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Congressman Troy Downing Praises MSU-Northern's Workforce Development Programs and $2.5 Million Grant

Congressman Troy Downing Praises MSU-Northern's Workforce Development Programs and $2.5 Million Grant

Congressman Troy Downing recently visited Montana State University-Northern (MSU-Northern) and commended its programs in diesel technology, electrical, and manufacturing for addressing Montana's workforce shortages. His visit highlighted the university's role in preparing students for well-paying careers. MSU-Northern has also been selected to receive approximately $2.5 million in federal funding over five years through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). The initial award for the first year is $457,704. This grant aims to enhance student support, strengthen academic and career pathways, and help more students successfully complete their degrees and transition into the workforce. Interim Chancellor Jennifer Brown emphasized that this investment provides an opportunity to strengthen the entire student experience, ensuring students have clear paths from choosing a major to graduation and career building. Lindsey Brandt-Bennett, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Managemen...

Texas State University Researcher Awarded $943,000 NSF Grant to Study Peer Culture in STEM

Texas State University Researcher Awarded $943,000 NSF Grant to Study Peer Culture in STEM

Eunjin “Jin” Seo, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Texas State University, has received a $943,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. This five-year grant will fund her 'Growing Together' project, which aims to investigate how daily conversations among students regarding grades, mistakes, effort, and ability influence their motivation to continue in STEM fields. Dr. Seo's research is based on the premise that students' beliefs about their abilities are significantly shaped by their interactions with classmates. The study will involve students completing daily diaries about their peer experiences and researchers capturing small-group conversations in selected STEM classes. The insights gained will be used to develop and test activities designed to foster a more growth-supportive peer culture, encouraging students to view struggle as a normal part of learning and promoting help-seeking and mutual support.

SC State University Eliminates Nine Degree Programs Following Productivity Report

SC State University Eliminates Nine Degree Programs Following Productivity Report

South Carolina State University (SC State) has voted to eliminate nine degree programs from its catalog, a decision made by its governing board last week. This action follows a report from the SC Commission on Higher Education, which indicated that just over a third of SC State's degree programs meet state standards for enrollment and graduation, making it the least compliant among South Carolina's public four-year institutions. Four of the axed programs have not enrolled any students in the past decade. The university's President, Alexander Conyers, and Interim Provost, Louis Whitesides, stated that these changes are necessary to align with the evolving workforce needs of South Carolina and to strategically invest resources. The decision impacts 111 students across five programs, who will be allowed to complete their degrees, while no new students will be admitted to these programs. Additionally, over 200 classes with fewer than 10 students enrolled this fall have been canceled, with many consolidated.

Utahns Participate in Inaugural Statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon to Promote Literacy

Utahns Participate in Inaugural Statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon to Promote Literacy

Utahns across the state participated in the first statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon, with over 275,000 students and adults expected to engage in reading activities. The event, held on a Friday, saw individuals picking up books in schools, libraries, and workplaces. Governor Spencer J. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox actively participated, reading with students at Guadalupe School and helping them select books. The First Lady also joined students in the Capitol rotunda, where books were donated by Marissa’s Books. Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson joined students at Mt. Loafer Elementary. Various libraries, including Spanish Fork Library, Duchesne County Library, and Orem Public Library, hosted special reading events, some featuring pajama parties and extended evening hours. The initiative is part of Utah Reads, a broader statewide effort aimed at enhancing children's reading skills and encouraging reading as a regular habit for all Utahns.

Fisk University Student Praise Olaiya's Journey Highlighted by UNCF and Goldman Sachs Program

Fisk University Student Praise Olaiya's Journey Highlighted by UNCF and Goldman Sachs Program

Praise Olaiya, a computer science major at Fisk University, has been recognized for his academic journey and career preparation, significantly aided by the UNCF-Goldman Sachs Market Madness program. This semester-long finance training initiative included a case study competition where Olaiya honed critical thinking and analytical skills. His participation culminated in a $6,000 award, which helped cover tuition costs and alleviate financial burdens. Olaiya was drawn to Fisk University due to its strong reputation, historical legacy, and close-knit campus environment, which fosters personal connections with faculty and peers. The scholarship he received further solidified his decision to attend the institution. He is passionate about technology and product development, aspiring to become a software engineer who creates solutions for real-world problems, with an anticipated graduation in May 2027. Olaiya credits UNCF, Goldman Sachs, and their donors for making his educational path possible, emphasizing that ...

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Trauma charge nurse credits South Plains College for career readiness

Trauma charge nurse credits South Plains College for career readiness

Tending to severe medical cases as a trauma charge nurse is a responsibility Bret Jett fulfills using the skills and values she gained at SPC.

Salt Lake Community College Expands Latin American Studies with Spanish-Taught Courses

Salt Lake Community College Expands Latin American Studies with Spanish-Taught Courses

The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is enhancing its interdisciplinary offerings by providing courses taught in Spanish. This initiative aims to support Latin American-based activities, including teaching, research, and community engagement. The expansion is a result of a partnership with the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Utah, which has led to increased interest in Latin American topics and academic involvement at SLCC. CLAS at SLCC focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among different departments and creating unique learning opportunities for students, particularly those with personal ties to Latin America. The program validates personal experiences within the classroom setting and is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Current Spanish-taught courses include ANTH 2900, accompanying ANTH 1010 Culture and Human Experience; ETHS 2999, accompanying ETHS 2400 Introduction to Ethnic Studies and ETSH 2430 La...

Nashville Tennessean

Tennessee needs skilled trades as much as college degrees | Letters

Tennessee needs skilled trades as much as college degrees | Letters

While college is a powerful tool, skilled trades offer Tennesseans debt-free paths to high-demand, high-wage careers.

Casper College Interns Begin Semester at Oil City News, Gaining Journalism Experience

Casper College Interns Begin Semester at Oil City News, Gaining Journalism Experience

Oil City News has welcomed its first fall interns from Casper College, Ashlyn Cooper and Caleb Hill, who will be on staff until mid-November. Caleb Hill, an anthropology and English major from Salt Lake City, Utah, is driven by his interests in writing and archaeology. He joined the internship to explore career opportunities in writing and has been involved in various aspects of the newsroom, including working on a novel and engaging in paranormal research. Ashlyn Cooper, a Casper native majoring in English and psychology, developed her passion for these fields through studying sciences. She gained initial journalism experience in class before being connected with Oil City News by an English instructor. Cooper enjoys researching people and participating in community events, finding the fast-paced environment of reporting appealing. Both interns will cover beats as if they were full-time journalists and shadow other reporters, according to Klark Byrd, managing editor of Oil City News.

The 'soothing' train ride Reba McEntire took with fiance Rex Linn

The 'soothing' train ride Reba McEntire took with fiance Rex Linn

Reba McEntire spoke with USA TODAY about her partnership with the Canyon Spirit train, and how she likes to travel.

Valar Atomics Proposes Massive Nuclear-Powered Data Center on Utah Public Lands

Valar Atomics Proposes Massive Nuclear-Powered Data Center on Utah Public Lands

Valar Atomics, a startup, is planning to construct a large-scale nuclear-powered data center, dubbed "Project Beehive," on over 9,000 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management near Price, Utah. The project also seeks to utilize approximately 650 acres of state land. This ambitious undertaking would involve the deployment of some 456 small nuclear reactors, alongside facilities for producing nuclear fuel and storing nuclear waste. The combined output of these reactors is projected to be around 9.6 gigawatts of power for the data centers, in addition to significant thermal heat for other industrial applications. To put this into perspective, the entire state of Utah currently generates about 4 gigawatts of electricity on average. The company's timeline suggests that non-nuclear construction could commence by the end of this year, with the first reactors becoming operational by 2028. Valar Atomics has been a proponent of nuclear regulatory reforms and has benefited from changes implemente...

Hospitality Education Transforms into R Hubs for Industry Innovation

Hospitality Education Transforms into R Hubs for Industry Innovation

Hospitality Education Transforms into R Hubs for Industry Innovation