AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension family and community health agents earn honors Awards spotlight innovative programming to improve lives across Texas By Kay Ledbetter The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, NEAFCS, and the Texas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, TEAFCS, recently recognized Texas  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * History takes flight as new Amelia Earhart Terminal opens at Purdue University Airport and United Express flights by SkyWest begins operation WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- History took flight Friday (Aug. 8) with a special ceremony marking the opening of the new Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue University Airport and the enhancement of commercial air services. The terminal was named for Amelia Earhar more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker researchers aim to streamline breastmilk sharing program By Chuck Green Children who are breastfed as infants are less likely to develop obesity. However, despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 25% of infants in the U.S. are exclusively breastfed for the first six months. As many as 70% of mothers experience problems with breastfeeding, contributing to more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 9 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * MUSC Board of Trustees approves annual operating budget * Hollings Cancer Center on track to achieve strategic plan goals * Board recognizes executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost for 35 years of distinguished service ahead of retirement * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 8, 2025) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees approved the op more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue highlights year's success in financial stability and capital project investments WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University's main campus finished fiscal year 2025 with a strong financial result, with a positive operating margin of 4.7% that contributes to enabling major new constructions or renovations of facilities. While higher education in the U.S. is in general facing operating budget defi more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue research expenditures rise 9% in 2024-25 in sharp contrast to Big Ten, national trend WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University continued its run of strong research funding and partnerships during fiscal year 2025, with the university's research expenditures and overall research portfolio setting records. In sharp contrast to peer institutions across the Big Ten and nationally, Purdue's resea more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * 4 new health care facilities announced in West Lafayette WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- In a response to local economic growth, West Lafayette is set to gain four new medical facilities, significantly expanding access to emergency, inpatient, specialty and primary care services within the city. In chronological order, here are each health care system provider's announcement from recent months: * Ascension more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve 2026 health plans University to fund 90% of premiums and 75% of total costs * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 8) approved 2026 health plans, which will have a slight employee premium increase -- for just the second time in six years. The plans align with the university's strategic approach to health care and the Healthy Boiler Wellne more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve Indianapolis real estate purchase to serve as Student Center WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 8) approved the purchase of real estate at 518-520 Indiana Ave. in Indianapolis from the Purdue Research Foundation to serve as a Student Center for the Indianapolis location. The two-story, 25,000-square-foot facility will open for the fall se more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees task College of Science to develop new certificate to meet Indiana's demand for STEM teachers; ratify faculty appointments; approve posthumous degrees, resolutions of appreciation and namings WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 8) charged the College of Science to establish a STEM teaching certificate in response to Indiana's growing unmet demand f more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Sweet 16: USU's Science Unwrapped Reaches Milestone, Commences New Era Sept. 19 By Mary-Ann Muffoletto About 17 years ago when Utah State University faculty scientists Michelle Larson, Mary Hubbard and Shane Larson put their heads together to plan a public STEM outreach program, they weren't exactly sure what the venture would look like. But they were crystal-clear on three criteria: 1) It would highlight the proce more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * In The Steps Of Giants A partnership between Texas A&M and the National Park Service combines visualization and 3D printing technology with the arts, bringing new life to some very old bones. By Lesley Henton When Merli V. Guerra, assistant professor of dance technology at Texas A&M University, brought her family to the Waco Mammoth National Monument for a visit, she was so taken with the site, she immed more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 9 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Undergraduate students explore immigration policy during NMSU-UTEP summer research program For the last three years, New Mexico State University political science, public law and administration professor Neil Harvey has led undergraduates from across the country in a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program about immigration on the U.S-Mexico bord more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: * * * Study finds big crowds hurt live-stream engagement University of Miami business professor reveals that larger audiences on platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live can lead to cognitive overload and emotional chaos, dampening user participation. By Blair S. Walker Most content platforms thrive on user engagement, but a professor at the University of Miami Patti an more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 9 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU study identifies potential therapeutic strategy for treating cocaine use disorder By uncovering molecular clues about the brain's reward system, researchers see a path to keep two key proteins functioning properly. By Olivia Trani A research team led by Virginia Commonwealth University has gained new insights into the molecular mechanisms that cause cocaine use disorder, identifying  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Research office unveils alum Trinity Rucker's paintings of Nobel Prize winners Rucker, who earned a degree in communication arts, painted portraits of Baruj Benacerraf and John B. Fenn as part of her role as innovator-in-residence in the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation. By Audrey Alder A case of mistaken identity led to the creation of portraits honoring two Virginia Commo more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 9 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU Board of Regents names new College of Business building, selects 2025-2026 officers The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents today approved naming the new home of the Gordon Ford College of Business as Amy and David Chandler Hall. Amy Chandler, a 1993 WKU graduate with a degree in Political Science, made history in 2004 as the first woman elected Warren County Attorney. David Chandler  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 9 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * New WKU building named Amy and David Chandler Hall At the WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Aug. 8), the philanthropic naming of the new facility to house the Gordon Ford College of Business was approved as Amy and David Chandler Hall. The naming was made in recognition of a commitment of $7.5 million from the Chandlers. "We are extremely thankful for the gift from Amy and David Chandler to supp more PR