Education (Colleges & Universities)
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UNO History Professor Marc Landry Wins Baker-Burton Award for His Book 'Mountain Battery'
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 13 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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UNO History Professor Marc Landry Wins Baker-Burton Award for His Book "Mountain Battery"
University of New Orleans history professor Marc Landry has received the Baker-Burton Award for the best first book in European history by a member of a Southern college or university. His book, Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age, is published by Stanford University Press.
The Baker-Burton Award is presented by the European History Section of the Southern Historical
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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 13 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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UNO History Professor Marc Landry Wins Baker-Burton Award for His Book "Mountain Battery"
University of New Orleans history professor Marc Landry has received the Baker-Burton Award for the best first book in European history by a member of a Southern college or university. His book, Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age, is published by Stanford University Press.
The Baker-Burton Award is presented by the European History Section of the Southern HistoricalAssociation. The award recognizes the best first book in European history published by a member of the section, a graduate student, or a faculty member at a Southern college or university. Selection criteria include the quality and originality of research, new interpretations and insights, and literary quality.
According to the award committee, Landry's book "details the history of hydroelectric power--aka 'white coal'--as a power source in the Alps," and "takes a critical approach to hydroelectric power and balances its green promise with comparison to other energy sources." The committee noted that by comparing hydropower to systems of oil or coal while outlining its importance to West-Central Europe's defense and industrial development, the book contributes to political, social, and environmental history while intersecting with contemporary questions of green energy and its future.
Mountain Battery examines how dam-building in the 19th and 20th centuries transformed the Alps into Europe's "battery," designed to store and produce electricity for use across the continent. Drawing from archival research in Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, and Italy, Landry traces the environmental, economic, and military implications of hydroelectric development during Europe's industrial and wartime periods.
Landry is an associate professor of history, the Marshall Plan Professor in Austrian Studies, and director of the Austrian Marshall Plan Center for European Studies at UNO. An environmental historian of modern Europe, his research has appeared in Environmental History and the Journal of Global History. He co-edits the annual series Contemporary Austrian Studies and co-created the podcast series History Exchange with Eva Pfanzelter. Landry has held fellowships from the German Academic Exchange Service, the Deutsches Museum, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. In 2016, he served as the Fulbright-Botstiber Visiting Professor in Austrian-American Studies at the University of Innsbruck.
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Original text here: https://www.uno.edu/news/2025-11-12/uno-history-prof-marc-landry-wins-baker-burton-award-mountain-battery-book
U-M Expanded Research Collaboration, Partnerships in FY25
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M expanded research collaboration, partnerships in FY25
The University of Michigan launched several new initiatives in fiscal year 2025 to spur interdisciplinary research.
The initiatives help researchers who want to have broad social and economic impact and strengthen their competitiveness for corporate, philanthropic and government funding.
Among the new initiatives led by the Office of the Vice President for Research are Impact Institutes, a program that is aligned with the university's
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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M expanded research collaboration, partnerships in FY25
The University of Michigan launched several new initiatives in fiscal year 2025 to spur interdisciplinary research.
The initiatives help researchers who want to have broad social and economic impact and strengthen their competitiveness for corporate, philanthropic and government funding.
Among the new initiatives led by the Office of the Vice President for Research are Impact Institutes, a program that is aligned with the university's"Look to Michigan" strategic vision and provides seed funding to launch and grow interdisciplinary research centers, and Building Better Futures, a grant program that supports innovative scholarship addressing complex societal challenges. They join existing efforts like Innovation Partnerships and Bold Challenges in offering new strategies that better position U-M researchers for current and future funding opportunities.
These initiatives support the U-M community that accounted for a record $2.16 billion in research volume for FY25. This is one of the highest totals in the nation and reflects the fact that in so many areas of groundbreaking research, our state, our nation and the world look to Michigan, says Arthur Lupia, U-M vice president for research and innovation.
"Michigan's research expenditures are more than just a number. They represent U-M's leadership in improving health, advancing technologies and serving as a trusted partner for the most important challenges of our time," he said. "Across all three campuses, our researchers and staff demonstrate determination, innovation and a commitment to public service that makes a real difference for our state, nation and world."
Details of the record expenditures are included in the office's annual report, released this week.
Federal research funding in FY25, which came primarily from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, totaled $1.25 billion. This figure is expected to decrease in 2026, as recent reductions in federal research funding will begin to have larger implications nationwide.
To support the university's research enterprise, U-M has prioritized growth in diversified funding and interdisciplinary partnerships. Increased internal investments have played a key role. The university reported a record $699 million in internally sponsored expenditures, a 5.3% increase over 2024.
This funding supports a broad range of projects, including work on new cancer treatments, helping children be safer online, and finding new ways to treat chronic pain.
Nonfederal funding, including support from corporations, foundations and philanthropy, reached a record $213 million. The increase reflects growing collaboration between U-M researchers and private-sector partners that help drive innovative, cross-disciplinary projects.
Innovation Partnerships, a unit based in the Office of the Vice President for Research that serves as U-M's nexus for research commercialization activity, facilitated the launch of 31 new startup companies and received a record-breaking 673 new invention reports in FY25, driving job creation and translating research into real-world solutions.
Look to Michigan, U-M's strategic vision for driving innovation and societal impact, expanded this year under President Domenico Grasso's leadership to include advanced technology as a fifth core pillar. This addition underscores U-M's commitment to responsible technological progress alongside ongoing priorities in education, health, civic engagement and sustainability.
To support these efforts, OVPR launched the AI Institutes at Michigan to harness existing expertise in artificial intelligence and established the Office of National Laboratories to strengthen partnerships with Department of Energy national laboratories.
"Our research community brings together world-class expertise and a shared commitment to public service," Grasso said. "Through interdisciplinary collaboration and purposeful investment, U-M continues to drive progress in a rapidly changing research environment. When communities, industries and partners seek innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges, they continue to look to Michigan."
University of Michigan FY25 Research Annual Report (https://research.umich.edu/news-and-issues/research-annual-reports/fy25-research-annual-report/)
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Original text here: https://news.umich.edu/u-m-expanded-research-collaboration-partnerships-in-fy25/
Rutgers: Why There May Be a Link to ADHD and Substance Use Among Young Sexual Minority Men
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Why There May Be a Link to ADHD and Substance Use Among Young Sexual Minority Men
Rutgers Health researchers reveal how attention difficulties and impulsivity may heighten vulnerability to early and frequent substance use among young sexual minority men
By Nakaysha Gonzalez
Young sexual minority men - a term used to describe gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men - with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to begin using substances such as cigarettes,
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NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Why There May Be a Link to ADHD and Substance Use Among Young Sexual Minority Men
Rutgers Health researchers reveal how attention difficulties and impulsivity may heighten vulnerability to early and frequent substance use among young sexual minority men
By Nakaysha Gonzalez
Young sexual minority men - a term used to describe gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men - with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to begin using substances such as cigarettes,alcohol, cannabis, stimulants and illicit drugs at an earlier age, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
The study, published in the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health and led by the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies (CHIBPS) at the Rutgers School of Public Health, analyzed data from 597 young sexual minority men to assess ADHD symptoms and their associations with substance use.
The researchers found clinically significant ADHD symptoms were both common and strongly associated with heightened risk and earlier initiation of substance use. Inattentive symptoms were closely tied to cigarette use, while both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms predicted earlier use across all substances assessed.
"Given that young sexual minority men are disproportionately impacted by several other mental and physical health problems, this phenomenon warrants further attention from healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers alike," said Kristen Krause, an assistant professor at the School of Public Health and co-author of the study.
Findings also suggested key differences across subgroups. The connection between ADHD and early-onset substance use was stronger among bisexual men than among gay men, suggesting that tailored prevention strategies may be needed to address distinct vulnerabilities within the sexual minority population.
Krause, who also is the deputy director of the center, said the findings underscore the importance of integrating mental health and substance use screening and prevention efforts for sexual minority youth, particularly young men. Early identification of ADHD and intervention strategies could help reduce long-term health disparities in this group.
"At CHIBPS, we have long understood that health risks do not occur in a vacuum but that they are the result of the complex interplay of person, social conditions, and physical and mental health," said Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the School of Public Health and senior author of the study. "Modern and relevant public health approaches recognize that simply telling people to become vaccinated, wear a condom every time, and/or of banning menthol cigarettes is simply not enough."
"The focus must be on the person not the drug or the pathogen," said Halkitis, whose forthcoming book, Humanizing Public Health: How Pathogen-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us, will be published by Johns Hopkins University Press in the winter.
Halkitis, who is the director of the center, and the researchers said future studies should use different measurement tools to better estimate ADHD prevalence and severity in sexual minority men. Longitudinal approaches that account for factors such as resilience, mental health comorbidities and social support could offer deeper insights and inform more effective interventions.
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Original text here: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/why-there-may-be-link-adhd-and-substance-use-among-young-sexual-minority-men
Olivet Nazarene University: Interview With New University Chaplain, Ryan Green
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 12, 2025, by communication professor Lauren Beatty with University Chaplain Ryan Green:
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Interview with new University Chaplain, Ryan Green
A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community
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A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community
At the beginning of the fall 2025 semester, Olivet Nazarene University announced the appointment of Ryan Green as the new University Chaplain. He gave his first chapel message on October 1, but due to the fact that he and his family
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BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 12, 2025, by communication professor Lauren Beatty with University Chaplain Ryan Green:
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Interview with new University Chaplain, Ryan Green
A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community
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A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community
At the beginning of the fall 2025 semester, Olivet Nazarene University announced the appointment of Ryan Green as the new University Chaplain. He gave his first chapel message on October 1, but due to the fact that he and his familyhad to relocate from Eugene, Oregon, his official start date wasn't until November 3. Even with bouncing back and forth before their cross-country move, over the past few months Ryan, his wife Kylie, and their three kids quickly became familiar fixtures around campus.
Olivet Marketing recently sat down with Chaplain Green for a casual conversation about faith, family and his vision for his new role. The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
Olivet Marketing: What prompted you to get into ministry?
Chaplain Green: In fifth grade, I received a call to ministry. At the time, I would not have framed it that way, but as I look back, I know it was a clear call. I remember that I heard a voice saying, "Ryan, I want you to preach and teach my word like that guy on the stage is doing." I think I turned around looking for where the voice was coming from. I gave my life to Christ at that time, but then, from sixth-twelfth grade, I lived a very secular life.
Right after high school, I joined the U.S. Navy. During my first year, I had my big salvation moment -- the moment when it all clicked for me. At 19-years-old, I had just got to my first duty station and at a Bible study, I met a pastor who turned my world upside down. He taught me that faith is about understanding that Christ is in you, not about what you can do for God. The love between him and his wife, and their love for me, was something I had never experienced. I thought: whatever he has, I want that.
God reminded me of that moment of "calling" in fifth grade, and I knew that after serving my six-year contract in the military, that I wanted to work in ministry. While I was still in the service, I did a series of online trainings through Cross Style Ministries. Shortly before it was time to get out of Navy, that same pastor I met in my first year invited me to work with him as an associate pastor. I got out in 2008 and have been doing vocational ministry ever since.
What has kept you motivated to stay in ministry over the years?
Multiple times in the past few years, I thought about doing other things. I could do a lot of other things, and probably do them well. But, I have also felt the gripping nature of the call, which has resulted in a vitality and fresh intimacy with Jesus each day.
I think that a call is for a person, not necessarily to a particular job or activity. The way mine has manifested itself has looked different over the years -- I've replaced windows, driven a school bus, opened a thrift story and food pantry. But regardless of what I've done, it has all come from an outpouring of intimacy of relationship with God and commitment to seeking the Kingdom. Stacking the spiritual disciplines day on day, week on week has also certainly helped me stay focused on whatever work is in front of me.
Share a bit about the decision to move across the country to work at Olivet.
For the year before I received a call about the chaplaincy, I had been interacting a lot with the local Christian college, based on our church's philosophy that "we're all in this together" as part of the relational web of followers in Eugene. I got invited to speak in chapel, participate in their spiritual renewal services, partner with church projects and play in volleyball games. Each time I was part of the campus, something came alive in in my spirit, and my heart kept growing for the generation of college-aged students. God was stirring my heart and giving me a dream, with passion and a vision. I lived it out the best I could where I was at.
Changes in ministry most often come through invitations. I had received other invites over the years that were easy no's, but when I got the call about Olivet, I immediately recognized God had been stirring my heart for this as I had already been doing the activities of a chaplain, to a small degree, for a year.
My family was deeply invested in our community in Oregon -- we had a house, rental properties, and full lives there. The beauty of this transition is that Kylie and I brought our kids in on the opportunity very quickly to discern together as a family. One of our core family beliefs is that our kids can hear God's voice as clearly as we can. Everyone was excited about the potential and peaceful about the move. So, we uprooted it all and moved across the country all on a collective sense that God was calling us here.
What do you think college-aged students need to be encouraged about the most?
Who they are and who they are becoming -- our students are facing major identity issues. Before we talk about doing, we have to address who you are becoming. I hope students find their identity in Christ, as a child of God.
Why is a Christian liberal arts education relevant (and important) in today's society?
There's an assumption that the value comes in having Kingdom-minded, Spirt-filled, Jesus-focused mindset when graduates go out into the world. I want to help young people reframe their vocation not just into work, but how they're going to bring the Kingdom of God on earth. No matter what field they're going into, I hope they see the importance of carrying the Spirit of God in them, which impacts how they serve the people they connect with.
What are you most excited about for your role as University Chaplain?
Connecting with students. I'm excited to live life with them -- showing up in their spaces, going to their activities, supporting them at their games, concerts and events. Beyond that, I'm excited to breathe into and shape the chapel experience to be more anticipatory and expectant for God to do something. My overarching motto for ministry is: "Hope, healing and wholeness of Jesus." I'm excited to see students really experience the love of God and the hope of Jesus. I hope that they leave their four years more healed and whole than when they came in.
In the first 50 days of my job, I'm also hoping to have 50 conversations with campus leaders about their Olivet insights and what they see as strengths and obstacles for spiritual formation on campus. I'm excited to get my feet underneath me and learn the ropes. I feel like this job is an open canvas for God to paint something beautiful, and I'm looking forward to the adventure.
Bonus round -- just for fun topics
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Family time: We all really enjoy a family movie night or going to see a movie in theatre. We also love a family scooter ride.
Books: I mostly listen to audiobooks. Right now, it's Lead with Prayer: Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders (Skoog, Greer, Doolittle); A Non-Anxious Presence (Sayers); and a few C.S. Lewis classics.
Starbucks order: Black coffee, although I've also been enjoying the protein cold foam.
Food: I eat multiple cans of tuna every day. It's the cheapest way to get in some protein. Often, I'll mix a few cans with some eggs and cook the tuna. I also really love Burgers & Beer in town. Have you seen how big their giant soft pretzel is?
Travel: My happy place is Navarre Beach, Florida; right on the Panhandle. I love sitting in a lawn chair with my feet in the water.
Season: Summer, by far
Holiday: Christmas
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Chapel services are streamed live each week on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m., and the message portion can be replayed on-demand. Visit Olivet.edu/Chapel for more information.
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Original text here: https://www.olivet.edu/news/interview-with-new-university-chaplain-ryan-green/
Hofstra University Celebrates Its First Rhodes Scholar
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 13 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra University Celebrates Its First Rhodes Scholar
During her time at Hofstra University, biology major Resa Nelson '26 fell in love with working in the laboratory and the field, searching for solutions to complex scientific problems. Her passion for research and service has led the Honors College student to become a Rhodes Scholar.
Established in 1903, the Rhodes Trust, which administers the Rhodes Scholar program, awards recipients with two years of postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the
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HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 13 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra University Celebrates Its First Rhodes Scholar
During her time at Hofstra University, biology major Resa Nelson '26 fell in love with working in the laboratory and the field, searching for solutions to complex scientific problems. Her passion for research and service has led the Honors College student to become a Rhodes Scholar.
Established in 1903, the Rhodes Trust, which administers the Rhodes Scholar program, awards recipients with two years of postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in theU.K. A total of 106 Rhodes awards are being offered this year to young scholars from 25 constituencies around the globe. It is one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world.
"I am absolutely delighted that Hofstra has its first Rhodes Scholar, and I congratulate Resa Nelson on this momentous achievement," said Hofstra University President Susan Poser. "Identifying and supporting students for national and international prestige awards is one of the implementation steps of Hofstra 100, the university's new strategic plan, and I thank Provost Charlie Riordan and Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives Suzanne Pike, for their work in supporting students in pursuit of these awards."
Nelson, 21, was selected from among nine finalists representing the Commonwealth Caribbean, which includes Anguilla, Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Nelson is the second Rhodes Scholar to be selected from Antigua.
Nelson, who resides on the parish of St. Peter, came to Hofstra with the intent of going to medical school. "I wanted to be a doctor," she said, "but once I started doing research, I realized I loved the act of discovery, the process of asking questions, and finding answers."
Nelson's curiosity and strong work ethic opened doors to remarkable opportunities across the United States.
Under the guidance of Hofstra Biology Professor Javier Izquierdo, Nelson has been researching methods for converting odorous sargassum seaweed found on the beaches of Antigua and throughout the Caribbean into biofuels and other bioproducts.
"Hofstra has given me the technical skills and mental fortitude to pursue the work I want to do in the world--and the research I hope to continue beyond Hofstra," she said.
During the summer of 2024, Nelson received funding from the National Science Foundation that allowed her to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, examining the ways T-cells identify cancerous cells.
This past summer, she spent 10 weeks at the University of California Irvine exploring how glycosylation genes affect brain function.
"I just love cell biology," Nelson laughed. "If I'm in a tissue culture room, and I'm growing cells, transferring cells, and looking at cells under the microscope - that is what I call a perfect day."
This enthusiasm has endeared Nelson to her professors and classmates.
"Resa is an outstanding student, but even more important is that she's an outstanding person," praised her mentor, Dr. Izquierdo. "She's not just academically strong. She also has done a lot of service and a lot of important things for the Hofstra community. All of that comes together in the package that is Resa, and that is what made her a fantastic candidate for the Rhodes."
Nelson's interest in becoming a Rhodes Scholar began years ago through her experience in the Antigua & Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra, where she served as first chair flutist. When Nelson learned that the orchestra's founder was Antigua's only Rhodes Scholar, a seed was planted.
Nelson later toured the U.K. with the orchestra and performed at the University of Oxford's Christ Church. The institution's historic links to colonialism and slavery fueled Nelson's ambition. "If the labor of my forefathers and foremothers helped build that institution," she reflected, "it would be really meaningful for me to learn there."
Beyond her academic achievements, Nelson is deeply committed to service and mentorship.
She volunteers at a local middle school, tutoring students and advocating for those who need extra support. "Education for kids is something I'm passionate about," she said. "I know what it's like to grow up where your options feel limited. Having someone believe in you can make all the difference."
Faith also plays a central role in Nelson's life. "Servant leadership is something my dad emphasized," she explained. "Jesus served people by washing their feet. My research is how I serve and how I plan to contribute to the world in a meaningful way."
Dr. Izquierdo is confident that the Rhodes Scholarship is just the beginning of what Nelson will accomplish in the future.
"I would not be surprised if we're talking about Resa becoming not only a Rhodes Scholar, but the president of a corporation or a Nobel Prize winner at some point," he said. "She's someone who is dedicated to doing positive things for our world."
Earlier this year, Hofstra earned the R2 research designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a testament to the University's dedication to research, innovation, and societal impact.
Nelson's studies, research experiences, and the support she has received from her professors exemplify the goals and pillars of the Hofstra 100 strategic plan, launched by the University in 2024.
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Original text here: https://news.hofstra.edu/2025/11/12/hofstra-university-celebrates-its-first-rhodes-scholar/
Gardner-Webb Teacher Candidates Excel on EdTPA Assessment, Surpassing National Average
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news:
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Gardner-Webb Teacher Candidates Excel on edTPA Assessment, Surpassing National Average
College of Education Celebrates 91% First-Attempt Pass Rate with Seven Achieving Highly Qualified Status
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Faculty and staff in the Gardner-Webb University College of Education are celebrating graduates scores on edTPA, a national assessment that measures aspiring teachers' readiness for the classroom. Dr. Donna Hamrick Suttle, instructor and edTPA coordinator at GWU, reported that 22 teacher candidates submitted
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BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news:
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Gardner-Webb Teacher Candidates Excel on edTPA Assessment, Surpassing National Average
College of Education Celebrates 91% First-Attempt Pass Rate with Seven Achieving Highly Qualified Status
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Faculty and staff in the Gardner-Webb University College of Education are celebrating graduates scores on edTPA, a national assessment that measures aspiring teachers' readiness for the classroom. Dr. Donna Hamrick Suttle, instructor and edTPA coordinator at GWU, reported that 22 teacher candidates submittededTPA portfolios for review for Fall 2025.
"Our first submission pass rate for this cycle is 91% with seven candidates scoring what edTPA considers 'Highly Qualified,'" Suttle stated. "While a first submission pass rate of 100% is always our goal, 91% does surpass the national pass rate of 72%. We are proud of all candidates' endurance, drive, and tenacity throughout this process."
The candidates who didn't pass will be supported by the College of Education through the resubmission process. "With our second submission, we know we can achieve a 100% passing rate for Fall 2025," Suttle affirmed.
edTPA requires aspiring teachers to demonstrate readiness to teach through lesson plans designed to support their students' strengths and needs; engage real students in ambitious learning; analyze whether their students are learning; and adjust their instruction to become more effective. Teacher candidates submit unedited video recordings of themselves at work in a real classroom as part of a portfolio that is scored by highly trained educators. edTPA builds on decades of teacher performance assessment development and research regarding teaching skills and practices that improve student learning.
"The edTPA scores highlight the exceptional work of our faculty and staff in supporting candidate success," praised College of Education Dean and Professor Dr. Prince Hycy Bull. "These results reflect strong academic preparation and demonstrate that our candidates possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for impactful practice in diverse K-12 settings."
The Highly Qualified and Success Candidates are listed below with their program and University supervisors.
Highly Qualified edTPA Candidates:
* Mindy Brown, Elementary Education, Dr. Brittany Evans.
* Natasha Hamlet, Elementary Education, Dr. Jenny Oxendine.
* Ori Moon, World Language, Dr. Tamara Cox.
* Andrea Moore, Elementary Education, Dr. Cherie Aldrich.
* Katherine Surface, Elementary Education, Dr. Cherie Aldrich.
* Austin Thorne, Secondary Social Studies, Dr. Anita Sanders.
* Clinton Wells, Secondary Social Studies, Dr. Anita Sanders.
Successful edTPA Candidates:
* Megan Ballard, Elementary Education, Dr. Phyllis Tallent.
* Riley Blow, Elementary Education, Dr. Brittany Evans.
* Lisa Landry, Elementary Education, Dr. Cherie Aldrich.
* Carley Lawter, Elementary Education, Dr. Denise Patterson.
* Cassie Lee, Elementary Education, Dr. Brittany Evans.
* Deborah Marlow, Elementary Education, Dr. Denise Patterson.
* Maura Pendleton, Physical Education/Health, Lisa Brummett.
* Elizabeth Pennington, Elementary Education, Dr. Boen Nutting.
* Ethan Rossow, Physical Education/Health, Ms. Lisa Brummett.
* Miranda Shealy, Elementary Education, Dr. Brittany Evans.
* Laura Terry, Elementary Education, Dr. Jenny Oxendine.
* Kyra Tribune, Performing Arts, Dr. Eric Johnson.
* Bethany Wardrip, Elementary Education, Dr. Boen Nutting.
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Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina's recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Learn more at gardner-webb.edu.
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Original text here: https://gardner-webb.edu/news/teacher-candidates-excel-on-edtpa/
BGSU Professor Pioneers Research Into Quiet Quitting by Considering the Role of Broken Promises
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Nov. 13 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU professor pioneers research into quiet quitting by considering the role of broken promises
BGSU professor dives into the reasoning behind quiet quitting and how HR professionals can prevent it
By Branden Ferguson
Quiet quitting has evolved from a buzzword into a widespread reality in the workplace as industries and demands continue to shift, according to new research by a Bowling Green State University professor.
Truit Gray, Ph.D., an assistant professor of management at BGSU, is examining
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Nov. 13 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU professor pioneers research into quiet quitting by considering the role of broken promises
BGSU professor dives into the reasoning behind quiet quitting and how HR professionals can prevent it
By Branden Ferguson
Quiet quitting has evolved from a buzzword into a widespread reality in the workplace as industries and demands continue to shift, according to new research by a Bowling Green State University professor.
Truit Gray, Ph.D., an assistant professor of management at BGSU, is examininghow human resources departments can foster employee engagement and mitigate quiet quitting and the associated risks. Data was collected across five studies and resulted in responses from nearly 900 unique participants across various industries. The studies combine to contribute to clarifying what quiet quitting is, what it is not and the causes and outcomes of it.
Gray recently had a paper published on the topic in Human Resource Management, a Financial Times top 50 journal.
"Quiet quitting is a workplace topic that has received a great deal of attention in practice, but academic work on the topic is still limited," said Gray.
Gray found that quiet quitting - intentionally performing the minimum job requirements - doesn't necessarily reflect poor performance. Instead, it represents a deliberate choice by an employee to put forth effort that is less than their full potential. The resulting level of performance depends on the employee's perception of what the minimum requirements entail.
After discussing what quiet quitting is and what it is not, Gray and his research team turned to unpacking the causes and outcomes of quiet quitting.
"One of my core research interests is psychological contracts, which consists of what an employee believes their organization has promised them in return for their effort," said Gray. "Specifically, employee psychological contracts may be fulfilled, which is when promises are met, or breached, which is when the organization fails to live up to promises."
Through the lens of psychological contracts, Gray examined the causes and consequences of quiet quitting. His research found that when employees perceive their organization has kept its promises regarding job characteristics (for example, skill variety and autonomy) and the fairness of the workplace, they are less likely to "quiet quit." This reduction in quiet quitting due to promise fulfillment also led employees to be more likely to engage in organizational citizenship behaviors (mentoring new hires, taking on additional tasks, etc.) and less likely to engage in counterproductive work behaviors.
Conversely, when organizations fail to meet these promises, employees are more likely to quiet quit and subsequently more likely to exhibit counterproductive work behaviors that are detrimental to the organization while also engaging in fewer helpful organizational citizenship behaviors.
"HR professionals must be aware of both the explicit and implicit promises made to employees - not just during hiring and onboarding, but throughout their entire employment," said Gray. "Overpromising with the goal of hiring and retaining exceptional talent may result in quiet quitting and subsequent detrimental outcomes should those promises not be kept."
The urgency of this problem is highlighted by U.S. Gallup polls. In 2024, employee engagement reached a decade-low, with only 31% of employees reporting that they were "being engaged" at work. A separate 2023 poll found that quiet quitters now make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce.
As quiet quitting impacts workplaces across industries, Gray argues that the role of human resources is evolving. He believes that HR professionals must continue to move toward assuming a more active and involved role within organizations.
"What people expect from their organization has shifted dramatically in recent years," said Gray. "Trends such as remote/hybrid work, back-to-office mandates, and an increasingly diverse workforce require that HR departments become integral strategic leaders within organizations."
Gray notes that employees have always made mental calculations about their effort based on their perception of fairness. However, the intentionality of this calculation, which defines quiet quitting, has rarely been studied.
"My coauthors and I are eager to continue our research into quiet quitting," Gray said. "Our initial findings point toward an optimistic outlook that human resource managers may be able to limit the prevalence of quiet quitting and subsequent harmful outcomes by accurately communicating expectations and job characteristics."
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Original text here: https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2025/10/bgsu-professor-pioneers-research-into-quiet-quitting-by-considering-the-role-of-broken-promises.html
