HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 4 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Ann Marie Martin Kehinde C. Oyediran knew he wanted to be a nurse when he finished high school, but he wasn't sure which educational path would be the best route to his goal. As he prepares for The University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH) May 6 commencement ceremony, he says he's glad he chose the dual nursing program offered by the UAH College of Nursing in partnership with Calhoun Community College. "At  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, May 4 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: Aviva Abramovsky has been named the new dean of the University of Idaho College of Law. She will take over the role full time on June 10. "I am excited to join University of Idaho as dean of the College of Law and become a part of this inspiring and welcoming academic community -- one well known for its commitment to the highest quality of legal education," Abramovsky said. "For both the law school and universit  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 (TNSres) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: By Jillian McKoy A new study examined BU students' perspectives on LGBTQ+ professors who are open about their identity in the classroom, and found that this openness fostered a welcoming environment for both LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students. Whether it's in the media, workplace, academia, or social settings, representation of diverse identities matter. In academic settings, representat  more

EMORY, Virginia, May 6 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: The 176th commencement ceremony for Emory & Henry College graduating class of 2024 was held at the Fred Selfe Stadium on the Emory campus on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. More than 200 graduates walked across the stage and received their diplomas and were the last class to have "College" on their diplomas as Emory & Henry will transition to "University" status this fall. "As we make the transition on August first to univ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the University of Georgia (UGA) hosted nearly 100 researchers on the Emory campus in Atlanta for the 2024 UGA-Winship Cancer Research Summit on April 22. The annual summit highlights strengths and synergies of the two institutions and explores opportunities to collaborate on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment efforts. Thi  more

SPOKANE, Washington, May 4 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: On Friday, May 3, President Joe Biden named 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, and Gonzaga University graduate Father Greg Boyle, SJ, ('77) was among them. The Medal of Freedom is presented to "individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or pri  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas has awarded 14 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar. Class of 1913 Awards These annual awards go to two graduating students who show evidence of int  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: KU International Affairs has awarded more than $58,000 in travel grants to 23 University of Kansas faculty members and eight graduate students to support research and collaboration abroad. These competitively awarded funds were dispersed among faculty and students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the schools of Architecture & Design, Business, Education & Human Sciences, Music and Social Welfa  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 4 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: David Ciesla, D.D.S., M.S., MAS, clinical assistant professor and director of the pediatric dentistry residency program at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, was recently awarded the Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. "I am honored to have been selected as the recipient of this reputable award and to be among an excellent class of other awardee  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 (TNSres) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, a widely respected hand surgeon, has been named the inaugural Richard H. Gelberman, MD, Distinguished Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The professorship was established to honor renowned hand specialist Richard H. Gelberman, MD, a former longtime head of the Department of Orthopaedic Su  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Sadie Lea The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) sponsored 46 students' attendance at the Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference held March 6-9. With local tours, professional development opportunities, and conversations on a variety of humanities topics, the conference programming addressed a variety of interest areas. "We were so inspired to have 46 CHASSE students and  more

DAYTON, Ohio, May 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD In the News wrap up on May 3, 2024: The International Jurist featured the law school's online LL.M. program. Regional media talked to experts in the Human Rights Center about human trafficking and extremism. Local media reported on UD's commencement ceremonies and Flyer Pitch winners. Best LL.M. programs (https://bluetoad.com/publication/frame.php?i=820209&p=&pn=&ver=html5) (pages 15 and 36) the International Ju  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas ranks fifth nationally among Tier 1 research institutions in the annual "Military Friendly Schools" survey. The annual survey is the longest-running review of college and university investments in serving military-affiliated students. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using public data sources and survey information. More than 1,800 institutions par  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship at the University of Kansas will travel to Europe for the inaugural Self Graduate Fellowship International Seminar from May 14 to 23. The 2024 international seminar will take place in Paris; Brussels; and Frankfurt and Darmstadt, Germany. The seminar attendees include 23 Self doctoral students. On May 21, the Self Graduate Fellows will present their research a  more

LETHBRIDGE, Canada, May 4 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge has chosen former dean Dr. Chris Hosgood as this year's recipient of the Friend of Health Sciences Award, an award he instituted during his time as dean. "We are so pleased to honour Chris with the Friend of Health Sciences Award," says Dr. Jon Doan, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. "His hard work, dedication and leadership skills enabled th  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, May 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded $4.8m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grants/* to find solutions to health problems such as pre-term birth and male infertility. In collaboration with Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)/*, the Newcastle researchers will also advance knowledge on culturally appropriate tobacco cessation strategies fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 4 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The prestigious National Academy of Sciences has honored two University of Texas at Austin faculty members. Neuroscience professor Kristen Harris was among 120 newly elected members, and molecular biosciences professor Keiko Torii was among 24 newly elected international members of the NAS. Membership recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research and is considered one of the highest ho  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 4 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: By Samantha Dunn Scientia Professor Justin Gooding and Professor David Keith have been named among eight new ARC laureates, receiving funding to further their work in wearable electrochemical sensors and ecosystem management respectively. UNSW Sydney has secured two prestigious Industry Laureate Fellowships announced by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for 2024. The fellowships are a key part of the   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: A FIFA delegation visited the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, this spring as part of the FIFA Pitch Research Field Day event. The delegation inspected the turf research and development facility and met the teams from UT and Michigan State University working to create the perfect natural grass pitches for the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA, soccer's global governing body, tapped John Sorochan, Distingu  more