RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * $1.1 million grant extends UCR's participation in Kessler Scholars Collaborative National network focuses on first-generation student success Author: Jordan Cornet UC Riverside has received a $1.1 million grant from the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies to continue its participation in the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, a national initiative supp more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $5M gift names the Robert V. Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The chemical engineering department within the Penn State College of Engineering has been named the Robert V. Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering through a $5 million endowment from 1956 chemical engineering alumnus Robert V. Waltemeyer and his wife, Gloria. The Board of Trustees  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A smarter membrane for cleaner water * As climate change and population growth place mounting pressure on global water resources, communities around the world are seeking sustainable ways to reclaim water from nontraditional sources such as stormwater, agricultural runoff and municipal wastewater. A team of researchers led by Menachem Elimelech and his former postdoctoral researcher Yanghua Duan at Rice Univer more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * A&T Launches Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration in Master's Program By Kenwyn Caranna EAST GREENSBORO, N.C (Aug. 4, 2025) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is accepting applications for a new nutrition and dietetics concentration in its food and nutritional sciences master's degree program. Classes will begin in spring 2026. The cur more PR

BERRIEN SPRINGS, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- Andrews University issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * ACFRP Celebrates Creation at Andrews University By: Andrew Francis, University Communication student writer Andrews University hosted the annual Adventist Conference on Family Research and Practice (ACFRP) from July 17-19 at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Under the theme "Celebrating Creation: Marriage, Family, and the Sabbath," Adventist counseling and theological profes more PR

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Awarded $8,500 Grant from National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Allegheny College is proud to announce that it has been awarded an $8,500 grant from the National Wildlife Federation's 2025 Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program. This funding will support two major campus sustainability and biodiversity initiatives: the installation of bird and bat boxes acro more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Asthma drug shows promise in blocking food allergy reactions * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * Scientists blocked a newly discovered anaphylaxis pathway in mice using Zileuton * Mice went from 95% susceptible to anaphylaxis to 95% protected * 'A totally different, out-of-the-box approach to treat food allergy' * Clinical trial recently launched to test the same approach in humans  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy professor named to prestigious journal's editorial board Clinical Associate Professor Wes Kufel joins leadership of the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy By Scott Sasina Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Wes Kufel has earned national recognition, being named to the editorial board of the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. The appoint more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Death Count for 2025 LA County Wildfires Likely Hundreds Higher than Official Records Show An estimated 440 deaths are attributable to the Los Angeles wildfires that set the area ablaze in January 2025--a much higher toll than the 31 deaths reported in Los Angeles County records, according to the first-ever study estimating excess mortality during that period. * Official Cal more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant secures National Science Foundation grant to conduct student-led climate resilience research in Tanzania, Germany By Emma Bartlett Bryant's Robert Patalano '08, Ph.D., recently received a four-year grant through the National Science Foundation's International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program to support student research in Tanzania and Germany. Starting in the summer of 2026, three un more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 8 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy Podcast Hits 50th Episode, Reaching Global Audience By Serine Warner, Student Public Relations Writer What started as a bold idea to challenge conventional thinking in pharmacy education has grown into an international platform for innovation. This month, Cedarville University's School of Pharmacy will reach a major milestone when it releases the 50th episode of its popular DISRxUPT podcast -- a show  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * How prepared is your business for change? CMU finance faculty member Abu Amin explores strategic alignment in a shifting world Author: Alisha Draper When Abu Amin, a finance faculty member and former department chair in the College of Business Administration, co-authored a study on the 2016 presidential election and the rollback of the Dodd-Frank Act, his focus wasn't just on banking--i more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU computer science faculty member Dr. Razi Iqbal wins Best Presentation Award at International AI Conference Author: Robert Wang Dr. Razi Iqbal, a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at Central Michigan University, was recently honored with the Best Online Presentation Award at the 2025 International Conference on Artificial Machine Learning and Data Science (AMLDS). Iqbal's p more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 7 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Offshore phase of international expedition looking at fresh water under ocean floor wraps up Mines Geophysics Professor Brandon Dugan is co-chief scientist on the collaboration between International Ocean Drilling Programme and U.S. National Science Foundation * 74 days offshore, 718 cores, 871.83 meters of total core from three locations - this is the first outcome after the end of offshore operations of  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell chemists tackle climate change * As the need to find climate change solutions becomes ever more urgent, Cornell chemists are leading the way with innovative and far-reaching discoveries, including better electric batteries, carbon capture technologies, renewable plastics and improvements in solar cells. "We firmly believe that chemistry has the potential to help solve many of the world's problems. At Co more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Daily actions shape how righties, lefties process visual input * Imagine hammering a nail into a wall: Your dominant hand swings the hammer while the other holds the nail steady. In a new theory, Cornell psychology scholars propose that everyday tasks like this are responsible for a fundamental aspect of perception in the brain: why one side is specialized to process high-frequency visual information, and the o more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Emory University's Humanities Division issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate students showcase liberal arts and science research at SURE Symposium By April Hunt Undergraduate students in Emory College Pathways Center's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program worked full-time this summer exploring how sports media portray WNBA stars, examining the impact advancements in violin making has on composers, searching for partners of a cellular pr more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Evidence Found for Planet around Closest Sun-Like Star * Astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to find strong evidence for a planet orbiting a star in the triple system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri star system has long been a compelling target in the search for worlds beyond our solar system called exoplanets. The sys more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor named Royal Aeronautical Society Fellow By Bill Wellock When Farrukh Alvi stepped into the world of engineering, he didn't have a grand plan. His first direction as an undergraduate student was to pursue nuclear engineering, mostly because "it sounded so cool." But his mechanical engineering classes, especially in fluid mechanics, proved intriguing. He followed  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with Dementia By Gisele Galoustian More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), placing a heavy burden on families and health care. Social isolation is a major - and preventable - risk factor, linked to faster cognitive decline a more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science? By Gisele Galoustian As science achievement and engagement continue to decline among elementary students nationwide, researchers from Florida Atlantic University's College of Education offer a promising path forward. By introducing nanotechnology through a multimedia-r more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New Study on Hope Among U.S. Youth Reveals Key to Safer Schools By Gisele Galoustian Given the current youth mental health crisis in the United States, many adolescents report experiencing low levels of hope - a longstanding concern that is even more pressing as the new school year begins. Substantial research over decades has establishe more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * FCEM research focuses on optimizing fleet management for electrical contractors * Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Electrical contractors play an important role in how our cities function daily. From working on large-scale industrial construction projects to residential or commercial jobs, these contractors ensure our infrastructure more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University doctoral candidate finds new life for old novel during Fulbright in France By Clara Celedon For many writers, completing a creative work involves countless revisions or even a full rewrite. Samuel Granoff, a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at Florida State University, had set aside his unfinished World War I novel until the Fulbright U.S. Student Program gave him more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Binayak Jha '27 Dives Into Finance Fundamentals at Wharton Academy By Caroline Miller At Franklin & Marshall, Binayak Jha '27 found a place to explore his passions--and the support to pursue educational opportunities off campus. This summer, the computer science and mathematics major attended the Wharton Academy, an immersive business program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylv more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU, Andrews Foundation join forces for physician fellowship program in Northwest Florida By Patrick Crowley Florida State University is deepening its investment in advanced medical training and care in Northwest Florida through a new partnership between the FSU College of Medicine and the Andrews Research & Education Foundation. The agreement, which became effective Aug. 1, brings the Orthopedic and S more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hassan co-organizes workshop at University of Nairobi to chart Africa's data future Workshop brings together stakeholders to shape equitable AI and data governance across the continent Bringing together experts in Kenya, Yousif Hassan, assistant professor at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, co-organized and facilitated the "Empowering A more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 8 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * David B. Jones Foundation Helps Launch the Idaho Museum of Natural History's Mobile Museum The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH), located on the Pocatello campus, is the official natural history museum of the State of Idaho. Despite its statewide mission, the IMNH's in-person education programming has primarily served southeastern Idaho, until now. Thanks to the funding from David B. Jones Foundation, a  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 -- Wentworth Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Innovators Antoine Picon and Carlo Ratti to Keynote ACSA Conference at Wentworth By Greg Abazorius Two of the world's leading thinkers on technology and the built environment, Antoine Picon and Carlo Ratti, have been selected as the keynote speakers for the upcoming 2025 Intersections Research Conference, themed "AI Design Practices." The conference, hosted by the Wentworth School of Archite more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 7 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Investing in Dreams: CSU's Pipeline to Professorship and Beyond Two CSU programs are successfully cultivating a diverse and talented pool of future CSU faculty. By Alisia Ruble The California State University is growing its own faculty by investing in students and alumni through mentorship, funding and professional development opportunities--ultimately strengthening the university's commitment to  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * DRC Study: Include Men in Family Planning Conversations "When we engage men ... as partners who care deeply about the health and well-being of their families, we create opportunities for real change," says one co-author. By Stephanie Desmon In the Democratic Republic of Congo, women are typically the target of most family planning interventions, as health providers tr more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 8 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * A Journey Through Invisible Ecosystems: PSU Researcher Unravels Mysteries of Marine Life Why are the smallest organisms in the ocean some of the most powerful forces in nature? Human society, and indeed most life on Earth, relies on microscopic marine life forms for the air we breathe, the abundance of marine life, and the cycles of nutrients and energy that make the Earth life sustaining. Portland  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU receives $1M to expand technology access for Kansans with disabilities Supporting and improving quality of life among Kansans with disabilities is the aim of a project at the KU Life Span Institute, which has been awarded $1 million by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). The supportive technology grant will help meet a state goal to become a "technology first" state, a natio more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU researchers publish guidelines to help responsibly implement AI in education from preschool through college Researchers at the University of Kansas have produced a set of guidelines to help educators from preschool through higher education responsibly implement artificial intelligence in a way that empowers teachers, parents, students and communities alike. The Center for Innovation, Design & Di more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Aug. 8 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Trustees Endorse New Plan to Shape Campus for Future Generations The plan is "logical next step" in implementing Lehigh's Inspiring the Future Makers strategy, notes President Joseph J. Helble '82. Lehigh University has unveiled a bold new vision for the future of its iconic campus. Making the Future: A Plan for the Lehigh Campus outlines a comprehensive 30-year framework to transform the university's more PR

MARIETTA, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Marietta College issued the following news: * * * Marietta College Expands Pathways to Leadership and Public Policy Graduate Study through UVA Partnership New memorandum of understanding and certificate programs open flexible, affordable options for McDonough Scholars and future leaders. * Marietta College McDonough Leadership Scholars who wish to pursue graduate education now have a financially supported pathway to enter the Master of Public Policy program at the  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Master Watershed Stewards offer native trees and shrubs in annual fundraiser * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Extension's Master Watershed Steward program will hold its sixth annual native tree and shrub sale this fall in 29 locations across the state. Funds from the sale will support regional Master Watershed Steward volunteer activities, such as stream repair projects, tree plantings more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Maxwell School Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler '60 With Cramer Horizon Award * The latest recipient of the Maxwell School's Cramer Horizon Award has embodied the ideals of its namesakes, Gerald '52, H'10 and Daphna Cramer, through his professional endeavors, philanthropy and commitment to engaged citizenship. Elliot Stamler '60 (right) receives the Cramer Horizon Award from Liz Armstrong G'13, Maxwell's assist more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrpt) -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New CDC Report: Majority of Calories in U.S. Diets Come from Ultraprocessed Foods * A new report from the CDC finds that more than half of the calories consumed by both kids and adults in the U.S. come from ultraprocessed foods. The study, which analyzed dietary data from 2021 to 2023, reveals that: * 62% of calories in children's diets came from ultraprocessed foods * 53% of more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Aug. 7 -- The Medical College of Wisconsin issued the following news: * * * Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Grand Opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, Heralding a New Era of Cancer Research in Wisconsin Milwaukee, Aug. 5, 2025 - Today, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. The Center for Cancer Discovery (CCD more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Miami Law and AI Lab shortlisted in prestigious international competition By Catharine Skipp The School of Law's MiLA Lab receives international recognition for its AI-powered educational tool, ClassInsight, advancing to the finals of a global AI education competition. The University of Miami School of Law is committed to technology law and launched the Miami Law and AI (MiLA) Lab in 20 more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Long-term aquatic research at Miami takes a team -- and real-time data monitoring buoys Watch the deployment of a new data monitoring buoy and learn about Miami research at Acton Lake in a video by NexSens Technology By Susan Meikle For more than 30 years, Miami University researchers and students have been studying water quality and ecosystem change at Acton Lake, a reservoir in Oxford, Ohio, and at Lakes Lacawac and more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Anthropology grad wins grand prize award for innovative archaeology research By Louise Henderson With more than 1,100 students participating in the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF), only three grand prize winners were named. Among them was 19-year-old recent anthropology graduate Sasha Franklin whose nontraditional project has already gained attention more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School Endocrinologists Pursue Comprehensive Understanding of Obesity By Joey Garcia Summary * The Miller School's Dr. Rodolfo Galindo presented a review on obesity at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology annual conference, reporting improved obesity rates over the last few years. Severe obesity is the exception. * The Miller School's Division of Endocrinology,  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 8 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU surpasses $260 million raised in FY25, endowment passes $1 billion STARKVILLE, Miss.--The Mississippi State University Foundation set a new record for fundraising in fiscal year 2025, exceeding $260 million and growing the size of its total endowment beyond $1 billion. The achievement pushed its total assets beyond $1 billion as well. This is the second year for the foundation to exceed a quar more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 7 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU's Stafne named American Society for Horticulture Science fellow STARKVILLE, Miss.--The American Society for Horticultural Science is recognizing Mississippi State Professor Eric Stafne with its highest honor: election as a fellow. Stafne is an extension and research professor in the MSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences and a Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station scient more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * N.C. A&T, Chapel Hill Co-Host National APLU Meeting of University Research, Government Affairs Leaders By Todd Simmons EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2025) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University partnered with UNC Chapel Hill July 28-31 to co-host an especially timely joint meeting of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities' (AP more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Neighbors Matter: Community Cohesion Boosts Disaster Resilience, Texas A&M Study Finds Research on 2015 floods reveals that strong neighborhood bonds enhance recovery after catastrophe, offering key insights for public health and emergency planners. By Ann Kellett A study (https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2025.10119) from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health sheds new light on the relatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * New Review Finds Anti-Aging Drug Popular but Unproven in Healthy Adults * : August 7, 2025 Media Contact: Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn.deckelbaum@gwu.edu WASHINGTON (August 7, 2025) -- It's been called a "longevity breakthrough" and the "fountain of youth" but a new review by researchers warns the hype around off-label rapamycin use in healthy adults is racing far ahead of the science. The paper, "What i more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern summer program inspires future STEM leaders through research and mentorship By Alena Kuzub Northeastern's Young Scholars Program introduces high school students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Shiza Hussain, a 17-year-old rising senior at Foxborough High School in Massachusetts, has long been drawn to the sciences and the challenges of climate c more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU earns $2.8 million NIH grant for national AGING Initiative Award will advance research on older adults with multiple chronic conditions By Angela Yeager The National Institutes of Health has awarded Oregon Health & Science University $2.8 million to lead the Advancing Geriatrics Infrastructure & Network Growth, or AGING, Initiative. The AGING Initiative, started in 2014 at the University  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Paul and Linda DeBruce provide $25 million gift for KU Gateway District The DeBruce name is well-known across the University of Kansas. Jayhawks and sports fans from around the world have visited the DeBruce Center, housing James Naismith's original rules of basketball, and countless others have benefited from the family's generous support for The University of Kansas Cancer Center and KU Alzheimer's and dem more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * PFAS in food: Findings from a Gillings-led public health study By Kallie James Research has shown that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," can be found in many parts of our daily lives, such as our water supply, cooking tools and more. However, one place many people don't think to look for PFAS is  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Project aims to balance fish population in Macon lake By Andrea Honaker A Mercer University multidisciplinary project is working to improve the health of fish species in Macon's Javors Lucas Lake. In mid-July, a team installed 11 aquatic habitats to help balance the fish populations there. The 581-acre lake is the Macon Water Authority's primary reservoir for drinking water, and it's also open for recreational fi more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 7 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Replacing brain immune cells in mice slows neurodegeneration in Stanford Medicine study By Krista Conger The technique, which used genetically healthy donor cells, prolonged life and function in mice with a disease similar to Tay-Sachs. It may help with other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases, genetic disorders affecting the brain, have no effect more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice bioscientist wins NSF CAREER Award to investigate bacterial toxins, expand inclusion in STEM * When bacteria battle for survival, they do so with microscopic precision. Some produce toxins that target rival microbes, shaping not only their own fitness but the structure of entire microbial communities. Marcos de Moraes, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, is fascinated by these microbial more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * RockEDU helps local teachers reimagine classroom research On a summer morning at Rockefeller University, high school students huddle over lab benches, cultivating stem cells, testing water samples from New York Harbor, or designing diagnostic tools for cancer. They're forming hypotheses, building technical skills, and working through the messy, creative process of scientific discovery. This is the heart of the RockE more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * An Ancient Predator's Shift in Diet Offers Clues on Surviving Climate Change Fossil teeth reveal how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted to global warming and what it means for animals today By Kitta MacPherson About 56 million years ago, when Earth experienced a dramatic rise in global temperatures, one meat-eating mammal responded in a surprising way: It started eating more bones. That's th more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Scott Tainsky's Research Focus Aligns Perfectly With New Falk College of Sport * Scott Tainsky (far right), shown here with Detroit Country Day School players and coaches at a University of Michigan summer team camp, is the new Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Academic Operations for the David B. Falk College of Sport. The earliest memories Scott Tainsky has involve playing sports and watching th more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Alzheimer's and cancer experts collaborate to study chemobrain Research study will explore possible link with cytokine profiles, differences between men and women * The Smith Alzheimer's Center and Simmons Cancer Institute are teaming up to better understand the common side effect of "chemobrain," and why some patients are at higher risk of developing it than others. Aida Adlim more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Mosasaur, ghost-maker megaripples and the Age of Mammals What Louisiana's fossils and seismic images reveal about before, during and after the dinosaur-killing asteroid strike. * DALLAS (SMU) - Millions of years before jazz filled New Orleans streets or fishing boats were harvesting shrimp in the Gulf, Louisiana was home to terrifying sea monsters, a tenacious mammal and a seismic cataclysm that more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 8 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * New State-Approved CU Denver Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program Now Accepting Applications The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is now accepting applicants for Colorado's first and only public university-based, state-approved psychedelic facilitator training program--bringing academic rigor and transparency to one of the fastest evolving areas in mental health care. The 16-week, hybrid prog more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis World's deadliest infectious disease needs novel, effective antibiotics By Ashley Vargo Scientists have developed a new compound that could offer a breakthrough in the global fight against tuberculosis, history's deadliest infectious disease. A study recen more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Applied Engineering Drives Dr. Michael Johnson The American Society of Engineering Education honored Dr. Johnson's dedication with the designation of Fellow Member. By Jennifer Nichols The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) named Dr. Michael Johnson a fellow in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. This prestigious honor comes on the heels of more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Forecasting Pollution with AI Artificial intelligence shows researchers that pollution increases may be more likely following natural hazards. By Alyssa Schaechinger Concern over pollution and its impact on weather patterns continues to increase -- but what if severe weather events are also impacting pollution? Researchers from Texas A&M University are using artificia more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Illuminating a Threat to America's Power lines Researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify areas at high risk for power outages. By Alyssa Schaechinger Hurricane Beryl, Winter Storm Uri and other severe weather events have increased long-term power outages for Texas residents in recent years. But this issue does not just affect Texans. Researchers from the Urban more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Designed For Healing: 'Architecture For Health' Shapes The Future Of Health Care Spaces With deep industry ties, hands-on learning and a legacy of innovation, the Architecture for Health program prepares future architects to transform environments and lives. By Lesley Henton In a time when health care systems are under pressure to be safer, more efficient and more compassionate, one program at Texas A&M  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * New Pathways Could Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Valuable Fuels And Chemicals Rather than focusing solely on carbon emissions, chemical engineers at Texas A&M are emphasizing the idea of circularity, where CO2 becomes a resource. By Lesley Henton Researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered how to more efficiently convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful fuels and chemicals, offering a potentia more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 7 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * A Look at Summer Research What does summer research at Trinity College look like? More than 125 Trinity students spent part of their summer conducting research alongside faculty members in laboratories, classrooms, conference rooms, offices, museum archives, and even Bushnell Park during the annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz. Each summer, students work with faculty supervisors on research projects in a  more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: * * * UAPB Expands APHIS-Certified Fish Health Inspection, Diagnostic, Research Services for Aquaculture Industry The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Aquaculture and Fisheries Department continues to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) certified fish health inspection services and disease diagnostics under the leadership of more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * For seniors: the mental health payoff of staying curious Adults who learn new skills are better at handling stress Author: Jules Bernstein In a pair of new studies, researchers found that older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even during times of major upheaval. The UC Riverside research finds a more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Gossip is good for romance, study finds Gossiping among romantic partners create emotional bonding, authors suggest Author: John Warren Add this to the benefits of being in a couple: A safe space in which to dish. "Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples" is the name of a new study from UC Riverside psychology researchers more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * National study urges expanded vaccine screening in emergency departments Strategy could greatly benefit underserved populations lacking primary care and health insurance Author: Iqbal Pittalwala About 49% of people are unaware of one or more vaccines recommended for them. Further, 86% have not received one or more of these vaccines. These are the findings of a University more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * How Can Visual Artists Protect Their Work from AI Crawlers? It's Complicated Most artists don't have access to the tools that would allow them to block AI crawlers. And if they do have access, artists don't know how to use these tools. By Ioana Patringenaru Visual artists want to protect their work from non-consensual use by generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. But most of more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Just Rise: Study Finds Frequent Standing May Boost Heart Health After Menopause By Yadira Galindo The simple daily habit of standing up more often may impact heart health for postmenopausal women, according to a new study from University of California San Diego. Researchers reported that women experiencing overweight or obesity who increased daily sit-to-stand movements saw more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following Q&A by Jeanna Vazquez with Leah Kern, assistant professor of pediatrics: * * * Q&A: Vaccine Importance, Safety, Disease Prevention In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, Leah Kern, M.D., explains why vaccines are safe and provide protection for our community By Jeanna Vazquez Raising children, teens and young adults can be some of the most rewarding times in a person's life,  more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Simple Algorithm Paired with Standard Imaging Tool Could Predict Failure in Lithium Metal Batteries By Liezel Labios Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a simple yet powerful method to characterize lithium metal battery performance with the help of a widely used imaging tool: scanning electron microscopy. The advance could accelerate the dev more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * New Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatment in Reducing Binge Eating Among Veterans By Lizelda Lopez Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing binge eating among veterans with over more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Research project shows how aquaculture, agriculture, and restoration can work together UC Santa Cruz, Pie Ranch, and the Amah Mutsun Land Trust are collaborating to show how leftover water from aquaculture can be used to grow plants sustainably, including native varieties used for restoration efforts. By Anna FitzGerald Guth Scientists from the University of California, Santa C more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Communicates Success UH marketing and communications teams recognized with national and regional awards for excellence in their craft. * The University of Houston continues to earn national recognition for its innovative and influential work elevating the University's reputation and brand. Among their many accolades, the Division of University Marketing and Communications and the Division of Student Aff more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers See Future Power Problems in Texas New White Paper Warns the State's Power Grid Faces Growing Strains By Jonathan Adams Power demand is quickly increasing across Texas, and new University of Houston research suggests the state's power grid, in its current form, is not up to the challenge. As data centers pop up around the Lone Star State, electric vehicles become more commonplace, industries more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Survey Shows Inflation, Cost of Living Among Top Concerns for Greater Houston Area Hobby Researchers Launch Longitudinal SPACE City Panel Key Takeaways * The Houston Metro Community Survey, a new survey by the University of Houston, reveals that inflation and the rising cost of living are the top concerns among residents in the Greater Houston area. * The survey highlights disparities in disast more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Novel Immunologic Surveillance Study Provides New Insights Into Post-Pandemic Return of Respiratory Viruses Ongoing clinical research study in US children documents the rebound of endemic respiratory viruses, builds foundation for expediting future vaccines and treatments. * Today, the first paper from a multi-year clinical research study was published in The Lancet In more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE realigns research and innovation enterprise to strengthen academic and entrepreneurial impact The change will streamline access to UNE's innovation ecosystem for students, faculty, and external partners * As rapid advances in technology, emerging planetary health concerns, and shifting economic needs reshape Maine, New England, and the world, the University of New England is responding to these ch more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * Military Medical Research Must Evolve with the Battlefield, Says DoD Health Affairs Leader at MHSRS 2025 Dr. Stephen Ferrara Urges Agility, Innovation, and Real-World Testing to Save Lives in Future Conflicts at the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). By Sharon Holland The 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) kicked off this week in Kissimmee, Florida, with  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Alpha Centauri, sun's closest stellar neighbor, likely harbors giant planet A giant planet could be orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own sun, a slice of the galaxy that has long been a compelling target in the search for worlds beyond our solar system. The finding comes from newly published observations of the Alpha Centauri triple star system that researchers at the Un more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Global network taps tree rings to study impact of tropical drought A new study leveraging 20,000 tree-ring records and nearly 150 scientists' contributions from across the globe shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long. The research team calculated that, on average across the tropics, trees grew 2.5 more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Tree ring study reveals Western Apache fire management practices buffered climate effects A new study using fire-scarred trees and data collected by University of Arizona tree-ring researchers has documented extensive fire management practices by Western Apache people that significantly reduced the climate's influence on fire activity across their homeland. The research, led by SMU fire sci more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Vaping Produces a Chemical that Destroys Human Tissue, Research Shows By Lorena Anderson In addition to being used recreationally, marijuana and cannabidiol, or CBD, one of the cannabinoids produced by the marijuana plant, are thought to have medical benefits such as helping with chemotherapy-induced nausea, treating epilepsy, relieving pain and helping with a variety of mental health  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * ATLAS research fellows advance innovative assessment approaches with AI and adaptive testing Assessments that adapt to each student's abilities in real time. Artificial intelligence that makes assessments more accessible for English language learners with significant cognitive disabilities. Research fellows at Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) are exploring innovative ways to make more PR

LA VERNE, California, Aug. 7 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: * * * University of La Verne Hosts Future Scholars Research Program and Leo Tech Mixer The University of La Verne recently hosted its inaugural "Future Scholars Research Symposium & 2nd Annual Leo Tech Mixer," designed to empower high school students through hands-on research experiences in mathematics, astronomy, artificial intelligence, and computer science. Led by Amy Jiang, University of La Verne Profes more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Biodiversity matters in every forest, but even more in wetter ones Study shows biodiversity in wetter forests has a more pronounced impact than in drier ones, revealing important insights for people working to protect and restore these ecosystems * Biodiversity is important in every ecosystem. Research has shown having a richer diversity of plant and animal species bolsters ecosystem function more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Embracing life's highs and lows boosts mental health in middle age Middle-aged adults who adopt an attitude of joyful acceptance toward all of life's experiences--both good and bad--enjoy better mental health, particularly when they feel socially connected, a new University of Michigan study suggests. The research, published in The Humanistic Psychologist, centers on the concept of amor fati,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Nonmedical use of prescription ADHD drugs among teens has dropped Despite concerns about increased stimulant prescribing, nonmedical use of ADHD drugs among adolescents has declined in the last 20 years, a University of Michigan study shows. While medical use of prescription stimulants for ADHD among adolescents increased slightly between 2005 and 2023, nonmedical use declined more. "Lifetime more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Online job interview simulator improves prospects for people returning from incarceration In a job-hunting market where every edge counts, most people look for ways to stand out--but what about those returning from prison? A new University of Michigan study found that virtual job interview training can be a game-changer by helping individuals practice job interviews in realistic scenarios. The more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 8 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * NSF grant: New equipment elevates CHTM research capabilities By Alexa Skonieski The Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) at The University of New Mexico has added two cutting-edge instruments to its research arsenal, marking a first for the university. This significant advancement was made possible through a Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant from the National Science Foundation (N more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 8 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Qu-REACH turns 5: A milestone of innovation & impact By Alexa Skonieski The Quantum Undergraduate Research Experience (QU-REACH), hosted by The University of New Mexico's Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM), celebrated five successful years on Friday with its summer research poster presentation. The 10-week in-person summer program is designed to provide undergraduate students in New Me more PR

REDLANDS, California, Aug. 7 -- The University of Redlands issued the following news: * * * When classrooms go quiet As public discourse around politics, race, gender, and identity have grown increasingly heated over the last decade, Psychology Professor Catherine Salmon began noticing a shift in her classroom and across academia. Students and faculty alike began to self-censor, fearful of possible cancelation; facing social or professional rejection online or in public for expressing opinion more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 8 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Young minds, big ideas: students showcase cutting-edge research By Angela Saxon "Learning Beyond the Classroom" wasn't just a slogan; it came to life at the 2025 Summer Scholars Institute Symposium, where a group of standout students demonstrated the power of hands-on learning and research. Twenty-seven high school and college students, including University of South Carolina Ai more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * University of South Florida launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation The University of South Florida is launching the world's first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations -- a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies. Beginning this fall, the ne more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * What's Cooking in the Advanced Materials and Metallurgy Labs? From the perspective of USC researcher Wen Chen, human history is a tale of material transformation. By Matilda Bathurst We live in a material world. That's to say, the history of human civilization can be understood in terms of the properties of our materials and the experiments that ha more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Access to mental health services and to prenatal care are top health challenges for Fort Bend County despite overall good health ratings By Deborah Mann Lake Despite Fort Bend County's reputation as one of Texas' most prosperous regions, a comprehensive new health assessment reveals significant gaps in access to mental health services and to prenatal care, affecting thousands of residents a more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNL team helps shape Chilean food safety policy through groundbreaking research What happens when rigorous science meets policy? Real change. A team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Food Science and Technology recently demonstrated this firsthand during a pivotal mission to Santiago, Chile, where their research is directly influencing national public health and food safety regulatio more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 8 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM joins Brown University in national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants The project, supported by a $20 million NSF grant, will guide development of a new generation of AI assistants for use in mental and behavioral health. * A $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help experts from institutions around the country develop an artificial intelligence  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 8 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * UNM ROSE Program: From university laboratories to middle and high school classrooms More than 65 teachers from across the State of New Mexico enhance science teachings through ROSE Program By Marissa Lucero Juliet Tandoy is a sixth-grade science teacher at Zuni Middle School, an educator for 22 years, and always looking for ways to better connect science to the real world for her students. Then, more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Understanding how young children recognize emotions in music New research from psychologists in the School of Arts & Sciences shows that children ages 3 to 5 can identify happiness, sadness, calmness, and fear in music, but that children who show fewer signs of empathy or guilt have more difficulty. * Music is a powerful tool for conveying mood, whether heard via more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine issued the following news: * * * How Henry Daniell weds dental research with global health and sustainability Daniell, a faculty fellow of the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the W.D. Miller Professor and vice chair in the Department of Basic & Translational Sciences at Penn's School of Dental Medicine, explains his research and its connections to sustainability and the environment. * Hen more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC Team Develops New Sensory Robot Hand Advancements Professor Daniel Seita collaborated with a student team in developing the MOTIF Hand, a tool advancing the capabilities of previous robot hand technology. By Sammy Bovitz Growing up, we learn to push just hard enough to move a box and to avoid touching a hot pan with our bare hands. Now, a robot more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * USU Research Addresses TBI, Suicide Prevention, and Emerging Threats at MHSRS 2025 Uniformed Services University researchers present cutting-edge findings on battlefield readiness, mental health, and medical innovations at the Military Health System Research Symposium. * The Uniformed Services University (USU) had a strong showing on day one of the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Focus on Family Readiness and Environmental Extremes on Day Two of MHSRS 2025 Researchers from the Uniformed Services University present new findings on the mental health of military families and the physiological challenges of warfighter readiness in extreme environments. * Uniformed Services University (USU) researchers, on the second day of the 2025 Military Health System Rese more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Highlight Women's Health, Brain Injury, and Medical Innovation at MHSRS 2025 Uniformed Services University faculty, staff, and students presented a diverse range of research on day three of the Military Health System Research Symposium, highlighting key advancements in women's health, brain injury, mental health, and medical data analysis. * Uniformed Services University (USU) fa more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * UWLP Releases Research on Utah Women and STEM Education By Kolene Anderson Because of Utah's booming tech industry, the state is among the top job markets in the nation, driven by robust growth in STEM fields. In addition, Utah women's participation in the STEM workforce has grown from 17.1% in 2015 to 24% in 2023. However, recent data show that Utah has a long way to go in terms of women's representation in this  more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston Student Partners with Mentor to Win NASA Future Investigators Award Aodong Mei, a PhD student at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has partnered with her mentor, Yun Hang, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, to win the NASA Future Investigators in Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) award. This pr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW School of Pharmacy and Cardiff University Forge International Collaboration The University of Wyoming's School of Pharmacy and Cardiff University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located in Wales, have established an innovative transatlantic partnership aimed at enriching pharmacy education, enhancing cultural understanding and advancing research on pharmacy practice. Launched in 2023 t more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Grey Zone Conflicts and Hybrid Threats Erode the Foundation of International Law. How Can States Respond? By Nate Luce The following is a summary of "Winning at the Strategic Seams," a Vanderbilt Law Research Paper authored by Michael Newton, Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the International Legal Studies Program at Vanderbilt Law School. International law exists to preserve orde more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Burhan Buttar deepens his interest in medical career with internship at Wake Forest Buttar is exploring different paths for where his pre-med track could take him. His recent internship was focused on dermatology and gave him invaluable experience. By Haley Tenore Burhan Buttar has ambitions of attending medical school and working in health care. A recent internship at Atrium Health Wake Forest B more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Niyousha Hosseinichimeh honored with endowed fellowship Hosseinichimeh is recognized for advancing health systems modeling and simulation with over $6.28 million in research supported by top federal and industry sponsors. * Niyousha Hosseinichimeh, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named to a Grado Early Career Faculty Fellowship in Industrial and Sy more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers to lead $2 million effort to restore red spruce forests in Appalachians The College of Natural Resources and Environment heads up a $2 million, multi-state restoration of red spruce forests to improve environmental stewardship and reconnect Appalachian highland ecosystems. By Max Esterhuizen Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment will lead a $2 million project to restore red spr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sinking land threatens U.S. airports By Kelly Izlar Runways are sinking - and sinking unevenly - at major airports across the U.S., according to new Virginia Tech research. As a result, airports are facing increased safety risks and maintenance costs. A Virginia Tech study published in Earth and Space Science used radar satellite technology to track the vertical land motion at 15 of the nation's busiest more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Steger Center strengthens its role as hub for global collaboration By Amanda Broome "To address any big challenges facing humanity, we have to work with international partners. The Steger Center is a major catalyst for these connections in Europe." That's how Dan Sui, Virginia Tech's senior vice president for research and innovation, described the Steger Center for International Scholarship during a visit this su more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Toxic well water will affect household pets first, new study finds In dog drinking water sampled from wells across the country, 64 percent contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal. By Melody Warnick Dogs drink water wherever they happen to find it -- a puddle, a pond, a toilet. But the stuff in their actual water bowls almost always comes from the same tap their owners us more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University named Business Leader of the Year by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce By Lydia Fahey The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognized the Virginia Tech D.C. area launch team as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year, a distinction that celebrates the university's impact on education, innovation, and regional growth. The award highlights the team's leadership in opening the university's new academic building  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Vision loss: Hidden risk factor for dementia and the preventative steps you can take now By Krystle Gabele Could vision loss be a risk factor for dementia? A recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle highlighted a growing link between eye health issues--such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration--to an increased risk of dementia. Suchismita A more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Water in the desert: A UVA anthropologist's Fulbright semester in Cairo By Zeina Mohammed Tessa Farmer is newly returned to the University of Virginia to teach anthropology and global studies after spending the last 5 1/2 months in Egypt through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Farmer is an associate professor of anthropology and global studies at UVA. Her first book, "Well-Connected more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Bay grasses see record gains in salty waters, offset by losses in central region Results from the Chesapeake Bay 2024 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey show resilience in key areas despite overall losses By John Wallace A key health indicator for the nation's most economically important estuary has delivered mixed news, with researchers from William & Mar more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * WLU Unveils New Accessible Viewing Platform at Kovalick Field WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., August 7, 2025 -- West Liberty University is proud to announce the completion of a new accessible viewing platform at Kovalick Field, enhancing the game-day experience for fans with mobility challenges. The project was made possible through a grant from the Rosemary Front Charitable Trust and an in-kind donation of i more PR