NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 28 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * At Yale, new courses and programs re-center conversation about Ukraine Olha Tytarenko, who last year introduced an on-campus Ukrainian language course for Yale students, is now adding more courses and programs that she says will broaden students' understanding of the country. * Last fall, Olha Tytarenko introduced Yale's first Ukrainian language course taught by an on-campus instructor. That course,  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 (TNSjou) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Majority of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Naloxone A new study found that almost all plans in 40 states and Washington, DC covered at least one form of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, although certain restrictions and quantity limits may still prevent people from accessing this life-saving drug. By Jillian McKoy In 2023, the US  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 28 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Is TikTok's vibration plate trend bogus? It's more complicated than you think By Emma Bartlett Serena Williams. Mark Wahlberg. Hilary Swank. All have praised the use of vibration plates -- whether it be for accelerating the recovery and healing process or maximizing workout routines. While these flat, rectangular fitness devices have been around since the early 2000s, vibration plates have been trendin more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 28 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Empowering Alabama's Youth: VCOM-Auburn's First Summer Enrichment Experience Inspires Future Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics By Brittany Lilla During the first week of May, in collaboration with Auburn University, proudly hosted the inaugural Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE)a dynamic and immersive program designed to inspire high school students a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: McCain Institute's Laura Thornton Op-Ed: "Dispelling Russia's Myths About Ukraine" WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2025) -- In a new op-ed, "Dispelling Russia's Myths About Ukraine," McCain Institute Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs Laura Thornton dispels disinformation being circulated about Ukraine and outlines steps the U.S. can take in supporting Ukraine's fight for democracy fo more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, June 28 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Alumni Department Invites Alumnus Paul Varnas to Discuss Mental Health By Giuliana Denicolo In June, National University of Health Sciences' (NUHS') Alumni Department welcomed alumnus Paul Varnas, DC '83, to campus to discuss underlying causes of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. With almost 40 years of experience in natural health care, Dr. Varnas uses his knowledg more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, June 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers continue to explore the universe during JWST Cycle 4 Astronomers will continue to unlock some of the universe's mysteries as part of nine JWST Cycle 4 programs * Numerous members of the RIT community will participate in exploring the universe during the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) fourth cycle, set to begin in early July. Researchers will be co-investigators on more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Calling All Shark Lovers Scripps Oceanography's Brendan Talwar is competing in "All the Sharks," a new Netflix series airing July 4 By Taylor Sooferian As summer kicks into high gear on the Fourth of July, Netflix is releasing a new series highlighting the beauty, importance and diversity of the mysterious underwater world of shark species around the globe. Set to be released on more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 28 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * The future of climate: The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience supports a critical wave of research fellows As the science community's focus on climate change and adaptation continues to grow, research fellows are playing a pivotal role in driving the innovation needed to build greater resilience in the face of climate change. By Ashley Owen As the science community's focus o more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 28 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * VNR: UH to decommission 3rd Maunakea telescope The University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is officially initiating the decommissioning process for the UH-owned UKIRT telescope on Maunakea, formerly known as the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope. This marks another important milestone in UH's long-term commitment to responsible stewardship of the mauna. UKIRT will be the third Maunakea  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Paralyzed Veteran Surgically Implanted with Neuralink Device at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Patient part of landmark study aiming to enable paralyzed patients to use their own thoughts to control external devices through a brain-computer interface. * A paralyzed United States military veteran has been implanted with the groundbreaking Neuralink brain-computer device by surge more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 28 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Filling the Research Gap on Female Athletes Alumna and U.S. Army Reserve member Samantha (Sam) Goldenstein spent years studying and working with tactical athletes. When she enrolled in UNC Greensboro as a doctoral student in kinesiology she realized how little research has been done on the physiology of female athletes, compared to males. This motivated her to narrow tha more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 28 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * Pond Owners: Manage Pond Plankton Blooms to Boost Fish Production Growing large fish in ponds usually begins by first growing tiny plankton. Plankton is a broad term that includes very small plants and animals that suspend in water lacking the ability to swim against its currents, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. "Ph more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Chemistry students partner with artist to recreate pigment patented by George Washington Carver UChicago students, Amanda Williams revive 100-year-old recipe for startling blue color By Tori Lee and Louise Lerner In a University of Chicago lab, a clear liquid pours into a beaker. Instantly, almost magically, the contents turn a rich blue color. Once one of the most difficult colors to recreate in pai more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Mental health interventions: Culturally appropriate, but not always culturally specific By Alexa Skonieski Do culturally appropriate mental health interventions have to be culturally specific? University of New Mexico Sociology Professor Jessica Goodkind says no. In her article, Is cultural appropriateness culturally specific? Intersectional insights from a community-based participator more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * New urine-based tumor DNA test may help personalize bladder cancer treatment SAN ANTONIO, June 27, 2025 - In a multi-institutional study published in Science Direct, researchers revealed that testing urine-based tumor DNA (utDNA) can help predict which bladder cancer patients are at higher risk for recurrence after treatment. This study analyzed utDNA  more PR

TYLER, Texas, June 28 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston sweeps T1-T4 research contest Researchers from UTHealth Houston dominated the T1-T4 in 3 Minutes competition by taking all three top spots during the Texas Regional Clinical and Translational Science Awards Consortium meeting held at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The competition challenged participants to present complex clinical and transla more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 28 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Appellate Litigation Clinic Wins Debut at Supreme Court Justices Side With Client in Prisoners' Rights Case By Mike Fox The University of Virginia School of Law's Appellate Litigation Clinic recently won its first case heard at the U.S. Supreme Court, in a ruling giving prisoners a stronger path to a jury trial for civil rights claims. Clinic lecturer Lori Alvino McGill made he more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 28 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: * * * UWG Highlights Undergraduate Research Presenters During 2025 Scholars' Day By MaKiah Jordan At the University of West Georgia, presenting undergraduate research is not only encouraged but celebrated across all disciplines as a transformative experience that empowers students to be curious and explore real-world problems. With an impressive total of 127 presentations at this year's Scholars' Day, s more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences issued the following news: * * * Newly launched BioCoDE program introduces high school students to biomedical research By Alexandra Scammell This summer, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Center for AI in Protein Dynamics launched a new initiative to introduce high school students to the world of biomedical research through a one-week program held this summer called the Biomedical and Computat more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 28 (TNSjou) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Early intervention changes trajectory for depressed preschoolers Several months of parent-child therapy program yields positive effects for years, study finds * Depression affects 1%-2% of children younger than 13 in the U.S. and can arise as early as age 3, but a specialized therapeutic intervention can help preschool-aged children find relief from this condition - more PR