Samaritan's Feet Will Reach Historic Milestone of 12 Million Pairs of Shoes Distributed Worldwide

July 29, 2026 12:45 PM

Samaritan's Feet International will celebrate a historic milestone on Thursday, July 30, 2026, by distributing its 12 millionth pair of shoes during a special shoe distribution at Mtunthama Primary School in Chikhadwe Village, Traditional Authority Mkukula, Dowa District, Malawi.Since its founding in 2003, Samaritan's Feet will now have touched more than 12 million lives by providing shoes that promote dignity, health, hope, and...

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Two New York Music Schools Launch Jazz Mini-Week for Everyone

July 28, 2026 8:00 AM

New York Jazz Workshop and the New York Music Institute today announced Jazz Mini-Week - four evenings of 50-minute jazz classes on August 28 and September 1-3, 2026, open to everyone from people who have never played a note to working professionals. The twelve classes, taught at NYJW's midtown Manhattan studios at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM nightly, mark a major expansion of the two schools' ongoing partnership: proceeds support the New York Music...

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Landmark Worldwide Thai Team Receives Royal Trophy Recognition at Bangkok Double Bridge Half Marathon for Red Cross 2026

July 27, 2026 10:10 AM

BANGKOK, THAILAND / ACCESS Newswire / July 27, 2026 / A team of 174 staff members, program leaders, and graduates from Landmark Worldwide's Thailand Center participated in the Bangkok Double Bridge Half Marathon for Red Cross 2026 on July 5, coming together as the Landmark Worldwide Team to support the humanitarian efforts of the Thai Red Cross Society. The Landmark Worldwide Team trained together in preparation for the race and competed...

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BeEzrat HaShem Inc. Receives Candid Platinum Seal for Third Consecutive Year

July 24, 2026 1:30 PM

BeEzrat HaShem Inc., a Florida-based 501(c)(3) Torah education and outreach organization, has received Candid's 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency for the third consecutive year. The Platinum Seal is the highest of Candid's four transparency designations. According to the organization, fewer than 1% of the approximately 1.8 million U.S. nonprofits listed in Candid's database have achieved the Platinum level."Earning Platinum once shows that an...

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2026 Fields Medals Awarded to Four of World's Top Mathematicians

July 23, 2026 10:45 AM

During today's opening ceremony at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia, the International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the recipients of the 2026 Fields Medals.This year's prizes went to four of the world's top mathematicians: Chinese mathematician Yu Deng of the University of Chicago; American mathematician John Pardon of Stony Brook University in New York; Canadian mathematician Jacob Tsimerman of the...

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Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Donated More Than $2.2 Million in Musical Instruments to Public Schools During the 2025-26 School Year

July 22, 2026 1:00 PM

Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides instruments to underfunded music education programs at public schools across the country, continued its mission of creating opportunities for students to participate in music education. During the 2025-26 school year, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donated more than 1,700 musical instruments with a total value of $2.2 million to 80 school music programs across the United...

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Phi Theta Kappa Names 2026 Transfer Honor Roll Recognizing Nation's Leaders in Transfer Student Success

July 21, 2026 2:00 PM

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 275 four-year colleges and universities to its 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing institutions that have demonstrated exceptional success in creating pathways that help community college transfer students earn bachelor's degrees.The Transfer Honor Roll is one of the nation's most comprehensive recognitions of transfer excellence. Institutions are evaluated using data from the National Student...

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Beyond the Game: Early Learning Coalition Chair Aakash Patel on How the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation Is Helping Shape Tampa Bay's Future

July 21, 2026 12:00 PM

As Board Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, Aakash Patel is deeply honored that the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation has once again selected his organization as the beneficiary of its 2026 BE the Ball charitable event on August 30, 2026, at Topgolf Tampa.The Foundation's continued confidence in its mission reflects something much larger than a charitable contribution. It represents an investment in working families,...

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Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Becomes Turkiye's Top-Ranked University in QS World University Rankings 2027

July 21, 2026 10:00 AM

Istanbul Technical University has been ranked by QS Quacquarelli Symond, one of the world's most prestigious higher education ranking organizations. ITU achieved a significant global success in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by QS. Rising to 279th place globally, ITU achieved its highest-ever QS World University Ranking and became the top-ranked university from Turkey in the rankings.In the QS 2027 results, 1,504 higher...

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The CE Shop Launches Online, Self-Paced USPAP Courses as Appraisers Adjust to Federal Education Requirements

July 21, 2026 9:00 AM

The CE Shop announced the availability of fully online, self-paced USPAP courses, which include the 7-Hour National USPAP Update and the 15-Hour National USPAP Course. These courses are presently approved in Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Wisconsin, with additional state approvals coming soon. The launch arrives as licensed appraisers face a complex continuing education cycle, with new Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB)...

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The Ophthalmology Foundation Welcomes Eight Distinguished Leaders to Its Board of Directors

July 16, 2026 12:00 PM

The Ophthalmology Foundation (OF) is pleased to announce the election of eight distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Huban Atilla, MD, FEBO; Essam El Toukhy, MD; Tin Aung, MMed, PhD; Valeria Sánchez Huerta, MD; Gloria Esigbemi Patrick-Ferife, MBBS, MSc, FNMCOphth; Erin Schallhorn Powers, MBA; Kelly Giuffrida, MBA; and Muhammad Moin, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Edinburgh), MRCOphth, FRCOphth.Representing academia, clinical practice, research,...

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American College of Education Welcomes Enterprise Technology Leader David Cummings as Chief Information Officer

July 16, 2026 8:55 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) recently appointed seasoned information technology strategist, David Cummings, as its new chief information officer. Cummings' extensive history of developing, executing and optimizing technology strategies will support the college's fully online operation, benefiting students and employees alike.Not only does Cummings bring a proven record of building scalable technology strategies, but he has nearly two...

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Join AHIT for a Free Webinar on Starting a Home Inspection Career in Texas

July 15, 2026 9:00 AM

For anyone exploring a new career, home inspection offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to build your own business. The question is: how do I know if it's right for me, and where do I even start?American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) by The CE Shop is hosting a free live webinar "Becoming A Home Inspector" on Thursday, July 23 at 7pm CT. This session will feature Teto Toledo Ramos, a licensed Texas Professional Real Estate...

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Free Webinar Connects Aspiring Texas Agents With Top Brokerages

July 14, 2026 9:00 AM

For current and aspiring Texas real estate agents, choosing the right brokerage can be one of the biggest challenges. From considerations like support, training, and mentorship to technology, commission structures, and growth opportunities, it's hard to know where to start. To help make the process easier, The CE Shop is hosting a live virtual open house webinar, designed to connect future real estate agents with recruiting brokerages across the...

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Victor Water for Life Mobilizes Direct Local Support for Venezuela Earthquake Survivors

July 13, 2026 7:50 PM

Victor Water for Life Inc., a Miami Beach-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on clean water access, humanitarian assistance, environmental awareness, and community support, announced that it is providing direct emergency assistance to families affected by the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela.The earthquakes affected communities across northern Venezuela, including Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding areas. In the aftermath, affected...

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New Study Shows Two-Generation Program Delivers Lasting Gains for Parents and Children

July 13, 2026 10:00 AM

A new study by researchers at Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research found that the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) produced significant improvements in parental engagement and early childhood development that persisted after the program ended. The findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting two-generation approaches to improving outcomes for families. The randomized controlled trial, often considered the...

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Global Technology Innovator, HPE CEO Antonio Neri Headlines UNICO National's 103rd Annual Italian American Awards Gala Honoring Exceptional Leadership in Business, Military Service, and Social Impact

July 9, 2026 2:15 PM

UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, will host its prestigious 103rd Annual Italian American Awards Gala on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida. This signature black-tie event will bring together business executives, civic leaders, veterans, philanthropists, and supporters from across the country for an inspiring evening celebrating heritage,...

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Servolution Releases Free Serve Day Sermon Resource to Equip Churches for Community Outreach

July 9, 2026 10:00 AM

Servolution and Pastor Dino Rizzo have released a free Serve Day sermon resource designed to help pastors build a culture of outreach and serving within their congregations ahead of this year's global Serve Day initiative.The resource was developed by Rizzo in collaboration with ministry partners, including Substance Church pastors Peter Haas and Carolyn Haas, associate pastor Nate Puccini, and creative partner Vzion. Recorded at Substance...

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Kyung Hee University System Announces The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as the Recipient of the 2nd Miwon Peace Prize

July 8, 2026 5:00 AM

The Kyung Hee University System has announced that The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has been selected as the recipient of the 2nd Miwon Peace Prize. The award ceremony will take place on September 21 at Kyung Hee University. The announcement was made during the Miwon Peace Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony hosted by the Kyung Hee University System. The event introduced the 2026 recipient and outlined the purpose of the Miwon Peace...

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American College of Education and Crayons to Classrooms Award Full Master's Degree Scholarship to Ohio Teacher

July 7, 2026 8:55 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) partnered with Crayons to Classrooms and awarded a full master's degree scholarship to Amber Bell, a third-grade teacher at the International School at Residence Park. The school is part of the Dayton Public Schools district, who also partners with ACE.TJ Davis, partner engagement administrator at ACE, joined members of the Crayons to Classrooms team at their store and presented Bell with a ceremonial check...

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