WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: The annual University faculty lunch on Sept. 17 highlighted major grants, partnerships, and top faculty achievements. University President Peter Kilpatrick praised faculty for their role in inspiring students and providing leadership during challenging times. Key highlights: * Rao honored with new University award: University Biology Professor Venigalla Rao received the inaugural Newton-Bennett Award for Ex  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas Debate squad began the season with a dominating performance at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debate Tournament at Northwestern University, which took place Sept. 14-17. The KU team of John Marshall, Lawrence, and Graham Revare, Prairie Village, defeated Emory University in the championship debate to win the tournament from a field of more than 100 of the top teams in the country. The KU pair   more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Julia Duvall Western Carolina University alumna Susan Strum has been appointed to WCU's Board of Trustees. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors appointed Strum at its Sept. 12 meeting to fill the vacant term left by Kathryn Greeley, who was appointed to the UNC Board of Governors in June. Strum's appointment was effective immediately and will go through June 30, 2025. "The appoint  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * WFU program supports Peru's Indigenous leaders * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability welcomed nine Indigenous leaders from Peru. * Their visit, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is part of the "Connecting Cultures" program. * The initiative focuses on equipping young Indigenous leaders with the skill  more