BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Molly Callahan Members of Boston University's Residence Life Union, a collection of nearly 300 resident assistants (RAs), graduate resident assistants (GRAs), and graduate hall assistants (GHAs), authorized a strike on Thursday after negotiations with BU officials failed to result in a new contract. Union members, who are part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 509, plan to wa  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Doug Most The headlines have been blaring, with new ones coming every day: "AI Will Shake Up Higher Ed: Are Colleges Ready?" and "From admissions to teaching to grading, AI is infiltrating higher education." And this one, "Alarmed by A.I. Chatbots, Universities Start Revamping How They Teach." Love it, like it, or loathe it, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Responding to that real  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 13 (TNSres) -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * A new study shows how a "near-peer" approach that includes college students serving as co-teachers can be effective * * * By Cara Mattaliano Doctoral student Cliff Freeman, who is also the director of STEM Programs at the Young People's Project (YPP), and Eli Tucker-Raymond, a research associate professor at BU Wheelock, are working to build ma  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 13 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Carolina Zimbron Mental health is a significant issue in America. One rural Ohio mom is using her research to help others through various mental health struggles. Dr. Marcia Williams, assistant professor of nursing at Cedarville University, presented her research on the importance of postpartum maternal mental health at the Eastern Nursing Research conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday, April 5  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Regis College issued the following news: In its 2024-25 Guide to Military Friendly Schools Spring Edition, G.I. Jobs named Regis College's graduate program the fourth best in the nation based upon the extensive services the university provides to student-Veterans and their families, and the number of classes offered online. The university's Center for Veteran and Military Family Services is staffed by a Veteran who knows first-hand the unique needs of Vetera  more

SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: Mount Holyoke College President and Professor of Politics Danielle Holley welcomed students, faculty, staff and alums to participate in a virtual session of her 2024 spring course on the Supreme Court as part of the BOOM! Learning Symposium. There are several aspects that go into a Supreme Court decision, from the opinions written in the majority and dissenting viewpoints to previous cases and rulings tha  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Brendan Nordstrom Marathon Monday is a uniquely Boston day--the spring air has finally arrived, the Red Sox will gear up for a rare 11 am first pitch, and of course, an estimated 30,000 runners will take off from Hopkinton, Mass., on April 15 to make the 26.2-mile trek to Copley Square. Over 22,000 runners entered the race by surpassing a qualifying time based on their age group. The rest of   more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Springfield College issued the following news on April 12, 2024: By Damon Markiewicz The Springfield College Athletic Leadership Series for the 2024 spring semester took place on Thursday, April 11, 2024, and was titled, "Athletic Leadership in the New Age: Embracing Data and Technology." Program panelists provided diverse backgrounds in coaching and athletic administration at various competitive levels and sport contexts to offer meaningful, contextuall  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College on April 10 hosted its annual Sustainathon, an event designed to raise environmental awareness and inspire students as the celebration of Earth Day approaches. Presenters addressed a variety of sustainability topics, including water resources, biodiversity conservation, energy, climate and more. Students and the community had the chance to talk to p  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 13 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Claire Barnett Eckerd College senior Lili Kosa began testing noninvasive drug treatments on the gene that leads to central nervous system tumor growth when she was an intern at the Center for Human Genetic Research in Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute during her first year. Lili, an animal studies and biology student from St. Petersburg, Florida, kept at it even   more

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, April 13 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release: At UMass Dartmouth, 80% of our students' financial needs are met, nurtured, and supported by the entire Corsair community throughout their collegiate careers. While financial aid packages cushion the blow of rising tuition costs, students are directed to apply for scholarships that will provide them with critical funds they need to secure the future of their dreams. On Apri  more