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Newswise: James Bond Novel, ‘Casino Royale,’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Released: 12-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
James Bond Novel, ‘Casino Royale,’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
California State University, Fullerton

April 13, 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, “Casino Royale.” The book, which introduced the world to the suave, sophisticated and daring British secret agent, became an instant classic and paved the way for a franchise that has since become one of the most successful in history.

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: 17-Jan-2023 10:05 AM EST
American University Expert Available to Comment on ChatGPT and Impacts of AI on Human Writing
American University

What: With Open AI’s launch of ChatGPT on November 30, heightened concerns are swirling about the practical problem teachers will face in detecting when an AI text-generation tool has been used for a writing assignment. While this a major concern, with the advancement of ChatGPT, there are many other issues facing both educators and anyone who writes.

   
Newswise: ‘Alternate pathways,’ dropout prevention efforts catapulted WV to No. 3 in U.S. high school graduation rates
Released: 7-Dec-2022 1:10 PM EST
‘Alternate pathways,’ dropout prevention efforts catapulted WV to No. 3 in U.S. high school graduation rates
West Virginia University

Strategies implemented in West Virginia schools to prevent students from dropping out helped boost high school graduation rates in the Mountain State from No. 27 to No. 3, according to West Virginia University education experts.

Newswise:Video Embedded new-associate-director-of-bands-shares-his-love-for-music
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Released: 29-Nov-2022 12:40 PM EST
New Associate Director of Bands Shares His Love for Music
University of Northern Colorado

Since he was very young, Daniel Farr, DMA, has had a love for music. He found the University of Northern Colorado the best place to share that love while combining two of his passions; conducting bands and teaching.

Newswise: Lifting Up California Communities
Released: 20-Sep-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Lifting Up California Communities
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, some of the CSU's Latinx university leaders reflect on their journey and inspiration.

Newswise: Amazon Web Services Honors Dr. Azizi Seixas for Driving Health Care Innovation
Released: 7-Sep-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Amazon Web Services Honors Dr. Azizi Seixas for Driving Health Care Innovation
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Azizi Seixas, Ph.D., founding director of the Media and Innovation Lab (The MIL) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been chosen by Amazon Web Services (AWS) as one of 10 U.S. Education Champions. The inaugural program showcases innovators driving digital transformation with cloud computing in the areas of teaching, learning, research, and academic medicine. AWS recognized Dr. Seixas and his fellow honorees at the IMAGINE 2022 conference in Seattle in August.

   
Released: 7-Sep-2022 5:05 AM EDT
John Baugh on African American English & his role in new African American English Dictionary
Washington University in St. Louis

The increasing demand for electric vehicles and cell phones has accelerated the need for safer energy storage after numerous instances of commercial lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire. Peng Bai, assistant professor of energy, environmental & chemical engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St.

Newswise: FSU expert available to discuss student debt forgiveness and college affordability
Released: 24-Aug-2022 5:05 PM EDT
FSU expert available to discuss student debt forgiveness and college affordability
Florida State University

By: Kelsey Klopfenstein | Published: August 24, 2022 | 5:19 pm | SHARE: Lara Perez-Felkner, an associate professor in the College of Education at Florida State University, is available to discuss President Joe Biden’s announcement Wednesday that he will forgive $10,000 in federal student debt for many borrowers and will cancel up to $20,000 for recipients of Pell Grants.

Newswise: FSU expert: Parents, schools can help children with math learning, anxiety
Released: 24-Aug-2022 10:05 AM EDT
FSU expert: Parents, schools can help children with math learning, anxiety
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: August 24, 2022 | 9:01 am | SHARE: Across the country, students are starting a new school year. For many students, their return to math class comes with anxiety and frustration.But it doesn’t have to be that way.Florida State University Associate Professor Robert C. Schoen studies how to improve mathematics teaching and learning at the elementary and secondary school levels.

Released: 10-Aug-2022 12:15 PM EDT
DePaul University faculty experts available to discuss back-to-school topics
DePaul University

National education discussions from teacher shortages to curriculum requirements and school safety have been front and center throughout the summer. With many school districts close to opening the 2022-23 academic year, including Chicago Public Schools on Aug. 22, DePaul University experts are available to offer insights and commentary on a variety of back-to-school topics.

Released: 22-Jun-2022 3:25 PM EDT
WashU Expert: SCOTUS ruling hints at why religious freedom means living with views we don’t like
Washington University in St. Louis

While the ruling in the Maine case is unsurprising giving the court’s recent decisions around freedom of religion, some of the rhetoric around the case misrepresents the role of constitutional protections for religion in a pluralistic society, said John Inazu, expert on law and religion at Washington University in St. Louis.

Newswise: WVU experts discuss all things Appalachia
Released: 14-Mar-2022 11:30 AM EDT
WVU experts discuss all things Appalachia
West Virginia University

West Virginia University hosts the national Appalachian Studies Conference from March 17-20, 2022. Before, during and after the conference, University experts are available to offer insights on Appalachian issues, culture and research.

Newswise: WVU School of Nursing training nurses to meet staff shortages in state and beyond
Released: 23-Feb-2022 3:05 PM EST
WVU School of Nursing training nurses to meet staff shortages in state and beyond
West Virginia University

School of Nursing students at all of West Virginia University's campuses are training to be the next wave of health professionals to fill a growing void in the industry.

Newswise: Researcher: K-12 school counselors play vital role in child mental health, but need help
Released: 7-Feb-2022 11:05 AM EST
Researcher: K-12 school counselors play vital role in child mental health, but need help
DePaul University

A U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory released in December, titled “Protecting Youth Mental Health,” unveiled several troubling trends when it comes to the mental health of school-aged children.



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