ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 3 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * 29 Missouri S&T researchers rank among world's top 0.05% of scholars * Researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T are among the top 0.05% cited scholars in their specialty areas, recognized either for their lifetime of work or for research over the past five years, according to the 2025 Highly Ranked Scholars list developed by ScholarGPS. For lifetime rankings, Dr. Sajal Das, S&T's Danie more PR

SINGAPORE, Feb. 3 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news: * * * AI analysis identifies over 20,000 protein interactions in malaria parasites * An international research team led by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the Centre for Structural Systems Biology and Bernhard-Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine in Germany has revealed fresh insights into protein interactions that govern the biology of the malaria parasite. Published in Nature more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant, University of Cape Town partner to expand global academic collaboration * Smithfield, R.I. -Bryant University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cape Town -the top-ranked higher education institution in Africa, according to U.S. News and World Report -formalizing a strategic partnership designed to expand global academic collaboration, experiential learning opportunitie more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth? * Highlights * Yu Tian is making significant strides in medical AI in pursuit of helping everyone enjoy a quality life through age 100. * UCF is the perfect place for his research, with access to computer science experts, a cutting-edge medical college and industry partnerships. Every day, Yu Tian clocks in to his AI and Imaging in Medicine (AIM) Rese more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Counter intelligence * How can artificial intelligence step out of a screen and become something we can physically touch and interact with? That question formed the foundation of class 4.043/4.044 (Interaction Intelligence), an MIT course focused on designing a new category of AI-driven interactive objects. Known as large language objects (LLOs), these physical interfaces extend l more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026, by President Joshua C. Brumberg: * * * Dear colleagues, A new year, a new semester but, unfortunately, headlines that are all too familiar. This Groundhog Day, I'm reminded of the movie Groundhog Day, which centers on a weatherman (a well-cast Bill Murray) reliving the same day repeatedly. Last year at this time I wrote about how immigrants have enriched our country. Unfortunat more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * CVPA Announces Recipients of the 2026 Young Alumni Commissioning Project Awards * George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the recipients of the seventh round of its Young Alumni Commissioning Project Awards. Two alumni were chosen based on the artistic excellence, career impact, and feasibility of their proposals and will receive financial, marketing, and productio more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Recognized for Fostering International Studies The university ranks fifth nationally as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution. * For the fourth year running, the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational Affairs has recognized Dartmouth as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students. It's a designation Dartmouth has earned a total of seven times since the Fulbright Program--the U.S. government' more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Yiran Chen Andrew Tie Yiran Chen develops brain-inspired semiconductor hardware to enable faster, greener AI at the edge. In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Pratt School of Engineering. The $57 million in total investment strengthens Duk more PR

GUILFORD, England, Feb. 3 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Dynamic digital product passports for short-shelf-life food and drink could cut waste and improve safety * Dynamic digital product passports - real-time, intelligent digital records that capture the true condition of perishable goods such as food and drink throughout their lifecycle - could dramatically cut waste and improve safety, thanks to a new framework jointly developed by researchers at the  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Excellence measured in impact: President Morehead highlights 'defining chapter' for UGA 2026 State of the University unveils new AI investments alongside record-breaking achievements * University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead delivered the annual State of the University Address on Feb. 3, reflecting on a year marked by groundbreaking achievements, defining moments and exceptional progress. "It i more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs December 2025 and January 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff m more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Positions Students and Faculty at the Forefront of AI and Data Science By Ashley Flete and Nevaeh Jackson From classrooms to research labs, artificial intelligence is redefining how knowledge is created, taught and applied. At Florida A&M University, that transformation is being met with strategic investment and campus-wide collaboration throug more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University announces Spring 2026 exhibitions and community programming * Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts and the College of Fine Arts have announced a schedule of exhibitions, workshops and symposia for the spring semester. The programming spans the college's network of gallery spaces, including the Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA), the William Johnston Building (WJB) Gallery, t more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Four on faculty to receive DOE early-career grants * Four Cornell faculty members are among 99 researchers across the U.S. who have been awarded grants by the U.S. Department of Energy as part of its Office of Science Early Career Research Program. Debanjan Chowdhury, associate professor of physics, and Jennet Dickinson, assistant professor of physics, in the College of Arts and Sciences; Matthew Reid, associat more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * From on-campus efforts to national outreach, SDSU incorporates AI across university Regionally and nationwide, South Dakota State University quietly has positioned itself as a leader in integrating artificial intelligence in higher education. "Our approach is to promote AI literacy and competency across the university," said Victor Taylor, vice provost for graduate education and extended studies more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert offers perspective on the resurgence of classical music * Classical music is having a moment, and this time it's capitalizing on a younger generation in the digital era. According to a 2025 survey of 2,000 people conducted by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, more people under 35 were listening to orchestral music (65%) daily than individuals aged 55 or older (57%). For the first time, youn more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship * MIT senior Katie Spivakovsky has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar and will undertake an MPhil in biological sciences at the Wellcome Sanger Institute at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall. Spivakovsky, who is double-majoring in biological engineering and artificial intelligence, with minors in mathematics and  more PR

WATERLOO, Ontario, Feb. 3 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: * * * Laurier expert alert: 2026 Olympic Winter Games The 2026 Olympic Winter Games take place Feb. 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Wilfrid Laurier University experts are available to comment on topics related to the Winter Olympics, including high-performance athletes, athlete psychology, athletic injuries, performance enhancement, Olympic history, economics and marketing, and the use of more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Leinweber Foundation commits $50M to name engineering and digital innovation center * Michigan State University today announced a transformative $50 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to establish the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a landmark investment that will accelerate MSU's leadership in education, research and workforce development across Michigan and be more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 3 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * Macquarie University blazes trail for safe AI in Australian higher education * As universities worldwide grapple with how to harness generative AI without compromising privacy, integrity or trust, Macquarie University has taken a decisive step, building and rolling out a secure, in-house AI platform to its entire workforce. The ambitious initiative positions Macquarie as one of the first Australian u more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration * California's most devastating wildfire - the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 and destroyed nearly 19,000 structures - forced nearly half of all residents living within designated fire perimeters to relocate within a year. That local exodus is documented by Cornell-led research that mapped annual moves between U.S. neighborhoods from 2010 to 2019 in more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Trial That Could Redefine Tech's Responsibility for Youth Mental Health * WASHINGTON (February 3, 2026) - A landmark social media addiction trial is underway in Los Angeles Superior Court, where a 19-year-old California woman alleges social media platforms contributed to her depression and suicidal ideation after addictive use beginning in her youth. TikTok and Snapchat have reached settl more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska in the national news: January 2026 * University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty offered expertise on California's drought recovery and U.S. trade policy for national news stories in January. The stories were among 30-plus featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month. * Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the university's National Drought Mitigatio more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 2 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren't that simple * The familiar labels "night owl" and "early bird," long used in sleep research, don't fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found. The McGill University-led study published in Nature Communications found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subt more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities All are invited to attend a special presentation, "How Quantum is Changing Jobs, Industries, and Opportunities" on Thursday, February 12 from 2-3 pm in Altgeld Hall Auditorium featuring Quantum expert attorneys Robert Karr and Martin Montes, who are Partners at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Quantum Technology Indus more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Alumnus and State Senator Paul Sarlo Publishes Op-Ed on New Jersey's Energy Strategy New Jersey Senator and NJIT alumnus Paul Sarlo '92, '95 recently published an op-ed calling for a balanced and affordable energy strategy for the state. In the piece, Sarlo raises concerns about rising utility costs and highlights the need for a diversified energy mix to meet New Jersey's growing demand. more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments in The Debrief on Sora AI and copyright law He discussed how copyright law ties protection to human creative input * Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, was featured in The Debrief discussing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video tools such as OpenAI's Sora. He offered insight in more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on social media addiction trial on PBS He was quoted on 'PBS NewsHour' discussing how the case may shape future litigation * Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was featured in a PBS NewsHour report analyzing a major "bellwether" trial testing social media companies' pot more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway shares insights with TaxProf Blog about new AALS partnership The multiyear agreement between AALS and West Academic focuses on artificial intelligence * Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway was recently quoted on TaxProf Blog in her capacity as president of the Association of American Law Schools (A more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley online engineering, IT programs rank high in 2026 U.S. News list Faculty use project-based learning, labs, case studies in high-quality programs By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley's online master's in engineering and IT programs have again earned high rankings in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Programs" for 2026. Master's in Engineering program more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Innovates awards funds to develop concrete, imaging and semiconductor innovations Purdue University researchers in the College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine have received $129,072 from the Trask Innovation Fund to lead projects that will enhance Purdue-owned intellectual property for commercial use. The innovations are in the areas of cell annotation, concrete and semicon more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * They're robots, and they're here to help: Computer scientist improves robot interactions with human beings Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to communicate like humans do -even when they communicate in only beeps and bloops. At Purdue University, Sooyeon Jeong more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 2 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Reverend Joseph Laracy Engages Global Dialogue on AI Ethics * The Reverend Joseph R. Laracy, S.T.D., associate professor and chair of Systematic Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST), is currently spending a portion of his sabbatical as a visiting scholar at the University of Oxford, England. "I'm very grateful to the Faculty and Rector-Dean of Immaculate Conception Se more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Improving cancer diagnostics with precise medical imaging By Addison DeHaven A collaborative project between South Dakota State University's College of Nursing and College of Natural Sciences is improving medical imaging accuracy through the study of germanium, a chemical element found in the Earth's crust. Cancer continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Heal more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Scientific machine learning researchers available to discuss where field is headed * Scientific machine learning is a growing field that sits at the intersection of physics and data: By combining physics-based models with machine learning -a form of artificial intelligence that designs computer algorithms to detect patterns in data and use these patterns to make predictions about new data -researchers are deve more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * SCSU Hosts Conference on Teaching, Learning, and AI's Expanding Role Faculty and higher education leaders from across Connecticut gathered at Southern Connecticut State University on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for a full-day conference examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, and academic identity. The event, part of SCSU's 2025-2026 Generative Artificial Intelligence more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group * What if ultrasound imaging is no longer confined to hospitals? Patients with chronic conditions, such as hypertension and heart failure, could be monitored continuously in real-time at home or on the move, giving health care practitioners ongoing clinical insights instead of the occasional snapshots - more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 3 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Stand Out in the Job Hunt With These No-Cost Certificates * While Leo Dixon was working on his doctoral degree, he thought he might need a way to stand out. So, he decided to earn an artificial intelligence (AI) credential on top of his diploma. It gave him an edge over other candidates vying for the same positions as him. "As soon as I got that, doors started flying open, because it was something more th more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Student entrepreneurs win $40,500 in scholarship money at Riata Business Plan Competition * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu After months of preparation, student entrepreneurs at Oklahoma State University were rewarded for pitching their original business ideas to industry experts. The Riata Center for Innovation and  more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 3 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Tedx Technion 2025 * TEDxTechnion 2025 took place on November 11, 2025, at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, featured live TED-style talks held under the theme "Unexpected Innovation." Launched in 2009, TEDx is a program of locally organized events designed to bring communities together and share a TED-like experie more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Accelerating nuclear engineering research with AI A nuclear engineering doctoral student at Texas A&M is building physics-informed, AI-powered frameworks to help automate information gathering and streamline workflows for nuclear research. By Julianne Hodges Nuclear power has been proposed as a solution to meet the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence. But what if AI more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany to Lead Empire AI SUNY Partnerships, Advancing AI for the Public Good By Amy Geduldig The University at Albany will partner with SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College to strengthen AI teaching and research across the region as part of new Empire AI campus partnerships. The partnerships, announced last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul, prioritize hands-on opportunities for stud more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC and WordPress Foundation launch workforce-focused AI literacy course The University of Illinois Chicago and the WordPress Foundation have launched the UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, an initiative to accelerate open-source systems. Made possible by a donation from tech firm Automattic, the fund will support the country's first workforce-focused AI literacy course, AI Leader more PR

TACOMA, Washington, Feb. 3 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound to Host First DataFest * The University of Puget Sound will host its first DataFest, a weekend-long data analysis competition, from March 27-29, 2026, in Trimble Hall. Students are invited to solve a real-world puzzle using a secret dataset that will be revealed at the kickoff event. DataFest is a nationwide event organized by the American Statistical Association, bringing more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners * EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) - UTEP Press at The University of Texas at El Paso announced today the winners of its first round of book awards since relaunching the press in fall 2025. UTEP Press, which publishes a wide variety of popular and academic books, announced winners in two categories for its inaugural 2026 aw more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 2, 2026, with Hawa Stwodah, assistant professor of fashion design, and Jennie Cook, assistant professor of fashion merchandising: * * * How AI is changing fashion Hawa Stwodah and Jennie Cook of VCUarts offer insight into the ways artificial intelligence is impacting design, production, merchandising and academics in the fashion field. * Fashion might seem like a uniquely human pursuit -- from th more PR