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Newswise: Green Bronx Machine celebrates 5 years of partnership with Con Edison at ribbon-cutting ceremony at Con Edison Claremont Village Community Garden at Community School 55
Released: 19-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Green Bronx Machine celebrates 5 years of partnership with Con Edison at ribbon-cutting ceremony at Con Edison Claremont Village Community Garden at Community School 55
Green Bronx Machine

Green Bronx Machine will welcome Con Edison, community members, local officials, students, parents, and guests from Google to tour the newly-reopened Con Edison Claremont Village Community Garden at CS55.

   
Released: 16-Jun-2023 4:15 PM EDT
University of Illinois names new director of Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services
College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Heather Stout will join the College of Applied Health Sciences as the Director of Operations and Services with the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) in August. She will assume the responsibilities that have been so ably handled for the past few years by interim director Dr. Kim Collins, who will retire at the end of June.

Newswise: New Voices in Translation Studies Journal Ranked in TOP 10% of SJR
Released: 16-Jun-2023 8:55 AM EDT
New Voices in Translation Studies Journal Ranked in TOP 10% of SJR
Chulalongkorn University

New Voices in Translation Studies journal, produced by the International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies (IATIS) in conjunction with Chalermprakiat Center of Translation and Interpretation, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, has been ranked among the top 10% (Tier 1) of journals with the highest SJR citation value, at 28th out of 982 journals in the Literature and Literary Theory category, and 274th out of 1,159 journals, or in Quartile 1, in the Linguistics and Language category, on the Scopus/SJR database.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 7:45 PM EDT
New research shows the benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in the classroom
Swansea University

New research by Welsh academics has just been published demonstrating the benefits of improving pupils’ mental health literacy and reducing the stigma around mental health issues at a crucial stage in a young person’s life.

   
Released: 15-Jun-2023 1:25 PM EDT
UC Irvine joins Unizin consortium to enhance student success
University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine has joined Unizin, a consortium of leading academic and research institutions committed to optimizing digital transformation in higher education. As a member, UCI has access to knowledge sharing and analytics tools to elevate its data-informed student success initiative UCI Compass.

   
Newswise: Child Development Expert: Why Boys Are Falling Behind in Education
Released: 15-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Child Development Expert: Why Boys Are Falling Behind in Education
California State University, Fullerton

Male students are falling behind in the classroom, earning lower grades, test scores and experiencing higher expulsion rates than females.

14-Jun-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Study Finds That a Small Number of Teachers Effectively Double the Racial Gaps Among Students Referred for Disciplinary Action
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The top 5 percent of teachers most likely to refer students to the principal’s office for disciplinary action do so at such an outsized rate that they effectively double the racial gaps in such referrals, according to new research released today.

Newswise: NRCT and Chulalongkorn University Join Forces in Establishing “Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-corruption and Good Governance Collaboration” (KRAC)
Released: 15-Jun-2023 8:55 AM EDT
NRCT and Chulalongkorn University Join Forces in Establishing “Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-corruption and Good Governance Collaboration” (KRAC)
Chulalongkorn University

National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University, have signed an MOU to establish the “Knowledge hub for Regional Anti–corruption and good governance Collaboration” (KRAC) to drive Thailand towards being the regional hub of knowledge.

Newswise: UWF to launch graduate program in sport administration
Released: 14-Jun-2023 3:10 PM EDT
UWF to launch graduate program in sport administration
University of West Florida

Beginning in Fall 2023, the University of West Florida will offer a new online Master of Science in Administration with a specialization in sport administration.

Newswise: Chula Psychologist Recommends Mindsets for Aging Gracefully
Released: 14-Jun-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Psychologist Recommends Mindsets for Aging Gracefully
Chulalongkorn University

What is the Aging Gracefully concept? How can one face aging gracefully? Chula Psychology lecturer has the answers for those who are entering the aging society to have confidence in their physical and mental health.

Newswise: UWF receives $170,000 donation to fund Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship
Released: 13-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
UWF receives $170,000 donation to fund Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship
University of West Florida

#UWF celebrates a $170,000 donation to Dr. Grier Williams School of Music in support of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship Fund.

Newswise: Binghamton University and six HBCUs forge New Educational and Research Alliance
Released: 13-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University and six HBCUs forge New Educational and Research Alliance
Binghamton University, State University of New York

In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Binghamton University, State University of New York has announced a New Educational and Research Alliance (New ERA) with six historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Alabama A&M University, Central State University, Tuskegee University, Prairie-View A&M University, the University of the District of Columbia and Virginia State University.

Released: 12-Jun-2023 3:05 PM EDT
American University’s Kogod School of Business Students Launch New Publication to Highlight Issues in Sustainability
American University

American University’s Kogod School of Business announced the launch of the Kogod Sustainability Review, a student-led publication that will highlight cutting-edge research from industry leaders, identify and discuss new trends, and further advance progress in the field of sustainability.

   
Newswise: Research Integrity at your fingertips with new world-leading Dimensions app
Released: 12-Jun-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Research Integrity at your fingertips with new world-leading Dimensions app
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science company Dimensions has today launched its new Dimensions Research Integrity app, enabling users to ensure the highest standards of research integrity and helping to build global trust in research.

     
Newswise: FAU Awarded $1.5 Million Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Released: 12-Jun-2023 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Awarded $1.5 Million Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Florida Atlantic University

Students learn transferable skills to seek entry level job positions prior to graduation. Skills include resume writing, interviewing and completing job applications, as well as soft skills and social skills. Internships are tailored toward each student’s individual career goals and provide real-world experience in the field of their choice. At the end of their studies, they obtain a part-time job in a competitive and inclusive setting.

Released: 9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Addressing the Covid-Induced Crisis in K-12 Education
CFES Brilliant Pathways

COVID-19 wreaked havoc on K-12 and postsecondary education across the U.S. Test scores in foundational subject areas such as reading and math fell to their lowest levels in decades, absenteeism worsened, and students were more likely to drop out of high school and less likely to pursue post-secondary education. To understand the causes of the crisis and ultimately to find solutions, we have identified—through surveys, focus groups, observations, and research studies—three critical post-pandemic trends.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Commencement 2023: Ceremony Sends Graduates Into Residencies
Released: 8-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Commencement 2023: Ceremony Sends Graduates Into Residencies
Hackensack Meridian Health

Eighty-five students from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine have received their medical degrees - and will now start their careers.

7-Jun-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Giving Parents Better School Quality Data Encourages Them to Consider Less Affluent, Less White Schools—To a Point
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

In a study published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association, researchers David M. Houston of George Mason University and Jeffrey R. Henig of Teachers College, Columbia University, found that providing parents with achievement growth data encourages them to consider schools with greater economic and racial diversity, but only up to a point.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 5:45 PM EDT
46 percent of UC Irvine graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees are first-generation students
University of California, Irvine

More than 8,200 students and their families will attend University of California, Irvine commencement ceremonies between Friday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 20, in the campus’s Bren Events Center. Overall, UCI will grant 8,966 degrees to 8,507 undergraduates this academic year. Additionally, 1,815 master’s degrees and 393 doctoral degrees will be awarded.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
American University's Kogod School of Business Awarded Top Prize for Sustainability Curriculum
American University

The Kogod School of Business at American University announced today it has received the Page Grand Prize, which recognizes excellence in sustainable business education.

Newswise: Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute Receives $78.4 Million NIH Grant
Released: 7-Jun-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute Receives $78.4 Million NIH Grant
Tufts University

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has received a $78.4 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH, the fourth consecutive grant since its founding in 2008. The grant provides federal funding over the next seven years to support research services, resources, and educational programs, and local, regional, and national initiatives. The award was announced by Tufts University and Tufts Medicine on June 7.

   
Newswise: Ready to Serve! “46 Food Recipes that Help to Train Swallowing” from Chula’s Faculty of Allied Health Sciences – A Collection of Recipes for Both Sweet and Savory Dishes for the Aged who Have Trouble Chewing and Swallowing Their Food
Released: 7-Jun-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Ready to Serve! “46 Food Recipes that Help to Train Swallowing” from Chula’s Faculty of Allied Health Sciences – A Collection of Recipes for Both Sweet and Savory Dishes for the Aged who Have Trouble Chewing and Swallowing Their Food
Chulalongkorn University

A lecturer from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University has worked with the Thai Dietetic Association to research and develop innovative food and beverages for the aged and patients who have difficulty chewing and swallowing their food. A total of 46 nutritious recipes for swallowing training are based on the IDDSI (The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization) so that the elderly can enjoy nutritious meals and stay healthy.

   
Released: 6-Jun-2023 5:00 PM EDT
UW research shows real-world value of strategy courses for MBA students
University of Washington

A new study from Mana Heshmati, assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, found that strategy courses in MBA programs improve decision-making abilities, boost the amount of attention paid to broader industry concerns and expand the depth of mental representations.

   
Newswise: New CSU Doctoral Program will Train Leaders for Critical Public Health Workforce
Released: 6-Jun-2023 2:55 PM EDT
New CSU Doctoral Program will Train Leaders for Critical Public Health Workforce
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University will soon offer Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees, educating a new generation of highly skilled and diverse professionals to address California’s—and the nation’s—vital community public health needs.

Newswise: Developing countries need greater recognition for research into UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Released: 6-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Developing countries need greater recognition for research into UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Developing nations need greater visibility, acknowledgement and support for their research into the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the authors of a major analysis of the past 15 years of worldwide research into SDGs.

   
Newswise: Once Again Chula Ranks No. 1 in Thailand and Top 17 in the World in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Released: 6-Jun-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Once Again Chula Ranks No. 1 in Thailand and Top 17 in the World in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University has brought immense pride to all Thai universities by being ranked No. 1 in Thailand for the 4th consecutive year and top 17 in the world by THE Impact Rankings 2023, the first global performance rankings that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by considering the role played by the university in terms of research generated, administration, academic services and education provided.

Newswise: CSU Students Impress at Systemwide Research Competition
Released: 5-Jun-2023 1:25 PM EDT
CSU Students Impress at Systemwide Research Competition
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Student researchers from across the CSU presented their work at the 37th Annual CSU Student Research Competition, hosted by San Diego State University.

1-Jun-2023 7:45 PM EDT
Arizona State University joins prestigious Association of American Universities
Arizona State University (ASU)

Arizona State University was selected to join the prestigious Association of American Universities, which comprises the nation’s elite research universities.

Newswise: Close to 300 Healthcare Providers Graduated from PCOM Georgia
Released: 1-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Close to 300 Healthcare Providers Graduated from PCOM Georgia
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM Georgia held its annual commencement ceremony on May 23, this year gradating 283 physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, biomedical scientists and medical laboratory scientists.

Newswise: PCOM South Georgia students awarded for academic, civic excellence
Released: 1-Jun-2023 1:05 PM EDT
PCOM South Georgia students awarded for academic, civic excellence
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM South Georgia honored members of its first graduating class of doctors for outstanding achievement in the classroom and in the community with student awards on May 24.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Simons Foundation Announces Historic $500 Million Gift To Stony Brook University Endowment
Stony Brook University

The Simons Foundation, a philanthropy working to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences, today announced a historic $500 million endowment gift to Stony Brook University during a news conference at the foundation’s Manhattan headquarters. This monumental gift — the combined largesse of the Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International — is the largest unrestricted donation to an institution of higher education in U.S. history.

Released: 31-May-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Rounds with Leadership: A Closer Look at the AACN Data
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Earlier this month, AACN released findings from our Fall 2022 annual survey, which show declining student enrollment across nursing program levels. AACN staff are working to discern the causes of this downward turn and how we can best support schools in reaching their enrollment targets. We know from looking at the data from the National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate college enrollment has dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022. This trend combined with the overall decline in the college-age population may be affecting enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs.

Released: 31-May-2023 2:20 PM EDT
$5M gift establishes Arts and Sciences outreach professorship
Cornell University

Bolstering its commitment to broader engagement, the College of Arts and Sciences has established the Susan and Barton Winokur Distinguished Professorship for the Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics.

Newswise: PCOM South Georgia students honor donors with memorial service
Released: 31-May-2023 12:10 PM EDT
PCOM South Georgia students honor donors with memorial service
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM South Georgia students in the doctor of osteopathic medicine program and the master of biomedical sciences program held a memorial service to recognize the selfless contributions made by those who donated their bodies to science.

Newswise: PCOM South Georgia graduates inaugural class of osteopathic physicians
Released: 31-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
PCOM South Georgia graduates inaugural class of osteopathic physicians
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

PCOM South Georgia, established in Moultrie, Georgia, in 2019, graduated its first class of physicians on May 25.

Newswise: Chula’s Pledge to Be Net Zero – Chula Unveiled 5 Key Strategies to Become the “University with Net Zero Carbon Emissions” by 2050
Released: 30-May-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula’s Pledge to Be Net Zero – Chula Unveiled 5 Key Strategies to Become the “University with Net Zero Carbon Emissions” by 2050
Chulalongkorn University

Chula President pledged to move ahead with greenhouse gas reduction on the Chulalongkorn University campus targeting Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission by 2050 and unveiled 5 pilot strategies for minimizing carbon dioxide emissions and also achieving campus sustainability.

Released: 26-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
University of Rhode Island, Flinders University (Australia) formalize partnership in support of AUKUS Agreement
University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island has formalized a research and education partnership with Australia’s Flinders University that advances AUKUS, a security partnership signed by the governments of the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. URI’s agreement with Flinders will bolster Australia’s efforts to produce the skilled workforce it needs to deliver on the AUKUS security pact, which includes a phased approach to build Australia’s undersea capability through the acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

Released: 25-May-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Class of 2023: Largest Class of Students Graduates from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recognized the Class of 2023, the largest class in the School’s history, during its convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, at the Homewood Field on Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus.

Released: 25-May-2023 5:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine names new vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
University of California, Irvine

Dyonne Bergeron – an accomplished higher education leader in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; academic affairs; and student affairs – has been named chief diversity officer and vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of California, Irvine, following a nationwide search.

Released: 24-May-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith Names Michael Hoffmeyer as Dingman Center Managing Director
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Michael Hoffmeyer will lead a center integral to the University of Maryland’s high ranking for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies.

   
Newswise: Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program Welcomes Inaugural Class
Released: 24-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program Welcomes Inaugural Class
Stony Brook University

Stony Brook’s Simons STEM Scholars Program has signed its first-ever cohort of incoming students after a rigorous selection process. Roughly 800 erudite applicants were considered in a series of interviews and symposiums to determine the finalists.

Released: 23-May-2023 9:05 PM EDT
Study finds school improvement plan (SIP) templates continue to be enacted out of compliance rather than as mechanism for spurring and sustaining improvement efforts in schools
University of Delaware

Resources for school improvement efforts, such as school improvement plan (SIP) templates, can espouse governmental entities’ perspectives on and requirements and recommendations for the school improvement planning process. These resources, in turn, can influence how educators enact school improvement efforts generally and the school improvement planning process specifically.

Released: 23-May-2023 1:15 PM EDT
UC San Diego Named 7th Best U.S. Public University by Center for World University Rankings
University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego has been named No. 7 among U.S. public universities in the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), rising one spot from the previous year.

Newswise: New Summer Institute Trains Students to Be Social Justice Leaders, Storytellers
Released: 23-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
New Summer Institute Trains Students to Be Social Justice Leaders, Storytellers
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton’s Latinx Lab is launching its Social Justice and Storytelling Summer Institute from June 12-23 to teach students how to examine society’s systemic practices.

Newswise: University of Florida Online Announces Partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Released: 23-May-2023 9:50 AM EDT
University of Florida Online Announces Partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System
University of Florida

UF Online, the University of Florida’s top-ranked online bachelor’s degree program, announced an education partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Health System, as part of a commitment to empower Florida healthcare workers in achieving their education goals today. The partnership supports eligible employees of the Miami-based healthcare provider starting with the spring 2024 semester.

Newswise: A Closer Look at Enrollment and Graduation Trends
Released: 23-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
A Closer Look at Enrollment and Graduation Trends
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

In 2022, for the first time since 2000, enrollment in generic baccalaureate programs declined slightly compared to the previous year. When comparing the schools that reported in both 2021 and 2022, enrollments decreased by 3,518 students (1.4%), contrasting with the 2.8% increase between 2020 and 2021.

Newswise: Grant Funds Tree Planting on Campus in Honor of Felled Silver Maple
Released: 22-May-2023 5:45 PM EDT
Grant Funds Tree Planting on Campus in Honor of Felled Silver Maple
University of Northern Colorado

The grounds of the University of Northern Colorado received a welcome living, breathing facelift last week. As part of Arbor Day and Earth Day celebrations this year, students, faculty and staff picked up shovels and got their hands dirty planting 122 new trees across the university’s 250-acre campus.

Newswise: Meet the First Asian American Chair of the CSU Board of Trustees
Released: 22-May-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Meet the First Asian American Chair of the CSU Board of Trustees
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The university’s first Asian American woman to serve as chair of the CSU Board of Trustees shares stories and lessons from her leadership journey.



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