AMES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- Iowa State University's Computer Science Department issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Dr. Jyothisham Pathak Named Dean at Arizona State University We are thrilled to announce that our alumnus, Dr. Jyotishman Pathak, will lead the School of Technology for Public Health at Arizona State University as its inaugural dean. Currently, Dr. Pathak holds multiple leadership positions, including Frances & John L. Loeb Professor of Medical Informatics, Chief of the Divisio  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 8 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Feb. 7, 2025: * * * Texas Introduces Landmark Bill to End DEI Indoctrination in Public Universities By Tim Minella Texas is leading the counterattack against discriminatory "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) programs in public higher education. Rep. Cody Harris recently introduced a landmark bill, HB2548, that would end mandatory DEI indoctrination in the college classrooms, eliminating requirements   more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 11 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following In the Spotlight news wrap up: * * * In the Spotlight: Feb. 10-14, 2025 Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. * NAU's online nursing program was named one of The Princeton Review's 2025 Best Online Nursing School Master's Programs. This list highlights schools with virtual nursing programs that offer flexibility for part-time students and training in advanced nursing specialties. * Marissa Griffin, NAU's  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 11 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary: * * * North Carolina Eliminates DEI Indoctrination in Academic Coursework By Tim Minella Add North Carolina to the list of states that are acting to ensure students do not have to undergo "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) indoctrination just to graduate from a public university. This reform takes a giant step toward eliminating the DEI scourge in higher education and restoring universities to their c  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 11 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Yuma agriculture generates $4.4B in state economic activity, new U of A study finds A new economic impact study reveals the critical role of Yuma County in Arizona's economy. Yuma's agriculture and agribusiness contributed $4.4 billion in economic activity to the state of Arizona and $3.9 billion to Yuma County in 2022. Researchers found that produce grown in Yuma generated a whopping $3.2 billion   more