KENT, Ohio, April 11 -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Bob Mihalek Outdoor enthusiasts can learn more about the natural world and places to explore through a new project from Don Cipollini, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at Wright State University. "The Naturalist with Don Cipollini" is an interpretive walk-and-talk show in which Cipollini explores the woods or a nature preserve and interprets what he sees. In each episode, Cipollini shares his knowledge as a   more

PERTH, Australia, April 11 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: A Curtin University project which could significantly help the global shift to clean energy and see Perth become a hydrogen production hub, has been awarded $5 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Working in partnership with Velox Energy Materials, the Kotai Hydrogen Project will use a new method of hydrogen production and transportation developed by Curtin's Hydrogen Storage R  more

ITHACA, New York, April 10 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Wander into one of Cornell Dining's eateries and you'll find flavors and culinary offerings catering to almost every taste. Tuesday nights at Rose House offer a fusion of Mexican and Japanese cuisine in the form of birria ramen. Green curry mussels and Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches are weekly staples at Morrison Dining, while Cook House leans into a theme night that cuts across cultures: cheese. But while chefs have l  more

VICTORIA, Australia, April 11 (TNSres) -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation University Australia has partnered with Southern Rural Water (SRW) in co-designing UV-C radiation technology to efficiently combat submersed aquatic weeds in the Macalister Irrigation District. Federation University MSc by research student, Dian Udugamasuriyage, is exploring the feasibility of using UV-C light radiation to kill aquatic weeds, which will help to manage effici  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, April 10 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: Scientists have discovered a target for the development of a drug to combat a bacterium that can cause chronic lung infection in hospitalised patients, immunocompromised individuals and people with cystic fibrosis. The multidrug-resistant bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa infects the lung and promotes an accelerated decline of pulmonary function. It has been acknowledged as a serious threat by the Centres   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 11 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: A new book by Dr. Roger Baumann of the Hope College sociology faculty examines how African American Christian engagement with the global issue of Israel and Palestine reflects contrasting Black church traditions of political engagement. "Black Visions of the Holy Land: African American Christian Engagement with Israel and Palestine," published earlier this month by Columbia University Press, is based on six years o  more

AMES, Iowa, April 11 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: By Dave Roepke, News Service Mike Paustian raises hogs in eastern Iowa, where his family has farmed for six generations. At their home farm, tucked behind the Iowa 80 truck stop west of the Quad Cities, his parents still live in the house his great, great, great grandfather built. Paustian Enterprises remains a family-run farrow-to-finish operation. Pigs are bred, born and fed to market weight on corn they grow a  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 11 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on April 10, 2024: Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator and NextCorps, headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., Wednesday announced the launch of the MI/NY Climate ManuTech Accelerator pilot program. This initiative, funded by the Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), aims to advance critical materials and technologies in mobility, electrification, and industri  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The One University Awards Ceremony, an annual event to honor members of the Syracuse University community who are making a difference through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service, will be held Friday, April 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. "Every year, we come together to celebrate the outstanding contributions and tremendous success of our students, faculty, staff and broader comm  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 11 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: In an ongoing effort to expand career opportunities for students, Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) announced several transfer articulation agreements to expand opportunities for students in tech and hospitality programs. The agreements were officially signed by MDC President Madeline Pumariega and FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell at a special ceremony to mark the 26th Annual FIU-  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From left to right, the Falk College team of students Rylee Pepper and Kristen Davis and professors Lynn Brann and Rachel Razza lead an activity with Universal Pre-Kindergarten students from Elbridge Elementary School as part of the Mindfully Growing program. Do you like broccoli? "I touched broccoli with my feet." You like eating watermelon, what does it smell like? "Snow." What does snow taste like? "Broccoli  more

ORONO, Maine, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Along the rocky shores of Acadia National Park are 24 known archaeological sites that preserve the history and heritage of Wabanaki people. Many of the sites house pottery sherds, tools, animal bones and other artifacts that showcase ancient Indigenous culture from a bygone age. Sea level rise, flooding and storms are eroding these sacred and culturally significant places. The National Park Service   more

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Unexpected experiment results fuel creativity in the kitchen * * * Sometimes experiments succeed not because they go as expected but because they defy expectations. And, sometimes, the results are delicious. This was the case in 2022, when a project at NAIT's Applied Research Centre for Culinary Innovation to flavour plant-based meat left researchers wanting. The team inocul  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 11 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Sheahon J. Zenger, previously the interim president at the University of New Haven, has been named the 21st president of Illinois Wesleyan University, effective July 1. Zenger was elected by the IWU Board of Trustees after a national search that drew a broad and enthusiastic set of leaders. He was introduced by board chair Timothy J. Szerlong '74 at a campus event on April 10, which can be viewed  more

GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 11 -- Southwestern University issued the following news: Southwestern University is proud to announce a partnership with Barnes & Noble to operate the campus bookstore beginning in the fall of 2024. Through the transformative collaboration, America's largest bookseller is also bringing their First Day(R) Complete program to Southwestern. In addition to selling course textbooks, the retailer will also offer a variety of Southwestern merchandise. Barnes & Noble is expect  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 11 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: A $2.7 million federal grant is helping the Kansas State University College of Education improve rural education in the state, and the college is offering free training and thousands of dollars in resources for teachers to take advantage of the last year of grant funding. The College of Education's Rural Education Center, or REC, is seeking rural teachers and schools to participate in the final year of pr  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Ivyside Dance Ensemble presents "Skyline" -- 7:30 p.m., April 11 and 12, Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Altoona campus. Pieces by dance faculty KT Huckabee and Jessica Jaye Mackinson will be performed, inc  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 11 -- Creighton University issued the following news: Creighton University remains the premier Goldwater Scholar-producing Catholic university, with two more students - both within the Department of Mathematics - winning the prestigious award in 2024. This year, Creighton's Goldwater Scholars are Hannah Graff, a junior math, data science and musical theatre triple major from Winona, Minnesota, and Riley Link, a junior math major from Pflugerville, Texas. During the pa  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 11 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked the University of Northern Iowa among its list of 2024 Best Graduate Schools. Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond an undergraduate degree, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing. UNI's honored progra  more

LONDON, England, April 11 -- The University College London's Institute of Education issued the following news: UCL remains ranked in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the world's most consulted university ranking, including two first-place rankings. UCL has retained the number one spot in two subjects for the second consecutive year: Education, with the IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, now holding the top spot for 11 years   more

LONDON, England, April 11 -- The University College London issued the following news: UCL remains ranked in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the world's most consulted university ranking, including two first-place rankings. UCL has retained the number one spot in two subjects for the second consecutive year: Education, with the IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, now holding the top spot for 11 years running, and Architecture  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) have partnered to offer association employees and members the opportunity to pursue college degrees with discounted tuition and other benefits. "UMGC is proud to team up with NAAAHR and expand access to educational opportunities that align with employees' and members' educatio  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The University of Birmingham's renewed partnership with Fraunhofer UMSICHT will create a UK-Germany partnership that can boost global sustainability * * * In the global pursuit of a sustainable future, green energy, and renewable resources are essential. They promise cleaner air, reduced carbon emissions, and arresting climate change. The principles of the circular economy at the same need  more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: On March 11, representatives from Japan and Colorado came together at the Japan-Colorado Business Seminar, presented by the Leeds School of Business in partnership with the Denver Consulate-General of Japan. Panelists and presenters discussed the strengthening economic ties between Japan and Colorado and how they are thriving. Vijay Khatri, the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean o  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 11 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: The University of Glasgow is inviting community groups, charities and projects working within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) to apply for grants of up to pound sterling5,000. The GRID Civic Grant Fund has been set up by the University to support communities in its surrounding areas. The first round of the fund is now open for applications and closes on May 22, 2024. Up to pound sterling5,000 can   more

FLINT, Michigan, April 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Laurel Ming The College of Innovation & Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint announced more than $4.5 million in grant funding in the first part of the 2024 fiscal year, showing high returns from investments in the strategic planning, hiring, and revitalization processes implemented by the college in the past year. "As we continue to work towards our strategic planning goals, we are so proud  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: Graduates from the University of Nottingham continue to be among the most sought-after by the UK's top employers, a new study has found. The Graduate Market is an independent annual review of graduate vacancies and starting salaries at the country's 100 leading firms. The University of Nottingham is named in third place in the latest report, which ranks the top 20 universities targeted by  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: A University of Tennessee Extension specialist has been selected to assist land-grant university teams implementing grants through the Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE), a national effort to encourage adult vaccinations in rural areas and among underserved communities. Laura Clark, UT Extension state specialist in family and consumer  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 11 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following WFU in the News wrap up: * * * FEATURED NEWS How going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity (https://theconversation.com/how-going-back-to-the-sat-could-set-back-college-student-diversity-224233) By Joseph Soares | The Conversation Earlier this year, a number of colleges announced they were going back to using the SAT and the ACT. Sociology professor Joseph Soares, an expert   more