University & College News

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies proudly announces the establishment of the Phoenix AI Research Group, an initiative of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR), dedicated to advancing the understanding and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, and in support of the higher education community. “To harness AI's power, it is critical to identify its effects, challenges, and strategies to address and resolve...

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Saint Mary’s University Senate have voted to amend their by-laws, allowing for part-time faculty to run for a seat on the Senate....

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) announced a seed round investment led by Blue Pool Capital. The newly raised capital will fuel the AUBL’s inaugural season in August 2025 and further the league’s vision of unlocking the massive potential of college basketball in Asia. The AUBL is a pioneering pan-regional intercollegiate competition featuring Asia’s most prestigious university basketball programs, anchored by top teams from Greater China, Japan, a...

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AUBL has officially unveiled its inaugural season, featuring powerhouse teams from Japan, including Nippon Sport Science University, and Hakuoh University. This marks a historic step forward for college basketball in Asia, as the AUBL establishes a premier platform uniting the region’s top programs in elite competition. AUBL is a pioneering pan-regional basketball competition spotlighting Asia’s most prestigious university basketball programs, anchored by top tea...

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Student Accommodation (“GSA” or the “Company”), the global leader in student housing, today announces the successful closing of a $500 million senior loan facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), one of the world’s leading financial institutions. The transaction strengthens the existing relationship between GSA and Wells Fargo and signals the continued demand amongst lenders for the U.S. student housing sector. The facility covers 23 asset...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been awarded a place on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. This award highlights Fifth Third’s dedication to fostering a workplace where recent graduates can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact from day one. “At Fifth Third, building strong connections with our customers, our communities and each other is at the core of who we are. Our early career programs provide an invaluable experience to students...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix held its annual Memorial Day flag-planting event May 20 on its Phoenix campus in Arizona, honoring the sacrifices of those who served and died in the Armed Forces. This was the 16th year of the event, with volunteers from university employees and community members planting more than 10,000 flags spelling out, “Grateful Nation.” “University of Phoenix welcomes the community taking part in our Memorial Day flag-planting,” stated John Ramirez, MBA, M...

CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NuScale Power announced the opening of its 10th Energy Exploration (E2) Center at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina....

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cirrus, a leading sign language accessibility firm offering education-focused interpreting, today announced the launch of CirrusTranslate, a revolutionary new platform that brings written and spoken language to life for the Deaf and hard of hearing community through high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) translation. An ASL translation of this press release is available here. Cirrus’ dynamic translators help companies, schools, government agencies and no...

GARDEN CITY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newman University launched its HERE bachelor’s degree program in 2024 to combat the higher education desert in Southwest Kansas and is celebrating its first round of graduates of this innovative program this month. The HERE program began by offering four bachelor's degree majors to graduates of local community colleges and due to its overwhelming support with 55 students enrolling so far, has expanded its program to include a total of ten degree tracks. “We a...