BEREA, Ohio, July 15 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * 'BW Rising' campaign far exceeds goal, raises nearly $2.5 million By Shawn Salamone President Lee Fisher acknowledged the overwhelming donor response as "an investment in our students and a vote of confidence in the next chapter of BW's 180-year story." Baldwin Wallace University announced today that its annual fund has far exceeded expectations. The fundraising year ended with a special six-week campaign, " more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * 5 Niblack Scholars complete research experience * For college students, deciding on a future career can be daunting.  Completing four years of undergraduate studies is challenging. While some students know they want to continue their education with a graduate degree, others seek opportunities to gain insight into their future. At Oklahoma State University, the Niblack Scholars Program offers under more PR

ALFRED, New York, July 16 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Dance Professor D. Chase Angier pursues new interdisciplinary directions for arts education; will present research at a2ru October conference Alfred University Professor of Dance D. Chase Angier, School of Art & Design + Performing Arts, will present research at the upcoming a2ru Conference in Detroit, building on a 14-year collaboration with Scenographer Marketa Fantova and Multimedia Artist Evelyn Leblan more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * MCG researcher secures $8.5 million grant for cardiovascular research A new $8.5 million grant awarded by the Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and partnering institutions could help create better treatments for patients living with peripheral artery disease. The Leducq Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to p more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 16 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Mapping coral reefs to study and help a critical ecosystem From hiking lava fields in Hawaii to climbing in the Rocky Mountains, Augustana's geology department has a history of crossing ground -- and diving underwater. This is where the college's SCUBA training class becomes a prerequisite for a January term (J-term) course on the geology of the Caribbean island of Bonaire, held every other year, and a new an more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Break This Down: Unpacking the Hidden Politics of Interior Design In Ignacio G. Galan's new book, the Barnard professor explores how furniture helped shape fascist ideology in Italy. * For Barnard's Ignacio G. Galan, assistant professor of architecture, early 20th-century Italian interior design was as political as it was practical. For his timely and thought-provoking book Furnishing Fascism: Modernist Design and Politi more PR

WACO, Texas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * They Aren't Just Tattoos - They're Testimonies: Study Shows How Tattoos Are Becoming Sacred Symbols for a New Generation New research reveals how religious tattoos reflect a cultural - and generational - shift in how faith is expressed through permanent body art By Kelly Craine For many young Americans, tattoos have become more than just body art - they are sacred expressions of deeply held beliefs. Anew stu more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic Research paper offers fundamental findings for any company interested in scaling up the process By Chris Kocher According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply ends up being wasted. That adds up to billions of pounds every year rotting in landfills and emitting  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Feel like a fraud even when you're successful? It may be impostorism Psychology researcher Jiyun Elizabeth Shin explores the phenomenon among women in STEM graduate programs By Jennifer Micale Some high-achieving people struggle with a hidden face: a face they consider fraudulent, dreading that it will be discovered. All those high grades, awards and research grants? Sheer luck, the impostor te more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 15 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A research intensive experience helped this Harpur student navigate her future in science Sofia Corsico-Sanchez combines her interests in biology, environmental science and geology By Jennifer Micale Sometimes, an experience can shift your entire vision -- how you see yourself, what you imagine for your future, where you belong. After rising senior Sofia Corsico-Sanchez applied to OCEAN CORE Academy in  more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 16 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Blending Creativity and STEM: Mines Faculty Launch Art-Infused Engineering Curriculum for High Schools By blending art and science through hands-on learning, South Dakota Mines is helping high schoolers and teachers see STEM in a new light--one that's both accessible and inspiring. The idea for integrating a ceramic STEM module into high school curriculum took root af more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Diermeier meets with members of Congress, highlights federal partnerships at Vanderbilt's D.C. reception * Chancellor Daniel Diermeier delivers his keynote address at Vanderbilt's Congressional Reception in June. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt's partnership with the federal government is central to the university's mission of advancing research, strengthening the workforce and expanding a more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Air Pollution Cuts in East Asia Likely Accelerated Global Warming A new study finds that some forms of air pollution in the atmosphere have helped shade the Earth's surface from the sun's energy. * Adapted from a release published by the Center for International Climate Research. The cleanup of air pollution in East Asia has accelerated global warming, a new study in the jour more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Connect or reject: Extensive rewiring builds binocular vision in the brain * Scientists have long known that the brain's visual system isn't fully hardwired from the start -- it becomes refined by what babies see -- but the authors of a new MIT study still weren't prepared for the degree of rewiring they observed when they took a first-ever look at the process in mice as it happene more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * Amazon's AI assistant struggles with diverse dialects, study finds By Grace Stanley A new Cornell study revealed that Amazon's AI shopping assistant, Rufus, gives vague or incorrect responses to users writing in some English dialects, such as African American English (AAE), especially when prompts contain typos. The paper introduces a framework to evaluate chatbots for harms that occur when AI systems perform worse for users more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Navigating breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in Ethiopia A study co-authored by CUNY SPH doctoral candidate Amanda Pierz and MPH alumni Dr. Hyowoun Jyung, Bonnibel Rosario, and Nichole Andoh-B-Baidoo sheds light on the value of a novel peer psychosocial support for breast cancer patients in Adama, Ethiopia. In collabora more PR

BERKELEY, California, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * New data show University of California degrees lead to jobs, economic prosperity According to a new data analysis, University of California graduates are more likely to find good-paying jobs and increase their earnings over the course of their careers thanks to their UC degrees. Today, the University, in collaboration with leading workforce data firm Lightcast, released a dashboard  more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * Biochemistry Major Advocating for Undergraduate Research Just one year into her college career at East Stroudsburg University, Luna Mumma has found her passion in chemistry research. From experience and mentorship to the thrill of discovery, Mumma hopes to be an advocate to other students about the benefits undergraduate research can bring. "I have gotten so much out of doing resea more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Energy and Innovation Summit Brings Government and Industry Leadership to CMU Pennsylvania's national competitiveness as a hub for AI and energy technology brought the nation's top decision-makers to Carnegie Mellon University July 15 for the inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit. This gathering, convened by U.S. Sen. David McCormick and attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, saw energy sector more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives NIH Grant to Investigate Amphetamine Addiction By Gisele Galoustian Lucia Carvelli, Ph.D., associate professor of neuroscience at Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and a member of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, has received a $571,675 grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance cri more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Fostering innovation and discovery: MCG researchers honored at APS summit More than 30 faculty and graduate students from the Department of Physiology in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University's and AU's Vascular Biology Center recently attended the American Physiological Society's annual summit in Baltimore, Maryland. The event brought together more than 3,000 participants from across the w more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Are there upsides to "overboarding"? By Benjamin Kessler How many board seats is too many for one director? That's the question on many investors' minds, as they confront the possibility of "overboarding"--directors being spread too thin to do their work effectively. BlackRock, for example, voted to oust one of Twitter's board members in 2022 because he sat on the boards of six other comp more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech to Build $20M National AI Supercomputer The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Georgia Tech and its partners $20 million to build a powerful new supercomputer that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. Called Nexus, the system will be one of the most advanced AI-focused research tools in the U.S. Nexus will help scientists tackle u more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Grant to help establish AI, health research lab at Harrisburg * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- A pair of Penn State Harrisburg faculty have been awarded funding to establish a research lab focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve health care access and outcomes. Md Faisal Kabir, assistant professor of computer science, and Sara Imanpour, assistant professor more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 16 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor planting knowledge with his latest research The historical significance of the eastern red cedar tree might not be commonly known, but Kennesaw State University professor of history Tom Okie appreciates the role this particular juniper played in America's industrialization. Eastern red cedar was commonly used for making a device that is taken for granted now but was a sig more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 16 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * LA Tech accepts invitation to join Sun Belt Conference Louisiana Tech University has officially accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, a move that will renew rivalries and provide a better competitive experience for Bulldogs and Lady Techsters. The Sun Belt Board of Directors, which includes the presidents of the 13 conference member institutions, voted unanimously to invite Louisiana Te more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Lender Center Researcher Studies Veterans' Post-Service Lives, Global Conflict Dynamics * Corri Zoli '91, G'93, G'04 was recently named a research associate of the Lender Center for Social Justice. She applies social science, law and public policy perspectives to problems of warfare, governance in modern human conflicts and the role of international humanitarian law in managing conflict dynamics.  Zoli's Le more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Liang Dong joins UGA as Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar He is known for innovative research in sensors and precision agriculture By David Mitchell Liang Dong, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Microelectronics Research Center at Iowa State University, is set to become the University of Georgia's newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, effective Aug. 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Loss of U.S. Support Threatens Decades of Progress Against HIV/AIDS * WASHINGTON (July 15, 2025)-- If U.S. support for global HIV and AIDS programs isn't replaced it could lead to more than 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections, according to a U.N. report released late last week (UNAIDS). The sudden withdrawal of U.S. money threatens to reverse decades of progress against this dis more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University's Dr. Erica Ausel Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Anatomy Education and Research * Marian University announces that Erica Ausel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anatomy, has been selected as a recipient of a national teaching award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to health science education and research. Dr. Ausel received the 2025 Anatomage Research Pioneer Award, a dist more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Maxwell's Robert Rubinstein Honored With 2025 Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching * Robert Rubinstein, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and professor of international relations in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is the recipient of the 2025 Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching. The prize is awarded annually to a faculty member from Maxwell and the College of Arts and Scie more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Spartan science protects the water we depend on MSU scientists are creating solutions that protect public health, ensure clean water access and help communities adapt to changing shorelines * Water is one of our planet's most vital resources -- essential for life, food production, energy and industry. But it's facing serious threats from pollution, changes in climate and overuse. Addressing these c more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * New study reveals how corals teach their offspring to beat the heat Why this matters: * Warming ocean temperatures are causing a phenomenon called coral bleaching, putting corals at a greater risk of starvation, disease and death. * This study shows that rice coral, an important reef-building species, passes on thermal resistance to their offspring and avoids coral bleaching. Understandi more PR

JOPLIN, Missouri, July 16 -- Missouri Southern State University issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Southern Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026 By Felicia Vaught Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Associate Professor of Physics Rabindra Bajracharya, PhD, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, a program of the U.S. Department of State, for the 2025-2026 academic year. He will represent the university and the United States in Nepal through th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * The invisible handshake: How friends of friends become friends on social media New MIT Sloan research shows that having shared connections directly contributes to social media users connecting with one another online * CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 15, 2025 - Think about your social network. How many of your friendships started out as a "frie more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou scientists explore new frontiers in virus defense University of Missouri researchers uncover the antiviral potential of defensins -- tiny proteins with big possibilities in future disease prevention and treatment. * Viruses and bacteria are always trying to sneak into our bodies, but researchers at the University of Missouri are discovering that our own biology may already hold more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Multimillion-dollar grant will help UB project ice sheet loss and sea level rise Funding allows Sophie Nowicki to continue leading international ice sheet modeling project, whose findings have informed the IPCC * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- How much sea level rise will coastal communities have to contend with by the end of the century, and beyond? Melt from the Eart more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Nashville PEER receives grant to study chronic absenteeism across MNPS * Since 2020, educators, policymakers, and families have grappled with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on student learning and well-being. While pandemic recovery efforts are ongoing, one of the most persistent challenges has been chronic absenteeism. Nashville PEER hopes to understand this issue at its roots with a new  more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Derron Hilts Publishes Two Articles on School Counseling By Lisa McMahon Dr. Derron Hilts, assistant professor and chair of school counseling at Niagara University, recently published two articles in professional journals. Dr. Hilts co-authored "A comparative analysis of Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation, student-to-counselor ratios, racial/ethnic composition, and student out more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, July 16 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Long-time donors establish endowed professorship in chemistry A Northwest Missouri State University alumnus, whose chemistry education put him on a path to develop a multi-million dollar business creating infection control products, is maintaining his generous support of the University with a gift that will now assist its faculty. Cal Goeders, a 1953 graduate of Northwest, recently cr more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 16 (TNSjou) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * New Study Reveals Gendered Language Patterns in Children's Television Across 60 Years A comprehensive new study from NYU Abu Dhabi's Science Division analyzed scripts from nearly 7,000 episodes of children's TV shows in the United States spanning 1960 to 2018. It uncovered enduring biased patterns in how male and female characters are portrayed through language. more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma State University launches Horizon Scholars Program with $12M in donor support * Media Contact: Amanda Mason | Senior Director of Communications | 405-385-5659 | amason@osugiving.com Horizon Scholars Program unites 12 families to make transformational impact Oklahoma State University has launched a new prestigious scholarship program with generous support from several Cowboy alumni. In co more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Optical tweezers help elevate single-molecule research at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State has secured a major new asset in structural biology and mechanobiology research with the award of a $750,000 grant from the Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant, awarded to Researc more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Review suggests ending adult boosters for tetanus, diphtheria As long as childhood vaccination rates remain strong, U.S. could save $1 billion annually by dropping boosters for adults By Erik Robinson The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, according to a new review led by researchers at Oregon Health more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Jaguar population increases after wildfire and drought, indicating area's role as climate refuge CORVALLIS, Ore. - Following a large-scale wildfire, more jaguars migrated to a study site in the Brazilian wetlands that already had the largest population density of jaguars in the world, a new study found. "Finding even more jaguars and other mammals in the study area following the 2020 wildfire and e more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Physicist Mani L. Bhaumik gives UCLA $3 million for postdoctoral research in physical sciences A $3 million commitment from physicist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mani L. Bhaumik will allow UCLA to establish a program for recruiting postdoctoral fellows in the departments of physics and astronomy and of chemistry and biochemistry, bolstering the university's capacity to contribute to  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Professor Emeritus Daniel Kleppner, highly influential atomic physicist, dies at 92 * Daniel Kleppner, the Lester Wolfe Professor Emeritus of Physics at MIT whose work in experimental atomic physics made an immense mark on the field, died on June 16 at the age of 92, in Palo Alto, California. Kleppner's varied research examined the interactions of atoms with static electric and m more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Space systems degrees program meets the challenge of modern engineering WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University is standing at the forefront of expanding space exploration and a future economy with the creation of the first-ever Comprehensive Space Engineering Degrees Program in the country. The program combines both a new online master's degree in space systems engineering and a new space engin more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Rare turtles, opportunistic predators the focus of GVSU-led conservation research to stabilize threatened species By Peg West It was time to replace the special transmitter attached to the shell of a wood turtle who had been meandering along in her Manistee National Forest habitat when Grand Valley researchers homed in on her using telemetry and picked her up to provide the new equipment. The stud more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Roundworm genome map benefits synthetic biology, human health * Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of a roundworm used extensively in biological research, opening a new pathway for synthetic biologists to build and test genetic changes in a multicellular animal species. The fundamental breakthrough will benefit research on human diseases, including cancer. In a paper published July 15 and to be on t more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Uncover DNA Secrets to Bolster Corn Crop Traits Scientists are exploring the world of corn genetics to aid the future food supply. Innovative technology allows new insights for Rutgers researchers By Kitta MacPherson A team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has unlocked some of the secrets of corn DNA, revealing how specific sections of genetic material control vital more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Science, scrutiny and staying power: Dr. Sophia Ran's two decades of cancer research The rules of scientific research have changed dramatically over the past two decades. Grants are more competitive. Expectations for rigor, repeatability and transparency are higher. And researchers must now juggle cutting-edge methods with rising regulatory demands while pushing for breakthroughs more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, July 16 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook University Announces $1M Grant From The Gray Foundation STONY BROOK, NY - July 15, 2025 - Stony Brook University has received a $1,000,000 grant from the Gray Foundation. The Gray Foundation, which is committed to empowering New York City youth and advancing BRCA science, has awarded 10 Stony Brook University undergraduate students scholarships that  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Launches Clinical Trial To Measure Health Benefits Of 'Agrihood' Living Researchers will track how living in an agrihood -- a neighborhood centered around a working farm -- changes residents' diet, physical activity and social connectedness. By Caitlin Clark Could moving into a neighborhood built around a working farm be the prescription for better health? A new Texas A&M University study is p more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * An Alternative Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices The first of its kind, a new adhesive for wearable medical devices could offer relief for allergy-prone skin. By Michelle Revels Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users' health and safety. However, desp more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 16 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The Keys To Healthy Aging Start At Any Age America is rapidly aging as the second largest generation, Baby Boomers, will be at least 65 by 2029. Texas A&M University researchers are developing new ways to help older people tackle challenges that come with aging. By Emma Lawson More than 10,000 adults each day are celebrating their birthdays with 65 candles on the cake. Although that may be a cause for a more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The K-pop status shuffle: producers, power and reinvention * K-pop, a genre of popular Korean music performed by dance groups such as BTS and Blackpink, is known for its highly competitive landscape, with groups often reinventing their identities with their new song releases to maintain their popularity and fan base. New research found that in Korea, where entertainment agencies or producers play a dominant ro more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Researchers Develop FEMA Dashboard to Support Emergency Alert Messaging By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (July 15, 2025) -- Emergency managers across the nation now have access to a dashboard that can help them write effective alert messages before disaster strikes, thanks to researchers at the University at Albany. Through a $2.8 million contract from FEMA, now completed, researchers from UAlbany's Co more PR

IRVINE, California, July 16 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine expands national leadership in Alzheimer's research with $21 million grant UCI MIND secures National Institute on Aging funding for 5 more years to further discovery * Irvine, Calif., July 15, 2025 -- With a $21 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging, the University of California, Irvine reinforces its status as a global leader in Alzheimer's disea more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA advisory committee will navigate AI's opportunities and challenges in education Students, faculty and staff will work to guide and advance the use of AI technology in teaching and learning Key takeaways * The Advisory Committee on AI in Teaching and Learning was established in spring 2025 to monitor, discuss and evaluate the many expected changes artificial intelligence will bring  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA donors set record, contribute $300.4 million in private support Privately funded scholarships impact more than 9,500 students during academic year By Elizabeth Elmore More than 72,460 University of Georgia supporters contributed a record $300.4 million to the university during the fiscal year that ended June 30 (FY25). This is the first time university fundraising has surpassed $300 million. Gifts we more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Physics Professor Reimagines Seismic Exploration Innov8 Hub winner adds new depth to finding oil, gas deposits By Jonathan Adams Upstream energy companies could soon see a big upgrade in the technology used to identify oil and gas deposits thanks to University of Houston Professor Mark Meier. The physics professor at the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics recently won first place in UH Technol more PR

LOWELL, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news: * * * Can Fiber Supplements Help Remove PFAS From the Human Body? Pilot Studies Show a Promising Decrease of "Forever Chemicals" By Karen Angelo Found in everything from food and water to the air we breathe, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals," are difficult to avoid. An analysis conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported PFAS in more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Did a meteor impact trigger a landslide in the Grand Canyon? By Daniel Stolte Two world-famous Arizona attractions - the Grand Canyon and Meteor Crater Natural Landmark - may share a hidden connection, according to new research from the University of Arizona and the University of New Mexico. Published in the journal Geology, an international research team presents the results of an intrig more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Scientists unravel how a tiny region of the brain helps us form distinct memories, opening new avenues for PTSD, Alzheimer's research Key takeaways: * A tiny region in the brain works like a reset button that separates memory of one meaningful event from the next. Without this reset mechanism, moments could blur together and lead to the kinds of memory disruptions seen in PTSD,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Terabytes of data in a tiny crystal UChicago researchers created a 'quantum-inspired' revolution in microelectronics, storing classical computer memory in crystal gaps where atoms should be By Paul Dailing From punch card-operated looms in the 1800s to modern cellphones, if an object has "on" and "off" states, it can be used to store information. In a laptop computer, the ones and zeroes that more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Why flood prediction in the US falls short and how researchers are working to fix it By Yvaine Ye Dangerous floods struck communities across the United States this July. Heavy rains in New York region killed at least two people after swamping roads and rails this week. In New Mexico, a flash flood hit a mountain town, killing three people. Torrential rain from a tropical storm destroyed more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 16 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * PhD pathway for nurse scientists aims to advance health innovation in Hawaii The University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is relaunching its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program. Set to welcome its first new cohort in fall 2026, the PhD program aims to prepare nurses to become researchers, educators and leaders capable of generating knowledge that more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * IT-capable employees improve relevance and timeliness of financial reporting, study finds While much of the conversation around financial reporting quality tends to focus on auditors, systems or regulations, there is another area often overlooked but perhaps equally important: human capital. Specifically, the importance of having employees with strong IT capabilities. "As financial reporting becom more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study examines early sensory processing and development in people with autism A researcher from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute is part of an international group that recently published a comprehensive review of differences in sensory processing for people with autism during the prenatal (in utero) and neonatal (birth to a few months old) phases of life. The report appears in the peer- more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 16 -- The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science issued the following news: * * * International collaboration provides hope for the future of Florida and Caribbean coral reefs Scientists crossbreed Florida and Honduran elkhorn corals to boost genetic diversity--taking a critical first step toward restoring reef resilience in increasingly warmer oceans. By Diana Udel In a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind milestone for coral restoration,  more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 16 -- The University of Miami School of Law issued the following news: * * * How an M.L.S. Helps You Navigate Environmental Regulations and Legal Challenges A Master of Legal Studies can help aspiring compliance professionals understand pollution control laws and other regulations that impact real estate development. * In this age of environmental accountability, leaders recognize the possibility that promising business initiatives can deplete natural resources a more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 16 -- The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news: * * * School of Nursing and Health Studies The school has deftly navigated a 77-year journey to improve health equity and patient outcomes. Now a hemispheric leader in research-driven health care education, the school exemplifies the potential for nursing schools around the globe to flourish. * It all started in 1948, when the University of Miami introduced South Florida more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 16 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * How your words shape what you see online Ongoing research at Mizzou explores the hidden influence of word choice on search results By Sara Diedrich You may have more power than you realize when it comes to shaping the search results you see online. Ongoing research from the University of Missouri reveals that the search terms users choose can have a significant impact o more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 16 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska team demystifies ag succession for heirless farms By Deann Gayman The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability has launched new resources to help farmers and ranchers without a family heir plan for their operation's future. A series of informational articles written by Jessica Groskopf, an agricultural economist with Nebraska Extension, puts together a roadmap to more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 16 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * With eye toward future, Doyle dives into research By Caroline Gidlow Laila Doyle, a senior nutrition and health sciences major, knew she wanted to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of others. Through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences program, Doyle is gaining hands-on experience, networking with faculty and fine-tuning her skills for a successful future fol more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * The Media, Inequality, and Change Center Publishes "Is Another AI Possible? Platforms, Political Economies, and Alternatives" The paper by Anis Rahman explores the political economy of big tech artificial intelligence. * The Media, Inequality, and Change Center (MIC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is p more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * The University of Texas Medical Branch Launches Blue Zones IgniteTM to Improve Well-Being in Galveston Blue Zones to conduct a citywide assessment and propose a plan to help all residents live healthier * The University of Texas Medical Branch and Blue Zones, the global leader in longevity research and community well-being transformation, have announced an initiative to launch Blue Z more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * 3D-printed heart patch could transform cardiac care UTA professor leads effort to regenerate damaged heart muscle using advanced bioengineering * With support from the National Institutes of Health, a University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor is developing a 3D-printed heart patch that could one day regenerate damaged cardiac muscle--potentially saving lives and imp more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Stay Hydrated: New Sensor Knows When You Need a Drink AUSTIN, Texas -- With another hot Texas summer underway, the threat of dehydration always looms. Though this condition can range from inconvenient to life-threatening, it's tough to track. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are working to change that with the invention of a new noninvasive, wearable sensor designed to measure a user's  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM study finds link between Grand Canyon landslide and Meteor Crater impact The "striking coincidence" of a Grand Canyon landslide-dam and paleolake triggered by the Meteor Crater impact 56,000 years ago * Geology is full of detective stories about Earth's history, and a new paper in Geology by University of New Mexico Distinguished Professors Emeritus Karl Karlstrom and Laurie Crosse more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Jiajia Zhang selected as Fellow in the American Statistical Association Biostatistics professor Jiajia Zhang has been selected as a Fellow by the American Statistical Association, the world's largest community of data scientists and statisticians. Hailing from academia, government agencies, and various industries, ASA members represent 90 countries and work to  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * From the classroom to the boardroom, SMILE Fund shapes future financial analysts By Carter Graham As Chattanooga's population and economic development continue to grow, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students are fulfilling a need for bright, prepared and eager professionals ready to take fiduciary responsibility seriously. Founded in 2015, the SMILE Fund--short for St more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA fights digital abuse in domestic violence cases Researchers partner with SafeHaven to provide GPS scanners that help detect hidden trackers used by abusers * An interdisciplinary research team at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to combat technology-facilitated abuse, a form of digital harassment that is common among survivors of domestic violence. The Mavericks more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 16 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Protect Nuclear Reactors from Seismic Activity Ankit Saxena wants to protect nuclear reactors and other infrastructure from future seismic activity. And he sees particle dampers, a vibration-damping technology, as the key to success. To further that agenda, Saxena, an assistant professor in the UW Department of Mechanical Engineering, received a two-year research grant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * From Campus Collaboration to Corporate Impact: A Liberal Arts Story in Motion Washington, PA (July 15, 2025) - At first glance, science practice can seem distant or technical. But for Dr. Rebecca Rapp and Ella Adamski '24, it became a shared language that connected disciplines, people, and purpose. Dr. Rebecca Rapp, assistant professor of computing and information studies, teamed up with Ad more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 15 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Was Caligula a madman? Maybe. But he also knew his medicine, scholars find The Roman Emperor Caligula, notorious for his blood lust, may have had a strong general knowledge of medicine, according to a new study. * Caligula, the notoriously erratic Roman emperor known for his bloodthirsty cruelty, probably also possessed a nerd's knowledge of medicinal plants, according to a new Yale study.  more PR