ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Abington student ambassadors level up peers, grow as research leaders By Regina Broscius Two Penn State Abington students are boosting their own professional skills while helping peers get started with faculty-mentored research, a cornerstone of the Abington Experience that builds in-demand skills to help increase job offers, salaries and long-term success. Jonathan Alavez Reyes more PR

HONG KONG, Feb. 6 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * AI-powered companionship: PolyU interfaculty scholar harnesses music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness * Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions to help lift the spirits. A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic Uni more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Angels, Demons, and the Salomons CNU professors pen book about the literary role of supernatural beings By Kelli Caplan The Salomon family hangs tight together. They all teach or work at Christopher Newport. And now they have written a fascinating new book that takes a deep dive into how and why angels, demons, and demigods make their way into storylines of popular television shows, movies, an more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Trustees celebrate groundbreaking of new medical facility during Winter Quarterly Meetings * Clemson University's Board of Trustees met on Feb. 5-6 to receive updates from Interim President Robert H. Jones and new Provost J. Cole Smith and other administration leadership on research, industry partnerships, artificial intelligence, student successes and more. The Board also approved several academic more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Crystals in a new light: UB team proposes rethinking crystal structure analysis * A lab instrument holding a green crystal, with a scientist out of focus observing. Jason Benedict, professor of chemistry in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, examines a crystal in his lab. Note: This crystal is much larger than those used in he and his team's re more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 6 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle's Record Four NSF Graduate Research Fellows Continue to Find Success * Four Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates selected in the last round of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships are thriving in graduate school and taking advantage of the research freedom offered by their awards. Alexandra Newcomb published three scientific research  more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 7 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Federal grant funds Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Research and Retraining Center at CSUSB "This will strengthen AI technology in our workforce and provide all of you students with opportunities for retraining and training and growth in the VR and AI technology space," said U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, as he formally announced the grant award at CSUSB's Center for C more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Feb. 6 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * International AI competition aims to speed up the development of materials for the green transition * Katrine Damkjaer The green transition critically relies on new advanced materials for Power-to-X technologies such as catalysts, energy storage materials, and sustainable fuel production. However, discovering and optimizing materials, in the form of nanoparticles, remains slow and resour more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Leading the Transformation: USU Faculty and Students Chart the Path for AI in Military Medicine * As the speed of medical discovery continues to accelerate-with global medical knowledge now doubling every few months-the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is ensuring its graduates are not just keeping pace, but leading. A recent article in Military Medicine, titled "Trans more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 7 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Learning about Arctic Law where it's made: Maine Law Students at the Arctic Circle Assembly Students from Maine Law recently joined policymakers, diplomats, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and scholars from around the world at the Arctic Circle Assembly, one of the most influential international forums dedicated to the future of the Arctic. The experience offered Maine Law students a rare, immers more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * An AI model that can read and diagnose a brain MRI in seconds Researchers say the technology has potential applications beyond neurological diagnoses * An AI-powered model developed at University of Michigan can read a brain MRI and diagnose a person in seconds, a study suggests. The model detected neurological conditions with up to  more PR

KANKAKEE, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Kankakee Community College issued the following news: * * * Microsoft Copilot class at KCC April 3 Kankakee Community College is offering Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace, a practical class designed to help employees work more efficiently using artificial intelligence within Microsoft apps. Participants will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to draft content, analyze information, generate ideas, and automate routine tasks. The focus is on saving time and impr more PR

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University Launches New Bachelor's Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence Misericordia University is proud to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI), offered through the University's Department of Mathematical Sciences, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The new program is designed to prepare students for the rapidly growing and evolving field o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU trustees approve naming of Engineering and Digital Innovation Center, atrium * During its first public meeting of 2026, the MSU Board of Trustees took action to officially name the Engineering and Digital Innovation Center the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation. The Leinweber Foundation's commitment drives the university's vision for a next-generation hub that brings together more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * New gene discovery paves way for tailored psoriasis treatments A major new study has uncovered gene clues that could pave the way to personalised psoriasis treatments. Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease linked to several long-term health conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis and Type 2 diabetes, and has a substantial impact on sufferers' quality of life. Although the W more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Feb. 7 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Alumnus returns to classroom to share insights related to aluminum industry, strategy, entrepreneurship Northwest Missouri State University students walking into Thursday's entrepreneurship and business strategy classes in Colden Hall probably didn't expect a demonstration involving Play-Doh, but that's how alumnus Brian Hesse helped them understand the process he oversees of making alu more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Northwood University and NADA Announce Partnership to Drive the Future of Automotive Leadership Northwood University and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) have announced a new education partnership aimed at expanding access to undergraduate and graduate degree programs for America's franchised new-car and truck dealers, their employees, and their families. The partnership creates a framework f more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame philosophy professor to lead new collaborative research on critical thinking pedagogy * The University of Notre Dame has been awarded nearly $4 million in a four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to fund a new initiative that will incorporate tools and strategies for teaching critical thinking into college classrooms around the country. Supporting a project called In more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 7 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Gurich headlines Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture at OSU Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich was the featured speaker at the annual Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture sponsored by the Center for Legal Studies and Business Ethics in the Spears School of Business. Gurich's lecture was attended by hundreds of Oklahoma State University students and faculty in more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Feb. 5 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news: * * * SEMO Alumna Andrea Gils Monzon Inducted into PRSSA Hall of Fame * "Being recognized by PRSSA is a full-circle moment for me," Gils Monzon said. "The organization opened doors I never imagined, from mentorship to scholarships. Now, I get to help the next generation of communicators grow and succeed globally. It's both humbling and inspiring." Gils Monzon credits her time at SEMO for layi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spalding family gift fuels cross-collaborative innovation * Michigan State University alumnus David F. Spalding, a 1967 mechanical engineering graduate, has made a transformative $10 million leadership gift to accelerate the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a facility designed to prepare Spartans to lead at the intersection of technology, creativity and impact. "Michigan Sta more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Support of health nonprofit benefits patients and future caregivers * Northeastern's support of health nonprofit benefits patients and the next generation of caregivers. "Northeastern has been an incredible, incredible cultivation place for this program," said Dr. Alister Martin, CEO and founder of A Healthier Democracy. by Cyrus Moulton February 6, 2026 The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Launches Chancellor's Innovation Prize Focused on Operational AI Texas Christian University is launching the inaugural Chancellor's Innovation Prize, a new campuswide challenge inviting students, faculty and staff to propose innovative solutions that improve university operations and support student success. The 2026 competition centers on operational artificial intelligence, emphasizing the purpose more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * TedxMarshallU announces speakers for the 8th annual event "Inspired Independence" * TEDxMarshallU is pleased to announce the eight inspiring speakers that will step onto the red circle at the eighth annual event, "Inspired Independence." The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. TEDxMarshallU is a student-led, faculty mentored, independently organized e more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M is the No. 1 research university in Texas, top 25 nationally * A new report from the National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey ranks Texas A&M University's $1.39 billion in research and development (R&D) expenditure for fiscal year 2024 as the No. 1 research institution in Texas and the SEC, and among the top 25 universities in the nation. Texas A&M  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees ratify faculty, dean positions; approve new degree, resolutions of appreciation and namings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 6) ratified faculty and dean appointments and approved a new degree and resolutions of appreciation and namings. The newly ratified faculty are: * Suzanne Bart as the Edwin F. Peters, Class of 1942, Professor of Chem more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 7 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Announces New Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Program advances School of Science and Engineering's goal to lead AI-driven innovation in healthcare, cybersecurity and intelligent systems The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the University of Missouri-Kansas City's plan to launch a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree this fall, p more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Feb. 6 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND Leads $20 Million Federal Initiative to Transform Diabetes Care for Seniors Regional and national partners join in critical diabetes-related research * The University of North Dakota is leading a major national effort to improve chronic disease management for older adults after receiving a highly competitive federal agreement of up to $19.9 million through the Advanced Research P more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Machine learning framework could transform prediction of drug side effects Interpretable AI model could offer new insights into why medicines cause certain side effects, helping to improve future drug safety predictions. * Researchers have created a powerful new machine learning framework capable of predicting drug side effects by analysing how different medicines interact with biological t more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Powerful AI can help diagnose substance use disorder System could help clinicians get treatment to people who need it faster By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Diagnosing substance-use disorder can be difficult because of patient denial related to the stigma attached to addiction. But a new study by the University of Cincinnati uses a novel artificial intelligence to pred more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Revolutionary AI technology enhances diagnosis of substance use disorder Diagnostic tool could help speed treatment to patients By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu MSN, Bioengineer.org and other national news media outlets highlighted a novel artificial intelligence created by University of Cincinnati researchers that can help clinicians diagnose substance use disorder. UC more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Will AI really replace your job? Director of UC's Applied AI Lab answers common concerns By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu As artificial intelligence seeps into more careers, some people wonder if any jobs will become obsolete in the coming years, according to 700WLW. Jeffrey Shaffer, director of Lindner College of Business' Applied AI Lab, spoke with 700WLW on the future of AI in the workplace.  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Newest round of TIR Pre-Seed grants awarded to 17 teams By Olivia Randall Seventeen projects promoting cross-disciplinary research across the University of Georgia have been awarded 2025 Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed grants. In partnership with the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Office of Research provides pre-seed funding to facilitate interdisc more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Chatbot Super Bowl? AI, nostalgia are shaping Big Game's ads This weekend's Super Bowl isn't just a showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots--it's shaping up to be the "AI Super Bowl," a cultural collision where cutting-edge technology meets timeless storytelling. From chatbots and generative tools taking center stage in multimillion-dollar ad buys to brands scrambling to make more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 7 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Media Coverage: January 2026 Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories. * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 6 -- 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

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * UW Regents meeting covers Mnookin farewell, AI efforts, pluralism, business partnerships * UW-Madison hosted the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System at Union South, delivering an agenda packed with campus highlights and a range of speakers. By Greg Bump February 6, 2026 Share this article Every February, the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosts the University of Wiscons more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Making hydrogen fuel cells 'less precious' WashU chemical engineers work to bring stability to iron components in fuel-cell technologies By Leah Shaffer Japan and California have embraced hydrogen fuel-cell technologies, a form of renewable energy that can be used in vehicles and for supplying clean energy to manufacturing sectors. But the technology remains expensive due to its relia more PR