opportunity that will change our world. And today is just another example of that. I'm honored you invited me to be a part of the Women's Health Summit's second year. It was an ordinary Saturday in an extraordin  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The White House issued the following remarks on May 2, 2024, by First Lady Jill Biden at National Teachers of the Year state dinner: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Secretary Cardona. Miguel, Joe and I are so grateful for your work - when you're around, it's hard not to feel excited for our future. You know that education can change lives, and you're fighting every day for our students and their educators. Second Gentleman Emhoff - Doug - You're the best secon  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By David Holt The Texas A&M University College of Engineering honored four former students during the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards Banquet, held on April 18. The Outstanding Alumni Honor Awards and the Outstanding Young Alumni Honor Awards are the highest honors given by the college, recognizing both the personal and professional accomplishments of the awardees. The recipient of the Out  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Frontline Education, a provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced that Frontline Flex Pay, Powered by Wagestream is now available to all K-12 district employees. Frontline's latest offering to support the success of K-12 administrators, Flex Pay, empowers K-12 districts wit  more

JAMESTOWN, North Carolina, May 3 -- Guilford Technical Community College issued the following news release: Guilford Technical Community College students won 16 first-place awards and seven second-place awards in the SkillsUSA North Carolina state competitions at locations throughout the Piedmont Triad from April 11 to 24. GTCC students garnered 39 top-five finishes across 26 areas of competition. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, middle school, high school, and  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch issued the following testimony by the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden involving a hearing on April 16, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Library of Congress and the Architect of the Capitol": * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Espaillat, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of the Library's fiscal 2025 budget request. The mission   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Director Candace Wheeler from a hearing on April 10, 2024, on eight bills. The legislation includes "Love Lives On Act of 2023" (H.R. 3651); "Caring for Survivors Act of 2023" (H.R. 1083); "Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act" (H.R. 7100); "Survivor Benefits Delivery Improvement Act of 2024" (H.R. 7170); "Fa  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Newsweek arguing that the Biden administration's new interpretation of Title IX will destroy educational opportunities for women and girls. Kennedy also warned that President Biden's new rule will allow gender activists to weaponize Title IX against schools that don't abide by a student's pronoun preferences. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below:   more

FORT MYERS, Florida, May 3 -- The Lee County School District issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The School District of Lee County is proud to announce Robert Jones is the 2024 New Teacher of the Year. Mr. Jones teaches 6th grade at reading at Lehigh Acres Middle School and was surprised by the Superintendent, District Administrators, School Board members and co-workers earlier today. "This is not something I even pictured possible coming into this year," Jones said. "I'm very thankful a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 3 (TNSres) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: With May bringing graduation season, two Nebraska organizations are working together to make sure that school officials know that Indigenous students have a right to wear tribal regalia at school graduation ceremonies. Today, the Nebraska Indian Education Association (NeIEA) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska sent letters to Nebraska publi  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: There was little doubt that Luke Bertels was going to become a scientist; it was written in the stars, some might say. Bertels is one of six in a family of scientists: his mother was a biologist, his father was an agricultural economist, two brothers are biologists, one is a neuroscientist, and now Bertels is a quantum computational scientist. His mother, one of six c  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine Department of Education issued the following news release: The Maine Department of Education (DOE) announced grants for 30 additional Maine schools to implement the Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) model to increase academic achievement, engagement, and student and staff wellbeing. These new grants build on the Maine DOE's initial BARR investment last summer, with nearly 100 schools now implementing BARR across the state. BARR offers schools a framework   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- George Washington University issued the following news: May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has served as a way to encourage people to seek treatment without shame while also educating people on the topic. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is estimated that one in five U.S. adults live with mental illness. The George Washington University has a number of leading experts avai  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Connecticut's U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), and U.S. Representative Donald Beyer (D-VA-08) today led their Senate and House colleagues in introducing the Choose Medicare Act. This legislation opens up Medicare to all Americans with a new 'Part E' and builds on the system we have today. By allowing Medicare to compete with private h  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, May 3 -- Radboud University issued the following joint news with Maastricht University: Two years ago, Maastricht University and Radboud University launched a joint offer to get more first-degree teachers into the classroom in the Dutch province of Limburg. The focus then was on lateral entrants from outside education and second-degree teachers who wanted to obtain their first-degree qualification. From next academic year, regular students from Maastricht University c  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) on Tuesday joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) and Donald Beyer (D-Va.) in introducing the Choose Medicare Act. This legislation gives every individual who is not already eligible for Medicaid or Medicare the opportunity to enroll in Medicare as an individual and gives every employer  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release: The Council of Institutions (COI) of Universities Space Research Association, which comprises representatives from each of USRA's 120 member institutions, elected new leadership, bringing together esteemed professionals from diverse academic backgrounds to further advance the organization's mission. Dr. Joan Ramage, hailing from Lehigh University, assumes the role of Chair of the Council of Insti  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, May 3 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: A group of Northwest Missouri State University geology students recently took advantage of an opportunity to study the history and rock exposure of southeast Missouri during a visit to one of the biggest lead-zinc mines in the world. Assistant Professor of Geology Dr. Onema Adojoh and Senior Instructor of Geology Jeff Bradley led students in Northwest's historical geology and petrology course o  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSfact) -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Multi-Sector Actions to Eliminate Systemic Barriers in STEMM Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is announcing a new set of bold cross-sector actions that will help propel our nation toward a more equitable science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) ecosy  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 3 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news: Federal pandemic funding offered schools a rare one-time infusion of significant money. Milton-Freewater Superintendent Aaron Duff saw it as an opportunity. "How can we make these dollars last 100 years?" he said. Long after the pandemic has faded into the history books, Duff hopes, the district's new brick-and-mortar science, technology, engineering, art and math building will be serving students and rea  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 3 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release: The California Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce that Curator of Birds and Mammals Jack Dumbacher, PhD, has been appointed as one of five Patterson Scholars in Science and Sustainability. The honor recognizes Dumbacher's many scientific contributions, including documenting and studying rare poisonous birds; multiyear research on biodiversity's impact on Sierra forest wildfire resil  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- President Biden issued the following statement on the final rule to expand health coverage for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients: * * * Today, my Administration is expanding affordable, quality health care coverage to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Dreamers are our loved ones, our nurses, teachers, and small business owners. And they deserve the promise of health care just like all of us. Nearly twelve years ago, President Obama   more

BRISBANE, Australia, May 3 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: QUT will help thousands of Papua New Guinean school teachers transition to a new national school system by supporting the co-design of a new diploma course to upskill early grade teachers (formerly elementary teachers) to teach all primary school years. The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Minister for Education, Lucas Dawa Dekena, visited QUT this semester with a delegation to discuss the new diploma's deve  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- RTI International issued the following news release: * * * Analysis of federal education data highlights disparities in experience by gender and race * * * A new report from RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, has found that pre-K-12 teachers worked more than desired during the COVID-19 pandemic at higher rates than non-teachers. The report also reveals sharp disparities in the experiences of female, Black and Hispanic   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A brain cancer doctor, a research scientist and other medical professionals share their experiences at the university's unique academic health system * * * By Mike Lucas It's been 10 years since the integration of schools, hospitals, departments and divisions that became Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), a mecca of groundbreaking research, leading educational programs and community   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 3 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following transcript of a podcast on May 2, 2024: This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Alpha Coffee is a veteran and woman co-owned coffee company with two locations in the Salt Lake City area. They're dedicated to giving back to veterans, the planet and the community. Chief Coffee Officer Carl Churchill joins us with more. Carl Churchill: 13 years ago, my wife Lori and I founded Alpha Coffee in our basement as an online s  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor highlighting next week's Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Dream Deferred: The Urgent Need to Protect Immigrant Youth." The hearing will emphasize the urgent need for Congress to pass legal protections for noncitizens who were brou  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Education Committee, met with Joshua Chard, the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. Joshua is an elementary school teacher at East End Community School in Portland. He also leads the drama club at Deering High School in Portland. "Joshua is a wonderful educator who has inspired so many Maine students both inside the classroom   more

ALBANY, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Stephanie Snyder Twelve members of the University at Albany community, including 11 alumni and a long-time University staff member, were honored at the Alumni Association's annual Excellence Awards Gala, held April 20 at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany. This year's recipients are: * * * Lyle Thompson '15 Stoneman Distinguished Alumni Award Lyle Thompson is widely regarde  more

GENESEO, New York, May 3 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Board of Trustees has bestowed Professor Monica Schneider, a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, with the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor. Distinguished ranks are the highest honors awarded by SUNY. Schneider joined the Geneseo faculty in 1995 and was promoted to full professor in 2016. During her tenure, her research has appeared in respected journals, and sh  more

SWANSEA, Wales, May 3 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Swansea University researchers are exploring the influence that omega-3 supplements can have on children's behaviour, mood, and mental wellbeing, as part of a pioneering study with implications for health and education. * * * Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood are essential for proper brain function and development in children. As the body can't reliably make these, they must be supplied through   more

STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: TEDxSavannah is one of the city's most anticipated annual events, offering individuals and organizations in Savannah a platform to meet, share ideas and collaborate. In its 13th year, TEDxSavannah will take place in Georgia Southern University's Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus on May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. with special rates for Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff. Doors open at noon  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on May 2, 2024: * * * Subject: Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Updates for Appraisers and Trainers Category: Teacher Appraisal Next Steps: Determine need for the optional implementation of Alternate Domain I rubric for lesson internalization and ensure appraisers complete appropriate training. The purpose of this communication is to provide school system  more

CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 -- The University of Canberra issued the following news release: The University of Canberra (UC) welcomes the release of the final Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel Report and fully supports the recommendations made by the Panel. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Professor Michelle Lincoln, welcomes the Report's focus on the use of evidence-based teaching practices, and notes that these findings align with the University's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) pr  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- TIAA (formerly the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund), a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: Assets in TIAA and Nuveen's suite of lifetime income target-date solutions across corporate, educational, governmental, and healthcare retirement plans are now approaching $35 billion in AUM, far surpassing assets in any other compara  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on May 2, 2024, with Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC's Squawk Box: * * * Andrew Ross Sorkin: Hundreds of people arrested at college campuses in New York City and across the nation. The NYPD was called in on Tuesday night after protesters occupied Hamilton Hall on Columbia's campus and has since arrested protesters at City College and Fordham University. For the remainder of the semester, all classes a  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on May 2, 2024, with Curt Menefee and Rosanna Scotto of FOX5's Good Day New York: * * * Curt Menefee: All right, this morning, pro-Palestinian demonstrations are still going on at a lot of local colleges around New York City. The scene is much quieter than what we saw at Columbia University and City College on Tuesday night. Rosanna Scotto: And the situation has presented many challenges for the   more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, or AAAS. He will be inducted this fall. Fischer joins AAAS members that include historical figures such as George Washington, Albert Einstein, and Nelson Mandela. Among those members are also other renowned American philosopher  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * The UCR study also found that a strong sense of ethnic identity contributed to better self-esteem * * * A study led by a UC Riverside graduate student has found that Latino high school students achieve higher grades when they perceive a more positive school climate and when they have a stronger sense of self-esteem. Published in the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, th  more

CANTERBURY, England, May 3 -- The University for the Creative Arts issued the following news: Thanks to a pound sterling111,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant, 150 fashion pieces from internationally renowned designer, Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be digitally archived by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), with Rhodes' accessories photographed for the first time. The project, titled Colourful Heritage, runs from now until August 2025 and is a partnership between UCA and The Zandra   more

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 3 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: The University of South Carolina Aiken has named its Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning in honor of longtime faculty member and department chair Dr. Edward Callen, who will retire from the university as distinguished professor emeritus in June after nearly 40 years of service. Callen, who joined USCA in 1986 after receiving his doctoral degree in experimental psychology from Northe  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 3 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The combat shooting club team at Virginia Military Institute, coached by Paul Lahah, outperformed the competition at the 2024 ROTC College Clash Marksmanship Competition, April 19-21 at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The match included 59 ROTC cadets from six schools including George Mason University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Radford University, Virginia Tech, and VMI. Over the course of the compe  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 3 -- West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced four organizations were awarded a Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by West Virginia American Water. "This year, West Virginia's Water and the Environm  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: This evening, First Lady Jill Biden will host the first-ever "Teachers of the Year" State Dinner at the White House. This event will honor the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman from Tennessee, and the State Teachers of the Year from across the country for their excellence in teaching and commitment to students' learning. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) oversees the Nationa  more