NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * 100 Grassroots Groups Urge Congress to Reject Bill to Censor Books in Public Schools * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today joined more than 100 grassroots literary and library organizations, along with publications, booksellers and publishers in calling on Congress to reject a bill that would   more

KUOPIO, Finland, April 14 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Adoption of immersive technologies in dental education remains limited on a global scale * Recent advancements in digital and immersive technologies underscore the need for transformation in dental education; however, a new international study reveals that their adoption remains strikingly limited. Traditional simulations, such as phantom heads and benchtop exercises, still dominate about 80% of c  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Behind the Chair: How College Student Built "Hair by Analise" * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer A few affordable haircuts and some social media posts turned into a steady client base for Analise Alexander. Now, the licensed cosmetologist runs 'Hair by Analise' while studying at Cedarville University. Between classes and other commitments, Alexander, a sophomore marketing major from Web  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 15 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary on April 14, 2026, by James L. Turk, director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University: * * * Parental rights and the surging demand for censorship in Canadian schools Our Schools/Our Selves, Winter/Spring 2026 * When Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta's Minister of Education, announced last May he was going to ban all sexually explicit books in Alberta school libr  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, April 14 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College School of Health Services and Human Performance Faculty Co-Author Article in The Journal of Nursing Education * Catawba College is celebrating a recent scholarly publication by two members of its faculty, whose collaborative research highlighting an innovative approach to leadership education for nursing students has been published in The Journal of Nursing Education. The article, "Low R  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University study shows one class can change how students think -- for years * A Florida State University researcher has published the first peer-reviewed study showcasing how a critical thinking course increases long-term reduction in common reasoning biases and errors. Professor of Philosophy Michael Bishop led the study that revealed that an appropriately designed critical thinking c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Four leaders join SPLC board to support student journalists in a critical moment As student journalists face increasing censorship, retaliation and legal threats, the Student Press Law Center is proud to announce four new members of its Board of Directors to help it meet the moment. Kate Ortega, director of newsroom operations at Business Insider, joined the SPLC board in January. This month, the o  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Architecture Featured in International Publication Exploring Design and Public Space * The architecture program at Marywood University is being recognized internationally after being featured in a recent publication by Wrong House, an online journal that explores architecture, design, and the built environment. The feature, titled "Extending the Playing Field," highlights Marywood's School of   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Pari Riahi Receives National ARCC Mid-Career Research Award * Pari Riahi, associate professor of architecture and associate dean for research and engagement in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA), has been named the 2025-26 recipient of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) Mid-Career Research Impact Award.The award, given annually to one mid-career faculty for outsta  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 13 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Business Faculty Research Examines How Wearable Health Devices Shape Consumer Well-Being * Wearable health devices, or "wearables" like Oura, Whoop, Dexcom Stelo and Apple Watches are generating more health data than ever, such as tracking sleep stages, glucose fluctuations, heart rhythms, stress levels and more. But a new study co-authored by Mary P. Harrison, assistant professor of marketin  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 15 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Credible news, credible information: Rethinking our news diet in an age of misinformation By Andrew Lindner '03 Misinformation is not a new problem. In the 18th and 19th centuries, American newspapers were openly partisan and filled with rumors, personal attacks, and blatant fabrications. Benjamin Franklin published hoaxes and outright propaganda. The penny press of the 1830s built its business model on  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Swarthmore to Award Honorary Degrees to Leaders in Higher Education, Arts, Justice, and Sustainability at 154th Commencement * During Swarthmore College's 154th Commencement ceremony on May 24, President Valerie Smith will award honorary degrees to college president Jonathan Alger '86, multihyphenate performer Colman Domingo, children's law advocate Judith Sandalow '84, and environmental educator Talia   more

LONDON, England, April 14 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Long-term childhood poverty rose sharply after austerity reforms More than one in five children born after 2013 experience poverty for at least half of their childhood, finds new research by UCL and the University of Oxford. The study, published in the Journal of Social Policy, provides the first comprehensive evidence on trends and drivers in long-term childhood poverty across birth cohorts   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 15 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * College of Education doctoral students receive fellowships to support dissertation studies The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy program proudly recognizes doctoral candidates Michelle Kephart and Amy Akerman for receiving fellowships that enrich learning connected to their dissertations while providing financial support that allows them greater time and flexibility   more

URBANA, Illinois, April 15 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * The Healthiest State Starts Here The University of Illinois System doesn't just study public health. It practices it. By Ash Littles The pressures on Illinois families are not abstract. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans relied on SNAP benefits in 2024, and an estimated 360,000 are now at risk of losing eligibility under new federal work requirements. One in five Chicago-area households already experi  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape the Peripheral Nervous System Millions of neurons branch throughout our bodies, keeping them in close communication with our brains. This peripheral network begins to take shape long before birth, as the cells of a growing embryo move into position and adopt their specialized roles. This crucial stage of hu  more

LONDON, England, April 14 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * Wiener Holocaust Library wins planning approval for major extension * The Wiener Holocaust Library has been granted planning permission by Camden Council for a transformative extension to its Russell Square site. The project will create new spaces for education and exhibitions while revitalising the Grade II listed Georgian building that currently houses the library. Founded on  more