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Utah students’ science scores reach record highs; math, reading also improve
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The 2025-2026 Utah statewide assessment results show growth across core subjects, with science performance reaching record highs. Science proficiency reached 49.8%, exceedin…
Birch Hill Equity Partners supports Data Sciences Institute pathway
This new stream will expand opportunities for undergraduate students to work with U of T’s leading data scientists and AI researchers.
Content creator Cameron Parker talks community, consistency and career pivots with RCOB students - Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Content creator Cameron Parker spoke to Professor Ryan Russell's Social Media class at UTC's Gary W. Rollins College of Business about authenticity, consistency and turning content into a career.
APSU to spotlight tech, economic development leaders during fall Legends of Business series
The Austin Peay State University College of Business and Legends Bank will bring guest speakers to campus this fall as part of the Legends of Business speaker series.
New Additions: LSU & FMOL Health Nursing Wing
LSU students are now able to earn that nursing degree right here close to home. This new addition located in Huey p. Long Field give students that chance to earn a bachelor’s degree right here in Baton Rouge As well as giving these students the skills they will need once they enter the healthcare field...
Bluefield University to host Health Pathways Recruitment Day
BLUEFIELD, VIRGINIA (WVNS) — Bluefield University invites high school students interested in entering the medical profession to come to its Health Pathways Recruitment Day. The event will be …
'Remove Barriers And Elevate Student Voice': HFHS Science Teacher Among 100 Selected For Advocate Program
She designs "engaging, real-world learning experiences that help students make connections across body systems, genetics and evolution."
Dayton Regional STEM Schools announce expansion to add manufacturing science center
The new Larry R. and Elaine A. Dosser Center for Manufacturing Sciences will provide students access to modern industry technology.
Students encouraged to participate in Science Coalition’s video challenge; deadline is Oct. 30
The Science Coalition is hosting its seventh annual Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge in which students are encouraged to create videos highlighting the importance of scientific research.
Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days Showcase Innovation and Industry Collaboration
Turf professionals from across the United States and abroad gathered this summer for the 2026 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days, where they explored the latest advances in turfgrass science and management while engaging directly with Rutgers researchers, faculty, staff, and students. The annual educational outreach events highlighted cutting-edge research and practical solutions for golf courses, […]
“Everyone has miracles”: OSU student turns childhood cancer journey into advocacy
As National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month begins this September, Oklahoma State University student Brooklyn Hawkins is using her childhood cancer journey and nonprofit to support children and families experiencing childhood
Opinion: Why every college student should learn to think like an entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship teaches students to take risks, solve problems and turn ideas into reality — skills that matter well beyond the startup world.
Four Islamic polymaths prove breadth beats specialisation
The fathers of Islamic science hold lessons for students: breadth over specialisation, and never let constraints get in the way
Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy Introduced
Today, Reps.Haley Stevens (D-MI), Jim Baird (R-IN), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act, to expand access to data science education and make sure Michigan students have the skills needed to compete in an increasingly data-driven economy.
Chandigarh University's Computer Science Engineering Students Develop AI-Powered Platform to Detect Fraudulent Apps
Chandigarh University's Computer Science Engineering (CSE) students have once again proven their brilliance on the national stage by securing second position in the national-level CyberShield Hackathon, organized by Bank of India in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad to solve AI, cybersecurity and banking-fraud challenges, winning a prize of Rs 3 lakh by providing innovative solution for harnessing Generative AI for automated reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis and risk scoring of fra
Feet on the ground, head in the clouds
UD doctoral candidate Ryan Eagan reflects on teaching young students at the UD Lab School
2025-26 Record Fundraising Year for Life Sciences at UC Davis
The University of California, Davis, raised more than $676 million in philanthropic support during fiscal year 2025–26, more than doubling the university's previous giving record and marking the strongest fundraising year in its history.Donors’ unprecedented level of investment in UC Davis will expand opportunities for students, strengthen faculty excellence, accelerate discoveries that improve lives, and support new facilities and programs that elevate the university’s impact across California and beyond.
University of Phoenix opens enrollment for three-year Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix announces that enrollment is now open for its three-year Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a 90-credit online bachelor's degree pathway designed for students with at least three years of work experience in criminal justice or security.
Former Miss Hall's School science teacher Matthew Johnson arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court
A grand jury in Berkshire Superior Court indicted Johnson on three criminal charges, all of which stem from the defendant’s tenure at the school. The victim was a student attending Miss Hall’s School at the time the alleged crimes occurred.
Former Miss Hall's science teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
A former teacher at a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, boarding school accused of sexually assaulting students in his care has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Annual POLS-a-palooza connects students with political science opportunities
DeKALB – The political science department hosted their annual POLS-a-palooza event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday outside Cole Hall. Students explored a variety of political science-related programs, organizations and career opportunities. The organizations tabling included the Pre-Law Honors Society, the Political Science Student Advisory Committee and Kappa Alpha Pi, a pre-law and government...
Entertainment, Food & Artisans Announced for Saturday’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
Airdate: September 10th, 2026 George Lyons, Candidate for 12th District Court JudgeSeptember 10, 2026JATA Seeks Partners & Sponsors for Try Transit Week Next MonthSeptember 10, 2026Marnie Hade, Northwest Schools, Highlights Student Service ProjectsSeptember 10, 2026WellWise Fall Prevention Workshop Schedule AnnouncedSeptember 10, 2026Entertainment, Food & Artisans Announced for Saturday’s Hispanic Heritage FestivalSeptember 10, 2026Leslie vs Columbia…
Three Kern Students Named Among Nation’s Top 300 Young Scientists
Three Kern County students are among the nation’s top young scientists after being selected as Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators
Miss Hall's School ex-science teacher arraigned in student abuse case
A third former Miss Hall School staff member is now facing criminal charges as the abuse investigation at the private girls school keeps growing.Former science teacher Matthew Johnson was arraigned Thursday afternoon on charges of assault with intent to rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery. The charges involve a former student at Miss Hall School in Pittsfield.
Press Release: Haley Stevens Introduces Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act
Haley Stevens and bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to expand data science education, teacher training, and student access.Quiver AI SummaryBill introduced: Rep. Haley Stevens and Reps. Jim Baird, Don Beyer and Brian Fitzpatrick said they introduced the bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act. The proposal would expand access to data science education and help students gain skills for a data-driven economy.What the bill would do: According
Enter Seton Hall's $50k Pirates Pitch for High School Students Startup
Are you a high school entrepreneur who dreams of launching a new venture? Or do you already run your own business? Enter Seton Hall's $50,000 Pirates Pitch for High School Students Startup Competition
Kelly N. Moore, award-winning clinical psychologist, Rutgers professor, and mental health activist, has died at 46
At Rutgers, she mentored hundreds of doctoral students regarding academic requirements and clinical procedures, and supervised a community mental health clinic.
Hummel Scholarship 2024-2025
At Leeds, business education extends beyond the classroom. In 2025–26, the school’s six Centers of Excellence enabled students to apply their learning, connect
Maryland teachers now have new interactive science tool from state Ag officials
Explore Chesapeake Bay watershed education with engaging lessons designed for students in grades three to eight.
Center Kate Koval receives NCAA waiver to transfer from LSU
Former LSU center Kate Koval is officially in the transfer portal and will be immediately eligible to compete after being granted a waiver, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Athletic. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. Per NCAA rules, waivers to transfer outside of sport-specific transfer windows are granted only in an “exigent event outside the student-athlete’s control unrelated to athlet
CH&W Joins Mental Health Reimbursement Initiative
Campus Health and Wellbeing joined the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Reimbursement Program. The program is designed to transform mental health for students, allowing state insurance providers to reimburse CH&W for qualifying services provided on campus. California’s Department of Health Care Services and the California Health and Human Service Agency is offering the initiative […]
Sanford MedX returns for Bemidji area high school students
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Sanford Health’s MedX career exploration program will return for the 2026–2027 school year, offering middle and high school students in grades 7–12 a hands-on look into the world of health care. The free program kicks off with four fall sessions starting Sept. 22, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sanford Bemidji […]
University experiences unprecedented growth
More than 44,000 students are enrolled in Fall 2026 across UT San Antonio's academic and health programs, marking a record for the university.
Fall Fab Fest bigger than ever before
Western Michigan University students connected with their communities at the largest Fall Fab Fest to date in the WMU Student Center on Sept. 6, held by Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and
Sony introduces the WH-1000XM4C, its new wireless noise-cancelling headphones inspired by its most popular over-ear model
Your headphones game just got an upgrade with Sony’s brand new WH-1000XM4C, which builds on its popular WH-1000XM4; combining the legendary 1000X Series noise cancellation, trusted premium sound in its beloved timeless design. Image courtesy of Sony. Ideal for everyone from the frequent travellers to students and commuters, the WH-1000XM4C is able to deliver rich […]
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum now accepting registrations for annual science fair
Students in grades 6-12 can now register for the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum’s 12th Annual Science Fair, which will be held in January.
Bremen District 228 students get an early look at careers in healthcare through Cook County program
Students from Bremen School District 228 joined the Cook County Department of Public Health’s Community Healthcare Worker Pipeline Program.
Abby Reck volleys passion for sports from court to community
When she isn't racking up kills as an outside hitter for the Illinois State University volleyball team, graduate student Abby Reck ’26 is shaping new ways for kids to experience sports.
Expo links salmon, culture, science for Effie Kokrine Charter students
Effie Kokrine Charter middle school students received a hands-on immersion into the cultural and scientific relevance of salmon during an inaugural expo on Wednesday.
Maggie Gibbons Thrives in Tuck Business Bridge
For junior Maggie Gibbons, this summer offered an opportunity to explore the business world beyond Colgate University. Gibbons spent three weeks in Hanover, N.H., participating in Dartmouth College’s Tuck Business Bridge Program, an intensive experience that introduced her to different areas of business and finance while allowing her to work alongside students from other colleges...
The School of Data and Information Sciences offers new AI minor
The minor will teach students how to use AI across multiple disciplines
UNM expands academic commitment to quantum information science, engineering and technology
As New Mexico makes significant investments to establish itself as a leader in quantum technology, The University of New Mexico is expanding its academic efforts to prepare students for the opportunities emerging alongside this growing industry and new...
From Gamecock TV to ESPN
From Student Gamecock TV to ESPN, alumna Alyssa Lang follows her sports broadcasting journey
Pi515 recruiting students for AI Navigators program
Pi515 is seeking students to participate in its AI Navigator Program, which pairs them with industry experts to become knowledge leaders and help their teachers and peers better understand and responsibly use AI. As an AI Navigator, students will build AI skills, assist with workshops and increase AI literacy across Central Iowa. Interested students can…
Children and students often need mental health days. Here's what 2 Pittsburgh-area doctors said parents should know.
Mental health days aren't just for adults; oftentimes, children need them, too, so here's what parents need to be on the lookout for.
A year after his death, conservative students struggle to fill void left by Kirk
The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead.
Political violence has become a twisted form of virtue signaling
For college students, the rationalization of the killing of a Charlie Kirk or a Brian Thompson is now a litmus test of your movement bona fides.
Opinion | Charlie Kirk’s legacy is taking root on college campuses
Conservative students are organizing, seeking dialogue, and pushing back against what they see as a culture of political conformity.
Students in Asia extend lead over a flagging US as AI reshapes education
High-school students across Asia are pulling ahead of their Western peers, an annual global assessment indicates, as artificial intelligence spurs a worldwide race for talent and reshapes how young people learn.
Iowa State graduate student, entrepreneur builds sustainable business
AMES — For Iowa State graduate student Allyson Reinert, entrepreneurship started with one goal: creating sustainable products for her community. She launched Mystic Eco, originally called Mystic Soaps Co., in 2019 while earning her undergraduate degree. After taking a two-year break to work a corporate environmental science job, Reinert independently relaunched the business in 2024,...
Inaugural $10M DoW Grant to Enhance University, Defense Research Capacity
A&T is an inaugural recipient of a five-year, $10 million U.S. Department of War grant to establish Accelerate-DAQ.
Penn Vet launches certificate program focused on global health issues
“We’re looking for students that are action-oriented, that are trying to go beyond just having an interest in the area, but want to do something about it,” Parsons said
Pearland ISD partners with UTHealth for mental health program
The Pearland ISD board of trustees approved an agreement with UTHealth Houston to bring the Youth Aware of Mental Health program to students.
Colorado students report bullying, threats, mental health concerns as school year begins
Colorado’s Safe2Tell system received more than 1,500 reports in August, including bullying, threats, mental health concerns and a case involving an AI-generated explicit image.
Colorado students report bullying, threats, mental health concerns as school year begins
Colorado’s Safe2Tell system received more than 1,500 reports in August, including bullying, threats, mental health concerns and a case involving an AI-generated explicit image.
Parma elementary student wins Super Bowl tickets after completing a heart health challenge
A Parma City Schools first-grader walked into what she thought was a school assembly and walked out with tickets to the Super Bowl.
$30,000 grant will strengthen dental education and community oral health efforts in El Paso
Hunt School of Dental Medicine students will work with local organizations to address oral health needs through service, education and research
Creighton, Children’s Nebraska partner to fill health care gaps
Health care can often be inaccessible for new parents, college students or anyone else. A partnership between Creighton and Children’s Nebraska is helping fill the gap.
James Talarico reverses stance on trans student-athletes
Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.
Bald Head Island Conservancy lands $424K grant for coastal science training
A Brunswick County conservation group is getting nearly half a million dollars in federal funding to expand hands-on coastal conservation training for dozens of local students.
Colorado congressman asks DOJ to investigate violent student ICE walkout
U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank is asking the Justice Department to investigate violence at last week’s anti-ICE student walkout in Denver, including whether outside organizations helped organize, fund, or influence the demonstration. Crank sent a letter Tuesday requesting the investigation to Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. […]
Daniel Marshall finds his path in science, one tick at a time
Muscogee citizen Daniel Marshall earned national recognition for his research on Lone Star ticks. Now, he hopes his journey can encourage more Native students to find their place in science.
Cincinnati Children’s launches service bringing healthcare directly to students
The Cincinnati Children’s Mobile Care Center offers on-site health care at local schools,
Former STC Dual Credit Student Joins Computer Science Faculty
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – South Texas College’s newest Computer Information Technologies (CIT) faculty member, Ramiro Santos believes he has come full circle. Not long ago, Santos was a dual credit student from PSJA Southwest Early College High School, who turned to STC faculty for guidance as he discovered a passion for […]
NMSU FIRE Venture Fellow completes summer internship with El Paso health innovation startup
Grace Valentine Olagunju, a New Mexico State University graduate student and member of the 2026 Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy Venture Fellows cohort, has completed a summer internship with...
Biology Professor Earns Prestigious Fulbright Appointment
College of Charleston professor, Andrew Shedlock, will deliver high-impact STEM and AI education to faculty and students in Vietnam through the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program.
Quinn receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science
Quinn receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science: Quinn has mentored more than 80 Furman and high school students. They have partnered with conservation groups and local businesses
School-Based Healthcare Expands For Medicaid-Eligible Students In W.Va.
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with the Department of Education, announced Wednesday they are expanding Medicaid school-based health services.
Wisconsin health officials stress importance of vaccines as school year begins
As students go back to school, doctors want parents to check one more item on the school supply list this year: immunizations.
W.Va. expands Medicaid school-based health services
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Bureau for Medical Services and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) are partnering to expand school-based health services, giving more students statewide access to vital medical and mental healthcare.
Florida Poly partners with Detroit Tigers to enhance student access to sport science and data analytics
'This partnership strengthens our ability to translate research into real decisions for our players.'
Ohio third in the country for high school sports participation
Ohio had almost 350,000 high school student-athletes last season, following Texas and California.
The ‘amnesia tax’: How frictionless payments fuel mindless spending
The rise of frictionless payment technology may be making it easier for consumers to lose track of their spending, contributing to what the author calls “budget amnesia,” The Washington Post reports. One single mother with $80,000 in student debt reviewed a year of bank statements and discovered that her finances weren’t being undermined by major […]
Classic sitcom ‘Friends’ helps grad student endure 104 brain scans
‘All times [are] a good time to watch ‘Friends,’ right?’
New report highlights six major mental health concerns for students
Orlando nonprofit Breaking Thru unveiled a report detailing six major mental health concerns facing local students this year.
The 20 colleges with the best food, campus dining
Niche identified the top US colleges for campus food options, based on student reviews and meal plan costs.
ASL Environmental Sciences Brings ADCP Training To PRODIGY Field School
ASL Environmental Sciences equipped graduate students with hands-on ADCP mooring experience at the 2026 PRODIGY field school in Bamfield, British Columbia, covering the full cycle from mooring design and deployment to data analysis. The company plans continued involvement through 2028.
Small Business Spotlight: Guitar shop aims to strike a chord
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO OPEN STRING THEORY GUITARS INC.? ALLISON & LEE WILLIAMS: “We are lifelong musicians with a passion for playing. We love Wilmington and the live music scene here, and we wanted a way to be a part of the music community without having to start work at 9 p.m. We also want to be a destination for residents and musicians performing in and around the downtown area.” WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE, AND HOW DO YOU THINK IT HELPS CUSTOMERS? We love Wilmington and the live music scene here, and we wanted a way to be a part of the music community without having to start work at 9 p.m. We also want to be a destination for residents and musicians performing in and around the downtown areaTHE WILLIAMSES: “We’re a true basics-to-boutique destination. If you’re someone who’s just starting out, we can set you up with high-quality, brand-new equipment at a great entry-level price point. When you’re ready for your dream guitar, we can help you design and create a fully custom electric or acoustic guitar to your specifications. We have a broad selection of both guitars and amplifiers for players of every level. We also have a community board in the store to connect bands, students, instructors, repair technicians, and anyone providing a service to the local music community.” WHAT PAST EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE THAT LED YOU TO CREATE STRING THEORY GUITARS? THE WILLIAMSES: “Lee has played guitar for almost 40 years, from middle school band to gigging rock bands. Allison has a background in orchestra and musical theater, as well as retail management. We worked together as a husband-and-wife team in manufacturing for many years prior to moving to Wilmington. Having shopped in countless music stores over the years, we set up our shop with the goal of being welcoming and inviting. Our philosophy is ‘if it’s on display, it’s for play.’ No instrument or amplifier is out of reach in our store.” WHAT GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR GROWTH? THE WILLIAMSES: “We would love to grow the bluegrass and folk instrument segment of our business. We carry banjos, mandolins, resonator guitars, ukuleles and related accessories. We’ve seen and heard plenty of talented bluegrass and folk musicians around Wilmington, and we look forward to expanding our selections to support this growing segment of the local music scene.” WHAT CHALLENGES ARE YOU FACING RIGHT NOW IN YOUR BUSINESS? THE WILLIAMSES: “Getting the word out about our brand and some of the unique brands we represent is a challenge for any new business. Online exposure through the Cargo District, Wilmington Downtown Inc. … and our online following is steadily growing. Our other challenge is the logistics of our streets. Our neighborhood is amazing, and you could spend the entire day walking around the Cargo District. As the District continues to grow, we’re seeing more pedestrian traffic, particularly in crossing 16th and 17th streets. We’ve seen some improvements in traffic calming, but the sooner we can improve safety with crosswalks and pedestrian signals, the more welcoming our neighborhood will be.”
Court To Table offers fun outlet through Trivia Tuesdays, bringing community together
Coming off a football high and returning to a week filled with studying and competing for parking can be a bit of a mood-killer for any LSU student. Court To Table, a local pickle ball themed entertainment venue and restaurant, likes to keep students occupied with Trivia Tuesdays. Beginning with a “Friends” themed trivia night...
UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion
'There is a massive shortage of security professionals, and the opportunity for information security-related roles is only increasing'
Rocktown House of Music rings in Fall class session
Polite conversation intermixed with the intermittent twang of a string instrument as students began to arrive for a group music lesson at Rocktown House of Music on Thursday evening.
Student view: Building a business from a passion for baking
MSU senior Jade McLellan shares how campus programs, mentors and an internship helped her grow Baking By Jade and prepare for an entrepreneurial career.
Students get a head start on undergraduate research in STEM fields
High school seniors and incoming UT San Antonio freshmen work alongside faculty mentors to engage in hands-on research.
August 2026 Michigan legislative roundup: Money out of politics, prison safety and primary care
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of some of the most relevant bills in the Michigan Legislature for students.
Colorado students report bullying, threats, mental health concerns as school year begins
Colorado’s Safe2Tell system received more than 1,500 reports in August, including bullying, threats, mental health concerns and a case involving an AI-generated explicit image.
Mack Cleveland: Using computational materials science to engineer higher burnup fuels
Propelled by a love of mathematics and materials science, the MIT doctoral student models granular chemical reactions in uranium dioxide, work that might lead to less fissile nuclear waste and improved plant performance.
Gen Z conservative influencers bring campus debates to Valley colleges, drawing online audiences
At a table on the campus of Mesa Community College, microphones are on, cameras are rolling and students are lining up to debate everything from politics and religion to culture and public policy.
All North Carolina student IDs will have mental health resources printed on them as part of the Student Helpline Act
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Today is 988 Day, a nationwide event dedicated to promoting mental health support and suicide prevention through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and now, in North Caro…
From Backyard Ziplines to Self-Driving Cars: UCLA Computer Science Student Develops Tools to Help Autonomous Vehicles Safely Share Information
One of the fondest childhood memories of Alexandra Markova was a weekend spent running around Home Depot with her father and three siblings.
Crossland Construction Lab opens at Bentonville High School
Area schools are working with construction companies to introduce students to industry jobs through construction programs as demand for workers rises. A construction company executive hopes the programs will lead...
Exclusive: Two of gaming’s biggest names are making a big investment in gaming’s future
The first thing to know about the Nova Games Foundation is that it isn’t about The Game Awards. And it’s not about PlayStation. The ambitious new grant program is the brainchild of Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny. Keighley is the host of The Game Awards, Summer Game Fest and Opening Night Live. Cerny is a game designer of some 45 years and the lead architect for the PlayStation 4 and 5. But this new thing, which they’re revealing through Game File, isn’t about their day jobs. It’s an unaffiliated, standalone philanthropic project. It’s a bet on the artistic future of video games and a way, they tell me, to give back. “I’m nearing the end of my career,” Cerny recently told me over email. “I’m not done yet, but paying it forward—in the best way possible—is very much on my mind these days,” The Nova Games Foundation is a university-affiliated fellowship program, intended to offer six-figure grants to 20 young game designers each year, potentially for decades to come. It will offer no-strings-attached funding along with mentorship from games industry leaders, a combination intended to aid the development of groundbreaking new games, Cerny and Keighley told me. Nova will begin accepting applications in December, from class of 2026 and 2027 students from 13 affiliated gaming programs at universities in eight countries. The schools working with Nova include the New York University and the University of Southern California in the U.S., along with Abertay University in Scotland, Cnam-Enjmin in France, TH Köln in Germany, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, Cerny and Keighley said. The plan: $100,000 per recipient, with about a quarter of Nova fellows eligible for up to $500,000 more for projects that are shaping up particularly well. Payments will be delivered based on development milestones, and recipients will own their games. Nova will help promote the work, and developers will be free to pursue the publishers and platforms of their choice. Nova can help introduce fellows to publishers, but won’t take a cut. “I’ve always wanted to give back, but given my role in the industry, I’ve never felt it appropriate to commercially invest in games,” Keighley told Game File. “I’ve never owned stock in a game company or taken a financial stake in a game. Nova is philanthropy: we aren’t taking equity or looking to recoup the grants. The return we’re hoping for is creative—helping new voices make games and find their footing. “Mark and I have each made multi-million-dollar donations to establish the foundation, and we intend to keep contributing. We hope others will join us.” Cerny and Keighley have already hired an executive director, John Maconga, and a head of grants, recent Game Developers Conference director Ashley Corrigan, to help launch the effort. They’re working to recruit game industry leaders to join the effort. Keighley says “dozens of leading game directors have already expressed interest in contributing their time.” To name one, they’ve already gotten Josef Fares, lead designer from It Takes Two and Spit Fiction studio Hazelight on board with a donation and pledge to help out. “I’m proud to support Nova because it gives the next generation of creators the freedom to explore their creativity and hopefully bring their unique visions to life,” Fares told Game File. A plan forged from a friendship Keighley and Cerny have known each other a long time. It’s been so long, Cerny isn’t even sure exactly when they met. “We travel in much the same circles and I’m sure first intersected in the 90s or early 2000s,“ Cerny said. Keighley thinks it might have been during his stint writing a column about the mid-’90s console 3DO for a gaming magazine while Cerny was working on games with Crystal Dynamics or on Way of the Warrior with Naughty Dog. They became genuine friends about a 10 years ago, Keighley said, as they bonded over a shared love of games and a hope to improve the industry. “About a decade ago, we started having dinner a few times a year in LA,” Keighley said. “Just to catch up on life and the industry. Those conversations continued over Zoom during COVID. Nova grew out of that friendship and a question we kept coming back to: ‘What could we do to help the next generation of game directors get started?’” Keighley credits Cerny with the idea to figure out a way to put their money and time back into the industry. At one of those dinners, Keighley proposed the idea of a fellowship program. He’d recalled applying for a Rhodes Scholarship when he was younger. “Spoiler: I didn’t get it,” he said. He’d admired the MacArthur Foundation’s so-called “genius grants.” He liked these kinds of programs that recognized people’s talents and gave them the financial boost and the freedom to realize their potential. With Cerny, he had pondered what a game industry version of that could be. Keighley liked the idea of centering the fellowship on students, drawing inspiration from the accomplishments of Jenova Chen, the USC game design graduate who went on to lead the creation of gently moving, ambitious games such as Flower and Journey. Keighley also thought it could be useful to help promising graduates bridge the transition from student to professional. “Joining an established studio isn’t always possible—especially in today’s market—and even then, it isn’t the right path for everyone,” Keighley said. A fellowship, he realized, could give “graduates the time, resources and guidance to pursue a game of their own and not worry about the commercial viability.” As the idea took shape, Cerny also saw an opportunity to enable more games of a certain type: “The target with the grants is games as an artistic medium,” Cerny told me. “We like to say games with ‘artistic, literary and societal value.’” He added: “I’m a pretty big gamer myself, though I tend to gravitate towards the smaller and more unique or artistic titles, games like Neva, Abzu, Gorogoa, Stray or Outer Wilds. I was just playing and Roger on a flight to Japan, and was getting misty eyed to a degree that I was concerned that a flight attendant would ask me if I was OK. “So one fun benefit here is the games that will come out of the Nova Games Foundation – I can’t wait to play them myself.” Cerny believes it will also be useful for Nova fellows to hone their craft and team leadership skills. “We are looking for the next generation of visionaries,” he said. “The trick is that they will also need to have the executive function necessary to drive a small project to completion.” Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Going big with this Keighley and Cerny may have started Nova and may be the ones primarily backing it right now, but they’re dreaming of something that goes beyond them. “Mark and I may have helped get it started, but one of our measures of success is that Nova grows into something the entire games industry feels a sense of ownership in,” Keighley said. “Our ambition is to build a lasting endowment supported by people and companies across the industry, and an equally broad community of creators willing to give their time and experience to the next generation.” The industry has a lot of knowledge that it can pass to the next generation, Keighley said: “Nova can hopefully become a way to connect that generosity with talented young creators at the moment when it can make the biggest difference.” Cerny, who told me he believes Nova can mature “over the next 10 or 20 years,” sees an opportunity to give generations of game makers momentum. “The industry has changed immeasurably since I started in games in 1982,” he said. “These graduates have talent, training and tools that outclass what we had back in the day by an astonishing amount. But they face a tough road ahead getting traction in the industry, and many could benefit from our support. We want to be there to give it to them.” “There’s a personal side to this, too,” Keighley said. “I don’t have children, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I can do for future generations. Games have been my entire career. I’ve been incredibly fortunate, and helping someone else build a life in this industry feels like a meaningful way to give back.” Cerny’s oeuvre dates back to Marble Madness and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. He has stood on stage multiple times to reveal the future of PlayStation hardware. He’s been an executive producer for a string of modern PlayStation classics such as The Last Guardian and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Nevertheless, of Nova, he said, “It’s certainly not like anything I’ve done before.” Nova Foundation applications will be due in December and the first wave of fellows will be announced in March 2027. A full list of participating universities and steps students and recent graduates can take to apply to become a Nova Fellow is forthcoming.
A-State sets fall enrollment record
Arkansas State University has set another fall enrollment record, reaching 18,775 students as continued growth among Arkansas freshmen, improved student retention, and rising graduate enrollment helped push the university past...
A-State sets fall enrollment record
Arkansas State University has set another fall enrollment record, reaching 18,775 students as continued growth among Arkansas freshmen, improved student retention, and rising graduate enrollment helped push the university past...
OECD: Heavy AI Use Linked to Lower Science Scores
New PISA data shows students who use AI daily score 28 points lower in science; OECD urges using AI to support, not replace, learning.
Meet Rachel Chen, the 18-year-old Los Angeles student who expanded a 1997 quantum-math idea to describe entire particle systems with simple diagrams; she won $100,000
At just 18, Rachel Chen has taken a decades-old mathematical idea and expanded it into a visual framework for understanding complex quantum systems, earning her a $100,000 award in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center ribbon cutting set for Wed., Sept. 9
GOODMAN, MS — G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the G.A. Carmichael Community Student Health Center at Holmes Community College…
Bentley Awarded $235,000 to Strengthen Life Sciences Talent Pipeline
Bentley University will use $235,000 grant to prepare students for business roles in life sciences to meet Massachusetts workforce need.
Lancaster County judge hears challenge to Nebraska K-12, collegiate sports ballot measure
A Lincoln voter refiled a challenge this week to a ballot measure seeking to cement limits on public school sports participation to student-athletes’ sex at birth after the Nebraska Supreme Court declined to hear the lawsuit.
Business internship presentations connect classroom learning to career readiness
Nineteen Penn State Lehigh Valley business students concluded their required summer internships by presenting what they learned to faculty and staff evaluators. The presentations culminated a semester-long process designed to help students connect their academic preparation, workplace experiences and career-readiness skills.