ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * 'U.S. News & World Report' ranks RIT Executive MBA degree program among nation's best Saunders College of Business Executive MBA program is at No. 13 in 2026 rankings By Vienna McGrain The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business' online Executive MBA program as No. 13 in the nation for "Best Online MBA Program more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * A Thriving Workplace in the Age of AI * Webinar offers practical insights for leaders navigating workforce trends shaped by AI, organizational change and evolving employee expectations University of Phoenix will host the next installment of its Bridging Perspectives webinar series, " The ALIVE Organization: Building a Thriving Workplace in the Age of AI," on Thursday, February 19, at 11 a.m. MST more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, Jan. 28 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Academy Professor Hanna Vehkamaki Leads Aerosol Modeling into a New Era * On Manhattan, in the heart of New York, more airborne hydrocarbons originate from cleaning products and cosmetics than from traffic. Because hydrocarbons form aerosols, it is reasonable to assume that personal care and cleaning products have already surpassed traffic as sources of air pollution. "An island dominated by s more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * As social media trials begin, experts urge regulation of tech architecture, not youth access * * Expert: We should 'incentivize the integration of proven mental health supports into the digital ecosystems young people already use' CHICAGO -- As a series of landmark social media trials kick off this week between tech giants Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube, and parents alleging the platforms are a more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Associate Professor of Psychology Launches Podcast to Enhance Online Education * Jennifer Grewe, associate professor of psychology at Utah State University, has launched a new podcast focused on online instruction, A Curious Learning Curve, as part of her participation in the Dean's Leadership Fellow Program within the Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services (CEHS). Drawing on her decades of experien more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Australia's AI safety gap is 4,000 times bigger than you think * The public expects airline-grade safety. Experts say we're nowhere close. Imagine boarding a plane knowing that 5 Dreamliners crash every day; 1 every 4 hours. You wouldn't fly. Nobody would. Yet this is the level of risk Australians currently face from artificial intelligence (AI), according to expert forecasters. Austral more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Business Success * Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is proud to support local entrepreneurs and to celebrate the strength of Ohio's entrepreneurial ecosystem. On October 25, 2025, OWU hosted the second annual U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition as part of the first Kickstart Ohio conference, bringing together founders from across the region to pitch their ventures to experienced judges and business leade more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University's 13th academic festival to focus on impact of artificial intelligence * Artificial intelligence. Some people see it as a blessing... others see it as a curse. Many people find AI a useful tool, relying on it to analyze data, write resumes and map vacation routes. Just as many believe that it kills creativity, steals jobs from human workers, and might someday take over the world. But more PR

MERCED, California, Jan. 28 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Creative, Problem-Solving Projects Win at I2G * A semi-automated washing system for bins at a tomato-processing facility and a mobile app for hikers earned big wins at the Fall 2025 I2G, or Innovate to Grow, event at UC Merced. I2G is a unique "experiential learning" program that engages external partner organizations with teams of students who design systems to solve real-world engineering  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's Adeniyi Recognized Among a New Generation of Scientists Shaping the Global Future of Quantum Technology * CSU Ph.D. student Temitope Adeniyi, who works in quantum computing and artificial intelligence, was recently recognized as part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Quantum 100, a list highlighting a new generation of scientists shaping the global futu more PR

BRONX, New York, Jan. 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * What the Legal Profession Needs to Know About AI in 2026 By Sejla Rizvic From ethical challenges to rapidly evolving regulations-- the rise of AI has significant implications for the legal sector. Public officials and legal experts explored these issues at a recent conference, "AI Risk Forecast: Legal Trends to Watch in 2026," hosted by Fordham Law's Program on Corporate Ethics and Compliance. Lega more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * AI-driven study reveals how land use acts as a "silent amplifier" of extreme heat A new study using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) has revealed land-use change - particularly deforestation and unplanned agricultural expansion - is dramatically intensifying heatwaves across Africa, with findings that carry direct implications for Australia's warm climate. While the research focused on more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * In sixth decade, Bureau of Sociological Research still taking the pulse of Nebraska * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bureau of Sociological Research bills itself as a one-stop shop for researchers needing rigorous data collection and analysis. BOSR supports projects at every stage: study design and sampling, fieldwork and data collection, analysis and reporting. The bureau conducts telephone, ma more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Iowa Law Library hosted second annual Law Collections Symposium and law library organization meetings The symposium and meetings drew 70 attendees from 44 institutions across the country for compelling conversations and skills-building sessions. By Gloria Kosir The University of Iowa Law Library hosted its second annual Law Collections Symposium in the Boyd Law Building in October. The sympos more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education * Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a doctor, but from a young age she knew she was more interested in teaching. She enjoyed standing at the front of the classroom teaching small topics to her peers and was praised by her teachers in high school for that skill. Ultimately, all students learn differently, and all teachers teac more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters -- Jan. 28 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Jay Arcuri, chief student affairs officer at Penn State Mont Alto, whose nominato more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mind your tone: Penn State Smeal student explores politeness in AI prompts * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An undergraduate student in Penn State's Smeal College of Business wondered if manners mattered when interacting with generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT. With funding from the Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant, Om Dobariya, a fourth-year student majoring in busine more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * National Recognition, Record Philanthropy: UMW's Remarkable 'Year in Review' By Jill Laiacona As the spring semester takes off, the University of Mary Washington is moving its mission forward while looking back on a landmark year defined by record-breaking philanthropy and numerous national rankings. UMW's 2024-25 Year in Review publication showcases these achievements and highlights stud more PR

BRISTOL, England, Jan. 28 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New government-funded AI scholarships launch at the University of Bristol * The Sparck AI scholarships, named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Sparck Jones, offer fully funded master's degrees at nine leading UK universities specialising in artificial intelligence and STEM subjects. Through industry exposure and structured cohort activities, participants will gain multifaceted s more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Res more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Research (CAER) at Oklahoma State University. Drs. Dan Rickman and Hongbo Wang, Spears more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 28 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Patients and families unite behind new Nottingham brain cancer research centre * Brain tumour patients and their families from across the East Midlands are gathering today (Wednesday 28 January) to mark the launch of a new research centre focused on finding a cure for the devastating disease. They will be joined by politicians, civic dignitaries, charity leaders and scientists for the laun more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses South Korea's new AI Basic Act on public radio He addressed Korea's emerging framework for trustworthy AI and implications for innovation, governance, and global competitiveness * Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships and founding director of Penn State Dickinson Law's Intellectual Property Law and  more PR

HONG KONG, Jan. 28 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops novel AI graph neural network models to unravel interdisciplinary complexities in image recognition and neuroscience * As an emerging technology in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), graph neural networks (GNNs) are deep learning models designed to process graph-structured data. Currently, GNNs are effective at capturing relationships between nodes and edges in data, but more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The power of play: Temple professor releases updated book on why play still matters in a digital age * Temple Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek appeared on Good Morning America on Jan. 27 to discuss the benefits of play on children's learning and language development with updated edition of her book, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards. Parents today are overwhelmed with managing schedules, screen time and moun more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Jan. 29 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * Regional Computer Programming Competition Held at USD On Nov. 8, 2025, the University of South Dakota hosted the International Collegiate Programming Contest's North American North Central regional competition. The university served as one of 15 sites that hosted, with Dordt University, Buena Vista University and Northwestern College in attendance. On the day of the event, participants spent more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 28 -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Renowned U.S. cryptographer coming to UdeM Affiliated with Harvard University and the tech company founded by the inventor of the World Wide Web, Bruce Schneier will give a free public lecture this Thursday at the MIL campus. By Jeff Heinrich Bruce Schneier, an American cryptographer, academic and blogger renowned for his global expertise in artificial intelligence and computer security technology, is c more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Jan. 28 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU's Convocation focuses on challenges, opportunities of AI * Jan 28, 2026 St. Bonaventure's Spring Convocation brought together nearly 300 faculty and staff for four hours of exploration, dialogue and practical engagement around the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI-themed convocation, held Jan. 16 and anchored by a morning keynote  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Schubert elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow * Mathias Schubert, one of the world's foremost innovators in the field of optical ellipsometry, has been elected to the 2025 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows, the highest honor the organization bestows. Schubert joins 13 University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty as National Academy of Inventors Fellows. The honor recognizes researchers  more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan. 28 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Self-employed working hours return to pre-Covid levels after five year slump * The working hours and happiness of the self-employed are starting to recover - five years on from the downturn induced by the pandemic, research from the University of Liverpool Management School and LSE reveals. But the authors of the report Road to recovery: Self-employed on the mend? published today by more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Amy Orville elevates teacher preparation through award-winning research A Slippery Rock University faculty member is a leading researcher into the effectiveness of teacher preparation models who was recognized for her student-centered approach and collaborative achievements. Amy Orville, SRU assistant professor of curriculum, instruction and educational leadership, received the Outstanding Diss more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 29 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Taking Play Seriously: Lessons from Year One -- and What's Next * It's our first birthday -yay! This milestone is the perfect moment to reflect on everything we've tried, learned, and built together. Over the past year, we've explored what it means to bring entrepreneurship into education -guiding students, supporting teachers, and experimenting across disciplines. Every workshop, coaching session, and e more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M students host national agricultural communications conference * The Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications hosted the 2026 National Professional Development Conference for Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, ACT, on Jan. 15-18. The conference attracted more than 130 students fro more PR

COVENTRY, England, Jan. 28 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * The NASA Pirates that transformed mission control * We often look on renegades and rebels as troublemakers, individuals who have to get with the programme so that the organisation can be aligned. Our research at NASA's Johnson Space Center, however, suggests that we need renegades more than we think. Far from disruptive, they can be a powerful means of shifting organisations towards new more PR

DAVIS, California, Jan. 29 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * UC Davis Receives $120M Gift, Largest Ever to Veterinary Medicine Commitment From the Weill Family Foundation, Led by Joan and Sanford I. Weill, Will Modernize Facilities, Advance Animal and Human Health By Courtney Tompkins The University of California, Davis, today announced the largest gift ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide: $120 million from philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weil more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Growth-at-all-costs era over, study finds, as AI-led productivity prioritizes efficiency, prompts layoffs Artificial intelligence is shaking up business and society in myriad ways--including what drives market value for software companies and what Wall Street rewards. The upshot? Growing revenue without growing jobs. Revenue growth, the standard bearer for a decade for predicting market performance,  more PR

GREELEY, Colorado, Jan. 28 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * New Artificial Intelligence in Media Production Course Prepares the Next Generation of Journalists New course teaches students to experiment with AI tools, navigate ethical challenges and prepare for rapidly evolving careers in journalism and media By Austin Watts, Student Writer Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how news and media are produced, and students at the University of Northe more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Online Graduate Business Programs Rank Among Nation's Elite By Jimmie Markham The Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas strengthened its reputation as one of the nation's leading schools for online graduate business education. Five Jindal School programs earned top-10 spots in their respective categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Progr more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT's Online Programs Earn High Marks in US News Rankings The University of Tennessee, Knoxville earned "Best" status in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Education Programs, announced Jan. 27. The university's degree-granting distance-education programs earned high marks in multiple categories. UT rated particularly highly in three areas: Best Online Bachelor's Programs, Best Online U more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Grief therapy dog gets love, top-notch treatment in battle with cancer By Kevin Myatt Ragnar gave himself to others in some of their darkest days for most of the last decade. But in this season, it is those around him, including clinicians and staff at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, who are giving of themselves to Ragnar as he faces his greatest challenge. A 9-year-old English golden retriever, Rag more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Jan. 27 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Where Human Expertise Meets Artificial Intelligence: How Roger Williams University Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Future * BRISTOL, R.I. - As artificial intelligence becomes more prominent in daily life and professional practice, Roger Williams University is looking ahead - examining how to prepare students to engage with AI thoughtfully, ethically, and creatively as they enter the workforce. O more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 28 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Wits launches AMPLIFY to support first-year maths students * AMPLIFY will centralise the delivery of large gateway maths courses that are vital for degrees in Science, Engineering, and Commerce. Wits has launched a new unit aimed at improving how mathematics and applied mathematics are taught and supported for first-year students across the university. The new unit, called AMPLIFY, more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 28 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 26, 2026, by Avi Patel with Antonio Giaimo, assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine in the School of Medicine: * * * Keeping Hearts Healthy - A Q&A with Antonio Giaimo, MD * Behind every heart attack prevented or stroke avoided is the kind of steady, thoughtful outpatient care that often goes unnoticed. That's the space where Antonio Giaimo, MD, thrives. An assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascul more PR