Tag: education
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Hegseth Signs Directive Ending Tenured Civilian Faculty Posts at U.S. Military Service Academies
The Secretary of War has ordered Military Departments to immediately end tenured civilian faculty appointments at the U.S. Military Service Academies, citing academic stagnation and a need to refocus on warfighting.
Politics and GovernmentEducationMilitaryFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborUSA Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarU.S. Military Service Academiestenurecivilian facultyMilitary Departmentswarfighting
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Library of Congress Event Explores Life of Daniel J. Boorstin, Twelfth Librarian of Congress
The Kluge Center and Center for the Book host Jon Boorstin on October 21, 2026, to discuss "The American," his book on his father, historian and twelfth Librarian of Congress Daniel J. Boorstin.
MediaEntertainmentEducationDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesFederal Government Daniel J. BoorstinLibrary of CongressJon BoorstinCenter for the BookJohn W. Kluge CenterThe AmericanPulitzer PrizeU.S. Library of Congress
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Newsom Signs AB 2374 Creating AANHPI-Serving Institution Designation for California Colleges
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2374 by Assemblymember Mike Fong, creating a pathway for California colleges and universities to be designated Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-serving institutions.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Gavin NewsomAssembly Bill 2374Mike FongCalifornia higher educationAsian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific IslanderMinority-Serving InstitutionsCalifornia Community CollegesCalifornia Governors Office
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Tressel Calls on Ohio Businesses to Back 655,000 Students in Fitness Challenge
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel urges Ohio businesses to partner with local schools and offer incentives for the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, now serving over 655,000 students in 2,200 schools.
HealthBusinessEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Team Tressel Fitness ChallengeJim TresselOhioOhio businessesstudent fitnessSteve StiversOhio Chamber of CommerceOhio Governor's Office
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Arlington Library to Unveil 'Stumbling Stone' Honoring Two Enslaved Women
Arlington Public Library will dedicate a stumbling stone for enslaved African Americans Bess and Nann on Oct. 3, followed by free African American genealogy workshops on Nov. 21.
MediaUSAEducationSocial IssuesLegal Arlington Public LibraryStumbling StoneMemorializing the Enslaved in ArlingtonBlack Heritage Museum of ArlingtonAfrican American genealogyArlington County VirginiaArlington 250Arlington County GovernmentReston
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Sanders to Host Cabinet Meetings in Cabot as Arkansas' Capital for a Day
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will travel to Cabot on Wednesday, September 30, meeting Cabinet secretaries and local officials, with three events open to media and four closed to press.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationMilitaryAgriculture Sarah Huckabee SandersCabotArkansasCapital for a DayWhite River EnergeticsWard Central Elementary SchoolHolland Bottom FarmsArkansas Governor
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Arlington Parks & Recreation Opens Winter Youth Basketball Registration, Announces Fall Events
Arlington County Parks & Recreation opens winter youth basketball sign-ups until October 1 and unveils a fall lineup including Festival Latinoamericano, Teen Nights, the Pumpkin Walk and a free tree giveaway.
Politics and GovernmentSportEducationSocial IssuesComputers and InternetState Governments Arlington County Parks & RecreationWinter Youth Basketball LeaguesFestival LatinoamericanoPumpkin WalkTeen NightsSnow Buddies ProgramAqua Fitness
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Rosenthal Named Yale's Next University Secretary
Lesley Rosenthal of The Juilliard School will become Yale's next university secretary on Dec. 1, President Maurie McInnis announced, bringing extensive nonprofit governance experience to the role.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationEntertainmentSportMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEnvironmentFilm and TVGeneral Politics Yale UniversityLesley RosenthalMaurie McInnisUniversity SecretaryJuilliard SchoolHigher EducationAppointmentsUniversity
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Trump Administration Rolling Back Federal Fuel-Economy Standards
NPR reports the Trump administration is easing federal fuel-economy rules, New York prosecutors reopened a 2024 Cornell rape case, and five British men were bailed after detention near a U.S.-used base.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldLaw EnforcementEnvironmentClimate ChangeMiddle EastAsiaEuropeLegalEducationEnergyAstronomy and SpaceMedia Trump administrationfuel-economy standardsautomakersCornell UniversityNew York prosecutorsEvan GershkovichSpaceX StarshipNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Harvard Launches $150 Million Research Initiative
Harvard University announces a $150 million research initiative spanning basic and applied sciences, with awards planned to meet what it calls a moment of remarkable opportunity.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEntertainmentUSA Harvard Universityresearch fundinglung cancergenomicsGloucesterhigher educationscientific research
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Briefing Covers Clancy Hearing, Hybrid Storm, Young Voter Polling
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports a key court hearing for Lindsay Clancy, a "huge hybrid storm" threatening the Southwest, and new polling showing young voters energized for the midterms.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWeatherSportLaw EnforcementLegalMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseElectionGeneral WeatherEducation Lindsay ClancyHurricane Polomidterm electionsyoung votersLibrary of ThingsProtect College Sports ActSamuel AlitoUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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George Mason Pursues Three-Year Degrees, Quantum Hub Push
George Mason University is developing three-year degree programs with Virginia's higher education council while building momentum for the state's quantum technology hub and hosting global democracy summits.
Science & TechnologyEducationPolitics and GovernmentUSAComputers and InternetState GovernmentsSocial Issues George Mason Universitythree-year degree programsState Council of Higher Education for Virginiaquantum technologyVirginia Quantum HubAccess to Excellence podcastNexus 234 VendorfestGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Media Monitor: Dartmouth Night Bonfire Returns to Homecoming, Geisel Marks First With Green Vest Ceremony
Dartmouth News Today reports the return of the Dartmouth Night bonfire to Homecoming and a first-of-its-kind green vest ceremony for Geisel public health students.
HealthEducationScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth Night bonfireHomecomingGeisel School of Medicinegreen vest ceremonyJanice McCabeEric FossumDartmouth News Today
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Golkin Family Foundation Gift Launches Law and Technology Initiative at Penn Carey Law
A leadership gift from the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation will advance legal education and scholarship at the intersection of law and technology at Penn Carey Law.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationLegalArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsClimate ChangeEnvironment Penn Carey LawPerry and Donna Golkin Family FoundationUniversity of PennsylvaniaJ. Larry JamesonLaw and TechnologyLegal Education
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Newsom Signs 'Common Sense' Bills on Chatbots, Loud Ads and Library Cards
California's governor signs six bills aimed at everyday hassles, requiring human customer service within 15 minutes, quieter streaming ads, no-fee medical leave forms and library cards for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalEducationConsumer Protection Gavin NewsomCaliforniaAB 1609SB 96customer service chatbotsstreaming advertisementspaid family leaveCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Benefits for California Veterans and Servicemembers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation expanding property tax relief, paid family leave, priority college enrollment and in-state tuition for veterans, servicemembers and their families.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitarySocial IssuesEducationLegal Gavin NewsomCalifornia veterans legislationVeterans benefitsPaid Family LeaveCalVetGI BillDonald TrumpCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Cornell Sexual Assault Case Reopened After National Attention
Newsweek reports authorities are revisiting 2024 allegations that a former Cornell student was sexually assaulted by fraternity members, asking why outrage and media attention were needed to prompt a fresh look.
Law EnforcementMediaEducationLegalSocial Issues Cornell Universitysexual assaultfraternityDonald Trumpdiesel exportsNATONewsweek
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DC Special Education Hub Hosts Online Training on IEP Goals
The DC Special Education Hub runs a Family Empowerment Series session on developing appropriate, ambitious and attainable IEP goals, plus a six-video special education series in English and Spanish.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal DC Special Education HubIEP goalsFamily Empowerment SeriesOffice of the Ombudsman for Public Educationspecial educationWashington D.C.Zoom training
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DeWine, Columbus Crew Bring Vision Care to Every Whitehall Elementary Student
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Columbus Crew marked a Whitehall event where every elementary student in the district received vision services through OhioSEE and its optical partners.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationMedical ScienceSocial Issues Mike DeWineColumbus CrewOhioSEEWhitehall City SchoolsVision to LearnZenni OpticalChildren's Vision CareOhio Governors Office
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DC Seeks Mural Artists for School Safety Program
Washington, DC is seeking mural artists with large-scale exterior and youth engagement experience to paint ground murals at four schools, aiming to boost pedestrian safety and community pride.
Politics and GovernmentEducationTransportationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesColor the Curb: School Safety ProgramDistrict Department of TransportationDC Public Schoolspedestrian safetyground muralsWashington, DCDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Sanders to Deliver Welcome Remarks at Arkansas Department of Education Summer Conference
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to welcome attendees at the Arkansas Department of Education Summer Conference, following a week of events across the state.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationMilitarySocial IssuesAgriculture Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas Department of Education Summer ConferenceArkansasHanwha Defense USAPine Bluff ArsenalArkansas Rice MonthArkansas Full Table fundArkansas Governor
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Census Bureau Marks Manufacturing Day, Mourns Former Director Vincent Barabba
Census Bureau celebrates Manufacturing Day on October 2, mourns former director Vincent Barabba, and previews economic indicators on trade, construction spending and manufacturers' orders.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentEducation U.S. Census BureauManufacturing DayVincent BarabbaEconomic IndicatorsQuarterly Workforce IndicatorsConstruction SpendingNondegree Credentials
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Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Benefits for California Veterans and Military Families
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation expanding disabled veteran property tax relief, paid family leave, priority college enrollment and in-state tuition for military families.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitarySocial IssuesEducationLegal Gavin NewsomCalifornia veterans legislationBob ArchuletaPilar SchiavoSB 296AB 2219military familiesCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Ivey Launches Alabama STEM Council Seal of Approval, Opens Applications
Alabama opens applications for a new STEM Council Seal of Approval recognizing out-of-school programs and events operating at least three years, with awards announced after review.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborUSA Alabama STEM Council Seal of ApprovalKay IveyAlabama STEM CouncilAlabama Department of WorkforceSTEM educationGreg ReedCynthia McCartyAlabama Governor's Office
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Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Non-Ultraprocessed Food Label Into Law
California creates a first-in-the-nation label for non-ultraprocessed foods, adds sugar warnings to menus, bans diet pill sales to minors and restricts vape advertising.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Gavin NewsomCaliforniaultraprocessed foodsJesse GabrielFarm to Schooltobacco regulationdietary supplementsCalifornia Governors Office
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Rice to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027
Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its researchers and faculty appear in national and international news.
Politics and GovernmentEducationScience & TechnologySportEntertainmentElectionArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEnergyFilm and TVSocial Issues Rice UniversityMaster of Artificial IntelligenceChris GermainU.S. News & World Report college rankingsBaker Institute for Public PolicyRice researchRice athletics
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Sanders to Attend UAMS Investiture of Dr. Lowry Barnes
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take part in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences investiture of Dr. Lowry Barnes in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor's Distinguished Chair on September 29.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsMedical Science Sarah Huckabee SandersUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLowry BarnesHarry P. Ward Chancellor's Distinguished ChairLittle RockInvestitureArkansas Governor
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NIH ORWH to Host Webinar on Developing Menopause Research Common Data Elements
The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health will host an October 6 webinar on priorities, scope and considerations for developing and implementing Menopause Common Data Elements for research.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEducation MenopauseCommon Data ElementsNIH Office of Research on Women's HealthWomen's HealthMedical ResearchWebinarData CollectionUS Social Security Department
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Former Census Bureau Director Vincent Barabba Dies at 92
Vincent Barabba, who led the U.S. Census Bureau under President Nixon and returned to guide the 1980 Census, has died at 92, the bureau announces.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEducationBusiness Vincent BarabbaU.S. Census BureauGeorge M. Cook1980 CensusRichard NixonXerox CorporationObituary
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Ivey Names Doryan Carlton Finance Director as Bill Poole Departs After 16 Years of State Service
Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole leaves Friday after 16 years of state service; Governor Kay Ivey taps State Budget Officer Doryan Carlton to lead the Department of Finance.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationTransportation Kay IveyBill PooleDoryan CarltonAlabama Department of FinanceAlabamaMobile River Bridge and BaywayInnovate AlabamaAlabama Governor's Office