BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Scholarly Accomplishments, February 2026 By Sofia Romero BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for February 2026. Honors Beth Warren Elected to National Academy of Education Read more Books Franklin Jones, Jr. Jones Jr., F. R. (2026). Learn Black American Sign Language: A history and comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * UK Crisis of Trust Menaces National Security A dramatic decline in trust in institutions and politicians must be reversed if Britain and other democracies are to defend against attacks. By Andy Pryce Only about a third of the UK public expect their government "to do what is right," according to the 2026 Edelman trust barometer. This isn't just any old opinion poll result -- i more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Charter schools lead to similar improvements in outcomes for students with and without disabilities * Students with disabilities account for almost 15% of the K-12 student population in the United States. Yet they are often underrepresented in charter schools, which are publicly funded schools open to all students. While there are discussions about what type of school environment best supports these  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Community-engaged research from NIU sociologist helps teens facing adversity help give discarded dogs a second chance Since 2018, NIU Sociology Professor Keri Burchfield has been publishing work on the nature and scope of crimes against animals, and correlations among crimes against animals and humans. She has worked to solve community problems collaboratively through the Safe Humane Lifetime Bonds Progr more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Experimental pill dramatically reduces 'bad' cholesterol * DALLAS - Feb. 04, 2026 - An experimental pill called enlicitide slashed levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, by up to 60%, a new phase three clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration, this more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Study Snapshot: FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined national U.S. health and diet data to explore whether eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to heart attacks and strokes. UPFs - such as sodas, packaged snacks and processed meats - now  more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Genetic study shows: Anxiety disorders have many causes * Around one in four people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. These include * panic disorder with sudden, severe anxiety attacks, * generalised anxiety disorder, in which sufferers worry about everyday things over a longer period of time that is difficult to control, and * phobias of specific objects or s more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * New names mark outstanding growth, outcomes for Bryant's College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences * Smithfield, RI-Bryant University's School of Health and Behavioral Sciences has been elevated to the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, renamed accordingly to reflect its tremendous growth and powerful impact in bolstering the region's health care system more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Recognition: Cedarville's Mickle Presented Meritorious Service Medal * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations Lt. Col. Angelia M. Mickle has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of her outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership in military medical service from April 1 to August 11, 2024. Medical Leadership Honored With Presidential Award Au more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Sens. Moran, Blumenthal Call on GAO to Investigate VA's Prescribing Practices for Medication Management U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) - chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (SVAC) - called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Department of more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools * Connecticut schools are dedicated to food sustainability. A study highlighting this fact was led by Ellen Shanley, lecturer and director of the dietetics program, and Valerie Duffy, professor, both of whom reside in the Department of Allied Health Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). They publ more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study identifies why some breast cancers evade treatment * DALLAS - Feb. 05, 2026 - Up to 20% of hormone receptor-positive breast cancers don't respond to antiestrogen therapies. A study led by researchers at UT Southwestern, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, suggests that a protein secreted by immune cells within these tumors causes them to grow even in the more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Auburn University issued the following news: * * * Tiny Steps, Big Discovery: Auburn materials engineers make high-profile breakthrough in nanophotonics By Jeremy Henderson The National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to back the nation's elite materials engineering programs as they plumb the depths of polaritons for nanoscale novelties that could support transformative technologies. Polaritons, quasiparticles which combine light and matter, are central more PR

MACAU, China, Feb. 5 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM research reveals new mechanism of immune evasion in triple-negative breast cancer * A research team led by Kathy Qian Luo, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Macau (UM), has uncovered a new mechanism that enables triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) to evade attacks from the immune system. The study shows that TNBC cells resist natural killer (NK) cell-mediated killing thro more PR