CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 'A black hole walks into a bar ...' UVA astronomers take science to the people By Matt Kelly The banner over the bar stated "Science Is Real," and on a recent Monday night, the science was very real. "Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville," which has brought the wonders of the universe to non-academic settings for the past seven years, recently staged its bimonthly public outreach at the Fi more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 16 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * 'Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding' debuts gift of 34 Helen Frankenthaler prints * * Block among U.S. museums selected by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation as recipient of the artist's prints * Block collection works on view include Joan Mitchell, David Smith, Robert Motherwell, John Cage * Frankenthaler pioneered the technique of pouring thinned oil paint onto canvas * Keynote lecture by aut more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia and CHOP Researchers Examine Whether 'Dominant Leg' Matters in Injury Rehab By Tim Pierce If someone were to ask which is your dominant hand, your right or your left, you'd probably be able to answer without much thought. But what about your dominant leg? Does it matter? Researchers led by Dr. Anne Leung '19DPT '26PhD, an adjunct professor in Arcadia's Department of Physical Therapy and cu more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, July 17 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Receives $300,000 Lumina Foundation Grant to Expand Civic Learning Statewide Ball State University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to support the statewide expansion of Third Way Civics, an undergraduate civic learning initiative that helps students connect their personal and professional goals to the broader public good. Over the next two years, the Third Way Civics more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio to lead major statewide expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery services The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has formally announced that Be Well Texas, an initiative of the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders at UT Health San Antonio, has been selected to lead a major expansion of opioi more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Medieval martyrs and modern power: Hannah Jones rewrites the role of women in history Historian's research challenges traditional views of medieval women by uncovering their roles in spiritual and political life By Ethan Knox Today, it may seem like history is only in the past, but for medievalists like Hannah Jones, it has genuine repercussions that radiate through time. She doesn't have to look much fu more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 16 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Bona students conduct research for presentation at conference Students in St. Bonaventure University's six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford's Trinity College are contributing to research for a presentation at an academic conference. Students in Anne Lee's "Women, Minorities and the Media" course and Richard Lee's "Media and Democracy" course are assisting more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Can AI really code? Study maps the roadblocks to autonomous software engineering * Imagine a future where artificial intelligence quietly shoulders the drudgery of software development: refactoring tangled code, migrating legacy systems, and hunting down race conditions, so that human engineers can devote themselves to architecture, design, and the genuinely novel problems still be more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New gene tool leads to better treatments for complex diseases Paving the way for breakthroughs in early detection and life-saving treatments * Genetic changes can signal evidence of disease, but pinpointing which genes and what's changed can be difficult. But in a study of traits that offer clues of a person's cardiovascular health--such as lipid and glucose le more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * CEAT research uses metaphorical analysis to study disaster response * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Can metaphors be used to explain why and how certain command structures don't fit all disaster response efforts? That is a question researchers in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are trying to answer. Dr. more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Chemistry student finds research and community through InSciTE By Robert Wang For Jordan Kobielus, a chemistry student at Central Michigan University, science isn't just about formulas and lab work, it's about making connections, both in research and in the classroom. Since transferring from Alpena Community College to CMU in Fall 2023, Kobielus has immersed herself in innovative research and fo more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Natural Areas May Acquire Too Little Nitrogen to Repair Climate A study found that we have overestimated how much nitrogen enters natural ecosystems from the air. It has climate implications. * A new study indicates that forests, prairies, and other natural areas around the globe acquire less of the vital chemical element nitrogen than previously estimated. The findings have climate implications as plants ne more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Researchers explore ways to better safeguard US romaine supply By Laura Reiley E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce have long been a public health concern. Between 2000 and 2020, at least 42 foodborne illness outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Outbreak Reporting System. And yet more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Supporting farms, local food systems and climate resilience in New York State By Julie Berry Cornell CALS Department of Animal Science is creating a statewide PRO-LIVESTOCK team of extension specialists who will support NY livestock farms, strengthen the food system and enhance environmental sustainability practices. The new PRO-LIVESTOCK team will develop and implem more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Toxic algae releases chemicals to suppress competitors By Krishna Ramanujan An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It suppresses the growth of algal competitors by releasing chemicals that deprive them of a vital vitamin. The finding was reported in a new study, published July 2 in t more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 16 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Materials Discovery Duke's Artificial Intelligence for Materials (aiM) program trains graduate students to use AI to accelerate materials discovery. By Ken Kingery Discoveries of new materials underlie many of the forward leaps in human society throughout the ages. Roads made from Roman concrete that still stand today allowed merchants and armies t more PR

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: * * * ECU part of proposed agricultural technology corridor in North Carolina GREENVILLE, N.C. (July 16, 2025) -- East Carolina University is part of a coalition of institutions working to establish an agricultural technology (agtech) innovation corridor across 42 North Carolina counties, with a vision of connecting the state's technology, research and agricultural sectors in ways that  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Launches Emergency Medical Services Fellowship By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for its sixth university-sponsored fellowship. The FAU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fellowship will be ba more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU study highlights importance of psychological resilience in aging and widowhood By Jenny Ralph A new study from Florida State University's Claude Pepper Center and Pepper Institute on Aging & Public Policy has shed new light on the importance of psychological resilience for aging adults experiencing widowhood, including notable gender differences in recovery. The three-year project, funded more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason faculty member helps NASA astrobiology task force shape future goals By Laura Powers George Mason University researcher Anamaria Berea was selected to serve on NASA's Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (DARES) Task Force 1. This group of experts was charged with shaping the future of NASA's astrobiology research over the following decade. As one of only 13 scient more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * George Mason University advances global health dialogue in Albania At the sun-drenched heart of Tirana this summer, in the historic halls of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, a powerful gathering of minds unfolded -- the third International Conference on Public Health and Environment, co-sponsored by George Mason University's College of Public Health, the Academy of Sciences o more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy's Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on July 15, 2025: * * * WSIS+20 Stakeholder Consultations: IGP's Input By Jyoti Panday, Brenden Kuerbis and Milton Mueller What should become of the World Summit on the Information Society? The WSIS+20 review process, culminating at the UN General Assembly in December 2025, will assess progress made since the original WSIS and chart a course  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Graduate student earns NSF fellowship to study carbon in river systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Valerie Smykalov, a doctoral student in environmental engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering and in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering dual title biogeochemistry program, was recently awarded a three-year U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Heart-healthy habits benefit entire body from head to toe, Emory study finds A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being. Published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study synthesizes findings from nearly 500 peer-reviewed studies. It confirms that the bene more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How to more efficiently study complex treatment interactions * MIT researchers have developed a new theoretical framework for studying the mechanisms of treatment interactions. Their approach allows scientists to efficiently estimate how combinations of treatments will affect a group of units, such as cells, enabling a researcher to perform fewer costly experiments while gathering  more PR

STANFORD, California, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * In-body CAR-T cell generation proves effective, safe in mice in Stanford Medicine-led study mRNA bundled in lipid nanoparticles trains T cells in mice to eliminate cancer. Coupled with noninvasive imaging, researchers tracked the in situ CAR-T cells to assess their effectiveness and safety. By Krista Conger CAR-T cell therapy has transformed the treatment of many blood cancers s more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Technology Development Institute supports innovation at Fort Riley By Leah Fletcher Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute, or TDI, recently collaborated with Fort Riley during its Victory Week Innovation Challenge, bringing soldiers from the field to the frontlines of innovation. The weeklong challenge, designed to showcase the Big Red One Innovation Program, encouraged soldiers to ad more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 16 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU professors awarded Big 12 Faculty Fellowships for 2025-2026 academic year Six University of Kansas faculty members have been selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program during the summer and upcoming academic year. This program allows tenured and tenure-track faculty on the KU Lawrence campus to expand their research connections within the Big 12 Conference. Through the fellowship, f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Development of Tool to Predict Extreme Rainfall Stalled * WASHINGTON (July 16, 2025) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has paused development of Atlas 15, a vital tool designed to assess current storm risks and project future impacts under climate change scenarios. Civil engineers, planners, and policymakers have long anticipated Atlas 15 to provide standardized more PR

MONTEREY, California, July 17 -- The Middlebury Institute of International Studies issued the following news: * * * Conflict Transformation Fellowship Gives Students the Chance to Apply Their Skills to Real-World Projects By Caitlin Fillmore Knowledge is power. But is it enough? Middlebury Institute's Conflict Transformation Fellowship pushes students to go beyond research papers to create practical tools that address conflict from a fresh perspective. In early May, this year's 40 fellows more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School Experts Present Eye-Opening Research at SLEEP 2025 Article Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine sleep medicine program is at the forefront of sleep research and helping patients who have trouble sleeping. * Miller School sleep experts presented research at SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual SLEEP meeting and the 50th anniversary of the American Academy  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Nearly 200 teachers participate in FCR-STEM professional learning courses through FSU's InSPIRE By Elliott Finebloom Nearly 200 educators from eight Northwest Florida counties dedicated part of their summer to learning how to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into their classrooms--immersing themselves in cutting-edge tools and teaching strategies through Florida State University's InSPIRE in more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Global partners with Meta to expand virtual reality training for educators New Mexico State University's Global Campus has received a $75,000 grant from Meta for a new initiative to boost virtual reality use in K-12 classrooms. Their partnership includes a new microcredential program that will launch this summer through NMSU Microlearning with the support of Academic Technology. It's  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Northwestern Perspective: Tax Law By Karen Mellen At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, distinguished faculty members are at the vanguard of tax law scholarship, dedicating their careers to advancing the field through rigorous research and interdisciplinary analysis. Renowned for their expertise, they draw upon legal, historical, and philosophical methodologies to pr more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 16 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * NSF I-Corps Semiconductor and Microelectronics Free Virtual Course Being Offered * University researchers with groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials are invited to apply for an entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course offered through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program. The free virtual course runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Nursing grad student earns NIH grant to study wellbeing of caregivers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Jessica Wellington, a doctoral candidate at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, received the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award to fund a project focused on parental caregivers of adults with profound autism. According to t more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU scientists develop tool that improves tissue cancer analysis New OmicsTweezer uses machine learning to study cell types in human tissues, which could better pinpoint potential therapeutic targets By Angela Yeager Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as c more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Pigment researchers create vivid yellows, oranges, reds that are durable, non-toxic CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University pigment researchers are using a rare mineral discovered in Norway more than a century ago as a road map for creating new yellows, oranges and reds that are vibrant, durable, non-toxic and inexpensive. The new pigments also carry energy-saving potential: Their abilit more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Study suggests natural areas may acquire too little nitrogen to repair climate CORVALLIS, Ore. - A new study indicates that forests, prairies and other natural areas around the globe acquire less nitrogen than previously estimated. The findings have climate implications as plants need the element to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Published today in Nature, the data analysis of more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU wheat variety trial results available online * Media Contact: Mandy Gross | Sr. Manager of Strategic and VP Communications | 405-744-4063 | mandy.gross@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University annually conducts wheat variety trials across the state to show how different varieties respond to local growing conditions. Information from each unique site provides farmers with detailed information to mak more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Over a Decade of Generosity: Benedict Alumni Give Over $16 Million to Benedict College Benedict College Celebrates Over a Decade of Philanthropic Excellence * COLUMBIA, SC - July 16, 2025, Benedict College proudly commemorates a significant philanthropic milestone as alumni and supporters around the world celebrate over a decade of exceeding annual fundraising goals. For the eleventh consecutive y more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Physics Reveals Predictable Patterns in Conflict Casualties * For Immediate Release: July 16, 2025 Media Contact: Claire Sabin, claire.sabin@gwu.edu WASHINGTON (July 16, 2025) -- A new study from a physics professor at the George Washington University uncovers mathematical patterns in violent conflict, offering a novel framework for understanding, and potentially anticipating, mass casualty events in the more PR

CLAREMONT, California, July 16 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Jessica Stern's New Book Helps Readers Deal with Difficult People Last month, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Jessica Stern '12 published Beyond difficult: An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people. Stern, a developmental scientist with expertise in attachment theory, close relationships, and child development, discusses why she wrote the book and how she hopes the content w more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * New Prevention Science microcredential launches through Marshall Skills Exchange The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery is proud to introduce its new Prevention Science microcredential, available through the Marshall Skills Exchange. This innovative course, created by the Center's expert team, enables participants to integrate and apply key behavioral health theories within a more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue highlights academic strengths, commitment to workforce development during visit from top federal and state leaders On Wednesday (July 16), Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana Department of Education Secretary Katie Jenner hosted U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit to the state, including a trip to Purdue's nuclear reactor research lab. The visit included a tour of Pu more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue, Los Alamos sign MOU to collaborate on key national security research WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance a transformative research partnership focused on national security and cutting-edge technologies. Purdue President Mung Chiang and LANL Director Thom Mason signed the MOU in Los Alam more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Relationship Building Key to Addressing Oncologist Shortages in Rural Care, says New Dartmouth Research By Timothy Dean Rural oncologists reported the loss of expertise and professional support as key impacts of the departure of "linchpin colleagues," according to a new Dartmouth-led study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice. The study, which shares insigh more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers explore ways to better safeguard US romaine supply * E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce have long been a public health concern. Between 2000 and 2020, at least 42 foodborne illness outbreaks associated with romaine lettuce were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Outbreak Reporting System. And yet, our affection for romaine remains: Of all leafy greens, Americans more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists discover way to engineer stronger soft devices through smarter silicone bonding * In a step forward for soft robotics and biomedical devices, Rice University engineers have uncovered a powerful new way to boost the strength and durability of silicone-based soft devices without changing the materials themselves. Their study, published in a special issue of Science Advances focused on printed an more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's Shepherd School of Music announces 2025-26 season * (Photo by Brandon Martin) The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University continues its multiyear 50th anniversary celebration in the upcoming 2025-26 season. With orchestral, chamber, opera and recital programs, the milestone season showcases the excellence of Shepherd's students and faculty alongside appearances by distinguished guest artists. " more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Track the Willingness of Gun Owners to Temporarily Store Guns Outside Their Homes By Patrice Harley Rutgers researchers have found that firearm owners are more likely to consider temporary out-of-home storage when worried about the safety of others. Their study (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.21921?utm_source=For_The_Media& more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Develop Deep-Blue LEDs Expected to Greatly Enhance General Lighting Scientists are exploring the characteristics and capabilities of deep blue light. A Rutgers-led team pioneers the discovery of an eco-friendly, ultra-bright LED material By Kitta MacPherson A Rutgers-led team of scientists has developed an eco-friendly, very stable, ultra-bright material and used it to generate dee more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Shapeshifting liquid crystal can form emulsions, then change back * Cornell researchers have developed a two-phase liquid crystal system that can rapidly change - and hold - its shape, transforming from a transparent thin liquid film to an opaque emulsion, and then back again, all with a brief jolt of a high-frequency electric field. The approach could be leveraged to create fast, self-tinting "smart" windows  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Simulated patient, real emotions: AI bringing realism to UTC nursing simulation By Chuck Wasserstrom As the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing continues to expand its simulation toolkit, artificial intelligence is making a significant impact. Earlier this summer, students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) adult gerontology acute care program piloted more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 16 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH project equips urban farms to safely harvest rainwater In Maryland's rich agricultural flatlands around Upper Marlboro, a group of scientists, contractors and farmers braved the heat on a June day at UMD's Terp Farm at the Central Maryland Research & Education Center to gain hands-on skills around safe rainwater harvesting in urban agricultural settings. Led by Rachel Ro more PR

STANFORD, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Ultra-processed food: Five things to know By John Sanford A Stanford Medicine research dietitian spells out what ultra-processed means, why such foods are unhealthy and how to eat a healthy diet in a world filled with them. Most nutrition scientists agree that occasionally eating ultra-processed food, also called highly processed food, is no big deal. But, statistics show, that  more PR

STANFORD, California, July 17 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Evaluating AI language models just got more effective and efficient Assessing the progress of new AI language models can be as challenging as training them. Stanford researchers offer a new approach. * As new versions of artificial intelligence language models roll out with increasing frequency, many do so with claims of improved performance. Demonstrating that a new model is actually better than the last, more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 16 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Star Scholar: Julia Fancher Earns Second Astronaut Scholarship for Stellar Research * Julia Fancher, a rising senior majoring in physics and mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), a logic minor in A&S and a member of the Renee Crown University Honors Program, has been renewed as an Astronaut Scholar for the 2025-26 year by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). She was originally named as more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 17 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * State's only graduate construction degree program to launch at MSU STARKVILLE, Miss.--A new Master of Science in Construction Management degree program launching next month at Mississippi State will further prepare students for leadership roles in today's construction industry. Recently approved by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, the program housed in  more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 17 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Jacob Gissinger Uses Advanced Computer Modeling to Show How Aircraft Coating Materials Hold Up Under Pressure Stevens professor's summer fellowship aims to help safeguard high-speed military aircraft from failure * Military pilots and equipment face some of the world's most punishing environments. But what happens when an aircraft's protective coatings -- meant to shield the plane's nose and win more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, July 17 -- 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

SYRACUSE, New York, July 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY announces $4 million expansion in Upstate Biotech Ventures Fund, bringing fund total $10 million State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced a $4 million increase in Upstate Medical University's startup biotech fund for a total $10 million investment. Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV) is a regional venture capital fund supported by Upstate more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces $4 Million Expansion in Upstate Biotech Ventures Fund The Latest Investment Increases Upstate Medical's Startup Venture Fund to $10 Million First Rounds of Funding Approved for Three Companies * Syracuse, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a $4 million increase in Upstate Medical's startup biotech fund for a total $ more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study Shows Hurricane Hunter Flights Significantly Increase Forecast Accuracy By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (July 16, 2025) -- When a hurricane is in the forecast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) deploys its famed Hurricane Hunter team to gather data directly from the storm. The team uses specialized aircraft to fly into the hurricane and collect information about its inte more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 17 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A Brain-Inspired Approach for Resilient AI Processing Texas A&M researchers received a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to address the limitations of applying artificial intelligence tools in military scenarios. By Katie Satterlee Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University have received a two-year, $1.2 million gran more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Texas legislative special session to address flood relief, redistricting, THC products * Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session beginning July 21 to address several pressing issues, including flood relief, redistricting and the regulation of THC products. Lawmakers will also revisit unfinished business from the regular session such as proposals to eliminate the State of Texas Assessme more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The luck of the draw: Q&A with Penn State alumnus, physicist John Andrew Panitz * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In 1955, Erwin Wilhelm Muller, Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics at Penn State, became the first person to "see" an atom, using a field ion microscope that he invented in Osmond Laboratory on the University Park campus. Muller's research group went on to invent the atom-probe fi more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome * Each New Year, people set goals to lose weight, save money or learn a new skill. But as the months wear on, often those goals are long forgotten. Why is it so hard to stick with resolutions? A new study from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business has found an answer: The key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Toxic algae releases chemicals to suppress competitors * An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It suppresses the growth of algal competitors by releasing chemicals that deprive them of a vital vitamin. The finding was reported in a new study, published July 2 in the journal mBio. It describes how the cyanobacteria Microcystis aerugino more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 16 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Bing Dong to Present at Prestigious AI Conference * Professor Bing Dong was recently selected to lead a workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) at NeurIPS, the Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems. Founded in 1987, NeurIPS is one of the most prestigious annual conferences dedicated to machine learning and AI research. Bi more PR

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, July 17 -- Middlebury College issued the following news: * * * Two Middlebury Faculty Members Awarded Fulbright Fellowships Two Middlebury College faculty members have been awarded Fulbright fellowships through the Fulbright Flex option for research abroad over the coming two years. Ajay Verghese, associate professor of political science, will conduct two studies on the local dynamics of political Hinduism in India. William Waldron, professor of religion, will conduct a m more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Installs Cutting-Edge Mass Spectrometer to Enhance Student Training and Research By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is expanding its scientific capabilities with the installation of a new state-of-the-art mass spectrometer, thanks to a $40,000 grant from Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (AR INBRE) and $65,000 in matching funds from the  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH launches brand awareness campaign focused on finding the right fit for future Chargers By Julie Jansen The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has launched a focused brand awareness campaign designed to build a strong foundation for its upcoming fall recruitment efforts. Spearheaded by the UAH Office of Marketing and Communications, this innovative initiative emphasizes learning and adaptabil more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * UAPB Partners with Infini-SEA to Advance Research in Shrimp, Marine Species The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence has started a research collaboration with Infini-SEA LLC, a leading U.S.-based shrimp breeding company, according to Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center. The project aims to drive innovation in the study more PR

IRVINE, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine astronomers discover scores of exoplanets may be larger than realized The finding could impact search for extraterrestrial life * Larger planets may be "water worlds" more capable of harboring life. * Study raises questions about how common Earth-sized planets are in the universe. * Researchers re-examine NASA satellite data to identify exoplanets. Irvine,  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * When the Stakes are High, Do Machine Learning Models Make Fair Decisions? By Kimberley Clementi Machine learning is an integral part of high stakes decision making in a broad swath of human-computer interactions. You apply for a job. You submit a loan application. Algorithms determine who advances and who is declined. Computer scientists from the University of California more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA teams up with USC and civic partners to cool the Los Angeles region ShadeLA aims to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure, building heat resilience for Angelenos Key takeaways * Shade is the most effective, low-cost way to keep people cool outside, but urbanized areas of Los Angeles County have less shade at noon compared with the national average, according to the Lusk more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 16 -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * $10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers will take a precision medicine approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome. Top takeaways: * University of Arizona researchers hope to increase the effectiveness of obstructive sleep apnea treatment in people with Down  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study Researchers found a two-way relationship between some vitamin and mineral deficiencies and chronic pain, which could lead to personalized treatments for people with chronic pain. Top takeaways: * A new study from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, published in Pain Practice, explored the intricate link  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Expectant Mothers Throughout State Needed for Doula Training The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is looking for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to receive free services from doulas-in-training. The institute is seeking mothers who are expected to give birth before Dec. 1. Accepted mothers will receive more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * How your take-out order is boosting fast-food productivity Chicago Booth research finds that delivery and curbside orders have driven a sharp uptick in U.S. restaurant efficiency By Gina Potthoff Kacik During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people who couldn't eat out at a restaurant--because of stay-at-home mandates or safety concerns--ordered in instead. The increase in orders for more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Childhood trauma can harm health for life Distressing youth environments may impact cardiovascular health, aging By Savannah Peat Adverse experiences and environments in childhood may cause a chain reaction of mental and physical health problems later in life, according to new University of Georgia research. The study suggests growing up with negative events and in dangerous communities in early more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Stronger silicone bonds could produce stronger robots, medical devices A researcher in the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Engineering has developed a new method to improve the bonding strength of silicone-based materials, a breakthrough that could enhance the durability and performance of soft biomedical devices, wearable technology and soft robots. These materials are more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Engineer Leads Team Advancing Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Finding Early Biomarkers with Large Scale Screening By Laurie Fickman With a $1.2M grant from the Department of Defense, Tianfu Wu, associate professor of biomedical engineering, will lead a team of researchers, partnering with those from MD Anderson Cancer Center, in finding early markers for ovarian cancer. Ovarian can more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Research shows freshwater fish like complicated shoreline environments, just as saltwater species do As an avid fly fisherman, Keith Van de Riet spends a lot of time trying to think like a fish does. He does likewise in his day job as an associate professor at the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design, having now conducted nearly a dozen experiments seeking to ascertain how fish rea more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Scholar argues for move away from meritocracy in schools to redefine purpose of education Education is the ultimate level playing field, where anyone who applies their individual talent and works hard can achieve the highest outcomes. Such is the ideal of meritocracy, the foundation of education and societies around the world. In a new article, a University of Kansas education expert argues meritoc more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 17 -- The University of Miami School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Andres Sawicki co-authors casebook on patent law An expert on intellectual property, Professor Sawicki's research projects explore the extent to which IP can help solve problems in the production of inventions and expressive works. * Professor Andres Sawicki, director of the Business of Innovation, Law, and Technology concentration (BILT), recently co-authored a comprehensive c more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Blood pressure drug may help reduce stomach issues for some with autism Mizzou researcher finds propranolol can help ease gastrointestinal distress for some autistic individuals. * At the University of Missouri, researchers are studying how a common medication can be repurposed to help improve gut health in people with autism. A new pilot study from Mizzou suggests that propranolol, a more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * The University of North Texas Health Science Center updates brand name and logo to UNT Health Fort Worth By Nicole Luna The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth will now use UNT Health Fort Worth for its brand name and logo, a change that reflects the strength of the UNT System and the institution's mission to create solutions for a healthier community. more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Texas tests its first plastic-infused road UTA-led project tackles plastic pollution crisis while building tougher, longer-lasting roads * If you're driving through Rockwall, you'd never guess the road beneath your tires is made with plastic--literally. In a first for Texas, Sahadat Hossain, director of the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability and a professor of civil engineer more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU College of Arts & Sciences Commences, Prepares for 2025-26 Academic Year By Mary-Ann Muffoletto Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences officially began operations on July 1, merging the former colleges of Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, and the Caine College of the Arts. "Our faculty and staff have rallied to provide uninterrupted services to our students and fellow employees as we enter a  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt alumnus Walt Gall applies basic sciences to AI and space innovation By Alexandra Scammell Walt Gall, PhD'02, exemplifies how a foundation in basic sciences can launch a dynamic and impactful career. After earning his degree in molecular biology from Vanderbilt in 2002, Gall has carved out a path at the intersection of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, deep  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt biologist receives $1.3M Keck grant to study what birds' longevity could mean for human aging * Pet parrots often outlive their owners, and Vanderbilt researchers want to know why--because uncovering the biological mechanisms behind exceptional longevity could one day help safely extend the lives of humans. Gianni Castiglione With the support of a new $1.3 million grant from the W.M. Keck F more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt biologist receives $1.3M Keck grant to study what birds' longevity could mean for human aging Pet parrots often outlive their owners, and Vanderbilt researchers want to know why--because uncovering the biological mechanisms behind exceptional longevity could one day help safely extend the lives of humans. With the support of a new $1.3 million grant from the W.M. Kec more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * What do we owe each other? * MIT equips students with the tools to advance science and engineering -- but a new class aims to ensure they also develop their own values and learn how to navigate conflicting viewpoints. Offered as a pilot this past spring, the multidisciplinary class 21.01 (Compass Course: Love, Death, and Taxes: How to Think -- and Talk to Others -- About Being Hu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * When dreams turn dark: Neuroscientists to study nightmares and mental health * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Dreams, and likely nightmares, are experienced universally across humans and animals, but neuroscientists still do not know why. Now, with a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State will study the underlying mech more PR

WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 17 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Whitties Earn Prestigious Fellowships & Grants Dozens of Whitman College students and alumni will embark on opportunities in the U.S. and abroad * Each year, dozens of Whitman College students and alumni earn competitive grants, fellowships and scholarships that support their academic, research and career goals on and beyond campus. With the guidance of the Fellowships and Grants team in the Career and Community more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, July 17 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Schwartz awarded grant New technology will speed up analysis in environmental chemistry research * Dr. Grace Schwartz, assistant professor of chemistry, recently received a grant award worth approximately $40,000 from South Carolina's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. The funding was used to purchase a handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer. This new piece of technology will help an more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Community Remembers Dr. Bert Popson, Long-time Physics Professor * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - The West Virginia Wesleyan College community is mourning the sudden loss of Dr. George Albert "Bert" Popson Jr., Department of Physics and Engineering chair and long-time professor for nearly 36 years. Popson passed away July 14, 2025. Popson, originally from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, earned more PR