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Newswise: Aboriginal bush foods garden: Growing culture from the ROOTS up
Released: 19-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Aboriginal bush foods garden: Growing culture from the ROOTS up
University of South Australia

A bush foods garden cultivated in the heart of Barngala Country is hoping to grow cultural connectedness among young Aboriginal people in a move to positively affect their health and life trajectories.

Newswise: UTEP Breaks Ground on Texas Western Hall, New $110M Learning Complex
Released: 19-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UTEP Breaks Ground on Texas Western Hall, New $110M Learning Complex
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso broke ground on Texas Western Hall — a new $110 million building that will provide cutting-edge learning spaces for UTEP students.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Grouping English learners in classrooms yields no benefit in reading development, new study finds
New York University

Research casts doubt on longtime academic practice of segregating students with limited English proficiency

Newswise: 'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Released: 18-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

A teacher, a pharmacist, a public health advocate and a diabetes care and education specialist, Mandy Reece, PharmD, is adding one more title to her resume. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Reece has become even more adamant about advocating for yearly mammograms for adult women.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Open access: Need to move away from transformative agreements
Stockholm University

Sweden is far ahead when it comes to promoting open access to scholarly publications. But there is risk of getting stuck in a permanent transformation that favours large commercial publishers. A new report from the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions develops a strategy on how to work in negotiations with the publishers

Newswise: Pharmacy and Medical Students Participate in Rite of Passage
Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Pharmacy and Medical Students Participate in Rite of Passage
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Friday the 13th was a great October day for 179 PCOM Georgia first year pharmacy and medical students as they crossed the stage at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth to receive their white coats, which symbolize professionalism, compassion and trust.

Newswise: UWF awarded $1.6 million grant to support student-parents
Released: 18-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
UWF awarded $1.6 million grant to support student-parents
University of West Florida

UWF Educational Research Center for Child Development received a $1.6 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to assist Pell-eligible and Pell-recipient student-parents with the costs of childcare.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Missourians Settle the Missour-ee, Missour-uh Debate
Saint Louis University

Politicians have crisscrossed the state for years, sharing their vision for Missour-ee or Missour-uh, depending on where they spoke. Now, as the state celebrates Missouri Day on Wednesday, Missourians have spoken about how they say their state’s name.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine teams ranked high in Orange County Sustainability Decathlon results
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 — TeamMADE, a sustainable home design and construction crew with student members from the University of California, Irvine and Orange Coast College, placed second overall in the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon, which was held Oct.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Cornell, TCAT reach four-year service agreement
Cornell University

Cornell and Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit have entered into a four-year service agreement that will see the university pay the bus company more than $3.3 million per year, with scheduled increases in years 2, 3 and 4.

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Released: 16-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
‘Inside UVA’: Ryan Talks Near-Death Experiences With Eminent Expert
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan interviewed the Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS)’s Dr. Bruce Greyson on his latest podcast “Inside UVA.” Greyson is professor emeritus of psychiatry and neurobehavior at UVA and has studied the phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs) for nearly 50 years.

   
Newswise: MTSU’s Gore Center awarded grant to fund Brown v. Board of Education Oral History Project
Released: 13-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
MTSU’s Gore Center awarded grant to fund Brown v. Board of Education Oral History Project
Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University’s Albert Gore Research Center has been awarded a $213,000 federal grant to fund the Brown v. Board of Education Oral History Project.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Cornell reaches landmark agreement with City of Ithaca
Cornell University

Cornell University will provide a $4 million annual voluntary contribution to the City of Ithaca – an increase of $2.4 million – under a long-term extension of their Memorandum of Understanding approved Oct. 11 by the Ithaca Common Council and Oct. 13 by the executive committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
PCOM Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Newswise: UK awarded $3.4 million to lead equity initiative in drug abuse research
Released: 13-Oct-2023 9:10 AM EDT
UK awarded $3.4 million to lead equity initiative in drug abuse research
University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky has been selected as the nationwide coordination center for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative. Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D., will lead the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Racial Equity Initiative as principal investigator.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Empowering Families in Cleveland: Fourth Quarter Laundry and LaundryCares Foundation Host Free Laundry and Literacy Day
LaundryCares Foundation

The LaundryCares Foundation is excited to announce a collaborative initiative with Fourth Quarter Laundry to address the literacy gap in the Cleveland community. On Wednesday, October 18, we invite the residents of Cleveland, OH, to join us at Fourth Quarter Laundry, located at 14930 St. Clair, Cleveland, OH 44110, for a Free Laundry and Literacy Day event.

 
Newswise: Queering STEM Education Research
Released: 12-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Queering STEM Education Research
University of Utah

Notably, many STEM faculty who are queer are not “out” for fear of discrimination, exclusion and denial of career opportunities.

Newswise: How to Reap the Benefits of Generative AI in Education—While Avoiding the Pitfalls
Released: 12-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
How to Reap the Benefits of Generative AI in Education—While Avoiding the Pitfalls
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Two College of Education professors are at the cutting edge of harnessing the power of Generative AI in education. Here, they share their story and thoughts on the possibilities that Generative AI holds for education and the problems it poses.

Newswise:Video Embedded study-struggling-students-who-repeat-third-grade-see-improved-achievement
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11-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Study: Struggling Students Who Repeat Third Grade See Improved Achievement
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Third-grade retention can increase the reading and math scores of struggling students, with positive effects lasting into middle school, according to new research released today.

Newswise: President Maurie McInnis Delivers 2023 Stony Brook University State of the University Address
Released: 11-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
President Maurie McInnis Delivers 2023 Stony Brook University State of the University Address
Stony Brook University

“A lot can happen in just a year at Stony Brook University…welcome to what’s next,” identified President Maurie McInnis, who today, delivered her second State of the University to students, faculty, staff, elected representatives and local community members. In addition to discussing the university’s numerous achievements since last year’s State of the University, President McInnis shared her and her team’s vision on how the flagship university is looking to continue its mission to “take on the big challenges, make a difference and change the world.”

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Ujima Freedom Schools: Bringing Empowerment, Joy, and Hope to Young Black Scholars
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This summer, around 150 youth, mostly Black and Latinx, took part in Ujima Freedom School in Champaign, a joint effort involving the College of Education and the University of Illinois that is aimed at transforming lives and communities.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine Online Esports Symposium Set for Oct. 19
University of California, Irvine

Gamers, scholars and industry professionals will converge online this month for the first UC Esports Initiative Symposium, a free, three-hour conference addressing key aspects of the growing world of competitive gaming. In two panel discussions, experts will tackle the business side of esports and the physical and mental well-being of players.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:45 AM EDT
The 2023 Ameri Prize Recognizes Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Embassy in Guinea
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy (CPD) announced the 2023 recipient of the Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy.

Newswise: AgriLife Research, Texas A&M-San Antonio to create new research and student opportunities
Released: 11-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
AgriLife Research, Texas A&M-San Antonio to create new research and student opportunities
Texas A&M AgriLife

A new joint venture between Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M University-San Antonio aims to foster interdisciplinary partnerships, provide valuable learning opportunities for students and promote groundbreaking research initiatives.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Accelerating Change in Education it the Focus of CFES Conference
CFES Brilliant Pathways

CFES Brilliant Pathways will hold its 32nd annual national conference in Burlington, Vt. at the waterfront Hilton, Nov. 6-7, which this year will focus on growing trends affecting education and the workplace.

Newswise: Argonne hosts resume writing workshop for veterans
Released: 10-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne hosts resume writing workshop for veterans
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Veterans Employee Resource Group hosted a resume writing workshop for a group of veterans, helping to build their professional skills.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UCI Year of Free Speech Kicks Off with Virtual Event
University of California, Irvine

The First Amendment, academic freedom and free speech were the menu over lunchtime on Oct. 5, when the UCI’s Year of Free Speech Kickoff Event encouraged the UCI community to seek opportunities to engage in thoughtful discussions throughout the year to better understand the concepts and create space for meaningful dialogue.

Newswise: From undocumented immigrant to medical student
Released: 9-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
From undocumented immigrant to medical student
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mauricio Soto arrived in the United States when he was 6 years old. Because he learned English quickly, he became his family’s translator. Years later, due to an expired visa, Soto’s status as an undocumented immigrant, prevented him from becoming a doctor serving the Hispanic community in South Georgia until a generous benefactor opened the door.

Newswise: Wolters Kluwer showcases commitment to nurse excellence at 2023 National ANCC Magnet/ Pathway Conference
Released: 9-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Wolters Kluwer showcases commitment to nurse excellence at 2023 National ANCC Magnet/ Pathway Conference
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Wolters Kluwer Health will be joining nursing professionals at the upcoming ANCC Magnet/ Pathway Conference, taking place October 12-14, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

   
Newswise: Tufts President Sunil Kumar Aims to Spread the Light Beyond the Hill
Released: 6-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Tufts President Sunil Kumar Aims to Spread the Light Beyond the Hill
Tufts University

Sunil Kumar was inaugurated today as the 14th president of Tufts University at a ceremony attended by hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni, neighbors, and academic leaders.

Newswise: Stony Brook Holds Its Inaugural Dental Educators Day
Released: 6-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Stony Brook Holds Its Inaugural Dental Educators Day
Stony Brook University

Driven by the shortage of dental school faculty in New York and across the United States, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine hosted its inaugural Dental Educators Day on October 5.

Newswise: URI Metcalf Institute Appoints Veteran Journalist Fara Warner as New Executive Director
Released: 5-Oct-2023 11:35 AM EDT
URI Metcalf Institute Appoints Veteran Journalist Fara Warner as New Executive Director
University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 4, 2023 – The University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute today announced the appointment of Fara Warner, a veteran journalist with a deep background in climate communication and editorial leadership, as its new executive director. The Metcalf Institute, which is celebrating its 25th year of training, is a global leader in providing professional development for science journalists, scientists and science communicators to expand and elevate public discussion around environmental issues.

   
Released: 5-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
American University and Football for Peace Join Forces to Promote Sports Diplomacy, Launch Peace Center
American University

American University and Football for Peace Join Forces to Promote Sports Diplomacy, Launch Peace Center

   
Released: 4-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Rutgers Is Expanding Services for Students With ADHD and Autism
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University has received a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) – which, coupled with strategic funds from the Office of the Chancellor at the New Brunswick campus – will make it possible to bolster assessment and treatment services for Rutgers students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism at a fraction of the typical cost.

Released: 3-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UMD Smith Ramping up MSIS Student-Company Engagement to Spur Technology-Based Business Solutions
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The Robert H. Smith School of Business has launched a push to engage companies with its information systems graduate students to spur technology-based business solutions

   
Released: 3-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Faith primary schools admitting fewer children with special educational needs
Taylor & Francis

Faith primary schools are admitting fewer children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) than local authority community primaries, according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Released: 2-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine to host ‘conversations across the divide’ during its Year of Free Speech
University of California, Irvine

Free speech and academic freedom are foundational matters that drive the important discourse and learning that take place on a college campus.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
UWF enters into Educational Service Agreement to support certificate program partnership with U.S. Navy
University of West Florida

More than 200 student naval aviators are enrolled in a graduate-level certificate program that was launched this fall by #UWF Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, in collaboration with UWF College of Business MBA Program and UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, thanks to a $1,211,196 award from the U.S. Navy.

Released: 29-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Argonne’s STEM mapping project highlights opportunities on Chicago’s south side
Argonne National Laboratory

STEM mapping provides communities a holistic view of community assets and collective strengths, including libraries, computer labs, makerspaces and instructional kitchens.

Newswise: October 1: Cal State Apply Window Opens for Fall 2024
Released: 29-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
October 1: Cal State Apply Window Opens for Fall 2024
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

All 23 CSU campuses to begin accepting applications for admission via Cal State Apply.

Newswise: Growing Something Greater
Released: 29-Sep-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Growing Something Greater
Green Bronx Machine

On October 9th, at Inside Park at Saint Bart’s, Green Bronx Machine will host its first ever Growing Something Greater Gala.

Newswise: CUR Releases 2023 STR Program Participants
Released: 28-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
CUR Releases 2023 STR Program Participants
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) congratulates the following 41 teams accepted to be a part of the 2023-24 Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program. The STR Program is a competitive application-based professional development opportunity for teams consisting of a campus representative and one to three undergraduate students.

Newswise: UTEP Awarded $7 Million to Support Hispanic-Serving Institutions Across the Country
Released: 27-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
UTEP Awarded $7 Million to Support Hispanic-Serving Institutions Across the Country
University of Texas at El Paso

The new grant, known as NODE (Network Opportunities for Developing Equitable and Effective Evaluation at HSIs), is a six-year investment that will position UTEP to provide the first full portrait of the effectiveness of all grants funded by the NSF HSI program.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Argonne summer school gives underrepresented students a hands-on introduction to physical science
Argonne National Laboratory

Through working on foams, emulsions and gels, students learn the fundamentals of materials science, physics and chemistry in a new summer school at Argonne National Laboratory.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Many pathways lead to success, Colgate Cares Day speakers tell CFES Brilliant Pathways students
CFES Brilliant Pathways

Colgate Cares Day speakers share their pathways with CFES Brilliant Pathways students

Released: 27-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Rounds with Leadership: Practice Ready or Not?
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

AACN has played a central role in linking level of education to practice outcomes. Our advocacy around preparing a more highly educated nursing workforce stems from a core belief that baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education benefits both the patient and the nurse’s ability to practice at the highest level.

Newswise: CSU Scores High for Social Mobility in College Rankings
Released: 27-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
CSU Scores High for Social Mobility in College Rankings
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The California State University once again earned top marks for empowering students and promoting upward mobility in this year’s rankings.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Rowan University brings power of cinematic storytelling and advanced virtual reality to higher education
Rowan University

In another giant step toward reimagining higher education, Rowan University is collaborating with Dreamscape Learn and Arizona State University to launch a new approach to learning using virtual reality (VR)-enabled experiences that combine “education through exploration” pedagogy and cinematic storytelling techniques to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Newswise: Many Appalachian Teens Feel Lack of Control over College Access, Study Suggests
Released: 27-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Many Appalachian Teens Feel Lack of Control over College Access, Study Suggests
American Counseling Association

High school students in poor Appalachian areas face several obstacles in attaining a college education. One of those impediments may be their own sense of powerlessness over their academic futures, according to new research.

Newswise: Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
Released: 25-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
University of Washington

Katie Davis, a University of Washington associate professor in the Information School, discusses how generative AI might support learning, instead of detracting from it, if kids can keep their agency.



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