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CDC, public health preparedness nominees advance in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill. The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to advance Sean Kaufman to serve […]

Jul 30 • 7:28 PM EDT • Health • rollcall.com

Visalia's Rawhide Music Festival Bringing Los Tucanes de Tijuana and Live Entertainment

Join the Rawhide Music Festival on October 24 and 25 for two days of live music and community fun at Valley Strong Ballpark.

Jul 30 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • gvwire.com

West Virginia rolls out new AI and digital science framework for schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Hundreds of educators from across West Virginia gathered Wednesday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center as the state rolled out a new artificial intelli…

Jul 30 • 10:09 AM EDT • Science • wowktv.com

The new "science golden age" looks suspiciously like a grift

This edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers. Become one ⬇️ 🚀 Subscribe to PN 🚀 The Trump regime is trying to usher in a “Golden Age in Science” where scientific research is run like a Trump family business, artificial intelligence is all that matters, profit is everything, and expertise is for chumps. Or at least that’s the vision emerging from a new 123-page “Report to the President” from Michael Kratsios, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In a normal administration, you could probably skip over learning about a science policy document — but this is no normal administration, and this is no normal science policy document. Instead, it’s Trump’s attempt to end the actual golden age of science that was kicked off in 1945 with the publication of '“The Endless Frontier” by Vannevar Bush. [ ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/harmeet-dhillon-portland) [ Harmeet Dhillon demonstrates danger of posting through it ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/harmeet-dhillon-portland) Liz Dye · Jul 29 [ Read full story ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/harmeet-dhillon-portland) Bush, at President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s request, laid out a vision of federal support for science that centered on funding universities to do basic research, saying that as long as those institutions were “vigorous and healthy and their scientists are free to pursue the truth wherever it may lead, there will be a flow of new scientific knowledge to those who can apply it to practical problems in Government, in industry, or elsewhere.” Kratsios’s report is supposed to be the successor to Bush’s, and even apes the format, but this isn’t really a document about science policy. It’s one about ending science research as we know it in favor of shoveling cash at big tech companies. While it might be temping to wave this away as an aspirational policy document, Trump has already begun to shift billions in research funds to AI projects and has taken a hatchet to science funding across the board. He’s teed up the shift Kratsios proposes here, and since neither Congress nor the Supreme Court seem inclined to stop him from doing whatever he wants with taxpayer money, it isn’t doomering or hyperbole to say we are staring down the barrel of a world where the only “science” the government intends to support is for-profit tech and defense advancements. Science for dummies Part of how you can tell this isn’t a document about science is that you are immediately faced with an absolute wall of business-speak of the worst sort. Did you know we must “tightly couple our science and technology enterprises to ensure that groundbreaking ideas invented in the United States are rapidly prototyped, tested, manufactured, and scaled domestically”? You do now! That tone isn’t surprising, because Kratsios has no background in science or research. He has a bachelor’s in political science and spent most of his career working for Peter Thiel at Thiel Capital. After a stint in the first Trump administration as Chief Technology Officer, where he also did not do any science, Kratsios was tasked in 2020 with overseeing the Pentagon’s research budget for a brief time, a position that, as the Wall Street Journal put it, “carries a great deal of power in terms of dictating investment allocations.” He spent the Biden years at Scale AI as “head of strategy,” which you will also note is neither a science nor a research job. But Scale AI has contracts with the Department of Defense and, as the Washington Post wrote in 2023, “has been aggressively pitching itself as the company that will help the US military in its existential battle with China.” And now you have the necessary background for our new golden age, which is going to be a golden age of taking money away from scientists and universities and giving it to companies like Scale AI. A note from Aaron: Working with brilliant contributors like Lisa takes resources. If you aren’t already a paid subscriber, please become one to support our work. 👇 Subscribe In a genuinely galling move, Katsios spends a lot of time slamming universities because of “administrative burdens on researchers” and the “well-documented inefficiencies” in academia, the message being that those damn universities waste the time of amazing researchers with paperwork. Except it’s the administration that is attempting to impose inefficient, unnecessary burdens on those researchers with a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule that would require senior political appointees to approve every science grant and ensure it aligns with Trump’s personal priorities. Researchers would also have to seek prior government approval to attend conferences or publicize their research. And political appointees could terminate any grant at any time if they feel like it. [ ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/omb-rule-science-funding) [ The murder of expertise ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/omb-rule-science-funding) Lisa Needham · Jun 11 [ Read full story ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/omb-rule-science-funding) But when it comes to AI, we’re going to “restore permissionless innovation.” The report proposes to give lucky ducky innovators a pile of cash up front for grants lasting five years or longer, saying “awards should be fully-funded in year one, with all resources earmarked upfront, to minimize administrative burdens and reduce pressure for researchers to generate intermediate results to secure continued funding.” Yeah, wouldn’t want to have to make the Very Special Tech Bros show results or get money parceled out year by year like the plebes at universities. The report also proposes that we should have “fast grants” with “simplified applications requiring just a few pages of writing” because that is definitely how science works, just writing a bit off the dome and getting some cash. [ ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-ai-action-plan-altman-llms) [ Tech elites are turning AI into ChatGPTrump ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-ai-action-plan-altman-llms) Paul Waldman · July 29, 2025 [ Read full story ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-ai-action-plan-altman-llms) Oh, and we should have prizes and challenges, where multiple teams compete. The proposed prizes include incentives like “advance procurement commitments,” which means the federal government agrees to buy whatever is being developed. There’s also “regulatory fast-tracking,” making sure all those great AI thingies don’t have to wait too long to be unleashed on a market. These aren’t incentives to do science. These are incentives to develop things with tax dollars that you can then sell to the government for more tax dollars. In the suggestion that might be the most unhinged, the most very opposite of how both government and research work, our new age will include “golden tickets.” That’s where an individual reviewer in an agency — yes, just one person — can “recommend unconventional proposals that may not pass consensus-driven review panels” because somehow this will “surface valuable ideas too divisive for committees and attract higher quality reviewers by empowering them to exercise independent scientific judgment.” Yes, that’s saying that a random person in an agency should be able to shovel money at some idea even if it can’t pass a review panel, and that the opportunity to do so will attract better employees because apparently all the best minds in science are chomping at the bit to be allowed to unilaterally fund AI research based on their personal vibes. But that isn’t at all how actual science works, and actual scientists aren’t unhappy about review panels. They work collaboratively, not siloed in some secret race to create the next AI chatbot. A 2020 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research examined whether peer review panels succeed in helping agencies predict which research ideas will best advance science. Peer review was better at finding “diamond in the rough” applicants than a single government program official. How about that. Trump always wants a taste It’s painfully clear that what Katsios is trying to do here is turn the whole of government science research and funding into the sort of “move fast and break things” paradigm that is the hallmark of big tech. That method works to line the pockets of tech executives, but it isn’t science. There’s a reason the government funds different kinds of research than private tech companies do. What Katsios either fails to understand or deliberately ignores is that the federal government is the main funder of basic research precisely because it can take a long time for it to bear fruit and is not intended to be profitable as such. “Basic” here does not mean rudimentary or simple, but rather research that is designed to advance scientific knowledge instead of achieving a specific outcome or product. Big tech companies don’t widely fund that sort of research, because it doesn’t make them money. Industry dollars account for only about 20 percent of basic research funding, while the government contributes around 60 percent. Big tech companies and startups do, however, rely on and benefit from that basic research. A 2019 study found that 35 percent of all patents obtained by venture-backed startups from 1976 to 2016 cited federally supported research. Basic research funded by the NIH contributed to every single drug the FDA approved from 2010 to 2016. [ ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-saudi-nuclear-deal) [ The Saudi nuclear farce and governance by whim and meme ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-saudi-nuclear-deal) Noah Berlatsky · Jul 27 [ Read full story ](https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-saudi-nuclear-deal) Unlike inventing the next ChatGPT, actual science is slow and iterative. Government funding of research that, on its face, would not appear to lead to any big new invention is actually what underpins those big new inventions. If the government hadn’t funded research into desert lizard venom, we wouldn’t know about semaglutide, and we wouldn’t have Ozempic. If research scientists hadn’t studied how bees optimize nectar foraging within a colony, we wouldn’t have the algorithm that assigns internet traffic across computer servers. The report assiduously ignores that a symbiotic, profitable relationship between the federal government, universities, and private companies already exists. Each federal research dollar generates about $1.50 to $3.00 in long-term economic benefits. The $36 billion the government awarded in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2025 generated $94 billion in new economic activity. Trump’s proposed new golden age is intended to strip those billions from universities, resulting in the dismantling of departments and the shuttering of labs. But Katsios has a plan for that: Universities should just become trade schools to churn out no-show STEM degrees! “Require universities and community colleges to embed practical technical training and externships into STEM curricula. Let hands-on experience and industry credentials count toward degrees.” It’s quite the feat to, on the one hand, strip schools of funding for scientific research while simultaneously demanding to control what is taught and, oh, also, colleges need to give degrees to employees at big tech companies just for being employees at big tech companies. The new golden age would also exacerbate the brain drain Trump’s policies have already caused. Nature found that in the first quarter of 2025, US scientists submitted 32 percent more job applications abroad than in 2024. A March 2025 poll by Nature of roughly 1,600 scientists found that over 1,200 said they were considering leaving the country. Europe is investing $565 million to make it a “magnet for researchers” and provide funding for scientists who relocate. The new golden age is also about embedding Trump’s xenophobia into the fabric of American science. The report complains of an “over-reliance on foreign students” that “creates a security challenge our institutions are ill-equipped to address” and that a “reliance on foreign talent sidelines American students.” This is, to put it mildly, nonsense. International students pay far higher tuition and often receive no financial aid. Their tuition dollars are what make it possible for American students to get financial aid. In the 2023-2024 school year alone, international students contributed $43.8 billion to the US economy and supported over 378,000 jobs. Those 1.1 million international students accounted for only six percent of the total number of students in higher education that year, but were such an economic engine that for every three international students, one job was created or supported. It’s impossible not to wonder whether part of Trump’s loathing for universities and their leading role in scientific research is that there is no way for him to corrupt the process and make money off it in the same way he can by giving millions and billions to Silicon Valley types who, in turn, give him millions in cash. There’s no way for his children to invest in universities that the government then gives no-bid contracts to, fattening the family’s bottom line, which is pretty much the Trump sons’ current venture capital practice. Trump and Katsios’s view of science is narrow, cramped, and wrong. We’re not in a crisis, we’re not a failed state. We’ve been a science superpower for decades, and the only thing that threatens that is Donald Trump. Tech bros are already living high off the hog in this administration. They don’t need any more of our tax dollars. Hopefully this new golden age never comes to pass. Thanks for reading Public Notice. This post is public so feel free to share it. Share We’ll be back with more tomorrow. If you appreciate today’s PN, please do your part to keep us free by signing up for a paid subscription. 🚀 Subscribe to PN 🚀 Thanks for reading, and for your support.

Jul 30 • 8:12 AM EDT • Science • publicnotice.co

Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

Young Californians often feel disconnected from the political process. A recent event focused on inspiring civic engagement among California’s youth and highlighted the importance of civic education.

Jul 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • ppic.org

After Hobbes vs Rousseau: Politics must move beyond human nature

Since the great debate between Hobbes and Rousseau, our political theory has been organised around a single question: is human nature essentially good or essentially corrupt? Graham Harman, the philosopher behind object-oriented ontology, argues that this is simply the wrong question to be asking. The real forces governing our collective fate - climate change, artificial intelligence, geography, and pandemics - are non-human; therefore, questions about human nature are not the central ones. Instead, Harman proposes a politics reorganised around our relationship to non-human objects and environments, in which quasi-government institutions incentivise and deter actions with the aim of extending the survival of the human race. “It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” This has become one of the most popular phrases among twenty-first-century intellectuals. Often misattributed to Fredric Jameson, it has been warmly embraced by such influential authors as Slavoj Žižek and the tragically departed Mark Fisher, and has fueled the notion that the major problem with the political Left is that it simply needs to become more speculative and creative. Naturally, this is never a bad idea in any human pursuit. But what if the political distinction between Left, Right, and Center itself results from a failure of imagination? SUGGESTED READING Hobbes vs Rousseau: are we inherently evil? By Robin Douglass This particular division has been with us only since the summer of 1789. During the simmering prelude to the French Revolution, it referred originally to the physical position in the National Assembly of radical figures on one side and loyal monarchists on the other. These positions are linked with two entirely different camps of modern political theory. On the Left we find a series of authors ranging from the moderate (Locke) to the supercharged (Rousseau) to the truly radical (Marx), all of them contending that exploitation of the many by the few justifies revolutionary overthrow of the existing order. On the Right they are countered by the likes of Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Schmitt, a group of thinkers convinced that corrupt human nature can be tamed only by force. In the words of the Nazi supporter Schmitt: “One could test all theories of nature and state and political ideas according to their anthropology and classify these as to whether they consciously or unconsciously presuppose [humans] to be by nature evil or by nature good.” This is the division we continue to face today, even in the daily retail politics of Western democracies.___Our species has regularly proven itself capable of both the noblest gestures and the most scathing cruelties, making it hard to define us as essentially either emancipatory or brutal in our aims.___The most refreshing feature of David Graeber and David Wengrow’s 2021 book The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity was their awareness that the forced choice between Rousseau and Hobbes (as they put it) is no longer sufficient. Our species has regularly proven itself capable of both the noblest gestures and the most scathing cruelties, making it hard to define us as essentially either emancipatory or brutal in our aims. Far from being stationed “beyond good and evil,” we seem to be fully entangled with both. We are not naturally good or evil, Graeber and Wengrow contend, but naturally experimental and imaginative. They rest their case on the archaeological record, which seems to bear witness to numerous episodes of seasonally shifting governments and festivals, which vacillate in the same society (even in the same year) between the egalitarian and the dictatorial. Such praise of political experiment makes a good fit with the generally anarchist position defended by these authors. Yet it is also what I find most disappointing in their position. Although they are right that the forced choice between Hobbes and Rousseau falls short of what our new situation requires, the authors simply replace it with praise for the human being as a political tinkerer and performer. In other words, they give us just another theory of human nature, one that would not have been out of place in the sixteenth or seventeenth century. What other options might we have?___The time is ripe for a retheorization of politics on the basis of something other than human nature… We are not just alienated and limited by objects, but also empowered and unleashed by them___One fresh approach would be to treat politics within a broader framework than human nature, given that the polis does not exist in a vacuum filled exclusively with people. When Bruno Latour went to observe the baboons of Kenya with the San Diego anthropologist Shirley Strum, they jointly concluded that these primates were more socially interdependent than our own species. Each baboon is so reliant on the dynamics of the group that they find themselves locked into constant surveillance of their potentially dangerous peers. The group structure turns out to be inherently volatile. Humans, by contrast, are able to stabilize their societies to a large degree through the mediation of inanimate objects. Although one’s position in society may seem to fluctuate over time, considerable stability is produced through such items as apartment keys, wedding rings, and identification cards, all of them serving to secure us a place distinct from that of our fellows. The Italian philosopher Maurizio Ferraris has written at length about the crucial role of documents in establishing social relations, making him a hero among notaries in his country. Proper names and license plates cement our position amidst other humans, as do symbolic achievements such as graduation from a top university or distinguished wartime service with its various medals and ribbons. None of this is found among baboons, despite their closeness to us on the evolutionary tree: after all, we did share a common ancestor just 25 to 30 million years ago. SUGGESTED VIEWING The goodness paradox With Richard Wrangham The time is ripe for a retheorization of politics on the basis of something other than human nature, whether understood in the manner of the Left or of the Right. We are not just alienated and limited by objects, but also empowered and unleashed by them. But initially, it is true, we face non-human things primarily in the form of constraints. It would be difficult, perhaps impossible, to form a human civilization underwater, deep underground, atop Mount Everest, or in outer space. Human dependence on the non-social background takes on subtler form in discussions of political geography, especially unloved on the more idealistic Left. Consider the luckless position of Poland during World War II, sandwiched between Hitler on one side and Stalin on the other. By contrast, note the good fortune of the United States in not having a military peer positioned on any land border. Anglo-American geopolitics, since the writings of the American naval commander Alfred Thayer Mahan and the British geographer Sir Halford Mackinder, has been wedded to the notion that one or more liberal offshore naval powers should prevent any authoritarian “heartland” regime from gaining effective control of Eurasia. That remains the case whether the opponent is the impatient Napoleon, the swashbuckling German Kaiser, the villainous Hitler, the murderous Stalin, or the industrial juggernaut Chinese. In their current Foreign Affairs article “Heartland vs. Rimland,” Michael Beckley and Hal Brands analyze the current and coming state of the world on the basis of these same rather durable principles. In recent years a similar outlook has been embraced, in inverted form, by the Putin-loving Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin, an icon of the Rightist intellectual underworld. For Dugin, the Anglo-Saxons are an evil force bent on destroying the spiritually superior people of the land: much like Athens in its failed war with Sparta, or Carthage in its eventual collapse against Rome. But the shared notion on both sides is that any strategy that fails to take geography into account is likely to end up as a defeated form of excessive optimism.___When dealing with environmental degradation, then, we are doing business with forces that promise dire effects on our species as a whole.___More striking for us today than geography is the non-human object called climate, which threatens rimland and heartland equally. Even if we contend that humans are one hundred percent responsible for triggering the climate crisis, it remains non-human in the sense of being an independent force beyond our effective control. In a major work published just before his death in 2002, The Structure of Evolutionary Theory, the American paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould noted the tendency of evolutionary theorists to focus too closely on the fate of individuals in view of their successful or failed adaptation to circumstances. With climate change, however, we confront a force that goes well beyond the scope of any individual life. Whereas Richard Dawkins extended evolutionary questions downward from individuals to the sub-individual gene, Gould pushed it upward, speaking of entire species or clades as impacted by environmental change. The asteroid that struck the Yucatán 66 million years ago is only the most famous example of this sort. In the wake of that catastrophe, large animals needing abundant supplies of food were at a fatal disadvantage by contrast with the smaller birds and mammals of the planet. When dealing with environmental degradation, then, we are doing business with forces that promise dire effects on our species as a whole. The effect is to shift our attention away from individual beings towards the survival of the group.In the United States in particular, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked considerable backlash among those who asserted a nearly absolute degree of individual freedom. In California I encountered those who demanded that their businesses be allowed to reopen, that it was enough to cover their mouths but not their noses, or that they should have the right to enter any public area despite refusing vaccination. Yet public health is probably the clearest argument against libertarianism, which often merely asserts the autonomy of individuals against any claims of the commons. In normal times the individual is worth defending; under conditions that threaten the survival of part or all of our species, compulsion may be our only resort, as with perfectly reasonable blackouts and rations in wartime. To rebuild human society under the constraints of climate change will be one of the great challenges of the century to come, as will our improvised grappling with artificial intelligence. Such phenomena pose existential risks for humanity, and leave far less room for tolerance of individual brattiness. Cases are mounting of devastating wildfires caused by arson. Recently it was reported that there is even a website where one can bet on the location of coming wildfires, raising the specter of deliberate blazes set to collect on wagers. The death penalty has steadily lost support in a world where many stress the infinite value of human life. But if we focus instead on entire ecosystems, those who purposely burn the forests may begin to look worse than serial murderers.___The politics of the future may be splintered by disagreement over such topics as how to manage our environing background and how to permit or restrict the entry of new objects into the political sphere.___So far I have spoken of force, authority, and punishment: measures sure to have greater appeal to those who identify with what we know as the Right. But other implications of the post-anthropocentric world are likely to have different backers. If non-human objects are seen as structuring political space, it stands to reason that they can no longer be introduced solely by the pace of technical breakthrough. Fields ranging from cybernetics to energy will demand increased politicization once they are reconceived not just as products of individual human investment, but as renovations of collective political geography. This need not involve world government, with its inherent risk of tyranny, but may involve quasi-governmental enforcers of prestige along the lines of a less corrupt FIFA or International Olympic Committee, punishing deviant states not with violence but with less tangible incentives.Politics will never lose its historic links with conflict and faction. But rather than factions aligned by differing theories of human nature, the politics of the future may be splintered by disagreement over such topics as how to manage our environing background and how to permit or restrict the entry of new objects into the political sphere. This will prove just as incommensurable with the modern Left/Right spectrum as a globe is with a two-dimensional map.

Jul 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • iai.tv

Salt Lake Acting Company blends comedy with politics in recent premiere

The Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC) premiered “The Gaslight Zone“, which brings humor to recent political topics. Every year, SLAC puts on a summer show that presents situations based on recent political events in a humorous, lighthearted and educational manner. This season’s show, “The Gaslight Zone,” runs through August 16 and blends local drag culture...

Jul 29 • 10:14 PM EDT • Politics • dailyutahchronicle.com

Science demos, stellar suds: Brewsology to pour at California Science Center

The evening event will feature fine foams and the after-hours opportunity to roam the educational museum.

Jul 29 • 8:01 PM EDT • Science • nbclosangeles.com

Childcare Gaps Cost NJ Businesses $2.28B

In New Jersey, childcare is often framed as a family issue, a social issue, or an education issue. It is all those things – but it is also a

Jul 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • njbmagazine.com

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882. […]

Jul 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • vindy.com

Oprah Winfrey is ending her girls’ school in South Africa after 20 years

Oprah Winfrey is ending her school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa after 20 years, but she will continue to invest in young women’s educations through an ‘expanded scholarship program.’

Jul 29 • 7:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com

University of Utah Team Selected for NSF Initiative to Shape the Future of AI in Science Education

A multidisciplinary team will help design AI-powered learning tools that strengthen scientific thinking in K–12 classrooms. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms and...

Jul 29 • 6:00 PM EDT • Science • research.utah.edu

NSF testing new Ph.D. model giving trainees academic and industry experience

Young life scientists have been increasingly abandoning academia, a seismic shift that has fueled calls for rethinking graduate education. On Wednesday,

Jul 29 • 5:36 PM EDT • Science • statnews.com

Ohio University Lancaster to launch Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program in Spring 2027

The addition of the nursing program represents another step in Ohio University Lancaster’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality, career-focused education that meets the needs of the communities it serves.

Jul 29 • 11:34 AM EDT • Science • news.ohio.edu

Business journalism studies took her to the White House | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

The story by UNC Hussman alumni Brennan Doherty ’19 and video by John Roberts ’16 (M.A.) was originally published on unc.edu. This story is part of a four-part series on Carolina alumni working in Washington, D.C. Soon after her 2015 graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill, Megan Cassella was an intern for the Reuters news agency, eagerly awaiting and prepping for a special assignment. “Every now and then they needed an intern to run over to the White House last minute,” Cassella said. “You have to send your information the night before, so I started proactively sending my information to the White House every single night to be able to go the next day if they ever needed an intern.” Since then, she’s made many return trips to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in a career that’s included roles at Reuters, Politico, Barron’s and now CNBC, where she works as an on-air Washington correspondent. A longtime newswriter, Cassella made the move to TV in 2024, appearing on broadcasts multiple times daily to report on the biggest political and business stories. But the keys to doing a good job — knowing how to research, asking insightful questions, building relationships and explaining complex topics to a broad audience — remain the same. Did you know: Outside of the state of North Carolina, the Washington region is home to the largest concentration of Tar Heel alumni in the country. Cassella’s time as a Tar Heel was crucial in sharpening those skills, both in the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and through roles at student-run publications like The Daily Tar Heel. She excelled in Carolina’s business journalism program with former professor Chris Roush, which led to an internship at The Charlotte Observer and helped Cassella find her journalistic niche. A data journalism course with Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg taught her how to find stories in numbers, and former professor Paul O’Connor’s reporting class took Cassella to the North Carolina Capitol weekly, where she gained invaluable experience interviewing politicians. “Those hands-on experiences that Carolina gave me really kept my interest and have really benefited me since I’ve been up here in D.C.,” said Cassella. “I have UNC to thank for the fact that I even went into business journalism in the first place.” Megan Cassella ’15 “You’ve got to thrive on adrenaline in this job. You’ve got to do well with last-minute changes, with running by the seat of your pants.” Megan Cassella ’15 ‘There’s nothing else like it’ In recent months, Cassella has reported live from the G7 Summit in Geneva, covered the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war and followed changes to trade policy, including tariffs. “Anything in this realm that influences Wall Street, I’ll be covering,” Cassella said. Her working hours are long and variable. After waking up, Cassella immediately checks her phone to see what news broke overnight. By 8:15 a.m., she usually learns which newscasts she’ll be on, and then she heads to the newsroom, White House or wherever her assignment is. “We want you in the 9 a.m. show and the 11, and then the 3 o’clock show wants you, too,” Cassella said, referring to a hypothetical day. If Cassella gets an exclusive or major news breaks, she might be told, “We want that on TV right now.” Within five minutes, she’d be expected to get to the camera, figure out what to say and deliver the news to a live audience. “It’s exciting. It’s nerve-wracking,” Cassella said. “But there’s nothing else like it.” A well-rounded education Cassella grew up in Maryland, the youngest of four kids. Her oldest brother, Brian Cassella ’05, attended Carolina, became a photojournalist and recently won a Pulitzer Prize. She remembers visiting campus as a young child and loving it. “I just always wanted to go,” she said, and that desire grew when she, like her brother, gravitated toward journalism. But it wasn’t just the journalism school that drew Cassella to Carolina. “It was also the whole liberal arts curriculum,” she said. “Even though I always wanted to be a journalist, I got to college, and I sort of felt I had to think about other things. I had to explore my options and see if that’s what I really wanted.” Did you know: In April UNC-Chapel Hill opened its Carolina in the Capital office in Washington. She combined her journalism schooling with a global studies major and a history minor. That broad range of academic experiences in Chapel Hill molded her, preparing Cassella for a career that’s taken her to the highest levels of political journalism and inside the Oval Office. “When you sit back and remember you’re actually sitting inside the White House and asking questions of the president, it’s a cool feeling,” Cassella said. “No matter who is in office, no matter what administration or party, it’s a privilege to be there.” Megan Cassella on… Being a Tar Heel in Washington: I run into Tar Heels all the time. My husband’s a Tar Heel. We actually met here in Washington, not at Carolina, even though we were the same class. Probably most of our friends are still Tar Heels. Even up here in D.C., we all get together for games and March Madness. And through work, there’s Tar Heels all over the place. It’s often used as a connection. Favorite Franklin Street spot: When we go back, our first stop is always IP3. That’s more my husband’s doing than mine. In college, I was a huge Spanky’s fan. Felt like it was a classic spot. May it rest in peace. Advice to journalism students: Reps, reps, reps! Nothing beats the experience you’ll gain by simply starting to do the work — asking the questions, reporting and writing the stories, doing the TV hits. When you can, go places in person. Talk to more people than you think you’ll need. Read as much as you can, from different sources and on different topics. If you’re not sure how to start your story, that usually means you need more reporting. When you’re not sure, ask.

Jul 29 • 10:39 AM EDT • Business • hussman.unc.edu

She Wanted to Teach Kids History. Her Idea Became a $700 Million Business

Pleasant Rowland started American Girl with an educational mission, not a toy-industry playbook. Decades later, the company remains one of the most successful toy brands ever created.

Jul 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • inc.com

She Wanted to Teach Kids History. Her Idea Became a $700 Million Business

Pleasant Rowland started American Girl with an educational mission, not a toy-industry playbook. Decades later, the company remains one of the most successful toy brands ever created.

Jul 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • inc.com

Cleveland WNBA Names Cleveland Clinic as Third Founding Partner and Official Hospital and Sports Medicine Provider

World-renowned hospital system to focus on holistic player care, advancing youth development, health education and community engagement.

Jul 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • newsroom.clevelandclinic.org

Progressives float ‘Green New Deal’ for health, schools

The bills would help the medical and education sectors prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Jul 29 • 6:18 AM EDT • Health • eenews.net

Progressives float ‘Green New Deal’ for health, schools

The bills would help the medical and education sectors prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Jul 29 • 6:06 AM EDT • Health • eenews.net

Dortmund prodigy Diallo destined for Parma switch

Ousmane Diallo is reportedly leaving Borussia Dortmund a year before his contract expires at the Westphalian club. Reliable transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has stated that the winger's transfe...

Jul 29 • 4:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

IBBA® Announces the Results from the 2026 Annual Conference for Business Brokers

The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) presents key moments from the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference, held May 29–31 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. The conference convened Business Brokers from the USA and Canada for two days of education, networking and professional development not found anywhere else. The keynote address, "Resilience and Embracing Change," was delivered by Olympic medalist Noelle Pikus Pace. Her presentation featured valuable perspectives to turn personal and pr

Jul 29 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

What Health Informatics Means in Physical Therapy

Physical therapists are well positioned to use informatics to improve education, communication and patient-centered care.

Jul 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Health • consultqd.clevelandclinic.org

Educators Learn New Techniques of Teaching Science

Educators Learn New Techniques of Teaching Science

Jul 28 • 7:15 PM EDT • Science • weau.com

Educators learn new techniques of teaching science

School’s out for summer, but some teachers are still finding themselves in the classroom. They are learning about new ways to teach experiments based around material science.

Jul 28 • 6:48 PM EDT • Science • weau.com

Internship offers Ohio State students international work experience

Estelle Apewokin and Matthew Wolfe, students at The Ohio State University who are majoring in science-related fields and are also studying French, say they gained valuable academic and work experience by participating in the Students in Life Sciences Abroad (STILSA) internship program over the spring semester.STILSA is an international education...

Jul 28 • 3:30 PM EDT • Science • news.osu.edu

Seattle’s Michelle Barboza-Ramirez a host on PBS’ new ‘Eon’ series

Seattle educator Michelle Barboza-Ramirez is one of four hosts on PBS’ “Eons: Life and Death on Pangea,” streaming its first episode Wednesday.

Jul 28 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com

Seattle educator used cosplay to help explain science. Then PBS called

Seattle educator Michelle Barboza-Ramirez is one of four hosts on PBS’ “Eons: Life and Death on Pangea,” streaming its first episode Wednesday.

Jul 28 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • seattletimes.com

$48M Amplify Hancock Innovation Center set to open

The facility is designed to bring together career and technical education, higher education, workforce training, and industry collaboration under one roof.

Jul 28 • 12:57 PM EDT • Business • ibj.com

Kelsey Grammer slams anti-US teaching as 'child abuse'

Kelsey Grammer wants to see changes in the American education system.

Jul 28 • 9:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com

Lindsay Clancy case trial puts a tragic spotlight on postpartum mental health

As the Lindsay Clancy trial draws national attention, many mental health experts following the case hope it will help educate people about how common it is for new mothers to struggle.

Jul 28 • 9:23 AM EDT • Health • wbur.org

Strengthening Global Health Security: NSPS RESPTCs Share Expertise at GHS2026

National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center

Jul 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • netec.org

Who's Moving Where In Wealth Management – Raymond James's ICD Business, Rosenberg & Parker

The latest senior moves, appointments and personnel changes in North American wealth management.

Jul 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • familywealthreport.com

Nebraska Extension Master Gardener program marks 50 years of science-based education

Jul 27 • 2:58 PM EDT • Science • nebraska.tv

How studying sustainability in Southeast Asia changed the way I see international business

Education abroad is as much about building human connections as it is about learning. An Honors College student took advantage of the chance to explore the world and gain new perspective.

Jul 27 • 11:29 AM EDT • Business • news.fiu.edu

Teaching science and religion in a connected way strengthens STEM engagement

Teaching science and religious education (RE) in a more connected way improves students' engagement with science and boosts interest in STEM careers, according to a UCL study. The findings suggest that ...

Jul 27 • 10:20 AM EDT • Science • phys.org

New Global CARE-AI Framework Sets Standard for Responsible AI in Health Education and Care

An international team of researchers, clinicians, educators, ethicists, and patient partners has developed and validated the Health CARE-AI (Contextual, Accountable, Responsible, and Equitable Artificial Intelligence) Framework. Published in JMIR Medical Education, the landmark study provides an actionable, consensus-backed roadmap for the responsible integration of AI across the health care learning and practice continuum.

Jul 27 • 9:45 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com

NTCC hosts one-of-a-kind healthcare summit

Northshore Technical Community College recently hosted its Inaugural Patient Navigator Summit at the main campus in Lacombe, where potential students, educators, regional economic leaders and six major healthcare systems gathered

Jul 27 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • nola.com

Fun with Mad Science of Southern Massachusetts & Rhode Island

The power of science has the ability to educate, empower, and entertain which is why this morning we were thrilled to welcome back our friend Jolting Jonathan from Mad Science of Southern Massachu…

Jul 27 • 8:46 AM EDT • Science • wpri.com

Clemson scientists launch international food security partnership during visit to Nigeria

The partnership will expand research collaboration, graduate education and international engagement between Clemson University and IITA in Africa.

Jul 27 • 8:01 AM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu

Southern's Nelson Mandela Give Day Kick-Off Social raising money for social science education

Southern's Nelson Mandela Give Day Kick-Off Social raising money for social science education

Jul 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • wbrz.com

Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, UT Health San Antonio-led study shows

Educational disparities contribute to diagnostic delays of frontotemporal dementia Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2026 – A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of […]

Jul 27 • 7:32 AM EDT • Health • news.uthscsa.edu

Nick Woltemade told he's free to leave Newcastle on loan

Newcastle United are planning to send Nick Woltemade out on loan for the 2026/27 season, according to The Athletic.The Premier League club have already informed the German forward of their decision, w...

Jul 27 • 3:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness, researchers say, pointing to mental health strains and deteriorating working conditions in sectors such ​as healthcare and education.

Jul 27 • 1:12 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com

Historic Phoenix building once listed in the Green Book is now a launchpad for Black-owned businesses

The Swindall Tourist Inn was once listed in the Green Book. Today, that same building is home to the Afri-Soul Education Center, a community hub where Black-owned businesses are being built.

Jul 27 • 12:50 AM EDT • Business • abc15.com

Biotech is ‘leading innovative science, not universities’

Sharper mission and team ethos of pharma companies make them more effective than university labs, says Nobelist Fred Ramsdell

Jul 26 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • timeshighereducation.com

Support group rallies during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A local non-profit hosted a walk at Mount Trashmore Park on Sunday to promote mental wellness through education and mentorship. It’s also in recognition of Minority Men…

Jul 26 • 3:07 PM EDT • Health • wavy.com

SCC, Appalachian Ink Health Science Agreement

By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College students pursuing careers in healthcare now have a new pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree through a transfer agreement with Appalachian State University. A memorandum of understanding between Appalachian State and participating North Carolina community colleges creates a streamlined transfer option for eligible SCC graduates to continue their education…

Jul 26 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • columbuscountynews.com

RIGHT MU Health Care hosts annual screening and education event at Farmer's Market

MU Health Care's third annual screening event offered free health screenings, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, vision screenings and child safety education.

Jul 25 • 7:56 PM EDT • Health • komu.com

MU Health Care hosts annual screening and education event at Farmer's Market

MU Health Care's third annual screening event offered free health screenings, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, vision screenings and child safety education.

Jul 25 • 7:39 PM EDT • Health • komu.com

Entertainment baseball coming to Northwest Arkansas

A baseball event blending traditional competition and trick plays is coming to Northwest Arkansas this fall.

Jul 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • nwahomepage.com

MU Health Care hosts annual screening and education event at Farmer's Market

MU Health Care held its third annual screening event including heart health screenings and education; stroke and heart attack information; cancer prevention education; Stop the Bleed training; hands-only CPR training; vision screenings; child safety education and car seat checks; and pediatric height and weight measurements for kids.

Jul 25 • 5:58 AM EDT • Health • komu.com

South Michigan News: Walberg applauds Supreme Court decision on women's sports protections

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg said on June 30 that he supports the Supreme Court’s decision regarding protections for women’s sports

Jul 24 • 9:52 PM EDT • Sports • walberg.house.gov

Local book clubs provide page-turning entertainment for readers of all ages

Toledo Lucas County Public Library offers a variety of clubs: from fiction, to horror and everything in between.

Jul 24 • 5:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • 13abc.com

WV Superintendent of Schools Launches First AI and Digital Science Framework in the Nation

Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of its kind in the country, outlines an approach for digital science and AI literacy education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and credentials to succeed in this rapidly evolving workforce. It also offers educators a way to increase efficiencies in their work and better personalize learning for students.Earlier this year, Superintendent Blatt appeared before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee to share the state’s strategy on addressing the use of AI while also protecting students, their data and educational integrity. The Framework is the result of years of planning, collaboration and development. Digital science encompasses the evolving fields of computer science, AI literacy, data reasoning, cybersecurity awareness, media literacy and the practical application of digital technologies. The framework equips educators to prepare students with the AI and digital science knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workforce of the future.The West Virginia AI and Digital Science Framework establishes a statewide structure for sustained success. From policy to educator development and student learning, it defines how the state will implement digital science and AI readiness at scale. It serves two priority goals:Respond to the rapidly changing technology landscapeEstablish best practices as a leader for rural models of AI readiness, workforce development and digital science educationWith three statewide commitments, educators will be equipped with understanding and the tools to support implementation. These commitments are:Student Access - Every student will have access to AI literacy learning experiences and digital science instruction before graduationEducator Capacity - All counties will sustain local AI training capacity through a train-the-trainer modelWorkforce Alignment - Every approved pathway will connect to employer demand, postsecondary alignment, and portable or verified credentialsNext week, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will launch the framework during three educator and staff development sessions. These sessions include unique opportunities for new county central office hires, the Support, Appreciate, Invest, and Learn (SAIL) Conference, and the West Virginia Middle Schools: Bridging the Future Initiative launch. Each session is designed to meet the needs of K-12 educators, professionals, paraprofessionals, service personnel and others who serve in the education community.West Virginia is a national leader in developing a framework for AI and digital science education. We are determined to elevate our model because it prepares students and educators for the future. Our partners at Prodigy Learning and Microsoft understand this commitment and believe, as do we, that our work has national implications for accessibility and scalability because we are building systems that address learning at all levels that lead to post-graduation success.Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of SchoolsAs part of the partnership, Prodigy Learning is providing West Virginia educators, at no additional cost, their in-person and virtual training on all products and the materials required for license renewal.

Jul 24 • 1:34 PM EDT • Science • wvde.us

PWCS Students, Educator Earn Honors at Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium

PWCS Students, Educator Earn Honors at Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium

Jul 24 • 12:10 PM EDT • Science • princewilliamliving.com

More Than a Website: Advancing Healthcare Across Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association

John Karasinski, vice president, communications, MHA Healthcare is built on connections. Every day, hospitals across Michigan provide care to patients and families, and resources to communities that improve health and well-being. Behind those efforts are countless healthcare professionals, trustees, policymakers, educators and community leaders working together to strengthen healthcare for…

Jul 24 • 11:05 AM EDT • Health • mha.org

UW Professor Releases New Edition of Teaching Book for New Engineering

Steven Barrett, a University of Wyoming professor of electrical and computer engineering, has released a new edition of his book “A Little Book on Teaching: A Beginner’s Guide for Educators of Enginee

Jul 24 • 10:58 AM EDT • Science • uwyo.edu

Annual STEM Day offers hands-on science and tech activities for families

Families looking for something fun and educational this weekend can check out the Lexington Children's Museum annual STEM Day on Saturday.

Jul 24 • 10:45 AM EDT • Science • lex18.com

Rice materials science triumphs with pair of Telly Awards

Rice is a double winner in the 47th annual Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television. The university won a silver Telly in the Education and Discovery category for a social media series titled “Discovering Materials Science and Engineering: Engineering Solutions for a Changing World,” which followed freshmen as they were introduced to how materials shape the world in a materials science and nanoengineering course of the same name. Additionally, Rice won a bronze Telly in the Educational Institution category for a nonbroadcast campaign titled “RAMI Undergraduate Research Fellows at Rice University,” which showcases cutting-edge undergraduate research.

Jul 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.rice.edu

BLM Approves Projects to Improve Forest Health and Reduce Wildfire Risk in the Fall River Valley

ALTURAS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office has approved two forest resilience projects in the Fall River Valley, aimed at improving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and strengthening community preparedness. Work on both projects is expected to begin in fall 2026.

Jul 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • blm.gov

Summer reading for teaching and school improvement: Harnessing the Science of Learning

When implemented thoughtfully, Science of Learning principles help educators focus their energy on what moves the needle for student learning

Jul 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • eschoolnews.com

Haverhill Schools, Merrimack College Receive Grants to Support Life Science Careers

Haverhill schools scored more than $100,000 in grants from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, while Merrimack College took away $375,000 as part of a program to strengthen the state’s life sciences talent pipeline and prepare students for careers in the life sciences. Haverhill Public Schools was awarded $81,823 in the category of Elementary and Secondary Education

Jul 23 • 11:01 PM EDT • Science • whav.net

Maine Teachers Gather at Colby College for Free Computer Science & AI Workshop

Maine educators gather for sixth annual event focused on integrating computer science and AI into K-12 classrooms

Jul 23 • 8:41 PM EDT • Science • wabi.tv

Reflecting the Real Faces Behind the Physical Sciences

AIP’s Faces of the Physical Sciences initiative is building a richer visual story of the researchers, educators, and students behind scientific progress. Your images can help preserve that story and determine who gets to be seen.

Jul 23 • 2:55 PM EDT • Science • aip.org

Wilmington announces business and economic development chief

The city of Wilmington announced on Thursday the hiring of Louis Starks as its new business and economic development manager. According to a news release, the role focuses on strengthening Wilmington's business ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurship and advancing strategic economic growth. "In this role, Starks will collaborate with residents, local businesses, community groups, educational institutions and regional partners to promote investment, workforce development, and innovation for businesses of all sizes," the release stated. "He will also help connect small businesses with City procurement opportunities, cultivate public-private partnerships, and lead initiatives that promote long-term economic vitality." Starks has more than 20 years of experience in economic development, urban planning, housing finance, workforce development and public policy, according to the release. Most recently, he served as manager of business development for Oakland County, Michigan, "where he led teams focused on business retention and expansion and financial services for one of the nation's most economically diverse regions. During his tenure, his teams supported billions of dollars in business investment initiatives while helping create thousands of jobs," the release stated. He holds a law degree and master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Iowa, as well as a bachelor's degree from Duke University. He is also a Certified Economic Development Professional. Starks is expected to begin his Wilmington position on July 27. “Louis has built his career around helping individuals, organizations and communities reach their full potential,” stated city manager Becky Hawke in the release. “Whether supporting entrepreneurs, managing complex redevelopment projects, or bringing together public and private partners, he has consistently focused on creating opportunity and delivering results. He understands that a strong economy creates opportunities for everyone. By supporting local businesses and fostering innovation, his work will help ensure the benefits of Wilmington’s growth are felt throughout the community, creating jobs, strengthening neighborhoods, and improving quality of life for residents.”

Jul 23 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com

Mayor Lucas says lawsuit over Kansas City contracts is political stunt, frivolous

Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway of engaging in a “culture war issue” and a “political stunt.”

Jul 23 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • kansascity.com

Seizing the Semiquincentennial: Developing a Science of Civics and the Renewal of American Citizenship

In a recent seminar hosted by Philanthropy Roundtable, Senior Director of American Values & Policy Philanthropy Clarice Smith explored this question. She was joined by two leading voices in civic education: Victoria Hughes, founder and first president of the Bill of Rights Institute, and Dr. Wilfred McClay, faculty chair at Hillsdale College and author of “The Land of Hope.”

Jul 23 • 10:26 AM EDT • Science • philanthropyroundtable.org

Senate Health Committee Votes on CDC, HHS, and Labor Nominations

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee meets in executive session to vote on Erica Schwartz to be director of the CDC, Sean Kaufman to be Health and Human Services assistant secretary, and Keith Sonderling to be secretary of Labor.

Jul 23 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • c-span.org

U.K. PM Axes Science Agency, Names New Education Secretary

Andy Burnham, the new leader of the British government, has formed a cabinet and shuttered a stand-alone science department.

Jul 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • insidehighered.com

Cleveland Science Center marks 30 years with celebration (photos)

The Great Lakes Science Center handed out 500 cupcakes Wednesday and showcased exhibits that have made it a regional leader in hands-on science education.

Jul 22 • 4:35 PM EDT • Science • cleveland.com

Answer for Rising Costs of Club Sports? Involvement inEducation-Based Sports in Schools

Back in May, a bill entitled “Let Kids Play Act” was introduced by several members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The bill targets certain groups that, according to the sponsors of the bill, have priced kids and their families out of youth sports. Sponsors of the bill note that the cost […]

Jul 22 • 2:55 PM EDT • Sports • ripleynews.com

As Massachusetts codifies science of reading, experts expect results to take a few years

The state’s law takes effect in 2027-28, but one former state education chief doesn’t expect meaningful performance data until three years later.

Jul 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • k12dive.com

Sports, more staff could be on chopping block

Sports could be on the chopping block, along with additional staff members, if voters reject the Jackson County Central School District’s tax levy referendum again this fall. Members of the JCC Board of Education discussed the upcoming referendum — and what might have to happen if it doesn’t pass — at a work session last

Jul 22 • 8:38 AM EDT • Sports • jacksoncountypilot.com

Only 13% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer met low-dose CT screening criteria

Addressing these gaps will require more inclusive risk prediction models and system-level interventions such as EMR optimization and provider education to improve uptake.

Jul 22 • 3:37 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com

Providing Contemporary Educational Programming Leads Business Law Section Chair’s Agenda - New York State Bar Association

Luca Melchionna understands the value of education and collaboration through his 30-year career working in higher education and as a transactional attorney. His background is the basis of his initiatives for the upcoming 11 months where his focus will be on increasing engagement through developing cutting-edge programming. “My priority is to connect our members with

Jul 21 • 8:07 PM EDT • Business • nysba.org

'Double Helix’ artwork illuminates the beauty of science in motion

Near the main entrance of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Health Science Center campus, a striking metallic “Double Helix” sculpture greets thousands of drivers each day as they make their way through the South Texas Medical Center — a metropolis of discovery, education, research and innovation. Rising skyward, the angled aluminum sculpture […]

Jul 21 • 1:08 PM EDT • Science • news.uthscsa.edu

The Education of Markwayne Mullin

How Markwayne Mullin went from Indian Country to Trump’s immigration enforcer

Jul 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com

Joint School of Public Health Earns National Accreditation

July 20, 2026, NORFOLK, Va. — The Joint School of Public Health at Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University has earned accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • odu.edu

American Franchise Act Would Protect Small Businesses, Boost Economy

To: Members of the House Committee on Education and Workforce From: National Taxpayers Union Date: July 21, 2026 Subject: NTU’s views on the July 21 Markup I. Introduction On behalf of National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on legislation slated for consideration before the House Committee on Education and Workforce on July 21, 2026. While NTU recognizes that the Committee is considering a broader package of legislative propo, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone

Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • ntu.org

How the feds' healthcare grants could affect Idaho education: Three examples

Idaho has $186 million in federal rural grants to parcel out by the end of October. Workforce development is a “huge part” of the mix, Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron told EdNews in a recent interview.

Jul 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • idahoednews.org

How businesses are supporting climate-resilient schools

Extreme climate events are impacting children's education and health worldwide. Here's how one project is seeking to address the issue at schools in India.

Jul 21 • 2:48 AM EDT • Health • weforum.org

The Bull Case For Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Could Change Following Guidroz’s Promotion To COO

Accel Entertainment, Inc. recently reshuffled its leadership, promoting Toucan Gaming CEO Stan Guidroz to Chief Operating Officer effective July 14, 2026, while President Mark Phelan relinquished the COO title and Chief Compliance Officer Derek Harmer prepared to transition into a compliance committee role in 2027. This move elevates an executive with deep Louisiana gaming and acquisition experience to oversee day-to-day operations across Accel’s markets, potentially influencing how the...

Jul 21 • 12:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com

Changes to government science department

The new Prime Minister has merged the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology into a new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. In response, Paul Nurse, the President of the Royal Society said: “The Prime Minister understands the transformative power of science, knowledge, innovation, and technology. They are all parts of an interlinked and interdependent system of research that drives economic growth, health care, security, education, prosperity and the public...

Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • webwire.com

Experts agree at landmark event that simulation should be built into health system

On 15 June 2026, over 80 representatives from simulation societies, ministries of health, hospitals, universities, international organizations, professional associations and industry partners met at the WHO Academy in Lyon for a joint event of WHO and the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM). Together they tackled a pressing question: how can simulation move from isolated initiatives to systematic integration within health systems? The consensus was clear: simulation is no longer a niche educational tool. Beyond training, it strengthens health systems by improving quality of care, patient safety, workforce preparedness, team performance and organizational resilience.Participants agreed the evidence for simulation’s value no longer needs to be demonstrated, but that implementation remains fragmented and too often dependent on individual local champions. Bridging that gap, they said, means both generating further evidence and raising awareness among decision-makers.Discussions pointed to a shared path forward. To achieve scale and lasting impact, simulation must be embedded in national policies, workforce development plans, education systems and financing mechanisms. No institution can do this alone; stronger collaboration between governments, health institutions, academia, professional societies, international organizations and industry partners will be essential.“At the WHO Academy, we see simulation not simply as a training methodology but as a strategic tool for capacity-building, workforce readiness and stronger health systems,” said Dr Bart Janssens, Unit Head, Health Learning and Capacity Building. “This event is not only about discussion; it is about moving from ideas to action.”As health systems worldwide face workforce shortages, growing complexity of care and rapidly evolving competency needs, participants concluded that the question is no longer “Why simulation?” but rather how to scale it, how to sustain it, and how to ensure it becomes an integral part of stronger health systems.Looking aheadThe event marked the beginning of a collaborative effort rather than the end of a conversation. Over the coming weeks, WHO and SESAM will consolidate the discussions, recommendations and priorities that emerged, with a joint WHO–SESAM report to be published soon.

Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int

WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge.

Jul 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int

A science PhD can be completed within 18 months

Supervisors should involve doctoral students with conducting, writing up and publishing experiments straight away, says Adrian Furnham

Jul 20 • 7:00 PM EDT • Science • timeshighereducation.com

PVAMU workshop prepares educators to teach the future of quantum science

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 20, 2026) – What if one of tomorrow's fastest-growing technologies could be introduced with spinning tops, flashlights, and hands-on activities? That was the idea behind QuanTime: Quantum Science Workshop for K-12 Educators, in which Prairie View A&M University partnered with Sandia National

Jul 20 • 5:30 PM EDT • Science • pvamu.edu

Trump Attacks National Academies Over Climate Chapter in Judges’ Manual

The president joined Republican officials who slammed the National Academies of Sciences for a chapter about climate science in an educational guide for judges.

Jul 20 • 4:55 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com

Arizona PBS participating in Prescott Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair

Arizona PBS’ Educational Outreach team is participating in The Humboldt Education Foundation’s Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair in Prescott Valley.

Jul 20 • 1:59 PM EDT • Health • azpbs.org

Anthropic's $1M gift expands Memphis nonprofit's AI and computer science education efforts

The AI research and development company Anthropic is investing $1 million to help expand computer science and AI education in the Mid-South through a gift to Memphis-based nonprofit Code Crew. Accord...

Jul 20 • 8:25 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com