Saturday - July 4, 2026

Education (Colleges & Universities)

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

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Virginia Tech: Douglas Pfeiffer Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Douglas Pfeiffer honored with emeritus status

By Anne Kroemer Hoffman

Douglas Pfeiffer, professor of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board ... Show Full Article
University of Windsor: Odette Earns 'Transforming' Designation in 2026 Positive Impact Rating
WINDSOR, Ontario, July 3 -- University of Windsor issued the following news:

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Odette earns 'transforming' designation in 2026 Positive Impact Rating

By Victor Romao

The University of Windsor's Odette School of Business is one of a small group of business schools worldwide now recognized as actively transforming their programs around sustainability and responsible leadership.

The 2026 Positive Impact Rating placed Odette at Level 4 -- its second-highest tier -- up from Level 3 last year. The international rating evaluates how effectively business schools contribute to society, drawing ... Show Full Article
University of Cincinnati: What is Neuro-symbolic AI?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:

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What is neuro-symbolic AI?

This powerful form of AI mixes awareness of sequences with logic

By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu

Neuro-symbolic AI combines the pattern recognition capabilities of deep learning neural networks with the logical reasoning of symbolic AI.

The result is a smarter system of artificial intelligence that can draw insights from data while applying rules, facts and reasoning to reach reliable decisions.

As organizations search for AI systems that are more transparent, explainable ... Show Full Article
Sheridan College: CEAB Accreditation Unlocks Greater Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Degree Graduates
BRAMPTON, Ontario, July 3 -- Sheridan College issued the following news release:

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CEAB accreditation unlocks greater opportunities for Mechanical Engineering degree graduates

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) degree is now accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), ensuring that graduates of the program will meet the academic requirements for licensure as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

The accreditation is effective for three years -- the maximum time period for a program receiving accreditation for the first time -- ... Show Full Article
New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB
SOCORRO, New Mexico, July 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:

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New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB

Lique Coolen, a neuroscientist and the university's VP for Research and Provost, VP for Academic Affairs, is named Vice President-Elect for Science Policy on FASEB's Executive Committee.

Michael N. Lehman, PhD, the Regents Endowed Professor and Chair of Biology at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, has been elected president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). His term began ... Show Full Article
Makerere University: Vice Chancellor Commends School of Law for Excellence in Graduate Training and Research
KAMPALA, Uganda, July 3 -- Makerere University issued the following news:

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Vice Chancellor Commends School of Law for Excellence in Graduate Training and Research

By Mariam Kasemiire

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has commended the leadership and faculty of Makerere University School of Law for their outstanding contribution to graduate training, research, and academic excellence, describing the School as one of the key drivers of Makerere University's growing international reputation.

The commendation was made during the Vice Chancellor's ongoing engagements with Colleges, ... Show Full Article
Gonzaga School of Health Sciences Earns Endorsement for Simulation
SPOKANE, Washington, July 3 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news:

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Gonzaga School of Health Sciences Earns Endorsement for Simulation

Students pursuing nursing and other health care careers complete much of their training in environments that simulate real medical exam experiences. The hands-on practice gained is critical for applying knowledge and skills before graduates enter the workplace, hence the necessity of state-of-the-art simulation labs like those at Gonzaga University's School of Health Sciences. This spring, the school received endorsement from the International ... Show Full Article