The nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon and Oregon State University have worked together to build a university facility to facilitate the repatriation and return of tribal Ancestors and cultural items currently under the university's stewardship.
MSU Mankatos ROTC program is being recognized with a national award. The MacArthur Award is presented to eight outstanding programs each year, and this is the second time MSU’s program has received the award. The Maverick Battalion consists of 83 cadets from MSU, Bethany Lutheran College and Gustavus Adolphus College. Leaders at the program said that the award is an honor for both the program and the students involved, and that they expect every cadet to carry this momentum into a bright future.
Acting on its commitment to promoting equitable opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, ComEd has announced nine students currently pursuing STEM-related degrees at Chicago State University (CSU) as its 2025 ComEd Scholars.
n the dynamic landscape of today's job market, the demand for skilled workers continues to grow, creating a pressing need for effective workforce development pathways. Collaboration between industries and educational institutions is emerging as a crucial strategy to bridge the gap between education and employment. By fostering seamless workforce development pathways, these collaborations not only addresses the skills gap but also creates a symbiotic relationship that benefits both parties, contributing to the overall dynamism of the workforce.
A radiation-tolerant computer developed at Montana State University landed safely on the moon around 1:30 a.m. Mountain Time, Sunday, March 2. Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 landed near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin in the northeast quadrant of the moon’s near side.
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to lead a new Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub to support a partnership of eight New England universities committed to expanding science and technology entrepreneurship across the region, accelerating the translation of discoveries into new solutions that benefit society. NSF announced the five-year cooperative agreement of up to $15 million today. The NSF I-Corps Hub: New England Region is expected to launch on Jan. 1, 2025. The seven institutions initially collaborating with MIT include Brown University, Harvard University, Northeastern
On April 5, the Thomas E. Cone Sr. Center for Entrepreneurship hosted Belmont’s Entrepreneurship Village, an annual showcase that highlights businesses created by students, alumni and faculty. An array of featured businesses set up shop under tents in front of Freedom Plaza where campus passersby could purchase products, talk to founders and learn about the mission and passions of each participating business.
Howard University senior Moriah Hamilton has been named to this year’s cohort of Schwarzman Scholars. The 150 scholars named to this year’s cohort were selected from a record high of 5,000 candidates worldwide. This year’s scholars hail from 38 countries and 105 universities from around the world.