AUBURN, Alabama, Dec. 7 -- Auburn University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Diane Pham The Office of Recruiting, Outreach and Scholarship recently collaborated with 100+ Women Strong to host their second annual SHEroes event, aimed at encouraging 9th and 10th grade female students to explore the field of engineering. Auburn Engineering students, faculty and staff welcomed the students to campus for a specially curated program of activities. The event was open to anyone   more

AUBURN, Alabama, Dec. 8 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Auburn faculty, staff and administrative professionals will soon have the opportunity to learn from two award-winning authors, speakers and leaders in higher education. The Elevated Education Exchange (EEE) will feature keynotes from Kevin Snyder, best-selling author, professional speaker and multi-TEDx presenter, and Jennifer Bloom, founder of Appreciative Education, tenured faculty and past president of NACADA:   more

TROY, Alabama, Dec. 7 -- Troy University issued the following news: Jackson Hospital President and CEO Joe B. Riley will deliver the keynote address to graduates at Troy University's Montgomery Campus at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. More than 150 graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony. TROY's College of Health and Human Services will hand out the most diplomas with 55 students graduating, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences (39), the C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The fourth Republican presidential primary debate was held yesterday in Alabama. Despite not participating in any of the debates, former President Donald Trump continues to lead in the polls. Many are crowning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the winner of last night's debate, citing his confidence and assertiveness as contributing factors to his improved performance. Faculty experts at George Washington University are avai  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Dec. 7 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: The Rev. France Davis, pastor emeritus of the Salt Lake City Calvary Baptist Church and a prominent member of the civil rights movement, will be a guest speaker at South Dakota State University during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade event to honor the life and legacy of the civil right activist. Davis participated in the civil rights movement and marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alab  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Whenever a runner competes in a race, they are always hoping to run their personal best time. For OCC cross country runner Amy Rowan, doing it at the 2023 NJCAA Cross Country National Championship in Huntsville, Alabama just made it more special. Rowan, along with teammate Mackenzie Montagano, finished 7th and 42nd respectively out of more than 300 runners at the championship, qualifying both as NJCAA   more

MOBILE, Alabama, Dec. 7 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The University of South Alabama celebrated the opening of its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory - 3D printing - with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday, Dec. 1. The newly renovated space and printers will benefit faculty and student researchers, as well as be open as a service site for manufacturers along the Gulf Coast region. "This new laboratory makes available many resources that are not curre  more