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Released: 16-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Sowing Seeds of Change: Cultivating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport and Exercise Science Higher Education
University of Northern Colorado

Doctoral student's dissertation evaluates effectiveness of adding DEI course to undergraduate curriculum.

Newswise: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Celebrates Hispanic-Serving Institution Week, Sept. 16-20
Released: 16-Sep-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Celebrates Hispanic-Serving Institution Week, Sept. 16-20
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

TTUHSC El Paso provides the essential access to an education otherwise not readily available to a historically underserved region.

   
Newswise: Arkansas University Starts Community Archaeology Project to Uncover Local History
Released: 16-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Arkansas University Starts Community Archaeology Project to Uncover Local History
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has started a community archaeology project on campus, inviting local residents to join forces with students and faculty in uncovering the rich history of the area.

Newswise: Arkansas Teacher Earns Master’s Degree to Inspire Son Battling Brain Cancer
Released: 16-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Arkansas Teacher Earns Master’s Degree to Inspire Son Battling Brain Cancer
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Heather High, a second-grade teacher and mother of four from Bella Vista, Arkansas, and her 14-year-old son Elijah have something in common – a love of gifted and talented education. High has completed a Master of Education degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education while Elijah has been battling brain cancer.

Newswise: Professor Emeritus Robertson Establishes Scholarship Fund for Future Public Administration Leaders
Released: 16-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Professor Emeritus Robertson Establishes Scholarship Fund for Future Public Administration Leaders
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

A distinguished professor emeritus of public affairs, Dr. Roby Robertson, has made a generous donation to create a scholarship for students pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Released: 16-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
University of Miami celebrates students’ NCLEX success
University of Miami

School of Nursing and Health Studies graduates posted a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the national RN licensing exam, according to the latest nursing board data.

Newswise: Next gen teachers take insider tips from practicing professionals
Released: 15-Sep-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Next gen teachers take insider tips from practicing professionals
University of South Australia

They’re the tips and tricks usually learnt on the job, but thanks to a new reading initiative, pre-service teachers at the University of South Australia are gaining valuable insights about how to build students’ reading and literacy skills from experienced teachers on the job.

Released: 13-Sep-2024 11:55 AM EDT
National Literacy Month: FSU Expert Available to Speak on Literacy for Students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
Florida State University

By: Stephen Stone | Published: September 13, 2024 | 11:35 am | SHARE: September marks National Literacy month, a time to highlight the critical role that reading plays in a child or adult’s overall development.Helping to create advancements in the field, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) takes an innovative approach in its constant quest to improve reading through science.

   
Newswise: ‘Axial Load Bearings’, ‘Ball Screws’, and ‘Tensile Strength’: 
How VR can help learn the language of engineering
Released: 12-Sep-2024 4:30 PM EDT
‘Axial Load Bearings’, ‘Ball Screws’, and ‘Tensile Strength’: How VR can help learn the language of engineering
University of South Australia

Using immersive virtual reality (i-VR) – a technology where, through use of a headset and controllers, a user can navigate myriad virtual environments – researchers at the University of South Australia have created engineering-specific scenarios where students can practice their engineering skills, using language that is specific to the job.

Released: 12-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
GW Law's Supreme Court Preview for 2024-2025 Term
George Washington University

The George Washington University Law School is hosting its annual Supreme Court Briefing in honor of Constitution Day. We will have a four expert panel to discuss the upcoming 2023-2024 Supreme... ...

Newswise: AACN Partners with Leading Skincare Company to Offer the
Bio-Oil® Labor of Love Scholarship to Nursing Students
Released: 12-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
AACN Partners with Leading Skincare Company to Offer the Bio-Oil® Labor of Love Scholarship to Nursing Students
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Bio-Oil® are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support careers in labor and delivery nursing.

Newswise: Cleaning, Safety and Organization Experts Join Forces for Baby Safety Month
Released: 12-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Cleaning, Safety and Organization Experts Join Forces for Baby Safety Month
American Cleaning Institute

In honor of Baby Safety Month in September, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Safe Kids Worldwide and Horderly are teaming up to help parents create safe and child-friendly spaces in all areas of the home with the launch of our new Home Safety Guide.

   
Newswise: Reminder: Debate Watch Party at Cal State Fullerton
Released: 10-Sep-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Reminder: Debate Watch Party at Cal State Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton’s Housing and Residential Engagement office is hosting a watch party from 5:30-7 p.m. tonight for CSUF students to view Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' first presidential debate of 2024.

Newswise: Appalachian State University chooses Figshare as its new institutional repository platform
Released: 10-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Appalachian State University chooses Figshare as its new institutional repository platform
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Appalachian State University has chosen Figshare as its new institutional repository platform to share, showcase and manage its research outputs.

   
Released: 9-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Rise of Religion in Public Education
George Washington University

The practice of mixing religion and public education is on the rise. ...

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Released: 6-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
False Election Information From AI Chatbots — Expert Explains What to Guard Against and Avoid
Virginia Tech

Anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots or voice assistants for election information should know these tools might provide misleading or false information. Virginia Tech digital literacy expert Julia Feerrar makes recommendations for sorting AI-generated fiction from fact.

Newswise: BGSU takes top honors nationally as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings
Released: 6-Sep-2024 9:55 AM EDT
BGSU takes top honors nationally as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings
Bowling Green State University

The Wall Street Journal recognized BGSU once again as one of the nation's best colleges for its unmatched student experience and commitment to providing an education of value.

Newswise: The Third Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers: “Using Generative AI to Strengthen and Speed Learning”
Released: 6-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
The Third Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers: “Using Generative AI to Strengthen and Speed Learning”
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University hosted the third installment of the Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers series, centered on the theme “Using Generative AI to Strengthen and Speed Learning.” The keynote speaker was Dr. Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering at Oakland University, Michigan, USA, and the creator of the globally renowned online course “Learning How to Learn” on Coursera, which has over 3.5 million registered students worldwide.

Newswise: Sasin and GCEC Announce Success Following First GCEC Summit in Asia
Released: 6-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Sasin and GCEC Announce Success Following First GCEC Summit in Asia
Chulalongkorn University

Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, and the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) recently hosted the “GCEC NEW FRONTIER: BANGKOK SUMMIT 2024,” the first GCEC summit in Asia. The summit was the main event at the Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship 2024 (Sasin IEW).



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