Newswise Feature Channel: Education

CSUF Reaches Record-High Enrollment, Fall 2024 Data Shows

California State University, Fullerton — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:45:25 EST

Cal State Fullerton is experiencing a record-high year for enrollment. Fall 2024 data showed that CSUF enrolled 43,662 students this semester -- increasing about 4% from 41,962 enrolled students in fall 2023. CSUF had the highest enrollment in the California State University system this fall.

10 Top Stories for a Newsworthy 2024

University of Manitoba — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:45:07 EST

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

Chula's Institute of Thai Studies Launches Thai Pha Khao Ma Database

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:55:16 EST

On December 2, 2024, at the Ampai Sucharitkul Room, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, the Institute of Thai Studies launched the "Development of Thai Pha Khao Ma Identity" project and unveiled the database for this Thai fabric.

Cedars-Sinai Chuck Lorre Allied Health School, Mas Cerca de Acoger a Sus Primeros Estudiantes

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:15:42 EST

Mientras la Chuck Lorre Allied Health School de Cedars-Sinai se prepara para matricular a sus primeros estudiantes, sus responsables afirman que sus objetivos van mucho mas alla de formar a los tecnicos y terapeutas que mantienen en funcionamiento los hospitales.

Cedars-Sinai Chuck Lorre Allied Health School Steps Closer to Welcoming First Students

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:14 EST

As the Cedars-Sinai Chuck Lorre Allied Health School prepares to enroll its first students, the school's leaders say their goals go far beyond producing the technicians and therapists that keep hospitals running.

Top-Ranked University's Research Facilities Set to Nest at New Jersey Life Sciences Campus

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:05:59 EST

The Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center today announced New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) as its first academic partner at the campus, marking a significant milestone in the creation of a life science, technology, and pharmaceutical research hub.

Hackensack Meridian Health and Binghamton University Agree to Collaborate on Academic Medical Missions

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:40:02 EST

New Jersey's largest health network and major research university seek to find ways to work together on clinical care, education, and research

Chula's Faculty of Medicine Launches Online Active Recruitment for International Programs 2025

Chulalongkorn University — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:55:50 EST

The Graduate Affairs Division of the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University is excited to announce the Online Active Recruitment for International Programs 2025. This initiative, running from December 1, 2024, to April 11, 2025, seeks to attract international students to our Master's and Doctoral degree programs in medical sciences.

Chula Ranks Top 16 in Asia and No. 1 in Thailand in the 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings

Chulalongkorn University — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:55:11 EST

Chulalongkorn University has been recognized in the 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings, earning the 16th spot in Asia and the 1st in Thailand. This achievement reflects the university's steadfast commitment to sustainable development and academic excellence, as assessed by the QS Sustainability Rankings.

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center Interns to Represent U.S. at International Student Competition

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:45:11 EST

A team of interns from the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center has been selected to represent the U.S. next year at a student competition at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC25) in Hamburg, Germany, in June 2025.

Kogod School of Business Offers Steep Discounts to Exiting Federal Employees

American University — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:40:45 EST

The Kogod School of Business offers steep discounts to graduate programs for exiting federal employees.

How Loss of Urban Trees Affects Education Outcomes

University of Utah — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:00:29 EST

University of Utah economists looked at test scores and school attendance for Chicago-area kids before and after a bug infestation wiped out the city's ash trees. Education outcomes for low-income students went down, highlighting how the impacts of ecosystem degradation are disproportionately felt by disadvantaged communities.

Binghamton University and BAE Systems Sign MOU, Collaborate on Energy Storage Engine

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:35:27 EST

Binghamton University and BAE Systems announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that solidifies their mutual commitment to advancing power electronics and energy storage research and development, workforce development and testing initiatives.

Dr. Edward J. Feser Named 34th President of Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 EST

Saint Louis University has announced the appointment of Edward J. Feser, Ph.D., as its 34th president.

MSU Study Highlights Negative Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Special Education Students in Michigan

Michigan State University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:20:04 EST

Researchers at Michigan State University's College of Education published a new study exploring learning gaps for students with disabilities and especially for those who are Black, Asian, and economically disadvantaged students -- with the 2019-21 school years showing staggering declines in identifying students who could benefit from special education.

CHLA's SLAY Program Receives $2 Million Grant to Support Substance Use Prevention and Leadership Training for High School Students

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:10:40 EST

Program Manager Alejandra Cortez, LCSW, recognizes that working with high school students is as much about learning as it is about teaching. "When we are working with youth, I see amazing growth both in the students and in my own team," Cortez explains.Youth Advocate Dayanara Fonseca agrees. "We have worked with one student since her freshman year," Fonseca says.

C2QA Fosters Growth of Quantum Workforce through Educational Programs

Brookhaven National Laboratory — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:05 EST

To increase awareness of quantum opportunities and help grow the U.S. quantum workforce, the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) hosts and co-hosts educational programs that introduce students to the foundational principles of QIS and foster the development of skills needed for a successful career in this rapidly expanding field. The programs held this year, including the QIS & Engineering High School-Level Program, QIS 102: Quantum Computing Summer School, and QIS 303: Quantum Error Mitigation, reached more than 170 participants worldwide, from students who just completed their first year of high school to full-fledged QIS researchers -- and enthusiastic learners from every level of expertise in between.

University of West Florida and Santa Rosa Medical Center open new nursing simulation center

University of West Florida — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:15:12 EST

Santa Rosa Medical Center and the University of West Florida held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12, 2024, to launch a new state-of-the-art Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing space located a...

CHLA's SLAY Program Receives $2 Million Grant to Support Substance Use Prevention and Leadership Training for High School Students

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:05:29 EST

Middle and High School Students Can Talk Politics Peacefully? Cal State Fullerton Educator Describes How

California State University, Fullerton — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:15:57 EST

Many future voters can start understanding and developing their civic identities in middle and high school. Cal State Fullerton educator William Toledo prepares future teachers to guide civil yet possibly controversial conversations about politics and other public concerns with their middle and high school students.