BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 28 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * 24 WKU Students Awarded Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad 24 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2025 application cycle, more than all other public universities in Kentucky combined. The Gilman Scholarship broadens the student population that studies or interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * America's Corn Belt acts as barrier for migrating songbirds The vast agricultural landscape of the U.S. Midwest known as the Corn Belt acts as a barrier for migrating landbirds, causing them to adjust their flight behaviors similar to when crossing natural barriers like the Gulf of Mexico, according to a study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In research published May 27 in the journal Conservation Biology,  more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, May 27 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State awarded $2.3M to advance innovation in NC agriculture The AI-enhanced robotic microscope will streamline parasite analysis in livestock, poultry By Bret Yager BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University researcher Dr. Zachary Russell, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from NCInnovation (NCI) to develop an AI-enhanced rob more PR

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * As Goes Meadville, So Goes Allegheny College By Jennifer Rignani Colleges and the towns they inhabit are a little like bees and flowers. Both need the other to flourish. The cross-pollination between Allegheny and Meadville delivers a diverse range of opportunities for the region and for students and faculty. The result is a healthy, resilient ecosystem for life and learning. While investing in the communi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * ASCO: MD Anderson's Christopher Flowers honored for teaching and mentorship Christopher Flowers, M.D., division head of Cancer Medicine and chair of Lymphoma/Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will be honored with the Jamie Von Roenn Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * AU research team awarded $4.4 million American Heart Association grant A research team at Augusta University, led by Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD, has secured a $4.4 million grant from the American Heart Association to study the risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney diseases and how they impact women. Sullivan's research center, "Disruptions in cardiorenal free fatty acid metabolism in Cardiovascular Ki more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Pamplin assistant professor named Governor's Teaching Fellow In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live, work and learn, Trent Kays, PhD, assistant professor and director of college composition in the Department of English and World Languages of the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is leading an important conversation on how educators can adapt more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 28 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana's Class of 2025 recognized at commencement ceremony On Saturday, Augustana College recognized 555 candidates for graduation at the 165th commencement ceremony. The commencement address was given by The Honorable Eric Sorensen, U.S. Representative, Illinois District 17. Ocean Keola Akau '25, a psychology major from Pana'ewa, Hawaii, was the featured student speaker. President Andrea Talentino: "You  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 27 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * AUM researchers turn to AI to help monitor and keep public water safe Summer brings cooling off in pools, running through sprinklers, and playing on splash pads, but beneath all the fun activities lurks hidden risks in the water. Two Auburn University at Montgomery researchers are exploring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and identify harmful bacteria commonly linked to pot more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Psychology professor wins NSF CAREER award Major grant funds language learning research By Katie Liu Kids seem to pick up new languages faster than adults, which might feel especially grating after wrestling through another Duolingo lesson. But is there a different way to promote language learning in adults? This is one of the central questions of Sung-Joo Lim's work funded by a new National Science Foun more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown Corporation extends President Paxson's contract to 2028 PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Noting her strong and constant leadership and her accomplished track record in advancing Brown's mission of education and research, the Corporation of Brown University has unanimously approved the extension of President Christina H. Paxson's appointment for an additional two years, from its current end date o more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Building networks of data science talent The rise of artificial intelligence resurfaces a question older than the abacus: If we have a tool to do it for us, why learn to do it ourselves? The answer, argues MIT electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Professor Devavrat Shah, hasn't changed: Foundational skills in mathematics remain essential to using tools well, from know more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 28 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Cedarville Professor Leading National Conversation on Pharmacy Education By Serine Warner In a year marked by prolific scholarship, Dr. Aleda Chen, associate dean and professor of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University, is helping shape the future of pharmacy education through groundbreaking research and national collaboration. In 2024 alone, Chen authored or coauthored 22 peer-reviewed publications, mos more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 28 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Center for Women's Health Circle of Giving awards $250,000 to OHSU scientists Funded studies focus on changes in brain function during menopause, why a specific gene predisposes women to Alzheimer's By Leslie Constans The Oregon Health & Science University Center for Women's Health Circle of Giving, a group of philanthropists who give to support innovative women's health research at OHSU, have  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Cryo-em freezes the funk: How FSU scientists visualized a pungent protein By Kathleen Haughney They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But it takes millions of pictures to understand the intricate chemistry of an enzyme that helps break down sulfur, commonly found in fruits, vegetables, alcohol and gasoline, into the colorless gas most noted for its distinctive odor. Most people have w more PR

LONG BEACH, California, May 27 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Launches Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative With Support from Michelson 20MM Foundation By Alisia Ruble Building on previous work, the initiative aims to empower CSUs to share best practices for supporting students with dependents. Even though they represent more than one in five college students in the U.S., student parents have historically not received the targeted focus they requir more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 28 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Eight Undergrads Awarded Foreign Language Scholarships The Gilman and Boren scholarships support study abroad. Seven undergraduates have received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for foreign language and cultural study abroad, a record number of the grants awarded in a single year to Dartmouth students. And an eighth student was awarded a Boren Scholarship, but is turning it down for another ac more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 28 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Delegation celebrates 50 years of collaboration with Krakow University of Economics By Michele Coffill Leaders from Grand Valley traveled to Poland to celebrate the university's oldest international partnership with the Krakow University of Economics. The two institutions celebrated 50 years of collaboration and exchanges on May 26. The Grand Valley delegation will join their colleagues on May 28 f more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Eight groups named Cornell Heroes for exceptional service On the first day of final exams in fall 2024, the smell of warm soup and chili filled the halls of Cornell's Law School - not from a nearby cafe, but from the hands and hard work of the Law School's building care team who took the time to serve up a comforting meal to help students fuel and recharge before exams. This simple act reflects the broader, often more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 28 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Five Questions with Maternal Health Researcher Sarah Blake By Ellie Pourbohloul Sarah Blake, PhD, associate professor of health policy and management and director of Emory University Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence, discusses maternal health concerns impacting Americans right now. Can you describe your research on maternal health disparities? There are stark more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU researchers design cryogenic hydrogen storage and delivery system for next-generation aircraft By Bill Wellock Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by ena more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 27 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * $1M Gift to Create Internships in Nation's Capital, President's Fund By kristine gobbo Florida Atlantic University has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to fund semester-long internships for students in Washington, D.C. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, FAU students will serve as interns in Washington, D.C. Internship oppor more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 28 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Career and tech education is booming, Brian Jacob says research can make it more effective As popularity for career and technical education (CTE) programs increases, education economist Brian Jacob and YPL Project Manager Lynn Meissner make a case for robust data collection and research to understand their long-term impact on students. They noted in a recent opinion featur more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Saving an African Language A Franklin & Marshall College anthropology professor heard the calling and helped save a native tongue spoken by less than 1 million people in a distant corner of Africa. "I think Pokot is a peculiar language whose study might give us a better historical and linguistic understanding of Kalenjin and other Southern Nilotic groups," says Quincy Amoah. A cultural anthropo more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dara.mcbee@hamminstitute.org The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University announced the 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows -- distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 28 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University announced the 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows -- distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation and research. These Fellows represent diverse disciplines, including technology, ec more PR

AMES, Iowa, May 28 (TNSjou) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * With student help, researchers find factor linking longer maturation to longer life AMES, Iowa - Biologists know that animals that mature slowly tend to live longer, but they aren't sure why. A recent study of fruit flies by an Iowa State University research team sheds new light on the link between developmental timing and longevity, which could lead to a better understanding of how to lengthen human more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 28 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Operation Hope: How Federally Funded Research Helped Navy Veteran Beat Lung Cancer and Pneumonitis It started with a bit of blood. In April 2013, then 68-year-old John Ryan checked in with his primary care physician after he suddenly began to cough up trace amounts of blood. One emergency room trip and several tests later, the 30-year Navy veteran was told to prepare for his toughest battle yet: st more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 28 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researchers develop phone application to combat elderly loneliness Research shows that chronic social isolation can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and perhaps no group is more at risk than the elderly. In response to this health crisis, Kennesaw State University researchers are developing an AI-powered tool to help older adults match and reconnect with others in meanin more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Maryellen Sheridan of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital named president of American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association Maryellen Sheridan, RN, MSN, a pediatric clinical nurse specialist at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, has become president of the 1,000-member American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc. (APSNA) Founded in 1992, the APSNA aim more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Sanctions on Syria Lifted WASHINGTON (May 27, 2025)- On Friday, the Trump administration lifted several sanctions on Syria. The New York Times reported that the Treasury Department lifted regulations banning U.S. citizens and companies from making most financial transactions with Syrian citizens and entities and the State Department announced it was suspending for six months other tough sancti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Warmer Than Average Summer Expected The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is expecting warmer than average conditions between June and August. The extreme heat is expected across Western, Northeastern and Southern states. Last summer made the record books as the fourth warmest summer yet. The George Washington University has experts who can talk about various topics related more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 28 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College and Universidad Argentina de la Empresa Sign Memorandum of Understanding Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate academic collaboration between the two leading institutions on artificial intelligence (AI), business, technology, culinary and engineering. "We are excited to partner with Univer more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 28 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Quantum leap Miami student taking quantum computing by storm, helping university to lead in cutting-edge field By Shelly Kelley Miami University has long been celebrated as a national leader in its academic programs. Now, it embarks on a bold journey to establish itself at the leading edge of an exciting new frontier: quantum computing. Set to launch in August, the Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing program -- t more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT announces the Initiative for New Manufacturing MIT today launched its Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM), an Institute-wide effort to reinfuse U.S. industrial production with leading-edge technologies, bolster crucial U.S. economic sectors, and ignite job creation. The initiative will encompass advanced research, innovative education programs, and partnership with companies more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New fuel cell could enable electric aviation Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight. That's a serious obstacle for energy innovation and the search for new ways to power airplanes, trains, and ships. Now, researchers at MIT and elsewhere have come up with a solution that could help electrify these transportation systems. Inst more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 27 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * New survey aims to better understand public opinion in Puerto Rico U-M, UPR students visit select households as part of historic effort to strengthen social research, amplify Puerto Rican voices The Puerto Rico Public Opinion Lab has launched a new survey across the island of Puerto Rico as part of a project to better understand the political opinions and experiences of Puerto Ricans. The initiative more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New technique turns 'noisy' lasers into quantum light Scientists have discovered a way to convert fluctuating lasers into remarkably stable beams that defy classical physics, opening new doors for photonic technologies that rely on both high power and high precision. Lasers are essential tools in science, industry and medicine, but increasing their power often results in "noise" - unpredictable fluctuations in i more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * New UTA tool aims to transform wheelchair access Project uses data and machine learning to help make buildings work better for wheelchair users June Young Park, assistant professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a research project that could significantly improve how wheelchair users navi more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 28 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * What are near-Earth asteroids made of? Researchers are about to find out. In the vast expanse of space, an estimated 1 million Near Earth Objects (NEOs), also known as near-Earth asteroids, are constantly orbiting close to our planet. Every night, astronomers track NEOs and discover new ones, noting how fast they're traveling, how large they are and where they're headed. Because of their work, world lea more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 27 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings CHICAGO --- Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Feinberg School of Medicine are available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The Court is expected to release opinions on cases alleging unconstitutional racial gerrymandering and reverse discrimination, and cas more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * John Rogers Elected to the Royal Society By Amanda Morris Honor recognizes 'a substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge' Northwestern University bioelectronics pioneer John A. Rogers, PhD, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom's national academy of science and one of the most prestigious academies in Europe. With th more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 28 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School and Indiana Justice Project Collaborate on Senate Bill 142 to Expand Access to Eviction Expungement Notre Dame Law School and the Indiana Justice Project (IJP) are proud to announce their successful collaboration on Indiana Senate Bill 142, a newly signed law that streamlines the process for sealing eviction records. The legislation makes expungement more accessible ac more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Overlooked cells might explain the human brain's huge storage capacity The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system. The brain also contains billions of astrocytes -- star-shaped cells with many long extensions that allow them to more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 28 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College workshop attracts plastics pros The Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology delivered training to eight industry professionals during the recent Color Science & Weathering Workshop. The three-day course covered the critical parameters and considerations for coloring plastic materials and focused on weathering technology and evaluation  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Perfumes and lotions disrupt how body protects itself from indoor air pollutants UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell, they actively alter the indoor air chemistry around the wearer, disrupting a critical natural process the body uses to protect itself from pollution, according to an international research team that includes scientists from P more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, May 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT students to pursue abroad opportunities through international fellowships and scholarships Awards will be used for travel abroad cultural exchanges and research opportunities A record number of RIT students has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to pursue cultural exchanges and research opportunities abroad. "We are so pleased that our talented students co more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller's Rising Scholars Workshop opens doors to science For 13 college students, a mid-May visit to Rockefeller was more than a crash course in research. It was an invitation to envision themselves as scientists. Nominated by their home institutions, the students came to campus for the Rising Scholars Workshop, a four-day program that blended scientific exploration with professional development. Designed for ri more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 27 As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 18 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Jonna Belanger, associate teaching professor of kinesiology and chair of the University Fa more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Shaping the future through systems thinking Long before she stepped into a lab, Ananda Santos Figueiredo was stargazing in Brazil, captivated by the cosmos and feeding her curiosity of science through pop culture, books, and the internet. She was drawn to astrophysics for its blend of visual wonder and mathematics. Even as a child, Santos sensed her aspirations reaching beyond the  more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale among 21 U.S. universities named top for research and opportunity CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is part of an extraordinary group. It is one of only 21 institutions in the country to be included on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education's lists for Research 1 and Opportunity Colleges and Universities. "Many institutions ca more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 28 (TNSjou) -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Slowly dying trees impact forest recovery post-wildfires, PSU study of 2020 fires finds By Cristina Rojas Across the western U.S., wildfires are becoming larger and more severe -- and even trees that initially survive are dying in subsequent years, making it harder for forests to regenerate, according to new research from Portland State University. Building on previous research exploring  more PR

STANFORD, California, May 28 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Five things to do in virtual reality - and five to avoid A review of experimental research reveals how VR is best used and why it's struggled to become a megahit with consumers. Open heart surgery is a hard thing to practice in the real world, and airplane pilots cannot learn from their mistakes midair. These are some scenarios where virtual reality solves really hard problems, but the technology has limits. more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention: * Department of Philosophy faculty have published four books this spring. Marcus Adams has published Hobbes's Two Sciences: Politics, Geometry, and the Structure of Philosophy (Oxford), more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Zuloaga Exploring Effects of Pregnancy and Menopause on Alzheimer's Risk By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- University at Albany's Damian Zuloaga was awarded $300,000 to study how pregnancy and menopause impact Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. Zuloaga, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences, received the grant from BrightFocus Foundation, a priva more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 28 (TNSWjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Vascular sleuth unlocks origins of congenital limb deficiencies--beyond thalidomide A newly published review in Birth Defects Research helps unlock the 65-year-old puzzle of devastating limb malformations associated with thalidomide exposure. This review highlights the femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) and 'phocomelia' or flipper limb deformities, which ori more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Predicting Underwater Landslides Before They Strike A new method for predicting underwater landslides may improve the resilience of offshore facilities. Below ocean wind farms, oil rigs and other offshore installations are mammoth networks of underwater structures, including pipelines, anchors, risers and cables, that are essential to harness the energy source. But much more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Replicating Real-Life Blood Vessels to Cure Vascular Disease A new platform mimics various blood vessel structures, enabling more accurate models of vascular disease and patient-specific research. By Bailey Noah Blood vessels are like big-city highways; full of curves, branches, merges, and congestion. Yet for years, lab models replicated vessels like straight, simple  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Former student Erin Morris joins USDA leadership Department of Animal Science graduate named Agricultural Marketing Service administrator By Kay Ledbetter Erin Morris '95, a cum laude graduate of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science, has been appointed as the next administrator of the more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Small Currents, Big Impact: Satellite Breakthrough Reveals Hidden Ocean Forces Texas A&M's Jinbo Wang and an international team use SWOT satellite data to uncover powerful submesoscale eddies, reshaping our understanding of ocean-climate dynamics. By Grant Hawkins What if some of the smallest ocean currents turned out to be some of the most powerful forces shaping our planet's climate? This que more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Timur Hammond's 'Placing Islam' Receives Journal's Honorable Mention A book authored by Timur Hammond, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, received an honorable mention in the 2025 International Journal of Islamic Architecture (IJIA) Book Award competition. The awards committee described his book, "Placing Islam: Geographies of Connecti more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Two OSU life sciences departments to merge, creating Department of Biology Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University is advancing education and research in biological sciences with the upcoming merger of the Department of Integrative Biology and the Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution. On Ju more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, May 28 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * U of A launches new unit to strengthen campus community engagement TUCSON, AZ -- The University of Arizona today announced the creation of Campus Community Connections, a new unit in the Office of the Provost designed to strengthen support for student engagement and community collaboration across campus. The new unit will be led by Jenna Hatcher, who will serve as vice provost and special advisor to  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Chemist Awarded $2 Million to Advance Computational Simulations for RNA Analysis By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- Alan Chen, associate professor in chemistry and the RNA Institute, was awarded $2 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will fund Chen's lab over the next five years as they work to develo more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 28 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS, MEMS to Participate in Study for Early Treatment of Trauma Patients By David Robinson Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are partnering with the University of Pittsburgh to study whether calcium, vasopressin, or both, will help severely injured patients survive life-threatening blood loss early in treatment. The CAlcium and VAsopr more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Home water-use app improves water conservation UC Riverside study finds that access to real-time household water data reduces consumption Author: David Danelski A UC Riverside-led study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet state- more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 28 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Measles on the rise UC Riverside biomedical scientists discuss the causes, consequences, and public health challenges of measles Author: Iqbal Pittalwala According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of May 22, 2025, there have been 1,046 confirmed measles cases across 31 U.S. jurisdictions. Fourteen outbreaks have been reported, and 92% of cases (961) a more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * AI Creeps Closer to Human Agency By Erika Johnson Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are getting smarter. Will this technology eventually undermine our sense of who we are as humans? Can we develop AI safely in ways that augment our capabilities rather than overshadow them? As both a philosopher and data scientist, David Danks is at the nexus of these big questions. He takes an i more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New Mathematical Framework Better Illustrates Complex Data Patterns By Kimberly Mann Bruch Mathematicians with UC San Diego's Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI) - part of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences - have unveiled a novel approach to hierarchical clustering - a theoretical framework that could transform how scientists analyze and understand more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * An Artificial Protein that Moves Like Something Found in Nature The ability to engineer shapeshifting proteins opens new avenues for medicine, agriculture, and beyond. By Robin Marks Proteins catalyze life by changing shape when they interact with other molecules. The result is a muscle twitching, the perception of light, or a bit of energy extracted from  more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * AI is good at weather forecasting. Can it predict freak weather events? New study tests neural networks' ability to handle 'gray swan' events. By Louise Lerner and Emily Cerf Key takeaways * AI weather models can accurately predict everyday weather but often fail to forecast rare, unprecedented events like Category 5 hurricanes. * Integrating physics-principles into  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Delta and Omicron Variants Partially Evaded COVID-19 Vaccines, Study Indicates By Wynne Parry The original COVID-19 vaccines protected against disease and saved lives. However, a new study published in Nature Immunology, and co-authored by researchers with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, uncovers a caveat. Vaccinated people's immune responses to newly emerg more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Study Offers New Hope for Safer Bleeding Treatments Published in Blood, a new study led by UNC School of Medicine's Alisa Wolberg, PhD, reveals that reducing or blocking the protein that causes blood clot breakdown does not increase the formation of dangerous clots known as thromboses. CHAPEL HILL, NC -- A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers,  more PR

PASADENA, California, May 27 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Michael Manta Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar Michael Manta, a fourth-year undergraduate in mathematics, has been awarded the prestigious Knight-Hennessy scholarship for graduate studies at Stanford University. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program supports students who demonstrate leadership, independent thinking, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world with  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants By Stacy Pigott Vaccinated people generated an overall protective immune response to the Delta and Omicron strains of COVID-19, though with slightly fewer antibodies for the mutated parts of the virus. Prior COVID-19 vaccination did not stop the immune system from mounting a protect more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * For these students, a South Side beach is a geoscience laboratory By Louise Lerner UChicago undergrads learn to 'read' the shoreline as they study coastal resilience Editor's Note: This is part of a series called UChicago Class Visits, spotlighting transformative classroom experiences and unique learning opportunities offered at UChicago. In previous fieldwork classes, geophysical scientist Susan Kidwel more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 28 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Meet the Bioengineering Professor Uncovering New Ways to Understand Diseases More than one in four people over the age of 65 are affected by calcific aortic heart valve disease. It's a slow, progressive disorder in which the aortic valve thickens. In severe cases, the disease can impair the aortic leaflets, flaps that help blood flow through the heart and into the body. It's the most common disorder affect more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 28 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Support Your Mental Health With These Holistic Resources When it comes to mental health resources, many of us may think of things like therapy sessions or meditation apps. (Did you know CU Denver students get 10 free sessions a year at the Student and Community Counseling Center and free, 24/7 access to the Telus Health Student Support app?) But research demonstrates there are many other facets of our well more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Awarded $3M to Launch Cancer Biomarker Facility for Immunotherapy Research Project to Be Housed at UH Drug Discovery Institute By Laurie Fickman Key takeaway: The new University of Houston Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarker Core facility will accelerate biomarker discovery, improve immunotherapy targeting and expand research capacity across Texas -- enhancing the state's competitiveness i more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Construction to launch on affordable homes project in Omaha June 2 ceremony spotlights UNL Architecture's partnership with community housing groups By Kerry McCullough-Vondrak The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture, in partnership with Partners for Livable Omaha and Holy Name Housing Corp., is launching an innovative housing initiative to address Omaha's growing demand for affordable more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Texas, California teams crowned champions at Science Olympiad Student teams from Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas, and Sierra Vista Middle School in Irvine, California, took top honors at the 41st Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 24. This is the first time Seven Lakes High School has captured the title and adds another championship for Sierra V more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 28 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Computer scientist wins Athlete of the Year Award for adaptive skiing technique By Carly Bowling Like many students, Mike Adams would tell you skiing down a snowy slope is the perfect activity to decompress from the stresses of life as a University of New Mexico Ph.D. student in Computer Science, but Adams's unique approach to skiing led him to become the Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico's (ASP more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 28 (TNArpt) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Study: Nearly half held pretrial in Bernalillo County not convicted By Alexa Skonieski A new study from The University of New Mexico's Institute for Social Research shows nearly half of all people held in jail on a granted pretrial detention motion until their trial are not being convicted in Bernalillo County. According to the October 2024 study, Bernalillo County Second Judicial Court  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 28 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Bringing Digital Light to Live-Action Filmmaking Prof. Andrew Gordon and Ph.D. candidate Natali Chavez from the USC Institute for Creative Technologies explore new AI-assisted workflows for low-cost virtual production. You are a first time filmmaker. You are planning the climax of your first film, starring a brave, battle-hardened heroine who faces off aga more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 28 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Smart Enough to Know Better? How AI Handles Legal Questions ISI researchers tested large language models on sensitive legal scenarios and found surprising vulnerabilities. By Julia Cohen When researchers at USC Viterbi's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) asked a chatbot whether it was legal to ship phosphorus to China, the answer was clear: no, it would  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Studying how bacteria grow to fight infections UTA biologist examines growth patterns in bacteria to help develop more targeted, effective antibiotics The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers more PR

EL PASO, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Antidepressant Use in Teens Contributes to Increased Pain Sensitivity in Adulthood UTEP study: Drugs like Prozac may disrupt brain maturation, lead to long-term side effects for women EL PASO, Texas (May 27, 2025) - As scientists seek to understand the long-term effects of antidepressants given to teens, a new study from The University of Texas at El Paso finds that the use of more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: What Is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, the Condition Billy Joel Just Revealed? By Jane Kelly Musician Billy Joel recently canceled his concert tour, announcing he will undergo physical therapy for a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus that is affecting his hearing, vision and balance. UVA Health's Neurology Department recently opened a clinic to treat the condition, so U more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Scientists test real-time view of brain's waste removal A new device monitors the brain's glymphatic system, which may help researchers address Alzheimer's, a study states. A new device that monitors the waste-removal system of the brain may help to prevent Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases, according to a study published today in Nature Biomedical En more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 28 -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pursuing a vaccine to treat glioblastoma A Q&A with Mahua Dey By Mary Ellen Gabriel Dr. Mahua Dey is an associate professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery and the director of the surgical neuro-oncology program in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in the surgical management of both benign and malignant br more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 28 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * UOPX Establishes AI Research Group University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies leaders and scholars pursue Generative AI research By Sharla Hooper Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research leads multiple GenAI projects exploring the transformation of education The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies proudly announces the establishment of the Phoenix AI Rese more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Uplifting Caribbean Studies in the Life of Liberal Arts Education Bryn Mawr's Africana Studies program and the Tri-Co Caribbean Studies Working Group recently held a full day of public lectures on centuries-long hemispheric histories, cultures, and politics of Caribbean life in the archipelago and its diasporas. During the afternoon of April 22, the Program in Africana Studies hosted its inaugural Miriam J more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 28 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI engineering grad selected as National Science Foundation Fellow Eli Berger, a University of Southern Indiana engineering student who graduated this spring, was selected as a Fellow of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The program recognizes and supports graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees i more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Cardiac arrest survival rates fell in early years of pandemic UTSW research shows rates for out-of-hospital episodes lagged, racial and ethnic outcome differences widened through 2022 Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fell during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black and Hispanic patients experiencing larger decreases in survival more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Diplomacy of Friendship: Heravi Peace Institute Joins Peacebuilding Conference in Uzbekistan By Nora Tavana Last month, Utah State University alumni, students, faculty and staff representing the Heravi Peace Institute traveled to Uzbekistan to attend the Diplomacy of the Heart Conference, an international gathering dedicated to intercultural understanding and peacebuilding. Organized by the Baskerville Institute w more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC professor's research on ancient sloths earns national recognition When Dr. Tim Gaudin arrived at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 30 years ago, his sights were set on teaching. "I wanted to be at a place where teaching was valued and important," said Gaudin, a UC Foundation professor in the Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science. "That's  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 28 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC to launch psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing will launch a new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program in fall 2025 to help meet urgent workforce needs across the region and state. The PMHNP concentration, part of UTC's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, offers two pathw more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 28 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Drug Improves Sight for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients An inexpensive, long-approved HIV drug can improve vision in patients with a blinding complication of diabetes more effectively and a much lower cost than many existing treatments, an initial clinical trial suggests. Further, the drug is taken orally, potentially offering patients an alternative to monthly injections direc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 27, 2025: * * * VCU professor Yaoying Xu honored for lifetime scholarship in multicultural/multiethnic education The director of VCU's International Educational Studies Center is recognized by a national research association. By Laura O'Brien Yaoying Xu, Ph.D., a professor and center director in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education, has been honored by the American Educational  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 28 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Website showcases thousands of ways UNL serves Nebraska By Russell Shaffer As Nebraska's flagship land-grant institution, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is home to dozens of departments and hundreds of programs focused on contributing to the growth and prosperity of the state. Now, the university's Engagement Collaborative group and Nebraska Extension have launched a webpage that, for the first time, more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 28 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Whales and the stories they carry about climate change are the subject of new art and science exhibition at the IAS By Alex Moore Whales have inspired rich histories of storytelling. From the stories told by the Haida in the Pacific Northwest about sgaana, whales that move between the human and spirit worlds, to those told in Abrahamic texts about Jonah being swallowed by a whale more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, May 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following research news: * * * Where innovation takes root: UGA, partners demo future of agriculture at Grand Farm groundbreaking By David Mitchell The University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the North Dakota-based Grand Farm, broke ground earlier this month on the UGA Grand Farm in Perry, Georgia. The 250-acre site will be a hub for agricultural innovation projects, dem more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 28 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State expands innovative PTSD study using brain stimulation therapy By Kevin Tucker Wright State University is advancing mental health treatment through a cutting-edge clinical study exploring the use of electroencephalogram transcranial magnetic stimulation (eTMS) to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans and first responders. Following a successful Phase 1 trial, Wri more PR