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Released: 26-Apr-2023 3:05 AM EDT
UniSA health students ahead when it comes to autism
University of South Australia

UniSA’s allied health students will be the first in Australia to learn how to implement the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as the University becomes the first hosting partner of Autism CRC’s tailored undergraduate eLearning lecture and activity.

   
Released: 25-Apr-2023 5:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
University of California San Diego

Graduate programs and professional schools at the University of California San Diego have once again been recognized for their excellence by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today, named nine of the campus's graduate programs among the top 10 in the nation.

Newswise: UTEP and TTUHSC El Paso Launch MedFuture Partnership to Train El Paso’s Next Generation of Physicians
Released: 25-Apr-2023 4:30 PM EDT
UTEP and TTUHSC El Paso Launch MedFuture Partnership to Train El Paso’s Next Generation of Physicians
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso unveiled MedFuture, a joint initiative that will create a pathway for very highly qualified students in the Borderplex to be admitted to attend college and medical school in their hometown of El Paso right out of high school.

   
Released: 25-Apr-2023 3:05 PM EDT
‘Pursuit of tRuth’ Conference Aims to Counter White Supremacy, Hate with Education
SUNY Buffalo State University

It’s been almost a year since 10 Black people were shot to death by an avowed white supremacist at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo.

Newswise: CSU Internship Pathways to Real-World Experience and Career Success
Released: 25-Apr-2023 3:05 PM EDT
CSU Internship Pathways to Real-World Experience and Career Success
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

CSU partnerships connect students with internships, streamlining the college-to-career pipeline.

Newswise: CSU Establishes Statewide AANHPI Student Achievement Program Based at Sacramento State
Released: 25-Apr-2023 3:05 PM EDT
CSU Establishes Statewide AANHPI Student Achievement Program Based at Sacramento State
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The state-funded office will provide culturally responsive support for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students across the university system.

Newswise:  Online Course at The Fletcher School at Tufts University Prepares Leaders for The Future of Climate Diplomacy
Released: 25-Apr-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Online Course at The Fletcher School at Tufts University Prepares Leaders for The Future of Climate Diplomacy
Tufts University

The Fletcher School at Tufts University is offering a unique, limited enrollment, online executive education course on climate diplomacy taught by Dean Rachel Kyte, former World Bank special envoy for climate change and leading expert in both climate diplomacy and the economics of climate action.

Newswise: FAU Programs Among ‘U.S. News & World Report’s’ 2023-24 ‘Best Graduate Programs’
Released: 25-Apr-2023 12:30 PM EDT
FAU Programs Among ‘U.S. News & World Report’s’ 2023-24 ‘Best Graduate Programs’
Florida Atlantic University

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Programs” for 2023-24.

Released: 25-Apr-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine’s graduate programs shine in U.S. News & World Report rankings
University of California, Irvine

Highlighted by the program in education, nine fields of advanced study at the University of California, Irvine placed in the nation’s top 20 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 graduate school rankings, published online today, marking UCI as one of the leading locations in the country for students to pursue graduate degrees.

Newswise: $2.5 Million Grant Allows Salisbury University to Help Instructional Assistants Further Their Education
Released: 25-Apr-2023 9:00 AM EDT
$2.5 Million Grant Allows Salisbury University to Help Instructional Assistants Further Their Education
Salisbury University

A nearly $2.5 million grant from the Maryland State Department of Education will allow child care workers and instructional assistants earn their bachelor's degrees and teaching certifications at Salisbury University as part of a statewide education enhancement effort.

Newswise: The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is No. 1 for DNP, No. 2 for Master’s in National Rankings
Released: 25-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is No. 1 for DNP, No. 2 for Master’s in National Rankings
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) is ranked No. 1 in the nation for its doctor of nursing practice program (DNP) and No. 2 for its nursing master’s program, according to U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings.

   
Released: 24-Apr-2023 6:05 PM EDT
No need to load up on extracurricular activities, study finds
Ohio State University

While some ambitious high school students may load up on extracurricular activities to help them get into college, a new study suggests they may be trying too hard.

Released: 24-Apr-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Center for Ignatian Service Receives $1.3 Million Grant to Expand Service Learning at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University’s Center for Ignatian Service has received a one-year $1.3 million grant from the Thomas R. Schilli Foundation to build upon the work the Center has done in its inaugural year. The Center was established in 2022 by a $612,495 pilot grant from the Schilli Foundation.

Newswise: Decade of Student-Led Efforts Helping to Create a Sustainable Culture on Campus
Released: 21-Apr-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Decade of Student-Led Efforts Helping to Create a Sustainable Culture on Campus
University of Northern Colorado

Hundreds of UNC students have shared the same passion as Caltrider over the years, prompting the development of a Sustainability minor in 1970, a bachelor’s degree in 2011 and the creation of LEAF in 2012, which was originally proposed by students as part of a senior seminar class.

   
Released: 21-Apr-2023 1:05 PM EDT
International Partnership Brings Belize Educators to Colorado Classrooms
University of Northern Colorado

During the first week in April, 10 educators from Belize, comprised of six teachers and four principals, traveled to the United States to teach in Colorado classrooms. Less than six months prior to this, the roles were reversed and around 20 educators from the U.S. went to teach in classrooms in Belize including three UNC professors; School of Teacher Education Assistant Professors Jean Kirshner, Ph.D., and Christine Kyser, Ed.D., and Professor Suzette Youngs, Ph.D.

Newswise: S&T alumna emphasizes how ‘little bits’ of effort can help with climate change
Released: 21-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
S&T alumna emphasizes how ‘little bits’ of effort can help with climate change
Missouri University of Science and Technology

A vice president of Chevron with a petroleum engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology is highly involved with her alma mater, as well as the nonprofit organization she founded, to help instill sustainable practices into daily life.

Newswise: Research shows students with disabilities will benefit from COVID-19's fast-tracking of app-based learning
Released: 20-Apr-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Research shows students with disabilities will benefit from COVID-19's fast-tracking of app-based learning
West Virginia University

After COVID-19 moved classes online in 2020, a West Virginia University expert in adapted physical activity discovered that apps aren’t created equal when it comes to accessibility.

Newswise: FAU Gets $6 Million to Increase Mental Health Counselors in Florida Schools
Released: 20-Apr-2023 8:30 AM EDT
FAU Gets $6 Million to Increase Mental Health Counselors in Florida Schools
Florida Atlantic University

A 2019 Florida Department of Health survey showed that 12.7 percent of Florida high schoolers had carried a weapon; 21.2 percent were involved in a physical altercation; and 11.3 percent and 14.9 percent were bullied electronically or on school property, respectively. In addition, 15.6 percent reported they had seriously considered attempting suicide. Alarmingly, results indicated a 50 percent increase in the suicide attempt rate for black females. These numbers demonstrate the need for timely, immediate prevention and intervention in mental health services for Florida youth.

   
Released: 19-Apr-2023 1:50 PM EDT
MTSU management professor, associate provost codesign online course on COVID-19, diversity, civility
Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU management professor Jackie Gilbert has spent years researching the topics of civility and bullying in the workplace and is building on that expertise with the development of a new online course addressing the unique challenges brought about by the pandemic.

 
Released: 19-Apr-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Quantum education emerges with unlimited potential at MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University

The new field of quantum information science has been growing across the U.S. and around the globe, and now it has been developed for students and scholars to study at Middle Tennessee State University.

   
Newswise: Dr. Laurie Couch Named Next Salisbury University Provost
Released: 19-Apr-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Dr. Laurie Couch Named Next Salisbury University Provost
Salisbury University

An academic leader with nearly three decades of classroom and administrative success will be Salisbury University’s next provost and senior vice president of academic affairs when Dr. Laurie Couch steps into the position on June 30.

Newswise: Victor Shih Appointed as New Director of UC San Diego’s 21st Century China Center
Released: 18-Apr-2023 3:40 PM EDT
Victor Shih Appointed as New Director of UC San Diego’s 21st Century China Center
University of California San Diego

Victor C. Shih has been appointed as the new director of the 21st Century China Center at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, effective July 1, 2023. Shih, the Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, is a highly regarded scholar with expertise in a broad range of subjects related to China.

Newswise: California Legislators Need to Increase Funding to Combat Climate Change
Released: 18-Apr-2023 10:45 AM EDT
California Legislators Need to Increase Funding to Combat Climate Change
California State University, Fullerton

As California continues to promote the importance of climate change education, a majority of students are being left behind.

Newswise: Green Bronx Machine Named a Finalist in the 2023 Classy Awards
Released: 18-Apr-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Green Bronx Machine Named a Finalist in the 2023 Classy Awards
Green Bronx Machine

Green Bronx Machine, an impact driven, non-profit organization, has been named a Finalist in the 2023 Classy Awards.

Newswise: Caring for Californians: See How CSU Plans to Expand Social Worker Pipeline with State Grants
Released: 17-Apr-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Caring for Californians: See How CSU Plans to Expand Social Worker Pipeline with State Grants
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Eleven California State Universities were recently awarded a combined $35 million to increase the state's supply of staff trained to provide behavioral health care.

   
Newswise: The CSU’s Path to Carbon Neutrality
Released: 17-Apr-2023 3:50 PM EDT
The CSU’s Path to Carbon Neutrality
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Determined to combat climate change and promote sustainability, the CSU progresses toward the goal of being carbon neutral by 2045.

   
Newswise: Inaugural Raise Your Pick UTEP Giving Day Raises More Than $330K
Released: 17-Apr-2023 1:50 PM EDT
Inaugural Raise Your Pick UTEP Giving Day Raises More Than $330K
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso’s inaugural Raise Your Pick UTEP Giving Day raised over $336,000 through more than 2,000 individual gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the University.

Newswise: UWF to celebrate Day of Giving on April 20
Released: 17-Apr-2023 9:30 AM EDT
UWF to celebrate Day of Giving on April 20
University of West Florida

University of West Florida Argonauts from across the country and around the world will come together to support the University and its programs on UWF’s fifth annual Day of Giving scheduled for Thursday, April 20.

Released: 15-Apr-2023 9:05 AM EDT
AERA23 Study Snapshots for April 15
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

The following selected research papers will be presented at the place-based component of the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Chicago, Ill, on April 15.

Newswise: The University of Alabama in Huntsville breaks ground on new 80,000-square-foot Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building
Released: 14-Apr-2023 6:15 PM EDT
The University of Alabama in Huntsville breaks ground on new 80,000-square-foot Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building
University of Alabama Huntsville

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new 80,000-square-foot engineering facility that will be named in memory of Raymond B. Jones, long-time business and community leader and past chairman of the UAH Foundation. The facility, which received initial approval by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees in April 2022, will provide cutting-edge resources to support the largest college at UAH, comprising more than 2,850 students, as well as 90 faculty and staff.

Released: 14-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Study Snapshot: Following the Letter of the Law: 2020–2021 Retention Outcomes Under Michigan’s Read by Grade Three Law
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

This study will be presented at the place-based component of the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

Newswise: Humanising international education requires 360-degree support
Released: 13-Apr-2023 9:05 PM EDT
Humanising international education requires 360-degree support
University of South Australia

As university students settle into semester one, education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for broader community supports to prioritise the health, wellbeing, and social connection of international students as they live and study in Australia.

Released: 13-Apr-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Sorenson Impact Center releases first-ever dashboard to forecast future enrollment trends in higher education
Sorenson Impact Center, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah

The first-of-its-kind STEP Dashboard visualizes historical enrollment and population trends, forecasts future trends and provides insights into student migration flow and online-only education.

Newswise: Chula Launches “CUDSON” Web Application Helping Students Develop Their Competencies Based on Their Ability
Released: 13-Apr-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Launches “CUDSON” Web Application Helping Students Develop Their Competencies Based on Their Ability
Chulalongkorn University

Chula has launched the “CUDSON” web application to help students discover and develop life skills, select activities and subjects that are suitable for their needs, develop themselves properly, learn what they like, and prepare for a world of creative and happy work.

Newswise: STEM-NET: Elevating Research and Collaboration Across the CSU
Released: 12-Apr-2023 1:20 PM EDT
STEM-NET: Elevating Research and Collaboration Across the CSU
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Faculty and students expand their STEM knowledge and experience through systemwide affinity group focused on research and providing sustainable funding.

Released: 12-Apr-2023 12:40 PM EDT
Expert Pitch: FSU Nursing dean available to discuss impact of nursing workforce shortage
Florida State University

By: Kathleen Haughney | Published: April 12, 2023 | 12:04 pm | SHARE: The nursing shortage plaguing the United States goes back decades, but an aging baby boomer population and pandemic burnout have pushed that issue to the forefront for many medical facilities.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed this decade and employment opportunities are expected to grow at a faster rate than all other occupations.

   
Newswise: College Student Recalls Harrowing Experience to Find Dog Lost During Devastating Arkansas Tornado
Released: 12-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
College Student Recalls Harrowing Experience to Find Dog Lost During Devastating Arkansas Tornado
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

They say that cats have nine lives, but one UA Little Rock student-athlete believes it’s a miracle that she found her beloved dog, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd named Remy, alive and well after he was trapped in her apartment for almost a day following the devastating tornado that struck Little Rock on March 31.

Newswise: Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
Released: 11-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
University of Miami

Bryan Mann, clinical associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, is working with University of Miami student-athletes to maximize their ability to perform.

Newswise: Arnold Holland Appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s  College of the Arts
Released: 11-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Arnold Holland Appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts
California State University, Fullerton

Arnold Holland was recently appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts, effective April 3. Holland had served as interim dean of the college for the past two years. Prior to that, he served as associate dean for the college.

Released: 10-Apr-2023 3:20 PM EDT
Study shows families making choices that perpetuate segregation in city with school choice policy
University of Kansas

New research from the University of Kansas shows that in one such city that also has school choice policy, families are making decisions that perpetuate school segregation despite more opportunities for integration.

Newswise: Argos, community to gather in celebration of UWF’s Founders Week
Released: 10-Apr-2023 2:10 PM EDT
Argos, community to gather in celebration of UWF’s Founders Week
University of West Florida

Join us in celebrating the fifth annual #UWFFoundersWeek from April 15-20! Come together with UWF Alumni and family and give back to the community during this exciting event.

Newswise: TTUHSC El Paso Professor Awarded Prestigious Texas Tech University System Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award
Released: 10-Apr-2023 10:00 AM EDT
TTUHSC El Paso Professor Awarded Prestigious Texas Tech University System Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

With over two decades of experience in the field, Dr. Cruz-Flores has been instrumental in shaping the Department of Neurology at TTUHSC El Paso since its inception. Under his leadership, the department has grown significantly, providing comprehensive training and clinical experiences to its students, residents and fellows. His innovative educational initiatives have been a driving force in advancing the department's reputation for excellence in neurological care.

   
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.



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