Bible in the Schools Presents $3M Community Gift to Hamilton County Schools

September 1, 2026 1:40 PM

On July 31, 2026, local 501(c)(3), Bible in the Schools, gave a significant community contribution of $2,951,554.62 to Hamilton County Schools as a gift for Bible education in 35 public schools.Established in 1922, by Co-Founder of Chattanooga's McCallie School, Dr. J.P. McCallie, Public School Bible Study Committee (doing business as Bible in the Schools), is one of the area's longstanding nonprofit organizations whose mission is to advance...

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Mission Increase to Partner with WinShape Leadership to Provide Fundraising Training for Nonprofit Leaders

September 1, 2026 11:55 AM

Mission Increase, alongside WinShape Leadership, will offer a first-of-its-kind immersive fundraising training opportunity at WinShape Retreat in Rome, Georgia, Oct. 12-16. The experience will include two connected learning events for nonprofit leaders that build on one another throughout the week and are grounded in the principles of Champion Development and Transformational Giving.Designed for chief executive officers, chief advancement...

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Monsoon Showers' FESTIVO Album and Documentary, Inspired by India's Festivals Under Consideration for 2026-2027 GRAMMY Awards(R)

September 1, 2026 9:00 AM

Chicago-based band Monsoon Showers has released FESTIVO, a five-song musical journey through some of India's most beloved festivals. Through original music, the album introduces festival traditions, emotions and universal messages to listeners across cultures and generations.Built on the belief that celebrations can connect people regardless of language or background, FESTIVO explores the festivals of New Year, Pongal, Holi, Onam and Diwali. Its...

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The $33,000 Gap: The Growing Divide Between Degree Expectations and Career Reality

September 1, 2026 7:00 AM

When the class of 2025 walked across the stage this spring, most expected their first full-time job to pay somewhere near six figures. The average expected starting salary among recent graduates was $101,500, according to ZipRecruiter. The actual average? $68,400, states the report from ZipRecruiter.That $33,000 gap isn't a blip. It's one sign of a much larger story: the growing gap between what many students expect a degree to deliver and what...

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PolyU Develops Quantum-Tunnelling Field-Effect Transistor to Overcome Barriers to Integrated-Circuit Chip Development

August 31, 2026 11:42 PM

The next generation of microelectronics relies on improvements in transistor switching performance to advance computing power. However, conventional semiconductor technology has hit the physical "Boltzmann limit", which restricts the energy efficiency of traditional transistors. A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has engineered a novel tunnelling field-effect transistor (TFET) utilising 2D nanomaterials. The...

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Tenon Medical Announces Closing of $3M Private Placement Offering

August 31, 2026 11:45 AM

Tenon Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:TNON), a medical device company dedicated to transforming care for patients with certain sacro-pelvic disorders, has closed its previously announced private placement pursuant to securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to sell 597,610 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), together with a warrant to purchase up to an aggregate 1,058,517 shares of common stock, in a...

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Stevenson School Opens New Academic Centers Built for Curiosity and Discovery

August 31, 2026 11:00 AM

Stevenson School marked the opening of The Day Science and Engineering Center and The John Senuta Math Center on Friday, Aug. 28, completing the largest capital project in the school's history and ushering in a new era for science, engineering and mathematics on its Pebble Beach campus.The $45 million, two-story complex replaces the Lindsley Science Building, which had served Stevenson students since the late 1960s, and provides nearly four...

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Discovery Education Launches Conversational AI in Google Classroom Add-On, Connecting Teachers to Trusted K-12 Content

August 31, 2026 9:30 AM

Discovery Education today announced a new teacher-facing AI-powered chat interface using Gemini models in the Discovery Education Google Classroom add-on. Built for educators, the enhancement delivers trusted, district-licensed Discovery Education teaching and learning resources right within Classroom. With a single plain-language prompt, teachers can describe what they need for lesson planning, instruction, and differentiation, and instantly...

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Alpha1 AI Expands Support for Federal Agencies

August 29, 2026 12:10 AM

Alpha1 AI is expanding its support for federal agencies through secure, agency-configurable learning and problem-solving environments designed around the realities of government operations. Federal curriculum development, platform configuration, demonstrations and discussions with government stakeholders are already underway. The company expects to deepen this work and expand into additional agencies in the coming months. The initiative...

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A Lasting Legacy of Impact: Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Distributes Millions to 15 Local Children's Charities and Announces Major Endowment Gift

August 27, 2026 9:55 PM

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), Northwest Florida's premier fundraising organization, is celebrating another extraordinary year of generosity and impact with the distribution of more than $3 million to 15 children's charities serving the region. The transformational grants were awarded during a private check presentation ceremony held August 27 at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, bringing together community leaders and...

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Danielle-Huang.com Expands International Coaching Team With Former Google and Meta Professionals

August 27, 2026 7:20 AM

Danielle-Huang.com, a digital marketing education and remote career training company serving Chinese-speaking students, today announced the expansion of its international coaching team with professionals who have experience working at global technology companies including Google and Meta. The expansion is designed to give students greater access to international digital marketing expertise while preparing them to pursue remote employment and...

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Life in Laramie: Why the Destination Matters When Attending College

August 27, 2026 7:00 AM

Choosing where to attend school is about more than earning an education. It's about choosing the place where you'll spend some of the most formative years of your life. For young adults passionate about skilled trades, the majority share a common fondness for the great outdoors, which can be found right here at WyoTech in Laramie. Laramie offers an experience that's difficult to replicate anywhere else, from the rugged mountain ranges to the...

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Discovery Education Announces Availability of Mystery Writing for Grades K-5

August 26, 2026 9:30 AM

Discovery Education today announced that Mystery Writing, its supplemental writing solution for kindergarten through grade 5, is now available to educators nationwide. Mystery Writing joins Mystery Science, the most widely used K-5 science curriculum in the United States, in reaching the full elementary grade span within Discovery Education's family of open-and-go, evidence-backed instructional solutions.Writing instruction has historically...

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WyoTech Represented on the National Stage at the Great Race

August 24, 2026 7:00 AM

WyoTech was proudly represented this summer at the world-renowned Great Race-- a one-of-a-kind automotive challenge that combines classic cars, teamwork, precision, and endurance into an unforgettable cross-country journey. WyoTech Director of Industry Relations, Cindy Barlow, represented the trade school, in partnership with the Jessi Combs Foundation and JEGS Aftermarket Auto Parts and High Performance Racing, to complete the race on Route 66...

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Dr. Kelechi Ekuma Expands Thought Leadership Through Coevolution

August 21, 2026 12:15 PM

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people work, learn, and communicate, Dr. Kelechi Ekuma is expanding his thought leadership through Coevolution, a publication dedicated to exploring one of today's most important questions: How do people and technology shape one another over time?A Senior Lecturer at the Global Development Institute at The University of Manchester, Dr. Ekuma has spent his career studying development policy,...

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St. Charles Community College: Higher Ed of the Future

August 21, 2026 9:00 AM

The Law of Accelerating Returns, coined by Ray Kurzweil, suggests that technological growth is exponential rather than linear. Meaning, the further along technology progresses, the quicker it will continue to do so. This raises questions about current and future expectations of those entering the workforce and leaves many asking about the role traditional higher education plays.St. Charles Community College (SCC) isn't digging its heels in the...

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Fragrance Creators Association Announces Promotion of Emily Cruz to Manager, Executive Operations and Events

August 20, 2026 2:25 PM

The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) has announced the promotion of Emily Cruz to Manager, Executive Operations and Events."Emily's natural tenacity and commitment to FCA and the greater fragrance value chain have helped elevate the organization since she joined nearly four years ago," said Farah K. Ahmed, FCA President and CEO. "We are thrilled to recognize and support her talents with this investment in FCA's rapidly evolving events...

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Zutobi Launches New Parent Driving Hub to Help Families Build Safer, More Confident Teen Drivers

August 19, 2026 12:25 PM

Zutobi, a leading digital driver education platform used by over 15 million learners, today announced the launch of its new Parent Driving Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to help parents guide their teenagers from permit preparation through supervised practice and road-test readiness.Available at zutobi.com/us/parents, the new section addresses one of the most overlooked parts of driver education: preparing parents to teach....

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Largest Campaign in Stevenson School History Expands Opportunities for Generations of Students

August 19, 2026 11:30 AM

Stevenson School is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Remarkable Stevenson Campaign, a milestone moment in the school's history. Driven by the extraordinary generosity of alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends, the campaign made possible The John Senuta Math Center and The Day Science and Engineering Center, expanded scholarship support, strengthened faculty excellence, and advanced investments that will benefit...

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upGrad Grows EBITDA 8x in FY26, Gross Revenue at $219 Million

August 18, 2026 9:19 PM

upGrad, one of Asia's largest integrated skilling and lifelong learning companies, today reported a decisive step-up in profitability for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) EBITDA rose more than eightfold to $13 million, up from $1.6 million on the same basis in FY25. Net loss narrowed 52% to $13.8 million - marking the third consecutive year in which losses have more than halved year-on-year, down from a peak of $121...

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