CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * 3Q: MIT's Lonnie Petersen on the first medical X-ray taken in space Performed in microgravity, 200 miles above the Earth's surface, the imaging procedure could help keep astronauts safe and healthy on long-term missions. By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Many of us have gotten an X-ray at one time or another, either at the dentist's or the doctor's office. Now, astronauts orbiting Earth h more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Adler University students, faculty trade knowledge at 2025 International Family Therapy Association conference From the impact of virtual intimacies to supporting families with difficult therapy histories, Adler University students, faculty, and alums shared their expertise and made their mark at the 2025 International Family Therapy Association Congress in Aberdeen, Scotland. The IFTA Congress is a scientific e more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia, Total Experience Learning(R) partner to educate the educators The partnership will bring the award-winning classroom management methodology to more teachers. By Lini S. Kadaba While she was a Conrad Weiser High School science teacher several years ago, Adelle Schade, Ph.D., increasingly saw students disengage from the day's lessons. "I knew something needed to change in education," said the re more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 11 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * New Economics Degree Emphasizes Free Markets, Student Involvement The Anderson University College of Business is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) in Economics degree in Fall 2025. The BSB in Economics at Anderson will prepare students for success in further studies, whether they're pursuing an MBA or going on to earn a master's degree in economics, the latter of which is u more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 11 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How mothers adapt to the metabolic demands of nursing Nursing poses major metabolic demands on mothers, to which they respond by eating more and saving energy to sustain milk production. There are significant hormonal changes during lactation, but how they lead to metabolic adaptations in nursing mothers remained unclear. In this study, which appeared in Nature Metabolism, leading researchers at Baylor more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University researchers make dissolvable battery using probiotics New paper shows the potential of using probiotics -- live microorganisms that offer health benefits when ingested but are otherwise harmless By Chris Kocher In the Mission: Impossible films, superspy Ethan Hunt -- played by Tom Cruise -- gets orders from his superiors on various devices that self-destruct in five seconds. Could more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to establish Institute for AI and Society New initiative taps into the power of Empire AI, a consortium of public and private universities in New York By Chris Kocher Thanks to funding from New York state, Binghamton University will establish an Institute for AI and Society that taps into the power of Empire AI, the most powerful academic research computer in the country. Gov. Kat more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Book examines how digital culture is affecting our memory Have you ever used an app or online service to accomplish a task or help you remember to do something? Have you ever shared something on a social media platform? In this digital era, we have become dependent on apps, services and platforms for everyday tasks, staying updated on news or sharing experiences. Qi Wang, the Joan K. and Irwin M. Jacobs Profes more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 11 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Boston University Ramps Up Strategy on AI New Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator (AIDA) for Academic and Administrative Excellence a strategic initiative to "create an environment that nurtures innovation and progress" By Molly Callahan Artificial intelligence is reshaping broad swaths of life so fast that it can feel impossible to keep up. Everything from education to weather forecasting, fr more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Calabretta-Sajder Lectures on Current Book Project at Rutgers University Rutgers University's Graduate Student Association invited U of A professor Ryan Calabretta-Sajder to campus last November to discuss his research on his current book project, titled Dandyism in the Socio-Economic Context of Italian Americana: Robert Ferro. Calabretta-Sajder, who serves as director of International and Global  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds WASHINGTON (April 9, 2025) -- A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection. Published in EBioMedicine, the research reveals that certain types of nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins  more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 10 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Professor Pens New Defense of Catholic Historical Figures Christendom College professor and historian Steve Weidenkopf delivers a powerful defense of some of history's most controversial Catholic figures in his latest book, Canceled: Twelve Catholic Heroes That History Turned Into Villains. From Christopher Columbus to Marie Antoinette to Pope Pius IX, Weidenkopf challenges modern narratives, o more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 11 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Commits $300,000 to Address Affordable Housing Crisis in Clark and Floyd Counties By Wes Scott NEW ALBANY, Ind. - After last month's release of Housing: The Affordability Challenge in a Growing Region shed light on the critical gaps in housing availability and affordability in Clark and Floyd counties, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (C more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Could LLMs help design our next medicines and materials? A new method lets users ask, in plain language, for a new molecule with certain properties, and receive a detailed description of how to synthesize it. By Adam Zewe, MIT News The process of discovering molecules that have the properties needed to create new medicines and materials is cumbersome and expensive, consuming vas more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 9, 2025: * * * Dining Services has a full menu of projects focused on sustainability From simple composting to high-tech tracking of food waste and reusable containers, VCU's meal team is refining its operational recipe. By Amelia Heymann "A city within a city" - that's how Stephen Barr refers to Virginia Commonwealth University's large footprint within Richmond. Feeding the VCU community - t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Diving Deep Into the Fluoride Debate Tao Wen Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state's public water systems, a move praised by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. However, some health groups are raising the alarm. The American Dental Association continues to push for water fluor more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Want to 3D Print a Walking Robot? Just Ask Your Computer. Researchers have developed a platform called Text2Robot that leverages generative AI to design and deliver functional robots with just a few spoken words. When personal computers were first invented, only a small group of people who understood programming languages could use them. Today, anyone can look up the local weather more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Education Reform Faculty Contribute to New Digital Hub for Education Policy Research Three Department of Education Reform faculty members have contributed to a dynamic new education policy resource, the Live Handbook of education policy research. The new digital hub for evidence-based education policy research is online-only so it can be easily updated in real time. It was launched in mid-March as more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Tene T. Lewis Elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council has chosen Tene T. Lewis, PhD, as an AAAS 2024 fellow, along with 470 other inductees across 24 disciplinary sections. Election as an AAAS fellow is a lifelong honor reserved only for exceptional scientists, engineers, and in more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 11 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU launches new scholarships to bolster addiction recovery ecosystem After being awarded millions of dollars in grant funding from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) in 2024, East Tennessee State University - along with its regional partners - set out to bolster Northeast Tennessee's addiction recovery ecosystem. In total, the Regional Recovery Ecosystem Advisory Council, establ more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Exploring Persianate Worlds: Scholars Gather at Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr Assistant Professor of English Pardis Dabashi is bringing together a host of scholars for "Persianate Worlds," a two-day symposium that will feature new work by scholars within and adjacent to Persianate studies. The symposium takes place at Bryn Mawr on April 18-19. It grew out of a special feature of the journal Publication of the Mode more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 9, 2025: * * * Exploring the impacts of technology on everyday citizens Associate Professor Dwai Banerjee examines topics ranging from cancer care to the history of computing. By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Give Dwai Banerjee credit: He doesn't pick easy topics to study. Banerjee is an MIT scholar who in a short time has produced a wide-ranging body of work about the impact of tec more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Drivers of color more likely to be ticketed than white counterparts, despite similar behavior behind wheel When it comes to issuing tickets or levying fines for driving violations, a new study reveals unequivocal bias against minorities. The research, published in the journal Science and based on novel use of high-frequency location data to measure location and speed, f more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Foundation gift to guide associate nursing students to Emory bachelor's and doctoral degrees, research careers The Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF has awarded the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing $2.35 million for a program to support Atlanta-area community college students as they complete their associate's degree in nursing, continue bachelor's and doctoral nursing studies at Emory,  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 10, 2025: * * * Four from MIT awarded 2025 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies. By Julia Mongo, Office of Distinguished Fellowships MIT graduate students Sreekar Mantena and Arjun Ramani, and recent MIT alumni Rupert Li '24 and Jupneet Singh '23,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU English professor awarded competitive National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship By Jack Clifford A Florida State University faculty member has been selected for a prestigious fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in support of her next book project. Associate Professor of English and Honors Teaching Scholar Tarez Samra Graban will use the fellowship to write "Rh more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 10 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Geography, plant biology professors secure NASA funding for grasslands research using remote sensing Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu A team of researchers led by Oklahoma State University Department of Geography 's Dr. Hamed Gholizadeh recently received more than $730,000 in NASA funding to further its research into gras more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news: * * * In New Book, Professor Brad Snyder Illuminates Overlooked History of Landmark Civil Liberties Case Once among the most famous Black men in 1930s America, Angelo Herndon -- a Communist Party organizer wrongly convicted of attempting to incite insurrection and sentenced to a chain gang by an all-white jury -- has largely faded from public recollection in recent decades. In You Can't Kill a Man Because of  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Good News for Fusion Energy Workforce Development in San Diego Broadened Access to Fusion R&D Experiences for UC San Diego Graduate Students and other Campus Researchers is Goal of New Agreement By Laura Shields In February 2025, the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, an Office of Science user facility of the U.S. Department of Energy, approved a new institutional user agreement wi more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 10 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University School of Science Launches Inaugural Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar Series with Keynote from Alumna, Colgate-Palmolive Executive, Scientist HAMPTON, Va. (April 9, 2025) -- The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Hampton University proudly launched its inaugural, annual Seminar Program on March 24, marking a new tradition of academic excellence, inspiration, and innovation. This milest more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Hello, ChatGPT: 'Please generate exercise prompt for neurodivergent child' Study: Enhancing home-based physical activity for neurodivergent children: adapting the InPACT at Home program with AI and universal design A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise "snacks" to kids with autism. The research team, led by U-M exercise physiologist Rebecca Hasson, overhauled  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up MIT engineers developed an insect-sized jumping robot that can traverse challenging terrains and carry heavy payloads. By Adam Zewe | MIT News Insect-scale robots can squeeze into places their larger counterparts can't, like deep into a collapsed building to search for survivors after an earthquake. However, as they move through the rubble, more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kheel Center honors student archival research Rosie the Riveter--the image of a bicep-flexing, young white woman who came to symbolize the empowerment of American women factory workers during WWII--sparked the curiosity of ILR student Celine Chauviere '25 as she started her research paper for a labor history class. But, as Chauviere dug deep in the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives of t more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Knight Institute creates 'culture of writing' on campus Krystlove Yeboah '27 thought of herself as a decent writer coming into her first year at Cornell, even though English isn't her first language. After all, she gained admission into the Ivy League and into a school that boasted alumni and faculty luminaries such as Toni Morrison and E.B. White. But quickly her freshman writing seminars and government class more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * New endowed professorship advances 'Democracy and Its Technologies' strategic initiative Anonymous $3M alumni donation elevates academic excellence through one of the priorities in the College's new strategic plan Lafayette College today announced an anonymous $3 million alumni donation to create a new endowed professorship that will support the "Democracy and Its Technologies" priority of the recently appro more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Lauren Woodard Honored for Forthcoming Book on Migration Along Russia-China Border Lauren Woodard Lauren Woodard, assistant professor of anthropology, has received the Spring 2025 Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) First Book Subvention for her upcoming book on Russia's migration policies on the Russia-China border. Woodard's book is titled "Ambiguous Inclusion: Migration  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Magnetic Salad Dressing: Physicists Shake Up Emulsion Science From shaking a bottle of salad dressing to mixing a can of paint, we interact with emulsions--defined as a blend of two liquids that typically don't mix, such as oil and water--daily. For a vast range of foods and other technologies, scientists have devised emulsifying agents which help stabilize mixtures. By incorporating small granular particle more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Maxwell School Proudly Ranks No. 1 for Public Affairs in 2025 The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has earned the No. 1 overall spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This year's top ranking follows Maxwell's yearlong celebration of its founding 100 years ago as the first school in the nation to offer a one-year graduate program in public administrati more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Meet us at Phase 0: Inside the HUMANOID(TM) Center at UC San Diego By pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a petri dish, UC San Diego researchers are making drug discovery faster, better and more human By Miles Martin According to physician-scientist Pradipta Ghosh, M.D., the process of getting newly-discovered drugs into the clinic is overdue for a revolution. This leng more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, April 11 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T researcher studies how energy shifts could improve tornado predictions By Greg Edwards When the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a tornado warning, it's based on storm rotation, wind patterns and other conditions suggesting a tornado may be imminent. With a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, a Missouri S&T researcher is studying if a new factor could more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 10, 2025: * * * MIT students advance solutions for water and food with the help of J-WAFS J-WAFS marks 10 years of supporting student engagement through grants, fellowships, events, mentorship, and funding for clubs. By Emily Stangel, Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) has been instrument more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 10, 2025: * * * Building for Ukraine: A hackathon with a mission No venture capital, no competition -- just real-world problems in urgent need of solutions. By Maria Montague, MIT Center for International Studies "No cash prizes. But our friends in Kiev are calling in, and they'll probably say thanks," was the the tagline that drew students and tech professionals to join MIT-Uk more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 11 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou experts share insight on egg prices and safety University of Missouri researchers Hoa Hoang and Kantha Channaiah offer their expertise on egg prices and safety as Easter nears. By Sara Diedrich Even though wholesale prices of eggs are starting to drop, your Easter celebration might not be eggs-actly what you were hoping for this year. Eggs remain pricey -- nearly twice as expensive as  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Molecules that fight infection also act on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability New research on a cytokine called IL-17 adds to growing evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness. By Anne Trafton, MIT News Immune molecules called cytokines play important roles in the body's defense against infection, helping to control inflammation and coordinating  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 11 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU humanities fellows share discoveries during research showcase STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's Institute for the Humanities will spotlight innovative faculty research during its annual Fellows Presentation Showcase April 23. The event, free and open to the public, features brief talks by the Institute's 2024-25 Faculty Fellows, beginning at 4 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences V more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 11 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU innovations go on full display during Research Showcase STARKVILLE, Miss.--The Magnolia State's leading research university is showcasing groundbreaking innovations as part of Mississippi State's spring research celebration running through May 14. MSU's Office of Research and Economic Development this week hosted its second Research Showcase, featuring a dozen hands-on displays from academi more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 9 -- North Carolina State University issued the following commentary on April 8, 2025: * * * How Do I Get Rid of Cockroaches? By Matt Shipman Most people think cockroaches are disgusting. And if you've ever turned on a kitchen light, to find them skittering for dark corners, you probably agree (reference: my first apartment). But are cockroaches actually dangerous? And how do I get rid of them? How Many Kinds of Cockroaches Are There? There are nearly 5,000 n more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 10 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New key genes in Parkinson's disease identified using CRISPR technology * Study identifies a new set of genes and cellular pathway that play a role in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease * Scientists searched the entire human genome using CRISPR interference technology * The findings suggest that combinatorial therapeutic approaches will be key in PD and related neurodegenerative dis more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data The approach maintains an AI model's accuracy while ensuring attackers can't extract secret information. By Adam Zewe, MIT News Data privacy comes with a cost. There are security techniques that protect sensitive user data, like customer addresses, from attackers who may attempt to extract them from AI models -- but the more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 11 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New USC study identifies key brain networks behind post-stroke urinary incontinence New research has uncovered crucial insights into the neural mechanisms behind urinary incontinence in stroke survivors, potentially paving the way for more effective treatments. A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms t more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 10 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame researchers develop new, ultra-power-efficient 5G antenna Globally, two billion people use fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks. These users have gained more rapid upload and download speeds, lower latency, and greater reliability on their mobile devices. But the rollout of 5G technology has also come with a steep energy cost. 5G networks require more energy than previous generations,  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OU Researchers Address Smoking Through Variety of Approaches Over the past year, researchers at the University of Oklahoma have earned approximately $8 million in National Institutes of Health funding to study multiple smoking cessation approaches, including the use of mobile health technologies. The researchers are part of the TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC), a program of OU Health  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 10 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Research Record: Democratic Equality for Washington, D.C. By David Pavlak Princeton SPIA's Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life. If you'd like your work considered for future editions of Research Record, click here (external link) and select  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, April 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT student's research prepares her for a career in neuropsychology Bo Allaby's work on the resilience of the brain will lead her Ph.D. work this fall As Bo Allaby nears completion of her master's degree in experimental psychology, she is already focusing on her next step this fall--advancing her research at the doctoral level at Wayne State University in Michigan, specializing in neur more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 11 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Schmieding Foundation Donates $100,000 to UAMS to Establish Physical Therapy Endowed Scholarship By Andrew Vogler The Schmieding Foundation Inc., gifted $100,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to create the Schmieding Foundation Physical Therapy Endowed Scholarship benefitting the UAMS College of Health Professions at the UAMS Northwest Region more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 11 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Former professor to talk about ways to cope in challenging times In an environment of change and challenge, the Enchanted Mountains Village (EMVi) and the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University are co-sponsoring "Finding a Silver Lining in Challenging Times" on Thursday, April 24. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at 6 p.m. in the multipurpo more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * StAR Grants Fund 17 Initiatives that Spotlight Research Excellence and Public Impact By Amy Geduldig ALBANY, N.Y. (April 10, 2025) -- The University at Albany will award $500,000 during the 2025-2026 academic year to 17 initiatives, which reflect the University's academic and research excellence and address real-world challenges. Designed to create opportunities that further enhance the strategic prior more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M study predicts long-term drop in chicken fertility rates Statistical analysis forecasts further declines in 'hatchability' by 2050 By Adam Russell A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher co more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Three-quarters of survey respondents supported an overdose prevention center in their neighborhood PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) offer life-saving interventions in the event of an overdose along with on-site harm reduction services. While studies of OPCs in other countries have shown that they can reduce overdose deaths without increasing crime, they remain a nov more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 11 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity Professor and Students Collaborate on New American Politics Textbook By Andrew J. Concatelli A Trinity College faculty member has co-authored a new textbook that encourages undergraduate students to think deeply and critically about the workings of the U.S. government. American Politics: Promise and Peril (Routledge, 2025) was written by Stefanie Chambers, John R. Reitemeyer Term Professor of Politic more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 11 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity Students and Faculty Member Publish Attention-Grabbing Research Study By Abby Fortuin A Trinity College faculty member and students recently published a paper about spatial attention in the journal Scientific Reports, published by Nature Portfolio. Their research focuses on an automatic form of spatial attention. "If your phone is sitting on the desk and the screen lights up, you'll automatically not more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH announces new Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Lab New College of Engineering facility made possible by generous donation from Dr. Louis and Beverly Weiner Dr. and Mrs. Louis B. Weiner have donated $143,814.88 to The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) for a new Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) lab, which will be named in their honor. The Dr. Louis B. Weiner  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH moves forward on Bevill Center upgrade for advanced cybersecurity facility The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is one step closer to expanding facilities key to cybersecurity education, training and research. UAH received Stage II approval from the University of Alabama (UA) System Board of Trustees for the renovation of its Bevill Center, advancing the Center for Cybersecurity Research, more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Partnering on Initiative to Address Problem Gambling on College Campuses By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (April 10, 2025) -- The Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at UAlbany is partnering with the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) on a new initiative to address problem gambling on college ca more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 11 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Reimagined undergrad class teaches students entire DNA sequencing process using cutting-edge devices By Emily Cerf At the Alviso Marina County Park, reddish-brown water laps at the edge of a salt flat, a remnant of industry that once dominated the south Bay Area. With bobbing shorebirds as company, a group of UC Santa Cruz undergraduate students collect water samples from this  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Can Stem Cells Address Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer's Patients? By Tara Roberts As Alzheimer's disease progresses, many patients develop severe behavioral problems such as agitation, aggression, abnormal sleep and sexual behaviors, hallucinations and delusions. The symptoms can be overwhelmingly stressful for patients and their caregivers. But the existing options for behaviora more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Cancer Research in the Wake of a Key FDA Decision on Minimal Residual Disease By Charlotte Schubert It's been almost one year since the speed of multiple myeloma research got a big boost at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Last April, a key agency committee ruled in favor of using a measurement called minimal residual disease (MRD) as an endpoint to support the accelera more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Figuring Out What Genes Do By Josh Baxt The reference genome from the Human Genome Project was a stunning achievement, but it left a lot of questions unanswered. While the project revealed how many genes there are (around 22,000), where they live on chromosomes, disease susceptibilities and other important details, it didn't tell us what the genes do. That enormous job is now being  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 11 -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Pediatric care partners help improve the outpatient experience When a child is diagnosed with cancer or a serious blood disorder, the journey ahead can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. As they step into what is oftentimes unfamiliar territory, caregivers must learn how to navigate complex treatment plans and frequent clinic visi more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 11 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP's REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting in D.C. UNC Pembroke's REACH Fellows Skyla Miller and Sheena Holbrook, along with mentors Drs. Michele Fazio and Christopher Woolley, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Humanities Alliance's (NHA) Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day. The event brings advocates nationwide to me more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 11 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * INVICTA Study: Uncovering Blast Exposure's Impact on Special Operations Forces USU's five-year INVICTA study examines the subtle, yet significant effects of low-level blast overpressure exposure on service members' neurological functions, including memory, gait, sensory processing, and brain health. By Hadiyah Brendel For years, the hidden toll of low-level blast overpressure exposure on servi more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 11 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Majority of eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders didn't receive mental health care, food assistance during pandemic Key takeaways * The major sources of stress for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) during the pandemic included health-related concerns (43.9%), financial concerns (38.8%), and the pandemic's impact on family members (37.6%), their work (32.4%), and t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 11 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Latino GDP hits high of $4.1 trillion, marking 'growth spot' for the nation Report shows Latinos' economic consumption reached $2.7 trillion as they account for 30.6% of the GDP growth of the country Key takeaways * Surpassing the record-setting high found in last year's report, the U.S. Latino GDP hit $4.1 trillion in 2023, showing once again that it equates to the fifth-largest  more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, April 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * As 401Ks, college funds plunge and spike, expert advises patience over panic By Lisa Marshall Editor's note: The S&P 500 spiked 9.5 percent Wednesday after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on proposed tariffs. U.S. financial markets continued their week-long roller-coaster ride Wednesday, rattling the nerves of the roughly two-thirds of Americans who hold stock of some kind. " more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 11 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Latest Hobby Report Highlights Main Concerns for Houstonians Streets, Crime and Traffic Top the Priority List for Residents A majority of Houstonians rate the city's quality of life as good, but they also see plenty of room for improvement, with long-standing issues -- poorly maintained streets, crime and traffic congestion -- topping the list. Key Findings * Houstonians say the top three issues facing t more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * University of Oklahoma Launches Initiative to Improve Cancer Prevention and Detection, Combat Tobacco Use American Cancer Society provides $5.6 million toward effort By April Wilkerson OKLAHOMA CITY - University of Oklahoma researchers are working to understand why cancer screening and early detection rates are significantly lower in Oklahoma and are taking steps to reverse those numbers. Adhe more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change A new book by Vice Dean Emily Falk reveals the hidden calculations that shape our daily decisions -- and how to make more fulfilling, impactful choices in our work, relationships, and lives. As director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 10 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Fifth-Annual Career Optimism Index(R) study released University of Phoenix Career Institute(R) Fifth-Annual Career Optimism Index Finds 1:4 American Workers Feel Their Professional Future Is Out of Their Hands By Sharla Hooper Five years into studying Americans' careers, University of Phoenix's Career Optimism Index(R) reveals record-high burnout amid decreasing investment in talent development  more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 11 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Indiana SANE Training Project to bring national experts to Indianapolis for state-wide conference on sexual assault support Because ongoing professional development is critical for all members of the medical forensic team-including nurses-the Indiana SANE Training Project is bringing national experts to Indianapolis for Empowering Medical Forensic Practice: Trauma, Teamwork and Transfo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * For a better cup of coffee, look to physics Researchers from Penn have found new cost-effective ways to make a great cup of pour-over coffee using fewer beans. Their findings could potentially provide insights into similar systems such as waterfalls and surface erosion. he cost of raw arabica beans, the core component of most coffee, has spiked in recent years  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity. By Nancy W. Stauffer, MIT Energy Initiative As the world moves to reduce carbon emissions, solar and wind power will play an increasing  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Get Ready for the Return of 17-Year Cicadas Most East Tennessee Counties Will See and Hear Brood XIV Adult Cicadas KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - In the next few weeks, the brood of periodical cicadas that last emerged in 2008 will be singing and looking for mates before laying their eggs for the next emergence in 17 years. The 17-year periodical cicadas of Brood XIV will be more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Researchers create 'wiring diagram' for key songbird brain region UTSW study aims to better understand how human speech develops or goes awry in communication disorders Much like human beings, songbirds learn how to vocalize from their parents. Males imitate songs from their fathers and then sing to attract mates. Although the circuits that generate human speech are more co more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 11 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Top Medical Research Expert Mark T. Esser to Lead Manning Institute The University of Virginia has named Mark T. Esser, PhD, a premier expert in the development of new medical treatments and tests, to lead the upcoming Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology and bring to life the institute's ambitious plans for a healthier tomorrow for people across the world. In his role  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Biodiversity Institute Ambassador Animals Receive New Habitat Enclosures For anyone who recently visited the University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Institute, they may have noticed that its ambassador animals -- an assortment of amphibians and reptiles -- have new and improved public-display habitat enclosures where they can dig, climb, swim and explore. That is due to the recent work of local K-6 s more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 10 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * UW grad and international climate reporter returns to campus as spring Science Journalist in Residence Alec Luhn's environmental reporting roots reach back to an assignment for The Badger Herald, during his days as a journalism student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now an award-winning international freelance reporter, Luhn -- still on the environmental beat -- is returning to more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 10, 2025: * * * Voice of Lincoln offers compelling counterpoint to today's zero-sum thinking, pastor and publisher says at Blake Lecture Speaking three decades after his father kicked off the annual series, Peter Marty uses the past, the present and Christianity to reflect on the winners-and-losers mindset. By Dina Weinstein To overcome the zero-sum mindset that permeates modern society - whe more PR

OGDEN, Utah, April 11 -- Weber State University issued the following news: * * * Weber State's MARS Center powers Utah's defense, aerospace future OGDEN, Utah -- Last week, Weber State University and 47G gathered with state and national leaders at the Miller Advanced Research & Solutions Center to celebrate a major milestone in the future of defense, innovation, and workforce development. The event marked the official recognition of the MARS Center, Weber State's cutting-edge research and m more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * When protective lipids decline, health risks increase New research from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered a surprising culprit underlying cardiovascular diseases in obesity and diabetes - not the presence of certain fats, but their suppression. The study, published Feb. 25 in Nature Communications, challenges the conventional belief that ceramides, a type of fat, accumulates in blood vessels causing inflamm more PR