Café and Craft Doughnut Shop to Open in Hopkins Bloomberg Center On September 4, 2024, Johns Hopkins University (2024 USNews Ranking: 9) announced the opening of a new café and craft doughnut shop, Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe (GoCoDough), located in the Hopkins Bloomberg Center on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. This café, which is […]
Economic Development
Richard Bonanno Awarded the Long Leaf Pine Medal for Contributions to Education and Economy
Celebrating Leadership and Community Impact: The Legacy of Richard Bonanno at North Carolina State University On September 3, 2024, Richard Bonanno, the Associate Dean and Director of the Extension Department at North Carolina State University (NC State University), was awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine by the Governor of North Carolina. This […]
Cleveland’s September 2024 Celebrations of Urban Agriculture and Arts
Celebrating Community and Culture: Events in Cleveland This September As the vibrant city of Cleveland gears up for a series of exciting events in September 2024, it presents a unique opportunity for both new students and long-term residents to engage with the local culture and community. The events scheduled for this month not only celebrate […]
Michigan State University Research Foundation Funding for Academic and Economic Growth
The Role of University Funding in Advancing Research and Community Development On August 27, 2024, the Michigan State University (2024 USNews Ranking: 60) Research Foundation announced a significant funding initiative for the 2024-2025 academic year, allocating $11.8 million to support critical areas such as technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and research projects. David Washburn, the executive […]
Revitalization of Beaver Stadium at Penn State: Anonymous Donations and Community Support
The Transformative Power of Philanthropy in University Sports: A Case Study of Beaver Stadium Renovation On August 27, 2024, the Department of Athletics at Pennsylvania State University announced a significant milestone in the Beaver Stadium renovation project: the receipt of a third anonymous founder’s donation amounting to $10 million. This generous contribution brings the total […]
The Success and Impact of Early College Experience Programs
The Impact of Early College Experience Programs on High School Students On August 27, 2024, high school students in Connecticut showcased remarkable achievements in the Early College Experience (ECE) program at the University of Connecticut (UConn). This program, which has been in operation since 1955, has grown to become one of the oldest concurrent enrollment […]
John Quelch: The Educational Bridge in Sino-U.S. Relations
The Role of John Quelch in Bridging US-China Relations through Education and Economic Collaboration On August 16, 2024, John Quelch’s role at Duke University garnered significant attention, particularly in the context of his position as the Executive Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University (DKU). Quelch’s commitment to fostering connections between the United States and China […]
Driving Commercialization of Scientific Research: The I-Corps Program
The Innovation Corps Program: Bridging Science and Entrepreneurship in U.S. Colleges On August 22, 2024, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the opening of applications for its Innovation Corps Program (I-Corps). This seven-week immersive entrepreneurial training program is designed to assist scientists and engineers in transforming their inventions into tangible impacts, encouraging them to extend […]
A New Chapter in Promoting Medical Innovation and Economic Development
The Role of Josh Gladden in Promoting Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia On August 20, 2024, Josh Gladden was appointed to the board of the University City Science Center, a significant move that underscores his commitment to fostering medical innovation and entrepreneurship in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. As the Vice President for Research […]
Innovative Path to Boosting Natural Rubber Production in the USA
The Impact of Federal Funding on Domestic Rubber Production in the United States On August 22, 2024, Ohio State University announced a significant milestone in the realm of domestic rubber production: the acquisition of $26 million in federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding is earmarked for the establishment of the Engineering […]
