WELLAND, Ontario, April 16 -- Niagara College issued the following news release: Two second-year students from Niagara College's (NC) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - Hospitality (BBAH) degree program are set to embark on a unique educational journey at "the most magical place on earth." Faith Stewart from Port Rowan, Ontario, and Alexis Apps from Fort Erie, Ontario, have been accepted into a six-month academic exchange program offered by the University of Florida and Walt Disney W  more

CHESTER, Pennsylvania, April 20 -- The Widener University issued the following news: Convenience for Chester campus services is nothing new at Widener. The fall kicked off the introduction of campus-wide mobile kitchens and food ordering. Now, thanks to a new partnership, mental health and well-being can be included in a growing list of digital amenities offered to students. In January, Widener announced a partnership with global health and well-being provider TELUS Health. Through this coll  more

AUBURN, Alabama, April 20 -- Auburn University issued the following news: Sean Forbes, a professor of educational psychology in Auburn University's College of Education, and pre-medicine student Juan Luis Contreras from the College of Sciences and Mathematics have been selected as this year's Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winners. Forbes, a member of Auburn's faculty since 1999, was selected for his mentorship as an educator and for his many outreach initiatives designed to make an impact on   more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 20 -- Brock University issued the following news: By Gillian Minaker Ubisoft Toronto has created a game-changing opportunity for emerging talent from Brock University. The games industry leader is providing a boost for Brock game design students to help better reflect the diversity of Ontario's interactive digital media sector. Building on an existing partnership with the University's Department of Digital Humanities (DDH), Ubisoft Toronto has established a fiv  more

CANTERBURY, England, April 20 -- Canterbury Christ Church University issued the following news: If you should find yourself visiting marshland on the north Kent coast there is an outside chance that, beside the many waders and waterfowl that make such places their home for the winter, you might catch a glimpse of Bird Wise project manager Hayley Taylor. Hayley is a recent graduate of the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) programme at Canterbury Christ Church University. Intended f  more

BATHURST, Australia, April 19 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * * A new agreement offers paid placements for final-year Charles Sturt University initial teacher education (ITE) students wanting to teach in ACT government schools * This initiative ensures final-year ITE students can fully engage in their teaching practicum without the burden of financial strain * 'Placement poverty' has become a growing concern in Australia, affecting university students pursuin  more

ORONO, Maine, April 20 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: On Thursday, April 18, the University of Maine; its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias; and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize Black Bear Advantage, an innovative co-enrollment program that will benefit community college students statewide and ultimately grow the size and skill of the Maine workforce. Black Bear Advantage creates a seam  more

VICTORIA, Australia, April 20 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation University Australia has partnered with McCain Foods to deliver Co-op placements to students. McCain Foods are an early adapter of the Co-op model, with its first placement commencing in 2024, with the partnership set to place additional students in 2025. In a first for Australia, the globally recognised cooperative education model - providing academic credit for real workplace exp  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 20 (TNSres) -- Flagler College issued the following news: Flagler College is thrilled to announce the receipt of a significant grant from Siemens' Empower+. This generous contribution, totaling $30,000, will support two vital initiatives within the College community. The grant includes $25,000 for Flagler College Professor Matt Brown's San Sebastian River Water Quality Research Project. Additionally, $5,000 has been allocated as the lead/title sponsor of Science W  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, April 16 -- Brock University issued the following news: By Colleen Patterson Brock University's community partners provide students with valuable experience that gives them a competitive edge in the marketplace. To highlight the achievements and contributions of those who make these experiential opportunities possible, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education (CCEE), in partnership with the University's Faculties, hosted Brock's annual Celebration and Recognition Even  more

RIVERDALE, New York, April 20 -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., President of Manhattan College announced today that Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D. will be the recipient of a Doctor of Science, honoris causa at the School's Undergraduate Commencement to be held on May 18, 2024. Dr. Gerrard P. Bushell, since 2019, is the Chair of CAG Holdings, a dedicated investment company for airport infrastructure for The Carlyle Group, the initial lead investor in New Term  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 20 -- Howard Community College issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Today, Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis announced plans to reopen its on-campus Children's Learning Center (CLC). In partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County, the center's reopening will serve as an essential resource in reducing childcare costs, creating much-needed Early Head Start programming for infants and toddlers, and encouraging degr  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 19 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The 2024 Oklahoma Innovation Conference and Expo brought together visionaries, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors to explore the latest advancements and opportunities in science, technology and innovation. Hosted by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) at the Oklahoma History Center, the event spanned two days from April 9-10 and featured a diverse array  more

CRANFIELD, England, April 19 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Jet Zero Council met at Cranfield University today [Thursday 18 April] to discuss steps towards sustainable aviation with a special focus on hydrogen. The Jet Zero Council is a partnership between industry, academia and government to drive the delivery of new technologies and innovative ways to cut aviation emissions. The Council is also a key group involved in delivering the Jet Zero   more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 20 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: A delegation from Loughborough University in the UK has arrived in the United States for key meetings with both the NFL and the Chicago Bears franchise. Led by Professor Jo Maher, Loughborough's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, the global engagement visits will involve discussions around research and innovation opportunities as well as highlighting the success of the NFL Academy since its move to Loughb  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 20 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today the opening of the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Merck Biotechnology Learning Center is a 4,025-square-foot facility that includes classroom space, a proc  more

LEEDS, England, April 19 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: A new partnership between Leeds Beckett, Network Rail, and Found in Music has launched which gives up-and-coming musicians the chance to busk at Leeds City Station. The initiative, Busk in Stations, officially launched on Wednesday 17 April with eight artists and groups, including Leeds-based indie-folk-pop band The Dunwells, playing their music to commuters passing through the station. The Dunwells were joined by  more

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 20 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with Tamkeen, will host the 12th edition of the NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World from April 25-28. The international event, which is unique in the region, will welcome cross-disciplinary teams from around the world to solve challenges faced in the field of quantum computing (QC) and artificial intelligence (AI) related to Q  more

COSTA MESA, California, April 20 -- Orange Coast College issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the CalOptima Health Board of Directors approved a grant of $2,040,000 through its Provider Workforce Development Initiative to the Coast Community College District to expand the Running Start to Nursing pathway at Golden West College and develop a K-12 pathway to the Radiologic Technology Certificate program at Orange Coast College. The Coast District is mat  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, April 20 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Roisin Currie, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Greggs PLC, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Northumbria University, Newcastle in recognition of her outstanding contribution to business, her commitment to diversity in the workplace and her support in creating positive futures for people leaving prison. Her appointment to lead Greggs in May 2022 created history for th  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 20 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: University of Virginia President Jim Ryan's 13th run in the Boston Marathon was for UVA Health Children's, and it proved to be his most successful ever. Today he will present the more than $52,000 he raised to UVA Health leaders. Ryan's runs in the 26.2-mile race have now raised more than $100,000 in total. More than 1,000 people donated to benefit UVA Health Children's, ranked by U.S. New  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: More than 330 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in person and online Wednesday (April 17) in Washington, D.C., as Purdue University and an alliance of industry partners hosted the daylong CHIPS for America: Execute for Global Success summit at the Russell Senate Office Building. The summit, a collaborative event held by SEMI, Semiconductor Industry Association, Semiconductor   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 19 -- Brown University issued the following news: Appointed Brown's VP and Chief Investment Officer in 2018, Dietze and her team steward the endowment to advance Brown's mission. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- University endowments, once a topic often restricted to budget meetings and fundraising conversations, are increasingly taking center stage in debates on a range of issues. "Endowments, especially for the nation's wealthiest institutions, continue  more

NEW YORK, April 20 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: The Rockefeller University has long taken steps to reduce the collective carbon footprint of campus diners. For years, it's served locally sourced seasonal food, which greatly reduces shipping distances, fuel use, and carbon dioxide emissions, and composted its food waste into nutrient-rich soil for campus gardens. All plates and utensils in the Bass Dining Commons and CRC Cafe are reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable. N  more

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, April 19 -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: Staffordshire University and Nottingham Trent University have teamed up to create the Midlands Collaborative Cold Case Unit in partnership with Locate International, a charity providing specialist services in long-term missing and unidentified remains investigations. Locate International actively works on investigations going back decades, deploying teams of trained, community volunteers and university stu  more

LVIV, Ukraine, April 19 -- The Ivan Franko National University of Lviv issued the following news on April 18, 2024: On 10-11 April 2024, the first and the largest conference on dual higher education in the history of the European Education Area, initiated by the EU4DUAL European University Alliance, took place in Malta on the basis of Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). The conference created a common strategic platform, having brought together European officials, heads of i  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 20 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news wrap up on April 19, 2024: "Purdue News Now" From hosting a second international CHIPS summit in Washington, D.C., to this weekend's "Greatest Spectacle in College Racing," Derek Schultz has the latest in this week's edition of "Purdue News Now." Plus, check out the five good stories below you may have missed. Purdue, SIA, SEMI, SRC and GSA convene international CHIPS summit to focus on U.S. competiti  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 20 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded the Western Illinois University Department of Psychology a $15,000 grant for the development of Healthy Children-Healthy Communities, a school-based program to help address mental health shortages and foster stronger community relations. The Healthy Children-Healthy Communities project includes the WIU Psychology Clinic, Macomb School District, regional firs  more

ALBANY, New York, April 20 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: University at Albany President Havidan Rodriguez announced today the naming of the Massry School of Business in honor of the Massry family's decades of philanthropic support. "For nearly 40 years, the Massry family has been a transformative source of support for the University at Albany," said Rodriguez. "The extraordinary generosity of three generations -- including Morris and Esth  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Strides have been made in energy efficiency, food systems, water use and more since the plan's launch in 2022 Key takeaways * UCLA is providing progress updates on its Sustainability Plan, an ambitious agenda of institutional goals on how the campus operates, leads, teaches, conducts research and engages within the community. * Expanding energy efficiency --a key sustainable   more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: UMass Lowell kicked off Massachusetts Space Week Tuesday, April 16, with a program that united scientists, students and leaders across many industries who share a bold vision for the future of space research and exploration. Presented by the The Space Consortium, the week allows aerospace experts and enthusiasts to collaborate and learn about the latest discoveries and   more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: Kaylin Oakes, a sophomore from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, whose art is teaching people about the climate crisis, is the top winner in the state's division of UMass Lowell's Cool Science Contest. The competition asks K-12 students to create illustrations that depict the science behind extreme weather, then shares the artwork on transit buses to educate the public. As the state'  more

BAYREUTH, Germany, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: Bayreuth researchers shed light on the natural evidence for the occurrence and function of networks of fungi and plants - so-called mycorrhizal networks. Through this "Wood Wide Web", plants can exchange resources and even information with each other. The researchers have now reported on this in the journal "NATURE Plants". * * * What for? Over 90 % of all land plants live in a close symbios  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Brazil Institute launches in-country with University of Birmingham academics connecting with their counterparts across Brazil * * * Members of the University of Birmingham's new Brazil Institute marked its launch with a four-city tour to strengthen the University's research and education partnerships across Brazil. Led by Professor Robin Mason ORB, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), res  more

LIVERPOOL, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with government stakeholders in Kenya to coincide with the launch of a new initiative to address the burden of disease from household air pollution (HAP). This will provide more than 16,000 community groups direct access to life saving information about preventing exposure to HAP. This formalised agreement will see 40  more

GUILFORD, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Authorities in Mauritius will begin combatting illegal fishing with satellite technology thanks to a partnership between the University of Surrey and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC). * * * The Nereus project combines satellite images with other ship location data. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect anomalies, spotting ships of interest and working out whe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The former director of scientific information technology at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Christian Presley, has been appointed executive director of Vanderbilt University's Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education. His appointment began April 15. The search for a new director began last autumn as part of the university's dedication to providing the best computing resourc  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, April 20 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: The Vincennes University Board of Trustees focused on academic advancements, faculty and staff excellence, and industry partnerships at its April 17 meeting in the Shake Learning Resource Center. It also acknowledged various coaches and student-athletes for their noteworthy accomplishments in both athletics and academics. One of the highlights of the meeting was the announcement of the 2024-25 promotion and tenure   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 20 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The agreement will strengthen academic collaboration and promote mutual cooperation in various fields of education, research and innovation. * * * By David F. Morrill, W&M Law School William & Mary Law School and Alliance University of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, have officially entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their academic collaboration and promote mutual co  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 20 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: Winthrop University will recognize the outstanding achievements of three dedicated faculty members during upcoming Commencement ceremonies in May at the Winthrop Coliseum. During the 10 a.m. May 4 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony for visual and performing arts plus arts and sciences graduates, President Edward Serna '02 will honor Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition Hope Lima with the Outstanding Junior  more