ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * 12 Penn State Abington faculty earn academic promotions for teaching, research, service Twelve Penn State Abington faculty members earned promotions in academic rank, effective July 1, 2026, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research and service. "Behind every student who walks across the stage to accept their degree at commencement are faculty who b  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Ambulatory Service to Area Farms * JONESBORO - With the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) opening this fall, the new college at Arkansas State University is getting a head start on being part of the community. The CVM is now offering a Large Animal Ambulatory Service (LAAS). "A-State's CVM is centered around serving the community, and the ambulatory  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement: * * * AAMC Statement on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Work Requirements Interim Final Rule 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 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) long-awaited rule on Medicaid work requirement implementation im  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Research Paper Awards Announced * CHICAGO - Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. The award recognizes excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarianship. Researcher  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Awards Excellence in Texas Students, Educators, and Community Partners * Northeast Texas Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) held its "Recognize & Inspire" event on April 25 to recognize their essay contest scholarship recipients, three Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets of the Year, and their teacher of the year, as well as present to community members programs they spo  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * Christian Doctor Denied Job for Refusing Abortion Referrals - We're Fighting Back When a physician is welcomed back to a hospital, credentialed, given a start date - and then has the rug pulled out from under him because he won't sign a contract requiring him to violate his faith - that is not an oversight. It's a federal civil rights violation. That i  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, June 2 -- Antioch University posted the following Q&A involving Richard Lepore, director of the somatic concentration and the Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate program: * * * Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate at Antioch University: A Q&A with Faculty Member Richard Lepore As the mental health field continues to evolve, more clinicians are seeking approaches that address the connection between mind, body, emotion, and nervous system health. Antioch University's Somatic Ps  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Apprentices Find Pathway to Teaching Careers at ATU * Arkansas Tech University Class of 2026 members Carly Parish and Emma Hyslip are more than college graduates. They helped ATU and the State of Arkansas break new ground in preparing teacher candidates for the classroom. Parish and Hyslip are among the first ATU teacher apprenticeship graduates through a 2-plus-2 program that allowed them to take t  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 1 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * APS Awarded Grant to Expand Outdoor Learning New funding will support hands-on environmental education and field experiences for thousands of students through the new SHIFT program. * Albuquerque Public Schools has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Outdoor Equity Fund to expand outdoor learning opportunities for students. The grant is part of a $1.9 mill  more

YUMA, Arizona, June 1 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Arizona Western College celebrates first day under new president Dr. Reetika Dhawan starts as 10th president of Arizona Western College - Today, Arizona Western College celebrates the first day of Dr. Reetika Dhawan's tenure as the institution's 10th president. Having served AWC since 2008, Dr. Dhawan brings both an insider's perspective and a strategic vision for expanding the college's impact on student s  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim facilitates WIPO e-commerce dialogue * CARLISLE-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim served as facilitator for the World Intellectual Property Organization's Dialogue on IP Protection in E-Commerce, held at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva on June 1, 2026. The dialogue convened leading global e-commerce platforms to discuss p  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * At Subcommittee Markup, Republicans Move to Eliminate Public Education and Jeopardize Health Care for Millions Today, House Republicans advanced their extreme 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies funding bill that is an assault on education and job training, puts health coverage for milli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Best of Core Forum: Power of a Community The Colorado Chicano Movement * CHICAGO -Join Core for the webinar "" on July 15, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Engaging with their community through active, collaborative memory work, archivists can provide a voice and build collections that work toward representation and inclusion. This presentation covers the steps needed to establish   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * CAIR LDF Wins Court Decision Allowing Md. Teacher's Free Speech on Palestine Lawsuit Against MCPS to Proceed The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal judge's decision that allows a lawsuit against a Maryland school district for violating a teacher's free speech on the issu  more

CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kathryn M. Howard appointed Dean for the School of Education Dr. Kathryn M. Howard has been appointed as the next Dean for the School of Education at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 12, 2026. Dr. Howard brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, teacher preparation, and applied linguistics research to this role. She holds a  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CEHS faculty travel to China for academic exchange * On an early morning in mid-May, two CMU faculty members began their summer teaching, yet in a place far from Mt. Pleasant. About 7000 miles, to be more precise, in Xi'an, China. At the invitation of Dr. Zhang Yi, a professor in the School of Foreign Studies at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Dr. Troy Hicks, Interim Associate Dean  more

DAVIS, California, June 2 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Celebrated Faculty To Speak at Undergraduate Commencements * The faculty members selected to speak at the baccalaureate commencements this June have made important contributions to undergraduate teaching and learning over a total of about 120 years on campus. Collectively, their recognitions include everything from on-campus honors to a U.S. presidential award. In chronological order of the cer  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Inside the MN Department of Education's literacy teacher training The jury is still out on whether or not the literacy training early-grade teachers receive in Minnesota is actually helping them teach more effectively. Minnesota's 2023 READ Act set out to reform and updat  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Will Minnesota train the next batch of literacy educators adequately? District officials should choose wisely when selecting the professional development curriculum their district will require for literacy educators. As I wrote yesterday, Minnesota's 2023  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 5 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Chamberlin receives 2026 Manager of the Year Award * Matthew Chamberlin, associate dean for communications and marketing at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has received the 2026 Manager of the Year Award from the UNC-Chapel Hill Employee Forum. He was honored during the Employee Forum's annual awards ceremony on Friday, June 5.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: * * * Champion for Science Education Begins Term as 2026-2027 President of the National Science Teaching Association MCLEAN, Va. -- On June 1, Donna L. Governor, PhD, professor of science education in the Department of Middle Grades, Science and Secondary Education at the University of North Georgia, became the 2026-2027 President of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Changemakers honored at VCU's Excellence in Community Engagement Awards ceremony The awards for research, teaching and partnerships reflect commitment on campus and off. By Haley Tenore Highlighting educators, students and community partners who make an impact inside and outside the classroom, Virginia Commonwealth University hosted its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards ceremony on  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights and Educator Groups Sue To Restore Federal Grants Supporting English Learner Teacher Training * ATLANTA -Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Lawyers' Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI) and the National Education Association (NEA), on behalf of its members, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) unlawful termination of mi  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 3 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release: * * * Clean Fuels Welcomes New Staff Members Jason Brasier and Paul Houf Clean Fuels Alliance America is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members, Jason Brasier as Digital Content Creator and Paul Houf as Outreach and Development Manager. "Strong communications and relationships are essential to advancing the industry's mission," said Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels. "Jason  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 3 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU medical students create new award to recognize outstanding instruction from residents and fellows * A group of medical students from the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University recently formed a Resident Teaching Award Committee and launched the Fired Up! Resident Teaching Award. The purpose of this award is to celebrate residents and fellows who provide outstan  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, June 6 -- Coker University issued the following news: * * * Coker University Professor Nate Gulledge Honored with 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award Nate Gulledge, Associate Professor of Art at Coker University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). "Receiving the SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award this year was a humbling experience," said Gulledge, who earned hi  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Computer Science Laboratories Receives Platinum LEED Certification * The new Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) building has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the first building on campus to achieve that distinction. Designed by Perkins Eastman, the 94,000-square-foot addition to the existing Computer Science Building houses teaching and resea  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 3 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Student of Distinction: Tiffany Draft * Although Commencement has passed, CSU continues to celebrate graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements or are fulfilling Cleveland State University's mission in or outside the classroom.  Today, we celebrate Tiffany Draft, who earned a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, with dual licensure in primary education an  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, June 4 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB alumna and faculty member awarded NEH grant to study in Saipan this summer Maria Gadsden, a CSUSB alumna and adjunct professor in the Teacher Education and Foundations Department, was selected for a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities summer institute program for educators in Saipan. - Maria Gadsden, an adjunct professor in the Department of Teacher Ed  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Members Endorse Hilario Dominguez as a Public School Champion for School Board President * CPS graduate and special education teacher turned public school advocate receives endorsement from fellow educators as Illinois' underfunding pushes CPS to threaten cuts to classrooms Chicago- Based on the recommendation of the Chicago Teachers Union's Executive Board, its 600-membe  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU School of Law faculty recognized for scholarship, teaching and service The exceptional work of outstanding School of Law faculty at Case Western Reserve University was recently recognized with awards and professorships. These faculty members are exceptional for their dedication to scholarship, teaching and mentorship--all of which are foundational to our institution. Congratulations to the newes  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 3 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Education alumna brings middle schoolers to Mercer campus for robotics contest * Through continued connections with Mercer University, a College of Education alumna was able to take her sixth grade students to the Macon campus for a day of new experiences. Stephanie Myers, a sixth grade teacher at Claxton Middle School in Evans County, earned her Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree with instructional coaching  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 27 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota endorses Simon for secretary of state Education Minnesota has endorsed Secretary of State Steve Simon's campaign for reelection. The political action committee of Education Minnesota recommended the endorsement, which was accepted by the union's governing board. As part of the endorsement process, Simon met with educators and answered questions on expanding voter access, protectin  more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, June 1 -- EDUCAUSE issued the following report on June 1, 2026 by Jenay Robert entitled "The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how learning is assessed in higher education, raising important questions about what students learn and how they are expected to demonstrate that learning. Based on a 2026 survey of 438 faculty and staff, this EDUCAUSE report explores how educators are responding in   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Engineering professor receives Joe and Jean Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award * Finalists named from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Law, College of Pharmacy and College of Professional Advancement Dr. Philip McCreanor, professor and chair of environmental and civil engineering and director of the engineering track of the University Honors Program, is this year's recipient of the Joe and Jea  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 1 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Escape Rooms, Oral Histories and MCAT Prep: MSU College of Arts and Sciences grants transform student learning opportunities Five Mississippi State educators are the recipients of 2026 Inclusive Excellence Teaching Grants supporting innovative College of Arts and Sciences projects to enhance student learning through engagement, application, access and experiential opportunities. Recipients inclu  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 6 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: * * * ETS Names Catherine Truitt Senior Strategic Advisor ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, today announced that Catherine Truitt, former North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has joined the organization as a Senior Strategic Advisor. Truitt will advise ETS leadership on priorities spanning K-12 education, workforce readiness, skills-based credentialin  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 3 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Fish Monitoring Study Gives Students Data to Explore * Port Republic, N.J. -A school of killifish swam in a ribbon formation through the shallow water of the boat basin at the Stockton University Marine Field Station on Nacote Creek. The afternoon sun cast their tiny shadows on the muddy bottom. Iridescent shimmers flashed as dozens of killifish swam inside a fish trap resting in water just deep enough t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-176) on June 1, 2026, entitled "Gulf County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examinat  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 2 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Forum Supports Early Career Professors The Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum was held at Yale Law School on May 21 and 22, 2026. The initiative was started by Stanford and Yale, and the first forum was held in 2000 to "provide a serious experience in how scholarly inquiry is conducted and to increase the sense of community among legal scholars," according to a press release written at the time.  Prof  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Four Binghamton University faculty achieve SUNY distinguished professor status in 2026 The title is reserved for those who have achieved national or international prominence in their discipline By Jennifer Micale and Chris Kocher Four Binghamton University faculty members have been named distinguished professors, the highest rank awarded by the State University of New York. The title is reserved for thos  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, June 3 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Fremont teacher honored by Trine's ECE department * Trine University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering recently presented its annual Outstanding High School Teaching Award to Eric Wirick, a teacher at Fremont High School. The award honors a teacher with exceptional dedication to inspiring students to pursue mathematics, science and engineering careers. It includes a $250 cash stipend and a commem  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Freshwater Collaborative returns to UW-Eau Claire for hydrology seminar * Over the last several weeks, faculty from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and UW-Stout offered a three-week field study course in hydrology, the study of water, its movement and interactions with the environment. Students spent a week on each campus examining the unique ground and surface water systems in each   more

LOGAN, Utah, June 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * From Classroom to Community: SEED Transforms Learning Into Service * The first time Justin and Leslie Haskell joined a SEED trip to the Dominican Republic, they expected to observe a meaningful student experience. What they found instead was something far more transformative -for the students, for the entrepreneurs they served and for their own family. Justin, founder of Maximum Senior Benefits, and Leslie, who s  more

FLINT, Michigan, June 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * From the classroom to Capitol Hill: UM-Flint School of Nursing students attend 2026 AACN Policy Summit * The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing recently sent two students to Washington, D.C., to attend the 2026 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Student Policy Summit. Open to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students from AACN member institutions, the two-day conference introdu  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 1 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * Gaming enthusiast and scholar leads UNF Esports program * With a decade of experience in the esports industry and years teaching esports at the college level, Tom Screech has built a career in the worlds of competitive gaming, business and higher education. This spring, he brought his expertise to the University of North Florida as its first esports program manager, leading the launch of the U  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 2 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Advances Alumna from Doctoral Study to Faculty Career Dr. Stephanie Austin-Campbell Accepts Teaching Role and Presents Research at International Conference - Within six months of completing the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Gardner-Webb University, Dr. Stephanie Austin-Campbell accepted a full-time faculty position at Georgia College  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Moranda Jackson, teacher assistant at Geo Prep Mid-City, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Meeting the Individual Needs of All Students: The Role of Charter Schools": * * * Good morning. My name is Moranda Jackson, and both of my daughters attended GEO Next Generation High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today, I have my two beautiful daughters with me, along with  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 2 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Three-time alumna Charm Mapp named Georgia's Teacher of the Year 2027 By Amanda Respess and Margaret Schell Charm Mapp ('03, '06, '10), an eighth-grade math teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School in Jones County, is the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection at a banquet Friday, May 29. Mapp was the Jones County 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. "Char  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 2 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School remembers generational environmental epidemiologist Carl Shy * Carl Shy, PhD, expert in environmental and occupational epidemiology and emeritus professor of epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, died on May 3, 2026. Shy was a former chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the Gillings School. His teachi  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Global Visiting Professors Enrich Scholarship and Community at Notre Dame Law School Author: Ali Hoefling Each semester, Notre Dame Law School welcomes a number of visiting faculty from institutions around the world. These international visitors make impactful contributions to the Notre Dame Law School community as they enrich the classroom with their diverse legal perspectives. The visit  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 5 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces ARC Program Graduates 90 New Teachers * Nationally Accredited Teacher Preparation Program Continues To Strengthen and Diversify Connecticut's Educator Workforce (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Higher Education Commissioner Timothy D. Larson today announced that the Connecticut Office of Higher Education's Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) progra  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Investing In and Supporting Higher Education in Colorado * BOULDER - Today, Governor Polis signed a series of bills to support higher education and Colorado students earning advanced degrees. "Colorado has great schools and colleges, supporting students and educators from K-12 to universities and through apprenticeships and skills-based learning opportuniti  more

AMES, Iowa, June 1 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Hands-on precision ag lessons yield 'aha' moments for Iowa high school students * Students in Jim Fitzgerald's precision agriculture class at Boone High School participated this past school year in a program sponsored by Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab that provides the equipment, software and curriculum to explore the digital technologies used in farming. Video by David Olson/Iowa State Un  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Holding AI Accountable: Meet 2026 Teacher Council Exploring Technology's Use in Schools Author: Donnalie Jamnah, Pulitzer Center Staff The Pulitzer Center is excited to introduce the eight educators selected for our 2026 Information and AI Teacher Advisory Council. For three years, the Information and AI Teacher Advisory Council has supported our team in u  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In 'After Jail, Before Freedom,' VCU author David Coogan revisits his co-authors The English professor's new sequel to 'Writing Our Way Out' continues exploring incarceration, and its aftermath, through storytelling. By Joan Tupponce In 2006, Virginia Commonwealth University English professor David Coogan began teaching a memoir writing class in the Richmond City Jail. The class culminated in a 2  more

NEW YORK, June 4 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Frank Kirkland * The Graduate Center community mourns the passing of longtime Philosophy Professor Frank M. Kirkland. He died May 3 in New York City. He was 73. Kirkland joined the Hunter College faculty in 1985 and was appointed to the Graduate Center in 1988 and remained a teacher and mentor for 41 years, shaping generations of students and helping to broaden Hunter's curricu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumna Jima Fahnbulleh Moving to U of L Brandeis School of Law * Jima Fahnbulleh, J.D. '19, associate director of Academic and Bar Success at IU McKinney, is taking a position with the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law as the co-director of their Academic and Bar Success Program. Fahnbulleh also will be a tenure-track professor at the school, teach  more

ITHACA, New York, June 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Jessica McArt named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine * Dr. Jessica McArt, DVM '07, Ph.D. '13, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), effective July 15. Her appointment was approved May 20 by the Cornell Board of Trustees' Executive Committee and ratified June 2 by the State University of New York's Board of Trustees. McArt, professor of ambulatory and producti  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins announces funding for Washington, D.C.-based projects and research The Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching activities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center - Twenty-eight convening, research, and teaching endeavors based at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., have been selected to receive funding from the university'  more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * June 22 Community Lecture in Millersville Honors Conestoga as PA River of the Year The event, sponsored by the Borough, Millersville University and the Conestoga River Club, will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to the public free of charge. By Mary Dolheimer A June 22 community lecture at the Millersville Borough facility, 100 Municipal Drive, will share the history and importance of the Conestoga Riv  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kansas science teachers to take part in immersive program at KU Field Station * LAWRENCE -Ten secondary school science teachers from Kansas will converge this week at the University of Kansas Field Station, just north of Lawrence. They'll take part in the Ecosystems of Kansas Summer Institute, an annual immersive program that gives secondary educators the chance to work with KU scientists to explore resourc  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 3 -- The Louisiana Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR LANDRY'S EXECUTIVE ORDER Earlier today, Governor Landry issued an executive order directing the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to redirect revenues in the MFP towards a teacher stipend in 2026-2027. Below is a statement from Louisiana State Superint  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate in Texas * AFGE says Talarico's record fighting for public servants and working people makes him the right choice for Texas KILLEEN, Texas - The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) today announced its endorsement of State Rep. James Talarico for election to the U.S. Sen  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 2 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Living Legends Honorees Named at Eighth Annual Event * JONESBORO - The eighth annual Living Legends Awards were presented to seven individuals in a spring semester ceremony at Arkansas State University. In addition, four other individuals were recognized. More than 30 people have been honored as Living Legends since the inception of the award in 2019. Those added this year include: Dr. Valarie Hilso  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year * Loni Harshaw, an art teacher at Little Rock Southwest High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been named the 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year. She is a 2009 graduate in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Harshaw is the first visual arts teacher and the second Li  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Loni Harshaw, UAPB Alumna, Named 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year * Loni Harshaw, an art teacher at Little Rock Southwest High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been named the 2026 Arkansans for the Arts Teacher of the Year. She is a 2009 graduate in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Harshaw is the first visual arts teacher and the second Lit  more

RIVERDALE, New York, June 3 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Responds to Magnifica Humanitas "In order to protect the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, I believe that today we must once again reflect on the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity and social justice...I would like to encourage academic institutions and universities to give fresh impetus to these principles, and to apply them in a w  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 4 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Breaks Ground on $72 Million Center for Human Flourishing * The Center will advance the Klipsch Educators College, elevate healthcare education, and anchor a $102 million investment in community transformation and regional growth. Marian University celebrated the groundbreaking for its new $72 million Center for Human Flourishing on June 4th. Combined with a separate $30 million investme  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 28 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Maryland State Board and MSDE Honor 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition for the 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building. Each of the state's 24 school systems selects a Teacher of the Year who exemplifies outstanding work as an edu  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Faculty Present Research on Enhancing Online Teaching at International Conference * Dr. Sandra Pesavento, Dr. Rachael Stevens, and Dr. Suzanne Galella of Marywood University recently presented their research at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their peer-reviewed study, titled "Meeting in the Middle: S  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper served as a paratrooper during World War II in North Africa and Italy. However, it was for his selfless actions in France, three days after D-Day, that earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously.  DeGlopper was born in Grand Island, New York, Nov. 30, 1921, to Charles and Mary DeGlopper. He grew up on a cattle farm and was the  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire Agreement Made By Israel & Lebanon * WASHINGTON (June 4, 2026) - Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their ceasefire agreement, and will continue to work towards a comprehensive peace deal. However, Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, has rejected this plan and stated that its resistance against Israel will continue. Since Thursday, Israel has been conduc  more

ADA, Oklahoma, June 2 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Michaela Parrott: culture, connection and a love for foster youth * Michaela Parrott's compassion for children in foster care, coupled with the love of her Chickasaw culture, finds its expression in a dual-purpose project -teaching people how to make ribbon skirts, which are gifted to First American children in foster care. Parrott, a Chickasaw citizen, star  more

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 3 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Milica Govich retiring after 22 years of inspiring Oakland University theatre students Veteran actress and special lecturer helped mentor generations of performers - After 22 years of inspiring students in Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance, special lecturer and accomplished actress Milica Govich is retiring from teaching, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the university's theatre progra  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 2 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Naz Onel Selected for Inaugural Lindback Teaching Award * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University Professor Naz Onel had just returned to her office after being honored for 10 years of service at the annual Employee Recognition Day on May 7 when she received even more exciting news. She had been selected as the inaugural winner of Stockton's Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. "Reading the congratulations  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * New Documentary Highlights Heroic Life and Legacy of Former Christendom Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude * Former Christendom College Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude's heroic life is the focus of a powerful new documentary released this week by Zeale. Titled The Legacy of Tom Vander Woude, the film tells the story of the beloved husband, father, coach, and mentor whose final act of selfless love cont  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, June 3 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * New Endowment Sustains Scholarships for Physics and Astronomy * Art and Carol Altshiller, who have supported CSUN's Department of Physics and Astronomy since 1998, recently endowed a scholarship to boost the program's students for years to come. Each year since 2019, one student in the program has received a $1,000 scholarship from the couple. The endowed gift to the College of  more

NEW YORK, June 6 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases Advance Top Student Entrepreneurs to National Stage Winners from St. Louis, Chicago, and satellite showcases will represent the Midwest region at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase in November - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce the students advancing from its 2026 Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases   more

NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * NFTE South Showcase Advances Two Texas Students Entrepreneurs to National Stage Winners to represent the South region at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase this fall - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the top student ventures from its South Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, with two outstanding young entrepreneurs advancing to the U.S. Nati  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Nguyen receives teaching honor * Phuong Nguyen, an assistant professor in the construction and concrete industry management program at South Dakota State University, has been honored by his educational peers. On April 16, he received the Associated Schools of Construction Region 4 Teaching Award at the 62 nd annual ASC International Conference in Shell Beach, California. This award is given   more

ALVA, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Dutton named Spring 2026 'Teach Like a Ranger' Honoree Morgan Dutton, a 2018 Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduate, was named the Spring 2026 "Teach Like a Ranger" honoree by Northwestern's Division of Education. - The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Division of Education is proud to honor Morgan Dutton, high school science teacher and softball coach, with the Spring 20  more

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, May 27 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * NWCC Welcomes Dr. Josh Frans as Assistant Director of Bands and Percussion Instructor Northwest Mississippi Community College Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Josh Frans as Assistant Director of Bands and Percussion Instructor, beginning in Fall 2026. Dr. Frans joins Northwest with an extensive background as a music educator and percussionist. H  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Special Audit Details Investigation into Former New Concord Teacher A former teacher for East Muskingum Local Schools in New Concord improperly purchased gift cards using district accounts and then bought clothes, jewelry, and other personal items, leading to a criminal conviction and more than $40,000 in court-ordered restitution. The investigation into Allison Lawrence is outlined in  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 5 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Pfeiffer receives Ferguson College Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award Morgan Pfeiffer, an assistant professor in the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences, was recognized with the Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award at the Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarships and Awards Banquet in March. Pfeiffer joined the department as a faculty member in 2020, but was familiar with the depa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news on June 3, 2026: * * * Olive-Harvey College expands forklift educational training program to George Washington High School students, and for the first time, offering a credit course at its South Chicago campus Today, Olive-Harvey College (OHC) announced it expanded its forklift educational training program to its satellite campus in South Chicago. The new class, featuring an inaugural dual-credit class for student  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 1 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Pamplin professor wins 2026 Regents' Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award Deborah Richardson, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Augusta University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 University System of Georgia (USG) Regents' Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, a highly competitive honor recognizing faculty who make a lasting impact on student learning throu  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Tech and web professionals gather to explore AI, innovation and collaboration Annual Tech Pros + Web Pros conference brings more than 200 professionals together to share expertise and strengthen connections across the University. By Ryan Abramson More than 200 technology and web professionals from across Penn State's campuses gathered at Penn State Lehigh Valley June 3-  more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill announces faculty promotions Penn State Schuylkill has announced the promotion of three faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to the campus and broader University community. Jessica Saalfield has been promoted to associate professor of psychology, D.J. Higgins has been promoted to associate teaching pr  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Podcast Episode #2: UAPB Alumni Making An Impact * Welcome to Episode #2: UAPB Alumni Making An Impact of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) new podcast, From the Yard: The UAPB News podcast, which transforms the UAPB News Blog stories into engaging AI-generated audio experiences for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community. While our students are enjoyi  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf presents at Law and Society Annual Meeting * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf recently presented a chapter of her book manuscript, titled "The Threadbare Health Care Safety Net for Uninsured Noncitizens," at the Law and Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco during the final weekend in May. Makhlouf was on a panel titled "Citizenship   more

SAN DIEGO, California, June 5 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Professor Michael Morse Granted Emeritus Status After 35-Year USD Legacy When Professor of Electrical Engineering Michael Morse, PhD, retired from the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering in the fall of 2025, he left behind an undeniable legacy. As the fourth engineering faculty member hired at the University of San Diego (USD), Morse has spent 35 years helping shape a once-modest department i  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Protect Healthcare Workers Act signed into law, honoring Sentara's years of advocacy * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the Protect Healthcare Workers Act, which the Virginia General Assembly passed during the 2026 session after years of lobbying by hospital systems, led by Virginia-based Sentara Health. Spanberger recreated the moment during a ceremonial signing at Sentara N  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Protecting Healthcare Workers Act signed into Virginia law, honoring years of Sentara-led advocacy * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the Protecting Healthcare Workers Act, which the Virginia General Assembly passed during the 2026 session after years of lobbying by hospital systems, led by Virginia-based Sentara Health. Spanberger recreated the moment during a ceremonial sig  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * RIDE Announces Michael Cook, Coventry High School Mathematics Teacher, as Rhode Island's 2027 State Teacher of the Year COVENTRY, RI - Today at Coventry High School, Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Coventry Public Schools Superintendent Don Cowart, Coventry High School Principal Brooke Macomber, as we  more

KENT, Ohio, June 4 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal * Rachel Sturm, Ph.D., associate dean of Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business, was named to the 2026 Rising Stars of Education class by the Dayton Business Journal. The annual recognition honors emerging leaders who are shaping the future of education in the Dayton region through innov  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Blunt Rochester and Chair Tuberville Lead Investigation into AI and K-12 Education Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) ranking member and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions' Subcommittee on Education and the American Family,sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds S&P For Refusing to Lower Standards for America's Benchmark Indices Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement commending S&P Dow Jones Indices and its Index Committee for declining to weaken the eligib  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Service-learning at MSU maintains No. 1 rank among public universities * For a third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Michigan State University No. 1 in service-learning among public universities. MSU ranked No. 6 overall, up from No. 9 in 2025. Service-learning, known as community-engaged learning at MSU, integrates community partnerships with classroom instruction to enrich t  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Six vs. Eighty-Six: How a WKU Education Major Teaches All Ages * For most Hilltoppers, the path to becoming an educator features student-teaching clinicals in local elementary school classrooms. But for Carly Wright, a Western Kentucky University dual-major from Owensboro, Kentucky, the journey toward her degree looks a little different. On any given week, her students might be six years old or cl  more

BROOKLYN, New York, June 3 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Y. L. Lucy Wang Awarded 2026 ACLS Project Development Grant * Y. L. Lucy Wang, Visiting Assistant Professor at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture, has received a 2026 Project Development Grant from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) to support her book project Contagious Places, Cur  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Honored With Connecticut Board of Regents Awards Two Southern Connecticut State University faculty members have been recognized by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) for excellence in research and teaching, including one who received a prestigious system-wide honor. Dr. Miriah M. Russo Kelly, associate professor in the Department of Environment, Geography,  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026, at a entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI": * * * Owens Holds Hearing on Higher Education in the Age of AI Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for deliv  more

ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris as the Next President of SUNY Brockport Dr. Meza Soufleris Currently Serves as Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life at Montclair State University - The State University of New York Board of Trustees today voted to name Dr. Dawn Meza Soufleris as the eighth president of SUNY Brock  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, June 4 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * SWOSU Expands Graduate Opportunities, New Online English Education Master Degree Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will begin offering a Master of Education in English Education in fall 2026 through the Department of Language and Literature. The online graduate program is designed for educators and other professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of literatur  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Associate Provost Julie Hasenwinkel Named Interim ECS Dean Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, will continue to serve concurrently as associate provost for academic programs. Alex Dunbar Julie Hasenwinkel, associate provost for academic programs, has been appointed interim dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on June 3, 2026, involving Austin Zwick, associate teaching professor in the College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs: * * * How Approval Processes Drive Up Housing Costs in Major Cities Austin Zwick, associate teaching professor in the College of Professional Studies and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, explains how cities can fix their planning syst  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 4 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Teacher confidence in AI grows, but call for more training to prepare students * LONDON -June 4, 2026 - New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, suggests that UK teachers' confidence in using AI and their belief in the positive impact of AI in education has risen significantly in the past two years. However, despite growing optimism and ad  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing "Battleship" MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost. - In 2026, the hype for artificial intelligence agents is louder than ever before. These semi-autonomous programs can "think" and execute well-defined tasks in areas l  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing "Battleship" * In 2026, the hype for artificial intelligence agents is louder than ever before. These semi-autonomous programs can "think" and execute well-defined tasks in areas like customer service and software development, typically using language models (LMs). But fields like medical diagnosis and scientific discovery requir  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's Mark J. Cramer to headline 'Clarinet & Confections' benefiting Bryan Symphony Orchestra education programs * Tennessee Tech University faculty member and acclaimed clarinetist Mark J. Cramer will headline "Clarinet & Confections," a special pay-what-you-can fundraiser supporting music education through the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, on Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. i  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Beyond the science fair: A teacher cultivates lifelong curiosity Junior high teacher Michelle Beineman won the Texas Science and Engineering Fair's 2026 Truman T. Bell Award for dedication to fostering STEM education. By Hollie Sowell Brittain, Contributor Michelle L. Beineman, an eighth-grade science teacher at McCullough Junior High School in Conroe, Texas, has been honored   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 6 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Endowment fuels faculty development in mechanical engineering The Sallie and Don Davis '61 Career Development Professorship in Mechanical Engineering II was established to support the teaching, research, service and professional development for mechanical engineering professors. By Kamryn Chapman, Contributor Sallie and Don Davis' enduring connection began as college students   more

SEGUIN, Texas, June 3 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * A New Verse: Professor and CMA Director Shareen Vader Retires You could say Shareen Vader has always been surrounded by music. Long before she became the director of the TLU Community Music Academy, it was part of her life. After all, she was only four years old when she took her first piano lesson--and by fourth grade, had taken up the violin as well. Her education progressed from there, through high school  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, June 2 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Scholars Raise University Profile Through Global Learning Six Red Raiders advanced their teaching, research and professional networks in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America as Fulbright awardees. Writer: Jayden Smith Contributing to another year of recognition as a Fulbright Top Producer, six Texas Tech University faculty and administrators traversed the globe after receiving awards from the Fulbr  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Three Class of 2026 Grads to Teach and Study Abroad as Fulbright Grantees * For Madeleine Wang '26, a return to Taiwan is more than a chance to revisit a place she loves. It's an opportunity to teach, mentor, and build lasting relationships across cultures. "I first fell in love with Taiwan as a Chinese language student and a visitor," says Wang, who majored in mathematics and neuroscience. "But returni  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Tiburcio bill to address Pa. teacher shortage unanimously passes House * HARRISBURG, June 2 - On Monday, the Pennsylvania House unanimously passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Ana T. Tiburcio, D-Lehigh, to address Pennsylvania's teacher shortage. House Bill 2436 would redirect teacher certification fees from the General Fund to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Tale  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 3 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Tuition-free program to teaching: UH expands Hoapili Teacher Pathways statewide The University of Hawaii announced the statewide expansion of Hoapili Teacher Pathways, a highly successful initiative originally launched at UH Maui College to address the state's critical teacher shortage. Now scaling across all 10 UH campuses, this systemwide collaboration offers a clear and supported pathway for Hawai  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University promotes impressive young professional to serve as assistant dean of the Sport Studies Division * GREENEVILLE - An accomplished young professional with teaching experience on the collegiate and high school levels and extensive community service in her field has been promoted to assistant dean of Tusculum University 's Sport Studies Division. Dr. Emily Davis Dr. Emily Davis, who is al  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 5 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Two Georgia College students win prestigious Fulbright Scholarship By Ian Wesselhoff Two seniors at Georgia College & State University, J.D. Caulley and Paola Martinez, were named finalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Both students were awarded the English Teaching Assistantship, which provides grants to send them abroad to teach English. Caulley, an English major, will be spending the upcoming   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Massachusetts on Returning Education to the States Tour * Boston, MA - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Massachusetts on her Returning Education to the States Tour. She began the day at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, where she toured a 4th grade history class and three reading comprehension classes with grad  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gifted Education Program * When national leaders in education gathered to discuss how teachers could better support advanced learners, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock stood out as a national model. Drs. Ann Robinson and Monica Meadows of the UA Little Rock School of Education recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to p  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS recognized for achievements in AI Several UCCS staff and faculty have been recognized for their efforts in AI, with some receiving awards and others grants. AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning The AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning is focused on improving course outcomes using AI with goals of supporting and accelerating innovative teaching practices that leverage   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 28 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: * * * UIndy launches new STEM2Teach program to help address Indiana's teacher shortage The University of Indianapolis is launching STEM2Teach, a new program to meet a critical statewide need for teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Beginning this fall, the 36-week program will provide an accelerated pathway to teaching licensure for individuals with STEM degrees w  more

FARMINGTON, Maine, June 5 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * UMF alumnae honored as 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year By April Mulherin Maine teachers have a deep community connection and that goes especially for the recently named 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year. This year's recipients, one from every Maine county, include two outstanding University of Maine at Farmington alumnae--Rachel Norgang from Waldo County and Gina Welch from Ox  more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, June 4 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * UMO 1 of 15 Universities Nationwide to Receive Advanced Agricultural Spray Drone The University of Mount Olive has been selected as one of only 15 universities across the United States to participate in the Agri Spray Drones Academic Partner Initiative, securing an advanced EAVision J150 agricultural spray drone to enhance student learning, faculty research, and agricultural outreach efforts.  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 4 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF doctoral student builds mentorship pipeline for next generation of school leaders * Throughout her career, Jennifer Collins has had people in her corner. Mentors who guided her through her first years as a teacher, supported her transition into school leadership and helped her grow into the principal she became. That experience stayed with her and eventually shaped the work she does today.   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 5 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF names Will Pewitt as dean of the Hicks Honors College * The University Provost is very pleased to announce the appointment of Will Pewitt as dean of the Hicks Honors College (HHC). Following a national search, Pewitt will begin his new role on Monday, July 6. For the past year, Pewitt served in a dual capacity as HHC assistant director and special assistant to the dean. He began working at  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 29 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * College of Education and College of Public Service partner with Colorado Division of Criminal Justice In a fantastic showing of cross-campus and community collaboration, faculty from the College of Education (COE) and College of Public Service (CPS) combined their expertise and knowledge to create a leadership development program for Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) personnel.   more

ADELPHI, Maryland, June 4 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Lighting the Fire * Dr. Wendy Morrison's award-winning approach to teaching Adjunct Professor Wendy Morrison, PhD, encourages students to come to their own conclusions about economic theories and policies. Adjunct Professor Wendy Morrison, PhD, teaches economics the way a good economist thinks-by asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and encouraging learners to develop th  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * McClure's dedication leaves lasting impact on department Kay McClure, administrative coordinator in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retires June 5, after a 20-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. McClure will be honored at a retirement celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 5 at the Goodding Learning Center in Plant Sciences Hall. Anyone who wants to share their thoughts, storie  more

TACOMA, Washington, June 1 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound Named a College of Distinction, Earns New Transfer Recognition * The University of Puget Sound has been recognized as a College of Distinction for the 2025-2026 academic year. It has received national recognition in four categories: College of Distinction, Business College of Distinction, College of Distinction for Career Development, and, for the first time, a College of Di  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 5 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Clinical and School Psychology Ph.D. Programs Reaccredited for 10 Years By: Karelia Pitts The American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA) granted re-accreditation to the clinical psychology and school psychology Ph.D. programs in The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Psychology through 2035, the maximum period allowed. "The reaccreditation of   more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 3 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Howell Named Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation, Assessment and Accreditation By: Karelia Pitts Dr. Jay Howell has been appointed assistant dean for educator preparation, assessment and accreditation for The University of Southern Mississippi College of Education and Human Sciences effective July 1, 2026. "Dr. Howell has provided exceptional leadership to our Educator Preparation  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Online honors faculty for Excellence in Foundational Course Design * UNM Online recognizes online instructors who recently participated in the Foundational Course Design Review, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the online learning experience for students. With support from the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), instructors received personalized instructional design guidance   more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 4 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education Celebrates First M.A. in Elementary Education Plus Certification Graduates * This innovative, fully online program allows individuals with any bachelor's degree to earn a Master of Arts and K-8 elementary teaching licensure simultaneously, creating a second-career pathway into education. Graduates earn South Dakota licensure, with reciprocity available in other states.   more

WACO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Using Pullers to Control Space and Create Running Lanes * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Dodge City Community College Head Coach Ryan Lusby presented on using pullers to control space and create running lanes. His core message was simple: when defensive lines are more athletic than offensive lines, offense cannot afford to block in open space. His answer is to switch pullers, el  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Announces Retirement of Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Provost Janet B. Anderson * LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University has announced the retirement of Janet B. Anderson, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than four decades of service in higher education, academic leadership, teaching, research and public engagement. Anderson currently serves as vice president and chief of staff to the pro  more

TYLER, Texas, June 6 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler, Jacksonville ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state - The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Jacksonville 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 educa  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Graduate Student Creates Geology Teaching Tool for K-12 Students A University of Wyoming graduate student has developed an interactive geology teaching tool for K-12 students. Stephen Oni, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in UW's Department of Geology and Geophysics, created YouAreAGeologist.com, an interactive earth science platform set inside the ancient sequoia groves of California's Sierra Nevada. Stud  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU drives societal change with 10 new Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund awards Nearly $100,000 is being awarded to fund projects on teacher education, AI, environmental governance, the history of Black dentistry and more. - What connects artificial intelligence with urban agriculture? The human experience. From guiding the ethical use of emerging technologies and workforce training to le  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Mike Ilitch School of Business Professor selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Ethiopia The Mike Ilitch School of Business continues to expand its presence in global business education and research through the work and recognition of its faculty. Dr. Amanuel G. Tekleab, Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Management at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, has received a prestigious Fulbri  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 6 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * WarriorGPT brings AI into the classroom -- on faculty terms As generative artificial intelligence reshapes higher education, Wayne State University is taking a deliberate, faculty-first approach, bringing AI into the classroom in a way that prioritizes privacy, access and instructional control. Launched in early 2025 following a pilot, WarriorGPT was developed by Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) to  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Wilkes University Clinical Nursing Simulation Center Receives Funding Boost Wilkes University recently received a $350,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant to cover upgrades to its Clinical Nursing Simulation Center. Administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and funded through gaming revenue, LSA grants support projects that improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania. The $350,000 awar  more

KENT, Ohio, June 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center * Wright State's partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. At Wright State University, faculty and students are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to support hands-on coursewor  more