WyoTech's Female Enrollment Doubles as Women Redefine the Skilled Trades Workforce

August 18, 2026 2:15 PM

Women make up less than five percent of the workforce in most skilled trades - and just two percent of automotive techs and mechanics - driving the stereotype that trades are not for women. WyoTech, a top U.S. automotive, diesel, welding, and collision trade school, is breaking that stereotype, with its female enrollment more than doubling in the last four years. In 2025, nearly one in 10 students (9.43%) at WyoTech is female, compared to...

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Orion STEM Schools Announces Founding Team Ahead of September 3 Pedagogy Preview Night

August 18, 2026 12:42 PM

Orion STEM Schools today announced the founding leadership team guiding the development and opening of its new K-12 school in Warrenville: Selvei Rajkumar, Founder and CEO; Asuttosh Rajkumar, Co-Founder and Director; Delphine Lenoir, Chief Admissions Officer; Erica Koegel, Chief Experience Designer; and Sarah Batzel, Lower School Designer.Orion is being built around a central question: If a school is supposed to prepare a child for the future,...

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Uzbekistan Hosts 38th International Olympiad in Informatics, Cementing Role as Central Asia's Leading IT Hub

August 18, 2026 9:05 AM

Uzbekistan hosted the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent from August 9 to 16, welcoming the global technology community for eight days of high-level algorithmic competition and cultural exchange. As the premier global programming event for secondary school students, IOI 2026 brought together 386 top young coders from over 97 countries - including the United States, China, Germany, Singapore, and South Korea - with...

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Economic Mobility Center Names Megan Aghazadian Chief Executive Officer

August 17, 2026 6:30 PM

The Economic Mobility Center (EMC) today named Megan Aghazadian its Chief Executive Officer, effective Aug. 10, 2026.Aghazadian's appointment is the next step in an intentional leadership transition as EMC expands its impact in Dallas County and its support for regional partners across Texas. EMC sought a leader who could build on the team's work, turn what the organization has learned into a model that can be applied across regions, develop its...

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Lowenfields' $300,000 Gift Establishes Tumor Board Room at Future Fox Cancer Center

August 17, 2026 4:00 PM

Ronnie and Ashley Lowenfield have committed $300,000 to establish the Ronald W. & E. Ashley Lowenfield Tumor Board Room at Texas Tech Health El Paso's future Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center.Ronnie Lowenfield, fifth from right, and Ashley Lowenfield, center, gathered with family members at Texas Tech Health El Paso to announce a gift establishing the Ronald W. & E. Ashley Lowenfield Tumor Board Room at the future Fox Cancer Center. Part of the...

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Florence 1 Schools and House of Hope Break Ground on Hope Village Project

August 17, 2026 1:15 PM

Florence 1 Schools (F1S) and House of Hope of the Pee Dee invite community members, civic leaders, and local media to celebrate a landmark collaborative milestone at the official groundbreaking ceremony for Hope Village on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM.The ceremony will take place at 1511 N. Douglas Street, Florence, SC 29501, marking the official commencement of construction on the new Hope Village development. This initiative pairs...

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Husson University Faculty Earn National Recognition for Innovative Anthrozoology Course

August 12, 2026 12:30 PM

Husson University Assistant Professor Dr. Taylor Rezvani and Online and Distance Education Senior Instructional Designer Corey J. Butler have received the Clifton Bryant Animals & Society Course Award for their course, Anthrozoology: Animals, People, and Society.The award from the Animals and Society Section of the American Sociological Association recognizes outstanding course design in the study of human-animal relationships. In a competitive...

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Morgan State University Ranked Among Newsweek's America's Best Colleges for Women 2026

August 10, 2026 11:23 AM

Morgan State University, Maryland's preeminent public urban research university and the state's largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), has been recognized in Newsweek's inaugural America's Best Colleges for Women 2026, a national distinction honoring institutions that foster environments where women can thrive academically, professionally and as civic leaders.Morgan State University Ranked Among Newsweek's America's Best...

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Solid Rock Community School Highlights How Compassionate, Humane Education is Shaping the Future of K-12 Learning

August 6, 2026 4:00 PM

As families increasingly seek educational experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction, Solid Rock Community School continues to demonstrate how hands-on learning can help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the private school has built its educational model around Compassionate Humane Education (CHE). This approach encourages students to develop...

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Jorge Samayoa Joins American College of Education as Chief Marketing Officer

August 6, 2026 8:58 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) is pleased to welcome Jorge Samayoa to its executive suite as chief marketing officer. A cross-functional operator who has built and scaled growth for major consumer brands, Samayoa will lead the strategy and organization behind ACE's direct-to-consumer growth.Samayoa joins ACE from HelloFresh, where he repositioned three brands - HelloFresh, EveryPlate and Green Chef - and rebuilt their growth pipeline as...

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Mi Academy Approved to Offer CFRE Continuing Education Points

August 5, 2026 6:30 PM

Mission Increase announced today that Mi Academy has been approved for continuing education points through CFRE International, expanding access to professional development for nonprofit fundraisers and leaders.CFRE International is an independent nonprofit organization that administers the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, internationally recognized voluntary certification for fundraising professionals.Mi Academy is a...

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Sacramento Attorney's Free Book Shows Accident Victims How to Turn Their Darkest Chapter Into a Story of Personal Growth

August 4, 2026 12:00 PM

A new book by Sacramento personal injury attorney Edward A. Smith is offering accident victims something they rarely receive alongside legal representation: hope.Claims to Courage: Reclaiming Life After the Crash is the first book of its kind - a compassionate, research-backed guide that shows people navigating a personal injury case how the experience can become a catalyst for profound personal growth. Smith is giving it away free in paperback,...

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Essential Education Names Dannielle Doyle Chief Executive Officer as Michael Ormsby Becomes Chairman of the Board

August 4, 2026 10:45 AM

Essential Education, an award-winning leader in adult education technology, today announced a planned leadership transition. President Dannielle Doyle has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Ormsby, who founded the company in 2000 and has served as its CEO since its inception, will transition to Chairman of the Board. Both appointments are effective today.Founded on the belief that every adult deserves access to life-changing...

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WorkWorksUSA Expands Access to ACRE-Accredited Training for Supported Employment Providers Nationwide

August 4, 2026 9:00 AM

WorkWorksUSA, a nationwide provider of online supported employment training, is expanding access to ACRE-accredited training for organizations and professionals working in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, and disability services. WorkWorksUSA provides structured, accessible training that organizations can use to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of staff members who support people with...

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American College of Education Hosts Annual Commencement Ceremony in Fishers, Ind.

August 4, 2026 8:55 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) proudly hosted its annual commencement on July 25 at the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Ind. More than 900 graduates from around the world were in attendance for the in-person ceremonies, and more than 10,000 viewers streamed virtually. As an online college, commencement is an extra special opportunity for staff, faculty and graduates to celebrate together.ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland remarked, "We...

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Chef Ann Foundation Opens Applications for Get Schools Cooking Program

August 3, 2026 9:00 AM

The Chef Ann Foundation is now accepting applications for the seventh cohort of its Get Schools Cooking program. This three-year initiative helps school districts transition from serving students highly processed heat-and-serve meals to fresh, scratch-made meals. Through this program, districts receive expert assessment, hands-on technical assistance, and strategic planning support to drive long-term, systemic change.Today, more than 60% of a...

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WoodWorks and SPEC Toolbox Partner to Make Mass Timber Design Easier for Structural Engineers

August 1, 2026 9:00 AM

Wood Products Council and SPEC Toolbox have announced a new partnership to support engineers in the United States by making mass timber design easier, faster, and more accessible.Together, SPEC Toolbox and WoodWorks share a common goal: reducing friction in mass timber design and helping more project teams move from early interest to practical, code-compliant implementation.WoodWorks has played a leading role in supporting the adoption of wood...

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Youth Sustainable Development International Summit Launch Ceremony Successfully Held

July 31, 2026 8:06 AM

The "Youth Sustainable Development International Summit Launch Ceremony," organised by Mytheast Youth Club, was held on 31 July 2026 in Hong Kong. The event brought together the Consuls-General and representatives of Zimbabwe and Nigeria, several Legislative Council members, the Deputy Head of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit, and leaders and elites from a wide range of sectors - including politics, property development, aviation, banking,...

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National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Announces Kevin C. O'Connor, DO, as Next President and Chief Executive Officer

July 30, 2026 3:50 PM

The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners is pleased to announce that Kevin C. O'Connor, DO, has been selected to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national search.His appointment reflects the Board's confidence in his distinguished record of executive leadership, deep commitment to public trust and patient safety, and demonstrated ability to advance mission-driven organizations through...

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UNICO National Celebrates Landmark 103rd Annual Convention and Italian American Awards Gala Honoring Leadership, Service, and the American Dream

July 30, 2026 6:50 AM

UNICO National, the nation's largest Italian American service organization, concluded its 103rd Annual Convention and Italian American Awards Gala with an inspiring weekend celebrating leadership, heritage, and its enduring commitment to "Service Above Self."The four-day convention brought together members, business executives, veterans, civic leaders, and community advocates from across the country for leadership meetings, networking,...

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