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Education (Colleges & Universities)

Here's a look at documents from public, private and community colleges in the U.S.

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Villanova Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 (TNSjou) -- Villanova University issued the following news release:

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Villanova Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD, Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study

A global team of researchers using the new X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) telescope, launched in fall 2023, discovered something unexpected while observing a well-studied neutron star system called GX13+1. Instead of simply capturing a clearer view of its usual, predictable activity, their February 2024 observation revealed a surprisingly slow cosmic wind, the cause ... Show Full Article

University of Kansas: Report Presented to EPA Evaluates Future of 'Cumulative Impact Assessment' on Vulnerable Communities
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:

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New report presented to EPA evaluates future of 'cumulative impact assessment' on vulnerable communities

By Jon Niccum

A "cumulative impact assessment" evaluates the combined effects of existing, planned and future actions on a particular environment or community.

This year, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assembled a prestigious ad hoc committee to convene state-of-the-science workshops and develop a consensus report. Titled "State of the Science and the Future of ... Show Full Article

UW Professor Joyce Receives Grant Set to Re-Write History of the Stars
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:

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UW Professor Joyce Receives Grant Set to Re-Write History of the Stars

How old are the stars? Even with the most accurate tools currently available for modeling stellar evolution, the answer sometimes comes back, "older than the known universe." Clearly, something's not adding up, and Meridith Joyce has made it her mission to find out where the error lies.

Joyce, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computing at the University of Wyoming, is one of the core developers ... Show Full Article

Transformational Gift From Sibyl V. Kirby '47 Expands Scholarships at Skidmore
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Oct. 11 -- Skidmore College issued the following news:

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Transformational gift from Sibyl V. Kirby '47 expands scholarships at Skidmore

By James Helicke

Gifts of more than $3.3 million from the late Sibyl Vaughan Kirby '47 will expand scholarship support at Skidmore College, a reflection of the alumna's lifelong dedication to her alma mater, her service to others, and her belief in the transformative power of education.

The bequest -- among the largest legacy gifts to Skidmore in recent years -- includes contributions of more than $200,000 in 2022 and $3.1 ... Show Full Article

JCU Researchers Battle to Save Arts in the North
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Oct. 11 -- James Cook University issued the following news release:

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JCU researchers battle to save arts in the North

James Cook University (JCU) has launched a new initiative aimed at ensuring arts and culture in the North no longer take a back seat in government funding and policies.

The recently initiated LabNorth project is building networks across Darwin, Townsville and Cairns and using policy research plus townhall focus groups to establish the true value of arts and culture in northern Australia.

JCU lead researcher Associate Professor Lisa Law said this ... Show Full Article

High School Students From Aurora Public Schools Now Have a Pathway to CU Denver
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 11 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news:

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High School Students from Aurora Public Schools Now Have a Pathway to CU Denver

CU Denver Signs Second Guaranteed Admissions Agreement with Local School District.

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Nicholas Pham didn't expect to discover such a strong sense of purpose and community through his education. But that's exactly what he found when he transferred to CU Denver in 2023. His professors' focus on his learning style, paired with the content in his courses, fueled his interest in politics. He also got involved on campus in the Vietnamese ... Show Full Article

Binghamton University: Science I Time Capsule Provides a Glimpse of Harpur's Past
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 11 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:

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Science I time capsule provides a glimpse of Harpur's past

A building renovation unexpectedly exposed a time capsule. What was inside?

By Jennifer Micale

As crews began work on Binghamton University's Science I building this summer, they discovered something unexpected: a sealed silver box behind the cornerstone.

The building, among the oldest on the Vestal campus, is undergoing significant work to add a second-story addition that will house the Chenango Room, as well as a dedicated event space that includes ... Show Full Article