| Tipoffs: Teachers/Teaching (Weekly-e) Newsletter for Sunday May 17, 2026 ( 168 items ) |
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'Buffalo State is something special': Buffalo State legacy family celebrates Commencement
BUFFALO, New York, May 12 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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'Buffalo State is something special': Buffalo State legacy family celebrates Commencement
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For some families, Commencement is more than a conferring of degrees-it's the continuation of a legacy. Twenty-four years after their father, Tavis Watson, received his degree in journalism from Buffalo State, Ciera and Tavis Jr. will cross the stage during the university's 154th Commencement.
"I knew from
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'Purpose Will Guide Your Path': SC State Hoods 16 Doctoral Graduates
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news:
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'Purpose will guide your path': SC State hoods 16 doctoral graduates
Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer
Educational leadership candidates celebrated for perseverance, research and a commitment to advancing schools and communities
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Teacher and principal are among the titles Aunquize Perkins has held during a long educational career, with each experience preparing him to complete his mi
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2026 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to Be Honored at FSU Convocation
FROSTBURG, Maryland, May 12 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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2026 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at FSU Convocation
Four recipients of the 2026 Faculty Achievement Awards will be recognized at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 20. The awards are made possible through generous gifts to the FSU Foundation, Inc. In addition, outstanding graduating seniors will be honored by their academic departments for excellence
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2026 USO Guardian of the Year: STARCOM instructor helps shape next generation of Guardians
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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2026 USO Guardian of the Year: STARCOM instructor helps shape next generation of Guardians
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - For many enlisted Guardians, the Space Force journey begins at Basic Military Training, where military training instructors help transform civilians into members of the armed forces and build the foundation they will carry throughout their careers.
For many trainees,
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A Lasting Legacy: Six Roger Williams Faculty Members Reflect on Careers of Teaching, Mentorship, and Service
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 13 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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A Lasting Legacy: Six Roger Williams Faculty Members Reflect on Careers of Teaching, Mentorship, and Service
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For generations of Roger Williams University students, faculty members have served not only as professors, but as mentors, advisors, advocates, and steady presences whose influence extended far beyond the classroom. This year, six longtime faculty members are preparing to close their chapters
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A Teaching Progression: Mastering the Long-Arm Pass Rush
WACO, Texas, May 13 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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A Teaching Progression: Mastering the Long-Arm Pass Rush
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During a 2026 AFCA Convention Skills and Drills session, Furman University Defensive Line Coach Kevin Lewis emphasizes a back-to-basics approach, stating that "coaches must prioritize teaching and developing young men". A core part of this development is building team depth, which is achieved by utilizing a strict teac
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Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons
BROOKLYN, New York, May 14 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons
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Professor Aaron Twerski is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Twerski, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu. He would love to hear from his former students and colleagues.
Professor Aaron Twerski is known among scholars and attorneys alike fo
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Accuracy in Media: 'No Limitations' DEI Continues at Ohio State Despite Legislative Ban
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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"No limitations" DEI Continues at Ohio State Despite Legislative Ban
Despite assurances that Ohio's Senate Bill 1 would eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs from public universities, new undercover footage from Accuracy in Media suggests little has changed where it matters most: the classroom.
Many believe Ohio has eradicated DEI from higher education. But according to a senior academic official, DEI is a
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ACLS Announces 2026 Project Development Grant Awardees
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release:
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ACLS Announces 2026 Project Development Grant Awardees
$80,000 in Grants Will Support 16 Scholars in Teaching-Intensive Roles Pursuing Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences
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The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2026 ACLS Project Development Grant recipients. The $5,000 grants support scholars in teaching-intensive faculty roles who are condu
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Adler University: Not Redundant, But Reimagined - Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.'s Work With AI in Education at Oxford University
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Adler University issued the following news:
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Not redundant, but reimagined: Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.'s work with AI in Education at Oxford University
As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing.
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As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are b
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AI Center of Excellence launches instructional innovation grant programs
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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AI Center of Excellence launches instructional innovation grant programs
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State faculty can now apply for two new grant programs from the AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning, both funded through the Office of the Provost and designed to support the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning in alignment with Penn State's
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Albany Law School Promotes Five Faculty Members
ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- Albany Law School issued the following news:
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Albany Law School Promotes Five Faculty Members
Albany Law School is proud to recognize five outstanding faculty members on their recent promotions, a reflection of their excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to our community.
Professor Evelyn Tenenbaum has been promoted to Distinguished Professor of Law, recognizing her legacy of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service across the fields of hea
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Binghamton University: Building Successful Pharmacy Faculty Careers Through Mentorship and Support
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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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
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Board President Pro-Tem Vance honored by Southern Trial Lawyers Association
TROY, Alabama, May 13 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Board President Pro-Tem Vance honored by Southern Trial Lawyers Association
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Gibson Vance, President Pro-Tempore of the Troy University Board of Trustees and a 1987 TROY graduate, was recently honored as the recipient of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association's 2026 War Horse Award.
The award was presented during the Association's annual Mardi Gras Conference in New Orleans.
The War Horse Award is presented annual
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Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education
HAMILTON, New York, May 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education
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Colgate University has long been known for the exceptional quality of its academic faculty and Division I coaching, but rarely do the two come together to learn from one another -until now.
A Faculty Learning Community (FLC) launched in fall 2025 to bring together classroom and athletic faculty around student-centered pedagogy. It carried into the spring se
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Brown faculty to confer highest honor on renowned anthropologist and ethnographic filmmaker
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 14 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown faculty to confer highest honor on renowned anthropologist and ethnographic filmmaker
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Some of Lina Fruzzetti's earliest memories involve feeling different. After escaping war in 1947 in the northeast African country Eritrea, Fruzzetti lived with her widowed mother and younger brother as refugees in Sudan, where they experienced a feeling of being "othered," she s
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Building "hardcore" advanced machines
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Building "hardcore" advanced machines
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MIT class 2.72/2.270 (Elements of Mechanical Design) offers undergraduate and graduate students advanced study of modeling, design, and integration, along with best practices for use of machine elements like bearings, bolts, belts, flexures, and gears.
"[Students] learn how to use basically everything from the MechE undergraduate curriculum
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California Coalition Releases Comprehensive Plan to Build a Teaching Workforce That Reflects the State's Students
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 14 -- 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 on May 12, 2026:
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California Coalition Releases Comprehensive Plan to Build a Teaching Workforce That Reflects the State's Students
Getting Down to Facts III study and Governor's Budget Release Underscore the Urgency; CEDAN's Policy Agenda Charts a Path Forward
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SACRAMENTO, CA -
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CalState Poly-Pomona: Planting the Seeds for Change - $1.25 Million Grant to Transform Special Education
POMONA, California, May 13 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news:
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Planting the Seeds for Change: $1.25 Million Grant to Transform Special Education
Marcela Moreno
The College of Education and Integrative Studies is helping shape the future of special education through a transformative $1.25 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The grant was awarded to Professors Sara Werner Juarez and Deondra Campbell, whose shared vision
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CalState-Long Beach: Retired Principal Calls Honorary Doctorate 'An Affirmation of My Legacy'
LONG BEACH, California, May 12 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news:
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Retired principal calls honorary doctorate 'an affirmation of my legacy'
By Wendy Thomas Russell
Retired principal Cynthia Terry '70 never expected to thrive in a classroom.
A self-described "late bloomer" -- the third of seven children in a high-achieving family -- she was deeply unsure of her direction after high school. It was only when she arrived at Cal State Long Beach tha
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Florida Teacher Union Gets Beat by School Choice and Sues the Competition
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla:
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Florida teacher union gets beat by school choice and sues the competition
The Florida Education Association is suing to force feed unwanted schools on families that now have better options.
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Imagine a corporation that has been running the only restaurant in town for decades. The food is mediocre at best, the service is painfully slow, and the tables are
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Case Western Reserve: Radhika P. Atit, Brian Taylor, Chao-Pin Hsiao and Jessica Taylor Recognized With Diekhoff Awards for Their Teaching and Mentoring
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Radhika P. Atit, Brian Taylor, Chao-Pin Hsiao and Jessica Taylor recognized with Diekhoff Awards for their teaching and mentoring
No matter their field of study, Case Western Reserve University graduate students are routinely challenged to consider new ways of thinking and examine innovative approaches to age-old questions, often making significant scholarly contributions along the way. That couldn't h
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Christopher Newport University: Academic Excellence Takes Center Stage at Latin Honors Convocation '26
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 16 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news:
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Academic Excellence Takes Center Stage at Latin Honors Convocation '26
Graduates receiving cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude distinctions are recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments
By Kelley McGee
More than 1,000 members of the CNU community gathered to celebrate academic and teaching excellence at the 31st Convocation for the Conferral of Honors and Awards. The
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CLAS investments continue to support student success at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 11 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS investments continue to support student success at Iowa
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As the University of Iowa reports record levels of student retention and graduation, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) continues to expand advising, curricular, and career readiness efforts that support student success.
In February, the university reported record first-to-second-year retention of
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Class of 2026: Meet some of the graduates
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Class of 2026: Meet some of the graduates
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While widely recognized as the leading global catholic research university, the University of Notre Dame is committed to offering an unsurpassed undergraduate experience, one that nurtures the formation of the mind, body and spirit. In fact, undergraduate education and formation is among the University's four central goals, as outlined in "Notre Dame 2033:
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College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or FAO, to University Park last week to mark the first anniversary of the World Food Forum Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State partnership and to explore o
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College of Arts & Sciences Dean to Step Down After 24 Years of Service at Liberty
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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College of Arts & Sciences dean to step down after 24 years of service at Liberty
Liberty University has announced that College of Arts & Sciences Dean Dr. Roger Schultz will be leaving his role at the conclusion of the spring semester. Schultz has served as a faculty member at Liberty University for over 24 years and as dean since 2006.
"Dr. Roger Schultz has been a stalwart presence among the deans a
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College of Arts and Sciences Supports Educators Rising Utah Competition, Awards Scholarships
LOGAN, Utah, May 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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College of Arts and Sciences Supports Educators Rising Utah Competition, Awards Scholarships
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LOGAN, Utah - The College of Arts and Sciences at Utah State University recently supported the Educators Rising Utah competition at Weber State University, helping inspire future educators and expand pathways into the teaching profession.
The college awarded two $250 scholarships to winners of the Lesson Planning & Deli
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College of Education's medallion ceremony welcomes Rhode Island Teacher of the Year
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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College of Education's medallion ceremony welcomes Rhode Island Teacher of the Year
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Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Sarah Dully teaches English, not automotive, but her keynote address at the University of Rhode Island's third annual Medallion Induction Ceremony had a distinctively motor-minded spin to it. Dully made her trusty 20-year-old car a theme for the night in her remarks to URI's new
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Community-based teacher workforce initiative shows promise
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 13 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Community-based teacher workforce initiative shows promise
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As schools across the country contend with persistent teacher shortages, a new report from the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, at Michigan State University points to a community-based program showing early success in West Michigan.
The study spotlights the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative, or WMTC, a "Grow
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Converse University: Angela Brobson '23 Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 13 -- Converse University issued the following news:
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Angela Brobson '23 Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award
Written by Chris Worthy
Angela Brobson '23 (Nisbet Scholar) is ready for a whirlwind year.
She is among the fewer than 2,000 recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals who received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 school year. Brobson will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assi
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Converse University: Knowledge Alchemy - Interdisciplinary Courses Expand Horizons & Inspire Lifelong Learning
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 16 -- Converse University issued the following news:
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Knowledge Alchemy: Interdisciplinary Courses Expand Horizons & Inspire Lifelong Learning
Written by Chris Worthy
Pottery and chemistry? Biology and poetry? They go together like peanut butter and jelly - or maybe math and democracy.
When students and faculty members blend ideas, mix disciplines and explore possibilities, the result can be an alchemy that is greater than the sum of its parts. Converse
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Convocation Recognizes Graduate Students' Achievements
NEW YORK, May 14 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news:
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Convocation Recognizes Graduate Students' Achievements
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Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences celebrated students in the Class of 2026 for their academic achievements during its May 13 convocation ceremony.
The ceremony, hosted by Dr. Barbara Hempstead, dean of Weill Cornell Graduate School, honored students who are graduating with their master's degrees,
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Cross-Campus Collaboration Drives Advising Course Redesign
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 13 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Cross-Campus Collaboration Drives Advising Course Redesign
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Advising plays a critical role in how students navigate their academic journey. At Seton Hall, a new cross-campus collaboration is reshaping how that support is delivered. Through a partnership between the Provost's Office, the Division of Student Services and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), the University has redesigned
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Crystal Dobratz named Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 12 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Crystal Dobratz named Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence
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Crystal Dobratz, associate teaching professor of economics and business and director of the Engineering and Technology Management Program, has been selected as the Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence at Colorado School of Mines.
Endowed by Mines alum Ben Fryrear '62, the chair recognizes and supports highly accomplished Mines facu
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Dartmouth College: Shontay Delalue Named American Council on Education Fellow
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Shontay Delalue Named American Council on Education Fellow
After five years of impactful leadership, the senior vice president will step down and continue to teach.
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Following a five-year tenure that included a wide-ranging set of accomplishments promoting academic excellence, global engagement, and innovation in research and teaching, Senior Vice President Shontay Delalue is leaving Dartmouth to pursue a
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Department of English receives systemwide Regents' Award in recognition for hands-on learning
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 12 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Department of English receives systemwide Regents' Award in recognition for hands-on learning
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Kennesaw State University's Department of English has been awarded the 2026 Regents' Award for Excellence in High Impact Practices and Experiential Learning, one of the highest honors for teaching and advising within the University System of Georgia.
The award reflects the department's commitment to
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Lynne Walz Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Nebraska
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Lynne Walz Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Nebraska
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Lynne Walz securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Nebraska:
"Congratulations to Lynne Walz on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Nebraska. Lynne is a life-long Nebraskan and former public school teacher wh
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Elazer Edelman receives the 2026-2027 Killian Award
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Elazer Edelman receives the 2026-2027 Killian Award
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Elazer R. Edelman '78, SM '79, PhD '84, an engineer and cardiologist who helped develop cardiovascular stents that have been used by more than 100 million people, has been named the recipient of the 2026-2027 James R. Killian Jr. Faculty Achievement Award.
The award committee recognized Edelman, the Edward J. Poitras Professor
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Elmhurst University: Entrepreneurs Henry and Jan Holzkamper to Receive Honorary Degree
ELMHURST, Illinois, May 13 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Entrepreneurs Henry and Jan Holzkamper to Receive Honorary Degree
At Elmhurst University's 155th Commencement, alumnus Henry Holzkamper '63 and his wife, Jan Moore Holzkamper, will receive an honorary doctoral degree for their achievements as entrepreneurs, adventurers and philanthropists.
The Holzkampers will be awarded the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Henry Holzkamper, who passed away in 2020, will rec
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Eriksson College of Education celebrates achievements at annual ceremony
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Eriksson College of Education celebrates achievements at annual ceremony
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Emmanuel Mejeun, left, Full Spectrum Learning Center director, with Eriksson College of Education Dean Dr. John R. McConnell III at the college's Awards & Celebration Ceremony, April 30. Mejeun received two of the college's highest honors for graduate students. | Photos by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Eriksson Co
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ETAMU, Forney ISD Sign MOU for Affordable Master's Degrees for Teachers
COMMERCE, Texas, May 12 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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ETAMU, Forney ISD Sign MOU for Affordable Master's Degrees for Teachers
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East Texas A&M University and Forney Independent School District recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding affordable graduate education opportunities for Forney ISD educators.
The agreement, signed May 8 during a visit to Forney ISD by ETAMU Presiden
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Extended reality experience invites people to act as the hands of AI in the real world
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Extended reality experience invites people to act as the hands of AI in the real world
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A speculative fiction project, which won the XR Experience Jury Award at SXSW 2026, prompts reflection on the increasing presence of AI
By Emily Cerf
Hype yourself up in the mirror. Make your fingers walk around on something. Create a ritual.
People are tasked to carry out these action
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Extremist Carey Coleman Caught Telling Teachers' Unions to "Go to Hell"
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Extremist Carey Coleman Caught Telling Teachers' Unions to "Go to Hell"
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New OH-13 GOP nominee attacked the over 91% of Ohio public school teachers who belong to a union at his own campaign launch
Just days after the Ohio primary, which fell on National Teacher Day, extremist radio host Carey Coleman is heading into the general election dogged by on-camera remarks from his
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Faculty Excellence Awards Honor Teaching, Research, and Service
DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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Faculty Excellence Awards Honor Teaching, Research, and Service
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As we near spring commencement, our students' successes remind us of why we do what we do: to support each and every Lynx in meeting their moment. It's why our faculty members go above and beyond to educate, inspire, and challenge CU Denver learners in and outside of the classroom. At the May 4 Faculty Excellence Awards, nearly 50 faculty m
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Faculty Excellence Recognized at UMGC
ADELPHI, Maryland, May 15 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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Faculty Excellence Recognized at UMGC
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Student-nominated awards spotlight teaching impact
President Fowler (left) presents a Drazek Award to Michelle Fukuyama, PhD, at the UMGC in Asia commencement ceremony in Okinawa, Japan on April 18, 2026.
Each year, UMGC presents its highest honors for teaching excellence: the Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Awards and the UMGC Teaching Reco
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Faculty member in MFA wins statewide award
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 14 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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Faculty member in MFA wins statewide award
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Thomas Maltman, a novelist and faculty member in the Ashland University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, recently added to his impressive resume by winning a 2026 Minnesota Book Award. His fourth novel, "Ashes to Ashes," took top honors in the novel and short story category.
In addition to teaching at Ashland during this summer's MFA summer residency from July
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Faculty, Staff, and Students to be Recognized with 2026 SPH Awards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Faculty, Staff, and Students to be Recognized with 2026 SPH Awards
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Jaimie Gradus, Lois McCloskey, Karen Molloy, Brooke Nichols, Ryan Wisniewski, and Mai Hussein will receive awards at convocation.
Congratulations to the members of the School of Public Health community who will be honored with awards at the 2026 SPH Convocation!
2026 Podium
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From classrooms to Capitol Hill: how Peabody alumni's careers shape society
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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From classrooms to Capitol Hill: how Peabody alumni's careers shape society
By Jenna Somers
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has long distinguished itself by putting innovative scholarship into practice, often through research-practice partnerships, community outreach and sharing evidence-based resources with practitioners. Peabody alumni do this, too, applying lessons
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FSU'S FCR-STEM names Pensacola's Anna Prindle first Innovating Educator of the Year
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU'S FCR-STEM names Pensacola's Anna Prindle first Innovating Educator of the Year
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The Florida Center for Research in STEM (FCR-STEM) at Florida State University has awarded its first-ever Innovating Teacher of the Year award to honor Anna Prindle, a fifth-grade teacher at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School.
With more than 20 years of educational experience, Prindle has earned multiple Teacher of t
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Georgia College: Retiring Professor Leaves a Legacy of Mentorship Alongside Academic Scholarship for Philosophy Majors
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 14 -- Georgia College issued the following news:
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Retiring professor leaves a legacy of mentorship alongside a new academic scholarship for philosophy majors
By Margaret Schell
When Dr. James "Jim" Winchester arrived as a professor at Georgia College & State University 25 years ago, a philosophy major didn't exist; however, soon after he began teaching, Winchester started the program and served as coordinator. Now on the eve of his retirement, Winchester is
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Georgia State University: Inaugural Ph.D. Grad in Health Sciences Using Research to Improve Chronic Disease Management
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Inaugural Ph.D. Grad in Health Sciences Using Research to Improve Chronic Disease Management
After a two-decade career in health analytics, Marci Bennafield (Ph.D. '26) has found a new passion for research and teaching.
And as the first graduate of Georgia State's Ph.D. program in Health Sciences, she's ready to put into practice her accumulated experiences.
Bennafield started as a part-time instructor in
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Giving Back to the Next Generation: Lander Honors Successful Accounting Alumnus With Inaugural Award
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 15 -- Lander University issued the following news:
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Giving Back to the Next Generation: Lander Honors Successful Accounting Alumnus with Inaugural Award
Graham Duncan
A Lander University education is strengthened by the strong network of industry leaders who give back to the University through classroom visits, supervision of internships and even teaching courses. Students benefit from the insight of professionals who have already landed successful careers
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Goat Donation Enhances Research and Learning at UAPB Farm
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Goat Donation Enhances Research and Learning at UAPB Farm
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The livestock farm at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently expanded its operations following the donation of eight goats. The animals are currently under the care and management of livestock farm technician Bernard Wooten, alongside student workers participating in the UAPB Discovery Farm Educational Center.
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Gov. Gianforte, DLI Launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program
HELENA, Montana, May 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Gianforte, DLI Launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program
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HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson today announced the launch of Montana's Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.
"Montana is leading the way in developing innovative workforce solutions," Gov. Gianforte said. "Through our 406 JOBS initiative, we are
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Gov. Rhoden Strengthens Education with Additional Teacher Apprenticeships
PIERRE, South Dakota, May 11 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden Strengthens Education with Additional Teacher Apprenticeships
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Governor Larry Rhoden further committed to strengthening South Dakota's education system by creating 31 additional apprenticeship spots for the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (SD TAP) program.
"Our students are the future of our state, and teachers help make sure they are ready for the opportuni
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Graduate Spotlight: Deon Brown
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Graduate Spotlight: Deon Brown
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Deon Brown graduated from Mercer University's School of Business with a Master of Business Administration in compliance, analytics and regulations in fintech.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I plan to continue growing in my current career in software implementation. I currently help clients transition from older accounting software to newer systems by su
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Graduates of Rockford RISE ready, eager for classrooms, given mayor's gratitude
DEKALB, Illinois, May 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Graduates of Rockford RISE ready, eager for classrooms, given mayor's gratitude
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Rockford RISE has graduated 18 new teachers.
Launched in 2024, the "Rockford Inspiring School and Community Excellence" initiative to turn Rockford Public Schools paraprofessionals into licensed teachers is the result of a grant from Grow Your Own Illinois, a long-time nonprofit organization that supports the development
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Graduating Students Recognize Professor Steven Wilf
STORRS, Connecticut, May 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Graduating Students Recognize Professor Steven Wilf
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The UConn School of Law Class of 2026 has selected Professor Steven Wilf as the recipient of the Perry Zirkel '76 Distinguished Teaching Award.
In their nomination, students praised Wilf as "an outstanding educator who challenges students to think beyond black letter law, emphasizing broader implications and real-world application." They noted
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Green Bronx Machine: Growing High-Performing Schools and Happy, Healthy Children
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news:
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Green Bronx Machine: Growing High-Performing Schools and Happy, Healthy Children
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Green Bronx Machine, founded by Stephen and Lizette Ritz in the South Bronx, uses urban agriculture as a transformative educational tool to combat food insecurity, poor health, and low academic achievement. By turning classrooms into "edible laboratories," students grow, harvest, and prepare food whil
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Hartwick College and SUNY Broome Announce Transfer Agreement to Strengthen Pathways in Music and Music Education
ONEONTA, New York, May 12 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release:
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Hartwick College and SUNY Broome Announce Transfer Agreement to Strengthen Pathways in Music and Music Education
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The agreement supports students who complete an associate of science in music at SUNY Broome and wish to continue their studies at Hartwick, where they can earn either a bachelor of arts in music or a bachelor of science in music education.
The new 2+2 agreement allows students to complete t
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Harvard University: Healy Joins HMC Board of Directors
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 15 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Healy joins HMC Board of Directors
Harvard Management Company (HMC) announced Thursday that Patrick Healy '89, M.B.A. '94 has been elected to join its board of directors.
Formed in 1974, HMC invests the University's endowed funds and related financial assets, which provide critical funding for financial aid, groundbreaking research, world-class teaching, and more. Annual distributions from these funds hav
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Hayes Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Teacher Debt Relief Act, legislation to make a technical correction to ensure teachers with five years of classroom service can qualify for both the Stafford Student Loan Forgiveness (SSLF) program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PS
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Head Start: Office of Head Start Could Improve Communication with Tribal Programs
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Head Start: Office of Head Start Could Improve Communication with Tribal Programs
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Fast Facts
Tribal Head Start programs help children in poverty get ready for school while incorporating Native language, culture, and traditions. But some Tribal Head Start programs reported challenges with enrollment, such as trouble hiring and retaining the staff needed to support the children.
Health
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Hofstra University: Kudos to 5th Graders in Quest to Preserve Civil Rights History
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 16 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Kudos to 5th Graders in Quest to Preserve Civil Rights History
Ginny Greenberg
A letter to the editor written by Andrea Libresco, Hofstra University's Leo A. Guthart Distinguished Professor in Teaching Excellence in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Technology and director of the minors in civic engagement and peace and conflict studies, was published by Newsday.
Dr. Libresco's letter was written in r
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Hofstra University: Siena Poll Shows Two-Thirds of New Yorkers Use AI Chatbots
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Siena Poll Shows Two-Thirds of New Yorkers Use AI Chatbots
Ginny Greenberg
Mitch Kase, EdD, executive director of Hofstra's Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CELTA) was quoted in a Newsday article about the use of AI chatbots (LLMs).
According to a Siena Poll, two-thirds of New Yorkers use AI chatbots, with 44% of them saying they use AI at least weekly and almost half saying their u
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How USD Prepares Students for AI-Driven Future--With Human Focus
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 12 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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How USD Prepares Students for AI-Driven Future--With Human Focus
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"There's a shared understanding that AI is part of the environment we teach and work in now, and faculty want to approach it with care and intention," President Sheila K. Gestring said.
At the same time, she said, students are arriving on campus already familiar with the technology.
"For us, it's teaching them how to use it
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Hunter Hosts High Schoolers for a Hands-on AI Literacy Day
NEW YORK, May 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news:
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Hunter Hosts High Schoolers for a Hands-on AI Literacy Day
Can a machine understand how you feel? Inside Hunter College's Leon and Toby Cooperman Library, high school students put that question to the test -- probing how AI reads human language and challenging the answers it produced.
On March 27, Hunter welcomed 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade students from the High Sc
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In Memoriam: Ronald D. Archer
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Ronald D. Archer
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Ronald D. Archer, 93, emeritus professor of chemistry, died April 25 in Amherst.
Archer joined the UMass Amherst faculty in 1966. As a chemistry professor and former chair of the department, he enjoyed teaching and mentoring students and postdoctoral fellows and was a dedicated scholar, authoring numerous publications and reviews in inorganic chemistry. An acti
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In memoriam: Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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In memoriam: Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English
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Xavier Navarro Aquino, assistant professor of English, unexpectedly died Wednesday (May 6). He was 36.
An acclaimed novelist and beloved teacher, mentor and colleague, Navarro Aquino was a member of the Creative Writing Program and a faculty fellow of the Institute for Latino Studies and the Initiative on Race and Resilience.
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IUP Receives $349,511 From Pennsylvania Department of Education for Dual Enrollment Program for Students Seeking Teaching Degrees
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Receives $349,511 from Pennsylvania Department of Education for Dual Enrollment Program for Students Seeking Teaching Degrees
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $349,511 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program, with a goal of addressing the Commonwealth's teacher shortage.
The "IUP Rising
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JCPA, AFT, and Weitzman Museum Launch New Resource Hub to Support Educators Teaching Jewish History, Antisemitism, and Democracy
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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JCPA, AFT, and Weitzman Museum Launch New Resource Hub to Support Educators Teaching Jewish History, Antisemitism, and Democracy
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Today, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History announced the launch of a new resource page to equip educators around the nation wit
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Just Hired: Griffin Skees
MACOMB, Illinois, May 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Just Hired: Griffin Skees
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MACOMB, IL - - Meet Griffin Skees, a 2025 Education graduate who now works as an 3-5th grade social studies teacher at VIT Elementary in Ipava.
Skees was able to connect with the local district at the WIU education job fair in 2024, making an instant impact. Skees's face-to-face networking led the school district to be immediately interested in bringing her on board.
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KU announces promotion and tenure for 146 faculty and researchers
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU announces promotion and tenure for 146 faculty and researchers
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LAWRENCE -Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 50 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 96 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. Promotions for tenure-track faculty and scholarly positions include review by the University Committee on Pr
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Lamar University: Music Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Teach in Sweden
BEAUMONT, Texas, May 12 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Music professor awarded Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Sweden
By April Thompson
Dr. Brielle Frost, associate professor of music at Lamar University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award and will teach in Sweden during the Spring 2027 semester.
Frost will serve as a guest instructor at the Ingesund School of Music at Karlstad University in Arvika, where she will teach applied flute lessons, coach chamber g
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Smokejumper and Union Leader Sam Forstag for U.S. Representative
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Smokejumper and Union Leader Sam Forstag for U.S. Representative
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AFGE says Forstag knows our issues as well as any candidate ever has, and will advocate for us as passionately as any lawmaker ever could
AURORA, Colo. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Sam Forstag
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Larson Introduces Universal School Meals Bill to End Childhood Hunger with Senator Bernie Sanders and Reps. Omar and McGovern
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Introduces Universal School Meals Bill to End Childhood Hunger with Senator Bernie Sanders and Reps. Omar and McGovern
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Reps. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), to announce the introduction of the Universal School Meals Program Act. Their bill would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinn
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Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Connecticut First Lady Natalie 'Nikki' O'Neill
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Connecticut First Lady Natalie 'Nikki' O'Neill
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut First Lady Nikki O'Neill.
"I am deeply saddened to hear about Nikki O'Neill's passing, a down-to-earth and gracious First Lady of the State of Connecticut," said Larson. "As First
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LC State Alumnus Tony Havens Named 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 15 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release:
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LC State alumnus Tony Havens named 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator
Lewis-Clark State College alumnus Tony Havens was selected as the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator by the school's Teacher Education & Mathematics (TEAM) Division.
Havens, a history teacher at Sacajawea Middle School, was honored during an award ceremony Friday, May 8, at the Lewiston school. The award was presented by LC State as
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Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest
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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
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Louisiana Tech University: Brown Receives National Award From the American Kinesiology Association
RUSTON, Louisiana, May 13 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
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Brown receives national award from the American Kinesiology Association
Jacob Brown, a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named a 2026 National Scholar Award recipient by the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), an award given to only two master's students nationwide.
Brown is pursuing a master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology where he can apply his interest in underst
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M-DCPS School District Commissions Architect for New $15.2 Million Classroom Building at Coconut Grove Elementary School
MIAMI, Florida, May 16 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release:
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M-DCPS School District Commissions Architect for New $15.2 Million Classroom Building at Coconut Grove Elementary School
At its regular meeting on this past Wednesday, May 13, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the architectural firm Gurri Matute, P.A., to work on a $15.2 million project to build a new three-story classroom building at Coconut Grove Elementary School.
The proje
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MakerLab to Launch at UC Clermont This Fall
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 14 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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MakerLab to launch at UC Clermont this fall
Innovative space for students is funded by federal grant and college
By Amanda Chalifoux, chalifal@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati Clermont will launch a new MakerLab near the Frederick A. Marcotte Library this fall, giving students an experimental, hands-on space to turn creative ideas into reality and explore new ways of learning through making.
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Mandi Collins receives one of the University's top teaching honors - the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award
RENO, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Mandi Collins receives one of the University's top teaching honors - the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award
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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 educa
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Not Everyone Will Need a Trump IRA
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion:
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Not Everyone Will Need a Trump IRA
Years ago, I volunteered teaching financial literacy at a women's homeless shelter. I may have a doctorate in economics, but I was pretty useless.
Being poor in America requires making many complex financial decisions involving details of government benefits that I don't know much about.
St
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: School Choice Is a Winning Issue for Republicans
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 12, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal:
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School Choice Is a Winning Issue for Republicans
Even Kathy Hochul opts in to Trump's tax credit. Pandering to the unions is a losing approach.
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Republican candidates looking for an issue in November with broad bipartisan support might consider talking up school choice. To paraphrase President Trump, what do they have t
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Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available: New SNAP Work Requirements, Food Insecurity and Economic Fallout
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available: New SNAP Work Requirements, Food Insecurity and Economic Fallout
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As new federal SNAP eligibility rules begin taking effect nationwide, policy experts from the George Washington University are available to discuss the broader implications of expanded work requirements, declining enrollment and the potential public health and economic consequences tied to reduced food as
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Meet Carthage's 2025-26 faculty and staff honorees
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 15 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news:
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Meet Carthage's 2025-26 faculty and staff honorees
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At a year-end reception on May 12, Carthage College honored numerous employees for their dedication and excellence throughout 2025-26.
Distinguished Teaching Award
Jennifer Clark, an assistant professor of economics, received this year's Distinguished Teaching Award. Created in 1967, it remains Carthage's most prestigious faculty hono
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Meet Mazin Klapperich: Future Special Education Teacher
DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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Meet Mazin Klapperich: Future Special Education Teacher
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Fast Facts
Major: Education and Human Development
Favorite Staff Member(s): Batol Swade, academic advisor, and Arianne Rivera, EdD, program director, Student Success Center
Favorite Faculty Member(s): Caron Westland, PhD, teaching professor, and Kristin Whitmore, PhD, instructor
Favorite Spot on Campus: The grassy hills between North Cla
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Mercer recognized for fostering student success from enrollment to post-graduation
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer recognized for fostering student success from enrollment to post-graduation
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Mercer University has been recognized for being among the best colleges and universities when it comes to fostering student success -from enrolling students reflective of the communities it serves to producing graduates with higher earnings than their peers.
It is among just 12% of nearly 4,000 higher education institutions nati
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Miami graduate student receives Fulbright grant offer, two alternates named
OXFORD, Ohio, May 13 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami graduate student receives Fulbright grant offer, two alternates named
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Miami University graduate student Becca Borton '25 has received a Fulbright grant offer, and two alumni are alternates.
The three were among five students and alumni who were semifinalists in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Borton is a master's student in History. She majored in Integrated Social Studies Education and Political Scienc
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Mike Crowder and Tom Poetter awarded the Benjamin Harrison Medallion
OXFORD, Ohio, May 14 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Mike Crowder and Tom Poetter awarded the Benjamin Harrison Medallion
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Miami University has honored two professors -Mike Crowder and Tom Poetter -with its most prestigious career faculty award, the Benjamin Harrison Medallion.
The medallion is awarded annually for extraordinary and sustained contributions related to teaching, research, and service over the course of a career at the university.
Crowder, associate pr
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Morgan State University Partners With TMCF and ACUE to Enhance Faculty Teaching and Improve Student Learning
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release:
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Morgan State University Partners With TMCF and ACUE to Enhance Faculty Teaching and Improve Student Learning
Participation in CHANGE Initiative Advances University's Leadership Among HBCUs in Strengthening Faculty and Staff Development, and Delivering Stronger Results for Students
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Morgan State University is expanding its proactive efforts to further enhance faculty teaching through advanced tra
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Morgans' $1.25M gift to support AI fellows program
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Morgans' $1.25M gift to support AI fellows program
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A three-year, $1.25 million seed grant from long-time Cornell donors James C. Morgan '60, MBA '63, and Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 will support the establishment of an artificial intelligence fellows program focused on operational and administrative transformation at Cornell.
The new Workplace Innovation and Impact Team (WIT) Seed Funding Program - part of the C
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Neag School of Education Celebrates 139 Bachelor of Science Graduates
STORRS, Connecticut, May 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Neag School of Education Celebrates 139 Bachelor of Science Graduates
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UConn's Neag School of Education held its undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday morning, celebrating 139 Bachelor of Science graduates from its Sport Management and Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Education programs.
The joyful day began with a beloved Neag School
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New Report Shows Child Care Subsidies Provide Relief for Families, Meanwhile Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for War Budget While Costs Are Skyrocketing
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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New Report Shows Child Care Subsidies Provide Relief for Families, Meanwhile Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for War Budget While Costs Are Skyrocketing
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Washington, D.C. - Today-as Trump proposes to slash domestic investments to help pay for a defense spending increase of roughly half a trillion dollars-U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released th
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Newest Udall scholar excels in work across surf and turf
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Newest Udall scholar excels in work across surf and turf
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Kayla Thompson is not afraid to truly immerse herself in a learning experience, even when it gets a little grimy. The University of South Carolina's 19th Udall Scholar, Thompson is completely at home working knee-deep in coastal pluff mud or faceplanting on the roughshod turf of a rugby pitch.
A junior in the McCausland College of
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NFL: Giants RT Jermaine Eluemunor After Big Blue Added Francis Mauigoa - 'Our Offensive Line Can Be a Top-10 Line'
CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Giants RT Jermaine Eluemunor after Big Blue added Francis Mauigoa: 'Our offensive line can be a top-10 line'
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The New York Giants fortified the offensive line this offseason, re-signing right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and drafting Francis Mauigoa with the No. 10 overall pick.
While Mauigoa will eventually take over the tackle spot, he'll start at right guard, next to Eluemunor
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NIU faculty members earn promotions, tenure
DEKALB, Illinois, May 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU faculty members earn promotions, tenure
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The NIU Board of Trustees voted earlier this month to approve promotion and tenure for 40 NIU faculty members. This is a significant accomplishment as a faculty member; the process includes evaluation of the individual's teaching, service and scholarship to NIU and their profession.
"Faculty are a key component to a vibrant university-mentoring and inspiri
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NIU PLEDGE-Elgin Community College graduates learn of their power, mission in the nurture of thriving communities
DEKALB, Illinois, May 13 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU PLEDGE-Elgin Community College graduates learn of their power, mission in the nurture of thriving communities
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May 13, 2026 Mark McGowan CI, enewsletter, Partnerships, Student Success
Nicole Morys knows what kind of teacher she will become this fall.
"I want to teach because I want to inspire kids to grow and to be the best version of themselves, and also to just make my teaching environment comf
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NRCC: Substitute Teacher Hakeem Jeffries
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Substitute Teacher Hakeem Jeffries
After a brutal stretch of humiliating defeats, so-called 'Leader' Hakeem Jeffries is getting hit from every direction, including from his own candidates.
Just look at Rebecca Bennett and New Jersey Democrats in NJ-07 flat-out refusing to back Jeffries when asked during last night's debate.
This comes after his embarrassing loss in Virginia, being outraise
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Ohio State educators honored for service in classroom and beyond
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State educators honored for service in classroom and beyond
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The work that educators do every day in teaching and furthering research and innovation is the foundation of The Ohio State University's land-grant mission, President Ravi V. Bellamkonda said at the university's annual Faculty Awards Celebration. The event was held May 6 at Vitria on the Square on Ohio State's Columbus campus.
Ohio State Presid
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Refuses to Approve Sketchy Investment Contract, Warns of Suit If Treasurer Proceeds
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Drummond refuses to approve sketchy investment contract, warns of suit if Treasurer proceeds
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today told State Treasurer Todd Russ that his office will not draft, review or approve a contract for 311 Capital Management LLC, a politically connected firm close to the governor - and that he will go to court immediately if one is sig
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Oklahoma State University: College of Education and Human Sciences Honors Outstanding Graduate Students for Success in Teaching and Research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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College of Education and Human Sciences honors outstanding graduate students for success in teaching and research
The College of Education and Human Sciences recently recognized three outstanding graduate students for their excellence in teaching and research.
Pamela Gonzalez Sanchez and Heather Pidcock were honored with the Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student Award, and Paul Hunhoff was awarded
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Online Bachelor's Degree and Teacher Certification Program Launches Through The University of Olivet and Teachers of Tomorrow Partnership
OLIVET, Michigan, May 12 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Online Bachelor's Degree and Teacher Certification Program Launches Through The University of Olivet and Teachers of Tomorrow Partnership
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The following announcement was provided by Teachers of Tomorrow and is shared by The University of Olivet with permission.
Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT), the nation's leading alternative teacher certification program, has announced a new partnership with The University o
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OSU Academic Medical District Uniting Care, Research and Education in Northeast Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:
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OSU Academic Medical District uniting care, research and education in northeast Oklahoma
Change is coming to downtown Tulsa. And the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is the catalyst.
Through a series of public and private partnerships with federal, state and local governments as well as nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, OSU-CHS is helping transfor
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OSU-Tulsa Counseling, Marketing Faculty Earn Top Campus Honors
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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OSU-Tulsa counseling, marketing faculty earn top campus honors
Drs. Jyotsana Sharma and Todd Arnold have earned OSU-Tulsa's top faculty honors this year -- the OSU-Tulsa President's Outstanding Research and Teaching Awards. The awards were presented at OSU-Tulsa's Commencement Ceremony on May 11.
OSU-Tulsa President's Outstanding Research Award
Sharma is an associate professor of community health scie
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OU Philosophy Ph.D. Program Surpasses National Placement Rate
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Philosophy Ph.D. Program Surpasses National Placement Rate
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NORMAN, OKLA. - The Shyam Dev Patwardhan Department of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma is outperforming national benchmarks for doctoral student success, according to newly released 2026 data from the Academic Placement Data and Analysis project.
Over the past 10 years, 48% of OU philosophy Ph.D. graduates secured permanent academi
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OU Students Receive Awards for Study, Research Abroad
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 14 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Students Receive Awards for Study, Research Abroad
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Three students at the University of Oklahoma have been awarded nationally competitive scholarships, including two Fulbright recipients and one Gilman awardee.
University of Oklahoma students Annelise Huynh and Alex Shafer have received Fulbright U.S. Student awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Fo
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Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026
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Paolo Cherchi, a scholar of Romance philology whose work shaped the study of medieval and early modern literature, died April 4 in Chicago, surrounded by family.
He was a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. A member of the University of Chicago community for nearly four decades, Cherchi was known for his prodigious scholar
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Penn fourth-year and graduate student named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn fourth-year and graduate student named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
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A University of Pennsylvania fourth-year student and graduate student have been awarded a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, receiving up to three years of financial support to pursue a graduate degree and global leadership training at Stanford University.
Penn's 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars are fourth-year Naseebu
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Penn third-year named 2026 Udall Scholar
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn third-year named 2026 Udall Scholar
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The University of Pennsylvania 's Maria Balhara, a third-year student majoring in philosophy of science in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart I. Udall Foundation.
Balhara, of Philadelphia, is among 65 second- and third-year students selected from 383 candidates nominated by 181 co
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Professor Medha D. Makhlouf gives Nordenberg Lecture and receives Achieving Excellence Award at Pitt Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Medha D. Makhlouf gives Nordenberg Lecture and receives Achieving Excellence Award at Pitt Law
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CARLISLE-On March 17, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf delivered the annual Nordenberg Lecture in Law, Medicine, and Society. Her lecture was titled "The Past, Present, and Future of Immigrant Access to Health Care in the United States." During a luncheon preceding the lec
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Purdue University Teaching Academy announces 11 inductees for 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue University Teaching Academy announces 11 inductees for 2026
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The Purdue University Teaching Academy has announced 11 inductees for 2026 in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate or engagement programs. Candidates were identified by their individual department or college/school based upon evidence of excellence in teaching, innovation in teaching me
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Remembering Herbert A. McKinstry, materials research pioneer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Remembering Herbert A. McKinstry, materials research pioneer
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Herbert A. McKinstry, a pioneering materials scientist, educator, community activist and founding faculty member of Penn State's Materials Research Laboratory, passed away at the age of 101.
McKinstry devoted more than four decades to research and teaching at Penn State, helping establish the foundation
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Rep. Sykes Tours IBEW Training Facility, Discusses Affordability With Union Leaders
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sykes Tours IBEW Training Facility, Discusses Affordability with Union Leaders
AKRON, OH -- Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) visited the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 306 Training Facility, where she held a roundtable with local labor leaders.
"I was incredibly impressed by the dedication and talent on display at the IBEW Local 306 Training Fa
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Rice nears goal of $20M faculty matching fund, $3M remains to unlock full impact
HOUSTON, Texas, May 14 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice nears goal of $20M faculty matching fund, $3M remains to unlock full impact
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Through the Ignite: Faculty Advancement Matching Gift Fund, Rice University is gaining significant momentum in its effort to recruit and retain world-class faculty. Powered by the generosity of an anonymous alumni couple whose transformative $20 million commitment is inspiring others to invest in the university's future, donors
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Robert M. Gates Initiative in American Statecraft launches at William & Mary
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Robert M. Gates Initiative in American Statecraft launches at William & Mary
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Inspired by the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98, the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center and William & Mary are launching a signature center for foreign policy teaching and research.
The Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center (GGPC) and William & Mary's Global Research Institute (GRI) are establishing the Robe
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Sam Houston State University: College of Education Dean Announces Departure and Leaves Lasting Legacy
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 13 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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College of Education Dean Announces Departure and Leaves Lasting Legacy
By Lidia Brown
After 12 years serving as the dean for the College of Education (COE) at Sam Houston State University, Stacey Edmonson will be stepping into a new role as assistant vice chancellor with the Texas A&M University System.
Edmonson, a widely respected leader who has honored and elevated the COE's legacy as the first te
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SBUSD, Westmont Announce $2.4M Grant for Future Teachers
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 13 -- Westmont College issued the following news:
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SBUSD, Westmont Announce $2.4M Grant for Future Teachers
By Scott Craig
The Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and Westmont College excitedly announce a $2.4 million award to launch a new residency program providing tuition funds for students seeking a teaching credential and position in California public schools. Each student will receive a $33,000 stipend for tuition at Westmont and other livi
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SC State Reunion Classes Contribute Record $2.3M During Alumni Reunion Weekend
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 13 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news:
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SC State reunion classes contribute record $2.3M during Alumni Reunion Weekend
Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer
Sharon Johnson Brunson knew she wanted to be a speech pathologist while she was in high school and soon found the pathway to a more than 30-year career in the field with a foundation laid at South Carolina State University.
She was among the hundreds who gathered at the unive
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Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference
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April 15-18, Dr.Christine Royce, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, and Shippensburg students Laci Hoover, Jeremy Gruver, Faith Small and Ashley Hepler, attended the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) spring conference in Anaheim, California, one of the largest gatherings of science educators in the world.
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Senator, Educator, Leader & Champion
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Senator, Educator, Leader & Champion
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Joyce Woodhouse, '83 M.Ed. Secondary Instruction and Curriculum and '87 M.Ed. Educational Leadership, was a staunch advocate for education, beloved for her leadership, passion, and vision. The former Nevada state senator and "double Rebel" passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82.
"Joyce was an incredible leader for Nevada and our community thro
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University.
This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to:
* Sarah Davis, educator for food, families, and communities in Penn
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Six Yale Faculty Members Honored for Teaching Excellence, Commitment to Students
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 14 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Six Yale faculty members honored for teaching excellence, commitment to students
Yale College recently awarded its annual teaching prizes to six faculty members during a reception at the Humanities Quadrangle.
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Six members of the Yale faculty were recently named recipients of Yale College's teaching prizes, which recognize exceptional undergraduate teaching.
The prizewinning teachers are Constantine Muravn
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SoA Faculty Chad Smith Presents at AMPS 2026 Conference in Madrid
BROOKLYN, New York, May 12 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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SoA Faculty Chad Smith Presents at AMPS 2026 Conference in Madrid
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School of Architecture faculty Chad Smith will present his paper "Out Of Context" at the Architecture, Media, Politics, and Society (AMPS) annual conference June 24-26, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The title of this year's conference is "Contemporary Tea
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Southern Connecticut State University: Research, Teaching, and Clinical Practice - Doctoral Journey
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 13 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Research, Teaching, and Clinical Practice: A Doctoral Journey
For Liz Schacht, the path to a doctoral degree in social work has been shaped by frontline experience, a passion for mentoring, and a commitment to understanding how people endure and heal. A student in Southern's DSW program, she is preparing to graduate this month, carrying with her not just a credential, but a body of researc
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Student Speakers for UMass Chan's 2026 Commencement Announced
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Student speakers for UMass Chan's 2026 Commencement announced
William Mar, Humberto Ochoa and Suhas Suddala to represent their peers
By Hallie Leo
Nursing PhD student William "Bill" Mar, RN, MSN; PhD candidate Humberto Ochoa; and MD/MBA student Suhas Suddala will represent their respective peers in the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, Morningside Graduate School o
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Students drive policy change in Albany in Brooks State Policy Advocacy Clinic
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Students drive policy change in Albany in Brooks State Policy Advocacy Clinic
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This spring, students from the Brooks School turned knowledge into action in Albany as part of the State Policy Advocacy Clinic's engaged learning approach to teaching how to effectively change policy in New York State. During the spring semester, undergraduate and second-year MPA students worked together in teams to research, design,
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Summer Workshops Highlight Innovation Hub Technologies
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 13 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Summer Workshops Highlight Innovation Hub Technologies
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The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) invites the Seton Hall community to explore emerging technologies, develop new skills and engage in hands-on learning experiences through a series of interactive workshops and open studio opportunities.
This summer, the TLTC will offer a three-part workshop series focused on five featured tech
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SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor
ALBANY, New York, May 12 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor
Five University at Albany faculty members have been awarded Distinguished Professorships, the highest academic rank in the State University of New York system.
The new Distinguished Professors are Jeanette Altarriba, Youqin Huang, Melinda Larsen, Shao Lin and Juan Andres Melendez. The title ranks above full professor and is confe
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SUNY Honors Three at Upstate With Distinguished Faculty Rank
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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SUNY honors three at Upstate with Distinguished Faculty Rank
Three Upstate faculty--Gregory Conners, MD, MPH, MBA; Stewart Loh, PhD, and Sherard Tatum, MD--have been named SUNY Distinguished Faculty by the SUNY Board of Trustees.
The three will be recognized and honored at the Upstate Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. in Weiskotten Hall. The campus communit
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Susquehanna University: Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising
Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 168th Commencement.
Awards were presented to John Bodinger de Uriarte, professor of anthropology, the John C. Horn Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Creative Activity; Anjee Gorkhali, associate professor of finance and analytics, the Donald D. Housley
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Suzuki Association of the Americas Honors Centenary Faculty Member
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, May 14 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news:
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Suzuki Association of the Americas honors Centenary faculty member
Charles Regauer, viola and violin teacher at Centenary Suzuki, was recognized as a Viola Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Regauer received the honor during the 2026 SAA/ASTA Conference, held February 25-28 in San Francisco, CA.
Becoming a Teacher Trainer is a significant professional milestone that takes
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Syracuse University: Test Got It Right - Mathematician Leaves Lasting Legacy
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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The Test Got It Right: Mathematician Leaves Lasting Legacy
Jack Graver retired this spring from the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences after 60 years on the faculty.
Sean Grogan
Jack Graver likes to tell the story about a vocational aptitude test he took in sixth grade. It asked students which activities they preferred -- things like fixing a bicycle, building things or working with
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Syracuse University: Tracey Reichert Schimpff Awarded William Wasserstrom Prize
SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Tracey Reichert Schimpff Awarded William Wasserstrom Prize
The prize honors outstanding success as a graduate seminar leader, research and dissertation director, advisor and role model for graduate students.
Tracey Reichert Schimpff, associate chair, master's graduate director and associate teaching professor for the marriage and family therapy (MFT) program in the College of Arts and Sciences' (A&S') Departme
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The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
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On April 17, William & Mary celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence. Nine faculty members and one former athletics staff member received the awards, which are accompanied by a $20,000 stipend to pursue res
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The People Behind the Work: USC Viterbi Honors Staff and Faculty at 2026 Awards
LOS ANGELES, California, May 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The People Behind the Work: USC Viterbi Honors Staff and Faculty at 2026 Awards
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Behind every research breakthrough, every class and every student success story at USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a network of people making it all work.
On April 28, at Ginsburg Auditorium, the school recognized those contributions at its 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards c
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Troy University expands online undergraduate education programs beginning Fall 2026
TROY, Alabama, May 12 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy University expands online undergraduate education programs beginning Fall 2026
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Starting in Fall 2026, Troy University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences will expand access to teacher preparation programs by offering several undergraduate education degrees fully online.
The following undergraduate education programs will be offered online for the first time in 2026/Term 1:
* BSEd Collaborative/Sp
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Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release:
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Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art
Gift Recognizes National Reach and Expanded Access of Museum's Educational Programs
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art announced a record setting gift from Carolyn Brehm, vice chair of the museum's board of trustees, funding a museum educat
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U.S. Department of Education & Department of Labor Announce Additional Grant Competitions Under Elementary and Secondary Education Partnership to Promote Career Pathways
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education & Department of Labor Announce Additional Grant Competitions Under Elementary and Secondary Education Partnership to Promote Career Pathways
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Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) and Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Programs.
Career Pathways Exploration i
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UC and AFSCME Reach Tentative Contract Deal; Strike Averted
BERKELEY, California, May 15 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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UC and AFSCME Reach Tentative Contract Deal; Strike Averted
The University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union reached a tentative contract agreement early Thursday morning, shortly after a systemwide open-ended strike was scheduled to begin.
The tentative contract agreement, which will be ratified by its employees in the coming days, pro
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UChicago announces 2026 winners of Quantrell and Ph.D. teaching awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago announces 2026 winners of Quantrell and Ph.D. teaching awards
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The transformative education offered at the University of Chicago begins in the classroom, with the teachers who inspire, engage and inform their students.
UChicago annually recognizes faculty for their incredible teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students through the Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantre
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UConn Extension Councils Help Connect Communities
STORRS, Connecticut, May 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Extension Councils Help Connect Communities
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Volunteers have long been essential to UConn Extension, ensuring that residents in all 169 Connecticut communities can access the research-based education and resources Extension's programs provide. Rooted in the land-grant tradition of teaching, research, and community engagement, the Cooperative Extension System depends on strong local connection
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UConn Law Associate Dean Jessica Rubin Wins AALS Award
STORRS, Connecticut, May 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Law Associate Dean Jessica Rubin Wins AALS Award
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Jessica Rubin, associate dean for Experiential Education and J. Agnes Burns Professor of Law, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Association of American Law Schools Stephen Ellmann Memorial Clinical Scholarship Award. This national honor, awarded by the Section on Clinical Education, recognizes "a mid-career scholar-teacher whose career
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UMSL, NGA and other local partners team up on geospatial workforce pilot program
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 15 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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UMSL, NGA and other local partners team up on geospatial workforce pilot program
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Local high school students learn to control Titan, UMSL's agile robotic dog, during a recent geospatial summer camp. As part of a new workforce development program, UMSL is continuing to invest in opportunities like its annual summer camp to get more students invested in learning about geospatial. (Photo
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UNF Honors Faculty Excellence With 2026 Faculty Awards
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 16 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news:
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UNF honors faculty excellence with 2026 Faculty Awards
The University of North Florida recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty with the 2026 Faculty Awards, highlighting excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and innovation.
Leading the honorees, Lynne Arriale with the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences was named the 2026 Distinguished Professor. An internat
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University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Visiting Arts Administration Faculty Member Quanice G. Floyd
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes visiting arts administration faculty member Quanice G. Floyd
Floyd begins her new appointment as Visiting Professor on June 1
By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Quanice G. Floyd, EdD, as CCM's new Visiting Professor of Arts Administration. Her faculty appointment officially begins on June
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University of Iowa Archaeology Office Identifies Tribal Connections in Human Remains Case
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program at the University of Iowa has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple tribal nations, according to a federal notice published by the National Park Service.
The notice states the remains represent one adult female of Native American ancestry. No funerary objects were identified with the remains.
According to the notice, the remai
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Dr. Leigh Monhardt Receives LAE Excellence in Teaching Award
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, May 14 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
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Dr. Leigh Monhardt Receives LAE Excellence in Teaching Award
Written by Michelle Erickson
School of Education Professor Dr. Leigh Monhardt recently received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Education. "Since joining UW-Platteville in 2007, Dr. Monhardt has made a tremendous and lasting impact on the lives of students, colleagues, and local school dis
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UNO Receives Grant Aimed at Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 14 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus issued the following news:
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UNO Receives Grant Aimed at Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Educators
The UNO NoyceSTEM Program marks the fourth Noyce grant program at the university in the last 10 years.
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is taking steps to tackle an increasingly important issue; the lack of qualified STEM educators at the elementary and secondary levels.
What's New: UNO has been awarded a
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Vanderbilt Peabody College's Nicole Joseph honored with major Mathematical Association of America award
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Peabody College's Nicole Joseph honored with major Mathematical Association of America award
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By Jennifer Kiilerich
The prestigious Mathematical Association of America's Mary P. Dolciani Award celebrates outstanding contributions in mathematics education and typically goes to mathematicians. But this year, Vanderbilt Peabody College scholar Nicole Joseph shifted the norm. An associate
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Students Can Choose From Three New Interdisciplinary Minors With an Arts Emphasis This Fall
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Students can choose from three new interdisciplinary minors with an arts emphasis this fall
Creative technology instruction, public health and the arts, and screenwriting offer fresh options for students majoring in a variety of disciplines.
By Kim Catley
Virginia Commonwealth University students will have three new interdisciplinary minors to choose from this fall, expanding options for those in
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Virginia Tech: Dylan Losey Named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Dylan Losey named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Dylan Losey, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and r
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Virginia Tech: James Jones Named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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James Jones named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
James Jones, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the G.T. Ward Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The G.T. Ward Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from Ward to recognize a distinguished professor in the School of
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Virginia Tech: Jennifer D. Russell Receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Jennifer D. Russell receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Jennifer D. Russell, associate professor of biomaterials in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, has been awarded the Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship in Forest Products was established through the generosity of the Nettle
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Virginia Tech: Markus Breitschmid Named T.A. Carter Endowed Professor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Markus Breitschmid named T.A. Carter Endowed Professor
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Markus Breitschmid, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the T.A. Carter Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The endowed professorship was established with a generous gift from Carter to recognize a distinguished professor in the
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Virginia Tech: Michael Ermann Named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Michael Ermann named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Michael Ermann, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Reynolds Metals Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from the Reynolds Metal Company to recogni
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Virginia Tech: Susan Piedmont-Palladino Awarded Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Susan Piedmont-Palladino awarded Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Susan Piedmont-Palladino M.Arch. '84, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been awarded the Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design was established with a generous
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Virginia Tech: Suyi Li Named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Suyi Li named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Suyi Li, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty
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VMI Holds Retrospective of German Program, Celebrates Sunnen's Retirement
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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VMI Holds Retrospective of German Program, Celebrates Sunnen's Retirement
The Department of Modern Language and Cultures (DoMC) at Virginia Military Institute announced the suspension of the German program with the retirement of Col. Donald Sunnen, professor of German. A gathering of department members, both past and present, was held recently to observe the ending of the program and reminisce about th
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Wayne State College: Colvard Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award
WAYNE, Nebraska, May 13 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release:
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Colvard Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award
The award from State Nebraska Bank & Trust was presented to history professor Dr. Eric Colvard during the baccalaureate commencement ceremony May 9.
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Wayne State College is proud to announce that Dr. Eric Colvard, professor of history, was presented the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award at the college's May 9 baccalaureate commencement
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When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
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In Freddie Hendricks' classroom at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Georgia, the words great, greater and greatness are clearly evident -on the walls, on the door to his middle school theatre arts classroom, on a mural that commands attention on an entire wall in the room. Now, Hendricks h
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Whitworth University Appoints Laura Galloway, Ph.D., as Dean of the School of Business
SPOKANE, Washington, May 13 -- Whitworth University issued the following news release:
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Whitworth University Appoints Laura Galloway, Ph.D., as Dean of the School of Business
Whitworth University is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Galloway, Ph.D., as dean of the Whitworth School of Business, effective July 1, 2026.
Galloway brings to Whitworth a distinguished record of leadership, teaching and scholarship. Her work embodies Whitworth's commitment to academic excellence, ins
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WKU Announces 2026 ONE WKU faculty and staff award recipients
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Announces 2026 ONE WKU faculty and staff award recipients
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Western Kentucky University recently announced the 2026 recipients of the ONE WKU Award for faculty and staff. The ONE WKU Award recognizes members of the university community who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering a culture of dignity, respect, collaboration and opportunity across campus and beyond.
This year's facul
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Wylie East High School Student Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Marco Hunter-Lopez, student at Wylie East High School, Texas, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II":
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Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
My name is
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Xenia Teacher Honored as Excellent Educator of the Year
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 13 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Xenia Teacher Honored as Excellent Educator of the Year
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by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations
Teaching is a profession strained by burnout, turnover and growing classroom demands. Nationally, 16% of teachers reported in 2025 that they intended to leave the profession, according to a RAND Corporation survey, even as schools continue recovering from pandemic-era staffing losses.
But one
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You want to be a rock star? Professor and former band frontman offers advice
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 11 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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You want to be a rock star? Professor and former band frontman offers advice
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David Herlihy, a Northeastern professor and former frontman for the band O Positive, gives tips on balancing creative and professional pursuits.
by Erin Kayata May 11, 2026
In his past life, Northeastern University professor David Herlihy was the frontman for a band.
Back in the 1980s, Herlihy swapped working as an atto
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