University & College News

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faiza Ahmed and Anushka Nagaraj of Temple University have been named the winners of AM Best’s 2026 Student Challenge for their entry, “DIGInsured: A Captive Insurance Model for Digital Creators.” DIGInsured centers on a digital creators’ association and a captive insurer with cells to segment insureds by risk. Samit Bin Alam, St. John’s University – Peter J. Tobin College of Business, took second place for “CLARNOR: Continuous AI Oversight for Insurance Systems.”...

WELLSBORO, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Endless Mountain Music Festival has revealed its 2026 season, marking 21 years of bringing world-class live music to the Twin Tiers region of Pennsylvania and New York. The festival’s 17-concert season, running July 17 through August 2, 2026, arrives just in time to celebrate the nationwide America250 commemoration with programs highlighting the beauty, diversity, and spirit of American music. The 2026 season officially opens on July 17 at the Steadman Theat...

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donna L. Governor, PhD, became NSTA’s 2026–2027 President on June 1, bringing decades of science education leadership experience....

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This is Cintas’ third consecutive year receiving the recognition...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nautic Partners, LLC announced that it closed the sale of portfolio company HES Facilities Management (“HES” or the “Company”) to GI Partners. Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, HES is one of the nation’s leading providers of janitorial, facilities management, and groundskeeping services to education institutions and commercial customers with a presence in more than 30 states. HES was founded in 2020 by Nautic Partners and management and scaled under the leadersh...

SAN MARCOS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas State University (TXST) has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new comprehensive hospitality partner, beginning June 1, 2026. The new contract unifies dining, athletics, vending, and campus life through Texas State Hospitality, a campus ecosystem Aramark is creating in partnership with TXST. “Texas State is committed to providing an exceptional campus experience for everyone who learns, works, and gathers here,” said Cynthia L. Hernandez, vi...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UteZone, the leading independent online community and news source covering University of Utah athletics, announced today that it is joining the On3 | Rivals network, marking a major new chapter for one of the most established brands in Utah sports media. For more than two decades, UteZone has delivered insider recruiting coverage, breaking news, premium analysis, and active community discussion surrounding Utah football. The move to On3 | Rivals gives subscriber...

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced Co-President and Chief Financial Officer Pete Graham will speak at the 2026 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:30 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast and replay will be available at SallieMae.com/investors. Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we prov...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevate Quantum, today in partnership with Front Range Community College (FRCC) and University of Colorado Denver, today announced the launch of its Vacuum and Cryogenic Technician Training Program, a first-of-its-kind, specialization-focused workforce initiative housed within its commercialization lab at Quantum Commons. Elevating Quantum Upskilling through Industry Proficiencies (EQUIP) is a program designed to produce technician-ready talent capable of operating, tro...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Data on MPOWER’s enrollment-decisive impact, with 93% of students reporting study abroad would be impossible without access to no-cosigner financing....