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MU Extension to host agriculture drone training event Aug. 7 in Albany
The University of Missouri Extension will host a full-day drone training event focused on applications in Missouri agriculture from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the MU Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center in Albany. According to...

How many H-1B petitions were made by Hawaii employers during 2024?
University of Hawaii Educational Services 57 100% 0% Research Corporation of the Uh Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 31 100% 0% Nan, Inc. Construction 14 100% 0% Kapi Olani Medical Specialists Health Care and Social Assistance 5...

Schools to teach anti-misogyny lessons in bid to tackle ‘manosphere’
Children will be taught how to combat misogyny and resist so-called incel culture under new guidance for schools published on Tuesday. The guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) focuses on helping boys find positive role models...

Nwajiuba: Buhari retained petrol subsidy so Nigerians won’t die
Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, former minister of state for education, says former President Muhammadu Buhari retained the petrol subsidy so Nigerians will not die. During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Nwajiuba said the former president made...

QEDNG partners First Bank, Shell for summit on Nigeria’s creative economy
QEDNG, an online newspaper published by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, has partnered with First Bank, Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and Shell for the maiden edition of its ‘creative powerhouse summit’. Themed ‘Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving...

How many H-1B petitions were made by Arizona employers during 2024?
Intel Corporation Manufacturing 2,547 98.8% 1.2% ASML US LP Manufacturing 213 98.1% 1.9% Arizona State University Educational Services 146 97.9% 2.1% Intraedge, Inc. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 119 99.2% 0.8% The University of...

Farmers discover innovative method to grow thriving crops in dry climate: 'Boosting productivity'
A team in Kenya developed a mobile solar irrigation system to help farmers in dry climates access the water they need to support their crops. According to an article from The Sunday Standard, SowPrecise created these movable, solar-powered systems...
Des Moines University (DMU) 2025 Alumni of the Year and Rising Star Honorees
From left: Major Joshua Dilday DO ('15); Gary Stuck DO ('83) FAAFP; Shari Nichols DPM ('95) FACFAS; and Carla Stebbins MHA ('93) PhD WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences announces this year's...

Bryant, Benton teachers among top 15 finalists for State Teacher of the Year
Elaina Weaver of Bryant and Stephanie Williams of Benton are among 15 educators statewide named 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year finalists, the Arkansas Department of Education announced this week. Weaver teaches sixth-grade math at Bethel Middle...

Education reform crucial to sustainable development
With sustainable development at the core of environmental policies, it’s important that decision makers pair these policies with strategic action to sufficiently empower the next generation to be environmental custodians. While this goal may seem...

Education Bill Pushes School Reforms
The School Education Bill 2023 has been under parliamentary review for 21 months, making it one of the most debated bills in recent decades. On the one hand, the bill represents a significant shift from the previous Education Act, mainly because...

Education over incarceration: Arizona’s new path to reentry
Arizona is the latest state to join a growing movement focused on transforming incarceration through education. Through a new Community of Practice launched by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association and the Vera Institute of...
Federal commission offers up to $500,000 local business and community grants in Southern Tier
The Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STC) will host a series of meetings in the Southern Tier this week on local grant opportunities from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and how to apply. Funding for...

Educators at USD-345 raise concerns amid the district’s new school supply wish list policy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new policy in the Seaman School District is causing a stir among teachers who wish to share their school supply wish lists before the school year begins. The district says it promotes equity but we caught up with one...

How many H-1B petitions were made by Oklahoma employers during 2024?
Paycom Payroll, LLC Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 172 100% 0% University of Oklahoma Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, Educational Services 125 100% 0% Veridic Solutions, LLC Professional,...

Education Minister Joins Independence Day in Beijing
The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Tozen Leokana, joined Solomon Islands nationals in Beijing on Monday evening to celebrate the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary. The commemorative dinner was hosted by the Solomon...
Anwar: Corruption not just moral failure but threatens economy, deters investment, harms national harmony
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The fight against corruption is not only a moral imperative, but also a driver of strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the Malaysia International...

People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds
The effects of extreme weather events are disproportionately felt in countries in the Global South. Most people are more likely to support climate policies if they see a connection between extreme weather and climate change, new international...

Team at USF College of Nursing creating new anti-cancer telemedicine program for older adults
TAMPA, Fla. — There’s a research team at the USF College of Nursing that’s working to transform how older adults manage their cancer treatments. Victoria Marshall, PhD, RN, and associate professor at the USF College of Nursing are leading that...

TN Schools To Display 'Oil, Sugar, Salt' Boards To Raise Safety Awareness
(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, July 15 (IANS) In an effort to promote healthy eating habits and raise awareness about food safety among students, the Food Safety Department of Tamil Nadu will soon install 'oil, sugar, and salt' boards in all educational...