Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Tipoffs: Teachers/Teaching (Weekly-e) Newsletter for Sunday May 03, 2026 ( 201 items )  
2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students * Provost John Zumbrunnen praised the winners for expanding what we know and understand about our world. By Charles Monroe-Kane The 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on April 28 honored 179 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-  more
2026 Collegiate Teaching Awards honor outstanding CLAS faculty
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * 2026 Collegiate Teaching Awards honor outstanding CLAS faculty * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is recognizing six faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the classroom and community during the 2025-26 academic year with Collegiate Teaching Awards. David Cunning is a professor in the Department of Philosophy. Known for making complex philosophic  more
2026 NAU teaching awards
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * 2026 NAU teaching awards College Teachers of the Year * Monica Acosta Alvarado, NAU Yuma * Nancy Barron, College of Arts and Letters * Ana Chaves, Steve Sanghi College of Engineering * Rory Faust, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences * Kaitlin Hublitz, College of Education * Karl Krotke Crandall, Honors College * Haylee McElroy, College of Health and Human Services * Mandy  more
21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 21 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teacher Scholars Academy is celebrating 21 students graduating this spring with a special reception May 7 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall. The academy was established in fall 2019 to prepare teachers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive, c  more
29 Mountaineers Honored With 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
BOONE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * 29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman and Jessica Stump Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community me  more
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support stu  more
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards * Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support studen  more
96 first-year PhD students named Presidential Excellence Award fellows through graduate program to advance their scholarship, research
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 96 first-year PhD students named Presidential Excellence Award fellows through graduate program to advance their scholarship, research * Heather Hayen is not your traditional doctoral student. After earning a graduate degree in elementary education, Hayen spent several years as a teacher, including time in a middle school classroom for deaf students. Drawing from those experiences, she saw how cur  more
AACTE Denounces Department of Education's Decision to Limit Student Loan Access for Educators
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release: * * * AACTE Denounces Department of Education's Decision to Limit Student Loan Access for Educators * Statement from AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D. (April 30, 2026, Washington, D.C.) - AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) is strongly dismayed by the U.S. Department of Education's decision to restrict acces  more
Alfred University School of Art & Design welcomes Robert Turner Teaching Fellow Matthew Wilhelm
ALFRED, New York, April 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University School of Art & Design welcomes Robert Turner Teaching Fellow Matthew Wilhelm * The Alfred University School of Art & Design announces the appointment of Matthew Wilhelm as the new Robert Turner Teaching Fellow. The Turner Teaching Fellow was established in honor of Robert Chapman Turner, distinguished Professor Emeritus at Alfred University. Each fellow, selected by the Division of C  more
Altoona professor and poet Erin Murphy named 2026-27 Penn State Laureate
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Altoona professor and poet Erin Murphy named 2026-27 Penn State Laureate * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Professor of English Erin Murphy, an award-winning poet and prose writer, educator and community arts practitioner committed to collaboration, has been named the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate. The Penn State Laureate is a full-year position awarded to a full-time faculty member in the  more
American Center for Law and Justice: Federal Court Arraignment for Would-Be Assassin
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 27, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Federal Court Arraignment for Would-Be Assassin This weekend most of us were horrified when we tuned into the White House Correspondents' Dinner and witnessed what clearly appeared to be another attempt on President Trump's life. Thankfully, the Secret Service stopped the would-be assassin and took him into custody with zero fatalities. O  more
American University Rocketry Project Transforms Students Into Aerospace Researchers
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Student researchers at Jackson-Reed High School are mastering engineering through the American Rocketry Challenge, a national competition that bridges the gap between classroom theory and flight physics. Managed by Chelsey Brown, program manager for the NASA DC Space Grant Consortium (DCSGC) and the Integrated Space Science and Technology Institute at American University, the program requires participants to design, construct, and launch functional rockets. Under the gui  more
Anna Bosking '28 Named 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Anna Bosking '28 Named 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar * Anna Bosking has been selected as the 2026 Helen Strong Curry Scholar for the Class of 2028. Endowed through an estate gift from Jean Curry Allen (BA'44), the scholarship is awarded each year to a first-year student with a passion for international issues who plans to focus their upper-level studies on international law. The scholarship was named  more
Antiracist Development Institute co-sponsors screening of parole system documentary and panel
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Antiracist Development Institute co-sponsors screening of parole system documentary and panel * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-April is National Reentry Awareness Month, and the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law began the month by co-sponsoring a screening of the HBO documentary Nature of the Crime, which examines the U.S. parole system and its c  more
APA Board Endorses AHA Statement on Restrictions on Teaching and Learning at Texas Tech
NEWARK, Delaware, April 30 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * APA Board Endorses AHA Statement on Restrictions on Teaching and Learning at Texas Tech The APA has signed onto the American Historical Association's (AHA) statement strongly opposing the new Texas Tech University Course Content Guidelines, which impose a "strict prohibition" on content related to "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" in core and undergraduate-level class  more
Arizona State University: Class of 2026 Sets Record With More Than 22,000 Students Graduating This May
TEMPE, Arizona, April 28 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026 sets record with more than 22,000 students graduating this May Legendary actor and conservationist Harrison Ford to deliver spring commencement speech on May 11 By Elena Bras A stellar graduation is set for Arizona State University this spring. More than 22,000 students will earn degrees from ASU, headed for a dynamic range of in-demand careers in health, engineering, astrophysics, teaching a  more
Arizona Supreme Court Says Third-Party Statements Can Count as Harassment
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 28 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Says Third-Party Statements Can Count as Harassment The Arizona Supreme Court today ruled that statements made to third parties can count as harassment of another person under Arizona law when those statements are meant to cause harm to that person. The case, Hernandez v. Loarca, involved Briana Hernandez and Luis Arturo Loarca, who share a daughter and hav  more
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Grant Will Help Make Civil Discourse a Hallmark of the Skidmore Experience
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, May 1 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Arthur Vining Davis Foundations grant will help make civil discourse a hallmark of the Skidmore experience Skidmore College has received a $175,000 grant from The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to support SkidMORE Discourse: Meaningful Open Respectful Engagement (M.O.R.E.), a campuswide initiative designed to make civil discourse a defining feature of the Skidmore experience. Beginning this June and runni  more
As the first Barry Scholar in UF history, graduate Ryan James Sheehan brings the Gator legacy to Oxford
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 1 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As the first Barry Scholar in UF history, graduate Ryan James Sheehan brings the Gator legacy to Oxford * Ryan James Sheehan has always believed that history is the magistra vitae -the teacher of life. As he graduates this weekend from the University of Florida with a master's degree in history, the academic world seems to agree. Sheehan has been awarded the prestigious John & Daria Barry Scholarship,  more
At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -After renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma sat down on stage in the De Ciccio Family Auditorium in Brown's Salomon Center for Teaching, he immediately picked up his bow. In a somber start to his speaking engagement, Ma played a Bach cello suite for a few minutes as a way to recognize the tragic shooting th  more
Austin Peay State University's College of Business achieves AACSB accreditation
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 29 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University's College of Business achieves AACSB accreditation The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has announced that Austin Peay State University's (APSU) College of Business has earned AACSB accreditation, a distinction held by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.  AACSB is the premier global accrediting body for business education and is   more
Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors * Seventeen NYC public high schools recognized; student journalists honored across 10 categories at annual conference Baruch College hosted the 2026 Newsies Awards on Friday, April 24, recognizing outstanding high school journalism produced by students across New York City. Presented as part of Baruch's annual NYC Publ  more
Beloved Presbyterian College professor Dr. Ann Stidham remembered for lifelong impact on students, colleagues
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Beloved Presbyterian College professor Dr. Ann Stidham remembered for lifelong impact on students, colleagues * Professor Emerita of Psychology shaped generations through mentorship, experiential teaching, and deep personal connection Presbyterian College is mourning the loss of one of its most influential educators, Dr. Ann Barthold Stidham, a longtime professor of psychology whose legacy spans near  more
BGSU Awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to Expand AI, Immersive Technology in the Classroom
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 29 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to expand AI, immersive technology in the classroom The grant will support a university-wide effort to integrate AI and immersive technologies into the curriculum, preparing students for rapidly evolving industries * Bowling Green State University recently was awarded a Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to launch a university-wide initia  more
Building Confidence Through Student Research: School of Education Students Present at Annual Research Colloquia
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Building Confidence Through Student Research: School of Education Students Present at Annual Research Colloquia * At Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education, undergraduate research is a defining part of the student experience. In fact, 100% of students in Teacher Education and Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) complete original research projects, exploring questions that conn  more
Building Excellence Through Accreditation: How Samford's School of Education is Leaning Into the CAEP Process
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Building Excellence Through Accreditation: How Samford's School of Education is Leaning Into the CAEP Process * As Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education continues its accreditation cycle with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the process serves as more than a requirement. It provides a structured opportunity to reflect, refine and demonstrate the ongoing   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on May 1, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Daisy Hughes, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Department of Rehabilitation. Hughes has been an Attorney Supervisor at the Department of Rehabilitation since 2025, where she has held several roles since 2007, including Attorney IV, Attorney III and  more
CalState-Channel Islands: Faculty Melissa Miller Selected as a 2026 Johns Hopkins Sara D. Barder Fellow
CAMARILLO, California, April 29 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Melissa Miller selected as a 2026 Johns Hopkins Sara D. Barder Fellow Melissa Miller, a lecturer in the School of Education at CSUCI, was recently selected as a 2026 Johns Hopkins Sara D. Barder Fellow. The fellowship recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong impact on student learning. Selected through a competitive  more
CalState-Long Beach: 49 Under 49 Honorees Live Out an Education 'Tied to Purpose'
LONG BEACH, California, April 28 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * 49 Under 49 honorees live out an education 'tied to purpose' By Andrew Edwards Cal State Long Beach is a place where many people find their calling, and the 49 Under 49 awards are a way to celebrate alumni who hold true to their passions and make their communities better places to live. 49 Under 49 honorees are prominent in several fields, including the arts, business, educatio  more
Calvin University: Extending Hospitality, Forming Professionals
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 30 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Extending hospitality, forming professionals Professor Elizabeth Oommen awarded Calvin's highest teaching accolade Authors: Amanda Greenhoe, Freelance Writer & Consultant, amanda.greenhoe@calvin.edu It's a busy weekday at Calvin University for Professor Elizabeth Oommen of the Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPAUD) department, fresh off the submission of a grant proposal and deep into the final weeks of t  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Chicago Schools are Sending Students to a May Day Protest
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Chicago Schools are sending students to a May Day protest More than half of Chicago Public School students still can't read at grade level, but the local teacher union wants them to miss a day in the classroom so they can become political protest pawns during a radical left, socialist holiday. * Imagine a parent in Chicago. Their child is in third gr  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Southern Poverty Law Center Suddenly Shoves Lesson Plans for School Children Down the Memory Hole
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Southern Poverty Law Center suddenly shoves lesson plans for school children down the memory hole The supposed charity has been criminally accused of using illegal means to fund the very hate they are supposed to be fighting. Now a public school teacher has discovered that they're also hiding what they used to promote as K-12 education. * One of the   more
Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 28, 2026 Each year Kennesaw State University's Office of Undergraduate Research awards one faculty member the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. To be chosen, a mentor must have shown not only passion for research but also extraordinary dedication to their students. This year's outstandi  more
Catawba College Honors Students, Faculty, and Staff at 2026 Awards Convocation
SALISBURY, North Carolina, April 27 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Honors Students, Faculty, and Staff at 2026 Awards Convocation * Catawba College celebrated academic excellence, leadership, service, and campus engagement during its 2026 Awards Convocation, recognizing students, faculty, and staff whose accomplishments reflect the College's ideal: Scholarship with Character and Culture for Service. The annual convocation honors members of the Catawba c  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Higher State Spending Doesn't Guarantee Better Salaries for Teachers
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Higher state spending doesn't guarantee better salaries for teachers The premise that higher spending will yield better academic results has, in practice, fallen short. So, too, has the idea that more funding reliably translates into higher teacher salar  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Sooner State Joins the Southern Surge
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * The Sooner State joins the Southern Surge Oklahoma has just passed a comprehensive early literacy reform package that mimics the "best in class" legislation of the Southern Surge. The term Southern Surge denotes recent significant educational progr  more
Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics
STORRS, Connecticut, May 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics * Following a national search, Charles Towe has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics ( ARE ) in the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ). Towe, who has served as interim head since January 2026, will now lead the department on a permanent basis  more
Christendom College's Dr. John Cuddeback Releases New Book
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 28 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College's Dr. John Cuddeback Releases New Book * Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. John Cuddeback has just published a new book with Ignatius Press, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter. Now available online and soon in stores, the book invokes timeless wisdom to breathe new life into homes, providing profound directions for crafting the shared life people naturally  more
Cole-Dai retires after distinguished career of research, teaching
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 28 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Cole-Dai retires after distinguished career of research, teaching * Jihong Cole-Dai, Distinguished Professor in South Dakota State University's College of Natural Sciences, is set to retire after more than two decades of service. After two decades of teaching and pioneering research into the chemical makeup of the atmosphere, South Dakota State University Distinguished Professor Jihong Cole-  more
College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards   more
College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions
LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic  more
College of Engineering Professor to Receive Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal
LOGAN, Utah, May 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Professor to Receive Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal * Utah State University Professor and Associate Dean Deepak Keshwani will receive the Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers at the society's annual meeting in Indianapolis in July. This award signifies outstanding dedication to engineering and technology education r  more
Colorado Department of Education Presents 371 Awards to Colorado Schools and Districts
DENVER, Colorado, April 28 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Department of Education presents 371 awards to Colorado schools and districts The Colorado Department of Education held a ceremony today to recognize and celebrate 63 school districts and 292 schools that won performance awards in the 2025 school year. State Board of Education members Lisa Escarcega, Kathy Gebhardt and Kathy Plomer and Colorado Education Commissioner Dr. Susa  more
Creighton senior selected as Fulbright Finalist for Colombia
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 28 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton senior selected as Fulbright Finalist for Colombia * Creighton senior Jordan Belton, Class of 2026, has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Finalist for the 2026-27 academic year. Through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Belton will travel to Colombia as an English Teaching Assistant, where she will teach post-secondary students while engaging in cultural exchange and community learning. The F  more
CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain
CAMARILLO, California, May 1 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI Faculty Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spain CSUCI is proud to announce that Ekin Pehlivan has been selected as a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Spain. Fulbright Scholar Awards are among the most prestigious international fellowships, supporting faculty in teaching and research abroad while fostering global collaboration and professional growth. Fulb  more
David Eagerton, PhD Named Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * David Eagerton, PhD, Named Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas By James Nichols VCOM-Carolinas has named David Eagerton, PhD, its 2025 Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year, recognizing his leadership in research, teaching, and collaboration. The award honors faculty who make an impact across multiple areas, and Eagerton's work checks all of thos  more
Disturbance this morning on campus
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Disturbance this morning on campus * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on April 25, 2026. Dear Bryn Mawr Community, I am writing to share information with our campus community about events that happened this morning as our Board of Trustees was convening to conclude their April meeting. Shortly after 8:00 a.m., 30-40 individuals wearing masks gathered in front of the Hepburn Tea  more
Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership * The 1.3-million-square-foot Scout Motors vehicle assembly plant under construction north of Columbia will begin building electric trucks and SUVs by 2028. But Scout's chief technology officer Burkhard Huhnke is already building ties with USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This past   more
Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe * Over Spring break, Dr. Alison Feeney, Chair of the Department of Geography & Earth Science, and Dr. David Wildermuth, Professor of the Department of Global Languages & Culture, led a study abroad trip through Germany, Austria and Czechia. Students crossed borders from Munich to Salzburg, Ceske Budejovice, Plzen, Bamberg and severa  more
Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment: Li to Receive Award for Excellence in Teaching, Mentoring Master's Students
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Li to Receive Award for Excellence in Teaching, Mentoring Master's Students The Nicholas School of the Environment has selected Binbin Li, associate professor of environmental sciences, to receive the 2026 Lynn Maguire Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring of Professional Students. * Binbin Li will receive the Lynn Maguire Award for Excellence in Teaching and Men  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Teaching at the Speed of Semiconductor Research
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Teaching at the Speed of Semiconductor Research Aaron Franklin's ECE 512 course on emerging nanoelectronic devices gives students a current look at the fast-changing world of semiconductor device research. Andrew Tie Some courses in a college curriculum don't change that much over the course of a decade, let alone year-to-year. For example, ECON 101's fundamental lessons about suppl  more
Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation To Streamline Collection Of Educator Workforce Data
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation To Streamline Collection Of Educator Workforce Data * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today, ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week next week, introduced bicameral legislation to improve the accuracy of educator workforce data. The Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act would esta  more
Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation to Streamline Collection of Educator Workforce Data
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation to Streamline Collection of Educator Workforce Data * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today, ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week next week, introduced bicameral legislation to improve the accuracy of educator workforce data. The Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act would establish a  more
During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens A student answers questions from judges on her poster board as Montana State University hosts the annual National History Day in Montana state contest Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson * The Cold War. Musicians Coleman Hawkins and Louis Armstrong. Sputnik. The Greensboro sit-ins during   more
East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage
COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage * A new partnership and grant-funded program will make it easier for working professionals to earn teaching certification. East Texas A&M University is taking aim at the teacher shortage in Texas with a new initiative designed to help working adults and paraprofess  more
Education Careers Week brings jobs, inspiration to George Mason's future educators
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Education Careers Week brings jobs, inspiration to George Mason's future educators * Educators are in high demand, and the field offers myriad avenues for job seekers to explore. Given that demand and the diverse career opportunities, University Career Services (UCS) at George Mason University expanded its annual Education Recruitment Day into a full week of programming in February. Education Careers Week  more
Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 27 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year * (Clockwise from top left) Stephanie Merritt, John McGrosso, Sandra Langeslag, Carissa Philippi, Annah Bender, Shannon Ahrndt, Marc Spingola and Laura Miller have been granted time to devote to research or course development during the fall or spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. (Ph  more
Elementary Education Student Receives State Teaching Honor, Values Northwest Classroom Preparation
MARYVILLE, Missouri, April 29 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Elementary education student receives state teaching honor, values Northwest classroom preparation Northwest Missouri State University student Reese Walker was in the midst of teaching her third-grade class at Mid-Buchanan Elementary School on April 13 when her school principal appeared at the classroom door with the dean of the University's College of Education, Health and Human Serv  more
Elmhurst U. Names Vice President for Academic Affairs
ELMHURST, Illinois, May 1 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Elmhurst U. Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs Elmhurst University announced on April 29 that Courtney Miller has been named the University's provost and vice president for academic affairs. A faculty member at Elmhurst for nearly 21 years, Miller has been serving since this past summer as the interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. "I'm proud of what we have accomplishe  more
Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar
ROLLA, Missouri, April 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar * Dr. Robin Verble, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, will spend part of this coming summer helping expand biodiversity in insect populations in Ecuador as a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar. Fulbright Scholar Awards are fellowships that offer scholars an opportunity to teach and conduct research abroad whil  more
Expanding Learning Opportunities Through Two New Certificate Programs
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Expanding Learning Opportunities Through Two New Certificate Programs * As the landscape of education continues to evolve, educators are navigating new technologies, shifting instructional models and growing expectations to integrate innovation with purpose. In response to these changes, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education is developing two new credit-bearing certificate programs desi  more
Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more
Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2026 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center.  The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and  more
Former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to Speak at Georgetown Law Commencement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to Speak at Georgetown Law Commencement * Today, Georgetown University announced the individuals who will speak at its 2026 commencement exercises and receive honorary degrees. The speaker for the Georgetown Law commencement ceremony on May 17 is Morton Schapiro, who served as president of Northwestern University from 2009 to 2022. Schapiro will a  more
Four Faculty Members Receive 2026 Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Service
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Four Faculty Members Receive 2026 Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Service * Professor Jay Thomas presented the Frank F. Flegal Award for Excellence in Teaching to Professor Dorothy Brown, L'83; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Professor Kristelia Garcia presented the Adjunct Professor of the Year Awards to Wayne Dale Collins and Jesse Kreier, L'86, F'86; and Interim Dean Joshua C. Teitelbaum pr  more
From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World * Just because she's about to graduate doesn't mean that Hailey DeWalt '26 (CLAS) is taking it easy. When she spoke with UConn Today in late March, the molecular and cell biology (MCB) major was busy preparing for the end of her last semester, including putti  more
FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award * A Florida State University professor at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is among the select few to win a prestigious international award for outstanding sustainability leadership. Eundeok Kim, a professor specializing in sustainability, social entrepreneurship and product management, is one of 10 faculty   more
Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A $12 million gift from a family foundation founded and led by accomplished business leader and Brown University alumnus Orlando Bravo will fund the establishment of two endowed professorships and support research focused on pivotal economics and policy issues. The creatio  more
Georgia State University: Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development Georgia State University has appointed Candace R. Kuby as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, effective Aug. 1. Her appointment represents a meaningful transition for the college and an opportunity to advance its next phase of growth and impact. A collaborative and community-engaged leader, she currently   more
Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings faculty honored with 2026 awards for mentorship, teaching, research and service * Leaders at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have announced the winners of four of the School's most prestigious awards - the John E. Larsh Jr. Award for Mentorship ; the Edward G. McGavran Award for Excellence in Teaching ; the Bernard G. Gree  more
Gillings School honors 7 faculty members for teaching innovation
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School honors 7 faculty members for teaching innovation * Students at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health voted last month to select the School's most innovative classroom teachers. First presented in February 2012, the Teaching Innovation Awards honor faculty members who students feel "improve the learning environment at th  more
Governor Abbott Directs TRS To Lower Medicare Advantage Costs
AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs TRS To Lower Medicare Advantage Costs * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees to implement the maximum feasible premium reductions that both preserve the long-term financial stability of the TRS-Care fund and reduce Medicare Advantage insurance costs for retired educators. "Texas has long supported the retired pu  more
Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Reforms to Support Education and Hold School Unions Accountable
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Reforms to Support Education and Hold School Unions Accountable * FORT MYERS, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1296 and HB 1279, strengthening transparency and accountability in teacher unions, supporting educators, and expanding opportunities for students and parents across Florida. "Thanks to our historic investments and common-sense policies,  more
Governor Mills and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce Celebrate Budget Provision Boosting Maine Teacher Pay
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce Celebrate Budget Provision Boosting Maine Teacher Pay Governor also tours housing construction that will create over 350 affordable units in Downtown Portland thanks to Mills Administration investments Gorham, MAINE -Governor Janet Mills and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce today joined students preparing to enter Maine's education workforce to c  more
GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 5 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 3
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 27 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 5 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 3 * OKLAHOMA CITY (April 27, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt signed the following five bills into law, vetoing three: SIGNED SB 1221 An Act relating to driver licenses; requiring Service Oklahoma to enact certain license tracking system by or before certain date; requiring Service Oklahoma to enact certain expedited delivery of credentials by or  more
Grassley, Reed Introduce Legislation to Modernize TEACH Grants, Increase Accountability for Higher Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Reed Introduce Legislation to Modernize TEACH Grants, Increase Accountability for Higher Education Institutions * Click HERE for audio WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) introduced the TEACH Improvement Act to strengthen the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program by increasing financial support and training   more
Hartwick College to Hold 94th Commencement May 16
ONEONTA, New York, April 30 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College to Hold 94th Commencement May 16 * During the ceremony, President's Medals for Extraordinary and Exemplary Loyalty to the College will be presented to Kathleen Fallon '88 and Colleen Connery '83 for their significant and unwavering commitment and contributions to Hartwick. The Margaret B. Bunn Award for Outstanding Teaching will also be announced. The award is presented to an outstandi  more
Hendrix College Names 2026 Faculty Award Winners
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 29 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix College names 2026 Faculty Award Winners Each year at Honors Day Convocation, Hendrix College recognizes its faculty award winners. This year's recipients, Dr. David Hales, Dr. Lilian Contreras-Silva, and Dr. Laura MacDonald '09, were celebrated during the April 23 ceremony. * * * The United Methodist Church's Exemplary Teaching Award: Dr. David Hales The United Methodist Church's Exemplary Teach  more
Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Honors Faculty Members Who Inspire Through Mentorship Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University will honor Dr. Javier Izquierdo, professor of biology, as Mentor of the Year for Research and Scholarly Activity and Dr. Jingsi Christina Wu, associate professor of journalism, media studies, and public relations, as Mentor of the Year in Creative Disciplines. Both will be recognized at the Celebration of Scholarly  more
Hofstra Office of Equity and Inclusion Celebrates Inaugural IMPACT Awards
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Office of Equity and Inclusion Celebrates Inaugural IMPACT Awards Ginny Greenberg Hofstra University marked a milestone in its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the launch of its IMPACT Awards, presented to 40 Hofstra faculty, students, and staff, chosen from more than 70 nominations across campus. Dr. Cornell Craig, Hofstra University vice president for equity and inclusio  more
How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn * Gabrielle Fine, a fourth year from Long Island, New York, comes from a family steeped in real estate careers. Her father? A mortgage banker. Her mother? A real estate agent. Her brother? A real estate lawyer. Fine, however, had a different vision for herself. "I knew since high school that I was really passi  more
Howard Payne University recognizes personnel for dedicated service to the university
BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 30 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University recognizes personnel for dedicated service to the university * BROWNWOOD - April 30, 2026 - Howard Payne University recently recognized members of faculty and staff at an annual personnel luncheon held on campus. Wendy Grooms, associate professor of mathematics, received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Jayla Devery, student accounts coordinator, received the Outstanding Staff  more
Indiana State Dedicates Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State Dedicates Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room Indiana State University celebrated the dedication of the Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room on April 24, recognizing the generosity and lasting impact of Bobbie and Tim O'Neill on students preparing for careers in early childhood education. Established in 2026, the Bobbie O'Neill Gross Motor Skills Room honors the O'Neills' enduring c  more
Indiana University Kokomo: Graduating Teachers Honored at Recognition Ceremony
KOKOMO, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Graduating teachers honored at recognition ceremony Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo Division of Education, along with the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year, welcomed 50 new teachers into the profession at its annual recognition and pinning ceremony. Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor of academic affairs, congratulated the graduates on becoming teachers, noting they have a grea  more
Indiana University: Largest Undergraduate-managed Real Estate Private Equity Fund Raises Additional $7.8 Million
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 29 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Largest undergraduate-managed real estate private equity fund raises additional $7.8 million Over 100 IU students have gained real estate asset management experience through Kelley School's Sample Gates Management fund * Following up on their initial success in raising and investing $4.2 million in real estate projects across the country, undergraduate students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Bu  more
Innovation on Display: Catalyst Research Day 2026
BUFFALO, New York, April 29 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * Innovation on Display: Catalyst Research Day 2026 * The Health Professions Hub was the central venue for Catalyst, D'Youville University's annual research day. This year's event brought together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to present original research, creative scholarship, and new teaching innovations. The sheer range of inquiry on display was a testament to the diverse curiosity of the   more
Iona University Explore Meaningful Careers in the AI Age
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Labor economist David Autor opened a conference at Iona University to examine the transformation of the workplace and education in the era of artificial intelligence. Hosted by the Gabelli Center for Teaching and Learning, the event focused on finding meaningful careers as technology changes the nature of professional expertise. Autor, a professor at MIT, argued that the central issue is how technology alters the domain-specific knowledge required to accomplish valuable   more
Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching
BROOKLYN, New York, April 29 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Joel Gora Combines Passion for Politics and Government With Joy of Teaching * Professor Joel Gora is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or send greetings to Professor Gora, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu with the subject line "Professor Gora Retirement." Fascinated with government and politics since he was a teenager, Professor Joel Gora kne  more
Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State recognizes outstanding staff at annual awards ceremony * Kennesaw State University leaders on Wednesday presented awards to five of the institution's most outstanding employees at its annual staff awards event at the KSU Center. Supporting the faculty and students in Kennesaw State's core mission of teaching, learning, and discovery through research are thousands of people workin  more
KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas celebrated 10 exceptional students at the 2026 Student Leadership Dinner, recognizing extraordinary leaders who are leaving an indelible mark on the Jayhawk community. Hosted by KU Alumni and the Student Alumni Ambassadors, the awards were presented April 15 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center to honor   more
Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows * By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University's Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the "graduation" of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Va  more
Lamar University Announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award Recipients
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award recipients By April Thompson Lamar University has announced the recipients of the 2026 University Professor and Merit Awards, recognizing exceptional faculty achievements in teaching, research and service to the university and academic community. These awards represent some of the highest faculty honors at Lamar University, celebrating both sustained caree  more
Lamar University: Dockens Named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education
BEAUMONT, Texas, April 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dockens named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education By John Rollins Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at Lamar University, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026. According to Vevox, the No. 1 rated polling and Q&A platform for educators and businesses, this distinction honors prominent educators, academic leaders, and i  more
Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Leading the Future: UWG Alumna Named Superintendent of Carroll County Schools * University of West Georgia alumna Dr. Jessica M. Ainsworth '06 '16 has been named superintendent of Carroll County Schools. The Carroll County Board of Education announced Ainsworth's appointment this spring, citing her leadership and commitment to the district's mission of ensuring every student graduates enrolled,  more
Louisiana Tech University: Szymanski Honored With Professorship Award for Outstanding Service, Teaching, and Research
RUSTON, Louisiana, April 30 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Szymanski honored with Professorship Award for outstanding service, teaching, and research Dr. David Szymanski was presented the Louisiana Tech University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of exceptional teaching, service, and research at the Foundation's Benefactors Luncheon during its inaugural Donor Summit on April 17, 2026. "The Louisiana Tech University Foundation exists to advance the   more
Maine State Sen. Talbot Ross Bill to Support African American Studies Signed Into Law
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 2 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland: * * * Sen. Talbot Ross bill to support African American studies signed into law This month, a bill sponsored by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills. LD 1202, "Resolve, Requiring the Department of Education to Develop Professional Opportunities for Educators in African American Studies," will strengthen the teach  more
Makerspace Helping Future Teachers Serve All Students
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Makerspace Helping Future Teachers Serve All Students * Arkansas Tech University is in the process of developing a makerspace that will help ATU education students learn how to better serve students with autism and other exceptionalities. "Autism is something that I am very passionate about," said Dr. Katie Myers, ATU assistant professor of curriculum and instruction and program director for speci  more
Making Structural Biology Visible Through VR and 3D Printing
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Making Structural Biology Visible Through VR and 3D Printing * For years, David Calianese, Ph.D., assistant professor in Seton Hall's Department of Biological Sciences, has been fascinated by the role molecular structure plays in biological function. At the same time, he recognized how challenging it can be for students to fully grasp these concepts when complex biological structures are presented as  more
Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference * Junior psychology major Malaki Schaeffer presented research on distracted listening while studying at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston, MA. His findings challenge the belief that distracted listening strongly impacts academic performance. "Distracted learning is defined as mult  more
Mary F. English Scholars present work during Student Research Symposium
DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Mary F. English Scholars present work during Student Research Symposium College of Education students in pursuit of teaching professions can apply for the Mary F. English Technology Award, which supports and encourages them in that goal while also furthering their use of classroom technology.  Participants - called Mary F. English Scholars - are given current technology for their academic, personal a  more
Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival, returns May 15-19
ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival, returns May 15-19 * After a two-year break, music faculty are bringing back Mayfest, featuring music from Bach to Kurtag, including works by Arensky, Dvorak, Puccini, Brahms and a new commission by Cornellian Joseph Phibbs, a tribute to his teacher, Steven Stucky. A through-line of the festival underscores the generational impact of music instruction: t  more
Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots * At Tokyo Airport, your bags may be loaded into a plane by humanoid robots. More than 60 million passengers pass through this airport every year and, amid a labor shortage, these robots offer a solution to overburdened employees.  Jungho Suh, teaching assistant professor of management at the George Washington University, specializes in strate  more
Missouri S&T student selected for national engineering educators program
ROLLA, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T student selected for national engineering educators program Darya Pirmohammadi, a Ph.D. student in chemical engineering at Missouri S&T, has been selected for a national professional development program designed to prepare future engineering educators. Pirmohammadi, of Iran, will attend the 2026 Emerging Engineering Educators (EMEE) workshop this summer -part of the Kern E  more
Monmouth University: Zafira Demiri Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 30 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Zafira Demiri Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027 Zafira Demiri '24, an English graduate student at Monmouth University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in the Czech Republic for the 2026-2027 academic year. As an ETA, Demiri plans to begin a community engagement project in the form of a student-run art and  more
More Than 'Being Green': Seton Hall Honors Essay Winners
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * More Than 'Being Green': Seton Hall Honors Essay Winners * The Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University has announced the winners of its 2026 New Jersey Catholic High School Essay Contest, "St. Francis and 'Integral Ecology': More Than 'Being Green.'" The contest invited high school students in New Jersey to reflect on care for creation as a spiritual and moral calling, not merely an environmen  more
Morrow-Howell, Distinguished Professor of Social Policy at the WashU Brown School, Guide to Foster Age Inclusivity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Nancy Morrow-Howell, Betty Bofinger Brown distinguished professor of social policy at the Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School, authored a guide to help colleges and universities communicate more effectively about aging. The document, titled Age Inclusivity in Higher Education Quick Start Guide, was released by the Gerontological Society of America. It builds upon tools from the National Center to Reframe Aging and the Age Inclusivity Doma  more
MSU's College of Education honors faculty, staff with teaching, research, service awards
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 28 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's College of Education honors faculty, staff with teaching, research, service awards * Contact: Bethany Shipp STARKVILLE, Miss.- Mississippi State's College of Education is honoring faculty and staff with annual awards for their outstanding contributions that advance the mission, effectiveness and impact of the college. "I am incredibly proud of this year's award recipients and the mean  more
Music Education faculty member presents at National Orff Conference in Canada
TROY, Alabama, April 30 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Music Education faculty member presents at National Orff Conference in Canada * Dr. Scott Sexton, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director Troy University's John M. Long School of Music, presented at the Carl Orff Canada National Conference held on April 23 -26 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference is held every two years in various cities around Canada and is attended by music teachers from al  more
N.Y. State Department of Labor Commissioner Reardon Visits Buffalo Schools, Awards Funds for Teacher Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week
ALBANY, New York, April 29 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Reardon Visits Buffalo Schools, Awards Funds for Teacher Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week Visit Highlights Registered Apprenticeships as a Proven Pathway into High-Demand Careers NYSDOL Awards More Than $19,000 to Support Expanding Programming in Western New York * New York State Department  more
National FFA Foundation Announces 2026 Sponsors' Board
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April May 1 -- The National FFA Organization issued the following news release: * * * National FFA Foundation Announces 2026 Sponsors' Board Cargill's Rob Stewart Named Chair for National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Board * National FFA Foundation recently announced its new 2026 Sponsors' Board members. The board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization. During their three years of service, board   more
NAU faculty who earned promotion in the 2025-26 academic year
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU faculty who earned promotion in the 2025-26 academic year Promotion to senior lecturer * Julia Berry * Emma Canning * Ian Williams Promotion to associate teaching professor * Steven Acton * Tyler Brock * Jennifer Duis * Brad Fobar * Helen Hawley * Rachelle Huntington * Heidi Kloeppel * Natalie Landman * William Mahan * Jessica Manzone * Seth Muttler *  more
Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar * A Swiss researcher is spending the spring in Lincoln to learn more about an innovative program designed to improve children's academic, social and behavioral outcomes while building stronger, more effective relationships among parents and teachers. Caroline Villiger, professor and head of the Family-Education-School research program   more
New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom * LAWRENCE -Sometimes a multiple choice test is the way to go. Other times teachers need another approach to judge what their students have learned. A University of Kansas researcher has written a new book designed to guide and inspire teachers in using methods of assessment that balance best practi  more
NIU celebrates community engagement: COE ingenuity, initiatives take spotlight
DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU celebrates community engagement: COE ingenuity, initiatives take spotlight NIU's two-day Community Engagement Exemplar Symposium put several College of Education faculty front and center.  Held April 15 and 16, and hosted by the Division of Outreach, Regional Engagement and Development, the event gathered "impactful NIU community-engaged scholars, practitioners and community partners for shared le  more
Northwestern Alumna Returns to Taiwan as a Second-Year Fulbright Scholar
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 30 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Alumna Returns to Taiwan as a Second-Year Fulbright Scholar Elaina Carsten, a Northwestern alumna and 2025 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award recipient to Taiwan, has been selected to return as an English Teaching Flagship Plus awardee. Carsten shared her enthusiasm in a message to the Department of Teacher Education, stating, "Thank you for showing me to this amazing op  more
NRCC: Cuellar Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Cuellar Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico is facing backlash over resurfaced social media posts and behavior that many Texans find deeply inappropriate for someone entrusted as a teacher and role model. It's another embarrassing reminder of how far Texas Democrats have fallen. But instead of speaking out, self-serving Henry Cuellar  more
NRCC: Gonzalez Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Gonzalez Hides as James Talarico Faces Creepy Teacher Backlash Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico is facing backlash over resurfaced social media posts and behavior that many Texans find deeply inappropriate for someone entrusted as a teacher and role model. It's another embarrassing reminder of how far Texas Democrats have fallen. But instead of speaking out, out of touch Vicente Gonz  more
Nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect At its best, nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect. At UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing, Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, FNAP, brings that philosophy to life one patient at a time. As the assistant dean of clinical and outreach affairs, Taylor does not simply oversee curricula from her office. S  more
Ole Miss Names Poet, Physicist as 2026 Faculty Laureates
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 1 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Names Poet, Physicist as 2026 Faculty Laureates Luca Bombelli, Beth Ann Fennelly to bring expertise to the public through laureate program * The University of Mississippi Faculty Laureate program is bringing science and arts education to the state with a novel approach: a poet, a physicist and a portable planetarium. The Mississippi Lab, a project of the Office of the Provost, selects two  more
Pa. Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: "Today's advancement of Senate Bill 1014 is an important step toward restoring focus  more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: 2024-26 Teaching and Learning With Technology Faculty Fellows Recap Projects
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2024-26 Teaching and Learning with Technology Faculty Fellows recap projects Five Penn State instructors from three campuses worked in teams with Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) over the past two years as part of the 2024-26 TLT Faculty Fellows program. Their goal was to enrich the student engagement experience through technology, addressing themes  more
Penn State-Schuykill: 33 Faculty Members Earn Opportunity Grant Awards
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * 33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards By Sean Yoder UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development   more
Penn State: Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year, to Speak at Education Commencement
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year, to speak at Education commencement By Brian D. Cox 2025 National Teacher of the Year and Penn State alumna Ashlie Crosson is the keynote speaker for the Penn State College of Education's spring commencement ceremony. The College of Education's spring 2026 commencement ceremony for undergraduate students is scheduled for 9   more
Pfeiffer University Awarded $1.5 Million to Establish Regional Literacy Training Center for Rural North Carolina
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, April 29 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Awarded $1.5 Million to Establish Regional Literacy Training Center for Rural North Carolina * Pfeiffer University has been awarded $1.5 million to launch a Regional Literacy Training Center that will strengthen early literacy instruction and teacher preparation across rural North Carolina. The multi-year investment by the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation will support teachers   more
Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 1 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production * By Steven Krolak Dr. Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks delivered an eye-opening Pinnacle Presentation on the magic-and the reality-of stagecraft to members of the IU Southeast community. Recounting her own journey in the field, Meixner-Hanks revealed not only a mastery of her art but also a dedication to prepar  more
Point Park University Paves the Way for Accelerated Education Degree With Educators Rising Partnership
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University Paves the Way for Accelerated Education Degree with Educators Rising Partnership High school students enrolled in an Educators Rising program can earn up to 21 college credits before they even set foot on campus, thanks to a new partnership between Point Park University and Phi Delta Kappa International. Point Park accepts the highest transferable credits from Educators Rising i  more
Pursuing Purpose Through Law: Aaron Gordon's Story
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Pursuing Purpose Through Law: Aaron Gordon's Story * Before entering the legal field, Aaron Gordon built a career in communications, but something was missing. That realization led him to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law, where he discovered his purpose. Now a graduating third-year law student and editor-in-chief of the "North Carolina Central Law Review," Gordon's p  more
Radiating Trust
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Radiating Trust * Ethical leadership is not a checklist or a policy. It is a way of being. At its core, ethical leadership is a lived virtue, an embodied commitment to truth, love and courage. It does not live only in boardrooms or political stages. It shows up in quiet moments when no one is watching: the nurse who stays late to comfort a grieving family, the CEO who chooses transparency over spin,  more
Rep. Andrea Salinas Calls out Trump Admin's Affordability Crisis for Harming Working Mothers and their Families
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Calls out Trump Admin's Affordability Crisis for Harming Working Mothers and their Families * Click here to watch Rep. Salinas' full remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) heard from mothers about the strain of President Trump's affordability crisis and what it would mean for their families to cap child care at 7% of their income. Ahead   more
Rep. Greg Stanton Joined by Mesa Teacher as Guest for King Charles III's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Greg Stanton Joined by Mesa Teacher as Guest for King Charles III's Address to Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) was joined by Hermosa Vista Elementary School teacher Juanita Hernandez for King Charles III's address to Congress. The address came as the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence, a milestone that honors the n  more
Rev. Patrick Reidy Named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Rev. Patrick Reidy Named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient * Rev. Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C., associate professor of law, has been selected by the Notre Dame Law School Class of 2026 as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award. He will deliver the commencement address during the Law School's Hooding Ceremony on May 16. The Distinguished Teaching Award, awarded annual  more
Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2026 cohort of student scholars, supporting emerging researchers whose work advances the study of public opinion and its role in shaping policy and society.  The center appointed three Kohut Research Scholars and one W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar. The program supports   more
Rutgers: How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis Researchers with the Rutgers Cancer Institute find that teaching tactical problem-solving skills significantly lowers anxiety for young adult cancer patients By Patti Zielinski A cancer diagnosis can upend any life. For young adults already navigating a step into independence, it can be especially distressing. But the  more
Rutgers: Successful Faculty Training Program Returns
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Successful Faculty Training Program Returns By Kardelen Koldas The Rutgers School of Dental Medicine relaunches its "From Practice to Preceptor Faculty Training Program," preparing practicing dentists for academic careers After two decades in private practice, Class of 2000 alumna Deanne Confalone often thought about teaching. Without formal training, she hesitated - until she saw an ad for Rutgers  more
Sandra Roberson receives 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 29 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Sandra Roberson receives 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award * Furman University's Sandra Roberson is the 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Each year, SCICU recognizes outstanding professors from each of the 21 institutions the organization represents. Recipients were honored April 21 at an award dinner in Columbia, South Car  more
Seeding Connection: How Hunter's Grants Grow Into Citywide Change
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Seeding Connection: How Hunter's Grants Grow Into Citywide Change On a spring evening in Harlem, neighbors gathered for a free documentary screening -- followed by a conversation that braided history, activism, and lived experience. Across the city that same week, students sat with community leaders to talk about climate resilience, while others led dialogues in hos  more
Senior and alumnus selected for prestigious Fulbright Awards
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Senior and alumnus selected for prestigious Fulbright Awards * Five Students Selected as Alternates, Semifinalists MACON, Ga. - Mercer University senior Lainey Hunt and Class of 2024's Thomas Neely were selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for the 2026-27 academic year, with three additional students selected as alternates. Mercer's latest Fulbright students bring the University's t  more
Skidmore College: Ciancio Award Honoree Pushkala Prasad Brings Global, Liberal Arts Approach to Business Education
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 30 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * Ciancio Award honoree Pushkala Prasad brings global, liberal arts approach to business education In Pushkala Prasad's classroom, students encounter a rigorous and transformative approach to business education -- one shaped by a global perspective and deeply rooted in Skidmore's liberal arts tradition. Prasad, Zankel Professor of Management for Liberal Arts Students, is the 2026 recipient of the Ralph C  more
Social Media Influencer, College Advisor to Speak at SFA Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * Social media influencer, college advisor to speak at SFA spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies Two recent Stephen F. Austin State University graduates, Julia Whitehead and Ireland Bramhall-Ragland, will give the commencement addresses during SFA's spring graduation ceremonies for undergraduates. Whitehead, fifth-grade teacher and social media influencer, will address graduates at 2 p.m.  more
Southern Illinois University: Saluki Pride - Brent Pease Receives Early Career Faculty Excellence Award
CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: Brent Pease receives Early Career Faculty Excellence Award Brent Pease has an impressive start to his career at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research into the effects of light pollution on avian activity has gained national and international media attention - and he's the first faculty member in the forestry program to be published in the prestigious journal Sc  more
Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Spartans Build Knowledge and Confidence with 2025-26 Teaching Excellence Awardees * Across all grades, the hurdle a teacher often faces on the first day of class is not lack of knowledge, but intimidation. In many cases, their students are reluctant to step up in front of classmates and risk making a mistake, cowed by Imposter Syndrome or the challenges of the coursewor  more
Spring '26: MFA grad turns life into art
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26: MFA grad turns life into art * Paula Currie has held a lot of special titles in her life: military wife, dedicated mother to her three children, grandmother to her eldest son's baby, teacher guiding young artists in the classroom. She's spent a lot of time caring and doing for others. Always knowing she wanted to do more for herself, she added university student to   more
St. John Fisher University Hosts Second Annual Psychology Teaching Conference
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The St. John Fisher University Department of Psychology hosted the second annual Greater Rochester Teaching of Psychology Conference to foster the exchange of educational innovations among university and high school faculty. The event, known as RocTOP, provided a platform for educators to share assignments and address common challenges within the discipline. Meredith Martin, associate teaching professor of psychology at Syracuse University, delivered the keynote address   more
Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Students Get an Intro to AI in First AI Major Class at UC San Diego * More than 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the University of California San Diego's new artificial intelligence major took their first major-specific course, CSE 25: Intro to AI, over winter quarter. The class aims to introduce AI principles that the students will see repeatedly over the next four years, a  more
Supporting Education in Ecuador Through Professional Development
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Supporting Education in Ecuador Through Professional Development * Classrooms in Quito, Ecuador, may look different, but the heart of education remains the same. Students learning together. Teachers leading with purpose. Communities built through shared experiences. During spring break, faculty and staff from Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education traveled to Quito to provide professio  more
Tarleton State University: Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week Tarleton State University faculty and staff exchanged fresh ideas and innovative instructional solutions during Educational Excellence Week April 20-24, hosted by the Center for Educational Excellence. Professional development presentations on technology and pedagogy explored topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) in t  more
The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Caregiver Program Trains Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Senior Care * Kathleen Thimsen has found a way to provide an unforgettable learning experience for her nursing students while addressing a critical need in the community: better care for an aging population. A forensic nurse and associate professor-in-residence at the UNLV School of Nursing, Thimsen develops her curricu  more
The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose * WashU researcher Douglas Chalker almost never misses the Undergraduate Research Symposium. After 25 years of teaching and mentoring hundreds of students, he knows it's important to show support. But a different reason pulls Chalker back each semester. "There is no better place to experience the breadth of the schola  more
The Wrap-Up: April
OXFORD, Ohio, April 30 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: April * Michael Robinson and Chung Liang, professors of Biology, received $467,969 from the National Eye Institute for a project entitled "FOXE3 in Creating Lens Chromatin Architecture and Transcriptional Identity." Daniela Inclezan, associate professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Nazan Bautista, professor of Teacher Education, received $171,429 from the Ohio Department of Higher   more
TIP program builds momentum at S&T
ROLLA, Missouri, April 27 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * TIP program builds momentum at S&T S&T students are tackling cybersecurity threats and modernizing banking systems this semester, thanks to Kummer College's new Team Innovation Projects (TIP) program.  "This program is giving students the opportunity to work on real industry problems while they're still in the classroom," says Dr. Shou Wong, director of corporate partnerships. "They'r  more
Trembath Antiracist Research and Policy Center Director Receives Inclusive Excellence Award at American University
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sarah Trembath, interim director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, received the Inclusive Excellence Award for her work in advancing equity through teaching and institutional leadership. Along with this honor, Trembath accepted an appointment to serve as Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center for a three-year term. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Linda Aldoory stated that Trembath's teaching addresses equity and justice  more
Trine Day shatters records
ANGOLA, Indiana, April 30 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine Day shatters records * Trine University's annual Trine Day, a celebration of the university as well as an opportunity to support its mission, set records for number of donors and funds raised, bringing in more than $160,000 for scholarships, academic and athletic needs, and student organizations. Held for 1,884 minutes from April 24-25, the effort raised $160,218, given by 669 donors. "Once again, the Tr  more
Tuberville Promotes April as Financial Literacy Month
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Promotes April as Financial Literacy Month * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing a resolution designating April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month. Since 2004, Financial Literacy Month has been recognized by the Senate as a national celebration of financial empowerment that raises awareness of the importance of financial  more
Two Johns Hopkins Faculty Members Named Guggenheim Fellows
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Two Johns Hopkins faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows Sociologist Allison Pugh and English professor Mark Christian Thompson are among the 223 fellows recognized for their exceptional scholarship and art * Johns Hopkins faculty members Allison Pugh and Mark Christian Thompson have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, a prestigious award that supports trailblazers in any field as they pursue their   more
Two students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to cultivate research studies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Two students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to cultivate research studies * Two UT San Antonio students have been named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious recognition for promising undergraduate sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in research. Olivia Aubone, a junior mathematics major, and Jorge Vanegas, a junior chemical engineering major, are among   more
UA Among National Leaders With AI-Readiness Initiative Launch
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, April 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * UA Among National Leaders with AI-Readiness Initiative Launch The University of Alabama will be among the first higher education institutions in the country addressing the steady growth of artificial intelligence campuswide when the UA AI Experience launches this fall. Led by the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education in collaboration with the UA Teaching Academy, the new platform  more
UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond
MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond * Students who arrive at UC Merced planning on specific careers often discover along the way that their interests -and strengths -are broader than they first imagined. A new initiative called Education Tracks, or EdTracks, is designed to give students a flexible, low-risk way to explore careers in education without del  more
UC School of Education Student Wins Fulbright Award to Teach Abroad
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC School of Education student wins Fulbright award to teach abroad Allison Korniak will deepen her perspective teaching English in the Czech Republic By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu Allison Korniak's laptop was broken. This is definitely an inconvenient situation for a college senior closing in on graduation (it also delayed setting up this interview), but, as she'd later learn, while the com  more
UCA Student Earns Fulbright Award
CONWAY, Arkansas, April 28 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UCA student earns Fulbright Award Kyle Urban to spend a year in Spain as Fulbright English Teaching Assistant * University of Central Arkansas graduating senior Kyle Urban of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State. Urban, a May 2026 graduate who majored in linguistics with minors in Spanish,  more
UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty
STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty * On April 29 second year medical and dental students gathered together in the Academic Rotunda to present their annual awards honoring their 2026 outstanding faculty. At the Second Year Awards Ceremony the following honors were bestowed: Dr. Heiko Schmitt is the winner of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching UConn CLIC Preceptor Award. This awa  more
Ufuk Ersoy named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in Clemson's College of Architecture, Art and Construction
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ufuk Ersoy named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in Clemson's College of Architecture, Art and Construction * College of Architecture, Art and Construction Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction ( CAAC ) has selected Ufuk Ersoy, Ph.D., as its new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, recognizing his commitment to faculty development, collaboration and academic leadership. Er  more
UMass-Boston: CEHD Professor Receives National Award for Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teacher Education
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news: * * * CEHD Professor Receives National Award for Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teacher Education Madeline Kaprich Associate Professor and Department Chair of Urban Education, Leadership, Dr. Abiola Farinde-Wu has received Division K's 2026 Innovations in Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teaching and Teacher Education Award for her work in advancing understanding of e  more
UMD President and Political Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 23 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * UMD President and Political Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Darryll J. Pines, Janelle Wong to Be Inducted for Educational Leadership, Study of Asian American Experience * Two members of the University of Maryland faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies, the institu  more
UMN Crookston Hosts University of Minnesota Board of Regents for Campus Visit
CROOKSTON, Minnesota, May 1 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Crookston Hosts University of Minnesota Board of Regents for Campus Visit The University of Minnesota Crookston welcomed current and new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to campus on Thursday, April 30 as part of the University's systemwide onboarding process. New Regents visiting Crookston included Joel Bergstrom, Sam Heins, Ellen Luger, and Kowsar Mohamed,   more
UMN Morris faculty and staff honored
MORRIS, Minnesota, April 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris faculty and staff honored * University of Minnesota Morris faculty and staff members were honored at the annual Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, April 29. Hosted by Chancellor Michael C. Rodriguez, the event provided the campus community a chance to congratulate faculty and staff award recipients and to thank retirees for their service to the campus. AWARD WINNERS John Tate A  more
UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, th  more
UNCW Celebrates 2026 Faculty Award Recipients
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 1 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNCW Celebrates 2026 Faculty Award Recipients Ben Blumenthal UNC Wilmington honored outstanding faculty achievement, dedication and academic success at the third annual Faculty Awards Celebration, now titled "Soaring Together: Celebrating Our Faculty," on April 28. Chancellor Aswani K. Volety, Interim Provost Rob Burrus, the deans and other academic leaders were present to  more
University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach * The University of Toledo recently recognized its outstanding advisors and teachers and announced the recipients of the Edith Rathbun Award for Outreach and Engagement for the 2025-26 academic year, as well as both the Student Employee and Student Employment Supervisor of the Year. "We are honored to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge t  more
University of Cincinnati: Five Students Earn 1819 Innovation Awards at DAAPworks 2026
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Five students earn 1819 Innovation Awards at DAAPworks 2026 Winners included sensory chairs for neurodivergent children and toys teaching kids to 3D print By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Brilliant projects filled the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning during DAAPworks, the school's signature senior showcase. Creativity was everywhere, but what stood   more
University of Colorado Boulder: Leeds' Graduate Experiential Projects Expo Highlights Applied Research
BOULDER, Colorado, May 1 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Leeds' Graduate Experiential Projects Expo Highlights Applied Research By Erik Jeffries Graduate students and industry partners filled Kittredge Central on April 24 as Leeds hosted the inaugural Graduate Experiential Projects Expo, a dynamic poster showcase highlighting applied research across the school's graduate analytics programs. Leeds graduate students closed out th  more
University of Denver Research Identifies Gaps in Youth Sport Coaching
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- University of Denver researchers are highlighting how coaching environments must be purposefully constructed to support the diverse ways neurodivergent and neurotypical athletes process information. A report by Michi Garay and Sara Campbell, assistant teaching professor, examined the athletic experience through the lens of Universal Design for Learning to move beyond a one-size-fits-all coaching concept. The research indicates that while sporting venues are often noisy a  more
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Professor Rong Su Receives Prestigious Honor for Academic Accomplishments
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 28 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Professor Rong Su receives prestigious honor for academic accomplishments Rong Su, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship and Mahoney Fellow in the Tippie College of Business, has been elected a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), one of the highest professional distinctions in psychological science. APS Fellow status is conferred on a select  more
University of Minnesota-Duluth: 2025-26 Faculty and Staff Award Winners
DULUTH, Minnesota, April 28 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * 2025-26 Faculty and Staff Award Winners A ceremony to celebrate faculty and staff achievements and years of service. Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Kirby Ballroom The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) held a ceremony on April 23, 2026, to celebrate the exceptional efforts and milestones of its faculty and staff. These awards recognize individuals who exemplify the University's comm  more
University of North Carolina-Charlotte: Updated Unit Name Reflects Expanded Digital and Professional Learning Work
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Updated unit name reflects expanded digital and professional learning work Digital & Professional Learning is the updated name for UNC Charlotte's Academic Affairs unit responsible for advancing online learning, professional programs and teaching innovation across the University. The unit powers a broad set of learner-facing portfolios and platforms, including Cha  more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication Research Confirms Effectiveness of Sepsis Training Platform
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSjou) -- University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers have found that an interactive distance learning platform significantly reduces pediatric sepsis mortality in low-resource medical settings. A study of providers in Ghana utilized Annenberg Hotkeys, a free tool developed in 2020, to train clinicians on recognizing and managing septic shock. Vanessa Denny, assistant professor of anesthesiology, critic  more
University of Washington Veterans Clinic Director Goldberg Testifies Before Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Rose Carmen Goldberg, director of the Veterans Clinic and associate teaching professor at the University of Washington School of Law, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the pressing topic of how we can better serve justi  more
UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership * Anderson Associate Professor Lisa Marchiondo is bringing renewed attention to critical issues through her recently released book, Gender and Leadership: Shattering the Status Quo. Serving as editor, Marchiondo collaborated with leading scholars from around the world to present research that challenges common misconcep  more
URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3 * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 28, 2026 - Approximately 420 K-12 and higher education Chinese language educators from around the world will come to the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus for the Chinese Language Teachers Association - USA's Annual Conference on May 1-3. CLTA promotes the study of Chinese languag  more
US, Tunisia forge stronger cyber shields at African Lion 2026
STUTTGART, Germany, April 30 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * US, Tunisia forge stronger cyber shields at African Lion 2026 * TUNIS, Tunisia -As part of U.S. Africa Command's largest annual exercise, African Lion 2026, approximately 550 service members in Tunisia participated in a multinational training event that included significant focus on strengthening cyber defense capabilities in Nor  more
USCA Welcomes Teaching Fellows
AIKEN, South Carolina, April 28 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA welcomes new Teaching Fellows Leslie Hull-Ryde USCA's 2026-27 Teaching Fellows cohort includes a dozen high school seniors from around the region. "The School of Education is excited to welcome these future educators and looks forward to working with them as they begin their professional development and educational journey in the fall," said Dr. Tim Lintner, campus direct  more
USD Honors Julia Hellwege With New Political Science Department Professorship
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Honors Julia Hellwege With New Political Science Department Professorship * The professorship was established with a gift from USD alumni Diane Jones Meier, J.D., and Ken Meier, Ph.D. The position is designed to support a faculty member in teaching, conducting research and performing public service, with an emphasis on gender and public policy. Hellwege is recognized as a leader in thi  more
USD School of Health Sciences Names 2026 Award Winners
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Health Sciences Names 2026 Award Winners * Each year, the school presents awards to individuals, nominated by their peers, who exemplify excellence in student-centered values. Nominees are selected based on their noteworthy contributions to the School of Health Sciences in teaching, research, leadership, service and academic excellence. "The School of Health Sciences is incre  more
UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards * UT San Antonio announced this year's University Excellence Awards recipients during a live event on Tuesday attended by staff semi-finalists, faculty nominees and their peers. This annual program celebrates the achievements of academic campus faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research   more
UW-Green Bay Expands Pathways for Future Educators
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Expands Pathways for Future Educators New statewide transfer agreement offers a seamless, affordable route from technical college to teacher licensure * Aspiring educators across Wisconsin now have a clearer, more affordable pathway to becoming licensed teachers, thanks to a new statewide articulation agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and pa  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 26 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 27 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 28 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 29 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 1 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making education  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - For Sheena Cutler, Becoming a Teacher Has Been a Dream Years in the Making
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: For Sheena Cutler, becoming a teacher has been a dream years in the making The elementary education student reentered the classroom after nearly two decades in the workforce and raising a family. By Sian Wilkerson From Florida to Virginia, through raising three kids and years spent behind the retail counter, Sheena Cutler's commitment to one day becoming a teacher has been a cons  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: How I Found My Research - Tara Nikzad Joolhar Loves Both the Challenges and Surprises She Finds in the Lab
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, by Tom Gresham with Tara Nikzad Joolhar, a student majoring in science and philosophy major: * * * How I found my research: Tara Nikzad Joolhar loves both the challenges and surprises she finds in the lab Joolhar, a science and philosophy major at VCU, will graduate this spring at the age of 20. A career in medicine is in her sights next. * How I found my research is an occasional se  more
Virginia Tech: Graduate Research Scholarship Helps Students Tackle Global Challenges
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges The scholars are using the support they received to explore microplastics, sustainable indoor crops, and muscle aging. By Julie Shlisky Three graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are using support from the college's Office of Research and Innovation Graduate Research Scholarship to advance research on identifying  more
WATCH: Baldwin Slams Trump Admin Plan to Dismantle the Dept. of Education, Undermine Students and Local Schools
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Baldwin Slams Trump Admin Plan to Dismantle the Dept. of Education, Undermine Students and Local Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), questioned Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon on the President's budget  more
Wayne State University: BOG Notebook - Housing Rates Remain Flat; Campus Upgrades Move Forward for Law School, Soccer Field
DETROIT, Michigan, April 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * BOG Notebook: Housing rates remain flat; campus upgrades move forward for Law School, soccer field At its meeting on Friday, April 24, the Wayne State University Board of Governors announced 2026-27 housing rates would remain unchanged, marking the fourth consecutive year without increases in residence hall rates and the third consecutive year without increases in apartment rates. The board also approved a   more
Wayne State University: Jennifer Olmsted Appointed Chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design
DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Olmsted appointed chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design Following an internal search, Jennifer Olmsted, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of Wayne State University's James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Her appointment begins Aug. 18. Currently, Olmsted is a professor of art history and associate chair of the department in WSU's College of Fi  more
Wayne State University: Linguistics Student Earns Prestigious U.S.-Germany Fellowship
DETROIT, Michigan, April 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Linguistics student earns prestigious U.S.-Germany fellowship A passion for language, a transformative study abroad experience, and dedicated mentorship have propelled Wayne State University student Kate Vaughn onto the international stage as a recipient of the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals. Vaughn is a second-year graduate student studying linguistics. Born and rais  more
WestConn Announces Commencement Dates, Speakers, and Honorees
DANBURY, Connecticut, April 30 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: * * * WestConn announces Commencement dates, speakers, and honorees Western Connecticut State University will hold its 128th Undergraduate Commencement exercises on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St. in Bridgeport. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. for 710 undergraduate degree recipients from the university's Ancell School of Business, Macricostas School of Ar  more
With WVU and community support, Remake Learning Days in West Virginia celebrates new, returning partnerships and hands-on learning
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 1 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * With WVU and community support, Remake Learning Days in West Virginia celebrates new, returning partnerships and hands-on learning * West Virginia University is part of a global effort to spark curiosity and inspire creativity among young learners and their families during the Remake Learning Days festival, which will run from May 4-16. The festival, led by the West Virginia Public Education Colla  more
Yale University President Issues End-of-year Message
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 30 -- Yale University issued the following statement by President Maurie McInnis: * * * End-of-year message Dear Members of the Yale Community, Whenever I am asked why Yale matters, I cite examples of our faculty and students who, through their unflagging quest for knowledge, contribute to our nation and our world. I point to Professor Emeritus Michel Devoret, who exhaustively experimented in quantum mechanics despite the skepticism of some of his fellow physi  more
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