EVANSTON, Illinois, March 25 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * 'Sky is not falling' over 23andMe bankruptcy * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * 'The value in the data is not in the individual peoples' results, but in aggregate data' * For 10 years, 23andMe has been releasing de-identified aggregate data to pharmaceutical companies * Partnership with big pharma and genetics researchers have led to 'significant discoveries in human biology' CHICAGO  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Aerospace engineering undergrad awarded opportunities, mentorship in fellowship UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Alexandria Rhoads, a third-year aerospace engineering undergraduate student in the Penn State College of Engineering, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Brooke Owens Fellowship. Rhoads is one of 44 student leaders chosen from over 400 applications for the nationally acclaimed progra more PR

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Announces $35 million Alumnus Gift; Largest Gift in College History Will Transform Historic Hall into A Cutting-edge Center for Innovation Allegheny College, one of the nation's most historic and innovative four-year colleges for interdisciplinary learning and research, announced the largest single gift in the College's history of $35 million from the estate of esteemed entrepreneur, phil more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * People Select Feedback to Flatter Others, Except When They Dislike Them People generally try to make other people feel good about themselves, but not when they dislike them. That's the finding of a new study by psychologists at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) investigating the extent to which people promote "positive self-views" for to more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, March 27 -- Antioch University issued the following news: * * * Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration | Dissertation Watch Libbey Walker, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University's New England campus has written and published a dissertation titled, Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration. Autistic populations experience significan more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, March 27 -- Antioch University issued the following news: * * * Exploring Supervisory Needs of First-Generation Professionals Working in Higher Education | Dissertation Watch Angela R. Wellman, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled Exploring Supervisory Needs of First-Generation Professionals Working in Higher Education. As first-generation students enter the workforce, t more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, March 27 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges project aims to advance higher education, workforce development in rural communities BOONE, N.C. -- More than $7 million in grant funding awarded to the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC), based at Appalachian State University, will help advance high more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Archaeology's Rocco Palermo Awarded $35,000 Loeb Classical Library Fellowship Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Rocco Palermo has been awarded a prestigious Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship in the amount of $35,000. The fellowship will support the Gird-i Matrab Archaeological Project (GMAP) in Iraqi Kurdistan, of which Palermo has been the director since 2021. The  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * As Economic Uncertainty Looms, UVA Takes Proactive Steps By Mike Mather Facing an uncertain economy and the possibility of federal funding reductions, University of Virginia leaders are urging faculty and staff members to curtail discretionary spending and plan carefully for other expenses. The email sent to the University community Tuesday - signed by President Jim Ryan, Interim Executive Vic more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, March 27 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * 16th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium taking place April 8 ASHLAND, Ohio - About 100 students from Ashland University's College of Arts and Sciences will present their scholarly work at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium Tuesday, April 8. The public is welcome to attend the 16th annual event, in which presenters will display original research, read original creat more PR

PASADENA, California, March 26 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Astronomers Find Giant Dinosaur of a Galaxy A team of astronomers has stumbled upon a humungous spiral galaxy, about five times more massive than our Milky Way galaxy and covering an area two times as big, making it among the largest known galaxies. The most surprising trait of the galaxy, however, is not its colossal size but the fact it existed in the early cosmos when the universe was  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 27 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * ASU + GSV 2025 Summit Participation University of Phoenix to Spotlight Vision for Workforce Readiness in the AI Era at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit University leaders and industry experts convene and explore industry trends, innovative workforce solutions, and five years of Career Optimism data on and off the stage at the conference. University of Phoenix today announced its slate of programming for more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Avian influenza discovered in NYS bobcats Avian influenza - which has devastated poultry flocks, wildlife populations and increasingly poses a public health risk - has now been confirmed in wild bobcats in New York state. In a new study, published March 25 in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases, researchers tracked live bobcats in the state and found widespread exposure to avian flu, with evidence of bobcats surv more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University professors urge elimination of payments for publishing research in academic journals Appearing in high-impact publications can cost thousands of dollars, which limits access to a wider audience By Chris Kocher To get their important discoveries out to the world, researchers need to publish their findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Just one problem: It can cost thousands more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board approves New Business Building, sets tuition at quarterly meeting The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved design plans and authorized construction of the New Business Building, the second academic facility in the Global Business and Analytics Complex, at its quarterly meeting held today. The 92,000-square-foot building will support Pamplin College of Business's relocation and growth, offering spaces  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board of Visitors approves design of New Business Building Virginia Tech's vision for a next generation, collaborative education hub at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics is a step closer to reality. On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the design review and authorized the construction of the New Business Building, the second academic building in the Global Business and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Brain-like computer steers rolling robot with 0.25% of the power needed by conventional controllers Analog computing is making a comeback with hardware that processes and stores information in the same location, similar to biological neurons Study: Nanoelectronics-enabled reservoir computing hardware for real-time robotic controls (DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adu2663) A smaller, lighter and more energy e more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU Sargent College Team Helps Design New Middlesex Jail Unit for Incarcerated Older Adults Faculty advise on a wide range of issues, from accessible furniture to treatment, education, and training By Amy Laskowski Roger Richardson has been in and out of jail for nearly 40 years for various offenses, including drug possession, and most recently, probation violation. In October, while incarcerated at the me more PR

PASADENA, California, March 25 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Offers Admission to Incoming Undergraduate Class On March 8, Caltech released its final round of undergraduate admissions decisions, offering admission to a total of 427 exceptional students. Hailing from 41 U.S. states and territories and 27 countries around the globe, the admitted students embody academic excellence, a shared dedication to scientific inquiry, and diverse lived more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Improved Muscle Mapping Could Aid Neurological Treatment Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering and Neuroscience Institute have developed a cutting-edge method to identify muscle activity in densely packed regions like the forearm. Using high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) sensors alongside other techniques such as peripheral nerve stimulation, spatial f more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * How cells respond to stress is more nuanced than previously believed Research discovery could lead to new targets for cancer therapy, neurodegenerative diseases The body's cells respond to stress--toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults--by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses. If the stress i more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, March 27 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * A cautionary tale: UTC anthropologist investigates the rise and fall of quinoa When quinoa first skyrocketed in popularity, it was hailed as a miracle grain--a superfood capable of combating global malnutrition, empowering Andean farmers and adapting to climate change. However, as University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor of Anthropology Emma McDonell reveals i more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Computer Science's Elizabeth Dinella Honored for Outstanding Dissertation Assistant Professor of Computer Science Elizabeth Dinella has received the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Software Engineering (SIGSOFT). SIGSOFT seeks to improve the ability to engineer software by stimulating interaction among practitioners, researc more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Computer science's Paranjothi receives over $4M in grants to study autonomous vehicles in rural, tribal areas Dr. Anirudh Paranjothi Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Dr. Anirudh Paranjothi, a Department of Computer Science assistant professor, was recently awarded two grants totaling more tha more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Desai Sethi Urology Institute Launches Comparative Study on Diet and Prostate Cancer By: Jodie Nicotra A team from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has begun a study of how diet may affect the development and treatment of prostate cancer. Co-led by Nima Sharifi, M.D., and Sanoj Punnen, M.D., of the Miller School's Desai Sethi Urology Institute, the study could shed more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Five early-career professors win NSF development awards Researchers studying the origins of novel traits in organisms, the exotic properties of anyons and their implications for quantum computing, and the fundamental understanding of extreme weather are among the five Cornell assistant professors who recently received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards. Each researcher will rec more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University announces plan to build 'FSU Health' hospital in Panama City Beach By: Amy Farnum-Patronis With the goal of improving access and innovation in health and health care in Northwest Florida, Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the FSU Health name. Pending approval by the State of Florida, the plan paves the way more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 27 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hassan to examine social dimensions of Africa's data infrastructure and data economy Yousif Hassan, assistant professor at the Ford School of Public Policy and the School of Information, has been awarded funding from the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for a new project Defining and Measuring the Sustainable Economic and Social Value of Data more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech's $40M Medical Mission A significant grant from the Marcus Foundation will support the Institute's research into making cell therapies more affordable. Georgia Tech stands on the brink of a medical revolution, fueled by a monumental award from the Marcus Foundation. This transformative $40 million endeavor, with a principal investment of $20 million from the Marcus Foundation, pro more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Randall Wilson wins Book Prize in American History Award-winning Environmental Studies professor offers readers a deeper understanding of the natural world and the change we can affect by detailing the history of environmental progress, policy, and conflict in Yellowstone National Park. Environmental Studies Prof. Randall Wilson has been named the winner of the 2025 Barbara and David Zalaznick Boo more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, March 27 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * Gonzaga Hosts National Debate Tournament to Crown National Champs The nation's best college debate teams will visit Spokane this spring for the annual National Debate Tournament, a four-day flurry of fast-flying facts and verbal gymnastics that will ultimately crown a national champion on Monday, April 7. Gonzaga University is hosting this year's tournament April 3-7, having previously hosted in 2005 and 198 more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Harrisburg faculty member recognized with national ASEE research award MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Fariborz Tavangarian, associate professor of mechanical engineering in Penn State Harrisburg's School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, was recently awarded the Curtis W. McGraw Research Award from the American Society for Engineering Education's Engineering Research Council. The honor recog more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 27 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Students to Present Creative and Research Projects on April 11 Original research by Hope students on topics ranging from the foraging efficiency of sparrows, to the effect of high-tempo music on sprint swimming, to anti-immigrant violence in the United Kingdom, to Don Quixote and social media will be highlighted during the college's annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 27 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Katz's Upcoming Book Receives Glowing Reviews IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz is writing Antisemitism and the Law, the first casebook on the subject, to be published by Carolina Academic Press in July 2025. Professor Katz's book received a glowing review in a blog post by Clifford Rieders on The Times of Israel's website and several comments highly praising the more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * "Tracking Crime in Pennsylvania" Social Sciences Career Pathways Lecture, April 8 Presented by Director of IUP Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center The managing director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center is the 2025 Social Sciences Career Pathways Speaker. Robert Orth, who has more than a more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, March 27 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: * * * Student research highlighted at inaugural Regionals at the Rotunda KOKOMO, Ind. -- Research by six Indiana University Kokomo students will be showcased at the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday (March 26) in the inaugural Regionals at the Rotunda. The event celebrates undergraduate research and the faculty members who support those efforts at IU Kokomo, IU East, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Sout more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor The first time Katrina Powell visited Virginia Tech in 2006, she knew she found where she was meant to be. "I just remember driving away," she said. "It was late afternoon and the sun was setting behind me and shining into my rearview mirror. And I just remember having this chilling - in a good way - feeling of I really want to be here." In the nearly 2 more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 27 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University researcher, students explore clean energy storage solutions Supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Ashish Aphale and a team of students are sparking innovation in clean energy through their work on energy storage and conversion systems. The research aims to study the influence of hydrogen on the growth of met more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Leadership affirms university values, principles, and commitment to follow evolving laws During the Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee held on March 24, a resolution on the Presidential Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was introduced, reviewed, and amended by members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors before being approved by the full board the following day. At the committ more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 27 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Mason Korea's global network expands in Vietnam Last week, Mason Korea Campus Dean Joshua Park led a strategic visit to Vietnam to strengthen international partnerships across three key cities: Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh. He was accompanied by Kelley Chung, associate dean of admissions and enrollment, and Jake Lee, admissions counselor. In Hanoi, the Mason Korea delegation met with Vice Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute 2025 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellows Convene in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2025) - The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) convened its 2025 National Security & Counterterrorism (NSCT) Fellows in Washington, D.C., this week to kick off this year's fellowship. These 16 young leaders each serve in roles that place them at the forefro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Budget Office Warns U.S. Could Hit Borrowing Limit as Soon as May WASHINGTON - Congress's nonpartisan bookkeeper estimated that the federal government could hit its borrowing limit as soon as May if tax revenue falls short of expectations. "The Congressional Budget Office estimates that if the debt limit remains unchanged, the government's ability to borrow using extraordinary measures wil more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Russia, Ukraine Agree to Black Sea Ceasefire WASHINGTON (March 26, 2025) - In two separate statements yesterday from U.S. and Russia and U.S and Ukraine, the White House announced an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to pause fighting in the Black Sea to "ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes." The statements di more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU historian's book explores Ulysses S. Grant's global vision STARKVILLE, Miss.--Ryan P. Semmes, historian and Mississippi State Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library research director examines the far-reaching implications of Reconstruction in his first book "Exporting Reconstruction: Ulysses S. Grant and a New Empire of Liberty." The 2024 University of South Carolina Press publication is part more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Water Microcleaners Self-Disperse, Capture Microplastics and Float Up for Removal In a new paper, researchers at North Carolina State University show proof of concept for a system that, in a single cycle, actively removes microplastics from water. The findings, described in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, hold the potential for advances in cleansing oceans and other bo more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 27 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska undergrads uncover ancient secrets of human immunity By Leslie Reed Three Husker students under the mentorship of Luwen Zhang, a leading University of Nebraska-Lincoln virologist, have achieved a rare feat for undergraduates. Vanessa Hubing, a junior biological sciences major from Castle Pine, Colorado; Avery Marquis, a senior pre-veterinary medicine student from Omaha; and Chanasei Ziemann, more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * New Research Supports SEI AISIRT Mission to Secure Artificial Intelligence The burgeoning general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) ecosystem needs to adapt lessons from the software security domain to keep AI systems secure, according to a newly released paper by representatives from academia, industry, and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Lauren Mc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Investigating the Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Children's Hearts By Olivia Dimmer Most children with life-threatening heart inflammation stemming from COVID-19 tend to recover within six months of infection, according to a multicenter study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a life-threatening complication resultin more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 27 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study confirms link between maternal diet, risk to infant behavioral health Researchers say findings highlight importance of education on healthy eating during specific stages of pregnancy By Nicole Rideout Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation have discovered that maternal diet during pregnancy, specifically during the third trimester, m more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU A&M Board of Regents, OSU Interim President Hess release statements in response to the passing of Wes Watkins Dr. Jim Hess: The Cowboy family lost a leader and friend today with the passing of Wes Watkins. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. He left an indelible mark on this university, his alma mater, through his generosity and vision for economic prosperity for Oklahom more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 26 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU team wins emergency eVTOL aircraft design competition Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu A team of innovative students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has won the GoAero Stage 1 of the U.S. University Innovation Award for their work in creating an emergency aircraft prototype. Th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice announces Dr. Huda Zoghbi as commencement speaker for 112th ceremony Dr. Huda Zoghbi, an internationally renowned neurogeneticist and pioneer in the field of brain research, will serve as the speaker at Rice University's 112th commencement ceremony May 10 at Rice Stadium. Zoghbi's groundbreaking work has transformed the understanding of brain development and neurodegenerative diseases, making her a trail more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC to celebrate official launch and lab opening The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will hold an event to celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5, following a Rice University presidential lecture on the significance of innovation at Rice delivered by Robert Langer Jr., biotech entrepreneur, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and founder  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Form Academic Alliance to Support U.S. Climate Researchers By Kitta MacPherson A Rutgers-led effort will help scientists aiming to participate in major global assessment Eminent climate experts from United States academic institutions, including Rutgers University, have formed an alliance designed to provide coordinated support for research colleagues who wish to participate in preparing a  more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Brendan Cartin presents research at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference By Emma Durnin Senior psychology major Brendan Cartin presented his research at the 96th annual conference for the Eastern Psychological Association. His study explores how to increase student motivation through preparing of coursework and provides data into how goal-setting and motivation strategies help student more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law. In 2021, SIU Law established an electronic discovery or "eDiscovery" pro bono program to aid nonprofit legal aid organizations with the anal more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, March 27 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Software donation enhances Georgia Southern's mechanical engineering research opportunities Georgia Southern University's doctoral program in mechanical engineering is continuing to grow thanks to a donation of AVL simulation software valued at more than $3 million. "The advanced simulation software will allow our students to develop next-generation vehicles," explains Valentin Soloiu, Ph. more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 27 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * "Magnetic tweezers" make robotic surgery safer, more precise SMU and George Washington University have created a magnetic tweezer system that could one day make it possible for doctors to do remote, non-invasive, highly precise medical procedures on their patients using a microrobot. March 25, 2025 DALLAS (SMU) - Imagine if a doctor could remotely do a non-invasive, highly precise medical procedure on  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, March 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Striving to Improve the Efficacy of Obesity, Diabetes Treatments (Podcast) The cutting-edge weight loss and diabetes research developed by medicinal chemist Robert Doyle has offered significant and consistent weight loss and glucose control to its recipients through peptide-based treatments. Doyle and his fellow collaborators reported that two new peptide compounds--GEP44 and KCEM1--considerably reduce body more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 27 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I hosts Snail Hunters Idaho Film Tour in Idaho Falls, Moscow MOSCOW, Idaho -- "Snail Hunters," a documentary featuring University of Idaho researchers in their search for clues unlocking the mysteries of evolution through the study of snails on the Galapagos Islands, will screen in two locations next month. The Snail Hunters Idaho Film Tour brings this visually stunning and thought-provoking film more PR

IRVINE, California, March 27 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine leads national survey of artificial intelligence's role in education Results suggest adolescents appear to be earlier and more eager adopters of AI Irvine, Calif., March 26, 2025 -- The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence technologies has sparked concerns about the potential adverse effects of AI on the safety, learning and development of young peopl more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 27 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * How Your Brain Manages Cholesterol Could Increase Alzheimer's Risk In breakthrough, UCSF study shows that cholesterol-hungry parts of the brain are more vulnerable to Alzheimer's amyloid-beta plaques, suggesting potential treatment targets. By Melinda Krigel Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a host of recognizable cognitive symptoms, but many non-cognitive  more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Virtual communications remain essential to modern workflows. Here's what psychology research says about implications and best-practices. By Allison Arteaga Soergel Despite the growth and popularity of remote work, companies and governments have increasingly been calling their employees back to the office in the past year, sometimes at the expense of significant declines in empl more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 27 -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Gastrointestinal oncologist discusses increase in younger patients with colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults, challenging long-held beliefs that it primarily affects older populations. Once considered a disease of those over 50, cases in people under 45 have steadily increased, prompting concern among oncologists and re more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, March 27 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE's Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair welcomes local schools, public The University of New England's annual brain fair -- now eight years running -- is akin to a mini version of Boston's Museum of Science, said Ian Meng, the director of UNE's Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences and Center for Pain Research. That's because the annual event combines demonstrations, games, and hands-on lessons in  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, March 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Eichenberger Selected as Journal of Food Law & Policy Editor-in-Chief for 2025-26 The Journal of Food Law & Policy is pleased to announce Mary Eichenberger as its new editor-in-chief for the 2025-26 cycle. Eichenberger, a second-year student at the U of A School of Law, previously contributed as a staff editor. "It is such a privilege to be selected for this honor. I am grateful for the opportunit more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 27 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Atmospheres of new planets might have unexpected mixtures of hydrogen and water Water and gas react under intense heat and pressure in the atmospheres of young Earth-to-Neptune-sized planets Key takeaways * Planets can be extremely hot when they are born, and new computational experiments show that such planets would have an atmosphere composed of a homogenous mixture of hydrogen and w more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 27 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Sensor technology uses nature's blueprint and machinery to monitor metabolism in body Key takeaways * A UCLA-led team has developed an advanced sensor platform that measures metabolites -- key molecules involved in sustaining life through metabolism -- inside the body in real time. * By mimicking natural metabolic pathways and using biological molecular toolkits, the sensors can track  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Awad Lab: Predicting and preventing strokes and brain bleeds Editor's Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some of the world's most complex problems. Discover more from this series: * Learn more about Inside the Lab * Visit the ISAC Conservation lab * Vi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Forms New Partnership with Delhi Technological University The institutions aim to share internship opportunities, research in newly signed alliance By Jonathan Adams The University of Houston prides itself on its global reach, as it attracts students from around the world to study at one of the country's top research institutions. The school's ability to build interest international more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Pharmacy Team Discovers Target to Repair Injured Muscles Possible Therapeutic Approach for Aging and Degenerative Muscle Disorders By Laurie Fickman For millions of people, losing muscle isn't just about weakness; it's about losing independence. Whether caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aging or other degenerative conditions, muscle loss can make everyday activities -- like walk more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * After 80 years stumping scientists, strange Philippine frog unmasked as hybrid LAWRENCE -- Evolutionary biologists working in the Philippines long have puzzled over a hard-to-find amphibian mystery: the Leyte Chorus Frog. It's a small, ground-dwelling frog from Leyte Island in the Visayan province of the eastern Philippines. The country is an island archipelago once blanketed with dense forests that today  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study finds universities rarely keep contact with retirees, but benefits exist for schools, former employees when they do LAWRENCE -- University faculty and staff often view their careers as more of a calling than a job. But when they retire, do they remain a part of university life? New research from the University of Kansas has found that very few institutions of higher education in the United States mai more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 27 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Survey: Younger, unemployed people more likely to report loneliness By Deann Gayman A majority of Nebraskans say they are not lonely, but about a third report feeling lonely at least some of the time -- and reported loneliness is higher among younger, unemployed, single and lower-income residents. That is according to the latest Nebraska Snapshot, a bi-monthly report using data from the most recent Ne more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 26 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Lessons from Venezuela's democratic collapse: How opposition movements can defy autocratic leaders Until the 1990s, Venezuela was home to one of the most established democracies in Latin America. Today, however, it stands as one of the region's most firmly entrenched authoritarian regimes. How did this shift occur, and what can other countries learn from Venezuela's transformation? A new paper fro more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Rare disease drug nitisinone makes human blood deadly to mosquitoes In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce mosquito numbers and malaria risk. One of these includes the antiparasitic medication ivermectin. When mosquitoes ingest blood containing ivermectin, it shortens the insect's lifespan and helps decrease the spr more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 27 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OVPRP Strategic Equipment Investment Program Funds Two New Research Proposals NORMAN, OKLA. - Two proposals have been selected for funding through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships' Strategic Equipment Investment Program. Equipment purchased under this program is expected to significantly advance research and creative activities across the university. SEIP provides f more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * People Select Feedback to Flatter Others, Except When They Dislike Them New research by Social Action Lab research associate Xi Shen and PIK Professor Dolores Albarracin found that people generally want to make other people feel good about themselves -- unless they dislike that person. People generally try to make other people feel good about themselves,  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: Is Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe? By Jane Kelly Artificial intelligence has been around for longer than you may think. Email spam filters and autocorrect systems are considered among the earliest forms of artificial intelligence, or AI. And way back in 1997, IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer made history, defeated then-reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov. The idea o more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC awarded NIH grant to address ethical gaps in prosthetic technology By: Eric Griffey Research A $426,000 federal grant recently awarded to The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth will fund a groundbreaking study on the bioethical challenges surrounding bionic and robotic prostheses. The grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow Gr more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNTHSC launches SteadFAST academic journal By: Eric Griffey Research The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's physician assistant studies program has launched SteadFAST, an academic journal dedicated to exclusively publishing articles written by students. It is the first such journal in Texas and one of the few in the nation. The inaugural edition f more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Meniscus injuries may soon be treated by customizable hydrogel A new 3D-printed customizable hydrogel performed well in preclinical trials with several different types of meniscal tears PHILADELPHIA-- Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New technology is poised to bring gene therapy to common chronic diseases The first safe & effective DNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles (DNA-LNPs) picks up where mRNA left off PHILADELPHIA-- A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Actor, director, producer, Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks to speak at 269th Commencement At the Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 19, Banks will receive an honorary degree, along with the other 2025 Penn honorary degree recipients. Actor, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks, a 1996 Penn graduate, will deliver the 2025 University of Pennsylvania Commencement  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Evaluating large language models for cyberbullying behavior In the Brachio Lab, doctoral students at Penn Engineering probe AI models for signs of cyberbullying capabilities. This emerging problem with the rise of AI may pose challenges in areas like business, education, and public health. Ph.D. students in Penn's Brachio Lab have been assessing the safety of m more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn's Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges-informed by behavioral science-could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. American students have been falling behind in math for decades--with test scores that consiste more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio-led research discovers a way to slow or block recurrence of glioblastoma Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a way to delay or even block recurrence of the deadliest brain cancer after radiation, bringing new hope for survival. Ironically, the scientists found that the customary trea more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern Q&A: What you need to know about the measles The outbreak of measles that started in West Texas in January and spread to other regions and states has focused renewed attention on a childhood disease that had been eliminated in the United States in recent decades. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause serious health problems. The good  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Joins National Mobile Care Collaborative UVA Health is one of five health systems nationwide selected to join a mobile care collaborative to share lessons learned and discover how to enhance the services provided by its mobile care unit. UVA Health is receiving a $10,000 grant from the Lowenstein Foundation to participate in the collaborative, which runs through October. T more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt contributes $22.13 billion to Tennessee, Nashville economies since 2019 As the largest private employer in the Nashville area and the second-largest private employer in Tennessee, Vanderbilt's reach extends far beyond its campus to shape the region's economy, quality of life and future growth. Between 2019 and 2024, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medica more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 27 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Yale-co-founded alliance issues call to climate experts The network is recruiting U.S.-based researchers to contribute to the next report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. A new network of research institutions co-founded by Yale is recruiting U.S.-based researchers to contribute their expertise to the next report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Na more PR