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- 1State Health Officials Back Mental Health First Aid Training on CampusesβState health officials back mental health first aid training at colleges, universities
State health officials are endorsing mental health first aid training programs at colleges and universities, aiming to equip students, faculty and staff with skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental distress. Supporters say campus-based training can help early intervention at a time of rising concern over student mental health. Details on funding and which institutions will participate were not immediately provided.
- 2First Student bus drivers at Princeton City Schools set to strikeβΌFirst Student bus drivers at Princeton City Schools set to go on strike as contract talks stall
Bus drivers employed by First Student who serve Princeton City Schools in Ohio are set to go on strike after contract negotiations stalled. The walkout could disrupt transportation for students in the district, and talks between the company and the drivers' union have so far failed to produce an agreement.
- 3California law adds abortion pills to community college health centersβΌAbortion pills to be offered at California community college health centers under new law
A new California law will require community college student health centers to offer medication abortion, making the state's two-year public colleges a new point of access to abortion pills. Supporters say it expands care for students who face cost and travel barriers, while opponents of abortion rights are expected to criticize the mandate. Implementation details and funding for campus clinics are likely to draw attention as the law takes effect.
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First-year food science students at Penn State have taken part in a product development competition, applying classroom concepts to creating new food products. The event gives beginners early hands-on experience in the field, and coverage in agricultural outlets has highlighted how the university introduces product development skills from the very start of the degree program.
- 5Western Illinois University to Stage Twelfth Night in New Clow TheatreβWIU's Twelfth Night to Open New Clow Theatre Oct. 8
Western Illinois University will open its new Clow Theatre on October 8 with a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The staging marks the inaugural performance in the venue, giving students and audiences a first look at the university's newest theatre space. Further details about the production or the facility have not been released.
- 6James Madison University celebrates its first-ever Rangel FellowβForeign affairs, diplomacy and JMU's first~ever Rangel Fellow
James Madison University is highlighting that one of its students has become the university's first-ever Rangel Fellow, a prestigious US State Department program that prepares students for careers in foreign affairs and diplomacy. The announcement is drawing attention on campus as recognition of the student's achievement and the university's growing presence in international affairs.
- 7Melania Trump Opens Up About Life With Barron at HomeβMelania Trump Makes Surprisingly Candid Admission About How Family Life With Barron Has Changed
Melania Trump has made a candid admission about how family life with her son Barron has changed, in comments picked up by lifestyle and parenting outlets. She reflected on how much quieter the household has become as Barron, now a college student, spends less time at home. The remarks offer a rare personal glimpse into the former first lady's family life.
- 8UND Theatre to open Starcher Stage with 'The Addams Family'βUND Theatre to open Starcher Stage with βThe Addams Familyβ
University of North Dakota Theatre will inaugurate its new Starcher Stage venue with a production of 'The Addams Family'. The musical marks the first show staged in the renamed performance space, giving students and local audiences a fresh campus venue for live theatre. No further details on dates or casting have been announced.