WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * 'Devices Down, Eyes Up, Hands-On': Weingarten Calls for Screen Bans, AI Limits, Active Learning, in Major National Education Address * AFT President Randi Weingarten delivered a landmark address at the National Press Club today, unveiling a bold new vision for America's public schools that reins in screens and artificial intelligence, enhances teaching and learning, an  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 27 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * 'The program was invaluable': How adult education shaped Jason Mazeski's path * Jason Mazeski, '17, was working full-time for the New York City Police Department when he decided to pursue a master's degree in adult education. "I was a training instructor, so it was really important to understand how adults learn," he said, "but I needed flexibility in my schedule." Mazeski was drawn to Buffalo St  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 163rd RTS Instructors strengthen mission readiness * MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - Seven instructors assigned to the 163rd Regional Training Site are strengthening mission readiness across the Total Force by training more than 1,000 Airmen annually in Rapid Damage Repair and other Civil Engineer specialty courses. Through technical expertise, mentorship and teamwork, the instructors prepare Airmen to restore   more

TAMPA, Florida, May 26 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * AACSB and Scholarly Societies Release Framework to Advance Research Impact in Business Education * Business schools are under growing pressure to demonstrate that their research matters beyond academia, yet most lack a clear framework for doing so. Today, a coalition of 10 global academic organizations is offering a path forward through the releas  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement: * * * AAMC Statement on Proposed Rule on Medicaid Supplemental Payments AAMC Chief Health Care Officer Jonathan Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, FACP, issued the following statement on a new rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: "The AAMC is deeply concerned about the negative consequences that this new rule related to state directed payments (SDPs) proposed by the Centers for M  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Academic Dentistry on Display * Third-year dental students in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Academic Dental Career Fellowship Program (ADCP) recently gathered to present their education-related research projects. These projects are the culmination of the student's experience in the year-long program that encourages the pursuit of academic careers in dentistry. "Our students pu  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Announces 2026 Awardees of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies More than $1.5 Million Awarded to Advance Buddhist Studies Research, Teaching, and Public Engagement Across Three Continents - The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2026 awardees of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies. The pro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Advocating for Housing Justice: Inside Northwestern Pritzker Law's Tenant Advocacy Clinic Among the many opportunities students have for experiential learning at Northwestern Pritzker Law's Bluhm Legal Clinic, the Tenant Advocacy Clinic stands out for the breadth of cases offered to its students. In running the clinic, Director Eric Sirota ensures that students have a chance  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-LA Calls for Education Funding System That Works for Teachers and Students * Baton Rouge, LA - Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released the following statement in response to ongoing discussions surrounding education funding and teacher compensation. AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon released the following statement: " If spending has gone up, enrollme  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * AI Summit explores ethics, human connection and the role of higher ed * As artificial intelligence becomes more infused in higher education, some worry it will replace jobs, while others see it as a tool to make work easier. These concerns and hopes were explored by faculty, staff, students, industry leaders and others at the second annual Michigan State University Ethics AI Summit on May 5 at the   more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 27 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Anderson County Teacher Leads the Way with Exceptional Teaching * HIGHLIGHTS * Jennifer Anderson, a sixth-grade teacher at Palmetto Middle School in Anderson School District One, was selected for her exceptional teaching and transformative mentorship of both current and future educators. * As this year's award winner, Anderson will receive $10,000 and a banner to display at her school. ROCK HILL  more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Pipkin Recognized for Teaching Excellence Assistant Professor of Art Bethany Pipkin, center, is the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award, presented by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). She is pictured with (from left) Associate Provost Dr. Nathan Cox, her husband Brian Pipkin, SCSA Associate Dean Jer Nelsen and South Carolina School of the Arts Dean Dr. Da  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Answering a New Call to Serve: Veteran's Path to Educational Leadership * From the U.S. Army to the classroom, doctoral candidate Tyler Bacote's journey is a powerful reminder that education can transform lives. When Tyler Bacote stepped onto the UNC Greensboro campus in 2024, she knew what she wanted. The U.S. Army veteran tried on careers as a paralegal and in the cor  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 27 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Asia Foundation President's Visit to Mongolia Kindergarten Spotlights Early Literacy and Foundational Learning Ulaanbaatar--The Asia Foundation President and CEO Laurel E. Miller recently visited a public kindergarten in Mongolia to see firsthand how early literacy initiatives are helping strengthen the foundational language, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills critical to children's early learnin  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Barrett named chair of Clemson's Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Kyle Barrett has been appointed chair of the Clemson University Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation. He brings a collaborative leadership style and deep commitment to Clemson's land-grant mission to one of the University's most outward-facing academ  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 24 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Barriers to Breakthroughs: How Mathematics Innovation is Redefining Student Success at Lehigh Mathematics department faculty are infusing innovative teaching strategies and initiatives that are reshaping the student experience and outcomes, with fewer students receiving a grade of D or F, or withdrawing from mathematics courses. Story by Lauren Thein From guiding the hands-on development of self-balancing r  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Chemistry professor receives the prestigious Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award Jennifer Hirschi researches the mechanisms behind catalytic reactions, central to drug development, industry and more By Jennifer Micale Catalysis is at the very heart of chemistry: the transformation of one chemical into another by way of an added substance, known as a catalyst. Binghamton University Associate Professor of Chemis  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 18 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Bonding bill fuels statewide impact at University of Minnesota, launches St. Paul campus transformation The Minnesota Legislature has passed a $1.2 billion bonding bill that includes $75 million in funding for the University of Minnesota -- investments that will strengthen infrastructure, support workforce development and expand statewide impact. The legislation provides: * $40 million for  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 27 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant faculty honored for excellence in teaching, research, and service * As Bryant University's seniors prepared to pass under the campus's Archway on their way to Commencement, the university's faculty gathered for a celebration of their own. The final faculty meeting of the 2025-2026 academic year, held May 13 in the Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center's Janikies Innovation Forum, was a joyous occ  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 29 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * BU Wheelock Celebrates 2026 Faculty Awards By Stephanies Vang Each year, BU Wheelock honors several faculty members whose work exemplifies excellence in scholarship, research, and teaching. Two of the awards offer funding to support full-time faculty in pursuing major research projects, while a third recognizes exceptional contributions across teaching,  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 27 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Can World Cup soccer help get more kids moving? * HIGHLIGHTS * National teams will train this summer in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte and communities throughout North America. * That kind of connection with elite athletes has inspired young people to get more active. * Children worldwide don't get enough physical activity on any given day. As 48 national soccer teams converge on  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 28 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Carrying Knowledge Forward: UMB Celebrates New Doctoral Graduates Lorri Angelloz On May 20, graduates, mentors, families, and colleagues filled Leadership Hall at the Medical School Teaching Facility as the University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrated its newest cohort of doctoral scholars during the 2026 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. The event marked the culmination of years of research,  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 25, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * How deep is the partisan breakdown on quality teachers? New research shows that Americans' perception of quality teachers is generally more meaningful than whether they're wearing red or blue. A recent nationally representative survey study, with funding   more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 28 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: * * * Casas receives Excellence in Teaching Award for 2026 Jan Joslin Dr. Dawn Casas, assistant professor and chair of the department of communication, is Charleston Southern's 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Deeply committed to student-centered, experiential learning, Casas connects communication theory to real-world application w  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 25 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS faculty and staff recognition in 2026 * CLAS faculty and staff across the college are being honored with university-wide recognition and awards for their impactful work. These awards reflect the breadth of teaching, research, mentorship, service, and innovation taking place across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. From advancing space exploration and public p  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Chair Academy graduates second New Chair Onboarding cohort The Clemson Chair Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its second New Chair Onboarding cohort with an event on May 1 at the Clyde V. Madren Center.  Twenty department chairs completed the nine-month, cohort-based program designed to support faculty as they transition into one of the University's most complex leadership roles. Depa  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Graduates Receive 2026-27 Fulbright Awards * Several recent Carnegie Mellon University alumni have been named 2026-27 Fulbright Award recipients. The awards, offered by the U.S. Fulbright Student Program and funded by the U.S. Department of State, facilitate international research and teaching opportunities in over 150 countries and are offered to a limited number of grantees following a rigor  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 24 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth NEXT in Action: Johnathan Rodgers Gochicoa The PhD candidate is researching ways to to improve therapies for glioblastoma. Leaders in scientific research and policy agree that, in order to meet the world's most pressing challenges, universities must expand opportunities for students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dartmouth NEXT, a multifaceted university-wid  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 26 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Dave Berque to Step Down as VPAA Following 2026-27 Academic Year * DePauw University announced this week that Dave Berque will conclude his tenure as vice president for academic affairs at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. After eight years leading academic affairs at DePauw and more than three decades on the DePauw faculty, Berque will take a sabbatical in 2027-28 as a next step in his DePauw career. "Da  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 29 (TNSjou) -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * DeSales University Honors Dr. Tahereh Alavi Hojjat with 2026 Provost's Faculty Excellence Award DeSales University is proud to announce that Dr. Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, Professor and Chair of Economics in the Waterbury Reilly School of Business, is the recipient of the 2026 Provost's Faculty Excellence Award. This prestigious annual honor recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated outstandi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education Names Amy Nakamoto Chief Commercial Officer * Nakamoto brings 20 years of commercial leadership to a newly unified go-to-market organization CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 26, 2026) -Discovery Education today appointed Amy Nakamoto as Chief Commercial Officer, unifying the company's go-to-market organization to deliver a cohe  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Dow Jones and Next Gen Personal Finance Announce Partnership to Expand Financial Journalism in America's Classrooms * Dow Jones partnership will bring The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and MarketWatch journalism to 140,000 personal finance teachers and 5 million students through curated content, classroom-ready activities and direct engagement with reporte  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following statement on May 26, 2026: * * * E4E-CT Applauds Governor Lamont's Signing of State Budget That Makes a Record Investment in Public Education Daniel Pearson, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence-Connecticut (E4E-CT), issued the following statement today in response to Governor Lamont's sign  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 28 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University College of Education signs new Career and Technical Education agreement to expand pathways into teaching Written by: Denzel Moten The Eastern Michigan University College of Education signed a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit articulation agreement with the Michigan Department of Education, creating a streamlined pathway for high school students to earn colleg  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Education alumnus named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, credits GCSU for shaping his leadership style By Margaret Schell Dr. Marc Feuerbach ('10), superintendent of Cartersville City Schools, was named Georgia's 2026 Superintendent of the Year. He was selected out of 180 superintendents of public-school districts statewide. His transformative approach to leadership helped the charter school system, servin  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following statement on May 27, 2026: * * * Educators and Advocates Celebrate Mayoral Control Extension, Urge Extension of Class Size Mandate by End of Session Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to the finalization of New York's 2027 State Budg  more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following statement by CEO Evan Stone: * * * Educators and Advocates Applaud Expansion of NYC Reads and NYC Solves Evan Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to New York City Public Schools' announcement that NYC Solves and NYC Reads will expand into   more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, May 25 -- EDUCAUSE issued the following report on May 18, 2026 by Jenay Robert, Nicole Muscanell, Mark McCormack and Kim Arnold entitled "2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report - Teaching and Learning Edition." Here are the key takeaways: * * * Higher education is under growing pressure to prove value, trust, and relevance amid declining enrollments, tight budgets, and rapid change. AI is already reshaping teaching and learning, especially assessment, instructional design, academ  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Eliza Gallagher recognized with Honors College's Bradbury Award * Clemson University Honors College Students in Eliza Gallagher's Honors courses don't just learn mathematics. They create puzzles, test ideas and conduct research that extends beyond the classroom. That student-centered approach to teaching and mentorship has earned Gallagher, associate professor of mathematical sciences, the 2026 Douglas W  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, May 29 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Four Bard College Graduates Win 2026 Fulbright Awards Four Bard College graduates have won 2026-27 Fulbright Awards for individually designed research projects, an English teaching assistantship, and the pursuit of a master's degree. The Fulbright program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the   more

UNION, New Jersey, May 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * From Kean to CEO: Education Graduate Leads with Lessons Learned at Kean University * The lessons Gigi Schweikert '85 learned at Kean University have shaped a career that spans classrooms, boardrooms and communities across the country. Schweikert, who earned her B.S. in early childhood education and teaching in 1985, credits her time at Kean with influencing her leadership approach and lifelong commitment   more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Takes Cook-Sather to Ireland in Support of Educational Partnerships * Professor of Education Studies Alison Cook-Sather has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to spend three months in Ireland. Cook-Sather's project, "Building a Country-wide Infrastructure for Pedagogical Partnership and Co-creation," focuses on co-designing structures and approaches to support the development and impl  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 26 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: * * * Governor Landry Announces Bipartisan Task Force to Secure Permanent Teacher Pay Raises * Louisiana's teachers deserve certainty. They deserve stability. They deserve respect in the form of a permanent raise. Baton Rouge, La. -Today, Governor Jeff Landry, along with Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Philip Devillier, announced the creation of a bipartisan MFP Pay Raise Task Force  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on teaching and learning * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 40th Annual Conference will feature topics under Track Two on "Teaching and Learning." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 26 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU-member scholarship available for Spanish language department faculty, staff * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (UPSA) are accepting applications from Spanish language faculty and staff at HACU-member institutions to apply for the Teaching Spanish Scholarship program, a one-week imme  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 27 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Heading home: UCLA Law clinic wins the release of a man from immigration detention * Students in UCLA School of Law's Immigrants' Rights Policy Clinic secured a major legal victory in April when they helped free a man from ICE detention. It was a success that put a human face on their legal studies and sharpened their focus on the real difference that lawyers can make  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 27 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Stoecker Publishes "Schoenberg on Schoenberg" Ginny Greenberg Philip Stoecker, professor of music, has published SMT-V 12.3, "Schoenberg on Schoenberg: An Unpublished Analysis of his String Quartet No. 4, op. 37 (1936)." In this video, Dr. Stoecker reexamines Arnold Schoenberg's concept of the sentence in Fundamentals of Musical Composition through draft materials that preserve self-analyses omitted from the   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 18 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Hudson County Community College Recognized as a 'Top College for Innovation' by Insight Into Academia Magazine Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has received the 2026 "Top Colleges for Innovation" Award from Insight Into Academia Magazine, the nation's longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education. "We thank Insight Into Academia for this honor, and we celebrate  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Inger Rice, whose vision and support helped establish the VCU Rice Rivers Center, dies at 96 The Richmond-based philanthropist's initial gift of 342 acres along the James River has bolstered life sciences education at VCU. By Sian Wilkerson Philanthropist Inger Rice, whose generosity left a lasting mark on Virginia Commonwealth University and the Richmond community, died May 10 at age 96 in her h  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 28 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * SNF Agora Institute announces visiting fellows for 2026-27 academic year The 11-member cohort will bring fresh perspectives to the institute while exploring big questions about democracy, citizenship, and community - The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University has named its visiting fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year. This year's group includes journalists, artists,   more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata Faculty Honored for Transformative Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Juniata College honored five faculty members with distinguished teaching and service awards at the close of the spring 2026 semester. Professor of Psychology Mark McKellop was named the 59th recipient of the Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching. Professor of Politics Dennis Plane received the 37th annual Beachley Award for Di  more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata Graduate Receives Fulbright English Teaching Award to Spain Juniata College 2026 graduate Nate Weick, of Cinnaminson, N.J., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain. He recently completed a degree in professional writing and Spanish/Hispanic cultures, graduating summa cum laude. A standout on and off the field, Weick was also a member of Juniata's varsity men's soccer team.  more

NEW YORK, May 24 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Keith Gessen Promoted To George T. Delacorte Associate Professor of Magazine Journalism at Columbia Journalism School Recognizing his distinguished contributions to the field, teaching and service at Columbia Journalism School. * The Trustees of Columbia University have approved Keith Gessen's promotion to George T. Delacorte Associate Professor of Magazine Journalism with tenure, effective J  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Launches Tuition-Free 'ASPIRE' Program to Fast-Track Special Education Certification Across Pennsylvania, school districts are facing critical shortages of certified special education teachers - impacting students who rely on specialized support to thrive. Kutztown University is taking action to address this need with the launch of an accelerated, tuition-free certification pathw  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 27 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Le Moyne Receives an "A" in Forbes Financial Rankings * In its annual financial grades released on May 22, Forbes gave Le Moyne an "A," placing it in the top 15 percent of private not-for-profit institutions in the United States with enrollment of more than 500 students. "We are honored to be recognized by Forbes for our financial strength and long-term stability," said President Linda LeMura. "This ran  more

PALO ALTO, California, May 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on May 18, 2026 by Linda Darling-Hammond, Julie Fitz, Maria Virginia Giani, Molly F. Gordon and Marjorie Wechsler entitled "The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges." Here is the summary: * * * Policymakers often treat the growing array of school challenges separately, developing different strategies for each; however, this fragment  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Learning Systems Institute at FSU chosen to collaborate on U.S. Department of State-funded Early Grade Education Activity in Jordan * The Learning Systems Institute (LSI) at Florida State University has been selected to collaborate with IREX and other partners on the Early Grade Education Activity in Jordan. LSI will join the project to advance Jordanian-led teacher education initiatives. Under the di  more

FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Legacy gift funds new D. Michael and Tamara Bird Jones '81 Center for P-12 Outreach and continues record-breaking year of philanthropy at Longwood From the age of eight, Tammy Bird Jones '81 knew she wanted to be an educator. "I played teacher all the time. I had a chalkboard and everything," she said. "Family would visit, and my aunts and uncles would try to get away from me because they knew I'd pul  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Bringing the world into the classroom Undergraduate students' scholarly research fuels the ability of local teachers to bring the globe to Tennessee students. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 For nine years, Lipscomb's College of Education (COE) has gathered teachers from throughout Middle Tennessee for a free on-campus professional development conference called Global Voices. True to its name, the event   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Senior shares her thoughts on faith and science in national journal Chemistry student earns rare distinction as published author in academia before earning her degree this past May. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 You might think that Dr. John Smith, professor and department chair in chemistry, most often likes to think about small things: molecules, atomic particles or nanocrystals. But Smith   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages and Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages and Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 24 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Medicine's Bill Merrick retires after 47 years at CWRU After 47 years at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Department of Biochemistry, William "Bill" Merrick, PhD, is stepping into retirement. But he's quick to point out he's "not going anywhere," as retirement won't change his passion for science and teaching. He plans to continue serving, mentoring and pursuing new scientific insig  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Melissa Thomasson steps into interim VP and dean role of Miami Regionals * After serving as associate vice president for strategic initiatives for the past year, longtime Farmer School of Business professor and economist Melissa Thomasson has been named interim vice president of Miami University Regionals and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (CLAAS). Thomasson will work closely with Moira Casey  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 28 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Mindset in motion: Kathleen Everson '18 helps clients, athletes build resilience * A therapy room may be Kathleen Everson's primary location for meeting clients, but the licensed psychologist and director of performance psychology also finds herself on athletic courts and fields teaching kids mental skills that help them excel in sports. "Recently, for basketball, I had a team practice visualization toge  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 27 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Signs Legislation Strengthening Online Protections for Minnesota Children Governor Tim Walz today signed HF 4138, to amend the Stop Harms From Addictive Social Media (SHASM) statute and establish new protections for children using social media, limiting addictive platform features, strengthening privacy safeguards, and increasing parental controls. "As a teacher and a dad, I've s  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced that Sophia Eko of Bishop Noll Institute is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Mrvan stated, "I thank all of the talented students across Indiana's First Congressional District who participated in the Congressional Art Competition and showcased th  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 26 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU alumna to teach at Austrian engineering school * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Ariel Nicastro, an alumna of the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College and former Buchanan Fellow, has been accepted into the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education's U.S. Teaching Assistantship program administered by Fulbright Austria. Having just earned her bachelor's degree in physics at MTSU, Nicastr  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 26 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU alumna to teach at Austrian engineering school through Fulbright assistantship * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Ariel Nicastro, an alumna of the Middle Tennessee State University Honors College and former Buchanan Fellow, has been accepted into the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education's U.S. Teaching Assistantship program administered by Fulbright Austria. Having just earned her bachelor's d  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School's Tutita Casa Wins Teaching Award * Neag School of Education faculty member Tutita M. Casa has been named the 2026 Dr. Perry A. Zirkel Distinguished Teaching Award recipient. Casa teaches in the Neag School's Integrated Bachelor's/Master's teacher preparation program and specializes in elementary mathematics education. Many people think of mathematics as something that you "do" by foll  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 26 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * The human side of AI * Artificial intelligence is changing our world, and NAU is helping students and working professionals get a better understanding of how and when it can be used as a tool. This summer, four AI courses will emphasize practical, human-centered uses of AI, reflecting a growing demand for AI literacy beyond the tech industry. Chih-Hsiung Tu, professor in the Department of Educational  more

BRIGHTON, England, May 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * Podcast: In conversation with the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka * IDS was recently honoured to welcome the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya to mark the 60th anniversar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rachel Kimbro reappointed as School of Social Sciences dean following period of expansion and innovation * Five years after becoming dean of Rice University's School of Social Sciences, Rachel Kimbro has been reappointed following a term marked by expanded research investment, new academic programs and increased opportunities for students. Kimbro, a Rice alumna and longtime member of the university community  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures Key Report on Tribal Head Start and Early Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) recently secured the successful release of a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report he demanded back in June 2024, marking a key step toward ensuring Tribal Head Start programs receive adequate federal attention and resources. The GAO review fo  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Response to CAP Report * The below message was sent to faculty on May 27, 2026. Dear Faculty Colleagues, Below please find my response to the 2026 Report from CAP. I'm grateful for the work of the committee and our collaborations this year. Have a good summer. With thanks, Wendy Dear Colleagues, I write in response to CAP's Annual Report to the Faculty dated April 14, 2026. I am grateful to  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 26 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T College of Engineering and Computing honors 9 high-achieving Ph.D. students * Nine Missouri S&T graduate students received dean's honors from the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) during a ceremony held earlier this month. Six students received the Dean's Ph.D. Scholar Award, which recognizes scholarly contributions among the college's most productive Ph.D. students. Three  more

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, May 29 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Faculty Member Earns National Literary Recognition for Historical Novel Land Shadows San Juan College faculty member Ron (R.J.) Striegel is earning national attention for his award-winning historical novel Land Shadows. A literary work that explores the Highland Clearances, Indigenous displacement and political corruption in the American West. Striegel, who teaches in the Teacher Education program, recently   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Museum to Premiere Film About State Flag * The Tennessee State Museum on May 30 will premiere a new documentary about the origins of the state flag and its designer, Captain Le Roy Reeves. A graduate of Johnson City College, Reeves originally planned to become a teacher. After a brief stint, he left teaching to take the Tennessee Bar Exam and joined his fa  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 28 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * STE Professor Emeritus Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award * Dr. S. Kay Gandy, Professor Emeritus at Western Kentucky University and the School of Teacher Education, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Education to Vietnam for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dr. Gandy will teach at Ho Chi Minh City Univ  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 21 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Student newspaper puts lessons in black and white and read all over * Teacher Amanda Carlton and sophomore Brianna Huggins lead an editorial discussion as the Pacific High School newspaper and yearbook class prepares to put out the April print edition of The Jolly Roger newspaper. (Photo by Jake Arnold, OSBA) With 11 students taking Pacific High School's newspaper and yearbo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 29 -- 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: * * * Teach Plus Illinois Applauds Passage of House Bill 4577 that Defines Play-Based Learning Springfield, IL -- Teach Plus Illinois applauds the State Legislature for passing House Bill 4577. Authored by Teach Plus Policy Fellows, this legislation establishes a clear definition for p  more

BRIGHTON, England, May 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Institute of Development Studies, an organization that conducts research, learning and teaching that aims to transform the knowledge, action and leadership needed for equitable and sustainable development globally, posted the following news: * * * The future of development studies? Debates in Nairobi * Last month a series of events were held at the University of Nairobi to celebrate 60 years of IDS together with alumni and other partners  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The grass beneath the American dream: Exploring the many facets of lawns * They evoke images of cornhole and cookouts, fertilizer and fences, and hedges and homeowners' associations. They consume an estimated 9 billion gallons of water per day and more than 80 million pounds of pesticides annually. And they raise multidisciplinary questions about biodiversity, soil chemistry, property rights  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Three from Case Western Reserve University earn Fulbright awards Story by: Alaina Bartel Three members of the Case Western Reserve University community are headed abroad. Nyat Isack, Annie Zhao and Claire Sumner each received a grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program--the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, which pairs scholars with opportunities to research, t  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Two UConn Law Professors Earn Promotions, One with Tenure * The Office of the Provost has announced the promotions of two UConn School of Law faculty members. Casey Faucon has been promoted to professor of law with tenure, and Rachel Reeves has been promoted to clinical professor of law. "We are so excited to celebrate our outstanding colleagues' promotions, which reflect years of sustained dedica  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Additional Grant Competition Under Elementary and Secondary Education Partnership to Promote Civics * As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the American History and Civics - National Activities (AHC-NA) Program. B  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, May 27 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND CONNECT project introduces high schoolers to energy careers Getting North Dakota students acquainted with energy careers can power state's workforce, project's leaders say * Two UND professors are spearheading an initiative to familiarize North Dakota's students with the state's vast energy landscape. Moones Alamooti and Andreas Michael, teaching assistant professor and assistan  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * University announces 2026 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas instructors lift society through innovative approaches, disciplinary expertise and mentorship of future leaders. This spring, five faculty members who exemplify these qualities from the Lawrence campus were named recipients of the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. 2026 William T. Kemper Fe  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Liu's CAREER award to support AI-driven wireless network research, education By Victoria Grdina, School of Computing As artificial intelligence continues to advance and becomes seemingly more sophisticated by the day, it presents new possibilities across many fields and industries, particularly within the telecommunications industry. However, despite its vast potential benefits, operators at major networ  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 29 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * University of New Orleans Professor Elyria Kemp Selected for ANA Educational Foundation's 2026 Visiting Professor Program Elyria Kemp, Ph.D., professor in the Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration, has been selected for the ANA Educational Foundation's 2026 Visiting Professor Program (VPP), a competitive national program that strengthens professors' understanding of current de  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 28 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * University of Notre Dame releases external investigation report * The University of Notre Dame today released the findings of an external investigation conducted by Helen Cantwell, a partner at the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and a former prosecutor in a district attorney's sex crimes unit, into allegations of sexual abuse against Rev. Thomas King, C.S.C., a former rector of Zahm Hall. The  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Professor Caitlin Giustiniano Awarded National Fellowship for Russian Language Education * Caitlin Giustiniano, a Russian studies professor at the University of Richmond, has been awarded a fellowship by the American Councils for International Education. During a four-week immersive program, Giustiniano will join a select group of U.S. teachers of the Russian language at  more

DENTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT professor named Jazz Educator of the Year The University of North Texas College of Music professor of jazz saxophone Brad Leali received the Ellis Marsalis Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award by the Jazz Education Network. The award, which was celebrated in the June issue of DownBeat magazine, is named after the legendary jazz educator to recognize an "outstanding college or university educato  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Upward Bound director receives national award honoring decades of service When Leo Conway took his first summer job with an Upward Bound program in 1990, he had no idea it would shape his career. That early experience -combined with the impact of Upward Bound programming and strong connections with educators and community members -helped guide Conway's professional path. Conway joined Pen  more

TYLER, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Kilgore ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state - The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Kilgore Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. The university remains focused on teacher education and h  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 27 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Collins Receives Posthumous National Award for Aquatic Science Excellence University of Wyoming faculty member Sarah Collins, who passed away in October following a courageous battle with cancer, has been honored posthumously by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO). Collins is the recipient of the 2026 Victoria J. Bertics Memorial Award, in recognition of her extraordi  more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, May 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Collaborates with Local Educators to Create Coaching Program Through the Early Educator Collective UW-Green Bay is offering the first-of-its-kind coaching program designed to support teachers within their first five years of teaching. This collaborative program is designed with support from school districts and will be led by experts in education and coaching in  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Visualizing economics fuels Lehigh Valley research initiative By Mary Kate Maguire Students enrolled in ECON104: Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy were tasked with creating a piece of artwork that reflects an economic principle. The assignment titled, "Visualizing Macroeconomics Through Art," pillars a greater research endeavor that analyzes how visual media  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Why you shouldn't ask chatbots to act like an expert * By testing six large language models on graduate-level questions in science, engineering, and law, researchers from the Wharton School's Generative AI Labs (GAIL) find that so-called "expert personas" deliver no consistent boost in accuracy, and in some cases worsen the results. The pattern holds across most models, suggesting organizati  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Writing Her Next Chapter: Josie Eanes Builds on Family Tradition at UA Little Rock * Continuing a family tradition as a third-generation University of Arkansas Little Rock graduate, Josie Eanes has turned a lifelong love of storytelling into a journey of growth and creative achievement. This spring, she received her bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writ  more