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Newswise: University of Utah Professor William A. Smith receives national award for contributions to research
Released: 7-Apr-2023 4:00 PM EDT
University of Utah Professor William A. Smith receives national award for contributions to research
University of Utah

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced Friday, April 7, that University of Utah Professor William A. Smith is a recipient of the 2023 Scholars of Color Distinguished Career Contribution Award.

Released: 7-Apr-2023 9:30 AM EDT
UWF's student-managed Argo Bond Fund wins first place in the nation in global portfolio competition
University of West Florida

Congratulations to UWF's Argo Bond Fund for taking home first place among student-managed bond funds at the Q.G.A.M.E. global portfolio competition in NYC.

Released: 6-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
AERA Announces 2023 Award Winners in Education Research
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the winners of its 2023 awards for excellence in education research.

Newswise: Binghamton University receives $9.3 million in federal funding to train school-based mental health professionals
Released: 6-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Binghamton University receives $9.3 million in federal funding to train school-based mental health professionals
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded two 5-year awards, totalling $9.3 million, to Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS) to expand mental health services in New York’s Southern Tier as part of its Mental Health Service Provider Demonstration Grant Program.

   
Released: 5-Apr-2023 5:05 PM EDT
New Ochsner Center for Nursing and Allied Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Delgado Community College City Park Campus
Ochsner Health

Since 1921, Delgado Community College has served the greater New Orleans region by providing higher education and career opportunities aligned with the regional economy. Now, in partnership with Ochsner Health, Delgado students will get more opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare in the state-of-the-art Ochsner Center for Nursing and Allied Health, opening on Delgado’s historic City Park campus.

Newswise: UAH Chemical and Materials Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Yu Lei named Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Released: 5-Apr-2023 10:30 AM EDT
UAH Chemical and Materials Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Yu Lei named Fulbright U.S. Scholar
University of Alabama Huntsville

Dr. Yu Lei, associate professor and interim chair, Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar. He will continue his research into developing new catalysts at the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry at the Czech Academy of Science in Prague, Czech Republic.

Newswise: University of West Florida College of Business maintains prestigious accreditation
Released: 5-Apr-2023 10:10 AM EDT
University of West Florida College of Business maintains prestigious accreditation
University of West Florida

UWF College of Business has earned re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the largest and most-recognized global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees.

   
Released: 3-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
UWF Master of Science in Athletic Training program achieves accreditation
University of West Florida

#UWF’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program recently earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Released: 3-Apr-2023 1:40 PM EDT
English language pushes everyone – even AI chatbots - to improve by adding
University of Birmingham

Language related to the concept of ‘improvement’ is more closely aligned with addition, rather than subtraction. This can lead us to make decisions which can overcomplicate things we are trying to make better.

Released: 31-Mar-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Cal State Fullerton Fraternities and Sororities Raises Funds for Children and Students in Need
California State University, Fullerton

Greek Week has long been a tradition at Cal State Fullerton, focusing on fundraising and creating awareness of student programs and activities.

Newswise: United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2023
Released: 30-Mar-2023 3:55 PM EDT
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2023
Tufts University

Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations and chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, will deliver the commencement address to the Tufts University Class of 2023 on Sunday, May 21.

Released: 30-Mar-2023 3:15 PM EDT
SLU Again Named a Top Place for Women to Work
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University has once again been selected as an honoree in the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis’ sixth annual “Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard.”

 
Newswise: Prof. Dr. Patcha U-Tiswannakul, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, National Outstanding Researcher in Philosophy 2023, Researches Transdisciplinary Innovation in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design
Released: 30-Mar-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Prof. Dr. Patcha U-Tiswannakul, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, National Outstanding Researcher in Philosophy 2023, Researches Transdisciplinary Innovation in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design
Chulalongkorn University

Prof. Dr. Patcha U-Tiswannakul, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, National Outstanding Researcher in Philosophy 2023, Researches Transdisciplinary Innovation in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design

Newswise: Tragedy to Triumph: New Partnership at Cal State LA Fights for Justice
Released: 29-Mar-2023 2:10 PM EDT
Tragedy to Triumph: New Partnership at Cal State LA Fights for Justice
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The Los Angeles Innocence Project at Cal State LA works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.

 
Released: 29-Mar-2023 12:50 PM EDT
USC Center on Public Diplomacy Holds Summit on City Diplomacy
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The USC Center for Public Diplomacy Summit on City Diplomacy will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on March 30 and can also be attended online.

 
Newswise: It’s ‘the game before the game’
Released: 29-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
It’s ‘the game before the game’
University of Miami

After a season of playing in empty arenas and gymnasiums when many people are asleep, the student managers for the Final Four-bound Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team will compete in the Elite Eight of their own tournament.

Newswise: Chula Awarded “4-Star Healthy University”
Released: 29-Mar-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Awarded “4-Star Healthy University”
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University was awarded a “4-star Healthy University” by the ASEAN University Network – Health Promotion Network (AUN-HPN).

Newswise: Chulalongkorn University Holds the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” Fest
Released: 29-Mar-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn University Holds the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” Fest
Chulalongkorn University

The Center for Safety, Health and Environment of Chulalongkorn University (SHECU), Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center, the Physical Resources Management, the Department of Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, the Center for Psychological Wellness at the Faculty of Psychology, and Chula Student Wellness have organized the “Chula Health Care Body & Mind” event under the CU Sustainable Well-Being project.

Newswise: Recognizing Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, & Creative Inquiry as a Career-Readiness Tool
Released: 28-Mar-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Recognizing Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, & Creative Inquiry as a Career-Readiness Tool
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Amid the current cultural narrative diminishing the value of higher education, a prolonged pandemic that has exacerbated inequities in so many ways, an increasing focus on workforce development, legislative mandates, and changing student populations, the importance of bridging the impact of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry (URSCI) experiences to career readiness skills is a critical next step for the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) as leaders in undergraduate research.

Newswise: The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Is No. 3 in World Rankings
Released: 28-Mar-2023 9:25 AM EDT
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Is No. 3 in World Rankings
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) is the No. 3 nursing school in the world, according to 2023 QS World University rankings.

Newswise: Implementation of school-based wellbeing programs benefits from multiple voices
Released: 27-Mar-2023 4:45 PM EDT
Implementation of school-based wellbeing programs benefits from multiple voices
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Health and wellbeing education can be an important addition to a school curriculum. But for these programs to be effective, they must be delivered in a way that works for everyone, including students, instructors, and school administrators. A new study from University of Illinois evaluates the implementation of two prevention programs, using a mixed-methods approach with input from multiple sources.

Newswise: Illinois’ McCammon selected for inaugural Team USA vs. College All-Star Wheelchair Basketball Competition at Women’s Final Four
Released: 27-Mar-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Illinois’ McCammon selected for inaugural Team USA vs. College All-Star Wheelchair Basketball Competition at Women’s Final Four
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Morgan McCammon of the University of Illinois has been selected to participate in the inaugural Team USA vs. College All-Star competition taking place at the NCAA Women’s Final Four, as announced today by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and National Wheelchair Basketball Association.

Released: 27-Mar-2023 11:55 AM EDT
UC San Diego Launches a Stellar Ph.D. Program in Astronomy
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego has announced a new graduate program in astronomy and welcomed its first cohort of students. The program provides students the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge astronomical and astrophysical research with access to national and international observatories and facilities.

   
Newswise: Could nature play spaces take on the school curriculum?
Released: 27-Mar-2023 1:05 AM EDT
Could nature play spaces take on the school curriculum?
University of South Australia

As primary schools continue to invest in purpose-built nature play spaces, experts are encouraging teachers to deliver more of the curriculum in outdoor areas, to boost students’ wellbeing and development and to maximise the use of play spaces.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:45 AM EDT
More support needed for children with disabilities using the Internet
University of East Anglia

Children with disabilities need better support to manage their online lives and potential online risks, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Released: 24-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Saint Louis University's Cannabis Science Certificate Wins Outstanding Program Award
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University’s Cannabis Science and Operations Certificate program was named the 2023 Outstanding Program by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). The award recognizes outstanding professional and continuing education programs allowing students to earn academic credit.

   
Newswise: Out of the shadows and into the Light: UniSA reopens historic haunt as new Enterprise Hub
Released: 23-Mar-2023 8:00 PM EDT
Out of the shadows and into the Light: UniSA reopens historic haunt as new Enterprise Hub
University of South Australia

From publicans and pawnbrokers to vampires and exotic dancers, Light Square has a long and colourful history of interesting residents. Now, a new breed of business will occupy the north-western corner of Light Square as UniSA unveils its new state-of-the-art enterprise and innovation facility.

   
Newswise: New UTHealth Houston school to train behavioral health workers receives approval from UT System, state
Released: 23-Mar-2023 5:05 PM EDT
New UTHealth Houston school to train behavioral health workers receives approval from UT System, state
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The new UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and unanimously by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, moving the university closer to establishing a seventh school.

   
Newswise: Chulalongkorn University and True Digital Academy Launch “Introduction to Digital Age” Course to Better Prepare Students for Real Life and Work
Released: 23-Mar-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chulalongkorn University and True Digital Academy Launch “Introduction to Digital Age” Course to Better Prepare Students for Real Life and Work
Chulalongkorn University

The General Education Center, Chulalongkorn University, and the True Digital Academy, True Digital Group, have joined hands to develop curriculum, courses and training programs that will enhance knowledge and expertise in Digital Technology for Chula students and the public.

Released: 22-Mar-2023 2:05 PM EDT
How preservice teachers argue about controversial issues
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Mandatory vaccination, climate change, energy transition: topics at the interface between science and society are often controversial.

Newswise: New UIC early learning website focuses on kindergarten readiness
Released: 22-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EDT
New UIC early learning website focuses on kindergarten readiness
University of Illinois Chicago

The Ready Child, funded by the CME Group Foundation, is the latest installment of the College of Education’s early learning series.

Newswise: CSU Expands Access to a College Degree with New Transfer Success Pathway
Released: 22-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EDT
CSU Expands Access to a College Degree with New Transfer Success Pathway
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Comprehensive dual admission program will create a more efficient and accessible way for students to transfer to the CSU.

Released: 22-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University reaches highest ever score for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York scored a nearly perfect ranking on the latest national Campus Pride Index, which measures a university’s commitment to LGBTQ+ safety and inclusivity on campus. The University received a 4.5 out of 5, an increase from the 3.5 scores received in previous years.

Newswise: Joshua Tree Residents Pledge $4 Million Gift to CSUF to Support Desert Science
Released: 21-Mar-2023 11:30 PM EDT
Joshua Tree Residents Pledge $4 Million Gift to CSUF to Support Desert Science
California State University, Fullerton

Brian and Lori Rennie have pledged a planned gift to Cal State Fullerton valued at $4 million to support desert science studies, conservation and climate change research.

Newswise: Women at the Helm: Reflections from CSU's Women University Leaders
Released: 21-Mar-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Women at the Helm: Reflections from CSU's Women University Leaders
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Celebrating Women's History Month and a significant moment in university history.

Released: 21-Mar-2023 12:00 PM EDT
UC Irvine Labor Center opens on campus
University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine has opened a new campus center that will provide timely and policy-relevant labor research, will educate the next generation of labor and community leaders, and will advance labor and workers’ rights initiatives. Modeled after existing centers at UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC Merced, the UCI Labor Center builds upon previous campus efforts to investigate low-wage worker sectors in Orange County.

Released: 21-Mar-2023 9:35 AM EDT
New Fellowship Aims at Advancing Health Care through Nurse-led Innovation and Leadership Within Health Systems
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing recently announced the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program (JJNIF), powered by Penn Nursing and the Wharton School–a ground-breaking, one-year, team-based nursing fellowship for Chief Nursing Officers (CNO), nurse executives, and senior nurse leaders. The fellowship is unique in that two nurse leaders – one Chief Nursing Officer or nurse executive and one other senior nurse leader from the same organization – participate and work together to address a real-world challenge their health system is facing.

Newswise: Tulane dean to release podcast on Anti-Racism and the Disciplines featuring leading Black scholars
Released: 20-Mar-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Tulane dean to release podcast on Anti-Racism and the Disciplines featuring leading Black scholars
Tulane University

Tulane University School of Liberal Arts will release a new podcast miniseries, Anti-Racism and the Disciplines, that explores the complex histories of liberal arts majors with the aim of identifying more accurate and effective practices in higher education. The podcast series premieres on Tuesday, March 21, in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Released: 20-Mar-2023 1:05 PM EDT
OLLI at UCI celebrates 25 years of delivering excellence in lifelong learning
University of California, Irvine

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of California, Irvine (OLLI at UCI) is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing world-class education and social opportunities for mature adults throughout Orange County.

Newswise: Special college fair helps young cancer patients 'unlock' their future
Released: 20-Mar-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Special college fair helps young cancer patients 'unlock' their future
University of Kentucky

On Thursday, March 2, 42 teens and young adults, all patients in the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program (AYA), attended “Unlock Your Future,” the inaugural college and career program for oncology and hematology patients. Part of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic, the AYA program provides treatment and support for cancer and hematology patients age 15-29.

   
Newswise: Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity unveils inaugural marker on Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail
Released: 20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity unveils inaugural marker on Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity at Binghamton University, State University of New York unveiled the first of 12 markers on the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail. The markers will identify key Binghamton locations on the iconic Underground Railroad and other notable abolitionist sites.

 
Released: 17-Mar-2023 1:25 PM EDT
Young children develop better learning skills when taught by teachers of the same ethnicity, national US study suggests
Taylor & Francis

Young children who are taught by a teacher of the same ethnicity as themselves are developing better learning and problem-solving skills by the age of seven, new research suggests.

Newswise: UWF announces gift to name undergraduate construction management program
Released: 16-Mar-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UWF announces gift to name undergraduate construction management program
University of West Florida

In honor of a 2015 UWF Alumni, UWF announced a $250,000 gift to the Tyler Chase Norwood Construction Management Scholarship Endowment and to name the Tyler Chase Norwood Construction Management Program.

Released: 16-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Names Elizabeth Stuart as Biostatistics Department Chair
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Elizabeth Stuart, PhD, AM, an accomplished biostatistician and academic administrator, has been named chair of the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She will assume the role on July 1.

Newswise: George Demiris, PhD, Appointed Next Penn Nursing Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
Released: 15-Mar-2023 2:40 PM EDT
George Demiris, PhD, Appointed Next Penn Nursing Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

George Demiris, PhD, FACMI, the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor and Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, has been appointed Penn Nursing’s next Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. This appointment will begin on June 1, 2023.

   
Newswise: UWF sophomore reappears on ‘Jeopardy!’ for second time
Released: 15-Mar-2023 10:15 AM EDT
UWF sophomore reappears on ‘Jeopardy!’ for second time
University of West Florida

UWF sophomore was a contestant on Jeopardy not once, but twice!

Released: 14-Mar-2023 5:05 PM EDT
SLU to Host Washington Post Opinions Columnist, Race Card Project Founder Michele Norris on April 4
Saint Louis University

Renowned journalist and opinion columnist Michele Norris will bring her Race Card Project to Saint Louis University this spring and speak to the SLU community about race in America. The project asks participants to talk about identity in six words.



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