HOUSTON, Texas, June 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Here to work with the world': Rice shines at inaugural SXSW London * Rice University took center stage at the inaugural South by Southwest London, bringing Texas-sized ambition, pathbreaking innovation and global vision to one of the world's premier gatherings of creative and intellectual leaders. As part of Texas House in the heart of Shoreditch, East London, several Rice leaders spoke on panels and delivere more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 7 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * AI brain-computer interface expert and former Oxford University professor joins RIT Newton Howard will begin his tenure as a professor of practice this fall * Former Oxford University professor Newton Howard is fueled by his fascination with quantum biology and neuroscience. He believes there is a future where we can not only understand the brain at a deeper level but unlock new ways to more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * An Unpredictable Journey: Terrah's tech-driven creativity guides him to HTM program * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu In a modest, diner-style restaurant with black-and-white checkered floors, guests chow down on onion burgers and chili dogs. Abraham Terrah is there to study the robot. Bunny's Onion Burgers, a loca more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * BTAA, Springer Nature announce first unlimited open access publishing agreement * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Big Ten Academic Alliance, of which Penn State is a member, has signed a two-year open publishing agreement (OPA) with Springer Nature, making it the publisher's first truly unlimited and uncapped open access agreement in the Americas. This is the Big Ten Academic Alliance's fifth OPA a more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * With Broadway Experience, Alumni Scenic Designers Offer Advice: Be Confident, Take Constructive Criticism By Stacey Federoff Now working on Broadway in scenic design, three alumni from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama said the program helped them process feedback and balance different projects at the same time while building their confidence. Scenic designers serve as part of the t more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 6 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Cancer immunotherapy could become less expensive, more widely available with new technology Case Western Reserve University researchers use magnets and new device to isolate disease-fighting T cells * CAR T cell immunotherapy, which uses a patient's own modified immune cells to find and destroy cancer cells, can produce dramatic results when treating blood cancers, such a more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 7 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Converse Celebrates the Class of 2025 On May 17, 2025, the Converse community gathered to celebrate the graduating Class of 2025. We welcomed the Class of 2025 to Converse in the fall of 2021; it was the largest incoming class in more than 3 decades. Our Class of 2025 spent the past few years pursuing their passions, participating in research and internships, and developing as individuals ready to pu more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Cook-Sather Highlights Student-Faculty Partnerships with Irish Higher Ed Leaders * Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather Last month, Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather gave a lecture to the Higher Education Authority of Ireland on "Embracing Pedagogical Partnership." Her talk drew on nearly two decades of research and experience directing the Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI) at Bryn Mawr a more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, June 6 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * ECS Professor Pankaj K. Jha Receives NSF Grant to Develop Quantum Technology * Pankaj K. Jha in the Quantum Technology Laboratory (Photo by Alex Dunbar) Detecting single photons--the smallest unit of light--is crucial for advanced quantum technologies such as optical quantum computing, communication and ultra-sensitive imaging. Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) are the most efficient  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Edible, biodegradable fibers made from milk protein, cellulose * Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants may be the next big thing in sustainability, thanks to a first-of-its-kind advancement made by researchers at Penn State. Accomplished via electrospinning, which involves using a voltage to force a liquid solution into a cone shape that stretches and morphs into tiny fibers as th more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Participates in Conference and Community Events The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Stroudsburg University ended the 2024-2025 academic year by participating in conferences and community events. Faculty and students presented research during the Pennsylvania Speech Hearing Language Association Conven more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, June 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the second annual "FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit," bringing together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest resea more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert available to discuss research related to Alzheimer's disease By Stephen Stone June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month -- a time to reflect on the importance of brain health and understand the risk factors involved with progressive diseases like Alzheimer's disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 7 million Americans are living with the disease. B more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Former MIT researchers advance a new model for innovation * Academic research groups and startups are essential drivers of scientific progress. But some projects, like the Hubble Space Telescope or the Human Genome Project, are too big for any one academic lab or loose consortium. They're also not immediately profitable enough for industry to take on. That's the gap researchers at more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 7 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason researchers look at low-cost solutions to increase solved cases and boost public trust in police By John Hollis It's a sought-after "sweet spot," where effective police response to combatting nonviolent crimes earns public approval and builds community goodwill--all within tight budget constraints. Reaching that intersection is no easy task. That's why George Mason University research more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 6, 2025: * * * Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the field The School of Education's Jesse Senechal, David Naff and Hillary Parkhouse are co-editors of a new book that offers a roadmap for research-practice partnerships that can transform schools. By Laura O'Brien A new book co-edited by three Virginia Commonwealth University educators pr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 7 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Influence vs. Evidence: The Science Supporting Seed Oils Seed oils contain essential fatty acids that support cardiovascular and metabolic health when consumed in moderation. By Aliza Rosen Some wellness influencers warn against consuming seed oils, blaming them for a range of health problems and characterizing them as toxic. Scientific studies consis more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 7 (TNSrpt) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Is There an Autism Epidemic? Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades--but why? An autism researcher explains what's behind the increase. * Over the past 20 years, autism diagnoses have increased by about 300%, says Christine Ladd-Acosta, PhD, vice director of the Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. It's a  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lawn story: Turfgrass data may improve urban greenhouse gas emission estimates * Data that has been lost in the weeds -- or more accurately the turfgrass -- could help improve estimates of carbon dioxide emissions from urban areas, according to a team led by scientists at Penn State.  As a part of a larger project to measure greenhouse gas emissions in Indianapolis, the researchers found more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, June 7 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * VISTA Center celebrates student success, launches new degree program The VISTA (Visual Integration of Science Through Art) Center at Louisiana Tech University celebrated a decade of innovation and student achievement earlier this month with its annual Scholarship and Award Celebration, marking the occasion with the launch of Louisiana's first interdisciplinary degree program in scientific communication. T more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The scholar-warrior: How Erik Lin-Greenberg bridges academia and Air Force intelligence * At a time when the U.S. Department of Defense increasingly grapples with emerging technologies and their implications for national security, Erik Lin-Greenberg '09, SM '09 occupies a rare position at the intersection of theory and practice. The MIT political scientist and lieutenant colonel i more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How the brain distinguishes between ambiguous hypotheses * When navigating a place that we're only somewhat familiar with, we often rely on unique landmarks to help make our way. However, if we're looking for an office in a brick building, and there are many brick buildings along our route, we might use a rule like looking for the second building on a street, rather than relying on  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Youth Anxiety and Depression Increasing, Study Finds The proportion of U.S. children and adolescents with anxiety and depression increased between 2016 and 2022, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine survey analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics. "This study affirms changes pediatricians have been noticing over the last decade across clinical settings, from more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 (TNSrpt) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State powers Pennsylvania's economy with $15.8B impact * Penn State is a driver of economic growth and opportunity in Pennsylvania, delivering $15.8 billion to the commonwealth's economy and supporting nearly 110,000 jobs, according to a newly released report. Additionally, the report found that one out of every 10 jobs in Pennsylvania is supported by Penn State and Penn Stat more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, June 7 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University to launch applied biotechnology major in fall 2027 Board of Visitors approves new high-demand program for Southwest Virginia By Justin Ward The Radford University Board of Visitors unanimously approved a proposal today to establish a new undergraduate major in applied biotechnology, pending approval by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) during the 2025-26 cycle more PR

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- In his book, "Manorial Capitalism, Enslavement, and the Logic of Dividuation," Raphael Sassower, a guest author for June 4, 2025, argues that the Antebellum South's plantation economy was sustained by reducing individuals to "dividuated" components. Sassower's work explores the psychological and economic forces that enabled such dehumanization, suggesting that capitalism's focus on abstract labor power blinds it to the humanity of laborers. * * * Here is the text of the more PR

STANFORD, California, June 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Advance in creating organoids could aid research, lead to treatment Stanford Medicine researchers developed a way to create the first heart and liver organoids that generate their own blood vessels, possibly paving the way for organoid-based regenerative therapies. By Nina Bai For over a decade, scientists have been growing organoids -- small clusters of cells that mimic a particular orga more PR

STANFORD, California, June 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Clinicians can 'chat' with medical records through new AI software, ChatEHR ChatEHR, artificial intelligence software developed at Stanford Medicine, is expediting chart reviews and other tasks by allowing clinicians to ask questions of medical records. By Hanae Armitage In much the same way people can "chat" with large language models like GPT-4, Stanford Health Care clinicians can now i more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * New Method of Biofabrication Could Advance Tissue Engineering, Bioprinting Michael Mak and colleagues develop TRACE, explained in a paper published in Nature Materials * STONY BROOK, NY, June 6, 2025 - A team of biomedical researchers led by Michael Mak, PhD, in the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has developed a new method of more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Tariffs, other policy developments: U-M business, economic scholars available to discuss * EXPERTS ADVISORY Faculty experts from University of Michigan's Ross School of Business can provide insights on how tariffs and other recent economic policy decisions may impact U.S. businesses and consumers. Their insights are topical as tariffs--or threats of them--dominate discussions and affect markets and more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 7 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals How Fatal School Shootings Disrupt Local Economies New research co-authored by a Texas A&M expert reveals that anxiety following school shootings reduces spending in public spaces for months, and the impact is felt more in liberal-leaning counties. By Caitlin Clark A new multi-university study co-authored by Texas A&M University's Dr. Shrihari Sridhar and alumnus Dr. Muzeeb Shaik o more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The math of politics and power * Every day, students at MIT come together to learn, work, play, and form communities large and small. Community Spotlight stories are intended to provide a glimpse inside the Institute's classrooms, labs, and other gathering places to show how people come together, and how they share what it means to be part of MIT's community of scholars. A doctora more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans * Post-9/11 veterans often face visible challenges like finding gainful employment or recovering from physical injuries, but some of their struggles are invisible. Veterans may carry a sense of isolation and the painful belief that their presence is a burden to those around them. When these thoughts persist over time, they could contribute to an i more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 7 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * 'Letting Language Lead the Way' By Olivia Corso Associate Professor of English Ethan Rutherford, who earned a B.A. from Williams College and an M.F.A. from the University of Minnesota, recently embarked on a journey to write his first full-length novel, North Sun: Or, The Voyage of the Whaleship Esther, following his award-winning short stories. Here he talks about his inspiration and creative process as well a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 7 -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * U-M awarded prestigious NIH grant to establish national center for microsystems-based biomedical imaging ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- Researchers from the University of Michigan received a $6 million center grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish the new National Center for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NCBIB). The center will be dedicated to microsystem more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 7 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * 'On Hunger' recasts hunger in history, industry Food, pharmaceutical industries follow an old playbook when they profit from hunger, Dana Simmons argues By Sheree Winslow Dana Simmons wants you to know that if you are hungry, it is not your fault. In her recently released book, "On Hunger: Violence and Craving in America, from Starvation to Ozempic," published by UC Press, Simmon more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Even bumble bee queens need personal days, too UC Riverside study reveals surprising breaks in egg-laying cycle By Jules Bernstein Some queens don't rule nonstop. A new study from the University of California, Riverside shows that even bumble bee queens, the sole founders of their colonies, take regular breaks from reproduction--likely to avoid burning out before their fi more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Genetic link found between iron deficiency & Crohn's disease Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients' persistent anemia By Iqbal Pittalwala A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine shows how a genetic mutation associated with Crohn's disease can worsen iron deficie more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Molecule Linked to Metabolism Found to Boost Plant Growth Largely unexplored in plants, "itaconate" stimulates seedling development, offering a path to enhancing valuable food crops By Mario Aguilera Within the animal kingdom, a naturally produced molecule known as itaconate serves a prominent role in the immune system as a defensive agent against viruses and inflammation. more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Recognizing Sex Differences in Disease Can Improve Treatments for All Addressing these differences at the cellular level could help close the gap in health disparities in heart disease and benefit everyone. By Laura Shields One-size-fits-all hats are okay, but one-size-fits-all medical treatments don't cut it. A new study shows that drug treatment outcomes are significantl more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * Tracking crisis pregnancy center use in the years before Dobbs As access to reproductive health care continues to shift in the United States, a new study published today in PLOS One by experts at The Ohio State University and the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health aims to inform future research on trends in crisis pregnancy center ( more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 6 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of May 30 - June 5, 2025: * * * The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, May 30, 2025. UNC Health psychologist conducting research into men experiencing postpartum depression (https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/health/postpartum-depression-stigma-m more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 7 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Cathorall, Daidone Receive Fulbright Awards Two UNCW faculty members have been awarded prestigious Fulbright honors for the 2025-2026 academic year. Michelle Cathorall, associate professor in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, was named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for her public health work in Uganda, while Danielle Daidone, associate professor of Spanish and l more PR

MERCED, California, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Hurricanes Create Powerful Changes Deep in the Ocean, Study Reveals By Lorena Anderson With careful planning and a little luck, researchers found a surprising upside to hurricanes after a Category 4 storm disrupted their expedition off the coast of Mexico. The team was able to sample the ocean right after the storm passed and found that the storms churn the ocean so powerfully and dee more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado issued the following Campus Highlights - Week of June 2, 2025, news wrap up: * * * Each week, Communique will be highlighting a series of campus wins, accomplishments and accolades. Please explore the list below to check out what other teams are up to, and help celebrate their good work! Have something to add? Please reach out to University Communications with your submission! Cybersecurity The UCCS Cybersecurity Pro more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Regents approve budget, new degree, Wood receives emeritus title During the June meeting of the University of Colorado Board of Regents in Colorado Springs, the Regents approved the annual campus budget, the creation of a new Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage and Environmental Resource Management (CHERM), and a resolution of appreciation for Martin Wood for his 31 years of service. Rege more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, June 7 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Urgent action needed to protect corals fleeing warming seas Coral reefs are creeping away from the tropics in response to warming oceans, but the pace is too slow to beat the heat and escape impacts of climate change, according to a breakthrough study published June 6 in Science Advances. The study, authored by researchers at University of Hawaii at Manoa's Hawaii Institute of Marine Biolog more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Study: How Instagram profiles relate to political/social content use By Alexa Skonieski A new study by The University of New Mexico identifies two different Instagram profiles and how they are associated with using Instagram to stay informed about political and social issues. 1. Lurkers: Passive, relatively quiet on Instagram, users tend to scroll and look at posts but do not engage or  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 7 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Program on Ethics, Compliance & Inclusion announces winners of 2025 Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition By Annika Johnson Notre Dame Law School's Program on Ethics, Compliance & Inclusion has announced the winners of the annual Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition. This year's national award recipient was Will Horvath, a recent graduate from the University of Chicago Law more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 7 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Reimagining Energy Annual USC Viterbi ECET Summit highlights cutting-edge research, energy augmentation breakthroughs, a new energy degree offering, and insights shaping the economics of energy and business. * If you use a mobile phone or laptop, you are using energy. And if you are using generative AI, the energy toll is high and growing. The theme of the more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 7 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Invasion of the Condiments: When One Flavor of Ketchup Just Won't Cut It By Jane Kelly Condiment consumption in the United States seems to be at an all-time high. Chili crisp and hot honey are flying off shelves faster than Trader Joe's crew members can restock them. Market research firm Technavio predicts the condiments market will grow by $44.2 billion between 2024 and 2028. That's a  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, June 7 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC Viterbi School and BITS Pilani Forge Global Partnership to Advance Research and Education Agreement between two schools creates new degree program and joint academic exchange. * The USC Viterbi School of Engineering announced a new partnership with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), one of India's leading technological  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt spin-off company launches AI driving simulator to empower neurodivergent learners With more than 60% of autistic teenagers and young adults facing challenges obtaining a driver's license, technology developed at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering is aiming to close that gap with an AI-powered driving simulator that assists neurodivergent learners. Neurodiverse Te more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Anatomy Professor Honored with Innovation Award By Amy Ostroth We've always known VCOM has some of the very best faculty around, and we're always glad when our faculty members get official recognition of how awesome they are. Such was the case for Aaron Beger, PhD, assistant professor of anatomical sciences at VCOM, who was recently honored by the Society of Osteopathic M more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Wesleyan University issued the following news: * * * Virginia Heat Watch Study Reveals Local Hot Spots and Climate Vulnerabilities A new study published in Urban Climate highlights how extreme heat affects neighborhoods in Virginia Beach and across Virginia, revealing stark disparities in temperature exposure linked to race, income, and tree cover. The Virginia Heat Watch initiative is the largest study of its kind in the commonwealth. The rese more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 6 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest expands to Charlotte's Innovation District, marking historic milestone in education * Wake Forest University is dramatically increasing its impact in North Carolina by developing a new academic campus in The Pearl, Charlotte's innovation district. The Pearl officially opened its doors this week. Anchored by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the expansion is poised to tran more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 7 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Where Curiosity Meets Discovery By Scott Craig Nearly 50 students participated in the 29th annual Student Research Symposium presenting their scholarly research in April. The 34 projects spanned the humanities, social sciences and natural and behavioral sciences. Topics included sports anxiety and athlete burnout, stress in spiny lizards, analysis of a reusable launch vehicle, and the ortho-arylation of ar more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 7 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents approves FY 2026 operating budget, employment contract for President Timothy C. Caboni At its second quarterly meeting of the year held today (Friday), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university's operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The $404 million budget includes a 2% across-the-board salary increase for all university employees, effe more PR