STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * 'Step across this line' is art that explores borders, lives and histories * Dorothea Lange (American, 1895-1965), Migrant Mother, February/March 1936 (printed later), silver gelatin print on paper, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Gift of Robert Flynn Johnson 2013.007.047. Media Contact: Amy Juarez | OSU Museum of Art Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2780 | museum@okstate.edu "Step across this line" wi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A boost for the precision of genome editing * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of the first CRISPR-Cas9-based gene therapy has marked a major milestone in biomedicine, validating genome editing as a promising treatment strategy for disorders like sickle cell disease, muscular dystrophy, and certain cancers. CRISPR-Cas9, often likened to "molecular scissors, more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * STAR Program provides research opportunities to students Augusta University's pledge to provide life-changing, life-saving education and its commitment to research excellence was showcased at the Student Training And Research Program poster session, hosted by The Graduate School. Known as the STAR Program, it is designed to provide outstanding hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students in more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New research could lead to greener, faster metal production Study by Binghamton University and Brookhaven National Lab published in Nature By Katie Liu Most metals found in nature are actually in their oxide forms. To extract those metals to use in critical applications -- ranging from infrastructure such as bridges and buildings to advanced technologies like airplanes, semiconductors or even qu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Breaking a sweat: Using chloride in sweat to help diagnose cystic fibrosis * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual's sweat -- specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt -- can serve as an early warning system to help inform the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease th more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Bullied teens less likely to be depressed if they feel connected at school, study finds * * Bullying was more common in childhood, but bullied adolescents felt more psychological distress * Unlike previous studies, this work examined cumulative bullying experiences at ages 9 and 15, which allowed the scientists to evaluate the impact of bullying over time * Teachers should encourage student more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * College of Arts and Sciences names Hawkins associate dean for academic programs * Dr. Ty Hawkins Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu On Aug. 1, Dr. Ty Hawkins officially started as the newest member of the College of Arts and Sciences leadership team at Oklahoma State University. After a successful nationwide search, CAS more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell's supporters rise to the challenges of 2024-2025 * In fiscal year 2025, as higher education faced profound challenges and uncertainty, Cornell's alumni and donors demonstrated powerful support for the university's mission and future. Nearly 40,000 alumni and student donors supported Cornell in a year that brought in $878 million in new gifts and commitments, the second-highest total in Cornell's histor more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Economist Daniel Susskind to Deliver Public Lecture, Book Signing on AI and the Future of Work at UA Little Rock By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host renowned economist and author Daniel Susskind for a free public lecture and book signing at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the University Theatre in the Center for Performing Arts. Susskind, a professor at King's College  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Endometriosis affects more systems in women's bodies than previously understood * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In endometriosis, cells similar to uterine tissue grow outside the uterus. According to researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology who study the disease, endometriosis is often treated as a purely gynecological condition. In a new study, however, they demonstrated how the more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU's bluegrass program earns national music honor By O.J. Early The nation's largest and oldest bluegrass degree program just got official recognition to match its reputation. The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has awarded accreditation to East Tennessee State University's Bachelor of Arts in bluegrass, old-time and roots music. The program becomes one of only a handful na more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Fabiola Torres Uses VSU BSRI Experience to Support U.S. Military Fabiola Torres of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, partnered with Dr. Haley Sherman of the Department of Psychological Science at Valdosta State University to research the relationship between physical pain and psychological challenges in military-affiliated individuals. Throughout her study, she also questioned the role mindset plays in overall wel more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Do No Harm: Rethinking Diabetes, Hypertension in Frail Older Adults By Gisele Galoustian Effectively managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension can greatly improve quality of life, reduce complications and extend longevity for older adults. However, when treatment becomes overly aggressive, it can do more harm than good. more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * First-of-its-kind supernova reveals inner workings of a dying star * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EMBARGOED UNTIL 11 A.M. EDT (U.S.) ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 * For the first time, astrophysicists detected a supernova embedded in a wind rich with silicon, sulfur and argon * Observations suggest the massive star lost its outer hydrogen and helium layers long before exploding *  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert offers perspective on the issues confronting senior citizens By Stephen Stone National Senior Citizens Day is on Aug. 21, highlighting awareness of the physical and mental challenges experienced by older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in April that 93% of adults age 65 and older have at least one chronic condition, while 79% have two or more. Senior  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Preventing gun violence in Baltimore before it begins By Danielle Hawkins Maryland ranks among the top 10 states with the highest rates of gun-related killings. Although Baltimore accounts for just 9% of Maryland's population, it has historically been responsible for a disproportionate share of the state's gun violence (41% of all gun homicides). Yet across the city, community organizations, publi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason's College of Public Health becomes first in Virginia to earn CEPH accreditation George Mason University's College of Public Health has been awarded accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), becoming the first and only college of public health in Virginia to earn this standard for excellence. CEPH, the accrediting body for public health schools and programs,  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Graduate work with an impact -- in big cities and on campus * While working to boost economic development in Detroit in the late 2010s, Nick Allen found he was running up against a problem. The city was trying to spur more investment after long-term industrial flight to suburbs and other states. Relying more heavily on property taxes for revenue, the city was negotiating individu more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Grant will fund first-of-its-kind National Youth Purpose Survey * A new initiative in the College of Human Ecology (CHE) that launched in April 2025 to study the burgeoning field of purpose has received a $3 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. The Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange (PSiX), located in the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) at CHE, will use the grant to ju more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Just nine minutes of exercise can improve children's academic performance, UNCG researcher finds UNCG Assistant Professor Eric Drollette begins each semester in the same, unexpected way. He asks, "Does anybody here get up at 4 a.m. to milk cows?" His question reminds students that academic success can arise from a variety of backgrounds. It was Drollette's own  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 21 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State leads the way in Kansas in radiation protection research Research and radon programs at K-State support safer radiation practices. By Grant Guggisberg FFor the average person, concern about potential radiation exposure likely only comes up when considering dental X-rays or medical scans. Once the procedure is through, worry about radiation typically fades quickly. But that doesn't mean radiation more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Learning from punishment * From toddlers' timeouts to criminals' prison sentences, punishment reinforces social norms, making it known that an offender has done something unacceptable. At least, that is usually the intent -- but the strategy can backfire. When a punishment is perceived as too harsh, observers can be left with the impression that an authority figure is motivated by  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Materials Research Laboratory: Driving interdisciplinary materials research at MIT * Materials research thrives across MIT, spanning disciplines and departments. Recent breakthroughs include strategies for securing sustainable supplies of nickel -- critical to clean-energy technologies (Department of Materials Science and Engineering); the discovery of unexpected magnetism in atomi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Dangerous Currents Anticipated on East Coast Beaches * Beaches in New York City will close to swimmers today and tomorrow as Hurricane Erin brings rip currents and rough waters. High waves are expected in some areas, with breaking waves up to 15 feet anticipated in Suffolk and Nassau counties. In a social media post by the National Weather Service, officials reiterated that the ocean and sur more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Meet NAU's 2025 Fulbright Award winners After receiving prestigious 2025 Fulbright Awards, three Lumberjacks--two recent graduates and one faculty member--will head to three different continents to make a positive impact on children's lives, advance conservation work and integrate Indigenous knowledge into environmental research and practices. They were among the talented 2,100 to win Fulbright Awards  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 21 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU unveils mixed-use development featuring boutique hotel, cultural landmark A comprehensive master plan has been recently completed for a new 15-acre district featuring a boutique hotel, restaurants and retail stores on the land between the MSU campus and the Cotton District, developers announced Aug. 20. It is to be named the Crossroads District. The Crossroads District will feature and be an more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Make Better Magnets - at a Lower Cost Researchers have demonstrated a new technique for manufacturing strong magnetic materials that improves the quality of the magnets, produces the magnets quickly, uses less energy and is less expensive. Strong permanent magnets are used in a wide variety of applications, and demand for these materials is increasing due to their more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 21 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * NASA fellowship for AI land cover research awarded to MSU doctoral student A Mississippi State University doctoral student in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering has been awarded a prestigious NASA-affiliated fellowship through the Mississippi Space Grant Consortium. Dakota Hester, a Tishomingo native, received the award for his innovative research that applies advanced art more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New laser "comb" can enable rapid identification of chemicals with extreme precision * Optical frequency combs are specially designed lasers that act like rulers to accurately and rapidly measure specific frequencies of light. They can be used to detect and identify chemicals and pollutants with extremely high precision. Frequency combs would be ideal for remote sensors or portab more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New statistical tool reveals hidden genetic pathways in complex diseases, paves way for personalized genetic medicine * A 3D illustration of a strand of DNA (stock photo). A collaboration between Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital's Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) has produced a breakthrough in how to study and classify complex diseases. The ne more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Olin Library to hold reopening celebration Aug. 27 * From when Olin Library first opened in 1961 until the mid-'90s, only library employees were allowed in the stacks, and a numbered call board above the circulation desk informed waiting students that the books they requested were ready. On Aug. 27, this iconic call board will serve a special purpose: displaying winning numbers to a raffle during Olin Library' more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * One Graduate's Journey from Atheist to Soldier to Missionary * Samuel Sproule is not one to shy away from a challenge. His journey--from atheist to soldier to Christendom graduate to FOCUS missionary--has been one of unexpected moments, determination, and profound grace. Sproule grew up in a non-religious family in California. As a teenager, he began questioning moral codes. He had an idea of what virtue more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 21 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers are teaching robots to walk on Mars from the sand of New Mexico Researchers are closer to equipping a dog-like robot to conduct science on the surface of Mars after five days of experiments this month at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. The national park is serving as a Mars analog environment and the scientists are conducting field test scenarios to inform future Mars operation more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State releases new guide on identifying bees in Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new Penn State Extension publication, "Bees of Pennsylvania: A Guide to the Genera," is intended for those interested in learning to identify and learn about the diversity of over 440 bee species in Pennsylvania ecosystems. "Bees are critical for plant reproduction around the globe because of t more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Prescribed fire workshop and field day to focus on tribal land * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu Tribal landowners, producers and natural resource professionals are invited to attend the Prescribed Fire Workshop and Field Day to learn more about the benefits of prescribed fire and the safety of conducting a controlled burn. This more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Project Healthy Grandparents Joins Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development at Georgia State University Organization to honor its 30th anniversary with fundraising gala Oct. 30 * Project Healthy Grandparents, a research-based program at Georgia State University that provides services to grandparents and the grandchildren they raise, has a new home within the Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Developmen more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists launch powerful new online tool to streamline mineral identification * Stock photo of the mineral bornite. Identifying a mineral might sound straightforward: analyze its chemistry, compare it to known minerals and voila. But for geologists, this process can be a time-consuming puzzle requiring specialized expertise and a lot of manual calculation. Now, a team of researchers at Rice Univers more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice scientists pioneer transfer-free method to grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics * A team of materials scientists at Rice University has developed a new way to grow ultrathin semiconductors directly onto electronic components. The method, described in a study published in ACS Applied Electronic Materials, could help streamline the integration of two-dimensional materials into next-generation elect more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's top innovation exec headed for University of Virginia * Paul Cherukuri After more than a decade of outstanding leadership at Rice University, Paul Cherukuri, the university's top innovation executive, will be leaving his post to accept a position at the University of Virginia. Cherukuri, Rice's inaugural vice president for innovation and chief innovation officer, plans to depart from his position a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Richmond's youth violence risk overlaps with historic redlining, new VCU research finds In addition to lingering effects of discrimination, study finds that most victims treated at VCU's trauma center were female. * By Madeline Reinsel The legacy of redlining - the 20th-century mapping practice that denied loans and other services to minorities based on their neighborhoods - continues more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Doctor's Blood Transfusion Research Is Changing Standards and Saving Lives Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School By Andrew Smith Jeffrey Carson spent more than a decade persuading hospitals that fewer, resource-saving blood transfusions work just as well as more frequent transfusions for most patients. More recently, the Rutgers internist finished a massive study that indicates a ma more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Scientists debut a new foundational atlas of the plant life cycle Salk Institute researchers map every cell type and developmental state across the entire life cycle of model plant Arabidopsis * Nearly everything you know about plants was first discovered in a plant you've likely never heard of. Arabidopsis thaliana, also known as thale cress, is a small, flowering we more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife empowers Texas sheep and goat production Expo equips producers with tools to tackle threats and build resilient operations By Kay Ledbetter Parasites, predators, forage variability and market pressures challenge Texas sheep and goat producers, making resilience more critical than ever. To help producers stay ah more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Cracking the code of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks Magalhaes melds entomology, epidemiology to safeguard human, animal health By Adam Russell Tereza Magalhaes, Ph.D., is living an old, oft-used adage: "Science saves lives, one discovery at a time." Magalhaes, a vector biologist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Students Show Off Catalyst-Based Research Fatima Mahnaz and Somtochukwu Lambert presented their research on radio frequency heating and sustainable fuels at the North American Catalysis Society meeting. By Raven Wuebker Ph.D. candidates Fatima Mahnaz and Somtochukwu Lambert received the Richard J. Kokes Travel Award, enabling them to attend the 29th North American Meeting of  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Three Engineering Faculty Members Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards The awards will support faculty work to solve complex engineering challenges in different fields. By Lalain Aquino Three Texas A&M University College of Engineering faculty members received the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award in 2025 for novel and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Texas House Moves Closer To Approving New Congressional Map * WASHINGTON (August 20, 2025)- The Texas State House is scheduled to vote on a proposed new congressional election map this Wednesday. The redistricting plan would add five new congressional districts and would help the GOP in midterm elections. The initiative has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers, some of whom have chosen to leave the stat more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Topping-off ceremony at Brown celebrates future laboratories for integrated life sciences research * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Since 2024, construction crews have been hard at work on Brown University's William A. and Ami Kuan Danoff Life Sciences Laboratories, a seven-story, 300,000-square-foot facility for life sciences research taking shape in the heart of Providence's Jewelry District. O more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Some Breast Tumors Tunnel Into Fat to Fuel Up. Can We Stop Them? UCSF scientists caught cancer cells in the act of breaking into fat cells. The energy heist seems to be critical for the growth of deadly breast cancer. * When an invasive and deadly form of breast cancer called triple-negative grows, the fat cells around it seem to shrink. UCSF researchers more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA, UC Santa Barbara receive nearly $20 million to advance AI-driven biomaterials innovation BioPACIFIC MIP, an NSF-funded collaboration launched in 2020, has become a powerful hub for innovation in next-generation materials science * The National Science Foundation has awarded BioPACIFIC MIP, a collaboration between the California NanoSystems Institutes at UCLA and UC Santa Barbara,  more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 21 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH launches initiative to boost sustainable fisheries in Hawaii, Pacific The University of Hawaii is launching a major initiative to advance fisheries research, education and training, ensuring sustainable management for Hawaii and the Pacific. The new program leverages the expertise of eight new faculty members to develop a graduate program that focuses on both Western science and Indigen more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Shipping policies designed to boost online spending instead drive consumers into stores By Shannon Roddel Online shopping has experienced massive growth over the past decade, leading to extensive research into how businesses merge their physical store presence with online platforms. A new study from the University of Notre Dame reveals surprising results when shipping policies are adjuste more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Graduate Nicolas Ferree Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Ferree is studying data related to the early Universe in graduate school. * Nicolas Ferree, who graduated from the University of Richmond in May 2023, has received a competitive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to continue his research on the cosmic microwave background - more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond's Distant Viewing Lab Receives $1M Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Access to AI Tools The Distant Viewing Lab at the University of Richmond has received a $1,000,000 Mellon Foundation grant to expand access to computer vision models used in digital humanities research. Founded by data science and statistics professor Taylor Arnold and digital humanities professor Lauren more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Looking Into Sustainable Alternatives to Concrete By Sydney Dahle Promising research is taking root in the world of structural engineering, led by a local environmental engineer. Erika Espinosa Ortiz is transforming the way we think about building materials, aiming to reduce one of the largest contributors to global CO2 emissions -- concrete. Originally from Mexico, Espinosa-Ortiz has spent the la more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Soybean Disease and Insect Field Day Scheduled for September 9 Learn Management Strategies for Row Crop Pests and Pathogens * MILAN, Tenn. - Row crop producers are invited to learn the latest disease and insect management strategies at the annual Soybean Disease and Insect Field Day. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), this free  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Cancer-associated nerve injury leads to chronic inflammation and immunotherapy resistance * Study finds cancer cells break down protective nerve coverings, leading to nerve injury and chronic inflammation * These nerve injuries drive immune exhaustion and immunotherapy resistance * Targeting the cancer-induced nerve injury pathway can reverse resistance and improve  more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB launches Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute, new Department of Cardiovascular Medicine to advance cardiovascular care, research and education Renowned interventional cardiologist and academic leader Dr. Hani Jneid named Inaugural Chair of the new department * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is proud to announce two major advancements in cardiovascular health: the est more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF's Dr. Sikha Bagui and Dr. Matthew Crow recognized by ScholarGPS as Top Scholars Dr. Sikha Bagui and Dr. Matthew Crow have both earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named both Bagui and Crow Top Scholars, placing them in the top 0.5% worldwide in their respective fields. Scholars ar more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * UX marks the spot for VCU senior Faustina Koduah CoStar summer internship gives the information systems major and visual effects minor a chance to explore user experience and product design. * By Leila Ugincius As she considered work opportunities for the summer - and careers overall - Faustina Koduah thought about the advice she would give to other Virginia Commonwealth University students. " more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * VCs backed Black founders after BLM - but it didn't last * Five years ago, in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, Black-founded startups had "a moment" when venture capitalists (VCs) were eager to invest. In the two years after Floyd's death, the share of VC dollars that went to Black businesses jumped by 43%. Unfortunately for those fledgling companies, and the ones that have followed, that interest and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU hosts national safety workshop for river field studies The Rice Rivers Center welcomed educators from eight states, highlighting its leadership in navigating field research and risk. * Rivers support remarkable biodiversity and are vital to society, but they are among the world's most threatened ecosystems. Training the next generation of river scholars and students is vital to the waterways more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU innovators look to streamline pacemaker procedures and safety University grants fuel two clinical tools created to improve implantation accuracy and device management. * By John Battiston A pair of innovations by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are making headway in two critical areas of pacemaker care: how devices are implanted, and how they are managed during surgery. Both i more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors focuses on long-term vision, partnerships, and campus modernization By Michael Stowe The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors took steps at its quarterly meeting this week to expand the university's on-campus residential capacity and improve its existing inventory. During meetings held Aug. 18-20, the board approved a $10 million planning authorization for the design of a new on-campus residence ha more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New Center Woods Complex to elevate conservation and research By Rosie Cicmanec and Max Esterhuizen The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Building and Grounds Committee this week approved the design preview and review to move forward with a new, state-of-the-art facility for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, creating a vibrant hub for research, teaching, and outreach in the College of Natural Resou more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty receive state-funded 4-VA grants for collaborative research The 13 funded projects involve partnerships with peers at universities across the commonwealth and investigate areas of strategic interest for Virginia. By Melody Warnick A baker's dozen of Virginia Tech faculty members recently were awarded grants funded by 4-VA to boost research collaborations with partners at universities across the commonwe more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Why do we collect? U of A study shows it's about seeking structure Collecting is a universal human behavior. From baseball cards and vinyl records to experiences like visiting every national park in the United States, the urge to collect connects people across cultures and generations. New research from Martin Reimann, McClelland associate professor of marketing in the Eller College of Ma more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Study finds coastal wetlands generate $90 million annually for Virginia communities Findings led to the development of SHORE-BET, an online tool that helps local planners and landowners weigh long-term benefits of shoreline strategies By John Wallace A new study led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS shows that tidal marshes, including both natural wetlands and man-made living shorelines, gen more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU and KEA Announce Innovative Partnership to Support Aspiring School Leaders' Advancement WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) and the Kentucky Education Association (KEA) have joined forces to provide exciting new opportunities for Kentucky aspiring school leaders seeking professional growth and advancement. This first-of-its-kind partnership in Kentucky offers aspiring sch more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * WKU faculty present Kentucky Jurisdictional Risk Assessment at KY Preparedness Summit Drs. Jacqueline Basham, Edrisa Sanyang, and Ritchie Taylor of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) recently presented findings from the Kentucky Statewide Jurisdictional Risk Assessment at the 2025 Kentucky Preparedness Summit. Hosted by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the summit include more PR