Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Tipoffs: Teachers/Teaching (Weekly-e) Newsletter for Sunday May 10, 2026 ( 229 items )  
2026 Faculty Award of Excellence Winners Named
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Award of Excellence Winners Named * Three members of the Arkansas Tech University faculty have been recognized for their contributions to the campus community with a 2026 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence. Dr. Soumia Amrine, associate professor of chemistry, is the 2026 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence winner in the teaching category. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, professor of curriculum and instr  more
2026 UH Hilo Spring Commencement is May 16
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 9 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * 2026 UH Hilo Spring Commencement is May 16 The University of Hawaii at Hilo celebrates its graduates at the 2026 Spring Commencement Saturday, May 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium. The ceremony is limited to invited guests and not open to the public. The ceremony may be viewed via livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/@UHatHilo/streams. Approximately 557 students have petitioned f  more
23 TCPL faculty promoted to associate, senior, or full teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
OXFORD, Ohio, May 5 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * 23 TCPL faculty promoted to associate, senior, or full teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers * The promotion of 23 TCPL faculty to associate, senior, or full teaching, clinical professor, or lecturer was recently announced by the office of the provost at Miami University. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators for their achievements and commitment to their students and disciplines," said C  more
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 2 -- 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
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 4 -- 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
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 5 -- 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
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 7 -- 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
3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 8 -- 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
48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 4 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards * The awards recognize standout research, teaching and service. By Chris Barncard Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).  Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship T  more
Academic awards ceremony celebrates faculty research, teaching and mentorship
RADFORD, Virginia, May 4 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Academic awards ceremony celebrates faculty research, teaching and mentorship * Radford University recognized an array of its most accomplished faculty and staff members at the 2025-2026 Academic Affairs Awards ceremony April 24 in Kyle Hall. In opening remarks, President Bret Danilowicz praised the attendees for their excellent work not only in the classroom but in research, mentoring and service to th  more
Academic excellence in all its forms recognized at new URI awards ceremony
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Academic excellence in all its forms recognized at new URI awards ceremony * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - The full breadth of academic excellence was on display at the University of Rhode Island's inaugural University Academic Excellence Awards on April 30 in the Edwards Hall auditorium. The event combined awards that were presented to faculty, students, and staff at three separate ceremonies  more
Adams State University: Presser Foundation Honors Adams State Music Major
ALAMOSA, Colorado, May 6 -- Adams State University issued the following news: * * * Presser Foundation honors Adams State music major Linda Relyea Adams State University senior music education major Collin Wankelman was awarded The Presser Foundation's 2025-26 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award encourages and supports the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive comm  more
After 20 years, MTSU student completes degree, earns Cornell MFA acceptance
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 4 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * After 20 years, MTSU student completes degree, earns Cornell MFA acceptance * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -For more than two decades, Daniel Hartmann carried the weight of a decision he couldn't undo, leaving college just short of finishing his degree. Now, at 45, the Middle Tennessee State University student and longtime craftsman is preparing to graduate on Friday, May 8, at Murphy Center, turning   more
Ag department head earns American Society of Civil Engineers award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ag department head earns American Society of Civil Engineers award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Suat Irmak, professor and head of Penn State's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, received the prestigious Royce J. Tipton Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at the 2026 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, held April 26-29 in Mobile, Alabama.   more
AIM Exposes Louisville Sociology Department for Proudly Continuing DEI Goals
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * AIM Exposes Louisville Sociology Department for Proudly Continuing DEI Goals In Kentucky, HB 4 prohibits DEI in higher education including training, scholarships, and other programs like affirmative action. However, a Sociology professor reveals that DEI still runs rampant through many facets of liberal arts studies at the University of Louisville. Accuracy in Media sent an undercover journalist to speak to Karen Christo  more
Amata Highlights Teacher Appreciation Week
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Highlights Teacher Appreciation Week * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is thanking teachers at the start of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, and released the following statement.Congresswoman Amata with 2025 Teacher of the Year Mikaela Saelua and her parents Rep Fiu and Catherine Saelua (002) "Thank you so much to all our dedicated teachers. I am usu  more
American Enterprise Institute Research Fellow Buck Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Daniel Buck, research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the committee. During my time as a teacher in Title I schools, I   more
Annual Expree Research Day celebrates student ideas and faculty excellence
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 8 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Expree Research Day celebrates student ideas and faculty excellence * Applied learning, classroom scholarship, and faculty achievement anchored the annual School of Business event FRANKFORT, Ky. -More than 60 Kentucky State University students brought their ideas before faculty, peers, and judges April 30, using original research to examine applied questions across academic disciplines and care  more
Annual Symposium Fuels Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at CSU, Beyond
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Annual Symposium Fuels Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at CSU, Beyond * CSU's recent AI Symposium at the Wolstein Center brought together educators, researchers, students and industry professionals for a one-day event featuring keynotes, panels and hands-on sessions. The program focused on moving beyond curiosity to the intentional integration of artificial intelligence in higher education, including A  more
Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students * Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of Penn's Annenberg Public Policy Center, was honored with a Special Recognition Award from the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research for her work in the field of prevention and public health. In the School of Arts & Sciences, assistant professor of English Abdulhamit Arvas won the 2026 Phyl  more
Ball State Faculty Member Dr. Adam Kuban Receives National Journalism Teaching Award
MUNCIE, Indiana, May 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Faculty Member Dr. Adam Kuban Receives National Journalism Teaching Award * Dr. Adam Kuban, professor in Ball State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Scripps Howard Fund as part of the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. Dr. Kuban received The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Teacher of   more
Barnard College: 14 Faculty Members Appointed to Chairs and Professorships
NEW YORK, May 5 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * 14 Faculty Members Appointed to Chairs and Professorships These appointments, the highest honor bestowed upon faculty members by a college or university, become effective July 1. * Barnard College President Laura Ann Rosenbury announced that 14 faculty members have been named to chairs and professorships at the College. These appointments become effective July 1. Named chairs and professorships are the highest honor besto  more
Baruch Mathematics Professor Andrew Obus Wins CUNY Mentoring Award
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Mathematics Professor Andrew Obus Wins CUNY Mentoring Award * Associate Professor of Mathematics Andrew Obus was recognized for excellence in doctoral student advising and mentorship. Andrew Obus, PhD, associate professor of mathematics, is among eight recipients of The City University of New York Graduate Center's 2025-26 Mentoring and Teaching Award, which recognizes professors' deep commitment to mentoring doctora  more
BCA Endorses Scott Ortis for Alabama Senate District 15
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 28 -- The Business Council of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * BCA Endorses Scott Ortis for Alabama Senate District 15 ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), announced today its endorsement of Scott Ortis for Alabama State Senate District 15. Ortis brings a unique blend of experience in education, healthcare, and business to his campaign. After beginning his career as a public school teacher, he became a pharmacist   more
Beaver County Teacher Charged with Attempted Rape of a Child; Call Line Available for Tips
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Beaver County Teacher Charged with Attempted Rape of a Child; Call Line Available for Tips * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Butler County man is charged with several felonies for unlawful contact with a child, including attempted rape. Justin L. Pavetto, 37, was a teacher at the New Horizon School, a public special needs school, at the time of his arr  more
Bicyclists ready to celebrate National Bike Month
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Bicyclists ready to celebrate National Bike Month * Activities will be held on Centennial Common on Northeastern's Boston campus on Tuesday morning. by Cyrus Moulton May 8, 2026 It's a 12-plus-mile journey and climbs some notorious hills. Thankfully, Northeastern University professor David Myers has an electric-assist bike for his regular commute from Wellesley to the university's Boston campus.   more
Binghamton University: Building Successful Pharmacy Faculty Careers Through Mentorship and Support
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Building successful pharmacy faculty careers through mentorship and support Binghamton University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosts national symposium for pharmacy faculty professional development By Ethan Knox '20 The "Binghamton University Symposium: Cultivating Generations of Successful Pharmacists - The Journey to a Fulfilling Pharmacy Academic Career" was held all day on Friday, April 24, in   more
Binghamton University: PhD Graduate Breaks New Ground in Biobattery, Papertronics Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * PhD graduate breaks new ground in biobattery, papertronics research Yang 'Lexi' Gao, PhD '26, contributed her chemistry background to Watson College's Bioelectronics and Microsystems Lab By Chris Kocher After earning her undergraduate and master's degrees in chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yang "Lexi" Gao saw clearly the path she wanted to take. Step 1: Find a university where she could pur  more
Bridging the Gap: New Book Offers Strategies for Educator-Family Partnerships
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following Q&A on May 7, 2026, involving Paul Thayer, clinical associate professor in the Child Life and Family-Centered Care program: * * * Partnering with Parents in Education New book explores how educators and families can work together to support children's learning. By Stephanies Vang Clinical associate professor Paul Thayer is the coauthor of a new book, Family Engagem  more
Brown, Olszewski Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Olszewski Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health * Washington, DC - As the nation recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) have introduced the REFRESH Act, legislation to create a new federal grant program to support educator wellness and mental health programs. The REFRESH Act would authorize  more
Can Scholarships Fix the STEM Teacher Shortage? Texas State Economist Says Partly
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 28 (TNSxrep) -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * Can scholarships fix the STEM teacher shortage? Texas State economist says partly New research from Texas State finds scholarships can boost STEM teacher hiring, but higher pay is still needed to solve shortages in classrooms. * Across the country, schools say they continue to struggle to recruit and retain qualified teachers. But research from Texas State University and other universities show  more
Case Western Reserve: Mandel Faculty Members Retire After 20+ Years of Service
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 9 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Mandel faculty members retire after 20+ years of service After decades of research, teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of social work, five faculty members at the Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are closing a remarkable chapter in their careers and retiring at the end of the semester. Each of them has devoted more than 20 years to  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Church is Right About Same Sex Attraction
NEW YORK, May 5 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by President and founder Jennifer Roback Morse and senior research associate D. Paul Sullins, both of the Ruth Institute: * * * The Church is Right about Same Sex Attraction The Ruth Institute's free report "Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths" * If you   more
CEE Named "2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit"
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 6 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Named "2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit" The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has been named a "2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. The Center is world-renowned for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs that inspire students to pursue and then excel in ST  more
Celebrating Excellence: LRSD Honors 2026 Teachers and Employees of the Year
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Excellence: LRSD Honors 2026 Teachers and Employees of the Year The Little Rock School District rolled out the red carpet Monday night to celebrate some of the outstanding educators and staff members who make a difference in the lives of students every single day. The evening was filled with excitement, appreciation, and well-deserved recognition as LRSD honored its 2026 Teachers of the Ye  more
Celebrating Impact: Faculty Honored at USD College of Arts & Sciences
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 5 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Impact: Faculty Honored at USD College of Arts & Sciences * The following faculty members were recognized: * Joseph Tinguely, Ph.D. * Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D. * Zoli Filotas, Ph.D. * Jing Liu, Ph.D. * Lori Costello, Ph.D. * Dayana Soto y Caballero de Galicia, Ph.D. * Richard Braunstein, Ph.D. * Teresa Chasing Hawk "We are very fortunate that our donors have m  more
Celebrating Our Students and the WKU Community
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 6 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following statement by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert Fischer: * * * Celebrating Our Students and the WKU Community * Dear Colleagues, As the Spring 2026 semester comes to a close, I would like to express my gratitude for your dedication and commitment to our students. Your passion for teaching, scholarship, and service has been evident throughout the semester, and it is a privilege to work alo  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Celebrating Excellent Educators Across All Learning Settings
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Celebrating excellent educators across all learning settings National Teacher Appreciation Week kicked off yesterday, with today recognized as National Teacher Day. It was first celebrated in 1953 after Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Congress to set aside a da  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Growing Divide in How Teachers View Student Learning Progress
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a   more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Policies for Teacher Appreciation Week
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Policies for Teacher Appreciation Week Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, parents and students are hopefully flooding teachers' desks with notes, gift cards, and kitschy mugs. But what are the policies that teachers would really want to have in pla  more
Chancellor King Visits SUNY Genesee Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour
ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Genesee Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Genesee Community College's Teacher Education Transfer and Respiratory Care Programs * Batavia, NY - State University of New York Ch  more
Chapman University: Antony Page to Lead Fowler School of Law as Dean
ORANGE, California, May 6 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Antony Page to Lead Fowler School of Law as Dean Page brings global perspective and commitment to teaching * After a national search, Provost Mike Ibba announced Antony Page as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Page most recently served as dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami and is an internationally recognized scholar on corporate law and social enterprise.   more
Chinese Language Teachers Gather at VMI
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Chinese Language Teachers Gather at VMI Virginia Military Institute hosted the spring 2026 Workshop of the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Virginia (CLTA-VA) April 11. CLTA-VA is one of 22 regional affiliates of the national CLTA, dedicated to advancing the teaching of Chinese language and culture. Its mission is to promote quality teaching and learning at all levels, to support the profession  more
CLAS announces 2026 faculty promotion and tenure awards
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 7 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS announces 2026 faculty promotion and tenure awards * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced seven faculty members will receive the college's esteemed Dean's Scholar, Collegiate Scholar, Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction, and Distinguished Professor of Instruction awards for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028 award period. CLAS Dean'  more
CLAS faculty and staff recognition in 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 7 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS faculty and staff recognition in 2026 * CLAS faculty and staff across the college are being honored with university-wide recognition and awards for their impactful work. These awards reflect the breadth of teaching, research, mentorship, service, and innovation taking place across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. From advancing space exploration and public po  more
Class of 2026 Mawrters Selected as Fulbright Scholars
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Mawrters Selected as Fulbright Scholars Class of 2026 members Caroline Battersby, Sophonisba Franecki, and Daniella Jacob have all been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.  Battersby will participate in the U.S. Teaching Assistantship (USTA) Program in Austria. Franecki will teach English in Germany, and Jacob will teach English in Bulgaria through the English Teaching Assistant   more
Class of 2026: Swee Paw Goes From Introvert to Classroom Leader
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 6 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Swee Paw Goes From Introvert to Classroom Leader * First generation college graduate Lah "SweE" Paw on engaging with opportunity Lah "Swee" Paw surprised herself when she stood before a classroom of young learners during her practicum at Davis Elementary School. The self-described introvert once couldn't have imagined engaging a group of children on her ow  more
Cleaver, Graves, Bell, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring America's Teachers
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Cleaver, Graves, Bell, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring America's Teachers * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), Wesley Bell (D-MO), and Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the lasting impact of America's teachers. The bipart  more
Coker University Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, May 6 -- Coker University issued the following news: * * * Coker University Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027 Coker University is pleased to announce that Meadow Morse has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Bulgaria for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. "I ultimately hope to build the confidence of my studen  more
College of Education's 2026 Summit explores 'Collective Futures' in teaching and learning
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 7 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * College of Education's 2026 Summit explores 'Collective Futures' in teaching and learning * Rowan University's College of Education convened students, faculty, alumni and community partners on April 28 for the 2026 Education Summit, an annual gathering designed to examine the most pressing issues shaping education today and in the years ahead. Held in James Hall, this year's summit centered on the theme, "Colle  more
College of Science and Mathematics recognizes faculty teaching excellence from 2025
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * College of Science and Mathematics recognizes faculty teaching excellence from 2025 * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 4, 2026 The College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University recognized 25 faculty members across their five departments who made a significant impact on teaching in 2025 on Wednesday, April 8. Faculty were selected by departments based on their success rates among their stud  more
Columbia Law School: Professor George A. Bermann Honored at Columbia Arbitration Day 2026
NEW YORK, May 6 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor George A. Bermann Honored at Columbia Arbitration Day 2026 The two-day conference featured a testimonial dinner celebrating the influential figure in international arbitration. * Columbia Law faculty, students, alumni, and practitioners from around the world saluted legendary scholar and teacher George A. Bermann '75 LL.M., Walter Gellhorn Professor of Law and Jean Monnet Professor of European Union Law,   more
Commencement 2026: Marine biology and marine affairs major excited to dive into new shark research
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Marine biology and marine affairs major excited to dive into new shark research As a child, Mary Brantley read her ocean encyclopedia so often it nearly fell apart. Years later that same fascination brought her to the University of Rhode Island, where she double majored in marine biology and marine affairs. "The ocean is something I have always been deeply curious about," Brant  more
Concordia's Leigh Wakefield Named Minnesota Collegiate Music Educator of the Year
MOORHEAD, Minnesota, April 27 -- Concordia College issued the following news: * * * Concordia's Leigh Wakefield named Minnesota Collegiate Music Educator of the Year Dr. Leigh Wakefield, professor of music at Concordia College, was named the 2026 Collegiate Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Educators Association. Wakefield was surprised with the honor during an impromptu presentation on campus earlier in the semester, where colleagues, students, and campus leaders gathered to  more
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Bryan Santizo, a sophomore from Hialeah, Florida's iMater Charter Middle and High School, as the winner of this year's 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 26th Congressional District. Bryan's artwork, titled " Horse," was selecte  more
Content Creation Studios Amplify Voices Across Campus
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 6 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Content Creation Studios Amplify Voices Across Campus * Since opening earlier this semester, Seton Hall's Content Creation Studios, located in the Innovation Hub within the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC ), have quickly become a dynamic resource supporting teaching, storytelling and media production at scale. The studios include the Podcast Studio, One-Button Studio, Lightboard Studio an  more
Craig Gronczewski named CEO of Penn Medicine Doylestown Health
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Craig Gronczewski named CEO of Penn Medicine Doylestown Health * Craig Gronczewski, MD, MBA, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer of Penn Medicine Doylestown Health effective June 1, after serving as chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Penn Medicine Princeton Health since December 2020. Gronczewski will provide executive leaders  more
Credit Union of America Pledges $90,000 to Support Fort Hays State University Teacher Education Initiatives
HAYS, Kansas, May 5 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Credit Union of America pledges $90,000 to support Fort Hays State University Teacher Education initiatives Credit Union of America, a newly opened financial institution in Hays, is partnering with Fort Hays State University's College of Education through a $90,000, three-year commitment designed to support future educators and strengthen teacher preparation programs. The four-part gift will fund key initiativ  more
Davis Learns Lessons Beyond the Lesson Plan
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, May 6 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Davis Learns Lessons Beyond the Lesson Plan * By the time the final school bell rings each afternoon at Clarksville Intermediate School, University of the Ozarks senior Gabbi Davis has learned one of the most important lessons of teaching -no amount of preparation can fully predict what a day in the classroom will bring. For Davis, a fourth-grade intern and elementary education major from Pottsvil  more
Design Professor named top creative educator in southeastern U.S.
TROY, Alabama, May 7 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Design Professor named top creative educator in southeastern U.S. * Troy University Design Professor Chris Stagl will be awarded the American Advertising Federation's (AAF's) Donald G. Hileman Award, which recognizes a college educator as the best in creative advertising. The nominees came from creative disciplines from AAF's District 7, which includes colleges and universities in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisian  more
Digital Humanities Fest Showcases Innovation, Community and Interdisciplinary Research at UCCS Downtown
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Digital Humanities Fest showcases innovation, community and interdisciplinary research at UCCS Downtown The Center for Research Frontiers in the Digital Humanities hosted its first Digital Humanities Fest (DH Fest), bringing together faculty, students, university leaders and community partners to celebrate digital humanities work across UCCS and the region. The event was held on April 15   more
DNC: National Teacher Appreciation Week - Trump's Budget Guts Education Department, Harming Teachers and Students
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * National Teacher Appreciation Week: Trump's Budget Guts Education Department, Harming Teachers and Students During National Teacher Appreciation Week, students and teachers are getting left behind by Donald Trump. Trump's education agenda is dismantling the department and cutting resources to teachers and schools in every corner of the country. Trump's budget for 2027 calls for cut  more
Donor's 'LIFE' Endowment Paves the Way for Scholar
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 8 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Donor's 'LIFE' Endowment Paves the Way for Scholar * School of Education scholar Shameeka M. Wilson '18, '20 MEd established an endowment at UNCG in 2019 as she was finishing her master's program. Her first scholarship was awarded in 2020. This eastern North Carolina native created the Shameeka Monay Wilson Legacy in Furthering Education (LIFE) Endowed Scholarship in Edu  more
Dr. Alaaeldin Elsisi receives SIUE's New Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 6 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Dr. Alaaeldin Elsisi receives SIUE's New Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award * Alaaeldin Elsisi, PhD, Department of Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is the 2026 recipient of the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award in acknowledgement of his outstanding research contributions and proven record. Elsisi is an assistant professor in the School  more
Dr. Karen Koehler receives SSU Distinguished Teaching Award
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 4 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karen Koehler receives SSU Distinguished Teaching Award * Shawnee State University has announced the 2026 Faculty Awards. As part of this year's presentation, the recipient of the Board of Trustees Distinguished Teaching Award is Dr. Karen Koehler. An Associate Professor in the university's School of Education, Dr. Koehler has been with the university since 2017. "Dr. Koehler has demonstrated extraordi  more
Dr. Sumathi Velavan Renewed as National Fellow for Excellence in Osteopathic Medical Education
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 5 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sumathi Velavan Renewed as National Fellow for Excellence in Osteopathic Medical Education * Dr. Sumathi Velavan of Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine has been renewed as a Fellow of the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators, a national recognition of sustained excellence in teaching, learner assessment, and educational leadership. The American Association   more
Dr. Wells-Beede is revolutionizing the future of medicine through virtual reality
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Wells-Beede is revolutionizing the future of medicine through virtual reality * Typically, nothing good ever follows the phrase, "and then COVID hit." But for Dr. Elizabeth Wells-Beede, senior associate dean for UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing, what came next was groundbreaking research that would revolutionize healthcare education. It was early 2020 when Wells-Beede w  more
Duquesne: Full-Circle Moment for Law Grads and President Ken Gormley
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * A Full-Circle Moment for Law Grads and President Ken Gormley Duquesne University President Ken Gormley will serve as commencement speaker for the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's 112th Commencement Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Gormley, who will step down as president June 30 to assume the role of chancellor, has shaped Duquesne University   more
Edith Rickert: Novelist, Chaucer scholar and WWI code breaker
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Edith Rickert: Novelist, Chaucer scholar and WWI code breaker * Assoc. Prof. Emerita Christina von Nolcken liked taking students on "little jaunts," trips to the Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center. There she would show them the famous eight-volume work The Text of the Canterbury Tales, Studied on the Basis of All Known Manuscripts, by scholars and University of Chicago professors John  more
Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contributions to the f  more
Educators, Advocates Unite to Call for Clean Extension of Mayoral Control in New York City Schools
NEW YORK, May 6 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release: * * * Educators, Advocates Unite to Call for Clean Extension of Mayoral Control in New York City Schools In the final weeks of New York state's budget negotiations, teachers and advocates both released letters today, urging the governor and legislature to pass a clean extension of mayora  more
Elizabeth Gordon receives South Carolina Academy of Science Faculty of the Year Award
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 5 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Elizabeth Gordon receives South Carolina Academy of Science Faculty of the Year Award * When Elizabeth Gordon learned she would be the recipient of the South Carolina Academy of Science (SCAS) Faculty of the Year Award, she allowed herself a moment to soak it in. For Gordon M'97, a senior lecturer in the Furman University Department of Chemistry, the announcement was just what she needed in the wake of a   more
Engineering Alumni Association Awards honor outstanding achievements
ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Alumni Association Awards honor outstanding achievements * At the 43rd annual Cornell Engineering Alumni Association awards banquet held on May 1 in Upson Hall, members of the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering community were recognized for excellence in teaching, student mentorship, undergraduate research, student leadership and experiential learning. Association co-president Ricky Yu '04, M.En  more
Equipping students and nonprofits for impact
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Equipping students and nonprofits for impact * Assistant professor ChiaKo Hung brings a passion for data-driven decision-making and real-world impact to his teaching and research at Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). Through his work on nonprofit financial management and philanthropy, he examines long-standing assumptions in the social sector, using evidence to distinguish best   more
Examining Teacher Buy-In: Recent Doctoral Graduates Explore Character Education in Middle Schools
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 4 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Examining Teacher Buy-In: Recent Doctoral Graduates Explore Character Education in Middle Schools * In the middle school years, when students navigate one of the most formative transitions in their education, character development can be both essential and challenging to implement. For Meghan Neil, EdD '26, and Ann Pickens, EdD '26, that reality shaped their doctoral research at Samford University's Orl  more
Excellence in teaching, advising honored with prestigious MSU faculty, staff awards
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 6 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Excellence in teaching, advising honored with prestigious MSU faculty, staff awards Exceptional faculty and staff are being honored at Mississippi State with annual awards for outstanding teaching, mentoring and advising. "The quality of the people at the heart of Mississippi State sets our university apart," said Jeff Davis, executive director of the MSU Alumni Association. "Our core missions of  more
Eyes on the 'Prize': URI voice teacher singing her way toward national award
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Eyes on the 'Prize': URI voice teacher singing her way toward national award Caroline O'Dwyer didn't have to look far for inspiration in seeking to make a name for herself musically on the national level. O'Dwyer, a mezzo-soprano and artist/teacher in voice in the University of Rhode Island's Department of Music, has seen two of her University colleagues-Director of Orchestral Studies Luis Vique  more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid: Weekly Reflections
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS! What another fantastic FCPS week!! There continue to be so many exciting activities going on all across this amazing school division. It reminds me to continue to be grateful for all that we have here in FCPS and not to take for granted the special experience(s) we have each and every day. It also r  more
Florida Auditor General: Broward County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-169) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Broward County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the tim  more
From the Living Lab: Small biodigester to fuel research, extension
ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * From the Living Lab: Small biodigester to fuel research, extension * As biodigesters go, Cornell's new unit will be small: two 10,000-gallon tanks on a concrete pad that might not be much to look at. But this little system, which will transform food scraps and cow manure into energy, will have an impact far beyond its footprint. "This is such a great opportunity for research, education and extension," said Laure  more
From veterinarians to dairy farmers: This core class is relevant to all
ITHACA, New York, May 5 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * From veterinarians to dairy farmers: This core class is relevant to all * * Animal Science * Genetics by Angelina Tang '28 Students dressed in panda onesies to present a research proposal on the genetic quality of giant panda semen isn't something you see in every class. But it's a fun sight to behold in ANSC 2210: Principles of Animal Genetics. This class includes a  more
FSU audiology students provide hearing care to hundreds during Guatemala service trip
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU audiology students provide hearing care to hundreds during Guatemala service trip * Florida State University students from the College of Communication and Information helped restore hearing for hundreds of patients during a service-learning trip to Guatemala last semester. Selena Snowden, teaching faculty III and director of Audiology Services in the School of Communication Science and Disorders,   more
FSU Textile Testing Lab upgraded through tech fee funding, expands student training
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Textile Testing Lab upgraded through tech fee funding, expands student training * Inside the William Johnston Building at Florida State University, students are testing how fabrics hold up under pressure, heat, moisture and wear by using the same tools found in industry labs. The Textile Testing Lab, led by Meredith McQuerry, the Carol E. Avery Associate Professor in the Jim Moran College of Entrep  more
Gloria Townsend Can't Stand Still
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 5 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Gloria Townsend Can't Stand Still * Many professors spend years studying their chosen discipline within a formal academic setting in order to prepare for the challenge of educating others. Gloria Townsend, professor of computer science at DePauw University, took a less conventional path. "When I started my undergrad at Indiana University, there were no computer science classes," she recalls. Instead, she studi  more
Gov. Gianforte Highlights Small Businesses, Strength of Rural Communities in Eastern Montana
HELENA, Montana, May 6 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Highlights Small Businesses, Strength of Rural Communities in Eastern Montana * PLENTYWOOD, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today continued his annual 56 County Tour in eastern Montana, meeting with childcare providers, small business owners, and producers to highlight the strength of Montana's rural communities and economies.  "Small businesses are the backbone of our local ec  more
Gov. Lombardo Recognizes Nevada Educators, Highlights Support During Teacher Appreciation Week
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 5 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Lombardo Recognizes Nevada Educators, Highlights Support During Teacher Appreciation Week * Governor Joe Lombardo today thanked teachers across Nevada with a letter to educators and a proclamation recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week. The letter was sent to the state's 74,360 licensed educators, thanking them for their work in classrooms and reinforcing his support for Nevada's teachers.  more
Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year * Office of the Governor CONTACT: press@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Education CONTACT : communications@doe.virginia.gov RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today named Madeline Duffy -a Nottoway High School special education teacher -as the 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Duffy wa  more
Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year Governor Abigail Spanberger today named Madeline Duffy -a Nottoway High School special education teacher -as the 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Duffy was selected last month as the Region 8 Teacher of the Year and is now Virginia's nominee for the 2027 National Teacher of the Year. "Teachers work tirelessly to c  more
Governor Gianforte Holds Town Hall in Sidney
HELENA, Montana, May 7 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Holds Town Hall in Sidney SIDNEY, Mont. - Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte last night hosted a town hall in Sidney to hear directly from Montanans on their priorities for more good-paying jobs, support for ag producers, and stronger families.  "The 56 County Tour gives me the opportunity to connect directly with folks from every corner of our state," Go  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of April Busby and the reappointment of Cynthia Brooks, Jerry Dixon, Amanda Eldridge, and Jennie Goodman to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation. April Busby Busby is the Northwest Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Supervisor for the Florida Departme  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Melissa Matz and Mel Ponder to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education. Melissa Matz Matz is a Teacher at Lakeside Junior High School in Clay County. In 2023, she was designated as the Teacher of the Year for the State of Florida.   more
Governor Stein Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 4 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week * This week Governor Josh Stein is recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week Opens in new window and thanking North Carolina's teachers for their commitment to our state's 1.5 million public school students. "Over the past year, I've had the privilege of meeting inspiring and enthusiastic teachers who go above and beyond to shape our n  more
Griffith Announces $16,188 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc.
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $16,188 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $16,188 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Ninth District communities access head start services thanks to the work of Solutions that Empow  more
Hayes Introduces National Teacher Appreciation Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Introduces National Teacher Appreciation Week Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced legislation to designate May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week. The legislation affirms that public school teachers should have a seat at the table in education policymaking at all levels, including federal, state, and local decision-maki  more
History professor Rosalyn LaPier helps create bison exhibit at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 6 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * History professor Rosalyn LaPier helps create bison exhibit at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History An exhibit tracing the cultural and ecological legacy of American bison opens May 7 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. " Bison: Standing Strong " commemorates both the 250th anniversary of the nation and the 10t  more
Hofstra Engineering Celebrates Mentorship That Shapes Careers
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Engineering Celebrates Mentorship That Shapes Careers Lindsey Angioletti Connections formed through guidance, trust, and shared experience took center stage as Hofstra University's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science hosted its Mentorship Celebratory Dinner, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders to honor the relationships shaping the next generation of en  more
Honors course brings Vietnam War lessons to new generation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Honors course brings Vietnam War lessons to new generation * When Donald Beahm first proposed a course on the Vietnam War as a young political scientist in 1990, the class filled in ten minutes. His students included several Vietnam veterans, which made him nervous to teach it. He could not have known that decades later, he would still be teaching the subject, now to the grandchildren of those who fought.  more
How Are Students Using AI at Lehigh?
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 8 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * How Are Students Using AI at Lehigh? Story by Katie Clarke As Artificial Intelligence (AI) use becomes more widespread, Lehigh students are navigating where, how and when to use it. Two students share how they incorporate generative AI into studying, research and preparing for careers. When Nathan Balderas '27 and Megan Thomas '27 met through a Silicon Valley Social Impact Fellowship, Thomas wasn't using AI  more
How Research-Practitioner Partnerships Catalyze Institutional Change: Reflections From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Amy Goodburn, senior associate vice chancellor and dean of undergraduate education and professor of English: * * * How Research-Practitioner Partnerships Catalyze Institutional Change: Reflections from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln As the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of Nebrask  more
HPU Chemistry Professor Receives Ruth Ridenhour Scholarly and Professional Achievement Award
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 7 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Chemistry Professor Receives Ruth Ridenhour Scholarly and Professional Achievement Award High Point University (r) recently presented The Ruth Ridenhour Scholarly and Professional Achievement Award to Dr. Heather Miller, associate professor of chemistry. The annual award recognizes a full-time faculty member with at least three years of employment at HPU for exceptional contributions to his  more
HPU Education Students Score 100% Pass Rate on Teacher Performance Exam for Fifth Consecutive Year
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Education Students Score 100% Pass Rate on Teacher Performance Exam for Fifth Consecutive Year * HIGH POINT, N.C., May 6, 2026 - Students in High Point University's Stout School of Education undergraduate teacher licensure programs earned a 100% pass rate for a fifth consecutive year on the national licensure assessment, the edTPA. Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) progra  more
HPU History Professor Receives Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 5 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU History Professor Receives Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award * High Point University (r) recently presented The Meredith Clark Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award to Dr. Frederick Schneid, the Herman and Louise Smith Professor of History in the Douglas S. Witcher School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. The award is named for Meredith Clark Slane, a friend to the unive  more
Hudson Valley Community College Names Dr. Donna L. Adair as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
TROY, New York, April 28 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * Hudson Valley Community College Names Dr. Donna L. Adair as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Hudson Valley Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Donna L. Adair as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs following a national search. Dr. Adair brings more than three decades of experience in higher education, in both teaching and leaders  more
Hunter College: Nancy G. Siraisi, Distinguished Professor Emerita of History, 93
NEW YORK, May 8 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Nancy G. Siraisi, Distinguished Professor Emerita of History, 93 Nancy G. Siraisi, an alumna and distinguished historian of medieval and Renaissance medicine who taught for decades at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center, died April 24, 2026, in New York City. She was 93. A storied scholar, Siraisi wrote eight books and more than 150 articles, chapters and rev  more
In a New Report, Illinois Teachers Chart a Path for Responsible AI in Schools
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release with Illinois Digital Educators Alliance: * * * In a New Report, Illinois Teachers Chart a Path for Responsible AI in Schools Teach Plus Illinois and IDEA urge ISBE to ground statewide AI guidance in classroom realities, empower teacher leaders, and keep human connection at the   more
In Memoriam: G. Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, Notre Dame Law School
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: G. Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, Notre Dame Law School * George Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, died Friday, May 1 in Chicago. He was 90 years old. Blakey was a towering figure in criminal law, legislation, and legal education. His career spanned more than five decades of public   more
In Memoriam: G. Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, Notre Dame Law School
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: G. Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, Notre Dame Law School * George Robert Blakey, the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Professor of Law Emeritus, died Friday (May 1) in Chicago. He was 90 years old. Blakey was a towering figure in criminal law, legislation and legal education. His career spanned more than five decades of public service, tea  more
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus William "Andy" Kerr
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 4 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus William "Andy" Kerr * The IU McKinney School of Law family mourns the loss of Professor William Andrew Kerr of Indianapolis, who died on April 6, 2026. He was 91 years old. Professor Emeritus Kerr was born in Harding, West Virginia, on November 17, 1934. He earned a bachelor's degree and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at West Virginia Un  more
Inaugural Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum explores future of AI in manufacturing
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum explores future of AI in manufacturing * Once a theoretical idea, artificial intelligence is becoming a critical tool for manufacturers across the globe. Some manufacturers are slow to embed the evolving technology into their factories, with concerns around operational costs, trust, transparency and workforce readiness. Industry leaders, students an  more
Inaugural OneCornell Health Educators Conference Unites Educators Across Campuses, Health Professions
ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Inaugural OneCornell Health Educators Conference unites educators across campuses, health professions How do we best prepare the future healers of humans and species of all kinds? On May 16-17, Cornell will answer that question. The inaugural OneCornell Health Educators Conference, hosted at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and jointly organized by the Cornell University Colleg  more
Interdisciplinary Team Presents Mental Health Research in Chicago
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 8 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Interdisciplinary Team Presents Mental Health Research in Chicago * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer As colleges nationwide search for better ways to support student mental health, an interdisciplinary team of Cedarville University student researchers is contributing to the conversation through the Mind-Body Study, a long-term project examining how daily habits affect emotional health and acade  more
Investing in Idaho's teachers: A commitment reflected in rising pay
BOISE, Idaho, May 4 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following opinion: * * * OPINION: Investing in Idaho's teachers: A commitment reflected in rising pay * Think back on your favorite teacher. We all have one. Mine was Mrs. Dresser, my second-grade teacher at Butte View Elementary in Emmett. Before Mrs. Dresser, reading felt like a chore to me. She brought joy to reading and set me on a path of learning that benefits me still today. This is Teacher Appreciation Week, a meaningfu  more
Jax State Names Department of Teacher Education, Establishes Endowed Scholarship Through Gift From Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, May 5 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news: * * * Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will honor the legacy of educator Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren through two transformational gifts supporting the College of Education and Professional Studies--one that will shape the future of teacher preparation and another that will open doors for graduate students pursuing leadership roles in education. Approved by the Jax State Board of Trustees on April 14,  more
Jennifer Finney Boylan to Deliver Barnard College's 2026 Commencement Address
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Finney Boylan to Deliver Barnard College's 2026 Commencement Address Distinguished writer and Barnard community member to be honored alongside five exceptional medalists at Radio City Music Hall on May 19 * Barnard College announced today that Jennifer Finney Boylan, acclaimed author, activist, and the current Anna Quindlen Writer in Residence at Barnard, will deliver the keynote address at the College's 134th Comm  more
Jimmy Onate is the New Dean of Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Jimmy Onate is the new dean of Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences James "Jimmy" Onate, an international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention, will join the Pitt health sciences leadership team as dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), effective June 1. "Beyond his extensive accomplishments in movement assessment, injury risk mitigati  more
Johns Hopkins: What Exactly Is in a Vaccine?
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 8 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * What Exactly Is in a Vaccine? Inside that tiny amount of liquid are multiple ingredients that contribute to a vaccine's safety and effectiveness. * From the foods we eat to the medicines we take, we feel more confident when we understand exactly what's going into or onto our bodies and why. Most people understand that vaccines help protect us from otherwise dang  more
Judith Rosenbaum-Andre to serve as next dean of the KU School of Journalism & Mass Communications
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Judith Rosenbaum-Andre to serve as next dean of the KU School of Journalism & Mass Communications The University of Kansas has selected Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, associate dean for faculty affairs and administration in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine, as the next dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications. Rosenbaum-Andre is also the chair of   more
Kaine Introduces Bill to Improve Educators' Access to Mental Health Resources
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Improve Educators' Access to Mental Health Resources * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, legislation that would increase educators and school staff's access to mental health resources. Teachers and other education  more
Kellogg Institute Honors Faculty Fellows for Promotions and Distinguished Service
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 8 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, issued the following news: * * * Kellogg Institute Honors Faculty Fellows for Promotions and Distinguished Service The Kellogg Institute congratulates two faculty fellows who will retire at the end of the academic year and be named faculty emeriti, as well as 12 faculty fellows who have earned promotions. These milestones reflect the strength of their scholarship, teac  more
Largest Gift in UNCG History Invests in Generations of Educators
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 7 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Largest Gift in UNCG History Invests in Generations of Educators * Harriet Shain Evenson '53 built her legacy around a simple charge: Make more teachers. Her lifelong commitment to public education - shared with her husband, Jerome - culminated in the largest gift in UNCG history, one that will transform the School of Education beyond her expectations. Her estate gift, t  more
LC State, Idaho Issue IPSE Day Proclamation
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 6 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State, Idaho issue IPSE Day proclamation Lewis-Clark State College's Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program has received an LC State Presidential Proclamation from President Cynthia Pemberton and a Governor's Proclamation from Gov. Brad Little. The proclamations designate May 1 as IPSE Day at LC State and in the state of Idaho. This date coincides with the national IPSE Day. LC's IPSE   more
Leaders Discuss Affordable Housing, Workforce Needs During Panel at Rio Salado College
TEMPE, Arizona, May 8 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Leaders Discuss Affordable Housing, Workforce Needs During Panel at Rio Salado College By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer Construction, government and education leaders gathered at Rio Salado College on April 30 for "Innovating the Future of Affordable Housing," a panel discussion about housing affordability, construction innovation and workforce development hosted in partnership with the Tempe Chamber of   more
Leadership Change Coming to College of Nursing and Health Professions
JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Leadership Change Coming to College of Nursing and Health Professions * New executive leadership is coming to the Arkansas State University with the appointment of Dr. Stacy Walz as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CONHP), after serving the school as interim dean. "I'm honored to serve the college and university as a dean. I plan to continue to align the college with campus wide i  more
Legacy of Learning: PVCC Celebrates the Retirement of Dr. David Rubi
PHOENIX, May 4 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * A Legacy of Learning: PVCC Celebrates the Retirement of Dr. David Rubi After nearly four decades of dedication to higher education, longtime Paradise Valley Community College faculty and beloved Spanish professor Dr. David Rubi is retiring at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. Rubi's impact has shaped generations of students, colleagues, and the broader college community. At the heart of Dr. Rubi's work ha  more
Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest * CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help   more
Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest * CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help others pursue   more
Louisiana Tech University: CIL Continues Collaboration With SWIVL Technology to Enhance Teacher Education
RUSTON, Louisiana, May 7 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * CIL continues collaboration with SWIVL Technology to enhance teacher education The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana Tech's College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is making strides in teacher education with SWIVL Technology by stepping into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and founder of SWIVL, visited Louisiana Tech to discuss a n  more
Mandi Collins receives one of the University's top teaching honors - the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award
RENO, Nevada, May 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Mandi Collins receives one of the University's top teaching honors - the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award * Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives in some way. And that teacher learned how to be a teacher from someone, which shows how a standout educator who trains future teachers can multiply their impact far beyond a single classroom. Mandi Collins is one of those standout educat  more
Media Tip Sheet: The Spirit Airlines Collapse
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Spirit Airlines Collapse * WASHINGTON (May 4, 2026) - Following the mass cancellations at Spirit Airlines that left passengers stranded and scrambling for refunds and rebooking, the crisis points to more than an operational breakdown: it highlights deeper failures in leadership, communication, and organizational strategy. Jungho Suh, teaching assistant professor of management at the Geor  more
Midlands Technical College and Lexington Health Announce New Workforce Partnership
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 29 -- Midlands Technical College issued the following news: * * * Midlands Technical College and Lexington Health Announce New Workforce Partnership Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Lexington Health are partnering to expand the college's Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology programs. The organizations announced the workforce development collaboration on April 29, 2026, at Lexington Health's Irmo Medical Park location. The partnership includes two  more
Milbeth Allen Named 2026 Hawkins Educator of the Year
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Milbeth Allen Named 2026 Hawkins Educator of the Year Western & Southern named Milbeth Allen, a teacher at Cincinnati Public Schools' Bond Hill Academy, as the 2026 Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year. The award, established by Western & Southern in 2007, is celebrating its 20th year. Each year, it honors one educator in CPS who elevates the educati  more
MSU breaks ground on new poultry feed mill
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 7 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU breaks ground on new poultry feed mill * Contact: Karen Brasher STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University broke ground Thursday [May 7] on a new poultry feed mill that will strengthen research, teaching and industry collaboration. (Video by Ottevanger Milling Engineers) The modular, containerized system, manufactured by Netherlands-based Ottevanger Milling Engineers, will be located  more
MSU experiencing outage to the Canvas Learning Management System
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 7 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU experiencing outage to the Canvas Learning Management System * To: Members of the Mississippi State community Today [May 7, 2026] at approximately 3 p.m., Instructure, the vendor that provides Canvas, was breached. As a result, Mississippi State University is currently experiencing an outage to the Canvas Learning Management System related to an ongoing nationwide security incident. It is im  more
N.C. State Treasurer: State Health Plan Launches New "Teacher Ambassadors Program" To Strengthen Engagement
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 8 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * State Health Plan Launches New "Teacher Ambassadors Program" To Strengthen Engagement In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the State Health Plan (Plan) is launching a new initiative designed to strengthen connections with educators and improve awareness of health benefits and resources. The Teacher Ambassadors Program empowers participating educators to serve as trusted liai  more
N.H. Governor Signs 26 Bills Into Law
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 9 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Signs 26 Bills into Law This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: * HB 109 - Relative to false reports to law enforcement. * HB 481 - Relative to the state primary date. * HB 610 - Relative to the residential ratepayers advisory board. * HB 1030 - Relative to licensed practical nurse scope of practice. * HB 1037 - Extending the   more
National Latin Exam Winners Celebrated
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * National Latin Exam Winners Celebrated * The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC) announces the Seton Hall students who achieved medals and certificates for this year's National Latin Exam (NLE), which "celebrates the teaching and learning of the Latin language, its literature and culture and its lasting influence in the modern world." The exam tests students on eight levels of prof  more
National Science Foundation Awards CAREER Grant to Villanova Engineering Professor
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * National Science Foundation Awards CAREER Grant to Villanova Engineering Professor * VILLANOVA, Pa. (May 6, 2026) -The National Science Foundation (NSF) has named Tommaso Cappello, PhD, assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the High-Performance RF Lab at Villanova University's College of Engineering (COE), as a recipient of the Early Career Development (CAREER)  more
New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders * Amid national discussions of ways to recruit and keep teachers and leaders in a demanding profession, the May edition of NASBE's State Education Standard highlights the many ways states are restructuring staffing and instruction to make teaching more manageable and rewardi  more
New Pearson data shows students build proficiency with AI-powered practice
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 5 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * New Pearson data shows students build proficiency with AI-powered practice * Students were 90% more likely to build proficiency with the same amount of study time HOBOKEN, N.J. -May 5, 2026 - New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows that college students who used AI powered adaptive practice questions were more likely to build proficiency than students who used traditional, s  more
Nine North Carolina Teachers Awarded Kenan Fellowships to Build Student Pathways into Energy Careers, Funded by DEQ State Energy Office
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Nine North Carolina Teachers Awarded Kenan Fellowships to Build Student Pathways into Energy Careers, Funded by DEQ State Energy Office * The Kenan Fellows Program has awarded nine North Carolina teachers Kenan Fellowships to help students across the state discover career opportunities in the energy sector, bringing firsthand industry experience back into K-12 cla  more
NJIT Historian Neil Maher Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for Newark Environmental Justice Research
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 6 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Historian Neil Maher Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for Newark Environmental Justice Research Written by: Jesse Jenkins New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) historian and master teacher Neil Maher has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, becoming the first faculty member in university history to receive the national honor. Selected from more than 380 nominees nationwide, Ma  more
NSTA Joins Army STEM Education Consortium to Advance National STEM Workforce Development
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * NSTA Joins Army STEM Education Consortium to Advance National STEM Workforce Development The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its partnership in the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a 10-year cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) on behalf of the Assistant Secretary of th  more
Occidental College: Board of Trustees Approves $16 Million in Reserved Funds to Launch Norris Hall of Chemistry Renovations
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- Occidental College issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees Approves $16 Million in Reserved Funds to Launch Norris Hall of Chemistry Renovations The renovation will modernize Occidental College science facilities to support cutting-edge discovery and provide meaningful experiences in the lab--a significant advantage for those who go on to pursue advanced degrees and careers in the sciences. On April 27, 2026, the Occidental College Board of Tru  more
Olszewski, Brown Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski, Brown Introduce Refresh Act to Improve Teacher Wellness and Mental Health * Washington, DC - As the nation recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) and Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) have introduced the REFRESH Act, legislation to create a new federal grant program to support educator wellness and mental health programs. The REFRESH Act would au  more
On the Beam: Meet Paul Noel, Yale's Proton Wrangler Par Excellence
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 8 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * On the beam: Meet Paul Noel, Yale's proton wrangler par excellence Paul Noel, Yale's director of instructional labs, showed a group of students around the Van de Graaff Teaching Accelerator. By Jim Shelton In Sloane Physics Laboratory, there's a narrow staircase with an ornate, black-painted hand railing that descends to a dimly lit sub-basement. From there, a hard right turn leads into a warren of interconn  more
OSU's Delatte Named Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU's Delatte named Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador Dr. Norb Delatte, a professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador, a highly competitive honor that positions him among a small group of scholars nationwide working to expand international academic exchange. The Fulbright Scholar Program, funded  more
Patil Supports Anatomy Education and Curriculum Development at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Patil supports anatomy education and curriculum development at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Girish Patil is helping shape both the classroom experience and the broader curriculum for veterinary students. A teaching assistant professor in physiological sciences, Patil joined the OSU CVM in 2022 and plays a key role in anatomy i  more
PBS Honors Patricia de Stacy Harrison with the Beacon Award for Lifetime Contributions to Public Media 
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Honors Patricia de Stacy Harrison with the Beacon Award for Lifetime Contributions to Public Media  Today, Patricia de Stacy Harrison was named the recipient of the 2025 PBS Beacon Award in honor of her decades-long career of service championing the United States public television and public radio systems. As the highest honor in public television, the PBS Beacon Award pays tribute to individu  more
Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Exhibition Showcases Student Research
MONACA, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Exhibition showcases student research Penn State Beaver students presented their research, engaged scholarship and creative activity projects April 29 at the 25th annual John R. Chapin Undergraduate Exhibition. The exhibition is overseen by a committee of faculty, administrators and staff and was co-chaired this year by Amy Deuink, head librarian at Penn  more
Penn State: Education Chair's Book on Advancing Equity Earns National Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award By Stephanie Koons A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contri  more
Pints and Professors May 12 at Point Remove
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 7 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Pints and Professors May 12 at Point Remove * Pints and Professors at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown will feature Dr. Katie Myers and Dr. Kelly Jones for its May 2026 edition. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. It is open to the public. Myers is assistant professor of curriculum and instruction and program director for special education in the ATU Departm  more
Podcast explores Georgia's role in Revolutionary War
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Podcast explores Georgia's role in Revolutionary War * A group of high school students worked alongside Mercer University doctoral students and faculty to produce a podcast on Georgia's role in the American Revolutionary War. The podcast, titled History in Our Backyard: The Names of Places in Georgia, was created in collaboration with Dr. Katherine Perrotta, associate professor of middle grades and secondary educ  more
Portland State University: Dr. Marisa Zapata Honored as 2026 CUPA Researcher of the Year
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 8 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Marisa Zapata Honored as 2026 CUPA Researcher of the Year Portland State University's College of Urban & Public Affairs is proud to announce that Dr. Marisa Zapata, associate professor of Land-Use Planning and director of Portland State University's Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative (HRAC), has been named CUPA's 2026 Researcher of the Year. Presented as part of Portland State Universi  more
Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators
ARCATA, California, May 5 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators * To help meet that need and inspire curiosity and confidence in students, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching its Master of Arts in STEM Education this fall. The new program is a flexible, two-year hybrid program that allows candidates to earn both a master's degree and a teaching credential simultaneously. Designed to prepare the ne  more
Professor David Cole to Present Commencement Address at Georgetown Law Graduation
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Professor David Cole to Present Commencement Address at Georgetown Law Graduation * Cole is a nationally recognized expert on the First Amendment. In addition to his teaching and scholarship in constitutional law, freedom of speech and constitutional criminal procedure, from 2017 to 2024 he was National Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). He has argued eight times before the Supre  more
Professor Maryellen Fullerton: Refugee Law Scholar and Teacher Without Borders
BROOKLYN, New York, May 6 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Maryellen Fullerton: Refugee Law Scholar and Teacher Without Borders * Professor Maryellen Fullerton is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Fullerton, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu with the subject line "Professor Fullerton Retirement." She would love to hear from her former students and colleagues.   more
Psychology Professor Earns Prestigious IU Award
GARY, Indiana, May 7 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Psychology professor earns prestigious IU award IU Northwest professor honored for impact in the classroom * Teaching is a dream job for Maureen Rutherford. While the associate professor of psychology started her academic career with the intention of becoming a physician, her job shadowing experience showed her that medical school wasn't the right path for her. Instead, Rutherford headed off t  more
Read Menking Award Winner Izzy Lane's Zine on Urban Farming in Montreal
BROOKLYN, New York, May 8 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Read Menking Award Winner Izzy Lane's Zine on Urban Farming in Montreal * The recipient of the SoA's 2025 Bill Menking Travel Award, Isabel "Izzy" Lane (M.S. Urban and Community Planning '26) traveled to Montreal to research urban agricultural production and identify what New Yorkers can learn from our neighbors to t  more
Reed's Bipartisan TEACH Improvement Act Would Increase Pay for Aspiring Educators
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed's Bipartisan TEACH Improvement Act Would Increase Pay for Aspiring Educators As Rhode Islanders celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on the TEACH Improvement Act (S.4415). This legislation would strengthen the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program by increasing financial sup  more
Reps. Alford, Graves, Cleaver, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Alford, Graves, Cleaver, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers * In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Mark Alford (R-MO) and Wesley Bell (D-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the lasting impact of America's teachers. This bipartisan resolution h  more
Reps. Graves, Cleaver, Alford, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Graves, Cleaver, Alford, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers * WASHINGTON, DC - In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Mark Alford (R-MO) and Wesley Bell (D-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the lasting impact of America's teachers. This bipartisan resolution highl  more
Rice accelerates faculty growth -- on track to expand hires by 30% -- while advancing strategic vision for global impact
HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice accelerates faculty growth -- on track to expand hires by 30% -- while advancing strategic vision for global impact * Rice University is rapidly advancing one of the most ambitious faculty expansion efforts in its history, reinforcing a commitment to world-class research, transformative teaching and global impact. Just over halfway through a plan to grow faculty by 25-30%, the university has already hired   more
Rice students turn classroom project into publishable breakthrough in aerospace composites
HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice students turn classroom project into publishable breakthrough in aerospace composites A group of Rice University students has turned a single semester course project into a peer-reviewed research paper, demonstrating a new way to make high-performance composite materials both stronger and more resistant to catastrophic failure.  The study, published in Composites Part B, introduces an architectural approa  more
Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production honors legacy of longtime SDSU swine professor
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 5 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production honors legacy of longtime SDSU swine professor * The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will soon have an endowed position focused on swine production. The Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production will help support a faculty member whose research and leadership will elevate scholarly resear  more
RPI Cuts Ribbon on Gene Haas Manufacturing Teaching & Learning Foundry
TROY, New York, May 4 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * RPI Cuts Ribbon on Gene Haas Manufacturing Teaching & Learning Foundry * The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) School of Engineering recently celebrated the official opening of the Gene Haas Manufacturing Teaching & Learning Foundry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together representatives from the Gene Haas Foundation, the RPI community, industry partners, local educators, and co  more
RUSA BRASS Announces Dewey as Sponsor of Research Grant Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * RUSA BRASS Announces Dewey as Sponsor of Research Grant Award * The Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce that Dewey will serve as the new sponsor of the BRASS Research Grant Award. The BRASS Research Grant Award supports research tha  more
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey: How a Mental Health Strategy Helps Young Adults Navigate Cancer Diagnosis
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey 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 * A cancer diagnosis can upend any life. For young adults already navigating a step into independence, it can be especially distressing. But t  more
RWU's KidWind Program Turns Wind Energy Into Hands-On Discovery for Local Fourth Graders
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU's KidWind Program Turns Wind Energy Into Hands-On Discovery for Local Fourth Graders * BRISTOL, R.I. - With the roar of spinning turbines and cheers of excitement, local fourth graders watched as their handmade wind turbines came to life. Some tested the pitch of their blades. Others explained their designs to engineers. All of them were part of a project that has become a signature example of ex  more
Saluki Pride: James Garvey Receives SIU's Scholar Excellence Award
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: James Garvey receives SIU's Scholar Excellence Award James Garvey is an internationally known scholar and researcher with countless publications and grants to his name and for those accomplishments and his transformative teaching, he has earned recognition as SIU's 2026 university-level Scholar Excellence Award winner. This is one of eight Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards pre  more
Senator Justice Visits Huff Consolidated to Applaud STEM Win, Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Visits Huff Consolidated to Applaud STEM Win, Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week HANOVER, WV - Today, Senator Justice visited Huff Consolidated Elementary and Middle School to applaud their $110K STEM win at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. During the visit, Senator Justice also recognized the dedicated teachers and staff of Huff Consolidated as part of T  more
Setting the Standard: Samford School of Education Leads the Nation in Comprehensive Sensory-Inclusive Training
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 1 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Setting the Standard: Samford School of Education Leads the Nation in Comprehensive Sensory-Inclusive Training * In today's classrooms and communities, individual needs extend far beyond what can be seen. For Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education, preparing students to meet those unseen needs has become a defining priority. In January 2026, the School of Education launched an innovati  more
Shapiro Administration Announces 2027 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalists
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces 2027 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalists The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced the 12 educators who are in the running to be named Pennsylvania's 2027 Teacher of the Year. "The true impact of a great teacher is in the confidence they build, the curiosity they spark, and the resilience they help students re  more
SIU Carbondale to Offer Bachelor's Degree in AI+
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 6 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale to offer bachelor's degree in AI+ Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+). "Artificial intelligence technology is advancing rapidly," said Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing, Techn  more
SIU Hosting a Free Workshop Exploring AI in Education, the Workforce
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 5 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce The saying goes, if you snooze - you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind. That's why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May 14. This special event is free a  more
Sixteen Bates Students, Alumni Offered Fulbright Student Awards for 2026-2027
LEWISTON, Maine, May 9 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Sixteen Bates students, alumni offered Fulbright Student awards for 2026-2027 By Alexandra DeMarco Sixteen current and former Bates students have been offered Fulbright Student international exchange awards for 2026-2027. Award locations for this year's grantees span five continents and 11 countries, including Timor-Leste, Germany, Cameroon, Australia, and Argentina. Four students have been offered research/open study   more
Skanska Breaks Ground on Texas A&M University's New Meat Science & Technology Building
NEW YORK, May 6 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Breaks Ground on Texas A&M University's New Meat Science & Technology Building COLLEGE STATION, TX -- Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, celebrates the groundbreaking of the $133.4 million AgriLife Meat Science & Technology Building, a new 85,600-square-foot facility at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The new building will   more
Students Propose Bold Solutions to Help Make Downtown Denver More Sustainable--And Compete to Win $20,000
DENVER, Colorado, May 4 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Students Propose Bold Solutions to Help Make Downtown Denver More Sustainable--And Compete to Win $20,000 * Ever wish you could change the city you live in? For the first time ever, five teams of students competed for a $20,000 prize to bring their visions for a more sustainable downtown Denver to life. The competition was the first-ever Blair Gifford Mile High Sustainability Impact Challenge, a new Shark   more
Swamp Fox Chapter Honors Legacy of Retiring Aerospace Engineering Instructor
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Swamp Fox Chapter Honors Legacy of Retiring Aerospace Engineering Instructor * On April 30, 2026, AFA's Swamp Fox Chapter #298 in South Carolina joined community leaders and educational staff in honoring Debra Barber, an aerospace engineering instructor at the Sumter Career and Technology Center (SCTC), as she concluded an exceptional educational career, wi  more
Syracuse University: Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor
SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor A preeminent scholar in in global migration and human rights, she joined the Maxwell School faculty in 2003. Wendy S. Loughlin Audie Klotz, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been named a Distinguished Professor. One of Syracuse University's highest honors, the designation is granted by the Board of Trustees to f  more
Syracuse University: Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
SYRACUSE, New York, May 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research The assistant professor of geography and the environment is honored for distinction in research, teaching and service. * Ethan Coffel has built his research around one of the most consequential questions of our time: as the climate changes, what happens to the systems human society depends on? For that work--and for the teaching and service that h  more
Teacher Appreciation Month Spotlight: Troy University recognizes alumnus Deven Reese
TROY, Alabama, May 6 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Teacher Appreciation Month Spotlight: Troy University recognizes alumnus Deven Reese * In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, Troy University recognizes the impact of alumnus Deven Reese, whose journey from aspiring engineer to award-winning fifth-grade teacher reflects a deep commitment to student success, instructional innovation and service both in and beyond the classroom. Deven Reese, who graduated with a Bachel  more
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026: Bengal Connections
BUFFALO, New York, May 4 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Teacher Appreciation Week 2026: Bengal Connections * Buffalo State education alumni are everywhere-from classrooms right here in Western New York to ones across the country and world. Because the university's network is so vast, it's not uncommon for current Buffalo State teacher candidates to complete their student teaching requirements under the mentorship of a fellow Bengal. In honor of Teacher  more
Tech's Appalachian Center for Craft showcases student, educator work in 'Focus on Fine Craft' exhibition May 15-June 6
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech's Appalachian Center for Craft showcases student, educator work in 'Focus on Fine Craft' exhibition May 15-June 6 * The Appalachian Center for Craft at Tennessee Tech University will present Focus on Fine Craft, an inaugural exhibition featuring work by students in grades 8-12 and educators who participated in the Focus on Fine Craft Field Trip Program during the 2025-2026 academi  more
Texas A&M Team Finds Cattle Feed Additive Can Cause Heart Damage in Dogs
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 5 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Team Finds Cattle Feed Additive Can Cause Heart Damage In Dogs A livestock feed additive commonly used to promote growth in cattle, swine, and poultry may pose a serious risk to dogs, according to a new case report from researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). The report, publi  more
Thank You, Teachers and Staff, for Tailoring Support to Every Student
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Thank You, Teachers and Staff, for Tailoring Support to Every Student * National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 4 through 8. This week is dedicated to recognizing the remarkable contributions of our educators and staff members who go above and beyond every day to support, challenge, and inspire students. Thank you to all our teachers and staff, including the following three outstandi  more
The Case Against Eric Conroy
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Eric Conroy * "Greg Landsman is exactly the kind of pragmatic, community-rooted leader Southwest Ohio families deserve in Congress. A former public school teacher and Cincinnati native, Greg has built a reputation as a bipartisan reformer who delivers results. Eric Conroy, on the other hand, is an opportunist who wants to rip health care away from Ohioans while being  more
The Crossover Episode: How Two SBS Mutual Mentoring Junior Faculty Members Turned a TV Trope into a Teaching Innovation
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * The Crossover Episode: How Two SBS Mutual Mentoring Junior Faculty Members Turned a TV Trope into a Teaching Innovation * In television, the crossover episode brings two audiences into one. In shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" or "Rugrats" and the "The Wild Thornberrys," characters from separate worlds come together in unexpected ways, often toward a common g  more
Thiel College Center for Speech-Language Pathology Services launches free preschool program
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College Center for Speech-Language Pathology Services launches free preschool program * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is expanding clinical learning opportunities and community services with the launch of "Bundles of Learning," a play-based language development program for preschool-aged children at the Thiel Center for Speech-Language Servi  more
Trine faculty receive annual awards
ANGOLA, Indiana, May 6 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine faculty receive annual awards * Trine University honored faculty members during its annual year-end awards ceremony, held prior to Commencement on Saturday, May 2. McKetta-Smith Excellence in Teaching The McKetta-Smith Excellence in Teaching Awards were established for the faculty by Trustee Emeritus John J. McKetta, Ph.D., in 1989. John Liu, Ph.D., associate professor, Wade Department of Mechanical and A  more
Two Alfred University students named Fulbright Award finalists
ALFRED, New York, May 7 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Two Alfred University students named Fulbright Award finalists * The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announces that two Alfred University students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. Michelle Seo, who earned an M.F.A. from Alfred in 2025, will be going to South Korea to pursue an independent research project. Lily Janik, a  more
Two faculty members selected for Governor's Teaching Fellows Program
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Two faculty members selected for Governor's Teaching Fellows Program * MACON, Ga. -Two Mercer University faculty members, Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Adair and Dr. T. Vivian Liao, were recently selected for the prestigious Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. The Fellows are selected based on: * Commitment to undergraduate teaching -Applicants demonstrate how they have improved their teaching practices and how they wo  more
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Alaska on Returning Education to the States and 'History Rocks!' Nationwide Tours
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Alaska on Returning Education to the States and 'History Rocks!' Nationwide Tours ANCHORAGE, AK - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Mat-Su Career & Tech High School in support of the Returning Education to the States Tour and Knik Charter School as part of the U.S. Department of Education's History Rocks! Trail to Independence   more
U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch "Beyond the Goal" to Bring Soccer-Based Learning into Classrooms Nationwide
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch "Beyond the Goal" to Bring Soccer-Based Learning into Classrooms Nationwide * Supported by Lenovo Foundation, the multi-year partnership launches with a virtual field trip for grades 6-8 that builds STEM skills and connects classroom learning to real-world careers as soccer's biggest   more
UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service * The Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is highlighting the work of Dr. Jane Opiri, associate professor of merchandising, textiles and design, who is integrating a global perspective across her teaching, research and outreach activities. "During Gl  more
UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 7 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service * The Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is highlighting the work of Dr. Jane Opiri, associate professor of merchandising, textiles and design, who is integrating a global perspective across her teaching, research and outreach activities. "During Gl  more
UC Davis Chancellor May Highlights Yolo County Collaborations in Precision Agriculture and Carbon Farming
DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following monthly column by Chancellor Gary S. May: * * * CHANCELL-ING: Growing Our Agricultural Partnerships * Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the gr  more
UCCS Students Showcase Aerospace Research Innovation at Colorado Space Grant Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS students showcase Aerospace Research Innovation at Colorado Space Grant Symposium UCCS students took center stage at the annual Colorado Space Grant Symposium at Red Rocks Community College on April 25, 2026, presenting their innovative research alongside peers from across the state. With more than 200 participants in attendance, the event provided a platform for students to share the  more
UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026
STORRS, Connecticut, May 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026 * The University of Connecticut Office of the Provost is pleased to recognize faculty members across our campuses who have been awarded promotion and/or tenure. These honors reflect the University's highest standards of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service, and highlight the meaningful contributions our faculty make to their discip  more
UMass Amherst Launches Phase Two of Campus Decarbonization Plan, Seeks Input from University Community
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 7 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Launches Phase Two of Campus Decarbonization Plan, Seeks Input from University Community * As part of UMass Amherst's Path to Carbon Zero ongoing effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the university has partnered with RMF Engineering, Brailsford & Dunlavey, and DOC Construction to develop the second phase of the campus decarbonization plan.The updated plan will be completed in  more
UNC Selects Provost and Executive Vice President
GREELEY, Colorado, May 7 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * UNC Selects New Provost and Executive Vice President Respected administrator and academic leader brings extensive experience in student success and faculty engagement Written by Deanna Herbert After a nationwide search launched in January, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has selected Nancy Marchand-Martella, Ph.D., as the university's new provost and executive vice president. She begin  more
Undergraduate Exhibition featured work of more than 300 students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Exhibition featured work of more than 300 students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State undergraduate researchers made the 2026 Undergraduate Exhibition one of the biggest events in recent years, with more than 330 total presenters. The annual Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, and Creative Activity, held April 20-22, invited students from all academic fields to s  more
UNI Study Highlights $11+ Million in Financial Benefit From Student Teaching in Iowa's Rural Communities
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 5 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * UNI study highlights $11+ million in financial benefit from student teaching in Iowa's rural communities A University of Northern Iowa study quantifies the significant financial benefit of student teachers placed in classrooms across rural communities throughout the state. The study found that UNI student teachers contributed an estimated $11.76 million in financial benefit over a four-year p  more
University of Cincinnati: College of Engineering and Applied Science Alum Finds Meaning in Giving
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 5 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * College of Engineering and Applied Science alum finds meaning in giving New UC scholarship supports a graduate student, research endeavors in electrical engineering By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu The notion of Dana, or selfless giving, is a fundamental tenet of the Hindu religion has always been important to Narendar Sahgal, MS, CEAS '83. He's received much in life, he says, for which he's always want  more
University of Colorado: Ancient Verse, Voice - Storytelling Professor Brings Epic Poetry to Life Through Video
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Ancient verse, new voice: storytelling professor brings epic poetry to life through video 'Ilaheva Tua'one, inaugural Storytelling Professor, delivered a memorized performance and guided interpretation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," transforming an 18th-century epic into an immersive, modern storytelling experience. Teaming up with the Innovation and Design  more
University of Dubuque: Lasting Legacy - Rev. Bradley Longfield Retires From Full-Time Teaching
DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 9 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * A Lasting Legacy: Rev. Bradley Longfield Retires from Full-Time Teaching An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev. Bradley Longfield, PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching. A respected professor, scholar, and minister in the Presbyterian Church (U  more
University of Iowa College of Education: Julie Koch Introduces Counseling Psychology to Generation of Students
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 6 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving counseling psychology professor Julie M. Koch: * * * Julie Koch introduces counseling psychology to a new generation of students Counseling Psychology professor co-authors new book on complex, evolving field * Julie M. Koch knows how powerful an introductory course can be. As a professor of counseling psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education, Koch has sp  more
University of Michigan: Lockable Phone Pouches in Schools Improve Student Well-being Over Time, Not Test Scores or Bullying
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds. The U.S. study conducted by a University of Michigan researcher and co-authors  more
University of Mississippi: St. Amand Award Winner Carries Family Legacy of Teaching
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 9 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * St. Amand Award Winner Carries Family Legacy of Teaching Spanish instructor honored for commitment to helping students achieve their goals * Gabriel Alexander Garrido-Franco, lecturer in Spanish at the University of Mississippi, is the 2026 recipient of the St. Amand Outstanding Teacher Award. The award annually recognizes a non-tenure-track Ole Miss faculty member who demonstrates excellence in th  more
University of Mississippi: Two Faculty Members Honored as 2026 Distinguished Professors
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 8 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Two Faculty Members Honored as 2026 Distinguished Professors Faculty, staff recognized for outstanding research, scholarship, support of students * University of Mississippi professors Barry Babin and John Bentley were recognized this week as Distinguished Professors for their devotion to training the next generation of pharmacists and business professionals. The university established the Distingu  more
University of North Carolina-Pembroke: Preparing the Teachers Rural Classrooms Need Most
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 8 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * Preparing the Teachers Rural Classrooms Need Most Adrielle Cooper UNC Pembroke is launching a new program to help more students become licensed science and math teachers and serve in the classrooms where they are needed most. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Brave Innovators of STEM Education program willrecruit undergraduate and transfer students pursuing science or mathematics ed  more
University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Fr. Emmanuel Katongole Named Director of Ansari Institute for Global Engagement With Religion
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 7 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Fr. Emmanuel Katongole named director of Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion Fr. Emmanuel Katongole, professor of theology and peace studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs, has been appointed director of the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, effective July 1, 2026. "The Ansari Institute plays a vital role in advancing  more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Agricultural Extension Service Highlights Awards During Its Ninety-second Teaching Staff Assembly
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 9 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Extension Service highlights awards during its ninety-second Teaching Staff Assembly By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) Under the slogan A living history of service, teaching and vocation, the Agricultural Extension Service (SEA), attached to the College of Agricultural Sciences of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), held its Teaching Staff Assembly,  more
University of Texas Dallas: Piper Professor Constructs Avenues for Connection
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * New Piper Professor Constructs Avenues for Connection Dr. Salena Brody was selected as a 2026 Piper Professor, an award that honors 10 Texas college or university educators annually for their dedication to their profession and their outstanding academic, scientific and scholarly achievements. By: Stephen Fontenot "I can't write you a letter; I don't know who you are." Those words, in response  more
USC Rossier scholars reflect on AERA 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, May 7 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * USC Rossier scholars reflect on AERA 2026 * This year's American Educational Research Association conference was certainly one for the books. The event, which took place in Los Angeles this past April, brought together education scholars from around the nation to exchange ideas and present their research findings. From new strategies to improve math instruction  more
UT Tyler Announces New School of Education Dean
TYLER, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Announces New School of Education Dean Dr. D. Robert DeHaas has been appointed dean of The University of Texas at Tyler School of Education, effective July 1. "Dr. DeHaas has built a remarkable career redefining what modern educator preparation can look like," said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. "He has distinguished himself as a leader with a strong ability to design syste  more
UTRGV faculty members honored for teaching, research and service at annual awards
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV faculty members honored for teaching, research and service at annual awards * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 8, 2026 - The UTRGV Office of Faculty Affairs has named 10 faculty members as recipients of the 2025-2026 Faculty Impact Awards, formerly the Faculty Excellence Awards. The annual awards, held on May 1 in Edinburg, recognize faculty for outstanding work in teaching, research  more
UW-Eau Claire faculty honored with University Fellows, Karlgaard awards
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 4 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire faculty honored with University Fellows, Karlgaard awards * 2026-27 University Fellows The University Fellows will work on a project of their choice over a period of three to five years, with awards of $10,000 or $12,500 per year paying for course overloads or a course release. Interested faculty submitted project proposals that were reviewed by a committee of colleg  more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 2 -- 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
Vanderbilt Peabody College faculty honored at Tennessee State Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody College faculty honored at Tennessee State Capitol * Two faculty members of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were honored at the Tennessee State Capitol on April 13, 2026. Chezare A. Warren and Bryson McGuire were recognized as Black Male Educator Honorees by the Tennessee General Assembly. The honor celebrates their leadership in education and their i  more
Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has selected Vasant Honavar as the inaugural vice provost for artificial intelligence (AI) to guide a comprehensive AI strategy and advance the University's leadership in human-centered and ethical AI innovation across teaching, learning, research and operations. Honavar, who curr  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Intro Course is a Lesson in Teaching and Community
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * This intro course is a lesson in teaching and community In TEDU 101, Kendra Johnson of the School of Education and her students take service-learning from the VCU classroom to an after-school program in Henrico County. By Haley Tenore As Kendra Johnson teaches a new generation of teachers, she relies on lessons from her own front-of-the-classroom experience. The Richmond native initially taught e  more
Wabash College: Four Students Claim International Fellowships
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, May 9 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Four Students Claim International Fellowships By Richard Paige Four current Wabash College students have accepted international fellowships to locations in Austria, Estonia, Germany, and Spain. Evan Bone '26 and Braiden Foster '26 accepted Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) to study in Estonia and Germany, respectively, while Hunter Otto '26 accepted a United States Teaching Assistantship (USTA) t  more
Walberg Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's 5th District. In recognition of our nation's Semiquincentennial, this year's theme was "America 250," and students were asked to reflect on our nation's history and what "America 250" means to them, from historic moments and un  more
Welcome, Assessment Coordinator Elizabeth Che!
NEW YORK, May 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Welcome, Assessment Coordinator Elizabeth Che! * CUNY SPH is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Che to the Office of Academic Affairs as assessment coordinator. Elizabeth received training as an educational psychologist and is focused on improving teaching and student learning outcomes in higher education. Her research domains broadly include language dev  more
Westmont College: Women's Council Empowers the Next Generation
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 7 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Women's Council Empowers the Next Generation By Scott Craig The Westmont Women's Leadership Council, dedicated to educating, enriching and empowering women, held its annual luncheon with keynote speaker Anja Manuel, co-founder and principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates and Manuel, LLC and an author, former diplomat, speaker and sought-after adviser to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs. Several hundred supporters a  more
What Raising Startup Capital Taught An Alumnus
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * What Raising Startup Capital Taught An Alumnus Ope Thomas, B.S. '18, embodies The University of Baltimore's commitment to turning relentless drive into undeniable outcomes. Facing a pause in his undergraduate studies, Thomas did not stall; he earned two FINRA licenses and embraced the path that so many of UBalt's non-traditional students pursue to do to self-fund their degrees. Now with the addition of   more
William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: VA SEA Recognized as a Premiere Science Education Program
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 8 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * VA SEA recognized as a premiere science education program Celebration of the award aligned with the 9th annual Lesson Plan Expo By Ethan Smith Days before hosting their ninth annual Lesson Plan Expo, organizers at the Virginia Science & Educators Alliance (VA SEA) learned some exciting news: their dedicated effort to improve K-12 marine science education in the commonw  more
Wofford College: Davis Honored for Exceptional Teaching
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 6 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Davis honored for exceptional teaching Dr. Johnathan Davis wins 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award * Dr. Johnathan Davis, assistant professor of biology, has earned a 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award. Each year, SCICU selects one professor from each college in the state for the honor, which includes a certificate and a $3,000 professional develop  more
Yale University: Eight PhD Students Named 2025-26 Prize Teaching Fellows
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Eight PhD students named 2025-26 Prize Teaching Fellows Eight PhD students from the Graduate School have been named Prize Teaching Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Prize Teaching Fellowship recognizes graduate students for their outstanding performance and promise as teachers. It is considered among the most important honors that Yale bestows upon graduate students. Eight PhD students from the G  more
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