Newswise Feature Channel: Education

New Survey from Heterodox Academy and College Pulse of 1,500+ Canadian Undergraduates Shows Fear of Free Expression on Campus

Heterodox Academy — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:40:30 EST

Heterodox Academy (HxA), a non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to improving institutions of higher education by advocating principles of open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement, along with College Pulse, the leading survey research and analytics company focused on capturing the voices of today's college students, released new survey results about the state of open inquiry and campus expression across Canadian colleges and universities.

Proud El Pasoan Announces First Full-Ride Scholarship for Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Season of Thanks Celebration

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:45:01 EST

El Paso dental community member Deborah Whitehill announced the first Hunt School of Dental Medicine scholarship to cover full tuition and fees for an El Paso student's entire four years of school. The scholarship honors her late husband H.V. Whitehill, D.D.S., M.S.

Warriors to the Workforce: FSU Expert Available to Discuss the Benefits of Hiring Veterans

Florida State University — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:15:37 EST

By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 6, 2024 | 10:31 am | SHARE: From education to employment, many veterans are proving their disciplined military training translates to quality performances in college and the workforce.A national report on the academic success of student veterans using the post-9/11 GI Bill confirms that a large percentage of student veterans are achieving high GPAs and excelling in many majors.

Explaining Science Through Dance

University of California San Diego — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST

Science can be difficult to explain to the public. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way of thinking altogether, which is precisely what researchers at UC San Diego did when they orchestrated a dance with high school students at Orange Glen High School in Escondido as a way to explain topological insulators. The experiment was led by former graduate student Matthew Du and UC San Diego Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Joel Yuen-Zhou.

"The Southern Advanced Photon Source (SAPS)" by Prof. Hesheng Chen

Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:55:47 EST

Join us for an in-depth presentation by Professor Hesheng Chen from the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, as he discusses the exciting developments of the Southern Advanced Photon Source (SAPS).

Barbara Brizuela Embraces Interdisciplinarity as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Tufts University — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:50:52 EST

Barbara Brizuela, who has been named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, is a big believer in interdisciplinary research. "Knowledge-seeking has no disciplinary boundaries," says Brizuela. "We're going to need broad and connected perspectives to be able to solve the world's biggest problems." The dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and professor of education served as the school's dean ad interim since July. Her appointment to lead the School of Arts and Sciences builds on a long and distinguished career as a teacher, mentor, researcher, and administrator.

"SMFA at Tufts: Fragments of Self" Features Work Exploring Self, Personal Identity, Personhood

Tufts University — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:25:49 EST

Compelling work from four current and past BFA students of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts University is the focus of the new exhibition "SMFA at Tufts: Fragments of Self," on view from November 23, 2024 - April 27, 2025 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA

UC Irvine named Fulbright HSI Leader by US State Department for fourth year

University of California, Irvine — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:30:04 EST

Irvine, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 -- The University of California, Irvine has been named a Fulbright HSI Leader for 2024. Each year, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes the strong engagement of select Hispanic-serving institutions with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.

American Sociological Association Appoints Heather Washington as Executive Director

American Sociological Association (ASA) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:57 EST

The appointment is historic for ASA; Washington is the first person of color, and the first Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) alum named ASA executive director.

NIBIB Initiative Expands the Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration Aspirations of HBCUs

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:55:41 EST

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has designed an initiative called Enhancing Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (eBEITA) at HBCUs. Recently, NIBIB made its first round of eBEITA grants to two HBCUs.

Penn's Graduate School of Education, University of Guadalajara Extend Partnership to Enhance Literacy and Civic Engagement

University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education (PENN GSE) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:15:14 EST

A literacy collaboration has been renewed between Penn's Graduate School of Education and the University of Guadalajara focusing on Mexican youth and underserved communities.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman Highlights Cancer Education and Prevention, Markey Programs

University of Kentucky — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:05:39 EST

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited UK HealthCare's Albert B. Chandler Hospital on Friday to recognize the importance of cancer education and prevention in the Commonwealth and highlight two innovative UK Markey Cancer Center programs that are training the next generation of cancer researchers and health care providers.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network Joins with Vietnam National Cancer Hospital to Enhance Cancer Treatment

National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:01 EST

Leaders from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) travel to Vietnam to collaborate with Vietnam National Cancer Hospital on improving cancer care standards throughout the country.

21st Century India Center Receives First Significant Philanthropic Gift

University of California San Diego — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:30:28 EST

With the goal of deepening U.S.-India ties and collaboration, the Motwani Jadeja Foundation has donated a significant gift to the University of California San Diego's 21st Century India Center, which is housed in the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

In Memoriam: Diane Edmund Griffin, MD, PhD, 1940-2024

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:45:41 EST

Diane Griffin, MD, PhD, a pioneering infectious-disease virologist, scientific leader, and Johns Hopkins professor, died Monday. She was 84.

AACN's Foundation for Academic Nursing Awards Funding to Study the Impact of Simulation on Student Transition to Practice

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:46 EST

The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of the AACN Faculty Scholars Grant.

ARC Launches Clinical Fellowship Program to Advance Amyloidosis Care

Amyloidosis Research Consortium — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:20:42 EST

The Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC) is proud to announce the launch of its Clinical Fellowship Program, designed to enhance the education and development of the next generation of amyloidosis specialists.

BAScii International Program Open House 2024

Chulalongkorn University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:55:39 EST

The Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) is pleased to invite prospective students, innovators and tech enthusiasts to its highly anticipated BAScii Open House 2024. The Open House will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the 3rd Floor of the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri 10).

Rounds with Leadership: Seeking Solutions to the Faculty Shortage

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:50:01 EST

For nearly two decades, AACN has worked to quantify the shortage of nurse educators and its impact on pathways into the profession and nursing school enrollments. Released on October 3, AACN's most recent survey of faculty vacancies in schools with baccalaureate and higher degree programs found a national vacancy of 7.9%, up slightly from 7.8% last year.

Chula Launches "Phipitbharat 2024" Teacher Training Program and MOU Signing Ceremony to Promote Hindi Language Instruction

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:55:50 EST

Chulalongkorn University, through its Institute of Asian Studies, Indian Studies Center, and the Faculty of Arts, hosted the "Phipitbharat 2024" teacher training program to enhance knowledge of both traditional and modern India.