LEWISBURG — Bucknell University has hired Brad Putman as Dean Richard E. Garman of the College of Engineering following a nationwide search. Putman will start at Bucknell on July 1. Putman has served as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences since …
Read More »Rusty Mae Moore, educator and transgender activist, dies at 80
In the late 1950s, Ms. Moore moved to Evanston, Illinois to attend Northwestern University. She studied business with a minor in Russian studies. While at Northwestern, Ms. Moore met Nancy Voigt Wedemeyer; they married in 1963. Soon after, they moved to Medford, Massachusetts, where Ms. Moore earned a master’s degree …
Read More »UNM’s Spring Teaching Conference to be Held Virtually March 3-4: UNM Newsroom
The UNM Spring Teaching Conference will be held virtually on Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4. The keynote speaker will be Laura I. Rendón, professor emeritus at the University of Texas at San Antonio, who will address the promotion of one-generation education, low-income students. His presentation will address topics …
Read More »MSUB Faculty Receives Excellence Award | Straight from the source
Here is a press release from Montana State University Billings: MSU BILLING NEWS— Montana State University Billings held its annual convention Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony Thursday, February 24. The annual event highlights the excellence of MSUB faculty members in their teaching, community outreach, research, and scholarship. This year, 17 faculty …
Read More »Hirings and promotions SC | Business
Architecture Tammy Griffin joined Architecture Liollio as an administrative assistant. She has 19 years of experience as a paralegal. Banking Blake Dressler was promoted to president of the Charleston market at First trusted bank. Previously, he was senior vice president and senior commercial lender. He has over 13 years of …
Read More »New Haven educator named Northeast Language Teacher of the Year
NEW HAVEN, CT — New Haven Spanish teacher Trudy Anderson has been named Teacher of the Year by the Northeastern Conference on Foreign Language Education, and in November she will enter a national competition. Anderson has taught in New Haven public schools for 30 years. Currently, she teaches sixth through …
Read More »Over 60? This Kind of Cardio Can Sharpen Your Brain Fast, According to Science – Eat This, Not That
When people joke about getting old, it’s quite common to hear the age-old phrase, “You’re only as old as you feel.” Well, if you feel like you’re getting older, either mentally or physically, it’s time to start taking action. It’s always a good idea to take a walk every day …
Read More »Open Question in Theoretical Models of Memory Addressed — ScienceDaily
A research team led by faculty members at Wayne State University has found that communication between two key memory regions in the brain determines how what we experience becomes part of what we remember, and how As these regions mature, the precise ways in which they interact make us better …
Read More »Business People – February 12, 2022 | Bismarck-Mandan Economic News
BPS announces new directors Four elementary schools in Bismarck will have new principals for the 2022-23 school year, according to Bismarck Public Schools. Marcia Dorrheim will hold the position at Sunrise Elementary. She has been an educator for almost 20 years and has worked for BPS since 2015. Melissa hurt …
Read More »Lula drops hints on Brazil’s economic plans if re-elected
Ahead of a presidential election he is favorite to win for the third time, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has argued that one way to solve Brazil’s problems is to “put the poor on the budget” and “tax the rich.” “. The man known as Lula made it clear in …
Read More »Child care workers are disappearing and it’s hurting the whole economy
And now it’s starting to go back. Workforce reductions – coupled with the continued challenges of low wages and unequal benefits for workers – have economists and policy experts sounding the alarm: if this industry falters further, it could cause problems to the entire labor market as working parents scramble …
Read More »NC State College of Education Distinguished Professor Hollylynne S. Lee Receives Cherry Award for Outstanding Teaching
Hollylynne S. Lee, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics Education at NC State’s College of Education, has been named the 2022 recipient of Baylor University’s Robert Foster Cherry Award for Outstanding Teaching. The biennial award, which comes with a $250,000 prize, honors faculty with exceptional teaching skills who are known …
Read More »Emerging Researcher 2022: Dr. Cristobal “Criss” Salinas Jr.
Dr Cristobal “Criss” Salinas Jr. Title: Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Faculty Coordinator, Leadership Studies, Educational Leadership, and Research Methodology, Florida Atlantic University. Education: BA, Teaching Spanish, English as a Second Language; University of Nebraska at Kearney; Masters of Education, Student Affairs and Higher Education, Iowa State University; …
Read More »SDSU Programs, Associate Professor, National Humanities Fellowships
San Diego State University. Photo by Chris Stone San Diego State was among 208 institutions across the country to receive grants from the National Foundation for the Humanities, it was announced this week. Nationwide projects will receive portions of $24.7 million in grants from the agency, based in Washington, D.C., …
Read More »Frank Dale Christensen | Obituary
June 26, 1934 – December 14, 2021 Frank Dale Christensen passed away on December 14 at Prestige West Hills Senior Living with a loving family and caregivers by his bedside. Frank was born on June 26, 1934 to parents Fred and Anna (Moser) Christensen in Coquille. He was very proud …
Read More »Some people are more sensitive to webcams than others, study finds
through: Amanda arden, Nexstar News Wire Posted: January 8, 2022 / 9:09 AM PST / Update: January 8, 2022 / 9:09 AM PST PORTLAND, Oregon (KOIN) – The “constant mirror” effect of Zoom calls and other virtual meetings causes some people to say they are done – but not everyone, …
Read More »American coronavirus: Americans could face a different reality in January as Covid-19 sweeps the country, experts warn
“Omicron is really everywhere,” Dr. Megan Ranney, professor of emergency medicine at Brown University’s School of Public Health, told CNN Friday night. “What worries me the most over the next month is that our economy is going to shut down, not because of the policies of the federal government or …
Read More »Sally Smith Levy Obituary – The Burlington Free Press
Sally Smith Levy Middlebury – Sally Smith Levy, 91, of Middlebury and South Burlington, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021. Sally was born on May 8, 1930 in Saranac Lake, NY, daughter of Sarah A. and Elmer W. Smith. Sally grew up in Saranac Lake and attended Saranac Lake …
Read More »COVID takes the life of beloved Seton teacher, 42
By Ken Sain, Editor-in-chief Life was looking for Vanessa Lopez Delgado. She had just bought a new home for her family and landed what she called her “dream job” teaching dance at Seton Catholic Preparatory. The 42-year-old woman died on December 9, one of more than 23,000 people in Arizona …
Read More »Tracy Camp appointed Computing Research Associati
image: Dr Tracy’s Camp see Following Credit: ARC Washington, DC – The Computing Research Association (CRA) announced today that Dr. Tracy Camp will become the organization’s fourth executive director in its 50-year history. Camp, currently head of the computer science department at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines), brings to …
Read More »New study reveals real reason for Millennium Bridge sway
A new study by an international team of engineers and mathematicians, led by Georgia State University and the University of Bristol, has uncovered the true cause of the infamous “oscillation” of London’s Millennium Bridge. The pedestrian crossing over the Thames between Tate Modern and St Paul’s Cathedral opened in June …
Read More »Wike Faults FG on Boosting National Economy Overshadows Health Commissioner
Nyesom wike Blessing of Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike criticized the federal government’s policy of stimulating the national economy. The governor said the federal government was not interested in revitalizing the national economy, noting that economic stimulus programs had failed on all fronts. The governor made …
Read More »Gokhale appointed biotechnology secretary; Wecewicz receives the alumni award
Gokhale becomes government secretary for biotechnology Rajesh Gokhale, who studies tuberculosis at the Indian National Institute of Immunology in New Delhi, has been appointed secretary of the Indian Department of Biotechnology. He took up his duties in this new position on November 1. Rajesh gokhale The Department of Biotechnology, which …
Read More »Faculty Council discusses four-credit schedule
The Ithaca College faculty council discussed a four-credit schedule and shared governance at the college at its last fall semester meeting on December 7. During the open portion of the meeting, Laura Gras, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiotherapy, opened the conversation by raising the concerns of faculty …
Read More »Researchers sound the alarm on ‘predatory’ rankings – Retraction Watch
Hey, researchers and universities, do you want to be included in a new ranking system? No problem, just pay some money. Tanvir Ahmed, a post-doctoral fellow at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, says this year has seen an increase in reporting – for example from Bangladesh, Kashmir and Nigeria …
Read More »New Frontiers classroom named for father-son duo and its impact on agricultural education
Friday, December 3, 2021 Media contact: Mandy Gross | Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Special Projects | 405-744-4063 | [email protected] For Phil and Ruth Terry of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, supporting Oklahoma State University’s New Frontiers campaign as major donors to build a new OSU education, research and extension center for …
Read More »At UF, someone used “critic” and “race” in a sentence. Trouble ensued.
Chris Busey’s page on the University of Florida website states that he is an associate professor at the College of Education, “where he primarily teaches courses for the Critical Studies in Race, Ethnicity and Culture specialization.” But according to a grievance he filed this week through the faculty union, the …
Read More »MSU changes teacher preparation curriculum for elementary school
LANSING, Michigan (WLNS) – For years schools across the country have faced a teacher shortage and the pandemic has only made matters worse. But at Michigan State University, they’re redesigning their curriculum to help prepare students for classroom life. Tonya Bartell, associate professor and associate director of elementary programs at …
Read More »Four WSU professors recognized on 2021 Most Cited Scholars list – WSU Insider
The 2021 list recognizing the world’s top 1% of researchers includes four professors from Washington State University. Business professor Dogan Gursoy joins Clarivate’s list of highly-cited researchers for the first time this year, appearing alongside veteran members, Professor of Medicine Kris Kowdley and Faculty of Engineering Dan “Annie” Du and …
Read More »Iowa State College Approves Compromise on Diversity Requirements
America’s diversity requirement for Iowa State University’s undergraduate degree has been evolving since the start of the year, when President Jonathan Wickert declined to approve a faculty-supported update. the requirement regarding concerns about state law prohibiting the compulsory teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and gender. With this legislation now …
Read More »John (Jack) Rudolph Erdody, 76
WILMINGTON – John (Jack) Rudolph Erdody, 76, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Jack was born May 2, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, son of the late Zoltan and Elsie Erdody, and raised …
Read More »Obituary – Malcolm Alfred Lowther
Malcolm Alfred Lowther, professor emeritus of education, died at home on October 7 after a short illness. Malcolm Alfred Lowther He was born August 19, 1924 in Detroit, the son of Alfred H. Lowther and Joyce Scribner Lowther. In 1949, he married Mary Louise Young, with whom he had two …
Read More »The time has come to get the lead out of Kan water.
Department of Political Science, Wichita State University. “/>Alexandra Middlewood, PhD, is aassistant professor at Department of Political Science, Wichita State University. According to a national study released by the American Medical Association last month, 65% of children in Kansas have high levels of lead in their blood – 15 points …
Read More »Bridgeport’s Assistant Principal at Bassick High was ‘open, welcoming’
BRIDGEPORT – Arthur Peter “Pete” Ziegler III, a beloved career educator in the school district, passed away suddenly over the weekend. He was 51 years old. Ziegler is remembered by friends, family and colleagues for his many decades of involvement in the schools of Bridgeport, including Bassick High School, where, …
Read More »How to help students interact with faculty and staff
Colleges are more than departments, buildings, and classrooms. They are organizations made up of resources and relationships. Supportive relationships on campus generate such valuable resources that we shouldn’t sit idly by and wait for them to form. By proactively investing in a relational scaffolding that guides and supports students as …
Read More »ASU supply chain professor named INFORMS Fellow 2021
October 29, 2021 John Fowler, Motorola Professor of Supply Chain Management at the WP Carey School of Business, was recognized in October as an INFORMS Fellow 2021, one of the highest honors in the operations research profession. Fowler, who began his academic career at Arizona State University in 1995, was …
Read More »Teacher from Tildenville comforted by treatment package | West Orange Times & Observer
Saying goodbye to your spouse because of a military deployment is never easy, but the colleagues of a local teacher have come together thoughtfully to make the departure more bearable. Jenna Vincitore is in her third year of teaching music at Tildenville Elementary School. When her colleagues learned of her …
Read More »Scripted homicides in China become a popular pastime
The murders are scripted. The money is real. In cities across China, young people are flocking to clubs to play a game that translates to âscripted homicide,â where they become different characters and spend hours solving fake murders. This macabre entertainment is expected to generate more than $ 2 billion …
Read More »The relationship with National Geographic has taken the professor from St. Norbert College across the world
DE PERE, Wisconsin (WBAY) – A local teacher says he’s living the dream of anyone who loves geography. Not only does he teach geography at St. Norbert College, he was instrumental in National Geographic for 35 years. After graduating from UW-LaCrosse and graduating from Texas State University, Mark Bockenhauer felt …
Read More »Richard E. Turley Sr., religious leader and teacher in the United States, dies at 90
Richard E. Turley Sr., Seventy General Authority Emeritus of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, October 10, 2021, of age-related causes, according to his son, Richard E. “Rick” Turley Jr. Brother Turley was 90 years old. “We are now imagining …
Read More »Remembering Lloyd Inui – Teacher, Mentor and Friend
Lloyd Inui, professor emeritus at CSU Long Beach, where he helped establish the Asian American Studies program, died on September 28 at the age of 91. In retirement, he was an advisor to numerous campuses and community organizations. Here are the memories of some of his friends and colleagues. Lloyd …
Read More »NMSU graduate recognized among the country’s top engineers and scientists in the Hispanic community
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) – An electrical engineering graduate from New Mexico State University has been named Great Minds in STEM’s Most Promising Engineer. Recognized among the best American engineers and scientists of the Hispanic community by GMis, Gregorio H. Hinojos obtained two bachelor’s degrees in electrical and computer …
Read More »Vocal Music Teacher Enjoys Freshman Year at Shawnee High School
Music lover and singer Blake Watson joined the staff at Shawnee High School as a new vocal music teacher this year and has enjoyed his first semester so far. âIt’s amazing being an educator in (Shawnee Public Schools). The teachers and administration were welcoming and helpful, âWatson said. Originally from …
Read More »Special session drama could hamper Oregon Democrats’ 2022 agenda
In this file photo from September 20, 2021, a handful of senators speak outside the Oregon State Senate as the Oregon Legislature holds a special session to consider a redistribution. The recently concluded redistribution session in the Oregon legislature was marked by a broken deal, a Republican walkout and accusations …
Read More »Jefferson County mother teacher Kenithia Goggins dies of COVID
A community in Jefferson County mourns the loss of one of its teachers, who died following a month-long battle with COVID-19. According to her cousin Will Goggins, Kenithia Goggins, 37, died on September 25 after being diagnosed with COVID- She was admitted to UAB hospital on September 1. Goggins taught …
Read More »Teacher of the Year says lucky to represent Newton’s educators ‘incredible’ honor
COVINGTON, Georgia. – DeAnna O’Brien of Eastside High School was named the 2022 Newton County School System Teacher of the Year on Thursday, September 30. O’Brien was chosen from three finalists which also included Samantha Greco of West Newton Elementary School and Clayton Hammonds of Veterans Memorial Middle School. O’Brien, …
Read More »Tulane scientists to use recycled glass ‘sand’ to prevent coastal erosion
Glass Half Full, a New Orleans-based glass recycling program, will work with scientists and engineers at Tulane on a coastal restoration program that uses sand made from glass. (Photo courtesy of Glass Half Full) The “no glass on the beach” rule could be overturned a bit, now that a team …
Read More »Culver City appoints H. Yanni Demitri as Director of Public Works
September 29, 2021 The City of Culver City is pleased to announce the hiring of H. Yanni Demitri as Director of Public Works. Demitri most recently served as a West Hollywood City Engineer. Prior to that, Demitri was a director of public works in Grand Terrace, California, and spent significant …
Read More »Zollar of FSU, founder of Urban Bush Women, is “Genius Grant” MacArthur Fellow
Florida State University’s Jawole Willa Jo Zollar received the 2021 MacArthur Fellowship – also known as the “Genius Grant” – for using the power of dance and artistic expression to celebrate the voices of black women and promote civic engagement and community organization. Zollar, professor at FSU’s School of Dance …
Read More »Grow Your Own Teacher programs take off
Thank you for supporting Montana Free Press and for being part of our community. Your donation makes this and all of our other local reporting possible. A donation to Montana Free Press goes beyond the newsroom. We uncover the truth, explain key news and hold those in power accountable. The …
Read More »21st Century Retinal Care with Dr Majcher
Carolyn Majcher, OD, Clinical Associate Professor at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry, explains how ODs who integrate multimodal imaging into their practices benefit from increased efficiency and better quality of care. Transcription Brooke Beer: Hi I’m Brooke Beery with Optometry time® and with me today is Dr. Carolyn …
Read More »COVID Delayed Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame Ceremony Scheduled | Education
Bob Blackburn appeared at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa in February 2017. He is one of 11 new members of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. Tulsa World File From staff reports The COVID-delayed induction ceremony for the 2020 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame selections will be …
Read More »Dr Lyle Hawkins | Obituaries
Dr Lyle Eugene Hawkins February 11, 1932 – September 19, 2021 Dr Lyle Eugene Hawkins died on September 19, 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 11, 1932, to Charles A. and Lillian Jacoby Hawkins. He was the youngest of 3 children. Lyle was an …
Read More »Fritz Erickson sacked as president of Northern Michigan University
Marquette –The president of Northern Michigan University was fired on Friday after he and the school’s board could not come to an agreement on his resignation. The NMU board voted 8-0 to remove Fritz Erickson, who had been running the Upper Peninsula school since July 2014. In a statement, board …
Read More »Professional English Network Online Winter term 2022 (starts September 28 – November 23, 2021)
The Online Professional English Network offers 8-week online college-level courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ââ(TESOL) developed by educational institutions in the United States. What courses are available? Arizona State University Online Course Creation and Implementation * New * English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) by …
Read More »MSU Professor Says Mississippi Institutions of Higher Education ‘Ignoring Science’ By Banning Vaccination Warrants
STARKVILLE, Mississippi (WCBI) – The Mississippi college board of directors voted on Friday to ban public universities in the state from requiring their students and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, except in clinical settings. It comes exactly one week after the Mississippi State Faculty Senate voted in favor of …
Read More »Karen Hollebrands appointed Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the College of Education
Karen Hollebrands, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics Education and Distinguished Undergraduate Graduate, will be the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at NC State College of Education, effective October 1. Hollebrands has been the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Education for Research and Innovation since July 15, 2020. “As …
Read More »LSSU students volunteer to teach STEM concepts to children in the area
SAULT STE. MARY – A few engineering students who are members of the Baja Club of the Society of Automotive Engineers at Lake Superior State University have started volunteering at Sault Area Middle School to promote STEM education. The Baja Club is a student organization in which volunteer activity is …
Read More »LI teacher Tiffany Seely begins her “Survivor” journey
From March to May, Plainview middle school teacher Tiffany Seely was halfway around the world, competing for a million dollars as one of 18 contestants in season 41 of “Survivor.” Wednesday (8 p.m. on CBS / 2). And while she has since acclimated to everyday life after her adventure in …
Read More »The big demand: Higher education demands a $ 161 million budget increase from lawmakers
TOPEKA – The board responsible for the oversight of the state’s public universities and colleges has adopted a budget request of $ 161.6 million to be submitted to Governor Laura Kelly ahead of the 2022 legislative session. Members of the Kansas Board of Regents made a recommendation that would allocate …
Read More »“Completely outraged” UofL faculty lobbies for a vaccine mandate
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – More than 1,000 universities across the country, including several in Kentucky, require COVID-19 vaccinations for at least some students and staff. Despite the efforts of an increasingly vocal group of professors, the University of Louisville is not one of them. “It’s really frustrating knowing that half of …
Read More »Gender discrimination case may continue against Morgan State University
In 2014, Dr. Leah Hollis accepted an Assistant Professor position in Morgan State University’s Doctor of Community College Leadership Program. At the time of her hire, Hollis, already a renowned expert in the field of institutional bullying, had ten years of teaching experience, had co-edited a collection of peer-reviewed essays, …
Read More »Obituary of Alexander Barna (1930 – 2021) – Township of Cranberry, PA
Alexander “Al” Barna, 91, of Cranberry Township, peacefully reunited with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 26, 2021, surrounded by his family.Al was born May 29, 1930 in Howland, Ohio, the son of the late John and Anna Pawelchak Barna.Al graduated from Howland High School in 1948. After high …
Read More »Washington state researchers receive $ 2 million grant to invent better ways to recycle plastic waste
Plastic trash can. (Kevin Krejci / Creative Commons) Despite well-intentioned efforts to keep plastic water bottles, wrappers and other items out of landfills, only 9% plastics in the United States are recycled. One of the big problems is that plastics are made of different materials which when mixed together limit …
Read More »CATHEY: 113 years of Oklahoma School of Mines and Metallurgy at Eastern Oklahoma State College | Local News
The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature of 1890 passed a law creating three institutions of higher education in order to meet a requirement of the Organic Act of Congress establishing the territory. Congress demanded that the territory establish three types of public higher education: liberal arts and vocational education, agricultural education and …
Read More »Scientists launch effort to collect water data in western US
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced a new type of climate observatory near the headwaters of the Colorado River that will help scientists better predict rain and snowfall in the western United States and determine how much. across the region. The multi-million dollar effort …
Read More »Lifelong Learning Teacher Explains ‘Phenomenological Psychology’ | New
THOMPSONVILLE – The hundred-year-old eyes and one day of Beatrice Brenton glowed with enthusiastic communication. Finally, she had diverted the discussion from a subject that was dear to her: phenomenological psychology. Despite his blindness, muffled hearing, worn knees and other ailments often associated with a person who achieved centennial status, …
Read More »North County School News, August 22
CARLSBAD The Academy welcomes a new president Mark Desjardins was named the next president of the Académie de l’Armée et de la Marine. He was selected after a seven-month executive search to run the academy, a college-preparatory military boarding school for middle and high school boys. He will succeed retired …
Read More »Researchers design three-dimensional Kirigami building blocks to create dynamic metamaterials
A new approach to the production of metamaterials uses kirigami techniques to create three-dimensional, reconfigurable building blocks that can be used to create complex and dynamic structures. Because the design approach is modular, these structures are easy to assemble and disassemble. âApplying kirigami to three-dimensional materials offers a new level …
Read More »California drops two tests to become a teacher
There is now some relief for those aspiring to become teachers, as a new state budget reduces the requirements for two of the tests required to earn a degree. This decision is a game-changer for districts and those who wish to become educators. Teacher candidates no longer have to take …
Read More »Carolinas AGC honors construction leaders
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, August 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Carolinas AGC is proud to announce the 2020 CAGC Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Heritage winners. These winners, two who have left an incredible legacy to our industry and four who still pave the way for future leaders, …
Read More »Best of both breeds: UConn researchers study best feeding practices for crossbreed calves
Cattle breeders have historically raised cattle specifically suited for dairy or beef production. But farmers are now looking to get the best of both worlds with crossbreed calves that will produce better beef than purebred dairy calves. Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural …
Read More »Chancellor of California Community Colleges to advise Biden administration
California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley will take a temporary position as special advisor to US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, according to a ad leaders of the system on Monday. Oakley will begin his role in the Biden administration on July 26 and return as chancellor in late …
Read More »Oregon sex workers advocate for decriminalization, in their own words
Your browser does not support the audio element. Editor’s Note: This story includes discussions about sexual assault. Outside of a few counties in rural Nevada, consensual sex acts in person for pay is illegal in the United States. But no federal law prohibits them. Under the 10th Amendment of the …
Read More »Pioneer pilot Wally Funk finally goes to space | Space News
Higher, faster, longer. This motto kept Wally Funk going her whole life and ultimately led her to fulfill her lifelong dream of going to space. The pioneer pilot always dreamed of becoming an astronaut and was refused the job in the 1960s because of her gender. All of that will …
Read More »Black tech entrepreneur gets $ 1 million boost from Pharrell Williams | Entertainment
Entrepreneur Justin Turk knew his startup was special, but the $ 1 million award from Grammy-winning singer and producer Pharrell Williams was shocking. Williams announced the winner of its Black Ambition Awards competition on Tuesday – and Turk and business partner Andre Davis received national attention. Williams’ nonprofit was founded …
Read More »St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School starts fall with new president
The new president of St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School, Joseph O. Padasak, has made it his mission to hire more teachers and increase the number of students enrolled in the school north of Hagerstown. Goretti currently has 175 students. âWe have work to do,â he said. “I want to …
Read More »California slashes number of tests teachers need to take to earn degrees
CREDIT: iStock_Ryan-Balderas CREDIT: iStock_Ryan-Balderas California’s newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests required to earn a teaching degree if they take approved courses. Teacher candidates no longer have to take the California Basic Skills Test, or CBEST, or the California Subject Matter Exams for …
Read More »Sharon Subreenduth is the new Dean of Georgia Southern College of Education
On July 1, Sharon Subreenduth, Ph.D., took the reins as the new Dean of the College of Education at Georgia Southern University. âI am thrilled to join a university and college on the move,â Subreenduth said. âThere is so much energy and innovation sparked by new collaborations inside and outside …
Read More »In memory: Djibril Diol, 1990-2020
Djibril Diol Tribute to an outstanding engineering graduate Djibril Diol immigrated to the United States from Senegal to pursue a college education, and he achieved his goal at Colorado State University in December 2018, when he was recognized as an outstanding graduate of Walter Scott. , Jr. College of Engineering. …
Read More »Warren Janke – GRAND BEND FORUM
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Warren Janke, 71, died on June 25, 2021 in Albuquerque. Born in Great Bend, Kan., Son of Raymond and Ruth Janke, he spent his early years growing up on the family farm. He attended Claflin Schools and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in …
Read More »GC grad is halfway on a cross-country bike trip for charity
Chris Willis pauses to take in the views on his hike across the country. Willis, from Greenfield, travels the country by bicycle to raise funds for public education. He plans to cycle from Washington to Maine, raising $ 51,000. (Craig Bell | Bowling Green State University) Craig Bell | Bowling …
Read More »Students in the News, July 10
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Nick Hudson of Bemidji recently graduated with a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Students in the region receive TEAM Industries scholarships BEMIDJI – The following area students recently received the TEAM Industries Don Ricke scholarship. Bagley: Brycen …
Read More »Press room | Indiana State University
Legendary Indiana State alumnus and professor emeritus Duane Klueh has donated $ 100,000 to create the Duane and Mary Alice Klueh Endowment in support of the men’s basketball program. The gift will honor the long-standing bond Klueh and his late wife have with the university. Klueh was an All-America basketball …
Read More »Chillicothe town schools art teacher retires after 30 years
CHILLICOTHE – For the past 30 years, a teacher at Chillicothe Town Schools has strived to make learning fun by highlighting the intersections of math, science, reading, and art. Since 1991, Steve Maybriar has made it his mission to show students that practical and artistic subjects can coexist. He has …
Read More »Former Penn State executive vice president and provost John Brighton has died
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa .– Former executive vice president and provost John Brighton passed away on June 28, 2021, after a long battle with dementia. He was 87 years old. Highly sought after as a leading university administrator in the United States, Brighton was from 1991 to 1999 Executive Vice President …
Read More »Grant helps UHCL professor study meteorites from Mars
A $ 2,847 grant from NASA contractor Barrios Technology sends Daniel Imrecke, associate professor of geology and environmental science at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, in a new, less earthly direction. As a structural geologist, Imrecke studies the origin and evolution of mountain ranges. âI am entering a new field, …
Read More »Diversification of the supply chain is crucial to avoid ‘food shock’ in cities
PICTURE: Magnitude of shocks in US cities due to a 100-year food supply shock event. The magnitude of the shocks is expressed as a fraction of the average annual food intake in each city. Darker view After Credit: Michael Gomez, Penn State Diversifying the food supply in cities can go …
Read More »Idaho scientists and fire experts recommend skipping July 4 fireworks at home
This article was originally written by Nicole Blanchard and Sophia Charan for the Idaho Statesman. Several Idaho researchers joined fire scientists across the country in urging people to avoid using fireworks this July 4 amid widespread drought and heightened concerns over the risk of forest fire. Their advocacy comes at …
Read More »Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Winners and “Educators of Distinction”
Victoria Nisoli chose Whitney pomeroy, her 10th year pays homage to her English teacher, as an educator emeritus. Photo by Jessica Booton Photography /www.jessicabootonphotography.com Logan Black has chosen his Grade 7 English teacher Dana Kline and Katie Nelson, Grade 9 English teacher, as his educators of distinction. Photo by Jessica …
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