Architecture Awards Celebrate Innovative and Resilient Wood Design

June 11, 2026 8:00 AM

WoodWorks - Wood Products Council has announced eight 2026 Wood in Architecture award winners, celebrating excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design. The annual award program recognizes developers and design teams using wood in innovative ways that positively impact the environment, occupants, and communities throughout the U.S. "WoodWorks was founded to support innovation in modern wood...

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Florence 1 Schools Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting

June 10, 2026 1:50 PM

Florence 1 Schools has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the second year in a row. The award was presented for the district's Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025."I am most pleased to learn that our district, through the leadership of our administration in its care in...

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Free Webinar on Education for Real Income, Real Flexibility, and No Four-Year Degree Required

June 10, 2026 9:00 AM

For career seekers looking for a flexible schedules, low barriers to entry, and uncapped earning potential, home inspection could be the right move. The question is: How do I know if it's right for me, and where do I even start? On June 16 at 7 p.m. CT, American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) will answer both questions in their free and ongoing webinar series, "Become a Home Inspector."For the June 16 session, AHIT is joining forces with...

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Zeitgeist Dance Theatre's International Summer Residency Puts Santa Fe on Global Dance Map

June 9, 2026 3:50 PM

This summer, Zeitgeist Dance Theatre begins its fifth season in New Mexico with an ambitious three-week residency rooted in creation, collaboration, and artistic exchange. The residency includes more than 75 artists, culminating in An Evening of Contemporary Dance at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on August 1. Six contemporary dance works by choreographers Livona Ellis (Vancouver, BC), Francisco Gella (Santa Fe), Vladimir Conde Reche...

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Florence 1 Schools Earns National Music Education Award for 10th Consecutive Year

June 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Florence 1 Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for the tenth consecutive year, recognizing the district's outstanding support and commitment to music education. Recipients of the 2026 BCME Awards were selected through a comprehensive application and review process that evaluates key indicators, including funding, instructional time, participation rates, facilities, and...

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Fragrance Creators Association Makes History at the White House, Advancing the $80 Billion Case for Responsible Innovation to Senior Executive Branch Officials

June 5, 2026 7:25 PM

The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) made history this week convening the first fragrance salon ever held at the White House and bringing the voice of America's fragrance industry directly to senior executive branch officials.The salon anchored a two-day, bipartisan Washington fly-in, where industry leaders made a clear and compelling case: fragrance is an $80-billion-plus American economic engine that supports jobs, innovation, public...

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Bill 8: QPAT Denounces a Threat to Access to Education, Workforce Qualification, and Adult Success

June 5, 2026 2:45 PM

The Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers (QPAT) condemns the introduction of Bill 8 by the Minister of the French Language, Jean-François Roberge, which seeks to subject English-language adult education and vocational training to the eligibility requirements of the Charter of the French Language.According to QPAT, this measure risks significantly reducing access to education for thousands of adults who want to earn a diploma, acquire...

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Florence 1 Schools Announces Four Administrative Appointments for 2026-2027

June 5, 2026 1:10 PM

Florence 1 Schools will welcome four administrators into new roles next school year after the district's Board of Trustees approved their appointments during its monthly meeting. Each leader is being promoted from within the district's own schools.Assistant Superintendent for Elementary EducationSouth Florence High School Principal Shand Josey will become the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, replacing Michelle Wynn, who is...

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Florence 1 Schools and Community Partners to Build State-of-the-Art Aquatic Center

June 4, 2026 4:45 PM

Florence 1 Schools will soon have a pool to call its own. During its monthly meeting, the district's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 2205 West Palmetto Street, the former Lidl building, to build an Aquatic Center featuring an eight-lane, 50-meter competition pool with seating for 650 spectators.The $15.5 million project will be completed through a collaboration with the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation, Florence County Council, and...

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Pegasus Park Announced as Host of AURP 2026 International Conference

June 4, 2026 10:50 AM

The Association of University Research Parks (AURP), the leading global nonprofit advancing university-based innovation communities, proudly announces Pegasus Park in Dallas, Texas as the host site for its 2026 International Conference on September 29-October 1.The 2026 AURP International Conference will convene research park leaders, innovation district and tech hub executives, industry partners plus higher education partners from across the...

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HB Publications Releases "The Long-Distance Dementia Caregiver"

June 4, 2026 10:30 AM

HB Publications, LLC today announced the release of its newest title, The Long-Distance Dementia Caregiver, by Y. Hakol. The book offers a comprehensive, compassionate guide written specifically for the adult child who does not live near a parent with dementia. The book is arriving at a critical moment for millions of American families navigating one of modern life's most demanding challenges: caring for a parent with dementia while living...

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Samuel Rodriguez Calls for Stronger Community Leadership and Faith-Driven Mentorship

June 4, 2026 10:05 AM

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is using his national platform to raise awareness about the growing need for mentorship, community leadership, and faith-centered engagement across America.As Lead Pastor of New Season Church and President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Rodriguez says the country is facing what he describes as "a crisis of purpose and connection," especially among younger generations navigating social...

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Higher Education Institutions Move Beyond the Limitations of Legacy Student Information Systems

June 4, 2026 10:00 AM

Higher education leaders today face intensifying pressures: shifting enrollment patterns, rising student expectations, and tightening budgets. Yet many colleges and universities remain tied to fragmented legacy Student Information Systems (SIS) that result in discord vs. momentum.Maestro SIS by BocaVox is transforming institutional operations by replacing siloed data architectures with a comprehensive solution that offers intelligent...

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HearstLab and Fitch Learning Take Major Stake in Founderz to Launch Strategic AI Partnership to Help Close Industry Skills Gap

June 2, 2026 8:12 PM

Fitch Learning, the global leader in financial services education, and Founderz, Europe's premier AI business school, today announced a strategic partnership that will provide learners worldwide with innovative, personalized training that combines Fitch's deep expertise in financial services education with Founderz's award-winning, multilingual AI learning platform and global community reach.Source: HearstLab / Source: Fitch Learning (EZ...

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Media Invitation: Fields Medals and Cutting-Edge Math at ICM 2026 in Philadelphia

June 2, 2026 2:30 PM

Members of the press are invited to the world's most prestigious mathematics conference, which will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from July 23 to July 30, 2026. Held every four years, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) includes the announcement of the field's top prizes - including the Fields Medals - as well as top talks from leading mathematicians on cutting-edge developments in the...

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HKUST Unicorn Day Brings Together Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leaders

June 2, 2026 10:15 AM

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today successfully hosted its annual "Unicorn Day," one of Hong Kong's flagship innovation and entrepreneurship events. The event brought together over 1,800 participants, including students, faculty, and alumni, as well as international and local government representatives, industry partners, investors, innovation and technology entrepreneurs, and researchers. Participants exchanged...

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American College of Education and ERDI Surprise Kansas City Teacher With Full Master's Degree Scholarship

June 2, 2026 8:55 AM

In partnership with the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI), American College of Education® (ACE) proudly presented the 2026 Resilient Leadership Scholarship to Seth McDairmant, a career and technical education teacher at J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City.Earlier this year, Superintendent of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) Dr. Anna Stubblefield was recognized as the 2026 ERDI Resilient Leader. The honor includes a...

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As Fans Cheer Goals, Andrea Jaeger's Little Star Foundation Launches Goals for Good(TM)

June 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Little Star Foundation, the award-winning children's charity founded by former world No. 2 tennis pro Andrea Jaeger, is launching Goals for Good™, an innovative and interactive fundraising campaign that transforms goals scored during this summer's biggest international men's soccer tournament into support for children facing cancer and hardship.Here's the idea behind Little Star Foundation's Goals for Good™: contributors pick a dollar amount...

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HKUST Announces the Appointment of Prof. King Li as the Founding Dean of Medicine

June 1, 2026 11:42 AM

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the appointment of internationally renowned physician-scientist Prof. LI King-Chuen as the Founding Dean of its School of Medicine, effective June 1, 2026. HKUST announced the appointment of internationally renowned physician-scientist Prof. LI King-Chuen as the Founding Dean of its School of Medicine. Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST (second left); Ms. Edith SHIH,...

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Kathryn Krick's Ignite Revival Hits USA TODAY Best Seller List for Two Consecutive Weeks, Ranking #8 Among All Nonfiction Books Nationwide

June 1, 2026 9:30 AM

Ignite Revival: Be Set on Fire to Change the World by Kathryn Krick has officially landed on the USA TODAY Best Seller List for two consecutive weeks, ranking #8 among all nonfiction books in the nation for both the May 20 and May 27, 2026 lists.Published by Charisma House on May 12, 2026, Ignite Revival has quickly become one of the fastest-growing faith releases of the year, resonating with readers hungry for spiritual awakening, healing,...

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