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St. Pete College Celebrates 99th Anniversary with Community Bash

St. Pete College Celebrates 99th Anniversary with Community Bash

St. Pete College (SPC) celebrated its 99th anniversary with an annual SPC Day community bash this past Saturday. The event took place at the college’s Midtown Center and extended along the Deuces Corridor, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration featured a variety of activities, including vendors, performers, and a block party, all open to the public free of charge. SPC Downtown/Midtown Center Provost, Keron Jean-Baptiste, highlighted the college's significant growth, noting its start in 1927 with 100 students and its current enrollment of over 30,000 students. Harold Simmons, a head custodian and performer at the event, emphasized the college's community-oriented spirit.
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Polk State College Appoints Former Florida Department of Education Leader to Executive Role

Polk State College Appoints Former Florida Department of Education Leader to Executive Role

Polk State College has announced the appointment of Dr. Kevin O’Farrell, a former leader at the Florida Department of Education, to a newly created executive position. Dr. O’Farrell joined the college as executive vice president of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives on Monday. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing workforce development programs, apprenticeships, internships, and other strategic initiatives. Prior to this appointment, Dr. O’Farrell served as senior chancellor for Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Florida Department of Education. His extensive background also includes a tenure as chancellor of the Division of Career and Adult Education and eight years in academic leadership roles, including provost and campus president, at Pasco-Hernando State College. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas emphasized that Dr. O’Farrell's experience across workforce development, the Florida State College system, and academic affairs will be invaluable for expanding the college...
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PMI U.S. Exceeds Initial Hiring Projections at Stamford Headquarters

PMI U.S. Exceeds Initial Hiring Projections at Stamford Headquarters

PMI U.S. Exceeds Initial Hiring Projections at Stamford Headquarters
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South Dakota Crop Insurance Endorsement Trends Show Increased Use of ECO and MCO

South Dakota Crop Insurance Endorsement Trends Show Increased Use of ECO and MCO

South Dakota Crop Insurance Endorsement Trends Show Increased Use of ECO and MCO
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University of Vermont Expands Tuition Discounts for New England Students to Address Workforce Needs

University of Vermont Expands Tuition Discounts for New England Students to Address Workforce Needs

The University of Vermont (UVM) has announced an expansion of its tuition discount program for New England students, aiming to boost enrollment and address critical workforce shortages within the state. Starting next fall, first-year and transfer students from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island who enroll in one of 31 select majors will receive a tuition discount of over 35% on UVM's standard out-of-state tuition. This initiative will reduce their estimated tuition to $30,240, representing a saving of more than $18,000 annually. According to Jay Jacobs, UVM’s vice president for enrollment management, the strategy is to make their education more affordable. The included majors span the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Education and Social Services, and the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, all chosen to align with Vermont's workforce demands in sectors like agriculture, education, and human services.
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Los Rios Community College District Offers Study Abroad Program in Paris, France

Los Rios Community College District Offers Study Abroad Program in Paris, France

The Los Rios Community College District is providing a unique study abroad program in Paris, France. This program allows students to delve into French history, explore the city's diverse neighborhoods, appreciate its architecture and culture, and experience French cuisine and fashion. The initiative aims to offer an immersive educational experience, moving beyond traditional classroom settings to provide direct engagement with a foreign culture. Participants will have the opportunity to live and learn within the vibrant Parisian environment, gaining firsthand insights into European life and academic subjects. The program emphasizes cultural immersion as a key component of its educational philosophy, encouraging students to interact with local customs and traditions.
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U.S. Counties with Youngest Populations Driven by Universities, Military, and Cultural Factors

U.S. Counties with Youngest Populations Driven by Universities, Military, and Cultural Factors

While the national median age in the U.S. is at a record high of 39.4, several counties across the country are bucking this trend, maintaining significantly younger populations. These youthful demographics are primarily influenced by the presence of major universities, military bases, and specific cultural or ethnic compositions. For instance, Madison County, Idaho, home to Brigham Young University-Idaho, consistently ranks as the youngest county with a median age of 21.4 years. Similarly, Utah County, Utah, with Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University, has a median age of 26.5. Military installations also contribute, as seen in Pulaski County, Missouri (Fort Leonard Wood), and Chattahoochee County, Georgia (Fort Benning), which have median ages of 27.8 and 24.4 respectively. Additionally, counties with higher percentages of Hispanic residents, like Brazos County, Texas, and Webb County, Texas, also exhibit younger populations and higher birth rates.
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South Dakota Secretary of State Faces Lawsuit Over Voter Notification Letters for Federal-Only Registrants

South Dakota Secretary of State Faces Lawsuit Over Voter Notification Letters for Federal-Only Registrants

A federal judge in Sioux Falls is currently reviewing a lawsuit against South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson and the state Board of Elections. The lawsuit, filed by the League of Women Voters and Sioux Falls resident Jaysen Hill, alleges that the state is violating the U.S. Constitution by sending misleading notification letters to voters registered as 'federal-only.' These letters, sent by county auditors under the Secretary of State's guidance, primarily cite mail-forwarding address issues as the reason for federal-only status, even when the actual reason is a failure to provide citizenship documentation. American Civil Liberties Union attorney William Hancock, representing the League, argues that these letters are inaccurate, misleading, and violate the due process rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, which requires accurate information and a means to respond. The lawsuit seeks to compel the state to accept photocopies of certain IDs for voter registration, rescind guidance requiring in-per...
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University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Launches Fellowship to Develop Future Animal Science Professionals

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Launches Fellowship to Develop Future Animal Science Professionals

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has initiated a new program called F.U.S.E. Animal Science – the Fellowship for Undergraduate Scientific Exchange in Animal Science. This five-year program, funded by a $750,000 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, aims to equip undergraduate students with the necessary research, Extension, communication, and professional skills for careers in animal science and agriculture. Led by professors Phillip Myer and Jennie Ivey from the UT Department of Animal Science, the program will recruit students nationally from animal science, agricultural, and related life science disciplines. Fellows will engage in a year-long sequence of virtual and in-person experiences, focusing on one of six animal science areas: animal nutrition, livestock production (including robotics and automation), livestock gene editing and genomics, animal disease (immunology and parasitism), animal welfare, or animal reproduction. A key feature is an integ...
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University of Mississippi Establishes Scholarship and Collection in Honor of George Haymans III

University of Mississippi Establishes Scholarship and Collection in Honor of George Haymans III

The University of Mississippi Foundation has announced the establishment of the George S. Haymans III Memorial Scholarship Endowment and the donation of a significant rock and mineral collection to the university. These gifts, made by the Haymans family, honor the late George Haymans III, a geologist and oil industry professional. The scholarship, funded by a $50,000 gift, aims to recruit students to pursue degrees in geology and geological engineering. The donated rock and mineral collection, valued at nearly $185,000, along with a display case, will be housed in the new Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation. George Haymans III's son, George Haymans IV, an Ole Miss alumnus, expressed that these contributions reflect his father's professional legacy and personal passions, hoping to inspire future generations in the field of geology.
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Brown University's Updated Indigenous Commitments Deemed 'Not Entirely Satisfactory' by Faculty

Brown University's Updated Indigenous Commitments Deemed 'Not Entirely Satisfactory' by Faculty

Faculty members associated with Brown University’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative (NAISI) have expressed dissatisfaction with the university's updated frameworks concerning its commitments to Indigenous peoples. Four years ago, Brown University established a land acknowledgment and several commitments recognizing its location on the ancestral homelands of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. These commitments included supporting new scholarship on the university's origins and its relationship with Indigenous peoples, and working with the Narragansett tribe to honor and memorialize its original homeland. Recent initiatives noted by Mary Jo Callan, Executive Director of the Swearer Center for Public Service, include a concentration in Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies and the repatriation of ancestral remains. However, endawnis Spears, a practitioner in residence for tribal engagement, believes more funding is needed within NAISI and that communication with the Narragansett tribal ...
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Receives $6 Million NSF Grant to Redefine Research Translation

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Receives $6 Million NSF Grant to Redefine Research Translation

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has been awarded a $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch the UWM TRANSLATE initiative. This four-year program, led by Ilya Avdeev, director of the UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and professor of mechanical engineering, aims to fundamentally rethink how university research transitions from the laboratory to practical applications in businesses, communities, and other organizations. The initiative seeks to enhance UWM's capacity to translate research into tangible impacts for Wisconsin and beyond, increase the proportion of 'use-inspired' research that addresses industry needs, and establish UWM as a national model for effective research translation at urban public research universities. The program will also focus on building stronger relationships with industry and providing comprehensive support and training for researchers.