SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Amy Schumer to Samantha Bee: Bryant author explores feminist comedians, culture wars By Emma Bartlett Bryant's History, Literature, and the Arts Department Chair and Professor Amber Day Ph.D.'s new book, Caught in the Crosshairs: Feminist Comedians and the Culture Wars, will be published July 1 by Indiana University Press. Bryant News chatted with Day to learn more about her latest project and what reade more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 26 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Applied Intelligence: How Bryant is leading higher ed's AI revolution By Stephen Kostrzewa An electric crackle cuts through the air at Bryant University's 2025 AI Summit, where more than 70 members of Bryant's faculty, staff, and leadership detail, discuss, and debate the most pressing issue in the classroom and the modern world: The rise of artificial intelligence. Working together in small groups and  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the pages: John Carter Brown Library exhibition celebrates the making of rare books * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- With the advent of e-readers in the early aughts, many decried the death of the physical book. Not only was that obituary premature, but in recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in books published with decorated edges, embossed covers and beautiful end papers, more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown scientist to Congress: Quantum science investments will boost economy, protect national security * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As the dawn of the quantum computing age nears, Brown University scientist Brenda Rubenstein urged members of Congress to support the American economy and national security by investing in quantum science research at the nation's universities. "Critical to realiz more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * 'Subjects of the Sun': Shining a light on obstacles, opportunities of equitable renewable energy * Early in his career, Myles Lennon spent eight years working in renewable energy policy in his hometown of New York City, where a clear disconnect emerged for him. "What I found doing this policy work is that so many of the practical approaches that we use to bring about change in the environmental field are more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University professor wins prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award * The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have selected Brown University professor Xinsheng Sean Ling as a 2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar.  Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious and competitive fellowships that provide unique opportunities for scholars to conduct research and teach abroad. more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * From the Lab: Brown engineers tackle brain injuries with innovative wearable technology * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Traumatic brain injuries are a pervasive yet elusive health problem, affecting millions worldwide. According to recent data, an estimated 2 million people experience a traumatic brain injury each year in the U.S. From kids and adults on playing fields, to soldiers and sailors on  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Molecular-level discovery about heart mechanisms could lead to new heart disease treatments * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- New findings by a team of molecular biologists at Brown University on the critical role of a protein called AIMP3 in heart function could inform new treatments for heart disease. In a study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, the researchers showed that removing AI more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Should the U.S. bring back manufacturing? Only if it's high tech, says Bryant economist By Emma Bartlett A minimum of three years. That's the amount of time it would take to construct a factory in most industries and prepare it for production, says Bryant University Professor of Economic Analytics and Visualization Ramesh Mohan, Ph.D. Emphasizing that three years is an optimistic time frame, he shares  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Simmons Quad renovations will add amphitheater, improve accessibility * When students pass through Brown University's Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle, they're greeted by the bronze equestrian statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, flanked on either side by sets of granite staircases.  Aurelius' view began to shift in June, as construction crews broke ground on a renovation to the quad. With a target comple more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With academic boot camp at Brown, military veterans bridge gap between service and school * For many military veterans and active-duty service members, returning to the classroom after years of service can feel like entering uncharted territory. At Brown University, an intensive summer program serves as a compass, helping them navigate a new landscape.  This summer marks the third consecutive year that B more PR