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Newswise: University’s novel degree program draws international attention
Released: 23-Feb-2023 12:00 PM EST
University’s novel degree program draws international attention
University of Miami

Impressed with the University of Miami’s new initiative, a representative from the University of Tokyo met with leaders of the Innovation, Technology, and Design degree program on Tuesday to learn more.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 10:00 AM EST
Rounds with Leadership: Focusing on the Future of Faculty
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

For more than two decades, schools of nursing nationwide have experienced an unrelenting shortage of faculty, which has frustrated efforts to meet nursing workforce needs. AACN has led the effort to document the impact of the shortage and help legislators see the direct connection between faculty supply and having enough nurses to keep patients safe.

Newswise: Master of Management (MM) Now Accepting Students for 2023
Released: 23-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Master of Management (MM) Now Accepting Students for 2023
Chulalongkorn University

The Master of Management (MM), Chulalongkorn Business School is now accepting applications from now until 30 April 2023.

   
Newswise: Salisbury University Police Department Unveils Cutting-Edge Training Simulator as Newest Campus Safety Tool
Released: 22-Feb-2023 3:30 PM EST
Salisbury University Police Department Unveils Cutting-Edge Training Simulator as Newest Campus Safety Tool
Salisbury University

Salisbury University's new Recon 180 simulator is expected to provide enhanced training and collaboration opportunities for the SU Police Department and allied law enforcement agencies. Its goal: Help officers make the campus and surrounding areas as safe as possible.

Newswise: SLU's Karen Moore Heads to the Emerald Isle to Train Advanced Practice Nurses
Released: 22-Feb-2023 2:20 PM EST
SLU's Karen Moore Heads to the Emerald Isle to Train Advanced Practice Nurses
Saint Louis University

Karen Moore, DNP, associate professor of nursing at Saint Louis University’s Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award.

   
Newswise: Rutgers School of Public Health Staff and Alumni Honored by New Jersey Public Health Association
Released: 22-Feb-2023 12:10 PM EST
Rutgers School of Public Health Staff and Alumni Honored by New Jersey Public Health Association
Rutgers School of Public Health

Rutgers School of Public Health staff and alumni will be honored at the New Jersey Public Health Association’s (NJPHA) Annual Conference and Award Ceremony on April 21, 2023, for their outstanding commitment to public health in New Jersey.

   
Newswise: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Fully Accredited
Released: 22-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Fully Accredited
Hackensack Meridian Health

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) grants School full approval, a major milestone

Newswise: Retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood named Special Advisor to the President for Military Affairs and Technology at UAH
Released: 21-Feb-2023 8:05 PM EST
Retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood named Special Advisor to the President for Military Affairs and Technology at UAH
University of Alabama Huntsville

University of Alabama in Huntsville President Charles L. Karr today announced that retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood has been named Special Advisor to the President for Military Affairs and Technology.

Newswise: Robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused
Released: 21-Feb-2023 3:15 PM EST
Robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused
University of Waterloo

Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focused on their work.

   
Newswise: The Arts are Calling: CSU Summer Arts Program Accepting Student Applications
Released: 21-Feb-2023 1:20 PM EST
The Arts are Calling: CSU Summer Arts Program Accepting Student Applications
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Immersive on-campus arts experiences at Fresno State and abroad offer rare opportunity for students to live and work with some of the best artists in their disciplines.

Newswise: College Rankings that Matter: 5 You May Have Missed
Released: 20-Feb-2023 5:05 PM EST
College Rankings that Matter: 5 You May Have Missed
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Take a look at these rankings from 2022 that highlight the incredible value and uniqueness of a CSU education.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 1:40 PM EST
Slick teaching techniques have less impact on learning than collaborative classroom culture, research suggests
Taylor & Francis

An internationally renowned teaching expert has carried out the most thorough research to date on classroom best practice.

Released: 17-Feb-2023 12:30 PM EST
U of U awarded $100,000 in grants for signature Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs
University of Utah

The NBA Foundation and PepsiCo are each contributing $50,000 to further educational opportunities Black students during the National Basketball Association's All-Star Weekend, taking place in Salt Lake City this weekend.

Newswise: New partnership to promote open data awareness and participation in Africa
Released: 17-Feb-2023 8:30 AM EST
New partnership to promote open data awareness and participation in Africa
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Figshare has formed a new partnership with the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), which is committed to open data and information sharing across Africa.

   
Newswise: CSU Super Sunday Message Inspires College-Going Culture Across California
Released: 16-Feb-2023 2:15 PM EST
CSU Super Sunday Message Inspires College-Going Culture Across California
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​The California State University has partnered with nearly 100 predominantly African American churches throughout California to present the 18th annual CSU Super Sunday on February 26, 2023.

Newswise: Chula Faculty of Law Launches Human Rights Law Laboratory Combining Textbook Knowledge with Real-life Experience
Released: 16-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Faculty of Law Launches Human Rights Law Laboratory Combining Textbook Knowledge with Real-life Experience
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University has launched the “Human Rights Law Laboratory” project to integrate classroom knowledge and field experiences to enable students to learn from their real work experience with legal partners to protect and promote understanding of human rights in Thai society.

15-Feb-2023 1:00 AM EST
Schools’ surge in marketing to attract pupils fuels inequalities globally, new research reveals
University of Bristol

A pioneering global study has revealed how schools worldwide are using a raft of marketing techniques to attract higher performing pupils and climb the league tables.

Newswise: University of Redlands Announces Collaboration with Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions
Released: 15-Feb-2023 3:00 PM EST
University of Redlands Announces Collaboration with Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions
University of Redlands

February 15, 2023 – Redlands, CA – A new preferred admissions agreement between the University of Redlands (U of R) and Loma Linda University (LLU) will provide a guided pathway to qualified students looking to pursue an advanced degree within LLU’s physical and occupational therapy programs, as well as the orthotics & prosthetics program.

Released: 15-Feb-2023 12:25 PM EST
Schools Across North Country Seeing Early Impact of Federal Grant Awarded to CFES Brilliant Pathways
CFES Brilliant Pathways

The CFES North Country Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program is improving rates of college and career training enrollment, persistence, and completion with a goal of moving 4,000 graduates into high-wage, in-demand regional jobs in upstate New York.

Released: 14-Feb-2023 3:45 PM EST
AERA Statement on the Shooting at Michigan State University
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and harm caused last night during the deadly shooting at Michigan State University, and we offer our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the victims.

Newswise: Geneseo Named Top Producer of Both Fulbright US Students and Scholars
Released: 14-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Geneseo Named Top Producer of Both Fulbright US Students and Scholars
State University of New York at Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo has been named a Top Producer of both Fulbright US Student and Fulbright US Scholar awards, as announced by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Newswise: CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship Boosts Social Change with $550,000 Grant
Released: 14-Feb-2023 9:50 AM EST
CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship Boosts Social Change with $550,000 Grant
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Entrepreneurship supports Orange County businesses and aspiring business owners by offering educational programs, consulting services and resources to CSUF students and community members interested in social entrepreneurship.

   
Released: 14-Feb-2023 9:00 AM EST
New Report Exposes Steep Declines in Data Science Skills Among Fourth- and Eighth-Graders Nationwide
University of Chicago

A new report from the Data Science 4 Everyone coalition reveals that data literacy skills among fourth and eighth-grade students have declined significantly over the last decade even as these skills have become increasingly essential in our modern, data-driven society.

   
Newswise: Black girls benefit most when STEM teachers train up
Released: 13-Feb-2023 7:30 PM EST
Black girls benefit most when STEM teachers train up
Rice University

When middle and high school teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) pursue continuing professional development, their students benefit, and a new study from Rice University shows the payoff can be dramatic.

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Released: 13-Feb-2023 1:45 PM EST
"Build Your Own Masters" at NYU Tandon
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

An innovative engineering master’s program unveiled today by Digital Learning at NYU Tandon gives students flexibility to tailor their degree to their unique professional interests and aspirations. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in one of nine interdisciplinary concentrations – including in-demand fields like robotics, cybersecurity, and data science – all offered fully online.

   
Newswise: Salisbury University Named Nation's No. 1 Master's-Level Producer of Fulbright Students
Released: 10-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
Salisbury University Named Nation's No. 1 Master's-Level Producer of Fulbright Students
Salisbury University

Nine recent Salisbury University alumni received the opportunity of a lifetime when they were selected to study abroad as 2022-23 Fulbright Students. They also helped SU set a new benchmark as the nation’s No. 1 producer of Fulbright Students in the Master’s Carnegie Classification for 2022-23.

Newswise: How to really reach students with online teaching
Released: 9-Feb-2023 5:45 PM EST
How to really reach students with online teaching
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Even though students’ grades are no worse with online teaching than with face-to-face teaching, many report that the learning process is not sufficient.

 
7-Feb-2023 3:50 PM EST
ChatGPT can (almost) pass the US Medical Licensing Exam
PLOS

The AI software was able to achieve passing scores for the exam, which usually requires years of medical training.

     
Newswise: Norwich University Announced as 2022 CUR AURA Recipient
Released: 9-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
Norwich University Announced as 2022 CUR AURA Recipient
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) congratulates its 2022 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA) recipient Norwich University (Northfield, VT). This award recognizes institutions with exemplary programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates. Now in its eighth year, the AURA award draws on CUR's "Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research", which outlines criteria for exceptional undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity programs.

Released: 9-Feb-2023 10:25 AM EST
AACN Announces 2023 Election Results for Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

AACN is pleased to announce the results of its 2023 election to fill seats on the AACN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. With votes cast by member deans from the nation’s nursing schools with baccalaureate and higher degree programs, those selected to serve as AACN’s top leaders include Judith Karshmer (Treasurer) from Arizona State University; Deborah Jones from the University of Texas Medical Branch; Robin Newhouse from Indiana University; Demetrius Porche from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans; Julie Swann from Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital; and Lin Zhan from the University of California, Los Angeles. New members of AACN’s Nominating Committee include Mary Anne Krogh from South Dakota State University, Mayola Rowser from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, and Tanya Sudia from Augusta University.

Newswise: Graduate Admissions for Academic Year 2023
Released: 9-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Graduate Admissions for Academic Year 2023
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University Graduate School (CUGS) is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2023. Year–round applications are open from 1 February 2023 onwards. Depending on the program, specific dates may apply.

Released: 8-Feb-2023 5:50 PM EST
Study: Preschool gives a big boost to college attendance
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Attending preschool at age 4 makes children significantly more likely to go to college, according to an empirical study led by an MIT economist.

Newswise: Salisbury University President Lepre Outlines Goals in Inaugural State of the University Address
Released: 8-Feb-2023 4:05 PM EST
Salisbury University President Lepre Outlines Goals in Inaugural State of the University Address
Salisbury University

Increasing enrollment, enhancing national rankings, expanding diversity and inclusion leadership, and exploring the creation of new academic pathways are some of the key initiatives Salisbury University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre announced during her inaugural State of the University address.

Newswise: Summer of research at U of I boosts success of community college students
Released: 7-Feb-2023 2:05 PM EST
Summer of research at U of I boosts success of community college students
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Harrison Hall spends a lot of time staring at fungus. A senior in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois, Hall has worked for two years in a research lab studying the fungus responsible for a devastating wheat disease. For the former IT professional, it’s perhaps an odd passion, but it came naturally after Hall entered the PRECS program through Parkland College and U of I.

Newswise: Climate conference explores ways to reduce carbon footprint at colleges
Released: 7-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Climate conference explores ways to reduce carbon footprint at colleges
University of Miami

The University of Miami is welcoming leaders from institutions across the nation this week at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit to share ideas on combating the climate crisis.

Newswise: Chula Virtual Open House for 2023 International Graduate Programs
Released: 7-Feb-2023 8:55 AM EST
Chula Virtual Open House for 2023 International Graduate Programs
Chulalongkorn University

Join us at our Virtual Open House 2023 to learn more about our international graduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral Programs), the admissions process, and the benefits of studying at Chula.

Newswise: Bill Gates headlines additional authors, culinary and musical offerings announced for the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Released: 6-Feb-2023 4:20 PM EST
Bill Gates headlines additional authors, culinary and musical offerings announced for the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Tulane University

Microsoft co-founder, business leader and philanthropist Bill Gates leads a prestigious and award-winning group of authors, children’s authors, local chefs and musicians who round out the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University.

Released: 6-Feb-2023 3:30 PM EST
CSU's African American Leaders Reflect on Journey During Black History Month
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

To mark the occasion of Black History Month, we asked some of the CSU's African American university presidents to share their journey, what inspires their work and how they use their platforms to affect change in their communities. Read thoughts from CSU Dominguez Hills President Thomas Parham, Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. and Cal Poly Pomona President Soraya Coley.​

Newswise: UTEP Receives $1.25M Grant from DOE to Produce Pipeline of Scientists and Engineers
Released: 6-Feb-2023 1:55 PM EST
UTEP Receives $1.25M Grant from DOE to Produce Pipeline of Scientists and Engineers
University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso has received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to create a pipeline of scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups with advanced degrees in modeling and simulation.

   
Newswise: Kristina Hendrix selected for new position of Vice President for Strategic Communications at The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Released: 3-Feb-2023 3:45 PM EST
Kristina Hendrix selected for new position of Vice President for Strategic Communications at The University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Alabama Huntsville

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has selected Kristina Hendrix to fill the newly created position of Vice President for Strategic Communications. UAH’s newest VP officially began her new role on Feb. 1. She reports directly to UAH President Charles L. Karr, and her focus will be on providing leadership for a comprehensive communications strategy for the University, as well as overseeing the management of the Office of Marketing and Communications. The appointment was approved by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.

Newswise: Health Data Field Fuels New Department at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Released: 3-Feb-2023 8:05 AM EST
Health Data Field Fuels New Department at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has established the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science to impact how data is applied to education, research, clinical care, private ventures, and service and outreach.

   
Newswise: ChatGPT: the AI tech that’s revolutionising teaching
Released: 1-Feb-2023 7:10 PM EST
ChatGPT: the AI tech that’s revolutionising teaching
University of South Australia

As Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbots edge into the education sector, UniSA experts are encouraging teachers to take an active role in testing and using these cutting-edge tools to maintain a competitive edge in their profession.

Newswise: Lawrence Livermore’s Popular Science on Saturday Lecture Series Moves to Las Positas College
Released: 1-Feb-2023 11:30 AM EST
Lawrence Livermore’s Popular Science on Saturday Lecture Series Moves to Las Positas College
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) popular lecture series, “Science on Saturday,” returns Feb. 4 and runs through Feb. 25 at a new location: Las Positas College.

   
Released: 31-Jan-2023 3:15 PM EST
URI professor: Media literacy is an important tool in training police officers
University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 31, 2023 – The horrific death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis, Tennessee, police officers has again spurred calls for reform in police training. One tool in that training should be media literacy, says Renee Hobbs, professor of communication studies in the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media and an internationally-recognized authority on media literacy education.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 2:50 PM EST
'U.S. News' Again Names Salisbury University Online Programs Among Nation's Best
Salisbury University

U.S. News & World Report again has ranked two of Salisbury University’s online graduate programs among the nation’s best. For the sixth year, the publication rated SU’s online M.B.A. Program one of the top in the U.S. SU’s online M.S. in Nursing Program also was ranked among the country’s best.

Newswise: What does ChatGPT mean for higher education?
Released: 31-Jan-2023 10:30 AM EST
What does ChatGPT mean for higher education?
University of Miami

Jeffrey Duerk, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Miami, offers his take on the capabilities of the new language software that has quickly entered the educational arena.

Released: 30-Jan-2023 12:50 PM EST
Action for Equity: CSU Implements Equitable Learning Practices
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The CSU is exploring ways to shift classroom culture, offering professional development for instructors and addressing course structures to promote equitable learning practices and reduce DFW rates.

Newswise: Lawrence Livermore’s Discovery Center to Reopen to Visitors
Released: 30-Jan-2023 12:45 PM EST
Lawrence Livermore’s Discovery Center to Reopen to Visitors
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Discovery Center will reopen on Feb. 1, after nearly three years of closure due to COVID-19. The Discovery Center’s reopening features facility renovations and new exhibits related to the Lab’s research programs, institutional history and community role.

Newswise: Chulalongkorn Business School in Collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, for Excellence in Academics and Management
Released: 27-Jan-2023 8:55 PM EST
Chulalongkorn Business School in Collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, for Excellence in Academics and Management
Chulalongkorn University

On Monday, January 9, 2023, at Meeting Room 2, 2nd Floor, Jaiyossompati Building 2, the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Dean of Chulalongkorn Business School, and Prof. Dr. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, signed an agreement for an academic collaboration between Chulalongkorn Business School and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, to enhance excellence in academics and management.

   


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