LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * 8 UC San Diego Breakthroughs Powering a Safer, Stronger Nation By Sara Bock When America invests in research, the results can be life-changing. A patient survives surgery that once carried high risks. A wildfire is stopped before it reaches a neighborhood. A building stands firm when the ground shakes. A fighter pilot safely returns home. These breakthroughs are made possible by  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Ancient teeth lead VCU researcher to new human ancestor Working in Ethiopia, fossil finder Amy Rector helps add another branch to the 'bushy tree' that reflects our evolution. By Madeline Reinsel Family trees can be complicated for modern humans. New research from Virginia Commonwealth University paleoecologist Amy Rector and colleagues finds that our species' forebears are no e more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People The growth in firearm use for violent purposes in the most popular U.S. movies over more than two decades closely paralleled the increase in firearm use in real-world homicide rates among young people 15 to 24 years old, according to a new analysis publis more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 14 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * As Dragon Bravo Fire burns, NAU team shields Grand Canyon's sole water source When lightning struck the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, setting the Dragon Bravo Fire in motion, talk revolved around the precious resources under threat: thousands of ponderosa pine trees, campsite and visitor infrastructure, the beloved Grand Canyon Lodge. But NAU professor Abe Springer's mind was fixed on another precious more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * AI Tool That Could Make Manufacturing Faster and More Efficient -- by Using Lego Bricks By Marylee Williams A new AI-powered tool created by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science could change the way we manufacture and build things. BrickGPT uses text prompts to help people -- and even robots -- bring ideas to life with Lego bricks. It takes a simple word, such  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Meditation Apps Deliver Real Health Benefits, Research Finds By Jason Bittel Backed by emerging research, digital mindfulness tools are proving to be more than just a wellness trend. Studies show they can lower blood pressure, ease repetitive negative thinking and even influence gene expression related to inflammation. With thousands of options available worldwide, the top 10 meditation apps have more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * New Robotic Agricultural Sensor Could Revolutionize Farming By Byron Spice Farmers might be able to get help tending and harvesting crops using a new sensing technology from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI). Researchers invented a tool called SonicBoom that can find crops like apples based on the sound they make. The novel technology, still in the early stages of development more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Case Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $25.5M grant renewal to continue work in cancer treatment, prevention and therapeutic innovation The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC), designated a comprehensive consortium cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health, has received a $25.5 million Cancer Center Support Grant f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Centennial Exhibition "Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles" Showcases Collection Masterworks at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, August 16 through December 20, 2025 * WASHINGTON (August 13, 2025) --The Textile Museum is celebrating its first century and looking ahead with an exhibition of some 60 masterworks drawn entirely from its renowned collection in "End more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Niagara 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 * Sanborn, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Niagara as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King is visiting SUNY c more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Team Creativity Can and Should Play a Key Role in Primary Care Team creativity can be measured in primary care, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Primary care teams are essential to high-quality, patient-centered care yet face persistent challenges despite growing recognition of their operational expertise. Their role as a source of  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Lampman will serve as coordinator of tick and school IPM Cornell Integrated Pest Management has named Joellen Lampman coordinator of tick and school IPM, according to Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, associate director of community and urban IPM. "Joellen is a dynamic and engaging educator who has connected thousands of New Yorkers with information and resources to identify an more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle New Cornell research offers alternatives to a class of insecticides that has devastating ecological impacts, especially to pollinators, beneficial insects and aquatic invertebrates. A paper published Aug. 5 in Crop Protection examines a number more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Menstrual Equity Summit unites NYC teens in advocacy for menstrual justice New York, NY | August 12, 2025 - On July 31, more than 200 New York City teens, 20 partner organizations, and numerous community advocates came together at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) for the second annual Menstrual Equity Summit: P more PR

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: * * * Twilley Academy of Sales announces partnership with Nucor Vulcraft GREENVILLE, N.C. (08/12/2025) -- The Twilley Academy of Sales at East Carolina University has partnered with Nucor Vulcraft to advance sales education and experiential learning opportunities for students in ECU's nationally recognized sales program. As the latest partner to join the Twilley Academy of Sales, Vulcraft will  more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Elizabeth Bailey '27: Belize Kriol and 20th Century Poetry * Name : Elizabeth Bailey Class Year : 2027 Major : Linguistics, Classical Culture & Society Internship Organization : Swarthmore College Internship Title : "Language, Culture and History: Belize in a Digital Age" and "Creole Poetics & Subject-Formation in 20th Century Belize" Location : Remote What's happening at your internship? more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 14 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty to help strengthen K-State's international partnerships and impact through prestigious Fulbright Scholar program By Kate Kennedy Two Kansas State University faculty members have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. Shawn Hutchinson, professor of geography and geospatial sciences and co-director of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced A more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Lands U.S. EPA Grant to Monitor Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Gulf of America Division to support a novel research project aimed at advancing water quality monit more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Five OSU students named Fleming Scholars * Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu Five Oklahoma State University students have been selected for the prestigious Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, one of the state's most competitive and respected biomedical research internships. This summe more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly reaches new heights with record Fulbright participation Florida Polytechnic University is welcoming the largest cohort of distinguished Fulbright awardees in its history, with international scholars and students set to pursue advanced research and graduate studies during the 2025-26 academic year. The group of 21 graduate students and scholars participating in the prestigious U. more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University launches new modern languages, literatures, and cultures degree for Fall 2025 By Kendall Cooper Florida State University has restructured and expanded upon its degree opportunities for students studying languages and linguistics, broadening graduates' career prospects in fields such as foreign affairs, entrepreneurship, language teaching and the military. This fall, the Depart more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Flu fighters: Mizzou researchers getting a closer look at immune response to influenza Findings can help scientists develop better flu therapies, vaccines for pigs and humans. * A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is on a mission to better understand which immune cells in pigs are most responsive to an influenza infection. Because swine and humans share genetic simi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Ambassador Camara participates in inaugural African School of Governance event In July, Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the Ford School of Public Policy, was invited to participate in the inaugural Executive Education program at the African School of Governance (ASG), a new pan-African university located in Kigali, Rwanda.  more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Student Researches Nixon's Influence on Modern Politics and Journalism by Peter Durantine Before arriving at Franklin & Marshall College, Lily Andrey '27 followed the news, nurturing an interest in history, particularly the Cold War, but not so much in journalism. "I knew I wanted to be a writer, but not a creative writer," the American studies major says. The Hackman Summer Scholar and edito more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * From crab shells to potable water: Solar-powered desalination system earns Northeastern professor a Fulbright By Cyrus Moulton Northeastern University professor Yi Zheng sees two major sustainability issues facing humanity: limited energy and water. His solar-powered desalination system addresses both. Oh, and it's made from crab shells and cuttlefish ink. "There are over 8 billion people in the wo more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * From early computers to AI, Binghamton grad helps students embrace new frontiers John MacDonald teaches School of Management students how to grow their strategic business communication skills By Anthony Borrelli John MacDonald '92, MS '98, knows how to embrace new technological advancements. During 23 years at IBM Corp. and most recently with Cisco Systems, John MacDonald has enjoyed a front-row seat to more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * One tiny flip that opens a backdoor in AI By Nathan Kahl A self-driving motor vehicle is cruising along, its numerous sensors and cameras telling it when to break, change lanes, and make turns. The vehicle approaches a stop sign at a high rate of speed, but instead of stopping, it barrels through, causing an accident. The problem will probably never be found by investigators, but instead of readin more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 14 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Governor's visit spotlights NAU's progress in curbing the healthcare worker shortage On Friday, Aug. 8, leaders at Northern Arizona University met with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a proud Lumberjack alumna, to discuss how the university and the governor's office can work together to fill critical healthcare gaps in the state, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Gov. Hobbs' visit to NAU wa more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Jana Stemple '27 Explores Public Defense at DeKalb County Office * Name : Jana Stemple Class Year : 2027 Major : Sociology Minor : French Internship Organization : DeKalb County Office of the Public Defender Internship Title : Public Defense Intern Location : Decatur, GA What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing! At my internship, I wo more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State's MOVE Center aims to redefine the future of human mobility To further investigate how people move, recover, and live, Kennesaw State University's Office of Research recently established the MOVE Center, focused on rehabilitation and assistive technologies like soft robotics and artificial intelligence. Housed within the Office of Research, the center is led by Ayse Tekes, interim  more PR

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Learning by doing: How Shane Hathaway '24 turned a senior thesis into a career What began as a class assignment turned into a published study, a life-changing summer in California, and an unlikely passion for ants. By Tracy Wamarema In 1998, a graduate student in San Diego carried out a study on the spread of Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) across southern California, documenting where the in more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Midstream Center partners with GCI to expand industry training By April Thompson Lamar University's (LU) Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) is launching a new partnership with the Houston-based Gas Certification Institute (GCI) to deliver specialized training in natural gas and liquid measurement, aimed at bolstering workforce development in Southeast Texas. Under the agreement, LU will host GCI's  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian Nursing Faculty Named Fellow of Prestigious Global Research Institute * Marian University Assistant Professor of Nursing Mackenzie Flynn has been selected as one of only 11 fellows for the 2025 IPR.Global Summer Research Institute (SRI), an internationally recognized program advancing interprofessional healthcare research. Held in September, the Institute offers three days of intensive training foll more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Engineering Professor Receives NIH Grant to Advance Sleep Apnea Screening * Marian University's Witchger School of Engineering has been awarded $130,600 from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) to support innovative research in sleep apnea screening. The funding will support Dr. Ahmed Elwali as he enhances his screening t more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Marks Fourth Straight Year with 100+ Peer-Reviewed Publications * # Marian University has once again reached a major benchmark in scholarly activity, recording more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in Academic Year 2024-2025. This is the fourth consecutive year and the fourth year in the university's history that MU scholars have collectively achieved this milestone. This year's tot more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Ananada Co-Authors Study of E. Coli Persister Cells Aina Ananda, Ph.D., lecturer in the Department of Biology, collaborated with faculty from the University of Houston to publish "Unraveling CRP/cAMP-mediated Metabolic Regulation in Escherichia coli Persister Cells" (eLife, 2025). The research aims to improve methods of fighting infections by demonstrating that some bacteria survive an more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Controlled Evolution' Dramatically Boosts pDNA Production for Biomedical Manufacturing Researchers have controlled the evolution of E. coli bacteria in the lab in order to dramatically increase the amount of plasmid DNA (pDNA) these modified bacteria produce. The advance is significant because pDNA is an essential - and expensive - ingredient in many gene therapies, and the n more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Nation's top energy leaders and policy experts to highlight Tulane's Future of Energy Forum Tulane University will convene a powerhouse lineup of leading energy executives, researchers, policy experts and innovators for its second annual Future of Energy Forum, Sept. 10-12, a free three-day event exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the energy sector in Louisiana and across the  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids * New Cornell research offers alternatives to a class of insecticides that has devastating ecological impacts, especially to pollinators, beneficial insects and aquatic invertebrates. A paper published Aug. 5 in Crop Protection examines a number of alternatives to neonicotinoids (neonics) that might work for farmers who grow large-seeded vegetable more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Noor Werndlij '26 Interns at SFU Vienna * Name : Noor Werndlij Class Year : 2026 Major : Psychology Minor : Data Science Internship Organization : Sigmund Freud University (SFU) Internship Title : Research Intern at the Institute for Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma Research Location : Vienna, Austria What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 14 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU neuroscientist achieves rare distinction, earns $5.4 million award Eric Gouaux becomes rare two-time recipient of Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award By Erik Robinson Eric Gouaux, Ph.D., a neuroscientist with an exceptional record of accomplishment at Oregon Health & Science University, has earned a rare distinction as a two-time recipient of the Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award. more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Agriculture marks one year in new Agricultural Hall * Media Contact: Mandy Gross | Sr. Manager of Strategic and VP Communications | 405-744-4063 | mandy.gross@okstate.edu OSU Agriculture is celebrating a transformative year inside its new home, Agricultural Hall, embracing the expanded opportunities the space has brought to teaching, research and Extension. The updated and improved building fo more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Enters Next Phase of AI Innovation By Kat Gebauer NORMAN, OKLA. - With roughly one-quarter of the University of Oklahoma's research rooted in AI, OU is harnessing its transformative power across fields to drive real-world solutions and equip students to thrive as professionals and citizens amid rapid technological change. To expand AI-driven innovation at the university and further a commitment to pro more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Researchers Study Effects of Cannabis on Facial Wound Healing After Surgery By April Wilkerson University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the wounds associated with head and neck cancer surgery. The outcomes may have implications for other types of surgery and conditions. Lurdes Queimado, M.D., Ph.D., and Mark Mi more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Scholar Heads to Korea on Fulbright for Cancer Research By Lorene Roberson NORMAN, OKLA. - Motolani Adedipe, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to South Korea through the U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative. Beginning this month, Adedipe will live in Se more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor of Legal Writing Jill Barton participates in the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence's annual symposium Jill Barton is the director of the Legal Communication and Research Skills Program. * Jill Barton, a professor of legal writing and director of the Legal Communication and Research Skills Program, participated in the 21st annual judicial symposium sponsored by the N more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice earns national recognition in Princeton Review's 2026 Best Colleges rankings * Rice University has once again earned national recognition in The Princeton Review's annual Best Colleges rankings, placing in the top 10 in four categories for 2026, including Best College Newspaper, Great Financial Aid, Best College Dorms and Best Quality of Life. Based entirely on surveys of students, Rice also ranked amo more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * In Once-Redlined City Neighborhoods, Ambulances Still Lag Behind In parts of cities once marked "hazardous" on federal housing maps, an ambulance is still more likely to show up late than in neighborhoods that bankers favored nearly a century ago, according to a national analysis of 236 urban areas. Rutgers researchers found that 7.06 % of residents in historically redlined Grade D tracts (cons more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Local students explore cancer research in summer internship showcase On a warm July evening, Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine welcomed a full house of families, mentors and supporters for its annual Summer Internship Presentation and Donor Appreciation Reception. Laughter and quiet pride echoed in the building's atrium as the undergraduates took the podium one by one to p more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 14 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Skin cancer survivor's mission: Warning others about the sun's harmful rays By Katia Savchuk Like many among her generation, Kim Ratcliff grew up largely unaware of the dangers of sunbathing. When she got diagnosed with stage III melanoma, a team of Stanford Medicine doctors stepped in to help. On a Saturday morning last fall, Kim Ratcliff stood on a grassy field outside the Palace of Fi more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Student Activities Center to honor legacy of Dr. Robert Alexander, former USCA chancellor By Leigh Thomas On September 5, the University of South Carolina Aiken Student Activities Center (SAC) will be re-named in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Robert Alexander, who served from 1983 to 2000. The selection of the SAC to bear Alexander's name and honor his legacy is representative of more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Study offers new insight into mixed virus interactions in plants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Similar to humans, plants can become infected with more than one virus at a time, opening the door for more severe infections and new disease variants. But these mixed infections are often under-studied and poorly understood. New research led by researchers at Penn State examined what happens when more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * A record-breaking day for heart health By Michele Estabrook The 38th annual Upstate Open, organized and hosted by the Upstate Foundation, raised nearly $415,000 to support heart health and patient care, and cardiac research at Upstate Medical University. The record-setting event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, brought together a record 436 golfers and  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * TERA Welcomes New Executive Director * Amy Owen The Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA), a research-practice partnership between the Tennessee Department of Education and Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development, is pleased to announce Dr. Amy Owen as its new Executive Director. Owen succeeds Dr. Laura Booker, who will transition into the role of TERA research  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Can Officials Say What They Need To Say About A Health Emergency In 280 Characters? Study of Chicago Department of Public Health tweets during the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox outbreak finds mixed results. By Ann Kellett Public health officials had an unprecedented tool for near-instant, widespread communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox epidemic: social media. Now, one of the first  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Time-lapse video made easy - the camera's in your pocket * When you think of "time-lapse video," what usually springs to mind is a camera fixed on a tripod taking image after image at predetermined intervals. But what if you could do the same thing by taking out your phone and snapping a picture every time you walk past a certain tree on your way to work? No tripod necessary. A Cornell research group has devel more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 13 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Two UNM undergrads return from Johns Hopkins medical research program By Anna Padilla University of New Mexico students Celeste Maldonado Taheri and Anthony Languit recently participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Johns Hopkins University. Their area of study was the pulmonary and critical care medicine program. This was Languit's second time returning to the summer p more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH hosts students from Germany and Southeastern U.S. at International Space Weather Camp By Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, recently welcomed students from across the Southeastern U.S. and (ISWC), a two-week immersive program exploring space weather science and its global impacts. The U.S. portion of the event was hosted by the UAH more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB dental professor studying immune system's role in Sjogren's disease $2.1 million NIH renewal grant funds study leading to possible treatments for debilitating disorder * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Sjogren's disease affects about 4 million people in the United States, predominately women. Characterized by severely reduced tears and saliva, the autoimmune disease makes the more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Scientists Uncover Hidden Role of Tumor Suppressor Gene in Protecting the Genome In a surprising twist, UNC scientists discovered that SETD2, a tumor suppressor best known for modifying DNA-packaging proteins, also preserves nuclear structure during cell division--a hidden role that may explain its tumor-suppressive effects in cancer. * A new study led b more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Fellowship Lifts Mission of Farmworkers' Daughter to Improve Immigrant Health By Jody Murray A daughter of San Joaquin Valley immigrant farmworkers has earned the opportunity to study alongside a nationally prominent health researcher and energize her mission to improve the well-being of agricultural laborers. Fabiola Perez-Lua, who in May received a Ph.D. in Public Health at UC Merced, earne more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Researchers are inching closer to stopping parasitic worms from getting under your skin Key takeaways * Threadworms spend up to 10 minutes exploring human skin before finding the best place to burrow in. * When a specific dopamine signal is blocked, the worms almost completely stop trying to penetrate the skin. * A topical application that blocks this dopamine pathway could  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Scientists rule out an Earth-like atmosphere for nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d Webb telescope helps scientists narrow down the search for "Earth twin" planets As telescopes have become more powerful, we've been finding tons of "exoplanets"--planets orbiting faraway stars. One such planet, known as exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d, has intrigued astronomers looking for possibly habitable worlds beyond our more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Survey Finds Harris County Voters Worry About Extreme Weather High Winds, Flooding and Power Outages Top the List of Concerns Key takeaways * 88% of Harris County voters are worried that an electricity outage lasting longer than a day will occur this summer. 42% say they are "very worried," while 27% are "moderately worried" and 19% are "a little worried." * 85% are worried about win more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study traces history of legislation to help low-income households pay for energy As extreme winter cold and rising summer temperatures drive energy bills higher, low-income households face utility shutoff for not being able to afford the cost. Policy addressing such energy insecurity has traditionally been viewed as the domain of poverty law, but new research from the University of Kansas proposes  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska mobile home parks face high flood risk, study warns By Kerry McCullough-Vondrak In the wake of disastrous floods that have inundated other parts of the country, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers say Nebraska could experience similar devastation, with the consequences falling disproportionately on the state's most vulnerable residents. A new study, prompted by Nebraska's cata more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 13 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Humanities building demolition makes way for state-of-the-art Humanities & Social Sciences Facility Throughout the remainder of 2025, the Humanities Building located on the southern edge of Smith Plaza on UNM Central Campus will be demolished to make way for the new state-of-the-art Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) Facility. A construction barrier has been installed around the Humanities Build more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Pediatric Dental Residency Marks Milestone in Specialized Care By Bonnie Rucker OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. - The first and only pediatric dentistry residency program and associated clinic in the state recently celebrated one year of serving Oklahoma's children. The University of Oklahoma Pediatric Dentistry Residency Clinic, located in Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, serves the denta more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 'Like the Piano Tuners of Quantum Computers' A startup co-founded by Daniel Lidar, a pioneer in quantum computing, is producing software to unlock quantum's considerable potential. By Marc Ballon As a physics Ph.D. student at Hebrew University in Israel in the '90s, Daniel Lidar met a fellow graduate student studying quantum computing, then in its infancy. more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Gaming the cancer-immunity cycle by synchronizing treatment schedules What if cancer treatment could be made more effective and less toxic - not by inventing new drugs, but by rethinking the timing strategy of existing therapies? By Matilda Bathurst When it comes to matters of life and death, could human survival depend on our mastery of game stra more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Global UNVEIL Initiative Launches to Fast Track Lassa fever Vaccine Development Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch's Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international research consortium to crack one of the toughest problems in infectious disease science: determining which immune responses protect people against  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 14 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Huntsman Mental Health Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Behavioral Health Integration Program The groundbreaking care model expanded from 5 to 15+ clinic locations to achieve 15% patient penetration rate, exceeding national benchmarks SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- August 12, 2025 - Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its groundbreaking  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * 'Revolutionary' seafloor fiber sensing reveals how falling ice drives glacial retreat in Greenland As glaciers melt, huge chunks of ice break free and splash into the sea, generating tsunami-size waves and leaving behind a powerful wake as they drift away. This process, called calving, is important for researchers to understand. But the front of a glacier is a dangerous place for dat more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * People who move to more walkable cities do, in fact, walk significantly more Study after study shows that walking is very good for those who are able, and generally more is better. A 2023 study found that even 4,000 steps a day improves all-cause mortality risk. (The U.S average is 4,000 to 5,000.) For each 1,000 extra daily steps, risk decreased by 15%. Walk Scores have been used s more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Using Sound to Remember Quantum Information * While conventional computers store information in the form of bits, fundamental pieces of logic that take a value of either 0 or 1, quantum computers are based on qubits. These can have a state that is simultaneously both 0 and 1\. This odd property, a quirk of quantum physics known as superposition, lies at the heart of quantum computing's pr more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Could Rice Production Take Root in Tennessee? Farmers Look to Diversify Crops, Improve Profitability DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Rice is the primary staple for more than half the world's population, with the United States alone estimated to plant almost 3 million acres in 2025, according to the USDA. Most is grown in the Rice Belt, which includes Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt begins search for next dean of Arts and Science, names committee * Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has launched a global search for the next dean of the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science, who will begin their appointment in the 2026-27 academic year. Raver has tasked a committee with vetting candidates for the role. Since its founding in 1873, t more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant to advance research on long-term mental and cognitive health of pediatric cancer survivors Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded more than $2 million in funding to pediatric cancer researchers at Monroe Carell since 2007. * Kaille Meguiar, DO, MPH, an oncologist in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Va more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Vanessa St.Oegger-Menn Receives Spotlight Award From Society of American Archivists * Vanessa St.Oegger-Menn, Pan Am 103 archivist and assistant university archivist in the Libraries' Special Collections Research Center, is the 2025 recipient of the Spotlight Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA). Established in 2005, the award recognizes contributions from individuals who work for the good of more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Westminster College issued the following Q&A on Aug. 12, 2025, with Alexander Rowland, rising junior chemistry major from Avon, Ohio: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Alexander Rowland '27 Alexander Rowland, a rising junior chemistry major from Avon, Ohio is one of six students selected for Westminster College's ninth annual Summer Research Fellowship. Under the guidance of chemistry professor Dr. Pete Smith, Rowland is researching "Lithium Extraction fro more PR

BERKELEY, California, Aug. 14 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * What they're saying: California Jewish Leaders support the University of California system Today, California Jewish leaders expressed support for UCLA and the UC system, following reports that the federal government is seeking a $1.172 billion settlement from UCLA after freezing $584 million in groundbreaking federal research funding on UC campuses. Here is what they are saying: "Addressin more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman School Names Julie Niederhoff as Chair of Marketing Department * Julie Niederhoff The Whitman School of Management has appointed Associate Professor Julie Niederhoff as chair of the marketing department, effective Aug. 4. Niederhoff has been with the Whitman School since 2007, and also serves as co-director of the H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain and the Harry Salzberg Memorial Program. The Dep more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Would you like that coffee with iron? * Around the world, about 2 billion people suffer from iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, impaired brain development in children, and increased infant mortality. To combat that problem, MIT researchers have come up with a new way to fortify foods and beverages with iron, using small crystalline particles. These particles, known as met more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Rare exotic tick species identified in Connecticut Ticks likely hitchhiked across continents on human travelers, experts say. * The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) reports that it has identified four nonnative exotic tick species in Connecticut in recent years, with the blood-feeding parasites and disease vectors hitching a ride on unknowing travelers returning to the state.  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Troubled waters? The future of drinking water in the U.S. By Meg Dalton From fluoride to "forever chemicals," drinking water has been in the spotlight this year. In a Q&A, Yale epidemiologist Nicole Deziel discusses the water we drink today -- and what's on tap for the future. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, made history -- as the first city in the world to add small amounts of fluoride to its  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * From Train Station to Control Center--The Thalamus' Role Gets an Upgrade By Mallory Locklear When you see something--a tree in your backyard, say, or the toy your toddler hands you--that visual information travels from your retinas to your brain. And like a train stopping at stations along its route, the information pauses at particular regions of the brain where it's processed more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Youngkin launches university commercialization initiative to fast-track startups and accelerate innovation Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched a new Lab-to-Launch initiative to unlock innovation in Virginia by accelerating university research commercialization and technology transfer. Developed through a bold statewide collaboration between Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VI more PR