LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 17 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * 52 KU-affiliated scientists recognized for Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics LAWRENCE -- Fifty-two physicists affiliated with the University of Kansas -- both currently and formerly -- are on the teams that recently were awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their papers analyzing data from CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest and most powerful particle accele more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A faster way to solve complex planning problems When some commuter trains arrive at the end of the line, they must travel to a switching platform to be turned around so they can depart the station later, often from a different platform than the one at which they arrived. Engineers use software programs called algorithmic solvers to plan these movements, but at a station with thou more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects When visual information enters the brain, it travels through two pathways that process different aspects of the input. For decades, scientists have hypothesized that one of these pathways, the ventral visual stream, is responsible for recognizing objects, and that it might have been optimized by evolution to do just t more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 16 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * A-State Researchers Learn More About Veteran Suicides in Study JONESBORO - A group of researchers across the Arkansas State University campus aims to learn more about concussions and the impact they have on veteran suicides. "The Veterans' Suicide Prevention Project is a group of 17 faculty researchers representing almost every department and program from the College of Nursing and Health Professions more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Atkinson Hall opens as a hub for research, collaboration Atkinson Hall officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 9, realizing its benefactors' vision of the facility as a home for impact-driven research across grand challenges in sustainability, cancer biology and immunology, nutrition, global health and computational biology. Located at 350 Tower Road, the new research building - the fi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: * * * BCM celebrates topping out of Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower Baylor College of Medicine marked a significant milestone today with the topping out of the Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower, the newest addition to its expanding campus. This 503,000-square-foot facility will house Baylor's School of Medicine and School of Health Professions. "This is an exciting moment for Baylor as we celebrate the progress of th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Beneath the biotech boom It's considered a scientific landmark: A 1975 meeting at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California, shaped a new safety regime for recombinant DNA, ensuring that researchers would apply caution to gene splicing. Those ideas have been so useful that in the decades since, when new topics in scientific safety arise, there are still calls for  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant's Healthcare Summit returns with focus on transformative power of AI By Peter Kerwin SMITHFIELD, RI--Bryant University will hold its third Healthcare Summit on the Smithfield campus on Friday, May 2. Transforming Healthcare Through AI: Innovation, Ethics, and Impact will bring together industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and researchers to explore how artificial intelligence is sparking i more PR

ARCATA, California, April 16 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Humboldt Aviation Club Helps Students Soar into a Growing Industry At Cal Poly Humboldt, the sky isn't the limit--it's just the beginning. Through hands-on training, student-led initiatives, and emerging technology, the University's Aviation Club is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals for careers in one of the world's fastest-growing industries. A more PR

ARCATA, California, April 16 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Humboldt to Host CSU-Wide Student Research Competition for the First Time For the first time in its 39-year history, the California State University (CSU) Student Research Competition will be held at Cal Poly Humboldt. The University will welcome more than 200 student researchers from across the CSU's 23 campuses on April 25-26, for the system-wide event. Each year, more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Cardiology Conference Featured Innovations from UCSF Health Experts New findings show improved care of severe aortic stenosis with electronic provider notifications while others raise concerns about inaccuracies in pulse oximetry measures. By Melinda Krigel Cardiology experts from UCSF Health presented new research and clinical findings at the American College of more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * CLASS OF 2025: Caring, charisma define Keyonte' Doughty's Vanderbilt journey Keyonte' Doughty, Class of 2025, political science and human and organizational development double major, College of Arts and Science and Peabody College of education and human development (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) Growing up as one of eight kids, Keyonte' Doughty understands the value and necessity of collaborating  more PR

HAMILTON, New York, April 16 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Khairallah Receives Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Simon Khairallah '25 has been named Colgate's first recipient of the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship. The Pickering Fellowship is a merit and need-based U.S. State Department program administered by the Bureau of Global Talent Management and Howard University. After completing his master's degree and fulfilling Foreign  more PR

TYLER, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy, according to research by UTHealth Houston and ULC Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, according to a new global study led by researchers from UCL in London and UTHealth Houston. Focal epilepsy is a condition where seizures start in one part of the brain. more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- The Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Negotiation and Gender Bias Among Townsend's Research Interests Charlotte "Charlie" Townsend, a post-doctoral associate in ILR's Department of Organizational Behavior, joined the school in August as a Future of Work fellow. In an interview, Townsend discussed her background and research. Your research interests - gender, stereotypes, negotiations, work-family confli more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * $4.3M gift from Autodesk names two makerspaces By Edith Fikes College of Architecture, Art and Planning A $4.3 million gift from Autodesk, one of the world's leading software companies, will name and support two "design and make" spaces that provide Cornell students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology for prototyping, creating and research. Autodesk is contributing $2 million each to Corn more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Uncovering 'terroir': Project to explore plant-environment interactions By Krisy Gashler, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences "Nature vs. nurture" is not just a human debate: Every organism with DNA is influenced by its environment. With that in mind, a new project led by Cornell researchers will explore how genetically identical grapevines adapt to differences in temperature, humidity, soils and other e more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 17 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Beyond paper, plastic: Sustainable materials management Recycling--converting waste into reusable materials--remains one of the simplest ways to care for our planet. As a single-stream recycling campus, Creighton provides blue bins across its locations for items like aluminum, paper and cardboard, making basic recycling convenient. However, many everyday items like batteries, electronics, plastic bags, medical more PR

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Professor Rachael Piltch-Loeb on balancing early adulthood with the demands of caregiving A new book by CUNY SPH Assistant Professor Rachael Piltch-Loeb draws on her experience juggling care for elders and children whilst navigating a career. Inspired by her family's journey caring for their father who suffered from early onset Alzheime more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 16 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU joins JED Campus Fundamentals to support student mental health East Tennessee State University is joining the JED Campus Fundamentals program to support student well-being and mental health. The program is a nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED) designed to help schools evaluate and strengthen their mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention programs to ensure t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals announce option agreement to accelerate health product development By Kathleen Haughney Florida State University and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals have signed an agreement to give the biotech company access to the university's patented work on a compound being explored for its beneficial anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. "FSU researchers are producing work  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Earth Day 2025 WASHINGTON (April 16, 2025)-- This year's Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22 with events throughout the United States and the world. This year's events will focus on clean energy, the connection between climate and health, pollution including plastic pollution, the move to electric vehicles, sustainability and more. The George Washington University has experts available to comment on t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 16 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore people's vision PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A new study by Brown University researchers suggests that gold nanoparticles -- microscopic bits of gold thousands of times thinner than a human hair -- might one day be used to help restore vision in people with macular degeneration and other retinal disorders. In a study published in t more PR

MERCED, California, April 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Graduate Student Earns Fellowship to Study Fusion at Livermore Lab UC Merced physics graduate student Sameen Yunus has been awarded a prestigious fellowship allowing her to spend the next three years working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, conducting experiments and simulations that could lead to faster fusion ignition. The UC-National Lab In-Residence Graduate Fellowship is design more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * GSSWSR's Hayden Dawes Wants You to Write Yourself a Permission Slip Take a moment to settle into a quiet space. Find a seat, breathe deeply, and let the noise of the day fade a little. When you're ready, write down your to-do list--everything that comes to mind for today or the week ahead. No task is too small or too big--just get it all out on the page. Now, take a look at what you've written. You might more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere is Growing According to New Data According to new data released by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Global Monitoring Laboratory the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased. The data shows carbon dioxide has increased by 3.75 parts per million in 2024 which is the fastest amount of growth recorded. The George Washingt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Millions Prepare for Severe Weather Impact A stretch of severe weather is expected to develop late this week, continuing into Easter weekend. The most significant threats are likely to be on Thursday and Friday. Severe thunderstorms, hail, potential tornadoes and damaging winds are expected to impact millions of Americans across the country, from the midwest to the Mississippi valley. GW more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * High cost of living a growing concern for L.A. County residents in year 10 of UCLA survey Quality of Life ratings remain low, driven by rising living costs, recent wildfires and executive orders on immigration Key takeaways: * This year, the impact of the cost of living on quality of life in Los Angeles County has soared to its highest salience level ever. * More than two-fifths of re more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 16 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Graduate students explore media usage and perception research funded by Kern Scholarships The Media School has supported four graduate student research projects this year through the Kern Scholarship for Innovation in Journalism. The Kern Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in financial support to Media School students for projects encouraging research and experimentation in new journalism concep more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Inside Yellowstone's fiery heart: Rice researchers map volatile-rich cap, offering clues to future volcanic activity The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park (Stock photo). Beneath the steaming geysers and bubbling mud pots of Yellowstone National Park lies one of the world's most closely watched volcanic systems. Now a team of geoscientists has uncovered new evidence that sheds light on how  more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, April 17 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Lost Wars and Their Consequences: Carnegie Fellowship Boost for Bowdoin's Elias By Tom Porter "Despite the US withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan," says Barbara Elias, "I see that, in many ways, these wars are not over, as they continue to reverberate deeply within Iraqi, Afghan, and American politics." Elias, who is the Sarah and James Bowdoin Associate Professor of Government, is an award-winning international more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * 3 Alumni to Speak at Commencement Nearly 1,000 students will become alumni of Millersville University this May. By Kelsey Madas Over 1,000 students will become Millersville University alumni when they cross the stage on May 10. They will be welcomed into the community by three alumni who will serve as graduation speakers: Dr. Melvin Allen '69, will address the crowd at the 9 a.m. ceremony for th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a workhorse for national security The US Air Force and MIT renew contract for operating the federally funded R&D center, a long-standing asset for defense innovation and prototyping. By Kylie Foy, MIT Lincoln Laboratory In 1949, the U.S. Air Force called upon MIT with an urgent need. Soviet aircraft carrying atomic bombs were capable of more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Faster way to solve complex planning problems By eliminating redundant computations, a new data-driven method can streamline processes like scheduling trains, routing delivery drivers, or assigning airline crews. By Adam Zewe, MIT News When some commuter trains arrive at the end of the line, they must travel to a switching platform to be turned around so they can depart the stati more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * Shaping future generations of STEM professionals through mentorship Two MIT staff members were recently recognized with U.S. presidential awards for STEM mentoring, underscoring their invaluable service to the Institute community and to future scholars. By Lydia Huth, Tracy Jean-Chronberg, MIT Career Advising and Professional Development, Lemelson-MIT Program In more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Beneath the biotech boom MIT historian Robin Scheffler's research shows how local regulations helped create certainty and safety principles that enabled an industry's massive growth. By Peter Dizikes, MIT News It's considered a scientific landmark: A 1975 meeting at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California, shaped a new safety regime for recombinant DNA, ensuri more PR

ARCATA, California, April 16 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: * * * New Hub Aims to Drive Economic Growth and Entrepreneurship in Humboldt In the heart of downtown Arcata, a new initiative is poised to aid Humboldt County's economic growth. StartUp Humboldt is an innovation hub set to launch this spring that promises to be a catalyst for economic development and community growth across the region. The hub brings together a network of partne more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Northwestern Pritzker Law Professor Annelise Riles Inducted in the Order of the Academic Palms of the Republic of France Annelise Riles, Professor of Law, was inducted as a Chevalier in the Order des Palmes Academiques, or Order of the Academic Palms, of the Republic of France, for a lifetime contributing to diplomacy, legal science, and Franco-U.S. relations. Consul Gen more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 16 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Novel study at Brown shows how late-life health traces back to what happened in the womb PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- It makes sense that a viral infection during a pregnancy might negatively affect the fetus -- but scientists now know that some effects of an adverse event during pregnancy may not be revealed for decades. On a more empowering note, scientists have found that low stress in pregnan more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 15 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education and Human Sciences honors seven 2025 Outstanding Seniors The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences has recognized seven Outstanding Seniors for 2025. Representing the top 1% of the college, these individuals were selected by their school or department for the prestigious honor based on their commitment to OSU's land-grant mission through exceptional l more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 17 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * OU College of Dentistry Honors Student Research at Scientific Day By Bonnie Rucker OKLAHOMA CITY - The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry held its 44th Annual Scientific Day on Thursday, March 27. This event offers dental and dental hygiene students and residents the opportunity to present the culmination of their research projects. Faculty and area dentists and hygienists also attended more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 17 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Pascon, LLC Joins the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is pleased to welcome Pascon, LLC of Lexington, South Carolina. as its newest member. With a strong legacy in the environmental services industry, Pascon, LLC has been a family-owned business committed to e more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Foraging on the wing: How can ecologically similar birds live together? New study uses modern molecular and evolutionary techniques to reassess a foundational, 67-year-old study in warblers By Gail McCormick UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A spat between birds at your backyard bird feeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in the natural world, but some  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Bridging Minds Pitt's neural engineers advance neuroscience through collaboration Much like the inner workings of the brain itself, neural engineers from various departments at the University of Pittsburgh work together to study fundamental neuroscience and create translational applications that directly impact human brain and psychological health. These innovatio more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Liberal Arts history professor and author recognized as a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Kathryn Cramer Brownell, professor of history and director of the Center for American Political History and Technology within the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, has been selected for the distinguished 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program. A panel of eminent jurors sel more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Restoring healthy gene expression with programmable therapeutics Many diseases are caused by dysfunctional gene expression that leads to too much or too little of a given protein. Efforts to cure those diseases include everything from editing genes to inserting new genetic snippets into cells to injecting the missing proteins directly into patients. CAMP4 is taking a different ap more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice University and MoreThan Capital form strategic partnership to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Houston Rice University and MoreThan Capital (MTC), a Luxembourg-based venture capital and advisory firm, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship originating from Rice University and accelerating the growth of Houston's innovation ecosystem. more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Young Children May Increase Risk for Asthma, Allergies and Other Conditions By Nicole Swenarton Rutgers Health researchers highlight the connection between early repeated antibiotic use how it impacts the digestive microbiome Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may disr more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, April 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * S&T researchers focus on containing fuel in nuclear reactors with $1 million in federal support By Greg Edwards Researchers at Missouri S&T are studying the strength of bonds between a new less-enriched uranium fuel and the metals that will contain it -- allowing nuclear research reactors to potentially transition to a fuel with a reduced risk of being targeted or stolen for malicious  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Shaping future generations of STEM professionals through mentorship In a 2014 essay on mentorship in The Chronicle of Higher Education, American scholar Leonard Cassuto wrote: "In Greek myth, Mentor was a wise man who earned the trust of Odysseus, who selected him to educate his son, Telemachus. The word has a legacy: 'Mentor' is a title that should be earned." Earlier this year,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Shear Brilliance: Texas A&M Wool Judging Teams repeat national sweep Team participation about more than just the judging stage By Kaydee Free The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Wool Judging Teams repeated history by sweeping the Intercollegiate National Wool Judging competition at the Houston Livestock Show a more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 17 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Graduate School Celebrates Faculty and Student Scholars at Annual Research Symposium The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School celebrated the achievements of graduate students and faculty scholars at the annual Spring Research Symposium on April 8th. Students from graduate programs across SIUE presented their research, scholarship, and creative activitie more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Special subject invites first-year students to get their feet wet working with underwater vehicles When Michael Benjamin, principal research scientist in the MIT Center for Ocean Engineering, arrived at MIT 25 years ago, only professors and postdocs were allowed to touch the department's underwater vehicles. The vehicles were expensive, he explains, and required extensive training  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Sunscreen, clothes and caves may have helped Homo sapiens survive 41,000 years ago University of Michigan researcher Agnit Mukhopadhyay reconstructed what the magnetic field around Earth may have looked like during the Laschamps excursion, a time period between 42,200 and 41,500 years ago when the north and south poles wandered from their geographic locations.credit: Agnit Mukhopadhyay, University of  more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates Funding for Healthcare Workforce and Efforts to Attract Adult Learners During Fulton-Montgomery Community College Visit Highlights the Impact of Last Year's Operating Aid Increase for Community Colleges and Governor Hochul's Free Community College Program in the FY2026 Executive Budget Johnstown, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr.  more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * 5 Questions with Rui Li: Exploring Geographic Information Systems By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (April 15, 2025) -- Most people are using Geographic Information System (GIS)-powered tools in their daily lives without realizing it. GIS is used to manage, analyze and visualize geographic or spatial data. The technology supports decision makers across various fields such as urban planning, environmental moni more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral students explain their dissertations in three-minute talks By Kim Fischer The annual 3MT Competition showcases the wide-ranging, real-world impact of graduate student research. * Making neighborhoods safer and more livable * Fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria * Eliminating deadly viruses These are a few of the topics presented at the annual 3MT Competition hosted by The Temple Universi more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Explore Telehealth Options for Diagnosing Canine Respiratory Conditions The Respiratory Function Grading scheme offers a safe diagnostic for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. French bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs, and other brachycephalic dog breeds have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. However,  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * 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 costs for consumers. The study, "How concerned should we be about broiler b more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide The university's presence in motorsports is a season-long story and celebration of purpose, patriotism, teamwork and the people who engineer a brighter, safer world for us all. By Tim Doty Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: April 17-24 What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Bach's Lunch -- 12:10 p.m., April 17, Recital Hall, School of Music, University Park campus. Bach's Lunch is a weekly Thursday afternoon concert series during the school year, jointly spon more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 16 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Two Brown faculty members win Guggenheim fellowships PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University professors Yannis Hamilakis and Tracy Steffes have been awarded fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the organization announced on April 15. Hamilakis, a professor of archaeology and modern Greek studies, and Steffes, a professor of education and history, are among the 1 more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 17 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Two Niagara University Nursing Students Selected to Present Research at National Conference By Lisa McMahon Two Niagara University nursing seniors were among a select few--and the first from NU--to be chosen to present their research at the 73rd annual National Student Nurses Conference, April 9-13 in Seattle, Wash. Only 25 student and faculty posters were chosen to be presented during the conference, w more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 15 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Two U-M professors chosen for Guggenheim Fellowships Two University of Michigan scholars have received the prestigious 2025 Guggenheim Fellowships for their distinguished achievements and exceptional promise for future accomplishment. U-M professors Benjamin Brose and Martin Murray were among 198 individuals from the United States and Canada working across 53 disciplines appointed for the 100th clas more PR

IRVINE, California, April 17 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * David S. Meyer is among 26 across US named 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellows Esteemed UC Irvine professor of sociology will research political polarization Irvine, Calif., April 16, 2025 -- The University of California, Irvine's David S. Meyer has been selected for the 2025 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. The professor of sociology joins an exclusive cohort of 26 distinguished ind more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * DNA organization offers clues for advancing stem cell therapy UC Riverside-led study could help advance treatments for injuries, aging, and diseases By Iqbal Pittalwala Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered how adult stem cells retain their regenerative power. The researchers demonstrate in a paper published in the journal Genes & Development tha more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Study links traffic speed to dirty air Cleaner cars can't offset pollution from faster driving By Jules Bernstein Despite cleaner cars on the road, a University of California, Riverside study shows that higher speed limits can make city air dirtier. The study compares auto emissions data collected in both the Los Angeles and Salt Lake City metro areas before and during the pand more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Superbugs, Indigenous video games, and tipping dilemmas Nine graduate students pitch their research at UCR's 2025 Grad Slam Final By Malinn Loeung On April 11, nine UC Riverside graduate students presented their research at the 11th annual UCR Grad Slam Final for a chance at $5,000. The event was hosted by UCR's Grad Division and was held on campus at the School of Business. G more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds Researchers found that wildfire survivors were less likely to stick with choices that offered greater long-term rewards. By Lizelda Lopez A new study from University of California San Diego suggests that climate trauma -- such as experiencing a devastating wildfire -- can have lasting effects on cogni more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Human and HPV Genes Combine to Form Extrachromosomal DNA That Promotes Oropharyngeal Tumor Growth By Susanne Clara Bard The incidence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancers -- tumors of the back of the mouth and throat -- is rising. If caught early, most of these cancers have a high survival rate, but about 20% of patients have a poor prognosis. Now, resear more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New AI Technology Aims to Revolutionize Fish Farming By Kimberly Mann Bruch To better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) can advance U.S. aquaculture development -- the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants for food, fuel and more -- a team of scientists from UC San Diego, UC Davis and the University of Washington will use a mobile camera mounted system, similar to a  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Here's How to Prime Tumors to be Defeated by Cancer Immunotherapy UCSF research may green light many more patients for immunotherapy, offering a faster path to remission and relief. By Levi Gadye One of the best ways to defeat cancer is by rousing the immune system to attack it. Experts have thought that immune cells had to be inside of tumors for one type of im more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Popular CT Scans Could Account for 5% of All Cancer Cases A Year Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with a 10-fold increased risk for babies. Computed tomography (CT) scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study out of UC San Francisco that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs. The da more PR

FLINT, Michigan, April 17 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint receives $746K grant to operate as a regional hub for digital resources and education By Tobias Kind Consider all the ways you use technology in your daily life. Bills are paid online. Job searches are conducted on the internet. Earning a college degree is just a Wi-Fi connection away. Family members half the world apart are able to stay in touch thanks to modern connectivity. However, ima more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 16 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * University of Arizona announces academic unit integrations to strengthen collaboration, enhance student experience The University of Arizona today announced two strategic academic realignments that will take effect on July 1: * The College of Health Sciences will be integrated into the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health as a new School of Health Professions and Global Medicine. * The more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 17 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Researchers launch startup to bring novel treatments to patients with asthma and COPD Innovations from the U of A College of Medicine - Tucson, the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center and the BIO5 Institute are targeting the deeper causes of asthma and COPD. Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona, announced the launch of Aspiro Therapeut more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Guthula to Present Research on Virtual Reality Privacy at Student Expo The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Student Research and Creative Works Expo will showcase a wide range of innovative projects on April 18, including a unique study on privacy in virtual reality (VR) by graduate student Jayasri Sai Nikitha Guthula. Guthula, a Master of Science in Computer Science student, will present he more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Glenda Hux Selected as National Academies of Practice Distinguished Fellow Glenda E. Hux has been elected to the National Academies of Practice as a Distinguished Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Academy. Hux, an assistant professor of occupational therapy in the College of Education and Health Professions, was recently inducted at the group's Annual Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony in Wash more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Study: Which Foods and Drinks Are Consumed Less by Those on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs? As a large proportion of people taking medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss report consuming less processed foods and soda, researchers say food and beverage companies are adjusting strategies. The results of a recent national study conducted by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Turning Data Into Action: Economic Students Tackle Real-World Challenges The Department of Economics at the Sam M. Walton College of Business will host the 2025 Economic Analytics Poster Session from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, in Willard J. Walker Hall 203 (Hembree). Students from the Master of Science in economic analytics program will present their innovative capstone research projects, more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 17 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Springs School of Technology to open on campus Through collaboration between local industry and higher education partners, UCCS is an instrumental part of establishing a new high school focused on innovation and technology that will reside in the Kevin O'Neil Research Center/Cybersecurity building. The Colorado Springs School of Technology (CSST), which begins enrolling studen more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Finds Houstonians Want More Options By Jeannie Kever Latest Poll Suggests Houston Residents Support Theme Park, New Pro Sports Teams A new survey of registered voters suggests Houstonians are in the mood for more entertainment, with a majority saying they would enthusiastically support the arrival of a destination theme park and additional professional sports teams. Key Findings * 64% of Ho more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 17 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * USDA terminates University of Idaho grant to help farmers MOSCOW, Idaho -- The largest grant in University of Idaho's history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week as a result of new criteria implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) pro more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 17 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Decoding Disinformation: Jason Pittman on AI, Intent and the Battle for Truth By Alex Kasten Jason Pittman, Sc.D., collegiate associate professor in the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is currently serving as a Fulbright Scholar at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) at the University of Adelaide. He is res more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Advanced microelectronics: Why a next-gen semiconductor doesn't fall to pieces The mechanism holding new ferroelectric semiconductors together produces a conductive pathway that could enable high power transistors Zetian Mi (left) discusses research with group members Samuel Yang, Danhao Wang and Jiangnan Liu (right) next to the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) used to grow thin layers of ferroelectric  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Off the road: 1 in 4 seniors quit driving due to sight issues Research indicates an urgent need for updated vision screening policies and safer infrastructure to protect aging drivers Study: Driving status, avoidance, and visual impairment among older adults in the United States (DOI: 10.1016/j.jth.2025.102036) Older drivers with vision impairment are dramatically more likely to stop driving or a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Variations in temperature and diet can affect this rodent's ability to survive venomous snake bites Study: Ambient temperature and toxic diets constrain snake venom resistance in a desert rodent (DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2025.0068) The power of a snake's venom to incapacitate its prey may depend on more than just its potency or the prey's tolerance for the toxin--it also depends a bit on the weather, says  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 17 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Scientists create a 'brilliantly luminous' nanoscale chemical tool University of Missouri researchers developed the tiny clay-based materials that can be customized for a range of analytical, commercial and medical applications. Imagine tiny LEGO pieces that automatically snap together to form a strong, flat sheet. Then, scientists add special chemical "hooks" to these sheets to attach glowing more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Graduate students named Center for Digital Research in the Humanities fellows By Joan Barnes The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Digital Research in the Humanities has announced its cohort of Digital Humanities fellows for the summer of 2025. The graduate students will participate in the program designed to support their research, scholarship, professional development and creative productio more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Uden teaching ecological resilience concepts with Jenga By Ronica Stromberg Nebraska's Daniel Uden is teaching local high school and college students about ecosystems and resilience using the classic block-stacking game Jenga. The assistant professor of natural resources said University of Nebraska-Lincoln students sparked use of the game in classrooms. A doctoral student, Jessica Burnett, pitched the more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * Student Researchers Shine at PURC Symposium When UNC Pembroke junior Jessie Williams began studying biology, she already had a personal mission--to better understand the disease that changed her family's life. Inspired by a younger brother's daily battle with Type 1 diabetes, Williams' research focused on identifying early warning signs of the condition -- hoping to one day help f more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Drones That Go Where You Shouldn't USC alumnus Stefan Hrabar is transforming industries with autonomous drone technology that navigates tough, dangerous terrains and protects workers. Stefan Hrabar didn't initially set out to build a company with tens of millions in annual sales. In 2006, after completing his Ph.D. in computer science at the USC Viterbi S more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * Carnegie Corporation of New York Names Peniel Joseph a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow The Carnegie Corporation of New York has announced that Peniel Joseph, LBJ School professor of public affairs, Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values and founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, is a member of the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fe more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Guggenheim Foundation Names 3 at UT in 100th Class of Fellows AUSTIN, Texas -- The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has named three faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin to its 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows: * Swarat Chaudhuri, professor of computer science. * Feliciano Giustino, professor of physics and principal faculty member at the Oden Institute for Computational Engi more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Autism Prevalence in Utah Remains Steady, Lower than Nation: Report SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Autism prevalence among eight-year-old Utah children remains steady at approximately one in 37 (2.7%), according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in collaboration with several University of Utah He more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline UTSW researchers find associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, reduced brain volume loss across adult lifespan DALLAS - April 16, 2025 - High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study p more PR

TYLER, Texas, April 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Symons charts a data-driven future for health care By David Fanucchi With more than a decade of experience spanning health care technology, clinical data analysis, and agile project management, Alexis Symons' journey from certified pharmacy technician to data-driven health care leader has been anything but linear -- but that's exactly what makes it powerful. As she prepares to graduate w more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 17 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Argues Civil Rights Laws Should Consider Future Disabilities How can civil rights laws not only protect individuals who currently have a disability but also those who might in the future? Addressing this question is critical to strengthening antidiscrimination law, says Professor Alice Abrokwa of the University of Virginia School of Law. In her new article, "Anticipati more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 17 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Science Initiative Brings Hands-On STEM Program to Torrington Preschoolers Representatives of the University of Wyoming's Science Initiative Roadshow recently collaborated with the Goshen County Public Library's early literacy intervention team in Torrington to bring a hands-on STEM lesson related to animals and habitats to 15 pre-kindergarten students. UW's Roadshow is a group of mostly UW undergradu more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt District Impact Report highlights university's contributions across Tennessee How does Vanderbilt University's presence make a difference in communities across the state? An updated report highlights the university's wide-reaching economic and cultural impact across Tennessee. Vanderbilt University's Division of Government and Community Relations, in partnership with the Office of Data and St more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * America's smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland The environmental studies student embraces field work that has taken her straight into the nest. By Madeline Reinsel About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of VCU's annual Research Weeks, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get inv more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * College of Engineering hosts celebration for inaugural Virginia FIRST Robotics Day VCU has played a pivotal role in bringing FIRST Robotics to Virginia since the launch of the NASA/VCU FIRST Robotics Competition 26 years ago. By VCU College of Engineering staff The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering welcomed state legislators, corporate leaders, educators  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Susan Gooden, dean of the Wilder School, receives lifetime honor for scholarly impact on public administration Her focus on social equity in government is recognized by the American Society for Public Administration. By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs For more than three decades, Susan T. Gooden has pushed public administration to take a deepe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science. By Marissa Price and Grace Bost Three students and one recent alum from Virginia Commonwealth University's Honors College and College of Humanities and Sciences have been selected for prestigious i more PR

PASADENA, California, April 16 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Watson Lecture: Smruthi Karthikeyan Discusses the Growing Health Crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance How do pathogens become resistant to the drugs used to treat them? On April 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. PDT in Caltech's Beckman Auditorium, Smruthi Karthikeyan, the Gordon and Carol Treweek Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, and a William H. Hurt Scholar, will discuss more PR

KENT, Ohio, April 17 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students By Bob Mihalek Wright State University received nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarship funds from the State of Ohio to support students pursuing degrees and certificates in STEM and STEM-focused education disciplines during the 2025-2026 academic year. This competitive scholarship program, whi more PR