NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * A Collecting Partnership With money from a Seeding Success Grant from the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Blair's Douglas Shadle, associate professor of music; Ryan Middagh, assistant professor and director of jazz studies; and Holling Smith-Borne, director of the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library, are helping organize a symposium around Yusef Lateef, pictured above, and his music.  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * A New Jazz Age By Bonnie Arant Ertelt On a pleasant October evening, six young musicians warm up on their instruments at Rudy's Jazz Room. The club is in Nashville's Gulch-a part of town that was an industrial hub. Once home mostly to train tracks, now it is an upscale downtown neighborhood. On a small stage in an old stone and brick building, red filters on the spots give a genial glow to the sextet  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * As SCOTUS hears case on preventive health care, U-M expert can comment EXPERT ADVISORY Mark Fendrick University of Michigan physician and researcher Mark Fendrick is available to discuss Braidwood v. Kennedy, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today. The case addresses a major provision of the Affordable Care Act: The ability of nearly all Americans to receive preventive health care  more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 22 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard Center for the Study of Hate Awarded GS Humane Corp Grant for Summer Internships ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--Bard College is pleased to announce that the Bard Center for the Study of Hate (BCSH) has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the GS Humane Corp in support of student summer internships through 2027. With this funding, the Center for the Study of Hate expects to sponsor four or five stude more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- Boston University School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * CityHealth Initiative Improved Dozens of Health Policies in US Cities In a new article in the American Journal of Public Health, David Jernigan explores how the nonprofit CityHealth promoted a set of urban health policies that led to 86 policy changes on housing, tobacco regulations, and more in the 40 largest US cities. By Jillian McKoy Cities are primed for health policy innovat more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking A new study found that the oral and extended-release injectable forms of naltrexone are equally effective in helping patients consume less alcohol, suggesting that clinicians should integrate this medication into routine hospital care. By Jillian McKoy Nearly 30 million adults i more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * An expert in the operating room, 2024 alum assists surgeons in treating AFib with new technologies By Emma Bartlett Jaw to the floor. That was Skylar Dacey '24's reaction when she stepped into a hospital operating room for the first time. Unlike medical TV shows like "Grey's Anatomy," where characters are in a constant frenzy, she witnessed the medical staffs' calm under pressure and how the excitement more PR

BEREA, Ohio, April 22 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW Engineering Club launches to empower future innovators Four students have stepped up to lead a newly reimagined student organization that aims to be a vital peer resource. Their story demonstrates how student leaders support and benefit from more than 100 student clubs and organizations on the BW campus. The Baldwin Wallace University Engineering Club is getting a reboot. After two years of inactivity, more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Can hormone therapy improve heart health in menopausal women? HERSHEY, Pa. -- Deciding whether to start hormone therapy during the menopause transition, the life phase that's the bookend to puberty and when a woman's menstrual cycle stops, is a hotly debated topic. While hormone therapy, or replacing the hormones that were previously produced by the body with synthetic medication, is reco more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 22 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Student-Created Robot Kit Creates Global Impact for Engineering Opportunities By Benjamin Konuch Engineering is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the world, but not all countries provide students with a pathway for engineering education. One engineering senior design team at Cedarville University is addressing this need with the development of SafeTown, an affordable, educational autonomous robot k more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 22 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * 98% outcomes rate for the Class of 2024 Carrying on the tradition of Creighton students before them, the Class of 2024 pushed themselves to grow and make a difference, striving to be people for and with others wherever life took them. Their time as undergrads shaped them into well-rounded, highly skilled individuals--ready to take on whatever comes next. The Class of 2024 is off to a strong start, according to more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 22 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Healing People and Earth: Anesthesiology Innovates for a Healthier Future This Earth Month, we celebrate the Creighton University community's commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable planet. As we continue to uncover new ways to reduce our environmental impact, it becomes increasingly clear: sustainable options are everywhere--you just have to look for them. Mark Reisbig, MD, PhD, chair of the Depa more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Earth Day Spotlight: The Science Behind Heat Pumps (Video) Peter Wirth has a two-fold strategy when it comes to renovating his home. The Brooklyn, New York, native has called Central New York home for more than 40 years. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fayetteville, New York, the 1960s-era Craftsman house he shares with his wife, daughter and their cat "Spice" not only features many attractive upgrades in  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 22 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Emory School of Nursing's Bussenius named Distinguished Fellow by National Academies of Practice Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Associate Clinical Professor Hope Haynes Bussenius, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, has been named Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. The National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional education, scholarship, res more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Exploring Artificial Intelligence Through Immersive Internships Emma Bellai After completing an "Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)" course in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Emma Bellai '25 was eager to apply everything she learned in class to her internship with Verizon. Joining the Global Network and Technology team as an AI intern, the timing was perfect, as the AI boom in rece more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Finding 'win-win-wins' for climate, economics and justice Many countries with low carbon dioxide emissions face comparatively high risks of climate change impacts, including droughts, wildfires and heatwaves. A new research paper led by the University of Michigan examines how climate change mitigation strategies can reduce those risks while promoting justice, economics and overall well-being.credit: P more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * First Guerlac Lecture to celebrate 'rock star' science historian A University Lecture will celebrate the life and work of Henry Guerlac '32, M.S. '33, an influential historian of science and Cornell faculty member for three decades. Michael Gordin, Dean of the College and Rosengarten Professor of Modern and Contemporary History in the History Department at Princeton University, will give the lecture, " Was 186 more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, April 22 -- Friends University issued the following news: * * * Friends University announces launch of the Center for Mission-focused Teaching & Learning Wichita, KS-- Friends University is happy to announce the launch of the Center for Mission-focused Teaching & Learning (CMFTL). This center seeks to cultivate scholarly and pedagogical excellence animated by the university's Christian mission. Its initiatives will promote excellence in teaching and scholarship, improve the  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From lab to launch: Rice WaTER Institute is catalyzing the future of water innovation Attendees pose for a photo after the April 16 event (Photo credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University). In a city defined by innovation and resilience, the Rice Water Technologies Entrepreneurship and Research (WaTER) Institute hosted its distinguished lecture and panel discussion in Houston April 16, drawing together industry le more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 22 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy shares gun violence research at congressional briefing By Paola Duran In February, George Mason University's Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, hosted its 12th congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol, focused on "Preventing Gun Violence." The event, led by Criminology, Law and Society Profe more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * High-tech sticker can identify real human emotions UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Saying one thing while feeling another is part of being human, but bottling up emotions can have serious psychological consequences like anxiety or panic attacks. To help health care providers tell the difference, a team led by scientists at Penn State has created a stretchable, rechargeable sticker that can detect more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Jack Roberts Jue builds bridges between schools and policymakers Jack Roberts Jue grew up with educational opportunities that fed his curiosity and nurtured his love of learning--opportunities he shared as a high school English and history teacher in a low-income school system. But it was the stark disparity of resources for students that propelled Roberts Jue to focus the next chapter of his career on  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 22 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * Malaria Prevention Behaviors are Improving in Zambia, New Survey Finds "It's wonderful to see how well the investments in malaria ... made over the last decade or so are paying off," says CCP's Angela Acosta, the malaria technical advisor for the Malaria Behavior Survey. By Stephanie Desmon The most-recent Malaria Behavior Survey (MBS), led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Co more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 22 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Older Adults Respond Well to Immunotherapy Despite Age-Related Immune System Differences Older adults with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors despite age-related immune system differences, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, and the Johns Hopkins Con more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 22 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor uses experience to inspire art students A graphic artist for decades, Joseph Karg has used his talents for everything from drawing superheroes for Marvel Comics to illustrating tour posters for musical acts. In a slightly different direction, he's also lent these skills to tell an impactful story of an opioid overdose. Recently, the Kennesaw State University assistant pr more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 22 -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: * * * Poet Joins Elite Ranks of Guggenheim Fellows Corey Van Landingham BA '08 has been named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, one of the nation's most prestigious awards for creative and intellectual achievement. The fellowship will underwrite a yearlong poetry project that explores how isolation can sharpen both perception and imagination. Corey Van Landingham BA '08 has joined the 2025 class of Guggenheim Fellows--o more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Lutheran Bishop, Trustee, educators, graduates in the spotlight at Thiel Commencement GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Thiel College will celebrate the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2025 and recognize several distinguished individuals during its annual Commencement Exercises at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center. The College will confer degrees upon 174 graduates, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. and China- Heading to a Cold War? WASHINGTON (April 21, 2025)- The Wall Street Journal reported a breakdown in U.S.-China relations heading towards a cold war. Experts predict that the current trade war on tariffs will progress "beyond trade--to deepening conflict or even military tension as both seek to form their own blocs." Faculty experts at the George Washington University are av more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU Through a partnership of the Humanities Research Center and the College of Humanities and Sciences, Cristina Stanciu and Catherine Ingrassia are expanding the university's focus on Native programs. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Humanities Research Center (HRC) is partnering w more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 22 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Junior lands coveted Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University junior Nivea George was recently accepted to the prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) at the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (Ford School). The PPIA is a national fellowship program that pr more PR

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire, April 22 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news: * * * Meteorologist Chris Gloninger to Address Undergraduates at Plymouth State University's 154th Commencement Ceremony Former Commissioner of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, Sheryl L. Shirley, Ph.D., to speak at the graduate commencement ceremony Plymouth State University (PSU) alumnus and meteorologist Chris Gloninger will deliver the keynote address for the university's 154th undergra more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, April 22 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami University acquires new third-generation DNA sequencing technology, first in Midwest Revolutionary system will accelerate research timelines By Lauren Smetzer Miami University's Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (CBFG) has become one of the first institutions in the region to acquire the PacBio VEGA Benchtop System -- a cutting-edge DNA sequencer currently found in only 20 laboratories nationwi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Michigan Minds podcast: Investments in climate change mitigation not being felt yet EXPERT ADVISORY Shalanda Baker is the University of Michigan's first vice provost for sustainability and climate action--two pillars of Vision 2034, the university's 10-year strategic plan that was unveiled last year. Baker has championed a more sustainable and just future throughout her career, which most recently more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Native plants connect Welch Building landscaping to Indigenous traditions UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When it opened earlier this year, Penn State's Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building came with all the ultra-modern, environmentally friendly amenities one would expect from the College of the Liberal Arts' first new facility in more than a half-century. But the building itself wasn't the only  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 22 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * New OU Engineering Building to Create Hub of Infrastructure Innovation By Kat Gebauer NORMAN, OKLA. - The University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering has broken ground on a new Infrastructure Innovation Building called I2B. This new facility will house transformative infrastructure research and education. "We aim to bring together brilliant minds in engineering and artificial intelli more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * New spaces for NMSU Engineering facilitate transformative learning experiences Our goal at the College of Engineering at New Mexico State University is to prepare our students for success in their next endeavors, whether they are entering the workforce or pursuing further education. With graduation just weeks away, they possess the knowledge, skills and creativity to improve the quality of more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 22 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Newly donated historical materials highlight two UNM leaders By Anna Padilla The names Rev. Charles Becknell, Sr., Ph.D., and Harold Bailey, Ph.D., have echoed through the University of New Mexico's history. Now, they each represent the title of a collection available to researchers at the Center for Southwest Research. The items were donated in 2022 and were so substantial that the Center fo more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern launches pioneering medical research institute with $10 million gift from Trustee Kimberly Querrey, bringing her total University giving to $391 million * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EVANSTON, Ill. --- Northwestern University Trustee Kimberly K. Querrey ('22, '23 P) has made a $10 million gift to create and enhance the Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering at N more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Building 'cellular bridges' for spinal cord repair after injury In mice, programmed cells help regenerate axons, restore leg function Capitalizing on the flexibility of tiny cells inside the body's smallest blood vessels may be a powerful spinal cord repair strategy, new research suggests. In mouse experiments, scientists introduced a specific type of recombinant protein to the site of a spinal cord injury wh more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU recognizes students during inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration Media Contact: Sydney Trainor | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9782 | sydney.trainor@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University recognized students, faculty and staff committed to a student-focused initiative during the inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration on Thursday in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Ro more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 21 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU students dominate Research Day at the Capitol Media Contact: Sydney Trainor | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9782 | sydney.trainor@okstate.edu Bringing bold ideas and a land-grant spirit, four Oklahoma State University students were selected to compete in the 30th annual Research Day at the Capitol. They claimed the grand prize and two of the top three overall awards i more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice announces historic enrollment growth, expanding access and free tuition The Rice University Board of Trustees has approved an ambitious plan to increase access to a Rice education by growing the university's student body by fall 2028, marking an unprecedented growth trajectory that began earlier this decade. The expansion is part of Rice's commitment to access and is aligned with a strategic vision to so more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cooled New York by 3 Degrees and Trapped Air Toxicants By Andrew Smith When smoke from Canadian wildfires turned New York City skies apocalyptically orange in June 2023, it delivered catastrophic air quality and an unexpected side effect: cooling the New York City region by about 3 degrees Celsius. This temperature drop, called "global dimming," which is the opposite of "global more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Agent of Transformation In Protein Blobs That Morph From Liquid to Solid Scientists are gaining a better understanding of mysterious droplets in human cells called biomolecular condensates. By Kitta MacPherson Effort by Rutgers scientists finds that the transition is tied to a protein associated with Parkinson's disease An international research collaboration led by Rutgers Univer more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 22 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * SaferCare Texas to host 2025 Patient Safety Conference at UNTHSC SaferCare Texas at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth will host the inaugural 2025 Patient Safety Conference on May 6 and 7 featuring a nationally recognized aviation expert and bringing together health care professionals, educators and community stakeholders to explore strategies for more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sibley School hosts industry forum on AI design education As artificial intelligence transforms how engineers design everything from microchips to biomedical devices, ensuring that human skills evolve with technology has become a shared priority among academia and industry., Click to open gallery view Credit: Bridget Fetsko James Melfi, M.S. '14, Ph.D. '16, from senior analysis architect at ASML, and Sam Zou more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sixteen doctoral students lobby on Capitol Hill The annual Cornell Ph.D. Student Advocacy Day took on extra significance this year as 16 doctoral students traveled from the Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on April 9 to meet with Congress members and their staff. Students emphasized the importance of federal funding in enabling access to graduate edu more PR

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, April 22 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: * * * Snowfall Moves BSU's 26th Annual Student Achievement Conference Online Despite a 10-inch snowfall that blanketed the area, Bemidji State University's 26th annual Student Achievement Conference pressed forward on April 2 with a daylong virtual celebration of student scholarship and creativity. The event, themed "Create, Innovate, Inspire," highlighted academic research, creative projects and performances more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study finds protein partnership protects chromosomes A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine provides insights into how cells maintain the tiny end caps of chromosomes as they divide, a key process in keeping cells healthy. Using yeast, the researchers reveal protein interactions that could explain how the enzyme telomerase is tightly regulated to prevent cells from dividing uncontrollably or aging prematurely more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU's vibrant research community The graduate and undergraduate events display the breadth and depth of discovery on campus. By Madeline Reinsel Research Weeks 2025 at Virginia Commonwealth University is already well underway, as the university celebrates its commitment to research and the work of its scholars. Thi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A future in fungi and law Mary Cowser '25 pairs bioenvironmental science with plans for a future in public policy By Mamie Hertel When Mary Cowser '25 stepped through the door of her mold and mushrooms class during her first year in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she had no idea it would mark the beginni more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebrates native ecosystems Texas A&M AgriLife agencies help promote importance of voluntary land stewardship By Sarah Fuller Texas A&M AgriLife agencies and institutes have partnered with organizations statewide to highlight the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas during Soil more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 22 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS' AGEC, Community Groups Present 'Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults' on May 7 The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) and community partners will present "Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults," on May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Patrick Hays Senior Citizens Center, 401 W. Pershing, in Nort more PR

IRVINE, California, April 22 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Engineered microglia show promise for treating Alzheimer's, other brain diseases UC Irvine team develops cell-based platform for brain-wide delivery of therapeutic agents Irvine, Calif., April 21, 2025 -- A new way to deliver disease-fighting proteins throughout the brain may improve the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, according to University  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, April 22 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists finally confirm vitamin B1 hypothesis from 1958 Once thought impossible, chemists generate unstable molecule in water By Jules Bernstein Chemists have confirmed a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1 by stabilizing a reactive molecule in water -- a feat long thought impossible. The discovery not only solves a biochemical mystery, but also opens the door to greener, mor more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Telehealth Might be a Good Option for Women with Incontinence Getting treatment soon after giving birth is important and can prevent the condition from becoming chronic. By Elizabeth Fernandez Women who experience urinary incontinence after giving birth may get just as much relief from telehealth as they do from physical therapy, a new UC San Francisco study has  more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, April 22 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH study links spearfishing to wellness, culture, community Spearfishing, a traditional practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, does more than provide food, it plays an important role in supporting community health. A new study from the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health highlights the physical and cultural benefits of this activity, offerin more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Addressing the Biggest Challenges in Stomach Cancer By Wynne Parry Over the past decade, cases of stomach cancer have declined slightly but steadily in the U.S., new therapies have become available and patients' life expectancies have ticked upward. Despite this incremental progress, stomach cancer remains difficult to catch and treat. "I use everything in our tool belt right now  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miami CFAR Continues to Drive Change By Joey Garcia While curing HIV/AIDS and stemming the spread of the virus remains a challenge, dozens of researchers at this year's Miami Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Symposium, including panelists from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, highlighted breakthroughs aligned with the symposium's theme, "Advances in HIV Prevention,  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Microplastics: What's Trapping the Emerging Threat in Our Streams? Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to health and ecology, prompting a research team to identify what keeps them trapped in stream ecosystems. Everyday actions like washing synthetic clothing and driving, which wears down tires, contribute to an accum more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * World's first pollution market cuts emissions and lifts profits, study finds Cap-and-trade market in India reduced air particulates by up to almost a third while also reducing industrial costs Particulate air pollution is causing a public health crisis in many lower-income countries, with the average person in India losing more than three years of life expectancy. These countries tend to rely on command more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 22 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study shows addressing working memory can help students with math difficulty improve word problem-solving skills LAWRENCE -- A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to improve working memory can potentially benefit students who struggle with math. Workin more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 22 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * James Sluss named IEEE Fellow By Bonnie Rucker TULSA, OKLA. - James J. Sluss, Jr., a professor in the University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his contributions to advancing global engineering education through entrepreneurship and professional development. The grade of Fellow is conferred upon I more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 22 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Shining a Light on Age-Related Blindness By April Wilkerson It's an unfortunate fact of aging: Live long enough and, eventually, reading this sentence will get difficult, even impossible. Three in 10 Americans older than 80 have some form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), while for Oklahoman octogenarians, it's closer to 50%. Now, new research from the University of Oklahoma aims to il more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 22 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg By Matthew Cimitile A new partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the City of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus to process food waste and produce nutrient-rich compost for the community. The initiative's overall aim is to redirect tons of food w more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Harmful microplastics infiltrating drinking water UT Arlington research finds wastewater treatment plants are still not effectively removing dangerous microplastics Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing potential health and environmental hazards, according to new research from The University of Texas more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Exercise and Nutrition May Be Prescriptions for Some Menopausal Symptoms By Audrey Breen Judging by the news articles and book releases, menopause is having a moment. The stage of women's health when reproductive ability declines often brings a litany of debilitating symptoms and increased health risks, including heart disease. But for some women, perimenopause (the onset of menopaus more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 22 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM-Gallup professor co-authors paper published in 'Nature Climate Change' By Richard Reyes A professor at The University of New Mexico-Gallup co-authored a paper that calls for a new vision of data-driven environmental decision making, including the need to focus more on equity. UNM-Gallup Associate Professor Antoinette Abeyta is one of 23 authors and members of the Ecological Forecasting Ini more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after COVID infection Findings included elevated risks for chronic organ disease among children, and revealed some racial differences in long COVID risks. Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney,  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * COVID vaccine protected kids from long COVID Instead of special protection against long COVID, vaccines kept children and adolescents from developing the condition by blocking COVID-19 infections in the first place. Unvaccinated children and adolescents were up to 20 times more likely to develop long COVID than their vaccinated peers, according to new  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio-led discovery means IV medication could be taken orally for range of cancer, Alzheimer's treatments A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn IV drugs into oral treatments for diseases like brain cancer and A more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science issued the following news: * * * Growing academically and personally through undergraduate research By Mary-Lou Watkinson In many ways, the Vanderbilt undergraduate experience is a unique one. One example is in the unparalleled, hands-on research opportunities that students have from the moment they step onto campus. Undergraduate research is a defining experience at Vanderbilt, providing students the opport more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Arts education major embraces research through an artistic lens Kate Ogden blends her interests in teaching, science and art by developing a K-16 curricular resource that explores the intersection of AI and photography. By Joan Tupponce 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 invol more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Esha Sharma finds harmony through humanities and hard science From diverse research projects as an undergraduate, the aspiring ER physician embraced the link between anthropology and medicine. By William Lineberry, Honors College Esha Sharma has found much of her undergraduate learning outside the classroom. On Virginia Commonwealth University's academic and medical campuses, she more PR