ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Breakthrough Science' grant supports disease-targeting lipid research * Identifying new ways to disrupt the progression of diseases like Alzheimer's or cancer is a primary outcome of biological research. Understanding the fundamental processes that contribute to keep a cell alive or kill it is often a key to unlocking new therapeutic pathways. Autophagy is an essential part of cellular health, the process by  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI tool helps students build confidence speaking foreign languages * Jadon Geathers, a doctoral student in the field of information science, has taken many foreign language classes - French, then Mandarin and Spanish - but never felt fully engaged with a language until he started chatting in Mandarin with his fellow graduate students. "The moment I started speaking with my friends, my proficiency increased sub more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Albany Named A City on the Rise with Great Danes Leading the Way By Amy Geduldig Albany, N. Y (July 17, 2025) -- Albany was recently ranked fourth in LinkedIn's inaugural "Cities on the Rise 2025," a review of the 25 fastest-growing U.S. metro cities for jobs and new talent. The ranking spotlights mid-size U.S. cities with vibrant job markets and growing professional communities According to the report, more PR

WESTON, Massachusetts, July 18 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Arlington Public Schools and Regis College Partner to Enhance Staff Development and Recruitment Initiatives New Partnership Expands Access to Affordable Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees * Regis College and Arlington Public Schools announce a strategic partnership that will support school employees with unique development programs, employee recruitment through access to Regis graduates, collaboration opportun more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Caught in a social media echo chamber? AI can help you out, new study shows Binghamton University researchers outline plan to reduce the spread of harmful or misleading content, promote information diversity By Anthony Borrelli Falling for clickbait is easy these days, especially for those who mainly get their news through social media. Have you ever noticed your feed littered with articles that look ali more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How well does ChatGPT diagnose your medical symptoms? New research puts it to the test The popular large language model performs better than expected but still has some knowledge gaps -- and hallucinations By Chris Kocher When people worry that they're getting sick, they are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT for a diagnosis. But how accurate are the answers  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineering Department celebrates 2024-25 achievements By Chris Kocher As Binghamton University prepares for the fall semester, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on a productive 2024-25 academic year. Research news The Integrated Electronics Engineering Center has been re-designated by New York state as  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * CEO sees UM-Flint doctoral research as startup's missing ingredient By Shaun Bailey By 2023, W.E. Da'Cruz had spent more than three years launching her small business, The Mushroom Angel Co. Inc., which produces mushroom-based meat alternatives. Shoppers were buying its debut product, mushroom burgers, from gourmet vendors in Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond. Yet, the entrepreneur felt a key ingredient more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Schenectady as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Schenectady Computer Science Degree Program and the Recently Opened Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Program * Schen more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 17 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU graduate student tackles hiring bias at national statistics conference By Robert Wang A Central Michigan University graduate student is taking on one of today's biggest workplace challenges, bias in hiring algorithms. Hairu Fan, an incoming Ph.D. student in Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences, will present her research at the 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) on Aug. 5 in Nashville.  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences grant program supports student learning, experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A grant program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences aims to enhance student learning by empowering faculty and students to design immersive, hands-on projects that bridge classroom knowledge with real-world partnerships. The college's Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New platform enables rapid assembly of Nipah virus vaccine candidate * Researchers from Cornell and Northwestern universities have developed a rapid, cell-free method for building nanoparticle vaccines that mimic viruses at the molecular level, offering a powerful new tool for responding to emerging pandemics. By producing and folding full-length viral membrane proteins directly into synthetic lipid bubbles ca more PR

LONG BEACH, California, July 17 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Prepares Students, Faculty and Staff for an AI-Driven Future A systemwide strategy is driving innovation, equity and ethical AI adoption across California's largest four-year public university system. By Alisia Ruble As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global workforce, the California State University is taking bold steps to ensure its students and employees are prepared  more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * New Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program DeSales University will launch a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program designed specifically for physician assistants (PAs) seeking career advancement in leadership and specialized clinical roles. The fully online, 12-month DMSc program will begin recruiting in fall 2025, accepting applications in early 2026, with the first cohort starting in July 2026.  more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, July 18 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * East Central University drives economic growth and community impact in Ada and beyond By Cody Baggerly ADA, Okla. - East Central University (ECU) has been a cornerstone of Ada's economy and identity since its founding in 1909. With the support of state and local leaders, ECU was established just two years after Oklahoma achieved statehood and has grown from a modest teacher-training school into a distinguished more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Economist weighs in on the tension between the President and Federal Reserve Chair * EVANSTON, Ill. --- As President Trump considers firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Martin Eichenbaum, the Charles Moskos Professor of Economics at Northwestern University, cautions that substituting a political appointee for an independently run institution would be a mistake, particularly now when the ra more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Researchers Identify Most Efficient Reinforced Concrete Beam Design By Gisele Galoustian Reinforced concrete structures are designed to handle mechanical loads but can face significant challenges when exposed to corrosive environments. Corrosion of steel reinforcement bars (rebar) weakens the material by reducing its cross-sectional area, which  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Forging US-India collaboration through materials science: RISING Center at Rice marks 1-year milestone * Rice University hosted a one-year review meeting for the International Research Innovation in Nanotechnology, or RISING, Center, a partnership accelerating U.S.-India collaboration in advanced materials and defense-related technologies. The event brought together leaders from the Air Force Research Labor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Massive Data Institute drives community efforts to preserve at-risk data The Institute is working to save data vital for shaping evidence-based public policy. * The McCourt School of Public Policy's Massive Data Institute (MDI) is leading an interdisciplinary, community-driven effort to safeguard at-risk data critical to informing public policy. This work is crucial at a time when s more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Helping cities evolve * Growing up in Paris, Vincent Rollet was exposed to the world beyond France from an early age. His dad was an engineer who traveled around the globe to set up electrical infrastructure, and he moved the family to the United States for two years when Rollet was a small child. His father's work sparked Rollet's interest in international development and growth.  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 18 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Is Screen Time Safe for Preschoolers? A UNCG Developmental Psychologist's Take Google "screen time for preschoolers," and you will be hit with an onslaught of articles about behavioral problems, ADHD, or learning difficulties. Search a parenting forum for advice, and you will get an eyeful of anecdotes and admonitions. Parents may have read the American Academy of Pediatr more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 18 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * KISU's Sustainable Idaho Discusses SweetCrete with College of Science and Engineering Researchers Sustainable Idaho student-host Madison Long recently talked with Mustafa Mashal, an Idaho State University professor in civil engineering and lead inventor for Sweetcrete, about an innovative concrete blend that utilizes sugar beet byproduct, upcycled concrete aggregates, and water. This eco-friendly concrete bl more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 18 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * KSU student developing stroke-screening tool for children with sickle cell A Kennesaw State University student is working to develop a low-cost tool to screen for stroke in children with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell is a genetic disorder that affects more than 300,000 newborns each year and significantly raises the risk of stroke, particularly in children. Aster Cheung, a computer engineerin more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 17 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Looking beyond the horizon: CSUSB's AI Horizon project prepares cybersecurity students for the future workforce Funded by the National Science Foundation, Cal State San Bernardino's AI Horizon project -- led by Vincent Nestler, director of the Center for Cyber and AI -- uses custom-built AI tools to forecast how artificial intelligence is transforming the workforce. The in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: DOJ Requests Voter Rolls and Election Data Across Several States * WASHINGTON (July 17, 2025) - Several states are being asked to provide copies of their voter rolls and share information about voters. This comes after courts temporarily blocked a key provision in an executive order that would shift the power of elections. The DOJ is now taking a different approach, focusing more on sharing  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Republicans Call for the Release of the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON (July 17, 2025) - The House Speaker announced early this week he supports the release of files about Jeffrey Epstein. Along with the Speaker, many others in the Republican Party are calling for the release of the files in an effort to provide complete transparency. Experts at George Washington University are available to pr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Michigan's air mobility research corridor to advance electric air travel and beyond-line-of-sight drones The newly designated airspace links U-M's autonomy testbed with Detroit's innovation district * A flight corridor for testing drones and electric aircraft will link the University of Michigan's one-of-a-kind autonomy research and proving ground facilities in Ann Arbor to Michigan Central's real-wo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs College issued the following news: * * * MSU celebrates 20 new Fulbright scholars, including Lyman Briggs alum Ella Werre By Beth Brauer and Blythe White Eleven faculty and nine undergraduate and graduate students from Michigan State University have received Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year. Among them is Ella Werre, a Lyman Briggs College alum who earned a bachelor's degree in astrophysics in spring 20 more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 18 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University's New Food Industry Management Major Begins this Fall By Lisa McMahon Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration announces the launch of a dynamic new Bachelor of Science in Food Industry Management. Enrollment is open now for fall 2025. The program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in one of the world's most essential and fast-changing sector more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NSF CAREER Grant Aids USU Researcher Developing Safe Additives to Minimize Plastic Pollution By Brittanie Carter A researcher at the Utah Water Research Laboratory has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to research sustainable alternatives to toxic plastic additives and minimize plastic pollution. The five-year, $569,000 grant will support Flavones as Safe, Sustainable Additives to Tune Biodegrad more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Older adults and AI: U-M poll suggests a wary welcome Over half have used AI technologies for a variety of purposes; 14% have used AI to get health information * The AI revolution hasn't passed older adults by, a new poll suggests, but people over 50 have both curiosity and skepticism about artificial intelligence, depending on how much they've used it. No matter what their level of experience with  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Optimism about AI lowest in US, says A&S dean * Optimism that AI will make human jobs easier is lowest in the developed world, especially in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. That is one of several insights from Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences, who shared takeaways from his decade-long AI research on July 9, in " How Do Americans Think about AI ?" The le more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU's ITAC program honored with national student and alumni awards * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University's Industrial Training and Assessment Center is making a name for itself as a leader in energy engineering and workforce development, as two Cowboys have been recognized with U.S. Department of Energy's ITAC honor more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State breaks fundraising records, prepares for new campaign * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As Penn State prepares for the launch of a new campaign in 2026, it does so with the strong support of its community -- even in a time when many are making thoughtful decisions about their financial commitments. In the fiscal year ending June 30, alumni and friends came together to contribute more t more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 18 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Exit Interview: Addressing America's Addiction to Ultra-Processed Food Exit Interview is an audio series produced by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Co-hosts David Mayorga, associate dean of public affairs and communications, and Ambreen Ali, senior communications and media strategist, speak with graduating students who won prizes for the more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 18 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University receives $600K grant to launch Highlander Center for Character and Public Impact By Justin Ward Radford University has been awarded a $604,396 grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) through the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. This three-year Institutional Impact Grant will help the university expand its distinctive work in cultivating chara more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 17 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Record-breaking Campaign for MINES@150 secures $589M Historic fundraising effort provides support for new Enterpreneurship & Innovation Ecosystem, signature student experiences, scholarships, endowed chairs and more By Rachelle Trujillo Colorado School of Mines has raised $589 million in the most ambitious and successful fundraising initiative in the university's 150-year history. The achievement of the C more PR

NEW YORK, July 18 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * Scientists discover new method for reprograming organelles Ribosomes carry out the cell's most essential function--translating genetic information into proteins. But even though scientists understand much about how these protein generators are formed, their birth remained shrouded in mystery: no method existed for peering inside the cell's dense nucleolus, where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gives rise to nascent ribosomes.  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jerseyans Are Still Negative on the State and (Especially) National Economy Attitudes toward the U.S. and state economies are playing a role in New Jersey voters' political outlook. * Half or more say they have difficulty affording basic necessities such as mortgage, rent, health care, utilities and groceries New Jerseyans continue to give lackluster ratings to both the state and national economy, more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 18 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale police welcome public input in law enforcement accreditation CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking public comment as part of an accreditation process with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). An IACLEA assessment team will arrive on Aug. 10 to examine all aspects more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 17 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Spears Business marketing and communications staff earns statewide recognition for publications and feature writing * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu The Spears School of Business marketing and communications department took home a trio of honors at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Banquet, hel more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 18 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Spears Business marketing and communications staff earns statewide recognition for publications and feature writing The Spears School of Business marketing and communications department took home a trio of honors at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Banquet, held July 13-15 in Tulsa. Spears Business earned the top two spots in the feature story category more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 17 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * TD Bank awards $100,000 to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 16, 2025)- MUSC Hollings Cancer Center was awarded a $100,000 grant from TD Bank to expand two initiatives aimed at reducing cancer disparities in South Carolina. Both programs are led by Marvella Ford, Ph.D., associate director of the Hollings Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. "TD Ban more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech breaks all-time record for research funding, reaching nearly $48 million for fiscal year 2025 By Jonathan Frank Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fifth year in a row, according to university administrators. The university topped $47.9 million in externally funded research for fiscal year 2025, supported by 193 rese more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research reveals nanoflowers' potential for supporting brain health Novel nanomaterials may protect against neurological diseases through antioxidant abilities By Ashley Vargo At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale -- with nanoflowers. A study published in The Jo more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 18 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * The Future Of Construction On Earth Is Extraterrestrial Construction scientists and engineers are learning lessons in space that can be applied for better construction here on the home planet. By Lesley Henton NASA Artemis missions are working toward a near future where humans are an interplanetary species -- lunar bases are planned by 2030 and a round trip to Mars in 2039. These planet-hopping people  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * This "smart coach" helps LLMs switch between text and code * Large language models (LLMs) excel at using textual reasoning to understand the context of a document and provide a logical answer about its contents. But these same LLMs often struggle to correctly answer even the simplest math problems. Textual reasoning is usually a less-than-ideal way to deliberate over computationa more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees committee advances 2026-27 operating budget, tuition schedules * ABINGTON, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment today (July 17) advanced a proposed 2026-27 University budget that would continue to hold tuition steady for Pennsylvania resident undergraduates at the Commonwealth Campuses and maintain the University's balanced Education and Gen more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 18 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Two USC Professors Win Inaugural Google Junior Faculty Awards Robin Jia and Ibrahim Sabek among 50 assistant professors nationwide to receive $100,000 grants for computing research. * Two assistant professors from the USC School of Advanced Computing (SAC) have been selected as inaugural recipients of the Google ML and Systems Junior Faculty Awards, joinin more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M to lease UMCI residential building The University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit will lease a residential tower at 2205 Cass Ave., being developed by Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan. The U-M Board of Regents approved the lease at a special meeting July 17. The preliminary development budget for the project is $186 million. UMCI will be a world-class research, e more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Nanotechnology Research Center to Receive $10 Million By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (July 17, 2025) -- UAlbany's Center for Advanced Technology in Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics (CATN2) will receive another $10 million from Empire State Development as a hub for semiconductor and microelectronics research and development. Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego Expands Its Capacity to Test Innovative Treatments for Disease An additional 3,500 square feet of space will allow the UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute to accelerate groundbreaking medical research to improve human health. By Susanne Clara Bard The University of California San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Don't Feed the Animals: Researchers Warn of Risks Tied to Wildlife Interactions Food provisioning for wild animals can lead to dangerous outcomes, a new study on tourist-elephant encounters shows By Mario Aguilera A study led by a scientist at the University of California San Diego offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife. Assistant Professor Shermin more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Center for Coastal Climate Resilience Fellows bridge disciplines to build resilient communities In part two of our series highlighting CCCR fellows, we spoke with fellows who use their unique cross-disciplinary backgrounds to advance climate resilience. By Aiyana Moya Interdisciplinary work is at the heart of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Center for Coastal Climate more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, July 18 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Upasna Sharma wins McKnight Foundation neurobiology award to study how paternal stress impacts offspring health Just four research projects nationwide won the 2025 award By Mike Pena Upasna Sharma, assistant professor of molecular, cell, and developmental biology, will receive a total of $300,000 over the next three years from the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience to ad more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 18 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Earth scientists author children's book, support O'ahu keiki to malama 'aina A researcher-keiki collaboration aims to foster a deep connection to the land and community through storytelling. The Coastal Research Collaborative (CRC) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa developed The Sand Dance, a storybook that was inspired by a play researchers co-created with students at Ka'a'awa Elem more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Research Finds Changing Your Diet Could Ease Persistent Headaches After Brain Injury A new study, led by investigators in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the UNC School of Medicine, reveals how dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches, a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury.  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 18 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Sandra and Robert Connor Give $300,000 to Create Distinguished Scholarship in College of Medicine By Andrew Vogler The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $300,000 gift from Sandra and Robert Connor to create the Sandra and Robert C. Connor Distinguished Endowed Scholarship in the UAMS College of Medicine. The gift was made in recognition of th more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 18 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Transportation barriers impacting Hawaii rural health care, policy solutions proposed Long ambulance response times, costly and unreliable non-emergency transportation, and insufficient insurance coverage for travel-related health care expenses are among the key findings of a new report released by the University of Hawaii Rural Health Research and Policy Center (UH RHRPC). The Impacts of  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Lyssiotis awarded Stephenson Global Scholar Grant for pancreatic cancer research Costas Lyssiotis, Ph.D., co-director of the Rogel and Blondy Center for Pancreatic Cancer at the Rogel Cancer Center, was one of six researchers to receive inaugural grants from the Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute and its partner, City of Hope. The grants, totaling $5.25  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * New study tackles the dynamics of common--and difficult--sailing maneuver Findings provide 'a new resource for mastering the wind' and have potential engineering applications for automated boats and vehicles By James Devitt A maneuver called tacking that's used to sail a boat against the wind, changing direction in a zig-zag fashion, is one of the most difficult but necessary sailing maneuve more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 18 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Research Scientist Reflects on 25 Years of Shaping Weather Science Leaders By Josh DeLozier NORMAN, OKLA. - For more than a quarter-century, the University of Oklahoma's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences has equipped undergraduate students from across the nation with intensive, hands-on research experiences. Since 1991, this National Sc more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 (TNSrep) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Rural Schooling Study White Paper University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies releases white paper on rural schooling characteristics Author Dr. James Lane discusses G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce(TM) report findings in exploration of rural schooling By Sharla Hooper University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "The G more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Anali Silva Puentes Receives Student Scholar Award She will expand her research while leading summer programming with Pittsburgh migrant youth. * Anali Silva Puentes, a fourth-year doctoral student in the School of Education studying urban education, was recently awarded the Student Scholar Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law's Center for Civil more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 18 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Faculty and Students Create Interactive Website Showcasing Housing and Education Research New Live and Learn platform explores relationship between housing segregation and education inequality. * University of Richmond faculty, staff, and students have created a new, interactive website highlighting research that explores the complex connections between housing segregati more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Study spotlights cardiac arrest survival in King County From 2000 to 2020, patients' survival rate improved to nearly 19% -- a rate significantly higher than is the case nationally. * For many years, Seattle and surrounding King County have shared a reputation of being among the best places in the United States to experience a cardiac arrest -- due to the expert, more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * Seaweed-infused cement could cut concrete's carbon footprint The modern world is built with concrete: Humans use more concrete annually than any other material besides water. Yet cement, the key component of concrete, is the source of as much as 10% of all carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. To address this problem, researchers at the University of Washington and Microsoft developed more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth welcomes inaugural hybrid physical therapy cohort By Eric Griffey UNT Health Fort Worth welcomed its inaugural cohort of students to a groundbreaking hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program last week, marking a pivotal moment for the university and for physical therapy education in Texas. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in the Interdisciplinary Resear more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 18 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate namd 2025 Wellbeing First Champion for supporting health worker mental health Upstate Medical University has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2025 by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare. As a Wellbeing First Champion, Upstate has verified that all applications, including licensure/credentialing and peer reviews are free from intrusive  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Alumna Andrea Decker Champions Cultural Heritage at Library of Congress By Emma Lee LOGAN, Utah -- Utah State University alumna Andrea Decker is helping preserve and share some of the most important cultural materials in the world through her work at the Library of Congress. As a reference librarian at the American Folklife Center, Decker plays a key role in making music, oral histories, dance and folklore col more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * $500,000 ARC Grant Supports Growth of Tennessee RiverLine in Appalachian Communities A Total Investment of $1 Million Will Strengthen the Rivertowns Program, Support Tourism Planning and Expand Access To Outdoor Recreation * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee RiverLine has received a $500,000 planning grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to strengthen its more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA discovery could power next-gen devices Iron oxide breakthrough may reduce reliance on rare-earth metals in consumer, energy and medical tech * Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have discovered a surprising new type of magnetic property that could lead to stronger magnets made from tiny particles of common iron oxide. This breakthrough could enhance th more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA Libraries opens access to Texas history journal The Alliance for Texas History's inaugural journal is now available through UTA Libraries' MavMatrix * UTA Libraries has partnered with the Alliance for Texas History--a new historical association committed to expanding public access to historical research--to help launch the Alliance's inaugural publication, Journal of T more PR