Carved? Painted? Picked for seeds? Now what? 🤷🏾‍♀️ Over 1 billion pounds of pumpkins rot in U.S. landfills each year after Halloween, according to the Energy Department. But your gourd doesn't have to go to waste! An excellent story by AP's Kiki Sideris🎃

Lost a pet? Here are some things to consider when talking with children about death and supporting them through #petloss. My latest for @apnews.com 🗞️⬇️ Thank you to all the families who shared their experiences and trusted me with their #grief 🖤

Students are heading off to college or leaving home to start their lives. For parents, experts say, the separation from their children can cause mixed feelings of loss, relief and freedom, known together as #emptynest syndrome. My latest for @apnews.com ⬇️

I’m temporarily covering #wellness at @apnews.com! From health to hobbies & community - I’ll be reporting stories that break down the science & offer advice. Have a question? Know an expert? Just want to nerd out on organization or pet care? Let’s #BeWell together 🧘‍♀️👩‍🌾🎨🎣🗺️🥾🐾

Such a fun @apnews.com story! 🐶🐱🐦🦎🐟🐾 Honestly, I get it. I brought Ryder home the first chance I could and would have absolutely benefited from his companionship in school. Please read how these schools are supporting students through pet-friendly policies:

Another NABJ in the books 🙌🏾 I was tasked with helping run @apnews.com's presence for the second straight year. We had 20 people across over a dozen events. Amanda Barrett was inducted into the NABJ HOF 💐 I also spoke on my first ever panels and was an NABJ award finalist. Until the next 🙏🏾

My latest for @apnews.com: An increase in the tax on university #endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges. Some, such as Yale and Stanford, have already laid off staff or implemented hiring freezes. Experts say it could lead to reduced financial aid.

Journalists in the field are under pressure to get the best quote, often on deadline. But how you conduct yourself can determine whether that person speaks with you or not. Join @nbcnews.com’s Deon Hampton and @apnews.com’s Aaron Morrison, Gary Fields and 🙋🏾‍♀️ at #NABJ25 to discuss!

I'm going to the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Cleveland to represent @apnews.com! We will have a great group, many are speaking and available at the career fair. I am also speaking on two panels! Headed to #NABJ25? Come say hello 👋🏾

Teenagers are more upbeat than adults on college despite concerns about tuition costs, soaring student loan debt and the politicization of many issues in higher education... Read more about this AP-NORC survey in my latest story for @apnews.com with @linleyann.bsky.social:

Time really flies when you are having fun. Happy 6 Years at @apnews.com to me ☺️👏🏾

Hi! 👋🏾 I’m Cheyanne Mumphrey, and I'm a reporter for @apnews.com I cover #HigherEd! Always looking to connect with students, grads, families, profs & more. What I write is made more useful if real people are in it. Have a story or insight to share? Let’s connect 📧 [email protected]

📍St. Louis, Missouri Another great conference with the Education Writers Association 🙌🏾 Stayed in a repurposed train station, visited the Arch, the Black history museum, Build-A-Bear headquarters and the zoo, and tried fried ravioli and butter cake. Now back to work!

Late to the move, but I'm here and ready to connect 👋🏾 My name is Cheyanne Mumphrey and I'm an education reporter with The Associated Press. I cover #highereducation across the U.S. Reachable at ➡️ [email protected] ⬅️

I’ll be traveling to St. Louis, Missouri, this week to attend the @edwriters.bsky.social conference! It’s my first time in the state so taking recommendations for food and must-see places! If you are attending the conference, please say hello 👋🏾 #EWA25 #EdWriters #Education