CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Alumnus makes $3 million estate gift to UC's College-Conservatory of Music A life of exploring all frontiers inspires Barry Mitchell to support the humanities By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu A $3 million gift from the estate of Barry Mitchell, CEAS '82, will benefit the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). This donation will establish the Barry L. Mitchell Endowed Chair and B more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 16 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Alzheimer's gene boosts seizures, but pathway can be targeted, study finds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The gene most strongly correlated with Alzheimer's disease also boosts seizure activity by decreasing levels of ions pumps and energy-producing enzymes in neurons, a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found. Furthermore, the energy-making pathway wa more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's SGI picks up $800,000 federal grant for Alabama seed collection * Native seed collections carried out by the Southeastern Grasslands Institute act as a safeguard for biodiversity, ensuring locally adapted seeds are available for restoration projects as needed. | Photo by Colby Wilson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) at Austin Peay State University h more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Be part of the MagLab story at 2026 Open House * You can help write the latest chapter in the National MagLab's storied history as the FSU-headquartered research center celebrates books and literature during its 2026 Open House. The free, family-friendly science festival is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MagLab at 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive in Tallahassee's Innovation Park. Sci more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 16 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Curiosity in Motion: How Lincoln Potts Found His Path in Physics * When Lincoln Potts first walked onto WKU's campus as a Gatton Academy student, research wasn't part of his plan. "I initially didn't want to research," he admitted. "I was like, I don't know about all that-that's some really nerdy stuff I would never do." But watching his classmates pursue projects that combined creativity and d more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Fiber Batteries Promise 'Smart Clothing' but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way Fiber batteries are an emerging technology which could one day be used to create smart clothing with a wide array of functions, from charging electronic devices to acting as wearable controllers. However, a new study finds scientists have two major obstacles to overcome before the technology is ready f more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names 14 new distinguished professors for 2026 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Office of Faculty Affairs has named 14 new distinguished professors for 2026. The distinguished professor or distinguished librarian title recognizes outstanding academic contribution to the University. This special academic title is bestowed upon a limited number of professors who are leaders more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for Feb. 1-13, 2026: * * * From Vietnam to online dating and from Super Bowl ads to AI, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. A nonprofit looking to knock out college suicides steps into the ring at TCU (https://fortworthreport.org/2026/02/12/a-nonprofit-looking-to-knock-out-college-suicides-steps-into-the-ring-at-tcu/) Sofia Collins, Walter Frazer, students Feb. 12, more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * The giant fire tornado that could save our oceans * First large-scale experiment shows fire whirls burn oil spills faster and cleaner than fire pools, proving their game-changing potential for ocean cleanups. Media Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering Share this Video * * * * In the frantic hours following an offshore oil spill, emergency responders face a destructive decision: l more PR