Each of the four finalists for the 2026 University Medal embodies UC Berkeley’s core values: remarkable academic achievement and a deep commitment to public service. This year, all four come from the realms of science.…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

In the tiny, vulnerable patients, she saw herself

Alison Farrar. Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Health In the tiny, vulnerable patients, she saw herself Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer May 11, 2026 6 min read Caring for premature babies sparked Alison…

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Georgia Tech News

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem Superadmin Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:02 The idea behind VETTEX began with a problem Mike Pullen…

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Reason·policy

Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office.

President Donald Trump's most recent pick for the office of U.S. Surgeon General, Nicole Saphier, is a source of tension between the MAGA and MAHA factions of his supporters. Given that she's the president's third pick…

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Ed Next·higher-ed

Five Lessons for School Reformers: 2026 Edition

I first encountered the challenges of school reform 35 years ago as a high school teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I was struck by the fact that bold-faced state and district initiatives had no obvious impact on what…

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Community College Daily·higher-ed

Snapshots

Photos from institutional members of the American Association of Community Colleges . Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College officially opened the Future48 Workforce Accelerator, a 5,600-square-foot facility to expand…

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The Hechinger Report·higher-ed

Data centers, air pollution, climate math: Lessons from a climate and education conference

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Students who attend schools near data centers are more likely to see their math performance decline than those who don’t. Attending school near noisy airports is also associated with declines in math…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

A Camp Randall commencement

A Camp Randall commencement Tears of joy, words of advice, and some jumping around mark Saturday’s ceremony. By Charles Monroe-Kane Photos by Althea Dotzour, Jeff Miller and Taylor Wolfram May 9, 2026 Share this…

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Chalkbeat·policy

Gov. Polis says federal tax-credit program won’t violate Colorado anti-discrimination laws

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado’s…

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EdSurge Tech·research

LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Is Suffering, but Schools Are Poised to Help

Bullying. Isolation. Stress. Everyone experiences these on the journey from adolescence to adulthood, but new data on the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth shows the additional pressures they face increases their risk of…

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Chalkbeat·higher-ed

Science of reading for all: Proposal would require Denver schools to use research-backed literacy lessons

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver school board member Amy Klein Molk said she…

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University of Washington News·higher-ed

Joel Thornton selected as dean of the College of the Environment

University of Washington Provost Tricia R. Serio announced that Joel Thornton will serve as the next Maggie Walker Dean of the College of the Environment. His appointment is effective June 1, pending approval from the…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Glint of light in therapy for deadly ALS after decades of struggle

Merit Cudkowicz. Health Glint of light in therapy for deadly ALS after decades of struggle New drug shows researchers ‘this illness can be stopped’ Max Larkin Harvard Staff Writer May 8, 2026 6 min read Merit Cudkowicz…

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Chalkbeat·edtech

Philly middle schoolers are examining AI — and questioning its impact on their lives

Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. The middle schoolers at Philly’s Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy have a lot of questions about…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Moved to act

Campus & Community Moved to act “I love this event,” said President Alan Garber from the Klarman Hall stage. Photos by Sam Mironko Alex Parks Harvard Correspondent May 8, 2026 4 min read Eco-friendly, AI, medical, and…

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Georgia Tech News·research

What It’s Like to Be the Human in Mosquito Research

What It’s Like to Be the Human in Mosquito Research Superadmin Fri, 05/08/2026 - 14:01 Christopher Zuo never thought of himself as someone mosquitoes singled out. They bit him from time to time, he said, but no more…

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Community College Daily·policy

Washington Watch: Speak up to protect the National Science Foundation’s ATE program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is once again under pressure from the Trump administration as it proposes severe cuts for the agency and makes other moves to reduce its independence. So far, Congress has resisted…

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University of Washington News·higher-ed

UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle

A micropantry in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is stocked with nonperishable food for neighbors in need. In a new study, UW researchers launched an experimental mapping app designed to help users find nearby…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Winning the war of public opinion

Anastasiia Pereverten. Photo by Grace DuVal Campus & Community Winning the war of public opinion Seeing Americans rally for her native Ukraine inspired Anastasiia Pereverten’s thesis Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer May 8,…

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UC Berkeley News

Scientists split gentoo penguins into four species, one totally new to science. Three of them are already threatened.

Biologists argue that gentoo penguins should be divided into four separate species, including a newly recognized “cryptic” species. The habitats of three of them are imperiled by climate change. The post Scientists…

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Science Technician

Education news for this role

2026 University Medal finalists: Eyes on the stars, feet on the ground

In the tiny, vulnerable patients, she saw herself

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem

Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office.

Five Lessons for School Reformers: 2026 Edition

Snapshots

Data centers, air pollution, climate math: Lessons from a climate and education conference

A Camp Randall commencement

Gov. Polis says federal tax-credit program won’t violate Colorado anti-discrimination laws

LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Is Suffering, but Schools Are Poised to Help

Science of reading for all: Proposal would require Denver schools to use research-backed literacy lessons

Joel Thornton selected as dean of the College of the Environment

Glint of light in therapy for deadly ALS after decades of struggle

Philly middle schoolers are examining AI — and questioning its impact on their lives

Moved to act

What It’s Like to Be the Human in Mosquito Research

Washington Watch: Speak up to protect the National Science Foundation’s ATE program

UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle

Winning the war of public opinion

Scientists split gentoo penguins into four species, one totally new to science. Three of them are already threatened.

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