MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 11 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 'Engage in civil discourse and collaborative process' * Milwaukee native and nationally recognized civic leader Raj Vinnakota returned home to Wisconsin this week for a series of campus conversations as part of the new UW-Madison Wisconsin Exchange initiative. In his role as president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Vinnakota is dedicated to transforming campuses into spaces where more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 12 (TNSrep) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Capital Scan Identifies Where Arkansas Startups Are Growing and Where Funding Gaps Remain Venture capital investment in Arkansas startups remained steady in 2024, according to the newly released Arkansas Capital Scan. The report highlights continued concentration of investment activity in Northwest Arkansas and outlines opportunities to strengthen funding for young companies and new busines more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSrep) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Online Surges Amid Rapid Tech Change; New Tool for Preventing Abuse Unveiled for Path Forward AI-generated child abuse material rose more than 1,300% in a single year * Societal and behavioral shifts including growing recognition of children displaying harmful sexual behaviors and links to extremism, violence and financial scams are driving c more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSrep) -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Pope Francis Global Poverty Index Highlights Stalled Progress in Key Areas By Patrick Verel After fluctuating for several years, progress in combating extreme poverty worldwide has largely stalled, according to the 10th annual Fordham Pope Francis Global Poverty Index (https://ipednews.blog.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Fordham-Francis-Index-Report.pdf?_ga=2.26183933.1343424364.1765528105-15959757 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * New McCain Institute Report: "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe" The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today released a report titled, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe," following a workshop in Chisinau, Moldova hosted by the McCain Institute, German Marshall Fund, and the Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives (PISA) in November 2025. The workshop pre more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * The arts offer opportunities to improve children's wellbeing The arts and creativity are crucial for children's wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows. Break down barriers However, the experts say there are low-cost opportunities for Government to deliver support which will improve children's heal more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Report Finds Broad Adoption of AI in New Jersey - and Strong Support for Regulation By Carol Peters Rutgers researchers find most state residents have used at least one artificial intelligence tool and see the technology as helpful, but many say it will eliminate more jobs than it creates Most New Jersey residents now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in school, at work or in daily life,  more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Youth Perspectives from Students on the Right to a Healthy Environment in Europe Together with Youth and Environment Europe, students from Utrecht University contributed to a three month project that delivered recommendations to the Council of Europe for codifying a right to a healthy environment. The project was supervised by dr Julie Fraser, member of UCWOSL, who is an expert on human rights la more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSrep) -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * History of Trade Secret Law in the U.S. A new book chapter by Vanderbilt intellectual property expert Daniel Gervais provides a comprehensive examination of the development, structure, and complexity of U.S. trade secret law. The chapter - "Trade Secret Law in the United States: Evolution, Framework, and Federalization," - shows that, from its origins in state common law to the present dual-track s more PR