CONWAY, Arkansas, May 24 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Ellie Black '18 named winner of Honickman First Book Prize Hendrix Alumna Dr. Ellie Black '18 was named winner of the 2026 American Poetry Review (APR)/Honickman First Book Prize with the submission of her book "Revelator." Black is currently a visiting assistant professor in English-creative writing at Hendrix College. As winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, Black will receive a cash prize of $3,0  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * UMass Lowell Announces Appointment of Lynne Cossman as Provost Experienced Research University Leader to Oversee Academic and Student Affairs * A medical sociologist and university administrator with a track record of supporting students and faculty at large public research universities has been named the next provost of UMass Lowell. Lynne Cossman, who launched the Colle  more