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Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies
George Washington University

Cellphone bans have been considered and enacted in other school districts across the country, including in Virginia and California. ...

 
Newswise: Jonas Nursing and AACN Announce New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Students as Jonas Scholars
Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Jonas Nursing and AACN Announce New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Students as Jonas Scholars
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are thrilled to announce the 2024-2026 cohort of Jonas Scholars, consisting of 63 promising doctoral students from 25 states. Through next-generation family leadership, the Jonas Scholars program continues to play a significant role in addressing the nation’s shortage of nursing faculty, a leading barrier to expanding student capacity in schools of nursing.

Newswise: CSUF’s Scott-Jewett Fund to Provide $1 Million for Social Justice Programs
Released: 23-Jul-2024 6:05 AM EDT
CSUF’s Scott-Jewett Fund to Provide $1 Million for Social Justice Programs
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton’s Scott-Jewett Fund for Student Success and Innovation this year will back programs supporting a career development network for Black communications students; a performing arts student group that explores Latinx identities; and a leadership program for underrepresented women in business.

Released: 22-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Are Schools in Prison Worth It?
Middle Tennessee State University

The reintroduction of the Second Chance Pell Grant has prompted research on the effectiveness of prison school courses. This research delves into the value of higher education offerings within the prison system and whether it can reduce recidivism.

Newswise: Chula Faculty of Arts Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Cervantes Institute
Released: 19-Jul-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Faculty of Arts Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Cervantes Institute
Chulalongkorn University

The Embassy of Spain in Thailand hosted a ceremony to sign a cooperation agreement between the Cervantes Institute and the Faculty of Arts at Chulalongkorn University to establish Aula Cervantes, a subsidiary of the Cervantes Institute.

Newswise: Chancellor’s Fellowship Challenge Empowers Future Leaders at the Rady School of Management
Released: 18-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Chancellor’s Fellowship Challenge Empowers Future Leaders at the Rady School of Management
University of California San Diego

The importance of graduate fellowships cannot be overstated for students who want to break through financial barriers and access advanced degrees. “Without the support of a fellowship, there is no way I would be able to attend the Rady School of Management,” said Jai'lyn Richardson, a second-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) student at the school.

Newswise: Sasin Action Learning: “Kung Bang Kachao: Developing Product and Pricing Strategies Concerning ESG and Circular Economy”
Released: 18-Jul-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Sasin Action Learning: “Kung Bang Kachao: Developing Product and Pricing Strategies Concerning ESG and Circular Economy”
Chulalongkorn University

Sasin MBA students in the “Pricing Strategies in the Era of Sustainability and Digital Transformation” class, led by Assistant Professor Yupin Patarapongsant, had an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in two fascinating eco-friendly experiences in Kung Bang Kachao, Samut Prakan.

Released: 17-Jul-2024 1:00 PM EDT
NYU Tandon School of Engineering welcomes hundreds of city students into its free summer courses
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

NYU Tandon's Center for K12 STEM Education has educated thousands of NYC public school students from underrepresented groups. The summer program offers courses in cybersecurity, urban engineering, sustainability, and noise pollution, bridging gaps in STEM education and inspiring future innovators.

Newswise: Strengthening journalism careers in an age of mistrust
Released: 17-Jul-2024 1:00 AM EDT
Strengthening journalism careers in an age of mistrust
University of Adelaide

A new study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and several US universities has found solutions journalism could play a part in re-engaging disenchanted media students, strengthening their reporting skills, and increasing recruitment into the profession.

Newswise: Cultivating Growth with a Global Food Hero at the AgCareers.com Roundtable
Released: 16-Jul-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Cultivating Growth with a Global Food Hero at the AgCareers.com Roundtable
Green Bronx Machine

Talent development and pipeline building are top priorities for people leaders in the agriculture and food industry. Spreading knowledge and exciting today's youth about the industry's difference-making opportunities are essential to creating a future workforce that will feed the world.

   
Released: 12-Jul-2024 9:05 AM EDT
MSU professor awarded international citation of merit
Michigan State University

Patricia Edwards, University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Education, received a William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association, or IRA. According to the association, it is the highest individual award it offers.

Newswise:Video Embedded curious-by-nature-memorializing-injustice-from-reform-schools-with-dr-kaniqua-robinson
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Released: 12-Jul-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Curious by Nature: Memorializing Injustice from Reform Schools with Dr. Kaniqua Robinson
Newswise

In this episode, Dr. Robinson talked about her work on examining the abuses and discrimination in state-run reform schools, such as the Dozier School for Boys, and finding ways to honor and beautifully memorialize the victims.

Released: 11-Jul-2024 5:05 PM EDT
How do African universities approach DEI?
Northern Arizona University

Ishmael Munene, a professor in NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Kenya for the 2024-25 school year. Munene will compare the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in African universities to DEI initiatives at universities in the United States.

Newswise: AACN Looks to the Senate as House Proposes Cuts and Consolidation of Programs Supporting Nursing Education and Research
Released: 11-Jul-2024 1:30 PM EDT
AACN Looks to the Senate as House Proposes Cuts and Consolidation of Programs Supporting Nursing Education and Research
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The House Appropriations Committee advanced their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) spending bill by a vote of 31 to 25. This bill proposes steep cuts and consolidation of programs throughout the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education.

Newswise: Center for Professional and Workforce Impact Launched
Released: 11-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Center for Professional and Workforce Impact Launched
Tufts University

With advances in artificial intelligence, increasing automation, and the rise of hybrid and remote work, evolving needs in the workplace are increasing the demand for continuous learning and professional development. To do so, University College and Tufts University have launched the Center for Professional and Workforce Impact. The center reflects Tufts’ commitment to social mobility and career readiness, key components of University College’s strategic plan.

9-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Study: Algorithms Used by Universities to Predict Student Success May Be Racially Biased
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.

Released: 10-Jul-2024 6:05 PM EDT
USU Student Max Beerbaum Named 2024 Pat Tillman Scholar for Service, Leadership, and Impact
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

2nd Lt. Max Beerbaum, a Uniformed Services University medical student, was named a 2024 Pat Tillman Scholar, recognizing his embodiment of service, leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to making a significant impact in his field.

   
Newswise: Student leadership development requires holistic approach, educators say
Released: 10-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Student leadership development requires holistic approach, educators say
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Colleges and universities often highlight leadership development as a critical component of their curriculum — but there is no clear consensus on what constitutes effective leadership education. In a new paper, two educators from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and John Carroll University provide a roadmap for training competent leaders, suggesting a comprehensive, practical approach for postsecondary institutions to follow.

Released: 10-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
GWU College of Professional Studies Enhances PR Program with the Strategic Appointment of Lesley Lopez
George Washington University

GW's CPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Lesley Lopez as the new Director of the Public Relations and Communications master’s degree program. ...


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